News summary On November 24, 2025, the Supreme Court of India clarified that appellate courts possess the authority to grant interim relief—such as injunctions or status…
In order to prevent needless delays in the enforcement of decrees, the Supreme Court of India issued a significant directive prohibiting executing courts from permitting the…
News Summary The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark decision clarifying the legal parameters for invoking a plea of demurrer—an objection that tests the legal sufficiency…
The Supreme Court held in *Executive Trading Co. v. Grow Well Mercantile* that defendants in summary suits under Order XXXVII CPC must obtain the court’s permission (“leave to defend”) before filing any defence. The ruling preserves the fast-track nature of summary proceedings, requiring defendants to apply within set timelines and support their plea with an affidavit showing a substantial defence. Courts may grant leave with conditions, but cannot permit routine replies without leave. The decision enforces strict procedural compliance to protect quick recovery of liquidated commercial claims.
