Rekha Bansal

Rekha Bansal

Legal Market & Judicial Appointments Court Reporting

Legal market journalist who covers law firm mergers, lateral moves, partner compensations, and the business of law in India. Breaks news on judicial appointments before official notifications.

Articles by Rekha (18)

Supreme Court

Your Property Fight Just Got a Supreme Court Rule

A 2019 Supreme Court decision is now binding on all courts handling property disputes across India. Here's what it means for your case.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 71 views
Supreme Court

Police Can't Keep You in Jail Forever Without Saying Why

A 1956 Supreme Court case proves the government must tell you why you're detained—and quickly. Here's what it means for your rights today.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 41 views
Supreme Court

Can Big Steel Companies Ignore Competition Rules?

A 2010 Supreme Court case shows how India's competition regulator can investigate state-owned giants—and why the rules are still being written.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 26 views
Supreme Court

Can Government Workers Challenge Their Boss in Court?

A 1995 Supreme Court case shows defense workers can fight back against unfair government decisions. Here's what it means for your job security.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 23 views
Supreme Court

Can Your Landlord Force You Out? Supreme Court Sets New Rules

A 40-year-old Supreme Court ruling on tenant eviction finally clarifies when small landlords can reclaim agricultural land. Here's what property owners and tenants need to know.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 24 views
Supreme Court

When Your Boss Settles But Government Won't Listen

A 1963 Supreme Court case settled a heated question: If workers and employers agree to end a dispute, can the government force it into the open anyway?

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 23 views
Supreme Court

You Signed a Contract? Here's Why Courts Won't Let the Government Trick You

A 1955 Supreme Court case shows why penalty clauses must be read exactly as written—and why constitutional changes can't rewrite your private agreements.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 20 views
Supreme Court

When Police Kill During an Arrest: What the Supreme Court Ruled

A 2013 Supreme Court case shows how courts decide if police used the right weapon in a fatal encounter. What it means for your rights.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 23 views
Supreme Court

Found Old Animal Horns at Home? You've Got 6 Months or You Lose Them

Supreme Court rules: If you own wildlife items, declare them within 180 days or the government takes them forever. No extensions allowed.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 23 views
Supreme Court

When You Pay a Court Order, Can the Judge Take It Back?

A Supreme Court case shows why depositing money in court isn't always final. What happens to your money if you lose on appeal.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 24 views
Supreme Court

When Tata Motors Sued a Pharma Company: What Happened in Court

A 2008 Supreme Court case between two major Indian companies reveals a hidden problem: many court decisions exist, but nobody can actually read them.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 22 views
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When Arbitrators Break the Rules: What You Need to Know

A 1969 Supreme Court case reveals what happens when people chosen to settle disputes use secret knowledge instead of hearing both sides. Here's why it still matters.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 21 views
Supreme Court

Insurance Claim Denied? Supreme Court Ruling Protects Your Rights

A 2007 Supreme Court case set the rules insurance companies must follow when denying claims. Here's what it means if your claim gets rejected.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 20 views
Supreme Court

Can States Force Sugar Factories to Follow Their Rules?

A 2003 Supreme Court case shows how businesses fight back when state governments demand too much. Here's what it means for you.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 23 views
Supreme Court

When a Business Sues the Government: What Courts Actually Require

A 1976 Supreme Court case shows why proper paperwork matters in court—even when you think your case is strong. Here's what it means for you.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 24 views
Supreme Court

Your Housing Society Can't Override Your Property Rights

A landmark Supreme Court ruling explains what cooperative housing societies can and cannot do to members. Here's what homeowners need to know.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 29 views
Supreme Court

Your Lawyer Says You'll Lose. But Can You Check If They're Right?

A 2005 Supreme Court case exists in official records but nobody can read it. Here's why that matters to your legal case—and what it reveals about justice in India.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 24 views
Family Law

Can You Leave Your Family's Joint Property Alone? Supreme Court Says Yes

A 1968 Supreme Court ruling changed everything about how joint family property works. You can now walk away without anyone's permission—and what that means for your daughters.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 24 views