By Mamta Sharma, Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India on March 8, 2022 POSTED IN ARBITRATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board v. Saryu Plastics Pvt. Ltd. 2026 INSC 552 | Civil Appeal Nos. 769–770 of 2026 | Decided: 26.05.2026 Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha & Hon’ble Mr. Justice Alok […]
By Mamta Sharma, Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India on March 8, 2022 POSTED IN CRIMINAL LAW Bail Cancellation India: The Supreme Court’s 2026 Landmark Ruling That Every Defence Advocate Must Urgently Read Bail cancellation in India is one of the most harrowing legal realities that an accused person and their family can ever […]
Medical Negligence in India: Law in the Era of Technology and Telemedicine Introduction Medical law in India has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, particularly with the rapid advancement of technology, artificial intelligence, and telemedicine. While earlier healthcare delivery was largely confined to physical consultation and clinical examination, modern medical practice increasingly involves online […]
Bail under the PMLA — A Practitioner’s Guide I. Preface — Why this Article Few statutes in modern Indian jurisprudence inspire as much fear, confusion and litigation as the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. The Act is short on text but long on consequence. A single arrest under Section 19, a single statement recorded […]
Promotion Disputes in Government Service: When Can Courts Step In? A Practical and Insightful Guide for Government Employees, Lawyers, and Administrators By Advocate Mamta Sharma Promotion is not just a step up the career ladder—it is a recognition of merit, seniority, hard work, and service. Yet, promotion disputes are among the most litigated issues in […]
Understanding the Law on Inter-Cadre Transfers for IAS/IPS/IFS Officers — A Practical and Experience-Based Legal Guide By Advocate Mamta Sharma Inter-cadre transfer is one of the most sensitive and litigated issues in All India Services (AIS) service law. Officers of the IAS, IPS, and IFS often find themselves in situations involving aged parents, life-threatening medical […]
How to Contest Adverse ACRs/APARs Before Tribunals and Courts By Advocate Mamta Sharma — A Practical, Experience-Based Guide for Government Employees Adverse entries in the Annual Confidential Report (ACR) or Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) can have devastating consequences for a government employee’s career. They affect promotions, deputations, empanelment, foreign postings, career progression, and even […]
Challenging Illegal Recruitment Processes: Grounds for Filing a Writ Petition in Service Matters By Advocate Mamta Sharma Recruitment to public posts must strictly comply with constitutional mandates, especially Articles 14, 16, and 21, and the governing Recruitment Rules. Yet, illegalities in selection processes are increasingly common across departments, PSUs, educational bodies, and government agencies. Courts […]
Abstract Telemedicine has emerged as a transformative modality in the delivery of healthcare services in India, particularly in the context of geographical disparities, infrastructural limitations, and public health exigencies. The formal recognition of telemedicine through the Telemedicine Practice Guidelines, 2020 issued under the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002 marks a […]
