Ireland: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

In L.K. Prabhu (Through LRs) v. K.T. Mathew & Ors., the Supreme Court of India clarifies the true scope of attachment before judgment under Order XXXVIII Rule 5 CPC, holding that such attachment can apply only to property owned by the defendant at the time of filing the suit. The Court emphasises that this remedy is purely protective and cannot be used to unsettle prior, completed transfers.

This article examines the Supreme Court's evolving role following Ireland's 2014 constitutional amendment, analyzing how the establishment of the Court of Appeal transformed the Supreme Court into a specialized tribunal for cases of exceptional public importance. Through a comprehensive review of 153 determinations made in 2025, the analysis explores the criteria for securing leave to appeal and identifies emerging trends in the application of the "Karshan factor" for leapfrog appeals.

While the nation ceases to hold its breath off the back of a cruel exit from World Cup Qualifiers in Prague, incoming changes to UEFA’s Statutes mean that the football world will likely have...