3 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Petitions Challenging Bombay HC Judgment Striking Down Consumer Protection Rules

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The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices on the special leave petitions filed against the judgment of Bombay High Court which quashed the provisions of Consumer Protection Rules which excluded lawyers with 10 to 20 years experience from appointments to Consumer Commissions.A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai was considering the special leave petitions filed. The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices on the special leave petitions filed against the judgment of Bombay High Court which quashed the provisions of Consumer Protection Rules which excluded lawyers with 10 to 20 years experience from appointments to Consumer Commissions. A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai was considering the special leave petitions filed by the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs and the State of Maharashtra challenging the judgment delivered by a division bench of the High Court on September 14 this year. The Bombay High Court had struck down provisions of the new Consumer Protection Rules 2020, which prescribe a minimum professional experience of 20 years and 15 years for adjudicating members to the State consumer commissions and District forums, respectively.

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Supreme Court Directs States To Immediately Pay Salaries And Perquisites To Consumer Forum Members As Per Existing Rules

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The Supreme Court has directed all state governments to immediately pay the salary and perquisites of the Chairpersons and Members of the State and District Consumer Dispute Resolution Commissions as per existing Rules. The Court noted the grievance of some petitioners that in some states, the salary and perquisites of Consumer Forum members were not being paid even as per …

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Delhi HC Judges Recuse From Hearing Pleas Over Pay Commission Benefits After Lawyer Alleges They Are 'Choosing And Picking' Cases From List

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Two judges of the Delhi High Court recused from hearing a batch of petitions concerning grant of benefits as per the Pay Commission recommendations, after one of the lawyers claimed that the division bench was “choosing and picking” cases to be heard. A division bench comprising Justice C Hari Shankar and Justice Ajay Digpaul called the situation “deeply disturbing” and …

1 month ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: February 03, 2025 To February 09, 2025

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Nominal Index Citations Rimpa Saha v. District Primary School Council Malda 2025 LiveLaw 143 Lok Prahari through its General Secretary v. Union of India 2025 LiveLaw 144 Rajeev Suri v. Archaeological Survey of India & Ors., Special Leave to Appeal No.12213/2019 2025 LiveLaw 145 State of Madhya Pradesh v. Dileep 2025 LiveLaw 146 Bhupinder Singh v. Unitech Ltd., Civil Appeal …

1 month ago

Consumer Protection Act 2019 | State Commission Can't Dismiss Compliant For Non-Prosecution, Obliged To Give Decision On Merits: Kerala HC

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The Kerala High Court has ruled that the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission cannot dismiss a complaint for default or non-prosecution. The Court thus held that the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission is obliged to decide the complaint on merits, and cannot dismiss it on default or for non-prosecution. In the facts of the case, the petitioner filed a complaint …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

State Consumer Commission can stay order of district commissions: HC

The Hindu

The Kerala High Court has held that the State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has the inherent power to stay an order of district commissions, subject to the condition that the appeal is duly filed after depositing the statutory amount as provided under the Consumer Protection Act. Dias made the ruling recently while disposing of a petition by a dentist challenging …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024: Service Law

Live Law

SERVICE LAWS - SUPREME COURT ANNUAL DIGEST 2024 Administration Constitution of India - Article 16, 16 and 335 - Efficiency of Administration - Article 335 does not limit sub-classification; rather, it reinforces the importance of inclusion and equality in public services in line with Article 16. Indian Council of Agricultural Research v. Rajinder Singh, 2024 LiveLaw 611 : AIR 2024 …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court tells Centre to consider cadre to appoint consumer forum members

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the Centre’s view on establishing a dedicated cadre to select members of district and state consumer forum, observing that appointing persons with a limited tenure of five years was a “great disservice” to citizens considering the need for expertise to deal with cases of medical negligence and other emerging fields of law. …

2 months, 1 week ago

'Right To Access Justice Not Absolute' : Supreme Court Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Cost On Litigant For Multiple Frivolous Cases

Live Law

The Supreme Court recently imposed a heavy cost of Rs.1,00,000 on the petitioner, who over the span of more than 11 years filed frivolous litigants and indulged in forum shopping more than 10 times including before the High Court of Bombay and the Supreme Court. The petitioner then filed an application to the Ministry of Law & Justice seeking inquiry …

2 months, 1 week ago

'Consumer Forum Members Must Be Paid Properly' : Supreme Court Asks Centre To Decide On Suggestions For Pay, Increments

Live Law

The Supreme Court recently directed the Union of India to examine and take action on suggestions for minimum salaries, annual increment, and payment of arrears to Presidents and Members of State and District Consumer Commissions. Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, appointed as Amicus Curiae, has proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection Model Rules, 2020 to incorporate the following provisions – Presidents …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Round Up: December 2024

Live Law

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission NCDRC Holds Bajaj Insurance Liable For Deficiency In Service Over Wrongful Repudiation Of Insurance Claim Case Title: Vasantiben Vs. Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd Case Number: R.P. Delhi Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Delhi State Commission Holds ICICI Lombard Liable For Deficiency In Service Over Wrongful Repudiation Of Insurance Claim Case Title: ICICI Lombard General …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Consumer Cases Weekly Round Up:[ 23rd December – 29th December 2024]

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission NCDRC Holds Bajaj Insurance Liable For Deficiency In Service Over Wrongful Repudiation Of Insurance Claim Case Title: Vasantiben Vs. Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd Case Number: R.P. Delhi State Commission Holds National Insurance Company Liable For Rejecting Claim Due To Bariatric Surgery Case Title: National Insurance Co. Ltd. Shanta Devi & Ors Case No: …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 23 - December 29, 2024

Live Law

Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 650 to 2024 LiveLaw 654 Nominal Index: Zahid Khamisa vs. State of Maharashtra & Anr, 2024 LiveLaw 650 Imperial Consultants and Securities vs. Deputy CIT, 2024 LiveLaw 651 Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust vs. Union of India, 2024 LiveLaw 652 Nav Chetna Charitable Trust vs, CIT, 2024 LiveLaw 653 Chandrabhan Atulkar v. MOIL Ltd., 2024 LiveLaw 654 Judgments/Final …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Bars Non-Advocates From Appearing Before Consumer Courts

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has barred the practise of permitting non-Advocates or agents to appear before the Consumer Courts here on the basis of authority letters issued by lawyers, with immediate effect. Justice Sanjeev Narula directed all Consumer Commissions in Delhi to ensure that the parties are represented by Advocates or by the agents or representatives or non-advocates strictly in …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

CONSUMER CASES WEEKLY ROUND UP: DECEMBER 16 – DECEMBER 22

Live Law

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Insured Cannot Assume Obligation On Part Of Bank To Renew Policy: NCDRC Case Title: State Bank of India Vs. R. Vishwanatha Pai Case Number: R.P. Haryana Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Haryana State Commission Holds Ansal Properties Liable For Delay In Possession, Orders Refund And Compensation Case title: Mrs. Neeru Bala Mahendru vs Ansal Properties & …

3 months, 1 week ago

S. 14 Limitation Act Applicable To Arbitration & Conciliation Act : Supreme Court

Live Law

The Supreme Court has held that Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963 is applicable to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.Section 14 of the Limitation Act provides for the exclusion of the time spent in pursuing bona fide proceedings in a wrong forum from the computation of the period of limitation.A bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Manoj …

4 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Monthly Digest- September 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index

Live Law

Advocate Advocates-on-Record can mark the appearances of only those advocates who are authorized to appear and argue the case on a particular day of hearing. Devendra Kumar Pal v. State of U.P., 2024 LiveLaw 687 Section 401 - Under Section 401 Cr.P.C., the High Court lacks the authority to convert an acquittal into a conviction in revision proceedings. Omkar Ramchandra …

4 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Monthly Digest- September 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index

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4 months, 1 week ago

Arbitration Monthly Digest: October 2024

Live Law

Supreme Court Case Title: R.P. Case Title: LAVA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Vs MINTELLECTUALS LLP Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 1114 The Delhi High Court bench comprising Justice Prateek Jalan has held that in orders passed by the arbitral tribunal under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the court is not bound by the principles underlying Order XXXVIII and XXXIX of …

4 months, 1 week ago

SC reaffirms doctors’ accountability under Consumer Protection Act

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a request to revisit its landmark 1995 judgment, which had classified medical services under the Consumer Protection Act and held that healthcare providers, including doctors and hospitals, could be held accountable under the Act for service deficiencies. Considering the “sui generis ” nature of services lawyers provide in making the judicial system efficient, effective …

4 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Reconsider Judgment Which Brought Doctors Under Consumer Protection Act, Says Reference Was Unnecessary

Live Law

The Supreme Court today refused to reconsider the 1995 judgment in Indian Medical Association v VP Shantha, which held that medical professionals come within the ambit of the Consumer Protect Act, 1986.The Court disposed of a reference made against the decision, saying that it was unnecessary. The Supreme Court today refused to reconsider the 1995 judgment in Indian Medical Association …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Taxing rights and wrongs

Hindustan Times

The 8-1 Constitution bench judgment of the Supreme Court allowing states to tax minerals over and above royalty payments could have far-reaching implications for both the Indian economy and federalism. This is a problem which is present across the spectrum, from big capital owned large mining operations to local level mining mafia engaged in activities such as sand mining. Unless …

8 months ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: June 2024

Live Law

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Limitation Period Under Policy Is Shorter Than Statutory Period For Filing Complaint, Unenforceable And Void: NCDRC Holds Oriental Insurance Liable For Deficiency In Service The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Subhash Chandra and Sadhna Shanker, held that the Consumer Protection Act 1986 provides a two-year limitation period for filing a complaint, and the …

8 months, 1 week ago

Consumer Complaints Must Be Lodged Within Two Years From Date Of Cause Of Action: Delhi State Commission

Live Law

The Delhi State Commission, presided by Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal and Ms. Pinki, dismissed a complaint against Oriental Insurance Ltd., citing the presence of a limitation clause. It was further held that consumer complaints are time-barred and need to be filed within two years from the date of the action unless sufficient reasons are present. Observations by the State Commission …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Consumer courts pick up the pace after having their holidays cancelled

Live Mint

New Delhi: National and state consumer forums have resolved more cases than have been filed since the Central Consumer Protection Authority was set up almost four years ago, making inroads into the huge backlog of pending disputes. According to the Press Information Bureau, the number of cases pending in consumer commissions fell from 5.55 lakh in December 2022 to 5.45 …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Approves HC Order Quashing Haryana Govt Decision To Grant Extra Marks To Certain Domiciles In Recruitment Tests

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission against a judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court setting aside a 2022 Notification that granted 5% additional marks to domiciles of Haryana in recruitment to certain posts based on "socio-economic" criteria. The vacation bench of Justices AS Oka and Rajesh Bindal was hearing …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: May 2024

Live Law

SUPREME COURT Can Homebuyer's Claim For Apartment Be Rejected For Not Filing Claim During Insolvency Process Against Builder? 1398 of 2023 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Delhi, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra, and Mr. Arun Baroka held that documentary evidence including postal receipt mentioning the registered address of the Corporate Debtor confirms the issuance of a Demand …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Allahabad HC Directs Continuance Of Service By All Retiring Presidents, Members Of UP District Consumer Forum Till Supreme Court's Decision

Live Law

While entertaining a Public Interest Litigation seeking continuance of service by all retiring Presidents and Members of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission of Uttar Pradesh till fresh appointments on the said posts are made, the Allahabad High Court has directed that the present members of the District Consumer Forum must continue on their posts till the decision of the …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Posts Pleas Regarding Validity OF Consumer Protection Rules On Appointment Of Members Next Week For Disposal

Live Law

The Supreme Court, ordered that it will hear a batch of an appeals against the Supreme Court against the judgment of the Bombay High Court which struck down Rule 6 of the Consumer Protection Rules, 2020, next week. The quashed Rule prescribed two members from the State bureaucracy and only one member from the judiciary on the Selection Committee that …

10 months ago

No Case Under Consumer Protection Law Against Lawyers, Says SC

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that lawyers did not come under the purview of the Consumer Protection Act and hence could not be tried for "deficiency in service" before consumer courts. The top court said the very purpose and object of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 as re-enacted in 2019 was to provide …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

The Complete Supreme Court Annual Digest- 2023 [Part-IX]

Live Law

CRZ Notification CRZ Notification 2011: Storage facility for edible oil not allowed outside port area; Supreme Court affirms quashing of post-facto clearance. High Court Bar Association v. Union of India, 2023 LiveLaw 276 : 2 SCC 536 Supreme Court affirms mandatory e-filing in DRTs & DRATs, says other courts should replicate it. Subhash Desai v. Principal Secretary, Governor of Maharashtra, …

11 months ago

Supreme Court Criticises Gujarat HC Bench For Releasing Case Without Judgment 10 Months After Reserving Verdict

Live Law

The Supreme Court has voiced its criticism in a matter where the Gujarat High Court reserved a judgment for ten months and ultimately released it because it was not pronounced within a reasonable time. "We hope earnestly that this does not reflect the trend in High Courts in other parts of the country as well", the Supreme Court observed in …

1 year ago

Bombay High Court: Co-Promoters Are Also Liable To Pay Refund With Interest To Allottees In Case Of Delay Under Section 18 Of The RERA.

Live Law

The Bombay High Court bench, comprising of Justice Sandeep V. Marne, has held that promoters who are part of a real estate project but haven't received any consideration from the allottee will still be classified as “Promoters” under Section 2. The appellant filed an appeal before the Honorable Bombay High Court against the Tribunal's order dated October 18, 2022, contending …

1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2023 - Consumer Law

Live Law

A pedantic and hyper-technical approach would cause damage to the very concept of consumerism. 2023 LiveLaw 442 Amend Consumer Protection Rules on appointment process of commission members within 3 months : Supreme Court to Centre, States. 2023 LiveLaw 902 Consumer Protection Rules, 2020 - Rule 3 prescribed a minimum professional experience of 20 years for consideration to appointment of members …

1 year, 2 months ago

Annual Digest of Consumer Cases 2023: Part-II

Live Law

MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION NCDRC & Department Of Consumer Affairs Claims A Disposal Rate Of 188% In The Month Of August, 2023 In an official government notification issued on September 19th, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has announced an outstanding achievement in resolving consumer cases by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. …

1 year, 3 months ago

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: November 2023

Live Law

Supreme Court IBC Resolution Plan Can't Ignore Government Dues: Supreme Court Dismisses Review Petitions Against 'Rainbow Papers' Case title: Sanjay Agarwal v. State Tax Officer Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 939 The Supreme Court has dismissed a batch of review petitions filed against a 2022 judgment which held that the definition of a secured creditor under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 …

1 year, 3 months ago

Arbitration Weekly Round-Up: 27th November to 3rd December

Live Law

Bombay High Court N.N. Court U/S 37 Of The A&C Act Can’t Undertake An Independent Assessment Of Arbitral Award,: Bombay High Court Case Title: Madgavkar Salvage v. Bergen Offshore Logistics Pvt Ltd, Comm. Taking into account the legal position, the case law on the subject and the particular facts in the present matter, the Court is accordingly of the view …

1 year, 4 months ago

Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 30th October To 5th November 2023

Live Law

1 year, 4 months ago

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: October 2023

Live Law

Supreme Court The Supreme Court bench comprising Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Aravind Kumar, has held that homebuyers cannot be treated differently from other "financial creditors" under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 just because they have secured orders from the authority under the Real Estate Act 2016. 799 of 2023 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Principal Bench, New …

1 year, 4 months ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Round-Up: October 2023

Live Law

Supreme Court Consumer Disputes Are Non-Arbitrable, Consumers Can't Be Compelled Into Arbitration: Supreme Court Case Title: M. Hemalatha Devi & Ors V. B. Udayasri, Civil Appeal Nos.6500-6501 of 2023, Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 902 The Supreme Court recently held that consumer disputes are non-arbitrable disputes and that a party cannot be compelled into arbitration just because they are a signatory to …

1 year, 5 months ago

SC to hear petitions challenging its order upholding PMLA provisions tomorrow

Live Mint

Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear the batch of petitions challenging the July 2022 judgment of the apex court which upheld the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Delhi excise policy case: CBI, ED tells Supreme Court contemplating making AAP accused A special bench of Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, and Justice Bela M. Trivedi will …

1 year, 5 months ago

Consumer Commission Can Revive Cases Consigned To Records, Does Not Qualify As Review Or Recall: Jammu & Kashmir High Court

Live Law

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has clarified that restoring a case consigned to records without an adverse order or a decision on parties' rights does not qualify as a review and hence such a case could be called back by the Consumer Commissions. The Court was hearing an appeal filed under Section 17 of the Jammu and …

1 year, 5 months ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Round-Up: September 2023

Live Law

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution NCDRC & Department Of Consumer Affairs Claims A Disposal Rate Of 188% In The Month Of August, 2023 In an official government notification issued on September 19th, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has announced an outstanding achievement in resolving consumer cases by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. …

1 year, 5 months ago

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: September 2023

Live Law

Supreme Court Case Title: Eva Agro Feeds Private Limited V. Punjab National Bank & Anr., Civil Appeal No. 971, 972 & 973 of 2023 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi Bench, comprising of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Shri Barun Mitra, has held that IBC provisions do not indicate that all information collected by the Resolution Professional is required …

1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2023 [Consumer Law]

Live Law

Railways not liable for theft of passenger's belongings - the theft of personal belongings of a Passenger is not “deficiency of service” by Railways. Ltd., 2023 LiveLaw 442 : AIR 2023 SC 2527 : 2023 INSC 536 Consumer Protection Act, 1986 - Commercial enterprises can raise consumer disputes in relation to goods or services unconnected to profit generation. Ministry of …

1 year, 5 months ago

Consumer Case Weekly Round-Up: 18th September 2023 – 23rd September 2023

Live Law

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution In an official government notification issued on September 19th, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has announced an outstanding achievement in resolving consumer cases by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. Chandigarh District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-I Unilateral Payment Demands Amount to Unfair Trade Practice, Chandigarh District Commission Holds …

1 year, 7 months ago

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: July 2023

Live Law

Supreme Court Case Title: Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd vs Raman Ispat Private Limited Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 534 | 2023 INSC 625 The Supreme Court Bench comprising of Justices S. Ravindra Bhat and Dipankar Datta, has observed that Section 238 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 overrides the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003. The National Company Law Appellate …

1 year, 7 months ago

Calcutta High Court Criticizes "Indefinite" Ban On Bidder Pending Criminal Trial

Live Law

The Calcutta High Court on Monday allowed a writ petition for the lifting of a ban imposed on Auroma Coke Ltd from taking part in the Non-regulated Sector Linkage auctions organised by Coal India Limited. Upon purposively constructing the “Scheme Document of November 2022”, released by CIL, in order to interpret the sections on blacklisting in NRS Linkage auctions, a …

1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: July 10 To 16 July 2023

Live Law

Gurugram Prime Plot 'Sold' Through Fake GPA: Supreme Court Forms SIT To Probe Land Scam; Questions Role Of Sub-Registrar's Office Case title: Pratibha Manchanda And Anr. Supreme Court Issues Notice To CBI, ED On Manish Sisodia's Bail Pleas In Delhi Liquor Policy Scam Case Case title: Manish Sisodia v. Central Bureau of Investigation Citation: Special Leave Petition No. Supreme Court …

1 year, 8 months ago

Madras High Court Quashes Notifications Inviting Applications For Appointment As Members To State, District Consumer Commissions

Live Law

The Madras High Court has set aside two notifications issued by Tamil Nadu's Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department inviting applications for appointment as Members in the District Consumer Redressal Commission and State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, observing that the notifications were based on Rules already struck down by the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court. Countering his arguments, the …

1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up (24th April to 30th April 2023)

Live Law

With another week gone at the Supreme Court of India, Live Law is back with its Supreme Court Weekly Digest to keep our readers up to date with the latest legal developments in the Apex court of the country.Judgments/OrdersS.17 Registration Act | High Court Cannot Exercise Writ Jurisdiction To Alter Or Amend Registered Lease Deed: Supreme Court The Supreme Court …

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Acid attack survivors can move state legal services authority for compensation: SC

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Thursday said acid attack survivors could approach their respective state legal services authority in case there was a delay in receiving compensation. Acid attack survivors can move state legal services authority for compensation: SC A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar took note of the submissions of the counsel of …

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Top court calls for direct transfer of aid to motor accident victims

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court has directed that compensation awarded in motor accident claims should be directly transferred to the bank accounts of victims rather than being deposited with the Motor Accident Claims Tribunals first “so that insurance companies and the claimants are saved from hassles of the court processes”. The court also referenced previous rulings mandating direct bank transfers, including Haryana …

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HC says it may explore possibility of entrusting probe into AEE selection to CBI

The Hindu

The High Court of Karnataka has alerted the State government, the Karnataka Public Service candidates and others that it may explore the possibility of entrusting the investigation into the alleged fraud in the process of selection of candidates to the 24 posts of Assistant Executive Engineer Grade-1 to the Central Bureau of Investigation. At an appropriate stage Stating that the …

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SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group

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SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the CBI's stand on a plea seeking a probe into the alleged financial fraud committed by Kolkata-based SREI Group. SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar took note of the submissions of advocate Prashant Bhushan, …

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Magistrate report on Badlapur case: Want to challenge entire matter in sessions court, govt tells HC

Hindustan Times

Mumbai, The Maharashtra government on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court that it wants to challenge the entire proceedings in the Thane sessions court concerning a magisterial inquiry report on the death of Badlapur sexual assault case accused. Magistrate report on Badlapur case: Want to challenge entire matter in sessions court, govt tells HC The government also said that the …

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SC to hear pleas against Election Commissioners' appointment law on April 16

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear on April 16 a batch of petitions challenging the validity of the law relating to the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, which dropped the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel for Election Commissioners. In 2024, the apex court declined to put on hold the two Election …

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Supreme Court posts challenge to new CEC/EC appointments law to April 16, petitioners say case goes to the very roots of democracy

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Supreme Court posts challenge to new CEC/EC appointments law to April 16, petitioners say case goes to the very roots of democracy

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Wednesday scheduled a detailed hearing of a challenge to a law giving the Central government a dominant role in the appointments of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners on April 16. The petitioners have argued that the law was introduced to dilute a Constitution Bench delivered in March 2023 in Anoop Baranwal versus Union of …

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V.K Saxena defamation case: Delhi court bins Medha Patkar’s plea for new witness, ‘tactics to delay trial’

The Hindu

A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed an application by Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar to examine an additional witness in a defamation case she filed against Delhi Lieutenant-Governor V.K Saxena. Raghav Sharma, the Judicial Magistrate of Saket court, observed that Ms. Patkar’s application is not a necessity but a “deliberate attempt to delay the trial” in a case which …

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Delhi Police asks complaint copy from court to file FIR against Arvind Kejriwal and others

The Hindu

The Delhi Police on Tuesday told a court here that it has failed comply with its order of lodging an FIR against the former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal, former MLA Gulab Singh and MCD councillor Nitika Sharma in a case of misusing public money by placing large hoardings in the city. The Station House …

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SC seeks viewpoints on Lokpal’s power to investigate HC judges

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Tuesday underscored the need for a comprehensive legal examination and “different viewpoints” before ruling on whether the Lokpal has the authority to investigate complaints against sitting high court judges under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. The Supreme Court appointed senior advocate Ranjit Kumar as amicus curiae to ensure all perspectives are considered before a decision …

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HC refuses to stay ‘hate speech’ case against Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra

The Hindu

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday declined to stay trial court proceedings against Delhi Law Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kapil Mishra for allegedly posting “communally polarising” messages on social media ahead of the 2020 Delhi Assembly election. Justice Ravinder Dudeja issued notice to Delhi Police on the Karawal Nagar MLA’s plea challenging a sessions court order dismissing …

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Bombay HC refuses to interfere in lower court order staying Maharashtra Minister’s conviction

The Hindu

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday refused to interfere in a Nashik sessions court decision that has stayed the conviction of Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate in a cheating and forgery case of 1995. The court posted the matter for further hearing on April 21 and issued notices to the respondents in the case - the Maharashtra government and Manikrao …

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SC seeks CBI roadmap to unravel builder-banks nexus duping homebuyers

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on March 18 ordered the CBI to submit a roadmap on how it plans to unravel the "builder-banks nexus" which has duped thousands of homebuyers in the NCR as it proposed to go into the root of the matter. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh said thousands of homebuyers were affected by the …

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Defamation case against V K Saxena: Court junks Medha Patkar's plea for new witness

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed a plea of activist Medha Patkar to examine a new witness in her 2000 defamation case against Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena and said the judicial process couldn't be "held hostage to such tactics". Defamation case against V K Saxena: Court junks Medha Patkar's plea for new witness The Narmada Bachao …

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Does Lokpal have jurisdiction to hear cases against HC judges? SC to examine

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Does Lokpal have jurisdiction to hear cases against HC judges? SC to examine

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would examine the issue over the jurisdiction of anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal in entertaining complaints against sitting high court judges. Mehta previously said that a high court judge would never fall within the ambit of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. Mehta said it was a settled proposition of the law that …

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Bombay HC Dismisses PIL Against MMRDA, MEIL in Borivali-Thane Tunnel Project

Deccan Chronicle

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking a probe into the bank guarantees given by Megha Engineering & Infrastructure Ltd for the ₹16000 crore Borivali-Thane Twin Tube Tunnel project. Representing MMRDA, Solicitor General of India Mr. Tushar Mehta argued that the PIL was not maintainable, as the petitioner lacked locus standi. On behalf of MEIL, …

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2020 poll code violation case: Delhi HC refuses to stay proceedings against Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra

The Hindu

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to stay the trial court proceedings against city Law Minister Kapil Mishra for allegedly making objectionable statements and violating the model code of conduct in 2020. Justice Ravinder Dudeja also issued notice to Delhi Police on the BJP leader’s plea challenging a sessions court order that had dismissed his petition against the summons …

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Delhi HC refuses to immediately stay trial proceedings against Kapil Mishra

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Delhi HC refuses to immediately stay trial proceedings against Kapil Mishra

Hindustan Times

The Delhi high court on Tuesday refused to immediately stay trial court proceedings against law minister Kapil Mishra over his allegedly inflammatory tweets ahead of the 2020 assembly elections. Jethmalani said Mishra’s appeal before the high court would become infructuous in case the trial court framed charges. “In the meantime, let the trial court continue with the proceedings.” Justice Dudeja …

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Delhi HC Refuses To Stay Kapil Mishra's Plea In 2020 'Mini-Pakistan' Comment Case

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Delhi High Court has refused to stay the trial court's order, which declined to quash the case against Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra over his alleged incendiary comments ahead of the 2020 assembly elections, reported news agency ANI. Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, representing Mishra, argued that his client’s tweets did not reference any religious or communal groups — a key …

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Supreme Court junks NGT order, allows further construction activities at Auroville

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Supreme Court junks NGT order, allows further construction activities at Auroville

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Monday set aside an NGT order halting construction activities at Auroville in Chennai for want of environmental clearance and said a "golden balance" needed to be struck between the right to development and the right to clean environment. The order added, "Though it is true that the 'precautionary principle' and the 'polluter pays principle' are part …

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No S.138 NI Act Case Against Ex-Director Of Company When Cause Of Action Arose After IBC Moratorium Was Declared: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court held that if the cause of action for the offence of cheque dishonour under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 has arisen after the declaration of moratorium with respect to the company as per the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016, then the proceedings under S.138 NI Act cannot be continued against the ex-director of the …

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LDA files ₹4,500-cr claim against Ansal API in NCLT

Hindustan Times

The Lucknow Development Authority has filed a claim of approximately ₹4,500 crore against Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Limited in the National Company Law Tribunal, seeking compensation for land acquisition, pending dues and the value of the mortgaged land as per the latest circle rate. The LDA has also approached the National Company Law Tribunal to recover its pending dues from …

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Curfew Imposed in Manipur District

Deccan Chronicle

Guwahati/New Delhi: The state administration on Monday imposed prohibitory orders in Churachandpur district of Manipur following tension between communities over the assault of a Hmar leader by unknown miscreants. The prohibitory orders said: “Whereas reports have been received from the superintendent of police, Churachandpur, indicating a serious apprehension of a breach of law and order in the district, which is …

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RBI Governor asks lenders to improve customer grievance redressal

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday exhorted banks to provide services efficiently to customers and improve their grievance redressal. Speaking at the Annual Conference of the RBI Ombudsmen, Malhotra said that the number of complaints received under RBI's Integrated Ombudsman Scheme increased at a compounded average growth rate of almost 50 per cent per year …

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Arbitral Tribunal Is Sole Judge Of Evidence, Court Not Required To Re-Evaluate Evidence U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tejas Karia held that the arbitrator is the ultimate master of the quantity and quality of evidence to be relied upon when he delivers his arbitral award. Also, the Court held that it is not required to reappreciate or reevaluate the evidence and reagitate the disputes under Section 34 …

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S. 138 NI Act | Cheque Bounce Case Not Maintainable If Complainant Is Party To Illegal Transaction: Orissa High Court

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S. 138 NI Act | Cheque Bounce Case Not Maintainable If Complainant Is Party To Illegal Transaction: Orissa High Court

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In an important decision, the Orissa High Court has held that a complainant cannot maintain a case for cheque bounce against the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 if she herself is a party to illegal transaction, or in other words, if initially credit was given by the complainant for achieving an illegal purpose. Roy, Virender …

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Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister

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Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Madras High Court order directing a CBI probe into corruption allegations against former AIADMK minister K T Rajenthra Bhalaji in a cash-for-job scam case. Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister A bench comprising Justices Pankaj Mithal and S V N Bhatti passed the order …

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Application U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act Not Maintainable If Not Filed With Copy Of Arbitral Award: Delhi High Court

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Application U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act Not Maintainable If Not Filed With Copy Of Arbitral Award: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court division bench of Justice Yashwant Varma and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan has held that an application under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is non-maintainable if it is not accompanied by a copy of the impugned award. The Single Judge after examining the material on record held that the original petition filed under Section …

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Time Is Precious, Courts Should Be Slow To Ignore Delay When Action Is Time-Barred: Madras High Court

Live Law

The Madras High Court has stressed that courts should be slow to ignore delay once the limitation period for a particular suit expires and the action becomes time-barred. Justice Shamim Ahmed observed that the statute relating to limitation determines the life span of a legal remedy and as time passes, newer causes would come up necessitating newer persons to seek …

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Madras HC Rejects Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity Of S.13 Family Courts Act Which Restricts Representation Of Party By Lawyer

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The Madras High Court recently dismissed a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Section 13 of the Family Courts Act. It was submitted that Section 13 read with the Family Courts Rules 1996 notified by the Madras High Court provided permission for representation by a lawyer. The court, however, rejected this argument and noted that the said ground of discrimination …

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Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court Weekly Roundup: March 10 - March 17, 2025

Live Law

Nominal Index: Mohammad Jamal Sheikh Vs UT Of J&K 2025 LiveLaw 78 Executive Engineer And Ors. LTD Vs UT OF J&K 2025 LiveLaw 90 Saraj Din Vs Liaqat Ali 2025 LiveLaw 91 Dilshada Begum Vs State of J&K 2025 LiveLaw 92 Ansh Mahajan Vs UT Of J&K 2025 LiveLaw 93 Judgments/Orders: “Antithetical To Concept Of Equality": J&K High Court Halts …

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Supreme Court stays CBI probe against former Tamil Nadu Minister Rajenthra Bhalaji

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The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation not to proceed with its probe cases against former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Minister K.T. The court was referring to the arguments and counter-arguments presented by the State of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Bhalaji, and a complainant in the case. Tamil Nadu Additional Advocate General Amit Anand Tiwari …

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Supreme Court Stays CBI Investigation Against Ex-Tamil Nadu Minister KT Rajenthra Bhalaji In Corruption Case

Live Law

The Supreme Court today passed an interim order restraining the Central Bureau of Investigation from conducting investigation into the allegations against former AIADMK Minister K.T. On January 6, the Madras High Court directed CBI's probe after it found that the Tamil Nadu Government had not complied with the Court's earlier order passed in November last year, directing the State police …

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“Unless There Is A Threat Of Contempt, You Never Decide Remission Case”: Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Delhi Home Secretary

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The Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice to the Principal Secretary of the Home Department, Delhi Government, for failing to take a decision on granting remission to Sukhdev Singh, a convict in the Nitish Katara murder case, despite giving an undertaking to the court. On March 3, 2025, the Supreme Court had recorded the assurance of the Additional Solicitor …

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Order Passed U/S 23(3) Of Arbitration Act Is Procedural & Not An Interim Award, Cannot Be Challenged U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad has held that an order dismissing an application under Section 23 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act is only a procedural order and does not qualify as an 'interim award' amenable to challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act Brief Facts of the case: The petitioner issued a …

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Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: March 10 to March 16, 2025

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Citations: 2025 LiveLaw 96 To 2025 LiveLaw 106 NOMINAL INDEX Kamalesh Chandrasekaran v. MA Noor Jehan Beevi and Others, 2025 LiveLaw 96 S Shankar v. The Deputy Director, 2025 LiveLaw 97 United India Insurance v. State of Tamil Nadu and Others, 2025 LiveLaw 98 A Devika v. The Senior Branch Manager and Another, 2025 LiveLaw 99 M. Gunasekaran v. The …

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HC relief for Gautam Adani, Rajesh Adani in market regulations violation case

The Hindu

The Bombay High Court on Monday discharged industrialist Gautam Adani, the chairman of Adani Enterprises Ltd., and the company’s Managing Director Rajesh Adani in a ₹388 crore alleged market regulation violation case filed by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office. Representing the Adanis, senior advocate Amit Desai, submitted, “The SFIO does not have the legal authority or jurisdiction to file a …

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Supreme Court Seeks Report From Collector On Recovery Of Rs 1 Lakh Cost Imposed On Lawyer For Frivolous Petition

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The Supreme Court today sought a report from the Collector as to why the cost imposed on Lucknow-based lawyer for filing a frivolous petition, challenging the restoration of Nationalist Congress Party Leader Mohammed Faizal's Lok Sabha membership, not been recovered as arrears of land revenue. A bench of Justices B.R Gavai, Aravind Kumar, and Prashant Kumar Mishra had dismissed this …

Supreme Court Court Cost Collector Land Revenue Frivolous Petition

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Delhi High Court Discharges Lawyer Booked For Criminal Contempt Over Misbehaviour With Judge, Asks Him To Render Pro Bono Services

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While discharging a lawyer in a criminal contempt case, the Delhi High Court has asked him to render pro bono services in at least two matters before Additional Sessions Judge. A division bench comprising Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Rajneesh Kumar Gupta discharged Advocate Shivashish Gunwal who had misbehaved and raised his voice in the Court of ASJ South …

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Filing Written Statement Does Not Waive Right To Arbitration If Preliminary Objection Is Raised At Outset: Jammu & Kashmir High Court

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The Jammu and Kashmir High Court bench of Justice Rajnesh Oswal held that mere filing of the written statement in a suit does not constitute a waiver of right to arbitration if the party has raised a preliminary objection in respect of the arbitration clause at the outset. The High Court also noted that the Respondents didn't waive their right …

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Indian Forest Act | Advocates Can Appear In Confiscation Proceedings, Though Can't Conduct Cross Examination: Madhya Pradesh High Court

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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that Advocates can appear in confiscation proceedings before the forest officer under the Indian Forest Act, however they do not have the right to cross-examine the statements or affidavits filed in such proceedings. Recording of statement, affidavits, documents filed before forest officer is evidence and therefore, as per Section 30 of Advocates Act, …

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Karnataka High Court Weekly Roundup: March 10 To March 16, 2025

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Citation No: 2025 LiveLaw 94 to 2025 LiveLaw 104 Nominal Index: Vinod Kumar M N AND Union of India & Others. 2025 LiveLaw 104 Judgments/Orders 'Covid-19 Has Subsided And Vaccines Have Become Unnecessary Today': Karnataka High Court Disposes Man's Plea For Second Dose Case Title: Vinod Kumar M N AND Union of India & Others Case No: WP 257/2022 Citation …

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Gujarat HC Calls For Report On Functioning Of State Educational Service Tribunal Over Claims Of Prolonged Proceedings, Lack Of VC Facility

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The Gujarat High Court directed its Registrar General and education department's Chief Secretary to report on the functioning of the state Educational Service Tribunal after parties raised concerns on its functioning, installation of CCTV cameras and lack of virtual hearing facility leading to prolonged proceedings. A division bench of Justice A.S. Supehia and Justice Nisha Thakore observed, “Since the learned …

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Bombay High Court Grants Relief To Gautam Adani In 2012 Cheating Case Worth ₹388 Crore

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Bombay High Court Grants Relief To Gautam Adani In 2012 Cheating Case Worth ₹388 Crore

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In a reprieve for industrialist Gautam Adani, the chairman of Adani Enterprises and its Managing Director Rajesh Adani, the Bombay High Court today quashed a sessions court order which refused to discharge them in a Rs 388 crore alleged market regulations violation case. Single-judge Justice Rajesh Ladhha quashed the November 2019 order passed by a sessions court in Mumbai, which …

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Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: March 10 – March 16, 2025

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Citations: 2025 LiveLaw 89 to 2025 LiveLaw 96 Nominal Index: Ramesh Potdar vs Union of India, 2025 LiveLaw 89 Rahim Khan Sandu Khan vs State of Maharashtra, 2025 LiveLaw 90 Kailash Mehar Singh Kher vs State of Maharashtra, 2025 LiveLaw 91 Ramadas KS vs. TISS & Ors., 2025 LiveLaw 92 Pushpa W/O Virendra Ganediwala vs. High Court Of Judicature Of …

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Allahabad High Court Imposes ₹50K Cost On Centre, Railways For Denying Notional Increment To Employees Retiring A Day Before July 1

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The Allahabad High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 50,000 on the Union of India and various departments of Indian Railways for denying the benefit of notional increment to employees retiring on 30th June, despite the decision of the Supreme Court in Director KPTCL and others v. C.P. Mundinamani and others, where the Supreme Court had held that a …

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High Court clears Gautam Adani, brother in Rs 388 crore market violation case

India Today

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and Managing Director Rajesh Adani have been discharged by the Bombay High Court in a case related to alleged market regulation violations worth nearly Rs 388 crore. The case dates back to 2012 when the Serious Fraud Investigation Office filed a chargesheet against Adani Enterprises Limited and its promoters, accusing them of criminal conspiracy and …

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Supreme Court notice to government on plea challenging CAG appointment

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Supreme Court notice to government on plea challenging CAG appointment

India Today

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine whether the appointment process of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India should be made more transparent and independent. When the court enquired whether there had been any recent "deviation" that could cast doubt on the CAG’s independence, advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioner Centre for Public Interest Litigation, stressed the …

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Bombay High Court notice to 3 states for unauthorised use of woman's photo in ad

India Today

The Bombay High Court has issued notices and sought a reply from the Telangana Congress along with the governments of Telangana, Maharashtra and Karnataka, and a US-based company in response to a plea filed by a woman whose picture was allegedly used without her authorisation in some The plea, filed by one Namrata Ankush Kawale and Ankush Kawale, through advocates …

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Telangana Legal Briefs | Contempt notice to Revenue Secretary Arvind Kumar

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: Justice K. Lakshman of the Telangana High Court ordered notice to Principal Secretary of the revenue department Arvind Kumar and other officials in a contempt case related to payment of ex gratia compensation. Writ against civil court judge junked The Telangana High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed against a judicial officer accused of corruption in connection with …

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