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Amendment To Affidavit For Incorporating Statement Of Truth Impermissible: Jharkhand High Court
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Amendment To Affidavit For Incorporating Statement Of Truth Impermissible: Jharkhand High Court

Live Law  

The Jharkhand High Court has reiterated that an amendment to the affidavit in a commercial suit pleading, seeking to incorporate a statement of truth, is impermissible under the provisions of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015. The Court emphasised that the statement of truth must be filed in the prescribed format under Rule 15A of the Act, and cannot be amended …

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S.12(5) Of A&C Act Provides For Agreement In Writing, Novation Can't Be Allowed Only Because Of Appointment Of Arbitrator At First Instance: Patna HC
1 hour, 33 minutes ago

S.12(5) Of A&C Act Provides For Agreement In Writing, Novation Can't Be Allowed Only Because Of Appointment Of Arbitrator At First Instance: Patna HC

Live Law  

The Patna High Court Bench of Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran has held that the proviso to Section 12 specifically provided for a waiver by an express agreement in writing. When the statute provides for an express agreement in writing there can be no novation of the agreement found, by reason only of the appointment of an Arbitrator at the …

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Remedy Under A&C Act Is In Addition To Remedies Under Special Statutes, But Once Elected Other Remedies Are Barred For Same Dispute: Calcutta HC
3 hours, 34 minutes ago

Remedy Under A&C Act Is In Addition To Remedies Under Special Statutes, But Once Elected Other Remedies Are Barred For Same Dispute: Calcutta HC

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court bench comprising Justice Krishna Rao has observed that the remedy available under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is in addition to the remedies available under other special statutes and the availability of alternative remedies is not a bar to the entertaining of a petition under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Reliance was also placed …

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Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 16 to December 22, 2024
5 hours, 11 minutes ago

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 16 to December 22, 2024

Live Law  

A weekly round-up of important cases from the Madras High Court Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 479 To 2024 LiveLaw 488 NOMINAL INDEX Amudha v State, 2024 LiveLaw 479 K. Sundari v. C. A. R. P. Mari, 2024 LiveLaw 480 KC Chandran and Others v Directorate of Enforcement, 2024 LiveLaw 481 Malliga and Others v. S Shanmugam and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 482 …

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Termination Of Mandate Of Arbitral Tribunal Results In Waste Of Time, Resources And Money, Court Allowed Petition U/S 29A (4) And (5) Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
6 hours, 41 minutes ago

Termination Of Mandate Of Arbitral Tribunal Results In Waste Of Time, Resources And Money, Court Allowed Petition U/S 29A (4) And (5) Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh has held that the parties and the Arbitral Tribunal have invested a lot of time, effort and energy in the arbitral proceedings. Brief Facts: The present petition has been filed under Section 29A and of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 read with section 7 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 …

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Amendment To UP Consolidation Of Holdings Act Doesn't Require Registration Of Adoption Deeds Executed Before 01.01.1977: Allahabad HC
7 hours, 13 minutes ago

Amendment To UP Consolidation Of Holdings Act Doesn't Require Registration Of Adoption Deeds Executed Before 01.01.1977: Allahabad HC

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While allowing a 40 year old writ petition, the Allahabad High Court has held that consolidation proceedings in the State of Uttar Pradesh cannot be overruled on the ground of non-registration of adoption deed when such deed was executed prior to 01.01.1977. Petitioner submitted that on the basis of adoption deed dated 25.10.1974, being the adopted son of the deceased, …

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Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Weekly Roundup December 16 - December 22, 2024
7 hours, 58 minutes ago

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Weekly Roundup December 16 - December 22, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index: Sardul Singh son of Joga Singh VS Davinder Kour wife of Gurinder Singh 2024 LiveLaw 341 Vaishno Devi and ors Vs Commissioner Secy. Department and ors 2024 LiveLaw 342 Sat Paul Vs UT Of J&K 2024 LiveLaw 343 UT Of J&K Vs Irfan Qayoom 2024 LiveLaw 344 J&K Bank Vs Abdul Majeed Bhat 2024 LiveLaw 345 Mohammad Subhan …

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“There Has Been An Increase In Inflation:" J&K High Court Emphasises Revising 'Notional Income' Under Second Schedule Of Motor Vehicles Act
9 hours, 39 minutes ago

“There Has Been An Increase In Inflation:" J&K High Court Emphasises Revising 'Notional Income' Under Second Schedule Of Motor Vehicles Act

Live Law  

Recognising the impact of inflation and the devaluation of currency over the years the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has emphasised the need to revise the notional income of non-earning persons as stipulated in the Second Schedule of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The court reasoned, “The income of a non-earning person, as specified in the Second Schedule, …

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100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 2 [26-50]
9 hours, 49 minutes ago

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 2 [26-50]

Live Law  

Part 1 can be read here. Supreme Court Issues Directions Against Misleading Ads: Self Declaration Forms By Advertisers; Influencers Must Endorse Responsibly Case Title: Indian Medical Association v. Union of India | 2024 LiveLaw 381 Coram: Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah The Supreme Court, in a pivotal order passed a slew of measures to protect consumers from misleading Case …

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Rajasthan | Running tussle over Galta
14 hours, 34 minutes ago

Rajasthan | Running tussle over Galta

India Today  

Two Vaishnavite sects claiming ownership over a venerated temple and math, a beleaguered mahant, decades-long litigation and charges of mismanagement of temple property—Rajasthan’s famous Galta Peeth temple is caught in a vicious temporal tangle. Just 12 km from Jaipur and nestled in the lap of the lush Aravalis, the complex of institutions known as Galta Peeth evolved as a revered …

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Telangana Govt to Issue New Pattadar Passbooks
20 hours, 20 minutes ago

Telangana Govt to Issue New Pattadar Passbooks

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state government will replace over 70 lakh Pattadar passbooks issued by the previous BRS administration following the passage of the Bhu Bharati Bill in the recent Legislative Assembly session. The Dharani system of the BRS government had replaced Pattadar passbooks issued under the undivided Andhra Pradesh government. While the Dharani passbooks consolidated land ownership into a single column, …

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Denial For Slaughterhouse Permit On Ground That A City Is A 'Religious' One Is 'Wholly Unacceptable': MP High Court
1 day, 1 hour ago

Denial For Slaughterhouse Permit On Ground That A City Is A 'Religious' One Is 'Wholly Unacceptable': MP High Court

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently stated that denying a permit for the establishment of a slaughterhouse on the grounds that a city is religious—in the instant case, Mandsaur city—is wholly unacceptable. With this, the High Court directed the Municipal Council of Mandsaur to issue a No Objection Certificate to Petitioner Sabir Hussain, seeking permission to establish a slaughterhouse in …

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S.138 NI Act | Director Who Signed Cheque Not Liable For Dishonour When Company Hasn't Been Added As Accused : Supreme Court
1 day, 7 hours ago

S.138 NI Act | Director Who Signed Cheque Not Liable For Dishonour When Company Hasn't Been Added As Accused : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court reiterated that the authorised signatory of a company cannot be held liable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 for dishonour of a cheque drawn on the company's account unless the company is arraigned as the principal accused. The Sessions Court upheld the conviction, but the Calcutta High Court reversed it, ruling that the cheque …

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Supreme Court Monthly Digest- October 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index
1 day, 8 hours ago

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

Live Law  

Advocate Supreme Court deprecates practice of litigant engaging new lawyer to reargue case after court expressed dissatisfaction on merits. Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India v. Delhi International Airport, 2024 LiveLaw 812 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 - Arbitration Clause in Public Premises Disputes – Applicability of the Public Premises Act, 1971 vis-à-vis the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, …

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25 Notable Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 On Bail & Arrest
1 day, 9 hours ago

25 Notable Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 On Bail & Arrest

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The Supreme Court delivered several notable judgments in 2024 on the parameters for bail and powers of arrest. PMLA| ED Cannot Arrest On Grave Suspicion Alone; There Must Be Written Reasons To Believe That Accused Is Guilty : Supreme Court Case Title : Arvind Kejriwal v. Directorate of Enforcement | 2024 LiveLaw 463 Coram : Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice …

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Civil Courts Retain Exclusive Jurisdiction For Non-Industrial Disputes & Provide Alternative Remedies For Common Law Claims: J&K High Court
1 day, 23 hours ago

Civil Courts Retain Exclusive Jurisdiction For Non-Industrial Disputes & Provide Alternative Remedies For Common Law Claims: J&K High Court

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The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that if a dispute is not an industrial dispute nor relates to the enforcement of any rights under the Industrial Disputes Act, the remedy lies exclusively in a civil court. However, a bench of Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul clarified that if the dispute arises out of a right or liability …

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Notice Issued Against Dead Person Is Invalid; Participation Of Legal Heirs In Proceedings Doesn't Make It Legal: Kerala High Court
2 days, 1 hour ago

Notice Issued Against Dead Person Is Invalid; Participation Of Legal Heirs In Proceedings Doesn't Make It Legal: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court stated that notice issued against a dead person is invalid and participation of legal heirs of deceased in the proceedings won't make it legal. The bench stated that the “the notices issued under Sections 148A and 148 of the Act in the name of a dead person are invalid and 'non-est' in the eye of law. …

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“Undermines Faith Of Common Man In Criminal Justice”: J&K High Court Calls For SITs To Address “Casual Probes” In NDPS Cases
2 days, 2 hours ago

“Undermines Faith Of Common Man In Criminal Justice”: J&K High Court Calls For SITs To Address “Casual Probes” In NDPS Cases

Live Law  

Emphasising the urgent need for specialized investigative teams to handle cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has observed that casual, unfair, and non-scientific investigations in NDPS cases creates a sense of insecurity and undermine the faith of the common man in the administration of the criminal justice. Directing that …

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Employers Not Outsiders But Stakeholders, Must Be Heard While Fixing/Revising Minimum Wage Of Employees: Karnataka High Court
2 days, 2 hours ago

Employers Not Outsiders But Stakeholders, Must Be Heard While Fixing/Revising Minimum Wage Of Employees: Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has said that while fixing or revising the Minimum Wages to be paid to employees, employers which is a stakeholder and which will be affected in the exercise, should have their say and the stand before the notification is passed by the Government. A division bench of Chief Justice N V Anjaria and Justice K V …

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District Judiciary's Reluctance In Granting Bail Burdens High Courts, Hierarchical Court Must Introspect: Punjab & Haryana High Court
2 days, 5 hours ago

District Judiciary's Reluctance In Granting Bail Burdens High Courts, Hierarchical Court Must Introspect: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

While granting bail to a man booked for offences under the NDPS Act, the Punjab & Haryana High Court observed that district court's reluctance in granting bail burdens the High Court, delays hearing of matters like appeals, revision and it is for the "hierarchical court" like the high court to "introspect". Such reluctance exacerbates the burden on High Courts, where …

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Aids Interfaith Couple, Says There's No Bar On Muslim Boy Marrying Hindu Girl U/S 4 Of Special Marriage Act
2 days, 6 hours ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Aids Interfaith Couple, Says There's No Bar On Muslim Boy Marrying Hindu Girl U/S 4 Of Special Marriage Act

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Coming to the aid of an interfaith couple, the Jabalpur Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the state to facilitate the marriage of a Hindu girl and a Muslim boy before the marriage officer. In doing so, the court said that there is no prohibition to inter-faith marriage under Section 4 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954. However, the …

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Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024: How Different Is It From Aircraft Act 1934?
2 days, 7 hours ago

Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024: How Different Is It From Aircraft Act 1934?

Live Law  

Today, the Indian aviation market is one of the fastest growing in the world and is already 3rd largest in terms of passengers flown approximately 1.5 crore per year handling over 220 million domestic and international passengers along with almost 100,000 annual flights on aggregate. The act applied to all Indian citizens including non-Indian citizens who were residing in India …

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Warrant Of Arrest Issued Against Former Cricketer Robin Uthappa In PF Case
2 days, 7 hours ago

Warrant Of Arrest Issued Against Former Cricketer Robin Uthappa In PF Case

ABP News  

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation functioning under the Ministry of Labour and Employment of the Government of India has written a letter to the Bengaluru police seeking assistance in issuing an arrest warrant against former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa, sources confirmed on Saturday. Addressing the police Reddy further requested, “You are therefore, kindly requested to execute the enclosed arrest warrant …

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