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Civil Courts Retain Exclusive Jurisdiction For Non-Industrial Disputes & Provide Alternative Remedies For Common Law Claims: J&K High Court
2 days, 4 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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Civil Courts Can't Run A Race With Supreme Court, There Is A Judgment Upholding Places Of Worship Act : SC
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1 week, 4 days ago

Civil Courts Can't Run A Race With Supreme Court, There Is A Judgment Upholding Places Of Worship Act : SC

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While passing a significant order halting fresh suits and survey orders against religious places, the Supreme Court on Thursday orally said that the civil courts "were running a race" by passing orders ignoring the Supreme Court's 5-judge judgment in the Ayodhya case which upheld the Places of Worship Act, 1991. Allowing Solicitor General, Tushar Mehta time to file the reply, …

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Civil Courts Can't Run A Race With Supreme Court, There Is A Judgment Upholding Places Of Worship Act : SC
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1 week, 4 days ago

Civil Courts Can't Run A Race With Supreme Court, There Is A Judgment Upholding Places Of Worship Act : SC

Live Law  

While passing a significant order halting fresh suits and survey orders against religious places, the Supreme Court on Thursday orally said that the civil courts "were running a race" by passing orders ignoring the Supreme Court's 5-judge judgment in the Ayodhya case which upheld the Places of Worship Act, 1991. Allowing Solicitor General, Tushar Mehta time to file the reply, …

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Directing Corporate Debtor To Civil Courts Or Arbitration For Admitted Dues Undermines IBC Objectives: NCLT Mumbai
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Directing Corporate Debtor To Civil Courts Or Arbitration For Admitted Dues Undermines IBC Objectives: NCLT Mumbai

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The National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai bench of Kuldip Kumar Kareer and Anil Raj Chellan had held that directing Corporate Debtor to seek resolution through civil courts or arbitration for even admitted dues would undermine the objectives of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process was initiated against the Corporate Debtor by the National Company Law Tribunal, …

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BSLSA Organizes 40-Hour Mediation Training Programme For Advocates Of Civil Courts At Bihar Judicial Academy
7 months, 3 weeks ago

BSLSA Organizes 40-Hour Mediation Training Programme For Advocates Of Civil Courts At Bihar Judicial Academy

Live Law  

Bihar State Legal Services Authority recently concluded a comprehensive training program aimed at promoting the amicable resolution of pending disputes in the Civil Courts of Bihar. Organized under the auspices of the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee of the Supreme Court of India and the National Legal Services Authority, the 40-hour Mediation Training was conducted from April 22nd to April …

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Every FILE Has LIFE: Madhya Pradesh High Court Says Tahsildar Can't Decide Question Of Will In Mutation Proceeding, Criticizes "Undue Haste"
1 year, 9 months ago

Every FILE Has LIFE: Madhya Pradesh High Court Says Tahsildar Can't Decide Question Of Will In Mutation Proceeding, Criticizes "Undue Haste"

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‘Every FILE has a LIFE,’ the Madhya Pradesh High Court reminded a Tahsildar who proceeded to decide the question of Will in a mutation proceeding, in undue haste and without authority of law. Judgment Relying on the above judgments, Justice Pathak, in his order, initially noted, “Therefore, Naib Tahsildar does not have any authority to decide the question of Will …

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Law Interns To Wear White Shirt, Black Pants & Black Tie In Courts: Delhi High Court
1 year, 10 months ago

Law Interns To Wear White Shirt, Black Pants & Black Tie In Courts: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court on Thursday said that law interns can enter court complexes in the national capital by wearing a white shirt, black tie and black pants as prescribed by the Bar Council of Delhi.Justice Prathiba M Singh also said that the advocates appearing before any courts, from city civil courts to the Supreme Court, would have to wear …

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Complete Supreme Court Yearly Digest 2022- Part-2
1 year, 10 months ago

Complete Supreme Court Yearly Digest 2022- Part-2

Live Law  

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; The rules of procedure are essentially intended to subserve the cause of justice and are not for punishment of the parties in conduct of the proceedings. Ltd. v. Vinita Mehta, 2022 LiveLaw 564 : 7 SCC 678 Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; Section 96, 105 and Order IX Rule 13 …

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Important Judgments Of Kerala High Court In 2022
1 year, 11 months ago

Important Judgments Of Kerala High Court In 2022

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LiveLaw reported 671 judgements from Kerala High Court in 2022. Family Court With Territorial Jurisdiction Is The Competent Authority To Give A Child In Adoption : Kerala High Court Case Title: Thomas P. & Anr v. State of Kerala & Ors Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 15 The Court recently laid down that the Family Court with the respective territorial jurisdiction is …

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Criminal Law Applied Against Hate Speech Selectively; Citizens Should Explore Civil Remedies : Former SC Judge RF Nariman
2 years, 1 month ago

Criminal Law Applied Against Hate Speech Selectively; Citizens Should Explore Civil Remedies : Former SC Judge RF Nariman

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Civil courts should take up petitions against hate speech, and not only issue injunctions and declarations against the culprits, but also award punitive damages, former Supreme Court Judge Rohinton Fali Nariman said on Friday. "If courts were now to take cognisance of civil suits regarding hate speech in this manner, it would go a long way towards preserving and protecting …

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No Remedy Under Article 227 For Orders Revisable U/S 115 CPC: Kerala High Court
2 years, 4 months ago

No Remedy Under Article 227 For Orders Revisable U/S 115 CPC: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently held that an Original Petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution is not the remedy in relation to an order which is revisable under Section 115 of the Civil Procedure Code. The Court in this case considered three questions to be of seminal importance: firstly, which orders are revisable under Section 115 of CPC; …

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Delhi High Court Half Yearly Digest: January To June 2022 [Citations 1 - 598]
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Half Yearly Digest: January To June 2022 [Citations 1 - 598]

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Arrest In Breach Of 'Arnesh Kumar' Guidelines : Delhi High Court Sentences Police Officer To One Day Imprisonment Case Title: RAKESH KUMAR v. VIJAYANTA ARYA AND ORS Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 1 In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court held a police officer guilty of contempt of court for arresting a man in violation of the principles laid down by …

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Delhi High Court Quarterly Digest: January To March 2022 [Citations: 1 - 265]
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Quarterly Digest: January To March 2022 [Citations: 1 - 265]

Live Law  

CITATIONS 2022 LiveLaw 1 TO 2022 LiveLaw 265 Nominal Index RAKESH KUMAR v. VIJAYANTA ARYA AND ORS 2022 LiveLaw 1 xyz v. GNCTD 2022 LiveLaw 2 FUTURE RETAIL LTD. Faceless Assessment Scheme Does Not Mean No Personal Hearing, Mandatory Requirement U/S 144B Of Income Tax Act: Delhi High Court Case Title: Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd. v. Union of India & …

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Kerala Civil Courts Act| District Judge Can't Pass Judicial Orders Directing Subordinate Courts To Dispose Matters Expeditiously U/S.17: High Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Kerala Civil Courts Act| District Judge Can't Pass Judicial Orders Directing Subordinate Courts To Dispose Matters Expeditiously U/S.17: High Court

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The Kerala High Court has recently established that the general supervisory power available under Section 17 of the Kerala Civil Courts Act does not empower the District Judge to pass judicial orders directing the civil courts in the district to dispose of matters pending before the subordinate courts in a time-bound manner. Justice A. Badharudeen held that the general control …

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Two Parallel Criminal Proceedings From Same Set Of Facts?
2 years, 8 months ago

Two Parallel Criminal Proceedings From Same Set Of Facts?

Live Law  

It is trite law that the same set of facts may lead to simultaneous civil and criminal proceedings. Pursuant to the above, Y and Z approach the Hon'ble High Court u/s 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 praying for quashing of FIR and cognizance order on the ground that FIR allegedly discloses offence under section 447 of the Companies …

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The Corporate Democracy And Demarcation Of Powers Of NCLT & Civil Courts
2 years, 8 months ago

The Corporate Democracy And Demarcation Of Powers Of NCLT & Civil Courts

Live Law  

T he recent developments appear to suggest that Invesco, one of the investors of Zee, has decided to withdraw its requisition notice which sought the removal of MD and CEO Mr. Punit Goenka from Board of Directors of Zee. The Bombay High Court in its recent judgement had the occasion to dwell upon Section 430 of the Companies Act, 2013 …

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Delhi High Court Proposes To Enhance Pecuniary Jurisdiction Of Civil Courts From Rs. 3 Lakh To Rs. 20 Lakh
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi High Court Proposes To Enhance Pecuniary Jurisdiction Of Civil Courts From Rs. 3 Lakh To Rs. 20 Lakh

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The Full Court of Delhi High Court has proposed to enhance the pecuniary jurisdiction of Civil Judges for adjudicating original suits from Rs. 20 lakh.A resolution to this effect was passed by the Full Court on February 9 and the same has been communicated to the concerned Ministry vide letter dated March 7.The development came in a writ petition filed …

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Delhi High Court Monthly Digest: January 2022
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi High Court Monthly Digest: January 2022

Live Law  

This digest contains a total of 66 important judgments and orders of the Delhi High Court for the month of January reported by Live Law. Faceless Assessment Scheme Does Not Mean No Personal Hearing, Mandatory Requirement U/S 144B Of Income Tax Act: Delhi High Court Case Title: Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors., WP 14528/2021 Citation: …

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Delhi High Court Weekly Roundup: January 24 To January 30, 2022
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi High Court Weekly Roundup: January 24 To January 30, 2022

Live Law  

IMPORTANT ORDERS/ JUDGMENTS THIS WEEK1. Family Courts Expected To Bring About Settlement, Endeavour Can't Be To Simply Dispose Of Cases At Cost Of Justice: Delhi High Court Case Title: COMMODORE PAVAN CHAUHAN v. ANUSHA CHAUHAN Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 38 The Delhi High Court has observed that the Family Courts are expected to function so as to bring about a settlement …

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COVID19 : Karnataka High Court Extends Interim Orders Till February 8 For Last Time
3 years, 10 months ago

COVID19 : Karnataka High Court Extends Interim Orders Till February 8 For Last Time

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The Karnataka High Court has for the last time extended the interim orders passed by the High Court, all the District Courts, Civil Courts, Family Courts, Labour Courts, Industrial Tribunals and all other Tribunals in the State, as well as the order of closure under Section 4 of the Limitation Act, 1963, till February 8. The bench observed that "Considering …

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As Covid-19 Situation In State Improves, Karnataka High Court Extends Interim Orders For Last Time Till Jan 31
3 years, 11 months ago

As Covid-19 Situation In State Improves, Karnataka High Court Extends Interim Orders For Last Time Till Jan 31

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The Karnataka High Court has for the last time extended the interim orders passed by the Karnataka High Court, all the District Courts, Civil Courts, Family Courts, Labour Courts, Industrial Tribunals and all other Tribunals in the State, as well as the order of closure under Section 4 of the Limitation Act, 1963, till the January 31. Considering the trend …

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Farmers' protest enters Day 10: A look at State amendments to Centre's laws and how they address producers' concerns
4 years ago

Farmers' protest enters Day 10: A look at State amendments to Centre's laws and how they address producers' concerns

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The amendments passed by Chhattisgarh, Punjab and Rajasthan governments, once approved by respective state Governors, and the President of India in some cases, will override any other law currently in force, and allow for the respective state APMC laws to continue to apply in these states More than a month ago, in response to the initial protests by farmers against …

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Relief of Right to Residence to Woman Under Domestic Violence Law 'Relevant' in Civil Courts, Says SC
4 years, 2 months ago

Relief of Right to Residence to Woman Under Domestic Violence Law 'Relevant' in Civil Courts, Says SC

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In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that the relief granting right to residence to a married woman under the domestic violence law by a criminal court is relevant and can be considered even in civil proceedings seeking her eviction from the matrimonial home. The top court, however, said, the interim order protecting the right to residence …

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Section 92 CPC - Court of Additional District Judge Cannot Grant Leave To Institute Suit Against Public Charities : Kerala HC [Read Judgment]
4 years, 3 months ago

Section 92 CPC - Court of Additional District Judge Cannot Grant Leave To Institute Suit Against Public Charities : Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

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The High Court of Kerala speaking through Justice Devan Ramachandran has ruled that the Court of an Additional District Judge cannot grant leave under S.92 Civil Procedure Code,to institute suit against pubic charities. Coming to the other issue whether a District Judge can assign a petition for consideration by Additional District Judge, and whether later is competent to try the …

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