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Pressing Need For Creation Of Dispute Register To Protect Third Parties From Being Dragged Into Litigation Over Disputed Land: Andhra Pradesh HC

Live Law

In a recent judgment, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has highlighted the pressing need for the creation of a dispute register which records disputes between parties over land. Highlighting the utility of such a register, a Division Bench of the High Court comprising Justice R. Raghunandan Rao and Justice Maheswara Rao Kuncheam further observed, “It would be appropriate, if the …

Dispute Court Land Suit Act Register Tahsildar

1 week, 1 day ago

S.53A Transfer Of Property Act Protection Not Available If Person Entered Into Agreement Knowing About Pending Litigation : Supreme Court

Live Law

The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed that protection under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, for a person possessing a property under part performance of a contract, is not available to a party who knowingly entered into the agreement despite being aware of pending litigation.The Court approved the view of the High Court that Section 53A of the …

Property Court Rights Transfer Agreement Appellant Tec

1 week, 3 days ago

[Advt.]Credit Course On Standard Essential Patents And FRAND Commitments [Apply By 27th March]

Live Law

The National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi, through its DPIIT-IPR Chair, Centre for Study and Research in Intellectual Property Rights, is offering a Single Credit Course on Standard Essential Patents and FRAND Commitments. This specialized course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of SEPs, their role in global technology standards, and the legal complexities surrounding Fair, Reasonable, …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Small-cap stock below ₹100 rebounds after $4 crore claim in litigation against Elara Capital

Live Mint

Stock market today: Shares of Eraaya Lifespaces, which specialises in offering a wide range of kids tricycles, baby walkers, prams, and plastic toys, rebounded in intraday deals on Monday, March 17, from its day's low but still remained in the red. The recovery in the small-cap stock followed the company's announcement that it has initiated legal action against Elara Capital …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Peruvian farmer’s case against German energy giant RWE could reshape global climate accountability

Associated Press

BOGOTA, Colombia — As a crucial climate lawsuit heads to trial in Germany next week, experts say the case brought by Peruvian farmer Saul Luciano Lliuya against German energy giant RWE could set a significant precedent in the fight to hold major polluters accountable for climate change. “This is one of the first cases of its kind — a case …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

FICCI wants more deterrents for tax officials in dispute cases

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: Industry body FICCI has proposed that the Income Tax department should pay higher interest rates to taxpayers on their pre-deposit during a dispute case, pointing out that IT department creates excess litigation through tax demands but wins less than 25% cases in tribunals, High Courts or Supreme Courts. At the meeting of the Lok Sabha’s Select Committee on …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

'Luxury Litigation': Delhi High Court Dismisses SBI's Plea To Expunge Magistrate's Remarks Suggesting Collusion In Loan Default Case

Live Law

Remarking that the State Bank of India was pursuing a “luxury litigation”, the Delhi High Court dismissed the bank's petition which sought to expunge remarks made by a Magistrate which pointed to a lack of due diligence on the part of SBI in recovery of loan amount and further indicated collusion with the defaulter. Justice Dharmesh Sharma commented, “This is …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Litigation More Rewarding Than Corporate Firm Career In Long Run; Wrong To Think First Generation Lawyers Can't Succeed : Justice Oka

Live Law

Supreme Court Judge, Justice AS Oka today spoke extensively on the importance of pursuing the traditional practice of litigation over corporate law and the need to dispel the stereotype that practice in constitutional courts is 'superior' to having a practice in district or trial courts. "But if you join the legal practice, I can tell you from personal experience - …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘We’re our own messiahs’: Indian jurist Upendra Baxi seeks to redefine human rights as people-led movement

Firstpost

In a new book, Prof. Upendra Baxi seeks to redefine human rights as a people-led movement and calls upon the current generation to take the lead instead of relying on a top-down approach At a time when large swathes of the world are plunging into wars and authoritarianism, jurist Upendra Baxi’s new book has argued that human rights now stand …

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Twin tunnels project: HC reserves order on PIL seeking probe into ‘fake bank guarantees’

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Wednesday reserved its judgment on an intervention application challenging the locus standi of a Public Interest Litigation seeking an investigation into the allegedly fake bank guarantees furnished by Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd for a ₹16,600-crore contract for the Thane-Borivali twin tunnels project. Twin tunnels project: HC reserves order on PIL seeking probe into …

Mumbai Court Bank Pil Bhushan Guarantees Meil

3 weeks, 3 days ago

'Paisa-publicity-private interest litigation', where's the real PIL?: Justice Nagarathna

India Today

Talking about the misuse of Public Interest Litigation these days, Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna on Tuesday said that the PIL was a virtuous weapon in the hands of the weak, but is now losing its virtue. “If I may say so, now it’s either paisa interest litigation, publicity interest litigation, or private interest litigation, but where is the …

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PILs reduced to suspicion due to misuse: SC Judge Nagarathna

Hindustan Times

Public interest litigation, once a “virtuous weapon” for the weak and oppressed, has now been reduced to suspicion due to its misuse for monetary or publicity gains, Supreme Court judge justice BV Nagarathna said on Tuesday. Justice Nagarathna commended Baxi for his role in shaping legal thought, especially in human rights and constitutional law. The event marked the unveiling of …

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1 month ago

Law Casts Duty Upon Representing Counsel To Report Death Of Litigant During An Ongoing Litigation: J&K High Court

Live Law

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court held that it would take into account the date on which the death of a litigant was brought on the court's record for the purpose of calculating the limitation period for setting aside the abatement of the suit. The court held that the trial court was right in allowing the application for setting aside …

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1 month ago

CDC report adds to evidence that HPV vaccine is preventing cervical cancer in US women

Associated Press

A new government report adds to evidence that the HPV vaccine, once called dangerous by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is preventing cervical cancer in young women. The report comes after Kennedy pledged to give a family member any fees he might earn from HPV vaccine litigation. In a 2019 video posted on the anti-vaccine nonprofit …

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1 month ago

'Speculative Litigation': Bombay High Court Imposes ₹2 Lakh Exemplary Costs For Ownership Claim On Land Acquired In 1947

Live Law

The Bombay High Court imposed Rs. 2 lakh in exemplary costs on the petitioners for 'taking chances' with the court process by filing a petition claiming ownership of land acquired in 1947, offering no explanation for the 77-year delay and making contradictory pleadings and unverified averments. Sonak and Justice Jitendra Jain remarked, “Based upon utterly contradictory pleadings regarding the status …

Court Land Delay Petition Petitioners Litigation No Explanation

1 month ago

China steps up protection of elderly, disabled in public interest litigation

China Daily

Xinhua Updated: 2025-02-25 A press conference on deepening rural reforms and advancing rural revitalization is held by the State Council Information Office in Beijing, capital of China, Feb 24, 2025. BEIJING -- China's procuratorial authorities have worked to strengthen the protection of the elderly, people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups in public interest litigation, the country's top procuratorate said …

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1 month ago

New Income Tax Bill: Is this an old wine in a new bottle? Experts say this…

Live Mint

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Feb 13 tabled the new Income Tax Bill in the Parliament. While the existing law has 823 pages as amended in 2024 whereas the new income tax bill is spread across 622 pages. There are some experts who believe that this new law is an old wine in the new bottle, which lacks novel …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Eraaya Lifespaces issues clarification against litigation invoked by Vikas Lifecare

Live Mint

Eraaya Lifespaces shares are one of the multibagger small-cap stocks under ₹100 that the Indian stock market has delivered in recent years. Vikas Lifecare Limited, as member of the Consortium led by Eraaya Lifespaces Limited, which acquired Ebix Inc., under Chapter 11 proceedings from U.S. Bankruptcy Court, had contributed USD 34.827 million towards the bid amount and, in pursuit of …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Converting court case backlogs into treasure troves

The Hindu

Every Chief Justice of India coming into office has the spectre of the legal system’s backlog haunting him or her, as does every senior and concerned member of the higher judiciary. It is an ever present phenomenon — currently, the Supreme Court of India has 82,000 cases, the High Courts over 62 lakh, and the lower courts close to five …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Educated Litigant Must Keep Track Of Litigation, Duty Doesn't End Merely By Signing Lawyer's Fee Cheque: Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has recently said that an educated litigant must keep track of his litigation and that his duty does not end merely by signing the lawyer's fee cheque. Observing that the Court has to keep in mind the socio-economic and educational status of the litigant, Justice Girish Kathpalia said:“An educated urban litigant cannot claim same protection of …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Will the new ‘lucid’ Income Tax bill reduce disputes and litigation?

The Hindu

The story so far: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Income Tax Bill, 2025, in Lok Sabha on February 13 to make India’s direct tax law “concise, lucid, easy to read and understand”. The existing Income Tax Act of 1961 has been amended numerous times, “overburdening” the law and making its language complex, argues the new IT Bill. The new …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Need Not Be Aggressive To Succeed In Litigation; Be Authentic : CJI Sanjiv Khanna To Law Students

Live Law

Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna today spoke on the need for young professionals to stay authentic and true to their identity amidst the social pressure to be a certain way in order to achieve success. Your voice, your approach, your way of thinking - paired with excellence in your work - that's an unbeatable combination.” The CJI also …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'High Fees, Without Substantial Relief' : Supreme Court Flags Says Exorbitant Litigation Cost Must Not Hinder Access To Justice

Live Law

In a recent order, the Supreme Court raised concerns about the rising cost of litigation, which prevented persons without adequate financial means from accessing justice. A bench comprising Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma commented about the "trend" whereby litigants have to shell out humungous amounts in the name of professional fee, even their matters do not progress …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

No Proposal To Amend Civil Procedure Code : Centre Tells Parliament

Live Law

There is no proposal pending with the Government to amend the Code of Civil Procedure, the Union Ministry of Law and Justice informed the Parliament.The statement was given in reply to a query raised by Member of Parliament Sanjay Kumar Jha. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal also stated that the National Litigation Policy has not been finalised. There is no …

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Pressing Need For Creation Of Dispute Register To Protect Third Parties From Being Dragged Into Litigation Over Disputed Land: Andhra Pradesh HC

S.53A Transfer Of Property Act Protection Not Available If Person Entered Into Agreement Knowing About Pending Litigation : Supreme Court

[Advt.]Credit Course On Standard Essential Patents And FRAND Commitments [Apply By 27th March]

Small-cap stock below ₹100 rebounds after $4 crore claim in litigation against Elara Capital

Peruvian farmer’s case against German energy giant RWE could reshape global climate accountability

FICCI wants more deterrents for tax officials in dispute cases

'Luxury Litigation': Delhi High Court Dismisses SBI's Plea To Expunge Magistrate's Remarks Suggesting Collusion In Loan Default Case

Litigation More Rewarding Than Corporate Firm Career In Long Run; Wrong To Think First Generation Lawyers Can't Succeed : Justice Oka

‘We’re our own messiahs’: Indian jurist Upendra Baxi seeks to redefine human rights as people-led movement

Twin tunnels project: HC reserves order on PIL seeking probe into ‘fake bank guarantees’

'Paisa-publicity-private interest litigation', where's the real PIL?: Justice Nagarathna

PILs reduced to suspicion due to misuse: SC Judge Nagarathna

Law Casts Duty Upon Representing Counsel To Report Death Of Litigant During An Ongoing Litigation: J&K High Court

CDC report adds to evidence that HPV vaccine is preventing cervical cancer in US women

'Speculative Litigation': Bombay High Court Imposes ₹2 Lakh Exemplary Costs For Ownership Claim On Land Acquired In 1947

China steps up protection of elderly, disabled in public interest litigation

New Income Tax Bill: Is this an old wine in a new bottle? Experts say this…

Eraaya Lifespaces issues clarification against litigation invoked by Vikas Lifecare

Converting court case backlogs into treasure troves

Educated Litigant Must Keep Track Of Litigation, Duty Doesn't End Merely By Signing Lawyer's Fee Cheque: Delhi High Court

Will the new ‘lucid’ Income Tax bill reduce disputes and litigation?

Need Not Be Aggressive To Succeed In Litigation; Be Authentic : CJI Sanjiv Khanna To Law Students

'High Fees, Without Substantial Relief' : Supreme Court Flags Says Exorbitant Litigation Cost Must Not Hinder Access To Justice

No Proposal To Amend Civil Procedure Code : Centre Tells Parliament