Articles for Sufficient Cause

Courts Must Balance Citizen's Rights & Adherence To Timelines, Delay Must Not Be Exploited: J&K High Court
1 week, 4 days ago

Courts Must Balance Citizen's Rights & Adherence To Timelines, Delay Must Not Be Exploited: J&K High Court

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has underscored the necessity of distinguishing between genuine explanations for delays and inordinate, unexplained delays in judicial matters. The Court held that while it has a duty to protect citizens' rights, it must remain vigilant against allowing parties to misuse the system by approaching courts at their convenience without sufficient cause. They …

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Section 29A Of Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996: Complications More Than Cure
2 weeks ago

Section 29A Of Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996: Complications More Than Cure

Live Law  

This article is an attempt to highlight the complexities involved under Section 29A of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996. Ltd. v. General Manager & Anr., reiterated the principle that the extension of mandate under Section 29A shall be only for a “sufficient cause”. In Larsen and Toubro Ltd. v. IIC Limited and Anr., it is held by the Delhi …

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Arbitration Monthly Digest: November, 2024
3 weeks ago

Arbitration Monthly Digest: November, 2024

Live Law  

Supreme Court Government Entity Can't Be Given Differential Treatment While Staying Operation Of Arbitral Award : Supreme Court Case Title: International Seaport Dredging Pvt Ltd Versus Kamarajar Port Limited, Case Number- Civil Appeal No 12097 of 2024 Recently, the Supreme Court disapproved of a High Court's decision to exempt a government entity from depositing other amounts in addition to the …

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Arbitration Weekly Round-Up [25th November To 1st December, 2024]
3 weeks ago

Arbitration Weekly Round-Up [25th November To 1st December, 2024]

Live Law  

Supreme Court S.29A Arbitration | 'Sufficient Cause' To Extend Time For Award Should Be Interpreted To Facilitate Effective Dispute Resolution : Supreme Court Case Title: M/S AJAY PROTECH PVT. 34078 of 2023 The Bombay High Court bench of Justice Arif S. Doctor has held that Section 9 of the A&C Act is not the correct mechanism to obtain relief against …

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Petition Filed After Expiry Of Limitation Period U/S 34(3) Of Arbitration Act Cannot Be Entertained Unless Sufficient Cause Is Shown: Himachal Pradesh HC
4 weeks ago

Petition Filed After Expiry Of Limitation Period U/S 34(3) Of Arbitration Act Cannot Be Entertained Unless Sufficient Cause Is Shown: Himachal Pradesh HC

Live Law  

The Himachal Pradesh High Court bench of Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua has held that petition under section 34 of the Arbitration Act cannot be entertained which is filed beyond the prescribed period of 3 months under section 34 of the Act in the absence of sufficient cause being shown. Observations: The court, at the outset, noted that as per Section …

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S.29A Arbitration | 'Sufficient Cause' To Extend Time For Award Should Be Interpreted To Facilitate Effective Dispute Resolution : Supreme Court
4 weeks ago

S.29A Arbitration | 'Sufficient Cause' To Extend Time For Award Should Be Interpreted To Facilitate Effective Dispute Resolution : Supreme Court

Live Law  

Extending the time for an arbitral tribunal to pass its award, the Supreme Court recently observed that extension can be allowed even after the expiry of the statutory period and the phrase "sufficient cause" under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act should take color from the underlying purpose of the arbitration process."The. Extending the time for an arbitral …

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Analysing Jurisprudence On Extension Of Arbitrator's Mandate After Expiry Of Period U/S 29A Of A&C Act Before & After SC's Decision In Rohan Builders
1 month, 1 week ago

Analysing Jurisprudence On Extension Of Arbitrator's Mandate After Expiry Of Period U/S 29A Of A&C Act Before & After SC's Decision In Rohan Builders

Live Law  

Introduction Section 29A was introduced into the Arbitration Act in 2015 to provide a clear-cut timeline within which an arbitral tribunal has to render an award. In the case of South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited v. Bhagalpur Electricity Distribution Company Private Limited a Private Limited Company registered under the Companies Act, 1956, the Division Bench of the Patna High …

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Take Steps To Avoid Delays In Filing Arbitration Appeals: Allahabad High Court To State's Principal Law Secretary
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Take Steps To Avoid Delays In Filing Arbitration Appeals: Allahabad High Court To State's Principal Law Secretary

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Principal Secretary, Uttar Pradesh to take steps to avoid delays in filing arbitration appeals beyond statutory limitations by the State Government and submit a report on the actions taken in this regard within 6 months. While deciding an appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 filed by the Government …

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Law Of Limitation Must Be Strictly Followed As Prescribed, Despite Potential Harshness: NCDRC
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Law Of Limitation Must Be Strictly Followed As Prescribed, Despite Potential Harshness: NCDRC

Live Law  

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Mr. Subhash Chandra and Dr. Sadhna Shanker, held that the law of limitation, despite potentially causing harshness to a party, must be strictly applied as prescribed by the statute, and the court lacks the authority to extend the limitation period on equitable grounds. Observations by the Commission The commission observed that condonation …

Limitation Commission Complainant Plot Sufficient Cause Development Authority
Supreme Court Monthly Digest April 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Monthly Digest April 2024

Live Law  

Citations 2024 LiveLaw 269 to 2024 LiveLaw 339 Abuse of Process of Law Abuse of process of law – Collusion between parties in tender process – Held, respondent no. Shivani Tyagi v. State of U.P., 2024 LiveLaw 333 Section 439 and National Investigation Agency Act, 2008; Section 21 – Jurisdiction of High Court to entertain Bail application – The jurisdiction …

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“Sufficient Cause” For Condoning Delay Requires Party To Have Acted Diligently And Without Negligence: NCDRC
6 months, 3 weeks ago

“Sufficient Cause” For Condoning Delay Requires Party To Have Acted Diligently And Without Negligence: NCDRC

Live Law  

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by AVM J. Rajendra held that delay should not be excused without sufficient cause, and the fact that other parties have been granted relief does not justify excusing delay in similar cases. Brief Facts of the Case The complainant filed an appeal against a District Forum's order in the State Commission of Punjab …

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How is the Goondas Act invoked? | Explained
7 months, 1 week ago

How is the Goondas Act invoked? | Explained

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Bootleggers, Cyber Law Offenders, Drug Offenders, Forest Offenders, Goondas, Immoral Traffic Offenders, Sand Offenders, Sexual Offenders, Slum Grabbers and Video Pirates Act of 1982 is probably the only law with such a long title. The Madras High Court is flooded with habeas corpus petitions challenging the detention orders passed under the Goondas …

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Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [April 1 to 13]
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [April 1 to 13]

Live Law  

SUPREME COURT WEEKLY DIGEST APRIL 2024 PART 1 Citations 2024 LiveLaw 269 to 2024 LiveLaw 290 Abuse of Process of Law Abuse of process of law – Collusion between parties in tender process – Held, respondent no. Pankaj Singh v. State of Haryana, 2024 LiveLaw 274 Criminal procedure Code 1973; Section 439 and National Investigation Agency Act, 2008; Section 21 …

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Cabinet Releases Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Cabinet Releases Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024

Live Law  

S.NO PARTICULARS EXISTING SECTIONS/ FORMS PROPOSED NEW RULES 1. The proposed Draft Rule 107E read with section 124A Clause : Any person aggrieved by an order passed by the Adjudicating officer under section 124A may prefer an appeal under Form 33 to the Appellate Authority, who shall be an officer at least one rank above the Adjudicating officer, within a …

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No Explanation Of 'Sufficient Cause', No Special Concessions To Govt Body For Limitation Vis-A-Vis Commercial Courts Act: Allahabad High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

No Explanation Of 'Sufficient Cause', No Special Concessions To Govt Body For Limitation Vis-A-Vis Commercial Courts Act: Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has held that no special concession can be granted to government bodies for condoning delay under Commercial Courts Act, 2015 if sufficient cause is not shown in application for delay condonation. Following the judgement of the Supreme Court in Government of Maharashtra vs. M/s Borse Brothers Engineers and Contractors, Justice Om Prakash Shukla held that appeal …

Court Commercial Courts Limitation Delay Held High
Period Of Limitation For Filing Appeal Against Family Court Order Is 30 Days, Delay Can Be Condoned If Sufficient Cause Shown: Delhi High Court
1 year, 3 months ago

Period Of Limitation For Filing Appeal Against Family Court Order Is 30 Days, Delay Can Be Condoned If Sufficient Cause Shown: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has ruled that the period of limitation for filing an appeal against a judgment or order of the family court is 30 days.A division bench of Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Vikas Mahajan added that the delay in filing of such an appeal can be condoned under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The Delhi High …

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Can't Condone Delay If Applicant Fails To Show ‘Sufficient Cause’ For The Delay: Jharkhand High Court Reiterates
1 year, 10 months ago

Can't Condone Delay If Applicant Fails To Show ‘Sufficient Cause’ For The Delay: Jharkhand High Court Reiterates

Live Law  

The Jharkhand High Court has reiterated that the court should not allow an application for condonation of delay until and unless the applicant satisfies the court that he was prevented by any ‘sufficient cause’ from prosecuting the case. While dismissing the second appeal, Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi observed: “The applicant must satisfy the Court that he was prevented by. While …

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Order XVI Rule 1 CPC | Opportunity To Examine Vital Witness Can't Be Denied Only Due To Failure To Show Reason For Omitting Name In Witness List: Bombay HC
1 year, 10 months ago

Order XVI Rule 1 CPC | Opportunity To Examine Vital Witness Can't Be Denied Only Due To Failure To Show Reason For Omitting Name In Witness List: Bombay HC

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court held that failure to show reason for not including witness names in the witness list under Order XVI Rule 1 of CPC alone cannot be a reason to disallow the plaintiff from examining witnesses who are vital for determining the dispute. Justice Sandeep V. Marne, while upholding trial court’s order allowing the plaintiff to examine two …

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Cheque Bounce Complaint Filed Before Expiry Of 15 Days From Date Of Receipt Of Notice By Drawer Is Not Maintainable : Supreme Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Cheque Bounce Complaint Filed Before Expiry Of 15 Days From Date Of Receipt Of Notice By Drawer Is Not Maintainable : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court observed that a cheque bounce complaint filed before the expiry of 15 days from the date of receipt of notice by the drawer of the cheque is not maintainable.In this case, the notice was received by the accused on 8 November 2005, and the complaint was filed before the period of fifteen days was complete, on 22 …

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Gujarat High Court Quarterly Digest: January To March 2022 [Citations 1-101]
2 years, 6 months ago

Gujarat High Court Quarterly Digest: January To March 2022 [Citations 1-101]

Live Law  

CITATIONS- 2022 LiveLaw 1 To 2022 LiveLaw 101 Monthly Digests Gujarat High Court Monthly Digest: January & February 2022 Gujarat High Court Monthly Digest: March 2022 NOMINAL INDEX M/S. Versus Commercial Tax Officer 2022 LiveLaw 101 JUDGMENTS/ORDER OF THE QUARTER Goods In Transit Can't Be Confiscated Under CSGT Act On Grounds Of Under-Valuation Or Wrong Route: Gujarat High Court Case …

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Gujarat High Court Monthly Digest: April 2022 [Citations 102-143]
2 years, 7 months ago

Gujarat High Court Monthly Digest: April 2022 [Citations 102-143]

Live Law  

Nominal Index Bahdurbhai Devarabhai Khavad Versus Dy. Meer Taj Mohammed v. State Of Gujarat 1 other 2022 LiveLaw 140 Kamlesh @ Rinku Mohanlal Upadhyay Versus State Of Gujarat 2022 LiveLaw 141 Ashvinkumar Ramniklal Jani Versus State Of Gujarat 2022 LiveLaw 142 Bhupatbhai Pujabhai Bhoi Versus Hiraben Wo Somaji Bhoi & 2 Other 2022 LiveLaw 143 Judgments/Orders of the Month Gujarat …

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Court Not Obliged To Consider Merits Of An Appeal Which Is Barred By Limitation & No Plausible Cause For Delay Is Shown: Supreme Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Court Not Obliged To Consider Merits Of An Appeal Which Is Barred By Limitation & No Plausible Cause For Delay Is Shown: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court observed that a court has no obligation to consider the merits of an appeal which is barred by limitation and no plausible cause for delay is shown.The bench also observed that the law of limitation binds everybody including the Government and a different yardstick for condonation of delay cannot be laid down because the government is involved.In …

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BMC Notice to Narayan Rane's Mumbai Bungalow for 'unauthorised' Alterations
2 years, 9 months ago

BMC Notice to Narayan Rane's Mumbai Bungalow for 'unauthorised' Alterations

News 18  

The Shiv Sena-controlled BMC has sent a notice to Union minister and BJP leader Narayan Rane’s bungalow in Mumbai for alleged unauthorised alterations carried out there, sources in the civic body said on Monday. In the notice, issued on Friday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has asked the bungalow owner to show sufficient cause within seven days as to why such …

Mumbai Notice Bmc Narayan Rane Bungalow Sufficient Cause
BMC issues notice to Narayan Rane over 'unauthorised' alterations at Mumbai bungalow
2 years, 9 months ago

BMC issues notice to Narayan Rane over 'unauthorised' alterations at Mumbai bungalow

India TV News  

Highlights BMC said changes at Rane's bungalow were not in line with plans approved by the civic body BMC has asked Rane to show sufficient cause to prove that works are in accordance with MMC Act Notably, Rane, a former Shiv Sena leader, is a bitter critic of his former party and Uddhav The Shiv Sena-controlled BMC has sent a …

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