The Calcutta High Court has taken a significant step in ensuring the safety of the family of a deceased Indian National Congress worker who was allegedly killed by members and workers affiliated with the ruling political dispensation. This decision c...
The Madras High Court recently underscored that orders issued under Section 194 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) are solely administrative and can only be contested if they appear to be illegal or lack proper deliberation. The Madurai bench o...
The Delhi High Court recently rendered a significant ruling concerning the interpretation and application of Section 31 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act). The court held that an individual cannot be summoned under S...
The Bombay High Court has invalidated reassessment proceedings, dismissing claims of income escapement from leasehold rights transfer. Justices K.R. Shriram and Neela Gokhale noted that if the amount was previously considered in a subsequent assessme...
In matters pertaining to the Penal Code of 1860, a significant legal perspective has been elucidated by the Constitutional Courts. The specific context revolves around the authority of these courts to impose a fixed-term sentence, even in cases where...
The Supreme Court recently addressed an appeal challenging the Jharkhand High Court's decision to grant bail to an individual accused of attempted murder. The apex court emphasized that simply claiming innocence or expressing a willingness to par...
The Rajasthan High Court has recently issued notices to police officials, including the Director General of Police, in response to a contempt petition. The petitioner, a businessman, and his family members allege a violation of Arnesh Kumar guideline...
The recent pronouncement by the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has significant implications for the equitable treatment of employees in the realm of legal relief. In essence, the court has asserted a principle of uniformity, emphasizing t...
The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court recently invalidated a state government directive appointing an administrator for an Ashram School in Nanded District. This decision was based on the revelation that one of the teachers had obtained emplo...
On November 30, the Supreme Court emphasized that when deciding the rejection of a plaint application under Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (C.P.C.), no examination of evidence or merits of the controversy should occur. This ru...
The recent pronouncement by the Supreme Court has clarified the jurisdiction of the Lok Ayukta under the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act of 1999, asserting that the Lok Ayukta is not empowered to issue positive directions. Instead, its role is confined to subm...
The Delhi High Court recently ruled that an arbitration clause granting a party the authority to nominate 2/3rds of the arbitral tribunal undermines the principle of 'counter-balancing' established by the Supreme Court. Justice Jyoti Singh, p...
The Kerala High Court recently ruled that the absence of specified rates on petroleum products and Indian-made foreign liquor before March 26, 2022, renders tax demands invalid. Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh's bench noted that while the petitioners ...
The High Court of Delhi recently issued a significant ruling concerning the composition of an arbitration panel, highlighting concerns about its lack of diversity and broad-based representation. Justice Jyoti Singh's bench underscored the importa...
The Telangana High Court has affirmed a sole arbitrator's decision to demolish a building, deeming it unfit for human habitation. Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice N. Tukaramji upheld the arbitrator's award, citing non-compliance with the...
The Bombay High Court, presided over by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Arif. S. Doctor, rendered a significant judgment concerning challenges under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act). The court ...
The Delhi High Court recently ruled that once a Section 34 petition under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act (A&C Act) has received a final order, the court cannot entertain applications seeking modification. Justices Yashwant Varma and Ravinde...
The Nominal Index for legal citations in the Gujarat jurisdiction for the year 2023, as documented in LiveLaw (Gujarat), encompasses a range from citation 176 to 195. This index highlights several notable cases and legal matters adjudicated within th...
The following legal citations pertain to cases reported in the 2023 LiveLaw (Madras) series, specifically from 335 to 374. These cases are encapsulated within the Nominal Index, encompassing a range of legal matters and diverse parties involved. A fe...
The Delhi High Court, comprising Justices Yashwant Varma and Ravinder Dudeja, has clarified a significant legal stance related to the powers under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act (A&C Act). The court's ruling emphasized tha...
The Madras High Court recently addressed a case where special rules for recruitment had already granted a five-year age relaxation to candidates from the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) for a specific post. The court emphasized that further a...
Justice Subramonium Prasad of the Delhi High Court recently considered a plea presented by a victim of the 2020 Delhi riots. The petitioner sought a grant of Rs.3 lakhs, adjusted under the "Delhi Government’s Assistance Scheme for the Help...
The Delhi High Court has recently taken notice of a compelling legal matter involving the cancellation of a Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Certification Marks License. This case centers around the intriguing question of whether such a license can b...
Justice Subramonium Prasad of the Delhi High Court recently granted approval for a petitioner's request to conduct a dharna/protest at Jantar Mantar, citing the fundamental right under Article 19(1)(b) of the Indian Constitution. The petition con...
In rejecting the plea for specific performance in the execution of a re-conveyance deed, the Supreme Court emphasized a critical contradiction in the plaintiff's claim. The court underscored that seeking such relief implies recognition of the opp...
