Dishonour of Cheque [S. 138 NI Act and allied sections]
by Tejaswi Pandit†
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2019 SCC Vol. 4 April 28, 2019 Part 2
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — S. 7 — Striking down of arbitration clause: A claim which is frivolous can be dismissed
Continue readingRaj HC | Candidates in the lower order of merit cannot become entitled to benefits merely because they had approached court earlier
Rajasthan High Court: The Bench of Arun Bhansali, J., allowed a petition filed with the prayer to extend to the petitioners same
Continue readingJhar HC | “Ends of Justice” held to be met by the period of imprisonment already undergone by the convict, even where the conviction upheld
Jharkhand High Court: The Bench of Deepak Roshan, J. allowed a petition insofar as it modifies the sentenced to undergo the imprisonment for
Continue readingSC Collegium recommends Advocate Viju Abraham to be appointed as a Judge of Kerala HC
Proposal for the appointment of Shri Viju Abraham, Advocate as a Judge of the Kerala High Court. “For purpose of assessing merit
Continue readingSC Collegium recommends 4 Judicial Officers to be appointed as Judges of Delhi HC
Proposal for appointment of following four Judicial Officers as Judges of the Delhi High Court: Shri Talwant Singh, Rajnish Bhatnagar Ms Asha
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Bom HC | No right to claim interim relief to continue business on basis of expired license
Bombay High Court: M.S. Sonak, J. while disposing of a petition filed by eatery owners whose licences have been cancelled, directed the
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MP HC | Right to become Mujahir and Mutawali on the basis of Will and Succession; Order of Wakf Tribunal to first decide owner of Dargah property upheld
Madhya Pradesh High Court: The Bench of Vivek Rusia, J. upheld the order of dismissal for want of locus standi passed by
Continue readingUtt HC | Detailed Project Report is a pre-requisite for commencement of construction; State Govt. directed to complete construction of Advocates Chamber without delay
Uttaranchal High Court: The Bench of Ramesh Ranganathan, CJ. and N.S. Dhanik, J. allowed an appeal against the interlocutory order passed by
Continue readingAll HC | 3 months time for filing application under S. 28-A of Land Acquisition Act to start from date of award passed by Reference Court and not the Appellate Court
Allahabad High Court: This petition was filed by petitioners before the Division Bench of Pankaj Kumar Jaiswal and Dr Yogendra Kumar Srivastava,
Continue readingJ&K HC | Tehsildar directed to adjudicate the matter of equal bifurcation of land between the co-sharers as per relevant rules
Jammu and Kashmir High Court: The case of the petitioners before Sanjay Kumar Gupta, J. was that they had filed an application
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Guj HC | High Court exercises power under Article 226 to pass order under Gujarat Prohibition Act
Gujarat High Court: The Bench of Sonia Gokani, J. passed an order of release of the vehicle after levying certain stringent rules
Continue readingJhar HC | ECI held empowered under Art. 324 and S. 28 of RP Act to transfer and divest ADG of Police of his duties till completion of elections
Jharkhand High Court: Ananda Sen, J. upheld an order passed by the Election Commission of India, dated 1-4-2019, whereby the petitioner — Additional
Continue readingJ&K HC | Inter-caste marriage between two consenting adults – integral part of right to choice under Article 21 – authorities to ensure protection of such couple
Jammu and Kashmir High Court: The Bench of Sanjay Kumar Gupta, J. allowed a petition seeking protection, filed by a couple who
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NCDRC | Inordinate delay by builder in delivery of flats’ possession amounts to deficiency of service – allottee granted complete refund along with compensation
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission: Justice V.K. Jain (Presiding Member), allowed a consumer complaint seeking a refund of money paid to book
Continue readingDel HC | “Rogue websites” ordered to be blocked; “dynamic injunction” issued against “hydra headed websites” for curbing piracy
Delhi High Court: In what may probably go down as the first of its kind decision in India on the subject of anti-piracy
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News Update | Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat becomes the first female Chief Justice of Malaysia
As reported by media, Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat appointed as the first female Chief Justice of Malaysia. Malaysian King, on the advice of
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TDSAT | Disconnection notices upheld against Reliance Communications in case of wrongful routing of calls
Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT): This matter was brought before Justice S.K. Singh (Chairperson) and A.K. Bhargava (Member). Facts of
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CESTAT | Clandestine removal sustainable in respect of duplicate invoices maintained by the assessee
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT): This appeal was filed by Revenue before a Coram of Madhu Mohan Damodhar (Technical
Continue readingJhar HC | Responsibility of Railways administration after termination of transit, under Railways Act, 1989: Compensation for damage of goods granted
Jharkhand High Court: The Bench of Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, J. allowed an appeal and set aside the order passed by Tribunal for
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