No right to pre-emption for co-sharers under Bihar Land Reforms Act if the land is non-agricultural
Patna High Court: A Division Bench set aside an order by a Single Judge of the same Court which allowed pre-emptive rights
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No interference with arbitral award under Section 34 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act till manifest fraud, bias, or injustice perceived
Gauhati High Court: The appellant company invited tenders for transportation of gas cylinders to which the respondent company replied and was accepted
Continue readingPrivate International Law of Philippines which insists on legal capacity to contract marriage has to be determined in accordance with national law
Kerala High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of A. Muhamed Mustaque, J. decided a writ petition, wherein the Revenue Authorities were
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Withdrawal of notice under Section 13 (4) of SARFAESI Act does not discharge the debt
Madhya Pradesh High Court: A petition filed against the possession notice issued under Rule 8 of the Security Interest (Enforcement) Rules 2002
Continue readingDeposit challan is a proof of valid and running insurance policy
Chhattisgarh High Court: The petition filed by the National Insurance Co. seeking to evade its liability to indemnify the petitioner, was dismissed
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License to operate liquor shops to be granted under rules in force at the time of consideration of license application
Calcutta High Court: A Division Bench has ruled that in cases of granting a license to run liquor shops, the licensing authority
Continue readingInordinate delay in launching prosecution results in quashing of complaint under Prevention of Food and Adulteration Act
Jammu and Kashmir High Court: Exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 561-A CrPC, a Single Judge Bench comprising of Janak Raj Kotwal, J.
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Once a caste finds entry in the SC/ST Order, its members have to be extended benefits flowing therefrom
Bombay High Court: A Division Bench comprising of B.R. Gavai and Bharati. H.Dangre, JJ. decided a writ petition relating to validation of
Continue readingConviction under Section 302 modified to Section 304(1) IPC in absence of intention to cause murder
Rajasthan High Court: Conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC was modified to Section 304(1) by a Division Bench comprising of
Continue readingPolice protection ordered in light of a labour dispute
Kerala High Court: A Division Bench comprising of A. Muhamed Mustaque and Ashok Menon, JJ. decided a writ petition, wherein the petitioners
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Case of petitioners directed to be considered for regularisation of employment in light of long period of service
Manipur High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Kh. Nobin Singh, J. directed the respondent Authorities to consider the case of
Continue readingFailure of petitioner to ‘stand on his own legs’ gives rise to adverse inference
Punjab and Haryana High Court: On failure of the plaintiff to appear in the witness box and produce the record, a Single
Continue readingNo infirmity in conviction based on circumstantial evidence forming complete chain pointing to guilt of accused
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Murlidhar and I.S. Mehta, JJ., dismissed an appeal against conviction for offence under Section
Continue readingSeeing certain videos and speeches does not establish a man as a terrorist
Kerala High Court: A Division Bench comprising of A.M. Shaffique and P. Somarajan, JJ., decided a criminal appeal filed against the Order
Continue readingBank Guarantees are separate contracts not bound any other contractual relations between parties
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Ravindra Bhat and A.K. Chawla, JJ., dismissed a First Appeal against an order declining
Continue readingAn unmarried and unemployed daughter would presumed to be dependent on her father during his life time
Gauhati High Court: The Single Judge Bench comprising of Ajit Singh, C.J., decided a petition filed under Section 227 of the Constitution.
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Appointment of Superintending Engineer as an arbitrator untenable in light of Section 12(5) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act
Himachal Pradesh High Court: A petition filed under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 was allowed by a Single
Continue readingOnly prima facie satisfaction about existence of material required to summon the accused
Allahabad High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Karuna Nand Bajpayee, J. declined to quash the order passed by the Judicial
Continue readingNo inference could be drawn against professionals discharging legal duty on mere perception of plaintiff
Tripura High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Ajay Rastogi, CJ, dismissed a revision petition filed against the order of the
Continue readingWhile condoning delay, “sufficient cause” must be given liberal interpretation to ensure substantial justice
Sikkim High Court: An application filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act 1963, praying for condoning the delay of 81 days
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