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NCLAT Upholds Adani’s Bid for Jaiprakash Associates, Rejects Vedanta’s Challenge Citing CoC’s Commercial Wisdom
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal delivered a significant judgment in a dispute arising out of the corporate insolvency resolution process of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. The tribunal upheld the resolution plan submitted by Adani Enterprises and dismissed the challenge filed by Vedanta Ltd. The case originated…
Article 335: Reservation for SC/ST Must Balance with Administrative Efficiency Under Constitution of India
Article 335 Constitution of India deals with the claims of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in matters of public employment. It ensures that their interests are considered while making appointments to government services and posts. Meaning and Objective of Article 335 The main objective of Article 335…
Accused Convicted in ₹9 Lakh Cheque Bounce Case Under Section 138 NI Act, ₹10 Lakh Compensation Ordered: Bengaluru Court
The VI Additional Judge, Court of Small Causes and ACJM, Bengaluru, delivered a judgment under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, dealing with dishonour of cheque issued towards repayment of a friendly loan. The Court held the accused guilty and emphasized that once statutory requirements are met,…
Cheque Bounce Liability and Presumption of Debt Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Explained: Bengaluru Court
The Court of Small Causes and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bengaluru, presided by Sri H.P. Mohan Kumar, delivered an important judgment on 18 February 2026 in a cheque bounce case under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act 1881. The case involved a financial dispute where the complainant accused the accused…
Cheque Fraud and Unexplained Cash Credit Under Section 68 Explained in M/s Rise Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. ACIT: Delhi
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench ‘G’ delivered an important judgment on 18 March 2026 in the case of M/s Rise Projects Private Limited Versus Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-32, Delhi. The case primarily dealt with the issue of unexplained cash credit under Section 68 of the…
Can Property Remain Confiscated After Accused’s Death? Supreme Court Revives Bihar Appeal, Orders Fresh Hearing
The Supreme Court clarified that confiscation proceedings under the Bihar Special Courts Act, 2009 do not automatically end with the death of the accused. The Court set aside the Patna High Court order that had quashed confiscation proceedings against Sudha Singh, wife of a deceased government officer. The judgment…
₹85 Lakh Compensation Set Aside in Cheque Bounce, Loan Default and Vehicle Repossession Dispute: NCDRC
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) delivered a significant judgment in Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited VERSUS Smt. Savita and Another, dealing with a dispute under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 arising from alleged illegal repossession of a financed vehicle and…
Presenting Officer Changed in All India Radio Sexual Harassment Inquiry Under CCS CCA Rules, 1965 and POSH Act: Central Administrative Tribunal
A service law dispute involving a senior broadcasting officer was decided by the Central Administrative Tribunal Cuttack Bench in the case filed by Gouro Chandro Tripathy against the Union of India and authorities of Prasar Bharati and All India Radio. The case was heard by Member (Judicial) Sudhi Ranjan Mishra and…
Delhi Police Screening Committee Decision Upheld, Candidature Cancelled Despite Acquittals Under SC/ST Act and IPC: Central Administrative Tribunal
Raju Nath, son of Shri Shravan Nath from Shiv Bari, Bikaner, Rajasthan, approached the Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi, challenging the decision of the Delhi Police to cancel his candidature for the post of Constable (Exe.) Male. The applicant alleged that the order dated 04.11.2024 was…
Recovery Suit in Commercial Cloth Supply Dispute Involving Cheque Bounce, Limitation Act and Indian Evidence Act Considered
A significant judgment has been delivered by the Court of Shri Mukesh Kumar Gupta, District Judge (Commercial Court)-07, Central District, Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi on 12 February 2026. The case titled Rajneesh Verma Vs. Sayed Haider Izhar involved a commercial dispute regarding recovery of money arising out of alleged…
