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Award Set Aside Over Unilateral Appointment Due To 'Patent Illegality' In Ignoring SC Judgment: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling dated 13th May, 2025, the Hon’ble Justice Shampa Sarkar of the Calcutta High Court’s Commercial Division on the Original Side allowed an application filed by Virgo Softech Limited and another party. The petition was filed under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996,…
Police Can't Refuse To Register FIR Based On Jurisdiction; High Court Slams Delhi & UP Cops For "Passing The Buck" Under S.173 BNSS: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling dated May 16, 2025, the Delhi High Court sharply criticized both the Delhi Police and the Uttar Pradesh Police for failing to register a First Information Report (FIR) in a case involving the mysterious death of a 27-year-old man, Rahul Verma. The court found that despite overwhelming signs of…
Children Are Future Of Society; Punitive Approach Towards Juveniles Is Self-Destructive Under JJ Act: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court, in a crucial judgment reinforcing the principles of juvenile justice, has set aside the conviction and sentence of a juvenile who was earlier held guilty under the Arms Act. The Court held that the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 aims at reforming children in conflict…
More POCSO Courts Needed to Tackle Delays in Child Rape Trials: Supreme Court
In a landmark order, the Supreme Court of India has called on both the Central Government and the State Governments to prioritize the creation of dedicated courts to handle the growing number of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). This step comes as a response to the…
Refund of Liquidated Damages for Work Delay Cannot Be Interfered Under Section 37 of Arbitration Act: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench, recently dismissed an appeal filed under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 by Rajasthan Urban Infrastructures Development Project (RUIDP), challenging the arbitral award granted in favor of M/s National Builders, Baroda. The case revolved around a…
Order To ED To Furnish Reasons In Arvind Kejriwal Case Applies Prospectively: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has held that the requirement laid down by the Supreme Court for the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to provide “reasons to believe” at the time of arrest applies only prospectively. The Court, led by Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani, referred to the Supreme Court’s judgment in…
"Want to Be a Senior Advocate? Here's What It Takes, Says Supreme Court"
In a significant ruling on May 13, 2025, the Supreme Court of India emphasized the high standards required for lawyers to be designated as Senior Advocates. A Bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka, Ujjal Bhuyan, and SVN Bhatti delivered the judgment, which highlights the criteria for becoming a Senior Advocate under…
"Cheque Dishonor Drama: Accused Fails to Escape Presumption of Debt, Convicted!"
The judgment in the case of Religare Finvest Ltd vs Inder Pal revolves around an alleged offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. This section addresses the dishonor of a cheque due to insufficient funds or any other reason, which leads to a criminal liability for the drawer of the cheque.…
Overzealous Competition Law Enforcement May Undermine India's Manufacturing Ambitions, Says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India, in a strong and strategic verdict on Tuesday, warned against “heavy-handed enforcement” of antitrust laws, stating that such practices can harm India's potential to become a global hub for manufacturing, technology, and innovation. This observation came while dismissing appeals filed by the…
Few Moral Lapses & Return To Normal Life Not Considered 'Living In Adultery', Wife Entitled To Maintenance: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court, in a notable judgment, ruled that a woman cannot be denied maintenance solely on the grounds of isolated moral lapses or unproven allegations of infidelity. The ruling was given by Justice Jitendra Kumar in Criminal Revision No. 262 of 2020, stating that the phrase “living in adultery” under…
