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Motor Vehicles Act, Parents Living Separately Or At Native Place Entitled To Compensation Upon Ward's Accidental Death: Bombay High Court
In a recent ruling under the Motor Vehicles Act, the court addressed the fair apportionment of compensation following a fatal accident, focusing on the dependency of the deceased's family members. The case highlights how compensation should be distributed among dependents, considering their respective needs and…
Issuing Summons In Defamation Cases Cannot Be A Mechanical Exercise, Requires Proper Application Of Mind: Jammu And Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has set aside an order issued by a lower court due to procedural lapses in handling a matrimonial dispute and allegations of defamation. The case, CRM(M) No.310/2019, involves allegations against Manju Bhat, who is accused by her…
Evidence Act, Certified Copy Of Registered Sale Deed Is A Public Document, Can Be Produced As Secondary Evidence: Patna High Court
In a significant ruling, the Patna High Court affirmed the admissibility of certified copies of sale deeds as secondary evidence in legal proceedings. The judgment, delivered by Justice Arun Kumar Jha on July 11, 2024, addressed the interpretation of provisions under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and the Registration…
Minor Staying With Father Cannot Be Termed Illegal Confinement, Not Proper To Assume Only Mother Is Important For Child: Jammu And Kashmir High Court
Srinagar, 12th July 2024 – In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered an investigation into irregularities concerning the custody of a minor. The judgment, delivered by Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, highlights serious concerns regarding the procedural integrity of a custody…
Non-Signatories Bound By Arbitration Clause When Purchasing Property From Agreement Parties: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court has addressed the complexities surrounding the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (the "Act of 1996") and the application of the doctrine of lis pendens. The case involves an appeal challenging the enforceability of an interim order related to properties bought during…
Bar Councils Can't Collect More Than Amount Specified Under S.24 Of Advocates Act As Enrollment Fee : Supreme Court
New Delhi: In a significant decision impacting legal professionals across India, the Supreme Court has ruled that State Bar Councils (SBCs) and the Bar Council of India (BCI) cannot charge enrolment fees beyond the amount specified in Section 24(1)(f) of the Advocates Act, 1961. This landmark judgment, delivered by…
VIII Rule 1 of CPC, Filing Written Statement Within Maximum Period Of 90 Days Is Directory Not Mandatory: Jharkhand High Court
Ranchi, June 26, 2024: The Jharkhand High Court, presided by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Subhash Chand, has set aside the impugned order dated March 18, 2017, passed by the Civil Judge (Senior Division)-I, Lohardaga, in Title Suit No. 03 of 2012. The court granted relief to the petitioners, Mosomat Dukho Orain and her sons,…
Ban on child marriage applies to all religions, overrides Muslim personal law: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court has reaffirmed the supremacy of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 over personal laws concerning marriageable age, particularly Islamic personal law. The court’s ruling emphasizes that the Act applies universally, regardless of religious affiliation, and aims…
Love Afair, Court Dismisses Maintenance Claim Under Section 125 of CrPC: Chhattisgarh High Court
Chhattisgarh High Court - In a significant ruling on 18th July 2024, the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur, presided over by Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha, dismissed the maintenance application filed by X under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.). The plea, which sought financial support from her…
Married persons eloping to be in live-in relationship violative of parents' right to dignity: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a recent landmark judgment by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the bench led by Justice Sandeep Moudgil addressed critical issues surrounding live-in relationships and their legal standing under the Domestic Violence Act (DV Act). This decision, delivered on July 24, 2024, provides significant insights into the…
