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Conviction Can Be Maintained On Basis Of Evidence Tendered By Police Personnel Who Are Also Victim Of Crime: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jharkhand has upheld the conviction of two individuals under Section 323 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), reinforcing the importance of maintaining law and order during public events. Case Background: In Criminal Revision No. 1050 of 2015, the petitioners, Simant Saurav @…
Arbitration Act, Awarding Interest Rate Is Discretion Of Arbitrator, Can't Be Claimed As Matter Of Right: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, filed by M/s Space 4 Business Solution Pvt Ltd, seeking the appointment of an independent arbitrator to resolve a contractual dispute with the Government of National Capital Territory of…
Medicare Is A Huge Business, Court Calls For Uniform Liberal Approach While Dealing With Applications For Approval Of Organ Donation: Madras High Court
Madurai, June 1, 2024: In a significant ruling on May 31, 2024, the Madras High Court addressed the rejection of a kidney transplant application under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994. The court ordered the reconsideration of the application submitted by J. Rajkumar, an Electrical Assistant in…
Court Sets Aside Arbitral Award for Perverse Conclusions Disregarding Evidence on Record: Delhi High Court
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court made a significant ruling under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act concerning a dispute over loss of profit. The case, titled O.M.P. (COMM) 162/2020, revolved around the assessment of loss of profit and the validity of the arbitral award. Key Details of the Case: The…
Duty Of Public Servant's Wife To Discourage Him From Taking Bribe, Madras High Court Refuses To Set Aside Conviction Of Sub-Inspector's Wife
In a recent legal development, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has upheld the conviction of Sakthivel under Section 13(1)(e) r/w 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The case revolves around allegations of amassing disproportionate assets, leading to a rigorous legal scrutiny. The case details…
Arbitral Award Can't Be Set Aside Merely Due To Incorrect Application Of Law Or Misinterpretation Of Evidence: Allahabad High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court dismissed an appeal challenging the compensation awarded by an Arbitrator in favor of a landowner, affirming the decision based on the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case revolves around the enhanced compensation for a small piece of land situated near a main road,…
Effective Participation In Pre-litigation Mediation Is Essential For Organisations Having Public Character: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment delivered on May 3, 2024, the Delhi High Court, presided by Justice Prathiba M. Singh, dealt with a significant case concerning the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, specifically highlighting the implications of Section 12A. The case, CS(COMM) 358/2024, involves Maxwell Partnership Firm Regd as the…
Arbitration Act, Misplacement Of File By Lawyer Not Sufficient Ground For Condoning 966 Days Delay: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling on May 28, 2024, the Allahabad High Court dismissed an appeal filed by the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) against M/S S.P.G. Infra Projects (Pvt) Limited due to an inordinate delay of 966 days in filing the appeal. The case, cited as 2024:AHC:96757, was presided over by Hon'ble Shekhar…
Hindu-Muslim Marriage Invalid Under Muslim Personal Law : Madhya Pradesh High Court Refuses Protection Plea Of Inter-Faith Couple
High Court of Madhya Pradesh Rules on Marriage Validity Under Special Marriage Act Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh – In a significant judgment, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur has provided clarity on the validity of marriages between a Muslim man and a Hindu woman under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. The…
POSH Act, Disciplinary Authority Bound By Findings Of Fact Given By Internal Complaints Committee: Madras High Court
In a landmark ruling by the Madras High Court, the enforcement of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013, was emphasized. This case revolved around the alleged misconduct by Dr. A. Kumar, a faculty member at Madras Christian College (MCC), and the subsequent…
