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Supreme Court Restores Amendment in Land Dispute Suit, Says Courts Should Take Liberal View on Pleading Corrections
In an important ruling concerning amendment of pleadings in civil cases, the Supreme Court has held that courts should adopt a liberal and practical approach while deciding applications for amendment if such changes help in determining the real dispute between the parties. The judgment was delivered on 16 April 2026…
‘Plaintiff Cannot Be Expected to Know Defendant’s Property Details’ Boundary Suit Rules Clarified: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment relating to property disputes, the Kerala High Court has clarified that a plaintiff filing a suit for fixation of boundary is not required to provide a separate description of the defendant's property in the plaint. The Court settled conflicting legal opinions expressed in earlier judgments…
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act: MP/MLA Court Can Hear Domestic Violence Cases Against Sitting Legislators, Holds Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that proceedings filed under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 against a sitting Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) can validly continue before a designated MP/MLA Court. The Court clarified that such courts remain competent Magistrate Courts under…
Right to Be Forgotten Recognised, Individuals Can Seek De-Indexing of Judicial Records in Appropriate Cases: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has delivered a significant judgment on digital privacy and personal dignity, holding that the Right To Be Forgotten is a part of the constitutional right to privacy protected under Article 21 Of The Constitution Of India. The Court ruled that in appropriate cases, individuals can seek de-indexing…
₹54 Crore Arbitration Award Against MP Road Development Corporation Upheld, Courts Must Not Undermine Arbitration: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment strengthening India's arbitration framework, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation Ltd. (MPRDC) and upheld the arbitral award passed in favour of Jabalpur Corridor Pvt. Ltd. (JCPL). The Court emphasized that judicial interference in…
Ad Hoc Promotion Made in Excess of Quota as a Stop-Gap Arrangement Does Not Confer Any Right to Claim Seniority: Himachal Pradesh High Court
Himachal Pradesh High Court On Service Law And Seniority Disputes: Ad Hoc Promotion Beyond Quota Does Not Give Right To Claim Seniority Court Clarifies Legal Position On Ad Hoc Promotions In a significant judgment concerning service law and employee seniority, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that an employee…
Police Protection Ordered for Unilever Raid Team After Court-Appointed Receiver Allegedly Attacked During Trademark Enforcement Operation: Bombay High Court
In an important order concerning protection of judicial officers and enforcement of intellectual property rights, the Bombay High Court directed Haryana Police to provide complete police protection to a court-appointed receiver and representatives of Unilever Plc while carrying out a court-authorized trademark…
Conviction Cannot Be Based on Evidence Recorded Prior to Summoning Accused Under Section 319 CrPC: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has delivered a significant judgment clarifying the scope of Section 319 CrPC and Section 273 CrPC, holding that evidence recorded in the absence of an accused person cannot subsequently be used as the basis for his conviction. The Court emphasized that while such evidence may be considered…
Lok Adalats Cannot Grant Divorce, Have No Adjudicatory Jurisdiction; DLSA Criticised for Usurping Family Court Powers: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has delivered a significant judgment holding that a Lok Adalat or District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) has no legal authority to grant a decree of divorce. The Court emphasized that the power to dissolve a marriage lies exclusively with competent civil and family courts established under…
Partition Suit for Properties Across Jurisdictions Can Be Filed in Any Court Where a Portion of the Property Is Situated Under Section 17 CPC: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has delivered an important judgment explaining the scope of Section 17 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) in partition disputes involving properties situated in different places. The judgment was delivered by a Division Bench comprising Justice Sathish Ninan and Justice P. Krishna Kumar…
