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Advocate Cannot Be Summoned as Witness or Compelled to Disclose Confidential Information Against Client: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court, in a significant judgment, underscored the importance of legal professional privilege and the rights of advocates to represent their clients without interference. The case, Ajithkumar K.K. v. State of Kerala and Another (WP(Crl.) 363 of 2025), revolved around the police’s attempt to summon an…
No Absolute Right to Bypass Mandatory Pre-Litigation Mediation by Seeking Urgent Interim Relief Without Reasonable Grounds: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has delivered a crucial ruling regarding pre-litigation mediation under the Commercial Courts Act, emphasizing that parties cannot bypass the statutory mediation process by merely seeking interim relief without reasonable justification. The case involved M/s Devyani International…
Petition U/S 34 of Arbitration Act Cannot Be Decided Without Summoning Entire Record to Verify Service of Notice: Karnataka High Court
In a recent judgment, the Karnataka High Court delivered its ruling on the appeal filed by M/S Maha Rashtriya Apex Corporation Ltd, challenging the decision of the District Court of Madikeri, which had set aside an arbitral award. The appeal was filed under Section 37(1)(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,…
Justice Hurried Is Justice Buried," Order Quashing Disciplinary Proceeding Conducted Within Two Weeks Upheld: Madras High Court
In a notable judgment, the Madras High Court dismissed an appeal filed by the General Manager and Reviewing Authority of Canara Bank. The appeal sought to challenge the decision of a single judge who had quashed the disciplinary proceedings against an employee of the bank. The bench consisting of Justice GR…
Refusal to Stay Order Quashing ED Summons to Ex-MUDA Commissioner, Scam Probe to Continue: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court on April 2, 2025, refused to stay the order of a single judge that quashed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) summons issued to Dr. Natesha DB, the former Commissioner of the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA). This case relates to the alleged illegal allotment of land to Paravathi,…
Court Overturns Dowry Death Conviction, Despite In-Laws' Dowry Demand Leading to Tragic Death: Uttarakhand High Court
The High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital has delivered a significant judgment in the case of Ramesh Chandra VERSUS State of Uttaranchal concerning charges under Section 498A and Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in connection with the alleged dowry death of Smt. Munni. The case, which was initially tried in…
Biometrics Essential to Remove Discrepancies, But Machine Failure Cannot Override Fundamental Rights: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, the court addressed an important issue regarding biometric verification during the recruitment process. The petitioners, Vinod Kumar Meena and Rachna Irwar, challenged the rejection of their applications for the post of Assistant at the Life Insurance Corporation…
Father’s Addiction to Vices Not a Ground for Mother to Claim Sole Parenthood or Conceal Child’s Paternity in Birth Records: Bombay High Court
Court Ruling: A recent judgment by the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court addressed a complex matter involving the rights of a mother in a matrimonial dispute to alter the birth record of her child. The case, titled ST VERSUS Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, focused on whether a mother could remove the…
Court Quashes Prosecution Sanction Against E-Commerce Company for TDS Deposit Delay Due to Late Bill Submission by Amazon, E-Bay: Rajasthan High Court
Rajasthan High Court Quashes Prosecution Against E-Commerce Company Over Delayed TDS Submission In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has set aside the prosecution of an e-commerce company under the Income Tax Act, 1961, regarding delayed submission of TDS (Tax Deducted at Source). The petitioner, M/s…
Child in Womb During Accident Entitled to Compensation Under MV Act: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that a child in the womb at the time of a motor vehicle accident is entitled to compensation under the Motor Vehicle Act (MV Act). The decision came in a case where the family of a deceased motorcyclist, Rakesh Kumar, sought an enhancement of…
