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Arbitral Tribunal Has Discretion To Implead ‘Non-Signatory’ As Necessary Party, Reaffirms Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has upheld the authority of an Arbitral Tribunal to implead non-signatories to an arbitration agreement if they are considered necessary parties for the proper adjudication of the disputes. The judgment was delivered by Justice Subramonium Prasad while hearing a petition…
Courts Must Holistically Assess Acquittal Judgments Before Conclusion, CAT Order Set Aside: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has set aside the judgment of the Central Administrative Tribunal that had quashed the cancellation of the appointment of Chand Singh, a Multi-Tasking Staff appointee. The Tribunal had earlier ruled that the cancellation order was unjust because the Respondent, Chand…
Modifying Original Plea In Family Court To Add Reliefs Under DV Act Doesn’t Alter Its Nature: Kerala High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Kerala High Court ruled that a petition filed before the Family Court can be amended to include reliefs under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act) without changing the original nature of the petition. The ruling comes after the petitioner, a wife in a domestic…
Winding-Up Petition Can Be Shifted From High Court To NCLT Without Formal Application: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently made a significant ruling concerning the Companies Act, 1956 in the case between Cowi India Pvt Ltd and Pinnacle Air Pvt Ltd. This ruling addresses whether a winding-up petition filed under the Companies Act, 1956 can be transferred from the High Court to the National Company Law Tribunal…
Abetment Of Suicide Charges Against Husband And Wife Quashed Over Lack Of Evidence: Calcutta High Court
The case revolves around an FIR registered on 2nd May 2012, where the complainant alleged that the petitioners (Madusree Ghosh and her husband) subjected the victim (the complainant's brother) to mental and physical harassment, leading to the victim’s suicide. The charges against the petitioners were framed under…
Two Acquitted In Broad Daylight Shooting Case As Court Questions Prosecution Evidence: Uttarakhand High Court
In a significant legal development, the Criminal Appeal No. 367 of 2012 and Criminal Appeal No. 371 of 2012 have resulted in the acquittal of the appellants, Yunus and Bijendra, who were previously charged under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for the alleged murder of Rajpal Singh. The…
Defamation Case Against Advocate: Damages Awarded For False Allegations: Delhi District Court
In a significant defamation case, Ms. Kanchan Bala, an advocate based in Delhi, filed a suit for defamation against Sh. Sushil Garg and Sh. Mukesh Garg, seeking damages of Rs. 10,00,000 for the harm caused to her reputation. The plaintiff claims that the defendants made defamatory statements about her professional…
If Accused Dies During Appeal & Fine Is Stayed Or Deposited Before Death, Case Abates: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant judgment, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has laid down important principles regarding the abatement of criminal appeals in cases where the appellant dies during the pendency of the appeal, and the fine imposed by the trial court has either been stayed or fully deposited with the Court. This judgment…
Government Employee Cannot Modify Date Of Birth In Service Records After 5 Years Of Credential Submission: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has set a clear precedent regarding the alteration of a government employee’s date of birth in official records. The court stated that government servants’ date of birth, once declared and recorded in their service book or any other official document, cannot be…
Courts Cannot Intervene In Pay Commission’s Executive Functions, Petition Seeking Pay Parity Dismissed: Delhi High Court
In a notable judgment, the Delhi High Court addressed a case concerning the issue of pay parity between different advisory posts in the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The case involved Dr. B. K. Tiwari, who served as the Advisor (Nutrition), seeking equal pay as Advisor…
