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Surgeon Ordered to Pay ₹3.5 Lakh for Patient's Post-Cataract Surgery Infection Due to 'Blatant Medical Negligence': Supreme Court
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of India ruled in favor of the appellant, Bherulal Bhimaji Oswal, who had suffered the tragic loss of vision following a cataract surgery. The Court upheld the judgment of the State Consumer Commission and awarded a compensation of Rs. 3.5 lakh to the appellant’s legal heirs,…
Matrimonial Dispute and Applicability of Domestic Violence Act Examined: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court has intervened in a dispute involving a government quarter allotted to a retired employee. The case arose from an appeal filed by the Superintendent Engineer against the continuation of occupancy of the government quarter by Jawansingh Madarsingh Darbar's wife,…
Judicial Review Applicable If Tender Terms Seem "Tailor-Made" To Favor Specific Participants: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent decision, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court emphasized the limited scope of judicial review in tender matters, particularly when the terms are alleged to be "tailor-made" to benefit specific participants. The case arose from a plea filed by M/S K.P Singh Lau, represented by its proprietor…
Bar Councils Cannot Levy Fees For Verifying Certificates Of Enrollment Applicants: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the High Court of Kerala, the court examined the dispute between Alan Benny, a 26-year-old law graduate from Idukki, and the Bar Council of Kerala. The case revolved around the petitioner's application for enrollment as an advocate, which had been temporarily denied by the Bar Council…
Anticipatory Bail of Air Force Personnel Canceled for Misrepresentation and Concealing Facts About Victim's Grievous Injuries: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant development, the Rajasthan High Court, in a recent order, has cancelled the anticipatory bail granted to Rewti Raman. The case involves serious allegations, including grievous injuries inflicted upon the victim, Ramesh Kumar, whose left eye was permanently damaged. The order, issued on December 18,…
Mediated Settlements Legally Binding Only After Court Approval and Issuance of Decree: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has reaffirmed the enforceability of mediated settlements under the Jammu and Kashmir Mediation and Conciliation Rules, 2019. The court emphasized that while a settlement reached during mediation may be agreed upon by the parties, it becomes legally…
No Need to Prove Death Was Caused by Owner’s Wrongful Act for Claim Under Section 163A of Motor Vehicles Act: Sikkim High Court
In a significant ruling, the Sikkim High Court recently dismissed the appeal filed by National Insurance Company Limited challenging the compensation awarded to Nim Tshering Sherpa, the son of a deceased victim in a motor vehicle accident. The insurance company argued that the accident was caused by vis major (an…
Sole Financial Creditor Cannot Consider One-Time Settlement Request After Initiation of CIRP Proceedings: Telangana High Court
In a recent judgment, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and its provisions were critically examined in the context of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), focusing on the withdrawal of an application under Section 12A and the maintainability of a writ petition after the Committee of Creditors…
Telugu Actor Manoj Manchu Temporarily Barred From Making Defamatory Remarks Against Media Professional Vinay Maheshwari: Delhi High Court
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has issued an interim order restraining Telugu actor Manoj Manchu from making defamatory statements against Vinay Maheshwari, a prominent media professional. The actor and certain media houses have been directed to remove posts, tweets, and articles containing defamatory…
Associate Professors From Technology Institutes Not Considered Experts Under Information Technology Act: Allahabad High Court
In a landmark decision, the Allahabad High Court has addressed critical issues surrounding the examination of electronic evidence in the recruitment process conducted by U.P. Jal Nigam. The case, Samrah Ahmad v. State of U.P. And 3 Others [WRIT A No. 7076 of 2021], involves allegations of irregularities in the…
