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Court Stresses Avoidance of Multiple Arbitrations for the Same Contract: Delhi High Court
Arbitration Petition Filed by Sterlite Technologies Ltd. for Delay-Induced Additional Costs In a recent development, Sterlite Technologies Ltd. has filed an Arbitration Petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 against Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited in the Delhi High Court. The petition…
Court Declares Denial of Compassionate Appointment to Married Daughters as Unconstitutional: Orissa High Court
In a significant ruling, the Orissa High Court, presided over by Dr. Justice S.K. Panigrahi, delivered a judgment on 8th February 2024, challenging the rejection of an application under the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme. The case, RVWPET No.416 of 2023, featured Seemarani Pandab as the petitioner against the State…
GST Penalty Quashed as Truck's Slow Movement Due to Engine Fault Deemed Technical Breach: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court, in a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, has ruled in favor of M/S Riadi Steels LLP, challenging the penalty imposed on them for an expired e-way bill. Background: The case, bearing Writ Tax No. 974 of 2022, involved the petitioner, M/S…
Supreme Court Decides in Favor of 14-Year-Old: Custody Entrusted to Aunt Over Biological Father
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ruled on a crucial issue related to the custody of a minor child under the parens patriae jurisdiction. The case, titled "SHAZIA AMAN KHAN AND ANOTHER vs. THE STATE OF ORISSA AND OTHERS," revolves around the custody of a 14-year-old girl named Dania Aman Khan.…
Supreme Court Imposes ₹10,000 Fine on Advocate-on-Record for Filing Petition with Factually Incorrect Grounds
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, in its Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, has granted bail to Md. Khurshid, also known as Md. Khurshid Alam, in Criminal Appeal No. 1303 of 2024 arising out of S.L.P. (Criminal) No. 2251/2023. The order was issued by a bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Abhay…
Court Takes Firm Stand, Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Penalty on Wife for Post-Settlement Legal Pursuit Against Husband and Family: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent judicial development, the court has quashed an FIR under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), pertaining to a case registered at Police Station – Vijay Nagar, Indore. The matter involved charges under Sections 498A, 323, 506, 34, 325, and 313 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court heard…
Arbitration Agreement Fraud Allegations Dismissed, Mere Silence Not Fraud Unless Active Concealment Occurs: Calcutta High Court
In a recent ruling by the Calcutta High Court, Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya delivered a significant judgment addressing the allegations of fraud in an arbitration agreement under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case involved SRMB Srijan Limited as the petitioner and Great Eastern Energy Corporation…
Court Upholds 'First-Come-First-Serve' Criterion For Allotting Free Election Symbols To Unrecognised Parties: Delhi High Court
In a significant legal development, Naam Tamilar Katchi, an unrecognized political party, has filed a writ petition challenging certain provisions of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968 before the Delhi High Court. The party, led by its president, Ms. Haripriya Padhmanabhan, sought relief…
Court Denies Manipulative Deductions in Maintenance Battle: Protects Wife's Rights: Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court Denies Manipulative Deductions in Maintenance Battle: Protects Wife's Rights In a significant legal development, the Karnataka High Court, presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Hanchate Sanjeevkumar, has ruled against the petitioner, X, in a maintenance dispute with the respondent, Y. The court…
Decide In 8 Weeks Plea Seeking Unrestricted Rights To Worship 'Shiva Linga' In Gyanvapi Mosque Premises: Allahabad High Court To Varanasi Court
In a recent judicial development, the Hon'ble Manish Kumar Nigam, J. of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has issued a significant directive in response to a writ petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India. The case, bearing the Neutral Citation No. 2024:AHC:34474, revolves around a matter…
