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Not marrying after proposal is not cheating unless there was intention to cheat: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court, under the Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, has granted leave and allowed the appeal in Criminal Appeal No. 577 of 2024, arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 6137 of 2021. The appellant, Raju Krishna Shedbalkar, had challenged the order dated 12.07.2021, where the High Court…
Homemaker's Role Deemed as Crucial as Earning Members' by Supreme Court in Recent Judgment
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India, under the Civil Appellate Jurisdiction, granted compensation in a case arising from a fatal accident covered under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The case, titled Arvind Kumar Pandey & Ors. vs. Girish Pandey & Anr., pertains to an unfortunate incident that took place on…
No Appeal Against Order Rejecting Amendment Application in Letters of Administration Plea under S.299 Indian Succession Act: Allahabad High Court
In a significant legal development, the Additional District Judge, Court No.3, Pratapgarh, delivered a judgement on 22.12.2023 in M.N.R./203/2014 (Indra Bahadur Yadav vs. Harkhas Aam & others), rejecting the amendment application filed by the appellant, Indra Bahadur Yadav. Background: Indra Bahadur Yadav had filed a…
Court Orders Framing Of Contempt Charges Against Advocate for Alleged Personal Remarks on Sitting High Court Judge's Family
In a recent development at the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur, a contempt petition criminal case, numbered No. 4 of 2021, has been filed against Advocate Madan Singh. The case was heard before the bench comprising Hon'ble Shri Justice Sheel Nagu and Hon’ble Shri Justice Vinay Saraf. Background: The contempt…
Cheque Dishonour for 'Account Closed': Allahabad HC Clarifies under Section 138 NI Act
In a recent judgment delivered on February 26, 2024, the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad addressed a crucial matter under the Negotiable Instruments Act, focusing on Section 138. The case involved an application filed by Mr. Jatan Kumar Singh seeking the quashing of a summoning/cognizance order dated October 19,…
Party Incorrect Address During Proceedings Bars Challenge to Arbitration Notice under Section 21A & 21C: Delhi High Court
In a recent decision dated December 4, 2023, the Delhi High Court, under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, addressed the matter of ARB.P. 1269/2023 concerning a partnership dispute between Devender Kumar Kashyap (Petitioner) and Chander Muni (Respondent). Highlights of the Order: 1. Delay…
Supreme court calls for expeditious decisions on bail applications: Says Not Deciding Matters Of Personal Liberty Violates Article 21
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, under the Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, issued an order on February 16, 2023, urging the High Court of Bombay to expedite the decision-making process on bail and anticipatory bail applications. The order was delivered in Criminal Appeal No. 545/2024, titled…
Subscription to legal database does not amount to transfer of copyright: Delhi High Court
In a recent landmark judgment, the Delhi High Court provided clarity on the taxation of software royalties under the Income Tax Act, 1961, and the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between India and the United Kingdom. The case pertained to a dispute between Infrasoft Corporation (Assessee) and the Income Tax…
Court Rejects Second Appeal in Adverse Possession Case, Continuous Possession Not Established: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent development, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed the second appeal filed by Babulal in a land dispute case against Amra and others. The case, registered as Second Appeal No. 434 of 2020, was brought under Section 100 of the Code of Civil Procedure, challenging the judgment and decree of the II…
Land Acquisition Appeals Dismissed, Refuses to Condone Delay Beyond 120 Days Under LARR Act, 2013: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling on Thursday, the 22nd day of February 2024, the Kerala High Court, comprising The Honourable Mr. Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and The Honourable Mrs. Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen, dismissed three Land Acquisition Appeals under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition,…
