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Delhi High Court Pioneers Global Legal Proceedings: Witnesses in the US to Testify via Video Conferencing in Commercial Suit
In a significant ruling by the Delhi High Court on 15th February, 2024, Justice Sanjeev Narula granted approval for the use of video conferencing in the case of Phillips 66 Company vs. Raaj Unocal Lubricants Limited under CS(COMM) 281/2022. The decision allows for the remote recording of statements from overseas…
Appellant Convicted under POCSO Act for Abduction and Sexual Offences Against Minor: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Indore, presided over by Hon'ble Justice Prem Narayan Singh, delivered a verdict on Criminal Appeal No. £2022, involving Prahalad Gujar as the appellant and the State of Madhya Pradesh through the Station House Officer, Police Station Bhanpura as…
Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Gokulnath Shetty, Prime Accused in PNB Fraud Case, Citing Prolonged Incarceration
In a significant development, the Bombay High Court has granted bail to Gokulnath Raghu Shetty, the accused No.1 in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case. The case, registered under FIR No.R.C. No.02/E/2018-CBI/BS&FC/Mumbai, involves allegations of financial irregularities amounting to Rs.7,080.86 crores. The…
High Court Dismisses Petitioners' Plea for Default Bail Under Section 167(2) of Cr.P.C.
Title: High Court Dismisses Petitioners' Plea for Default Bail Under Section 167(2) of Cr.P.C. In a recent decision, the High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh addressed a petition filed by Narinder Kumar alias Nindi and another seeking the quashing of an order dated 22.06.2023. The order, issued by the learned…
Court Upholds Compensation Awards, Emphasizes Police Records in Absence of Eyewitnesses: Karnataka High Court
Hubballi, Karnataka - February 5, 2024: In a recent development, Shriram General Insurance Company Limited has filed appeals challenging the judgment and award dated August 30, 2017, in the Motor Accident Claim cases under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The appeals, numbered MFA No. 104098 of 2017 and…
Court Raises Concerns Over Legal Knowledge Among New Staff in Stamp Reporter Section: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development at the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, a second appeal with Neutral Citation No. 2024:AHC:17358 has been dismissed by Hon'ble Justice J.J. Munir. The case revolves around the surprising and shocking circumstances of the appellant, Tufel Ahmad, challenging an order dated 01.11.2023,…
Bombay High Court Raises Concerns Over Inadequate Police Escort for Prisoners' Medical Visits, Urges Immediate State Action to Alleviate Prisoners' Challenges
In a recent development in the business world, the High Court of Delhi has issued an order (Arbitration Petition No. 342/2023) appointing an Arbitral Tribunal to resolve the ongoing disputes between Vedanta Limited and Shreeji Shipping. The case was heard by the Hon'ble Mr. Justice Jasmeet Singh. Background of the…
Supreme Court : Accused Surrendering Without Summons Cannot Be Taken Into Custody
In a recent development in the Supreme Court of India's Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, Criminal Appeal No. of 2024 has been allowed, granting bail to Souvik Bhattacharya, the appellant, in a case arising out of SLP(Criminal) No.14476 of 2023. The appeal was filed against the rejection of bail by the Special (CBI)…
Great Sanctity for Finality of Judgment: Madhya Pradesh High Court Rejects Second Review Petition Arising from Writ Proceedings
In a significant legal development, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, headed by Chief Justice Ravi Malimath and Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla, has dismissed a review petition under Article 226 of the Constitution, in the matter of Sadashiv Joshi vs. State of Madhya Pradesh. The case, marked as Review Petition No. 1705 of…
Advocate's Caution List Removal Petition Granted Under Article 226: Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment by the Bombay High Court, the court has granted relief to Shri. Shailesh Vishwanath Jambhale, an advocate, under Article 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India. The case, with Writ Petition No.14373 of 2018, revolves around the removal of the advocate's name from the "Caution List" maintained by…
