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U/s 34(3) Limitation Period Absolute; Condonation Requires Diligence and Bona Fide Reasons: Delhi High Court
In a recent decision by the Delhi High Court dated January 8, 2024, Justice Prathiba M. Singh adjudicated on a case under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, involving a dispute between the National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) and Chromous Biotech Pvt Ltd regarding the development of a rapid…
Grants Relief to Law Aspirant Amidst Contradictory Eligibility Criteria for LLB Admission: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court recently passed a detailed order in the case related to the eligibility criteria for admission to the LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) course. The case, titled "Tauseef vs. University of Mumbai," brought attention to the interpretation of eligibility standards set by the…
Foreign Allowance Reduction Declared Illegal in Landmark Judgment under the Ministry of External Affairs Act: Bombay High Court
Foreign Allowance Reduction Declared Illegal in Landmark Judgment under the Ministry of External Affairs Act In a significant legal development, a recent judgment has declared the reduction of Foreign Allowance to an officer under the Ministry of External Affairs Act as illegal. The case, involving the petitioner Mr.…
S.202 CrPC, Magistrate Must Conduct Enquiry Before Summoning Accused Living Beyond Jurisdiction: Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment dated 16th January 2024, the Bombay High Court provided significant clarity on the contentious issue of whether the amendment in Section 202(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) is discretionary or mandatory. The case, Criminal Application No. 1344 of 2010, involved Bansilal S. Kabra as the…
Bombay High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to 17-Year-Old Accused in Rape Case, Citing Board Exams and "Element of Consent
In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court granted anticipatory bail to a 17-year-old boy accused of rape, taking into consideration the upcoming Board exams for both the accused and the victim. Justice Sarang Kotwal, presiding over the case, emphasized that there was an "element of consent" according to the victim's…
Court Affirms Exemption: Legal Services by Individual Advocates and Firms Exempt from Service Tax: Bombay High Court
Mumbai, 9th February 2024: In a significant development, the Bombay High Court, in Writ Petition No.1085 of 2024, has quashed an Order-in-Original dated 26th October, 2023, wherein an amount of Rs.35,82,298/- towards service tax was ordered to be recovered from Advocate Pooja Patil. The High Court found glaring errors…
No Wife Expected To Sacrifice Her Physical, Mental Health For Sadistic Pleasure: Kerala High Court Declines Husband's Divorce Plea
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam delivered a judgment on Matrimonial Appeal No. 129 of 2016 on Wednesday, the 7th day of February 2024. The case, involving a matrimonial dispute, sheds light on crucial aspects of the Divorce Act, 1869, and its application in contemporary family…
Court Issues Restraints on Defamatory Content Between YouTube Giants Vivek Bindra and Sandeep Maheshwari under Section 19 of the Indian Constitution: Haryana Court
In a recent legal development, a Haryana court has intervened in an ongoing clash between renowned YouTubers Vivek Bindra and Sandeep Maheshwari. The court, under Section 19 of the Indian Constitution, has issued restraints against both parties, prohibiting the dissemination of defamatory content about each other.…
Court Upholds Single Complaint for Dishonour of Multiple Cheques Under Section 138 of NI Act: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court, presided over by the Hon'ble Mr. Justice K. Natarajan, has set aside the order dated 20.04.2023 passed by the XII Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Bangalore, dismissing a complaint filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act). The case,…
Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging BCI's Decision Permitting Entry Of Foreign Law Firms In India: Delhi High Court
In a significant development, the Delhi High Court has taken cognizance of a plea challenging the notification issued by the Bar Council of India (BCI) last year, which permitted the entry of foreign law firms and lawyers in India. The division bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh…
