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Wife Exempted From Paying Stamp Duty For Flat Acquired In Divorce Settlement: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently heard a Transfer Petition (Civil) No. 875 of 2024, filed by Arun Rameshchand Arya (the petitioner-husband), seeking the transfer of a divorce petition filed by Parul Singh (the respondent-wife) from the Family Court, Bandra, Mumbai to the Family Court, Karkardooma, District Court,…
Daily Wage Workers Entitled To Reinstatement With 50% Back Wages In Case Of Illegal Termination: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld the award given by the Labour Court in favor of Amit Gautam, a daily wage worker employed as a security guard at a government department. The Labour Court had previously directed Amit Gautam's reinstatement with 50% back wages after finding that his termination…
Defendant Cannot Rely On Vague Statements While Pursuing Leave To Defend In Summary Suit: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled on a case involving a summary suit procedure under Order 37 CPC, emphasizing that a defendant cannot rely on vague and unsubstantiated statements when seeking to defend themselves. In this case, the appellant, Farukh Jehanzeb, was involved in a cheque bounce matter with the…
Audit Of CCTV In Court Premises Ordered After Married Couple Forcibly Taken Away: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
On March 11, a concerning incident unfolded at the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court when a couple, consisting of a girl and a man, approached the Court seeking protection after having married against the wishes of their families. Despite the legal nature of their request, the couple was forcibly removed from the…
Court Rejects Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity Of S.13 Family Courts Act Which Restricts Representation Of Party By Lawyer: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently dismissed a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Section 13 of the Family Courts Act, 1984, which prohibits the automatic right of a party to be represented by a legal practitioner in family court proceedings. The Court noted that the legal position regarding this…
Needless Deterrent Action Against Complainants Will Discourage Them From Bringing Grievances Against Public Authorities Before Lok Ayukta: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently addressed a significant issue under the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act, 1999, concerning the prosecution of complainants under Section 21 for filing allegedly false and malicious complaints against public authorities. The court cautioned against taking unnecessary deterrent actions against…
Customs Dept Repeatedly Told To Serve Notices, Orders On Assessee Via Email, Seeks Compliance: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has once again emphasized the importance of the Customs Department adhering to its directions to serve notices, orders, and communications to assessees via email in addition to the traditional methods of postal service under the Customs Act, 1962. The Court's direction is in line with its earlier…
Order Passed U/S 23(3) Of Arbitration Act Is Procedural & Not An Interim Award, Cannot Be Challenged U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad held that an order dismissing an application under Section 23(3) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 does not qualify as an 'interim award' and is merely a procedural order. The decision clarifies that such an order is not…
Permanent Injunction Against Infringement Of Himalaya's 'Liv.52' Trademark, ₹30.91 Lakh Costs & Damages Imposed: Delhi High Court
In a significant trademark infringement case, the Delhi High Court has granted a permanent injunction in favor of Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd., a renowned personal care and herbal health company. The injunction was issued against the manufacturers and sellers of infringing products under the 'Liv-333' mark, which the…
FIR Quashed In Matrimonial Dispute As Husband And Wife Reach Settlement: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, in a significant ruling, quashed the FIR registered under Sections 498A, 323, 504, 506, 354, 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The case revolves around a matrimonial dispute between Pradyum Gupta and his wife, with additional family members…
