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Educated Litigants Must Monitor Their Cases, Responsibility Doesn’t End With Paying Lawyer’s Fee: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court emphasized that educated litigants must actively monitor their litigation and that their responsibility extends beyond merely signing the lawyer’s fee cheque. Justice Girish Kathpalia made it clear that the duty of an educated litigant is to remain engaged with the…
Child Care Leave Is A 'Privilege Leave', Not An Absolute Right; State Not Obligated To Grant Full 120 Days: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has clarified that Child Care Leave (CCL) is akin to privileged leave and, as such, cannot be claimed as an unfettered right. The Court emphasized that while CCL can be sanctioned for a maximum period of 120 days, the decision to grant such leave lies entirely within…
Arbitral Tribunal Has Discretion To Implead ‘Non-Signatory’ As Necessary Party, Reaffirms Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has upheld the authority of an Arbitral Tribunal to implead non-signatories to an arbitration agreement if they are considered necessary parties for the proper adjudication of the disputes. The judgment was delivered by Justice Subramonium Prasad while hearing a petition…
Courts Must Holistically Assess Acquittal Judgments Before Conclusion, CAT Order Set Aside: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has set aside the judgment of the Central Administrative Tribunal that had quashed the cancellation of the appointment of Chand Singh, a Multi-Tasking Staff appointee. The Tribunal had earlier ruled that the cancellation order was unjust because the Respondent, Chand…
Modifying Original Plea In Family Court To Add Reliefs Under DV Act Doesn’t Alter Its Nature: Kerala High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Kerala High Court ruled that a petition filed before the Family Court can be amended to include reliefs under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act) without changing the original nature of the petition. The ruling comes after the petitioner, a wife in a domestic…
Winding-Up Petition Can Be Shifted From High Court To NCLT Without Formal Application: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently made a significant ruling concerning the Companies Act, 1956 in the case between Cowi India Pvt Ltd and Pinnacle Air Pvt Ltd. This ruling addresses whether a winding-up petition filed under the Companies Act, 1956 can be transferred from the High Court to the National Company Law Tribunal…
Abetment Of Suicide Charges Against Husband And Wife Quashed Over Lack Of Evidence: Calcutta High Court
The case revolves around an FIR registered on 2nd May 2012, where the complainant alleged that the petitioners (Madusree Ghosh and her husband) subjected the victim (the complainant's brother) to mental and physical harassment, leading to the victim’s suicide. The charges against the petitioners were framed under…
Two Acquitted In Broad Daylight Shooting Case As Court Questions Prosecution Evidence: Uttarakhand High Court
In a significant legal development, the Criminal Appeal No. 367 of 2012 and Criminal Appeal No. 371 of 2012 have resulted in the acquittal of the appellants, Yunus and Bijendra, who were previously charged under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for the alleged murder of Rajpal Singh. The…
Defamation Case Against Advocate: Damages Awarded For False Allegations: Delhi District Court
In a significant defamation case, Ms. Kanchan Bala, an advocate based in Delhi, filed a suit for defamation against Sh. Sushil Garg and Sh. Mukesh Garg, seeking damages of Rs. 10,00,000 for the harm caused to her reputation. The plaintiff claims that the defendants made defamatory statements about her professional…
Conviction In Significant Dishonoured Cheque Case Under Section 138 NI Act: JMFC, Saket Court
In a significant ruling by the JMFC, South-East Delhi, M/s Triveni Silk Mills and its partners, Shakti Jaggi and Bhupinder Jaggi, have been convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act) for dishonouring cheques issued to Mr. Rajeev Kumar, the complainant. The case arose after the accused…
