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Scope of Power Of High Court Under Section 11 Is Extremely Limited, Court Can't Go Into Disputed Questions Of Facts: Telangana High Court
The High Court of Telangana has appointed a sole arbitrator to settle a dispute arising from a land sale agreement. The case, Smt. Syeda Sana Sumera and Others vs Kamran Mirza and Others (Arbitration Application No. 207 of 2022), involved a registered Agreement of Sale-cum-Irrevocable General Power of Attorney (IGA)…
False Implication For Getting Back Money, Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Man Accused Of Rape: Kerala High Court
The High Court of Kerala has quashed a rape case filed against Sakeer, a resident of Ernakulam, citing a financial dispute and a possibly consensual relationship between the accused and the complainant. The case (CRL.MC NO. 9720 OF 2023) involved a woman accusing Sakeer of raping her between 2018 and 2022 with the…
No Fundamental Right To Protest Anywhere The Agitator Pleases: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has set a new precedent to balance the right to protest with the right to conduct business without disruption. In the case of Aluva Private Bank vs. Aluva People's Association (OP(C) No.2332/2023), the court ruled that protestors must maintain a minimum distance of 50 meters from bank premises.…
Allegation Of Professional Misconduct Cannot Be Levelled By Party For Whom The Advocate Did Not Appear: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has issued a landmark judgment protecting lawyers from baseless professional misconduct complaints filed by parties they oppose in legal cases. This judgement upholds the Advocates Act and ensures lawyers can represent their clients zealously without fear of intimidation. The Case: Advocate…
Delinquent Public Servant Has Right To Be Tried Within Reasonable Time, State Can't Initiate Disciplinary Action After Unexplained Delay: Kerala High Court
The Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) recently issued a crucial order in response to a disciplinary action case filed by Kishore Kumar. The case, under OP(KAT)Nos.135 & 156 of 2024, centered around allegations of misconduct against Kumar, a public servant. Background of the Case The allegations against Kumar…
8.6 Lakh Cases Resolved In Second National Lok Adalat 2024 In Gujarat, Award Sums Upto Rs 1341.7 Crores
The second National Lok Adalat of 2024, held across Gujarat on June 22nd, proved highly successful in resolving a significant number of cases. The event, organized under the National Legal Service Authority (NALSA), saw Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Biren A. Vaishnav guide district and taluka legal service…
Section. 52A NDPS Act, Court Grants Bail To Accused As Seizure Officer Mixed Alleged Contraband Found In Three Separate Packets: Kerala High Court
The High Court of Kerala, in a significant ruling, has granted bail to Amal, the first accused in Crime No.273/2023 of the Kottarakkara Police Station, Kollam. The case involves alleged violations of Sections 22(c) & 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. Case Background: On 29th January 2023,…
Paper-Leak Case, 'Nothing Incriminating Recovered From His Possession': Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To An Accused
Allahabad, June 18, 2024: In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court granted bail to Monu Sharma, also known as Monu Pandit, in a criminal case related to alleged paper-leak. The court order came in response to Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 21645 of 2024 filed by Monu Sharma. Background: The case,…
Prima Facie No Sexual Intent, Court Grants Bail To POCSO Accused Booked For Recording Unnatural Offence With Minor Boys: Bombay High Court
Mumbai, 21st June 2024: The Bombay High Court, under the Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, has granted bail to Kapil Suresh Taak in a case involving serious charges under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The decision was…
Section 11 Petition Requires Only Existence of Arbitration Clause, 'No More, No Less': Jharkhand High Court
Ranchi, 17th May 2024: In a significant decision, the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi has appointed a sole arbitrator to resolve the dispute between M/s Smart Chip Private Limited and Jharkhand State Cooperative Bank Limited under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Case Background M/s Smart…
