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Arbitration Act, Court Can't Interfere Under Section 37 When Interpretation Is Plausible One, Section 37 Is Confined To Grounds Under Section 34: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, the Chief Justice's Court heard an appeal regarding a dispute arising from an arbitration case. The case involved the Union of India, represented by Garrison Engineer, as the appellant, and Ms. Satendra Nath Sanjeev Kumar Architect,…
Witness Statement Recorded in Absence of Accused Deemed Admissible under S.299 CrPC: Supreme Court
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of Sukhpal Singh under Section 299 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in the case of Sukhpal Singh versus NCT of Delhi. This ruling, based on a detailed analysis of circumstantial evidence, marks a crucial milestone in legal…
Difficulty In Collating Information No Ground To Deny Information Under RTI Act: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court upheld the Right to Information (RTI) Act's applicability to both government-aided and private schools regarding disciplinary actions against teachers conducting private tuitions. The case, W.P.(C) 6034/2024, involved a dispute between the Government of NCT of Delhi and Mr.…
Court Directs NBCC To Return Full Money To Aggrieved Homebuyer, Orders ₹5 Lakh Compensation Towards Mental Agony: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling by the Delhi High Court, Justice Subramonium Prasad directed the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) to refund the entire amount paid by a homebuyer, Mr. Sanjay Raghunath Piplani, within six weeks. Background of the Case: Mr. Sanjay Raghunath Piplani, a retired government employee,…
Supreme Court Discusses Concept Of 'Parental Alienation Syndrome' In Child Custody Dispute
Guardianship Case Under Section 17 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 New Delhi, May 08, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has delivered a judgment regarding guardianship under Section 17 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. The case involved the guardianship of two minor children, SSU and SSH, until…
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, Court Grants Interim Relief to SBI Cards in Software License Dispute: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently granted interim relief to SBI Cards and Payment Services Private Limited in a dispute regarding software licensing. The case, O.M.P.(I)(COMM.)-127/2024, revolves around a petition filed under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seeking interim measures related to…
Juvenile Justice Act, 3 Months Time Limit For Preliminary Assessment Of Juvenile As Per section 14(3) Not Mandatory: Supreme Court
Juvenile Justice Act: Landmark Judgment Upholds Appeal Rights for Child in Conflict with Law In a pivotal legal battle, a Child in Conflict with Law (CCL) represented by his mother has taken on the State of Karnataka and another party, resulting in a significant judgment that clarifies appeal rights and procedural…
Elected Municipality Members Not Subject to Whims of Bureaucrats or Politicians: Supreme Court
In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court of India, under the jurisdiction of the Civil Appellate, addressed a crucial issue surrounding the powers of the Minister-In-Charge of Urban Development in disqualifying elected Councilors and Office Bearers of Municipalities in Maharashtra. The Cases: 1. Makarand Alias Nandu:…
Contracting Second Marriage May Be Lawful For A Muslim Man But It Causes 'Enormous' Cruelty To First Wife: Patna High Court
In a recent development, the Patna High Court has denied anticipatory bail to Ayaz Qureshi under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code. This decision comes in the midst of a legal battle over his alleged second marriage while still being legally wedded to his first wife under the Hindu Marriage Act. The case…
Throwing 13 Months Old Child On Floor Itself 'Attempt To Murder': Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a shocking turn of events at the Beohari Court in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, a mother was accused of attempting to murder her own child during a court proceeding. The incident unfolded during a hearing related to a case under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.). The accused, identified as Bharti…
