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Special Courts Established Under Companies Act, 2013 Can't Retrospectively Try Offences Committed Under 1956 Act: Karnataka High Court
In a landmark ruling, a Special Court under Section 68 of the Companies Act, 1956 has quashed criminal proceedings against professionals involved in a merger scheme. The court's decision came in response to a petition challenging the legality of the proceedings. The case, known as Deccan Charters Ltd. & Ors. vs. SFIO,…
Retrospective Re-Fixing Of Salary And Pension Benefits After Retirement Is Against Law: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, led by Honourable Ms. Justice R.N. Manjula, delivered a judgment on 24th April 2024, addressing a pension-related dispute in W.P.(MD)No.9989 of 2024. The case involved R. Rajamani, a former Lab Assistant at Madurai Kamaraj University, who retired on 11th…
Constitution of Arbitral Tribunal Does Not Bar Party's Right to Seek Section 9 Court for Order Implementation: Calcutta High Court
In a recent development within the realm of commercial disputes, a case under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has drawn attention due to its intricate legal complexities. The case, referred to as WPO No. 173 of 2024, revolves around a dispute between RKD Niraj JV and others (the petitioners) and The Union…
Court Rejects Review Petition, Citing Belated and Inconsistent Ownership Claims Over Government-Held Land After 70 Years: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam upheld its earlier judgment dated 19th February 2024 in W.P.(C.) No. 20705/2015 concerning a property dispute involving Kallodi St. George Forane Church and several respondents. The review petition, RP No. 445 of 2024, filed by the church, sought to challenge…
Court Seeks Assam Govt's Response To PIL Challenging Repeal Of Muslim Marriages & Divorces Act: Gauhati High Court
In a recent development, the Gauhati High Court has issued a notice in a writ petition filed by the All Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registrar and Kazi Association, represented by its President Maulana Fakaruddin Ahmed Qasimi. The petition is directed against the State of Assam and others, seeking legal…
Minor's Right to Protection, Court Orders Safety Measures in Controversial Relationship: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent decision, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana addressed a petition filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India. The case, CRWP-3392-2024, involved a plea for protection by petitioners against perceived threats to their life and liberty from respondents No. 4 to 8. The petitioners, represented…
The Issue Of Limitation Is Also Part And Parcel Of The Arbitrable Point: Karnataka High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Karnataka, Kalaburagi Bench, has addressed a civil miscellaneous petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1966. The case revolves around a dispute between Shivaraj Kamshetty, a Class-I Contractor from Basavakalyan, and the Karnataka…
Court Emphasizes Advocates' Duty as Officers of Court, Closes Case Amid Counsel No-Shows: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a recent judgment dated April 24, 2024, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh addressed the contentious issue surrounding the appointment and legal competence of Parliamentary Secretaries under the Himachal Pradesh Parliamentary Secretaries (Appointment, Salaries, Allowances, Powers, Privileges and Amenities) Act,…
Supreme Court to Deliberate on Transfer of Cheque Dishonour Case Despite Section 142A of NI Act
Court Proceedings Overview: - Case Title: Transfer Petition(s)(Criminal) No. 33/2018 - Case Type: Criminal Transfer Petition - Date of Hearing: 24-04-2024 - Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice C.T. Ravikumar, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Aravind Kumar Key Points from the Order: 1. Issue at Hand: The case involves an interpretation and…
EVMs Can't Be Tampered With, Return To Ballot Paper Will Undo Electoral Reforms: Supreme Court
In a groundbreaking ruling, the Delhi High Court has reinforced the credibility and reliability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in India's electoral framework. The judgment, delivered by Justice Dipankar Datta, addresses pivotal concerns raised by the petitioner, the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR),…
