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Article 226, Delay Defeats Equity, HC Should Dismiss Writ Petition If Petitioner Is Guilty Of Delay Or Laches : Supreme Court
In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India ruled on a crucial matter regarding the approval of LPG distributorship. The case, which arose from a Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 30152 of 2018, involved a dispute between Mrinmoy Maity (the appellant) and Chhanda Koley and Others (the respondents). Case…
Court quashes criminal case against bank officials who visited couple to foreclose loan: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, the Hon’ble Justice Shampa Dutt (Paul) of the High Court at Calcutta, on 19th April 2024, quashed the criminal proceedings against officers of IDFC First Bank Limited (formerly Capital First Limited) in a case registered under Sections 341/447/506/323/354/509/34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.…
Court quashes criminal case against Raj Thackeray over 2008 stone pelting incident: Bombay High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Judicature at Aurangabad has ruled in favor of Swararaj Thackeray, a prominent political figure associated with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, in Criminal Writ Petition No. 299 of 2024. The case, which revolves around alleged offenses under various sections of the…
Arbitrator Appointment Validity Can Be Challenged by Appointing Party: Delhi High Court
In a recent decision dated April 9, 2024, by Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani of the High Court of Delhi, an Arbitral Award dated December 17, 2021, was challenged and subsequently set aside under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 (A&C Act). The case involved Telecommunication Consultants India Ltd…
Court refuses to quash FIR for distributing leaflets against COVID vaccine drive: Calcutta High Court
In a recent development, the Calcutta High Court has issued a judgment regarding Criminal Revision Case No. 1306 of 2022 under Section 51(b) of the Disaster Management Act and various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case revolves around a dispute between Anindya Das as the petitioner and The State of West…
Court Grants Relief to Hockey Player Varun Kumar in POCSO Case, Victim’s Conduct Not Above Suspicion: Karnataka High Court
The High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru has issued a significant order in Criminal Petition No. 2020/2024, granting anticipatory bail to Mr. Varun Kumar, the petitioner, in a case involving alleged offences under Sections 376(3) and 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), as well as under Sections 4(2), 5(L), and 6 of…
Wedding reception cannot be considered part of marriage ritual: Bombay High Court
The Background: In a recent ruling by the Bombay High Court, the jurisdiction of the Family Court in Mumbai under the Hindu Marriage Act came under scrutiny. The case involved a dispute between Ms. Shikha Lodha and Mr. Suketu Shah, who were married in 2015 and later separated due to matrimonial issues. The Issue: The…
Cyber Crimes, Investigators Not Well Skilled, Delay In Investigation Can't Be Held Against Them: Punjab & Haryana High Court
Chandigarh, 21st March 2024: The High Court of Punjab and Haryana, in a crucial ruling, denied anticipatory bail to Satpal Chaudhary under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code in a cyber fraud case involving violations under Section 420 (cheating), Section 465 (forgery), Section 467 (forgery of valuable…
Although Adultery Is Grounds For Divorce, It Can't Be A Ground To Deny Child's Custody: Bombay High Court
In a recent judicial decision under the Hindu Marriage Act, the Bombay High Court settled a contentious custody battle between Mr. Rajesh Gupta, the petitioner, and Ms. Anjali Gupta, the respondent, over their 9-year-old daughter, Riya Gupta. The case unfolded as Mr. Rajesh Gupta sought modification of an interim…
Refuses Arbitration After Cheques Encashed Pursuant to 'Full and Final Settlement' Without Protest: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent development under the Arbitration Act, the court's role in conducting a prima facie examination during referral proceedings has been emphasized. This examination is crucial in determining the validity of arbitration agreements and the arbitrability of disputes. Section 34 of the Arbitration Act specifies…
