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'Free of cost' copy of final order sent by NCLT registry is not certified copy: NCLAT
In a recent ruling under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, the court dismissed an appeal due to a delay in filing, highlighting the importance of adhering to statutory timelines. The case, titled Union of India vs. Popular Construction Co., revolved around a dispute where the petitioner, Union of India,…
Court Acquits Accused in 35-Year-Old Rape Case Due to Inconsistent Dying Declarations: Rajasthan High Court
Landmark Judgment: Supreme Court Acquits Appellants in Criminal Case The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment acquitting the appellants in a significant criminal case involving allegations of rape and abetment of suicide. This ruling, based on a detailed analysis of the evidence and legal principles, sets a…
Right To Trade Of Liquor Not Fundamental Right, Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Punjab Excise Policy 2024-25
In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh, a significant legal battle unfolded as M/S. Darshan Singh & Company from Moga, represented by Sh. Sanjeev Kumar Saini, challenged the Excise Policy of the State of Punjab for the year 2024-2025. The crux of the matter lies in Clause 2 and Clause 15(2) of the…
Court Quashes House Tax Assessment Order Citing Undue Haste in Notice Period: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, in a recent ruling, addressed a writ petition under WRIT TAX No. - 520 of 2024 titled Hotel President Through Its Partner / Proprietor And Another vs. State Of UP And 2 Others. The case involved an ex parte assessment order dated 21.03.2024 that substantially increased the assessment of a…
Court Denies Relief to Man Accused of Religious Vilification Against Lord Shiva: Allahabad High Court
In a recent development, the Supreme Court has dismissed an application filed by Owais Khan under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), seeking to quash the charge sheet and proceedings against him in a case involving alleged blasphemy. Background of the Case: The case dates back to 04.06.2022, when an…
Can A Section 29A Application Be Filed In The Commercial Court Or Only In The High Court? Single Bench Of Bombay High Court Refers The Issue To Larger Bench
In a recent development, the Bombay High Court has sought clarity on the interpretation of the term "Court" as mentioned in Section 29-A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The court's decision stems from a case involving the extension of the arbitration period and the reconstitution of the Arbitral…
Capital Punishment Imposed on woman for Brutal Murder Under IPC Sections 302 and 201
Capital Punishment Imposed on Neelam for Brutal Murder Under IPC Sections 302 and 201 Ludhiana, 18th April 2024: In a landmark judgment, Sessions Judge Munish Singal pronounced a capital punishment verdict on Neelam under Section 302 and Section 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for the brutal murder of a…
Court Suspends Life Sentence, Grants Bail To Man Convicted For Beheading Girlfriend's Cousin: Bombay High Court
In a significant development, the Bombay High Court's Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, comprising Justices A. S. Gadkari and Shyam C. Chandak, has granted interim relief to Nijam Asgar Hashmi, the applicant in Criminal Appeal No.1223 of 2023, by suspending his sentence and allowing him bail under Interim Application…
Supreme Court Criticises Gujarat HC Bench For Releasing Case Without Judgment 10 Months After Reserving Verdict
The Supreme Court of India recently addressed concerns arising from delays in judgment regarding a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case involved Manbhupinder Singh Atwal as the petitioner and Neeraj Kumarpal Shah as the respondent. Key Events 1. The petition under Section…
Waqf Board & Not Waqf Tribunal Has Jurisdiction To Appoint Mutawalli : Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India clarified the jurisdictional aspects under the Waqf Act, 1995 through the case of S V CheriyaKoya Thangal vs. S.V P Pookoya & Ors. The case, originating from Civil Appeal No. 4629/2024 [@ SLP [C] No. 3182/2019], revolves around the intricate legalities of…
