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Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Termination Of Arbitration Proceedings With Costs Of 25,000/- Citing Delay By Petitioner Itself: Karnataka High Court
In a recent ruling by the Karnataka High Court, a dispute between Buoyant Technology Constellations Pvt. Ltd. and Manyata Infrastructure Developments Pvt. Ltd. has been settled. The dispute centered around the timeline for arbitration proceedings, governed by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Case…
Defamation: Delhi High Court Directs Take Down Of Tweets Against Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia, Orders YouTube Videos To Be Made Private
In a recent legal development, the Delhi High Court, presided by Judge Neena Bansal Krishna, issued an order in the case of Gaurav Bhatia vs. various media platforms regarding the dissemination of defamatory content against Mr. Bhatia, who is a Senior Advocate and a prominent spokesperson for the BJP. Background of…
Easementary Rights Case, Easement By Necessity Not Available When There Is Alternative Way To Access Property : Supreme Court
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India resolved a dispute regarding easementary rights over a 20ft. wide road, as per Section 15 of the Indian Easements Act, 1882. The case involved Manisha Mahendra Gala & Ors. (Appellants) vs. Shalini Bhagwan Avatramani & Ors. (Respondents). The case stemmed from a property…
Unbelievable Defense Leads to Inference of Cheque Issuance in Dishonour Case: Karnataka High Court
The High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru, ruled on March 28, 2024, in a significant criminal revision petition under Section 397 read with Section 401 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CRL.RP No. 841 of 2020). Case Background The case involved Rangaswamy as the petitioner and Ravi Kumar as the respondent. The petitioner…
Husband Objecting To Wife Supporting Her Parents Financially Amounts To Cruelty: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Section 19 of the Hindu Marriage Act witnessed a significant ruling in the case of Pawan Kumar versus Dr. Babita Jain, where a decree of divorce was granted by the Principal Judge, Family Court, Ashok Nagar (M.P.). The case stemmed from the marriage of Pawan Kumar and Dr. Babita Jain, solemnized on 25/04/2002 at Sagar…
Limitation Period For Filing An Application For Substitution Of An Arbitrator Is 3 Years: Delhi High Court
In a recent decision by the Delhi High Court, a case under Section 14 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, came to light involving North East Centre of Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) and Divine Bamboo Mat Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. The case stemmed from an agreement dated 24th November 2008…
Right To Be Identified By One's Name Fundamental To Individual's Identity: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to rectify a student's father's name on her marksheets. The case, titled Pragati Shrivastava vs. The Secretary, Central Board of Secondary Education and Anr, revolves around the incorrect recording of the petitioner's…
Court Directs Sensitisation Program After Minor Rape Victim's Identity Disclosed: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent development at the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, a crucial decision was made regarding the suspension of sentence application in S.B. Criminal Appeal No.3420/2023. The case involved Rohit Bairwa, son of Latoor Lal, accused of a serious offense. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the proceedings: 1.…
Insurance Law, Insurer's Burden To Prove Insured Suppressed Material Facts : Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has directed an insurance company to honor an insurance claim amounting to Rs. 7,50,000/- and Rs. 9,60,000/-, with 7% interest per annum. The case revolves around the interpretation of Sections 101, 102, 103, and 106 of the Evidence Act, 1872 and the principle of…
Supreme Court Affirms: Power of Attorney Holders Cannot Testify on Matters Within Clients' Personal Knowledge
In a landmark judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of India, the long-standing dispute over easementary rights has finally found closure. The case, which involved Civil Appeal No. 9642 of 2010 under the Indian Easements Act, 1882, centered around the rights over a 20ft. wide road situated on land Survey No.57 Hissa…
