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Landmark Judgment on Property Partition, No Evidence Could Be Led Beyond Pleadings : Supreme Court
Family Dispute Resolved: Landmark Judgment on Property Partition Under Hindu Succession Act In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court, in a case under the Hindu Succession Act, has delivered a verdict on a family dispute related to property partition. The judgment, dated March 04, 2024, sheds light on…
Test Applied Under Section 319 CrPC Is More Than A Prima Facie Case : Supreme Court
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has handed down a significant decision in the case of N. Manogar & Anr. vs. Inspector of Police & Ors., arising out of Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No(s). 8696 of 2021. The apex court, on February 16, 2024, granted leave and addressed the appeal challenging the…
Right to Maintenance, Court Modifies Order for Minor Child: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court, in the case of Darsana vs. Sunil, has modified the maintenance order for a minor child, emphasizing the substantive right of a child born in wedlock to receive maintenance from the father. Key Highlights: 1. Background: - The case involves a revision petition (RPFC No.…
Passing Orders Without Granting Opportunity For Cross-Examination Violative Of Principles Of Natural Justice: Orissa High Court
In a significant development, the Orissa High Court, Cuttack, in W.P.(C) No. 39597 of 2023, has directed the Railway Claims Tribunal to recall witnesses for cross-examination in a compensation case filed by Debaraj Sahoo & Anr. against the Union of India. The order, dated 08.02.2024, addresses the petitioners'…
Court Clarifies Section 29A Petition's Timely Filing Requirement for Arbitration Awards: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, February 29, 2024: In a significant development, the Delhi High Court, in a case filed under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, has extended the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal in the matter of National Skill Development Corporation (Petitioner) versus Best First Step Education…
Supreme Court Rebukes Registry: 5-Month Delay in Drawing Divorce Decree Sparks Judicial Scolding
In a noteworthy development, the Supreme Court of India, in a recent order dated 01-03-2024, expressed its dissatisfaction with the delay in drawing a decree under Section 13(B) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The case, bearing Criminal Appeal No. 2708/2023, involved Mr. Vinit Vilas Vaidya as the Appellant and Ms.…
Supreme Court Affirms NBFC Policy: Loan Receiver Can't Object to Interest Rate After Repaying Amount
New Delhi, March 4, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) order dated 10.11.2022, dismissing Consumer Complaint No. 2367 of 2018. The case, titled "Rajesh Monga vs. Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited & Ors.,"…
Is Deemed Transfer Of Motor Insurance Policy On Sale Of Vehicle Applicable Only To Third Party Risks? Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in Civil Appeal No. of 2024, has granted leave to appeal in the matter of Jaswinder Singh vs. The New India Assurance Company Ltd. & Others. The case, arising from Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 28825 of 2015, revolves around the interpretation of Section 157 of…
Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Complaint Against Special Armed Force Officers
New Delhi, March 4, 2024: In a recent judgment (Criminal Appeal No.1076 of 2024), the Supreme Court of India ruled in favor of Special Armed Forces (SAF) officers, quashing a complaint filed by one Munishwar Singh Tomar against officers including Commandant Murari Lal Chhari. The case revolved around a land dispute in…
Court Stresses Avoidance of Multiple Arbitrations for the Same Contract: Delhi High Court
Arbitration Petition Filed by Sterlite Technologies Ltd. for Delay-Induced Additional Costs In a recent development, Sterlite Technologies Ltd. has filed an Arbitration Petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 against Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited in the Delhi High Court. The petition…
