Article 226(2) – Supreme Court Defines Criteria For Determining Whether Cause of Action Arose Under High Court Jurisdiction
Issue – The Supreme Court concluded that only those facts that are relevant to the provision of relief will give birth to a “cause of action” under Article 226(2) of the Indian Constitution in a significant decision clarifying the term. Facts of the
On Denying TDR Certificates To Landowners: ‘Reflects Mindset Of East India Company Era’: Karnataka High Court
The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) was recently slammed by the Karnataka High Court for failing to issue the Transferable Development Rights (TDR) that was promised to landowners when their properties were purchased for public use. Facts– The petitioners’ lands were purchased so that
If a mandatory retirement order is shown to be punitive and was made in order to avoid disciplinary action, it may be overturned: Supreme Court
Issue- The Supreme Court overturned a decision made by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, which communicated the President’s order to compulsorily retire a Gazetted Officer who was being considered for appointment as a
The signatory of the cheque, authorised by the company, is not directed to pay interim compensation: Bombay high court
Bombay high court recently held that, in case of dishonour of the cheque, the authorised signatory of the company will not be considered as the drawer of the cheque and therefore, will not be liable to pay the interim compensation under section 143A
Criminal proceedings based on Mere breach of contract cannot be considered as case of cheating : Supreme Court
ISSUE- The Supreme Court ruled that unless a fraudulent or dishonest intent existed from the very beginning of the transaction, a simple breach of contract does not warrant criminal prosecution for cheating. FACTS OF THE CASE- The third complaint the complainant-respondent filed against
Supreme Court sent notice regarding TMC Spokesman Saket Gokhale’s Bail to Gujarat Police
On Monday, Gujrat police received notice from the Supreme Court’s division consisting of J. BR Gavai and Vikram Nath regarding a petition challenging the bail of TMC spokesperson Saket Gokahle. An accusation has been made against him for misusing money he raised through
Gay, Transgender, Sex Workers are scientifically unfit to donate
blood: Centre contended in SC
A petition contesting the blood donor criteria in as much as they forbid transgender people, gay males, female sex workers, etc. from donating blood has been filed by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It has been reported that the National
“The profession of Law cannot be reduced to a contract”: Madras HC
It has been recently said by the Madras HC that the profession of law cannot be reduced to such a situation where it becomes a contract. This was said by the court in response to a request for the government to fix the
BCI’s functions should be devised as excessive workload is affecting Legal Profession.
Senior Advocate Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Monday talked about dividing the responsibility of Bar Council of India to regulate the Legal Profession because currently BCI has its hands full of responsibilities such as Law reform, disciplining lawyers, legal education etc. He pointed
Police officers’ confidence and ability to perform their jobs may be impacted by court observations: Delhi HC warns trial courts
Issue The Delhi High Court has ruled that judges must use prudence and caution when criticising or enforcing rules against law enforcement or other officials since doing so would undermine their professionalism. Facts of the Case The comments were made in response to
