NCLAT Member Resigns After Supreme Court Contempt Notice: A Closer Look

NCLAT Member Resigns After Supreme Court Contempt Notice: A Closer Look

Nov 1, 2023

Introduction: The resignation of Mr. Rakesh Kumar, a judicial member of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), in the aftermath of a Supreme Court contempt notice has stirred legal circles. This article delves into the details of the case, examining the events

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Supreme court adjourns DMK leader Senthil Balaji’s plea for bail until the next hearing

Supreme court adjourns DMK leader Senthil Balaji’s plea for bail until the next hearing

Nov 1, 2023

Supreme court recently adjourned the hearing of a bail plea filed by DMK leader Senthil Balaji, Tamil Nadu minister, made on the medical grounds. The SC bench comprising Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi, was hearing the SLP challenging the Madras high

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Supreme Court Rules Insurance Companies Must Prove Negligence in Driver Licence Verification, Calls Out Unwarranted Legal Battles

Supreme Court Rules Insurance Companies Must Prove Negligence in Driver Licence Verification, Calls Out Unwarranted Legal Battles

Oct 31, 2023

A decision by the Supreme Court states that an insurance company cannot claim it is free from responsibility in the case of a car accident just because the car’s owner neglected to verify the identity of the hired driver. It is the insurance

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Electoral Bonds Case Hearing

Electoral Bonds Case Hearing

Oct 31, 2023

The Supreme Court will be hearing the batch of petitions which were pertaining to the electoral bonds scheme The constitution bench comprised CJI DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra heard the matter. The case pertains to the

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SC directs to decide the disqualification petitions by 31st Dec and 31st Jan

SC directs to decide the disqualification petitions by 31st Dec and 31st Jan

Oct 31, 2023

On 30th October, SC directed the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly speaker to make decisions regarding the petitions filed in relation to the rift between Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress. The court directed to decide the petitions by 31st December 2023 and 31st January respectively.

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Rents receivable can be assigned as an actionable claim under Transfer of Property Act: SC

Rents receivable can be assigned as an actionable claim under Transfer of Property Act: SC

Oct 27, 2023

It was held by the Supreme Court that the rents which are receivable by a borrower can be assigned to a lender as an actionable claim as per the Transfer of Property Act. Justice S. Ravindra Bhat and Justice Dipankar Datta observed that

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Supreme Court declared the state amendments made to VAT Acts after GST  ‘INVALID’

Supreme Court declared the state amendments made to VAT Acts after GST ‘INVALID’

Oct 27, 2023

“Supreme court recently declared the amendments made to VAT Acts, in states including Telangna, Gujrat, and Bombay, after the effect of GST as invalid. According to the live law report, The division bench comprising Justices S. Ravindra Bhat and Aravind Kumar was hearing

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Supreme Court Orders Sale of Ancestral Property for Maintenance Arrears: A Landmark Judgment

Supreme Court Orders Sale of Ancestral Property for Maintenance Arrears: A Landmark Judgment

Oct 27, 2023

Issues: The Supreme Court recently exercised its inherent powers under Article 142 to direct the sale of ancestral property in order to pay maintenance arrears to a wife. This case, involving persistent defiance of court orders, criminal charges, and non-compliance, raises important legal

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Deciphering Medical Negligence: A Deep Dive into the Kalyani Rajan Case

Deciphering Medical Negligence: A Deep Dive into the Kalyani Rajan Case

Oct 25, 2023

Introduction: In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court scrutinized a case of medical negligence, delving into the intricacies of the Res Ipsa Loquitur doctrine. This Latin term, often translated as “the thing speaks for itself,” holds significance in the legal realm, especially when

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Res Ipsa Loquitur in Medical Negligence: A Supreme Court Case Analysis

Res Ipsa Loquitur in Medical Negligence: A Supreme Court Case Analysis

Oct 24, 2023

Introduction: The Supreme Court recently ruled on a medical negligence case, invoking the principle of Res Ipsa Loquitur. This Latin term translates to “the thing speaks for itself,” signifying that in negligence cases, circumstances strongly suggest the occurrence of negligence. In this legal

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