Month: January 2022

Recently, Hon’ble Karnataka High Court ruled that in case of rape, if the victim is below the age of 16, she has to be heard before passing order on bail application filed by the person against whom accusations has been made. Justice HP Sandesh told that according to section 439(1A) of the Code of Criminal

A Public Interest Litigation had been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking a direction to all the civil & military authorities to act under the superintendence of the Special Protection Group (SPG), when called upon, for ensuring security of the Prime Minister & his immediate family members. The Division bench comprising Chief Justice DN

A Delhi court denies bail to Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Sharjeel Imam and also framed sedition & other charges, including those under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), against him. While hearing his plea, Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat ordered, “Vide separate order of even date, order on charge has been passed. Accused is

Kevin So and other lawyers hired by Mishcon de Reya The team of five has moved from Howse Williams British law firm Mishcon de Reya’s associated firm Karas has hired five lawyers, including Kevin So for its newly opened office in Hong Kong. The other lawyers joining the firm are senior associates Geoffrey Lai and

A PIL was filed by Ashwani Upadhyay in the Supreme Court, last week to deregister political parties promising or distributing freebies before the election from the public funds. The three-judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising of CJI NV Ramanna, Justice Hima Kohli, and Justice A.S. Bopanna acted on the PIL to issue an order

The division bench of the Kerala High Court dismissed the appeal filed by Peter Myaliparampil through advocate Ajit Joy, on the same day it was filed. Earlier, a similar appeal was filed by them that was also quashed by the single judge bench of Kerela High Court. It also imposed a cost of Rs 1lakh

Dentons, Eng, Linklaters and Baker act on first SPAC listing in Singapore Ashok Lalwani led the Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow team One of Singapore’s largest law firms Dentons Rodyk & Davidson and Eng & Co have advised special purpose acquisition company Vertex Technology Acquisition (VTAC) on its $148 million IPO in Singapore. Linklaters and

SpiceJet knocks on Supreme Court’s door The airline’s plea was rejected by the Madras High Court SpiceJet, India’s low-cost airline has approached the Supreme Court against a Madras High Court judgment. The high court had refused to interfere with an order of the company court admitting a winding-up petition against the airline. Appearing for SpiceJet,

Last Updated on 3 hours by Admin LB The present article, “Suits by or Against Minors and Persons of Unsound Mind: Order 32” will discuss Order 32 and all rules under the same, with reference to relevant case-law. Order 32, Rules 1-16 provide for the appropriate procedures to be followed by minors who intend to

UAE authority extends grace period for tax registrants The decision will enhance the ability of businesses to contribute to the growth of the national economy The United Arab Emirates (UAE) tax authority has extended the grace period for tax registrants to get their penalties re-determined for violating tax laws until December 2022. The earlier deadline