In a significant decision clarifying the law on “pay and recover” liability and due diligence obligations of vehicle owners, the Supreme Court in Hind Samachar Ltd. v. National Insurance Company Ltd. set aside a High Court order that had permitted an insurer to recover compensation from the vehicle owner on the ground that the driver’s
... Continue Reading.Bombay HC Directs Psychiatric Treatment To Persons Accused Of Crimes And Suspected To Be Addicted To Illicit Liquor Or Prohibited Drugs
It is entirely in order and so also in the fitness of things that the Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court in a
... Continue Reading.Wife Cannot Claim Maintenance After Getting Partner Convicted For Rape On Promise Of Marriage: J&K&L HC
It is absolutely most pragmatic and entirely in order that the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court at Jammu in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled X vs Y
... Continue Reading.Social Media Intoxication Leading To Indiscipline Among Cops: MP HC
It is definitely a matter of grave and paramount concern that none other than the Gwalior Division Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Ashok Kumar Tripathi Vs. State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors. in Writ Appeal No.
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Overturns Penalty Decision in Tapadiya Construction Ltd. Case for Assessment Year 2019-20 Tapadiya Construction Ltd. Wins ITAT Appeal Against Section 271D Penalty, Clarifying Income Tax Act Provisions for Real Estate Developers In a significant ruling, the Pune bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) recently dismissed an appeal filed by
... Continue Reading.Woman’s Prior Familiarity Or Cordial Relationship With Accused Cannot Be Used To Blame Her For Alleged Sexual Assault Committed Against Her : Delhi HC
It is entirely in the fitness of things and so also stands perfectly justified that the Delhi High Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled X v State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors in Crl.M.C.
... Continue Reading.Kerala HC Upholds Life Sentence Of Man For Attacking Wife And Children With Acid
It stands to reason and also is entirely in order that in a most pragmatic step, the Kerala High Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled XXXXXX v State of Kerala in Crl. Appeal No.548 of 2022 and cited in Neutral Citation No.: 2025:KER:68773 against the judgment dated 22.09.2021
... Continue Reading.NCLAT Confirms Part Payment Resets Limitation Period Under IBC, 2016
NCLAT Confirms Part Payment Resets Limitation Period Under IBC, 2016 Acknowledgment of Debt by Part Payment Extends Limitation Under Section 18 In a significant ruling under insolvency jurisprudence, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has clarified the effect of part payment of debt on the limitation period under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The
... Continue Reading.The Demand For A Western Bench Of Allahabad HC Is Justified: Justice Markandey Katju
“The judiciary functions as a bridge between aspirations of the people and the ideals enshrined in the Constitution. It is tasked not only with resolving disputes but also with ensuring that the principles of justice, equality and human dignity are upheld in practice.” – CJI Hon’ble Mr Justice BR Gavai It has definitely warmed
... Continue Reading.Do Citizens Have an Unrestricted Right to Visit Public Offices?
Public offices are symbols of governance and accountability. They exist to serve citizens, handle grievances, and implement public policies. Yet, a crucial constitutional question persists—does every citizen have an unrestricted right to enter and visit public offices at will? This issue was recently examined in depth by the Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) in Kishor
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