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Judgments and Orders

Pension A 'Property' U/Article 300 & A Fundamental Right To Livelihood U/Article 21

 31 August 2020

It is quite remarkable, most reassuring and so refreshing to note that the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court just recently on August 20, 2020 in a latest, landmark and laudable judgment titled Shri Naini Gopal Vs The Union of India and Ors. in Case..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   1229 hits

Not Open To Trial Courts Awarding Life Imprisonment To Further Specify Term Of Incarceration As Remainder Of Natural Life Or Rule Out Remission

 31 August 2020

It is quite refreshing and quite reassuring to see that in a recent, remarkable and righteous decision titled "Savitri vs. State of Haryana and others" in Case No. – CRWP-5238-2020 (O&M) delivered on August 19, 2020, a two Judge Bench of the Punjab a..

Posted in Others |   537 hits

No Interference With Government Conclusion That Use Of Social Media By Army Personnel Enables Enemies To Gain Edge: Delhi HC

 31 August 2020

While dismissing a petition challenging the ban on army officers using social media, the Delhi High Court in Lt Col PK Choudhary Vs Union of India & Ors. in W.P.(C) No. 4181/2020 delivered via video conferencing on August 5, 2020 has observed in no u..

Posted in Others |   774 hits

SC discussed a large number of cases, overruled some and clarified the issue of acquisition of title by adverse possession by the plaintiff in its judgment

 29 August 2020

The Supreme Court overruled some judgments which did not lay down the law correctly and held that plea of acquisition of title by adverse possession can be taken by plaintiff under Article 65 of the Limitation Act and there is no bar under the Limita..

Posted in Others |   2450 hits

The respondents were neither necessary or proper party in the suit for specific performance

 29 August 2020

The court held that there are two tests to be satisfied for determining the question of who is a necessary party. They are: 1. There must be a right to some relief against such party in respect of the controversies involved in the proceedings 2. No..

Posted in Others |   1586 hits

Where can a suit arising out of a contract be filed

 29 August 2020

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal. The jurisdiction of other courts has not been excluded in the contract...

Posted in Others |   1097 hits

Hon'ble Chief Justice of India looked into the matter and gave the final judgement on the basis of merit of the case

 29 August 2020

The Three Judge Bench mentioned that the court has to take into consideration the outer limit for filing the counterclaim, which is pegged till the issues are framed. In such cases the Courts have the discretion to entertain filing of the counterclai..

Posted in Others |   1166 hits

Whether legal representatives of deceased party can be impleaded under Order 1 Rule 10 CPC when application under Order 22 Rule 4 was dismissed

 29 August 2020

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and dismissed the impugned judgement of HC. There is no bar to file an application under Order 1 Rule 10 when application under Order 22 Rule 4 has been dismissed...

Posted in Others |   2491 hits

The time for filing the written statement by the appellant could not be extended

 29 August 2020

It was held by the court that the time for filing the written statement could not be extended as nothing prevented the appellant from filing the written statement through counsel or in person. He has, thus, failed to give any cogent reason for the de..

Posted in Others |   1621 hits

Whether the divorce decrees passed by foreign courts can be enforced under Section 13 of CPC by the courts in the country

 29 August 2020

Under Section 13 of CPC , a foreign judgment is not conclusive as to any matter thereby directly adjudicated upon between the parties if (a) it has not been pronounced by a court of competent jurisdiction; (b) it has not been given on the merits of t..

Posted in Others |   719 hits

Appeal of wrongful sales tax taken,under Sec 80 of CPC

 29 August 2020

· Appeals were granted in the favour of the appellants. · The tax was ex facie violative of art 301, and civil courts do not have the jurisdiction...

Posted in Others |   1072 hits

Competent Authority Calcutta, vs. David Mantosh and Ors. On 26 February, 2019

 29 August 2020

Supreme Court considered the view that the jurisdiction of the Civil Courts to try the civil Suits with respect to the lands, which were subjected to ceiling proceedings under the Act, are held to be impliedly barred, since the Act excludes the juris..

Posted in Others |   1154 hits

The civil court shall have jurisdiction to try all suits of a civil nature

 29 August 2020

The Supreme Court held that under Section 9 of the Code, the civil court shall have jurisdiction to try all suits of a civil nature and one has the right to bring a suit of civil nature of one’s choice however frivolous the claim may be, unless it is..

Posted in Civil Law |   3034 hits

SC is empowered at any stage to transfer any suit, appeal or other proceeding

 29 August 2020

The Supreme Court is empowered at any stage to transfer any suit, appeal or other proceeding from a High Court or other Civil Court in one State to a High Court or other Civil Court of another State if it is satisfied that such an Order is expedient ..

Posted in Others |   1201 hits

Civil Appeal No: 4958-60 in Special Leave Petitions-Case Law

 29 August 2020

It was held that judged from the above angle, clause (68) of the 1934 Constitution cannot be said to be a fair one, in as much as the said clause provided for representation Parish Church wise. We took note of the contention urged on behalf of the Pa..

Posted in Civil Law |   4087 hits

Maneka Sanjay Gandhi and Anr vs. Rani Jethmalani on 23 November, 1978

 29 August 2020

The court observed that normally the complainant has the right to choose any court having jurisdiction and the accused cannot dictate where the case against him should be tried...

Posted in Others |   5346 hits

A foreign Court has jurisdiction to deliver a judgment in rem which may be enforced or recognized in an Indian Court

 29 August 2020

A foreign Court has jurisdiction to deliver a judgment in rem which may be enforced or recognised in an Indian Court provided that the subject matter of the action is property,whether movable or immovable within the jurisdiction of that court. The My..

Posted in Others |   4323 hits

Kulwinder Kaur v. Kandi Friends Education Trust

 29 August 2020

“Reading Sections 24 and 25 of the Code together and keeping in view various judicial pronouncements, certain broad propositions as to what may constitute a ground for transfer have been laid down by courts. They are balance of convenience or inconve..

Posted in Others |   3701 hits

Section 3, 5 of Official Secrets Act, Section 8(1) and 8(2) of RTI Act, Section 123 of the Indian Evidence Act Case Law

 29 August 2020

By dismissing the petition, the Supreme Court stated that there is no provision in the Official Secrets Act and no such provision in any other statute has been brought to notice by which Parliament has vested any power in the executive arm of the gov..

Posted in Others |   623 hits

Hon'ble Chief Justice of India looked into the matter and gave the final judgement on the basis of merit of the case

 29 August 2020

The Three Judge Bench mentioned that the court has to take into consideration the outer limit for filing the counterclaim, which is pegged till the issues are framed. In such cases the Courts have the discretion to entertain filing of the counterclai..

Posted in Others |   557 hits







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