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Standard Proof For Rebutting Presumption Under Section 139 Of The Negotiable Instrument Act Is Preponderance Of Probabilities States The Jharkhand High Court

   20 August 2022 at 12:31

An observation from Justice Deepak Roshan of the Jharkhand high court was that "While section 138 of the Act specifies a strong criminal remedy in relation to the dishonour of cheques, the rebuttable presumption under section 139is a device to ..

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Order Vll Rule 11 Of The Code Of Civil Procedure Gives The Court The Authority To Reject A Plaint Suo Moto: Section 12A Must Be Visited With Rejection Of The Plaint Under Order VII Rule 11, Highlights The Supreme Court

   20 August 2022 at 12:31

Supreme Court observed that under Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, a Court has the authority to reject a plaint suo moto. Before exercising this power, the court needs to hear the plaintiff. The court cannot reject the plaint ..

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Order 7 Rule 11 CPC Civil Court's Jurisdiction Not Ousted Where Procedure Prescribed In Particular Statute Not Followed: Bombay High Court

   18 August 2022 at 10:54

According to the Bombay High Court, the court's power to reject a plaint under Order 7 Rule 11 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) is a drastic power that must be exercised with caution. In a property dispute, Justice Anuja Prabhudessai was heari ..

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Even Encroachers Are Protected From State Action Which Violates Procedure Established By Law: Jharkhand HC

   16 August 2022 at 17:52

According to the Jharkhand High Court, the right to shelter is a fundamental right of every citizen under the Constitution, and any violation of this right by the state must result in judicial intervention to protect the occupants of a dwelling hous ..

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Motor Accident Compensation Order By Bombay High Court Quashed By Supreme Court: Rule Of Evidence To Prove Charges In A Criminal Trial Cannot Be Used While Deciding Section 166 Of The MV Act

   16 August 2022 at 10:49

Rule of evidence to prove charges in a criminal trial cannot be used while deciding an application under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act held by the supreme court. The two-judge Bench of Justice Hemant Gupta and Justice Vikram Nath observed th ..

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Arbitrator Cannot Be Appointed Over A 'Dead Cause Of Action' Barred By Law Of Limitation: Gujarat High Court

   15 August 2022 at 15:23

The Gujarat High Court ruled that a party cannot seek the appointment of an arbitrator over a "dead" cause of action or resurrect a claim barred by the Law of Limitation. The Court was considering an application for the appointment of an ..

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Section 148 Can Only Be Held When Income Has Escaped Assessment, Highlights Rajasthan High Court: S148 Order Quashed Due To Lack Of Prima Facie Ingredients For S148

   15 August 2022 at 15:23

The Rajasthan High Court with a bench of Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastav and Justice Shubha Mehta held before the court that any material evidence is required to prove that the income exceeding 50,00,000 chargeable to tax has been escaped from ass ..

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45 Days Time Limit For Filing Application U/Sec 17 SARFAESI Act Is Meant For Quick Enforcement Of Security : Supreme Court

   13 August 2022 at 10:49

The Supreme Court noted that Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act provides for a 45-day time limit for filing an application in order to expedite the enforcement of the security. \ According to Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act, an application against measur ..

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Statement U/S 164 CrPC Is A Public Document, But Third Party Has To Establish Direct Interest To Get A Copy: Kerala High Court In Saritha's Plea

   12 August 2022 at 10:36

The Kerala High Court ruled on Thursday in a significant decision that a statement recorded under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is a public document falling under Section 74(1)(iii) of the Indian Evidence Act because it is the record ..

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Mere Allegations Of Harassment Are Not Abetment Of Suicide Positive Act Is Essential To Conclude An Offence Under Section 306 Of The IPC

   11 August 2022 at 11:47

Mere allegations of harassment or pressure doesn’t make an individual accountable for suicide. Proof of an act done is necessary. Only a positive act which led the deceased to commit suicide will attract offence under section 306 of the IPC. S ..

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