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Don’t Charge More Than Rs 600 From Law Graduates For Enrolment As An Advocate: Supreme Court
In a big relief to law graduates with lesser family income, Supreme Court has asked all State Bar Councils to not charge more than Rs 600 from them for enrolment as an advocate. The bench comprising C
Coming to the rescue of a man who was convicted in nine electricity theft cases and was sentenced to nine jail terms of two years each to run consecutively, Supreme Court ordered his release. The accu
IPC Section 279 Only Covers Humans Not Pets In Rash Driving Cases: Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court recently held that an accident involving a pet dog will not attract the rash driving clause under Section 279 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) as that law recognises injuries caused
Women Kabaddi Players Served Food On Toilet Floor In UP’s Saharanpur, Sports Officer Suspended
After Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri’s video went viral on the internet, another such video of disrespecting sportspersons is doing rounds on the internet. In the video, it can be se
Restaurant Sues Customer Who Tipped Waitress Rs 2.3 lakh
A restaurant in Pennsylvania has sued a customer who tipped a waitress $3,000 (about Rs 2.3 lakh) and then demanded it back a few days later. The incident happened with Mariana Lambart, a waitress at
A day after violence occurred in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone on the occasion of Ram Navami, the MP govt initiated strict action against the alleged rioters. Over 45 “illegal” properties includ
Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea filed by a father who is seeking justice for his minor daughter who was allegedly abducted, gang raped and murdered. The bench directed the petition
Delhi High Court Awarded Rs 15 Lakh Monetary Damages To BOAT Trademark Owner In Infringement Suit
Delhi High Court has issued orders to pay Rs 15 lakhs monetary damages to the owner of trademark ‘BOAT’ after Court-appointed Local Commissioners seized counterfeit products. Justice Prati
86% Farmers Supported 3 Repealed Farm Laws, Says SC-Appointed Panel
Three farm laws, which led to almost a year-long protest and turmoil, have again grabbed attention after the Supreme Court-appointed panel submitted its report on March 19, 2021, and made it public on
Delhi High Court Issued John Doe Order In Favour of Dabur To Trademark Infringement Suit
Delhi High Court recently passed a John Doe order in connection with the trademark infringement suit filed by Dabur. The plaintiff had alleged that various domain names and websites have started using
In a significant order, the Kolkata Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission held that restaurants cannot forcibly impose service charge on a customer. The Commission has directed the restaurant to pay b
Wife Cannot Be Forced To Cohabit With Husband Even By Court Order: Gujarat High Court
Setting aside a Family Court’s order, Gujarat High Court noted that a woman cannot be forced to cohabit or establish conjugal rights with her husband even after the court directions. The High Co
Delhi High Court Summons Baba Ramdev For Defaming Allopathy and Allopathic Doctors
Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued summons against Yog Guru Baba Ramdev over a suit filed by Indian Medical Association and other doctors’ associations for allegedly spreading misinformation a
“Muslim marriage is a contract and not sacrament unlike a Hindu marriage”: Karnataka High Court
Coming to the rescue of a Muslim woman, Karnataka High Court dismissed the husband’s petition to quash family court order under which he was directed to pay maintenance. The wife was fighting th
Wrong Haircut In 2018: NCDRC Directed ITC Maurya To Pay Rs 2 Crore in Compensation
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has awarded a whopping compensation of Rs 2 crore to a woman model for the wrong haircut and ill-treatment by the staff of Hotel ITC Maurya in 2018
Gujarat High Court Allowed Wife To Store Dying Husband’s Sperm
In a significant ruling, Gujarat High Court allowed a woman’s plea to store the sperm of her husband who is in critical condition due to Covid-19. The hospital has informed the family of the pat
Supreme Court e-Committee has released the Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings to bring greater transparency, inclusivity, and access to Justice. The rules will be
Bombay Court Dismisses Kangana Ranaut’s Plea Over Javed Akhtar’s Defamation Suit
A Mumbai sessions court has dismissed Kangana Ranaut’s revision plea in Javed Akhtar defamation case, wherein she sought to ‘suspend’ the proceedings against her. Additional Sessions Judge S
Delhi HC Refuses to Stay Summons Issued to Mehbooba Mufti by ED in PMLA Case
The Delhi High Court has today refused to grant a stay on the summons issued to the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti by the Enforcement Directorate, in a case registered agai
Kangana Ranaut Challenges Bailable Warrant Issued In Case Filed By Javed Akhtar
Actor Kangana Ranaut has approached the Dindoshi sessions court in Mumbai, seeking quashing of a bailable warrant against her by the Andheri Metropolitan Magistrate court. As per reports, lyricist Jav
“Don’t Dispose of Cases in Hurry and Scurry Manner”: Telangana HC to State Govt
Telangana High Court has issued directions to the state government to ensure that the principles of natural justice are followed properly in the disposal of pending cases by Special Revenue Tribunals.
No Extra Chance to the UPSC Candidates Who Already Exhausted October 2020 Attempt: SC
Supreme Court has given its final verdict in connection to the appeal for granting a second attempt to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Prelims examination 2021. The court stated that no ext
Recently, the top court has held that the parties who agree privately to settle their dispute outside the modes contemplated under Section 89 of the Code of Civil Procedure are also entitled to a refu
Bombay High Court quashed the conviction of a peon by Thane Court in a Rs 300 bribery case. The court observed that mere recovery of tainted money is not sufficient for graft conviction. Single judge
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Bengali Film Producer Srikant Mohta Accused in Rose Valley Default Case
On Monday, the Supreme Court has granted bail to the Bengali film producer Srikant Mohta, who was arrested by the CBI in January 2019, in connection with a Rose Valley default case. The bench headed b
BMC Lodges FIR against Sonu Sood for Allegedly Converting 6-Storey Building into a Hotel
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has filed a police complaint against the actor Sonu Sood allegedly over converting a six-storey residential building in Juhu into a hotel without the requi
Delhi High Court Stays Centre’s Eviction Notice to Padma Vibhushan Awardee Birju Maharaj
Delhi High Court on Thursday stayed the notice issued by the Centre government directing eminent Kathak artist Pandit Birju Maharaj to vacate the government allotted accommodation in the National Capi
A veteran employee who was working with Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover for more than two decades won a lawsuit against the company over his unfair termination from the organization for being absent for
Taking a serious view of increasing land grabbing cases in the state, Madurai bench of Madras High Court expressed its anguish over the people claiming to be advocates, acting like paid hooligans to g
SC Asks Airtel And Vodafone Idea To Share TRAI Details Of Segmented Offers
On Friday, the Supreme Court has directed Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea to disclose information/details sought by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) regarding segmented offers. The ben
Bombay High Court has imposed an exemplary cost worth Rs 25,000 on the Information and Broadcasting Ministry for making personal details of an RTI applicant public on the website. The court has also d
Kerala High Court stays CBI probe into irregularities of Life Mission project
On Tuesday, the Kerala High Court has stayed the CBI probe for two months, into the alleged irregularities in the ‘Life Mission’, a state housing project envisaging total housing for the h
HC seeks govt’s response in a PIL against 30-day notice period under Special Marriage Act
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Centre and the AAP government seeking their response in a petition challenging the 30-day public notice period to invite objections to the solemn
“Public spaces cannot be occupied indefinitely” – SC on Shaheen Bagh protests
“The right to protest in public places is not absolute and public places cannot be occupied indefinitely for such protests,” the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday in a case highlighting the
SC reserves order on quashing of FIR in Sedition case against journalist Vinod Dua
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court reserved its verdict on a plea filed by senior journalist Vinod Dua who sought quashing of a sedition case registered against him in Shimla, at the instance of a local BJ
Goa’s ‘Disenchanted’ Lokayukta Leaves Office; Says Institution Should Be Abolished
Completely “disenchanted” with the state government that has not acted on even one of the 21 reports submitted to it against the public functionaries during four-and-a-half years as Lokayukta, Jus
On Monday, the Bombay High Court has deferred the hearing of a defamation suit filed by Bollywood actress Richa Chaddha against two persons including fellow actress Payal Ghosh, internet sensation Kam
Delhi High Court on Friday has rejected the petition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Chokshi seeking pre-release screening of the upcoming Netflix docu-series ‘Bad Boy Billionaires’. He is t
Bombay High Court Appointed Senior Advocate as Legal Guardian of Incapacitated Solicitor
Bombay High Court has appointed senior advocate Nitin Thakker as the lawful guardian of the 87-year-old Solicitor Kirit Damania under Section 151 of CPC. He has been appointed as the legal guardian an
$20 trillion class-action lawsuit against Chinese government alleging developing of coronavirus
According to the reports, Freedom Watch, a Washington-based advocacy organization, and Buzz Photos, a Texas firm, specialized in high school sports imagery, have initiated a class-action lawsuit again
Kunal Kamra’s plea challenging his travel ban, refused by Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, has today refused to entertain a petition filed by the comedian Kunal Kamra, challenging his travel ban imposed on him by Indigo Airlines, Air India and Vistara. The bench headed
Nusli Wadia withdraws all the defamation cases against Tata Group
On 13 January, Nusli Wadia withdrew all the defamation cases that he had filed in 2016, including Rs 3,000 crore suit for damages against Tata group Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata and others. A bench he
IM Quddusi, Former Orissa HC judge appears before Delhi Court
On 9 January, the retired Orissa High Court judge, IM Qudussi along with the other co-accused, appeared before a Special CBI Court in Delhi, following the summons issued to him for allegedly trying to
On 24 December, the former Fortis Healthcare promoter Malvinder Singh who was already in judicial custody at the Tihar jail was detained, in a separate case of alleged misappropriation of funds at Rel
Delhi Court issued bailable warrant against BJP leader Kapil Mishra
On 24 December, a Delhi court issued a bailable warrant against BJP leader Kapil Mishra for non-appearance in a defamation case. A criminal defamation petition was filed against BJP’s Leader of Oppo
Review Petitions Against Ayodhya Verdict Dismissed- SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed all the review petitions filed against the verdict passed on 9 November in the Ayodhya case. The five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India, S A Bobde ou
Amendment to the Negotiable Instrument Act passed
On 26th July 2018, the Parliament passed a bill to amend the ‘Negotiable Instrument Act’ which aims at allowing a court to try offences related to cheque bounce expeditiously. The Minister of
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Legal Requirements To Start A Business In India
India is embracing startup culture and 1991’s LPG (Liberlisation, Privatisation and Globalisation) Reforms have played a significant role in this revolutionary change. Startup culture has led to
First-Ever Transwoman Padam Shri Awardee: Who Is Matha B. Manjamma Jogathi?
Social media was flooded with a video of a transgender greeting the President of India in a unique way. Matha B. Manjamma Jogathi was honored for her contribution to folk dance. Her gesture, which is
Decree, Judgment and Order under Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
Decree What is a decree? A decree as defined under Section 2(2) of Civil Procedure Code, is a formal expression which determines the interest of both the parties in a conclusive manner, with regards t
The doctrine of res judicata is a fundamental concept in the organization of every jural society with universal application. In the words of Justice Campbell, Former Associate Justice of the Supreme C
Revision means “to look again”. Revision means the act of critical or careful examination or perusal with a view to correcting or improving. The object behind Section 115 is to prevent sub
Introduction Execution is the final stage of any litigation process in civil suit. Basically, there are three stages in whole process of litigation: Initiation of litigation Adjudication and hearing o
Enforcement of Foreign Decrees
INTRODUCTION Globalization of the economy has opened up new horizons for the businesses which were earlier a distant dream in a closed economy. As business transactions have taken a whole new dimensio
ASSESSMENT OF COMPENSATION The courts can only grant compensation for the pecuniary and monetary loss caused and some other expenses, but no court can even attempt to grant compensation for loss of li
Admissible Evidences under the Indian Law
Introduction: The basic principle of law in India is “everyone is innocent in the eyes of the law unless proven guilty.” To prove a person guilty, one party needs to establish a legal act or omiss
Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016
Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) aims at protecting the home purchasers and also boosts the real estate investments. The Rajya Sabha passed the bill on 10 March 2016. The RERA
Meaning: When a case is filed, then it is necessary to inform the opponent party about such suit in a legal way by a notice is called as a legal notice. It is filed only in civil cases. The need for l
Overview An injunction is a process whereby a party is required to do, or refrain from doing, any particular act. It is a remedy in the form of an order of the court addressed to a particular person t
A Proclaimed offender proceeding is an action of the court through which the court affirm the person as the proclaimed offender and directs the concerned police officials to arrest the person named in
Your choice of a lawyer directly reflects in the result of your case. How can a layman know if the lawyer is bad? Yes, there’s a catch. A novice can’t judge an expert you’ll say. Wel
Overview: Possession has been recognized as a basis of claim to rights and interests in all legal systems. Uninterrupted and uncontested possession for a specific period, as opposed to the rights and
The nexus between Sole Proprietorship and Individual
Overview: A sole proprietorship refers to the simplest business form under which one can operate a business. A sole proprietorship is not a legal entity and therefore, it is not different from an i
Uniform Civil Code in India- Yes or No?
The Constitution of India provides for Uniform Civil Code under Article 44 as a Directive Principle of State Policy. Article 44 states that “the State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a un
Have you ever wondered about the characteristics one needs to possess to be called a good lawyer? If yes, then check out the following list to see if you fit the bill: 1.Good communication skills R
Arbitration And Conciliation (Amendment) Act 2015
Overview: The procedure of resolving an argument by guiding people to an acceptable solution sans lengthy court proceedings comes under Alternative dispute resolution. Arbitration is a form of Alterna
The Changing Phase of Service of Summons India is a developing nation and is getting advanced in the sector of technology quite rapidly. This advancement in the technology sector can be seen in the In
Introduction Whenever a party suffers any injury or loss as a result of any breach of contract, he may claim damages for the loss or injury suffered by him as a result of that act. The major principle
Preventive Relief By Way Of Injunction
Courts generally grant preventive relief by way of injunctions. It is totally dependent on the discretion of the court. Injunction basically refers to restraining order of the courts directed to a par
Introduction Generally an appeal is filed to a superior court when a party is not happy with the decision of the lower court which can be done by both the parties. It is the first appeal which can be
Order 2 Rule 2 of civil procedure code states that every suit shall include the whole of claim which the plaintiff is entitled make in respect of cause of action, but plaintiff may relinquish any port
Advocate for Non Resident Indian (NRI) Cases in Chandigarh
What can the best advocate for Non Resident Indian (NRI) Cases in Chandigarh do for you? To be among the Top Advocates of Chandigarh or be known as Best Advocates in Chandigarh, winning a series of co
Advocate in Chandigarh High Court – about this expression
Best Advocate in Chandigarh High Court – about this expression The relation of B&B Associates LLP and law is an old one. Since 1982, the members have been practicing laws. Over this journey of m
Essential Rules of CPC which even the best civil lawyers tend to forget!
The Best Civil Lawyers in India understand the relevance and importance of the quote – Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied. Unfortunately, the price one has to pay for justice is not only in terms
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State Bank of India & Ors Vs. S.N. Goyal
Supreme Court of India Year : 2008
Bathula Krishna Brahmam Vs. Gudipudi Shaik Meera Hassain
Andhra High Court Year : 1967
Satpuda Tapi Parisar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. Vs. Jagruti Industries and anr.
Bombay High Court Year : 2008
Daryao and Others vs The State of U.P. and Others
Supreme Court of India Year : 1961
Amalgamated Coalfields Ltd. & Anr vs Janapada Sabha Chhindwara
Supreme Court of India Year : 1961
Pandit M. S. M. Sharma Vs Dr. Shree Krishna Sinha and Others
Supreme Court of India Year : 1960
Sheodan Singh vs Smt. Daryao Kunwar
Supreme Court of India Year : 1966
Lal Chand (Dead) By L.Rs. & Ors vs Radha Kishan
Supreme Court of India Year : 1976
Satyadhyan Ghosal and Others vs Sm. Deorajin Debi and Another
Supreme Court of India Year : 1960
State of Haryana and Ors. Etc. Vs. Piara Singh and Ors. Etc.
Supreme Court of India Year : 1992
Tata Sons Limited & Ors. vs. John Doe(s) & Ors
Delhi High Court Year : 2017
Kross Television India Pvt Ltd & Anr Vs Vikhyat Chitra Production & Ors
Bombay High Court Year : 2017
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission vs. National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd. & Ors
Supreme Court of India Year : 2010
Karnataka Board Of Wakf vs Government Of India & Ors
Supreme Court of India Year : 2004
Arm Group Enterprises Ltd vs Waldorf Restaurant & Ors
Supreme Court of India Year : 2003
M/s. Bhagwati Vanaspati Traders Vs. Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Meerut
Supreme Court of India Year : 2014
M/S. Shankar Finance & Investment vs. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors.
Supreme Court of India Year : 2008
Asian Resurfacing Of Road Agency Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. Vs Central Bureau Of Investigation
Supreme Court of India Year : 2018
Koshy Jacob Vs Union of India & ors.
Supreme Court of India Year : 2017
All India Judges Association Vs Union Of India & Ors.
Supreme Court of India Year : 2015
Vihar Durve Vs The State of Maharashtra and Ors.
Bombay High Court Year : 2017
Patel Field Marshal Agencies and ANR. Vs. P.M. Diesels Ltd. and Ors.
Supreme Court of India Year : 2017
Agarwal Tracom Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Punjab National Bank & Ors.
Supreme Court of India Year : 2017
Modern Dental College & Res.cen. & Ors. Vs. State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors.
Supreme Court of India Year : 2016
Shyam Narayan Chouski vs. Union of India
Supreme Court of India Year : 2016
Sankalp Charitable Trust vs. UoI
Supreme Court of India Year : 2017
State of Karnataka vs. State of Tamil Nadu
Supreme Court of India Year : 2017
Justice Markandey Katju vs. The Lok Sabha
Supreme Court of India Year : 2016
State of Punjab vs. Brijeshwar Singh Chahal
Supreme Court of India Year : 2016
Union of India Vs. Rajasthan High Court and Ors
Supreme Court of India Year : 2016
State Bank of India Vs. Santosh Gupta and Anr Etc
Supreme Court of India Year : 2016
State of Tamil Nadu vs. K. Balu
Supreme Court of India Year : 2017
Jeeja Ghosh vs. Union of India & Ors
Supreme Court of India Year : 2016
Swaraj Abhiyan vs Union Of India on 21 July 2017
Supreme Court of India Year : 2017
Cardamom Marketing Corporation & ANR. Vs State of Kerala & Ors.
Supreme Court of India Year : 2016
Kerala Public Service Commission vs State Information Commission
Supreme Court of India Year : 2016
M. S. Kazi Vs. Muslim Education Society
Supreme Court of India Year : 2016
Vijay Kumar Mishra and Anr Vs High court of Judicature at Patna To and Ors
Supreme Court of India Year : 2016
Voluntary Health Association Vs State of Punjab
Supreme Court of India Year : 2016
Supreme Court of India Year : 2016
Hiral P Harsora and ors Vs. Kusum Narottamdas Harsora & Ors
Supreme Court of India Year : 2016
Anita Kushwaha vs. Pushpa Sudan
Supreme Court of India Year : 2016
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