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Bombay High Court orders 7 days jail for prison superintendent for denying emergency parole to eligible prisoners

In a very significant development with far reaching consequences, the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court in a recent, refreshing,…

3 years ago

A sentinel’s toil in arbitrability of fraud: The A. Ayyasamy judgement

Justice Aharon Barak in his famous treaties on Proportionality defines it as a legal construction. He further argues that it…

3 years ago

SUMMONS BY REGISTERED POST CAN’T BE SERVED DIRECTLY TO DEFENDANT RESIDING OUTSIDE COURT’S JURISDICTION: PUNJAB & HARYANA HC

In a significant development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court in a learned, laudable, landmark and latest judgment titled M/s…

3 years ago

Ironing out the conundrum between correction and modification of an arbitral award in India

Introduction To begin with the article, I want to first highlight that arbitration in India has grown manyfold due to…

3 years ago

Mere non framing of charge under Section 149 IPC will not vitiate conviction in absence of any prejudice to accused: SC

In a significant development, we saw how just recently on April 1, 2022, the Apex Court in a recent, remarkable,…

3 years ago

OWNER OF VEHICLE NOT VICARIOUSLY LIABLE FOR ANY MIS-DECLARATION BY OWNER OF GOODS: PUNJAB & HARYANA HIGH COURT

While clarifying the legal position on the liability of the owner of vehicle for any mis-declaration by the owner of…

3 years ago

‘Grave Misconduct’: Rajasthan HC imposes 1 Lac cost on advocate who filed original application without authorization, superimposed sign by xerox machine etc

While displaying absolute zero tolerance for misconduct of any kind, we saw how just very recently on March 24, 2022,…

3 years ago

Comptroller and Auditor General of India: A time for reform?

INTRODUCTION The Comptroller and Auditor General (hereinafter referred to as CAG) of India is the Constitutional Authority in India, established under Article…

3 years ago

‘Advocate needs to be in continuous practice for 7 years on date of application to seek appointment as District Judge’

While reiterating what is manifestly laid down in our law and as also specifically enjoined in Article 233 of our…

3 years ago

SECOND FIR CAN BE QUASHED IF FIRST FIR IN RESPECT TO SAME INCIDENT HAS ALREADY BEEN REGISTERED: PUNJAB & HARYANA HIGH COURT

In a very significant observation, the Punjab and Haryana High Court in a learned, laudable, landmark and latest judgment titled…

3 years ago