Covid-19 & contract performance: “Material adverse change”?
by Bhumesh Verma† and Anomitra Debnath††
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Can departmental proceedings be initiated for charges including vigilance angle without approval of CVC? SC examines validity of departmental actions
“Anyone can make mistakes. The consequences of mistakes should not be unduly harsh”
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NCLAT | NCLT has the discretion to modify arrangements, but only when cogent; Otherwise deemed unwarranted
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT): A Coram of Justice Jarat Kumar Jain (Judicial Member) and Kanthi Narahari (Technical Member) accepted an
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AFT | Failure to issue speaking order regarding condonation of 6 months deficiency for pensionary benefits; Tribunal imposes a cost of Rs 50,000 for non-compliance of its order
Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT): The Division Bench of Justice Devi Prasad Singh (Chairperson) and Air Marshal BBP Sinha, Member (A) heard the
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HP HC | Lamentable state of affairs; Education Department is one of the biggest litigants before this Court and majority of writ petitions relate to transfer and adjustment of the teachers
Himachal Pradesh High Court: A Division Bench of Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Bhusan Barowalia JJ. dismissed the petition refusing to interfere with
Continue readingChh HC | When terms of a contract have been reduced to the form of a document, no evidence shall be given or permitted to be adduced in proof of terms of such contract under Ss. 91 & 92 of Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Chhattisgarh High Court: Sanjay S. Agrawal, J. allowed the appeal and directed the plaintiff to be entitled to a decree for specific
Continue readingUtt HC | Before proceeding in the matter, Court has to form an opinion that an enquiry is needed; Court dismisses application moved under S. 340 CrPC
Uttaranchal High Court: Manoj Kumar Tiwari, J., dismissed a petition which was filed before this Court seeking to issue a writ, order
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Curtailing vexatious litigation is a crucial step towards a more effective justice system; Supreme Court examines role of lower judiciary in preventing abuse of process
The Magistrates are the first lines of defence for both the integrity of the criminal justice system, and the harassed and distraught litigant.
Continue readingP&H HC | Experience gained by erstwhile partnership firm could not be construed as experience of partners in an individual capacity; HC dismisses the petition
Punjab and Haryana High Court: The Division Bench comprising of Ravi Shanker Jha, CJ., and Arun Palli, J., heard the instant petition
Continue readingMP HC | Premises sealed under the provisions of GST Act upheld; Court dismisses petition
Madhya Pradesh High Court: The Division Bench of Prakash Shrivastava and Vandana Kasrekar, JJ., dismissed a petition which was filed challenging a
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Tripura High Court: Akil Kureshi, CJ., dismissed and disposed of a petition which was filed in order to challenge a final seniority
Continue readingP&H HC | Contractual live-in relationship has no recognition in law; HC terms it “misuse of process” and against morality
Punjab and Haryana High Court: Arvind Singh Sangwan, J., addressed the instant petition regarding a new concept of contractual Live-In-Relation wherein the
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Climate Change: Is the world doing enough?
by Anirudh Grover†
Continue readingKar HC | Assistant Commissioner and Tahsildar made a consorted effort to abuse their office to take possession of the properties, demolish them and dispossess the rightful owners
Karnataka High Court: R. Devdas, J. allowed the petitions and quashed the impugned orders and directed not to act upon the recommendation
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SAT | Separate penalties by the stock exchanges can be imposed | While positing, rejects appeal
Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT): A Coram of Tarun Agarwala, J., (Presiding Officer) and M.T. Joshi, J., (Judicial Member) while dismissing an appeal
Continue readingAll HC | Order reserved in Kashi Vishwanath Temple-Gyanvapi Masjid Land Title Dispute; Court to decide maintainability [Religious Character]
Allahabad High Court: Prakash Padia, J., reserved a judgment in a plea which was filed challenging the maintainability of a civil suit
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Agreement in restraint of trade
by Achal Gupta†
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CESTAT | Penal charges for late filing of Bill-of-Entry waived; Tribunal allows appeal
Customs, Excise and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT): P. Dinesha (Judicial Member) allowed an appeal which was filed against the Order-in-appeal passed
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