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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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Is passing of “reasoned order” a requisite while refusing to refer a matter to arbitration?

by Baglekar Akash Kumar†

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Mandatory pre-institution mediation – Purpose v. Procedure

by Bhaven Shah*

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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

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Chh 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

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Utt 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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P&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

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Welcome to the SCC Online Weekly Rewind where we curate the most important and interesting stories to keep you abreast of all

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MP 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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Madras HC | Society still grappling to come to terms with same sex orientation: HC orders protection and in-chamber hearing

Madras High Court: N. Anand Venkatesh, J., while addressing a concern with respect to threat to life and liberty of the same-sex

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10 Additional Judges to be Permanent Judges of Allahabad High Court

President appoints the following ten Judges to be the Permanent Judges of the Allahabad High Court: Ali Zamin Vipin Chandra Dixit Shekhar

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Bom HC | Woman commits suicide along with her infant daughter within 7 years of marriage. Can husband of deceased be held guilty for offences under Ss. 498-A, 304-B read with 34 IPC? Mere suspicion of Cruelty & Harassment is enough?

Bombay High Court: The Division Bench of Ravindra V. Ghuge and B.U. Debadwar, JJ., upheld the decision of Additional Sessions Judge wherein

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Tri HC | High Court would not entertain a writ petition which is hopelessly delayed without proper explanation; dismisses petition with costs

Tripura High Court: Akil Kureshi, CJ., dismissed and disposed of a petition which was filed in order to challenge a final seniority

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P&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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Appointment of seven Additional Judges to Allahabad High Court

President appoints  7 Additional Judges of the Allahabad High Court. Mohd. Aslam Anil Kumar Ojha Smt. Sadhna Rani (Thakur) Naveen Srivastava Syed

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President appoints 2 Additional Judges of Karnataka High Court

President appoints the following two Additional Judges of the Karnataka High Court: Rajendra Badamikar Sushree Kazi Jayabunnisa Mohiuddin The above two Judges

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Bom HC | Can a development agreement signed between Chairman of Society and one of the Managing Committee members be binding upon non-signatory? Court discusses while ordering redevelopment of building

Bombay High Court: G.S. Patel, J., in its opening remarks, expressed with respect to the present matter that: This is the usual

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Climate Change: Is the world doing enough?

by Anirudh Grover†

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Bom HC | Board of Directors of Co-operative Bank: Power of Registrar of Co-operative Societies under Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act & RBI’s role || Detailed Report

Bombay High Court: The Division Bench of R.D. Dhanuka and V.G. Bisht, JJ., while addressing the instant matter, expressed that: The Registrar,