https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/upreme-court-quashed-the-complaint-against-relatives-of-husband-for-dowry-and-cruelty-setting-aside-high-court-order 2019-05-27T13:53:19-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_10_b4042072-49df-4840-8d74-924f9ff50fff.jpeg?v=1558979599 CRIMINAL LAWYER: DEATH OF MARRIED WOMEN - MURDER (SEC 302 IPC) ACCUSED HUSBAND ACQUITTED BY THE SUPREME COURT - LAPSES IN DYING DECLARATION. Justice S A Bobde https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-in-fir-and-statement-under-sec-161-crpc-the-name-of-accused-not-disclosed-accused-acquitted 2019-05-27T13:52:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_10.jpeg?v=1558979523 CRIMINAL LAWYER: IN FIR AND STATEMENT UNDER SEC 161 CrPC THE NAME OF ACCUSED NOT DISCLOSED - ACCUSED ACQUITTED IN MURDER (SEC 302 IPC). Justice S A Bobde https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/matrimonial-news/matrimonial-lawyer-husband-and-in-laws-of-married-women-supreme-court-quashed-the-complaint-against-relatives-of-husband-for-dowry-and-cruelty-setting-aside-high-court-order-frivolous-complaint-abuse-of-process-of-law 2019-05-27T13:49:16-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_1_fb5b521b-a36b-4186-8674-01799535c80b.jpeg?v=1558979356 MATRIMONIAL LAWYER : HUSBAND AND IN LAWS OF MARRIED WOMEN - Supreme Court quashed the complaint against relatives of husband for dowry and cruelty setting aside High Court order. Frivolous complaint - abuse of process of law. Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-custom-duty-dharmade-paid-voluntarily-by-customers-cannot-be-added-for-the-purpose-of-calculating-custom-duty-order-of-cesat-set-aside-earlier-decision-of-sc-in-panchmukhi-held-to-be-not-a-good-law 2019-05-27T13:48:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/DE01SC.jpeg?v=1558979290 CORPORATE LAWYER: EXCISE DUTY (GST) - 'Dharmade' paid voluntarily by customers cannot be added for the purpose of calculating excise duty. Order of CESAT set aside. Earlier decision of SC in Panchmukhi held to be not a good law. Supreme Court of India https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-supreme-court-allowed-appeal-and-held-show-cause-for-blacklisting-proceedings-does-not-tantamount-to-pendency-of-blacklisting-proceedings-the-contract-restored-to-the-successful-bidder-for-tender 2019-05-27T13:50:21-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_9.jpeg?v=1558979421 CORPORATE LAWYER: TENDER MATTERS - Supreme Court held show cause for blacklisting proceedings - does not tantamount to pendency of blacklisting proceedings. The contract restored to the successful bidder for tender. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/matrimonial-news/matrimonial-lawyer-married-women-now-can-file-a-complaint-anywhere-where-she-goes-after-leaving-matrimonial-home 2019-05-27T13:44:59-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_8.jpeg?v=1558979099 MATRIMONIAL LAWYER: In matrimonial dispute; married women can now file a complaint anywhere - wherever she goes after leaving matrimonial home. Chief Justice of India Justice Ranjan Gogoi https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/civil-law-land-dispute-onus-to-prove-title-of-land-is-is-on-the-person-who-files-the-case-before-the-court 2019-05-27T13:43:31-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI.png?v=1558979011 CIVIL LAW: LAND DISPUTE - Onus to prove title of land is on the person who files the case before the court - In certain situations admitted facts are also required to be proved. Justice R Banumathi https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/cheque-dishonour-sec-138-ni-act-the-accused-cannot-be-insisted-to-lead-the-negative-evidence-accused-acquitted 2019-05-27T13:41:24-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_7.jpeg?v=1558978884 CHEQUE DISHONOUR SEC 138 NI ACT: The accused cannot be insisted to lead the negative evidence; Accused was acquitted. Justice K M Joseph https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/film-exhibition-duty-of-state-to-protect-property-of-cinema-owners 2019-05-27T13:39:56-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6.jpeg?v=1558978796 FILM EXHIBITION: DUTY OF STATE TO PROTECT PROPERTY OF CINEMA OWNERS, the state cannot restrict the exhibition, Citing law and order problem. Justice D Y Chandrachud https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/labour-and-industrial-dispute/labour-dispute-lawyer-reference-to-labour-court-held-to-be-not-maintainable-claim-was-dismissed 2019-05-27T13:38:13-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_1_85c6d995-46f2-4c24-8583-b469dcd8288b.jpeg?v=1558978693 Labour Dispute Lawyer: reference to labour Court held to be not maintainable, claim was dismissed. Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-ordering-de-novo-trial-under-section-273-crpc 2019-05-27T13:37:24-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5.jpeg?v=1558978644 Criminal lawyer: ordering de novo trial under section 273 CrPC. Justice U U Lalit https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/service-matter-lawyer-upheld-appointing-the-retired-officer-for-heading-sit-for-idol-theft 2019-05-27T13:35:21-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_4_4a09d62d-c30c-4e0f-8297-041e9fdd932b.jpeg?v=1558978520 Service matter Lawyer: upheld appointing the retired officer for heading SIT for idol theft. Justice Ashok Bhushan https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/property-dispute-cancellation-of-allotment-of-plot-to-migrant-reversed-plot-alloted 2019-05-27T13:33:11-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_2.jpeg?v=1558978391 PROPERTY COMMERCIAL DISPUTE LAWYER: CANCELLATION OF ALLOTMENT OF PLOT TO MIGRANT REVERSED; PLOT ALLOTED. Justice M R Shah https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/rent-control-landlord-tenant-dispute-commercial-lawyer-the-tenant-was-granted-relief-by-directing-the-tenant-to-repair-the-building-at-his-own-cost-eviction-petition-on-ground-of-dilapidated-building-dismissed 2019-05-27T13:33:38-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3.jpeg?v=1558978418 Rent control landlord tenant dispute commercial lawyer: the tenant was granted relief by directing the tenant to repair the building at his own cost; eviction petition on ground of Dilapidated building dismissed. Justice M R Shah https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-sc-held-sufficient-time-should-be-granted-for-hearing-pre-sentence-arguments 2019-05-27T13:11:57-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images.jpeg?v=1558977117 Criminal lawyer: SC held in sentencing sufficient time should be granted for hearing pre sentence arguments. Justice N V Ramana https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/labour-industrial-and-service-dispute-lawyer-appointment-of-employee-is-by-playing-fraud-then-the-benefit-under-industrial-dispute-act-cannot-be-sought-by-the-employee 2019-05-28T00:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_3e0b92bc-bd0b-448b-a8d4-5c668ae0fa8a.jpeg?v=1558980048 Labour, industrial and Service dispute lawyer: appointment of employee is by playing fraud then the benefit under industrial dispute act cannot be sought by the employee. Justice U U Lalit https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-the-issue-of-juvenility-of-the-accused-was-raised-first-time-before-the-sc-the-same-was-allowed-and-conviction-set-aside 2019-05-28T07:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_1_c007125e-626d-4ca4-a49f-832a74ae2a7c.jpeg?v=1558979991 Criminal lawyer: the issue of juvenility of the accused was raised first time before the SC, the same was allowed and conviction set aside. Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-fir-quashing-the-high-court-cannot-quash-the-fir-on-the-basis-of-looking-at-contradictions-in-the-statement-of-the-witnesses 2019-05-28T11:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_1_0319bd99-75aa-41db-935b-8e6e3546cdfd.jpeg?v=1558979939 Criminal lawyer: FIR quashing, the High Court cannot quash the FIR by looking at contradictions in the statement of the witnesses. Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-the-accused-cannot-be-discharged-by-relying-upon-the-medical-reports 2019-05-28T14:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_1.jpeg?v=1558978035 Criminal lawyer: the accused cannot be discharged by relying upon the medical reports. Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-commercial-and-property-lawyer-after-dismissal-of-suit-for-specific-performance-the-court-without-pleadings-in-the-plaint-cannot-grant-the-decree-for-recovery-of-the-payments-made-by-the-purchaser 2019-05-29T01:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/DE01SC_97c76e2d-90c7-4af8-a845-f3f7cf8b67b1.jpeg?v=1559042278 Corporate commercial and property lawyer: after dismissal of suit for specific performance the court without pleadings in the plaint cannot grant the decree for recovery of the payments made by the purchaser. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/commercial-property-lawyer-possession-has-to-be-restored-in-case-the-ex-parte-decree-ultimately-had-been-set-aside 2019-05-29T06:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/unnamed.jpg?v=1559050968 Commercial property lawyer: possession has to be restored in case the Ex Parte decree ultimately had been set aside. Justice Mohan M. Shantanagoudar https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/insurance-corporate-lawyer/consumer-dispute-insurance-lawyer-insurance-of-loan-if-premium-is-not-sent-to-insurance-company-by-the-finance-company-meanwhile-the-insured-died-the-claim-cannot-be-repudiated 2019-05-29T09:36:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_14.jpeg?v=1559057280 Consumer dispute Insurance Lawyer: Insurance of loan amount; if premium is not sent to insurance company by the finance company, meanwhile the insured dies, the claim cannot be repudiated. Justice Indu Malhotra https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/a 2019-05-29T09:34:45-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_14_1d18ae3c-7eb7-4df6-86cb-efc565df0d53.jpeg?v=1559063005 Consumer dispute Insurance Lawyer: Insurance of loan amount; if premium is not sent to insurance company by the finance company, meanwhile the insured dies, the claim cannot be repudiated. Justice Indu Malhotra https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/labour-and-industrial-dispute/labour-and-industrial-dispute-lawyer-pay-scale-was-revised-retrospectively-the-employees-were-held-to-fall-in-group-c 2019-05-29T15:29:21-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_f5e3ec3a-32a9-4f34-92eb-5d70779caaed.jpeg?v=1559064091 Labour and Industrial dispute lawyer: pay scale was revised retrospectively, the employees were held to fall in Group C; employer appeal was allowed. Justice M R Shah https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-after-discharging-the-accused-magistrate-has-no-power-to-direct-further-investigation-suo-moto 2019-05-29T22:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_312c6b4b-36de-4fd6-8c91-a8a122025dd4.jpeg?v=1559120265 Criminal lawyer: after discharging the accused magistrate has no power to direct further investigation suo moto. Justice M R Shah https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-arbitration-lawyer-as-per-amended-arbitration-act-2015-if-the-person-cannot-be-appointed-as-arbitrator-in-view-of-7th-schedule-then-he-cannot-act-as-appointing-authority-for-his-nominee-arbitrator 2019-05-30T04:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_15.jpeg?v=1559122504 Corporate arbitration lawyer: as per amended Arbitration Act 2015, if the person cannot be appointed as arbitrator in view of 7th schedule, then, he cannot act as appointing authority for his nominee arbitrator. Justice R F Nariman https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-second-appeal-can-only-be-decided-on-the-substantial-question-of-law-framed-by-the-high-court 2019-05-30T09:22:13-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_16.jpeg?v=1559222533 Corporate Lawyer: second appeal can only be decided on the substantial question of law framed by the high Court - SC. Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-taxation-lawyer-the-high-court-can-decide-the-appeal-under-section-260-of-income-tax-act-only-on-substantial-question-of-law-which-is-essentially-has-to-be-answered 2019-05-30T12:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_1_3797e9ea-d074-4ed0-af20-b23f54a76118.jpeg?v=1559157138 Corporate taxation lawyer: the High Court can decide the appeal under section 260 of Income Tax Act only on substantial question of law, which is essentially has to be answered; matter remanded back. Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/corporate-taxation-lawyer-the-high-court-can-decide-the-appeal-under-section-260-of-income-tax-act-only-on-substantial-question-of-law-which-is-essentially-has-to-be-answered-matter-remanded-back 2019-05-30T13:23:30-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_16_ad8e20fd-ed67-4818-8fa3-8cb3e36dd474.jpeg?v=1559237010 Corporate taxation lawyer: the High Court can decide the appeal under section 260 of Income Tax Act only on substantial question of law, which is essentially has to be answered; matter remanded back. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-the-application-to-examine-witness-under-section-311-crpc-cannot-be-dismissed-on-the-ground-of-pendency-of-the-trial-from-last-8-to-9-years-sc 2019-05-30T23:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/file6yu790ayfs411nt6pb86-1547666030.jpg?v=1559236917 Criminal lawyer: the application to examine/ re examine/ recall witness under section 311 CrPC cannot be dismissed on the ground of pendency of the trial from last 8 to 9 years; SC. Justice Dinesh Maheshwari https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-the-common-object-shared-by-the-unlawful-assembly-for-murder-was-not-proved-the-accused-acquitted-sc 2019-05-31T06:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/unnamed_0a75eea1-2465-4b63-bf1e-a81efcbca899.jpg?v=1559238063 Criminal lawyer: the common object u/s 149 IPC shared by the unlawful assembly for Murder was not proved, the accused acquitted; SC. Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/rent-control-corporate-lawyer-the-statutory-tenant-cannot-be-evicted-even-if-the-person-who-has-inducted-him-has-interest-only-for-his-life-in-the-tenanted-premises-sc 2019-05-31T09:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_8adcb10f-23ac-4475-ba09-5ee8066b4649.jpeg?v=1559239355 Rent control corporate lawyer: the statutory tenant cannot be evicted even if the person who has inducted him has interest only for his life in the tenanted premises; SC. Justice D Y Chandrachud https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/cooperative-society-disputes-lawyer-registrar-cooperative-society-was-directed-to-allot-the-plot-to-the-appellant-sc 2019-05-31T14:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17.jpeg?v=1559240569 Cooperative society disputes lawyer: Registrar cooperative society was directed to allot the plot to the appellant; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-the-court-cannot-enhance-the-sentence-of-the-convict-in-the-appeal-of-the-convict-without-issuing-prior-notice-for-enhancement-of-sentence-sc 2019-06-01T15:27:39-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan.jpg?v=1559302891 Criminal lawyer: the court cannot enhance the sentence of the Convict in the Appeal of the Convict without issuing prior notice for enhancement of sentence; SC. Justice Ashok Bhushan https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/election-disqualification-matters-even-if-any-dependent-or-spouse-would-do-unauthorised-construction-of-the-counselors-family-he-shall-be-liable-for-disqualification-sc 2019-06-01T15:26:51-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_7_78633820-f48a-4546-9d32-8f60db1a9c9f.jpeg?v=1559334941 Election disqualification matters: even if any dependent or spouse would do unauthorised construction of the councillor family, the Councillor shall be liable for disqualification; SC. Justice KM Joseph https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/rent-control-corporate-lawyer-the-statutory-tenant-cannot-be-evicted-even-if-the-person-who-has-inducted-him-has-interest-only-for-his-life-in-the-tenanted-premises-sc 2019-05-31T09:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_6c781a73-0e15-42f4-8ed9-3bbe873bf946.jpeg?v=1559304437 Rent control corporate lawyer: the statutory tenant cannot be evicted even if the person who has inducted him has interest only for his life in the tenanted premises; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-for-convict-to-be-considered-for-remission-he-has-to-go-minimum-14-years-of-imprisonment-sc 2019-06-02T03:23:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18.jpeg?v=1559336493 Criminal lawyer: for life Convict to be considered for remission he has to go minimum 14 years of imprisonment, laying of rule before the house is only directory; SC. Justice Navin Sinha https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/res-judicata-is-not-applicable-when-the-issue-has-not-gone-into-by-the-high-court-albeit-it-was-taken-as-one-of-the-grounds-in-the-writ-petition-sc 2019-06-01T13:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_1ab820e4-34c1-418b-b598-64160e527575.jpg?v=1559392100 Res judicata is not applicable, when the issue has not gone into by the high court, albeit it was taken as one of the grounds in the earlier writ petition; SC. Justice Ashok Bhushan https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/taxation-lawyer-the-penalty-cannot-be-imposed-under-fema-if-the-steps-are-taken-to-recover-the-money 2019-06-02T02:45:57-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_1_cb2bc3b1-a6db-44d3-94c5-d0ebc52b9fee.jpeg?v=1559397315 Taxation lawyer: the penalty cannot be imposed by the the competent authority under FEMA if the steps are taken to recover the money. Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/custom-import-duty-maritime-news-update/custom-matters-lawyer-demand-of-the-differential-custom-duty-on-the-basis-of-best-judgement-assessment-was-set-aside-as-it-was-found-to-be-contrary-to-rules-sc 2019-06-02T06:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_9_c97a10de-aa61-4d47-b60b-3b887ae1458c.jpeg?v=1559416630 Custom Matters Lawyer: demand of differential custom duty from the importer on the basis of best judgement assessment was set aside as it was found to be contrary to rules; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/service-lawyer-the-punishment-in-disciplinary-proceedings-can-only-be-interfered-by-the-court-when-it-shocks-the-judicial-consignes-of-the-court 2019-06-02T09:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_9_5da0f327-56bf-4ad1-9a10-8402298821a6.jpeg?v=1559455703 Service lawyer: the punishment in disciplinary proceedings can only be interfered by the court when it shocks the judicial consigns of the court. Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/taxation-lawyer-the-penalty-cannot-be-imposed-by-the-the-competent-authority-under-fema-if-the-steps-are-taken-to-recover-the-money 2019-06-02T02:48:29-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_16_be196c11-9e0a-463e-ba31-9d18d1bbb6fd.jpeg?v=1559458109 Taxation lawyer: the penalty cannot be imposed by the the competent authority under FEMA if the steps are taken to recover the money. Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-if-the-payment-of-interest-is-not-deciphered-then-transaction-was-held-not-to-be-mortgage-but-sale-with-condition-to-repurchase-sc 2019-06-02T13:44:36-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_0fbd8967-2c0a-4487-b6e5-78e4599273ab.png?v=1559496869 Property lawyer: if the payment of interest is not deciphered, then, transaction was held not to be mortgage, but sale with condition to repurchase; SC. Justice R Banumathi https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-an-armed-person-cannot-cause-any-harm-when-other-side-is-armed-with-weapons-private-defence-not-made-out-conviction-maintained-sc 2019-06-03T01:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_eb96c396-4722-4023-85e5-4eced10c86cd.jpeg?v=1559498282 Criminal lawyer: An unarmed person cannot cause any harm when other side is armed with weapons - private defence not made out, conviction maintained; SC. Justice Hemant Gupta https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/labour-and-industrial-dispute/labour-and-industrial-dispute-lawyer-the-labour-court-cannot-travel-beyond-the-terms-of-reference-made-by-the-government-sc 2019-06-03T04:56:22-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-r-s-reddy-elevated-as-chief-justice-of-gujarat-high-court.jpg?v=1559551819 Labour and industrial dispute lawyer: the labour Court cannot travel beyond the terms of reference made by the government; SC. Justice R Subhash Reddy https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-dispute-lawyer-the-order-passed-without-considering-the-reply-of-show-cause-notice-is-bad-in-law-demolition-order-set-aside-sc 2019-06-03T09:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-r-s-reddy-elevated-as-chief-justice-of-gujarat-high-court_25c0b00d-fb70-4a78-a927-72e94269ffb1.jpg?v=1559553411 Property dispute lawyer: the order passed without considering the reply of Show Cause Notice is bad in law, demolition order set aside; SC. Justice R Subhash Reddy https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/insurance-corporate-lawyer/mact-claim-in-motor-accident-claims-the-benefit-got-from-the-employer-of-the-deceased-cannot-be-reduced-from-the-amount-of-compensation-awarded-under-buy-m-a-c-t-ssc 2019-06-03T13:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/file6yu790ayfs411nt6pb86-1547666030_1c45be8e-7424-464c-b22a-e1a692710948.jpg?v=1559555039 MACT claim: in motor accident claims the benefit got from the employer of the deceased cannot be reduced from the amount of compensation awarded by MACT; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/insurance-corporate-lawyer/insurance-lawyer-concealment-of-information-is-absolute-ground-for-repudiation-of-the-claim-if-the-claim-is-raised-before-expiry-of-two-years-from-the-date-of-policy-sc 2019-06-03T23:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_8a4e2ed6-0599-4e56-ace3-93bdc06bb47f.jpeg?v=1559559246 Insurance lawyer: concealment of information is absolute ground for repudiation of the claim, if the claim is raised before expiry of two years from the date of policy; SC. Justice DY Chandrachud https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/insurance-lawyer-death-caused-by-heart-attack-while-travelling-on-bike-held-that-was-not-caused-by-accident-the-claim-was-brightly-rejected-sc 2019-06-04T05:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_c216258f-2999-4910-94a1-e336dc5ce35a.jpeg?v=1559561838 Insurance lawyer: death was caused by heart attack while travelling on bike, held was not caused by accident, the claim was rightly rejected; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/insurance-corporate-lawyer/insurance-lawyer-death-was-caused-by-heart-attack-while-travelling-on-bike-held-was-not-caused-by-accident-the-claim-was-rightly-rejected-sc 2019-06-04T05:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_bb30fcf2-7e90-4ee5-89ef-b676458d90cd.jpeg?v=1559562044 Insurance lawyer: death was caused by heart attack while travelling on bike, held was not caused by accident, the claim was rightly rejected; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/insurance-lawyer-concealment-of-information-is-absolute-ground-for-repudiation-of-the-claim-if-the-claim-is-raised-before-expiry-of-two-years-from-the-date-of-policy-sc 2019-06-03T23:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_fa73b162-6dc4-48b7-a337-21833be9f5b0.jpeg?v=1559562420 Insurance lawyer: concealment of information is absolute ground for repudiation of the claim, if the claim is raised before expiry of two years from the date of policy; SC. Justice DY Chandrachud https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-law-any-admission-made-before-the-police-officer-before-the-commencement-of-investigation-is-admissible-sc 2019-06-04T08:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_7_43bf4530-c247-43dc-9dd7-11290c669d11.jpeg?v=1559633462 Criminal law: any admission made before the police officer before the commencement of Investigation is admissible; SC. Justice K M Joseph https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-the-dda-is-entitled-for-an-and-increase-in-the-case-of-demerger-of-the-company-sc 2019-06-04T12:55:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19.jpeg?v=1559666867 Property lawyer: the DDA is entitled for unearned increase of leasehold plot in the case of demerger of the company; SC. Justice A M Khanwilkar https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-in-order-12-rule-6-cpc-admissions-made-by-the-defendant-should-be-pleaded-in-the-application-sc 2019-06-05T05:45:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-r-s-reddy-elevated-as-chief-justice-of-gujarat-high-court_cd122529-ce4e-42cc-9d97-e0f4e8173fc1.jpg?v=1559727885 Corporate Lawyer: In Order 12 Rule 6 CPC, admissions made by the defendant, should be pleaded in the application; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-huf-property-sold-for-benefit-of-the-family-by-karta-is-binding-upon-all-the-family-members 2019-06-05T09:11:26-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_16_95d03b4e-07b4-466a-8748-a46b51fa2481.jpeg?v=1559728921 Property Lawyer: HUF property sold for benefit of the family by Karta is binding upon all the family Members. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-in-case-of-conviction-for-more-than-one-offence-sentences-to-run-concurrently-unless-otherwise-directed-sc 2019-06-05T11:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19_f90e8c88-c227-49c2-bb78-fc1448776a64.jpeg?v=1559729878 Criminal Lawyer: In case of conviction for more than one offence, sentences to run concurrently - unless otherwise directed ; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/matrimonial-news/matrimonial-lawyer-husband-acquitted-by-the-supreme-court-the-wife-had-died-after-committing-suicide 2019-06-05T14:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_79276a02-63d9-48ad-b078-6f68a224a4ae.jpeg?v=1559731049 Matrimonial Lawyer: Husband Acquitted by the Supreme Court, the wife had died after committing suicide. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-merely-being-relative-does-not-make-the-witness-interested-witness-sc 2019-06-05T23:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3e15f004-e9f4-4341-a264-d66387696f14.jpeg?v=1559734721 Criminal Lawyer: Merely being relative of the victim does not make the witness - interested witness; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-mere-abusing-does-not-constitute-any-offence-sc 2019-06-06T04:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_4.jpeg?v=1559734916 Criminal Lawyer - The Supreme Court of India has held that mere Abusing does not constitute any offence in IPC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/service-lawyer-observation-in-criminal-trial-is-not-binding-upon-the-employer-in-disciplinary-proceedings-sc 2019-06-06T11:53:16-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_20_f127cc41-9eb1-4af2-bafa-101cf72d1c2f.jpeg?v=1559735054 Service Lawyer: Observation made in Criminal Trial is not binding upon the employer in disciplinary proceedings; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-contempt-petition-can-be-filed-by-any-aggrieved-parted-of-general-direction-of-the-court 2019-06-06T13:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21.jpeg?v=1559836481 Corporate Lawyer: Contempt petition can be filed by any aggrieved party for violation of general directions of the Supreme Court. Justice L Nageshwar Rao https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-the-onus-to-prove-adverse-possession-is-upon-the-defendant-sc 2019-06-07T01:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_1_f9ff83f1-b00a-48ca-abc1-58bea90c97ee.jpeg?v=1559844799 Property lawyer: the onus to prove adverse possession is upon the defendant; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-if-the-legal-heirs-of-one-party-in-partition-suit-are-not-brought-on-record-then-the-suit-abates-against-all-the-parties-to-the-suit-sc 2019-06-07T11:45:43-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_22.jpeg?v=1559909849 Property lawyer: if the legal heirs of one party in partition suit are not brought on record then the suit abates against all the parties to the suit; SC. Justice Ajay Rastogi https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-suspension-of-sentence-generally-is-to-be-allowed-sc 2019-06-07T11:51:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/file6yu790ayfs411nt6pb86-1547666030_10306d74-c529-4af5-ad69-dc23e8a88658.jpg?v=1559911746 Criminal lawyer: In appeal, suspension of sentence generally is to be allowed; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-an-act-done-in-spur-of-moment-on-provocation-falls-under-section-304-part-ii-ipc-sc 2019-06-07T14:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_f080f6dc-b8ea-4f41-ba88-ea3785367998.png?v=1559914792 Criminal lawyer: Sentence of Life imprisonment reduced to 11 years and 8 months. An act done in spur of moment on provocation is not murder, falls under Section 304 part II IPC ; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/labour-and-industrial-dispute/labour-and-industrial-dispute-lawyer-trainees-who-are-employed-without-payment-of-any-reward-cannot-be-workman-for-the-purpose-of-industrial-dispute-act 2019-06-08T00:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_86c12ca2-77b1-4ca4-805e-e14d453f228f.jpeg?v=1559926369 Labour and Industrial Dispute Lawyer: Trainees who are employed without payment of any reward cannot be termed as Workman for the purpose of Industrial Dispute Act. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/service-lawyer-the-writ-is-maintainable-against-the-body-who-is-financially-fractionally-and-administratively-dominated-by-the-government 2019-06-08T09:32:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_b9550b26-f6e1-417d-8932-5c8d9c2d38b5.jpeg?v=1560000713 Service lawyer: the writ is maintainable against the body, who is financially, functionally and administratively dominated by the government. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-dying-declaration-can-be-sole-basis-for-convicting-the-accused 2019-06-08T12:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_23.jpeg?v=1560001940 Criminal lawyer: Dying declaration can be sole basis for convicting the accused. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-opinion-of-handwriting-expert-requires-corroboration-by-clear-direct-or-circumstantial-evidence 2019-06-08T14:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_4_c03df523-de94-4c7b-933b-7f92de5797dc.jpeg?v=1560005012 Criminal lawyer: Opinion of handwriting expert requires corroboration by clear, direct or circumstantial evidence. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-the-accused-sentenced-25-years-from-life-imprisonment-drawing-kerosene-stove-on-the-deceased 2019-06-09T00:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_6f337e10-edfd-4e4e-879c-c1dce5054188.jpg?v=1560015348 Criminal lawyer: the accused sentence reduced to 5 years from life imprisonment for throwing kerosene stove on the deceased. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/matrimonial-news/matrimonial-lawyer-the-complaint-for-cruelty-and-dowry-can-be-file-by-the-relative-of-the-wife-sc 2019-06-09T05:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_8e9df71f-2627-4868-a5b8-648f60a1ee00.jpg?v=1560057566 Matrimonial Lawyer: the complaint for cruelty and dowry can be filed by the relative of the wife; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-the-right-to-get-the-letter-of-administration-is-a-continuous-right-sc 2019-06-09T09:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_f98516bd-5870-4916-be04-22b064cab6d8.jpeg?v=1560076807 Property dispute lawyer: the right to apply for Letter of Administration is a continuous right; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/consumer-lawyer-in-case-of-tentative-price-allotment-the-builder-authority-is-entitled-to-increase-the-price-of-plot-flat 2019-06-09T12:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_b8537a42-871f-4f73-b9f8-0abf991272cc.jpeg?v=1560088368 Consumer lawyer: In case of allotment at tentative price, the Builder/ Authority is entitled to increase the price of plot/flat on completion; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/consumer-lawyer-in-case-of-allotment-at-tentative-price-the-builder-authority-is-entitled-to-increase-the-price-of-plot-flat-on-completion-sc 2019-06-09T12:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_b36c78e9-0855-4c7b-a1a8-e06b094e1d02.jpeg?v=1560089010 Property lawyer: In case of allotment at tentative price, the Builder/ Authority is entitled to increase the price of plot/flat on completion; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-trade-union-can-file-the-petition-for-workers-under-the-insolvency-and-bankruptcy-code-2016-sc 2019-06-10T11:08:52-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_15_810e2faf-7529-4aa4-b8b6-5f0cb4d2970e.jpeg?v=1560177968 Corporate Lawyer: Trade union can file the petition for workers under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 before NCLT; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/taxation-lawyer-framing-of-substantial-question-of-law-by-hc-is-indispensable-in-it-appeal-sc 2019-06-10T14:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_16_8ed7d853-790f-4e47-bc40-bcc1e8cdf1b8.jpeg?v=1560180002 Taxation lawyer: Framing of substantial question of law by HC is indispensable in Income Tax Appeal; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-order-of-compulsory-m-l-creation-of-the-central-government-in-respect-of-n-s-e-l-and-f-t-i-l-was-held-to-be-illegal-sc 2019-06-24T05:47:29-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_15_00dbf131-36e0-45cb-a680-8657eca965d1.jpeg?v=1561369649 Corporate lawyer: Order of compulsory amalgamation of the central government in respect of NSEL and FTIL was held to be illegal; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/insurance-corporate-lawyer/insurance-lawyer-the-insurance-company-cannot-appoint-the-second-surveyor-if-the-report-of-first-surveyor-he-is-against-the-insurance-company-asi 2019-06-24T09:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_9d1a8025-9887-46b2-a445-a4712699c154.jpeg?v=1561371800 Insurance lawyer: the insurance company cannot appoint the second surveyor, if the report of first surveyor is against the insurance company, without any basis; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/consumer-lawyer-the-insurance-company-cannot-appoint-the-second-surveyor-if-the-report-of-first-surveyor-is-against-the-insurance-company-without-any-basis-sc 2019-06-24T09:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_964fa47e-35ce-42a2-9468-adae37bef752.jpeg?v=1561371657 Consumer lawyer: the insurance company cannot appoint the second surveyor, if the report of first surveyor is against the insurance company, without any basis; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-the-case-cannot-be-transferred-to-the-cbi-in-a-routine-manner-by-the-high-court-as-she 2019-06-24T12:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_a97716a9-312e-405a-ad62-8be8beca144b.jpeg?v=1561373265 Criminal lawyer: the case cannot be transferred to the CBI in a routine manner by the High Court: SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-mere-registration-does-not-give-right-to-seek-allotment-of-plot-sc 2019-06-24T14:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_9e25ee29-87bd-4a7e-a72c-9c49502f16ce.jpeg?v=1561396317 Property lawyer: Mere registration does not give right to seek allotment of plot; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/consumer-lawyer-mere-registration-does-not-give-right-to-seek-allotment-of-plot-sc 2019-06-24T14:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_5acde211-3b10-4deb-9f02-b71889f96437.jpeg?v=1561396619 Consumer lawyer: Mere registration does not give right to seek allotment of plot; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-in-case-of-commercial-quantity-of-drugs-the-accused-has-to-be-awarded-minimum-sentence-of-10-years-sc 2019-06-26T12:59:19-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_8c5505c8-81a4-4520-a280-78cdc2c7ad27.jpeg?v=1561567340 Criminal Lawyer: In case of commercial quantity of drugs the accused has to be awarded minimum sentence of 10 years; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-the-accused-can-be-summoned-even-if-he-was-not-charge-sheeted-but-his-name-was-mentioned-in-fir-as-she 2019-06-27T04:17:26-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_8bd336e3-9577-4ffc-95c6-6d1293d70533.jpeg?v=1561623389 Criminal lawyer: the accused can be summoned even if he has not been charge sheeted, inspite of his name being mentioned in FIR, under Sec 319 CrPC; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-family-arrangements-do-not-require-any-registration-sweety 2019-06-27T07:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_9fdab57f-db14-4a32-83af-4bdd952599b6.jpeg?v=1561625269 Property Lawyer: Family Arrangements do not require any registration; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-the-self-acquired-property-cannot-become-the-joint-family-property-by-meer-usage-of-the-property-by-other-family-members-as-she 2019-06-27T10:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_2_413d2e52-9b4c-4170-9a85-ddcddc279175.jpeg?v=1561626195 Property Lawyer: the self acquired property cannot be inferred to be joint family property, by mere usage of the property, by other family members; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/service-lawyer-the-contractual-employee-can-be-terminated-if-there-is-a-clause-in-the-contract-without-assigning-any-reason-or-notice-sc 2019-06-27T13:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_adf88fba-6211-43a7-b33a-c926a7d693de.jpeg?v=1561628504 Service lawyer: the contractual employee can be terminated, if there is a clause in the contract, without assigning any reason or notice; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-limitation-act-is-only-applicable-to-the-proceedings-in-the-court-sc 2019-06-28T12:12:56-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_c72cc16e-74fd-462e-8da3-8fe5284b2bdf.jpg?v=1561737013 Corporate Lawyer: limitation act is only applicable to the proceedings in the court, and not before the Quasi judicial body, unless expressly provided; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/service-lawyer-the-requisite-academic-qualification-is-indispensable-for-appointment-sc 2019-06-28T13:56:23-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18_5c169bb4-5286-4d30-9fcd-0a3d48a100f4.jpeg?v=1561744086 Service lawyer: the requisite academic qualification is indispensable for appointment; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-the-virus-of-the-the-pre-conception-and-free-natal-diagnostic-techniques-prohibition-of-sex-selection-act-1994-was-upheld-by-the-supreme-court 2019-06-29T10:18:16-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24.jpeg?v=1561817896 Corporate Lawyer: the pre conception and pre natal Diagnostic techniques (prohibition of sex selection) act 1994 was upheld, being intra vires, by the Supreme Court. Justice Arun Mishra https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-the-request-to-initiate-criminal-case-against-the-io-was-declined-as-the-appeal-was-pending-against-the-judgement-passed-by-the-session-court-wherein-the-adverse-observations-were-made-against-the-io 2019-07-01T06:34:37-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_16_c27f3ce8-2dc6-4dbc-9a7c-d9a3607375a7.jpeg?v=1561976972 Criminal Lawyer: the request to initiate criminal case against the IO was declined, as the appeal was pending against the judgement passed by the session court, wherein the adverse observations were made against the IO. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/matrimonial-news/matrimonial-lawyer-the-custody-of-the-child-cannot-be-retained-by-the-relative-even-if-they-took-care-of-the-child-sc 2019-07-01T11:51:44-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_66dfe225-a41d-4bb4-af84-4b5bb8368bc8.png?v=1561979054 Matrimonial Lawyer: The custody of the child cannot be retained as a matter of right by the relative, even if they took care of the child after mother's death: SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/service-lawyer-the-up-minority-welfare-department-gazetted-officers-rules-2001-are-prospective-sc 2019-07-01T12:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_d8bc2b99-ebbe-4587-9e38-4bea1d632f7e.png?v=1561980676 Service lawyer: the UP Minority Welfare Department Gazetted officers Rules 2001 are prospective; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/consumer-lawyer-the-execution-proceedings-are-not-continuation-of-the-original-proceedings-before-the-consumer-forum-sc 2019-07-01T14:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_14_4d8442b3-4ff7-48ac-a629-ee5000b13740.jpeg?v=1561981191 Consumer Lawyer: the execution proceedings are not continuation of the original proceedings before the consumer forum; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-non-party-to-the-arbitration-agreement-and-which-has-no-connection-vidya-arbitration-agreement-or-or-the-execution-there-of-cannot-be-made-party-in-the-arbitration-sc 2019-07-01T12:43:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19_2e4e6547-6d6e-4e38-95df-986e0a60b49a.jpeg?v=1561999349 Corporate Lawyer: Non- party to the arbitration agreement, cannot be made party in the petition under Section 11, for appointment of arbitrator; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-in-absence-of-policy-of-alternate-plot-the-person-cannot-see-allotment-of-alternative-plot-whose-land-has-been-acquired-by-the-government-sc 2019-07-01T19:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_22_bc4f16d9-10fd-4313-adf9-c6f23b336ce2.jpeg?v=1562001412 Property Lawyer: In absence of policy, the person cannot seek allotment of alternative plot, if land has been acquired by the government; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-the-hike-of-freeze-by-the-telangana-high-court-pause-set-aside-by-the-supreme-court 2019-07-01T22:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18_74a8e7e4-d813-4ca1-99dc-6c951469142c.jpeg?v=1562004770 Corporate lawyer: The Hike of fees of education Institutions by the Telangana High Court set aside by the Supreme Court. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-the-settlement-in-respect-of-joint-family-property-is-not-binding-on-those-shareholder-you-are-not-party-to-it-sc 2019-07-02T07:24:35-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_22_9363258d-c3df-4950-88e5-4dd9d5489849.jpeg?v=1562066500 Property Lawyer: The settlement in respect of joint family property is not binding on those shareholders, who are not party to it; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/insurance-corporate-lawyer/insurance-lawyer-certificate-of-income-from-employer-accepted-as-proof-of-monthly-income-by-the-supreme-court 2019-07-02T20:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_14_39ff7d16-9276-4977-8539-b092cab15b4c.jpeg?v=1562096542 Insurance Lawyer: Certificate of income from employer accepted as proof of monthly income, in MACT claim, by the Supreme Court. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/taxation-lawyer-separate-commercial-commodities-emerging-out-of-the-goods-already-taxed-is-liable-to-be-sales-tax-sc 2019-07-03T04:50:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_22_5ab18dd9-2664-4a5e-9fc7-157acf8181c3.jpeg?v=1562142215 Taxation Lawyer: Separate Commercial commodities emerging out of the goods already taxed is liable to Sales Tax/ GST; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/supreme-court-held-termination-of-ppa-for-supply-of-electricity-by-adani-power-in-gujarat-due-to-non-supply-of-coal-by-gmdc 2019-07-03T06:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Bhushan_R._Gavai.jpg?v=1562147072 Supreme Court upheld termination of PPA in 2009 by 'Adani Power' for supply of electricity in Gujarat, due to non-supply of Coal by GMDC - termination was legal and correct. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-supreme-court-upheld-termination-of-ppa-in-2009-by-adani-power-for-supply-of-electricity-in-gujarat-due-to-non-supply-of-coal-by-gmdc-it-was-legal-and-correct 2019-07-03T06:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Bhushan_R._Gavai_09d14aa6-b04e-47a2-be09-a0c8ed83e092.jpg?v=1562147332 Corporate Lawyer: Supreme Court upheld termination of PPA in 2009 by 'Adani Power' for supply of electricity in Gujarat, due to non-supply of Coal by GMDC - termination was legal and correct. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/the-supreme-court-holds-that-private-owner-of-the-land-is-the-owner-of-coal-in-hilly-state-of-meghalaya 2019-07-04T05:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_dbfa486b-db3a-4c91-9c23-b13714d39a26.jpg?v=1562230178 The Supreme Court lifted mining ban imposed by NGT, in State of Meghalaya, subject to holding all requisite permissions. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/the-supreme-court-lifted-mining-ban-imposed-by-ngt-in-state-of-meghalaya-subject-to-holding-all-requisite-permissions 2019-07-04T05:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_abedabd8-3675-43de-9098-ff373f1f502a.jpg?v=1562230445 Corporate Lawyer: The Supreme Court lifted mining ban imposed by NGT, in State of Meghalaya, subject to holding all requisite permissions. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/the-armed-force-personnel-cannot-depart-and-join-civilian-employment-at-his-discretion-sc 2019-07-04T14:36:34-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_dbf7d623-be20-44a9-a365-34394974a8f6.jpeg?v=1562232377 The armed force personnel cannot depart and join civilian employment at their discretion; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/the-armed-force-personnel-cannot-depart-and-join-civilian-employment-at-his-discretion-sc 2019-07-04T14:36:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_dac088d5-1744-4fd5-9730-5f9e9bae375d.jpeg?v=1562232484 Service Lawyer: The armed force personnel cannot depart and join civilian employment at their discretion; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-in-composite-suit-for-declaration-and-possession-limitation-is-of-12-years-sc 2019-08-11T00:52:08-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Deepak_Gupta.jpg?v=1562234502 Property Lawyer: In composite Suit for declaration and possession - limitation is of 12 years; SC. Justice Deepak Gupta https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/service-lawyer-the-candidate-once-participated-as-reserved-candidate-cannot-participate-as-general-category-candidate 2019-07-06T13:26:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_25.jpeg?v=1562433963 Service Lawyer: the candidate once started participation in selection process as reserved cateogry candidate, cannot subsequently be accommodated as general cateogry in selection process; SC. Justice S Abdul Nazeer https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-high-court-cannot-decide-the-appeal-in-the-absence-of-the-accused-who-was-acquitted-by-the-trial-court-sc 2019-07-05T14:22:13-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_0c41e685-165c-4f43-a6c9-9854b996c02e.png?v=1562350933 Criminal Lawyer: High Court cannot decide the appeal, in the absence of the accused, for offence under Sec 138 NI Act; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/labour-and-industrial-dispute/labour-and-industrial-lawyer-the-competant-authority-under-minimum-wages-act-1948-cannot-decide-the-issues-which-are-beyond-the-mandate-of-the-act-sc 2019-07-06T06:09:19-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_22_628a88a4-2fc2-4143-8279-ec86126cdf37.jpeg?v=1562407562 Labour and Industrial lawyer: The competant authority under Minimum Wages Act 1948, cannot decide the issues, which are beyond the mandate of the Act; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/taxation-lawyer-the-state-is-duly-empowered-to-levy-charges-on-the-imfl-and-it-requires-no-quid-pro-quo-from-the-state 2019-07-06T14:18:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19_e34b5ca2-bd14-41fa-8553-71877c4cb2e7.jpeg?v=1562433263 Taxation Lawyer: The state is duly empowered to levy charges on the IMFL and it requires no Quid-Pro-Quo. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-in-case-of-dismissal-of-suit-for-partition-the-defendants-have-right-to-appeal-sc 2019-07-06T14:17:18-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_f783efe4-6617-4abf-89ff-a1e1d870a6a8.jpeg?v=1562435026 Property lawyer: In case of dismissal of suit for partition, the defendants also have right to appeal; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-after-commencement-of-trial-the-accused-can-be-remanded-to-judicial-custody-only-under-sec-3092-cr-p-c-sc 2019-07-08T04:57:51-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_4_fa05151d-e537-48b0-a3f8-3008ad9f455e.jpeg?v=1562576140 Criminal Lawyer: After commencement of trial, the accused can be remanded to judicial custody only under Sec 309(2) Cr.P.C; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer 2019-07-08T14:51:51-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_14_0422b308-bf6f-4835-88c4-19070107286d.jpeg?v=1562609950 Property Lawyer: Succession opened prior to 1956 makes the property coparcenary; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-supreme-court-sets-aside-ex-parte-decree-and-holds-that-ordinarily-case-should-be-decided-on-merits 2019-07-09T05:23:08-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_7_75ada81e-e553-467c-ace3-e5406e30a234.jpeg?v=1562664188 Property Lawyer: Supreme Court sets aside ex-parte decree, and holds that ordinarily case should be decided on merits. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-under-o-7-r-11-cpc-either-the-plaint-can-be-reject-as-a-whole-qua-all-parties-or-not-at-all-sc 2019-07-09T08:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19_84e24bba-a473-469b-89ff-c7e2bc62e57e.jpeg?v=1562666277 Corporate Lawyer: Under O 7 R 11 CPC, either the plaint can be rejected as a whole qua all parties, or not at all; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/taxation-lawyer-in-case-of-bifurcation-of-states-the-tax-exemption-notification-shall-not-be-applicable-to-trade-between-the-bifurcated-states-sc 2019-07-10T04:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/unnamed_1.jpg?v=1562744585 In case of bifurcation of a state, the tax exemption notification of erstwhile state, shall not be applicable to inter-state trade between the bifurcated states; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/taxation-lawyer-in-case-of-bifurcation-of-a-state-the-tax-exemption-notification-of-erstwhile-state-shall-not-be-applicable-to-inter-state-trade-between-the-bifurcated-states-sc 2019-07-10T04:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/unnamed_1_41ece8da-2254-41e3-91a5-0f82e054e945.jpg?v=1562744799 Taxation Lawyer: In case of bifurcation of a state, the tax exemption notification of erstwhile state, shall not be applicable to inter-state trade between the bifurcated states; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/matrimonial-news/matrimonial-lawyer-order-to-admit-child-in-boarding-school-on-the-request-of-husband-in-custody-petition-affirmed-by-sc 2019-07-11T05:58:24-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_4_396180ff-15c9-4c0c-8d3c-934e74b63a86.jpeg?v=1562838981 Matrimonial Lawyer: Direction of HC to admit child in boarding school, on the request of husband, in custody petition, affirmed by SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/service-lawyer-employee-who-had-not-been-kept-away-from-the-work-by-the-employer-is-not-entitled-for-wages-sc 2019-07-11T09:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_4c95a67b-3cd0-4835-9bed-19747d6c8a0b.jpg?v=1562841528 Service Lawyer: Employee who had not been kept away from the work by the employer, is not entitled for salary for the period of absence: SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-after-grant-of-special-leave-to-appeal-by-sc-the-decision-rendered-thereafter-is-binding 2019-07-11T13:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19_500c4f3b-4ca7-4524-82bb-dc7f8a6275b1.jpeg?v=1562844408 Corporate Lawyer: After grant of Special Leave to appeal, doctrine of merger applies to order passed by SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/manipur-government-employees-now-shell-get-same-pension-in-spirit-respective-of-the-date-of-retirement-sc 2019-07-11T10:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_a2d696da-b4e4-4948-bed2-1c4c7b52dc06.jpeg?v=1562852937 Manipur government employees to get same pension irrespective of the date of retirement; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/manipur-government-employees-to-get-same-pension-irrespective-of-the-date-of-retirement-sc 2019-07-11T10:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_0ee1839a-288d-4f01-ac4e-7a55ff8cfe2c.jpeg?v=1562853264 Service Lawyer: Manipur government employees to get same pension irrespective of the date of retirement; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-penalty-of-five-times-the-fees-received-from-students-imposed-on-college-for-taking-admissions-beyond-permissible-limit-sc 2019-07-12T06:44:46-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Deepak_Gupta_4aedff7a-40f2-4642-9662-b95877d9397f.jpg?v=1562928167 Corporate Lawyer: Penalty of five times the fees imposed on college for taking admissions beyond permissible limit: SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-extension-of-time-for-admission-the-sellout-by-the-sc 2019-07-12T13:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/cj.jpg?v=1562929239 Corporate Lawyer: extension of time limit for admission to medical colleges denied by the SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-reopening-and-recasting-of-account-of-last-5-years-performed-by-the-supreme-court 2019-07-12T09:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_1232a89c-af85-4f39-914a-a06a696bd85d.jpeg?v=1562931523 Corporate Lawyer: reopening and recasting of account of last 5 years under Section 130 of the Companies Act affirmed by the Supreme Court. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-culpable-homicide-not-amounting-to-murder-sentence-reduced-to-3-years-and-5-months-sc 2019-07-13T01:51:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_22_86ace99f-cfd4-4cad-b20a-e3f94fde135f.jpeg?v=1562996154 Criminal Lawyer: Culpable homicide not amounting to Murder sentence reduced to 3 years and 5 months while upholding conviction; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-supreme-court-holds-that-it-the-the-provisions-of-the-arbitration-act-are-to-be-applied-and-provisions-of-cpc-are-to-be-followed-as-a-guidance-in-arbitration-matters 2019-07-14T05:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/vineetsaran.jpg?v=1563094036 Corporate Lawyer: Supreme Court holds that the provisions of the Arbitration Act are to be applied, and provisions of CPC are to be followed as a guidance, in arbitration matters. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/corporate-lawyer-supreme-court-holds-that-the-provisions-of-the-arbitration-act-are-to-be-applied-and-provisions-of-cpc-are-to-be-followed-as-a-guidance-in-arbitration-matters 2019-07-14T05:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/vineetsaran_1eda839e-de00-4bc8-9395-6c69290600e5.jpg?v=1563094528 Supreme Court holds that the provisions of the Arbitration Act are to be applied, and provisions of CPC are to be followed as a guidance, in arbitration matters. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/commercial-lawyer-supreme-court-grants-unconditional-leave-to-defend-in-summary-suit-signatures-and-contents-of-the-cheques-are-in-different-writing 2019-07-15T10:52:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18_9ae056eb-f70f-4e3c-b80c-779b33680e80.jpeg?v=1563191336 Commercial Lawyer: Supreme Court grants unconditional leave to defend in summary suit - holds signatures and contents of the cheques are in different handwriting. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-decree-not-mandatory-for-filing-execution-petition-sc 2019-07-15T14:09:08-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_16_4a32c7fd-1882-43ef-9e12-e4be3c99c7ca.jpeg?v=1563214009 Property Lawyer: Decree not mandatory for filing execution petition; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-cross-objection-in-appeal-requires-to-be-decided-irrespective-of-dismissal-of-main-appeal-sc 2019-07-16T10:55:22-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_1_819bbe98-5f0e-4a74-aacd-84b70cc49a86.jpeg?v=1563287674 Property Lawyer: Cross objection in appeal requires to be decided on merits, irrespective of dismissal of main appeal; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/property-lawyer 2019-07-17T06:13:14-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_d3bf7328-7f4f-4258-a44b-200e17ff30a9.jpeg?v=1563357955 Property Lawyer: The easmentary right of way on the adjoining land cannot be extinguished when it had been granted vide the sale deed; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/service-lawyer 2019-07-17T09:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_01feb85a-fca1-4809-ab41-9c9e805ba7f4.jpeg?v=1563362035 Service Lawyer: Law for mandatory supply of inquiry report to the delinquent is applicable prospectively after November 1990; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer 2019-07-18T13:30:53-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_8b893ab5-8f53-446e-9614-a278434814ff.png?v=1563470765 Criminal Lawyer: SC upholds detention order passed for smuggling of gold - supply of documents pari passu with detention grounds are not inviolable. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/the-sc-acquits-husband-whose-wife-committed-suicide-due-to-extra-marital-affair-of-husband 2019-07-18T14:37:24-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_716015d5-cda5-4445-80f1-4e72e3b323ad.jpeg?v=1563474399 The SC sets free from charges the husband, whose wife committed suicide due to alleged extra marital affair of husband. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/servicelawyer 2019-07-30T07:14:30-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_3817ec0a-8563-4064-a4b8-b74769a7559c.jpg?v=1563560117 Service Lawyer: Writ petition challenging merit list not maintainable without making selected candidates as party; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/consumer-lawyer-in-absence-of-any-material-showing-loss-the-damages-cannot-be-awarded-sc 2019-07-20T13:26:47-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_16_511b9171-dce2-462b-acf3-2ef9db176115.jpeg?v=1563643439 Consumer Lawyer: In absence of any material showing loss, the damages cannot be awarded; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-1 2019-07-21T13:19:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_25750d01-c47d-4163-98cb-f1cbc877eb68.jpeg?v=1563728322 Criminal Lawyer: The accused can be liable for Murder, even in case of single blow, at vital part of the body, causing death; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-2 2019-07-22T13:02:24-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18_d70cd23a-dfd8-461c-9bc3-9960dc8e56ca.jpeg?v=1563814540 Criminal Lawyer: The SC holds that the accused can be identified by the witness from the voice - heard during fateful day. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-3 2019-07-23T07:35:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18_0c2e98f7-fc7d-48f3-9ecc-22c568d45e97.jpeg?v=1563881626 Criminal Lawyer: The accused can file objection to the report of handwriting expert relied upon by the prosecution; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/labour-and-industrial-dispute/labour-lawyer 2019-07-24T14:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_14_f959585d-2230-45f1-81f9-85911a3eb8a7.jpeg?v=1563989924 Labour Lawyer: The SC holds that the off-site worker is also covered by the EPF act. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/labour-lawyer-the-sc-holds-that-the-off-site-worker-is-also-covered-by-the-epf-act 2019-07-24T14:13:39-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_14_609c1f70-7049-41e5-b801-26174a48f846.jpeg?v=1563990220 The SC holds that the off-site worker is also covered by the EPF act. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/probate-is-not-required-for-the-will-made-in-delhi-sc 2019-07-25T05:36:23-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_1e0af275-a1ec-4223-b2dd-0c637eaf4d06.jpeg?v=1564047383 Probate is not required for the Will made in Delhi; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-bihar-high-court-in-second-appeal-cannot-interfere-with-finding-of-fact-how-gross-or-in-excusable-the-error-may-be-sc 2019-07-25T09:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_a8b444a2-04f9-4556-99cb-d14dd37e3570.jpeg?v=1564048692 Property Lawyer: The High Court in second appeal cannot interfere with finding of fact, how gross or inexcusable the error may be; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-a-person-cannot-act-as-arbitrator-if-bihari-president-as-a-counsel-any-party 2019-07-25T12:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_26.jpeg?v=1564064799 Corporate Lawyer: A person cannot act as an arbitrator if he has represented as a counsel any party or its partners; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/corporate-lawyer-no-requirement-for-taking-physical-possession-in-land-acquisition-sc 2019-07-26T04:34:59-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24_8ee7066b-5d7b-4b11-8f15-e71f86610a58.jpeg?v=1564129632 Property Lawyer: No requirement for taking physical possession for Land Acquisition; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-mia-disobedience-of-order-is-not-under-order-39-rule-2a-cpc-sc 2019-07-27T08:04:45-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_c42ef61a-b344-4ca2-9c36-fd1e2f069936.png?v=1564228894 Property Lawyer: Mere disobedience of order is not punishable under order 39 Rule 2A CPC; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/taxation-lawyer-assessment-order-passed-against-are-limiting-entity-after-completion-of-amalgamation-is-void-ab-initio-sc 2019-07-27T13:29:54-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_cb258314-d47a-4ffb-aec5-c05573dd172c.jpeg?v=1564248578 Taxation Lawyer: Assessment order passed against the amalgamating entity, after approval of amalgamation scheme, is void-ab-initio; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-4 2019-07-28T14:29:32-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/file6yu790ayfs411nt6pb86-1547666030_14b8997b-adb5-44b4-94d5-ead504242409.jpg?v=1564338572 Criminal Lawyer: Section 306 IPC is not applicable in case of suicide by hypersensitive person; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/taxation-lawyer-b-tex-examination-benefit-can-be-withdrawn-by-the-government-promissory-estoppel-not-applicable-sc 2019-07-29T09:40:06-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_1_8114c09e-f380-4fa5-a0c2-ac2dd119fc7c.jpeg?v=1564407156 Taxation Lawyer: The Income Tax exemption benefit can be withdrawn by the government ; promissory estoppel not applicable: SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-in-arbitration-matters-the-courts-situated-at-neutral-place-of-arbitration-has-jurisdiction-sc 2019-07-29T12:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_709bf62b-8790-45b4-a31a-00b3f743efd1.png?v=1564411478 Corporate Lawyer: In arbitration matters, the courts situated at seat of arbitration, has exclusive jurisdiction; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-5 2019-07-29T14:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_98aed204-8aab-41d9-accc-4a36853a9728.jpeg?v=1564415402 Criminal Lawyer : In some cases, inspite of availability of matriculation certificate, enquiry can be ordered and finding can be relied upon while deciding juvenility; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer-the-parties-by-agreement-and-not-outside-the-writ-jurisdiction-of-the-high-court-sc 2019-07-30T04:14:43-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_dbaf49eb-0115-4179-9af8-d09cdc33e00c.jpeg?v=1564473880 Corporate Lawyer: The parties by an agreement cannot oust the Writ jurisdiction of the High Court; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-order-granting-mail-should-contains-reasons-for-that-sc 2019-07-30T07:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_16_dc513224-2d84-4be0-962a-ef718097d3e3.jpeg?v=1564478395 Criminal Lawyer: Order granting bail should contain reasons for allowing it; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/service-lawyer1 2019-07-30T10:00:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/unnamed_1_88303e50-b8f3-4c8a-8ae7-3c600c72bd61.jpg?v=1564481276 Service Lawyer: Second dismissal order passed against the employee is illegal; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-third-party-dispossessed-in-execution-of-decree-for-getting-possession-has-to-prove-tittle-sc 2019-07-30T12:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_700d3b89-4518-4485-9822-339ff749c613.jpg?v=1564485736 Property Lawyer: Third party dispossessed in execution of decree - for getting possession back have to prove tittle - mere possession is not sufficient; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-second-petition-under-section-482-crpc-is-maintainable-sc 2019-07-30T14:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18_6fb14454-ee2e-433c-a2ae-dfe07db82517.jpeg?v=1564496035 Criminal Lawyer: Second petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. is maintainable; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-6 2019-07-30T19:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18_4a8335da-7fa8-4ce4-80c3-668daf0eead5.jpeg?v=1564500731 Criminal Lawyer: Conviction under NDPS Act was set aside due to absence of public witness of recovery; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-statement-of-a-witness-inimical-to-the-accused-has-to-be-taken-with-a-pinch-of-salt-sc 2019-07-31T00:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_5f72c7bf-1a52-4906-a3d6-19fe2ce9fd65.jpeg?v=1564504990 Criminal Lawyer: Statement of a witness inimical to the accused has to be taken with pinch of salt; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-draw-trial-court-decree-merges-into-the-appellate-court-decree-sc 2019-07-31T03:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_4405fbda-945d-4de5-a4cd-b37f1fc3bc01.jpeg?v=1564514523 Property Lawyer: After disposal of the appeal, the trial court decree merges into the appellate court decree; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-standard-of-proof-required-to-summon-a-person-under-section-319-crpc-is-higher-than-the-standard-of-proof-required-for-framing-a-charge-asi 2019-07-31T07:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_7a400778-219f-4b4f-81a7-81ebb21a9b5b.png?v=1564517442 Criminal Lawyer: Standard of proof required to summon a person under Section 319 Cr.P.C. is higher than the standard of proof required for framing a charge; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/matrimonial-news/matrimonial-lawyer 2019-07-31T11:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_7_4dda3eae-295e-4d34-8306-f434634c1b1d.jpeg?v=1564519203 Matrimonial Lawyer: Foremost ingredient for dowry death is demand of dowry, soon before death; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/section-143-a-negotiable-instrument-act-has-prospective-application-w-e-f-1st-of-september-2018-sc 2019-07-31T14:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_e24eac60-15ce-4eb2-9e89-a3c1f2f8d56e.jpeg?v=1564585027 Section 143A Negotiable Instrument Act has prospective application; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/consumer-lawyer 2019-08-01T00:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_4fcb01e7-fc97-4deb-808b-f154e052461e.jpeg?v=1564588411 Consumer Lawyer: The consumer cannot be asked to take the villa after 5 years from promised possession date, and is entitled for full refund; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-7 2019-08-01T04:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice.jpg?v=1564598290 Criminal Lawyer: The Supreme Court sets aside conviction under Food Adulteration Act - due to non-proving of delivery of public analyst report to the accused. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/service-lawye 2019-08-01T13:18:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_b03d82c7-a9e7-4819-b30b-d8af812cf533.jpg?v=1564678737 Service Lawyer: The High Court cannot direct the employer to lower the minimum eligibility requirement in case of unfilled vacancies; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-8 2019-08-03T12:22:11-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_8_99b6c199-ac75-48d7-abe9-b82929a9126a.jpeg?v=1564849331 Criminal Lawyer: The Magistrate can now order accused to give voice sample to the police; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property 2019-08-05T04:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Deepak_Gupta_2640262d-0005-4acd-85a1-bc5f0b527d13.jpg?v=1564990747 Property Lawyer: Succession to properties of erstwhile rulers of India shall be governed by personal law; not by rule of primogeniture; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/property-lawyer-succession-to-properties-of-erstwhile-rulers-of-india-shall-be-governed-by-personal-law-not-by-rule-of-primogeniture-sc 2019-08-05T04:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Deepak_Gupta_50855ace-7e69-4a19-8446-c3e4027386d1.jpg?v=1564990726 Succession to properties of erstwhile rulers of India shall be governed by personal law; not by rule of primogeniture; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/art-370-goes-with-immediate-effect-with-president-order-read-art-370-notification 2019-08-05T05:52:54-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/president-profile1.jpg?v=1564998774 Article 370 scrapped with immediate effect by Presidential Order: Read Article 370 notification. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/tenancy-matters-lawyer/tenancy-lawyer 2019-08-05T14:40:30-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_18d4282f-b964-4396-a252-cd52dfdd99e4.jpg?v=1565029695 Tenancy Lawyer: The Supreme Court reaffirms, the landlord in Delhi can evict the tenant in commercial premises for bonafide requirement - Satyawati Sharma Judgment lays down correct law. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-9 2019-08-06T08:41:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_f54e83ad-8433-413e-a50a-4728572cc2e9.jpg?v=1565094301 Criminal Lawyer: For DNA test permission cannot be given lightly by the trial court; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/criminal-lawyer-10 2019-08-06T11:44:54-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_3ecdf3b4-964a-4885-9ec0-36dd8629ac7a.jpeg?v=1565106294 Service Lawyer: The court cannot in exercise of Judicial review reappreciate the view of expert committee on technical matters; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-10 2019-08-06T14:24:18-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_23_269f4f21-6b63-45c6-9aa1-0447826c2fe6.jpeg?v=1565115556 Criminal Lawyer: Murder accused who had not preferred the appeals to SC are directed to be released, due to acquittal of remaining accused by the SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-11 2019-08-07T05:21:22-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18_32ba6050-5ae3-47d8-a327-dfab4a0e6e2a.jpeg?v=1565169682 Criminal Lawyer: In case of animosity - it is unsafe to rely upon sole testimony; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-the-sc-3-judge-bench-holds-that-suit-on-the-basis-of-adverse-possession-is-maintainable-adverse-possession-can-be-used-as-what 2019-08-07T11:48:07-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24_7118f69e-9b8c-451a-a732-95d312cf7a5b.jpeg?v=1565192565 Property Lawyer: The SC three judges bench holds that a suit on the basis of adverse possession is maintainable - adverse possession now can be used as a sword. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-12 2019-08-07T14:10:45-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_c3b298c5-28a5-4281-a9ec-4d1db837b748.jpeg?v=1565200969 Criminal Lawyer: The conviction under Section 304-B IPC cannot be sustained in absence of testimony of independent witness-when he is available but not examined; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-13 2019-08-08T05:57:51-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_37e1eba1-2f46-46af-9260-10046db59874.jpeg?v=1565257840 Criminal Lawyer: The SC holds that the victim has a right to assist the court in criminal trial arising out of FIR. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-14 2019-08-08T09:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18_ee23f005-46bc-4f55-af04-e34ae5357057.jpeg?v=1565261710 Criminal Lawyer: Concealment of any fact or document by prosecution creates reasonable doubt; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-15 2019-08-08T15:00:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_c87d669c-f002-4ab3-8b55-99964860ec00.jpeg?v=1565288743 Criminal Lawyer: The criminal case is not maintainable - when despite coming to know about mortgage the complainant gets Sale Deed executed in his favour after clearing bank dues; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/supreme-court-refuses-to-kannur-delay-of-25-in-firing-slp 2019-08-09T08:00:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_3bd0e733-5216-458c-b963-379745543bd0.jpeg?v=1565349419 Supreme Court refuses to condone delay of 21 years in filing SLP. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/service-law 2019-08-09T11:00:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_4dcb8a3d-aa50-4dbf-a2bd-876b2348d789.jpg?v=1565354324 Service Lawyer: The Court cannot enter into technical arena and holds that the qualification of the candidate is same, as that required by employer; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-16 2019-08-10T10:25:22-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/file6yu790ayfs411nt6pb86-1547666030_9b10a6a7-8685-47d4-aed8-0c9a174847a4.jpg?v=1565446596 Criminal Lawyer: Acquittal of co-accused creates doubt in prosecution story; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/service-lawyer12 2019-08-10T13:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_6a378f0d-c351-407c-b6fd-bc6bc8cd59ff.jpeg?v=1565450299 Service Lawyer: Training given by the employer to the candidates does not create right for appointment; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-law 2019-08-11T12:28:19-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_fbf1b7a8-9c8d-4784-9640-8550f38e75ea.jpeg?v=1565540231 Property Lawyer: A party holding decree in his favour can challenge finding, if any, against it - without filing cross objections in appeal of an opposite party; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/service-la 2019-08-11T14:04:12-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_562a22e5-cba6-4f61-a065-977c532a05c7.jpeg?v=1565546382 Service Lawyer: An employee appointed on adhoc basis can be terminated without any notice; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/arbitration-lawyer 2019-08-12T13:06:16-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_14_053b23c4-34e0-4f94-b73c-040448033b2c.jpeg?v=1565629013 Arbitration Lawyer: Non-party joined in arbitration, inter alia, by invoking doctrine of Group of Companies by SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/flat-buyers-can-avail-remedy-under-rera-consumer-protection-act-and-insolvency-code-2016-against-the-builder 2019-08-13T05:51:55-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_15_39d6c439-9f97-40c9-99a3-5aa6501c915b.jpeg?v=1565689907 Flat buyers can avail remedies simuntaneously under RERA, Consumer Protection Act and Insolvency Code, 2016 against the builder; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/taxation-lawyer 2019-08-13T14:09:36-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_263a7b8d-2ead-4570-925b-d3e624103797.jpeg?v=1565719291 Taxation Lawyer: Reassessment by Income Tax authorities without giving notice under Sec 143(2) is void-ab-initio; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/tenancy-matters-lawyer/rent-lawyer 2019-08-14T04:22:29-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_dc07add2-3b46-4c29-9f1c-1061e3ea027a.jpeg?v=1565766693 Rent Lawyer: The High Court in Rent Revision cannot re-appreciate the issue of landlord and tenant relationship; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-law1 2019-08-14T07:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_fd7db0ea-a949-476d-93a7-58251f6e0a3b.jpeg?v=1565770723 Property Lawyer: The Supreme Court directs payment of compensation over and above refund of earnest money in specific performance suit. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-in-view-of-alternate-prayer-of-refund-the-specific-performance-of-agreement-was-not-granted-sc 2019-08-16T04:08:48-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_16_3753061b-bfe2-44b7-bc13-1b6176f21516.jpeg?v=1565942809 Property Lawyer: In view of alternate prayer of refund in the suit, the specific performance of an agreement was refused; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-17 2019-08-16T08:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_16_47344b76-f520-4b5f-88e9-69e3637e7e19.jpeg?v=1565946226 Criminal Lawyer: Order of suspension of sentence in conviction for murder set aside by the SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/labour-and-industrial-dispute/labour-lawyer-employee-defination-in-epf-act-is-wide-than-id-act-finding-in-id-act-qua-employer-and-employee-relationship-is-not-binding-upon-determination-in-epf-act-sc 2019-08-16T11:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_16_db6433fe-7fee-47dd-9629-73d19f8a6328.jpeg?v=1565951700 Labour Lawyer: Employee definition in EPF Act is wider than ID Act - finding in ID Act qua employer and employee relationship is not binding, upon the said determination in EPF Act; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawy 2019-08-16T14:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_1_c73dab83-f4b6-42a5-afd8-84be6104c493.jpeg?v=1565973182 Property Lawyer: Concurrent finding by courts below is no ground to dismiss second appeal; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/insurance-corporate-lawyer/mact-lawyer 2019-08-17T10:15:48-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_14_0557cc38-5e9f-4668-bd1c-f67b4c49e87d.jpeg?v=1566051098 MACT LAWYER: The SC enhances MACT compensation awarded, by Rs. 13,48,000/­-. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/insurance-corporate-lawyer/mediclaim-insurance 2019-08-17T14:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/vineetsaran_794a8b7a-ad97-48da-9224-11c077cd5788.jpg?v=1566055036 Mediclaim Insurance: The insurance company cannot repudiate the claim on the basis of pre-existing disease - suffered during the tenure of previous policy; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawy1 2019-08-19T06:21:39-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-r-s-reddy-elevated-as-chief-justice-of-gujarat-high-court_d81c1a6d-617b-492c-8f4f-bc7485956247.jpg?v=1566209907 Property Lawyer: Sale deed of small area, having claimant as one of the party, cannot be relied upon, while determining market rate in Land Acquisition proceedings by Reference Court; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/electricity-theft-no-fir-can-be-lodged-after-settlement-of-dispute-by-electricity-company-sc 2019-08-19T13:53:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_1_dfa69cb4-cec5-42e5-a17d-0fe41dfd88dc.jpeg?v=1566237182 Electricity Theft: No FIR can be lodged after settlement of dispute by electricity company; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-18 2019-08-20T05:10:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18_eb45e5ca-75b0-4b2d-b376-017850bd4371.jpeg?v=1566292188 Criminal Lawyer: Sec 197 Cr.P.C. protection not available to public servants working in PSU; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-19 2019-08-20T12:31:28-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_c9246c0e-59b4-407d-a11e-974531b780b9.jpeg?v=1566318688 Criminal Lawyer: The SC reaffirms framing of charges against Tarun Tejpal by the trial Court. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer-suit-challenging-property-tax-assessment-by-mcd-is-not-maintainable-sc 2019-08-20T14:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_9202eab3-8b0b-4f32-af10-50447c52d1e0.jpeg?v=1566323316 Property Lawyer: A suit challenging property tax assessment is not maintainable; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer 2019-08-21T07:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_115e3ae4-a015-476f-abc7-55604a2a3013.jpeg?v=1566384709 Corporate Lawyer: The condition of execution of compulsory service bonds by doctors for doing higher studies in government institutions is constitutionally and legally valid; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/t 2019-08-21T07:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_9a42064f-9cba-45e0-aa2f-d43a8f20d735.jpeg?v=1566384689 The condition of execution of compulsory service bonds by doctors for doing higher studies in government institutions is constitutionally and legally valid; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/matrimonial-news/matrimonial-lawye 2019-08-21T13:04:37-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_26_91e3c559-fb2c-4ca9-9525-311794b521d4.jpeg?v=1566406217 Matrimonial Lawyer: Legal action(s) initiated by wife against husband cannot be a ground of mental cruelty for divorce; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-mere-encashment-of-later-serious-cheque-first-than-the-dishonoured-cheque-does-not-show-the-blank-cheque-was-issued-sc 2019-08-21T14:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_2cda719a-6db5-4175-b9a6-46d25a0654b4.png?v=1566408798 Criminal Lawyer: Mere earlier presentment of later series cheque than the dishonoured cheque of prior series, does not show that the blank cheque was issued; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/servic1 2019-08-22T13:10:23-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_bffa463d-ec12-45ed-a69b-9d6f199e8545.jpeg?v=1566493712 Service Lawyer: Pilot cannot withdraw the resignation during six month notice period; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-20 2019-08-23T04:41:06-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_aebf57c3-c4f0-46b5-990f-d7ea2a235c53.jpeg?v=1566549618 Criminal Lawyer: The accused were acquitted from conviction under murder due to absence of charge; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/service-lawyerqualification 2019-08-23T08:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_e3fd3121-69ea-45b1-98f0-280367671ae1.jpeg?v=1566553717 Service Lawyer: Mere holding of qualification does not entitle the person for appointment; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/electricity-theft 2019-08-23T11:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-r-s-reddy-elevated-as-chief-justice-of-gujarat-high-court_42ef922b-d6af-45b0-a09f-5c215d132731.jpg?v=1566559483 Electricity Theft: The electricity company has power to do immediate assessment under Sec 126 and raise bill, in case of theft of electricity; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-21 2019-08-23T13:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_313718b4-5b0a-4d56-9537-5e88a677d58e.jpeg?v=1566561314 Criminal Lawyer: The opinion of Advisory Board u/s 8(b) of COFEPOSA Act in favour of detenu cannot be challenged by UOI; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-22 2019-08-25T05:05:59-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-r-s-reddy-elevated-as-chief-justice-of-gujarat-high-court_d6144ee5-eee2-416e-b695-546694d5b973.jpg?v=1566723959 Criminal Lawyer: Criminal proceedings against relatives of husband for cruelty and dowry on bald allegation is liable to be quashed; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-23 2019-08-25T07:50:39-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-r-s-reddy-elevated-as-chief-justice-of-gujarat-high-court_6a452621-f062-4d36-9d2d-8ffa5d45c322.jpg?v=1566733586 Criminal Lawyer: Criminal machinery cannot be set in motion, merely due to a person being Managing Director; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/arbitration-lawyer-1 2019-08-26T02:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-r-s-reddy-elevated-as-chief-justice-of-gujarat-high-court_b36af8a2-0379-47a9-9b2c-48bb48288898.jpg?v=1566751203 Arbitration Lawyer: A civil suit cannot be filed to challenge the jurisdiction of an arbitrator; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyerproperty 2019-08-27T14:35:19-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_25_38928367-ec6c-4dfa-8df9-cc734fe11cdb.jpeg?v=1566929042 Property Lawyer: Denotification of part of acquired land u/s 48 of Land Acquisition Act cannot be done in contravention of layout plan; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-24 2019-08-28T02:58:36-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_9_d309fa7a-2a3a-4722-83e0-89cd4ec36d68.jpeg?v=1566975436 Criminal Lawyer: The SC grants clean acquittal to one of the accused in offence of murder - inconsistent testimonies of witnesses and perfunctory examination of accused u/s 313 Cr.P.C. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer1 2019-08-28T06:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_23_b5a51f1e-e5a2-4630-99ff-537b9812cde3.jpeg?v=1566978945 Property Lawyer: Documents subsequent to date of disputed document cannot be used for comparison of signatures by expert; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/arbitration-lawyer1 2019-08-28T12:16:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_22_0d431ec5-9c34-494c-b96b-ae738879e2d8.jpeg?v=1566989649 Arbitration Lawyer: Arbitrator cannot continue arbitration beyond time frame, in absence of consent of both parties; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/11arbitration-lawyer1 2019-08-28T12:46:54-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_22_145fd69b-9d7d-4db7-9eb4-0c0dd7e80b75.jpeg?v=1567010814 Arbitration Lawyer: An application for arbitrator appointment under Sec 11 is not maintainable in arbitration conducted under National Highways Act, 1956; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-25 2019-08-29T03:00:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_40f3c6d5-41d2-453a-9123-2e0287fe7f7e.png?v=1567012737 Criminal Lawyer: To attract 3(2)(v) of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, Act - the offence must be committed due to a person being member of SC and ST; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/tender-matters 2019-08-29T07:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_25_92e123b0-4d32-4323-ab7e-eb94f2ad2665.jpeg?v=1567058774 Tender Matters: In tender matters the judicial review by Courts is confined to decision-making process only; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/judiciary-examination 2019-08-29T10:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_b0cf8af2-3d22-4e9f-bdae-85f2e1a721d6.jpeg?v=1567070273 Judicial Examination: Any violation of examination instructions result in rejection of candidature; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-26 2019-08-30T05:38:14-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_8b99db3a-936a-4a32-82a2-990617f31f15.jpeg?v=1567157814 Criminal Lawyer: Consent given on account of marriage does not amount to rape in every case; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/service-lawyer10 2019-08-30T09:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_0f0a9eec-feb9-4cb8-829f-f04398a36830.jpeg?v=1567160963 Service Lawyer: Back wages must follow in case of illegal termination; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/service-lawyera 2019-08-30T12:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_267eb32c-c26f-45cb-b472-e4ba9acf51b5.jpeg?v=1567164230 Service Lawyer: In Delhi schools there is no deemed confirmation of a teacher after expiry of probation period; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer11 2019-08-31T10:03:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24_519ce931-b6bd-4fbd-8bd7-951585503573.jpeg?v=1567259920 Corporate Lawyer: Liquidation of society would not absolve its members from paying their dues; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/tenancy-matters-lawyer/rent-control 2019-09-01T07:24:55-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_5de58239-9952-40ae-b129-fbde3e85995a.jpeg?v=1567337095 The High Court in revision cannot re-appreciate the evidence in rent control matters; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/service-lawyer-1 2019-09-02T09:14:50-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_24f2af4b-4390-4ddc-877a-4ec8b81208c3.jpeg?v=1567430035 Service Lawyer: A person cannot be discharged in Army on medical grounds without subjecting him to the Invalidating Board; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/property-lawyer134 2019-09-03T05:35:27-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_f5e11698-9665-4bfd-9499-951070ba3e62.png?v=1567502989 Property Lawyer: Readiness and Willingness in specific performance suit should be continuing; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/drt/sarfesi 2019-09-03T09:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19_b2e2a542-0a5a-4ddd-87f2-e90c8a7035e3.jpeg?v=1567505669 SARFAESI: Deposit of amount by the borrower can only be before the date of publication of notice for auction; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/corporate-lawyer123 2019-09-03T12:00:14-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/file6yu790ayfs411nt6pb86-1547666030_8428febb-5efe-493c-9c9b-e42595fe572e.jpg?v=1567509948 Corporate Lawyer: Sec 14 Limitation Act is only applicable when the subject matter is one and same; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-27 2019-09-05T07:44:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_23_21f0915a-8f6a-4391-840f-04ab62a06162.jpeg?v=1567683660 Criminal Lawyer: SC acquits the accused in case of murder - chain of circumstances not complete. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/service-lawyer11 2019-09-06T08:51:20-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24_3cec9e91-5fc6-4dd2-948c-f140c38a735c.jpeg?v=1567774172 Service Lawyer: Service of employees on work-charged basis shall be counted for the pension; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/drt/ibc 2019-09-06T11:00:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_15_f172bca4-74b3-4c45-b536-ab2299c55502.jpeg?v=1567775197 IBC: Limitation to file a petition under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is 3 years; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/arbitration 2019-09-06T13:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/unnamed_e90f5224-68bc-4629-8339-241547fa1fd5.jpg?v=1567777461 Arbitration Lawyer: For invoking arbitration or for filing petition for appointment of an arbitrator, limitation is of 3 years; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/public-charity 2019-09-07T01:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_b95eae46-bc55-4a45-b1d5-1722b59f2140.jpeg?v=1567791281 Public Charity: Rock inscription can create a specific endowment for benefit of public; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/arbitration-lawyer-sec-8-under-arbitration-act-was-allowed-in-petition-under-society-act-sc 2019-09-07T03:54:52-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_b9b7fe48-1459-424f-9da6-bf8485727120.jpeg?v=1567842892 Arbitration Lawyer: Sec 8 under Arbitration Act was allowed in a petition filed under Society Act; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/custom-import-duty-maritime-news-update/customs 2019-09-07T07:22:43-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Bhushan_R._Gavai_e1368515-0169-4852-a46c-4ddd19381ca0.jpg?v=1567855229 Customs: Direct appeal to SC under Customs Act maintainable only on limited issues. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/custody-torture-the-sc-cannot-issue-directions-to-the-legislature-to-enact-a-legislation 2019-09-07T11:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/unnamed_1_ef77b9c5-23dc-4ed6-8d55-2d30946916de.jpg?v=1567858137 Custody Torture: The SC cannot issue directions to the legislature to enact a legislation. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-28 2019-09-08T01:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_d761719a-34af-4358-89df-81ff6bcce88a.png?v=1567880784 Criminal Lawyer: In economic offences, being a class apart, an accused is not generally entitled for anticipatory bail; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-29 2019-09-09T07:20:37-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_7_90386402-d075-43ff-8034-f0ee2b0e3e02.jpeg?v=1568028027 Criminal Lawyer: Complete inconsistent dying declarations are not fatal to the prosecution in every case; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-a-magistrate-has-power-to-order-suo-moto-further-investigation-after-chargesheet-has-been-filed-sc-earlier-inconsistent-judgments-overruled 2019-10-16T09:46:33-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_15_1f72ea74-5044-44d9-a4ba-86f80ad5de51.jpeg?v=1571233593 Criminal Lawyer: A magistrate has suo moto power to order further investigation after chargesheet has been filed; SC. (Earlier inconsistent SC judgments overruled) https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/k 2019-11-27T06:15:35-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_ad92bb90-e610-40e3-bb5e-4b32e0d0f895.jpeg?v=1574853107 The SC directs floor test in Maharashtra to avoid horse trading: under Art. 32. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/a 2019-11-27T09:00:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_a8ab7e42-c66c-49ae-ad87-4cf572eeb826.png?v=1574854841 The offence u/s 217 IPC is attracted when there is wilful disobedience to save any person from legal punishment; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/under-section-11-arbitration-act-the-court-cannot-go-into-the-issue-of-limitation-sc 2019-11-28T02:14:03-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_14_e8ee6da9-fefc-4ce3-9c76-b5775652dd3e.jpeg?v=1574925187 Under Section 11, the court cannot go into the issue of limitation; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/an-order-convening-general-court-martial-can-be-assailed-before-the-armed-force-tribunal-under-sec-14-sc 2019-11-28T06:30:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_59325e39-5ca5-451d-9081-fe8e753862f6.jpeg?v=1574928786 An order convening General Court Martial can be assailed before the Armed Force Tribunal under Sec 14; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/a-1 2019-11-28T09:00:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/unnamed_1_ec44a31a-02f0-4437-816e-9fd8541ab051.jpg?v=1574936612 A mere irregularity in granting sanction is not fatal to prosecution case for corruption under PC Act; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/the-municipality-was-held-to-be-body-corporate-for-the-prosecution-sc 2019-11-28T12:00:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_515c5b07-a2e4-4f7b-a256-1e9ad41a5a23.jpg?v=1574939199 The Municipality Bangalore was held to be body corporate for prosecution of its commissioners by pollution control board; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/mere-pendency-of-the-application-for-approval-by-the-builder-does-not-vest-any-right-sc 2019-12-11T06:39:46-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_3dbfcb6b-4f5d-45fa-ad0c-13ed28242db4.png?v=1576064315 Mere pendency of the application for approval of the builder does not vest any right; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/tenancy-matters-lawyer/a-state-legislation-has-no-power-to-confer-jurisdiction-on-supreme-court 2019-12-11T10:00:13-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Indira-Banerjee.jpg?v=1576065788 A State legislature has no power to confer jurisdiction on Supreme Court. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/in-case-of-direct-ocular-evidence-supported-by-the-medical-evidence-negligence-of-the-io-is-immaterial-sc 2019-12-12T07:06:22-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_23_0529a593-4569-4e49-973e-e9a91bac2799.jpeg?v=1576152289 In case of direct ocular evidence supported by the medical evidence, negligence of the IO is immaterial; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/an-order-not-to-procure-indefinitely-is-harsher-than-blacklisting-cannot-be-passed-without-giving-hearing-sc 2019-12-16T04:40:35-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ravinder_Bhatt-2.jpg?v=1576489069 An order not to procure indefinitely is harsher than blacklisting order - cannot be passed without giving hearing; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/criminal-lawyer-if-the-accused-was-not-in-highly-inebriated-stage-offence-u-s-302-ipc-is-squarely-attracted-sc 2019-12-16T08:00:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_0866de60-7409-4c9b-a400-aba41a02c1ec.jpeg?v=1576490339 Criminal Lawyer: If the accused was not in highly inebriated stage, offence u/s 302 IPC cannot be altered; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/the-sc-extends-the-last-date-of-admission-in-mbbs-course-to-30th-october-in-rarest-of-rare-case 2019-12-16T11:00:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_2_9bb7c85c-56d8-4971-9271-c7ba68429717.jpeg?v=1576493915 The SC extends last date of admission in MBBS Course to 30th October in rarest of rare case. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/computation-of-conversion-charges-is-as-effective-from-date-of-grant-of-application-sc 2019-12-20T04:52:56-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_ff2a067b-b794-4e29-a817-7a60438c8e33.jpeg?v=1576835576 Computation of Conversion Charges is to be done, as per effective rate, on date of grant of application; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/tenancy-matters-lawyer/a-tenant-lessee-is-entitled-to-challenge-the-derivative-title-of-an-assignee-vendee-of-the-original-landlord-sc 2019-12-20T09:00:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/0_pic-1.jpg?v=1576836855 A tenant/lessee is entitled to challenge the derivative title of an Assignee/Vendee of the original landlord; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/a-moderation-committee-is-empowered-to-prescribe-minimum-marks-after-starting-of-selection-process-as-an-additional-aspect-for-consideration-of-candidates-sc 2019-12-20T12:30:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/cj_51d1ac65-ed6b-447a-8d6a-4e3e3e531bbf.jpg?v=1576839093 A moderation committee is empowered to prescribe minimum marks after starting of selection process - as an additional aspect; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/the-bank-is-liable-to-compensate-the-consumer-in-case-of-wrongful-transfer-of-funds-from-the-account-without-any-contributory-negligence-of-consumer-sc 2019-12-21T01:00:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_27.jpeg?v=1576840439 The bank is liable to make complete payment to the consumer in case of - wrongful transfer of funds - without any contributory negligence of consumer; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/a-detention-order-is-illegal-when-confirmation-order-is-not-served-sc 2019-12-21T06:00:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_8454924d-6fa7-44b5-8ea5-3c459578dd0e.jpeg?v=1576841091 A detention order is illegal when confirmation order is not served upon detenue; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/a-2 2019-12-24T02:46:51-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_83fa9333-bac7-4bbf-ab10-068bdb57c681.jpeg?v=1577173600 In criminal trial charges framed on same date of appointment of counsel- effective representation is not possible - conviction set aside by SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/supreme-court-holds-orders-under-section-144-cr-p-c-cannot-be-passed-by-magistrate-repetitively 2020-01-10T04:53:33-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_adf3e4d6-e0c7-4718-a905-5cf6493edd8e.jpeg?v=1578649953 Supreme Court rules same orders under Section 144 Cr.P.C. passed repetitively by Magistrate as illegal. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/a-3 2020-01-10T10:00:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Deepak_Gupta_11f71751-e437-4a94-adb7-15151b418eaf.jpg?v=1578653825 An offence committed by juvenile, having punishment more than 7 years, with no minimum punishment, would be treated as serious offence under the JJ act - trial as a juvenile; SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/the-high-court-cannot-issue-directions-to-the-state-while-deciding-bail-application-of-an-accused-sc 2020-01-16T06:57:47-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_d214237e-cc5e-46cd-8c0f-c25deeab9e68.jpeg?v=1579175642 The High Court cannot issue directions to the State, while deciding bail application of an accused; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/the-sc-lifts-the-embargo-for-development-of-greenfield-airport-at-mopa-goa 2020-01-17T05:38:45-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_bca5e21d-e8fb-4426-94d8-3b697931a743.jpeg?v=1579257450 The SC lifts the embargo for development of greenfield airport at Mopa, Goa. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/the-employer-has-a-right-to-choose-who-should-work-where-including-right-of-transfer-an-employee-sc 2020-01-17T10:00:03-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_919f8b17-a674-476b-a820-aab23e3aaf75.jpeg?v=1579258496 The employer has a right to choose who should work where - including right to transfer an employee; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/adverse-possession-plea-cannot-be-raised-without-disclosing-who-is-the-actual-owner-of-the-property-sc 2020-01-18T00:30:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_10037e4c-9f65-405a-b4da-754809e3581e.jpeg?v=1579259398 Adverse possession plea cannot be raised without disclosing who is an actual owner of the property; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/the-proceedings-under-sc-st-act-cannot-be-quashed-even-if-investigation-is-not-done-by-dsp-if-other-offences-under-ipc-are-also-attracted-sc 2020-01-20T06:46:33-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_22_72fce352-f114-4cdd-8824-dcd5cd8cd928.jpeg?v=1579520320 Entire prosecution cannot be quashed, even if investigation is not done by DSP under SC/ST Act, if other offences under IPC are also attracted; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/anticipatory-bail-is-valid-till-end-of-trial-can-be-applied-after-filing-of-chargesheet-constitutional-bench-sc 2020-01-30T07:17:06-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_e2c19e70-c6b0-461a-b2f5-f99dea398cd2.jpeg?v=1580386276 Anticipatory bail is valid till end of trial - can be applied after filing of chargesheet, holds constitutional bench; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/sec-92-cpc-has-no-application-in-the-suit-filed-by-a-trust-sc 2020-02-03T05:29:05-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_adc86027-7dff-4697-8194-89acdc86ce45.jpeg?v=1580725603 Sec 92 CPC has no application in the suit filed by a trust; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/a-pure-civil-dispute-cannot-be-given-a-colour-of-criminal-dispute-proceedings-quashed-sc 2020-02-03T10:00:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_a3f8e38d-457b-4afd-9906-e2367e3ea698.jpeg?v=1580727934 A pure civil dispute cannot be given a colour of criminal dispute - proceedings quashed; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/a-director-cannot-be-held-vicariously-liable-without-making-company-as-party-sc 2020-02-04T02:30:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_2_588f667f-9e47-4b5d-b0a1-1391ef389114.jpeg?v=1580730454 A director cannot be held vicariously liable in criminal case without making company as party; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/compromise-decree-do-not-require-registration-sc 2020-02-06T06:40:06-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_8e787236-6561-491e-859d-0bba4be6dd0a.jpg?v=1580989075 Compromise Decree do not require registration; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/an-employee-cannot-seek-correction-of-date-of-birth-belatedly-in-service-records-sc 2020-02-06T10:30:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_68664397-5afc-494c-b719-290155ce6a5c.jpg?v=1580990188 An employee cannot seek correction of date of birth belatedly in service records; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/a-4 2020-02-11T05:43:02-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_41661910-faf7-451e-a58b-32220581c9ec.jpg?v=1581417726 The Central Government can choose cut off date for application of relaxed SSSP scheme; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/a-condition-absolutely-restraining-the-donee-in-gift-from-transfer-is-void-sc 2020-02-11T10:00:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_4_6cc7fef4-72cd-43e1-9068-07d3cd5a8a3a.jpeg?v=1581419424 A condition absolutely restraining the donee in Gift Deed to transfer is void; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/the-sc-upholds-insertion-of-sec-18-a-in-sc-st-act-1989 2020-02-12T00:00:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24_5bc55cff-5dd2-45f4-b1ca-ce55676735c1.jpeg?v=1581420215 The SC upholds insertion of Sec 18 A in SC & ST Act, 1989. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/any-area-declared-as-protected-bars-any-construction-thereafter-sc 2020-02-12T08:30:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_23_aa44120e-832b-47bb-9761-66417f9b6519.jpeg?v=1581505440 Any area declared as protected by ASI, bars any construction thereafter; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/the-hc-cannot-quash-the-fir-by-analysing-the-statements-u-s-161-cr-pc-sc 2020-02-13T05:00:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_5efc8dd8-b03d-46e0-9eb1-71820e3efe86.jpeg?v=1581506060 The HC cannot quash the FIR by analysing the statements u/s 161 Cr.P.C; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/the-army-is-bound-to-follow-applicable-policy-in-promotion-sc 2020-02-13T10:00:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_20.jpeg?v=1581506719 The Army is bound to follow applicable policy in promotions; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/labour-and-industrial-dispute/an-amendment-enhancing-the-compensation-for-workers-in-case-of-death-is-prospective-sc 2020-02-14T03:30:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_62fdb40a-7e90-45da-83bc-4bca0deefe4f.jpeg?v=1581590225 An amendment enhancing the compensation for workers in case of death is prospective; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/the-hc-cannot-dismiss-the-first-appeal-by-cryptic-order-sc 2020-02-14T10:00:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_25_56c79d84-9bd0-46c8-ab2b-018e85aea23c.jpeg?v=1581590699 The HC cannot dismiss the first appeal by cryptic order; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/insurance-corporate-lawyer/the-sc-holds-that-delay-in-insurance-claims-is-to-been-seen-from-date-of-knowledge-of-the-insured 2020-04-02T11:38:49-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-r-s-reddy-elevated-as-chief-justice-of-gujarat-high-court_d68e39da-dac0-4eeb-a683-7887579a13ff.jpg?v=1581591375 Delay in lodging of insurance claims is to be seen from the date of knowledge of the insured regarding loss; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/an-ad-hoc-employee-appointed-in-violation-of-rules-cannot-claim-seniority-from-such-appointment-sc 2020-02-17T02:56:32-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_d9a5a367-1f7d-45fa-a194-243c5b733959.jpeg?v=1581926137 An ad hoc employee appointed in violation of rules cannot claim seniority from date of ad hoc appointment; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/an-arbitration-clause-in-document-cannot-be-relied-upon-on-which-requisite-stamp-duty-is-not-paid-sc 2020-02-17T10:00:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_10_8d184bdd-5a98-43c3-bfad-bd762069d83d.jpeg?v=1581927306 An arbitration clause in document cannot be relied, which is not properly stamped; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/admissibility-of-document-is-to-be-decided-forthwith-unless-it-warrants-evidence-to-decide-that-sc 2020-02-18T01:00:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_f6e8f903-0565-460e-8f9d-8f1164d4acb2.jpeg?v=1581928462 Admissibility of a document is to be decided forthwith, unless it warrants evidence to decide that; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/a-concurrent-findings-of-facts-in-departmental-proceedings-cannot-be-set-aside-by-the-tribunal-sc 2020-02-18T08:30:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_3f947baa-7611-4963-8626-75443b117652.jpeg?v=1581931666 A concurrent findings of facts in departmental proceedings cannot be set aside by the tribunal; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/in-second-appeal-finding-of-facts-cannot-be-interfered-with-sc 2020-02-19T01:00:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_4a0e7e72-e14c-4430-a390-e531a4aa90b0.jpeg?v=1581933432 In second appeal finding of facts cannot be interfered by High Court; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/election-matters/a 2020-02-19T09:30:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_5ade70f3-ca63-4083-a589-60093e70e2ec.jpeg?v=1581934406 In election matters the Writ under Art 226, in general, is not maintainable; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/custom-import-duty-maritime-news-update/a-4 2020-02-20T02:30:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_f586827b-6ff8-412e-80ab-70e380283ddd.jpeg?v=1581936657 In case of sale of goods by Warehouse, due to importer not seeking clearance of goods, the duty is payable on Sale price not on declared value by importer; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/a-1 2020-02-20T09:30:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-r-s-reddy-elevated-as-chief-justice-of-gujarat-high-court_9755cee9-262c-4cb7-a190-cff2646e4f99.jpg?v=1581940386 An association registered due to mandate of law under Apartment Ownership Act cannot maintain consumer complaint; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/a2 2020-02-21T00:30:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_23_229edfa9-9660-43aa-9770-de3664e13807.jpeg?v=1581940455 A consumer association can file single complaint on behalf of several consumers; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/a3 2020-02-21T09:30:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-r-s-reddy-elevated-as-chief-justice-of-gujarat-high-court_4533b424-5be4-4245-b506-63d50841ee41.jpg?v=1581940545 The SC holds joint complaint on behalf of consumers maintainable. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/a-4 2020-02-22T02:00:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_15_dbb820d1-7fe8-4088-b372-208efc7c9152.jpeg?v=1582111431 The Political party has to put in public domain reason for choosing a candidate having criminal background, or face contempt; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/a-4 2020-02-22T11:00:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_15_5b75901a-5921-4465-9e80-f7585928884e.jpeg?v=1582113738 A foreign award at once is enforceable in India and cannot be stopped from enforcement under Sec 48, unless in exceptional case, viz. contrary to public policy; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/institution-of-civil-case-is-no-bar-for-criminal-proceedings-sc 2020-02-23T02:30:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_5c827ca8-0dec-4165-9bed-c69a99f7092e.jpeg?v=1582213720 Institution of civil case is no bar for criminal proceedings; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/matrimonial-news/in-domestic-violence-in-absence-of-specific-allegations-proceedings-are-liable-to-be-quashed-sc 2020-02-23T10:30:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_20283bdf-6b57-4ddf-87de-d422544f562c.png?v=1582214678 In domestic violence, in absence of specific allegations, proceedings are liable to be quashed; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/when-power-is-exercised-by-president-dealing-with-mercy-petition-it-is-presumed-that-it-has-been-considered-objectively-sc 2020-02-24T06:13:55-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_13e7e4e6-0056-4f51-b328-71c0754a04c3.png?v=1582542783 When power is exercised by high authority, dealing with mercy petition, objective consideration is presumed; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/an-accused-acquitted-from-conviction-under-sec-375-rape-prosecutrix-evidence-not-of-sterling-quality-sc 2020-02-24T10:30:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_96da1d5b-44de-4ed2-9be1-a950aec39fd6.jpeg?v=1582544095 An accused acquitted from conviction under Sec 375 (rape) - prosecutrix evidence not of sterling quality; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/in-138-ni-act-if-issuance-of-cheque-is-not-disputed-presumption-of-existence-of-legal-debt-kicks-in-sc 2020-02-25T06:44:02-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_2_6c26fca8-e267-492b-8721-ac4cb1fe56e7.jpeg?v=1582630856 In 138 NI Act, if issuance of cheque is not disputed, presumption of existence of legal debt kicks in; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/the-sc-upholds-hc-judgment-granting-permanent-commission-for-women-in-army-sc 2020-02-25T11:00:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_72d1c332-feb4-4f2a-b026-1c6b77932acf.jpeg?v=1582631700 The SC upholds HC judgment granting permanent commission for women in Army. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/matrimonial-news/a-magistrate-has-power-to-recall-order-under-sec-125-cr-p-c-sc 2020-02-26T03:14:10-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_78cbbdf0-c22a-49af-942b-d412d87d71a4.jpg?v=1582704765 A Magistrate has power to recall order passed under Sec 125 Cr.P.C; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/right-of-pre-emption-cannot-be-exercised-till-transfer-has-been-effected-sc 2020-02-26T09:30:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_6ad4dc41-80f0-4221-8487-56b29c196877.jpeg?v=1582705389 Right of pre-emption cannot be exercised till transfer has been effected; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/when-the-beneficiaries-are-incapable-of-being-specified-the-trust-is-public-sc 2020-02-27T01:00:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_2c8e2c8d-86ba-4af5-b3ab-492fcaf7e22c.jpeg?v=1582710856 When the beneficiaries of trust are incapable of being specified - the trust is public; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/market-value-of-the-suit-property-for-court-fees-on-relief-of-cancellation-of-sale-deed-is-triable-issue-sc 2020-02-27T09:30:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_28.jpeg?v=1582802312 Assessment of Market value of the suit property for Court Fees on relief of cancellation of Sale Deed is a triable issue; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/matrimonial-news/a 2020-02-28T13:14:32-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Indira-Banerjee_7a26f094-8e31-4965-b5e2-478007a7e6e2.jpg?v=1582913456 Second marriage, during pendency of appeal against divorce decree filed after expiry of period of limitation, is valid; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/drt/a-4 2020-02-29T08:08:40-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_15_e1852188-072b-47c6-ad37-5554c242c2b0.jpeg?v=1582981703 Bar of Sec 14 Insolvency code is applicable on taking possession from corporate debtor during moratorium; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/the-sc-holds-under-art-233-a-judicial-officer-cannot-apply-for-appointment-for-vacancy-in-the-post-of-district-judge 2020-02-29T13:00:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24_7e54c8dd-67fc-4f09-ad8d-714e783a55ba.jpeg?v=1582983016 The SC holds a Judicial Officer cannot apply for appointment qua vacancy under Art. 233 for District Judge. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/a-presumption-of-truth-attached-to-the-revenue-record-can-be-rebutted-only-on-the-basis-of-evidence-of-impeccable-integrity-and-reliability-sc 2020-03-02T04:48:09-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_84ba5d6a-4c3b-4177-8958-12b54cdda2c0.jpeg?v=1583142249 A presumption of truth attached to the revenue record can be rebutted only on the basis of evidence of impeccable integrity and reliability; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/mere-information-of-accused-going-to-deceased-is-not-sufficient-to-attract-last-seen-theory-accused-acquitted-by-the-sc 2020-03-02T10:30:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_3facbbd0-069f-484e-98f6-7cbd190bb074.jpeg?v=1583143168 Mere information - accused met deceased soon before death is not sufficient to attract last seen theory - accused acquitted by the SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/different-electricity-tariff-can-be-charged-from-private-institutions-visavis-state-run-institutions-sc 2020-03-03T00:30:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/0_09_05_2019-anirudh-bose_19206844.jpg?v=1583149495 Different electricity tariff can be charged from private institutions vis-a-vis state run institutions; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/during-pendency-of-appeal-against-conviction-of-the-employee-major-penalty-can-be-imposed-under-art-3112-sc 2020-03-03T09:00:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_d7274dfa-0179-4d8d-96cc-85ae0553afff.jpeg?v=1583149540 During pendency of criminal appeal against conviction of the employee - major penalty qua services can be imposed under Art. 311(2); SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/intellectual-property/right-to-sue-for-copyright-infringement-accrues-when-there-is-a-clear-and-unequivocal-threat-to-infringe-sc 2020-03-04T02:30:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_19ab84a8-516d-4fe8-8501-f91c267f52a3.jpg?v=1583149569 Right to sue for copyright infringement accrues when there is a clear and unequivocal threat to infringe; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/drt/a 2020-03-04T09:30:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/file6yu790ayfs411nt6pb86-1547666030_9638882a-1f04-4a7b-95ba-dcbc2907f7cc.jpg?v=1583149621 Properties of corporate debtor to secure the third party debts cannot partake the character of 'financial debt' under IBC; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/a-strike-boycott-in-courts-by-lawyers-is-contempt-of-courts-sc 2020-03-05T06:19:25-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_91c31c7a-051b-4492-8c63-9e56bab85d91.jpeg?v=1583407047 A strike/ boycott in courts by lawyers is contempt of courts; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/an-order-of-compulsory-retirement-has-no-civil-consequences-sc 2020-03-05T10:30:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Deepak_Gupta_7ae2f115-ab39-4f59-981f-29eae297a14d.jpg?v=1583408353 An order of compulsory retirement has no civil consequences; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/a-4 2020-03-06T06:13:43-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_02d3c4ee-4e5e-409d-956b-269ca6fcdb75.jpeg?v=1583493223 The court should reject frivolous plaint under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC at the outset; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/proposed-accused-has-no-say-in-application-under-sec-1738-crpc-sc 2020-03-06T10:30:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_2_aec2fb6a-5150-4def-a316-b53ed8af59b7.jpeg?v=1583493967 Proposed accused has no say in application under Sec 173(8) CrPC; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/prohibition-from-transfer-by-way-of-exchange-is-also-applicable-by-a-person-of-schedule-tribe-sc 2020-03-09T12:44:54-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_63f0694f-00c9-4a9f-a016-f4df0f80a76a.png?v=1583772224 Prohibition from transfer by a person of Schedule Tribe is also applicable in case of 'exchange'; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/a1 2020-03-10T02:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_26_7b8180cc-b981-4387-99ed-4a32defcc4ac.jpeg?v=1583774059 The question of title can be gone into, in simpliciter suit for injunction - if issues are framed in that regard; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/the-sbi-employee-is-entitled-for-pension-after-completion-of-15-years-of-service-sc 2020-03-10T10:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24_cf6ece9e-a1de-4654-b149-87eb3af4f568.jpeg?v=1583775133 The SBI employee is entitled for pension after completion of 15 years of service; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/a21 2020-03-11T08:40:41-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_5e18d093-f426-4bbf-b44b-171179b8aa11.jpeg?v=1583930265 In case of loss of Indira Vikas Patras, the money from post office cannot be claimed; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/the-sc-modifies-the-sentence-to-part-ii-of-sec-304-ipc-holds-there-was-no-intention-to-cause-death 2020-03-11T14:16:56-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/0_09_05_2019-anirudh-bose_19206844_5f7e6019-c681-4640-887d-e07575bbee09.jpg?v=1583950589 The SC modifies the Sentence to Part II of Sec 304 IPC - holds there was no intention to cause death. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/second-complaint-u-s-200-cr-p-c-is-maintainable-if-first-complaint-is-dismissed-on-default-sc 2020-03-12T02:55:40-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_fce11b56-af90-472d-898c-aab6a95d4545.jpeg?v=1583996140 Second complaint u/s 200 Cr.P.C. is maintainable, if first complaint is dismissed in default; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/drt/d 2020-03-12T09:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_372a58bc-fd46-4c3c-b7dd-4ee4be6129e8.jpg?v=1584003722 Borrower after dismissal of petition before DRT/DRAT cannot file criminal complaint against the bank; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/the-issue-raised-by-the-defendant-even-not-part-of-plaint-can-be-decided-by-the-court-sc 2020-03-13T02:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_23_668d0d9e-ea3d-4276-a491-e651e4a1fc7d.jpeg?v=1584033693 The issue raised by the defendant, even if not a part of suit, can be decided by the court; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/w 2020-03-13T10:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_96f70eec-08c2-443a-8278-ed2880090491.jpeg?v=1584033749 A statement recorded under Sec 161 Cr.P.C cannot be relied upon for arriving at any finding by the Court; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/the-state-cannot-hold-possession-of-private-land-without-acquisition-sc 2020-03-14T04:21:20-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_9_36da30f7-72b7-4095-ab45-a2c597b4c13a.jpeg?v=1584099555 The state cannot hold possession of private land without acquisition; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/the-sc-does-not-generally-overrule-the-precedents-refused-reference-to-large-bench-issue-of-art-370 2020-03-14T12:40:47-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_ddbeb022-4dca-435b-b963-59bf07677305.jpeg?v=1584204047 The SC holds it does not generally overrule the precedents - refused reference to Larger Bench issue of presidential order issued under Art 370. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/b 2020-03-15T04:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_07209679-bc72-4c46-996c-8ccca48ac0b7.jpeg?v=1584207992 The acquittal cannot be set aside by the HC, if view of the trial court is a plausible one; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/drt/the-high-court-cannot-waive-pre-deposit-for-preferring-appeal-before-drat-sc 2020-03-16T03:31:12-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Deepak_Gupta_74d9519e-650b-4df2-8b8c-2c3514237bc2.jpg?v=1584343864 The High Court cannot waive pre-deposit for preferring appeal before DRAT; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/the-ex-parte-judgment-was-set-aside-by-the-sc-held-defendant-would-not-get-any-benefit-by-deliberate-non-contesting-sc 2020-03-16T10:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_f5cb7cb8-a25e-47f1-a957-96647fcf24b6.png?v=1584346364 The ex-parte judgment was set aside by the SC - held defendant would not get any benefit by non-contesting; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/matrimonial-news/dismissal-of-criminal-complaint-of-wife-is-no-ground-of-divorce-if-it-is-not-pleaded-in-divorce-petition-that-the-husband-suffered-mental-cruelty-due-to-that-sc 2020-03-16T22:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_26_243de4dc-1044-4d30-b83e-835f8bce3459.jpeg?v=1584346459 Dismissal of criminal complaint of wife is no ground for divorce - if it is not pleaded in divorce petition that the husband suffered mental cruelty due to filing of false complaint; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/when-mechanism-is-provided-in-rules-to-get-certified-copy-the-provisions-of-rti-cannot-be-resorted-too-sc 2020-03-17T07:55:26-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_9f1448cc-ba3d-4fa9-9c2f-0e68843499e9.png?v=1584446064 When mechanism is provided in HC rules to get certified copy, the provisions of RTI cannot be invoked; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/rules-applicable-on-the-date-of-consideration-of-application-for-compassionate-appointment-are-applicable-sc 2020-03-18T04:30:12-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_27_54478b3b-d500-4021-a662-5264fcb8aace.jpeg?v=1584519533 Rules applicable on the date of consideration of application for compassionate appointment are only applicable; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/w-1 2020-03-18T10:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_2_0fc705a7-1574-4aad-9f8b-5ba191c4371e.jpeg?v=1584521573 In case of documents found qua other assessee at the time of search by Income Tax, the Assessing Officer must be satisfied and it should be specifically mentioned that the documents so seized belonged to the assessee – the other person u/s 153C; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/b-1 2020-03-19T02:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24_97f80900-262b-488d-9c85-3420c7c63faf.jpeg?v=1584559066 No lapsing of land acquisition rules Constitutional Bench of the SC either on account of non-deposit of compensation or on taking of possession by panchnama or when prior to coming into force of 2013 Act challenge to land acquisition was negated. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/v 2020-03-19T12:00:40-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_10_af27433e-cc97-4a8d-8d5b-ee0101871537.jpeg?v=1584633640 Ultimate decision of Judicial Officer in case does not matter while deciding misconduct - it is decision making process which matters; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/s 2020-03-20T05:48:32-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/unnamed_8da4e5d0-cef6-46d1-9195-b40d8171492e.jpg?v=1584697446 Buyback entered upon by the farmer would not preclude from filing consumer complaint; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/insurance-corporate-lawyer/an-insurance-company-cannot-repudiate-the-claim-on-ground-of-fake-driving-license-of-a-driver-if-the-owner-has-no-knowledge-about-that-sc 2020-03-20T12:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/0_krishnamurari.jpg?v=1584709012 An insurance company cannot repudiate the claim on ground of fake driving licence of a driver, if the owner has no knowledge about that; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/the-sc-sets-aside-the-rbi-circular-by-the-banks-were-directed-not-to-provide-services-to-those-dealing-in-virtual-currency 2020-03-21T07:04:25-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/0_69879947.jpg?v=1584788665 The SC sets aside the RBI Circular, whereby, the Banks were directed not to provide services to those dealing in Virtual Currency. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/a-consent-of-wife-ceremony-of-adoption-are-must-for-adoption-sc 2020-03-21T11:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_6bf9ede2-093f-4bcf-9a20-dabcdbf6f967.jpeg?v=1584791309 A consent of wife & ceremony of adoption are must for adoption; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/a1 2020-03-22T05:07:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_9deb79cc-ee7b-4f4f-99c6-365bb1c0cdc8.png?v=1584868024 A petition under Sec 11 is not maintainable in International Commercial Arbitration, when seat is outside India; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/the-family-pension-would-be-payable-to-more-than-one-wife-only-if-the-government-servant-had-made-a-nomination-to-that-effect-sc 2020-03-22T11:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18_d2bb9457-a474-4372-85fb-47c4a9a2fc13.jpeg?v=1584869472 The family pension would be payable to more than one wife only if the government servant had made a nomination to that effect; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/death-sentence-commuted-to-life-imprisonment-by-the-sc 2020-03-23T01:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_64e47707-d743-4a64-afbc-6d6c28115ad6.jpeg?v=1584897292 Death sentence commuted to life imprisonment by the SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/labour-and-industrial-dispute/theory-of-notional-extension-was-made-applicable-to-death-of-driver-who-died-while-bathing-during-journey-sc 2020-03-23T10:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18_15b67783-aa3b-4036-9311-059ce7889c46.jpeg?v=1584900235 Theory of notional extension is applicable to death of driver on journey, who died during bathing in canal, and is entitled for compensation under Workmen Compensation Act; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/the-sc-sets-aside-cancellation-of-residential-plots-on-the-ground-of-change-in-layout-plan-by-the-madhya-pradesh-high-court 2020-03-24T02:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/unnamed_1_d258a720-b3ba-47f9-9d58-410058b492c5.jpg?v=1584958608 The SC sets aside cancellation of residential plots, on the ground of change in layout plan from commercial to residential, by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/drt/the-income-tax-cannot-attach-property-which-has-recovery-certificate-issued-upon-it-by-drt-sc 2020-03-24T12:00:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_5e22ff49-451e-4090-bbba-c661ba84dfda.jpeg?v=1584970661 The income tax cannot attach property which has recovery certificate issued qua it by DRT, prior to issuance of notice; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/a-maximum-time-to-file-ws-in-consumer-complaints-is-45-days-objection-to-non-receipt-of-complaint-to-be-taken-on-first-date-sc 2020-03-25T02:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/vineetsaran_b3422fd5-9c7a-45fe-9745-851c5a4b5b43.jpg?v=1585056547 A maximum time to file WS/Reply in Consumer Complaint is 45 days from the date of receipt of complaint - objection as to non-receipt of complaint is to be taken on first date; SC (Constitutional Bench). https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/the-sc-remands-back-the-matter-of-demand-over-and-above-2000-crores-for-fresh-consideration-by-the-income-tax-authorities-in-view-of-concession-by-counsels-to-do-so-and-peculiar-facts-and-circumstances 2020-03-25T09:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_f9510d71-77c0-48b5-83aa-141395904d8e.jpeg?v=1585061860 The SC remands back the matter - demand of over Rs. 2000 Crores for fresh consideration by the Income Tax authorities - in view of concession by counsels to do so and peculiar facts and circumstances. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/e3 2020-03-26T01:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_ef2fdc2a-46c2-47c5-aa34-9813732c81bb.jpeg?v=1585142480 An Apex Society has power to appoint a CEO in the Cooperative bank, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria of RBI; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/s2 2020-03-26T08:30:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_ae16dfb4-e8ac-4404-8b3f-06c0319e47ba.jpeg?v=1585144920 An organisation which has no connection whatsoever - with politics - is not precluded from foreign contributions; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/education-institutions/pharmacy-institutions-are-governed-by-pharmacy-act-not-by-aicte-act-sc 2020-03-27T02:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_2_a2c6ea15-0a2c-46d8-9ea1-0320e8316da0.jpeg?v=1585226417 Pharmacy institutions are governed by Pharmacy Act, not by AICTE Act; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/w 2020-03-27T11:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_15_64461af9-bd43-49c2-89b9-2c75812baa9d.jpeg?v=1585228444 If first court approached has no jurisdiction then subsequent application(s) filed under Arbitration Act shall only be maintainable in the court having jurisdiction i.e. seat of arbitration- Section 42 bar would not be applicable; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/de 2020-03-28T02:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_c3da47fd-419e-451c-a3ca-e2b6f4fa30c7.jpeg?v=1585326320 Empowered officer acting as a detaining authority cannot wait for report from Advisory Board for deciding representation of detenue - detention order quashed; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/ee 2020-03-28T10:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_23b578d3-b21f-4d2d-aa0f-02c24c80c2d5.jpeg?v=1585328222 A construction worker is a 'consumer' under Consumer Protection Act, 1986 in lis qua welfare scheme framed under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/ee 2020-03-29T02:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_10_61006f5b-8155-4c9e-8111-42020f1d0767.jpeg?v=1585405335 A service of probationer can be terminated simplicitor, even if there are certain allegations of misconduct - if the allegations are not the basis for termination; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/the-income-tax-cannot-impose-additional-tax-under-sec-143-1-a-unless-there-is-a-finding-that-the-assessee-has-attempted-to-evade-tax-sc 2020-03-29T10:00:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_73f8c707-75ba-4ff5-86f0-796c9f2746ad.jpg?v=1585405706 The Income Tax cannot impose additional tax under Sec 143 (1-A) - unless there is a finding that the assessee has attempted to evade tax; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/56 2020-03-30T01:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_53b9f0a0-d19e-4245-9dbc-04f701af2996.jpeg?v=1585494668 The suit for possession after determination of tenancy is governed by Article 67 of Limitation Act - tenant can claim adverse possession only after surrendering possession; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/the-hc-cannot-direct-registration-of-fir-while-exercising-jurisdiction-under-art-226-sc 2020-03-30T11:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_23462f49-5abe-40a0-b35f-bb6c63dc21df.jpeg?v=1585495816 The HC cannot direct registration of FIR while exercising jurisdiction under Art 226; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/foreign-decree-is-governed-by-law-of-limitation-of-foreign-country-when-its-enforcement-is-sought-in-reciprocating-country-sc 2020-03-31T03:04:28-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Deepak_Gupta_7ef7b2c4-e076-4496-ae61-bcf2a0c7dc6d.jpg?v=1585570501 Foreign decree is governed by law of limitation of foreign country, when its enforcement is sought in India; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/matrimonial-news/ty 2020-03-31T09:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_08883969-0fa1-402e-8c1f-ea36a750c7c5.png?v=1585571589 The HC can direct for surrender of passport for ensuring the presence of parties in contempt proceedings; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/drt/limitation-to-file-application-under-order-21-rule-90-cpc-is-60-days-delay-cannot-be-condoned-as-section-5-of-limitation-act-1963-is-not-applicable-sc 2020-04-01T02:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Deepak_Gupta_e4e740db-d5bb-490f-a40a-e0aa0484a49d.jpg?v=1585658366 Limitation to file application under Order 21 Rule 90 of CPC is of 60 days - delay in filing cannot be condoned as Section 5 of Limitation Act is not applicable; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/land-acquisition/qq 2020-04-01T10:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_828b6879-711b-4143-af95-3fc9f5e01093.png?v=1585660016 In land acquisition, depending upon the purpose of acquisition, the deduction for development cost may vary from 20% to 75% ; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/ee 2020-04-02T01:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_bd23eee3-69fc-4a87-b292-b225704796a5.jpg?v=1585750577 Decree passed in suit whereby conferring ownership, based upon pre-existing right, does not require registration under Sec 17 of Registration Act; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/j 2020-04-02T09:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_10_c10d09ae-ff1d-4a8f-9cae-9eb716caca2e.jpeg?v=1585753069 The Writ Jurisdiction cannot be exercised in public contracts - unless public interest is demonstrated in the matter; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/y 2020-04-03T00:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_25_bea83f4e-01fe-46d7-8882-29cc525091d2.jpeg?v=1585831277 A confession by co-accused under TADA cannot be relied upon unless there is a joint trial - reason for separate trial of accused persons is immaterial; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/environment-matters/e 2020-04-03T08:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_d584f831-5ddc-43c5-964b-4f357ecaab3f.jpeg?v=1585834801 Grant of ex post facto environmental clearance by the state is in derogation of the fundamental principles of environmental jurisprudence and of EIA notification of 1994; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/election-matters/k 2020-04-04T01:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_4_cc268b51-7a9c-4545-a02d-1ec46e0439f2.jpeg?v=1585907710 The inherent jurisdiction of HC under Art 226/227 cannot be taken away by a statutory provision; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/education-institutions/ee 2020-04-05T01:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_e663c4b2-73c2-4354-9d28-0519b187df6f.jpeg?v=1585909192 Practice of Architecture can be carried on by any person without degree - title of 'Architect' however cannot be used by them; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/tt 2020-04-03T14:25:54-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Deepak_Gupta_6e2f2876-7a05-4bc8-86d4-649740290243.jpg?v=1585937957 To apply limitation of 16 years for reopening assessment, then in the notice or at least in the reasons in support of the notice, the assessee should be put to notice that the revenue invokes second proviso of Sec 147; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/r 2020-04-04T09:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_29.jpeg?v=1585999888 The High Court has no jurisdiction to pass directions for the territory which is outside its territorial jurisdiction - pan India direction by Madras HC to central government was without any authority under law; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/ee 2020-04-05T08:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_29_296f3926-b6ab-46d5-90c6-cf738317281d.jpeg?v=1586002957 A person who takes benefit of a portion of the Will cannot challenge the remaining portion of the Will; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/to-lead-secondary-evidence-the-filing-of-application-u-s-65c-of-evidence-act-is-not-necessary-sc 2020-04-06T01:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_9a101cb0-552d-4e6f-bf05-bf3d1fb0126f.jpeg?v=1586020608 To lead secondary evidence, filing of an application u/s 65(c) of the Evidence Act is not necessary; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/k 2020-04-06T09:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18_7a179a57-cd94-4d13-b88f-a84c7323e2aa.jpeg?v=1586023073 Discharge is termination of service - without the punitive consequences of loss of past services, affecting future employment and debarring retiral benefits; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/the-supreme-court-reduces-sentence-of-army-officer-from-life-imprisonment-to-period-already-undergone 2020-04-07T01:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_10_c0d7901c-1130-4098-88eb-f539c0403e06.jpeg?v=1586099190 The Supreme Court reduces life imprisonment sentence of Army Officer to period already undergone. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/e 2020-04-07T08:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_10_272f5d8b-4552-4e40-96f2-dec987c09a41.jpeg?v=1586102153 A gun shot fired at roof in marriage celebration whereby causing death is 'culpable homicide not amounting to murder' (Sec 304 Part II IPC) - sentence of life imprisonment reduced to 10 years; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/election-matters/decision-of-the-speaker-that-a-member-is-disqualified-relates-back-to-the-date-of-the-disqualifying-action-complained-of-subsequent-events-in-peculiar-facts-can-also-be-considered-in-writ-petition-sc 2020-04-08T00:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_cb7c92db-936b-4a9f-b150-ae1542680763.jpg?v=1586187406 Decision of the Speaker of disqualification relates back to the date of the complaint - subsequent events in peculiar facts can also be considered in Writ Petition; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/when-pay-scale-is-revised-the-state-can-always-fix-a-rational-cut-off-date-for-its-applicability-sc 2020-04-08T08:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/l_Justice-Ashok-Bhushan_-1-1495440347_835x547_8e0a4623-33c2-407f-8999-0d95e051ac2f.jpg?v=1586269487 When pay scale is revised, the state can always fix a rational cut off date for applicability; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/bail-should-not-be-granted-or-rejected-in-a-mechanical-manner-by-courts-sc 2020-04-09T00:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_30.jpeg?v=1586271142 Bail should not be granted or rejected in a mechanical manner by courts; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/tenancy-matters-lawyer/the-west-bengal-government-premises-tenancy-regulation-act-is-not-applicable-to-bare-land-sc 2020-04-09T08:30:06-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-abdul-nazeer-ayodhya-case-judge-supreme-court-of-india_1571302429-696x470.jpeg?v=1586272724 The West Bengal Government Premises (Tenancy Regulation) Act is not applicable to bare land; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/a-property-of-central-governement-is-not-liable-to-property-tax-in-view-of-art-285-unless-it-is-charged-to-tax-prior-to-commencement-of-the-constitution-sc 2020-04-10T00:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/l_Justice-Ashok-Bhushan_-1-1495440347_835x547_7328e87f-afe5-45d3-bee8-caf39abe2154.jpg?v=1586351934 A property of Central Government is not liable to property tax in view of Art 285 unless it is charged to tax prior to commencement of the constitution; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/private-hospitals-laboratories-have-to-conduct-free-testing-of-covid-19-reimbursement-shall-be-considered-afterwards-sc 2020-04-08T10:26:30-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/l_Justice-Ashok-Bhushan_-1-1495440347_835x547_ca0232ff-18f8-4239-82b2-0149ef1b4705.jpg?v=1586355990 Private hospitals/ laboratories have to conduct free testing of COVID-19 - reimbursement shall be considered afterwards; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/ff 2020-04-08T10:57:35-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_28_4c4b36e5-40b6-428d-aeb4-63f42d7d747c.jpeg?v=1586357633 The Supreme Court directs police to provide security to doctors & hospitals - Centre to provide PPE kits, masks & other protective gears. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/estoppel-to-challenge-selection-is-not-attracted-when-notified-selection-process-is-not-followed-and-the-selection-criteria-which-is-followed-was-never-notified-sc 2020-04-10T08:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_d0cb3a54-fc32-4876-8307-1eedb92eddb8.jpg?v=1586452938 Estoppel to challenge selection process is not applicable - when notified selection process is not followed and the selection criteria which is followed was never notified; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/education-institutions/an-assistant-director-is-not-entitled-for-age-of-retirement-of-60-years-as-applicable-to-teacher-in-kerala-university-sc 2020-04-11T00:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/l_Justice-Ashok-Bhushan_-1-1495440347_835x547_71569f3a-952c-4261-a5ec-d8237a1cf41e.jpg?v=1586529471 An assistant director is not entitled for age of retirement of 60 years as applicable to teacher in Kerala University; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/electricity-matters/the-sc-holds-as-per-regulations-2x110-kv-lines-are-part-of-the-distribution-system 2020-04-11T08:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_03b79466-5462-4474-a55b-095832265652.jpeg?v=1586531376 The Tribunal erred while holding that 2x110 kV lines are part of the distribution system - matter was remanded back; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/sc-lays-down-guidelines-under-art-142-for-conducting-court-proceedings-through-video-conferencing 2020-04-12T01:00:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_10_e4916d90-1157-434b-88f3-075ec337ad77.jpeg?v=1586615001 SC lays down guidelines under Art 142 for conducting court proceedings through video conferencing. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/condition-of-deposit-imposed-for-grant-of-bail-by-the-hc-shall-not-be-insisted-upon-sc 2020-04-12T09:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/l_Justice-Ashok-Bhushan_-1-1495440347_835x547_0288f5fd-af80-458d-97cd-f87d412b4ff8.jpg?v=1586616146 Condition of deposit imposed for grant of bail by the HC shall not be insisted upon; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/sc-grants-interim-bail-of-four-weeks-in-mcoca-on-account-of-covid-19-dispense-issue-of-notice 2020-04-13T01:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18_40eefd7f-f34c-4ef9-9543-019688a76126.jpeg?v=1586695185 SC grants interim bail of four weeks in MCOCA on account of Covid-19 - dispense issue of notice. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/sc-granted-interim-bail-of-3-months-to-the-petitioner-in-four-cases-on-account-of-covid-19 2020-04-13T08:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_28_844b1b88-80e9-4d57-bb80-30b3d730795a.jpeg?v=1586695403 SC gives interim bail of three months to the petitioner in four cases registered in Chattisgarh. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/medical-oxygen-ip-and-nitrous-oxide-ip-are-medicines-used-for-or-in-the-diagnosis-treatment-mitigation-or-prevention-of-any-disease-are-liable-to-tax-only-at-4-5-sc 2020-04-14T01:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_e665f194-abda-45ea-8281-6f7cbe729069.jpeg?v=1586798805 Medical Oxygen IP and Nitrous Oxide IP are medicines used for or in the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or prevention of any disease, are liable to tax only at 4%/5%; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/no-prisoner-to-be-released-who-has-suffered-coronavirus-disease-sc 2020-04-14T08:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_9954a77d-1a0a-4fd2-adf7-739b607b1794.jpeg?v=1586799295 No prisoner to be released who has suffered coronavirus disease; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/order-of-free-testing-in-private-hospitals-of-covid-19-stands-modified-free-testing-applicable-to-specified-schemes-sc 2020-04-15T00:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/l_Justice-Ashok-Bhushan_-1-1495440347_835x547_0eec862c-f273-48a3-b168-e26b98cf201b.jpg?v=1586888007 Order of free testing in private hospitals of Covid-19 stands modified - free testing applicable to specific schemes only; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/foreign-detenues-in-prison-for-two-years-shall-be-entitled-for-released-sc 2020-04-15T09:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_10_dcf9fb45-8cc7-4524-a91d-a91a86ae0f9d.jpeg?v=1586888077 Foreigner detenues in detention centres for two years shall be entitled for release; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/insurance-corporate-lawyer/exemption-of-liability-clauses-in-insurance-contracts-are-to-be-construed-in-the-case-of-ambiguity-contra-proferentum-sc 2020-04-15T23:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_15_4df8e757-3e8b-4d85-9c0e-3aaf35c91be0.jpeg?v=1586958573 Exemption of liability clauses in insurance contracts are to be construed in the case of ambiguity contra proferentum; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/employer-has-no-obligation-to-accept-voluntary-retirement-when-disciplinary-proceedings-are-pending-sc 2020-04-16T08:30:06-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_26_bb4d44bd-dddc-4c15-a458-901730d0b431.jpeg?v=1586958505 Employer has no obligation to accept request for voluntary retirement when disciplinary proceedings are pending; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/sc-grants-bail-subject-to-a-condition-not-to-interact-with-any-witnesses-or-delay-trial-sc 2020-04-17T01:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_28_bb6da61c-1c13-47d5-a07e-c00147772d5c.jpeg?v=1587050848 SC grants bail subject to conditions, not to interact with witnesses or delay trial. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/sc-extends-the-tenure-of-chairperson-of-tdsat-for-three-months 2020-04-17T09:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_9_89c8d447-a58f-4e9b-aad4-0c2f964d7fde.jpeg?v=1587051051 SC extends the tenure of Chairperson of TDSAT for three months. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/sanction-for-raising-construction-cannot-be-granted-over-open-spaces-in-layout-plan-sc 2020-04-17T23:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-r-s-reddy-elevated-as-chief-justice-of-gujarat-high-court_3583b9a0-5ba7-498a-bca0-c8252e090f8e.jpg?v=1587141318 Sanction for raising construction cannot be granted over open spaces earmarked in layout plan; SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/the-hc-cannot-go-into-validity-of-the-rules-record-a-finding-of-invalidity-when-they-are-not-even-assailed-sc 2020-04-18T08:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-r-s-reddy-elevated-as-chief-justice-of-gujarat-high-court_5e1be21c-a211-4e45-8c7b-2d5d12508c9b.jpg?v=1587141045 The HC cannot go into validity of the rules & record a finding of invalidity - when the rules are not even assailed; SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/education-institutions/even-irregular-appointments-cannot-be-challenged-by-pil-after-11-years-more-so-when-the-qualified-teachers-were-not-available-for-making-appointments-writ-petition-rightly-dismissed-by-db-of-hc-sc 2020-04-18T22:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-r-s-reddy-elevated-as-chief-justice-of-gujarat-high-court_b73826f1-8b4d-4479-b1b8-af50a54a80d9.jpg?v=1587227283 Even irregular appointments cannot be challenged by PIL after 11 years, more so when the qualified teachers were not available for making appointments; writ petition rightly dismissed by DB of HC: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/environment-matters/development-plan-prepared-by-planning-authority-has-to-be-published-by-the-state-within-three-years-under-maharashtra-regional-and-town-planning-act-1966-sc 2020-04-19T10:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-r-s-reddy-elevated-as-chief-justice-of-gujarat-high-court_887734a2-59c6-49a4-9554-f01537695f8b.jpg?v=1587227330 Development plan prepared by planning authority has to be published by the State within three years under Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/covid-19-delhi-high-court-has-done-away-with-condition-of-surety-bonds-in-all-bail-order-passed-by-it-or-district-court-if-the-under-trial-cannot-be-released-due-to-want-of-surety 2020-04-19T02:13:47-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download.jpeg?v=1587276662 [Covid-19]: Delhi High Court directs to do away with Condition of Surety Bonds in all Bail Orders passed by it or District Courts, if the under-trial cannot be released due to Surety https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/e-commerce-home-secretary-writes-to-states-no-movement-of-non-essential-goods 2020-04-19T07:20:59-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/EV9eeUXXkAA_Hx.jpeg?v=1587294772 [E-Commerce]: Home Secretary writes to states, no movement of non-essential goods. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/rtw 2020-04-19T22:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-r-s-reddy-elevated-as-chief-justice-of-gujarat-high-court_f1787cec-8a90-4c47-adff-728004b39ecd.jpg?v=1587301352 State cannot obliterate “Catch Up Principle” by passing resolution, in absence of law made under under Art. 16(4A): SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/tenancy-matters-lawyer/ert 2020-04-20T02:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/unnamed_640bc453-16f7-4482-8cc2-51c01c99b2c3.jpg?v=1587307448 “Once a mortgage, always a mortgage” any right acquired by mortgagee in the mortgaged property is for the benefit of the mortgagor: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/vijay-mallya-the-hc-queens-bench-while-dismissing-the-appeal-against-extradition-has-found-prima-facie-case-of-conspiracy-false-representation-dishonest-intention-negative-net-worth-at-time-of-availing-loans 2020-04-20T09:41:56-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Royal_Courts_of_Justice_2019.jpg?v=1587390105 [Vijay Mallya]: The HC (Queen's Bench) while dismissing the appeal against Extradition, has found prima facie case of - conspiracy, false representation, dishonest intention & negative net worth at time of availing loans https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/ty 2020-04-20T14:19:51-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Chennai_High_Court.jpg?v=1587406173 Madras HC: Suo Moto cognizance of opposition by mob to the burial of body of doctor, died due to Covid-19 - issues notice, observes Art. 21 includes right to decent burial https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/tenancy-matters-lawyer/covid-19-sc-extends-time-to-vacate-premises-by-the-tenant-earlier-it-was-end-of-march-2020 2020-04-20T23:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/749663-r-subhash-reddy.jpg?v=1587410431 [Covid-19]: SC extends time to vacate premises by the tenant, earlier it was end of March, 2020 https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/electricity-matters/covid-19-delhi-hc-directs-bses-to-restore-electricity-disconnected-due-to-default-in-payment 2020-04-21T03:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_3a53ee76-79d1-4001-aa05-d211ee42e649.jpeg?v=1587447128 [Covid-19]: Delhi HC directs BSES to restore electricity, disconnected due to default in payment https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/delhi-high-court-holds-countrywide-lockdown-is-in-the-nature-of-force-majeure-injunct-vedanta-from-invoking-the-bank-guarantees 2020-04-21T08:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_80bbbbe5-0ef2-42e3-afdc-2b4b3e308951.jpeg?v=1587459760 Delhi High Court holds countrywide lockdown is in the nature of "force majeure" - injuncts Vedanta from invoking the bank guarantees - prima facie case of special equities https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/hjk 2020-04-21T11:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_9_a3b251e5-5adf-4ea6-a52b-4e49da4d88d9.jpeg?v=1587475967 [Covid-19]: SC extends bail to intermediary, as principal accused has already been enlarged on bail https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/rtew 2020-04-21T23:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Chennai_High_Court_25663195-2b26-4fa9-9c04-9b54dccd0eba.jpg?v=1587482567 Closure under (JJ) Act of Orphanage Home in Puducherry, on account of deficiencies, cannot be ordered - without first giving hearing: Madras HC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/bombay-hc-quashes-criminal-prosecution-of-bsr-deloitte-former-auditors-of-il-fs-by-sfio-holds-mca-prayer-for-declaration-of-deemed-removal-of-auditors-is-untenable 2020-04-22T07:32:55-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_1.jpeg?v=1587554110 Bombay HC: Quashes criminal prosecution of BSR & Deloitte (Former Auditors) of IL&FS by SFIO - holds MCA prayer for declaration of deemed removal of auditors is untenable https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/rtyu 2020-04-22T10:54:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24_510c3b16-7aec-45ed-adec-741901bb83e5.jpeg?v=1587565921 SC refuses enforcement of Foreign Award being ex facie illegal : an award in violation of export policy and the Government order is against "public policy" https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/a-reservation-permissible-by-enabling-provisions-by-making-it-100-would-become-discriminatory-and-impermissible-reservation-of-100-to-scheduled-tribe-candidates-for-post-of-teachers-by-andhra-pradesh-quashed-sc 2020-04-22T14:26:49-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24_2d969dd6-e465-48de-b486-c34031da68d1.jpeg?v=1587579892 A reservation permissible by enabling provisions, by making it 100%, would become discriminatory and impermissible - reservation of 100% to Scheduled Tribe candidates for post of teachers by Andhra Pradesh quashed : SC. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/covid-19-sc-grants-bail-to-repeat-offender-due-to-pandemic 2020-04-23T00:50:12-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/unnamed_45d96c78-525f-4250-902d-823f6acc4817.jpg?v=1587617242 {Covid-19}: SC grants bail to repeat offender due to pandemic https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/while-determining-the-small-or-commercial-quantity-of-the-narcotic-drugs-no-exclusion-of-quantity-of-neutral-substances-sc 2020-04-23T04:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Mukeshkumar_Rasikbhai_Shah.jpg?v=1587626938 While determining the “small or commercial quantity” of the Narcotic Drugs, no exclusion of quantity of neutral substance(s): SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/govt-can-withdraw-anytime-before-time-incentive-exemption-on-establishing-new-industries-in-larger-public-good-sc 2020-04-23T08:30:08-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Mukeshkumar_Rasikbhai_Shah_d04fbf4c-9cae-47cd-bddc-b17e375ee7d3.jpg?v=1587640732 Govt can withdraw anytime, before time "incentive / exemption" on establishing new Industries - in larger public good: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/state-of-u-p-can-fix-advised-price-for-sugarcane-over-and-above-minimum-price-fixed-by-centre-not-void-under-art-254-sc 2020-04-23T12:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Mukeshkumar_Rasikbhai_Shah_2c018382-5b7d-49af-a924-4e080f448fc8.jpg?v=1587651557 State of U.P. can fix 'advised price' for sugarcane, over and above 'minimum price' fixed by centre - not void under Art 254: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/shall-drop-a-pin-on-google-maps-for-ascertaining-location-by-io-directs-the-delhi-high-court-while-granting-interim-bail 2020-04-23T23:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_63cd5b4d-4d85-434f-abe7-ae22d989ca98.jpeg?v=1587658816 Shall 'Drop-a-pin' on Google Maps for ascertaining location by IO, directs the Delhi High Court while granting interim bail https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/sc-sets-aside-concurrent-findings-of-assessment-made-under-sec-1433-income-tax-on-proving-of-innocence-by-assessee-in-separate-subsequent-penalty-proceedings-under-sec-271-by-leading-cogent-evidence 2020-04-24T05:23:49-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/28THRDKHAN.jpeg?v=1587716873 SC sets aside concurrent findings of assessment made under Sec 143(3) Income Tax - on proving of innocence by assessee in separate, subsequent penalty proceedings under Sec 271 by leading cogent evidence https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/sc-awards-former-raw-director-one-lakh-compensation-for-improper-handling-of-her-sexual-harassment-complaint-holds-it-violation-of-fundamental-rights 2020-04-24T08:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/28THRDKHAN_42f9a713-cbac-45b8-9cb8-d219563d3848.jpeg?v=1587729847 SC awards former RAW Director one lakh Compensation for improper handling of her sexual harassment complaint: holds it violation of fundamental rights https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/sc-converts-sentence-of-death-into-life-imprisonment-case-of-kidnapping-murder-of-8-year-child 2020-04-24T11:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/57712985.jpg?v=1587741812 SC Converts Sentence of Death into Life Imprisonment : case of kidnapping & murder of 8 year child https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/indian-liaison-office-of-u-a-e-exchange-centre-is-not-susceptible-to-pay-income-tax-for-nri-remittances-from-uae-to-india-art-53e-dtaa-sc 2020-04-24T14:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_22_26d4ce13-7cb7-4956-99c0-62e038e0aa4f.jpeg?v=1587750064 Indian liaison office of 'U.A.E Exchange Centre' is not susceptible to pay Income Tax for NRI Remittances from UAE to India, Art. 5(3)(e) DTAA: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/insurance-corporate-lawyer/insurance-policies-should-be-construed-on-the-principles-of-construction-generally-applicable-to-commercial-and-consumer-contracts-insurance-claim-for-damage-to-helicopter-of-mp-govt-unsustainable-sc 2020-04-24T23:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_d0eac55c-2ba8-40b6-bf1f-c304bac4e693.jpeg?v=1587754462 Insurance policies should be construed on the principles of construction generally applicable to commercial and consumer contracts - Insurance claim for damage to helicopter of MP govt unsustainable: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/an-arbitral-award-declaring-only-price-of-land-cannot-be-executed-by-executing-court-by-directing-execution-of-sale-deed-sc 2020-04-25T04:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/vineetsaran_38a5ddcb-7be3-4d4a-be36-87d0a9a48fe4.jpg?v=1587795324 An arbitral award declaring only price of land, cannot be 'Executed' by Executing Court by directing execution of Sale Deed: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/no-state-consent-is-required-for-fir-registration-investigation-against-bihar-ias-by-cbi-if-offence-is-committed-in-delhi-sc 2020-04-25T09:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/file6yu790ayfs411nt6pb86-1547666030_a48f3118-e926-4688-bf68-142312b4ab39.jpg?v=1587820643 No State consent is required for FIR registration & investigation against Bihar 'IAS' by CBI, if offence is committed in Delhi: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/sec-43bf-of-income-tax-is-constitutionally-valid-legal-basis-of-the-judgment-i-e-enactment-can-be-changed-by-legislature-sc 2020-04-25T13:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19_6352b44f-1053-4839-b30a-c45a175bf64f.jpeg?v=1587834821 Sec. 43B(f) of Income Tax is constitutionally valid: legal basis of the judgment i.e. enactment, can be changed by legislature: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/tenancy-matters-lawyer/sc-holds-statutory-notice-sent-under-postal-certificate-to-tenant-is-valid 2020-04-25T23:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/vineetsaran_7020e647-5bec-43e2-ad3f-32fdfc6d8e7e.jpg?v=1587840184 SC holds statutory notice sent under postal certificate to tenant is valid https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/drt/drt-ought-to-have-allowed-application-of-bank-for-return-of-original-title-documents-in-view-of-auction-sc 2020-04-26T04:00:11-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19_f8ee9ee3-ab92-4adf-94aa-71caa3d918fa.jpeg?v=1587885434 DRT ought to have allowed application of bank, for return of original title documents, in view of auction: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/sc-dismisses-petition-of-delhi-judicial-officer-assailing-non-promotion-as-district-judge-holds-fundamental-factor-for-promotions-is-comparative-merit-not-an-individual-s-minimum-merit 2020-04-26T08:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/file6yu790ayfs411nt6pb86-1547666030_e25d46d8-b95d-4439-a210-07a1e24676ee.jpg?v=1587897720 SC dismisses petition of Delhi Judicial Officer assailing non-promotion as 'District Judge': holds fundamental factor for promotions is comparative merit, not an individual’s minimum merit https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/yum-restaurants-is-not-liable-for-income-tax-exemption-absence-of-mutuality-non-adherence-to-terms-of-sia-approval-sc 2020-04-26T12:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/file6yu790ayfs411nt6pb86-1547666030_55ef5266-96c8-4bfa-a221-da0347387742.jpg?v=1587913697 YUM! restaurants is not liable for Income tax exemption, absence of mutuality & non-adherence to terms of SIA approval: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/typed-on-three-different-types-of-paper-excessive-space-between-content-signatures-use-of-different-pens-for-signatures-all-pages-not-having-signatures-not-genuine-will-sc 2020-04-26T23:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/file6yu790ayfs411nt6pb86-1547666030_102a7812-de54-4120-8af6-cc301c9a98f4.jpg?v=1587924871 Typed on three different types of paper, excessive space between content & signatures, use of different pens for signatures, all pages not having signatures - not genuine 'Will': SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/sc-holds-lawyer-in-contempt-who-had-levelled-scurrilous-and-scandalous-allegations-against-justice-r-f-nariman 2020-04-27T08:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_29_9d93cf28-ca5b-4ffa-adee-6c7a096c9d31.jpeg?v=1587987316 SC holds Lawyer in 'Contempt' who had levelled scurrilous and scandalous allegations against Justice R F Nariman & Justice Vineet Saran https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/matrimonial-news/wife-cannot-be-compelled-to-live-in-a-separate-household-not-her-matrimonial-home-without-judicial-order-no-forceful-dishousing-of-a-wife-sc 2020-04-27T11:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_29_288f57df-6a60-48c7-bcde-3cea1a9dd2a1.jpeg?v=1587999635 Wife cannot be compelled to live in a separate household, not her matrimonial home, without judicial order - no forceful dishousing of a Wife: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/electricity-matters/electricity-board-illegally-disconnected-electricity-line-as-stay-was-granted-by-redressal-forum-sc 2020-04-27T14:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/22_05_2019-anirudh-bose_19245957.jpg?v=1588004681 Electricity Board illegally disconnected electricity line as stay was granted by Redressal Forum: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/education-institutions/trustee-of-a-private-trust-running-deemed-university-is-a-public-servant-liable-for-corruption-under-pc-act-sc 2020-04-28T00:37:44-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_711176b9-7ea4-4f2d-8391-effb163aad47.jpeg?v=1588047483 Trustee of a private trust running deemed university is a 'Public Servant' - liable for corruption under PC Act: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/no-scope-of-intendment-in-taxing-statutes-by-departmental-circulars-for-giving-expansive-meaning-to-words-sc 2020-04-28T04:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/22_05_2019-anirudh-bose_19245957_24eaf035-e70a-4551-b313-87ed55368083.jpg?v=1588054887 No scope of intendment in taxing statutes by departmental circulars, for giving expansive meaning to words: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/sc-confirms-life-sentence-for-murder-absence-of-neutral-witness-cannot-exonerate-accused 2020-04-28T08:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/22_05_2019-anirudh-bose_19245957_987ef172-6046-4abf-91ac-0b54e28ae127.jpg?v=1588074147 SC confirms life sentence for murder - absence of neutral witness cannot exonerate accused https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/custom-import-duty-maritime-news-update/turnkey-contract-cannot-be-inferred-by-revenue-in-absence-of-any-material-addition-of-import-duty-illegal-sc 2020-04-28T11:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/22_05_2019-anirudh-bose_19245957_00675369-e33e-4105-ba36-c37b625d6eb7.jpg?v=1588081591 Turnkey contract cannot be inferred by Revenue in absence of any material - addition of import duty illegal: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/sc-grants-interim-bail-in-pending-appeal-due-to-covid-19 2020-04-29T00:00:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/57712985_8b8f3a31-0fec-49a6-9f05-f751b8e21293.jpg?v=1588093735 SC grants interim bail in pending appeal due to Covid-19 https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/sc-orders-income-tax-to-release-refund-of-rs-733-crores-to-vodafone-within-four-weeks 2020-04-29T07:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_19aee4b1-d474-4aee-8a4e-532b575579ee.jpeg?v=1588157278 SC orders Income Tax to release refund of Rs. 733 crores to Vodafone within four weeks https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/labour-and-industrial-dispute/gratuity-employee-cannot-seek-synthesis-of-gratuity-act-employers-scheme-in-claim-ceiling-limit-u-s-43-of-ten-lakh-rupees-was-applicable-sc 2020-04-29T10:00:06-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_33148002-ece8-4b5e-b7e1-4d428ba896c2.jpeg?v=1588165448 Gratuity: Employee cannot seek synthesis of Gratuity Act & Employer's Scheme in Claim - Ceiling limit U/s 4(3) of ten lakh rupees was applicable; SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/arbitration-failure-to-raise-plea-of-jurisdiction-during-arbitral-proceedings-results-in-waiver-sc 2020-04-29T12:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_0181902a-aef9-4b00-97dd-1dfbb1ca4493.jpeg?v=1588170433 Failure to raise plea of jurisdiction during arbitral proceedings results in Waiver: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/obligation-to-deduct-tds-on-income-accrued-in-india-to-non-resident-is-not-affected-by-dtaa-sc 2020-04-29T23:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/vineetsaran_c9e19a68-351d-4ac1-b230-3096e7bc3528.jpg?v=1588178627 Obligation to deduct TDS on Income accrued in India to non-resident sports association is not affected by DTAA: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/matrimonial-news/sc-disposes-matrimonial-dispute-on-settlement-directs-in-case-of-non-deposit-of-money-by-husband-the-appeal-shall-stand-allowed 2020-04-30T03:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_14_41f033d9-781f-42f2-a435-d27c10703aea.jpeg?v=1588219811 SC disposes matrimonial dispute on settlement, directs in case of non-deposit of money by husband the appeal shall stand allowed https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/education-institutions/neet-not-impinges-upon-rights-of-minority-institutions-to-administer-medical-dental-college-the-sc-observes-it-not-in-infraction-of-the-constitution 2020-04-30T11:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24_dc75deee-5703-4a54-a3a3-5e736ffd7026.jpeg?v=1588259715 NEET not impinges upon rights of Minority Institutions to administer Medical & Dental College, the SC observes it not in infraction of the Constitution https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/seniority-of-incumbent-judicial-officer-selected-to-higher-judiciary-is-governed-by-merit-list-in-examination-sc 2020-05-01T00:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_63c8641b-7aa2-4f23-9a4a-df1d9f290de2.jpeg?v=1588306330 Seniority of incumbent Judicial Officer selected to Higher judiciary is governed by merit-list in examination: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/kahdfaksdh 2020-05-01T07:56:59-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/22_05_2019-anirudh-bose_19245957_b6670523-0b59-4036-9f68-9fe295f38f7e.jpg?v=1588331993 SC upholds general trend of taking assistance of Explanatory Notes while resolving entry related dispute of excisable goods https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/land-acquisition/state-highway-cannot-be-constructed-without-acquisition-of-lands-by-govt-bombay-hc 2020-05-01T11:15:24-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_1_6c14db40-7098-4f54-967f-e88cd7e6a22c.jpeg?v=1588344698 State Highway cannot be constructed without acquisition of lands by Govt, Bombay HC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/sc-grants-interim-protection-from-arrest-to-lawyer-prashant-bhushan 2020-05-02T01:00:48-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/SupremeCourtofIndia.jpeg?v=1588395490 SC grants interim protection from arrest to Lawyer Prashant Bhushan https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/matrimonial-news/wife-remarriage-is-hardly-a-ground-to-claim-custody-of-the-child-delhi-hc 2020-05-02T05:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_cb0216f6-abd2-450d-b348-45e6dc9cf6f1.jpeg?v=1588409353 Wife Remarriage is hardly a ground to claim custody of the child, Delhi HC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/issue-of-fiduciary-capacity-in-benami-property-dispute-cannot-be-decided-without-evidence-suit-was-wrongly-rejected-under-o-7-r-11-cpc-delhi-hc 2020-05-02T10:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_48d7085b-9224-4eee-82c5-9fe4d12a1db1.jpeg?v=1588422403 Issue of 'fiduciary capacity' in Benami property dispute cannot be decided without evidence, suit was wrongly rejected under O 7 R 11 CPC: Delhi HC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/covid-19-district-administration-vellore-not-to-vacate-outside-treated-patients-staying-in-lodges-madras-hc-in-pil 2020-05-03T01:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Chennai_High_Court_84c48806-912c-4cbd-a7f0-acecbcd82646.jpg?v=1588480727 [Covid-19]: District Administration Vellore not to vacate outside treated patients staying in lodges, Madras HC in PIL https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/matrimonial-news/evidence-by-way-of-affidavit-can-be-given-in-proceedings-u-s-125-cr-p-c-presence-of-adverse-party-during-evidence-is-not-compulsory-delhi-high-court 2020-05-03T10:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_5a667165-9676-4ff2-85d8-0fef8c2ad095.jpeg?v=1588506573 Evidence by way of affidavit can be given in proceedings u/s 125 Cr.P.C., presence of adverse party during evidence is not compulsory; Delhi High Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/decree-of-permanent-injunction-in-favour-of-trespasser-in-possession-of-dda-property-for-more-than-60-years-stands-set-aside-delhi-high-court 2020-05-04T09:40:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_341828a7-269e-40fd-a131-e7b34d0787ff.jpeg?v=1588597681 Decree of permanent injunction in favour of trespasser in possession of DDA property for more than 60 years stands set aside, Delhi High Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/common-intention-is-doubtful-benefit-must-inure-to-the-accused-acquitted-for-murder-sc 2020-05-04T13:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_db4b6627-5d53-43de-96f4-d316ba56d123.jpeg?v=1588610068 Common Intention is doubtful, benefit must inure to the accused; acquitted for Murder: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/covid-19-delhi-hc-directs-to-ensure-processing-of-samples-and-furnishing-of-reports-within-24-48-hours 2020-05-05T01:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_2.jpeg?v=1588653835 [Covid-19]: Delhi HC directs processing of samples and furnishing of reports within 24/48 hours https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/drt/sc-rules-sarfesi-act-is-applicable-to-cooperative-banks-parliament-has-legislative-competence-to-include-them 2020-05-05T09:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24_a54f8474-a2b9-459b-a781-da1bde76c9d8.jpeg?v=1588679817 SC rules 'SARFAESI Act' is applicable to Cooperative Banks, Parliament has legislative competence to include them https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/lawyers-get-3-months-imprisonment-for-contempt-supreme-court 2020-05-06T00:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_29_efa5daff-3786-4c9c-8d69-48ea7fd58f5a.jpeg?v=1588697693 Lawyers get three months Jail for Contempt, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/relief-sought-for-refund-of-money-involving-complex-nature-the-writ-petition-is-not-maintainable-sc 2020-05-06T08:45:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19_f71c51f7-dade-42c4-be0c-828bf64cc784.jpeg?v=1588767880 Relief sought for refund of money, involving complex nature, the Writ Petition is not maintainable: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/writ-petition-is-not-maintainable-in-alternate-to-appeal-which-stands-time-barred-sc 2020-05-06T12:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/28THRDKHAN_7100d38b-d367-48c4-98a9-6abbbe33ca5b.jpeg?v=1588770609 Writ Petition is not maintainable, in alternate to appeal which stands time barred: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/sc-sets-aside-modification-of-conviction-from-sec-302-ipc-to-sec-326-ipc-by-rajasthan-hc 2020-05-06T23:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19_e8c8fb8b-3808-454d-a06b-d91efcdb457d.jpeg?v=1588783353 SC sets aside modification of conviction from Sec 302 IPC to Sec 326 IPC by Rajasthan HC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/scope-of-judicial-review-by-courts-for-recruitment-to-public-services-is-narrow-re-evaluation-of-answer-sheets-in-only-exceptional-circumstances-sc 2020-05-07T04:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_28_da3eb38b-0acc-4fa5-8f32-13468741f300.jpeg?v=1588823771 Scope of Judicial Review by Courts for recruitment to public services is narrow, re-evaluation of answer sheets in only exceptional circumstances: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/electricity-matters/repeated-letters-do-not-extend-the-period-of-limitation-provided-in-law-sc 2020-05-07T08:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_28_681023ba-d64b-4598-ba8e-e3126ae321a3.jpeg?v=1588830418 Repeated letters do not extend the period of limitation provided in law, SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/even-third-party-cannot-challenge-compromise-decree-by-separate-suit-sc 2020-05-07T11:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_22_db573bb8-844f-450c-83a5-8076b2149a22.jpeg?v=1588849847 Even third party cannot challenge Compromise Decree by separate suit, SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/environment-matters/in-environment-related-disputes-civil-court-has-no-jurisdiction-only-ngt-has-jurisdiction-sc 2020-05-07T23:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/28THRDKHAN_829a5327-a4d9-47b3-a750-89a6638f88b1.jpeg?v=1588861841 In Environment related disputes Civil Court has no jurisdiction, only NGT has jurisdiction; SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/ordinarily-weapon-of-contempt-cannot-be-used-for-implementation-of-court-order-sc 2020-05-08T04:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/28THRDKHAN_6c256abe-2b98-4fe3-a8aa-8bd92e3e66c9.jpeg?v=1588920503 Ordinarily weapon of Contempt cannot be used for implementation of court order, SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/land-acquisition/writ-petition-filed-after-lapse-of-14-years-is-hopelessly-barred-by-delay-laches-sc 2020-05-08T10:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/28THRDKHAN_0f6ed54f-7111-4e20-846a-3f5991db9afe.jpeg?v=1588928734 Writ petition filed after lapse of 14 years is hopelessly barred by delay & laches, SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/environment-matters/ngt-takes-suo-motu-cognizance-of-gas-leak-directs-lg-to-deposit-50-crores-initially 2020-05-09T01:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/maxresdefault.jpg?v=1588954030 NGT takes suo-motu cognizance of Gas leak, directs LG to deposit Rs 50 Cr initially https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/sc-grants-final-extension-to-cbi-court-till-31st-august-for-conclusion-of-criminal-trial-judgment-in-ayodhya-case 2020-05-09T09:41:06-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_15_1dd0f2e2-1751-45d4-9148-a123a8430e08.jpeg?v=1588956126 SC grants final extension to CBI Court till '31st August' for conclusion of Criminal Trial & Judgment in Ayodhya Case https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/covid-19-delhi-hc-extends-interim-bail-for-45-days-of-under-trial-prisoners 2020-05-10T01:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_2_d44e46a4-e7b1-4a72-9810-2ac3ec510ae9.jpeg?v=1589036596 [Covid-19]: Delhi HC extends interim bail for 45 days of Under Trial Prisoners https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/election-matters/power-of-governor-to-call-for-trust-vote-a-legal-conundrum-answered-by-s 2020-05-10T10:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_c5f4ca81-5da4-44e0-af90-16555eb3f169.jpeg?v=1589112027 Power of Gubernatorial Office to call for a trust vote in running assembly, a legal conundrum: Supreme Court decides https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/sc-constitutes-a-special-committee-to-deal-with-issue-of-ban-on-3g-4g-connectivity-in-j-k 2020-05-11T06:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_4bfd8a7f-c164-40bb-a1ed-57c041a8bc8d.jpeg?v=1589190257 SC constitutes Special Committee to deal with issue of ban on 3G/4G connectivity in J&K https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/environment-matters/sc-allows-private-functions-in-sisodia-rani-ka-bagh-an-archaeological-monument-in-forest-area-reverses-ngt-order 2020-05-11T10:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24_70a8dfb0-0e41-4144-8898-de08daf520a2.jpeg?v=1589196531 SC allows Social Functions in 'Sisodia Rani ka Bagh', an Archaeological Monument in Forest Area, reverses NGT order https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/wide-interpretation-of-clause-of-agreement-by-the-arbitral-tribunal-award-rightly-set-aside-sc 2020-05-12T02:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_93999205-39c6-4ddf-a30d-f552586e36c7.jpeg?v=1589213953 Wide interpretation of a Clause of Agreement by the Arbitral Tribunal, Award rightly set aside: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/reference-of-questions-of-law-to-larger-bench-in-review-petition-is-maintainable-supreme-court 2020-05-12T10:00:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_10_1ab8c08a-bef0-4e83-bd13-01ea5b083e5f.jpeg?v=1589277712 [Nine-Judge Bench]: Reference of questions of law to larger Bench in Review Petition is maintainable, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/excuse-of-covid-19-cannot-deter-the-enforcement-directorate-from-investigating-a-serious-offence-of-money-laundering-bombay-hc-rejects-dhfl-promoters-anticipatory-bail 2020-05-13T05:12:29-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_1_57d3c3c9-bf39-49ad-be47-fe300a96f8a9.jpeg?v=1589360581 Excuse of Covid-19 cannot deter the Enforcement Directorate from investigating a serious offence of Money Laundering: Bombay HC rejects DHFL Promoters Anticipatory Bail https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/to-lead-secondary-evidence-factual-foundation-for-existence-of-primary-evidence-is-to-be-laid-down-sc 2020-05-13T11:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_31.jpeg?v=1589378892 To lead Secondary evidence, factual foundation for existence of primary evidence is to be laid down; SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/tenancy-matters-lawyer/delhi-hc-no-reduction-or-waiver-of-rent-during-lockdown-directs-moti-mahal-to-pay-monthly-ren 2020-05-14T02:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_2_2acc0a7c-2ad3-4364-8476-3ffe7d00e798.jpeg?v=1589434854 [Delhi HC]: No waiver or reduction of rent during lockdown, directs Moti Mahal to pay monthly rent https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/covid-19-cj-madras-hc-refers-issue-of-limitation-apropos-default-bail-to-division-bench-conflicting-views-of-single-judge-bench 2020-05-14T10:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Chennai_High_Court_0053f9aa-969a-42c4-8cd9-1e7ce9bac216.jpg?v=1589463212 [Covid-19]: CJ Madras HC refers issue of limitation apropos Default Bail to Division Bench, conflicting views of Single Judge Bench https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/illegal-movement-restrictions-imposed-by-haryana-for-delhi-have-been-done-away-with-after-delhi-hc-sought-explanation 2020-05-15T01:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_2_4f42afd8-9fa8-4f2b-8021-ddde2665b71d.jpeg?v=1589518796 Illegal movement restrictions imposed by Haryana for Delhi have been done away with, after Delhi HC sought explanation https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/intellectual-property/comparison-of-products-in-six-seconds-tvc-without-disclaimer-voiceover-amounts-to-disparagement-delhi-hc-injuncts-zydus 2020-05-15T10:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_2_c1986148-d537-486b-ad1f-60c0b2b59485.jpeg?v=1589549912 Comparison of rival products in six seconds TVC, without disclaimer voiceover, amounts to disparagement: Delhi HC injuncts Zydus https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/sc-grants-interim-bail-to-prisoner-suffering-from-covid-19 2020-05-16T01:47:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_23_7fb9e810-8cd0-4c61-8b6c-ecede0fae33e.jpeg?v=1589607807 SC grants interim bail to prisoner suffering from Covid-19 https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/covid-19-no-bail-in-economic-offences-delhi-hc-denies-bail-to-ex-fortis-promoter 2020-05-16T10:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_3.jpeg?v=1589635142 [Covid-19]: No bail in economic offences, Delhi HC denies bail to ex-Fortis promoter https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/labour-and-industrial-dispute/covid-19-no-work-no-wages-not-applicable-bombay-hc-directs-payment-of-full-wages 2020-05-17T02:10:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_1_7cacb194-eed6-4ff1-add5-b378fde25182.jpeg?v=1589694903 [Covid:19]: 'No Work No Wages' not applicable, Bombay HC directs payment of full wages https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/employee-is-entitled-for-bail-when-chairman-has-already-been-enlarged-on-bail-supreme-court 2020-05-17T12:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_4e6c22fd-a955-45bc-a609-041a09c38684.jpeg?v=1589732222 Employee is entitled for bail, when Chairman has already been enlarged on bail; Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/no-police-judicial-custody-of-covid-19-positive-accused-rajasthan-hc 2020-05-18T01:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/RPJHONL003140420144Z32Z07_PM_835x547_23d602c7-542f-41b1-b213-eb2ced46953d.jpg?v=1589778666 No Police/Judicial Custody of Covid-19 positive accused, Rajasthan HC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/sc-dismisses-slp-against-conviction-for-murder-in-limine 2020-05-18T10:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_44ad6ff7-d814-4aba-bc4d-8449aa0cc38d.png?v=1589807987 SC dismisses SLP against conviction for murder, in limine https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/multiple-firs-not-permissible-for-same-incident-accused-cannot-decide-mode-manner-of-investigation-sc-dismisses-arnab-goswami-petition 2020-05-19T08:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_78e2da5c-21e3-4ce1-b283-0fd83e9e0b43.jpeg?v=1589889820 Multiple FIRs not permissible for same incident, accused cannot decide mode & manner of investigation; SC dismisses Arnab Goswami second petition https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/land-acquisition/hc-cannot-issue-mandamus-contrary-to-terms-of-agreement-supreme-court 2020-05-19T13:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19_980dd4a9-cd3a-4fc7-ae8d-fea69cc7f0c8.jpeg?v=1589907157 HC cannot issue mandamus contrary to terms of Agreement, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/no-contempt-lies-in-absence-of-specific-directions-supreme-court 2020-05-20T08:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19_3c1f439f-af7d-45ce-96e6-e0282a115cd6.jpeg?v=1589974988 No contempt lies in absence of specific directions, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/non-filing-of-ws-does-not-result-in-grant-of-probate-of-will-the-propounder-is-to-satisfy-the-conscience-of-the-court-with-removal-of-suspicious-circumstances-sc 2020-05-21T02:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/file6yu790ayfs411nt6pb86-1547666030_6f429a3f-449a-494b-8bdf-0e34b6966b42.jpg?v=1590038788 Non-filing of WS does not result in grant of Probate of Will, the propounder is to satisfy the conscience of the Court with removal of suspicious circumstances: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/bank-is-liable-for-deficiency-in-service-when-fails-to-get-insurance-for-entire-set-of-hypothecated-assets-supreme-court 2020-05-21T10:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/22_05_2019-anirudh-bose_19245957_158bbd05-d0a4-45c4-b0d7-26f3ce431d15.jpg?v=1590065830 Bank is liable for deficiency in service, when it fails to get insurance for entire set of hypothecated assets; Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/tenancy-matters-lawyer/no-suspension-reduction-waiver-of-rent-in-lockdown-period-without-surrender-of-possession-force-majeure-is-not-applicable-delhi-hc-passes-detailed-judgment 2020-05-22T02:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_2_3968f4f5-cb45-4bba-8399-ff382739eaa6.jpeg?v=1590125272 No suspension/reduction/ waiver of rent in lockdown period without surrender of possession, force majeure is not applicable: Delhi HC passes detailed judgment https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/judgment-passed-in-review-by-hc-after-dismissal-of-slp-cannot-be-assailed-in-slp-afresh-supreme-court 2020-05-22T12:00:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/R.-BANUMATHI_a6db3aa4-c922-4bec-a734-c592984e8376.png?v=1590161103 Judgment passed in review by HC after dismissal of SLP, cannot generally be assailed in SLP afresh: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/orissa-hc-holds-consensual-sexual-relationship-on-false-promise-of-marriage-is-not-rape 2020-05-23T02:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Orissa-High-Court.jpg?v=1590214857 Orissa HC holds consensual sexual relationship on false promise of marriage is not rape https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/intellectual-property/bombay-hc-refuses-stay-on-streaming-of-webseries-betaal-by-netflix 2020-05-23T11:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_1_0ce5926e-5d37-43d1-93fa-65be46bd9fd5.jpeg?v=1590246264 Bombay HC refuses stay on streaming of webseries 'BETAAL' by Netflix https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/delhi-hc-2018-amendment-to-sec-13-pc-act-is-not-retrospective-no-stay-of-conviction-of-former-jharkhand-cm-madhu-koda 2020-05-24T02:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_2_c4d2eaae-67f7-4d2e-8db7-a3c8075e5142.jpeg?v=1590297524 [Delhi HC]: 2018 Amendment to Sec 13 PC Act is not retrospective, no stay of conviction of former Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/covid-19-delhi-hc-holds-there-is-no-material-to-show-deaths-are-under-reported-dismisses-pil 2020-05-24T10:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_7cade595-8f06-46b4-8cb2-9dd045379071.jpeg?v=1590329944 [Covid-19]: Delhi HC holds there is no material to show deaths are under-reported, dismisses PIL https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/madras-hc-grants-interim-protection-to-dayanidhi-maran-mp-dmk-in-fir-under-sc-st-act 2020-05-25T06:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Chennai_High_Court_3bf8c54a-07b3-4d65-a7bc-9e11b882b998.jpg?v=1590401726 Madras HC grants interim protection to Dayanidhi Maran, MP (DMK) in FIR under SC/ST Act https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/sc-allows-occupation-of-middle-seat-in-flights-till-6th-june-entertains-slp-against-interim-order-in-peculiar-facts 2020-05-25T10:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_10_4ed179db-f11d-4aa0-9f82-d678547b0c89.jpeg?v=1590412312 SC allows occupation of middle seat in flights till 6th June: Entertains SLP against interim order in peculiar facts https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/education-institutions/common-counselling-of-dnb-pg-seats-pg-medical-courses-from-next-year-sc 2020-05-26T09:05:06-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_aec6881d-ceff-4ffa-9c39-a8e5123571d7.jpeg?v=1590498075 Common Counselling of DNB PG Seats & PG Medical Courses from Next Year: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/delay-in-compliance-of-sec-157-cr-p-c-in-itself-does-not-result-in-acquittal-of-the-accused-sc 2020-05-26T11:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_32.jpeg?v=1590500133 Delay in compliance of Sec 157 Cr.P.C. in itself, does not result in acquittal of the accused: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/retirement-of-a-partner-and-dissolution-of-partnership-enure-different-consequences-in-law-sc 2020-05-27T02:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_33.jpeg?v=1590510503 'Retirement of a partner' and 'Dissolution of Partnership', enure different consequences in law: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/punishment-of-dismissal-can-be-imposed-even-after-superannuation-sc 2020-05-27T14:30:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_808c4f16-2a1c-4030-8047-123688387fd8.jpeg?v=1590604202 Punishment of dismissal can be imposed even after superannuation: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/two-judges-sc-bench-refers-the-matter-to-cji-divergence-of-views-in-appeal 2020-05-29T03:42:17-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Indira-Banerjee_9f71908d-eb1d-4088-a455-8f93bf127a7c.jpg?v=1590737709 Two Judges SC Bench refers the matter to CJI, divergence of views in appeal https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/sc-directs-concerned-state-ut-to-immediately-provide-transport-to-migrants-found-walking-no-fare-to-be-charged 2020-05-28T11:56:45-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/l_Justice-Ashok-Bhushan_-1-1495440347_835x547_557ae84f-9353-4357-93c6-1c114d623761.jpg?v=1590681116 SC directs concerned State/UT to immediately provide transport to migrants found walking, no fare to be charged https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/in-murder-theft-it-is-not-safe-to-draw-inference-that-the-person-in-possession-of-stolen-property-is-murderer-supreme-court-sets-free-convict-awarded-life-imprisonment-by-hc 2020-05-29T10:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_7_4dbc8f64-21a7-411d-a598-da025d456d75.jpeg?v=1590761429 For Murder & Theft, it is not safe to draw inference that the person in possession of stolen property is murderer: Supreme Court sets free convict awarded life imprisonment by HC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/covid-19-party-in-default-prior-to-occurrence-of-force-majeure-cannot-draw-any-benefit-delhi-hc 2020-05-30T06:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_2_eb302e3d-8462-4b57-b3fb-15a3040bf0c4.jpeg?v=1590830507 [Covid-19]: Party in default prior to occurrence of Force Majeure cannot draw any benefit, Delhi HC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/sc-says-no-to-anticipatory-bail-grants-interim-protection-of-four-weeks-to-move-regular-bail 2020-05-30T10:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_1bd26731-516f-4d7f-9bcc-a771de212eef.jpeg?v=1590848118 SC refuses anticipatory bail, grants interim protection of four weeks to move regular bail https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/delhi-hc-grants-anticipatory-bail-under-sc-st-act-exercises-power-under-section-482-cr-p-c 2020-05-31T04:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_2_c6e67b43-4c1a-4d5c-bd7f-89fc66236b5e.jpeg?v=1590911210 Delhi HC grants anticipatory bail under SC/ST Act, exercises power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/gujarat-hc-no-citizen-of-this-country-should-gather-a-feeling-that-he-is-being-treated-differently-than-a-person-with-necessary-resources 2020-05-31T11:00:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_25afdafc-f161-488b-ac21-22600c47a097.jpeg?v=1590934586 Gujarat HC: No citizen of this country should gather a feeling that he is being treated differently than a person with necessary resources https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/intellectual-property/delhi-hc-restrains-use-of-infringing-mark-devtol-suit-filed-by-dettol 2020-06-01T08:10:43-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_3_39eafc40-ac22-44f2-9fb2-54fc2c71ffda.jpeg?v=1591012772 Delhi HC restrains use of infringing mark "Devtol": Suit filed by owner of trademark "Dettol" https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/electricity-matters/e-auction-as-is-where-is-purchaser-has-to-clear-past-electricity-dues-for-connection-cannot-claim-ignorance-supreme-court 2020-06-01T11:00:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_9_28feac53-63a3-4259-a526-b74a8104ff86.jpeg?v=1591022097 [E-Auction "As Is Where Is"] Purchaser has to clear past electricity dues for connection, cannot claim ignorance: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/delhi-riots-high-court-grants-bail-to-accused-observes-state-has-been-able-to-identify-only-2-persons-from-crowd-of-250-300-persons 2020-06-02T05:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_2_774f84be-c63e-4897-b41b-b5886cd65726.jpeg?v=1591086781 [Delhi Riots] High Court grants bail to accused: Observes State has been able to identify only 2 persons from crowd of 250-300 persons https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/foreign-award-refusal-to-adjourn-by-arbitrator-is-not-perverse-remand-back-is-outside-the-jurisdiction-of-enforcing-court-sc 2020-06-02T12:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_15_187717c6-6e60-4816-8b1f-31ce88f2d3f8.jpeg?v=1591112339 [Foreign Award]: Refusal to adjourn by Arbitrator is not perverse, remand back is outside the jurisdiction of enforcing Court, SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/sc-grants-bail-to-mother-whose-7-8-months-child-is-also-staying-in-jail-with-her 2020-06-03T05:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_90a7e4c1-79aa-4181-b9ae-f251b43a4d29.jpeg?v=1591174729 SC grants bail to Mother whose 7-8 months child is also staying in jail with her https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/an-appellant-has-already-undergone-101-days-out-of-one-year-sentence-sc-grants-bail-pending-appeal 2020-06-03T11:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19_b21c22fb-a1f8-4af3-b3b5-6c829470472c.jpeg?v=1591197446 An appellant has already undergone 101 days, out of one year sentence, SC grants bail pending appeal https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/sc-grants-six-weeks-protection-from-arrest-with-liberty-to-apply-regular-bail-dismisses-slp 2020-06-04T05:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_7bbac3cc-91fa-495e-a7e9-e45b3b36a91d.jpeg?v=1591262430 SC grants six weeks protection from arrest with liberty to apply regular bail, dismisses SLP https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/impermissible-to-convict-the-accused-on-sole-statement-under-sec-164-cr-p-c-supreme-court 2020-06-04T11:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_7_59a25e84-f660-4115-a543-5bf4a1d830e3.jpeg?v=1591276921 Impermissible to convict the accused on sole statement under Sec. 164 Cr.P.C., Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/sc-directs-central-govt-to-formulate-common-portal-for-easing-inter-state-movement-on-all-delhi-borders 2020-06-05T06:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/l_Justice-Ashok-Bhushan_-1-1495440347_835x547_3ccacdb3-09a9-4db6-96d5-5d87af7f827d.jpg?v=1591349641 SC directs Central Govt. to formulate common portal for easing inter-State movement on all Delhi borders https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/for-limitation-under-art-113-it-has-to-be-seen-when-the-right-to-sue-accrues-not-when-the-right-to-sue-first-accrues-sc 2020-06-05T12:57:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19_ce84add1-aafd-42c0-b904-50fd7f2afe77.jpeg?v=1591375823 For limitation under Art. 113 it has to be seen when the right to sue accrues, not when the right to sue "first" accrues: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/sc-upholds-reimbursement-of-sales-tax-to-contractor-state-cannot-refuse-refund-on-vacillating-circulars 2020-06-06T09:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/file6yu790ayfs411nt6pb86-1547666030_dc9ae32b-5ef8-4ef7-b3e9-09fe010ffdc7.jpg?v=1591447388 SC upholds reimbursement of Sales Tax to Contractor: State cannot refuse refund on vacillating Circulars https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/challenge-to-order-granting-bail-under-ndps-by-hc-without-opining-accused-not-prima-facie-guilty-supreme-court-directs-completion-of-trial-in-four-months 2020-06-06T12:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_fd675a20-af50-44d2-8111-c920504b9be8.jpeg?v=1591458531 Challenge to Order granting bail under NDPS by HC, without opining accused not prima facie guilty: Supreme Court directs completion of trial in four months https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/delhi-hc-observes-in-70-bail-matters-no-notice-was-issued-to-victim-by-district-courts-law-is-violated-with-impunity-in-cases-under-rape-pocso 2020-06-07T09:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_3_19e2650f-006f-41d6-a2c1-65bb9e7e051a.jpeg?v=1591535118 Delhi HC observes in 70% Bail matters no notice was issued to victim by District Courts: Law is violated with impunity in cases under RAPE & POCSO https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/income-tax-eligibility-to-claim-deduction-is-subject-to-strict-interpretation-supreme-court 2020-06-08T09:00:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/file6yu790ayfs411nt6pb86-1547666030_bcc5ea73-889f-4467-b25b-01990db29006.jpg?v=1591619165 [Income Tax] Eligibility to claim deduction is subject to strict interpretation, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/tenancy-matters-lawyer/rent-control-finding-of-facts-cannot-be-substituted-by-hc-in-revision-supreme-court 2020-06-08T12:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_15_b3d4ec95-3db7-4369-bf63-fb9b072f07c7.jpeg?v=1591624676 [Rent Control] Finding of facts cannot be substituted by HC in revision, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/accused-in-custody-for-over-three-years-supreme-court-grants-bail 2020-06-09T08:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_1_1f350298-7369-42ac-8829-e23279fd0727.jpeg?v=1591703931 Accused in custody for over three years, Supreme Court grants bail https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/withdrawal-of-prosecution-against-migrant-labourers-for-lockdown-violation-supreme-court-directs-states-uts-to-consider 2020-06-09T12:00:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_9_cf6ceec9-ed69-437d-8a52-cebf1da81e59.jpeg?v=1591709537 Withdrawal of prosecution against migrant labourers for lockdown violations, Supreme Court directs States & UT(s) to consider https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/insurance-corporate-lawyer/amputation-of-limb-functional-disability-of-limb-is-to-be-seen-for-compensation-not-of-whole-body-supreme-court 2020-06-10T09:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18_9cf7ac0b-1e63-465a-8c57-a6872b7eb787.jpeg?v=1591792749 [Amputation of limb] Functional disability of limb is to be considered for compensation, not of whole body: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/amrapali-case-sc-directs-nbcc-cannot-be-made-party-in-any-litigation-by-aggrieved-parties 2020-06-10T12:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24_79e204af-a50b-454b-981c-5bcf3c892278.jpeg?v=1591798157 [Amrapali Case] SC directs NBCC be not made party in any litigation by aggrieved persons https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/orders-passed-under-art-142-cannot-be-treated-as-precedent-supreme-court 2020-06-11T09:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/l_Justice-Ashok-Bhushan_-1-1495440347_835x547_0ec4576b-bd1d-4eed-86cc-70c8f66c361e.jpg?v=1591878721 Orders passed under Art. 142 cannot be treated as Precedent, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/delhi-hc-finds-strong-prima-facie-case-in-favour-of-journalist-vinod-dua-stays-further-investigation-into-fir 2020-06-11T12:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_2_d7ec5601-46c6-421d-9080-a57e6cf376d6.jpeg?v=1591888451 Delhi HC finds strong prima facie case in favour of Journalist Vinod Dua: Stays further investigation into FIR https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/lockdown-salary-payment-sc-directs-the-employers-workers-to-negotiate-settlement-extends-interim-protection-from-taking-any-coercive-action-against-employers 2020-06-12T09:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/l_Justice-Ashok-Bhushan_-1-1495440347_835x547_8e473d4a-4db2-4d86-b4f2-4d40ca6513f1.jpg?v=1591967382 [Lockdown Salary Payment] SC directs the employers & workers to negotiate settlement: Extends interim protection from taking any coercive action against employers https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/environment-matters/duty-of-delhi-government-does-not-end-by-informing-about-beds-in-hospitals-sc-takes-suo-motu-cognizance-of-horrific-scenes-from-lnjp-hospital 2020-06-12T12:00:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_48531ab6-160c-4bcb-8902-d6d3e38bf943.jpeg?v=1591972618 Duty of Delhi government does not end by informing about beds in hospitals: SC takes Suo Motu cognizance of horrific scenes from LNJP Hospital https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/insurance-corporate-lawyer/sc-holds-in-motor-accident-claims-award-of-future-prospects-has-to-be-as-per-age-group-of-deceased 2020-06-13T10:00:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-r-s-reddy-elevated-as-chief-justice-of-gujarat-high-court_4b0b99ae-c363-4dbd-be49-a2251078854c.jpg?v=1592055182 SC holds in Motor Accident Claims, award of future prospects has to be as per age-group of deceased https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/interim-protection-from-arrest-to-vinod-dua-in-fir-registered-at-himachal-sc-directs-him-to-join-investigation-either-online-or-at-residence 2020-06-14T07:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_362ffa18-a6f6-4236-8dd0-b69464ea2a9a.jpeg?v=1592131836 Interim protection from arrest to Vinod Dua in FIR registered at Himachal: SC directs him to join investigation either online or at residence https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/sc-grants-bail-to-convict-who-served-six-months-imprisonment-out-of-total-sentence-of-2-years 2020-06-14T11:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_7e819524-3169-4a03-97dd-f8377f485f6b.jpeg?v=1592145500 SC grants bail to convict who served six months imprisonment, out of total sentence of 2 years https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/murder-convict-gets-bail-from-the-top-court-has-undergone-13-years-of-sentence 2020-06-15T10:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_95f20de9-e53e-444a-bf9c-44def6692d18.jpeg?v=1592228203 Murder Convict gets bail from the Top Court, has undergone 13 years of Sentence https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/stamp-duty-appellate-authority-has-power-to-enhance-the-market-value-of-the-property-in-appeal-of-registrants-of-sale-deed-supreme-court 2020-06-15T12:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_eae7c26b-ccea-46f0-bfcb-4c2623bfa681.jpeg?v=1592235449 [Stamp Duty] Appellate authority has power to enhance the market value of the property in appeal of registrants of Sale Deed, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/insurance-corporate-lawyer/expert-evidence-in-mact-claims-cannot-be-discarded-without-reasons-supreme-court 2020-06-16T10:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18_6a25ce67-0bda-4d30-bde9-c036d1da1dcc.jpeg?v=1592313672 Expert evidence in MACT claims cannot be discarded without reasons, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/tenancy-matters-lawyer/sc-holds-testamentary-disposition-of-agricultural-land-to-a-non-agriculturist-through-a-will-void-bombay-tenancy-and-agricultural-lands-act 2020-06-16T12:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_14_e20ba8d8-60b4-41e0-88a2-bd1092d56de6.jpeg?v=1592324282 SC holds testamentary disposition of agricultural land to a non-agriculturist through a “Will” is void: Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands, Act https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/tenancy-matters-lawyer/sc-holds-rent-deed-does-not-require-compulsory-registration-in-which-no-period-is-specified-yearly-escalation-clause-in-deed-cannot-make-the-tenancy-year-to-year 2020-06-17T10:00:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_07d5e90a-38eb-4fdf-a16e-f9080540f3d5.jpg?v=1592400623 SC holds Rent Deed does not require compulsory registration, in which no period is specified: Yearly Escalation clause in Deed, cannot make the tenancy year to year https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/insurance-corporate-lawyer/mact-hc-wrongly-assumed-claimant-as-a-government-employee-when-it-is-not-even-averred-supreme-court 2020-06-17T13:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_14_bccc4d34-16f1-45a0-affd-1d2de50c0fc8.jpeg?v=1592408421 [MACT] HC wrongly assumed Claimant as a Government employee, when it is not even averred: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/accused-is-entitled-for-hearing-in-revision-against-order-of-dismissal-of-complaint-under-sec-203-cr-p-c-supreme-court 2020-06-18T10:30:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18_403a8749-a885-4793-b68d-17fdde94ed7a.jpeg?v=1592489318 Accused is entitled for hearing in Revision, against order of dismissal of Complaint under Sec 203 Cr.P.C.: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/insurance-company-cannot-repudiate-claim-even-if-rc-is-not-transferred-in-the-name-of-buyer-and-insurance-is-otherwise-valid-supreme-court 2020-06-18T14:17:34-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Indira-Banerjee_256e9dd0-6ae2-4be9-8b83-4f19c30fbab0.jpg?v=1592504009 Insurance company cannot repudiate claim even if 'RC' is not transferred in the name of buyer, and insurance is otherwise valid: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/sc-grants-bail-to-director-of-aatash-norcontrol-limited-in-alleged-fraud-of-100-crores-inr-upon-gujarat-maritime-board 2020-06-19T09:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/dc-Cover-j3lisi9js88joj98s591cjgi11-20190921022738.Medi.jpeg?v=1592570619 SC grants bail to director of Aatash Norcontrol Limited in alleged fraud of 100 Crores INR upon Gujarat Maritime Board https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/sc-directs-that-one-attendant-to-be-allowed-with-covid-patient-delhi-govt-does-not-endeavour-to-know-any-shortcomings-in-its-hospitals-and-patient-care 2020-06-19T12:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_2_dfee932d-e04c-4906-a1e9-b2a3c6d127b1.jpeg?v=1592580472 SC directs that one attendant to be allowed with Covid patient: Delhi Govt. does not endeavour to know any shortcomings in its hospitals and patient care https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/supreme-court-right-to-get-default-bail-under-sec-1672-cr-p-c-is-indefeasible-right-cannot-be-taken-away-even-in-emergency-madras-hc-judge-sitting-in-a-coordinate-bench-has-no-business-to-make-uncharitable-remark-on-any-other-judgment 2020-06-20T09:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/l_Justice-Ashok-Bhushan_-1-1495440347_835x547_1de864ab-9831-4eae-8a7e-a819fec52ed6.jpg?v=1592656181 [Supreme Court] Right to get default bail under Sec. 167(2) Cr.P.C. is indefeasible right, cannot be taken away even in emergency: Madras HC Judge sitting in a coordinate Bench has no business to make uncharitable remark on any other judgment https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/police-officer-sanction-is-compulsory-for-taking-cognizance-by-magistrate-in-private-complaint-alleging-police-excess-supreme-court 2020-06-20T13:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Indira-Banerjee_25de28b6-030b-47e8-85a7-583dcc2ea8aa.jpg?v=1592670836 [Police Officer] Sanction is compulsory for taking cognizance by Magistrate in private complaint alleging police excess, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/transfer-petition-sc-holds-first-past-the-post-is-not-the-principle-that-can-be-applied-in-testamentary-petition-probate-court-has-primacy-in-determining-the-question-relating-to-will 2020-06-21T10:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/0_09_05_2019-anirudh-bose_19206844_300x300_e3dfa8d9-b6c8-42f5-ae8c-7f429a04cc3f.jpg?v=1592749176 [Transfer Petition] SC holds “First past the post” is not the principle that can be applied in Testamentary Petition: Probate Court has primacy in determining the question relating to Will https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/insurance-corporate-lawyer/mact-sc-holds-income-of-housewife-was-rightly-assessed-at-rs-5000-per-month-also-finds-her-entitled-to-future-prospects-at-40 2020-06-21T14:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_30_bec81e6c-a36a-474e-aa86-5bed55df74c1.jpeg?v=1592761480 [MACT] SC holds Income of housewife was rightly assessed at Rs. 5000/- per month: Also finds her entitled to Future Prospects at 40% https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/election-matters/secrecy-of-ballot-is-keystone-in-the-arch-of-constitutional-democracy-supreme-court 2020-06-22T11:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_33_19b065e8-22f3-4c71-afab-1288725ce053.jpeg?v=1592836526 Secrecy of ballot is keystone in the Arch of Constitutional Democracy, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/sc-allows-rath-yatra-at-puri-directs-each-rath-shall-be-pulled-by-not-more-than-500-persons-who-have-undergone-coronavirus-test 2020-06-22T14:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_10_41a0eed9-953e-46a4-b99a-e2d7a1a21bca.jpeg?v=1592840780 SC allows Rath Yatra at Puri: Directs each Rath shall be pulled by not more than 500 persons, who have undergone Coronavirus test https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/minor-discrepancies-and-inability-to-recall-details-after-several-years-do-not-vitiate-the-evidence-supreme-court 2020-06-23T07:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Indira-Banerjee_83d9e1c6-3c27-4b4e-9c32-f88457078e23.jpg?v=1592906937 Minor discrepancies and inability to recall details after several years, do not vitiate the evidence: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/gfsdg 2020-06-24T12:15:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/57712985_ff776df5-a1c6-44e8-ae86-c2265089ba25.jpg?v=1593015315 [SLP against interim order] Supreme Court holds stay without recording any reason affecting revenue of the State cannot be permitted https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/matrimonial-news/difference-of-opinions-sc-refers-to-larger-bench-legal-question-does-family-court-has-jurisdiction-in-maintenance-application-under-muslim-women-act-1986 2020-06-29T00:41:52-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/supreme-court-1.jpg?v=1593090390 [Difference of opinions] SC refers to larger bench legal question, "Does Family Court have jurisdiction in maintenance application under Muslim Women Act, 1986?" https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/sc-stays-arrest-in-fir-subject-to-deposit-of-rs-10-lakhs-within-15-days 2020-06-25T14:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24_05c48cb6-8a6a-4dff-beb8-184f0efc4704.jpeg?v=1593100934 SC stays arrest in FIR subject to deposit of Rs. 10 Lakhs within 15 days https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/sc-stays-proceedings-in-multiple-firs-against-news18-anchor-amish-devgan-also-grants-protection-from-arrest 2020-06-26T09:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19_731d4cdd-a635-4cc7-a24c-8f72a7236151.jpeg?v=1593170787 SC stays proceedings in Multiple FIR(s) against 'News18' Anchor Amish Devgan, also grants protection from arrest https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/tenancy-matters-lawyer/powers-under-article-227-are-wide-must-be-exercised-by-hc-sparingly-and-not-to-correct-mere-errors-supreme-court 2020-06-27T10:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_30_edcd8cd9-102f-4625-a362-c8d798dd78b2.jpeg?v=1593263756 Powers under Article 227 are wide, must be exercised by HC sparingly and not to correct mere errors: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/education-institutions/sc-approves-cbse-draft-notification-cancelling-class-x-and-xii-examination 2020-06-27T13:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19_d5cb399f-e240-43c1-9ea1-2bad27a817a3.jpeg?v=1593274278 SC approves CBSE draft notification cancelling class X and XII Examination https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/sec-42-has-no-application-in-enforcement-of-foreign-award-delhi-hc 2020-06-28T13:33:36-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_34.jpeg?v=1593363091 Section 42 has no application in enforcement of Foreign Award, Delhi HC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/empty-bottles-purchased-for-manufacturing-of-beer-imfl-are-exigible-to-purchase-tax-supreme-court 2020-06-29T13:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/file6yu790ayfs411nt6pb86-1547666030_a212b4fc-4af5-454f-a0a4-6b7da086e1a2.jpg?v=1593447490 Empty bottles purchased for manufacturing of Beer & IMFL are exigible to Purchase Tax, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/insurance-corporate-lawyer/mact-deduction-of-50-is-to-be-followed-if-deceased-was-living-in-a-foreign-country-supreme-court 2020-06-30T14:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_14.jpg?v=1593537198 [MACT] Deduction of 50% is to be allowed if deceased was living in a foreign Country, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/bail-applications-accused-is-entitled-to-copies-of-report-of-jail-superintendent-io-delhi-hc 2020-07-01T12:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_2.jpg?v=1593616735 [Bail Applications] Accused is entitled to copies of report of Jail Superintendent & IO, Delhi HC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/bombay-hc-finds-prima-facie-no-criminal-offence-is-made-out-in-firs-against-arnab-goswami 2020-07-02T12:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_1.jpg?v=1593703666 Bombay HC finds prima facie no Criminal Offence is made out in FIR(s) against Arnab Goswami https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/tenancy-matters-lawyer/supreme-court-extends-period-to-vacate-premises-by-end-of-august-dismisses-slp 2020-07-03T12:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/57712985_698b8ac4-5981-4fb3-ac69-7af15c0a6d22.jpg?v=1593792806 Supreme Court extends period to vacate premises by end of August, dismisses SLP https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/no-furlough-for-convict-undergoing-imprisonment-without-remission-delhi-hc 2020-07-04T12:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_3.jpg?v=1593878787 No Furlough for Convict Undergoing Imprisonment Without Remission, Delhi HC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/gautam-navlakha-sc-holds-delhi-hc-at-threshold-should-not-have-entertained-application-expunges-observation-of-hc 2020-07-06T13:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24.jpg?v=1594054428 [Gautam Navlakha] SC holds Delhi HC at threshold should not have entertained application, expunges observation of HC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/sc-grants-one-month-bail-to-unitech-promoter-sanjay-chandra 2020-07-07T12:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6.jpg?v=1594137486 SC grants One Month Bail to Unitech Promoter Sanjay Chandra https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/covid-19-sc-dismisses-petition-against-refusal-of-anticipatory-bail-grants-four-weeks-protection 2020-07-08T12:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images.jpg?v=1594223400 [Covid-19]: SC dismisses petition against refusal of anticipatory bail, grants four weeks protection https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/sc-grants-six-weeks-time-to-surrender-dismisses-anticipatory-bail-petition 2020-07-10T14:27:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_31.jpg?v=1594405087 SC grants six weeks time to surrender, dismisses anticipatory bail petition https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/after-registration-the-title-would-pass-on-to-the-transferee-non-payment-of-a-part-of-the-sale-price-would-not-affect-the-validity-of-the-sale-deed-supreme-court 2020-07-11T13:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_14_4ca1f9cb-2387-47bc-8243-2f740b59ebb6.jpeg?v=1594484863 After registration, the title would pass on to the transferee, non-payment of a part of the sale price would not affect the validity of the Sale Deed: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/sc-dismisses-the-petition-alleging-favourism-in-listing-on-the-registry 2020-07-14T05:41:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24_ca3310ae-832d-4258-b124-9d23e5b49bb7.jpeg?v=1594644259 SC dismisses the Petition alleging favoritism in listing on the Registry https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/supreme-court-certificate-under-65b-of-evidence-act-is-mandatory-for-electronic-record-if-original-is-not-produced-overrules-earlier-contrary-views 2020-07-14T12:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_15_689b421c-1281-4e02-90af-1cb843961ab7.jpeg?v=1594742818 Supreme Court: Certificate under 65B of Evidence Act is mandatory for electronic record if original is not produced, overrules earlier contrary views https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/drt/dispute-as-to-inheritance-of-shares-is-a-civil-dispute-and-not-of-oppression-or-mismanagement-nclt-has-no-jurisdiction-supreme-court 2020-07-15T09:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-abdul-nazeer-ayodhya-case-judge-supreme-court-of-india_1571302429-696x470_80caea69-5992-46c1-92e4-d86893b31e05.jpeg?v=1594813373 Dispute as to inheritance of shares is a civil dispute and not of oppression or mismanagement, NCLT has no jurisdiction: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/sree-padmanabhaswamy-temple-death-of-sree-chithira-thirunal-balarama-varma-would-not-in-any-way-affect-the-shebaitship-of-the-royal-family-of-travancore-must-devolve-upon-his-successor-supreme-court 2020-07-16T11:40:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_80d979ef-773a-4371-9d1f-6bcbb8e685f9.jpeg?v=1594899197 [Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple] Death of 'Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma' would not in any way affect the Shebaitship of the royal family of Travancore, must devolve upon his successor: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/education-institutions/supreme-court-andhra-pradesh-govt-illegally-fixed-interim-fees-for-unaided-institutions 2020-07-17T09:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_15_0e5b285b-90b0-46cc-ac3a-1ca70053561f.jpeg?v=1594976392 Supreme Court: Andhra Pradesh Govt. illegally fixed interim fees for unaided institutions https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/environment-matters/ngt-cannot-pass-directions-without-scientific-or-technical-evidence-before-it-supreme-court 2020-07-18T13:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_28_9c8373f3-2248-49d1-83ba-201a7f8e02f0.jpeg?v=1595088123 NGT cannot pass directions without scientific or technical evidence before it: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/supreme-court-coparcener-had-no-right-to-execute-a-will-in-respect-of-joint-family-property-prior-to-hindu-succession-act 2020-07-20T14:03:25-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_7_7ff86f7d-aaa7-4342-b49e-5e2ef48fb0aa.jpeg?v=1595268101 Supreme Court: Coparcener had no right to execute a Will in respect of Joint Family Property prior to Hindu Succession Act https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/supreme-court-extending-of-any-incentive-in-the-form-of-exemption-rebate-concession-or-subsidy-is-a-fiscal-policy-government-is-entitled-to-alter-the-same-as-deemed-fit-and-proper 2020-07-21T13:37:39-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19_e969c479-78bf-461c-9b0e-8c881ca72896.jpeg?v=1595353039 Supreme Court: Extending of any incentive in the form of exemption, rebate, concession or subsidy is a fiscal policy; Government is entitled to alter the same as deemed fit and proper https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/sc-issues-notice-in-contempt-petition-to-prashant-bhushan-finds-prima-facie-case 2020-07-22T14:07:31-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24_4793bbcb-181c-4b1e-8d24-7e58b3510b1d.jpeg?v=1595441077 SC issues notice in Contempt Petition to Prashant Bhushan, finds Prima Facie Case https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/election-matters/sc-refuses-to-stay-passing-of-order-by-hc-on-assail-to-disqualification-notices-issued-by-speaker 2020-07-23T13:33:45-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24_bf8eb7f0-12e0-42a4-a777-e440525f0774.jpeg?v=1595525460 SC refuses to stay passing of order by HC qua assail to disqualification notices issued by Speaker https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/supreme-court-satisfaction-under-art-139a-for-transfer-of-case-pending-anywhere-can-be-on-a-party-application 2020-07-27T08:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/22_05_2019-anirudh-bose_19245957_78c42b42-9b6c-4aff-b7cb-c21a5116b99f.jpg?v=1595849675 Supreme Court: Satisfaction under Art. 139A for transfer of case pending anywhere can be on a party Application https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/adsfd 2020-07-29T13:00:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_35.jpeg?v=1596040698 [Sexual Harassment]: SC sets aside conviction of accused, holds it is duty of prosecution to lead best evidence lest adverse inference shall follow https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/sc-restores-the-punishment-of-cashiering-awarded-by-court-martial-holds-abusing-a-position-of-trust-being-a-doctor-is-not-condonable 2020-07-30T08:30:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_4a5e2184-3b74-47d9-a16d-615a352bdcec.jpeg?v=1596108251 SC restores the punishment of cashiering awarded by Court Martial, holds abusing a position of trust being a doctor is not condonable https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/memorandum-of-family-settlement-does-not-require-registration-hc-cannot-interfere-in-second-appeal-in-casual-manner-sc 2020-08-04T09:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19_39d564d7-2561-463c-8b99-dff82b08481f.jpeg?v=1596540691 Memorandum of Family Settlement does not require registration, HC cannot interfere in Second Appeal in casual manner: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/food-adulteration-delay-in-sending-sample-to-public-analyst-accused-acquitted-sc 2020-08-05T09:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_bb2cd050-e371-42c3-b0fc-ad2732c55c48.jpeg?v=1596626507 [Food Adulteration] Delay in sending sample to public analyst, accused acquitted: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/three-judge-bench-de-novo-trial-in-case-of-return-of-plaint-under-order-vii-rule-10-cpc-supreme-court 2020-08-06T14:22:57-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18.jpg?v=1596737968 [Three Judge Bench]: De novo trial in case of return of Plaint under Order VII Rule 10 CPC, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/supreme-court-reorganisation-of-the-cadre-on-an-element-of-selection-criteria-results-in-promotion-not-entitled-to-benefit-of-acp 2020-08-07T09:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_9.jpg?v=1596798157 Supreme Court: Reorganisation of the Cadre on an element of selection criteria results in promotion, not entitled to benefit of ACP https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/no-person-can-be-deprived-of-land-by-govt-save-in-accordance-with-law-supreme-court 2020-08-08T12:28:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Indira-Banerjee_a549c08d-74e9-4485-8d5c-16c862800fee.jpg?v=1596903856 No person can be deprived of land by Govt. save in accordance with law, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/supreme-court-not-in-the-overall-interest-of-the-govt-servants-in-forming-multiple-service-associations-based-on-job-description 2020-08-11T09:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_22.jpg?v=1597150518 Supreme Court: Not in the overall interest of the Govt. servants in forming multiple service associations based on job description https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/environment-matters/ngt-order-unsustainable-as-joint-inspection-was-not-completed-and-final-report-not-prepared-then-supreme-court 2020-08-13T08:30:06-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_10_9945e321-b7b0-4e96-a175-10436ee0f976.jpeg?v=1597318494 NGT order unsustainable as joint inspection was not completed and final report not prepared then: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/supreme-court-monitoring-committee-can-act-within-the-four-corners-of-powers-conferred-upon-it-holds-sealing-action-against-purely-residential-premises-was-illegal-unauthorised 2020-08-14T08:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24_8c435cb7-fd8f-4a0d-828f-530c02a531b7.jpeg?v=1597398774 Supreme Court: Monitoring Committee can act within the four corners of powers conferred upon it, holds sealing action against purely residential premises was illegal & unauthorised https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/actor-sushant-singh-death-transfer-of-investigation-cannot-be-ordered-under-sec-406-cr-p-c-jurisdiction-of-bihar-police-to-register-fir-transfer-of-case-to-cbi-appears-to-be-in-order-supreme-court 2020-08-20T13:38:34-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_27_33eed89c-5d24-4870-b66b-ef175e805550.jpeg?v=1597944798 [Actor Sushant Singh Death] Transfer of investigation cannot be ordered under Sec 406 Cr.P.C, Jurisdiction of Bihar police to register FIR & transfer of case to CBI appears to be in order: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/election-matters/supreme-court-maharashtra-government-cannot-arrogate-the-power-of-nomination-to-itself-against-the-statute 2020-08-21T06:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice-DY-Chandrachud-1.jpg?v=1597997696 Supreme Court: Maharashtra Government cannot arrogate the power of nomination to itself against the Statute https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/appellate-courts-ought-not-to-routinely-re-appreciate-the-evidence-in-a-criminal-case-supreme-court 2020-08-22T10:02:35-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_4d7573d9-d73f-4fe6-aa0d-7a0a27449cbb.jpeg?v=1598104783 Appellate Courts ought not to routinely re-appreciate the evidence in a criminal case: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/a-stranger-cannot-be-permitted-to-file-an-appeal-unless-he-is-aggrieved-person-supreme-court 2020-08-24T08:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_31_727fa1c1-097a-4fe3-9d67-428b21f9b177.jpeg?v=1598109897 A stranger cannot be permitted to file an appeal unless he is aggrieved person: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/capital-gain-tax-on-income-from-land-acquisition-chargeable-from-the-date-of-award-sc 2020-08-27T09:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/file6yu790ayfs411nt6pb86-1547666030_5ac8606f-8730-4664-8f70-ce4a3280911f.jpg?v=1598531247 Capital gain tax on Income from Land Acquisition chargeable from the date of award: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/delay-in-possession-of-the-flat-amounts-to-a-deficiency-dlf-to-pay-interest-of-6-per-cent-per-annum-sc 2020-08-29T07:01:37-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_c4b0d578-f128-4a6b-91c8-30a2a71bd100.jpeg?v=1598698694 Delay in possession of the flat amounts to a deficiency, DLF to pay interest of 6 per cent per annum; SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/court-cannot-abdicate-its-duty-and-has-to-be-uninfluenced-by-the-statements-published-in-various-articles-prashant-bhushan-fined-rs-1-for-contempt-sc 2020-09-01T14:16:17-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_24_3c59dfd3-1f39-497b-b335-2bbc42fcfaf4.jpeg?v=1598983985 Court cannot abdicate its duty and has to be uninfluenced by the statements published in various articles, Prashant Bhushan fined Rs. 1 for contempt: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/prevention-of-food-adulteration-act-relevant-information-under-rule-32e-with-regard-to-the-lot-code-batch-identification-are-available-in-the-barcode-criminal-proceedings-quashed-sc 2020-09-07T08:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18_ece245df-22a5-4652-99ad-51b04983d159.jpeg?v=1599474864 [Prevention of Food Adulteration Act] Relevant information under Rule 32(e) with regard to the lot/code/batch identification are available in the barcode, criminal proceedings quashed: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/mact-loss-of-love-and-affection-is-comprehended-in-loss-of-consortium-not-to-be-awarded-under-separate-head-sc 2020-09-08T11:22:14-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/l_Justice-Ashok-Bhushan_-1-1495440347_835x547_ee88d60c-d018-47b6-9c8e-f9d50018786d.jpg?v=1599578148 [MACT] ‘Loss of love and affection’ is comprehended in ‘loss of consortium’, not to be awarded under separate head: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/no-hard-and-fast-rule-that-in-a-case-of-single-injury-section-302-ipc-would-not-be-attracted-sc 2020-09-10T12:54:18-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_8f858e73-1a65-419d-b67c-dcf253e8ed47.jpeg?v=1599756633 No hard and fast rule that in a case of single injury Section 302 IPC would not be attracted: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/supreme-court-which-pocket-of-the-government-should-be-enriched-has-taken-forty-four-44-years-to-decide-a-classic-case-of-what-ought-not-to-be 2020-09-15T09:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_9_be2bcc67-df42-4fcb-bb05-8e5a7517d0ce.jpg?v=1600166276 Supreme Court: Which pocket of the Government should be enriched has taken forty-four (44) years to decide – a classic case of what ought not to be https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/judicial-review-is-an-evaluation-of-the-decision-making-process-and-not-the-merits-of-the-decision-sc 2020-09-16T13:27:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_35.jpg?v=1600276967 Judicial Review is an evaluation of the decision­ making process, and not the merits of the decision: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/court-to-direct-specific-performance-by-the-defaulting-party-of-so-much-of-the-contract-as-can-be-performed-supreme-court 2020-09-21T08:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Indira-Banerjee_d51e412d-1a41-4736-b2e0-8a192028c9ed.jpg?v=1600685977 Court to direct specific performance by the defaulting party, of so much of the contract, as can be performed: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/drt/supreme-court-vide-order-dated-23-03-2020-what-was-extended-was-only-the-period-of-limitation-and-not-the-period-upto-which-delay-can-be-condoned 2020-09-22T09:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_36.jpg?v=1600774845 Supreme Court: Vide order dated 23.03.2020 what was extended was only “the period of limitation” and not the period upto which delay can be condoned https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/labour-and-industrial-dispute/workmen-compensation-act-owner-cannot-wash-his-hands-off-in-case-of-non-renewal-of-licence-by-the-driver-for-three-years-sc 2020-09-24T09:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_9_f18a376f-b084-4029-badc-f83acacce45d.jpg?v=1600949659 Workmen Compensation Act: Owner cannot wash his hands off in case of non-renewal of licence by the driver for three years, SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/no-relief-can-be-granted-in-the-special-leave-petition-filed-solely-against-order-rejecting-review-application-sc 2020-10-05T09:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/l_Justice-Ashok-Bhushan_-1-1495440347_835x547_10522a7f-a40e-4450-9633-7ae3a2e576d8.jpg?v=1601899694 No relief can be granted in the special leave petition filed solely against order rejecting review application: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/hire-purchase-agreement-repossession-of-a-vehicle-upon-default-in-payment-of-instalments-and-refusal-to-release-the-same-does-not-constitute-deficiency-in-service-sc 2020-10-06T08:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Indira-Banerjee_2a42118a-759f-4f7d-819c-523dcc6f4e7a.jpg?v=1601984042 [Hire-Purchase Agreement] Repossession of a vehicle upon default in payment of instalments and refusal to release the same, does not constitute ‘deficiency’ in service: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/supreme-court-all-witnesses-may-not-support-the-prosecution-story-in-such-situation-other-available-evidence-can-comprehensively-prove-the-charge 2020-10-12T09:00:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_27.jpg?v=1602505286 Supreme Court: All Witnesses may not support the prosecution story, in such situation, other available evidence can comprehensively prove the charge https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/pre-emption-is-a-very-weak-right-and-is-thus-capable-of-being-defeated-by-all-legitimate-methods-sc 2020-10-14T09:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_9_27dacc4c-c127-4e17-b19c-e7788e1684b8.jpg?v=1602671190 Pre-Emption is a “very weak right” and is, thus, capable of being defeated by all legitimate methods: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/matrimonial-news/supreme-court-overrules-earlier-view-shared-household-can-only-be-that-household-which-is-household-of-the-joint-family-of-which-husband-is-a-member-or-in-which-husband-of-the-aggrieved-person-has-a-share 2020-10-21T08:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_c6ff2d65-23b3-4c9c-b6f3-86da16b391b9.jpg?v=1603264541 Supreme Court: Overrules earlier view - Shared household can only be that household which is household of the joint family of which husband is a member or in which husband of the aggrieved person has a share https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/plea-for-transfer-of-case-should-not-be-entertained-on-mere-apprehension-of-a-hyper-sensitive-person-sc 2020-10-22T05:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_27_32891085-4442-4b75-9a40-55ca1e624f6b.jpg?v=1603271668 Plea for transfer of case should not be entertained on mere apprehension of a hyper sensitive person; SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/long-standing-or-established-status-quo-brought-about-by-judgments-interpreting-local-or-state-laws-should-not-be-lightly-departed-sc 2020-10-23T09:00:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_28.jpg?v=1603452138 Long standing or established status quo brought about by judgments interpreting local or state laws, should not be lightly departed: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/default-bail-right-accruing-to-the-accused-under-section-1672-crpc-does-not-get-extinguished-by-subsequent-filing-of-an-additional-complaint-or-chargesheet-by-the-investigating-agency-sc 2020-10-27T09:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_23.jpg?v=1603792788 [Default Bail] Right accruing to the accused under Section 167(2) CrPC does not get extinguished by subsequent filing of an additional complaint or chargesheet by the investigating agency, SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/solitary-ground-for-acquittal-of-the-complainant-also-being-the-investigating-officer-is-not-available-in-absence-of-bias-sc 2020-10-28T07:00:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_35_cb98baf0-dd80-4714-ad09-09297b8b0dc6.jpg?v=1603794880 Solitary ground of the complainant also being the investigating officer is not available for acquittal in absence of bias: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/filing-of-documents-after-ws-courts-must-lean-towards-doing-substantial-justice-rather-than-relying-upon-procedural-and-technical-violation-sc 2020-10-29T07:00:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-abdul-nazeer-ayodhya-case-judge-supreme-court-of-india_1571302429-696x470.jpg?v=1603796290 [Filing of documents after WS] Courts must lean towards doing substantial justice rather than relying upon procedural and technical violation, SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/a-witness-under-cross-examination-on-oath-should-be-given-an-opportunity-to-tender-his-explanation-if-the-documents-are-to-be-used-against-him-sc 2020-11-03T08:30:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download.jpg?v=1604406672 A witness under cross-examination on oath should be given an opportunity to tender his explanation, if the documents are to be used against him: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/drt/no-substantial-prejudice-being-caused-apart-from-the-technical-objection-being-raised-for-demand-notice-under-section-132-sarfaesi-interference-by-the-high-court-in-its-limited-scope-of-judicial-review-was-not-called-for-sc 2020-10-30T08:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21.jpg?v=1603972435 No substantial prejudice being caused apart from the technical objection being raised for demand notice under Section 13(2) SARFAESI, interference by the High Court in its limited scope of judicial review was not called for: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/education-institutions/obc-all-india-quota-selection-process-which-has-commenced-for-the-current-academic-year-cannot-be-disturbed-sc 2020-10-31T08:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_41bfb90e-95b5-4c6a-8f6c-b624dae17dac.jpg?v=1603972518 [OBC All India Quota] Selection process which has commenced for the current academic year cannot be disturbed, SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/public-body-has-to-be-fair-and-not-arbitrary-cannot-withheld-money-supreme-court 2020-11-25T08:30:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_28_939b729f-2233-4cff-98ca-646297787a03.jpg?v=1606306809 Public Body has to be fair and not arbitrary, cannot withheld money: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/opportunity-of-hearing-is-not-a-mere-nicety-but-a-valuable-right-supreme-court 2020-12-02T06:54:43-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_9_76f2a061-a90a-4f67-a567-6d91549945df.jpg?v=1606825726 Opportunity of hearing is not a mere nicety but a valuable right: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/policies-give-rise-to-legitimate-expectations-that-the-state-will-act-accordingly-supreme-court 2020-12-02T08:30:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_6946bb18-64da-439a-a6f8-90f2151d7b7f.jpg?v=1606913779 Policies give rise to legitimate expectations that the state will act accordingly, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/food-adulteration-in-the-absence-of-the-company-the-nominated-person-cannot-be-convicted-sc 2021-01-15T06:55:31-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17.jpg?v=1610711524 [Food Adulteration] In the absence of the Company, the Nominated Person cannot be convicted: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/private-vehicle-belonging-to-accused-does-not-fall-under-public-place-compliance-of-sec-42-ndps-act-mandatory-sc 2021-04-19T08:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5.jpg?v=1618825792 Private Vehicle belonging to Accused does not fall under "Public Place", compliance of Sec 42 NDPS Act mandatory; SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/supreme-court-section-258-of-the-cr-p-c-is-not-applicable-to-complaints-under-section-138-ni-act-no-inherent-power-of-trial-courts-to-review-or-recall-the-issue-of-summons 2021-04-20T07:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_10.jpg?v=1618830018 Supreme Court: Section 258 of the Cr.P.C. is not applicable to complaints under Section 138 NI Act, no inherent power of Trial Courts to review or recall the issue of summons https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/power-of-an-appellate-court-in-assessing-the-correctness-of-an-order-granting-bail-stands-on-a-different-footing-from-an-assessment-of-an-application-for-the-cancellation-of-bail-delhi-hc 2021-06-17T05:00:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_3_838f8225-cc87-4deb-b78f-19358f1e78eb.jpg?v=1623919655 Power of an appellate court in assessing the correctness of an order granting bail stands on a different footing from an assessment of an application for the cancellation of bail: Delhi HC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/high-court-cannot-give-protection-to-accused-from-arrest-for-90-days-after-dismissal-of-anticipatory-bail-sans-cogent-reasons-sc 2021-06-18T07:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_179e87f5-527a-45fa-a0fd-5313b0a5c4cf.jpg?v=1623926001 High Court cannot accord protection to accused from arrest while dismissing anticipatory bail, sans cogent reasons: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/taxation-exemptions-should-generally-be-strictly-interpreted-but-beneficial-exemptions-having-their-purpose-as-encouragement-or-promotion-of-certain-activities-should-be-liberally-interpreted-supreme-court 2021-06-19T08:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_15.jpg?v=1623930025 Taxation: Exemptions should generally be strictly interpreted but beneficial exemptions having their purpose as encouragement or promotion of certain activities should be liberally interpreted, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/drt/supreme-court-approval-of-resolution-plan-under-ibc-depends-on-the-commercial-wisdom-of-committee-of-creditors-scope-of-judicial-review-remains-limited 2021-06-20T08:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/vineetsaran_f00352bb-2ecb-42b2-a3fb-7e5a20448349.jpg?v=1623932042 Supreme Court: Approval of resolution plan under IBC depends on the commercial wisdom of Committee of Creditors, scope of judicial review remains limited https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/education-institutions/whats-in-a-name-that-which-we-call-a-rose-by-any-other-name-would-smell-as-sweet-poetic-statement-does-not-go-in-tune-with-the-significance-of-a-name-in-marking-the-identity-of-an-individual-in-society-supreme-court 2021-06-21T23:05:26-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19.jpg?v=1624017285 "What's in a name? that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet”- poetic statement does not go in tune with the significance of a name in law in marking the identity of an individual in society: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/delhi-hc-terrorist-act-cannot-be-permitted-to-be-casually-applied-to-criminal-acts-or-omissions-that-fall-squarely-within-the-conventional-offences-under-the-ipc 2021-06-22T07:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_3_79a32507-4735-4a53-8df9-d7bb1bbe2800.jpg?v=1624271995 Delhi HC: ‘Terrorist Act’ cannot be permitted to be casually applied to criminal acts or omissions that fall squarely within the conventional offences under the IPC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/obligatory-upon-the-court-while-awarding-multiple-punishments-of-imprisonment-to-specify-as-to-whether-the-sentences-would-run-concurrently-or-consecutively-sc 2021-06-23T07:30:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_37.jpg?v=1624274955 Obligatory upon the Court while awarding multiple punishments of imprisonment, to specify as to whether the sentences would run concurrently or consecutively, SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/supreme-court-in-glaring-cases-of-deprivation-of-liberty-the-petition-under-article-32-of-the-constitution-for-quashing-of-fir-can-be-entertained 2021-06-24T08:30:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_5_10f68ca3-0f15-4b92-b101-aadb8696b797.jpg?v=1624278396 Supreme Court: In glaring cases of deprivation of liberty, the petition under Article 32 of the Constitution for Quashing of FIR can be entertained https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/environment-matters/notice-under-section-801-cpc-to-the-government-is-mandatory-before-institution-of-the-suit-against-the-government-delhi-hc 2021-06-25T06:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_3_7eba9007-35c7-4130-a231-9ee5b44f4110.jpg?v=1624356805 Notice under Section 80(1) CPC to the Government is mandatory before institution of the suit against the Government, Delhi HC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/custom-import-duty-maritime-news-update/once-it-is-clear-that-the-goods-in-question-are-improperly-imported-and-fall-in-the-category-of-prohibited-goods-are-liable-to-confiscation-supreme-court 2021-06-26T05:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/file6yu790ayfs411nt6pb86-1547666030_3474448d-4337-498d-9645-259c7e50c2e3.jpg?v=1624440966 Once it is clear that the goods in question are improperly imported and fall in the category of ‘prohibited goods’, are liable to confiscation: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/drt/approval-of-a-resolution-plan-of-corporate-debtor-does-not-operate-so-as-to-discharge-the-liabilities-of-personal-guarantors-supreme-court 2021-06-27T06:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_28_429d6b0e-2157-49e3-a144-dbf036b4b2ae.jpg?v=1624531240 Approval of a resolution plan of corporate debtor does not operate so as to discharge the liabilities of personal guarantors: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/supreme-court-in-a-money-suit-the-court-must-invariably-resort-to-order-xxi-rule-11-cpc-ensuring-immediate-execution-of-decree-for-payment-of-money-on-oral-application 2021-06-28T05:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_10_12a996d4-4850-4580-b88a-991c880a6533.jpg?v=1624612084 Supreme Court: In a money suit, the Court must invariably resort to Order XXI Rule 11 CPC, ensuring immediate execution of decree for payment of money on oral application https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/allottees-cannot-be-made-to-wait-indefinitely-for-possession-of-the-apartments-allotted-to-them-supreme-court 2021-06-29T10:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_14_02b0d824-e9f1-41e3-8559-90c2f90cc646.jpg?v=1624968649 Allottees cannot be made to wait indefinitely for possession of the apartments allotted to them, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/supreme-court-limitation-act-is-applicable-to-the-arbitration-proceedings-under-msme-act 2021-06-30T09:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-r-s-reddy-elevated-as-chief-justice-of-gujarat-high-court_0eefe88d-8f2d-46ba-8e92-909eefa7a8d6.jpg?v=1625040614 Supreme Court: Limitation Act is applicable to the arbitration proceedings under MSME Act https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/validation-act-cannot-be-used-to-subvert-the-court-decision-without-removing-the-statutory-basis-of-the-decision-supreme-court 2021-07-01T06:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_19_c3a988a2-e2ce-49ba-9d08-2effa0090ac0.jpg?v=1625051981 Validation Act cannot be used to subvert the Court decision without removing the statutory basis of the decision, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/person-with-disability-mode-of-entry-in-service-cannot-be-a-ground-to-deny-promotion-supreme-court 2021-07-03T06:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_9_2bab0a7d-1d47-4549-a16f-875f9e229e3e.jpg?v=1625138745 Person with Disability: Mode of entry in service cannot be a ground to deny promotion, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/imprisonment-of-six-months-stands-substituted-by-fine-of-rs-1000-26-years-elapsed-from-the-incident-supreme-court 2021-07-02T05:30:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/l_Justice-Ashok-Bhushan_-1-1495440347_835x547_ea50eeb0-7500-4008-afd3-3329bfd9259b.jpg?v=1625130990 Imprisonment of Six Months stands substituted by fine of Rs 1000, 26 years elapsed from the incident: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/supreme-court-shall-used-twice-in-sec-12-significantly-imposes-a-duty-upon-the-national-authority-to-provide-assistance-for-loss-of-life-due-to-covid 2021-07-04T08:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3.jpg?v=1625141443 Supreme Court: “Shall” used twice in Sec 12 significantly imposes a duty upon the National Authority to provide assistance for loss of life due to Covid https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/delhi-hc-lays-down-comprehensive-guidelines-for-issuing-proclamation-under-sec-82-crpc 2021-07-05T06:30:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/download_3_ed1b4a1b-eac9-411f-b987-965b181eba72.jpg?v=1625223936 Delhi HC lays down comprehensive guidelines for issuing proclamation under Sec 82 CrPC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/hindu-joint-family-even-if-partitioned-can-revert-back-and-reunite-to-continue-the-status-of-joint-family-supreme-court 2021-07-06T10:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Justice_Ashok_Bhushan_59fdad84-ef3c-4f60-8ce4-33b6141d6c48.jpg?v=1625329456 Hindu Joint family even if partitioned can revert back and reunite to continue the status of joint family, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/labour-and-industrial-dispute/one-nation-one-ration-card-to-be-implemented-not-later-than-31-07-2021-supreme-court 2021-07-07T11:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/l_Justice-Ashok-Bhushan_-1-1495440347_835x547_182893d0-aa51-4c8b-9331-33bea2785254.jpg?v=1625329650 “One Nation One Ration Card” to be implemented, not later than 31.07.2021; Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/merely-upon-ballistic-report-about-the-bullet-recovered-does-not-match-with-the-gun-credible-and-reliable-deposition-of-pw1-pw2-cannot-be-rejected-supreme-court 2021-07-07T09:30:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_2.jpg?v=1625655477 Merely upon ballistic report about the bullet recovered does not match with the gun, credible and reliable deposition of PW1 & PW2 cannot be rejected; Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/education-institutions/in-field-of-pharmacy-education-the-pharmacy-act-1948-shall-only-prevail-sc 2021-07-08T07:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_30.jpg?v=1625657052 In field of Pharmacy Education, the Pharmacy Act, 1948 shall only prevail, SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/consumer-cases/delay-in-filing-ws-beyond-45-days-in-consumer-disputes-can-be-considered-only-prior-to-04-03-2020-supreme-court 2021-07-09T10:00:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/vineetsaran_774d87ad-e52d-4529-86c4-dd07aad61c5f.jpg?v=1625830739 Delay in filing WS beyond 45 days in Consumer Disputes can be considered, only prior to 04/03/2020: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/sc-reiterates-respect-to-the-court-has-to-be-commanded-and-not-demanded-same-is-not-enhanced-by-calling-public-officers 2021-07-12T13:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_e9c8f79b-9659-4790-8b80-6a4b8309ee6f.jpg?v=1626108946 SC reiterates respect to the court has to be commanded and not demanded: Same is not enhanced by calling public officers https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/high-court-erred-in-granting-bail-order-of-cancellation-of-bail-in-earlier-round-of-litigation-sc 2021-07-14T09:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_ac23f6db-4e46-420f-acc7-e7451415b7d3.jpg?v=1626257306 High Court erred in granting bail, order of cancellation of bail in earlier round of litigation: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/custom-import-duty-maritime-news-update/in-judicial-review-of-economic-regulations-the-court-would-exercise-restraint-unless-clear-grounds-justify-interference-sc 2021-07-15T10:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_32.jpg?v=1626346278 In Judicial Review of Economic Regulations, Court would exercise restraint unless clear grounds justify interference: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/age-of-superannuation-is-a-matter-of-policy-courts-cannot-interfere-supreme-court-overturns-hc-judgment 2021-07-16T09:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_761b5acb-b0e3-47ac-8d14-508ec30c844e.jpg?v=1626436155 Age of superannuation is a matter of policy, Courts cannot interfere: Supreme Court overturns Allahabad HC judgment https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/sc-holds-parties-can-afford-to-remain-negligent-the-court-cannot-failure-to-appoint-a-guardian-for-the-defendant-as-required-by-order-xxxii-rule-3-cpc-renders-ex-parte-decree-as-nullity 2021-07-19T11:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_36_f0c3b6ec-7f9d-4e36-b6b9-45310324fcb9.jpg?v=1626694339 SC holds parties can afford to remain negligent, the Court cannot: Failure to appoint a guardian for the defendant as required by Order XXXII Rule 3 CPC renders ex­parte decree as nullity https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/facts-are-so-glaring-and-the-background-setting-so-shocking-hc-rightly-granted-interim-protection-from-arrest-in-quashing-petition-sc 2021-07-20T08:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_36_848a6e63-c4b9-47a7-ba28-60e477b8918a.jpg?v=1626777339 Facts are so glaring and the background setting so shocking, HC rightly granted interim protection from arrest in quashing petition: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/corporate-lawyer/directions-cannot-be-given-by-hc-of-general-or-public-importance-without-there-being-any-pleadings-or-prayer-in-writ-petition-sc 2021-07-21T08:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/file6yu790ayfs411nt6pb86-1547666030_a4514bce-1c7d-441f-bd32-7ddc0173877b.jpg?v=1626782367 Directions cannot be given by HC of general or public importance without there being any pleadings or prayer in Writ Petition: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/decree-includes-rejection-of-a-plaint-only-appeal-maintainable-under-sec-96-cpc-sc 2021-07-22T06:30:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_51f8fb30-40fb-4970-9ca2-dfb013b981eb.jpg?v=1626849916 Decree includes rejection of a plaint, only appeal is maintainable under Sec 96 CPC: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/court-acting-under-section-34-of-the-arbitration-act-has-no-power-to-modify-an-award-supreme-court-clears-the-law 2021-07-22T22:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_15_192c8927-7f5d-4bc3-8c60-81590786dbb8.jpg?v=1626858118 Court acting under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act has no power to modify an award: Supreme Court clears the law https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/education-institutions/supreme-court-directs-admission-of-doctor-to-post-graduation-course-last-year-cannot-join-due-to-denial-of-study-leave-for-rendering-services-in-covid-19 2021-07-24T07:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Indira-Banerjee_83cbf848-d59e-4eb8-915a-b10e94c5b7a1.jpg?v=1626865275 Supreme Court directs admission of Doctor to Post Graduation Course: Last year cannot join due to denial of study leave for rendering services in Covid-19 https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/when-incident-stood-concluded-within-few-minutes-exact-version-of-incident-revealing-minute-detail-cannot-be-given-by-eyewitnesses-supreme-court 2021-07-26T11:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_5e901009-6ecb-4c8f-94d3-b963aa3b43f4.jpg?v=1627301185 When incident stood concluded within few minutes, exact version of incident revealing minute detail cannot be given by eyewitnesses: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/right-to-be-regularized-in-accordance-with-the-scheme-continues-till-all-the-eligible-daily-wagers-are-absorbed-as-per-earlier-judgment-inter-se-parties-supreme-court-holds-umadevi-s-case-not-applicable 2021-07-27T10:00:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_712f4b20-f9f1-4142-b09a-70634fc59837.jpg?v=1627386044 Right to be regularized in accordance with the scheme continues till all the eligible daily wagers are absorbed, as per earlier judgment inter se parties : Supreme Court holds Umadevi’s case not applicable https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/an-appellate-court-or-a-superior-court-can-set-aside-the-order-granting-bail-if-the-court-granting-bail-did-not-consider-relevant-factors-supreme-court 2021-07-28T09:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_6_35557879-b54f-4366-8f05-fe8a2543c116.jpg?v=1627472453 An appellate court or a superior court can set aside the order granting bail, if the court granting bail did not consider relevant factors: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/between-the-two-principles-of-seniority-and-merit-the-criterion-of-seniority-cum-merit-lays-greater-emphasis-on-seniority-supreme-court 2021-07-30T14:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_18_9880587e-d404-4348-85d1-850892d35674.jpg?v=1627664532 Between the two principles of seniority and merit, the criterion of “seniority­ cum merit” lays greater emphasis on seniority: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/shield-of-sec-197-crpc-cannot-protect-corrupt-officers-provisions-must-be-construed-to-advance-the-cause-of-honesty-and-justice-supreme-court 2021-08-02T10:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_9_0c2443a9-60ae-4818-83da-e5b0d131641c.jpg?v=1627905981 Shield of Sec 197 CrPC cannot protect corrupt officers, provisions must be construed to advance the cause of honesty and justice: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/drt/nclt-no-bar-to-the-filing-of-documents-at-any-time-until-a-final-order-entries-in-balance-sheets-acknowledgment-under-section-18-of-limitation-decree-raises-fresh-period-of-limitation-for-sec-7-ibc-petition-supreme-court 2021-08-04T14:00:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/Indira-Banerjee_c1324694-fb40-430e-b48a-928cf831fe64.jpg?v=1628094669 [NCLT] No bar to the filing of documents at any time until a final order, entries in balance sheets acknowledgment under Section 18 of Limitation, Decree raises fresh period of limitation for Sec 7 IBC Petition: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/arbitration-lawyer/emergency-arbitrator-s-order-would-fall-within-the-institutional-rules-and-would-consequently-be-covered-by-section-171-of-arbitration-act-supreme-court 2021-08-09T08:30:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_30_4f8f8bd6-7108-4d20-ba2c-f5d3fd84adf9.jpg?v=1628500194 Emergency Arbitrator’s order would fall within the institutional rules, and would consequently be covered by Section 17(1) of Arbitration Act: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/suit-is-barred-by-any-law-must-be-determined-from-the-statements-in-the-plaint-and-not-from-ws-plea-of-res-judicata-beyond-the-scope-of-order-7-rule-11-dcpc-supreme-court 2021-08-10T08:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_ef9708c6-09be-45a1-a53e-4be990814465.jpg?v=1628594716 Suit is barred by law must be determined from the statements in the plaint and not from WS, Plea of Res Judicata beyond the scope of Order 7 Rule 11 (d)CPC: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/taxation-corporate-lawyer/a-retrospective-provision-in-a-tax-act-which-is-for-the-removal-of-doubts-cannot-be-presumed-to-be-retrospective-if-it-alters-or-changes-the-law-as-it-earlier-stood-supreme-court 2021-08-12T09:00:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_30_d86313ae-0ac7-49a4-b6d5-b9ec5d497347.jpg?v=1628766131 A retrospective provision in a tax act which is “for the removal of doubts” cannot be presumed to be retrospective, if it alters or changes the law as it earlier stood: Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/during-fire-it-takes-a-person-lot-of-courage-to-get-back-into-the-house-to-save-somebody-not-doing-so-may-be-morally-wrong-but-cannot-be-a-circumstance-to-hold-a-person-guilty-of-murder-sc 2021-08-13T08:00:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_26.jpg?v=1628770179 During fire, it takes a person lot of courage to get back into house to save somebody, not doing so may be morally wrong but cannot be a circumstance to hold a person guilty of Murder: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/service-disputes/seniority-of-district-judges-promoted-through-lce-should-be-on-the-basis-of-merit-in-the-examination-supreme-court 2021-08-14T08:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_21_452fbfb6-66e3-4f56-b91e-9adafecbebe2.jpg?v=1628840022 Seniority of District Judges promoted through LCE should be on the basis of merit in the examination, Supreme Court https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/top-stories/d 2021-08-15T07:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/pj0042.jpg?v=1628853604 Supreme Court: Suit before a Civil Court would be maintainable for other reliefs, notwithstanding creation of the specific Tribunal https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/news/quashing-at-the-stage-of-fir-the-allegations-in-the-fir-complaint-only-are-required-to-be-considered-but-when-the-charge-sheet-is-filed-the-hc-is-to-consider-the-evidence-also-collected-during-investigation-sc 2021-08-16T06:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_3_1e763363-945d-484f-a298-fe6021618cd0.jpg?v=1629097821 [Quashing] At the stage of FIR, the allegations in the FIR/Complaint only are required to be considered, but when the charge-sheet is filed the HC is to consider the evidence also collected during investigation: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/labour-and-industrial-dispute/amendment-in-the-gratuity-act-increasing-the-rate-of-gratuity-under-sec-43-is-not-retrospective-sc 2021-08-17T09:00:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_be00555b-4ef6-4483-b4bd-f170b9527069.jpg?v=1629115160 Amendment in the Gratuity Act increasing the rate of Gratuity to Ten Lakhs under Sec 4(3) is not retrospective: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/property-disputes-latest-news-update/mortgage-suit-for-redemption-can-be-filed-within-30-years-from-the-date-fixed-for-redemption-sc 2021-08-18T08:30:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/images_17_ecbf5a6e-bca5-49ad-a9a4-d2882db66778.jpg?v=1629199511 [Mortgage] Suit for redemption can be filed within 30 years from the date fixed for redemption: SC https://www.advocateretainer.com/blogs/drt/sec-14-sarfaesi-if-a-tenant-claims-protection-from-taking-possession-of-a-secured-asset-in-a-tenancy-of-more-than-a-year-it-can-only-by-a-registered-instrument-supreme-court 2021-08-19T08:30:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/1672/5045/articles/justice-abdul-nazeer-ayodhya-case-judge-supreme-court-of-india_1571302429-696x470_8c6232d4-ecce-46ed-b3a5-2113981484ef.jpg?v=1629202079 [Sec 14 SARFAESI] If a tenant claims protection from taking possession of a Secured Asset, in a tenancy of more than a year, it can only by a registered instrument; Supreme Court