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The Supreme Court observed that a Court can dismiss a suit as time-barred, even if no specific issue regarding limitation was framed. This is because of the mandate of Section 3 of the Limitation Act, as per which a Court must dismiss any suit, appeal, or application that is time-barred, even if the defendant has
R. NAGARAJ (DEAD) THROUGH LRs. AND ANOTHER VERSUS RAJMANI AND OTHERS… Read More »
Case Name – Madanuri Sri Rama Chandra Murthy v. Syed Jalal (2017) 13 SCC 174 Even when, the allegations made in the plaint are taken to be correct as a whole on their face value, if they show that the suit is barred by any law, or do not disclose cause of action, the application
Madanuri Sri Rama Chandra Murthy v. Syed Jalal (2017… Read More »
The Supreme Court reaffirmed that once the drawer admits to signing the cheque, the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (“NI Act”) cannot be rebutted merely by questioning the complainant’s debt-giving capacity, especially when such a defence was not raised in the reply notice by the accused. “The onus is not
ASHOK SINGH V/s STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH & ANR… Read More »
⚡️वक़्फ़ क्या है?वक्फ़ इस्लामिक नियमों के अनुसार वह संपत्ति है जो केवल और केवल मज़हबी और दान के कार्यों में प्रयुक्त हो सकती है। नया क़ानून पुराने से भिन्न कैसे है?1- पुराने क़ानून में वक़्फ़ बोर्ड किसी भी प्रॉपर्टी पर दावा कर सकती थी, जिसके निस्तारण के लिए वक्फ़ ट्रिब्यूनल में ही जाना होता था।
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION & ORS. V. UNION OF INDIA & ANR [ W.P.(C) 10683/2022] along with W.P.(C) 10867/2022BENCH: JUSTICE PRATHIBA M SINGH COURT: DELHI HIGH COURT JUDGEMENT DATE: MARCH 28, 2025 In a key judgment, the Delhi High Court ruled that service charge or tip is a voluntary payment by the customer and cannot be
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION & ORS. V/s UNION OF INDIA & ANR… Read More »
Court: High Court of Punjab and Haryana at ChandigarhCase: CRA-48-DBA-2004 (State of Punjab vs. Dharminder Singh etc.)Date of Judgment: 24.03.2025Act: Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) The appeal against the acquittal of respondents for poppy husk possession was dismissed due to non-compliance with Section 41(2) of the NDPS Act, as the secret information
State of Punjab vs. Dharminder Singh etc… Read More »
The Supreme Court today (March 18) emphasized the need for the direct transfer of motor accident claim compensation to claimants’ bank accounts to minimize delays and ensure timely payments. “The general practice followed by the insurance companies, where the compensation is not disputed, is to deposit the same before the Tribunal. Instead of following that
PARMINDER SINGH VERSUS HONEY GOYAL AND OTHERS… Read More »
The Supreme Court held that when a property transfer involves considerations such as love and affection while the donor retains a life interest, it qualifies as a settlement deed in the form of a gift. The Court further clarified that once the donee accepts the gift through the settlement deed, the donor cannot unilaterally revoke
N.P. SASEENDRAN VERSUS N.P. PONNAMMA & ORS… Read More »