Disobedience of an injunction order remains punishable even if the underlying suit is later dismissed (Samee Khan v. Bindu Khan). A lawyer’s undertaking on behalf of a client binds the clie...
Supreme Court of India Set Aside Conviction and Sentence under Sections 306 and 114 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 Due to Lack of Direct or Proximate Evidence. Conviction for abetment to suicide requ...
Constitution of India, 1950 (COI) – Article 21 – Protection of Life and Personal Liberty – Violation of Fundamental Rights due to Detention Orders Issued Without Application of Mind ...
Violation of Natural Justice – UGC failed to provide an opportunity for hearing, which was mandatory despite its administrative nature. (Para 17, 21) Unreasoned Decision – The impugned communicati...
Delay in FIR and Suppression of Information:– The court held that the delay in lodging the FIR and suppression of initial information raised serious doubts about the prosecution’s case. The court ...
Income-tax Act, 1961 – Section 279(2) – Compounding of Offences – CBDT Guidelines – Discretion of Authority The court reaffirmed that when a statute does not prescribe a limitation period, on...
a) An LLP, though not a signatory, is inherently connected to the LLP Agreement and its arbitration clause. b) The LLP’s operations and the partners’ mutual rights and duties are governed by the L...
Binding Amendment Requires Consensus on Essential Terms: – For a binding amendment to a development agreement, the parties must reach consensus ad idem on all essential terms, including the plot...
Procedural Lapses in NDPS Act Compliance: The Bombay High Court granted bail to four accused in a narcotics case due to non-compliance with the mandatory procedures under the NDPS Act, particularly th...
Employer's failure to fulfill its duty to inform and assist bereaved families in submitting applications within limitation cannot be held against the applicants. Procedural delays caused by the depar...
