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Supreme Court of India Held Appellants Guilty of Contempt for Disobedience of Undertaking Regarding Alienation of Suit Property

Disobedience of an injunction order remains punishable even if the underlying suit is later dismissed (Samee Khan v. Bindu Khan). A lawyer’...

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Supreme Court Dismissed Appeals of Convicts – Life Imprisonment Confirmed. Conviction Under Sections 148 and 302 Read with Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 – Accused’s Plea of Alibi Rejected

Consistent and corroborated eyewitness testimonies established the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. Plea of alibi must be conclusive...

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Supreme Court Quashed Criminal Proceedings Against Non-Executive Directors, Reaffirming Vicarious Liability Principles Under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Non-Executive Directors Cannot Be Held Liable Under Section 138 Read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Without Specific Allegat...

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Dishonour of Cheques — Security Deposit — Refund Conditional Upon Vacant Possession — Conviction Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Set Aside

The refund of security deposit was contingent on the respondent handing over vacant possession of the flat. The appellant was entitled to deduct unpa...

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Supreme Court Clarified the Scope of Interim Moratorium under Section 96 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 – Held That Regulatory Penalties Imposed by the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, Are Not Covered

Invoking Insolvency Proceedings Cannot stay execution of Penalty Orders for Consumer Protection Law Violations – The Apex Court Upheld the NCDRC’s...

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Bombay High Court — Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — Whether a limited liability partnership (LLP) not being a signatory to the LLP Agreement can still be made a party to arbitration proceedings arising out of the agreement.

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...

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Supreme Court Rules on Custody of US Citizen with Intellectual Disability: Repatriation to US Deemed in Best Interest. Court Emphasizes Best Interests of Child Over Parental Disputes, Upholds Guardianship Order

Best Interests of the Child: The Court emphasized that the welfare and best interests of the child are paramount in custody disputes, especially when...

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Deemed Dealer under MVAT Act and Prospective Effect of Tax Liability. High Court of Bombay Decides on Tax Liability of Government-Constituted Trust under Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act, 2002

On the Issue of Deemed Dealer: The Court held that SASF was a “deemed dealer” under Section 2(8) of the MVAT Act. The Court found that SASF fel...

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Supreme Court Quashed Criminal Proceedings Citing Consensual Relationship — No Element of Deceit or Misconception of Fact

Long-Standing Consensual Relationship Cannot Be Construed as Rape Based on Alleged False Promise of Marriage — Prosecution Held as Gross Abuse o...

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Interpretation Of Manufacturing Process Under Factories Act, 1948 – Business Of Laundry Held To Constitute Manufacturing Process – Premises Deemed A Factory – Order Issuing Process Restored.

a. Definition of manufacturing process under Section 2(k) includes washing and cleaning for delivery and use – Laundry service falls squarely within...