Chandra Sharma, Author at SCC Times

disputed property title affidavit evidence Calcutta HC conveyance deed

Disputed Property Rights Cannot Be Decided on Affidavits: Calcutta HC Declines Conveyance Over Absence of Clear Title

The Court found serious doubts regarding the validity of the transfer and authenticity of payment records based on the applicant’s dual role as attorney and purchaser. The Court held that such disputed questions required a civil trial and not adjudication on affidavits. Hence, it dismissed the application, refusing to direct execution of the conveyance deed.

Section 420 IPC quashing compromise Jharkhand HC

Case Briefs High Courts

A Seven-Year-Old Cheating Case Ends After Amicable Compromise: Jharkhand HC Quashes Proceedings, Holds Continuation Would Be Abuse of Process

The Court held that the offences involved in the case are not heinous offences nor does it constitute any offence of mental depravity rather the same relates to a petty private dispute between the parties. Due to the complete settlement between the petitioner and the respondent, the possibility of conviction of the petitioner was remote and bleak.

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Parties Agree to Start Again: Manipur HC Sets Aside Arbitral Award by Consent, Appoints Former Chief Justice as New Arbitrator for Thoubal Project Dispute

The Manipur High Court disposed of an arbitration petition concerning the Thoubal Multipurpose Project Agreement by recording the parties’ consent to set aside an arbitral award and recommence arbitration. The Court appointed Justice D. Krishnakumar as the new sole arbitrator, directed de novo proceedings from the stage of framing issues using existing pleadings.

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Multiple Tax Years Cannot be Clubbed in One GST Show-Cause Notice: Calcutta HC Quashes ₹10.97 Crore GST Notice Against SBI Covering Six Financial Years

The Court held that under Section 74, CGST Act, each financial year is a separate unit for tax determination, and limitation periods apply independently. It found that the respondent-GST Authorities acted illegally by issuing a consolidated notice and ignoring documentary evidence provided by State Bank of India (SBI). Consequently, the impugned show-cause notice and order were declared void and without jurisdiction.

Attending witness evidence in execution of will

Case Briefs High Courts

Will Dispute: Calcutta High Court holds attending witness’s evidence sufficient to prove execution of will; Grants probate

The case underscores that when attesting witnesses are unavailable, a will can still be proved through other admissible evidence under Sections 69 and 71 of the Evidence Act, provided the execution and testamentary capacity of the testator are established.

condonation of delay bureaucratic inaction Jharkhand High Court

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Bureaucratic Inaction Cannot Excuse Limitation Delay: Jharkhand High Court dismisses condonation plea

The Jharkhand High Court reinforces the principle that government departments are not entitled to special indulgence in limitation matters. Courts must protect private litigants from perpetual litigation caused by bureaucratic delays. The ruling sends a strong message that administrative lethargy cannot override statutory limitation periods.

FIR quashing BNS Arms Act settlement Jharkhand HC

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“Possibility of conviction remote and bleak”: Jharkhand HC quashes BNS and Arms Act FIR on settlement in private money dispute

“The criminal proceeding would put the petitioners to great oppression and prejudice and extreme injustice by not quashing the criminal proceeding despite full and complete settlement and compromise with the victim.”

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‘Income of No Person Can Remain Static’: Karnataka HC Enhances Compensation Awarded to Coolie in Motor Accident Claim

The Court enhanced the compensation for the claimants while deciding the case on motor accident, taking into consideration the prospects and dismissed the issue raised by the United India Insurance Co. Ltd. (the Company) as they failed to prove any fraud on the claimant’s part.

Know thy Judge

Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge: Justice V. Mohana

On 27 May 2026, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice V. Mohana’s (who was then a Senior Advocate) direct elevation from the Bar as Judge of Supreme Court. She took the oath of office on 2 June 2026.

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Whether Employer’s Intentional Assault on Employee Constitutes “Accident” Arising Out of Employment Under Employees’ Compensation Act? Karnataka HC Answers

The instant matter revolves around the applicability of Section 3(1), Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 for claiming the compensation arising out of an accident at the workplace.