Prachi Bhardwaj, Author at SCC Times

A review application, regard being had to its limited scope, has to be disposed of as expeditiously as possible

Supreme Court: In the case where the review petition preferred in 2012, was kept pending for almost four years and, thereafter, the

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High Courts to issue directions to subordinate Courts providing timelines for speedy disposal of trials

Supreme Court: Taking note of the problem of delay in disposal of trials, the bench of A.K. Goel and U.U. Lalit, JJ

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Technological advancement should be utilised to combat hardships of the litigants seeking transfer of proceedings

Supreme Court: With a view to provide an alternative to seeking transfer of proceedings on account of inability of a party to

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Justice Karnan again fails to appear before the 7-judge bench; Bailabale warrant issued

Supreme Court: Owing to the non-appearance of Justice C. S. Karnan before the Court in the contempt proceedings, the 7-judge bench of

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If the delay is not condonable statutorily, it cannot be condoned taking recourse to Article 142 of the Constitution

Supreme Court: In an appeal preferred under Section 125 of the Electricity Act, 2003, the 3-Judge Bench of Dipak Misra, A.M. Khanwilkar

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Isolated instances of long past cannot constitute an act of cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia)of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Supreme Court: Explaining the scope of ‘cruelty’ as a ground for dissolution of marriage, the Bench of R.K. Agrawal and A.M. Sapre,

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Trust cannot file a complaint under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986

Supreme Court: The bench of Madan B. Lokur and P.C. Pant, JJ held that a Trust cannot file a complaint under the

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Nirbhaya Case: Superintendent of Jail to file report in regard to the conduct of the accused persons till 20.03.2017

Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra, R. Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan, JJ, while considering the affidavits filed to show the

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Delegated Authority under S. 33 (2) proviso (b) of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 cannot determine the nature of the document

Supreme Court: Interpreting Section 33(2) proviso (b) of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 as to the power of the delegated authority to

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Sahara directed to sell properties worth Rs.5092.64 crores and deposit the amount on or before 13.04.2017

Supreme Court: Taking note of the list of properties submitted by the Sahara Group of Companies in furtherance of the order dated

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Reduction of sentence of an acid-attack accused from 1 year to 1 month imprisonment is completely unacceptable

Supreme Court: In the case where the refusal to marriage proposal by a girl resulted into a house trespass by the accused

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PM releases book on Judicial Reforms published by EBC

On 22.02.2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the book “Judicial Reforms: Recent Global Trends” published by EBC in association with IIFL and

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‘Person interested’ in the matter of determination of compensation under LA Act does not include post-acquisition allottee

Supreme Court: The Bench of A.K. Goel and U.U. Lalit, JJ held that a post-acquisition allottee of land is necessary or proper

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Section 50 CPC permits the execution of decree of permanent injunction against the legal heirs of judgment debtor

Supreme Court: In the matter relating to the executability of decree for permanent injunction against the legal representatives of judgment-debtor, the Bench

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Landlord cannot be non-suited due to mere non-examination of family member who intends to do business in the rented premises

Supreme Court: Deciding a short question of law as to whether the requirement of the landlord for own occupation could also mean

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SCC Times

A review application, regard being had to its limited scope, has to be disposed of as expeditiously as possible

High Courts to issue directions to subordinate Courts providing timelines for speedy disposal of trials

Technological advancement should be utilised to combat hardships of the litigants seeking transfer of proceedings

Justice Karnan again fails to appear before the 7-judge bench; Bailabale warrant issued

If the delay is not condonable statutorily, it cannot be condoned taking recourse to Article 142 of the Constitution

Isolated instances of long past cannot constitute an act of cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia)of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Trust cannot file a complaint under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986

Nirbhaya Case: Superintendent of Jail to file report in regard to the conduct of the accused persons till 20.03.2017

Delegated Authority under S. 33 (2) proviso (b) of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 cannot determine the nature of the document

Sahara directed to sell properties worth Rs.5092.64 crores and deposit the amount on or before 13.04.2017

Reduction of sentence of an acid-attack accused from 1 year to 1 month imprisonment is completely unacceptable

PM releases book on Judicial Reforms published by EBC

‘Person interested’ in the matter of determination of compensation under LA Act does not include post-acquisition allottee

Section 50 CPC permits the execution of decree of permanent injunction against the legal heirs of judgment debtor

Landlord cannot be non-suited due to mere non-examination of family member who intends to do business in the rented premises

Respecting the National Song is not a fundamental duty under Article 51-A of the Constitution

Search Engines to constitute ‘In-house Expert Body’ to delete ‘Gender selection’ related searches

Rajdev Ranjan Murder: Md. Shahabuddin transferred to Tihar Jail; Trial to be conducted by video conferencing

No need to stand in the cinema hall when National Anthem is a part of the storyline

DA Case: Sasikala and aides found guilty; Trial Court’s order of conviction restored