Soumya Yadav, Author at SCC Times

Civil Court jurisdiction barred under section 430

Bombay High Court: NCLT Exclusive Forum for Rectification, Director Removal; Civil Court’s Jurisdiction Barred under S. 430 Companies Act

“A mere communication addressed by any person directing another person to do an act cannot by itself operate as an injunction.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Judicial interference in transfer of government servant unjustified: Patna HC quashes Single Judge’s order to transfer DFO

“If the courts continue to interfere with day-to-day transfer orders issued by the Government, there will be complete chaos in the administration, which would not be conducive to public interest.”

illegal ostracism orders by village panchayat

Case Briefs High Courts

Madras HC orders independent probe into illegal panchayat ostracism depriving woman’s family of basic civic rights

“The respondents are directed to conduct enquiry independently in this regard and ensure that no injustice is caused to the petitioner by violating her fundamental rights as contemplated under Article 21 of the Constitution.”

Events & Collaborations

“Arbitration and mediation integral components of modern & responsive justice system”: Justice B.V. Nagarathna speaks on Day 2 of the 5th ICA International Conference 2026

Justice B.V. Nagarathna delivered an insightful keynote address on day 2 of the 5th Edition of ICA International Conference on 11 April 2026 at the Delhi High Court. The conference was graced by Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Amanullah, Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, and Justice Arvind Kumar, alongside leading arbitration practitioners, policymakers, and international experts, fostering discussions on emerging issues in arbitration, legal technology, and cross-border dispute resolution.

Events/Webinars News

Global Legal Minds Set to Converge at 5th ICA International Conference on Arbitration in the Era of Globalization on April 10—11, 2026 | Register Now

The theme of the 2026 Conference is “Arbitration in the Era of Globalization: Legal Technology, Economic Development & Cross-Border Disputes.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Presumption in dowry death cases require proof of demand related cruelty soon before death: Madras HC acquits husband

“The trial court failed to note that only when the prosecution proves the foundational facts and there is evidence to show that cruelty was meted out to the deceased in respect of demand of dowry soon before death, the presumption under Section 113-B of the Evidence Act would arise.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Jharkhand HC intervenes suo motu in 12-year-old’s rape and murder, criticises police’s lethargic attitude

“Considering the sensitivity of the issue, particularly the commission of rape of a female child aged about 12 years and thereafter her brutal murder, along with the lethargic attitude of the police, it was proper to take cognizance of the occurrence.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Jharkhand HC: Pension can’t be reduced unless service record found thoroughly unsatisfactory or grave misconduct proved

“It is a settled principle of law that when a statute or law prescribes a specific procedure for an action, that procedure must be followed strictly, rendering other methods invalid.”

Case Briefs High Courts

“Employer’s record lapses cannot deny pension”; Bombay HC sets aside EPFO’s rejection of higher pension claim, directs reconsideration within 8 weeks

“The responsibility lies with the employer, and if the employer has failed in maintaining records or producing them, then the consequence cannot be shifted upon the employee.”

Case Briefs High Courts

“No absolute right to protest at chosen venue”; Madras HC dismisses ‘unusual prayer’ for daily protest “until World War ends” dismissed with Rs 50,000 costs

“The right to protest is protected, however, the right to insist upon a particular public junction for an indefinite recurring protest is not.”

Academic marks for computation of future income

Case Briefs High Courts

“Academic marks not measure of earning potential”; Bombay HC enhances Motor Accident Compensation for deceased BHMS student’s family

“Just as it is true that, academically excellent student may or may not earn well, it is also equally true that academically average or even below-average student may earn very well in practice or profession.”

No Habeas Corpus for Voluntary Departure

Case Briefs High Courts

No Habeas Corpus if Wife voluntarily leaves Home; Madras HC Orders Production of Children

Observing the wife’s voluntary departure, the Madras High Court shifted focus to child welfare and instructs police to produce the minors before the Judicial Magistrate.

Strained marriage not proof of wife's murder

Case Briefs High Courts

Strained marriage and alcohol addiction not enough to presume husband’s guilt in wife’s murder: Madras HC

“Even a strong suspicion was not enough to convict a person and that the prosecution had to necessarily prove each circumstance in the chain beyond reasonable doubt.”

Case Briefs District Court

UAPA trial ends in acquittal: Delhi Court holds no proof of conspiracy or membership of banned organisation

“The FIR number given on the top of the documents clearly indicated that either the FIR was recorded prior to the alleged recovery or the number was inserted after its registration.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Cut-off date cannot bar Covid-19 ex-gratia relief; Bombay HC directs Rs 50 lakh relief to Junior Clerk’s family

“In spite of the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, various government employees including the District Administration, Police, Home guard, Anganwadi Karmachari, etc., were performing their duties carrying risk to their lives.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay HC affirms RBI’s revival plan of Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank —Unity Small Finance Bank amalgamation scheme

The Bombay High Court noted that RBI framed the PMC Bank—Unity Bank amalgamation scheme during a period of severe financial stress for PMC Bank, and held that the measures, including depositor classification and reduced interest, were valid steps taken in public interest.

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay HC sets aside 16-year-old case against lawyer, rules allegations fail to meet IPC and SC/ST Atrocities Act requirements

“To attract Section 3(1)(r), Atrocities Act, the FIR or material on record needed to show that the petitioner intentionally insulted or intimidated the respondent and that he did so with the intent to humiliate the respondent at a place within public view.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay HC converts conviction from murder to culpable homicide, recognises “continuous provocation” from tobacco-addicted brother

“The deceased used to beat them even though they tried to persuade him to give up his addictions and improve.”

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Minor alterations do not affect trade mark’s identity’; Madras High Court rejects rectification plea against “Ayyappan Brand” trade mark

“The earlier invoices contain a pictorial depiction of Lord Ayyappa, which does not tally with the pictorial depiction in the registered mark.”

acquittal of wife in husband's murder case

Case Briefs High Courts

Madras HC frees woman in husband’s murder case, rejects ‘last seen together’ assumption based solely on marriage

“Just because the accused happened to be the wife of the deceased, it cannot be assumed that she would always be present with the deceased inside the house.”