Limitation Period | NCDRC dismisses home buyers’ complaints due to delay
NCDRC also highlighted that the housing society which the complainants were members of was not arrayed as a party in the instant matter.
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Online frauds erode people’s trust in online transactions, discourage newcomers into entering digital realm; Delhi HC refuses to grant bail to a man accused of cyber-crime fraud
“Sensitised to the plight of unsuspecting individuals who fall victim to deceptive mobile applications, the Courts have the responsibility to address the grievances of those who, in their pursuit of technology, end up being defrauded of their hard-earned money.”
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Delhi High Court restrains Lt Governor from conducting Cyclothon and Walkathon in Eco-Sensitive Zone of Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
Conducting of an event like this has all the trappings of it turning out to be a misadventure as the location of the animals are unknown, their area of movement is not isolated, the certainty regarding number and species are guesswork and there appears to be no plan in place.
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Vigilance Committee should be cautious while conducting enquiry for granting or cancelling community certificate; Madras HC remands matter for reasoned order
Madras High Court said that the grant of community certificate or cancellation of community certificate would have a larger repercussion and will affect the future generation of the family
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Why DCDRC found Cloud Nine Hospital to be guilty of severe deficiency in service while conducting a Code Pink Mock Drill for infant abduction?
DCDRC was of the view that the manner of conducting the mock drill by the hospital was not only a severe deficiency in service but also as an extreme type of unfair trade practice.
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Article 370 Verdict | Supreme Court upholds abrogation of Special Status for Jammu and Kashmir
Among the three judgments, one was authored by Dr. DY Chandrachud, CJI on behalf of himself, BR Gavai and Surya Kant, JJ., while Justice Justice Kaul and Khanna, J. authored separate but concurring judgments.
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Delhi High Court grants permanent injunction to CNN News Channel for mark ‘CNN’ in relation to news services
“The aspect of likelihood of confusion has to be examined from the perspective of the consumer of average intelligence and imperfect recollection.”
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[Section 29A of IBC] Disqualification of promotors applying for resolution plan not applicable to MSMEs: Supreme Court
Supreme Court observed that the law laid in Digambar Anandrao Pingle (supra) by NCLAT was not correct, and that the date of submission of resolution plan has to be the cut off date.
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Punjab and Haryana High Court issues directions for Investigating Officers adding or deleting offences under UAPA Act in the FIR
“The mechanical and perfunctory manner of inclusion of offences under the UAPA Act, in the petition FIR, does ultimately cause deep trauma, upon the minds of the bail petitioners.”
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Supreme Court dismisses former ICICI CEO Chanda Kochhar’s plea for interim release of Retiral benefits
Earlier, the Bombay High Court had denied her plea for reinstatement of her Employee Stock Options.
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Supreme Court 5-Judge Bench Ruling on Group of Companies Doctrine: What You Need to Know
“Even though a subsidiary derives interests or benefits from a contract entered into by the company within a group, they would not be covered under the expression “claiming through or under” merely on the basis that it shares a legal or commercial relationship with the parties.”
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Constitutionality of Section 15(5) of the CGST Act and other provisions challenged; Bombay High Court issues notice
Bomby High Court issued notice to the Attorney General regarding challenge to the provisions of Section 15(5) of the CGST Act, 2017 being unconstitutional and violative of Articles 246A and 366(12) of the Constitution of India.
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In Re: Right to Privacy of Adolescent | SC frowns upon Calcutta HC’s advise to girls to control sexual urge; ‘Judges to avoid expression of Personal views’
“The Calcutta High Court advised adolescent girls to protect their dignity, privacy, self-worth and control their sexual urge.”
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DCDRC finds hotel liable for causing mental agony to a customer who was sold Biryani Rice at the price of Chicken Biryani
The complainant had ordered a parcel of Chicken Biryani and paid for the same, however, when he reached home and opened the parcel, it was just Biryani Rice.
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Calcutta High Court upholds right to challenge non-arbitrability in landlord-tenant dispute; sets asides Arbitral Award
Applying Section 3 of the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1956, the Calcutta High Court determined that the dispute is governed by the tenancy act.
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“Unscrupulous coaching institutes should not have the right to retain fees of students who leave course midway due to dissatisfaction with the services”: DCDRC
VLCC failed to deliver on their promise by not conducting the courses as per the agreed terms. Furthermore, their suggestion to adjust the course fees against the enrolment of a relative was found to be unfair and contrary to consumer protection principles by DCDRC.
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SARFAESI Act does apply to fishing vessels; Co-operative Banks have discretion to choose recovery methods: Calcutta High Court
“Definition analysis of ‘vessel’ includes fishing vessels under the Merchant Shipping Act, triggering Section 31(d) exemption.”
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Read why Supreme Court held unilateral revision of fee won’t hold Arbitral Tribunal ineligible
“The increase of fee does not amount to a per se ineligibility, reaching to the level of voiding the Tribunal’s appointment, and terminating its mandate.”
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Section 43(4) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 does not create new window after expiry of limitation: Calcutta High Court
“The limitation for filing an application will start to run from the day when the cause of action accrues regardless of the existence of an arbitration clause.”
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No bar which can restrict landlord from beneficial enjoyment of his property: Allahabad HC upholds order directing tenant to vacate premises
“A tenant or the Court cannot direct the landlord how and in what manner he should live/ arrange affairs. There is no bar which can restrict a landlord from beneficial enjoyment of his own property”
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