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Reserved Judgment cannot be sent to successor judge

Delhi HC holds Sending case to Successor Judge for re-hearing after conclusion of final arguments and reservation of judgment contrary to right to speedy trial

Justice delayed is justice denied, and any attempt to prolong proceedings by reopening arguments after the matter stood closed and reserved for pronouncement of judgment is liable to be held vitiated in law.

insurer not necessary party in medical negligence

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Andhra Pradesh High Court| Insurer not a necessary or proper party in medical negligence consumer complaints; impleadment rejected

The petitioner, along with other doctors from Yashoda Hospitals, was arrayed as an opposite party before the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Guntur. The complainant alleged medical negligence and deficiency in service during treatment at the hospital.

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Understanding “Substantial Compliance” in light of Sabita Jha v. Aaone Developers

by Pritthish Roy* and Nancy Goel**