Civil Court lacks jurisdiction over Waqf Property disputes: Calcutta High Court
Calcutta High Court held that “in order to decide whether the suit is barred by any law, it is the statement in the plaint which will have to be construed.”
Justice Prasenjit Biswas
Special laws override general laws| Consumer Forums must adhere to Arbitration mandate under Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act: Calcutta High Court
Calcutta High Court noted that specific provision under Section 84 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 mandates arbitration for disputes involving members and the society.
Calcutta High Court finds no illegality or material irregularity in DRAT’s order; reiterates High Court’s jurisdictional limits under Article 227
Calcutta High Court reasoned that the High Court’s jurisdiction under Article 227 is not appellate in nature and cannot be exercised to correct mere errors of fact.
‘Reputation is a crucial factor in society’; Calcutta High Court grants ad interim injunction restraining posting of defamatory content
Right to freedom of speech and expression does not confer right in absolute form to tarnish someone’s image and reputation which he/she owns in the society.
Calcutta High Court warns disquiet litigant against misuse of Legal Process; imposes Rs. 5 Lakh cost
Calcutta High Court observed that the argument advanced by the applicants leave an impression that “a desperate attempt is made to have the order reviewed in the garb of recall”.