DRT remedy available
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The High Court held that in view of the alternative, efficacious statutory remedy under the SARFAESI Act, the writ petition was not maintainable and the question of law raised under the IBC was nothing but another desperate attempt to avoid steps being taken by the secured creditor under the SARFAESI Act.

principal Seat's jurisdiction on establishment of Circuit Bench
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Bombay High Court held that creation of the Kolhapur Circuit Bench does not divest the Principal Seat of jurisdiction, as both the DRT (Pune) and DRAT (Mumbai) fall within its territory and the appellate order forms a substantial part of the cause of action.

failure to examine scientific experts
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The High Court examined whether reliance on CA reports, without summoning the scientific experts, affected the fairness of the trial in a case involving allegations of aggravated sexual assault and homicide

life sentence for father
Case BriefsHigh Courts

A ‘Police Didi’ Program enabled the victim to approach authorities, supported by her Principal and counsellor.