Section 13 Archives

‘Orders passed by UK Court enforceable in India as per Sections 13, 44-A of CPC’: Delhi HC permits TWC Aviation Capital to inspect aircraft frames leased to SpiceJet

Keeping in view the principles of Comity of Courts and that a substantial sum of money is due from SpiceJet Ltd. to TWC Aviation Capital Ltd., the Aircrafts and the engines deserve to be secured.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Can’t approach Writ Court to enforce Contract of personal service’; Calcutta High Court dismisses Writ Petition on Termination of Employment by Private School

Calcutta High Court held that a party can resort to the writ jurisdiction only if there involves public law element and not to enforce a contract of personal service, including all matters relating to the service of the employee-confirmation, suspension, transfer, termination, etc.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Breaking down Supreme Court’s explanation on grant of divorce on grounds of ‘cruelty’ under Hindu Marriage Act

“What is cruelty for a woman, may not be cruelty for a man, and hence, a more elastic and broad approach is required when a wife seeks divorce.”