“Madras High Court Upholds Denial of Bail for Impersonating Lawyer and Cheating Client”

“Madras High Court Upholds Denial of Bail for Impersonating Lawyer and Cheating Client”

Oct 28, 2023

Introduction: In a recent ruling, the Madras High Court upheld the denial of bail for an individual who posed as a lawyer, swindling a client through false promises and intimidating tactics. Justice KK Ramakrishnan dismissed the appellant’s plea against his conviction, stating that

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Rents receivable can be assigned as an actionable claim under Transfer of Property Act: SC

Rents receivable can be assigned as an actionable claim under Transfer of Property Act: SC

Oct 27, 2023

It was held by the Supreme Court that the rents which are receivable by a borrower can be assigned to a lender as an actionable claim as per the Transfer of Property Act. Justice S. Ravindra Bhat and Justice Dipankar Datta observed that

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Rajasthan High Court’s split verdict on the issue of notice of acquisition

Rajasthan High Court’s split verdict on the issue of notice of acquisition

Oct 27, 2023

A split verdict was delivered by the Supreme Court on the issue of whether the notice must be given to those who possess land while they are in a land acquisition proceeding, under the Rajasthan urban development act, when the names were not

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Supreme Court declared the state amendments made to VAT Acts after GST  ‘INVALID’

Supreme Court declared the state amendments made to VAT Acts after GST ‘INVALID’

Oct 27, 2023

“Supreme court recently declared the amendments made to VAT Acts, in states including Telangna, Gujrat, and Bombay, after the effect of GST as invalid. According to the live law report, The division bench comprising Justices S. Ravindra Bhat and Aravind Kumar was hearing

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Supreme Court Orders Sale of Ancestral Property for Maintenance Arrears: A Landmark Judgment

Supreme Court Orders Sale of Ancestral Property for Maintenance Arrears: A Landmark Judgment

Oct 27, 2023

Issues: The Supreme Court recently exercised its inherent powers under Article 142 to direct the sale of ancestral property in order to pay maintenance arrears to a wife. This case, involving persistent defiance of court orders, criminal charges, and non-compliance, raises important legal

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Notification that bars the usage of donor gametes, violative of the right to parenthood: Delhi HC

Notification that bars the usage of donor gametes, violative of the right to parenthood: Delhi HC

Oct 25, 2023

It has been observed by the Delhi High Court that the notification that has been issued by the Ministry of Health of the center, whereby it barred the usage of the donor gametes by an intending couple who wants to undergo surrogacy, was

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Deciphering Medical Negligence: A Deep Dive into the Kalyani Rajan Case

Deciphering Medical Negligence: A Deep Dive into the Kalyani Rajan Case

Oct 25, 2023

Introduction: In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court scrutinized a case of medical negligence, delving into the intricacies of the Res Ipsa Loquitur doctrine. This Latin term, often translated as “the thing speaks for itself,” holds significance in the legal realm, especially when

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Res Ipsa Loquitur in Medical Negligence: A Supreme Court Case Analysis

Res Ipsa Loquitur in Medical Negligence: A Supreme Court Case Analysis

Oct 24, 2023

Introduction: The Supreme Court recently ruled on a medical negligence case, invoking the principle of Res Ipsa Loquitur. This Latin term translates to “the thing speaks for itself,” signifying that in negligence cases, circumstances strongly suggest the occurrence of negligence. In this legal

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Supreme Court orders fresh examination of witnesses after noticing “sudden summersault”; says its court’s duty to ensure witnesses are not under threat

Supreme Court orders fresh examination of witnesses after noticing “sudden summersault”; says its court’s duty to ensure witnesses are not under threat

Oct 23, 2023

Recently, the Supreme Court cancelled the bail of the man accused of his wife’s murder and recalled the witnesses for fresh examination after finding out the sudden summersault taken by vital witnesses. The bench comprising justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta has invoked

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Once a writ petition is admitted by the court, its consideration cant be refused by the HC: SC

Once a writ petition is admitted by the court, its consideration cant be refused by the HC: SC

Oct 23, 2023

Supreme court expressed its surprise on the order of Bombay High Court whereby initially a writ petition was admitted by it but later on it refused to hear the prayer which pertained to the interim relief,  as the parties were having an alternate

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