Arbitrators Cannot Be Disqualified For Merely Participating In Prior Arbitration Involving Interpretation Of Similar Clause: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act) filed by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) against an arbitral award passed in favor of British Marine PLC.(Respondent). SAIL entered into Contract of Affreightment (COA) with the respondent for transportation of 3 million metric tonnes (±5%) of coking coal over five...

Police Can't Be Disbelieved Merely Because Narcotic Search, Seizure Isn't Videographed: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court on Monday ruled that the version of the police cannot be disbelieved merely because the search and seizure of narcotics under the NDPS Act is not videographed or photographed.Justice Ravinder Dudeja said that while use of technology enhances the efficacy and transparency of the police investigation, but it cannot be ignored that the tools for videography or photography...

S.36(1)(vii) Income Tax Act | Closing Individual Debtor Accounts Not Mandatory For Bad Debt Deduction: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court stated that closing individual debtor accounts is not mandatory for bad debt deduction under Section 36(1)(vii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Section 36(1)(vii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, deals with the deduction of bad debts. It allows the taxpayer to claim a deduction for bad debts that have been written off in the books of accounts during the previous...

DHCBA President Flags 'Frequent' Transfer Of Judges From Delhi High Court, Calls For Safeguarding Judicial Independence

Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) President, Senior Advocate N Hariharan on Monday flagged concerns over "frequent" judicial transfers in the recent times, while calling for a need to uphold judicial independence.Hariharan was speaking at the full court ceremony organized to bid farewell to Justice Arun Monga and Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju following their transfer to the Rajasthan...

Customs Housing Agent Can Be Made Liable For Wrongdoings Of Employees, Must Exercise Due Diligence: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that a Customs Housing Agent is responsible for the actions of its employees and it must exercise due diligence in supervising their activities.A division bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Shail Jain further held that a CHA may be held accountable for the wrongdoings of its employee but, the punishment in that regard has to be...

Bharat Mata Portrait Row | Kerala University To Discuss Registrar's Suspension In Next Syndicate Meeting, High Court Told

The University of Kerala informed the High Court that the issue concerning the suspension of the Registrar will be included as an agenda item in the next meeting of the University Syndicate.Justice V G Arun was considering a writ petition filed by syndicate members, seeking direction to convene syndicate meeting as directed by the Court in an earlier judgment, in connection with the Bharat...

Justice Arun Monga, Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju Bid Farewell To Delhi High Court

Justice Arun Monga and Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju on Monday bid farewell to the Delhi High Court, following their transfer to Rajasthan and Karnataka High Courts respectively.Justice Ganju had sworn in as Delhi High Court judge on May 18, 2022. Her name was recommended by the Supreme Court collegium in the year 2020, followed by reiteration.On the other hand, Justice Monga had sworn in as...

Punjab & Haryana Bar Council Seeks Explanation From HC Bar Association Secy Over Appreciation Letter To CJ For Designating Seniors

The Punjab and Haryana Bar Council has sought an explanation from the Secretary of the High Court Bar Association for issuing an appreciation letter to the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Sheel Nagu, over the recent designation of senior advocates. The Council alleged that the letter was issued in Secretary's personal capacity, without convening meeting of the...

Rule 9 Of Security Interest (Enforcement) Rules Does Not Apply When Secured Creditor Suppressed Material Facts: Telangana High Court

The Telangana High Court has directed the Union Bank of India to return INR 2,16,25,000 paid by K. Indra Mohan as 25% of the sale consideration, holding that the Bank had not adequately disclosed to the purchaser the pending litigation over the subject property.The Division Bench of Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice Gadi Praveen Kumar, referring to Rule 9 of The Security...

Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations | 'Offence Report Need Not Be Penal'; 90-Day Period Begins Only Upon Receipt Of Report: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court stated that the offence report under Regulation 17(1) Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018, need not necessarily have a penal connotation. Also, it stated that the 90-day limitation period begins only upon receipt of the offence report.The bench stated that, "the offence report must be received by the office of the licensing authority, and the limitation period...

YouTuber Ajeet Bharti Moves P&H High Court Seeking Protection From Coercive Action Over Remarks On CJI BR Gavai

YouTuber Ajeet Bharti has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking protection from coercive action in connection with alleged objectionable remarks made by him against CJI B.R. Gavai.According to media reports, Punjab Police have booked the right-wing influencer among others in over a dozen FIRs for “casteist” and “provocative” remarks made on social media about...

Magistrate Could Not Have Taken Cognizance After 15 Yrs: Kerala High Court Quashes Outraging Modesty Case Against Film Director Ranjith

The Kerala High Court has quashed the proceedings against Malayalam film director Ranjith in an FIR alleging that he tried to outrage the modesty of an actress by inappropriately holding her hand and attempted to touch her body with sexual intent.The FIR was registered against the Director under IPC Sections 354 (Assault or criminal force to Woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and...