Mere Non-Mentioning Of Place Of Arbitration In Arbitral Award Does Not Vitiate It: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has held that mere non-mentioning of the place of arbitration in the arbitral award does not vitiate it.An arbitral award between the parties was challenged before the Commercial Court, Prayagraj where it was held that since the place of arbitration was not mentioned in the award, it was non-speaking and was, thus, set aside. Both parties challenged the order of...

'Sleep & Work-Life Balance Necessary': Karnataka HC Sets Aside Suspension Of Constable Found Sleeping On Duty After Regular Double Shifts

The Karnataka High Court has set aside an order of suspension imposed on a constable working with the Kalyan Karnataka Road Transport Corporation on the grounds that he was found sleeping on duty.Justice M Nagaprasanna while allowing the petition filed by Chandrashekhar, highlighted the need for proper sleep and work-life balance for employees. It said, “It is trite, if a person is asked...

No New Flag Masts Or Poles To Be Erected In The State Without Permission From Competent Authorities: Kerala High Court Orders

The Kerala High Court ruled that no temporary or permanent flag masts or poles shall be installed in any public space, puramboke area, or road margins within the State without obtaining the necessary permissions or clearances from competent authorities as required by law.The single bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran further directed the Secretary of the Local Self Government Institutions ...

Alleged Adulterer Should Be Given Opportunity To Disprove Adultery Claim In Divorce Case: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has recently held that when divorce is sought on the grounds of adultery, the alleged adulterer should be made a co-respondent if the details are known. The court also observed that if the details of the alleged adulterer is not known, the petitioner could be excused from the requirement of impleading the alleged adulterer. “We, therefore, hold that...

Land Acquisition Act | Right To Receive Compensation Crystalizes Only After Claims Over Dispute On Apportionment Is Decided: Telangana HC

The Telangana High Court has s that the entitlement to receive compensation under the Land Acquisition Act would crystallize only after the competent court–to whom a reference is made over a dispute as to the apportionment of compensation–decides the rival claims and rules in the claimant's favour.The high court referred to the court's decision in a 2024 writ petition wherein it had ...

Man Accused Of Taking ₹2 Crore Dowry Seeks Income Tax Dept Probe Into Wife's Family, Delhi High Court Rejects Plea

The Delhi High Court has rejected the writ petition filed by a man, seeking an inquiry into the finances of his wife and her family who claimed to have paid him ₹2 crores dowry, in addition to spending crores of rupees on their wedding.A division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela observed that the complaint stemmed from a matrimonial feud and the...

Gujarat HC Paves Way For Two Law Graduates From Unrecognized College To Apply For Civil Judge Post, State Bar Body To Issue Provisional Certificate

The Gujarat High Court on Monday (February 24) directed the State Bar Council to issue provisional certificate of practice to two law graduates, who completed their LL.B. from an unrecognized institution, so as to enable them to participate in the recruitment process to the post of civil judge. Issuing notice to the respondents, Justice Nirzar S Desai in his order said, "In the meantime,...

Judicial Officer Bound To Obey Circulars/Orders Issued By High Court: Madras HC Upholds Compulsory Retirement Of District Judge

The Madras High Court recently upheld the compulsory retirement of a District Judge noting that the Administrative Committee of the High Court had assessed the materials and concluded that his continued service was not in the public interest. The bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice G Arul Murugan noted that unless the material relied on by the administrative committee is shown...

Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 17 - February 23, 2025

Nominal Index:Ghulam Nabi Sofi VS State of J&K 2025 LiveLaw (JKL) 41Union Territory of J&K vs Arsam Imtiyaz Malik 2025 LiveLaw (JKL) 42Chairman, Building Operation Controlling Authority, Srinagar & Ors vs Jameel Hussain Farooqi & Ors 2025 LiveLaw (JKL) 43Bashir Ahmad Mir Vs State Through P/s Safa Kadal 2025 LiveLaw (JKL) 44Mohammad Abass Lone Vs Union Of India And Ors 2025...

Unfair To Collect Toll If Highway Is In Bad Shape: J&K High Court Orders Reduction In Toll Fees

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court directed 80% reduction in the toll fee at two toll plazas on the National highway-44 until the completion of construction. The court said that the National Highway was in a deteriorated state, making toll collection unfair and unreasonable.“This is based on the principle that tolls are collected to provide users with the benefit of well...

Toll Plazas Should Not Serve Merely As Revenue Generating Mechanism With Sole Purpose Of Minting Money From Public: J&K High Court

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, comprising Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan and Justice M.A. Chowdhary, on Tuesday, underscored that toll plaza should not merely function as revenue-generating mechanisms to mint money from the public and directed the authorities not to establish any toll within 60 kilometres of the National Highway-44.“Respondents are directed not to establish any...

MSMED Act Will Prevail Over Arbitration Act In Disputes Pertaining To A Party Which Is An MSME: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri has reiterated that the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is a general law governing the field of arbitration whereas the MSMED Act, 2006 governing a very specific nature of disputes concerning MSMEs, is a specific law and being a specific law would prevail over Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Background...