Arbitral Tribunal Has The Power To Vacate/Modify Its Earlier Order: Delhi High Court

The High Court of Delhi has held that the arbitral tribunal would be guided by the principles of O. 39 R. 1&2 of CPC while considering the issue of vacation/modification of an interim order. The Bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula held that the tribunal does not have the power of substantive review of its order, however, it does have the power to vacate or modify the conditions of...

Uddhav vs Shinde : Supreme Court Asks Election Commission To Not Take Precipitative Action On "Real Shiv Sena" Claim

A 3-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday said that it will decide on referring the issues arising out of the rift in Shiv Sena political to a Constitution Bench. The Chief Justice of India, leading the bench, orally said that a decision on reference is likely by August 8.The bench also orally asked the Election Commission of India to not take any precipitative action on the claim...

High Court Seeks Delhi Police's Stand On Implementation Of NGT Order Banning Sale Of 'Chinese Manjha' For Kite Flying

The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the stand of Delhi Police on implementation of the order passed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) banning sale of Chinese synthetic manjha used in flying kites. A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad was hearing a PIL filed by Advocate Sanser Pal Singh seeking a complete ban on flying of kites...

Arbitration Clause In The Annexure To The Agreement Would Be Binding On The Parties: Delhi High Court

The High Court of Delhi has held that an arbitration clause contained in the annexure to the main agreement would be binding on the parties to that agreement. The Bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna held that in view of Section 11(6-A) the justiciability of claims and the defences can only be determined through adjudication by the arbitrator. Facts The petitioner filed...

Breaking: CJI NV Ramana Recommends Justice UU Lalit As Next Chief Justice Of India

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana has written to the Union Government recommending the name of Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, the second senior judge of the Supreme Court, as the next Chief Justice of India.CJI Ramana is retiring with effect from August 26. Recently, the Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju had written to the CJI requesting him to name the successor.If appointed,...

Judicial Review Of State Policy "Very Narrow": Sikkim HC Rejects Challenge To Removal Of SC/ST/OBC Age Relaxation For Post Of Fisheries Block Officer

The Sikkim High Court recently dismissed a petition challenging the Sikkim State Subordinate Fisheries Service (Amendment) Rules, 2019 which did away with the age relaxation given to the ST, SC, MBC and OBC candidates by the Fisheries Rules, 2008. Justice Bhaskar Raj Pradhan observed that it is open for the government while framing rules under the proviso to Article 309 of the...

Homebuyers Can't Be Defrauded ; NCLT Delhi Initiates CIRP Against Som Resorts

The National Company Law Tribunal ("NCLT"), New Delhi Bench, comprising of Shri. Dharminder Singh (Judicial Member) and Dr. Binod Kumar Sinha (Technical Member), while adjudicating a petition filed in Yadubir Singh Sajwan & Ors. v Som Resorts Private Limited, has held that under the guise of 'separate legal entity' doctrine, a developer company cannot be permitted to defraud...

Maharashtra Politics- Shiv Sena Vs Shiv Sena- Supreme Court Hearing- LIVE UPDATES

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Krishna Murari and Justice Hima Kohli is hearing petitions filed by petitioners belonging to Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray factions of Shiv Sena party in relation to disqualification proceedings, the election of Speaker, recognition of party whip, floor test for Shinde Government in the Maharashtra assembly and...

Prosecution "Handicapped": Patna High Court Directs SPP/SP To Ensure Availability Of Case-Diaries With State Counsels For Effective Bail Hearings

The Patna High Court has directed the Senior Superintendent of Police and Superintendent of Police to ensure that case-diary/charge-sheets for each case are made available to the State counsel for effective representation of prosecution case before the Court during bail hearings. The issue arose when during disposal of a bail petition, the APP was "totally handicapped" to represent the case...

"Unfortunate That PIL Being Used For Blackmailing Citizens": Delhi High Court Imposes ₹10 Lakhs Cost On NGO Alleging Illegal Construction

The Delhi High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 10 lakhs on an NGO alleging illegal and unauthorised construction in city's Neb Sarai area, observing that it was unfortunate that PIL forum was being used for blackmailing citizens. Observing that it was a blackmailing type of litigation, a division bench comprising of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad directed...

Allahabad High Court Denies Bail To Siddique Kappan's In UAPA Case

The Allahabad High Court has rejected the bail plea moved by journalist Siddique Kappan in connection with the 'Hathras Conspiracy Case'. The bench of Justice Krishna Pahal denied him bail after reserving the verdict on Tuesday. The detailed order is yet to be uploaded.The online case status showed Kappan's application as dismissed on merits.The background of the case against...

Koffee With Karan Remarks: Rajasthan Police To File "Closure Report" In Case Against Karan Johar, KL Rahul & Hardik Pandya

The Rajasthan government on Monday informed the High Court that the Police is set to file a closure report in a criminal case registered against Karan Johar and cricketers KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya over their remarks on the filmmaker's talk show- Koffee With Karan.Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati was hearing their petitions for quashing of FIRs when the Public Prosecutor informed that...