Arbitral Award Must Be In Accordance With The Terms Of The Contract: Reiterates Telangana High Court

The Telangana High Court has reiterated that an arbitral award must be in accordance with the terms of the contract. The Bench, consisting of Justice P. Naveen Rao and Dr. Justice G. Radha Rani, quashed an arbitral award on the ground that the clauses of the contract were not properly construed by the Arbitrator and that it was a non-speaking order which was rendered...

"Intrigued By Articles Written On GST Judgment" : Justice Chandrachud

Supreme Court judge Justice DY Chandrachud on Thursday said that he is "intrigued" by articles written on the judgment authored by him which held that the recommendations of the GST council are not binding on the Parliament and the State Legislatures.Justice Chandrachud made this remark addressing Senior Advocate Harish Salve, who was mentioning a petition filed by Jindal Mining group against...

"May Seem Plausible On Grounds Of Natural Justice, May Not Be Possible Legally": Orissa HC Rejects Challenge To Evaluation In Teachers Recruitment Exam

The Orissa High Court has recently rejected the plea of a candidate who challenged the evaluation process of the examination conducted for appointment of contractual Hindi teachers in government secondary schools. While dismissing the writ petition, the Single Bench of Justice Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi observed, "The court needs to see what is legally possible and not what possibly...

Supreme Court Quarterly Digest 2022- IBC (January - March)

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 - Appeal challenging NCLAT order which reversed the order of the NCLT wherein it had held that the application under Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 was not time-barred - Allowed - The failure of the NCLAT as the first appellate authority to look into a very vital aspect such as this, vitiates its order, especially when NCLT...

"Sanatani Hindu's Constitutional Rights Being Infringed; Ban Loudspeaker For Azan In Mathura's Shahi Idgah": Application In Local Court

An application has been filed in Mathura Court seeking a ban on the use of loudspeakers for azan in Mathura's Shahi Idgah Mosque. The application states that the use of a loudspeaker for azan in Idag is infringing the constitutional right of the plaintiff, who is a Sanatani Hindu.It may be noted that the Mathura's Shahi Idgah Masjid is located next to the Krishna Janmabhoomi, which is believed...

'Bhanwari Devi Repeat': Rajasthan High Court Grants Protection To Woman Who Accused State Minister's Son Of Rape, Murder Threat

The Rajasthan High Court has recently directed the State to ensure protection to a woman who accused Rajasthan PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi's son Rohit Joshi of rape.Reportedly, as per the FIR, the woman said, "When I called him, he said he is the son of a Minister and nobody can harass him...He brags about his money and power and at the end says that people won't even know where I have...

Andhra Pradesh Govt Moves Supreme Court Against NGT Order Halting Rushikonda Hills Tourism Project

The State of Andhra Pradesh has appealed to the Supreme Court against an order of the National Green Tribunal which halted the construction works at Rushikonda Hills in Visakhapattanam as part of a tourism project.Senior Advocate Dr.Abhishek Manu Singhvi mentioned the State's appeal for urgent mentioning before a vacation bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud and Bela...

Gujarat High Court Denies Bail To Congress Leader Amit Katara Accused Of Conspiring To Murder BJP Councillor Amid Political Rivalry

Opining that there is sufficient evidence to form a prima facie view that the Congress Leader Amit Katara hatched a criminal conspiracy to murder BJP councillor Hiren Patel amid political rivalry, the Gujarat High Court has rejected his bail plea for alleged offences under Sections 302, 303 read with Sections 120(b) and 201 of IPC.The Bench comprising Justice Ilesh Vora...

PC George Seeks Regular Bail In Hate Speech Case, Kerala High Court To Consider Today

Senior politician P.C George has moved the Kerala High Court again, this time for regular bail in the first hate speech case in which the Magistrate had cancelled his bail yesterday. Following the cancellation of bail, the police arrested him yesterday night and he was remanded to judicial custody. The case pertains to a speech delivered at a programme organised as part of the Ananthapuri...

Unlawful Possession Can't Be Defended On The Ground That Eviction Clause In Statute Is Prospective In Nature: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has clarified that an unlawful possession of a property, which does not bestow any right, cannot be defended only on the ground that the legislation, which authorises eviction, is prospective in nature. A Division Bench of Chief Justice Dr. S. Muralidhar and Justice Radha Krishna Pattanaik held, "A lawful right is always protected and cannot be taken away by...

Supreme Court Criminal Law Monthly Digest- January 2022 - Missing Part

Also Read: Supreme Court Criminal Digest February 2022 Supreme Court Criminal Digest March 2022 Supreme Court Criminal Digest April 2022 Bail - While granting bail, the relevant considerations are, (i) nature of seriousness of the offence; (ii) character of the evidence and circumstances which are peculiar to the accused; and (iii) likelihood of the accused...

Supreme Court Directs Jammu & Kashmir To Clear Wage Arrears Of Sweepers Within 8 Weeks

The Supreme Court recently directed the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to clear the arrears of minimum wage of sweepers who have been sustaining at a monthly wage of Rs. 100/- per month (Rs. 3 per day) since March, 2015 within 8 weeks. The bench of Justices BR Gavai and AS Bopanna further directed for paying the monthly payment to the sweepers from the month of May, 2022,...