Justice L. Nageswara Rao's Six Years At The Bench - An Extensive Tenure Marked By Notable Interventions

As Justice L. Nageswara Rao is set to retire on 7th June, after 6 years of tenure as a Judge of the Supreme Court, we look back at some of his crucial interventions during his stint at the Apex Court. Before assuming office on 13th May, 2016, he was a Senior Advocate of the Andhra Pradesh High Court. He was designated as a Senior in 2000, prior to which he practiced in the Andhra...

The Arbitrator Cannot Allow Forfeiture Of A Substantial Amount Of Consideration Without Proof Of Actual Loss Solely On The Ground That It Was Earnest Money: Delhi High Court

The High Court of Delhi has held that the arbitrator cannot allow forfeiture of a substantial amount of consideration without the proof of actual loss solely on the ground that it was referred to as Earnest Money under the contract. The Single Bench of Justice Vibhu Bakhru partly set aside an award on the ground that the arbitrator wrongly allowed the forfeiture of Earnest Money...

Section 63 Copyright Act - Copyright Infringement Is A Cognizable & Non Bailable Offence: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that the offence of copyright infringement under Section 63 of the Copyright Act is a cognizable and non ­bailable offence.If the offence is punishable with imprisonment for three years and onwards but not more than seven years the offence is a cognizable offence, the bench comprising Justices MR Shah and BV Nagarathna observed. BackgroundThe appellant had filed...

Delhi High Court Notifies Arrangement Of Hearing Urgent Matters During Summer Vacations 2022

The Delhi High Court has notified it's arrangement of hearing urgent matters during summer vacations, 2022 commencing from June 6 to July 1, 2022. The arrangement is in the following terms:- Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri and Justice Poonam A. Bamba: June 4 to June 10- Justice Jyoti Singh and Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta: June 11 to June 17- Justice Jasmeet Singh and Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma:...

Prosecution In All Criminal Cases Shall Furnish List Of Statements, Documents, Material Objects & Exhibits Not Relied Upon By Investigating Officer: Supreme Court

In a judgment delivered on Friday, the Supreme Court held that the prosecution in all criminal cases shall furnish the list of statements, documents, material objects and exhibits which are not relied upon by the investigating officer.The role of the public prosecutor is intrinsically dedicated to conducting a fair trial, and not for a "thirst to reach the case in conviction", the...

Can't Reject Plea U/S 125 CrPC On The Ground That Wife Has Sufficient Means As She Got Money After Selling Property: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court recently observed that a wife doesn't lose her opportunity for grant of maintenance under Section 125 CrPC on the ground that she has sufficient means to maintain herself and her children as she got money after selling the property.With this, the Bench of Justice Brij Raj Singh set aside the judgment and order passed by the family court rejecting the plea of one...

"Feeling Of Hurt Felt By An Individual Cannot Represent Entire Community": Delhi Court Grants Bail To DU Professor Arrested Over Post Relating To Gyanvapi Mosque

A Delhi Court on Saturday granted bail to Ratan Lal, a professor of history at Delhi University, arrested over a social media post in relation to the recent controversy regarding Gyanvapi Mosque, after observing that the feeling of hurt felt by an individual cannot represent entire group or community.Ratan Lal was arrested under sec. 153A and 295A of Indian Penal Code for posting...

Gujarat High Court Grants Bail To Man Accused Of Abetting Suicide Of Mentally Depressed Wife By Demanding Dowry

The Gujarat High Court has recently granted bail to a man accused under Sections 306, 498A and 506(2) of the Indian Penal Code and under Sections 3 and 4 of the Prohibition of Dowry Act for abetting the suicide of his wife by demanding dowry.A Bench comprising Justice Gita Gopi observed that given the fragile mental state of the deceased person and the fact that the trial would take...

"Project Is Of National Importance": Allahabad HC Dismisses Pleas Against Land Acquisition For Green National Highway Corridor Project

The Allahabad High Court recently dismissed pleas challenging land acquisition notifications of the Union Government for the purpose of widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highways in district Pilibhit under the Green National Highway Corridor ProjectThe Bench of Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justice J. J. Munir noted that the project is for the development...

MCI Findings Regarding Doctors' Professional Conduct Have Great Relevance In Medical Negligence Compensation Claims: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that the findings of the report of Medical Council Of India on professional conduct of doctors are relevant while considering medical negligence compensation claims.The bench comprising Justices UU Lalit, S. Ravindra Bhat and PS Narasimha also observed that in the proceedings for damages due to professional negligence, the question of intention does not arise.In...

Husband Entitled Capital Gain Exemption For Asset Bought In The Name Of The Wife: ITAT

The Jaipur Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) consisting of Dr. S. Seethalashmi (Judicial Member) and Rathod Kamlesh Jayantbhai (Accountant Member) held that the husband was entitled to a capital gain exemption for assets bought in the name of the wife. The assessee, Kaushlendra Singh, sold immovable property for a consideration of Rs.14,75,000. The value of which...

Allahabad HC Refuses To Quash FIR Against Lucknow University Prof Ravi Kant Over His Remarks On 'Gyanvapi Dispute', Hindu Saints

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday refused to quash an FIR registered against Lucknow University, Professor Ravi Kant Chandan, over his alleged 'derogatory' remarks against Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Hindu saints in connection with the ongoing Kashi Vishwanath Temple-Gyanvapi Mosque dispute.The Bench of Justice Arvind Kumar Mishra-I and Justice Manish Mathur, however, directed UP police to...