Cancellation Of Deed Is Action In Personam, Not In Rem; It Is Arbitrable : Supreme Court

Recently, the Supreme Court (December 15) allowed arbitration between the parties in a property dispute based on the broad language of the arbitration clause in the Tripartite Agreements. The Court rejected the argument that since the suit was for cancellation of a deed, the dispute was not arbitrable, as the action was in rem. The Court held that cancellation of a deed was an action in...

Supreme Court Issues Directions To Delhi Government For Construction Of Delhi Judiciary Infrastructure, Judges' Residences

The Supreme Court recently directed the Delhi Government to float tenders for the construction of judicial infrastructure in Delhi. The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra also directed for the Chief Secretary of GNCTD to intimate the steps taken for residential accommodation for judicial officers, the process for the recruitment of staff at...

Judicial Service Exams: Question And Answers (MCQs) Based On Latest Judgements- PART-1

MCQs based on Current SC Judgments- October 20231. In which case did the Supreme Court rule that mere non-cooperation with summons issued under Section 50 of the PMLA Act 2002 is not sufficient to warrant arrest?A. Pankaj Bansal v. Union of IndiaB. Sanjana Kumari v. Vijay KumarC. State Bank of India & Ors v. P ZandengaD. South Eastern Coalfields Ltd v. State of MPAnswer: A. Pankaj Bansal...

Article 370 Judgment Constitutionally Flawed, Bad In Law : Fali S Nariman

Reflecting upon the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the constitutionality of the abrogation of Article 370, Senior Advocate and Jurist Mr Fali S. Nariman spoke extensively to Journalist Karan Thapar in his recent interview with The Wire.At the outset, Mr. Nariman opined the judgment to be politically welcomed as it ensured bridging the gap between Jammu and Kashmir and...

Criminal Law Bills To Replace IPC, CrPC & Evidence Act : Live Updates From Lok Sabha Discussion

The Lok Sabha is at present considering three criminal law bills.The bills are Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, which seek to repeal and replace the Indian Penal Code 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act 1872.The bills were initially introduced by Home Minister Amit Shah in the Monsoon...

Parliament Passes National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provision) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2023

On the twelfth day of the Winter Session, the Parliament passed on Tuesday (December 19) passed the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2023. The Lok Sabha cleared the bill today afternoon. Following that, the bill was sent to the Rajya Sabha, which also cleared it within minutes.The bill was discussed amidst a mass suspension of opposition...

'Can't Call Gyanvapi Complex A Temple Or Mosque Unless Varanasi Court Determines Its Religious Character': Allahabad HC Upholds 2021 ASI Survey Order

In a significant observation, the Allahabad High Court today said that the religious character of the Gyanvapi Complex (as it existed on August 15, 1947) is to be determined by the Varanasi Civil Court in light of documentary as well as oral evidence led by both parties and hence, unless and until the court adjudicates upon this issue, the same cannot be called either as a temple or a...

Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection From Arrest To SHUATS VC, Officials In UP Police FIR Over Alleged Forceful Religious Conversion

The Supreme Court today granted interim protection from arrest to the Vice Chancellor and other officials of the Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Science (SHUATS) in a case pertaining to alleged forceful religious conversion of a woman to Christianity.The vacation bench comprising Justice Aniruddha Bose and Justice KV Vishwanathan was hearing a Special Leave...

Gyanvapi-Kashi Title Dispute: 'Civil Suits Not Barred By Places Of Worship Act', Allahabad HC Rejects Masjid Committee's Challenge

In the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi land title dispute cases, the Allahabad High Court today held that a batch of civil suits filed by Hindu worshippers seeking the right to worship in the Gyanvapi mosque and the restoration of a temple at the disputed place pending before the Varanasi Court ARE NOT BARRED by the Places of Worship Act 1991.With this, a bench of Justice Rohit Ranjan Agrawal...

NCLT Delhi: Amalgamation Of “Sole Proprietorship Firm” With “Company” Is Not Permissible Under Law.

The National Company Law Tribunal (“NCLT”), Delhi Bench, comprising of Shri Ashok Kumar Bhardwaj (Judicial Member) and Shri L.N. Gupta (Technical Member) has dismissed an application. The Bench has held that amalgamation of “a Sole Proprietorship Firm” with “a Company” is not permissible under the law. Background Facts M/s. Kajaria Bathware Private...

Declining Trend In Lawyers Taking Up Public Causes Worrisome : Former CJI NV Ramana

Former Chief Justice of India, Justice NV Raman, on Monday said that there is a “declining trend” in lawyers taking up public causes which unfortunately is not in accordance with the “rich legacy” that the profession has inherited.“However, at present, it is worrisome to note the declining trend in lawyers taking up public causes. This trend unfortunately is not in accordance with...

In A First, Delhi High Court Bar Association Honours Litigants In Landmark Cases; Confers 'Fight For Justice' Awards

The Delhi High Court Bar Association with Live4Freedom LLP on Monday organized first edition of “Fight for Justice Awards 2023” to honour litigants who have won cases resulting in landmark judgments. Former Chief Justice of India, Justice N.V. Ramana, was the Chief Guest of the event which will be held annually. Justice Ramana was joined by Delhi High Court Bar Association's President,...