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IBC | Section 7 Application Can't Be Rejected For Curable Defects In Affidavit : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday (November 24) observed that procedural defects in a Section 7 insolvency application under IBC, such as a defective affidavit, are curable and cannot be used as a basis for summary dismissal. “Mere filing of a 'defective' affidavit in support of an application would, however, not render the very application non est and liable to be rejected on that ground as it...
Anyone Can Lodge Complaint Under Prevention Of Damage To Public Property Act : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that a complaint for offences punishable under the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984 (“1984 Act”) can be initiated by any person, as the Act imposes no restrictions on who may set the criminal law in motion. “it is a well recognized principle of criminal jurisprudence that anyone can set out or put the criminal law into motion except where the...
Supreme Court Monthly Digest October 2025
Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 - Section 15 - Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal (KSAT) - Maintainability of Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution - Service Law - Recruitment Disputes - Alternate Remedy - Jurisdiction of High Court – Held, High Courts should not entertain Writ Petition in matters within domain of Tribunals - The High Court erred in...
Indian Courts Have No Jurisdiction To Appoint Arbitrator For Foreign-Seated Arbitration : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday (November 21) dismissed a plea seeking the appointment of an arbitrator in an international commercial arbitration, holding that once the principal contract is governed by foreign law and provides for a foreign-seated arbitration, Indian courts lose jurisdiction, irrespective of the Indian nationality of any party. “Indian Courts have no jurisdiction to appoint...
Supreme Court Criminal Digest: October 2025
Advocate - Procedure for Summoning an Advocate (in exceptional cases) - Status of in-house counsel - Supreme Court laid down procedure for summoning advocates in exceptional cases - i. An Investigating Officer (I.O.) can only summon an Advocate if the I.O. has knowledge of an issue that falls under the exceptions to Section 132 of the BSA (e.g., communication made in furtherance of...
Supreme Court Forms High-Level Panel To Restore Jojari–Bandi–Luni Rivers, Slams Rajasthan Govt's Neglect
Criticizing State of Rajasthan for its inaction to act for decades to restore the Jojari–Bandi–Luni river system in Western Rajasthan, the Supreme Court on Friday (November 21) constituted a High-Level Ecosystem Oversight Committee headed by a former High Court Judge to prepare a comprehensive, time-bound River Restoration and Rejuvenation Blueprint for the entire river system that...
Kerala Buildings (Lease & Rent Control) Act | Landlord Need Not File S. 12(1) Application Again In Tenant's Appeal : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday (November 21) ruled that there's no requirement for the landlord to file a fresh application under Section 12(1) of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965 when tenants challenge an eviction order for non-payment of rent before the Appellate Authority.“the Rent Control Appellate Authority is not the Court of first instance, it only tests the...