Declaration Of Marital-Status Strikes At Core Of Society, Can Be Done Only By Competent Court: Allahabad High Court

Recently, the Allahabad High Court observed that the declaration of marital-status strikes at the very core of society and can only be made by competent Court under Section 11 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.The bench of Justice Rajesh Singh Chauhan and Justice Syed Qamar Hasan Rizvi observed,“It goes without saying that the declaration of the parties' marital-status, strikes at the very...

Analyst (Compliance Review)-Legal Vacancy At KPMG India [Bangalore; Apply Now]

KPMG India invites online application for the post of Analyst (Compliance Review)-Legal.Name of the Post: Analyst (Compliance Review)-Legal Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India Essential Qualification and Experience • Candidate should have degree in LL.B. and a Company Secretary. Roles & Responsibilities • Strong knowledge of Legal & Compliance under different law categories, i.e. Labour laws, HSE, Admin, Secretarial, Finance, Sector specific laws for different sectors, etc. ...

Kerala High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Bigg Boss Malayalam Winner Booked In Alleged Gym Theft Case

The Kerala High Court recently granted pre-arrest bail to bodybuilder and the winner of 'Bigg Boss Malayalam 6' Jinto P.D., booked in an alleged case of theft after trespassing into a gym “Jinto Body Craft”.The prosecution allegation was that the petitioner entered into the establishment run by the de facto complainant and stole ₹10,000/- and certain important documents and...

'Undermines Majesty Of Judiciary': Tamil Nadu Advocates' Association Condemns Attack On CJI Gavai, Calls For Strict Action Against Lawyer

The Tamil Nadu Advocates' Association has condemned the recent attack on Chief Justice of India B.R Gavai. The letter issued by the association said that the "disrespectful act" against the CJI was a brazen attempt to degrade the majesty of the judicial institution. It states that the act has deeply affected the members of the Bar, and the said incident is a clear case of aggression...

Prior IBC Proceedings Don't Bar Criminal Prosecution Of Directors Under S. 138 Negotiable Instruments Act: Bombay High Court

The High Court of Bombay, Nagpur Bench, comprising Justice M.M. Nerlikar, has held that the prior initiation of IBC proceedings does not bar criminal prosecution of directors under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Background of the Case The petitioner extended a short-term loan of Rs. 15 lakhs to the respondent through its directors. A post-dated cheque was issued as...

Delhi High Court Asks AFT To Decide Expeditiously Plea By JAG Women Army Officers For Permanent Commission

The Delhi High Court has asked the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) to decide a plea filed by various women officers of Judge Advocate General (JAG) Branch of the Indian Army, seeking Permanent Commission.The women officers are presently on Short Service Commission Officers. A division bench comprising Justice C Hari Shankar and Justice Om Prakash Shukla said that since the officers are in...

'Mediation For The Nation' Campaign Resolves 194 Cases At Punjab And Haryana High Court, Some Over 20 Years Old

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), in collaboration with the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) of the Supreme Court of India, successfully conducted the "Mediation for the Nation" campaign across India for 90 days. Under the esteemed guidance of Supreme Court judge and Executive Chairman, NALSA & MCPC— Justice Suryakant, the campaign aimed to promote...

Supreme Court To Hear Plea Against Sealing Of Advocates' Office In Basement Of Delhi Building

The Supreme Court on Monday heard a matter relating to the sealing of a basement office run by lawyers. The bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran was hearing the application filed by lawyers who purchased a basement office in Greater Kailash-I for setting up their chambers. Their office was subsequently sealed in 2019 by the orders of the Monitoring Committee. Sr Advocate...

Supreme Court Dismisses Congress MP Adoor Prakash's Challenge To Kerala HC Condoning Delay In State's Revision Against His Discharge

The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed Lok Sabha MP and former Kerala Minister Adoor Prakash's challenge to a Kerala High Court order which condoned the delay of 225 days in state's filing of a criminal revision petition against the order discharging him in a corruption case. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi passed the order, after hearing Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal...

Executive (Compliance Review)-Legal Vacancy At KPMG India

KPMG India invites online application for the post of Executive (Compliance Review)-Legal.Name of the Post: Executive (Compliance Review)-Legal Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India Essential Qualification and Experience • Candidate should have degree in LL.B. and a Company Secretary. Roles & Responsibilities • Strong knowledge of Legal & Compliance under different law categories, i.e. Labour laws, HSE, Admin, Secretarial, Finance, Sector specific laws for different sectors, etc. •...

Demanding Extra Amount For Flat As If For Tax- Deficiency In Service: Delhi State Commission Holds E-Homes Infra Liable

The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench comprising Sangita Dhingra Sehgal, President and Pinki, Judicial Member has held E-Homes Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. liable for charging an extra amount for the flat booked by the complainants at a belated stage under the guise of GST and Service Tax. The bench also held the builder liable for arbitrarily cancelling the allotment...

Disciplinary Proceedings Post-Retirement Invalid; Pension Recovery Permissible Only If Charge Of Loss By Fraud Is Proved During Service: J&K HC

A Division bench of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Sanjay Parihar held that disciplinary proceedings cannot be initiated against a government servant after retirement, and recovery from pension is permissible only when a specific charge of financial loss to the Government due to negligence or fraud is duly framed...