Trial Court Cannot Decide Application For Amendment Of Plaint Without Considering Application For Return Of Plaint: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that when a defendant files an application for return of the plaint under Order VII Rule 10 CPC, the Trial Court must first examine that application before considering any amendment sought by the plaintiff. The Court emphasised that jurisdiction cannot be conferred on a Court by way of amendment if it inherently lacks jurisdiction at the time of filing of...

'Vehicle For Vengeance' : Supreme Court Quashes Case Lodged By Woman Accusing Her Colleague Of Rape On False Marriage Promise

The Supreme Court recently quashed a chargesheet lleging rape on the pretext of marriage, holding that the criminal proceedings were instituted as an afterthought and with an ulterior motive.A Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh set aside a Madhya Pradesh High Court order that had refused to quash the proceedings, and observed that the FIR was filed only...

Dua Associates Steers Two-Part Real Estate Transaction For Rajasthani Royals In Delhi's Lutyens Zone

Dua Associates has steered a two-part real estate transaction in the heart of New Delhi's Lutyens Bungalow Zone (LBZ), acting for Maharaj Kumar Yashwant Singh Ji Sahib of Alwar (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sawai_Tej_Singh_Naruka) in both the acquisition of a new residence and the sale of his family estate. Dua Associates advised Yashwant Singh, scion of Rajasthan's erstwhile royal family of Alwar, on the acquisition of a 704.4-sq. yards bungalow in Golf Links for ₹100 crores.The team,...

Quashing Case Of Child Marriage & Sexual Offences Over Settlement Would Grant 'Judicial Imprimatur' To Unlawful Conduct: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has said that quashing a case of child marriage and sexual offences over settlement between the parties would grant “judicial imprimatur” to the unlawful conduct which the Parliament seeks to deter. “To quash a case of child marriage and sexual offences on the plea of settlement would, in effect, grant judicial imprimatur to unlawful conduct that the Parliament...

Kerala High Court Orders Bank To Return Loan Defaulter's Pet Cat Stranded Inside Seized House

The Kerala High Court recently passed an interim order directing the State Bank of India to return to the loan defaulter his pet cat, which was trapped inside his house over which the bank had taken possession.The petitioner submitted before Justice Mohammed Nias C.P. that his cat was stuck inside the house, the secured asset, over which the bank had taken possession.In the plea, the...

District Consumer Commission, Chandigarh Holds Healing Hospital And Its Three Doctors Liable For Referring Patient In Critical Condition

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-II, U.T. Chandigarh bench comprising of Amrinder Singh Sidhu, President and Brij Mohan Sharma, Member has held Healing Hospital and Institute of Paramedical Sciences and three doctors liable for medical negligence for referring patient in a critical and unstable condition. The Commission also awarded a compensation of Rs.50 Lakhs to...

Preparing Joint Consent Memo To Search Both Accused Amounts To Violation Of Mandatory Requirement U/S 50 NDPS Act: HP High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that when two accused are searched under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, each must be individually informed of their right under Section 50 of the Act.Relying on the Supreme Court judgements of State of Rajasthan v. Parmanand & Anr., 2014 & Ranjan Kumar Chaddha v. State of Himachal Pradesh, 2023 the Court held...

Joint Registrar, Deputy Registrar, And Section Office/ Court Officer Vacancy At Central Administrative Tribunal Jammu & Srinagar Bench

Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench invites application for the post of Joint Registrar, Deputy Registrar, And Section Office/ Court Officer on deputation basis.Name of the Post: Joint Registrar, Deputy Registrar, And Section Office/ Court Officer Essential Qualification and Experience Joint Registrar • Group A (Gazetted) in the Pay Level - 12 (*78800-209200) of Pay Matrix (Pre-revised Pay Band - 3, 15600-39100 plus Grade Pay of ₹7600). Vacancies are presently available in Jammu...

Vaccinators Are Not Nurses, Job Responsibilities & Nature Of Work Are Different: Rajasthan High Court Rejects Plea For Appointment

The Rajasthan High Court dismissed plea by candidates seeking appointment as Nurse Grade II who claimed such entitlement to the post based on their work experience as a Vaccinator, clarifying that the two posts are different having different job responsibilities and nature of work. The Court was hearing petition by the candidate seeking bonus marks for recruitment to the post of Nurse Grade...

Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Man Accused Of Assaulting Doctor, Orders Community Service At Same Hospital

The Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR against a man accused of assaulting a doctor on duty, asking him to do one month community service at the same hospital. Noting that the parties resolved their dispute amicably, Justice Ajay Digpaul directed the accused to perform community service for a month on every Saturday and Sunday at Dr. Sushma Jindal Hospital in city's Dilshad Garden area,...

Call For Papers For Edited Volume On AI & Dark Web By Adv. Shiva Tiwari, TS Legal Associates

This edited volume aims to deal with the impact of Artificial Intelligence, the Dark Web and other emerging technologies on humankind, as well as on law and governance, with a multidimensional approach. With a specific focus on Indian criminal justice system, digital governance and socio-legal frameworks, the book will explore how AI and the Dark Web are transforming societies and legal institutions. This book invites scholars, legal practitioners, and researchers to engage with pressing...

Deputy Director (Administration) Vacancy At Bureau Of Indian Standards (BIS)

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) invites application for the post of Deputy Director (Administration) from employees of Central Govt./ State Govt./ Union Territory Govt./Statutory/Autonomous Body/Public Sector Undertaking (PSUs)/Reputed Govt. Agency on deputation basis.Name of the Post: Deputy Director (Administration) No. of Post: 03 (Three) Essential Qualification and Experience • Officers holding analogous post on regular basis; or Officers with five years' regular service in the level-10...