Guarantor's Liability Can't Be Restricted To Cap Prescribed Under Deed Of Guarantee On Principal Borrower's Liability: NCLAT

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Barun Mitra (Technical Member) has held that the liability of the guarantor cannot be restricted to only the capped amount prescribed in respect of the principal borrower's liability, since the guarantor's liability to discharge repayment obligations upon invocation of the guarantee and...

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Supreme Court Criticises High Court For Asking Why Accused Was Not Arrested Instead Of Deciding Anticipatory Bail...

Supreme Court Criticises High Court For Asking Why Accused Was Not Arrested Instead Of Deciding Anticipatory Bail Plea

The Supreme Court yesterday granted anticipatory bail to a man facing corruption charges while criticising the Punjab and Haryana High Court for passing a “cryptic and unusual” order in the matter.A bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Sandeep Mehta criticised the High Court for seeking an explanation from the police for not arresting the man, instead of treating the non-arrest as...

Wife Of Judgment-Debtor Not Stranger To Decree, Can't Invoke Order XXI Rule 99 CPC: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that Order XXI Rule 99 of CPC cannot be invoked by a Judgment-Debtor, including their spouse, since it is only meant to enable a 'stranger' to the suit to seek relief.The provision stipulates that where any person, other than the judgment-debtor, is dispossessed of immovable property by the holder of a decree for possession of such property, he may make...

Calcutta High Court Stays Labour Dept Notification Disqualifying Retired Workers From Holding Offices In Trade Unions

The Calcutta High Court has stayed a notification by the State's Labour department, disqualifying retired workers from holding offices in trade unions.The order was passed by Justice Shampa Dutt (Paul).A writ petition was filed by the Federal Chatkal Mazdoor Union had challenged Notification No. 41/Misc02/2025 dated 08.04.2025 issued by the Registrar of Trade Unions, Government of West...

State Information Commissioner Entitled To Same Salary, Allowances & Post-Retiral Benefits As Chief Secretary : Gauhati HC

A Division bench of the Gauhati High Court comprising Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury held that the State Information Commissioner is entitled to the same salaries, allowances, and post-retiral benefits as the Chief Secretary of the State. Further that these benefits cannot be denied on the ground of not having 10 years of qualifying service, if the individual...

Gujarat High Court Upholds Order Denying Reinstatement Of 448 Employees On Ground Of Not Withdrawing Voluntary Retirement In Time

The Gujarat High Court dismissed a batch of appeals challenging an order refusing to grant 448 individuals reinstatement with Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd. on the ground that they had opted for voluntary retirement and did not withdraw from the concerned scheme within the validity period. The court observed that the employees had admitted that they filed applications for withdrawal...

Assistant Public Prosecutor Vacancy At Andhra Pradesh State Prosecution Department

State Level Police Recruitment Board, Andhra Pradesh invites online application for the post of Assistant Public Prosecutors in Andhra Pradesh State Prosecution Department.Name of the Post: Assistant Public Prosecutor Age Limit: 42 (Forty-Two) Essential Qualification and Experience • The candidate must possess a bachelor's degree in any subject along with a bachelor's degree in law awarded by any University in India, established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or a...

TDS Default | Higher Compounding Fees On Second Plea Not Applicable If First Application Was Rejected: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that the higher rate of 5% interest to be paid when an assessee moves second plea for compounding the offence of failure to pay Tax Deductible at Source (TDS), is not applicable if their first plea was simply rejected.A division bench of Justices V. Kameswar Rao and Vinod Kumar observed,“5% is only chargeable when the earlier offence has been compounded. This...

Asset Recovery Executive Vacancy At Induslnd Bank [Visakhapatnam; Apply Now]

Induslnd Bank invites online application for the post of Asset Recovery Executive.Name of the Post: Asset Recovery Executive Location: VisakhapatnamReporting: State Legal Coordinator - Asset RecoveryEssential Qualification and Experience • Candidate should have degree in LL.B. (Either five years integrated course or three years course) from a reputed university. • Strong communication and negotiation skills. Roles & Responsibilities • Ensuring collection targets assigned basis product...

Bombay High Court Orders Man To Do Cleaning & Mopping At Mumbai's JJ Hospital For Filing Bogus FIR Against Zee TV Show

The Bombay High Court recently ordered a man to do cleaning and mopping work at the government-run JJ hospital after noting that he had filed a bogus complaint against Zee TV for its new show titled 'Tum Se Tum Tak' which revolves around the love story of a nearly 46-year-old man and a 19-year-old girl.A division bench of Justices Ravindra Ghuge and Gautam Ankhad was hearing a petition filed...

Legal Advisor Vacancy At Redhakhol Forest Division, Odisha

The Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Redhakhol Forest Division invites application for the post of Legal Advisor.Name of the Post: Legal Advisor Remuneration: Rs. 50,000/- month Age Limit: 35 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B.) from a recognized university. • Preference will be given to candidates with master's degree in law (LL.M.)/ PhD, especially with specialization in Environmental Law / Forest Law / Criminal Law. • Candidate must be...