Trending
Injury Due To Tree Fall On Stationary Vehicle Not 'Motor Accident'; Can't Lodge MACT Claim : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled that injuries caused by the fall of a roadside tree branch on a stationary autorickshaw during heavy rain do not constitute an accident arising out of the "use of a motor vehicle" for the purposes of a claim under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Nevertheless, considering the grave injuries suffered by the victim, the Court enhanced the compensation awarded...
SC&A Legal Expands Operations To Delhi, Appoints Devanshu Lahiry To Lead Delhi Practice
SC&A Legal has announced the expansion of its operations to New Delhi, adding to its presence across key legal and commercial centres in India.According to the firm, the expansion is intended to strengthen its ability to serve clients across jurisdictions and facilitate closer engagement with courts, tribunals, regulatory authorities, and businesses operating in the national capital.The Delhi office will be headed by Devanshu Lahiry, who has experience in dispute resolution, commercial...
Unregistered Tahrirnama Inadmissible To Prove Transfer Of Immovable Property In Kashmir: J&K&L High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that an unregistered “Tahrirnama” cannot be relied upon to prove transfer of immovable property situated in Kashmir and that even possession of such property cannot lawfully be taken over unless the transfer is effected through a valid registered instrument.The Court observed that Section 138 of the Jammu & Kashmir Transfer...
When Filing Becomes a Battle: Need for A One-Shot Defect Scrutiny In Supreme Court Registry
No serious lawyer can dispute the importance of procedure in the Supreme Court of India. Procedure brings discipline to filings, protects the record, assists the Bench, and ensures that every petition placed before the Court is properly constituted. In a constitutional court dealing with thousands of matters, Registry scrutiny is not a clerical luxury; it is an institutional necessity. Yet, the lived experience of many advocates and litigants is that filing before the Supreme Court often becomes...
Chief Compliance Officer Vacancy At Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited
Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited invites application for the post of Chief Compliance Officer. Name of the Post: Chief Compliance Officer No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 63 Years Remuneration: Rs. 90,000/- (Consolidated) Essential Qualification and Experience Degree in CA / ICWAI / LL.B. / CS/ MBA in Finance.Minimum 20 years of post-qualification experience, out of which minimum 12 years should be in Finance /Audit / CS/ Compliance / Legal / Risk Management...
Delhi Court Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Duping Judge Of ₹52 Lakh Through Tinder, Slams Investigating Officer For Lapses In Probe
A Delhi Court has denied bail to a man accused of cheating a Haryana Judicial Officer of over Rs. 52 Lakh through a relationship allegedly initiated on the dating application Tinder, observing that he had received substantial funds, withheld material electronic evidence, and failed to cooperate with the investigation.Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Partap Singh Laler of Patiala House...
Junior Assistant Vacancy At District Legal Services Authority, Siddipet
District Legal Services Authority, Siddipet invites application for the post of Junior Assistant. Name of the Post: Junior Assistant No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 18-34 Years Essential Qualification and Experience Must have passed Degree in Arts or Science or Commerce or Law of a University in India established or incorporated by or a central Act, Provisional Act or a State Act or from any Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or any other degree ...
Rajasthan HC Permits Medical Care To Asaram In Jail Granted In Earlier Orders; Rejects Plea For Temperature-Controlled Ward, Pvt Ambulance
Rajasthan High Court has directed that all the facilities, accommodations, permissions and medical arrangements that were made available to the rape convict, Asaram, by the earlier orders of high court and Supreme Court, shall continue to remain operative in the same manner, after his appeal against conviction was dismissed by court.Asaram had moved the high court seeking restoration of...
S.138 NI Act | Complainant Can Claim Benefit Of Presumptions After Proving Transaction, Execution Of Cheque In Convincing Manner: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court has reaffirmed that the statutory presumptions available to complainants in cheque dishonour prosecutions under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, can be invoked only after the complainant first establishes the underlying transaction and execution of the cheque through competent evidence.Justice A. Badharudeen delivered the judgment, while considering an appeal...
Kerala High Court Warns Officials of Personal Liability Over Monsoon-Damaged Roads
The Kerala High Court has issued a warning to civic and highway authorities, cautioning that engineers and officials could face personal liability if accidents occur due to potholes, road craters, and other dangerous road conditions during the monsoon season.Justice Devan Ramachandran, issued the order while considering the petition dealing with the poor road condition in the State.The court...