'Cannot Entertain Matter Involving False Statements': Bombay High Court Imposes Cost Of Rs. 1 Lakh On Party For Misusing Judicial Process

The Bombay High Court held that a writ petition containing false statements and suppression of material facts cannot be entertained on merits and must be dismissed at the threshold, as such conduct amounts to misuse of the judicial process. The Court emphasised that writ jurisdiction is discretionary and founded on fairness, equity and full disclosure, and that a litigant approaching the Court...

Kerala High Court Expunges Special Court's Derogatory Remarks Against CM Pinarayi In Disproportionate Assets Case Against ADGP

The Kerala High Court on Friday (November 21) allowed the State's plea to expunge derogatory remarks made against government authorities and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan by a Special Court.The Special Court had said there is every probability of "executive intrusion" that led to favourable report against ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar in a disproportionate assets case.Justice A. Badharudeen today...

Privacy Rights Operation Analyst Vacancy At Induslnd Bank [Apply Now]

Induslnd Bank invites application for the post of Privacy Rights Operation Analyst.Name of the Post: Privacy Rights Operations Analyst Location: Delhi Essential Qualification and Experience • Bachelor's degree in law, Computer Science or Information Security with 8-10 years of experience. • Strong understanding of DPDPA India, GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection regulations. • Excellent organizational and communication skills. • Experience with privacy management tools and systems is a...

Madras High Court Protects Personality Rights Of Musician Ilaiyaraaja

The Madras High Court, on friday, passed an interim order protecting the personality rights of renowned musician Ilaiyaraaja against unauthorised usage of his name, images, and other works by third parties. Justice N Senthilkumar found a prima facie case in favour of the musician and granted interim relief in a suit moved by Ilaiyaraaja seeking to protect his personality rights. The court...

Personal Criminal Liability Of Directors U/S 138 NI Act Survives Corporate Liquidation Under IBC: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has reiterated that liquidation of a company under the IBC does not shield its directors from personal criminal liability in cheque bounce cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881(“N.I Act”) “15. ….Therefore, the orders passed by the learned Trial Court ordering the continuation of the proceedings against accused nos. 2 and...

NCLT Approves Piramal Fund's Move to Set Off Losses With Rs 200-Crore Securities Premium

The National Company Law Tribunal at Mumbai on Monday approved Piramal Fund Management Pvt. Ltd.'s plan to utilise Rs 200 crore (Rupees Two Hundred Crore Only) from its Securities Premium Account to wipe out accumulated losses, clearing the company's capital-reduction proposal under the Companies Act. A coram of Judicial Member KR Saji Kumar and Technical Member Anil Raj Chellan recorded...

Karnataka High Court Rejects DNA Entertainment's Plea To Quash Inquiry Commission's Report On Bengaluru Stampede

The Karnataka High Court on Friday dismissed the plea filed by Event management firm M/s DNA Entertainment Network Private Limited seeking quashing of a judicial inquiry report regarding Bengaluru Stampede which occurred in May.A division bench of Justice D K Singh and Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju passed the order. A detailed copy of the order is yet to be made available. The Government...

'Don't Throw' : CJI BR Gavai Stops Lawyer From Showering Flowers On Him During Farewell

In an unusual moment during the ceremonial farewell for Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, a lawyer attempted to shower flower petals on the retiring CJI inside Courtroom No. 1, prompting a quick but light-hearted intervention from the bench.A lawyer, while offering his farewell remarks, praised CJI Gavai and then announced that he had brought a packet of flower petals to “shower” on the...

Chandigarh Consumer Commission Holds Swiggy & Instamart Liable For Short Delivery; Orders Compensation

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chandigarh, comprising Shri Pawanjit Singh (President) and Shri Suresh Kumar Sardana (Member), has held Swiggy Ltd. and Instamart (Kwickbox Retail Pvt. Ltd.) liable for delivering a lesser quantity of goods and failing to redress the consumer's grievance, and directed them to compensate the complainant for the...

2025 LiveLaw (SC) 1128 | ROBERT LALCHUNGNUNGA CHONGTHU @ R L CHONGTHU v. STATE OF BIHAR

Click the links below to read the report :Investigation Cannot Go Endlessly; Delay Can Be A Ground To Quash Criminal Proceedings : Supreme CourtS. 197 CrPC | Order Granting Or Denying Sanction Must Show Clear Application of Mind : Supreme Court ...

Investigation Cannot Go Endlessly; Long Delay In Filing Chargesheet Can Be A Ground To Quash Proceedings : Supreme Court

Whenever there is a large gap between the FIR and the chargesheet, the court must seek an explanation from the investigating agency and satisfy itself about its adequacy.

Arbitrator Is The Master of Evidence; Court In Appeal Cannot Reassess Facts: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has recently reiterated that an arbitrator is the master of both the quantity and quality of evidence, and therefore the court, while exercising appeal or supervisory jurisdiction, cannot reappreciate factual findings recorded in an arbitral award. The court emphasized that it does not sit as a court of appeal over the findings of the learned Arbitrator and its role...