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Assignment Of Decree For Specific Performance Of Agreement To Sell Doesn't Require Registration : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (November 19) held that a decree for specific performance of an agreement to sell can be validly assigned without registration, emphasising that such decrees do not themselves create any proprietary interest that would trigger the requirement of compulsory registration. “when the decree itself which is for specific performance does not create or purport to...
Supplementary Complaint Under PMLA Doesn't Require Fresh Cognizance: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently observed that a supplementary complaint under Section 44 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act is not a fresh or independent complaint requiring the court to take cognisance. The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice Mohammed Shaffiq held that a supplementary complaint is a part and parcel of the main complaint for which cognisance has already...
'Why Not Ask CBI To Investigate?' : Supreme Court Asks Haryana Police In Case Where Advocate Was Arrested
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the State of Haryana why the murder case in which an advocate was arrested should not be transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation.The bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran was hearing a writ petition filed by Advocate Vikram Singh challenging his arrest and remand in the case. The advocate alleged that he...
Education Should Not Merely Be Perceived As Commercial Venture, Must Remain Noble Service: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently ruled against colleges charging additional tuition fees in the name of a break fee/miscellaneous fee. The court also directed the Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) University to refund the deposit made by the students with interest of 6% per annum. While doing so, Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan remarked that education must not be merely viewed as...
Re-enactment Of Struck Down Provisions Shows Form Of Administration Is Inconsistent With Spirit Of Constitution : Supreme Court On Tribunal Reforms Act
While striking down the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021, the Supreme Court made a scathing criticism of the re-enactment of the very same provisions, which were earlier struck down by the Court. This, the Court said, showed that the "form of the administration” was inconsistent with the spirit of the Constitution.The judgment authored by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai referred to the famous...
“Gross Concealment”: Delhi High Court Imposes ₹5 Lakh Costs On Party In Poppy Seeds Smuggling Case
The Delhi High Court recently imposed exemplary costs of ₹5 lakh on the power of attorney holder of a company, purportedly involved in smuggling of prohibited items like poppy seeds.A division bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Shail Jain noted that the Petitioner had failed to disclose that his challenge to the penalty order passed by the Customs authority was previously dismissed by...
Delhi High Court Grants Interim Relief To Aadhar India Over Non-Issuance Of Pre-Show Cause Notice Intimation In GST Case
The Delhi High Court, while examining whether pre-consultation prior to a GST Show Cause Notice was mandatory or discretionary, granted interim relief to Aadhar India by permitting the proceedings arising from the Show Cause Notice dated 29 November 2024 to continue, but directing that any final order passed pursuant thereto should not be given effect without further orders of...
Final Orders U/S 125 CrPC Must Contain 'Points For Determination' As Per S. 354 (6): Allahabad High Court To UP Family Courts
The Allahabad High Court has directed all the family court across the state mandatorily frame 'points for determination' in all final orders passed under Section 125 CrPC, in compliance with Section 354(6) CrPC. A bench of Justice Madan Pal Singh also directed that its order be circulated to all District Judges and all Principal Judges of Family Courts for strict compliance. The...
Young Professional (Legal) Vacancy At Central Warehousing Corporation
Central Warehousing Corporation invites online application for the post of Young Professional (Legal).Name of the Post: Young Professional (Legal) No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 35 Years Remuneration: Rs.50,000/-** (consolidated): In case of 0 to 3 Years' experience OR Rs. 60,000/-** (consolidated): In case of more than 3 Years' experience Essential Qualification and Experience • Full time LL.B./LLM degree from a reputed and recognized University or institution with 0 to 3 years OR More...
POCSO Conviction Can't Be Based Solely On DNA Evidence When Prosecutrix Turns Hostile: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court upheld a trial court order acquitting an accused under the POCSO Act, stating that no person can be convicted solely based on the DNA report, in the absence of any specific allegations of rape/sexual assault by the prosecutrix.A written report was filed against the accused by the father of prosecutrix, alleging abduction of his minor daughter. Case was registered...
Intermediaries Should Face Accountability For AI-Generated Fake Content : Justice Rajesh Bindal
Justice Rajesh Bindal of the Supreme Court opined that tech intermediaries must be held accountable for the content they host, especially when it involves manipulated media and deep fake material. He said India is entering a “cat-and-mouse era” where technology is evolving faster than regulation, posing serious risks to privacy, data security, and the justice system. Speaking at a...