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Muslim Marriage | Maintaining Second Wife Not Ground To Deny Maintenance To First Legally Wedded Wife: Allahabad High Court
While dealing with maintenance dispute arising in a Muslim marriage, the Allahabad High Court has held that a husband maintaining second wife cannot be a ground to deny maintenance to the lawfully wedded first wife who is wholly dependent on her parents for financial support.Briefly put, husband approached the High Court against a Family Court order awarding Rs. 20,000 monthly maintenance to...
Failure To Serve Guarantor Insolvency Plea On RP Not Curable If It Prejudices Creditor Rights: NCLAT
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) at New Delhi recently held that failure to serve copies of insolvency petitions on the tribunal-appointed resolution professional cannot be treated as a curable procedural lapse when it prejudices creditor rights. On this basis, the Appellate Tribunal dismissed appeals filed by personal guarantors of a corporate borrower for loans extended...
'Mere Conjecture': Kerala High Court Declines For Now Koodathayi Murders Accused Jolly Joseph's Plea To Halt Jio Hotstar Series 'Anali'
The Kerala High Court on Thursday (December 18) issued notice on a plea moved by Koodathayi murder accused Jollyamma Joseph @ Jolly against Jio Hotstar's Malayalam web series 'Anali'. Jolly is accused of murdering six of her family members, including her first husband Roy Thomas, using cyanide, with the motive to take control of the family property. Her trial is under progress before...
Calcutta High Court Orders Written Statement To Be Taken Off Record In Commercial Suit; Says No Extension Possible Beyond 120 Days
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday refused to accept a written statement filed by a defendant in a commercial suit beyond the statutory timeline, holding that in the absence of a formal written application within 120 days of service of summons, the Court becomes functus officio and cannot extend time.Justice Aniruddha Roy directed that the written statement deposited in the department...
Teachers' Absence In Schools Frustrates RTE Act: Allahabad High Court Directs UP Govt To Frame On-Time Attendance Policy In 3 Months
Observing that the absence of teachers frustrates the very purpose of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, the Allahabad High Court recently refused to interfere with the suspension of primary school teachers who were found absent from their school during an inspection. A bench of Justice Prakash Padia, while disposing of the writ petitions, also...
Research Associate Vacancy At The Office Of The Chair Professor, Panchayati Raj, CNLU, Patna
The Office of the Chair Professor, Panchayati Raj (OCPPR), CNLU, Patna invites online application for the post of Research Associate on contractual basis. Name of the Post: Research Associate No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 50 Years Essential Qualification and Experience · Master's degree in law/political science/public administration/history/Sociology with at least 55% marks, having adequate knowledge of Constitution of India and should preferably possess...
Vidhi-Manthan 2026: PES Modern Law College Announces National Client Counselling, Mediation And Moot Court Competitions
Progressive Education Society's, Modern Law College, Pune 16 is one of the premier legal educational institutes in Maharashtra situated close to the “Oxford of the East” the Savitribai Phule Pune University. Established in 2003, Modern Law College has carved a niche for itself. Permanently affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University, recognised by the Bar Council of India, U/S 2(f) 12 (B) of UGC Act, 1956 and accredited Grade “A” by NAAC Bengaluru, the College stands as one of the best...
M.K. Nambyar-50th Anniversary Tribute
M.K. Nambyar belongs to that rare breed of men - original, creative and illustrious and whose contribution to the making and development of law was truly outstanding. This December 18 marks the 50th anniversary of his passing. It is appropriate that we remember him, his great life and work which is both a model and an inspiration and pay tribute to his sacred memory.Meloth Krishnan Nambyar...
Masala Bonds Case: Kerala High Court Stays ED's Show Cause Notice On CM Vijayan's Plea
The Kerala High Court on Thursday (December 18) granted an interim stay of proceedings pursuant to the Enforcement Directorate's complaint and showcause notices against Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) Chairperson, former Vice-Chairperson and CEO relating to the utilisation of funds raised through Masala Bonds.Justice V.G. Arun was hearing the plea preferred by Chief...
