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Trial Court May Simultaneously Add Charges Under Ss. 409, 420 IPC If Facts Unclear As To Which Offence Committed: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently held that a trial court may incorporate charges under both Sections 409 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code when it is doubtful as to what offence has been committed.Dr. Justice Kauser Edappagath pronounced the decision while considering an original petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution. A journalist, who was a stranger to the proceeding before...
Supreme Court To Examine If NCLAT Can Refer Matter To Third Member When Two-Member Bench Delivers Split Verdict
The Supreme Court is set to decide whether, in the case of a split verdict by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (“NCLAT”), the reference of the case to a third member would be legally justifiable or should the matter be referred to a larger bench of three members for fresh adjudication. Observing that there is no clear procedure to address situations where a two-member bench...
'Mere Enactment Not Enough': Kerala High Court Issues Directions For Effectively Implementing Juvenile Justice Act, SC Guidelines
The Kerala High Court has issued a comprehensive set of directions to ensure the effective implementation of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and the guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court in Sampurana Behura v Union of India [2018 (4) SCC 433].The division bench comprising Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Basant Balaji, issued the directions...
Rajasthan High Court Takes Suo-Motu Cognizance On Rising Road Accident Deaths; Asks Centre, State To Respond On Public Safety Measures
The Rajasthan High Court has taken suo-motu cognizance of news reports highlighting increasing number of deaths in road accidents in the State, directing the Center and State departments to file a reply detailing their stand, including ways to improve road and public safety measures.“This Court is deeply concerned over the recurring loss of human lives on the roads of Rajasthan…The...
Kerala High Court Seeks State's Stand On Fixing Safety Lapses In Public Hospitals Following Kottayam Medical College Building Collapse
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (November 5) directed the Additional Chief Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department to file an affidavit stating how the State Government is proposing to address the shortfalls pointed by the State Council for Clinical Establishment with respect to public hospitals in the State.The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and...
Program Associate I Vacancy At Indian Institute Of Technology, Gandhinagar
Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar invites online application for the post of Program Associate I.Name of the Post: Program Associate I No. of Post: 01 (One) Remuneration: Rs. 45,000 - Rs. 70,000 Essential Qualification and Experience • B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc/M.C.A./LLM./CA/CMA/CS/MBA/Professional qualification or equivalent in an appropriate discipline; OR • B.C.A./B.Sc./B.A./B.Com./B.B.A./LL.B. or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 04 years of...
Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: October 27, 2025 To November 02, 2025
Reports/JudgmentsS.12A Commercial Courts Act | Pre-Litigation Mediation Not Mandatory In Cases Of Continuing IPR Infringement: Supreme CourtCase Details: Novenco Building and Industry A/S v. Xero Energy Engineering Solutions Private Ltd. & Anr.Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 1027The Supreme Court held that the requirement of pre-institution mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts...
NCLAT Rejects Jaypee Infratech's ₹15 Crore Interest Claim On Funds Deposited By JAL For Homebuyers
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) at Delhi on Tuesday dismissed a plea by real estate company Jaypee Infratech Ltd. (JIL) seeking interest of Rs 15 crore on nearly Rs 546 crore deposited by its parent company, Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. (JAL), for the benefit of homebuyers during JIL's insolvency proceedings A bench of Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Technical...
Supreme Court Seeks Union's Reply On Petitions Challenging Online Gaming Act
The Supreme Court on November 6 postponed the batch of petitions challenging the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 ("Online Gaming Act"), which seeks to prohibit 'online money games' and the offering of bank services, advertisements, etc. related thereto. It has asked the Union Government to file a comprehensive reply. Before a bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and...
LiveLaw Invites Applications For The Post Of Associate Editor – Corporate Legal News (2 Positions)
India's Premier Legal News Portal Invites Applications For The Post Of Associate Editor – Corporate Legal News (2 Positions)About LiveLawLiveLaw is India's most trusted and widely read platform for legal news, analysis, and commentary. With a decade of excellence in legal journalism, LiveLaw covers courts, corporate law, policy, and regulatory developments with unmatched depth and accuracy.Position: Associate Editor – Corporate Legal NewsNumber of Openings: 2Work Mode: RemoteEligibility...
Delhi Consumer Commission Holds Qatar Airways Liable For Deficiency In Service And Mental Harassment
The New Delhi District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench comprising Poonam Chaudhry, President, Bariq Ahmad, Member and Shekhar Chandra, Member has held Qatar Airways liable for deficiency in service and causing mental agony to the complainant and her daughter during the journey. Brief facts: The complainant, a practicing lawyer, booked a ticket through Qatar...