Objections U/S 47 CPC Can't Be Entertained In Enforcement Of Arbitral Awards U/S 36 Of A&C Act: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has recently held that objections under Section 47 of the Code of Civil Procedure ('CPC') cannot be allowed to be raised in the enforcement proceeding of an arbitral award, as enunciated under the provision of Section 36 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 ('A & C Act').While bringing clarity as to applicability of Section 47 of CPC to arbitral proceedings,...

SVKM's NMIMS Organises Workshop On Intellectual Property For Business Success And Innovation Growth

SVKM's NMIMS (Deemed-to-be University), Mumbai, through its IPR Cell, organized a workshop on “Intellectual Property for Business Success: Valuation, Licensing, and Commercialisation” to promote awareness on protecting and leveraging intellectual property (IP) for commercial and societal impact. T The workshop was held in collaboration with ASSOCHAM and supported by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce, and the Cell for IPR Promotion and...

Active Progress Of Housing Project Within Permitted Time Is Sufficient Compliance Under Tenancy & Land Reform Act: HP High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that when permission is granted under Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972, the law only requires the land to be put to use for the intended purpose within the prescribed time, and not for the entire project to be completed.The Court remarked that the “Legislature deliberately used the phrase “put to use” instead...

Jharkhand High Court Quashes Adverse Remarks Against Lawyer Over 'Hooliganism' During Hearing, Accepts His Apology

The Jharkhand High Court quashed adverse remarks made against an advocate who had, while arguing an anticipatory bail matter last month, used "loud speech" and had "threatened the court to pass the order" stating that he will approach the Supreme Court challenging the same. Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi in his September 25 order had observed that this was a case where an "attempt was made...

Bihar SIR : ECI Denies Claim Of Disproportionate Exclusion Of Muslims From Voters' List, Calls Petitioners' Argument “Communal Approach"

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly refuted the allegation that there was a “disproportionate exclusion of Muslims” from Bihar's electoral rolls following the State-wide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters.In an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court, the ECI described the claim made by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) as baseless and communal, stating...

Young Professional (Legal) Vacancy At Directorate General Of Foreign Trade, Visakhapatnam

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) invites application for the post of Young Professional (Legal).Name of the Post: Young Professional (Legal) No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience • Master's in law from a recognized university with good computer knowledge (Word, Excel, Data analytics etc.) • 1-3 years of experience in relevant field with proficiency in computer skills is desirable. How to apply? • Interested candidates are required to submit in their...

Mere Correction Of Typographical Error In Arbitral Award Does Not Extend Limitation Period For Plea U/S 34(3) Of A&C Act: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court held that mere correction of typographical error does not extend the period limitation for filing a petition under section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act). The court further held that the limitation period begins from the date of disposal of an application under section 33 of the Arbitration Act and not from the date when a...

Cognizance At Crossroads: An Analytical Examination Of The Proviso To Section 223(1) Of The BNSS

With the enactment of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for brevity, 'BNSS'), the Indian criminal justice delivery system has undergone a significant procedural overhaul. While the new codified law aims at to modernize the legal framework to expedite the justice delivery system in India, certain provisions capsulated therein have raised concerns about their compatibility with constitutional values and established jurisprudence. One such provision is the proviso to Section 223(1) of...

Performance Of Every Contract Would Be Jeopardised If Partial Breakdown Of Machinery Is Considered 'Force Majeure' Event: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court partly set aside an arbitral award which directed the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to refund of Rs. 2 crore to M/s Murli Industries Ltd. holding that the finding of the arbitrator that breakdown of a machinery constituted a force majeure event cannot be sustained. The court however upheld the arbitrator's finding that the time was...

Allahabad High Court Directs Registry To Digitize All Records Relating To Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Case

The Allahabad High Court recently directed the Registrar (Judicial) (Computer) to take necessary steps for digitization of all records relating to the Sri Krishna Janmbhumi title dispute cases, for ensuring the safety and preservation of case documents. The order was passed by a bench of Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra, who has now been shifted to the Lucknow Bench of the...

Cheque Issued For Time-Barred Debt Amounts To Promise, S.138 NI Act Can Be Invoked When It Is Dishonoured: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has held that a cheque issued towards a time-barred debt gets dishonoured, the liability under Section 138 NI Act can be invoked in view of Section 25(3) of the Indian Contracts Act, as per which even a time-barred debt forms a valid consideration if there was a written promise signed by the debtor.The bench of Justice Pramil Kumar Mathur held that a cheque...

Madras High Court Extends Interim Order Restraining Makers Of 'Good Bad Ugly' Movie From Using Ilaiyaraaja's Songs

The Madras High Court on Thursday (October 16) has extended the interim order restraining the makers of the Tamil movie Good Bad Ugly from using the three songs of Ilaiyaraaja.When Justice N Senthilkumar took up the plea today, some of the music companies informed the court that they had filed impleading petitions, but the same were yet to be numbered. Taking note of this, the court adjourned...