News Delhi High Court: “Absence of zebra crossing is not proof of contributory negligence” — Court reduces deduction to 10% – Functional disability is distinct from permanent disability; impact on earning capacity must be specifically proved. RawlawJune 18, 20255 min read
News Karnataka High Court Restores Convictions in Cheque Dishonour Cases: “Mere marking of receipt in both cases not a ground to doubt financial capacity without rebuttal evidence” RawlawJune 18, 20254 min read
News Calcutta High Court Acquits Appellant of Cheating Charges Under Section 420 IPC: “No Evidence of Inducement or Delivery of Property” — Conviction Set Aside for Lack of Mens Rea and Corroboration RawlawJune 18, 20254 min read
News Gujarat High Court Quashes Conviction Under Section 323 IPC Due to Amicable Settlement: “Offence is Compoundable Without Court’s Permission” — Cites Gian Singh and Laxmi Narayan Judgments RawlawJune 18, 20254 min read
News Calcutta High Court Declines Interference in Port Lease Cancellation Dispute: “Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel Cannot Override Statutory Provisions of the Major Port Authorities Act” RawlawJune 18, 20255 min read
News Calcutta High Court Refuses to Condone Delay in Filing Written Statement in Commercial Suit: “Time Limit under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC Is Mandatory in Commercial Disputes” RawlawJune 18, 20255 min read
News Gujarat High Court Upholds Denial of Relief to Petitioners Seeking Regularisation of Service: “No Legitimate Expectation Can Arise from Irregular Appointments Made Without Adherence to Recruitment Rules” RawlawJune 18, 20255 min read
News Calcutta High Court Allows Counterclaim by Amendment Despite Delay: “No bar under Order VIII Rule 6A CPC on filing counterclaim after written statement if within outer limit and before issues are framed” RawlawJune 18, 20255 min read
News Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction under Section 138 NI Act: “Accused Failed to Rebut Presumption of Legally Enforceable Debt” RawlawJune 18, 20255 min read
News Kerala High Court Upholds Acquittal in Cheque Dishonour Case: “Presumption Under Section 139 Not Automatic Where Transaction Appears Improbable” RawlawJune 18, 20255 min read
