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Bombay High Court Dismisses Civil Revision Application, Rules That Applicants Must File Revision Before Appellate Bench of Small Causes Court Under Section 34(4) of MRC Act Instead of Approaching High Court Under Section 115 CPC

Court's Decision: The Bombay High Court dismissed the Civil Revision Application filed by the applicants challenging the Small Causes Court's order, which had rejected their plea under Order VII Rule…

Rawlaw September 27, 2024

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Bombay High Court Grants Bail in Conspiracy and Murder Case, Citing Inadmissibility of Co-Accused’s Confessional Statement Against Applicant, Weakening Prosecution’s Case

Court’s Decision: The Bombay High Court granted bail to the applicant, who had been in custody since January 20, 2020, in connection with a conspiracy and murder case. The court…

Rawlaw September 27, 2024

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Bombay High Court Strikes Down 2023 IT Rules Amendment as Unconstitutional, Citing Failure to Define Key Terms like “Fake” and “Misleading,” Rendering the Rule Vague and Overbroad

Court's Decision: The Bombay High Court, by a majority opinion, struck down the 6th April 2023 amendment to Rule 3(1)(b)(v) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics…

Rawlaw September 27, 2024

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Delhi High Court Holds Respondent in Contempt for Willful Disobedience of Restraining Order: “Disobedience Must Be Deliberate and Intentional, With Full Knowledge of the Consequences”; Orders Respondent to Appear in Person for Sentencing Hearing

Court’s Decision:The High Court of Delhi held the respondent in contempt for willfully violating the court's restraining order dated May 30, 2018. The court found that the respondent made payments…

Rawlaw September 27, 2024

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Supreme Court Grants Bail to V Senthil Balaji in PMLA Case: Cites Manish Sisodia and K.A. Najeeb Rulings, Stating “Statutory Provisions for Denying Bail Cannot Violate Constitutional Rights”

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and granted bail to the appellant, subject to stringent conditions. The court emphasized the prolonged nature of the trial under the Prevention…

Rawlaw September 26, 2024

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Himachal Pradesh High Court: “Forcible Dispossession of Landowner Without Due Process Violates Constitutional Rights” as Land Used for Road Construction Without Acquisition or Compensation

Court’s Decision:The Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the appellants, affirming the decision of the Single Judge to compensate the respondent for the use of their land…

Rawlaw September 26, 2024

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Supreme Court Confirms; Agreements for Sale Involving Transfer of Possession Are Conveyance Instruments Subject to Stamp Duty Payment

Court’s Decision:The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by the appellants challenging the orders of the High Court and the Trial Court, both of which directed impounding of six documents…

Rawlaw September 26, 2024

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Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes Drug Distribution Case Due to Procedural Lapses: “Failure to Include Manufacturer and Lack of Tampering Allegations Render Proceedings Invalid”

Court’s Decision:The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashed the proceedings initiated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, against the petitioner. The Court found that the grounds raised…

Rawlaw September 26, 2024

Court's Reasoning: The court, after hearing detailed arguments from both sides, found it appropriate to reserve judgment. In the interim, the court emphasized the importance of maintaining the status quo, particularly concerning the actions of the Interim Resolution Professional. The court reasoned that any meetings of the Committee of Creditors could have significant implications, and thus, such actions should be paused until the judgment is pronounced. Conclusion: The judgment in the case has been reserved, and the court has directed the Interim Resolution Professional to maintain the status quo, refraining from convening any meetings of the Committee of Creditors until the final judgment is delivered.

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Supreme Court Reserves Judgment in Dispute Between GLAS Trust Company LLC and Byju Raveendran, Orders Status Quo on Interim Resolution Professional’s Actions Until the Judgment is Pronounced

Court's Decision:The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment in the case involving GLAS Trust Company LLC and Byju Raveendran, along with other respondents. The court concluded the arguments from both…

Rawlaw September 26, 2024

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Bombay High Court Upholds Stamp Duty Demand Imposed by Stamp Authorities on J.P. Morgan’s Merger with Bear Stearns Financial Services (India) Pvt. Ltd. (BSFS), Dismisses Challenge to Valuation

Court's Decision: The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition filed by J.P. Morgan Securities India Pvt. Ltd., challenging the stamp duty demand of Rs. 1.57 crore imposed by the Stamp…

Rawlaw September 26, 2024