News Sikkim High Court Reiterates High Burden on Drawer to Disprove Presumption of Debt Under Section 139: Upholds Conviction for Cheque Dishonor RawlawNovember 25, 20245 min read Save
News Sikkim High Court Rules: “Touching a Minor’s Left Breast in a Taxi Indicates Sexual Intent; Conviction Under POCSO Act and IPC Upheld” RawlawNovember 25, 20244 min read Save
News Sikkim High Court Upholds Compensation Award: “Insurance Companies Must Adhere to Statutory Defenses; Prohibits Introducing New Arguments at the Appellate Stage;” RawlawNovember 25, 20244 min read Save
News High Court of Sikkim Reaffirms Separability Doctrine: “Even if the Primary Agreement is Rendered Void or Terminated, the Arbitration Clause Remains Valid” Under Arbitration Act, 1996 RawlawNovember 25, 20245 min read Save
News Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Motor Accident Victim Injured in 2008 Collision with Rashly Driven Lorry to ₹1.02 Crores: “Compensation Must Reflect Pain, Suffering, and Permanent Disability” RawlawNovember 25, 20245 min read Save
News Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Brutal Murder Case; Emphasizes Heinousness of Crime Does Not Reduce Prosecution’s Burden to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt RawlawNovember 25, 20245 min read Save
News Supreme Court Expunges Adverse Remarks Against Additional District and Sessions Judge Over Bail Order; Criticism of Subordinate Judges Must Be Addressed Administratively, Not Through Judicial Orders RawlawNovember 25, 20245 min read Save
News Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Section 29A(4) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act: “Courts Have the Discretion to Extend Arbitral Mandates Post-Expiry, Provided Sufficient Cause Is Shown” RawlawNovember 25, 20245 min read Save
News Bombay High Court Quashes 26-Year-Old Customs Recovery Notice Under Section 143 of the Customs Act, Rules Delay Unreasonable in Absence of Fraud or Suppression RawlawNovember 24, 20243 min read Save
News Bombay High Court Quashes 17-Year-Old Case Against Advocates Under Section 353 IPC, Holds “Mere Words or Gestures Without the Intention to Cause Apprehension Cannot Constitute Assault,” Awards Costs RawlawNovember 24, 20244 min read Save
