News Sikkim High Court Directs Continuation of Interim Protection for JRA Infrastructure Against Coercive Steps by Union of India While Dispute Redressal Committee Proceedings Continue, Declining Immediate Arbitration Reference Pending Pre-Arbitration Process RawlawJuly 3, 20255 min read
News Sikkim High Court Sets Aside Conviction Under Child Sexual Offences Law and Acquits Appellant, Citing Unproven Age of Victim, Medical Discrepancies, and Lack of Sterling Evidence: “Prosecution Must Prove Case Beyond Reasonable Doubt” RawlawJuly 3, 20255 min read
News Sikkim High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Stemming From Neighbourhood Land Dispute Citing Amicable Settlement Between Parties, Holding Inherent Powers Under New Law Apply When Offences Are Essentially Civil In Nature RawlawJuly 3, 20255 min read
News Sikkim High Court Refuses Inbrew Beverages’ Plea to Submit Certified Trademark and Sales Documents at Final Argument Stage, Holding Delay Unexplained and Attempt to Fill Loopholes Cannot Be Allowed RawlawJuly 3, 20256 min read
News Sikkim High Court Upholds Life Imprisonment for Grandson Convicted of Murdering 82-Year-Old Grandmother, Rejecting Challenges on Confession, Seizure Procedure, Delay in Sending Evidence, and Test Identification Parade Based on Clear Eyewitness and Forensic Evidence RawlawJuly 3, 20255 min read
News Sikkim High Court Reinstates Arbitral Award, Emphasizing the Separability Principle: Holds That an Arbitration Agreement Remains Valid and Enforceable Regardless of the Termination or Invalidity of the Underlying Contract RawlawNovember 25, 20243 min read
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
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
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