Madras High Court dismisses a Section 9 arbitration plea after the applicant suppressed pending Section 12A pre-institution mediation proceedings, granting liberty to approach again after withdrawal.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court sets aside decrees for specific performance, holding that a fresh suit was barred under Order II Rule 2 CPC after the plaintiff omitted the relief from an earlier suit without obtaining leave.
The Bombay High Court held that an assignee under a deed executed before a specific performance suit cannot be added as a co-plaintiff under Order I Rule 10 CPC, as the assignment was not pendente lite.
Supreme Court rules that a single composite appeal can challenge a common judgment deciding both a suit and counterclaim, provided separate grounds are stated and court fees are paid for both.
The Supreme Court held that property bought by a husband in his wife's name stays her exclusive property, so succession to it can't invoke Section 33 ISA as if it were the husband's estate.
Why are ordinary property disputes ending up in the Delhi High Court instead of district courts? Soaring real estate prices and an outdated Rs 2 crore limit may be why.
Supreme Court rules a defendant cannot change the defence through an additional written statement after trial begins, calling it an abuse of process.
Who was Justice Tarun Agarwala? Former Meghalaya HC Chief Justice & ex-SAT Presiding Officer passes away, leaving behind a legacy of judicial excellence.
The Senior Citizen Rights Handbook is a comprehensive guide designed to empower elderly citizens with clear and accessible knowledge of their legal and social rights in India.
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