Supreme Court clarifies that arbitration commences on service of notice under Section 21, restores interim relief, and overturns Karnataka High Court ruling.
Read Full ArticleBombay High Court dismisses SAP India’s writ petition challenging arbitral tribunal’s jurisdiction, holds no interference warranted under Articles 226/227.
Supreme Court examines whether Lok Sabha can continue impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma after Rajya Sabha rejected a similar motion.
Calcutta High Court sets aside patent rejection of high-performance glass fibre composition, cites lack of reasoning, remands matter to Controller.
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules directors cannot be held liable for a company’s VAT dues without proof of negligence, misfeasance, or breach of duty.
Supreme Court rules auction authorities cannot cancel a valid highest bid merely to seek higher prices in a fresh auction, calling such action arbitrary and illegal.
Kerala HC holds SARFAESI pre-deposit must be made before DRAT, not the bank, and writ petitions are not maintainable when a statutory appellate remedy exists.
Indian business families urge SEBI to recognise daughters-in-law as relatives under takeover norms, citing succession planning, trusts, gender equality and compliance risks.
Madras High Court initiates suo motu criminal contempt against a publisher over a book allegedly targeting a sitting judge; police directed to stop its release.
Jharkhand High Court strikes down electricity duty amendment, holding that the State cannot delegate taxing power without clear policy guidance.
Supreme Court rules magistrates must condone delay before taking cognizance of belated cheque dishonour complaints under the NI Act.
Madras High Court upholds order allowing lighting of Karthigai Deepam at Deepathoon, rejecting public order objections and dismissing 20 appeals.
Chennai Consumer Commission orders Leela Palace Udaipur to pay ₹10 lakh and refund room tariff for breach of guest privacy by housekeeping staff.
Kerala High Court holds borrowers cannot invoke writ jurisdiction to compel banks to grant One-Time Settlement benefits, as OTS is not a legal right.
Delhi High Court Full Bench rules BSF seniority is based on date of continuous regular appointment, rejecting claims for antedated seniority due to delayed joining.
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