Author name: Arshiya Banu

In a significant judgment, the Rajasthan High Court has ruled that former directors cannot be held liable for cheques issued by a company after their resignations have been accepted. This decision is pivotal in clarifying the extent of liability under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, specifically under Sections 138 and 141, which deal with the […]

The Kerala High Court recently upheld the statutory scheme determining the taxable turnover of works contracts under the Kerala Value Added Tax (KVAT) Act, 2003. The court ruled that the scheme does not suffer from any defects, ensuring the proper assessment and collection of taxes in accordance with the law. Case Background The issue arose

In a significant ruling, a Delhi court has granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, asserting that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) acted with bias and lacked direct evidence linking him to the alleged proceeds of crime in the excise policy case. This decision underscores the judiciary’s stance on ensuring that arrests are substantiated with

In a notable appointment, former Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, Justice S Manikumar, has been designated as the new Chairperson of the Tamil Nadu State Human Rights Commission. This decision, approved by a selection panel led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, comes amid some controversy and opposition. Selection and Approval The

The Delhi High Court recently granted an injunction in favor of Infosys Limited, restraining ‘Southern Infosys Ltd.’ from using a name that is phonetically and conceptually similar to ‘Infosys’. The court’s decision emphasizes the likelihood of consumer confusion due to the similarity between the two names, which could potentially mislead consumers into associating ‘Southern Infosys

In a significant judicial decision, the Patna High Court has set aside the Bihar government’s recent law that aimed to increase the reservation quota for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) from 50% to 65%. This ruling was in response to multiple Public Interest Litigations (PILs) that challenged the constitutional

In a landmark ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has quashed the detention of Ali Mohammad Lone, a former spokesperson of the Jamaat-e-Islami, under the Public Safety Act (PSA). The court declared the detention illegal and ordered the Union Territory administration to pay ₹2 lakh as compensation for the unlawful detention, highlighting the violation

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has recently ruled that a wife’s refusal to have physical relations with her husband amounts to mental cruelty and is a valid ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act. This decision highlights the judiciary’s stance on the implications of non-consummation in marital relationships. Case Details The ruling was issued

The Karnataka High Court recently ruled that courts must consider the time limits specified in agreements when deciding suits for specific performance. This decision highlights that a suit cannot be granted merely because it was filed within the limitation period; the court must also evaluate if the suit adheres to the specific timelines agreed upon

The Madras High Court has recently ruled that one-year postgraduate degrees are valid for recruitment purposes. This ruling comes in light of the court’s interpretation of the provisions concerning educational qualifications. Case Background The issue arose when candidates possessing one-year postgraduate degrees faced challenges during recruitment processes. The provision in question included numerals for illustrative