All High Courts Case Commentaries

Strict Adherence to NDPS Sampling Protocols Affirmed: Delhi High Court in Amani Fidel Chris v. NCB

Date: Mar 14, 2020

Strict Adherence to NDPS Sampling Protocols Affirmed: Delhi High Court in Amani Fidel Chris v. Narcotics Control Bureau Introduction The legal landscape surrounding the enforcement of the Narcotic...

Sran Rice Mills v. State Of Punjab And Others: Upholding Principles of Natural Justice in Administrative Actions

Date: Mar 14, 2020

Sran Rice Mills v. State Of Punjab And Others: Upholding Principles of Natural Justice in Administrative Actions Introduction The case of Sran Rice Mills v. State Of Punjab And Others adjudicated by...

Madras High Court Clarifies Jurisdiction of Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Over Personal Accident Policies

Date: Mar 13, 2020

Madras High Court Clarifies Jurisdiction of Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Over Personal Accident Policies Introduction In the case of The Branch Manager, Oriental Insurance Company Limited,...

Enhancing Compensation and Strengthening Anti-Drunk Driving Measures: Insights from Manikandan v. P. Palani & Others

Date: Mar 13, 2020

Enhancing Compensation and Strengthening Anti-Drunk Driving Measures: Insights from Manikandan v. P. Palani & Others Introduction The case of Manikandan v. P. Palani & Others, adjudicated by the...

Madras High Court Confirms Limitation of Section 163-A Claims to Vehicle Owners Only

Date: Mar 13, 2020

Madras High Court Confirms Limitation of Section 163-A Claims to Vehicle Owners Only Introduction The case of M/s. National Insurance Co. Ltd., Puducherry v. Rani & Others adjudicated by the Madras...

Madras High Court Upholds Section 234E of the Income Tax Act: Distinguishing Fee from Penalty

Date: Mar 12, 2020

Madras High Court Upholds Section 234E of the Income Tax Act: Distinguishing Fee from Penalty Introduction In the landmark case of Qatalys Software Technologies Private Limited v. Union of India, the...

Strict Adherence to NOC Category in Armed Forces Discharge: SGT Domendra Kumar v. UOI

Date: Mar 12, 2020

Strict Adherence to NOC Category in Armed Forces Discharge: SGT Domendra Kumar v. UOI Introduction The case of No. 783885-R Sgt Domendra Kumar v. UOI Ors. adjudicated by the Armed Forces Tribunal on...

Unilateral Cancellation of Sale Deeds: Kerala High Court's Landmark Decision

Date: Mar 12, 2020

Unilateral Cancellation of Sale Deeds: Kerala High Court's Landmark Decision Introduction The case of Santhosh Antonio S. Netto /3Rd v. Joshy Thomas And Others S/Petitioner & S 1 & 2 adjudicated by...

Maju @ Manu v. State of Kerala: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Proof of Age in POCSO Cases

Date: Mar 12, 2020

Maju @ Manu v. State of Kerala: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Proof of Age in POCSO Cases Introduction The case of Maju @ Manu v. State of Kerala represents a significant judicial examination...

Madras High Court Confirms Prior User Rights in Trade Mark Dispute: LION Brand Case

Date: Mar 11, 2020

Madras High Court Confirms Prior User Rights in Trade Mark Dispute: LION Brand Case Introduction The case of M/s. LION Dates Impex Pvt. Ltd. v. P. Mohammed Ibrahim, Proprietor, LION Brand Sharbath...

Interim Injunctions in Commercial IP Disputes: Insights from Narendra Hirawat And Co. v. Sholay Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

Date: Mar 10, 2020

Interim Injunctions in Commercial IP Disputes: Insights from Narendra Hirawat And Co. v. Sholay Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Introduction Case: Narendra Hirawat And Co. v. Sholay Media Entertainment...

Ramco Cements Ltd. v. Commissioner of Commercial Taxes: Reaffirming Form 'C' Declarations Post-GST Implementation

Date: Mar 10, 2020

Ramco Cements Ltd. v. Commissioner of Commercial Taxes: Reaffirming Form 'C' Declarations Post-GST Implementation Introduction The case of The Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Chennai & Another v....

Prioritization of Workmen's Dues Over Secured Creditors in Company Liquidation: Analysis of Him Ispat Ltd., In Re Judgment

Date: Mar 7, 2020

Prioritization of Workmen's Dues Over Secured Creditors in Company Liquidation: Analysis of Him Ispat Ltd., In Re Judgment Introduction The case of Him Ispat Ltd., In Re, adjudicated by the Himachal...

Strict Compliance Required for Gratuity Forfeiture under Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972: Insights from M/S Hindustan Everest Tools Ltd v. Inderjeet & Another

Date: Mar 7, 2020

Strict Compliance Required for Gratuity Forfeiture under Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972: Insights from M/S Hindustan Everest Tools Ltd v. Inderjeet & Another 1. Introduction The case of M/S Hindustan...

Seema Garg v. Deputy Director: Establishing Limits on Provisional Attachment under PMLA

Date: Mar 7, 2020

Seema Garg v. Deputy Director: Establishing Limits on Provisional Attachment under PMLA Introduction The case of Seema Garg v. Deputy Director, Directorate Of Enforcement was adjudicated by the...

Registrar's Circular on 'Public Servant' Definition Struck Down: New Precedent by Madras High Court

Date: Mar 7, 2020

Registrar's Circular on 'Public Servant' Definition Struck Down: New Precedent by Madras High Court Introduction The case of J.A. Murugan v. Registrar Of Co.-Operative Societies And Another was...

Allahabad High Court Reinforces Procedural Adherence in Preventive Detentions in Amit Jani v. State of U.P.

Date: Mar 7, 2020

Allahabad High Court Reinforces Procedural Adherence in Preventive Detentions in Amit Jani v. State of U.P. Introduction Amit Jani v. State of U.P. and Others is a significant judgment delivered by...

Court Fee Assessment Must Reflect Claimed Damages in Compensation Suits

Date: Mar 6, 2020

Court Fee Assessment Must Reflect Claimed Damages in Compensation Suits Introduction The case of KUSHALPAL SINGH AND ORS. v. FORTIS HEALTHCARE LTD. AND ORS., adjudicated by the Punjab & Haryana High...

Limits of Writ Jurisdiction Over Private Bodies: Chanda Deepak Kochhar v. ICICI Bank Judgment

Date: Mar 6, 2020

Limits of Writ Jurisdiction Over Private Bodies: Chanda Deepak Kochhar v. ICICI Bank Judgment Introduction The case of Chanda Deepak Kochhar v. ICICI Bank Limited And Another was adjudicated by the...

Madras High Court Establishes Clarity on Declaratory Relief in Possessory Suits

Date: Mar 6, 2020

Madras High Court Establishes Clarity on Declaratory Relief in Possessory Suits Introduction The case of Arulmigu Velukkai Sri Azhagiya, Singaperumal Devasthanam, Rep. by its Trustees A....