Calcutta High Court Case Commentaries

Establishing the Real Owner’s Right to Enforce Promissory Notes: Brojo Lal Saha Banikya v. Budh Nath Pyarilal & Co.

Date: Jul 14, 1927

Establishing the Real Owner’s Right to Enforce Promissory Notes Introduction The case of Brojo Lal Saha Banikya v. Budh Nath Pyarilal & Co. adjudicated by the Calcutta High Court on July 13, 1927,...

Forfeiture of Tenancy Through Repudiation of Landlord-Tenant Relationship: Hatimullah v. Mahamad Arju Choudhury

Date: Jul 7, 1927

Forfeiture of Tenancy Through Repudiation of Landlord-Tenant Relationship: Hatimullah v. Mahamad Arju Choudhury Introduction The case of Hatimullah v. Mahamad Arju Choudhury, decided by the Calcutta...

Determining Fair Market Value in Land Acquisition: Insights from Secretary Of State v. Amulya Charan Banerjee And Ors. (1927)

Date: Jun 18, 1927

Determining Fair Market Value in Land Acquisition: Insights from Secretary Of State v. Amulya Charan Banerjee And Ors. (1927) Introduction The case of Secretary Of State v. Amulya Charan Banerjee And...

Strict Adherence to Execution Procedure Reinforced in Monmatha Nath Ghose Auction-Purchaser v. Mt. Luchmi Debi And Others

Date: Jun 15, 1927

Strict Adherence to Execution Procedure Reinforced in Monmatha Nath Ghose Auction-Purchaser v. Mt. Luchmi Debi And Others Introduction The case of Monmatha Nath Ghose Auction-Purchaser v. Mt. Luchmi...

Strict Procedural Compliance in Lunacy Proceedings: Insights from Saroj Basini Debi v. Mahendra Nath Bhaduri

Date: Apr 28, 1927

Strict Procedural Compliance in Lunacy Proceedings: Insights from Saroj Basini Debi v. Mahendra Nath Bhaduri Introduction Saroj Basini Debi v. Mahendra Nath Bhaduri is a landmark judgment delivered...

Heeralal Agrwalla & Co. v. Joakim Nahapiet & Co. Ltd.: Affirming Arbitration Flexibility under the Indian Arbitration Act

Date: Apr 28, 1927

Heeralal Agrwalla & Co. v. Joakim Nahapiet & Co. Ltd.: Affirming Arbitration Flexibility under the Indian Arbitration Act Introduction The case of Heeralal Agrwalla & Co. v. Joakim Nahapiet & Co....

Mortgagee's Liability for Rent through Assignment of Leasehold Interest: Bengal National Bank v. Raja Janoki Nath Roy

Date: Apr 8, 1927

Mortgagee's Liability for Rent through Assignment of Leasehold Interest: Bengal National Bank v. Raja Janoki Nath Roy Introduction The case of Bengal National Bank, Ltd. v. Raja Janoki Nath Roy...

Goculdas v. Chaganlal and Others: Defining Jurisdiction Limits in Suits Relating to Proceeds from Immovable Property Sales

Date: Apr 1, 1927

Goculdas v. Chaganlal and Others: Defining Jurisdiction Limits in Suits Relating to Proceeds from Immovable Property Sales Introduction The case of Goculdas v. Chaganlal and Others decided by the...

Doctrine of Joinder of Suits Under CPC: Insights from Harendra Nath Singha Ray v. Purna Chandra Goswami

Date: Apr 1, 1927

Doctrine of Joinder of Suits Under CPC: Insights from Harendra Nath Singha Ray v. Purna Chandra Goswami Introduction The case of Harendra Nath Singha Ray v. Purna Chandra Goswami, adjudicated by the...

Calcutta High Court Affirms Local Legislature's Power to Enact Bengal Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1925

Date: Mar 31, 1927

Calcutta High Court Affirms Local Legislature's Power to Enact Bengal Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1925 Disclaimer: This commentary is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute...

Certificate of Appeal Eligibility in Civil Proceedings: Insights from Narendra Lal Das Chaudhury v. Gopendra Lal Das Chaudhury

Date: Mar 8, 1927

Certificate of Appeal Eligibility in Civil Proceedings: Insights from Narendra Lal Das Chaudhury v. Gopendra Lal Das Chaudhury Introduction The case of Narendra Lal Das Chaudhury v. Gopendra Lal Das...

Mullick v. Commissioners: Limiting Tax Assessments and Allowing Mortgage Interest Deductions under Indian Income Tax Act, 1922

Date: Feb 18, 1927

Mullick v. Commissioners: Limiting Tax Assessments and Allowing Mortgage Interest Deductions under Indian Income Tax Act, 1922 Introduction The case of Behari Lal Mullick v. Commissioners of Income...

Ramgopal Ghose v. Dhirendra Nath Sen: Clarifying Family Liability in Promissory Notes

Date: Jan 22, 1927

Ramgopal Ghose v. Dhirendra Nath Sen: Clarifying Family Liability in Promissory Notes Introduction The case of Ramgopal Ghose v. Dhirendra Nath Sen And Others, adjudicated by the Calcutta High Court...

Fool Kumari Dasi v. Khirod Chandra Das Gupta: Establishing Insolvency Court Jurisdiction Over Property Title Disputes

Date: Jan 18, 1927

Fool Kumari Dasi v. Khirod Chandra Das Gupta: Establishing Insolvency Court Jurisdiction Over Property Title Disputes Introduction The case of Fool Kumari Dasi v. Khirod Chandra Das Gupta, Receiver...

Common Intention and Criminal Liability Under IPC Section 304: Insights from Adam Ali Taluqdar And Ors. v. The King-Emperor

Date: Dec 21, 1926

Common Intention and Criminal Liability Under IPC Section 304: Insights from Adam Ali Taluqdar And Ors. v. The King-Emperor Introduction The case of Adam Ali Taluqdar And Ors. v. The King-Emperor,...

Calcutta High Court Establishes Strict Compliance for Search Warrants in Gaming House Cases

Date: Dec 17, 1926

Calcutta High Court Establishes Strict Compliance for Search Warrants in Gaming House Cases Introduction The landmark case of B. Walvekar And Ors. v. Emperor, adjudicated by the Calcutta High Court...

Contempt of Court and Receiver's Authority: Insights from Dutta v. Choudhury (1926)

Date: Dec 15, 1926

Contempt of Court and Receiver's Authority: Insights from Dutta v. Choudhury (1926) Introduction The case of Dwijendra Krishna Dutta, Receiver v. Surendra Nath Nag Choudhury And Ors. adjudicated by...

Strict Compliance with Statutory Notice Requirements under Section 163: Insights from Japan Cotton Trading Co. Ltd. v. Jajodia Cotton Mills, Ltd.

Date: Nov 25, 1926

Strict Compliance with Statutory Notice Requirements under Section 163: Insights from Japan Cotton Trading Co. Ltd. v. Jajodia Cotton Mills, Ltd. Introduction The case of Japan Cotton Trading Co....

Shebait’s Exclusive Standing and Valid Revocation of Dedications during Insolvency – Sri Sri Kalimata Debi v. Chuckerbutty

Date: Nov 13, 1926

Shebait’s Exclusive Standing and Valid Revocation of Dedications during Insolvency – Sri Sri Kalimata Debi v. Chuckerbutty Introduction The case of Sri Sri Kalimata Debi And Anr. v. Nagendra Nath...

Presumption of Lost Grants in Tenancy Disputes: Insights from Rai Kiran Chandra Roy Bahadur v. Srinath Chakravarti

Date: Aug 27, 1926

Presumption of Lost Grants in Tenancy Disputes: Insights from Rai Kiran Chandra Roy Bahadur v. Srinath Chakravarti Introduction The case of Rai Kiran Chandra Roy Bahadur v. Srinath Chakravarti,...