Calcutta High Court Case Commentaries

Forfeiture of Perpetual Leases Upon Repudiation: Insights from Kally Dass Ahiri v. Monmohini Dassee

Date: Feb 13, 1897

Forfeiture of Perpetual Leases Upon Repudiation: Insights from Kally Dass Ahiri v. Monmohini Dassee Introduction Kally Dass Ahiri v. Monmohini Dassee is a landmark case adjudicated by the Calcutta...

Establishing Carrier Liability for Fire Damage: The Choutmull Doogur v. The Rivers Steam Navigation Decision

Date: Jan 30, 1897

Establishing Carrier Liability for Fire Damage: The Choutmull Doogur v. The Rivers Steam Navigation Decision Introduction The case of Choutmull Doogur and Others v. The Rivers Steam Navigation,...

Apportionment and Suspension of Rent Due to Partial Interference: Dhunput Singh v. Mahomed Kazim Ispahain And Ors.

Date: Jul 11, 1896

Apportionment and Suspension of Rent Due to Partial Interference: Dhunput Singh v. Mahomed Kazim Ispahain And Ors. Introduction Dhunput Singh v. Mahomed Kazim Ispahain And Ors. is a pivotal case...

Insanity Defense in Criminal Liability: Insights from Queen Empress v. Kader Nasyer Shah

Date: Apr 16, 1896

Insanity Defense in Criminal Liability: Insights from Queen Empress v. Kader Nasyer Shah Introduction The case of Queen Empress v. Kader Nasyer Shah, adjudicated by the Calcutta High Court on April...

High Court's Revisional Jurisdiction: Jurisdictional Errors and Material Irregularities - Insights from Mohunt Bhagwan Ramanuj Das v. Khetter Moni Dassi

Date: Mar 11, 1896

High Court's Revisional Jurisdiction: Jurisdictional Errors and Material Irregularities - Insights from Mohunt Bhagwan Ramanuj Das v. Khetter Moni Dassi Introduction The case of Mohunt Bhagwan...

Ownership and Management of Temple Offerings: Insights from Girijanund Datta Jha v. Sailajanund Datta Jha

Date: Feb 26, 1896

Ownership and Management of Temple Offerings: Insights from Girijanund Datta Jha v. Sailajanund Datta Jha Introduction The case of Girijanund Datta Jha and Anr. v. Sailajanund Datta Jha adjudicated...

Limitation Act Precedent in Nilmony Singh v. Jagabandhu Roy And Ors.

Date: Feb 21, 1896

Limitation Act Precedent in Nilmony Singh v. Jagabandhu Roy And Ors. Introduction The case of Nilmony Singh v. Jagabandhu Roy And Ors. adjudicated by the Calcutta High Court on February 20, 1896, is...

Substitution of Minor Heir as Judgment-Debtor in Execution of Decrees: Norendra Nath Pahari v. Bhupendra Narain Roy

Date: Nov 28, 1895

Substitution of Minor Heir as Judgment-Debtor in Execution of Decrees: Norendra Nath Pahari, Minor Under v. Bhupendra Narain Roy, Minor By His Introduction The case of Norendra Nath Pahari, Minor...

Limited Execution Application Barred by Limitation: Gopal Sah v. Janki Koer And Ors. Judgment Analysis

Date: Aug 17, 1895

Limited Execution Application Barred by Limitation: Gopal Sah v. Janki Koer And Ors. Judgment Analysis Introduction The case of Gopal Sah v. Janki Koer And Ors., adjudicated by the Calcutta High...

Registration and Proprietor’s Right to Sue for Rent under the Land Registration Act, 1876: Alimuddin Khan v. Hira Lall Sen And Ors.

Date: Jun 15, 1895

Registration and Proprietor’s Right to Sue for Rent under the Land Registration Act, 1876: Alimuddin Khan v. Hira Lall Sen And Ors. Introduction The case of Alimuddin Khan v. Hira Lall Sen And Ors....

Prospective Enforcement of Procedural Rights Under New Legislation: Jogodanund Singh v. Amrita Lal Sircar And Ors.

Date: May 1, 1895

Prospective Enforcement of Procedural Rights Under New Legislation: Jogodanund Singh v. Amrita Lal Sircar And Ors. Introduction The judgment in Jogodanund Singh v. Amrita Lal Sircar And Ors. serves...

Recognition of Ghatwali Tenure and Preservation of Mokurari Rights in Land Disputes: Ram Ranjan Chakerbati v. Ram Narain Singh

Date: Dec 9, 1894

Recognition of Ghatwali Tenure and Preservation of Mokurari Rights in Land Disputes: Ram Ranjan Chakerbati v. Ram Narain Singh Introduction Ram Ranjan Chakerbati v. Ram Narain Singh And Ors. is a...

Calcutta High Court's Decision in Krishna Dhan Mandal And Ors. v. Queen Empress: Expanding Appellate Retrial Powers under Section 423(b) CrPC

Date: Nov 14, 1894

Calcutta High Court's Decision in Krishna Dhan Mandal And Ors. v. Queen Empress: Expanding Appellate Retrial Powers under Section 423(b) CrPC Introduction The case of Krishna Dhan Mandal And Ors. v....

Establishing Strict Intent under Section 373 IPC: Commentary on The Deputy Legal Remembrancer vs. Karuna Baistobi And Anr

Date: Oct 20, 1894

Establishing Strict Intent under Section 373 IPC: Commentary on The Deputy Legal Remembrancer vs. Karuna Baistobi And Anr Introduction The case of The Deputy Legal Remembrancer vs. Karuna Baistobi...

Revisiting Liability in Unlawful Assemblies: Insights from Sabir And Anr. v. Queen Empress

Date: Sep 20, 1894

Revisiting Liability in Unlawful Assemblies: Insights from Sabir And Anr. v. Queen Empress Introduction The case of Sabir And Anr. v. Queen Empress, adjudicated by the Calcutta High Court on...

Affirmation of Second Mortgagees' Rights to Enforce Sale Subject to Prior Liens: Kanti Ram v. Kutubuddin Mahomed

Date: Aug 21, 1894

Affirmation of Second Mortgagees' Rights to Enforce Sale Subject to Prior Incumbrances Introduction The case of Kanti Ram And Ors. v. Kutubuddin Mahomed And Ors. adjudicated by the Calcutta High...

Calcutta High Court Sets Precedent on Municipal Prosecution Authority

Date: Aug 14, 1894

Calcutta High Court Sets Precedent on Municipal Prosecution Authority Introduction The case of Chandi Pershad v. Abdur Rahman, adjudicated by the Calcutta High Court on August 13, 1894, addresses the...

Clarifying Reversionary Interests in Widow's Estate Alienations: Hem Chunder Sanyal v. Sarnamoyi Debi

Date: May 24, 1894

Clarifying Reversionary Interests in Widow's Estate Alienations: Hem Chunder Sanyal v. Sarnamoyi Debi Introduction The case of Hem Chunder Sanyal v. Sarnamoyi Debi And Anr. adjudicated by the...

Reaffirmation of Limitation Rules in Decree Execution: Insights from Hurri Pershad Chowdhry v. Nasib Singh And Ors.

Date: Feb 1, 1894

Reaffirmation of Limitation Rules in Decree Execution: Insights from Hurri Pershad Chowdhry v. Nasib Singh And Ors. Introduction The case of Hurri Pershad Chowdhry v. Nasib Singh And Ors. adjudicated...

Irregularities in Judicial Proceedings: Insights from Damu Senapati And Seven Ors. v. Sridhar Rajwar

Date: Aug 18, 1893

Irregularities in Judicial Proceedings: Insights from Damu Senapati And Seven Ors. v. Sridhar Rajwar 1. Introduction The case of Damu Senapati And Seven Ors. v. Sridhar Rajwar, adjudicated by the...