Calcutta High Court Case Commentaries

Life Estate Interpretation in Hindu Wills: Chukkun Lal Roy v. Lolit Mohan Roy

Date: Jul 8, 1893

Life Estate Interpretation in Hindu Wills: Chukkun Lal Roy v. Lolit Mohan Roy Introduction The case of Chukkun Lal Roy And Anr. v. Lolit Mohan Roy And Ors. adjudicated by the Calcutta High Court on...

Khalilul Rahman v. Gobind Pershad And Ors.: Establishing Liability of Joint Family Members for Ancestral Debts

Date: Jul 14, 1892

Khalilul Rahman v. Gobind Pershad And Ors.: Establishing Liability of Joint Family Members for Ancestral Debts Introduction The landmark case of Khalilul Rahman v. Gobind Pershad And Ors. adjudicated...

Jhala v. Jhala: Limits on Section 9 of the Specific Relief Act for Possessory Suits of Incorporeal Immovable Rights

Date: May 22, 1892

Jhala v. Jhala: Limits on Section 9 of the Specific Relief Act for Possessory Suits of Incorporeal Immovable Rights Introduction Fadu Jhala v. Gour Mohun Jhala And Ors. is a landmark case adjudicated...

Establishing the Validity of Familial Wakfs in Muhammadan Law: Insights from Meer Mahomed Israil Khan v. Sashti Churn Ghose And Ors.

Date: Mar 19, 1892

Establishing the Validity of Familial Wakfs in Muhammadan Law: Insights from Meer Mahomed Israil Khan v. Sashti Churn Ghose And Ors. Disclaimer: This commentary is intended for informational purposes...

Liability in Dissemination of Seditious Material under Section 124-A: Queen Empress v. Jogendra Chunder Bose And Ors. (1891)

Date: Aug 26, 1891

Liability in Dissemination of Seditious Material under Section 124-A: Queen Empress v. Jogendra Chunder Bose And Ors. (1891) Introduction The case of Queen Empress v. Jogendra Chunder Bose And Ors.,...

Piran v. Abdool Karim And Ors.: Establishing Wakf Property Protections and Sajjadanashin Authority

Date: Aug 8, 1891

Piran v. Abdool Karim And Ors.: Establishing Wakf Property Protections and Sajjadanashin Authority Introduction The case of Piran v. Abdool Karim And Ors. adjudicated by the Calcutta High Court on...

Affirmation of Crown-Granted Ferry Franchise Rights in Nityahari Roy v. Dunne

Date: Jun 30, 1891

Affirmation of Crown-Granted Ferry Franchise Rights in Nityahari Roy v. Dunne Introduction The case of Nityahari Roy And Ors. v. Dunne And Ors. adjudicated by the Calcutta High Court on June 29,...

Enforcing Religious and Charitable Purposes in Wakf Structures: Calcutta High Court's Decision in Abul Fata Mahomed Ishak v. Rasamaya Dhur Chowdhuri

Date: Feb 25, 1891

Enforcing Religious and Charitable Purposes in Wakf Structures: Calcutta High Court's Decision in Abul Fata Mahomed Ishak v. Rasamaya Dhur Chowdhuri Introduction The case of Abul Fata Mahomed Ishak...

Exclusive Cognisance of Section 244 in Execution Objections: An Analysis of Punchanun Bundopadhya v. Rabia Bibi

Date: Jun 19, 1890

Exclusive Cognisance of Section 244 in Execution Objections: An Analysis of Punchanun Bundopadhya, Minor By v. Rabia Bibi And Ors Introduction The case of Punchanun Bundopadhya, Minor By v. Rabia...

Consolidation of Rent and Prohibition of Abwabs: Insights from Radha Prosad Singh v. Bal Kowar Koeri

Date: Jun 3, 1890

Consolidation of Rent and Prohibition of Abwabs: Insights from Radha Prosad Singh v. Bal Kowar Koeri Introduction Radha Prosad Singh v. Bal Kowar Koeri is a landmark judgment delivered by the...

Defining 'Object' and 'Property' under IPC: Insights from Romesh Chunder Sannyal v. Hiru Mondal

Date: Apr 16, 1890

Defining 'Object' and 'Property' under IPC: Insights from Romesh Chunder Sannyal v. Hiru Mondal Introduction The case of Romesh Chunder Sannyal v. Hiru Mondal And Anr. adjudicated by the Calcutta...

Obligation of Heirs to Provide Maintenance: Analysis of Kamini Dassee v. Chandra Pode Mondle And Ors.

Date: Aug 21, 1889

Obligation of Heirs to Provide Maintenance: Analysis of Kamini Dassee v. Chandra Pode Mondle And Ors. Introduction The case of Kamini Dassee v. Chandra Pode Mondle And Ors. heard by the Calcutta High...

Clarification on 'Unlawful Purpose' Under Section 551 of CrPC: Abraham v. Mahtabo And Anr.

Date: Mar 29, 1889

Clarification on 'Unlawful Purpose' Under Section 551 of CrPC: Abraham v. Mahtabo And Anr. 1. Introduction The case of Abraham v. Mahtabo And Anr., adjudicated by the Calcutta High Court on March 28,...

Section 170 of the Bengal Tenancy Act: Implications for Execution Proceedings

Date: Feb 10, 1889

Section 170 of the Bengal Tenancy Act: Implications for Execution Proceedings Introduction The case of Deb Narain Dutt v. Narendra Krishna And Anr. adjudicated by the Calcutta High Court on February...

Limitation of Execution Jurisdiction in Civil Courts: Gokul Kristo Chunder v. Aukhil Chunder Chatterjee (1889)

Date: Feb 8, 1889

Limitation of Execution Jurisdiction in Civil Courts: Gokul Kristo Chunder v. Aukhil Chunder Chatterjee (1889) Introduction The case of Gokul Kristo Chunder v. Aukhil Chunder Chatterjee was...

Revisional Jurisdiction Under Sections 435-439: Insights from Hari Dass Sanyal And Ors. v. Saritulla

Date: Mar 22, 1888

Revisional Jurisdiction Under Sections 435-439: Insights from Hari Dass Sanyal And Ors. v. Saritulla Introduction The case of Hari Dass Sanyal And Ors. v. Saritulla, adjudicated by the Calcutta High...

Reversionary Interest of a Widow's Share in Bengal Law: Sorolah Dossee v. Bhoobun Mohun Neoghy And Ors

Date: Jan 24, 1888

Reversionary Interest of a Widow's Share in Bengal Law: Sorolah Dossee v. Bhoobun Mohun Neoghy And Ors Introduction The case of Sorolah Dossee And Unnopoornah v. Bhoobun Mohun Neoghy And Ors,...

Judicial Interpretation of Search Warrants under Criminal Procedure Code: Ahmed Mahomed v. Ahmed Mahomed (Calcutta High Court, 1887)

Date: Oct 14, 1887

Judicial Interpretation of Search Warrants under Criminal Procedure Code: Ahmed Mahomed v. Ahmed Mahomed (Calcutta High Court, 1887) Introduction The case of Ahmed Mahomed Mahomed Jackariah v. Ahmed...

Limits on Certificated Guardians in Land Leases: Insights from Harendra Narain Singh Chowdhry v. T.D. Moran

Date: Jun 28, 1887

Limits on Certificated Guardians in Land Leases: Insights from Harendra Narain Singh Chowdhry v. T.D. Moran Introduction The case of Harendra Narain Singh Chowdhry v. T.D. Moran adjudicated by the...

Sham Lall Case: Judicial Discretion in False Complaint Prosecutions

Date: Jun 23, 1887

Sham Lall Case: Judicial Discretion in False Complaint Prosecutions Introduction The case of Queen Empress v. Sham Lall ([1887] Calcutta High Court) addresses critical issues surrounding the...