Calcutta High Court Case Commentaries

Calcutta High Court Decision in Girwar Singh v. Thakur Narain Singh: Interpretation of Limitation Act Articles 132 and 147

Date: May 24, 1887

Calcutta High Court Decision in Girwar Singh v. Thakur Narain Singh: Interpretation of Limitation Act Articles 132 and 147 Introduction The case of Girwar Singh And On His Death v. Thakur Narain...

Corporate Incidental Powers in Labor Supply: Shamnugger Jute Factory Co. v. Ram Narain Chatterjee

Date: Apr 21, 1886

Corporate Incidental Powers in Labor Supply: Shamnugger Jute Factory Co. v. Ram Narain Chatterjee Introduction The case of The Shamnugger Jute Factory Co. v. Ram Narain Chatterjee And Ors,...

Kali Kishen Tagore v. Golam Ali: Establishing Precedents on Tenant Rights and Declaratory Decrees

Date: Mar 20, 1886

Kali Kishen Tagore v. Golam Ali: Establishing Precedents on Tenant Rights and Declaratory Decrees Introduction Kali Kishen Tagore v. Golam Ali is a seminal judgment rendered by the Calcutta High...

Expanding the Scope of Deed of Gift in Mahomedan Law: Mullick Abdool Guffoor v. Muleka And Ors.

Date: Jul 23, 1884

Expanding the Scope of Deed of Gift in Mahomedan Law: Mullick Abdool Guffoor v. Muleka And Ors. Introduction The case of Mullick Abdool Guffoor And Anr. v. Muleka And Ors. was adjudicated by the...

Calcutta High Court Upholds English Common Law Liability of Common Carriers Despite Indian Contract Act 1872

Date: Sep 14, 1883

Calcutta High Court Upholds English Common Law Liability of Common Carriers Despite Indian Contract Act 1872 Introduction The case of Moothora Kant Shaw And Ors v. The India General Steam adjudicated...

Presumption of Continuous Possession in Adverse Possession Claims: Mahomed Ali Khan v. Khaja Abdul Gunny

Date: Mar 10, 1883

Presumption of Continuous Possession in Adverse Possession Claims: Mahomed Ali Khan v. Khaja Abdul Gunny Introduction Mahomed Ali Khan And Ors. v. Khaja Abdul Gunny And Ors. is a seminal judgment...

Vesting of Gifts to Grandsons Under the Hindu Wills Act: Insights from Cally Nath Naugh Chowdhry v. Chunder Nath Naugh Chowdhry And

Date: Feb 21, 1882

Vesting of Gifts to Grandsons Under the Hindu Wills Act: Insights from Cally Nath Naugh Chowdhry v. Chunder Nath Naugh Chowdhry And 1. Introduction The case of Cally Nath Naugh Chowdhry v. Chunder...

Standing in Religious Endowment Trusts: Jan Ali vs. Ram Nath Mundul Establishes Direct Interest Requirement

Date: Aug 13, 1881

Standing in Religious Endowment Trusts: Jan Ali vs. Ram Nath Mundul Establishes Direct Interest Requirement Introduction The case of Jan Ali And Anr. v. Ram Nath Mundul And Ors., adjudicated by the...

Jurisdictional Continuity in Execution of Civil Decrees: Latchman Pundeh v. Maddan Mohun Shye

Date: Dec 11, 1880

Jurisdictional Continuity in Execution of Civil Decrees: Latchman Pundeh v. Maddan Mohun Shye Introduction The case of Latchman Pundeh v. Maddan Mohun Shye And Ors. was adjudicated by the Calcutta...

Standing of Mortgagees and Creditors to Contest Probate: Nobeen Chunder Sil And Ors. v. Bhobosoonduri Dabee

Date: Nov 28, 1880

Standing of Mortgagees and Creditors to Contest Probate: Nobeen Chunder Sil And Ors. v. Bhobosoonduri Dabee Introduction The case of Nobeen Chunder Sil And Ors. v. Bhobosoonduri Dabee adjudicated by...

Rajrup Koer v. Abul Hossein: Reaffirming Watercourse Rights Beyond Statute of Limitations

Date: Jul 15, 1880

Rajrup Koer v. Abul Hossein: Reaffirming Watercourse Rights Beyond Statute of Limitations Introduction The case of Rajrup Koer v. Abul Hossein And Ors., adjudicated by the Calcutta High Court on July...

Equal Inheritance Rights of Adopted Sons under Hindu Law: Uma Sunker Moitro v. Kali Komul Mozumdar And Ors.

Date: Jun 22, 1880

Equal Inheritance Rights of Adopted Sons under Hindu Law: Uma Sunker Moitro v. Kali Komul Mozumdar And Ors. Introduction The case of Uma Sunker Moitro v. Kali Komul Mozumdar And Ors. adjudicated by...

Preservation of Debt through Acknowledgments under the Limitation Act: Insights from Mohesh Lal v. Busunt Kumaree

Date: Jun 16, 1880

Preservation of Debt through Acknowledgments under the Limitation Act: Insights from Mohesh Lal v. Busunt Kumaree Introduction Mohesh Lal v. Busunt Kumaree is a landmark judgment delivered by the...

Affirmation of Widow's Immutable Right to Inherited Estate in Hindu Law: Insights from Moniram Kolita v. Keri Kolitani

Date: Mar 14, 1880

Affirmation of Widow's Immutable Right to Inherited Estate in Hindu Law: Insights from Moniram Kolita v. Keri Kolitani Introduction The case of Moniram Kolita v. Keri Kolitani adjudicated by the...

Authority of Joint Family Manager in Mortgaging Family Property under Dayabhaga: Bemola Dossee v. Mohun Dossee

Date: Mar 10, 1880

Authority of Joint Family Manager in Mortgaging Family Property under Dayabhaga: Bemola Dossee v. Mohun Dossee Introduction Bemola Dossee v. Mohun Dossee is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Adopted Son's Succession Rights under Hindu Law: Insights from Paddo Kumaree Debee v. Juggut Kishore Acharjee

Date: May 7, 1879

Adopted Son's Succession Rights under Hindu Law: Insights from Paddo Kumaree Debee v. Juggut Kishore Acharjee Introduction The case of Paddo Kumaree Debee And Anr. v. Juggut Kishore Acharjee And...

Greender Chunder Ghose v. A.B. Mackintosh: Interpretation of 'Vested in Trust for a Specific Purpose' under the Limitation Act of 1871

Date: Jul 17, 1878

Greender Chunder Ghose v. A.B. Mackintosh: Interpretation of 'Vested in Trust for a Specific Purpose' under the Limitation Act of 1871 Introduction The case of Greender Chunder Ghose v. A.B....

Kherodemoney Dossee v. Doorgamoney Dossee: Establishing the Void Nature of Class Gifts Under Hindu Law

Date: Jan 2, 1878

Kherodemoney Dossee v. Doorgamoney Dossee: Establishing the Void Nature of Class Gifts Under Hindu Law Introduction The case of Kherodemoney Dossee v. Doorgamoney Dossee adjudicated by the Calcutta...

Sadasiva Pillai v. Ramalinga Pillai: A Landmark Decision on Mesne Profits and Execution of Decrees

Date: Jun 23, 1875

Sadasiva Pillai v. Ramalinga Pillai: A Landmark Decision on Mesne Profits and Execution of Decrees Introduction Sadasiva Pillai v. Ramalinga Pillai is a seminal judgment delivered by the Calcutta...

Validity of Subsequent Registration in Deed Conveyance: Insights from Sah Mukhun Lall Panday v. Sah Koondun Lall

Date: May 14, 1875

Validity of Subsequent Registration in Deed Conveyance: Insights from Sah Mukhun Lall Panday v. Sah Koondun Lall Introduction The case of Sah Mukhun Lall Panday v. Sah Koondun Lall adjudicated by the...