The Allahabad High Court while dismissing an appeal observed that the refusal/ failure on part of the husband to lead any evidence would not be sufficient to extend a further opportunity to the husband to adduce evidence when no procedural infirmity is shown in the proceedings of the trial court. The Division Bench of Justice…
The Patna High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) filed to highlight the inadequate infrastructure in civil courts across Bihar. The PIL, filed by Anshuman Singh, specifically mentioned the lack of facilities in civil courts at Danapur, Patna City, Patna Sadar, Barh, Masaurhi, and Paliganj Subdivision. In response to the PIL, counter-affidavits were…
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the vires of certain sections of the National Highways Act, 1956, and the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The PIL, filed by Jaskaran Singh and Rajwinder Singh, sought to declare unconstitutional Section 3D(4) of the National Highways Act and Section 5…
The Supreme Court on Monday granted the custody of deceased Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash’s son to his estranged wife, Nikita Singhania, after dismissing a petition filed by Atul’s mother seeking custody of her grandson. The Bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma passed the order after interacting with the child. The petitioner…
The Gujarat High Court has sought clarification from the counsel of the respondent regarding the appointment of the Vice Chancellor of the Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda. The court’s query came in response to a petition filed by Satish Pradyumna Pathak, challenging the appointment of the Vice Chancellor. During the hearing, the court was informed that…
By Mukul Kumar Shrawat, Judge (Retd.) Being a guarantor in India comes with significant responsibilities and potential liabilities. With the evolving legal landscape, understanding the interplay between the Indian Contract Act, 1872, the Companies Act, 2013, and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, is crucial for guarantors, particularly company directors. This article explores these…
By Aditi Mohoni January, a month symbolic of reflection and renewal, often brings an increase in filings at family courts. Year after year, individuals resolve to confront the difficult decisions they’ve been delaying—steps towards transformation that demand emotional resilience, clarity of purpose, and practical readiness. In the throes of troubled relationships, anger and bitterness often…
The directive follows a petition by private unaided schools challenging a circular issued by the Karnataka government on June 6, 2022. The circular required schools to furnish structural stability certificates, plan sanctions, and fire safety clearances, prompting legal and ethical debates on compliance, fairness, and enforcement. The Legal Challenge The Society of Unaided Recognized Schools…
When asked to pen a piece on the late Iqbal Chagla, I was struck by the enormity of the task. What could I add to the narrative of a man who has been described as a giant in the legal world and revered by so many? To me, he was more than an extraordinary lawyer;…
In the recent case of Rina Kumari vs Dinesh Kumar Mahto, the Supreme Court provided the much-needed clarity on the nature of proceedings under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.PC). While non-compliance carries penal consequences, the Court reaffirmed the primarily civil nature of these proceedings, which leverage the efficiency of criminal courts…