Killing of Lady Doctor by accused brought for treatment
killing of doctor in Madras- _Kerala_Private_Hospitals_Association_v__Adv__Sabu_P_Joseph___Ors__
Or. 9 R. 13 and S. 115 — Setting aside of ex parte decree
Condonation of delay in filing of application for setting aside ex parte decree- necessity of proper examination of whether ex parte decree was justified, and whether sufficient cause had been…
Family Property, Succession and Inheritance
Intestate Succession and Escheat: When wills were not found proved by three courts below, in such case, transfer of interest in the property concerned shall take place according to the…
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 — Ss. 166 & 168 — Fatal accident — Just compensation:
In this case, deceased, a mason, aged 48/52 yrs, died in January, 2002 and was survived by his widow and children. For determination of compensation, future prospects and rise in…
Companies Act, 1956 — Ss. 290 and 283 to 289 and Ss 397 and 398- Applicability of Duomatic Principle
Duomatic Principle applicable even in the Indian context – Strict adherence to a statutory requirement may be dispensed with if it is demonstrated otherwise on facts, if the same is…
Companies Act, 2013 — Ss. 212(3) and 219: Interim stay against investigation into affairs of Company, whether warranted, in exercise of writ jurisdiction by High Court, determined
The first reason which has weighed with the High Court in regard to the construction of Section 212(3) is ex facie contrary to the law, as has been laid down…
Paytm to compensate doctor who lost ₹3 lakh to hackers
PayTm to compensate consumer against hackers- Dr_R_Pavithra_v_The_Commissioner
Consumer Protection — Cause of Action— Unfair trade practice
Appellant booked a new car and paid the entire sale consideration. The dealer delivered used car which was used for “Demo-Test-Drive-Vehicle”. Not only this as per findings recorded by National…
Civil Procedure Code, 1908 — S. 100 — Second appeal — Limitation — Suit for specific performance of contract
The mistakes committed by the High Court were manifold. First, the High Court framed a question which was actually a question of fact which involved appreciation of evidence and not…
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 — Ss. 386, 374 and 390 — Discharge by High Court in appeal against conviction — Whether such discharge order can be suspended or stayed by Supreme Court:
Considering S. 390 CrPC, the appellate court in an appeal against acquittal may/can even suspend the order of acquittal/discharge passed by the appellate court and, therefore, Supreme Court can suspend…