Articles

11th Jan, 2015

Presumtion under Section 90 is available only when document is proved to be 30 years old

 Plea for relaxation  of proof of documents cannot be granted as the antiquity of the document is the very reason for justification for it to be bestowed with the curial presumption that the signature and every […]
11th Dec, 2014

Vendor is a necessary party in a suit for specific performance against Purchaser

It is essential that the vendor must join in the execution of the sale deed. If that be so, vendor becomes a necessary party
11th Dec, 2014

Every award of the Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a Civil Court

Every award of the Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be a decree of a civil court and as such it is executable by that Court. The Legal Services Authorities Act does not make out […]
11th Dec, 2014

Inchoate instruments are also valid and legally enforceable

Once the execution of Cheque is admitted, it shall be taken that the cheque was issued by the accused in favour of the complainant towards the discharge of the liability. 
11th Dec, 2014

Marriages performed in secrecy in the chambers of Advocates and Bar Association Rooms does not amount to solemnisation

 Marriages performed in secrecy in the chambers of Advocates and Bar Association Rooms, will not amount to solemnisation and only women who are victims of such marriage can question the same in matrimonial proceedings before […]
11th Dec, 2014

Arbitrator has to deliver the Award within the prescribed or extended time

The court never terminates the mandate of an arbitrator. It stands terminated on the happening of an event or event. The court only declares it.
1st Dec, 2014

Scope of Judicial Review of award of contracts

What is the scope of judicial review of award of contracts was the issue before Court in the matter namely, Jagdish Mandal vs. State of Orissa and Ors., decided on 11.12.2006 [MANU/SC/0090/2007 = [2006] Supp […]
1st Dec, 2014

Importer of product cannot claim to be proprietor of label mark belonging to Exporter

In order to claim the proprietory right on the trade mark of the exporter, the importer has to show that the mark has become inextricably connected with him in the eyes of the public. 
1st Dec, 2014

Winding up Petition not a legitimate mean to seek payment of dues when there exist a bonafide dispute

The creditor in order to seek winding up of a company must prove that the debt is clear and unimpeachable in law and the debt must have crystallized and if the accounts are not settled, […]
1st Dec, 2014

Compromise decree to be challenged in the same suit and not a subsequent suit

An agreement or compromise should not be deemed to be lawful if the same is void or voidable under Indian Contract Act, 1872.
1st Dec, 2014

Search and seizure under Section 132 of the Income Tax Act 1961 is not confiscation

The provision contained in Section 132(1) of the Income Tax Act 1961 enables the competent authority to direct for issue of search and seizure on the basis of formation of an opinion which a reasonable […]
1st Dec, 2014

What is “Public Policy” within the meaning of Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996

The expression “justice” when it comes to setting aside an award under the public policy ground can only mean that an award shocks the conscience of the court