Tag: LegalPrecedent

Kitchen Fire Or Windfall? The Allahabad High Court's Take On Compassionate Appointments

Kitchen Fire Or Windfall? The Allahabad High Court’s Take On Compassionate Appointments

Tuesday April 15, 2025. BY Aditi Rana | Civil

Introduction Recently, the Allahabad High Court in the case of Chanchal Sonkar v. Chairman, State Bank of India[1] made a significant observation regarding compassionate appointments, stating that they are not intended to create a windfall

Consolidated Reference in Purchase and Service Order Disputes: Calcutta High Court Paves the Way for Efficient Arbitration

Consolidated Reference in Purchase and Service Order Disputes: Calcutta High Court Paves the Way for Efficient Arbitration

Thursday April 3, 2025. BY Rahul Sundaram | Civil

In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court has held that a  consolidated reference for  arbitration in disputes arising from multiple purchase and service orders. The case, *M/S. Sauryajyoti Renewables Pvt. Ltd. v. VSL Re

Self-Employment vs. Commercial Purpose: A Crucial Distinction in Consumer Rights

Self-Employment vs. Commercial Purpose: A Crucial Distinction in Consumer Rights

Saturday March 29, 2025. BY Rahul Sundaram | Civil

Introduction  The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a landmark judgment in Virender Singh v. M/S. Darshana Trading Co. Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 5510/2020, clarifying the boundaries between “commercial purpose” and “self-employment” under

Supreme Court Clarifies: How Undisclosed Alcoholism Can Void Your Insurance Coverage

Supreme Court Clarifies: How Undisclosed Alcoholism Can Void Your Insurance Coverage

Wednesday March 26, 2025. BY Rahul Sundaram | Civil

The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant judgment in the case of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) versus Sunita & Ors., Civil Appeal No(s). of 2025 (Arising from SLP(C.) No(s). 15354/2020). The bench comprising

No Privity Of Contract, No Consumer Status Under Consumer Protection Act

No Privity Of Contract, No Consumer Status Under Consumer Protection Act

Tuesday March 25, 2025. BY Aditi Rana | Civil

Introduction The Supreme Court of India in the matter of M/s. Citicorp Finance (India) Limited vs. Snehasis Nanda[1] recently delivered a judgment clarifying the scope of the term “consumer” under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

Section 138 NI Act and IBC Moratorium: Supreme Court Defines the Boundaries

Section 138 NI Act and IBC Moratorium: Supreme Court Defines the Boundaries

Tuesday March 18, 2025. BY Rahul Sundaram | Civil

The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant judgment in the case of Vishnoo Mittal versus M/S Shakti Trading Company, addressing the interplay between insolvency proceedings and criminal prosecutions under the Negotiable Instruments Act.

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