Procedural Lapses in NDPS Act Compliance: The Bombay High Court granted bail to four accused in a narcotics case due to non-compliance with the mandatory procedures under the NDPS Act, particularly th...
Employer's failure to fulfill its duty to inform and assist bereaved families in submitting applications within limitation cannot be held against the applicants. Procedural delays caused by the depar...
Section 5A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 – Mandatory provision for hearing objections before land acquisition. Non-compliance renders acquisition invalid. Section 17 of the Land Acquisition Act,...
Supreme Court of India – Acquittal Granted, Benefit of Doubt Extended a) Inconsistent dying declarations require corroboration (Para 12-14) b) Benefit of doubt must be given where the prosecuti...
The Court emphasized that once a concession was made by a party’s counsel and recorded by the court, the party could not later challenge the order based on misunderstanding or lack of instructio...
Invoking Insolvency Proceedings Cannot stay execution of Penalty Orders for Consumer Protection Law Violations – The Apex Court Upheld the NCDRC’s Authority to Enforce Consumer Rights (a) Interim...
Clear provisions of Chapter 16 of the University Statutes indicated automatic entitlement to the pension scheme in absence of opting for the Contributory Provident Fund. Non-exercise of option was not...
The refund of security deposit was contingent on the respondent handing over vacant possession of the flat. The appellant was entitled to deduct unpaid rent and maintenance charges from the deposit.�...
Non-Executive Directors Cannot Be Held Liable Under Section 138 Read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Without Specific Allegations of Direct Involvement in Financial Transactio...
Revisional Jurisdiction – Delay Condonation – Restoration of Suit – Independent Legal Remedies The Court held that the remedies of condoning the delay and setting aside an ex-parte decree are s...
