(1)
Veer Singh @ Veeru -Petitioner Vs.
State of Punjab -Respondent D.D
17/11/2023
HIGH COURTS
Bail Application – Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS), 1985 – Accused seeking bail under Section 439 CrPC for offenses under NDPS Act – Petitioner has a significant criminal history – Bail considered in light of Section 37 of NDPS Act, which imposes stringent conditions for bail in cases involving commercial quantities of narcotic drugs. [Para 1-6]
&nb...
(2)
M/s. Kayal Construction Vs.
The State of West Bengal & Ors D.D
17/11/2023
HIGH COURTS
Contract Interpretation – GST Inclusion in Contracts – The petitioner, a successful bidder in tender processes, sought refund for GST payments arguing that the tax regime change post-GST introduction was beyond the contract's contemplation. The court, interpreting the contract, emphasized the necessity of a pragmatic approach, stating that the contract should be interpreted to give...
(3)
Pratyush Kumar Ray Vs.
Khaitan Consultants Ltd. & Ors. D.D
17/11/2023
HIGH COURTS
Amendment of Written Statement – Rejection by Trial Court – Defendants sought to amend their written statement to include new facts challenging the landlord-tenant relationship with the plaintiff, but the trial court rejected the amendment. The High Court upheld this decision, stating the amendment would change the nature of the defense and dispute previous admissions of the defendants...
(4)
AJAY KUMAR ..... Petitioner Vs.
STATE NCT OF DELHI ..... Respondent D.D
17/11/2023
HIGH COURTS
Bail Application – Regular Bail in Multiple FIRs – Petitioner seeks regular bail in four FIRs (No. 42/2019, No. 33/2019, No. 10/2019, and No. 43/2019) under IPC Sections 420/406/120B related to allegations of cheating, fraud, and criminal breach of trust by Amrapali Group's directors in residential projects – Charges yet to be framed. [Para 1, 3, 4]
Allegations a...
(5)
AMAN HOSPITALITY PVT. LTD ..... Appellant Vs.
M/S ORIENT LITES ..... Respondent
M/S ORIENT LITES ..... Respondent D.D
17/11/2023
HIGH COURTS
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – Section 37(1) Appeal – Challenge against order passed by ADJ dismissing application under Section 34 of A&C Act – Appeal dismissed, affirming Sole Arbitrator’s award. [Para 1, 6, 25]
Arbitration Agreement – Enforcement and interpretation – Arbitrator’s jurisdiction encompassed disputes arising from ...
(6)
AMIT ARORA ..... Petitioner Vs.
DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT ..... Respondent D.D
17/11/2023
HIGH COURTS
Bail Application – Medical Grounds – Petitioner’s Daughter’s Mental Health: Petitioner seeks interim bail due to his daughter’s mental health condition, particularly Paranoid Schizophrenia and suicidal tendencies. Recent incidents of acute anxiety and suicidal behavior by the daughter cited as grounds for bail. [Para 1-4]
Respondent’s Argument &ndas...
(7)
M/S DRISHTI SOFTWARE PVT LTD ..... Petitioner Vs.
M/S VALAYA CLOTHING PVT LTD & ORS. ..... Respondents D.D
17/11/2023
HIGH COURTS
Contempt of Court – Civil Contempt – Alleged disobedience of final order and decree in C.S. (Comm.) No. 182/2017 – Petitioner company seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against respondents for non-compliance with settlement agreement – Contempt not established due to financial constraints of respondents. [Para 1-17]
Lease Agreement – Non-payment o...
(8)
RUKMANI ..... Appellant Vs.
UNION OF INDIA ..... Respondent D.D
17/11/2023
HIGH COURTS
Railways Act, 1989 – Compensation Claim – Train Accident Death – Appeal against dismissal of compensation claim by Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT) – Deceased died in train accident, appellant sought compensation under Section 23 of the Railways Act, 1989. [Para 1]
Evidence and Witnesses – Credibility of witnesses in proving deceased was a bona fide train pa...
(9)
MR. BHUPINDER SINGH & ORS ..... Petitioners Vs.
STATE & OTHERS ..... Respondents D.D
17/11/2023
HIGH COURTS
Probate of Will - Petition under Section 276 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 - Grant of probate for Will dated 27.09.2012 of late Ms. Kanval Dhillon - Testatrix's Will contested by her sisters (Respondents 2 and 3) - Petitioners (executors) are close friends of the testatrix - Authenticity and validity of the Will challenged due to overwriting and cuttings. [Para 1-3]
Testament...