(1)
National Insurance Company Limited Vs.
Rupali Ojha & Others D.D
02/05/2024
HIGH COURTS
Motor Vehicle Accident – Compensation Awarded for Death – Appeal against Tribunal’s decision by both insurer and claimants – Accident involving motorcycle and truck, leading to motorcyclist’s death - Tribunal held truck driver solely liable, awarded Rs. 20,71,630 compensation plus interest - Insurance company appealed, alleging contributory negligence and error in inc...
(2)
Parvinder Singh (since deceased) through LRs and others .....Appellant Vs.
Rajpal and others ....Respondent D.D
02/05/2024
HIGH COURTS
Property Law – Validity of Gift Deeds – Prior Execution – The case involved multiple appeals and cross-objections arising from disputes over two gift deeds executed by Raj Kishan. The first gift deed, dated 01.09.1997, favored Raj Pal, while the second, dated 14.10.1997, favored Raj Kishan's five daughters. The court held that the earlier executed gift deed took precedence un...
(3)
Shaik Khadar Saheb (deceased) and Others ...APPELLANT(S) Vs.
Shaik Rahamthulla and Others ...RESPONDENT(S) D.D
02/05/2024
HIGH COURTS
Civil Law - Partition of Property – Appeal against the trial court’s decree for partition of properties managed by the eldest brother under familial agreement - First defendant managed the properties on behalf of his brothers, with deeds in his name - Claims of prior partition by defendants not substantiated by documentary evidence or credible witness testimony - Trial court’s de...
(4)
Dr. Sima Banerjee Vs.
Dr. Barnali Chattopadhyay D.D
02/05/2024
HIGH COURTS
Defamation and Proceedings – Revision against orders of lower courts in defamation proceedings initiated by Dr. Barnali Chattopadhyay against Dr. Sima Banerjee for alleged defamatory remarks made during a televised interview – Analyzed whether statements made fall within exceptions provided under Section 499 IPC, and whether there is intent to harm reputation as required under Section ...
(5)
LOKENATH CONSTRUCTION PRIVATE LIMITED Vs.
TAX/REVENUE GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL AND OTHERS
AND
JOINT COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAX/REVENUE, LARGE TAX PAYERS UNIT AND OTHERS D.D
02/05/2024
HIGH COURTS
Procedural Violation in Show-Cause Notice – Appellant contested the show-cause notice issued by the WBGST Authorities on the grounds of procedural violations and denial of credit without verification from the supplier’s end – High Court found the show-cause notice and subsequent order denying Input Tax Credit (ITC) to the appellant as procedurally flawed and lacking jurisdiction&...
(6)
Roshan Singh ……………..Petitioner Vs.
State of Haryana ……………… Respondent D.D
02/05/2024
HIGH COURTS
Bail Application – Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act – Application under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. for regular bail in case registered under various sections of the NDPS Act, involving the recovery of 230 kg of poppy husk – Petitioner neither driver nor owner of the truck; co-accused granted bail – Prolonged incarceration without charge framing or witne...
(7)
SHOAIB ALAM @ BOBBY …Applicant Vs.
STATE (NCT OF DELHI) …Respondent D.D
02/05/2024
HIGH COURTS
Criminal Law – Bail Application – Applicant accused in connection with Delhi riots involving murder and multiple felonies – Bail sought under Section 439 CrPC after being implicated in the murder and riots as part of a violent mob based on eyewitness and police testimonies – Charges under multiple sections of IPC including murder, rioting, and destruction of property &ndash...
(8)
Rajkumar Chowdhury …PETITIONER Vs.
The State of West Bengal & Ors. …RESPONDENTS D.D
02/05/2024
HIGH COURTS
Criminal Procedure – Transfer of Investigation – Allegations of improper handling of a severe assault case – Petitioner’s son was attacked and sustained severe head injuries; initial charges under Section 307 IPC only; no charges under Section 326 IPC for grievous hurt by dangerous weapons – Justice Sengupta ordered the transfer of the case to the Anti Rowdy Section o...
(9)
MAHESH KUMAR @ MAHESH BANSAL …PETITIONER Vs.
STATE OF HARYANA …RESPONDENT D.D
02/05/2024
HIGH COURTS
Criminal Law – Bail application – Regular bail granted based on parity with co-accused who was previously granted bail – FIR involved charges under various sections of IPC and CGST Act related to economic offenses including evasion of tax and forgery – Previous judgments emphasized that bail is the rule and jail the exception, stressing the importance of fair trial and libe...