Gauhati High Court Rules Initial Authorisation Flaw In Section 138 Cheque Bounce Complaint Is Curable
The Gauhati High Court rules that an initial authorisation defect in a Section 138 cheque bounce complaint is a curable procedural error, not a fatal flaw.
Read More
Supreme Court clarifies director liability in cheque dishonour cases, shields non-operational roles
The Supreme Court has ruled that a director merely signing a board resolution does not automatically imply liability in a cheque dishonour case under the NI…
Read More
Mere Claim Of Ownership Of Suit Property Doesn’t Make Third Party A Necessary Party In Small Causes Suit: Allahabad High Cour
The Allahabad High Court rules that a third party claiming ownership of a property cannot automatically join a small causes suit between a landlord and tenant.
Read More
Supreme Court Mandates Para-Wise Reply To Plaint In Written Statements
The Supreme Court of India ruled that a written statement must contain a para-wise reply to plaint allegations to avoid being treated as a deemed admission.
Read More
Delhi High Court Clarifies Written Statement Filing Period Starts Upon Document Supply, Dismisses Rajesh Kathpal Petition
The Delhi High Court rules the written statement filing period only begins when defendants receive all suit documents, ensuring meaningful service of summons.
Read More
Madras High Court curtails trial courts extending written statement filing time on their own
The Madras High Court recently ruled that trial courts cannot extend the written statement filing time beyond 30 days on their own, emphasizing strict adhere…
Read More
Delhi Consumer Court Reinforces Strict Filing Deadlines for Consumer Disputes
The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has reaffirmed strict filing deadlines for written statements and review applications in consumer case…
Read More
Delhi High Court sends mediation limitation period question to larger bench
Delhi High Court refers key question on whether mediation time should extend the limitation period for filing written statements to a larger bench, aiming fo…
Read More
Supreme Court clarifies CPC written statement time limits for non-commercial suits
The Supreme Court of India has clarified that the CPC written statement time limit is not mandatory for non-commercial suits, distinguishing it from stricter…
Read More
Delhi High Court refers written statement affidavit question to larger bench
The Delhi High Court has referred a crucial question to a larger bench: is a written statement without an admission/denial affidavit “non-est” or a curable d…
Read More