Calcutta High Court voids Sudipta Ghosh jail term in cheque case due to plea mismatch
The Calcutta High Court overturned Sudipta Ghosh’s six-month jail sentence in a cheque bounce case on July 16, 2026, citing critical plea discrepancies.
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Bombay High Court rules Vakalatnama filing won’t waive summons or start written statement clock
The Bombay High Court clarifies that filing a Vakalatnama does not waive summons service, firmly establishing when the limitation period for written statemen…
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Madras High Court admits private drug use chats to assess parent fitness in custody cases
The Madras High Court recently ruled that private chats showing a parent’s drug use are admissible in child custody cases, rejecting privacy claims.
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Allahabad High Court: No Evidence Without Written Statement, Rules Justice Manish Kumar Nigam
The Allahabad High Court, in a recent ruling by Justice Manish Kumar Nigam on July 17, 2026, held that a defendant cannot lead their own evidence after forfe…
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Vicarious Liability of NGO Office Bearers: Understanding Section 141 NI Act
Understand the vicarious liability of NGO office bearers under Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, particularly for cheque dishonour.
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Requirement To File Commercial Suits Before Commercial Division Applies To Applications Too: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court recently ruled that proceedings filed in the non-Commercial Division, despite involving commercial disputes, are a nullity, impacting…
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Summary Judgment In Commercial Suits Doesn’t Require Defendant’s Admissions Of Material Facts: Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court recently clarified commercial court jurisdiction over eviction suits for properties actively used in trade, upholding a summary judgm…
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Organizational liability in cheque bounce cases for NGOs
Understanding organizational liability in cheque bounce cases for NGOs and Trusts in India is crucial. This guide covers legal distinctions under the Negotia…
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India’s Union Agriculture Ministry proposes nationwide ban on paraquat dichloride
India’s Union Agriculture Ministry proposes a nationwide paraquat dichloride ban due to severe health risks for humans and animals. Public comments are now o…
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Supreme Court mandates 120-day limit for plaintiff counterclaim replies in commercial suits
India’s Supreme Court sets a mandatory 120-day time limit for plaintiffs to reply to counterclaims in commercial suits, reinforcing judicial efficiency goals.
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