Andhra Pradesh High Court allows decree correction for accidental survey number errors
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has clarified courts can correct accidental survey number errors in decrees under Section 152 CPC, provided property identity i…
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Understanding NSF Cheque Consequences: Financial and Legal Ramifications
Explore the comprehensive NSF check consequences, including bank fees, merchant penalties, ChexSystems reporting, and potential legal action for both payers…
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How to write a cheque correctly: Essential steps for accurate financial transactions
Learn how to write a cheque correctly with this step-by-step guide, focusing on essential components for secure and accurate financial transactions.
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Andhra Pradesh High Court clarifies ex-parte orders post-Vakalatnama filing
The Andhra Pradesh High Court clarified that courts cannot pass ex-parte orders against defendants who’ve filed a Vakalatnama, even for not filing a written…
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Himachal Pradesh High Court considers “old cheque” dishonour petition
The Himachal Pradesh High Court is reviewing a petition concerning a cheque returned as “88-Old Cheque” and the application of Section 138 of the Negotiable…
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Allahabad High Court clarifies suit transfer not sole remedy for pecuniary jurisdiction defects
The Allahabad High Court recently ruled that returning a plaint isn’t the only remedy for suits lacking pecuniary jurisdiction; they can be transferred under…
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Allahabad High Court Rules Woman Cannot Claim Maintenance As Live-In Partner Without Pleading Or Proving Such Relationship
The Allahabad High Court ruled a woman cannot claim maintenance as a live-in partner under Section 125 CrPC without proving the relationship, affecting finan…
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Jammu & Kashmir High Court: Order 41 Rule 4 doesn’t save abated appeals after appellant death
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court clarifies that Order 41 Rule 4 CPC cannot prevent an appeal’s abatement if a deceased appellant’s legal heirs aren’…
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MP High Court affirms cruelty, desertion in husband’s bigamy after wife’s rape
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled today, July 30, 2026, that a husband’s failure to support his wife after her rape and his remarriage constitutes cruelty…
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Yes, you can go to jail for bouncing a cheque
Can you go to jail for bouncing a check? While accidental errors incur fees, knowingly writing bad checks with intent to defraud can lead to criminal charges…
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