Jharkhand High Court mandates fresh hearing in Mishra-Ojha adverse possession dispute
The Jharkhand High Court has ordered a fresh hearing in the adverse possession case involving Smt. Jyotshna Mishra and Sujit Kumar Mishra versus Gour Baran O…
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Supreme Court solidifies plaint rejection for vexatious, time-barred suits
The Supreme Court of India reiterates that plaints must be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC if vexatious, illusory, or time-barred, curbing legal abuse e…
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Bombay High Court clarifies appealability of plaint orders under Commercial Courts Act
The Bombay High Court clarifies that orders refusing to reject or return a plaint are not appealable under the Commercial Courts Act. This decision, reinforc…
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Supreme Court clarifies plaint rejection scope
India’s Supreme Court clarified Order VII Rule 11 CPC, mandating courts to review only plaint averments for rejection, not evidence or case merits.
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Telangana High Court voids summons for cryptic orders, demands magistrate reasons
The Telangana High Court ruled magistrates must record reasons before issuing summons, quashing a cryptic order in a criminal case.
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Husband’s failure to pay maintenance is economic abuse, Kerala High Court rules
The Kerala High Court has declared a husband’s failure to pay maintenance as economic abuse, constituting domestic violence under the PWDVA. This ruling rein…
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Legal action for dishonoured cheques: processes, notices, and complaints
Legal action for dishonoured cheques involves specific procedures and notices. Discover how jurisdictions like India, under Section 138 NI Act, handle crimin…
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India’s Supreme Court on Section 138 NI Act: A Hybrid Law
India’s Supreme Court has termed Section 138 NI Act proceedings “quasi-criminal,” a “civil sheep in a criminal wolf’s clothing.” This ruling clarifies its hy…
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Parties Can Compound Offence Under Section 138 NI Act At Any Stage, Even After Dismissal Of Revision/Appeal: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has ruled that offenses under Section 138 of the NI Act can be compounded at any stage, even after appeals, prioritizing settlement in…
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Kerala High Court mandates specific amount in cheque dishonour demand notices
The Kerala High Court has ruled that a cheque dishonour demand notice under Section 138 NI Act must specify the exact amount, impacting criminal liability.
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