Kerala High Court clarifies initial burden of proof in cheque dishonour cases
The Kerala High Court recently clarified the initial burden of proof in Section 138 NI Act cheque dishonour cases. Complainants must now prove transactions t…
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Supreme Court overturns Rajasab’s cheque alteration conviction, citing clear visible changes
India’s Supreme Court set aside a cheque alteration conviction for Rajasab, ruling visible changes mean no further evidence is needed under the NI Act.
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Andhra Pradesh High Court: Plaint rejection must consider only its own averments
The Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirms that plaint rejection under Order VII Rule 11 CPC must be based solely on its own averments, not the defendant’s argu…
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Allahabad High Court affirms maintenance for woman
The Allahabad High Court affirmed that Monika Alias Satyawati, induced into a void marriage by concealed bigamy, is entitled to enhanced maintenance, bolster…
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NGO Secretary Liability for Cheque Bounce in India: A Legal Overview
In India, an NGO Secretary can face liability for cheque bounce under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. This liability hinges on their specific role and…
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Jammu and Kashmir High Court clarifies conditional leave in summary suits
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court recently reiterated its discretion to impose conditions for conditional leave to defend summary suits under Order 37 Rule 3…
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Bombay High Court curbs onerous deposit conditions in summary suits
The Bombay High Court, led by Justice Prafulla S. Khubalkar, ruled that overly burdensome deposit conditions cannot be imposed in summary suits once a triabl…
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Bombay High Court rules singular debt assignment not commercial dispute
The Bombay High Court ruled that a single debt assignment is not a commercial dispute under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, imposing a ₹5 lakh fine on Varan…
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Bombay High Court sets aside unconditional leave to defend
The Bombay High Court has overturned a lower court’s decision, emphasizing strict conditions for granting unconditional leave to defend in summary suits for…
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Andhra Pradesh High Court rules accused not required to surrender for anticipatory bail
The Andhra Pradesh High Court, in a significant ruling, clarified that accused persons do not need to surrender to a jurisdictional magistrate to avail antic…
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