Supreme Court: Cognizance of Time-Barred Cheque Complaints Requires Prior Delay Condonation
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that Magistrates must formally condone filing delays before taking cognizance of Section 138 cheque dishonour complaints.
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Supreme Court Bars Mechanical Striking Off of Tenant Defense Under Order XV Rule 5 CPC
The Supreme Court ruled on May 15, 2026, that a tenant’s defense cannot be struck off under Order XV Rule 5 CPC without proving a wilful default in rent depo…
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Supreme Court: Plaint Can’t Be Rejected Over Fee Deficiency Without Opportunity to Rectify
In M/S MARG LIMITED v. SUSIL LALWANI (2026), the Supreme Court ruled that a plaint cannot be rejected for fee or valuation defects without a chance to cure.
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Supreme Court: Plaint Cannot Be Rejected Under Order VII Rule 11 as Barred by Order II Rule 2 CPC
The Supreme Court rules that a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC based on Order II Rule 2, restoring a suit in the S. Valliammai case.
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J&K&L High Court: Plaint Cannot Be Rejected Under Order VII Rule 11 CPC When Property Status Is a Triable Issue
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh ruled that a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC when property status is a triable issue.
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Civil Compromise Decree Doesn’t Bar Section 138 Prosecution: Kerala High Court Reported Ruling
The Kerala High Court reportedly holds that a civil compromise does not automatically halt criminal prosecution in cheque dishonour cases under Section 138.
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Calcutta High Court Upholds Rejection of Commercial Suit for Skipping Mandatory Mediation
The Calcutta High Court has upheld the rejection of a lawsuit by Indian Explosives Pvt Ltd for failing to follow mandatory pre-institution mediation rules.
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Telangana High Court Clarifies 120-Day Limit for Filing Written Statements in Commercial Suits
The Telangana High Court has ruled that the 120-day limit for filing written statements in commercial suits starts from the service of summons, not document…
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Arms Licence Renewal Can’t Be Denied On Vague Fears Of Maoists Snatching Weapon: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court ruled that arms licence renewals cannot be denied based on vague fears of weapons being snatched by Maoists or insurgent groups.
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Kerala High Court Bars Ombudsman from Diverting Maladministration Claims
The Kerala High Court has ruled that the Ombudsman must investigate maladministration complaints under the Panchayat Raj Act rather than referring cases away.
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