Delhi High Court Clarifies Written Statement Filing Period Starts Upon Document Supply, Dismisses Rajesh Kathpal Petition
The Delhi High Court rules the written statement filing period only begins when defendants receive all suit documents, ensuring meaningful service of summons.
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Delhi High Court mandates reasoned orders for Order XII Rule 6 CPC applications
The Delhi High Court has ruled on Order XII Rule 6 CPC applications, mandating reasoned orders for judgments on admission, impacting civil litigation.
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Delhi High Court curtails interest accrual on unconditional deposits by debtors
The Delhi High Court has ruled that decree holders are not entitled to interest on amounts unconditionally deposited by judgment debtors if the funds are ava…
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India’s Supreme Court clarifies foreign decree execution in landmark case
India’s Supreme Court has clarified the jurisdiction for foreign decree execution under Section 44A of the CPC, streamlining enforcement for international bu…
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Supreme Court’s mixed signals on arbitral award stay deposits create legal uncertainty
India’s Supreme Court has sent mixed signals on deposit requirements for arbitral award stays under Section 36(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 19…
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Madras High Court clarifies inherent powers, bars unpleaded money decrees
The Madras High Court recently ruled on the limitations of inherent powers, stating courts cannot grant a money decree if it’s not pleaded. This decision cla…
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Madras High Court rules against additional written statements in commercial suits
The Madras High Court has ruled that additional written statements are not allowed in commercial suits, reinforcing the strict timelines of the Commercial Co…
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Karnataka High Court clarifies 120-day written statement limit, preserves discretion
The Karnataka High Court has clarified the 120-day limit for written statements, upholding it strictly for commercial suits while preserving judicial discret…
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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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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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