Cheque Issued by a Company That Has Been Struck Off – Effect on a Delhi 138 Case
Cheque issued by a company that has been struck off can still support Section 138 if the cheque was issued while the company existed. Directors in charge at…
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20% Deposit in Appeal Against a Cheque Bounce Conviction in Delhi
20% deposit in appeal against a cheque bounce conviction is the usual Section 148 condition. Skipping it is how the appeal stalls and sentence is pursued.
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Unregistered Firms Can Sue for Dishonoured Cheques
In a key ruling, the Delhi High Court affirmed that an unregistered partnership firm is not barred from filing a civil suit to recover money from a dishonour…
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Delhi High Court cautions on summary judgments in commercial cases
The Delhi High Court has ruled that summary judgment in commercial cases is an exceptional power, setting aside a lower court’s decree and emphasizing the ne…
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Delhi High Court limits court fees refund for Section 8 arbitration cases
The Delhi High Court clarifies when litigants can expect a court fees refund after arbitration referrals, distinguishing between Sections 8 and 89.
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Delhi High Court clarifies commercial courts Act applies to Suits Filed Before 2015 Even If Re-numbered Later
The Delhi High Court clarifies Commercial Courts Act applicability, ruling it covers suits filed before 2015, restricting appeal rights.
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Justice Saurabh Banerjee grants live-in relationship police protection, citing fundamental rights to life and liberty
The Delhi High Court confirmed live-in relationship police protection for consenting adults, ruling that cohabitation is ‘akin to marriage.’ The decision, is…
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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 clarifies fraud particulars not automatic admission of genuineness
The Delhi High Court ruled that a party’s failure to plead fraud with particulars doesn’t automatically admit a document’s genuineness, emphasizing judicial…
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Civil suit for maintenance arrears now enforceable as a debt: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court allows a civil suit for maintenance arrears when the amount becomes a ‘debt’, offering a vital remedy beyond the one-year limitation, benefi…
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