Madras High Court curtails trial courts extending written statement filing time on their own
The Madras High Court recently ruled that trial courts cannot extend the written statement filing time beyond 30 days on their own, emphasizing strict adhere…
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Supreme Court clarifies CPC written statement time limits for non-commercial suits
The Supreme Court of India has clarified that the CPC written statement time limit is not mandatory for non-commercial suits, distinguishing it from stricter…
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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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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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Calcutta High Court: Court to decide on skipping commercial mediation
The Calcutta High Court recently ruled that courts, not parties, determine if a commercial suit is urgent enough to bypass pre-institution mediation, strengt…
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Anticipatory bail without surrender: India’s clear legal position
Recent Supreme Court of India rulings clarify anticipatory bail can be granted without prior surrender, reinforcing its purpose to prevent unnecessary arrests.
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Supreme Court clarifies witness recall parameters under Order 18 Rule 17 CPC
The Supreme Court clarifies parameters for witness recall under Order 18 Rule 17 CPC, emphasizing its role for judicial clarification, not as a tool for part…
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Anticipatory Bail Conditions: Understanding India’s Legal Safeguards
Navigating anticipatory bail conditions in India requires understanding specific legal requirements and judicial considerations under Section 438 CrPC and BN…
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Supreme Court clarifies Order VII Rule 7 CPC: Partition cannot be decreed in title suits
The Supreme Court of India recently clarified Order VII Rule 7 CPC, ruling that courts cannot grant partition in title suits if not explicitly pleaded, reinf…
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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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