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Imprisonment of a judgment-debtor is a drastic step

Case Name: Bhudev Mallick Alias Bhudeb Mallick Vs Ranajit Ghoshal., CIVIL APPEAL NO.2248 OF 2025 Date of order :11 Feb 2025 The Supreme Court, observed ‘Imprisonment of a judgment debtor is a drastic step and to exercise such power, the Court must ensure that the judgment

Controversies over Medical Profession under CP Act Burning issue of the Day now

Head Note Review petition filed against SC order is also now disposed off as dismissed The most talked issue remained medical professional since inception of the act in 1986 till new act 2019 which were settled through number of SC judgments. A new turn came

Question of privity of contract between the home buyer and builder (No direct consideration paid by complainant)

Here is a case where complainant claims for a flat in Lieu of services rendered to the builder by his late father who was an advocate by profession Builder refuses to accept the claim for non-payment against the flat and also refuses to

Foundation for Media Professionals

Foundation for Media Professionals v. Union of India & Ors. Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 395 of 2022 The Supreme Court on November 7th expressed concerns over the arbitrary seizure of media professionals' digital devices and stressed the need for better guidelines to protect their interests. A public

'Not Everything Said In A Judgment Constitutes A Precedent' : Supreme Court Explains Distinction Between Obiter Dicta & Ratio Decidendi Case Law ; Secunderabad Club vs CIT | 2023 (SC) | 2023 INSC 736 19 Aug 2023 The ratio decidendi has a binding effect whereas

What is Compensation and how it is calculated

Compensation is given considering number of factors !) Actual loss –Injury or loss visible at first sight is generally considered actual loss. For Example; Medical negligence leading to damage to the patient in any manner Negligence by health care/Beauty care clinics causing skin problem after

New Rules for Birth Certificates

New Rules for Birth Certificates Come October 1, Birth Certificate will be considered as single document for availing several crucial services including admission to an educational institution, issuance of a driving licence, preparation of voter list, Aadhaar number, registration of marriage, appointment to a government

Bank cannot retain processing charges when credit facility not provided

“Bank cannot retain processing charges when credit facility not provided “Bank cannot retain processing charges when credit facility not provided as requested and sanctioned “held National commission confirming order by District and State commission. Axis Bank V/S Sumitra DS Motors Pvt Ltd &others (NC) RP

Forfeiting Earnest money under Sec.74 of Indian Contract Act 1872 Explained by Supreme Court

Forfeiting Earnest money under Sec.74 of Indian Contract Act 1872 Explained by Supreme Court Sec.74 of Indian Contract Act 1872 Explained by Supreme Court Case Title: Godrej Projects Development Limited Versus Anil Karlekar & Ors.Decided On 3 Feb 2025 The Supreme Court explains Section

Hotel vicariously liable for drowning yong man in un -attended swimming pool

Hotel vicariously liable for drowning of a young man in un-attended swimming pool Head Notes: “FIR suggesting foul play and murder was filed which was ultimately found to have not been proved and no criminal negligence was established” Incident of drowning in swimming pool took

‘Unauthorised use of Electricity’ defined by Supreme Court

'Unauthorised use of Electricity' defined by Supreme Court 'Unauthorised use of Electricity' defined by Supreme Court (Question of jurisdiction of the court in electricity matters) Delegated legislation should not travel beyond the purview of the parent Act. If it does, it is ultra vires and

Repainted car sold as New; Does Court hold it manufacturing defect?

Repainted car sold as New; Does Court hold it manufacturing defect? (Landmark Judgments by Supreme Court on the subject) “It is a case where the vehicle was deliver to the complainant by repainting and matching with the original colour. It is not the report that

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Booking cancelled and earnest money forfeited by builder-TDI Infrastructure held deficient in services

Booking cancelled and earnest money forfeited by builder-TDI Infrastructure held deficient in services “OP Having accepted part payment as demanded on 13.02.2012 vide cheque dated 20.12.2011, was not justified in issuing cancellation letter on 21.02.2012. Builders had already initiated the process of sale to a

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