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An advocate is not expected to verify the genuineness of the power of attorney submitted by client

The Supreme Court has observed that an advocate cannot be held criminally liable for merely failing to verify the genuineness of a power of attorney which was handed over by a litigant to file a case. In the ordinary course, an advocate is not expected

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

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

Telecom matters back to Consumer Commissions

Telecom matters back to Consumer Commissions It was16th Feb 2022 , a historic day when the Hon’ble Apex Court after long thirteen years declared on 16th Feb 2022 in Civil Appeal No 923 of 2017 (Arising out of SLP (C) No 28615 of 2016) Vodafone

Certain highlights of three Bills

Certain highlights of three Bills • The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, proposing to replace the Indian Penal Code, • The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, proposing to replace the Code of Criminal Procedure, • The Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Sanhita, which seeks to replace the Indian

Mediation Act 2023: Important features of the New Law

Mediation Act 2023: Important features of the New Law Mediation Bill passed by both houses and now becomes Mediation Act 2023 The Bill seeks to, “to promote and facilitate mediation, especially institutional mediation, for resolution of disputes, commercial or otherwise, enforce mediated settlement agreements, provide

Internet addicted clients – A new challenge to Legal Professionals

Internet addicted clients – A new challenge to Legal Professionals Trust and confidence is one very important factor for good relationship between the client and professional. But we find client remains in shaky state of mind even after handing over the case to an advocate

Live -in relations regularized in Uttrakhand

NEWS AND VIEWS Live -in relations regularized in Uttrakhand On February 6th, the Uttarakhand government tabled the ‘Uniform Civil Code Uttarakhand 2024 Bill’ (draft UCC Bill) and got passed in the state legislative assembly thereafter There are three major points of controversy 1. Regulating the

Is Live-in Relations getting legal approval in India?

Is Live-in Relations getting legal approval in India? Decades back it was very difficult to get divorce through the courts as the procedure takes 5 to 7 years in reaching the final stage. Suddenly it was seen that number of family breaks increased but divorce

Consumer Commissions are additional remedy available to the consumers

(Section 3of act 19867 Section 100 of Act 2019) Questions raised Banking system-Ombudsman system, Debt Recovery Tribunal Case law: Neela Vasanta v/s among industries, FD matter NC 1993 Registrar Co-operative Societies -Arbitration by Registrar Case Law: Kalavati v/s Vaishya Co-operative Society SC Medical Negligence: Medical

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