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C P C

Cause of Action–It means a right to sue–It consists of material facts which are imperative for the plaintiff to allege and prove to succeed in the suit. Cause of Action–Agreement clause provides that a suit would lie in a court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the cause of action has arisen, wholly or partly–Contention that as the agreement was executed in Hong Kong and hence suit could have been filed only in that country–Contention rejected. Costs–Imposition of the costs is the discretion of the Court concerned.

Dec 1, 2017 sclaw

2008(1) LAW HERALD (SC) 288 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice C.K. Thakker The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Altamas Kabir Civil Appeal No. 5751 of 2007…

C P C

Wakf— Notified list—If any property had been omitted to be included in the list of auqaf by inadvertence or otherwise, then it was/is for the Wakf Board to take action within a period of one year from the date of publication of the Gazette notification. Rejection of Plaint—If clever drafting of the plaint has created the illusion of a cause of action, the court will nip it in the bud at the earliest so that b of us litigation will end at the earlier stage

Oct 10, 2017 sclaw

2017(2) Law Herald (SC) 1619 : 2017 LawHerald.Org 1043 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice R.K.Agrawal The Hon’ble Mohan M. Shantanagoudar Civil Appeal No. 5368…

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Arbitration Constitution

Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 – Sections 34 and 37 – Curative petition – The Court found that the arbitral tribunal’s decision was not perverse or irrational and that the CMRS certificate did not conclusively prove that defects were cured within the cure period – The Court emphasized the tribunal’s domain to interpret the contract and the limited scope of judicial interference in arbitral awards – The Supreme Court concluded that the curative petition was maintainable and that there was no miscarriage of justice in restoring the arbitral award.

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Acquittal

Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) – Section 302, read with 34 – Murder – The Supreme Court found that the High Court did not properly address whether the Trial Court’s acquittal was a plausible conclusion from the evidence – The Supreme Court emphasized that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution and that the accused do not have to prove their innocence unless there is a statutory reverse onus – The Supreme Court concluded that the evidence did not warrant overturning the acquittal, as the Trial Court’s view was possible and not perverse.

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I P C

Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) – Section 302 – Murder – Dispute over a blocked pathway – The Court found no evidence of provocation by the deceased that would justify the appellants’ brutal attack, nor any exercise of the right to private defence – The Court applied principles from previous judgments to determine the lack of private defence and the presence of intention to cause harm – The Supreme Court concluded that the appellants’ actions were not in self-defence and that their intention was to inflict harm, affirming the lower courts’ decisions.

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Consumer

Consumer Law – Insurance Act, 1938 – Section 45 – Policy not to be called in question on ground of mis-statement after two years – The Court found no suppression of material facts and criticized the NCDRC for not requiring proper evidence from the respondent – The judgment discusses the principles of ‘uberrimae fidei’ (utmost good faith) and the burden of proof in insurance contracts – The Court concluded that the insurance company failed to prove the alleged suppression of facts, thus the repudiation was unjustified.

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