Execution of Decree—Protection of Possession—Appellants, even though they are strangers to the decree, are entitled to get their claim to remain in possession of the property independent of the decree, adjudicated in course of execution proceedings and not by a separate suit Resjudicata—Failure of the parties to raise a matter, which “might and ought” to have been made in a former suit, cannot be raised in a latter suit
2019(2) Law Herald (SC) 884 : 2019 LawHerald.Org 726 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud Hon’ble Mr. Justice Hemant Gupta Civil Appeal…
Second Appeal—Scope of—While deciding the second appeal, it is not permissible for the High Court to re-appreciate the evidence on record and interfere with the findings recorded by the Courts below and/or the First Appellate Court and if the First Appellate Court has exercised its discretion in a judicial manner Second Appeal—Jurisdiction of the High Court to entertain the second appeal under Section 100 CPC is confined only to such appeals which involve a substantial question of law
2019(1) Law Herald (SC) 835 : 2019 LawHerald.Org 720 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before Hon’ble Mr. Justice L. Nageshwara Rao Hon’ble Mr. Justice M.R. Shah Civil Appeal No.…
CJI :: SEXUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS – ORDER OF COURT – It is not only mischievous but a complete afterthought of her to make these false allegations at this time
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH IN RE: MATTER OF GREAT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE TOUCHING UPON THE INDEPENDENCE OF JUDICIARY – MENTIONED BY SHRI TUSHAR MEHTA, SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA (…
The S C O I has upheld the judgment of the NCDRC against Jaiprakash Associate Limited (JAL) on the issue of maintainability of consumer complaints before NCDRC. It validates the maintainability of consumer claims of homebuyers against Jaypee for refunds and damages on account of delayed possession.
1 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CIVIL APPEAL NO(S).11320-11329 OF 2018 JAIPRAKASH ASSOCIATE LTD. APPELLANT(S) VERSUS GAURAV GOYAL & ANR.…
Arbitration Agreement—Clause in agreement for pre-deposit of certain amount before invoking arbitration clause held to be unconstitutional
2019(2) Law Herald (SC) 873 : 2019 LawHerald.Org 725 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before Hon’ble Mr. Justice R.F. Nariman Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vineet Saran Civil Appeal No. 2713…
Service Law—Dismissal from Service—Absence without leave-Unauthorized absence of 302 days by a member of the Armed Force without any effort to apply for extension of his leave-Punishment of dismissal from service cannot be held to be harsh and disproportionate merely on the ground that the respondent had put in twelve years of service.
2019(2) Law Herald (SC) 870 : 2019 LawHerald.Org 723 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud Hon’ble Mr. Justice Hemant Gupta Civil Appeal…
Sentence—It is mandatory for the Magistrate to specify as to whether the sentence would run concurrently or consecutively
2019(2) Law Herald (SC) 867 : 2019 LawHerald.Org 728 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dinesh Maheshwari Criminal Appeal No.…
Theft of Electricity—Quashing—FIR can be quashed only after following procedure under S. 152 of the Act and not merely on compromise between the partiesTheft of Electricity—Quashing—FIR can be quashed only after following procedure under S. 152 of the Act and not merely on compromise between the parties
2019(2) Law Herald (SC) 865 : 2019 LawHerald.Org 724 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dinesh Maheshwari Criminal Appeal Nos.469-470…
Appellants cannot be deprived of a plot allotted to her merely on the basis that she has not made any grievance in respect of possession of the plot allotted on the basis of technicities. If such allotment is found to be made, the appellant would be entitled to possession of the plot of 250 sq. yards. If it is found that the plot allotted to the appellant is not available, the Registrar or its delegate shall pass such necessary order to redress the grievance of the appellant after giving an opportunity of hearing to the affected persons
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH NISHA SINGLA — Appellant Vs. ADARSH COLONY COOPERATIVE HOUSE BUILDING SOCIETY LTD AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud and…
Hindu Succession Act, 1956 – Sections 14, 14(1) and 14(2) – East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949 – Sections 2(c) and 2(i) – Eviction – High Court while setting aside the judgment of the first appellate Court held that Shiv Dev Kaur (having life interest in property) had created a tenancy in favour of the defendant and the relationship of landlord and tenant did not cease to exist on her death. The remedy of the appellants as owners was to seek eviction under prevailing rent control legislation and not by means of a suit for possession
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH DR RS GREWAL AND OTHERS — Appellant Vs. CHANDER PARKASH SONI AND ANOTHER — Respondent ( Before : Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud and…