Whether a charitable trust is a “Consumer”? : SC
The SC sought the assistance of the Union of India through the Ministry of Consumer Affairs as the respondent in the case involving the issue of whether a charitable trust can be considered a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986.
Permanent Court of Arbitration: Commitment to International Arbitration
India has always been committed to international arbitration and issuing arbitral awards.
Proportional Representation in the Bar Councils
As per section 3(2) of the Advocates Act, the term ‘proportional representation’ must be construed as the proportional representation of the unrepresented categories.
Bombay HC’s order for the registration of F.I.R. in the mismanagement of the Tulja Bhawani Temple case was stayed by the SC
The order of the Bombay HC that directed the registration of an F.I.R. on the allegations of fraud was stayed by the SC.
Section 21 of the Arbitration Act Ignored. Should’ve sought court intervention : Delhi HC
The court held that a party cannot unilaterally grant the jurisdiction to the arbitrator, even if the arbitrator has already been named.
The married person in a live-in relationship facing threat must be given protection: Punjab & Haryana H.C.
It was held that every person has bodily autonomy, and the assault on the live-in couple will be a casualty.
Lawyer pulled up by C.J.I. during RG Kar Hearing
C.J.I. asked him to lower his pitch as the address is being made to the judges and not to the people watching through video conferencing.
Mere possession of mobile phones is not a ground to cancel parole.
It was opined by the larger bench that it can be a violation of the fair trial as the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
No automatic application of presumption under 113-A if the wife dies within 7 years of marriage.
When the presumption is raised under section 113-A, the prosecution must show that there was cruelty and continuous harassment.
Girl eloped with paramour before marriage cannot be booked for cheating: Bombay HC
Failure to disclose her relationship to her parents might be considered a lapse in judgment but not a criminal act of dishonesty.