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  Employees’ Compensation Act. Once project agreement is proved, principal who paid compensation to workmen has a right to be indemnified from the contractor who has employed the workmen. Karnataka High Court.

  • 08-July-2022
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  Amendment to Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 prescribing period of six months from the date of the accident to make claim petition does not apply to accidents occurred prior to 1.4.2022. Kerala High Court.

  • 07-July-2022
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  Inordinate delay in making the motion for a writ is an adequate ground for refusing to exercise discretion in favour of the petitioner. Delhi High Court reiterates.

  • 07-July-2022
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  ''Indian Premier League auction does not amount to International Human Sale''. Delhi High Court dismisses Public Interest Litigation with costs.

  • 06-July-2022
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  Once the essential features of a registered trademark have been adopted by the defendant, the fact that the layout, packaging etc. are different is of no consequence, while this can be set up as a defence in an action for passing off. Delhi High Court.

  • 07-July-2022
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  Application to set aside ex-parte decree. The amount of delay is not crucial but what is relevant is whether the petitioner has shown ‘sufficient cause’ for the delay and whether he was bona fide in prosecuting the suit. Telangana High Court.

  • 07-July-2022
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  Once parties acknowledge existence of arbitration clause, Court can appoint arbitrator even if stamp duty is insufficiently paid. Karnataka High Court

  • 07-July-2022
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  Cheque bounce case. Directors/Chairman of a company cannot claim that they are not privy to the transaction between the accused and the complainant when the complaint clearly narrates their role in the transaction. Karnataka High Court.

  • 05-July-2022
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  Mahazar drawn contrary to Section 100 (4) Cr.P.C. is only irregular. Same cannot be termed as illegal if seizure can be proved upon search conducted. Karnataka High Court.

  • 06-July-2022
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  Negotiable Instruments Act. Directors of a company cannot be held vicariously guilty of the offence punishable under Section 138 when the company is not arrayed as an accused in the complaint. Karnataka High Court reiterates.

  • 06-July-2022
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  Kerala Industrial Single Window Clearance Act 1999. Establishments in notified industrial area enjoy statutory exemption from securing clearances from the local bodies and payment of property tax. Kerala High Court.

  • 06-July-2022
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  Accident involving overloaded auto-rickshaw. Insurance company should pay compensation even in respect excess number of passengers and recover the same from the insured. Karnataka High Court.

  • 06-July-2022
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