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  In the absence of actual loss or damage, no compensation under Sections 73 and 74 of the Contract Act for mere breach of contract. Kerala High Court.

  • 08-February-2021
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  First of its kind; Karnataka High Court grants ‘John Doe’ injunction order against unknown defendant/respondent.

  • 08-March-2022
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  Caste Certificate and Creamy Layer Certificate cannot be treated alike. Caste Certificate status is permanent whereas Creamy Layer Certificate status varies from time to time depending on income. Karnataka High Court.

  • 07-March-2022
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  POCSO Act. Investigation Officer shall inform victim’s parents and legal counsel about bail application or any other application by the accused or the prosecution in the proceedings. Karnataka High Court.

  • 07-March-2022
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  Bar under the Karnataka Education Act does not apply for filing civil suit when the teacher seeks arrears of salary from the educational institution. Karnataka High Court.

  • 07-March-2022
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  Transport vehicle and omnibus, when gross weight does not exceed 7500 kg would be a light motor vehicle. Holder of LMV driving licence is competent to drive such transport vehicle only when the weight does not exceed the limit. Karnataka High Court.

  • 06-March-2022
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  Court exercising revisional power under Section 115 Civil Procedure Code can admit additional evidence/document. Karnataka High Court.

  • 06-March-2022
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  Confiscation of vehicle used for crime even after acquittal of accused in criminal case amounts to deprivation of property and violative of Article 300A of the Constitution of India. Supreme Court.

  • 04-March-2022
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  When plaintiff's suit for declaration of title is dismissed on merits, his prayer for consequential injunction can NOT be granted against the owner though the plaintiff is in possession of the property. Supreme Court.

  • 03-March-2022
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  Doctrine of frustration of contract and of restoration under Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act. If the party claiming restitution was equally or more responsible for the illegality, he cannot seek restitution. Supreme Court.

  • 03-March-2022
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  Tender. Highest bidder has no vested right to have the auction concluded in his favour. The judicial review is limited to examine arbitrary or unreasonable decision by the competent authority. Supreme Court.

  • 02-March-2022
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  Foreign nationals, having Overseas Citizens of India card who are treated on par with Non-Resident Indians, can seek annulment of their marriage before the family courts in India. Karnataka High Court.

  • 02-March-2022
  • Daksha Legal