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  Negotiable Instruments Act. Even a blank cheque leaf voluntarily signed and handed over by the accused towards some payment would attract presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Supreme Court.

  • 23-January-2023
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  Income Tax Act. All the Directors of the Company cannot be automatically prosecuted for any violation of the Income Tax Act. There has to be specific allegations made against each of the Directors who is intended to be prosecuted. Karnataka High Court.

  • 16-January-2023
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  Negotiable Instruments Act. Section 138. Accused can be convicted even when the legally enforceable debt is less than the amount mentioned in the cheque. Karnataka High Court.

  • 03-February-2021
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  Cruelty to animals. Release of seized animals to the accused owner pending investigation is not proper when there are serious allegations of cruelty. Karnataka High Court.

  • 09-February-2021
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  Lok Adalat award in respect of cheque bounce case. Amount can be recovered by Fine Levy Warrant under Section 421 Cr.P.C. Karnataka High Court.

  • 16-January-2023
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  Minerva Mills Ltd vs Union of India

  • 09-May-1980
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  Private Schools. Supreme Court permits educational institutions to collect fee subject to conditions.

  • 08-February-2021
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  Hindu Law. Member of a joint Hindu family can bring separation only by a definite and unequivocal declaration of his intention communicated to other members. Uncommunicated intention does not bring severance of joint family. Supreme Court

  • 09-April-1963
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  Suit for possession based on title. When plaintiff creates a high degree of probability - onus shifts on defendant who has to discharge it. Burden of plaintiff is not beyond reasonable doubt. Supreme Court

  • 08-October-2003
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  Transfer of Property Act. Gift. When the document is in the nature of a dedication of immovable property to God or deity the same does not require registration. Supreme Court

  • 25-January-2023
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  Administrative Law. A decision is illegal if it pursues an objective other than that for which the power to make the decision was conferred. Supreme Court reiterates.

  • 08-February-2021
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  Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala

  • 24-April-1973
  • Daksha Legal