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Loan Settled, Yet Gold Revalued and Auctioned — Supreme Court Restores FIR Alleging Fraud by Bank Officials
The Supreme Court held that once the loan was settled, the subsequent revaluation and auction of the pledged gold raised serious doubts,...
3 days ago3 min read
Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Pre-Deposit for MSMED Act Appeals Despite Writ Invocation
The Supreme Court upheld the mandatory pre-deposit requirement under the MSMED Act for appeals, even when the party invoked the writ...
Jun 43 min read
Moratorium Under IBC Bars Section 138 NI Act Proceedings Against Corporate Debtor but Not Against Directors
The moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code bars proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act against the...
Jun 33 min read
Arbitration in Loan Disputes: Limited Jurisdiction of Courts and Fraud Allegations Do Not Bar Reference Unless Arbitration Clause Is Vitiated
The High Court held that arbitration in loan disputes is not barred by fraud allegations or the limited jurisdiction of courts unless the...
Jun 23 min read
Essence of Contract, Forfeiture of Earnest Money, and Specific Pleadings in Enforcement of Sale Agreements: Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court, in a recent ruling, examined the essence of contract, the forfeiture of earnest money, and the necessity of specific...
May 273 min read
Supreme Court Affirms: Encashment of Bank Guarantee Is Not Duty Payment — Clarifies Refund Eligibility Under Customs Act
The Supreme Court has affirmed that the encashment of a bank guarantee does not constitute payment of duty and has clarified the...
May 203 min read
Commercial Execution Proceedings Withdrawn Following Settlement – Liberty Granted to Restore on Breach of Terms
The High Court allowed the withdrawal of commercial execution proceedings following a settlement agreement between the parties, while...
Apr 112 min read
Proceedings under Section 138 of NI Act Against an Individual are Barred During Interim Moratorium Under Section 96 of the IBC
The High Court held that proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act against an individual are barred during the...
Apr 102 min read
Personal Insolvency Proceedings Cannot Shield Individuals from Prosecution under Section 138 of the N.I. Act Despite Interim Moratorium under Section 96 of the IBC
The Supreme Court held that personal insolvency proceedings under the IBC cannot shield individuals from prosecution under Section 138 of...
Apr 54 min read
Supreme Court Reaffirms Statutory Presumption Under NI Act – Mere Denial by Accused Insufficient to Rebut Liability
The Supreme Court reaffirmed the statutory presumption under the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that mere denial by the accused was...
Apr 33 min read
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