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Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2023: Part I [Citations 1 - 400]
Citations 2023 LiveLaw (Del) 1 to 2023 LiveLaw (Del) 400NOMINAL INDEXGIRISH & ORS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS 2023 LiveLaw (Del) 1BHAVIKAA KESHWANI & ANR. (THROUGH THEIR LEGAL GUARDIANS) v. UNIVERSITY OF DELHI & ANR. 2023 LiveLaw (Del) 2AKSHAY DHINGRA v. STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI) 2023 LiveLaw (Del) 3ARJUN ANAND v. UNIVERSITY OF DELHI & ORS. 2023 LiveLaw (Del) 4Sanghvi...
100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2023 - Part 4 [76 to 100]
As is the annual tradition, LiveLaw brings to you the list of 100 important Supreme Court judgments of the current year - a much-awaited article by our dear readers.The judgments are selected based on the following criteria - (i) importance to the general public; (ii) settlement of a contested position of law; (iii) utility for practising lawyers, judges and students.A disclaimer is added...
Supreme Court Judgements On Arbitration In 2023
Starting Point Of Limitation U/ Section 34(3) Arbitration Act In Cases Of Suo Motu Correction Of Award: Supreme Court ExplainsThe Supreme Court observed that the starting point for the limitation under Section 34(3) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, in case of suo moto correction of the award, would be the date on which the correction was made and the corrected award is received by the...
Parliament Winter Session 2023 Roundup
In a flurry of legislative activity, the Winter Session of Parliament, which convened on December 4 and concluded on December 21, saw the passage of several significant bills that will have far-reaching implications for the legal and regulatory landscape of the country. Here is a comprehensive recap of the key bills that received the nod from either the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha, or both...
Supreme Court Complete Half Yearly Digest 2023
AAccess to JusticeFundamental right of Access to Justice - Abolition of OAT does not violate right of access to justice as cases will be heard by High Court - The fundamental right of access to justice is no doubt a crucial and indispensable right under the Constitution of India. However, it cannot be interpreted to mean that every village, town, or city must house every forum of...
Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2023 - Criminal Major Acts
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 - Difference in the power of Police to register and investigate an FIR under Section 154(1) read with 157 of the Code, and the Magistrate's direction to register an FIR under Section 156(3) of the Code. Power of the Magistrate to direct registration of an FIR under Section 156(3) in contrast with post-cognizance stage power...
Criminal Law Bills Replacing IPC, CrPC, And Evidence Act Receive Presidential Assent
In a significant development, the President today gave her assent to three criminal law bills, recently passed by the parliament, namely, the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, proposing to replace the Indian Penal Code, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, proposing to replace the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Sanhita, which seeks to replace the...
“Recovery Evidence” Under Section 27 Of The Evidence Act- Questions & Answers By Justice V Ramkumar [Part-VII]
Q.31 What is the test for making “conduct” admissible under Section 8 of the Evidence Act ? Ans. In order to be admissible under Section 8 of the Evidence Act, the conduct of the accused should have a close nexus with the “fact in issue” or “relevant fact”. Explanation 1 to Section 8 makes the position clear. (Vide paras 205 and 206 of State (NCT of Delhi) v....
100 Important Judgments Of Supreme Court 2023 -Part 3[51-75]
As is the annual tradition, LiveLaw brings to you the list of 100 important Supreme Court judgments of the current year - a much awaited article by our dear readers.The judgments are selected based on the following criteria - (i) importance to the general public; (ii) settlement of a contested position of law; (iii) utility for practising lawyers, judges and students.A disclaimer is added...
Supreme Court Constitution Bench Judgments & Hearings Of 2023
The year 2023 has witnessed several important judgments delivered by Constitution Benches. Be it the constitutional validity of Article 370, the marriage equality petitions, the challenge to the 2016 demonetisation scheme of the Centre or the political crises in Maharashtra and Delhi, these cases, touched upon different significant issues. There were 18 judgments delivered by the...
Section 498A IPC- Important Supreme Court & High Court Judgments of 2023
Supreme Court Judgments- 498A Indian Penal Code, 1860 Conviction U/S 498A IPC Not Sustainable When Marriage Is Found To Be Null & Void Case Title: P Sivakumar vs State | 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 116 Coram: Justices B R Gavai and Vikram Nath The Supreme Court reiterated that the conviction under Section 498-A IPC would not be sustainable when the marriage was found to be null...
Non-Obstante Clause In S. 109A(3) Of Companies Act 1956 Doesn't Exclude Legal Heir From Claiming Securities Against Nominee: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that the non-obstante clause in both Section 109A(3) of the Companies Act, 1956 & Bye-law 9.11.7 of the Depositories Act, 1996, does not exclude the legal heirs from their rightful claim over the securities, against the nominee.The sole purpose of the non-obstante clause is to allow the company to vest shares upon the nominee to the exclusion of any other...