In an information age, Data is the most valuable commodity, and therefore, prone to theft. Cases of Data Theft by disgruntled ex-employees, estranged partners and professional data… Read more “Data Theft and IPC”
Arbitrator cannot pierce corporate veil…rules the Delhi High Court
Sudhir Gopi v. IGNOU & Ors (MANU/DE/1339/2017) The case emanates from a contract entered into between IGNOU and UEIT, a Dubai based limited liability company. UEIT was… Read more “Arbitrator cannot pierce corporate veil…rules the Delhi High Court”
‘Order’ of a foreign court executable as it qualifies as ‘decree’ within the meaning of Section 44-A of the CPC, rules the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently in Alcon Electronics Pvt Ltd v. Celem S.A. Of Fos 34320 Roujan (2017) 2 SCC 253, was faced with a rather interesting question.… Read more “‘Order’ of a foreign court executable as it qualifies as ‘decree’ within the meaning of Section 44-A of the CPC, rules the Supreme Court”
Decree of permanent injunction can be executed against the legal heirs of judgment debtor rules the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently in Prabhakara Adiga v. Gowri, 2017 SCC OnLine SC 153, decided on 20.02.2017 has held that Section 50 CPC permits the execution of decree of permanent… Read more “Decree of permanent injunction can be executed against the legal heirs of judgment debtor rules the Supreme Court”
Complaint w.r.t offence u/s 182 of the IPC not maintainable without compliance with Section 195 of the CrPC rules the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently in Saloni Arora v. State (NCT of Delhi), (2017) 3 SCC 286 has held that a case for an offence u/s 182 of the IPC… Read more “Complaint w.r.t offence u/s 182 of the IPC not maintainable without compliance with Section 195 of the CrPC rules the Supreme Court”
Latest Supreme Court order in relation to inadequacies and deficiencies in Criminal trials with special reference to recording of evidence and judgment writing.
Latest Supreme Court order in relation to inadequacies and deficiencies in Criminal trials with special reference to recording of evidence and judgment writing. The Supreme Court recently… Read more “Latest Supreme Court order in relation to inadequacies and deficiencies in Criminal trials with special reference to recording of evidence and judgment writing.”
Whether re-trial on discovery of fraud violates the embargo on review by criminal court (Section 362 of the CrPC) ?
The High Court of Allahabad had the occassion to deal with this question recently. The facts of the case are extremely peculiar. It was a prosecution with… Read more “Whether re-trial on discovery of fraud violates the embargo on review by criminal court (Section 362 of the CrPC) ?”
A Short note on ‘Unconstitutional Vagueness’
First things first, What is Unconstitutional Vagueness ? Wexdictionary defines Vagueness doctrine as : 1) A constitutional rule that requires criminal laws to state explicitly and definitely… Read more “A Short note on ‘Unconstitutional Vagueness’”
Self incrimination and Voice Samples. Can an accused be directed to give voice samples for evidentiary purposes…read on
The two short questions that this post purports to answer is : Whether directing an accused to give voice samples (voice spectography test) amounts to compelling him to be… Read more “Self incrimination and Voice Samples. Can an accused be directed to give voice samples for evidentiary purposes…read on”
Legal Analysis of the ‘National Anthem Order’ by the Supreme Court.
The Hon’ble Supreme Court in Shyam Narain Chouksey v. Union of India (Writ Petition – Civil No. 855/2016) issues a series of directions concerning compulsory playing of… Read more “Legal Analysis of the ‘National Anthem Order’ by the Supreme Court.”
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