Buyer Beware: Court Holds New Management Liable for Unpaid Gratuity in Insolvency Cases

Buyer Beware: Court Holds New Management Liable for Unpaid Gratuity in Insolvency Cases

The High Court of Calcutta recently delivered a significant judgment in the case of M/s. Stesalit Limited vs. Union of India & Ors., addressing disputes over gratuity payments under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972,

The Bombay High Court’s Landmark Ruling: Natural Guardians, Joint Family Property Management and the protection of minors’ interests

In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court has provided clarity on the rights of natural guardians to manage and sell joint family property on behalf of minor children. The case, Pooja W/o Ganesh Popalghat

Understanding Property Attachment in Execution of Court Decrees

Understanding Property Attachment in Execution of Court Decrees: A Legal Perspective

The recent decision by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, has highlighted critical legal principles related to the attachment and auction of property in execution proceedings. This case revolved around whether property

Refund of Stamp Duty and the Right to Interest: A Legal Perspective

Refund of Stamp Duty and the Right to Interest: A Legal Perspective

The Supreme Court of India recently addressed an important issue concerning the refund of lost stamp duty and whether interest should be granted on such refunds. The case, Dr. Poornima Advani & Anr. vs. Government

The Hon’ble Supreme Court reaffirmed that the power of judicial review should not be invoked to circumvent the statutory process prescribed under specialized legislations like the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

In a landmark ruling, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, in Bank of Baroda v. Farooq Ali Khan & Ors. (2025 INSC 253),[i] vide Judgment dated 20.02.2025 reaffirmed the sanctity of the statutory process under

State or its instrumentality while acting in contractual field is under an obligation to act fairly and should not act arbitrarily or unreasonably

State or its instrumentality while acting in contractual field is under an obligation to act fairly and should not act arbitrarily or unreasonably

The division bench president over by Hon’ble Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Hon’ble Justice Arif S. Doctor, Hon’ble High Court, Bombay (“BHC”), in its recent Order and Judgment dated 25th February 2025, whilst quashing and

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