The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh recently delivered a significant judgment in a case concerning land acquisition and compensation. In this case, the petitioners sought compensation for land taken over by the government several decades ago for the construction of the Shalteng Irrigation Canal. The case, titled Ghulam Ahmad Bhat & Others …
J&K&L High Court Affirms Property Rights Despite Time Lapse Read More »
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar dismissed a writ petition challenging an order concerning mutation No.776 dated 08.09.1982. The petitioner sought to overturn a decision dismissing their application for condonation of a 41-year delay in filing an appeal against the mutation order. The crux of the case revolved around the …
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In a recent judgment, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has quashed a preventive detention order under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The case, presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rahul Bharti, highlights the crucial aspects of preventive detention and its permissible …
J&K&L High Court Overturns Detention under NDPS for Lacking Proper Disclosure Read More »
The Supreme Court of India, in a recent judgment in the case of Shakti Yezdani & Anr. vs. Jayanand Jayant Salgaonkar & Ors., has delivered a crucial verdict clarifying the legal standing of nominees in the context of shares and securities under the Companies Act. This ruling, significant for its clarification on the interplay between …
Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Nomination in Shares and Securities Read More »
In a recent ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court struck a crucial balance between the rigorous bail conditions under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and the constitutional right to life and liberty, emphasizing the need for a speedy trial as enshrined in Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Justice …
J&K High Court Balances NDPS Act with Constitutional Rights Read More »
The United Arab Emirates has initiated a significant shift in its digital commerce landscape with the implementation of a new e-commerce law. Designed to bolster the nation’s standing as a global hub for the burgeoning digital economy, this legislation marks a pivotal step in the UAE’s strategic vision. Background and Context Replacing the 2006 law …
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has enacted a significant legislative reform with the introduction of Federal Law No. 36 of 2023, known as the “New Competition Law.” This law, set to come into effect on December 28, 2023, marks a substantial shift in the regulatory landscape, replacing the previous Federal Law No. 4 of 2012. …
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The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has delivered a judgment emphasizing the importance of statutory conditions in cases involving migrant immovable property. The judgment, delivered by Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi and Chief Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, addressed the case of Shabir Ahmad Rufai and another versus the Union Territory of Jammu and …
J&K&L High Court Emphasizes Statutory Conditions in Migrant Property Case Read More »
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of India addressed a significant legal question regarding the enforceability of arbitration agreements under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 in relation to the Indian Stamp Act 1899. The Court, led by Chief Justice Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, examined the interplay between these two statutes, particularly in the …
Supreme Court Clarifies Legal Standing of Unstamped Arbitration Agreements Read More »
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh recently dismissed appeals challenging a lower court’s decision on the termination of employees from the Jammu and Kashmir State Forest Corporation (J&K SFC). The case, involving the termination of employees who were initially engaged on a casual basis and later regularized, centered on the adherence to …
High Court Upholds Natural Justice Principles in Employment Termination Case Read More »
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