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The Orissa High Court has ruled that the dismissal of a Section 34 petition based on maintainability grounds is effectively a refusal to set aside an arbitral award. The court has restored the petition for a substantive hearing.
The Kerala High Court has ruled that its writ jurisdiction cannot address private disputes, such as conflicts over parking spaces. This decision reinforces the boundaries of judicial intervention in private matters.
The West Bengal government has appointed Senior Advocates Rajdeep Mazumder, Nilanjan Bhattacharyya, and Dibyendra Narayan Ray to key law positions amid political changes. This move highlights the evolving legal landscape in the state following a change in governance.
The Supreme Court mandated that lawyers must cite judgments that support both sides of their case, warning against inconsistent judicial opinions. This directive aims to enhance legal clarity and ensure fair representation.
In a key decision, the Calcutta High Court has upheld the transfer of a suit for the recovery of municipal taxes to the commercial division, reinforcing its alignment with statutory provisions.
The Central government has approved the appointments of five new judges to the Supreme Court following an increase in sanctioned strength.
Justice Sanjeev Kumar has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, following the elevation of Chief Justice Arun Palli to the Supreme Court.
A comprehensive summary of significant cases and judgments from the Supreme Court and High Courts reported last week. Legal professionals can gain insights into ongoing legal trends and impactful decisions.
Justice C Pratheep Kumar of the Kerala High Court delivered a farewell address reflecting on his tenure and expressed satisfaction with his judicial contributions before retiring.
A summary of key cases reported in the Supreme Court and High Courts from May 09, 2026, to May 15, 2026.
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Advocate Rohit Sud has been elected as the President of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association after a competitive election. Sud won the presidency with a margin of 96 votes.
The Tamil Nadu government has appointed Senior Advocates PV Balasubramaniam, T Gowthaman, and R John Sathyan as counsel for the state, enhancing legal representation before the Madras High Court.