The Supreme Court clarifies Order 47 Rule 1 CPC, emphasizing that a review cannot be an appeal in disguise, defining the scope and limitations of review jurisdiction under civil procedure law.
In July 2024, the Delhi High Court mandated TMC leader Saket Gokhale to pay Rs 50 lakh in damages after he defamed Lakshmi Puri on social media regarding property accusations. Gokhale’s attempts to contest the ruling were rejected, and salary attachment ensued due to non-compliance, alongside a contempt petition from Puri.
The Union Law Ministry confirmed that no changes are planned for the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC). The BJP’s 2024 manifesto promised major reforms in civil and commercial justice to speed up cases and reduce legal burdens. The government also stated that the National Litigation Policy is yet to be finalized. Key legal reforms like ADR, arbitration, and mediation laws are being strengthened to cut delays and improve efficiency in India’s legal system.
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The Supreme Court Today disposed of a plea challenging the Allahabad High Court’s order on Mathura’s Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute. It allowed the Shahi Masjid Idgah to pursue a recall application. The Supreme Court also upheld the interim stay on the implementation of the high court’s order for a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah Mosque complex.
The government has declared the implementation of three new criminal statutes from July 1, replacing colonial-era laws. These laws aim to prioritize “Indianness,” the Indian Constitution, and people’s well-being. However, there’s a temporary hold on a provision related to negligent driving due to public protests. The laws aim to advance the Indian criminal justice system globally.
A Jammu court is grappling with the applicability of the Code of Civil Procedure following the abrogation of Article 370. Several cases have challenged the amendments made by the J&K Reorganisation (Adaptation of Central Law) Order, 2020. These legal proceedings hold significant implications for the region’s legal framework.
The Supreme Court has recently underscored that the doctrine of res judicata cannot be employed as a reason for the rejection of a plaint under Order VII Rule 11(d) of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). This pivotal clarification was delivered by a bench consisting of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Justice Pankaj Mithal. Diving […]