Karnataka High Court Says Vijay Mallya’s Flamboyant Lifestyle Blocks Settlement, Upholds Diageo’s Priority Over UBL Shares

Diageo’s pledge over United Breweries shares comes first, and Vijay Mallya’s Flamboyant Lifestyle stands in the way of settling the banks’ claims, the Karnataka High Court has said in a ruling that goes against the bank consortium. Bengaluru: In a contest over United Breweries Limited (UBL) shares, the Karnataka High Court has held that the […]

Advocate Is Not A Mere Mouthpiece Of His Client: Allahabad High Court On Lawyers’ Duty To Prevent Frivolous Petitions

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a challenge to the DRT Registrar’s authority, affirming the powers granted under procedural rules. It also reminded lawyers that “the learned Counsel… is not a mere mouthpiece of his client” and must reject frivolous briefs.