Bombay HC Notifies Rules for Conducting Video Conferencing for Court Hearings
The High Court of Judicature at Bombay, through its notification dated December 19, 2024, announced the enforcement of the "High Court of Bombay Rules for Video Conferencing for Courts 2022" starting December 29, 2024. These rules are applicable to all courts and proceedings across Maharashtra, Goa, and the Union Territories of Daman and Diu and […]
SC: Authorised Signatory Not Liable For Dishonoured Cheque Without Arraigning Company
The Supreme Court Bench consisting of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan, upheld the acquittal of an Accused, who was convicted under Section 138 of the NI Act. The Court ruled that an authorized signatory of a company cannot be personally liable for a dishonored cheque drawn on the company's account unless the company […]
Delhi HC Issues Directions on Representation in Consumer Courts
The Delhi High Court comprising Justice Sanjeev Narula, on December 23, 2024, addressed a systemic issue related to the representation of parties before Consumer Courts by non-Advocates, issuing clear directions on adhering to the Consumer Protection (Procedure for Regulation of Allowing Appearance of Agents or Representatives or Non-Advocates or Voluntary Organizations before the Consumer Forum), […]