“Call the Police’: AP HC Orders Advocate’s Custody, Withdraws After Bar Association Steps In”
The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently gave a strong warning to an advocate, saying that he could be sent to police custody for what it described as “indolent” conduct during proceedings. The matter was heard by Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao. During the hearing, the judge cautioned the advocate about his behaviour and said that such […]
Paid by Error, Not Forfeited: Bombay HC Orders ₹3 Lakh Back to Homebuyer — With Interest
The Bombay High Court recently directed the state government to refund ₹3 lakh in stamp duty to a homebuyer who had accidentally paid the amount under the wrong category. The case was heard by Justice Milind N. Jadhav, who dealt with a situation where a homebuyer made a mistake while paying stamp duty. Facts of […]
‘Nothing but a Counterblast’: Bombay HC Ends Criminal Case in Lilavati–HDFC Dispute’
The Bombay High Court, through Justice M. S. Karnik and Justice N. R. Borkar, quashed the FIRs in a long-running dispute involving officials of HDFC Bank, Phoenix ARC, and the Lilavati Trust group. The Court held that the criminal case was not genuine and had arisen out of recovery proceedings. Dispute Started from Loan Default: […]