Sanjeev Sirohi

Filing affidavits by advocates’ clerks impermissible: Orissa High Court

While reiterating the significance of personal affidavits of parties and their ensuing probative value in smooth administration of justice, the…

4 years ago

Obligation of a father to maintain his son will not come to an end when he attains majority: Delhi High Court on Section 125 of CrPC

In a brilliant, balanced, bold and brief judgment titled Urvashi Aggarwal & Ors vs Inderpaul Aggarwal in CRL.REV.P. 549/2018 &…

4 years ago

SC shocked as bail plea not listed for a year

While according due respect, prime importance and high priority to even the rights of the accused, the Supreme Court has…

4 years ago

‘District judiciary extremely tight-twisted in granting bail’: MP HC issues guidelines

Observing that the district judiciary is “extremely tight twisted” while granting bail, the Madhya Pradesh High Court in a latest,…

4 years ago

Uniform bail act must be initiated at the earliest

Let me at the very outset begin by voicing my utmost indignation at the discriminatory manner in which bails are…

4 years ago

Upload FIRs on official websites within 24 hours: SC

Coming straight to the crux of the matter, let be begin by pointing out first and foremost that in a…

4 years ago

THERE MUST BE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR BECOMING MPS AND MLAS

It is most mind-boggling and most disheartening to note that for becoming an MP or MLA, there is just no…

4 years ago

HOW IMPORTANT ARE MOTIVE, PREPARATION AND PREVIOUS OR SUBSEQUENT CONDUCT UNDER SECTION 8 OF THE EVIDENCE ACT?

BACKGROUND Let me first of all start by recalling what Section 8 of the Evidence Act envisages before dwelling in…

4 years ago

‘VAN GUJJARS’ FORCED TO SURVIVE IN CONDITIONS BELOW ANIMAL EXISTENCE: UTTARAKHAND HIGH COURT DIRECTS GOVT TO PROVIDE THEM WITH FOOD, HOUSE, MEDICINES

While making a strong observation that Van Gujjars families are forced to live in open tents, in an open field,…

4 years ago

COMPLIANCE DUTY FOR COVID-19 MASK NORM HIGHER FOR ADVOCATES, CANNOT BE AN EGO ISSUE: DELHI HC

While dismissing a petition by four advocates challenging the Delhi government’s order to wear masks as part of Covid-19 protocol…

4 years ago

DISPOSE OF EXECUTION PROCEEDINGS WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF FILING: SC ISSUES DIRECTIONS TO REDUCE DELAY

In a suit for payment of money, before settlement of issues, the defendant may be required to disclose his assets…

4 years ago

RIP VAN WINKLES HAVE A PLACE IN LITERATURE, NOT IN LAW, SAYS ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT

In a latest, laudable, landmark and learned judgment titled Ganga Sahay & Ors. v. Deputy Director of Consolidation & 14…

4 years ago