Section 9 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), 1908
Section 9 CPC: “The courts shall (subject to the provisions herein contained) have jurisdiction to try all suits of a civil nature excepting suits of which their cognizance is either…
Supreme Court on Mortgage & Sale Deeds: Civil Court vs. DRT Jurisdiction
Central Bank of India & Anr. Vs. Smt. Prabha Jain & Ors. Court: Supreme Court of India The Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) lacks jurisdiction to declare a mortgage deed or…
NCLT Mumbai Clarifies MSME Compliance in Section 7 Petitions
Axis Bank Ltd. Vs. Midas Petrochem Pvt. Ltd. Court: National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench Relevant Law: Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 Brief Facts…
Effective Contract Negotiation Strategies: Legal Provisions and Practical Tips
Negotiating a contract is a nuanced process that requires careful attention to detail, legal understanding, and strategic communication. A well-negotiated contract not only protects your interests but also fosters trust…
Rights of Minority Shareholders Under the Companies Act, 2013
Minority shareholders play a crucial role in corporate governance, ensuring a balanced and fair decision-making process in companies. While majority shareholders wield significant influence, the Companies Act, 2013 provides various…
Legal Analysis: Transformation from IPC to Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Structure of the Indian Penal Code: The IPC is divided into 23 chapters comprising 511 sections. A comprehensive legal framework termed the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 was designed to…
SC Says SEBI’s Penalty on R.T. Agro Over Related Party Transactions Was not justified
SEBI v. R.T. Agro (P.) Ltd. Brief Facts of the Case The case between the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and R.T. Agro (P.) Ltd. centred on alleged…
Ravi Dhingra v. State of NCT of Delhi: Supreme Court’s Key Decision on Section 138 NI Act
In the case of Ravi Dhingra v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr. (Criminal Appeal No. 5479/2024), the Supreme Court of India addressed the necessity of specific averments in…
Supreme Court Clarifies Financial Creditors Under IBC: China Development Bank v. Doha Bank
In the case of China Development Bank v. Doha Bank Q.P.S.C. & Ors. (Civil Appeal No. 7298 of 2022), the Supreme Court of India addressed the classification of financial creditors…
How to Challenge a Resolution Plan Before the NCLT: Best Practices and Legal Perspectives
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, is India’s landmark legislation designed to resolve insolvency and bankruptcy cases efficiently. Central to the IBC process is the Resolution Plan, which determines…