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In legal proceedings, the terms “relevancy” and “admissibility” are often used interchangeably, but they carry different legal implications. This post delves into the nuances of these concepts as explained by Smt. K. Latha,...

Supreme Court Upholds Trial Court’s Authority to Revisit Admission of Insufficiently Stamped Documents Summary: On July 9, 2024, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment in Civil Appeal No. 1188/2015, G.M....

On November 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment in Civil Appeal No. 4910 of 2023, Vijay v. Union of India & Ors., addressing the admissibility of secondary evidence...

Necessary Party: A necessary party is one without whom a court cannot pass an effective decree. If such a party is not included in the suit, the legal proceedings may be incomplete, and...

Ranjana Dhawan & Ors vs Sanket Behari Mittal & Anr (14 February 2020) This case involves an eviction petition under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, where the landlord, Sanket Behari...

Stacking Out Defense vs. Proceeding Ex-Parte: Differences and its Consequences 1. Stacking Out Defense: Definition: Stacking out defense refers to a situation in civil litigation where the defendant chooses not to file a...

In July 2024, the Supreme Court of India delivered several important judgments under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, addressing various aspects of cheque dishonor cases. Here are the key highlights:...

Here is a summary of the significant civil law judgments delivered by the Supreme Court of India in July 2024: States’ Power to Levy Tax on Mineral Rights: The Supreme Court, in a...

Weekly Legal Update Supreme Court Ruling on Consumer Protection: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that consumers can file complaints in their local consumer forums even if the transaction occurred outside their...

Cross-examining a witness in a property dispute requires a strategic approach to elicit the truth and challenge the credibility of the witness. Here are some steps and tips to effectively cross-examine a witness...