The Madhya Pradesh High Court has reiterated that a suit for permanent injunction is maintainable without seeking a declaration of title when the plaintiff’s title is clear and not under a legal “cloud.” A mere wrongful claim by the defendant cannot compel the plaintiff to file a declaratory suit.
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Cheque as Valid Tender in Decree Satisfaction
In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court (Indore Bench) has clarified that payment by cheque constitutes a valid legal tender for satisfying a court decree unless the decree specifically requires another mode of payment. In Parth Credit and Capital Market Pvt. Ltd. v. Ideal Electronics Pvt. Ltd., Justice Alok Awasthi held that an executing court cannot impose new…
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Legal Victory: High Court Quashes Discriminatory Dismissal of Retired SBI Officer
Siddharth Shukla Advocate | Service Law | Public Employment Lawyer practicing in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, specializing in Constitutional, Criminal, Commercial, and Civil Law. Dedicated to providing strategic legal counsel and insightful analysis on complex legal frameworks. Connect with Siddharth Shukla Advocate, Madhya Pradesh High Court Follow Siddharth Shukla on X Advocate, Madhya Pradesh High Court A recent judgment by the…
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Defending an Acquittal: Key Precedents and Principles for the Appellate Court Advocates
Connect with Siddharth Shukla Advocate, Madhya Pradesh High Court Follow Siddharth Shukla on X Advocate, Madhya Pradesh High Court In the Indian criminal justice system, the “presumption of innocence” is a fundamental right. When a trial court or a lower appellate court acquits an accused, that presumption is not just maintained – It is doubly strengthened. For an advocate defending…
