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The Delhi High Court imposed notional costs of Re. 1 in a trademark suit, finding the plaintiff's choice of jurisdiction to be a misuse. The ruling highlights judicial scrutiny of tactical forum selection in IP disputes.
The Kerala High Court held that commercial suits filed before ordinary civil courts cannot be rejected outright; instead, the plaint must be returned to enable filing before the designated commercial court.
NCLAT has stayed a share buyout order in a minority oppression case, citing concerns over the independence and reliability of the disputed valuation report.
Delhi High Court cancels ₹20 lakh FERA penalties due to lack of corroborated evidence, inadmissible documents, and unproven recovery. The ruling reinforces strict scrutiny of prosecution evidence under legacy forex laws.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a commercial suit filed in an ordinary civil court lacking jurisdiction must be returned, not rejected. This preserves the plaintiff’s right to file in the appropriate commercial court without losing limitation benefits.
Telangana High Court refused to set aside a 2013 Lok Adalat award where the petitioner retained sale consideration, holding that one cannot affirm a decree and later allege fraud.
NCLAT Delhi set aside a share buyout order due to absence of findings on oppression or mismanagement, directing fresh adjudication and valuation.
Kerala High Court set aside NCLT’s refusal to implead transferees in a share transfer dispute, holding that their presence was essential for fair adjudication under principles of natural justice.
SAFEMA reduces penalty from ₹10L to ₹5L; retains foreign currency confiscation on contravention.
Delhi High Court quashes ₹20 lakh FERA penalties due to uncorroborated statements and inadmissible loose sheets.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a commercial suit filed in an ordinary civil court cannot be rejected solely for want of jurisdiction under the Commercial Courts Act; instead, the plaint must be returned for presentation to the appropriate court.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that an admitted signature on a cheque, even if blank, triggers the statutory presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, placing the burden on the accused to rebut it.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a commercial suit filed before an ordinary civil court must be returned, not rejected, if jurisdiction lies with a designated commercial court under the Commercial Courts Act.