The expression "any widow of his son" under Section 21(vii) of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act is unambiguous and includes all widowed daughters-in-law, irrespective of whether the s..

Equity must prevent unjust enrichment and restore parties to their original position, particularly where both are at fault. Directing forfeiture would result in an equitable windfall to the ..

Once an auction sale is confirmed and the aggrieved party has not sought to set it aside, a separate suit challenging the confirmation order is expressly barred, and the appropriate remedy i..

In cases of alleged refusal, strict compliance with Order 5 Rule 19 CPC is mandatory--Ex parte divorce decree set aside..

Nomination does not confer a superior claim over the General Provident Fund, and upon the deceased acquiring a family, the earlier nomination stands terminated triggering equal distribution ..

Once premises fall within the definition of "public premises" and tenancy is legally terminated, unauthorized occupants cannot claim protection of State Rent Control Acts and must face evict..

Requiring an aggrieved woman to approach the ICC at the respondent's workplace for every third-party incident would undermine the POSH Act's remedial social welfare intent...

Statutory finality attached to a Lok Adalat award leaves no room for an appellate or plenary civil remedy, and the only recognised avenue of challenge is the constitutional jurisdiction of t..

Revision of property tax by municipal authorities falls within the domain of policy determination and is not ordinarily open to interference in a public interest writ petition...

SC held that once an arbitrator is appointed, the arbitral process must proceed unhindered, and there is no statutory provision for review or appeal from an order under Section 11, reflectin..

Cheque Dishonour Complaints Must Be Filed Only at Court Having Jurisdiction Over Payee's Home Branch..

Prior Transfers vs. Attachment Before Judgment: Supreme Court Reaffirms Protection of Bona Fide Purchasers..