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In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court of India has reiterated that exclusion clauses in insurance contracts must be construed strictly and against the insurer, particularly in cases where there is any ambiguity. This decision reinforces the principle that insurance contracts, which are generally drafted by insurers, should not disadvantage the insured due to unclear […]

The Karnataka High Court has upheld the state government’s decision to cap the service charge for app-based auto-rickshaw services at 5%. This ruling follows the petitions filed by major ride-hailing companies like Ola and Uber, which challenged the government’s directive on the grounds that it overstepped its jurisdiction under the Motor Vehicles Act. Background of

Justice Ravi Vijaykumar Malimath, the 27th Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, has retired. Born on May 25, 1962, Justice Malimath hails from a distinguished family with a rich legacy in the legal and academic fields. His retirement marks the end of a notable career in the judiciary, during which he made significant

In a significant development, the Tis Hazari Court in Delhi has denied bail to Bibhav Kumar, a close aide of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in the case involving the alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal. The court has remanded Kumar to five days of police custody to facilitate further investigation into

The Supreme Court of India has taken a firm stance against certain advertisements by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) targeting the Trinamool Congress (TMC), labeling them as prima facie disparaging. The court’s remarks came in response to a petition filed by the TMC, which alleged that the BJP’s ads were defamatory and violated the Model

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has filed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking an extension of his interim bail by one week. This request comes after the Supreme Court had initially granted him interim bail until June 1, 2024, to allow him to campaign for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections【512†source】【513†source】. Background of the Case

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Chairman of ICICI Bank to explain the continued use of recovery agents despite a Supreme Court ruling that bars such practices. This order stems from concerns about the coercive tactics employed by these agents, which have often led to public outcry and legal challenges. Background of the Case

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that promises made in election manifestos by political parties do not amount to corrupt practices under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. This decision came in the context of a legal challenge to the Congress party’s manifesto for the Karnataka Assembly elections, which included significant social welfare

A legal dispute has erupted between two renowned restaurant chains, Moti Mahal and Daryaganj, over the claim to the invention of the iconic Indian dishes, butter chicken and dal makhani. Moti Mahal has moved the Delhi High Court seeking to cancel Daryaganj’s trademark, asserting that it misleads the public about the origins of these dishes.

In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court of India has reiterated that exclusion clauses in insurance contracts must be construed strictly and against the insurer, particularly in cases where there is any ambiguity. This decision reinforces the principle that insurance contracts, which are generally drafted by insurers, should not disadvantage the insured due to unclear