The Supreme Court has recently voiced its frustration with lawyers making out-of-turn submissions during hearings, disrupting court proceedings. The bench highlighted the difficulty in managing multiple voices vying for attention simultaneously, emphasizing the need for discipline and decorum in the

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On June 5, 2025, the Karnataka High Court, presided over by Justice Suraj Govindaraj, ruled that an arbitrator named in a notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, cannot enter reference or pass orders without either

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The Kerala High Court has ruled that the absence of a formal demand notice for property tax during the pendency of litigation does not absolve the assessee’s obligation to pay the assessed tax. The Division Bench, comprising Justices A.K. Jayasankaran

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In a recent incident, a judge has issued a showcause notice to a court staff member after a stale snack was served. The judge expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of refreshments provided during court proceedings, emphasizing the importance of maintaining

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