PUBLISH DETAILS OF POLICE OFFICERS FOUND GUILTY OF CORRUPTION OR HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS ON OFFICIAL WEBSITE- KERALA HIGH COURT

In a distinct verdict, the Kerala High Court has directed the Kerala Police to publish the details of police officers who have been found guilty of corruption or human rights violations in its official website. The High Court ruled that the Police cannot shield the names of officers who have been found guilty or dismissedRead more about PUBLISH DETAILS OF POLICE OFFICERS FOUND GUILTY OF CORRUPTION OR HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS ON OFFICIAL WEBSITE- KERALA HIGH COURT[…]

CHARGING OF COMPOUND INTEREST IN NATURE OF PENAL INTEREST FOR LOAN MORATORIUM PERIOD NOT JUSTIFIED – SUPREME COURT

The Supreme Court has observed that there is no justification for charging compound interest or penal interest during the period of loan moratorium which was allowed by the Reserve Bank of India from March 1 to August 31 last year on account of the COVID19 pandemic. The Court observed that compound interest is chargeable onRead more about CHARGING OF COMPOUND INTEREST IN NATURE OF PENAL INTEREST FOR LOAN MORATORIUM PERIOD NOT JUSTIFIED – SUPREME COURT[…]

POSSESSION DATE BINDING ON BUILDER – MAHARASHTRA RERA TRIBUNAL

Possession of flat does not mean fit out possession under RERA Act. Ruling on the sanctity of the ‘specified date’ of possession, Maharashtra RERA Tribunal asked the builder to refund the amount paid by the flat buyers along with interest. Two buyers withdrew from the project of the builder three months after the delivery ofRead more about POSSESSION DATE BINDING ON BUILDER – MAHARASHTRA RERA TRIBUNAL[…]

SENIOR CITIZENS ACT CAN’T BE USED TO EVICT DAUGHTER-IN-LAW FROM SHARED HOUSEHOLD- SUPREME COURT

The Supreme Court on 15th December 2020 held that the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, cannot be interpreted or deployed to evict a woman from her shared household, which she is otherwise entitled to under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. Supreme Court set aside the Karnataka HighRead more about SENIOR CITIZENS ACT CAN’T BE USED TO EVICT DAUGHTER-IN-LAW FROM SHARED HOUSEHOLD- SUPREME COURT[…]

SUPREME COURT DIRECTS ALL POLICE STATIONS AND INVESTIGATION AGENCY TO INSTALL CCTV CAMERAS

The Supreme Court on Wednesday, December 2, ordered all States and Union Territories to ensure that CCTV cameras with night vision and audio recording should be installed in every police station of the country. Justice R.F. Nariman directed the central government to install CCTV cameras and recording equipment in offices of central agencies, including theRead more about SUPREME COURT DIRECTS ALL POLICE STATIONS AND INVESTIGATION AGENCY TO INSTALL CCTV CAMERAS[…]

IF REAL ESTATE PROJECT GETS DELAYED, HOME BUYERS CAN APPROACH CONSUMER COURT AS WELL AS RERA, SAYS SUPREME COURT

On Monday, 2nd November 2020, the bench comprising of Justice Uday Umesh Lalit and Justice Vineet Saran in its judgment held that Section 79 of the RERA Act does not in any way bar the Commission or Forum under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act to entertain any complaint. Supreme Court on Monday ruledRead more about IF REAL ESTATE PROJECT GETS DELAYED, HOME BUYERS CAN APPROACH CONSUMER COURT AS WELL AS RERA, SAYS SUPREME COURT[…]

HRERA APPROVES BROKERAGE OF 1% FOR REAL ESTATE

The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) has approved a maximum of one percent brokerage on sale and purchase of property in the state. On Tuesday, taking cognizance of the complaints that property dealers are charging arbitrary commission from both sellers and buyers, bench headed by HRERA Chairman Sh. K.K. Khandelwal and member S.C. KushRead more about HRERA APPROVES BROKERAGE OF 1% FOR REAL ESTATE[…]

RERA REMEDIES CAN BE PURSUED ALONG WITH THOSE UNDER CONSUMER LAW – PUNJAB & HARYANA HIGH COURT

In a judgment passed on October 16, the Punjab and Haryana High Court clarified crucial aspect concerning the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA). The judgment was pronounced by a Bench of Justice Dr. S Muralidhar and Justice Avneesh Jhingan. The judgment answered the following question; Whether remedies under the RERA may be pursued along withRead more about RERA REMEDIES CAN BE PURSUED ALONG WITH THOSE UNDER CONSUMER LAW – PUNJAB & HARYANA HIGH COURT[…]