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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Penalty and Forfeiture Clause

There is no absolute right to forfeit entire amount without proof of total damages. When material on record shows that extent of damages is less, no one can be allowed to enrich himself by taking advantage of the forfeiture clause. When actual loss is ascertainable , entire forfeiture cannot be held valid. AIR 2011 AP 65.

'consumer' and cooperative soiciety

Complaint against Society is maintainable but members cannot be held personally liable. AIR 2011 Bom 68.

Arbitration - section 9 - when exercised

Interim injunction 

Court will not grant injunction where court feels that the grant of injunction would frustrate the object of arbitration. AIR 2011 Mad 110

Service of posts

Endorsement "not claimed" tantamounts to valid service. AIR 2011 Cal 72

Legal Aid

Mere ground that petitioner is a woman, she is not entitled to legal aid. Existence of prima facie case for granting of legal aid is necessary. AP 2011 NOC

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Winding up - disputed debt

Dispute in relation to a debt means dispute between the petitioner and the respondent company. There is a privity of contract, and dispute between third party and the respondent company is not relevant.

Sunil Kothari v. Today Homes, (2011) 107 SCL 216 (Delhi)


Thursday, June 2, 2011

Period of limitation cannot be curtailed or cut short by contract

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sujir Ganesh Nayak (1997 Supreme Court dated 21.03.1997)

Period of limitation cannot be cut short by contract.


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