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08/01/2025

Memorandum and Articles of a company are presumed to be notice to the public.

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07/01/2025

Winding up a company under the Companies Act, 2013, is the process through which a company's legal existence is brought to an end. This involves selling off the company's assets to pay its liabilities and distributing any remaining assets to shareholders.

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06/01/2025

In this case court ruled that in times of war, the court may raise a business's corporate veil and consider the nationality of its members and directors to assess if a company is an enemy. If the people in de facto (in fact) charge of the company's affairs live in an enemy country, the corporation may be designated as an enemy. In that circumstance, individuals interacting with that corporation are trading with an adversary.

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05/01/2025

Landmark Consumer Protection Law Cases #4

Indian Medical Association v. V.P. Shantha

In this case, the Supreme Court of India held that medical services fall within the scope of the Consumer Protection Act 1986. This ruling allows patients to file complaints against medical professionals and healthcare institutions for medical negligence or deficiencies in service.

04/01/2025

This case deals with section 42(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1922 (IT Act) and the Court is entitled to lift the corporate entity if the entity is used for tax evasion or to circumvent tax obligation.

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03/01/2025

Landmark Consumer Protection Law Cases #1

Sehgal School of Competition v. Dalbir Singh

This case addresses the obligation of educational institutions to refund any excess fees paid by students. The petitioner had paid a lump sum covering 2 years' worth of fees within the first 6 months to a medical coaching centre. However, due to perceived deficiencies in the services provided, the petitioner chose to discontinue the course midway and sought a refund for the unused fees.

02/01/2025

This case focus around the power of directors in a joint stock company and introduced the concept of indoor management

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01/01/2025

Landmark Consumer Protection Law Cases #7

Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation v. Ashok Iron Works Pvt. Ltd.

In this case, the Supreme Court clarified that a private company purchasing services for commercial use qualifies as a "consumer" under the Consumer Protection Act,1986. The judgement, addressing delays in electricity supply, clarified key definitions of "consumer" and "service," establishing a precedent for corporate rights under consumer protection laws.

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31/12/2024

Landmark Consumer Protection Law Cases #3

V.N. Shrikhande v. Anita Fernandez

In this case, Anita Sena a nurse, filed for medical negligence and Rs. 50 lakh compensation after enduring pain from a surgical gauze left in her abdomen for nine years. The Supreme Court dismissed her claim as time-barred, holding she should have consulted a doctor earlier given her professional awareness.

30/12/2024

Landmark Contract Law Cases #5

Dunlop v. Selfridge

This landmark case established the principle of Privity of Contract. Dunlop, a tyre manufacturer, sought to enforce a resale price agreement against Selfridge, a retailer, but the court ruled that Dunlop, as a third party, had no rights to enforce the contract.

29/12/2024

Landmark Consumer Protection Law Cases #2

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Hindustan Saftey Glass Works Ltd.

In this case, Hindustan filed for insurance compensation for flood damage after delays by the insurer. The National Commission upheld the claim, emphasizing the insurer's duty for prompt responses, the two-year complaint limitation under Section 24A, and the Consumer Protection Act’s role in protecting consumer rights, ensuring fair and transparent claim assessments.

28/12/2024

Landmark Consumer Protection Law Cases #6

Delhi Development Authority (DDA) v. D.C. Shamra

In this case, the DDA allotted D.C. Sharma a plot only to discover it had been previously assigned to someone else. After the District Forum initially dismissed Sharma, the State and National Commissions ruled in Sharma's favour, ordering DDA to provide an alternative plot or pay ₹30 lacs. The National Commission imposed costs and punitive damages on DDA, condemning its negligence and prolonged litigation.

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