Month: October 2022
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Refund of Court Fees – When and How Much (Part-III)
The last part of the tri-article series deals with the remaining grounds on which parties claim refund of court fees paid (The first two parts can be accessed here and here). The main highlight of this part is the answer to the issue of whether court fees can be refunded under the Inherent Powers of…
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Hijab vs. Mask: Identical Attire, Diversified Connotations
Introduction Life is a blend – you create dissolving in it by what you think, see, perceive and believe. Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact and everything we see is a ‘Perspective’, not the truth. The time has not changed, rather it has transformed like a piece of coal into a pinnacle…
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Refund of Court Fees – When and How much? (Part-II)
This part (second part) of the article deals with myriad grounds where Court Fees can be refunded. The first part of the article can be accessed here. Refund in cases of Return of Plaint When a Plaintiff files a suit, he is mandated to file the suit along with the requisite court fee, as has…
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Refund of Court Fees – When and How Much? (Part I)
Introduction In India, the levy of court-fee is sanctioned by Statute. It has to be paid as a condition precedent for seeking the aid of the Court. The amount to be paid is prescribed by law. Until it is paid, the litigant cannot be heard. Neither the levy nor the amount to be paid depends…
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“Governor’s action contrary to the Constitutional Scheme…” – Is it sufficient to exercise complete justice under Article 142?
Introduction “I am confident that complete justice will be done in my case”, this sentiment is echoed by every individual across our nation. Each and every person holds on to faith that complete justice will be delivered. Our constitution has incorporated an extremely powerful provision that vests upon the Apex Court of our country, a…
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Right to strike in Indian Constitution: Schrödinger’s cat?
Introduction In contemporary culture, there seems to be a stark contrast between employers and workers. The latter is inextricably linked to the former. The inequality exists not just in terms of resource abundance, but also in terms of dominance and the enjoyment of authority above the other. Employers have such positional power and authority that…
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