Lavanya C vs Vittal Gurudas Pai 2025 INSC 325 - Order XXXIX Rule 2A - Violation Of Injunction - Lawyer Client Relationship
Code of Civil Procedure 1908 - Order XXXIX Rule 1,2, 2A- Even if the injunction order was subsequently set aside, the disobedience does not get erased -The rigour of such disobedience may be toned down if the order is subsequently set aside- Referred to Samee Khan v. Bindu Khan (1998) 7 SCC 59. (Para 7.4)
Lawyer - Client Relationship -A lawyer-client relationship is fiduciary in nature and the former is cast in terms of agency of the latter- The lawyer is to respect the decision-making right of the client- Any undertaking given to a Court cannot be without requisite authority from the client. (Para 10)
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Sadiq B. Hanchinmani vs State of Karnataka 2025 INSC 1282 - S.156(3) CrPC - Violation Of Injunction
Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 - Section 156(3) - Quoted from Madhao v State of Maharashtra: When a Magistrate receives a complaint he is not bound to take cognizance if the facts alleged in the complaint disclose the commission of an offence. The Magistrate has discretion in the matter.
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