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MP High Court rules that courts cannot dismiss custody applications merely on technical grounds like misfiled provisions. Instead, they must examine if relief can be granted under alternative sections of the Guardians and Wards Act to uphold the child's best interests, setting a precedent for procedural fairness in family law matters.
Madras High Court rules that a Non-Traceable Certificate issued by police is sufficient to register a sale deed under Section 34-C of the Registration Act, even if the original parent document is lost. The court directed registration within two weeks upon production of the certificate, easing procedural hurdles for property transactions where original documents are untraceable.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that defendants may file additional written statements even after evidence closure under Order 8 Rule 9 CPC, but such filings cannot be used to retract prior admissions. The court emphasized that adopting another defendant’s plea binds the party to its factual assertions, reinforcing procedural discipline in civil disputes.