Bank guarantee is an independent contract distinct from underlying agreements: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court rules that a bank guarantee is an independent contract. Kotak Mahindra Bank cannot avoid liability based on escrow arrangements not reflected in the guarantee.
Section 35 BNSS Notice Physical Service: Supreme Court Ruling on WhatsApp Ban
The Supreme Court of India has enforced a legal notice ban on WhatsApp, ruling that police notices under Section 35 of the BNSS must be served physically. Emphasizing the constitutional right to personal liberty, the Court held that electronic service methods like WhatsApp compromise procedural integrity and are not permissible under the statute.