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ITAT New Delhi Upholds Long-Term Capital Gains Exemption Under Section 10(38) in Penny Stock Allegation Case
In a recent ruling, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in New Delhi examined a case involving the exemption of Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) under Section 10(38) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The case revolved around a taxpayer who claimed exemptions for LTCG from the sale of shares in a company. However, the…
Insolvency Plea Filed by IREDA Against Gensol Engineering Over ₹510 Crore Default: NCLT
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court clarified the applicability of the 120-day time limit under Order VIII Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. The Court held that the strict timeline applies only to the filing of a written statement in response to the original plaint and not to a subsequently amended…
Passport Order Criticized in Domestic Violence Case; Husband Gets Partial Relief, Wife’s Jurisdiction Plea Upheld by Delhi Court
A significant judgment was delivered on 13 May 2025 by the Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi, in the case of Dheeraj Gupta v. Megha Chhabra, revolving around issues under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The appellant, Dheeraj Gupta, challenged the jurisdiction of the Trial Court and a specific…
Two Men Acquitted in POCSO Gang Rape Case Due to Lack of Evidence: Nagpur Court
In a significant verdict, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has acquitted two men accused in a gang rape case involving a minor girl, citing lack of convincing evidence and procedural lapses. The case was registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) and various…
POSH Act Shadows CGHS Jaipur: Tribunal Slams Arbitrary Transfers Amid Harassment Fears and Promotion Dispute
In a recent ruling dated 06 May 2025, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jaipur Bench delivered a significant judgment in the matter of Dr. Meeta Bhasin, a senior medical officer of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Jaipur, who had challenged her removal from the post of Additional Director and the…
defers dictation of verdict after stenographer threatens suicide: Delhi court
In the ongoing CR Case No. 9737/2016, titled State Versus Sukh Dev @ Sukha, the judgment pronouncement was unexpectedly delayed on 29th April 2025. The case, concerning an incident registered under FIR No. 108/2012 at Geeta Colony, was scheduled for judgment pronouncement at 2:00 PM. However, a disruption occurred…
All Conviction, Bail-Related Judgments Must Carry Coversheet Informing About Free Legal Aid Facilities: Patna High Court
In compliance with the observations made by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in its judgment dated 23rd October 2024, passed in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1082/2020, titled Suhas Chakma Versus Union of India & Ors., the Patna High Court has issued a circular addressing the provision of free legal aid to convicts and…
Court issues directions to ensure safety, continuity of court work amid rising India-Pak tensions: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
Amid escalating cross-border shelling between India and Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC), the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has stepped in to ensure the safety and continuity of judicial services in sensitive border regions. Recognizing the grave threat to life posed by the rising artillery fire,…
Arbitral Award Set Aside Over 'Copy-Paste' Findings by Retired Indian Judges: Singapore Court
In a significant ruling on May 5, 2025, the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC), presided over by Judge Roger Giles, set aside a major arbitral award involving an Indian government-owned special purpose vehicle and a consortium of contractors. The decision was based on serious violations of natural…
Second National Lok Adalat of 2025 Scheduled Across 28 States and UTs on May 10
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) is all set to conduct the 2nd National Lok Adalat of the year 2025 on 10th May 2025 across 28 States and Union Territories. The event will be held under the dynamic leadership of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Chief Justice of India and Patron-in-Chief of NALSA, and…
