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Maharashtra Directed To Frame Policy For Handling Seized Vehicles Dumped In Public Spaces: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently issued a strong directive to the Maharashtra Government, highlighting the serious issue of seized vehicles being dumped or abandoned around police stations and public areas in Mumbai. The vehicles, mostly seized during investigations or traffic violations, were often left unattended for…
Visitation Rights Granted To Father Despite Son Being Witness In Mother's Murder Case, Citing Potential Future Bond: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a deeply sensitive matter concerning parental rights and child welfare, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted conditional visitation rights to a father who had earlier been accused and later acquitted in the murder case of his wife. The child, a minor son, had deposed against his father during the criminal…
Stay On FSSAI Order Against Sale Of 'Prohibited Batch' Of Dabur Honey Declined, Citing Higher Risk Factor Than Potential Loss: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling on food safety and consumer protection, the Calcutta High Court, under the bench of Justice Om Narayan Rai, has refused to grant interim relief to Dabur India Limited in a writ petition challenging the prohibition order issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The…
Excise Department Directed To Permit Liquor Service At Hauz Khas Social Till Decision On License Renewal: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has provided relief to Epiphany Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., the operator of the popular Hauz Khas Social outlet, by allowing the continuation of liquor service at its premises. The dispute arose when the Excise Department of Delhi directed the restaurant to stop liquor sales due to the pending renewal…
Delay Beyond Prescribed Period Under Section 34(3) of Arbitration Act Can't Be Condoned as Section 5 of Limitation Act Doesn't Apply: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has reinforced the strict limitation period prescribed under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, ruling that Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 cannot be invoked to condone delays beyond the statutory cap set in Section 34(3) of the Arbitration Act. The…
Central Forces Ordered to Be Deployed in Murshidabad After Anti-Waqf Bill Protests Turn Violent: Calcutta High Court
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was urgently filed on 12th April 2025 before the Calcutta High Court concerning a serious outbreak of communal violence in various districts of West Bengal, particularly in Murshidabad, including Jangipur and Dhuliyan. The petition was registered as WPA (P) 153 of 2025 and was heard…
Withholding Tax Refunds Without Valid Reason Violates Section 55 of JVAT Act: Jharkhand High Court
In a major tax dispute, M/s. Castrol India Limited approached the Jharkhand High Court through W.P. (T) No. 7091 of 2023 seeking refund of Rs. 1,47,62,037/- along with statutory interest under Section 55 of the Jharkhand Value Added Tax Act, 2005 (JVAT Act) for Assessment Year 2011-12. The company claimed that the…
POCSO Case Quashed Against Asianet News Journalists and Staff Accused of Revealing Survivor's Identity for TRP: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court presided by Justice A. Badharudeen quashed the final report and all further proceedings in S.C.No.575/2024 filed before the Special Court for trial of offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (PoCSO Act). The case arose from allegations…
Arbitration Clause Not Binding If Mandatory Reference to Arbitration Is Absent: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, in a recent decision by Justice Shampa Sakar, held that if an arbitration clause in an agreement merely provides a discretion to refer disputes to arbitration after they have arisen, it cannot be considered a binding arbitration agreement under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The…
91-Year-Old Man Accused of Stabbing 88-Year-Old Wife Over Suspicion of Illicit Affair Granted Bail: Kerala High Court
In a heart-touching judgment that blends law with compassion, the Kerala High Court granted bail to a 91-year-old man, Thevan, accused of attacking his 88-year-old wife. The case, registered under Section 118(1) and Section 109(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, was heard by Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan on 10th…
