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License Suspension Order Cannot Be Treated as Cancellation, Must Specify Duration of Suspension: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that an order suspending a liquor license without specifying a definite time period is legally unsustainable. The court clarified that a suspension order "can never partake the character of an order of cancellation." Suspension is meant to be a temporary debarment, whereas…
'Fabricated' Document on Voting Details Found in Plea Challenging Election Tribunal's Order, Enquiry Directed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a crucial ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Patiala to investigate a fabricated document related to the Sarpanch Election in the village of Asmanpur, Tehsil Samana, Patiala. The document in question was attached by the elected candidate, Gurjant Singh, as part of his…
Employee Not Entitled to Back Wages for Period Spent in Jail, 'No Work No Pay' Principle Applies: Allahabad High Court
In a recent ruling, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed the plea of an employee seeking back wages during his period of imprisonment. The court held that the principle of 'no work no pay' applies when an employee is unable to perform duties due to confinement in jail, and no exception could be made in this case.…
Anticipatory Bail Denied in Serious Rape and Cheating Case, Importance of Custodial Interrogation Emphasized: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently made an important ruling by rejecting the anticipatory bail plea filed by Pvhv Gopala Sarma in a case involving serious allegations. The case includes charges under Sections 417 (Punishment for cheating), 420 (Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property), and 376(2)(n)…
S.29 CGST Act | SCN Must Clearly State Reasons and Intent for Retrospective Cancellation of Registration: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has issued a significant judgment concerning the cancellation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration with retrospective effect. In its ruling, the court clarified the procedure and necessity of presenting adequate reasoning and intent when such cancellations are proposed. The case revolved…
Murder Case Filed by Son Against Father Over Mother's Fall from 16th Floor Apartment Not Quashed: Karnataka High Court
In a significant judgment, the Karnataka High Court has refused to quash murder proceedings against a man accused by his son of causing the death of his wife, after she fell from their 16th-floor apartment. Justice M Nagaprasanna dismissed the petition filed by the petitioner, Devendra Bhatia, stating that the matter…
Bail Denied to Man Accused of Sexually Abusing and Attempting to Convert Married Woman to Islam: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has rejected the bail plea of Rafiq, a man accused of sexually abusing a married woman, wrongfully confining her, and allegedly forcing her to convert to Islam. Justice S Rachaiah, while delivering the judgment, stressed that the accused's actions were unpardonable and…
'Neither Judicial Officer Nor His Family Were Treated with Dignity After Death', Costs Imposed on Administration for Pension Delay: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 25,000 on the State of Punjab and its administrative side for the undue delay in releasing the pension and other retiral dues to the widow of Gurnam Singh Sewak, a former Civil Judge (Senior Division)-cum-Additional Chief Magistrate.…
Permanent Injunction Issued Against Trademark & Copyright Infringement of Acquaguard's Spare Parts, ₹2 Lakh Costs Imposed: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has granted a permanent injunction in favor of Eureka Forbes Limited, restraining a manufacturer of spare parts from infringing on its registered trademarks and copyrights. The company, which owns the Aquaguard brand, sought legal action against the defendants who were…
Lok Adalat Meant for Conciliated Settlement of Disputes, Not for Orders on Merits, Training of Judicial Officers Directed: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has reiterated that Lok Adalats do not possess adjudicatory powers and can only record settlements between willing parties. The Court held that when a compromise is not reached, the case must be referred back to the appropriate court. In this case, the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) in…
