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SCN And Order Without Proper Officer's Signature Under Section 73 Of CGST Act Deemed Ineffective: Gauhati High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court of India addressed the procedural intricacies involved in issuing Show Cause Notices under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and the State Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The case revolves around the failure of the Proper Officer to provide a valid and duly authenticated…
Expedited Divorce Order By Supreme Court Cannot Deny Wife's Right To Contest: Allahabad High Court
This is a First Appeal filed by the appellant-wife, Alka Singh Chauhan, under Section 19 of the Family Courts Act, 1984, challenging the decree of divorce passed against her by the husband, Shakti Singh, through a judgment and order dated 2nd May 2019. The appellant contends that her reasonable opportunity to contest…
Law Students Allowed To Appear For Government Post Exam Despite Mid-Process Eligibility Change: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant legal development, the Rajasthan High Court has ruled in favor of candidates who were applying for the Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) post under the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC). The case revolves around the confusion created by contradictory stands taken by RPSC regarding the…
Husband's Refusal To Present Evidence Insufficient For Granting Further Opportunity To Submit Proof: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed the appeals filed by both Neeraj Kumar, the appellant-husband, and Smt. Shradha Goel, the respondent-wife, challenging the family court's decision regarding permanent alimony. The family court had ordered the husband to pay Rs. 10 lakhs to his wife and…
Court Asks Delhi University To Ensure Date-Sheets Are Issued At Least 15 Days Prior To Commencement Of Law Exams: Delhi High Court
Case Story: The Delhi High Court recently heard a petition filed by Soham Bhattacharya and other students from the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, challenging the examination schedule for the odd semester examinations. The petitioners sought the quashing or revision of the schedule issued on 03.01.2024, citing…
Sharon Raj Murder: Cloud Data Evidence Leads To Girlfriend's Death Sentence: kerala High Court
On October 28, 2022, Greeshma, a 22-year-old woman from Kerala, was sentenced to death for the murder of her boyfriend Sharon, after a series of chilling digital footprints revealed her premeditated actions. The crime, which occurred against the backdrop of a tumultuous relationship, was uncovered with the help of…
Freeze On Salaries Of Top Civic Officials Ordered Over Retiree's Dues Pending Since 2018: Calcutta High Court
In a significant development, the High Court of Calcutta passed a stringent order in the contempt application filed by Kalpana Hazra against the Murshidabad Municipality. The case centers around the non-payment of terminal dues owed to Kalpana Hazra, who retired from service in February 2018. Despite repeated orders…
PIL Against Shopping Complex Construction Dismissed With ₹25K Cost, Termed Personal Vendetta: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The High Court of Madhya Pradesh has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Shri Jitendrasingh Mandloi, an Ex-Sarpanch, against the construction of a shopping complex at Gram Panchayat Chanwasa, District Mandsaur. The PIL challenged the legality of the demolition of a Government Girls School building…
Court Grants Bail To YouTuber Savukku Shankar Booked For Spreading Misinformation About Investigation In Land 'Scam' Case: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling on January 17, 2025, the Madras High Court granted bail to A. Shankar, also known as Savukku Shankar, who had been arrested in connection with Crime No.241 of 2024. The case involved multiple charges under the BNS, 2023 Act, including sections 221, 222, and 353(1)(b). The petitioner had been…
Apartment Owners Association Case Over Water Supply Disconnection Quashed, Not Every Interference Is 'Mischief': Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court has quashed all further proceedings against three office bearers of the RDS Retreat Apartments Owners Welfare Association in a case concerning the alleged disruption of water supply to a rental flat. The petitioners—Benny Mathew (62 years), Pramod Jain (47…
