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ACB Probe Ordered Into Alleged Fraud on Court in Land Dispute Case; Lawyers' Conduct Questioned: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has taken a serious step by ordering an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) investigation into allegations of fraud committed on the court regarding a land dispute case in Kakinada. The court expressed strong suspicion that unethical conduct and possible collusion among lawyers and officials may…
Husband Sentenced to Life for Wife's 1979 Murder Acquitted; Four-Year Delay in FIR Cited: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has acquitted a man who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the alleged murder of his wife in 1979. The court found that there was an unexplained delay of more than four years in lodging the FIR, which cast serious doubt on the prosecution’s case. The court also pointed out contradictions…
Hospitality Provided on a Cruise Does Not Alter Its Status as Passenger Carriage Under Tax Law; Section 44B Benefit Upheld: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment ruling that cruise operators in India continue to qualify for presumptive taxation under Section 44B of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Court clarified that providing hospitality services onboard does not change the fundamental nature of passenger carriage, which is…
Guruvayur Devaswom Asked to Consider Re-Naming Ritual Named After Court: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently directed the Guruvayur Devaswom Managing Committee to consider changing the name of its event called "Kodathi Vilakku" held during the Ekadashi festival at the Guruvayur temple. The court expressed concern that the current name could create an impression of endorsement by the judiciary,…
Presumption of Debt Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act Clarified in Disputed Cases: Supreme Court
The High Court of Orissa at Cuttack has dismissed the criminal miscellaneous petitions filed by M/S. Sag Projects Pvt. Ltd. and another against the orders of cognizance taken by the trial court under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The case involves allegations of dishonoured cheques issued by the…
'1.45 Lakh Cases Pending Without Closure Report Despite Completed Investigation': DGP Asked to Respond: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has issued a significant order concerning the backlog of cases where investigations have been completed, but the closure reports have not yet been filed in the courts. This order comes as part of ongoing efforts to improve the judicial process and reduce delays in delivering justice. Case…
Woman Cannot Claim Maintenance Without Proving Marriage or Live-in Relationship: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a woman’s claim for maintenance after it was found that she failed to prove either a legally recognized marriage or a live-in relationship with the respondent. The court’s decision clarifies that without establishing these essential elements, a woman cannot claim maintenance…
'Taxing Justice at Ad-Valorem Rates Is Harsh': Uttar Pradesh Government Urged to Ease the Burden of Civil Litigation: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has observed that charging ad valorem court fee in civil cases places a significant burden on litigants and has urged the Uttar Pradesh Government to consider reducing this hardship. At the same time, the Court clarified that disputes relating to ownership and possession of property can only…
Refusal to Postpone Physical Test for Pregnant Aspirant Violates Her Right to Motherhood and Employment: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, has emphasized that a pregnant woman candidate cannot be denied her right to participate in a government recruitment process solely due to her pregnancy. The Court directed authorities to conduct a fresh Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for a pregnant applicant, stating that…
National Highways Act | Competent Authority Cannot Decide Disputed Compensation Shares, Matter Must Be Referred to Civil Court: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has clarified that when co-sharers dispute over their shares in land acquired under the National Highways Act, 1956, the competent authority does not have the jurisdiction to decide the dispute. Instead, it must refer the matter to the Principal Civil Court of Original Jurisdiction. This…
