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Assessment Cannot Be Reopened if Limitation Period Expired Before Amendment Extending Timeline: Kerala High Court
In a recent decision, the Kerala High Court addressed the issue of the proper procedure for assessment under the Kerala Value Added Tax Act, specifically dealing with the non-compliance of natural justice principles and the time frame for issuing notices. The case involved Bhima Jewellery and Diamonds P. Ltd., a…
Children's Court to Try Cases of Juvenile Offenders as Adults and Child Rights Violations: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified the role of the Children's Court in cases involving juveniles who commit heinous crimes. The court has emphasized that the Children's Court is not limited to handling cases where children are victims of crimes but can also try juveniles aged 16-18…
Punjab DGP Reports Operational CCTV Cameras in 423 Police Stations and 153 Police Posts to: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Director General of Police (DGP) of Punjab has submitted an affidavit to the Punjab and Haryana High Court confirming that CCTV cameras have been successfully installed in 423 police stations, 31 CIA Staff premises, and 153 police posts across the state. This development follows an earlier order by the court,…
Lawyer Cannot Be Prosecuted for Requesting On-Duty CBI Officers to Show Identity Cards: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has discharged two advocates and a law intern who were booked in 2007 for allegedly obstructing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers during a raid at the premises of one of their clients in Mumbai. The court held that merely asking CBI officers to show their…
Property Acquired by Hindu Woman Post-Partition Without Legal Heir Is Her Separate Property, Not Joint Property: Supreme Court
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has clarified the status of property acquired by a woman and her children post-partition under Kerala’s traditional Marumakkathayam law, ruling that such property does not become separate property but remains part of the tharwad (joint family property). The judgment,…
Anticipatory Bail Denied to Man Accused of Stealing 13K Litres of Petrol Due to Economic Impact: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail application of Mohd. Ahmed Shafique Khan, a 29-year-old businessman, in connection with the theft of 13,000 litres of petrol worth Rs. 13,39,000/-. The applicant is accused of orchestrating the theft of petroleum products from a pipeline…
Infertile Couple Allowed to Avail Assisted Reproductive Technique Despite Husband's Age Exceeding Statutory Limit: Calcutta High Court
In a significant judgment, the Calcutta High Court has granted permission for an infertile couple to avail themselves of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) services, despite the husband's age being above the prescribed statutory limit under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Rules, 2022. This…
Provisions of CPC Apply to Proceedings Before Family Court, Reiterates: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has explained the relationship between the Family Courts Act, 1984, and the Civil Procedure Code (C.P.C.) in divorce cases. The Court clarified that the provisions of the C.P.C. are applicable to the proceedings before Family Courts under Section 10 of the Family…
Interim Bail Granted to POCSO Accused on Condition of Marrying Consenting Victim: Allahabad High Court
In a recent ruling from the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, an interim bail was granted to the applicant, Ajay Kumar @ Golu @ Sanjay, in a criminal case under Case Crime No. 67 of 2024. The applicant is currently in jail since 22nd July 2024 for charges under Section 363, Section 366, Section 376…
Criminal Antecedents of Family Members Irrelevant for Assessing Applicant's Character in Passport Issuance: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a crucial ruling, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh has directed the Union of India and other authorities to re-assess the case of Farzana Bano and issue her passport without considering her family members' criminal background. The case, Farzana Bano Vs. Union of India and Others , has highlighted the conflict…
