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‘Capital Grant Subsidy’ Provided to Contractor for Economic Shortfall in Revenue Not Subject to TDS Deduction: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has held that the capital grant subsidy extended by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to its contractors is not subject to Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) under Section 194C of the Income Tax Act. The Court concluded that such subsidies cannot be construed as…
Fitness Certificate, 3-Day Rest Period, and 3-Hour Parade Limit for Elephants Issued to Prevent Cruelty During Temple Festivals: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has expressed deep concern over the commercial exploitation of elephants in the state, particularly in the context of their use in temple festivals. The court described the practice of parading elephants during religious events as a form of "commercial exploitation," highlighting the lack of care…
Counsel for Accused Cannot Directly Contact Investigating Agencies or IOs Without Court’s Permission, Objects to Lawyers' Emails to ED: Allahabad High Court
In a recent case involving allegations of money laundering, the Allahabad High Court took strong exception to the actions of the accused’s counsel, who had emailed Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers, requesting them to file a counter-affidavit as directed by the court. The court criticized this direct communication…
Court Issues Contempt Notice to Indore Police Commissioner for Failure to File Report in Alleged Case of Schoolgirls Forced to Remove Clothes for Phone Search: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant development, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Indore Bench, has issued a show-cause notice to the Police Commissioner of Indore for failing to comply with its previous order regarding the application of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) in a case involving alleged…
Ex-MLA Dilbag Singh's Plea Challenging ED's Provisional Attachment in Illegal Mining Case Dismissed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld the Provisional Attachment Order (PAO) issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Dilbagh Singh, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), in connection with a money laundering case involving…
Single Debt Assignment Not Considered a 'Commercial Dispute,' ₹5 Lakh Cost Imposed on Plea for Return of Plaint in Summary Suit: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court recently quashed the First Information Report (FIR) filed against Pernod Ricard India Private Limited in connection with an accident involving a consignment of Royal Stag Whiskey. The case revolved around allegations of violating the Gujarat Prohibition Act and Gujarat…
Advocates Encouraged to Resolve Matrimonial Disputes Without Escalation; BCI Urged to Establish Guidelines: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has recently issued important suggestions to the Bar Council of India regarding the role of advocates in matrimonial disputes. The bench, comprising Justice Bhavani Subbaroyan and Justice KK Ramakrishnan, highlighted the significant social responsibility that lawyers have in ensuring that family…
Transport Rules Place Responsibility on Transporter to Pay for Excise Escort When Moving Alcohol Through State: Gujarat High Court
In a significant judgment, the Gujarat High Court addressed the issue of responsibility for arranging an excise escort during the transportation of alcoholic beverages under the Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949 and the Gujarat Through Transport Rules, 1966. The Court quashed a First Information Report (FIR) filed against…
Laser Printing on Mineral Water Bottles Deemed Legible, Case Against Kinley Over Packaging Details Dismissed: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court quashed the prosecution initiated against Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages (P) Ltd. for allegedly violating the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. The case concerned the legibility of printed packaging details, such as sale price and packaging date, on a…
Daughter Has No Inheritance Rights in Father's Property If He Passed Away Before 1956, Leaving Daughter and Wife Behind: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court on November 12, 2024, clarified that daughters do not have any inheritance rights in the properties of their deceased father if he passed away before the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 came into force. The Court’s ruling came in response to a long-pending legal question…
