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Hotel's Replacement of Damaged Furniture and Carpets Considered Allowable Current Expenditure Under Section 37 of Income Tax Act: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court recently ruled on a significant tax-related matter concerning the classification of expenses incurred by a hotel on replacement items. The court clarified that costs spent on replacing damaged items, such as carpets, mattresses, and lampshades, qualify as current expenditure under Section…
Lookout Circular Against Ashneer Grover and His Wife Cancelled After FIR by EOW Quashed: Delhi High Court
In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has disposed of two writ petitions filed by Ashneer Grover and Madhuri Jaingrover, challenging the Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against them by the Bureau of Immigration at the instance of the Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW). The matter arises from…
Dead Tiger Prompts Suo-Moto Case on Suspected Poaching; Status Report Requested from State: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a proactive move, the Chhattisgarh High Court has registered a Suo-Motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) based on a newspaper article that revealed the death of a tiger in Guru Ghasidas National Park, suspected to have been killed by poachers. The article, which was published recently, reported the discovery of a…
Man Not Guilty of False Promise to Marry When Victim Willingly Consented to Physical Relationship: Calcutta High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Calcutta High Court has ruled that when an adult victim knowingly and willingly consents to sexual relations with a man based on the promise of marriage, the man cannot later be held guilty of rape if the promise is not fulfilled. This judgment sheds light on the complex issue of consent,…
Accused Acquitted in Kidnapping and Rape Case Due to Insufficient Evidence: Telangana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Telangana High Court acquitted Amgothu Vinod (the appellant) who had been convicted by the trial court for kidnapping, wrongful confinement, and sexual assault. The appellant had been accused of taking his niece, PW.3, who was allegedly 15 years old, from her home in Madigundla Thanda, and…
Only Verified Dolly Workers with Police Clearance and Health Cards Permitted to Carry Pilgrims to Sabarimala Issues Directions by: Kerala High Court
In a significant order, the Kerala High Court has directed the Travancore Devaswom Board to ensure the safety and fitness of the 'dollies' (bamboo chairs) used to carry devotees at Sabarimala. The Court's decision comes after a report highlighted an incident in which a 59-year-old devotee fell from a dolly and…
Customer at Brothel Not Involved in Management; Immoral Trafficking Charges Against Man Quashed: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has recently quashed a case against a man, Debal Banerjee, who was found in a "compromising position" at a brothel. The petitioner was charged under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, commonly known as the ITPA, after he was discovered in a raid conducted on 8th December 2019 at a…
No Exclusive or Conscious Possession of Contraband; Bail Granted to Woman Who Was Merely Accompanying NDPS Accused in Same Car: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court granted bail to a woman charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The petitioner, Muskan, was arrested after 77 kg of poppy husk was recovered from a car in which she was seated with the primary accused, Rajendra Jat. The court, while…
Interest Denied Under Section 244A of IT Act for TDS Deposited in Wrong PAN by Employer; Applies Only to Refund Delays by Department: Gauhati High Court
In a significant ruling, the Gauhati High Court dealt with a dispute concerning the non-deposit of tax deducted at source (TDS) by the Border Roads Organization (BRO) on behalf of M/S Surya Construction, a partnership firm. The case, involving financial discrepancies spanning several years, highlights key provisions…
Guidelines for Medical Boards on Forming Opinions for Pregnancy Termination Cases Issued: Gujarat High Court
In a significant judgment, the Gujarat High Court has issued crucial guidelines regarding the termination of pregnancy for minors in cases of rape, where the pregnancy exceeds 20 weeks. The court emphasized the importance of considering both the physical and emotional well-being of the pregnant minor while allowing…
