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Land Transfer NOC Must Be Decided Within the Statutory Time Under Section 21A of the Registration Act: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government authorities to complete the process of issuing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for land transfer within the statutory period of 30 days, as mandated by Section 21A of the Registration Act. The Court emphasized that the law requires authorities to act promptly…
Real Estate Proceedings Involving ₹50 Lakh Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act: High Court of Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed the criminal petition filed by G.V. Srinivasa Rao, former General Manager of Indian Bank, seeking to quash the criminal proceedings initiated against him. The case involves allegations of multiple criminal offenses including forgery, cheating, and perjury under various…
GST | ITC Available to Buyer Only if Supplier Has Paid Tax; Validity of Section 16(2)(c) of the CGST Act Upheld: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently upheld the constitutional validity of Section 16(2)(c) of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017, affirming that a buyer can only avail Input Tax Credit (ITC) if the supplier has actually paid the collected tax to the government. The Court dismissed various petitions…
82-Year-Old Murder Convict Sent Back to Jail After 40 Years; Sentence Cannot Be Reduced by Invoking Article 142: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has recently upheld the life imprisonment of Babu Lal, an 82-year-old man convicted of murder in 1984. The Court dismissed his appeal and directed him to surrender to serve the remaining part of his sentence. The case highlights the Court’s stance that age and prolonged bail do not warrant…
False Dowry Cases Against Family Members Criticized: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court, on 24th July 2026, delivered a significant judgment in a criminal case involving allegations of dowry harassment, physical assault, and criminal intimidation. The case was filed by the de facto complainant, Smt. Sujatha, against her husband and family members, including her mother-in-law and…
Ordinary Marital Differences Do Not Amount to Mental Cruelty; Divorce Plea Rejected: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently dismissed an appeal for divorce filed by a husband against his wife, emphasizing that ordinary disagreements and unproven allegations do not qualify as mental cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The case highlights the importance of concrete evidence and legal standards…
IBC Moratorium Does Not Shield Promoters; Homebuyers' Consumer Case Against Other Respondents Allowed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment clarifying that the moratorium imposed under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, applies only to the corporate debtor and does not automatically extend protection to promoters, directors, or other respondents involved with the company. This…
Unworkable Police Custody Conditions Removed in Andhra Custodial Death Case; Constitutional Safeguards Upheld: Supreme Court
The case titled The State of Andhra Pradesh v. Suda Suresh Veera Venkata Naga Raju was heard under the Constitution of India, specifically safeguarding the rights of the accused under Article 21, and related provisions of criminal law and police procedures. Background of the Case This case involved an appeal filed by…
'If the Lifestyle Is to Be Maintained, Both Must Contribute': Interim Maintenance Reduced: Bombay High Court
The case originated from a challenge filed by Prashant Lunawat against an interim order passed by the Family Court in Mumbai on January 30, 2025. The Family Court had directed him to pay ₹50,000 monthly as interim maintenance to his wife, Khushboo Jain, and their minor son, starting from October 30, 2021. The main…
Income Tax Case Quashed; No Criminal Prosecution If Taxpayer Was Entitled to Refund: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has delivered a significant judgment ruling that criminal prosecution against a taxpayer is unwarranted when the taxpayer is found to be entitled to a refund under the Income Tax Act. The court emphasized that continuing criminal proceedings in such cases would amount to an abuse of the legal…
