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Pre-Arbitration Steps Not Mandatory if Not Effectively Implemented: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court has addressed a contractual dispute involving the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act), focusing on the appointment of a sole arbitrator. The case, Arbitration Petition No. 7/2024, involves the Union of India (Appellant) versus M/s. Singh Builders Syndicate…
S.420 IPC Hoarding Wealth by Selling Assets to Avoid Future Losses Is Unjust: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment by the Rajasthan High Court, the petition for anticipatory bail filed by the petitioners, Ravi Sharma and Deepak Kumar, has been denied in a case involving significant financial losses related to commodity trading. The decision was made under the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code and…
Court Overturns Decision on 1-Day Delay in ITC Claim, Emphasizes Retrospective Extension of Time Limit: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Judicature at Madras has addressed the issue of delayed filing of GSTR-3B and its implications under Section 16(4) of the CGST Act. The case in question involves M/s. Ohm Sakthi Blue Metals and the Superintendent of GST & Central Excise. Case Summary: Background: M/s. Ohm…
Husband's Girlfriend Not Considered a Relative, Cannot Face Charges Under Section 498A IPC Rules: Bombay High Court
The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court delivered a crucial judgment in the case of Vaishali Janbaji Gawande. The court quashed the charges filed against her under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), citing a lack of legal grounds for implicating her in the ongoing case of alleged harassment filed by…
State's Efforts to Prevent Female Foeticide Through "Illegal" Sex Determination at Diagnostic Centres Are "Laudable," But Legal Compliance Is Essential: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Karnataka, Justice M. Nagaprasanna addressed issues concerning the implementation and adherence to the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994. The case under review involved a dispute regarding the suspension of registration and seizure of…
Court Affirms Labour Court's Jurisdiction Over Workmen Disputes in Vacuum Pan Sugar Factories: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on August 12, 2024, the Supreme Court addressed the jurisdictional issues surrounding service disputes under the U.P. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The case in question is Kisan Sahkari Chini Mills Ltd. v. Presiding Officer Labour Court And 2 Others [WRIT - C No. - 5577 of 2015].…
Lawyer Not Previously Engaged Cannot Re-Argue Case via Review Petition Court Imposes 20K Cost: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent judgment delivered on 12.08.2024, the Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed a critical issue involving the payment of mesne profits and the practice of changing legal representation. The case, RA-CR-49-2024 in CR-606-2024, involved the petitioner Yuvraj Singh and respondents Harninder Singh and Another.…
Sudden Fight, No Premeditation': Court Alters Husband's Murder Conviction For Throttling Pregnant Wife To Culpable Homicide: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has delivered a significant verdict in the criminal appeal filed by Amar Chand, challenging his earlier conviction under Section 302 IPC (murder). The court, after a detailed examination, has altered the conviction to Section 304 Part-II IPC (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), and…
₹128 Crore Penalty on Land Acquisition Officer Overturned for TDS Issues: P&H High Court
The case revolves around the Land Acquisition Officer (LAO) and the Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, TDS Circle. The primary issue was whether the LAO was wrongfully penalized for not deducting Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on interest payments made to landowners whose land had been acquired. Case Details In this…
Court Denies Bail Under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. in Serious Drug and Arms Case - High Court of Punjab and Haryana
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has denied bail to Bittu under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.). The case concerns serious charges including drug trafficking and illegal possession of arms, reflecting a broader issue of narco-terrorism. Case Background: The…
