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GST Regime At Nascent Stage, Court Quashes Order Rejecting IGST Refund: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of a small business owner, Sanjeev Suresh Desai, who had been denied a refund of Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) by the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Department. Highlights of the Case: Order Quashed: The High Court quashed two orders passed by the CGST…
No Explanation For Delay Of 4-5 Yrs In Filing FIR, Court Grants Bail To Rape Accused: Rajasthan High Court
The High Court of Jodhpur has granted bail to Shrawan Ram, accused of sexually assaulting a woman under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 2015. The Case Accused: Shrawan Ram Victim: Pappu Devi According to the FIR lodged by Pappu Devi, Shrawan Ram sexually assaulted her several years ago. However, the FIR…
Triple-murder case: Supreme Court tells UP to immediately decide remission plea by ex-BSP MLA Uday Bhan Singh
The Supreme Court of India has extended the interim bail granted to Udaybhan Singh, also known as Dr. Singh, in a contempt case. The order was passed on June 28, 2024, by a vacation bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ahsanuddin Amanullah. Case Details Petitioner: Udaybhan Singh (Dr. Singh) Respondent: Deepak…
Tax Demand on Post Sale Discounts Received By Way Of Financial Credit Notes Not Tenable: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has quashed a demand of Rs. 25,88,468/- (approx. ₹2.59 crores) each under Central GST (CGST) and State GST (SGST) imposed on Tvl. Shivam Steels, a company based in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. Case Details: Petitioner: Tvl. Shivam Steels (represented by Mr. Gyan Manchanda) Respondent: Assistant…
Credit Available On Advance Tax Paid For Stock-Transfer: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has allowed a writ petition filed by Hillwood Furniture Pvt. Ltd., a company registered under the Kerala Value Added Tax Act, 2003 (KVAT Act), challenging an order passed by the Assistant Commissioner of Special Circle-II, Commercial Taxes (first respondent). Case Background Hillwood Furniture…
Confession Made In Police Custody Cannot Be Relied On To Hold Accused Guilty: Punjab & Haryana High Court
Haryana High Court Judge Pankaj Jain has acquitted Navdeep Chhotu, while partially convicting Sudhir, in a case involving a stolen car. The case hinged on Section 411 and Section 412 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) which deal with dishonestly receiving stolen property. Case Summary: Gurpreet Singh reported his car…
Courts Can Delve Into Examination Of Trademark Infringement In Execution Petitions, New Suit Not Needed: Delhi High Court
In a recent development at the Delhi High Court, Justice Jasmeet Singh issued an order on 8th May 2024 regarding the execution of a decree in CS (COMM) 1620/2016. The case involved Glaxo Group Limited and Others as decree holders and Rajiv Mukul and Another as judgment debtors. The decree, passed on 1st December 2017,…
Lawyers Cannot Be Compelled To Cease Work, Court Says WB Bar Council's Black Day Protest Against New Criminal Laws Not Mandatory: Calcutta High Court
The Bar Council of West Bengal's decision to call for a 'Black Day' protest on July 1st, 2024, has been challenged in the Calcutta High Court. The protest is against three recently passed laws: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Indian Code of Justice) 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (Indian Citizen Protection…
Lok Adalat 'Awards' Not Independent Verdict, Should Resist Temptation To Play Role Of Regular Judges: Orissa High Court
In a significant decision, the Orissa High Court at Cuttack has quashed an award passed by the Permanent Lok Adalat (PSU), Balangir-Sonepur-Balangir, in W.P.(C) No.16710 of 2014. The case involved a challenge to an award dated 04.07.2014 in PLA Case No. 43 of 2013, concerning installation of Coach Indication Boards at…
Court Orders State To Pay ₹5 Lakhs Compensation For Illegal Demolition Of Shops, Additional ₹25K For Mental Agony Of Shop Owner: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has directed the state authorities to compensate Mr. Rajendra Prasad Sahu, a resident of Chaur village in Chatra district, with a sum of Rs. 5,00,000/- for the demolition of his shops, citing illegal and arbitrary actions. The court further ordered an additional Rs.…
