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Tenant's Right To Basic Amenities Like Electricity Subject To Him Being Authorized 'Occupier': Allahabad High Court
In a recent ruling, the Allahabad High Court declined to intervene in a case concerning the provision of electricity connection to tenants facing eviction. The court, presided over by Hon'ble Saumitra Dayal Singh and Hon'ble Manjive Shukla, JJ., addressed the matter under the Electricity Act, 2003. Key Highlights: 1.…
Court Orders Release Of Rape Convict Found To Be Juvenile After 19 Yrs Of Imprisonment: Bombay High Court Orders Immediate Release
In a significant development, the High Court of Bombay has issued an order granting release to a convict who had been sentenced to imprisonment for life under Section 376(f) of the Indian Penal Code. The order was passed on 21st February 2024 in Interim Application No.2250 of 2023 in Writ Petition No.5823 of 2021. The…
Failure To Consider Reply On Merits; Delhi High Court Quashes GST Demand Against Max Healthcare
In a recent decision dated March 5, 2024, the Delhi High Court addressed a Writ Petition (W.P.(C) 3355/2024) filed by Max Healthcare Institute Limited challenging an order dated December 24, 2023. The order pertained to a Show Cause Notice (SCN) dated September 23, 2023, under Section 73 of the Central Goods and…
'Public Employment Based On Equality, Those Obtaining Employment Through Back-Door Ought To Go Out The Same Way': Punjab & Haryana HC
In a significant development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled on a case involving the Haryana State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) Act, addressing the selection process and appointment issues. The court's decision, dated March 6, 2024, revolves around an appeal filed by…
Co-Promoters Are Also Liable To Pay Refund With Interest To Allottees In Case Of Delay Under Section 18 Of The RERA: Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment, the Bombay High Court, in the matter of Neeta Sawant vs. [Respondent No.1], addressed a crucial issue concerning the liability of promoters under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, widely known as RERA. The case delves into the obligations of developers and the protection of…
Court Directs GST Dept. to Pay 6% Interest for Delayed IGST Refund in Landmark Judgment: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment by the Delhi High Court, the exporter Raghav Ventures has been granted relief in the form of interest on delayed Integrated Goods & Service Tax (IGST) refund. The case, W.P.(C) 12209/2023, dealt with the petitioner's plea for the total IGST refund of Rs. 2,44,75,410/- for the tax period December…
Income Tax Act - Section 263: Delhi High Court Sets Aside CIT's Revision Order in Clix Finance India Case
Income Tax Act - Section 263: Delhi High Court Sets Aside CIT's Revision Order in Clix Finance India Case In a significant development, the Delhi High Court recently rendered a judgment in the case of Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -2, Delhi versus M/S Clix Finance India Pvt. Ltd. The case, labeled as ITA 1428/2018,…
'Not Murder, But Culpable Homicide Not Amounting To Murder' : Supreme Court Reduces Sentence Of Husband Who Burnt Wife Alive In Sudden Quarrel
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has modified the conviction in the case of Dattatraya vs. The State of Maharashtra. The appeal arose from a final judgment of the Aurangabad Bench of Bombay High Court, where the appellant, Dattatraya, was convicted under Sections 302 and 316 of the Indian…
Affidavit Mandatory: Supreme Court Upholds 'Priyanka Srivastava' Directive in S.156(3) CrPC Applications
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta, delivered a noteworthy order in the matter of Ramesh Kumar Bung & Ors. vs. State of Telangana & Anr., concerning Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No. 13762/2023 and others. The…
Supreme Court: Consent Dynamics in Relationships Evolve Over Time; Denies Quashing Rape Case
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India, presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Aniruddha Bose and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar, addressed the Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No(s). 6279/2023. The case emanated from a final judgment by the High Court of Karnataka Circuit Bench at Dharwad, dated…
