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Upholds Interim Maintenance for Wife in Domestic Violence Act Case, Rejects Denial Based on Unproven Allegations of Illicit Relationship: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment dated 05.01.2024, the Delhi High Court, in the matter of CRL.M.C. 2677/2021 & CRL.M.A. 17165/2021 - AJAY KUMAR vs. UMA, upheld the interim maintenance order passed under Section 23 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Background of the Case: The petitioner, Mr. Ajay Kumar,…
Standing Counsels Lack Legal Acumen, Knowledge Of Key Supreme Court Rulings: Allahabad High Court Takes Strong Stand on Lack of Legal Assistance in Writ Petitions
In a recent order dated January 8, 2024, the Allahabad High Court, Court No. 5, expressed its dissatisfaction with the lack of legal assistance provided by the learned Standing Counsel in Writ Petition C No. 1188 of 2023. The petitioner in this case is Dileep Kumar Dube, challenging the cancellation of his fair price…
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the denial of the 80lA benefit in the fourth year of assessment, followed by a U-turn by the department, is not justified.
Income Tax Act 1395/2018: PCIT's Decision Overturned, BT Global Communications India Pvt. Ltd. Prevails in Tax Dispute In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has upheld the decision of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITA) in the case of PR. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-2 versus M/S BT GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS…
Typo Error In E-Way Bill, Penalty Can't Be Imposed If There Is No Intention To Evade Tax: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court, under the jurisdiction of Justice Shekhar B. Saraf, has delivered a verdict favoring M/S. Hindustan Herbal Cosmetics, setting aside the penalty imposed by Goods and Service Tax (GST) authorities. The case, arising under the Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017, involved a…
Exclusive Court Authority for Section 174A IPC Offenses; Police Barred from Filing FIRs: Allahabad High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Allahabad High Court has delineated the exclusive authority of the court that issued the proclamation under Section 82 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in cases related to offenses under Section 174A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court, comprising Justice Anjani Kumar Mishra and…
Temporarily Suspends Directives for CBI and DRI to Investigate Over-Invoicing Claims Against Adani Power: Delhi High Court
In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court, led by Hon'ble Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Hon'ble Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, has recently concluded proceedings related to the Adani Power case. The court heard and disposed of applications filed by Adani Power Limited seeking the recall of specific…
Trademark: Court restrains local dhabas from using trademark owned by leading Murthal eatery 'Mannat Dhaba', Delhi High Court
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court, under the jurisdiction of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anish Dayal, has granted an ad-interim injunction in a case bearing CS(COMM) 859/2023 & I.A. 24016/2023. The matter involves Mannat Group of Hotels Private Limited & Anr. as plaintiffs and M/S Mannat Dhaba & Ors. as…
Delhi High Court Criticizes 12-Year Delay in Constructing Sales Tax Bar Association's Chamber Block
New Delhi, January 8, 2024: In a recent order, the Delhi High Court, in W.P.(C) 7528/2023, has expressed deep concern and dissatisfaction over the prolonged delay in the construction of chambers for the Sales Tax Bar Association (REGD). The court directed immediate action and set a deadline for the Chief Secretary to…
Income Tax Appeal: Gujarat High Court Upholds Deduction for Infrastructure Development
In a recent ruling, the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad delivered a significant decision on a tax appeal involving the Income Tax Act, 1961. The case, bearing Reference/Tax Appeal No. 786 of 2023, featured the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Central), Ahmedabad, as the appellant, and Montecarlo Construction…
Quashes Suspension of Advocate Accused of Sexually Harassing Female Lawyer, Orders Bar Council Hearing: Karnataka High Court
In a recent development, the Karnataka High Court, in a writ petition (WP No. 27909 of 2023), has set aside the suspension order dated 05.11.2023 passed by the Karnataka State Bar Council against Advocate H. Manjunath. The court has remitted the matter back to the Council for reconsideration based on objections that…
