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Delhi High Court Directs Welfare Board to Enhance Registration of Construction Workers Under Building and other Construction Workers Welfare Act
In a significant development, the Delhi High Court, led by HON'BLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE and HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANMEET PRITAM SINGH ARORA, issued a landmark judgment in the case of Sunil Kumar Aledia vs. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS, directing the Building and other Construction Workers Welfare Board to take…
GST Registration Cancellation Notice Quashed by Delhi High Court Due to Lack of Details
In a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court has nullified a Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration cancellation notice issued to MS RS Wires Industries through its proprietor, Rajender Singh. The court found glaring deficiencies in the show cause notice, dated 18.04.2022, which failed to provide essential details…
Landmark Judgment on Adoption: Court Declines Swiss Citizen's Plea Against Adoption Agency
Landmark Judgment on Adoption: Balancing Rights and Privacy In a significant ruling, Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya delivered a comprehensive judgment on a case revolving around the adoption laws, privacy rights, and the delicate balance between the adoptee's curiosity and the biological mother's confidentiality.…
Hindu Succession Act | Daughters have equal rights in ancestral property : Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench, delivered a landmark judgment under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, specifically addressing the equal rights of daughters in ancestral property. The case, titled "Channabasappa vs. Parvatevva," sheds light on the implications of the 2005 amendment to…
Court Grants 10-Day Extension for Surrender in Bail Application Under Section 438 of CrPC: Kerala High Court
Court Grants 10-Day Extension for Surrender in Bail Application Under Section 438 of CrPC In a significant legal development, the court has granted an extension to an individual seeking time to surrender before the Investigating Officer, as per the orders dated 22.12.2023, in a Bail Application. This matter was heard…
Allegations of Adultery Lead to Divorce Under Hindu Marriage Act | Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Divorce Decree
Title: Allegations of Adultery Lead to Divorce Under Hindu Marriage Act In a recent legal development, a divorce has been granted under the Hindu Marriage Act, centering around serious allegations of adultery. The case sheds light on the intricacies of matrimonial relationships and the impact of false accusations on…
Calcutta High Court Passes Judgment on Compulsory Retirement Case Under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972
In a recent judgment, the Calcutta High Court, presided over by The Hon’ble Justice Raja Basu Chowdhury, addressed a writ petition filed under the Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction on WPA 6288 of 2012. The case involved Swapan Kumar Roy against The Union of India & Ors. challenging his compulsory retirement from…
International Custody Battle Unfolds as Karnataka High Court Upholds Child's Welfare Over US Father's Habeas Corpus Plea
In a significant legal development, the Jamshedpur Family Court has dismissed a writ petition filed under the Guardian & Wards Act by Kishore, a US citizen, seeking custody of his four-year-old daughter, Vindhya, who is currently residing in Jamshedpur, India. The court's decision, outlined in Original Suit No.…
Income Tax Not Leviable On Interest-Free Refundable Security Deposit For Due Completion Of Project By Developer: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant development, the Andhra Pradesh High Court, in its Special Original Jurisdiction, delivered a verdict on Thursday, the 28th day of December 2023, in Writ Petition No: 15833 of 2023. The case involved M/s Coastal Ceramics and Clay Works Private Ltd. versus the Union of India and others. Key Points of…
Delhi High Court highlights complexities in international matrimonial disputes: Hindu Marriage Act
New Delhi, January 3, 2024: In a recent order by the Delhi High Court, the complexities of international matrimonial disputes under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 were examined in the case of an overseas couple seeking divorce. The case, titled Matrimonial Appeal (F.C.) 358/2023, delved into the nuances of jurisdiction,…
