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Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Shri Pranav Shailesh Trivedi for Gujarat High Court Judgeship
In a recent development, the Supreme Court Collegium has revisited and revised its earlier decision, recommending the appointment of Shri Pranav Shailesh Trivedi, a seasoned advocate, as a Judge of the High Court of Gujarat. The decision was taken after careful reconsideration of the candidate's credentials and in…
Wife's Conduct Of Attempting Suicide, Trying To Put Blame On Husband And His Family Amounts To Cruelty: Delhi High Court Upholds Divorce
In a landmark judgment, the Delhi High Court has upheld a divorce decree granted by a family court, emphasizing the act of "extreme cruelty" as grounds for divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The case involves a husband, Mr. [Husband's Name], and his wife, Mrs. [Wife's Name], where the…
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…
Press Warned Against Defamatory Content on Private Citizens Without Public Interest: J&K High Court
Jammu, 30th December 2023: In a significant judgment, Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul of the Jammu High Court dismissed a petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) challenging the initiation of criminal proceedings against an individual accused of defamation. The case, bearing CRMC 758…
Hindu Marriage Act: Karnataka High Court sets aside divorce verdict, marriage is sacred, defamation of wife cannot go unheard
In a significant legal development, the Karnataka High Court, in a judgment delivered on December 5, 2023, has set aside a divorce decree granted under Section 13(1)(i-a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The case, identified as Miscellaneous First Appeal No. 6578/2021 (FC), involved a dispute between Smt. Vyshnavee…
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…
