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Income Tax Act: Rajasthan High Court Grants Immunity to G R Infraprojects Limited.
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court, in the case of G R Infraprojects Limited vs. Assistant Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Circle-2, Aaykar Bhawan, Subcity Center, Savina, Udaipur Rajasthan, has granted immunity to the petitioner, G R Infraprojects Limited, under Section 270AA of the Income Tax Act. The…
Negotiable Instruments Act (N.I. Act) Section 138 Judgment: Bangalore Woman Convicted in Cheque Bouncing Case
Introduction: In a significant legal development, the Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru, has pronounced judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 2104 of 2018 under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (N.I. Act). The case involves a dispute between two women, Smt. H B Bhagyalakshmi (hereinafter referred to as…
SARFAESI Act Bars Civil Court Jurisdiction in Recent Himachal Pradesh High Court Judgment
Shimla, January 3, 2024: In a recent judgment by the Himachal Pradesh High Court, the court has reinforced the provisions of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act), emphasizing its supremacy and barring the jurisdiction of the civil…
Alleged Land Dispute Leads to Quashing of FIR, Gujarat High Court
In a recent judgment, the Gujarat High Court, in the case of Munirbhai Bahadur Khoja vs. State of Gujarat, dated January 1, 2024, has quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 504, 506(2), and 114 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court, presided over by Honorable Justice Sandeep N. Bhatt, found that the FIR was filed with…
PMLA and NDPS Acts in Focus: Landmark Bail Order Reveals Legal Nuances, 50K Advantage in Land Allotment; No Money Laundering Allegations Found
PMLA and NDPS Acts in Focus: Landmark Bail Order Reveals Legal Nuances In a significant legal development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court recently granted bail to an individual accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). The court,…
Calcutta HC Upholds Citizens' Property Rights: Orders ₹2 Lakh Damages in Land Ownership Dispute
In a recent landmark judgment, Justice Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury of the High Court at Calcutta, under the West Bengal Public Land (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1962, delivered a verdict that has far-reaching implications in a long-standing land ownership dispute. Background: The case, labeled S.A. 60 of…
Aadhar Act Amendment: Accused in POCSO Case Gets Nod to Call UIDAI Official for Crucial Evidence
Chandigarh, 11th December 2023: In a significant development, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, in the case of Jamshed vs. State of Haryana and others (CRM M-17864 of 2021), has allowed the petitioner to summon a witness from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to present evidence related to the…
Kerala High Court Clarifies Reservation Practices: Inter Se Exchange and Carry Forward Explained for Persons with Disabilities
Landmark Judgment Ensures Equal Opportunities for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities Case Background: In a significant ruling, the Honorable High Court delivered a landmark judgment in W.P(C) No.27911 of 2023 related to the appointment of individuals with benchmark disabilities. The petitioner, filed a writ petition…
Karnataka High Court Quashes Rape Charge on False Promise; Mandates Maintenance for Child from 'Consensual' Union
In a recent judicial development, a detailed order was passed by the court addressing criminal proceedings against an individual under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case involved allegations leading to charges under Sections 417 (cheating), 420 (fraud), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the…
Delicate Decision: Kerala HC Declines Plea To Terminate 34 Weeks Pregnancy Of 12-Yr-Old In Incestual Relationship With Minor Brother
In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court, under the purview of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, has dismissed a plea seeking the medical termination of pregnancy for a 12-year-old girl. The case, heard by the Honourable Mr. Justice Devan Ramachandran, involves a…
