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Fresh Inquiry Ordered in Sexual Harassment Case Against KVS Teacher Following Bias Allegations: Tribunal
In a significant legal development, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) at Lucknow Bench addressed a case involving allegations of sexual harassment against an employee of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), highlighting procedural issues related to handling complaints and the inquiry process. The case examined…
ITAT New Delhi Upholds Long-Term Capital Gains Exemption Under Section 10(38) in Penny Stock Allegation Case
In a recent ruling, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in New Delhi examined a case involving the exemption of Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) under Section 10(38) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The case revolved around a taxpayer who claimed exemptions for LTCG from the sale of shares in a company. However, the…
Key Ruling on Wife’s Maintenance Amid Divorce Proceedings Delivered: Orissa High Court
In a recent decision dated 15th May 2025, the Orissa High Court, in W\.P.(C) No. 31902 of 2024, dealt with a writ petition filed by Ananya Routray, seeking quashing of an order passed by the Family Court of Cuttack that rejected her application for pendente lite maintenance and litigation expenses in a divorce case.…
Refund of Liquidated Damages for Work Delay Cannot Be Interfered Under Section 37 of Arbitration Act: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench, recently dismissed an appeal filed under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 by Rajasthan Urban Infrastructures Development Project (RUIDP), challenging the arbitral award granted in favor of M/s National Builders, Baroda. The case revolved around a…
Sale of Goods at Concessional Rates Alone Does Not Amount to Sham Transaction; SCN Quashed: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has quashed notices issued by the State Tax authorities under Section 61 of the Jharkhand Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (JGST Act). The notices had asked various businesses, including M/s. Saraswati Stone Works and M/s. Sri Ram Stone Works, to explain why they sold…
Desperation to Look Attractive Leads to Pre-Arrest Bail Denial for Influencer Whose Hair-Growth Oil Caused Adverse Reaction: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has denied anticipatory bail to Amandeep Singh @ Aman, a hair stylist and social media influencer, accused of misleading the public with false claims about his hair oil product that allegedly caused severe allergic reactions in dozens of individuals. The Court strongly condemned the act…
Anticipatory Bail Denied to Accused in Online Part-Time Job Scam, Custodial Interrogation Deemed Necessary to Uncover Conspiracy: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to Shamikh Shahbaz Shaikh, an agent of fintech company Rapipay, who is accused of playing a key role in a massive online part-time job scam that allegedly duped a victim of ₹17,95,000. Justice Ravinder Dudeja presided over the case and held that, given the…
Non-Compliance with Conditions for Leaving Country by Undertrial Cannot Be Taken Lightly: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a stern ruling, upheld a Sessions Court order that forfeited a fixed deposit of Rs. 2 lakhs belonging to a rape accused for failing to submit a mandatory affidavit before going abroad. The accused, Dinesh Aneja, had been granted conditional permission to travel overseas during the pendency of…
Couple Agrees To Marry After Rape Case; Flowery Proposal Encouraged By Supreme Court
A serious case arose in Aurangabad involving a young woman, Aishwarya Patil, who filed a complaint against her husband Ameykumar Patil and his family. The complaint was related to repeated instances of domestic violence, caste-based abuse, and harassment after her inter-caste marriage. The allegations were made under…
Controller Of Patents Must Specify Known Substance Against Which Claimed Invention Is Being Assessed In Hearing Notice: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant judgment, has emphasized that the Controller of Patents must clearly identify the ‘known substance’ while raising objections under Section 3(d) of The Patents Act, 1970. Justice Amit Bansal, presiding over the case of Taiho Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd v. The Controller Of Patents,…
