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GST Council Asked To Decide If Compensation Cess Applies To Goods Supplied To Merchant Exporter: Gujarat High Court
In a significant development, the Gujarat High Court has referred a matter to the GST Council to decide whether Compensation Cess is leviable on goods supplied to merchant exporters for export. This decision was made after the Division Bench of Justices Bhargav D. Karia and D.N. Ray observed that no notification has…
Punjab Govt Asked Not To Harass Congress MLA Pratap Singh Bajwa Over “Active Bombs” Remark Under Guise Of Investigation: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the Punjab & Haryana High Court, Congress MLA and the Leader of Opposition in Punjab, Pratap Singh Bajwa, was granted relief regarding an investigation initiated against him by the Punjab Police. Bajwa had been booked in an FIR for allegedly making a provocative statement on a TV…
Passport Order Criticized in Domestic Violence Case; Husband Gets Partial Relief, Wife’s Jurisdiction Plea Upheld by Delhi Court
A significant judgment was delivered on 13 May 2025 by the Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi, in the case of Dheeraj Gupta v. Megha Chhabra, revolving around issues under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The appellant, Dheeraj Gupta, challenged the jurisdiction of the Trial Court and a specific…
Overzealous Competition Law Enforcement May Undermine India's Manufacturing Ambitions, Says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India, in a strong and strategic verdict on Tuesday, warned against “heavy-handed enforcement” of antitrust laws, stating that such practices can harm India's potential to become a global hub for manufacturing, technology, and innovation. This observation came while dismissing appeals filed by the…
Lawyer Suspended for Allegedly Physically Assaulting Woman Colleague in Trivandrum by Bar Council of Kerala
In a deeply disturbing incident, advocate Beyline Das, a practicing lawyer at Vanchiyoor Court in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has been suspended by the Trivandrum Bar Association after allegations surfaced that he physically assaulted a young woman junior lawyer working in his office. The incident reportedly took…
Opposing Bail Solely Because Accused Refuses To Incriminate Himself Is 'Draconian': Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, in a significant ruling on 07 May 2025, granted anticipatory bail to Jatinder Singh, who was accused in a theft case registered under FIR No. 230 dated 25.11.2024 at Police Station Bajghera, District Gurugram. The case was heard by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Harpreet Singh Brar, and the…
Custody Denied to Father in Habeas Corpus Petition, Told to Seek Remedy Under Guardians and Wards Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the Himachal Pradesh High Court on May 9, 2025, the Hon’ble Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Ranjan Sharma disposed of a Habeas Corpus petition filed by Advocate Rohit Mehra seeking the custody of his two minor daughters. The petitioner alleged that the children were…
Rights Of Prior User Prevail Over Registered Trademark Holder, Interim Relief Granted To German Society's Institutes In India: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that under Section 34 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the rights of a prior user of a trademark are superior to those of a later registered proprietor. The judgment came in a case between Goethe-Institut E.V., which has been offering German language education in India under the name…
Termination of 33-Week Pregnancy of Minor Rape Survivor Allowed, Citing Her Long Future Ahead: Gujarat High Court
On May 12, 2025, the Gujarat High Court took a decisive step in protecting the welfare of a 13-year-old minor rape survivor by directing the urgent medical termination of her 33-week pregnancy. The decision was passed by Justice Nirzar S Desai after evaluating a detailed medical report from expert doctors at PDU…
Penalty Orders Under Section 270A Of Income Tax Act Not Sustainable After Approval Of Resolution Plan Under Section 31 Of IBC: Gujarat High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Gujarat High Court ruled that once a Resolution Plan is approved under Section 31 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, all claims including those related to tax penalties under the Income Tax Act, 1961 stand extinguished. This was observed in the case of Technovaa Plastic Industries…
