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Withholding Tax Refunds Without Valid Reason Violates Section 55 of JVAT Act: Jharkhand High Court
In a major tax dispute, M/s. Castrol India Limited approached the Jharkhand High Court through W.P. (T) No. 7091 of 2023 seeking refund of Rs. 1,47,62,037/- along with statutory interest under Section 55 of the Jharkhand Value Added Tax Act, 2005 (JVAT Act) for Assessment Year 2011-12. The company claimed that the…
POCSO Case Quashed Against Asianet News Journalists and Staff Accused of Revealing Survivor's Identity for TRP: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court presided by Justice A. Badharudeen quashed the final report and all further proceedings in S.C.No.575/2024 filed before the Special Court for trial of offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (PoCSO Act). The case arose from allegations…
Arbitration Clause Not Binding If Mandatory Reference to Arbitration Is Absent: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, in a recent decision by Justice Shampa Sakar, held that if an arbitration clause in an agreement merely provides a discretion to refer disputes to arbitration after they have arisen, it cannot be considered a binding arbitration agreement under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The…
91-Year-Old Man Accused of Stabbing 88-Year-Old Wife Over Suspicion of Illicit Affair Granted Bail: Kerala High Court
In a heart-touching judgment that blends law with compassion, the Kerala High Court granted bail to a 91-year-old man, Thevan, accused of attacking his 88-year-old wife. The case, registered under Section 118(1) and Section 109(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, was heard by Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan on 10th…
Lawyer Acted as Client's Agent to Delay Order, State Bar Council Directed to Enquire Into Conduct: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, while dealing with Civil Revision Application No. 189 of 2025, has come down heavily on Advocate Vijay Kurle for attempting to delay the pronouncement of judgment in a case that had already been completely heard and was listed for passing orders. The Court held that his conduct constituted a…
Daughter Without Physical or Mental Disability Not Entitled to Maintenance from Father: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court, in a significant ruling, has quashed a maintenance order passed against a senior citizen father who was directed to pay monthly maintenance to his two major unmarried daughters. The Court observed that under Section 488 of the Jammu and Kashmir Code of Criminal Procedure, Svt. 1989,…
Channel Placement Contract Does Not Grant Broadcaster Right to Demand Bouquet of Channels from Distribution Platform Operator: Delhi High Court
In a key ruling on the Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) Regulations, 2017, the Delhi High Court held that Distribution Platform Operators (DPOs) are not obligated to include a broadcaster’s channels as part of bouquet offerings, unless such an obligation is…
Woman Denied Civil Service Job Due to FIR Filed by Husband, Court Comes to Her Rescue: Rajasthan High Court
The Allahabad High Court has once again reiterated the finality of the Supreme Court’s judgment in State of U.P. & Ors v. Shiv Kumar Pathak & Ors (2018), holding that the recruitment process under the advertisement dated 7th December, 2012 for TET-2011 qualified candidates cannot be reopened. The Court dismissed over…
"Luxury Litigation": ₹100 Cost Imposed on Over 6,400 Petitioners for Challenging Settled Law: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has once again reiterated the finality of the Supreme Court’s judgment in State of U.P. & Ors v. Shiv Kumar Pathak & Ors (2018), holding that the recruitment process under the advertisement dated 7th December, 2012 for TET-2011 qualified candidates cannot be reopened. The Court dismissed over…
Railways Not Liable for Loss Due to Theft of Passenger’s Belongings Unless Negligence by Officials: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant ruling related to theft during train journeys, held that Indian Railways cannot be held responsible for the loss or theft of a passenger's belongings unless there is a proven case of negligence or misconduct by its officials. Justice Ravinder Dudeja, who delivered the judgment,…
