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Bank Action Against Property Based on Prior Settled Mortgage Unjustified Without New Mortgage: Kerala High Court
In a recent judgment, the Kerala High Court ruled on the dispute surrounding the return of documents in the case involving M/s Inkell Ltd. and The Federal Bank. The case primarily concerns the petitioner’s request for the return of a title deed after settling a loan amount guaranteed by a corporate guarantee and…
GST Department Cannot Issue Notices to Non-Existent Entity After Amalgamation: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling under the CGST Act, 2017, the Delhi High Court addressed the issue of whether proceedings initiated against a company that has been amalgamated with another entity can continue or be rectified. The judgment arose from a case where the respondents issued notices to a company that no longer…
Family Member Residing With and Dependent on Deceased Tenant Recognized as Legal Heir: Jharkhand High Court
In a notable ruling, the High Court of Jharkhand has allowed the C.M.P. No. 964 of 2024, which challenged the rejection of a petition for substitution as the legal heir in an ongoing tenancy-related case. The case revolved around a dispute concerning the right of a legal heir to continue tenancy rights after the death…
Strangulation of Pregnant Wife Not Deemed Exceptionally Brutal, Husband Declared Eligible for Remission: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling on November 26, 2024, the Bombay High Court’s Nagpur Bench addressed the issue of categorization of convicts under the Criminal Procedure Code. The petitioner, Pradipsingh Murlidharsingh Thakur, had sought remission of his life sentence under the Government Resolution dated March 15, 2010. The…
RBI Directed to Frame Guidelines for Automatic Credit of DD Amount if Not Presented Within Validity Period: Karnataka High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Karnataka High Court has directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to issue necessary guidelines to banks regarding the handling of demand drafts that are not presented for clearance within their validity period. The court questioned whether the amount covered under such drafts can be…
Rape and Murder Convict Acquitted Due to Lack of Legal Aid, Directions Issued to Prosecutors: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has acquitted Ashok, who had been convicted and sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl. The Court found that several legal and procedural violations during the trial warranted his acquittal, underscoring critical issues related to legal…
Choice Between Court Martial & Criminal Court Can Be Made Only Post-Investigation & Prior to Magistrate's Cognizance: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court clarified the scope of discretion under Section 124 of the Air Force Act, 1950. The court ruled that the discretion to choose between a court-martial and a civilian criminal court can only be exercised after the police investigation is complete and before…
FIR in Economic Offence Case Not Quashed Due to Serious Allegations and Pending Investigation: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling on November 27, 2024, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh dismissed two petitions seeking to quash the FIR in an alleged economic offence case. The petitions, filed under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. and Section 528 of the BNSS, involved allegations of cheating, forgery, and misuse of bank accounts…
Appeal Under Section 107 GST Act Cannot Be Dismissed As Non-Maintainable After HC Suggests Alternate Remedy: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court has ruled that the appeal filed by an assessee under Section 107 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 cannot be dismissed as "not maintainable" once the High Court has directed the assessee to approach the appellate authority. The Court’s decision comes…
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[Physical and Mental Abuse]Court Upholds ₹7,000 Monthly Interim Maintenance in Domestic Violence Case: Delhi Court
In a significant judgment, the Principal District & Sessions Judge of the South-East District, Saket Courts, New Delhi, Shri Rajneesh Kumar Gupta, has dismissed the appeal filed by Amir Subhani Khan against an interim maintenance order passed in favor of his wife, Meena, under the Protection of Women from Domestic…
