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₹128 Crore Penalty on Land Acquisition Officer Overturned for TDS Issues: P&H High Court
The case revolves around the Land Acquisition Officer (LAO) and the Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, TDS Circle. The primary issue was whether the LAO was wrongfully penalized for not deducting Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on interest payments made to landowners whose land had been acquired. Case Details In this…
Court Denies Bail Under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. in Serious Drug and Arms Case - High Court of Punjab and Haryana
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has denied bail to Bittu under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.). The case concerns serious charges including drug trafficking and illegal possession of arms, reflecting a broader issue of narco-terrorism. Case Background: The…
Court Reinstates Police Constable Dismissed for Celebrating Birthday with Lady Constable: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has upheld the decision of a Single Judge to reinstate a constable, Vikash Kumar, who was dismissed from service over alleged misconduct. The court ruled that the dismissal was not based on valid evidence, thus affirming the decision to set aside the earlier dismissal order. Case Background Vikash…
Occasional Misbehavior Alone Not Sufficient for Abetment to Suicide: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior, Justice Sanjeev S Kalgaonkar allowed a criminal revision petition in Criminal Revision No. 639 of 2024, discharging the accused, Khairu @ Satendra Singh Rawat, from charges of abetment to suicide under Section 306 read with Section 34 of…
Court Overrules 9% Tax Demand on Haryana Vehicle, No Re-Registration Fee Required: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, significant relief has been granted to vehicle owners facing undue tax demands when transferring their vehicle registrations to the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir. Case Background The case involved Ishfaq Ahmad Tramboo, a resident of…
Injury Sufficient to Cause Death Leads to Murder Conviction and Life Sentence Rules : Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has convicted Rajinder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), overturning a previous conviction under Section 304 Part I. This decision was made following a detailed examination of witness testimonies, forensic evidence, and legal arguments related…
The proceedings against a woman who fatally attacked her husband while he attempted to sexually assault their daughter have been dismissed: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Madras, the court has quashed the criminal proceedings against a woman who killed her husband while defending her daughter from sexual assault. The case highlights the legal protection offered under Section 97 IPC, which allows a person to defend themselves or another…
Court Rules on Fair Trial, Orders Review After Evidence Closure in Civil Suit: Gauhati High Court
In a significant ruling, the Gauhati High Court has reviewed the order of the Civil Judge, Bongaigaon, in Title Suit No. 26/2018. The case concerns a dispute involving Priyanath Saha, Bijit Kumar Saha, and Sanjit Kumar Saha challenging an order that closed their opportunity to present evidence in their ongoing civil…
Lawyer Cannot Make A Statement Of Fact Not Specifically Pleaded In Anticipatory Bail Plea: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court dismissed an Anticipatory Bail Application filed under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.) by Manish Kumar, who is currently facing serious allegations of financial misconduct at his workplace, a local bank in Jhansi. The case revolves around an…
Supreme Court Grants Bail to School Principals and Managing Committee Members in Jabalpur - Allegations of Fee Hikes and ISBN Irregularities
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has granted bail to several school principals and officers of the Schools' Managing Committee, including a Bishop, from Jabalpur. These individuals were previously arrested for allegedly increasing fees and selling textbooks with altered International Standard…
