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Tax Demand on Post Sale Discounts Received By Way Of Financial Credit Notes Not Tenable: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has quashed a demand of Rs. 25,88,468/- (approx. ₹2.59 crores) each under Central GST (CGST) and State GST (SGST) imposed on Tvl. Shivam Steels, a company based in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. Case Details: Petitioner: Tvl. Shivam Steels (represented by Mr. Gyan Manchanda) Respondent: Assistant…
Credit Available On Advance Tax Paid For Stock-Transfer: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has allowed a writ petition filed by Hillwood Furniture Pvt. Ltd., a company registered under the Kerala Value Added Tax Act, 2003 (KVAT Act), challenging an order passed by the Assistant Commissioner of Special Circle-II, Commercial Taxes (first respondent). Case Background Hillwood Furniture…
Confession Made In Police Custody Cannot Be Relied On To Hold Accused Guilty: Punjab & Haryana High Court
Haryana High Court Judge Pankaj Jain has acquitted Navdeep Chhotu, while partially convicting Sudhir, in a case involving a stolen car. The case hinged on Section 411 and Section 412 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) which deal with dishonestly receiving stolen property. Case Summary: Gurpreet Singh reported his car…
Courts Can Delve Into Examination Of Trademark Infringement In Execution Petitions, New Suit Not Needed: Delhi High Court
In a recent development at the Delhi High Court, Justice Jasmeet Singh issued an order on 8th May 2024 regarding the execution of a decree in CS (COMM) 1620/2016. The case involved Glaxo Group Limited and Others as decree holders and Rajiv Mukul and Another as judgment debtors. The decree, passed on 1st December 2017,…
'Examine Dowry Death Matters From All Possible Angles; Justify How Case Falls Under S. 302, 304-B Or 306 IPC': Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Allahabad has ordered a retrial in several dowry death cases, emphasizing the need for a thorough and fair investigation. The court's decision underlines the importance of properly framing charges and conducting wide-spectrum investigations in such sensitive cases. Case…
Lawyers Cannot Be Compelled To Cease Work, Court Says WB Bar Council's Black Day Protest Against New Criminal Laws Not Mandatory: Calcutta High Court
The Bar Council of West Bengal's decision to call for a 'Black Day' protest on July 1st, 2024, has been challenged in the Calcutta High Court. The protest is against three recently passed laws: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Indian Code of Justice) 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (Indian Citizen Protection…
Lok Adalat 'Awards' Not Independent Verdict, Should Resist Temptation To Play Role Of Regular Judges: Orissa High Court
In a significant decision, the Orissa High Court at Cuttack has quashed an award passed by the Permanent Lok Adalat (PSU), Balangir-Sonepur-Balangir, in W.P.(C) No.16710 of 2014. The case involved a challenge to an award dated 04.07.2014 in PLA Case No. 43 of 2013, concerning installation of Coach Indication Boards at…
Court Orders State To Pay ₹5 Lakhs Compensation For Illegal Demolition Of Shops, Additional ₹25K For Mental Agony Of Shop Owner: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has directed the state authorities to compensate Mr. Rajendra Prasad Sahu, a resident of Chaur village in Chatra district, with a sum of Rs. 5,00,000/- for the demolition of his shops, citing illegal and arbitrary actions. The court further ordered an additional Rs.…
Intimate Relationship Between Adults Does Not Justify Sexual Assault On Partner: Bombay High Court While Refusing To Quash Rape Case
In a recent judgment, the Bombay High Court, comprising Justices A. S. Gadkari and Dr. Neela Gokhale, dismissed Criminal Writ Petition No. 3181 of 2023 filed by Amol Bhagwan Nehul against the State of Maharashtra and ABC. The petition sought to quash FIR No. 490 of 2023 registered at Karad Taluka Police Station,…
Mechanical Addition Of S. 302 IPC 'Unsustainable': Court Explains When Trial Courts Can Add Murder Charge In Dowry Death Cases: Allahabad High Court
The High Court of Allahabad has quashed the convictions of several individuals accused in dowry death cases, citing procedural irregularities and a misapplication of the law. The judgment highlights the importance of proper investigation and adherence to legal principles in such sensitive cases. Key Takeaways The…
