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Triple Murder Case, Bail Can Be Cancelled By Same Court Which Granted It If There Are Serious Allegations Even If Accused Hasn't Misused Bail : Supreme Court
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has made a crucial decision in the case of AJWAR Versus WASEEM AND ANOTHER, pertaining to bail orders in a triple murder case. The ruling highlights the imperative of judicial diligence and adherence to legal standards in severe criminal matters. Background of the…
To Punish A Person For Casteist Insults Under SC/ ST Act, Comments Have To Be Made Within Public View: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the court provided crucial insights into the interpretation of the proviso to Section 4(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1989, in the case of Priti Agarwalla and Others v. The State of GNCT of Delhi and Others (Criminal Appeal No. 348 of 2021). This analysis has far-reaching implications…
'SC/ST Act Misused For Personal Vendetta': Allahabad High Court Quashes 'Counterblast' FIR Lodged Against A Couple By Govt Servant
In a recent development, the Allahabad High Court has quashed criminal proceedings under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 in a case involving a heated land dispute. The court's decision came after a detailed examination of the events leading up to the legal action.…
Appointing High Court Has Power To Extend Arbitrator's Mandate U/s 29A, Court Reiterates Settled Position Till Larger Bench Decides Issue: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment delivered by the High Court, Justice Shekhar B. Saraf provided significant clarity on the application of Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, emphasizing the importance of judicial discipline and adherence to legal precedent. The judgment addresses the issue of conflicting…
Right Of Appeal Relating To Value Of Service Maintainable Before Supreme Court: Meghalaya High Court
Shillong, May 16, 2024 - In a significant ruling, the High Court of Meghalaya at Shillong, led by Hon’ble Chief Justice S. Vaidyanathan and Hon’ble Justice W. Diengdoh, dismissed an appeal filed by The Commissioner of Central Goods & Services Tax and Central Excise, Shillong Commissionerate against M/s Walchandnagar…
Court Attaches Husband's Property For Failing To Pay Maintenance To Wife & Differently-Abled Child: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling dated April 5, 2024, the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru has upheld the rights of a differently-abled son and his mother, awarding them increased maintenance and ordering a charge on the property of the non-compliant father. The case, heard under Section 19(1) of the Family Court Act,…
Section 2(e) UPVAT, Plant, Machinery Sold After Closure Of Business Are Capital Goods, Excluded From Levy Of Tax: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling on April 5, 2024, the Allahabad High Court, presided over by Hon'ble Justice Shekhar B. Saraf, delivered a verdict clarifying the tax liability for capital goods sold after the closure of a business under the U.P. VAT Act, 2008. The case, The Commissioner, Commercial Tax U.P. vs. M/S R.P. Milk…
Supreme Court Quashes Conviction For Stalking Due To Marriage Between Convict and Complainant
The Supreme Court recently made a landmark decision in Criminal Appeal No. Arising out of SLP (Criminal) No(s). 2122 of 2024 involving Dasari Srikanth as the appellant and the State of Telangana as the respondent, highlighting a case of marital reconciliation impacting a criminal conviction. Background Story: Dasari…
Income Tax, Once Books Of Accounts Not Objected To Before Tribunal, AO Can't Disturb Gross Profit Rates Applied By Assesee: Allahabad High Court
The High Court of Judicature in India has dismissed an Income Tax Appeal filed by the Pr Commissioner Of Income Tax, Aaykar Bhawan against The Mahabir Jute Mills Ltd., Sahjanwah Gorakhpur. The case, numbered 35 of 2024, centered around Section 260-A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, pertaining to an appeal arising from the…
Court Rejects PIL To Mandate Medical Professionals To Specify Risks Associated With Drugs: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court has addressed a crucial issue concerning medical practices in India. Under the purview of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1945, the court deliberated on whether medical professionals should mandatorily inform patients about the potential risks and side effects of prescribed…
