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Consumer Protection Act 1986, Onus Of Proving That Service Was Availed For 'Commercial Purpose' Is On Service Provider : Supreme Court
In a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of India, Justice Aravind Kumar delivered a significant judgment regarding the interpretation of the Consumer Protection Act 1986. The case, titled Shriram Chits (India) Private Limited v. Raghachand Associates, centered around the definition of a 'consumer' and whether the…
S.391 CrPC, Additional Evidence Of Witness Can Be Recorded At Stage Of Death Reference If Needed For Arriving At Just Conclusion: Orissa High Court
In a recent development, the High Court of Odisha at Cuttack has issued an order allowing the recording of additional evidence in a criminal appeal under section 391 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.). The order pertains to a specific case involving the State of Odisha and Dengun Sabar & others, focusing on the…
Unlawful Deprivation Of Property: Compensation For Land Acquired Under Kottayam Development Corridor Project: Kerala High Court
In a landmark ruling today, Justice Viju Abraham of the Kerala High Court has issued a decisive judgment in the case of Petitioner v. Respondent, involving a dispute over land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act 2013. The judgment, which spans several key sections of the Act, brings to light critical legal…
Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses High Court Advocates Bar Association's Plea Against State Bar Council's Refusal To Grant Separate Recognition
In a recent judgment under the purview of the Advocates Act of 1961, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur delved into the intricate details of recognizing separate Bar Associations. The case, titled Vivek Agarwal v. State Bar Council of Madhya Pradesh, centered on the refusal of recognition to a certain…
Section 144B(6) Income Tax Act, If Assessee “Requests” Then Opportunity Of Personal Hearing Is Mandatory, Not Optional: Allahabad High Court
Lucknow, April 26, 2024: In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court, comprising Hon'ble Justices Saumitra Dayal Singh and Donadi Ramesh, passed a crucial order in Writ Tax No. 627 of 2024. The case challenged an ex parte assessment order dated March 23, 2024, under Section 143(3) read with Section 144B of…
Dowry Death, 'No Direct Involvement': Allahabad High Court Acquits Mother-In-Law After 5 Yrs In Jail, Upholds Husband's Conviction
In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court upheld the conviction of accused appellant Rajendra under Section 304-B IPC in connection with a dowry death case. The case dates back to the tragic incident of 19th September 2015 in Village Varkhimaee, Police Station Paraur, District Shahjahanpur, where the deceased,…
Trial Court Discharges Two Men Accused Of Storing Child Pornographic Material, Writ Petition Challenges POCSO Act Interpretation in Delhi High Court
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the interpretation of Section 15(2) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 was filed in the High Court of Delhi. The petition, titled Tulir Charitable Trust vs. Union of India & Ors., seeks clarification and guidelines on cases involving…
AO Can't Draw An Adverse Inference For Mere Non-Response From Directors To Notices: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court at Calcutta has dismissed an appeal filed by the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-1, Kolkata against Atlantic Dealers Pvt. Ltd. The case, under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, centered on an order dated 8th May, 2023, concerning I.T.A. No.530/Kol/2020 for the…
Trial Courts Expected To Decide On Acceptability Of Advocate Commissioner's Report Before Proceeding With Trial: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court addressed a contentious land acquisition matter under Order XXVI Rule 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The case revolves around conflicting claims over a parcel of land measuring 1 acre and 19 cents, situated in Mattannur. Background of the Case The dispute originated from the…
Juvenile Justice Act, Appeal Against Preliminary Assessment Order Maintainable Before Children's Court, Not Sessions Court: Supreme Court
In a recent landmark judgment, a case titled Child in Conflict with Law Through His Mother versus The State of Karnataka and Another brought to light crucial provisions and reforms under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. Background of the Case: The case centered around a juvenile…
