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Mere Failure To Transfer Vehicle Registration Will Not Invalidate Sale/Gift Of Vehicle: Supreme Court
[New Delhi, April 9, 2024] - In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the election victory of Karikho Kri from the Tezu (ST) Assembly Constituency in Arunachal Pradesh. The ruling, which addresses key provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, carries implications for electoral…
If Deed Was Executed By Person Without Title, Successors Cannot Enforce Rights On Property Based On Such Deed : Clarifies Property Rights
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has provided crucial clarity on property rights concerning the Hindu Widow's Remarriage Act. The case, titled Kizhakke Vattakandiyil Madhavan (Dead) Thr. LRs. v. Thiyyurkunnath Meethal Janaki and Ors, centered around a property dispute stemming from historical…
When Can High Courts Entertain Writ Petition Under Article 226 Despite Existence Of Statutory Remedies? Supreme Court
In a recent legal development under the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest (SARFAESI) Act, the High Court made a significant ruling concerning the jurisdiction of High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution. The case involved a dispute related to the…
Domestic Violence Act Applicable To Every Woman Irrespective Of Religious Affiliation: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court upheld the decision of the Appellate Court regarding a case under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The case, Gulshan Kumar & Anr. vs. Nidhi Kashyap, revolves around allegations of domestic violence and subsequent legal proceedings. The case originated…
Court Grants Exemption to Journalist Deepak Chaurasia from Personal Appearance in 2015 POCSO Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent development, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh, with Hon’ble Mr. Justice Harpreet Singh Brar presiding, delivered a significant verdict in the case of Deepak Chaurasia vs. State of Haryana. Case Background: The petitioner, Deepak Chaurasia, had filed a petition under Section 482 of the…
Court Seeks Exact Details of Family's Hutment Demolition After Children Drown in Open Water Tank: Bombay High Court
On 8th April 2024, the Bombay High Court, in its Ordinary Original Civil Jurisdiction, initiated a Suo Motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) under the act of High Court in its own Motion, in response to an article titled "Life comes cheap for India’s richest Corporation" by Ms. Jyoti Punwani, published in the…
Police Can't File FIR Solely On Basis Of Seizure Panchnama: Karnataka High Court
In a significant development, the Karnataka High Court acquitted two individuals, Sri Dayananda and R. Ravi, in a case involving the seizure of liquor under Sections 32, 34, and 38-A of the Karnataka Excise Act. The judgment, pronounced by Justice S Rachiah, sets aside the previous convictions dated 26.12.2015 and…
Court Affirms Domestic Violence Act Applies Universally, Regardless of Religious Affiliation: Delhi High Court
In a recent development in the realm of domestic violence law, the Delhi High Court delivered a significant judgment highlighting the essence of justice under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The case pertained to a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, filed by…
Evidence Of Family Members In Dowry Death Cases Can't Be Discarded Saying They Are Interested Witnesses : Supreme Court
In a recent development in the Indian legal landscape, the Supreme Court has revisited a crucial case involving dowry death allegations under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Background of the Case The case in question, known as State of Karnataka vs. M.N. Basavaraja & Ors., revolves around the tragic demise of…
Service Tax Not Payable On Flats Constructed Prior To 01.07.2010, Having Less Than 12 Flats: CESTAT
n a significant decision, the Service Tax Appellate Tribunal in Chennai recently rendered a final order (No. 40391/2024) dated 08.04.2024, pertaining to Service Tax Appeal No.40035 of 2020. The Case Details: The case involved M/s. Sandeep N Savani, represented by Shri Sudhir, Chartered Accountant as the appellant,…
