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In a recent ruling, it was emphasized that higher late fees are applicable even if there's no income tax liability upon belated filing of Income Tax Returns ITR when income…
The Bombay High Court ruled that GST input tax credit ITC isn't available on the construction of a breakwater wall for protection, as it doesn't qualify as an outward supply of…
The article discusses a CESTAT ruling on CENVAT credit for input services used in commercial, industrial, and construction activities. The tribunal held that services directly or…
The Karnataka High Court has quashed a criminal defamation case against retired Justice Michael Francis Saldanha, citing lack of sanction for prosecution from the Karnataka…
The Supreme Court dismissed multiple Public Interest Litigations PILs seeking the reopening of the court on Saturdays for physical hearings. The court cited logistical challenges…
The Supreme Court will review whether compensation amounts not disbursed by Motor Accident Claims Tribunals MACTs can be recovered through Labour Courts. This issue arose due to…
In a significant ruling, the Tripura High Court granted bail to an accused in an NDPS case, considering his HIV-positive status and the lack of conclusive evidence against him.…
The Supreme Court has asked the Income Tax Department to respond to Newsclick's plea challenging tax demands of ?43 crore. Newsclick, a news portal, argues that the demands are…
As per the report, a majority of this incremental growth has been driven by retail, with non-mobility orders surpassing 6 Mn transactions in June, up from 3.6 Mn in March.\r The…
The Central Excise Act provision under Section 11A does not hold legal heirs accountable for a deceased's tax liabilities, as per a recent CESTAT decision. The appellate body…
In a recent case before the Hyderabad District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Singapore Airlines faced allegations after denying entry to passengers due to their…
The Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra government to investigate allegations of casteism and sexual harassment at the Indian Law Society's Law College in Pune. The court…
The Supreme Court has emphasized that bail matters should ideally conclude at the High Court level to prevent unnecessary burden on the apex court. Justice A.M. Khanwilkar…
The Supreme Court emphasizes the need for uniformity in builder-buyer agreements to protect homebuyers from fraud across India. Highlighting disparities in contractual terms, the…
The Supreme Court has sought responses from convicts in the Soumya Vishwanathan murder case regarding a state appeal against their bail. Vishwanathan, a journalist, was murdered…
The Supreme Court upheld a CBI probe against Shahjahan Sheikh for his alleged involvement in the Sandeshkhali violence, dismissing his appeal. The Court reasoned that the…
In a recent decision, the Gujarat High Court ruled that an unsigned Excel sheet, lacking corroboration, cannot serve as evidence in Section 153C income tax proceedings. The court…
The Delhi Department of Trade and Taxes has invited CA, CMA, and ICWA firms to apply for empanelment to conduct GST special audits. The purpose is to enhance tax compliance and…
The Supreme Court ruled that imposing bail conditions enabling constant police tracking of accused movements is impermissible, violating privacy rights. The decision emphasized…
In a recent ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court held that Indian police cannot initiate proceedings under Section 188 of the CrPC for offenses committed abroad, citing lack…
The Kerala High Court ruled that an individual's passport renewal cannot be denied solely due to pending criminal cases without a court order or charge sheet. Emphasizing…
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a Chinese national facing criminal charges can return home until trial completion, emphasizing the need for flexibility in Indian laws to…
The Tripura High Court ruled on the revision of the ceiling limit under the Gratuity Act, affirming that an employee is entitled to gratuity based on the last drawn salary,…
The Calcutta High Court has directed the Railway Protection Force RPF to enhance vigilance in combating the issue of male passengers entering female-only train compartments. This…
In a recent case before the West Bengal State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, it was ruled that hospitals cannot treat patients without obtaining their written consent,…
The Supreme Court has issued guidelines to visual media on the portrayal of persons with disabilities, emphasizing respectful representation. Media must avoid caricaturing or…
The Supreme Court expressed concerns about mandating menstrual leave, fearing potential discrimination against women in employment. It directed the Centre to assess the…
In a recent case, the Bombay High Court denied a married woman's request for abortion at 26 weeks of pregnancy, citing the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act's restriction…
The Telangana High Court ruled that expenditure incurred by a holding company overseeing a project is not deductible under Section 37 of the Income Tax Act unless it directly…
The Kerala High Court ruled that decisions on alterations to temple dance forms like Kootu Koodiyattam, integral to religious rituals, require consent from Tantris. The court…
In a recent ruling, the Rajasthan High Court addressed trademark infringement and passing off where identical marks were used in different classes of goods. The court held that…
The Patna High Court upheld the election of JDU MLA Dilip Ray, dismissing the petition challenging his victory. The petitioner alleged discrepancies in the nomination papers and…
In a case concerning income tax, Delhi ITAT ruled on additions related to cash deposits during the demonetization period. The tribunal considered the assessee's explanations and…
The Madras High Court declined to overturn the conviction of former minister Aranganayan in a disproportionate assets case. The court found substantial evidence proving his…
The Karnataka High Court's Order XIII Rule 9 CPC serves to ensure rightful ownership of documents and fair administration of justice. It mandates parties to produce all documents…
The Kerala High Court ruled that a secured asset remains encumbered even after the secured creditor purchases it in a sale under the SARFAESI Act. The court reasoned that the…
In a recent ruling, the Manipur High Court upheld the equality principle by allowing the enhancement of retirement age for veterinary officers to match that of doctors. The court…
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court upheld the entitlement of the State Information Commissioner to seek medical treatment under the Central Government Health Scheme…
The Allahabad High Court commuted the death sentence of a 45-year-old convict convicted of murder to life imprisonment. The court considered the convict's family circumstances,…
The Madras High Court has urged the state government to reconsider its liquor policy to prioritize public welfare, emphasizing the need for balanced regulation to mitigate social…
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a plea seeking to quash abetment to suicide charges against school teachers accused of harassment leading to a minor girl's suicide. The court…
The Kerala High Court has mandated statutory authorities to conclude hearings and pass orders within a specified time limit to ensure timely resolution of matters. This directive…
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to consider extending the benefits of schemes meant for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward…
The Allahabad High Court has entertained a PIL seeking extension of SC/ST/OBC schemes to BPL card holders. The petitioner argued that BPL card holders face economic hardship akin…
The Bombay High Court has directed action on allegations by students against ILS Law College, Pune, including concerns over the functioning of the Internal Complaints Committee…
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled on preserving ballot secrecy in sarpanch elections, prohibiting the disclosure of votes to maintain voter privacy and prevent bogus voting. The…
The Tripura High Court granted bail to an accused under the NDPS Act, considering the accused's health condition as an HIV patient. The court noted the seriousness of the offense…
The Karnataka High Court's Order XIII Rule 9 CPC serves to ensure rightful ownership of documents and fair administration of justice. It mandates parties to produce all documents…
In a case involving Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi High Court directed the AAP government to ensure additional VC meetings between government lawyers and senior standing…
The Bombay High Court ruled that GST input tax credit ITC isn't available on the construction of a breakwater wall for protection, as it doesn't qualify as an outward supply of…
In a recent ruling, it was emphasized that higher late fees are applicable even if there's no income tax liability upon belated filing of Income Tax Returns ITR when income…
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