P&H High Court Raises Questions On Agricultural Dept's Statutory Authority To Ban Hybrid Paddy Seeds In Punjab

In a significant development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has questioned the statutory authority behind the Punjab Government's recent decision to ban the sale of hybrid paddy seeds in the state.Justice Kuldeep Tiwari asked the Punjab Government to inform court the statutory force behind passing the impugned order which has banned sale of hybrid paddy seeds in Punjab on April...

'Electricity Meter Costs ₹8900, Where Will Poor People Go?': Karnataka HC Orally Questions State For Mandating Smart Pre-Paid Meters

The Karnataka High Court on Friday (April 26) orally questioned the decision of the state government making it mandatory for electricity consumers to install smart pre-paid meters, the cost of which is higher than what is prevalent in neighbouring states. Justice M Nagaprasanna orally observed “All over (other states) it is at Rs 900 for the very same smart meter and you are charging Rs...

Sikh People Usually Wear 'Kada', Personal Effect: Delhi High Court Sets Aside Detention By Customs

Observing that Sikh persons usually wear kada as part of their religious practice, the Delhi High Court set aside the detention of a Dubai resident's gold kada by the Customs Department.A division bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta observed, “Clearly, a perusal of the photographs and the fact that it is one Kada which is usually worn by persons like the Petitioner...

Karnataka High Court Issues Notice On PIL Against KEA Asking Students To Remove 'Sacred Thread' Before Entering Exam Hall

The Karnataka High Court today (26 April) issued notice to the State Government on a public interest litigation seeking a declaration that the action of Karnataka Examination Authority's officials in not permitting students wearing "scared thread" to appear in the Common Entrance Examination (CET) 2025 is unconstitutional.The case concerns incidents where students were allegedly asked to...

Assessee's Business Cannot Be Prejudiced By Complete Attachment Of Bank Accounts Pending Adjudication By GST Authority: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has asked the GST authority not to prejudice the business of an assessee, involved in manufacturing of mild steel products, by attaching its complete bank account pending adjudication of ₹15.09 crores tax evasion proceedings.A division bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta noted that one year had elapsed since the provisional attachment order...

Appellate Authority Must Set Aside Impugned Order While Remanding Back Matter And Fix Clear Timelines: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court has held that an appellate authority, while remanding a matter for fresh adjudication, should definitely set aside the impugned order and lay down clear timelines to prevent further delay in adjudication. Justice Gautam Kumar Choudhary, presiding over the case, observed, “When a case is remanded for the matter to be decided afresh, it was incumbent on the part of...

BREAKING | Karnataka High Court Denies Bail To Actress Ranya Rao, Co-Accused In Gold Smuggling Case

The Karnataka High Court on Saturday (April 26) dismissed the bail petitions filed by Kannada Actress Harshavardhini Ranya Rao and co-accused Tarun Konduru Raju, who have been arrested in the Gold Smuggling Case.Justice S Vishwajith Shetty while dictating the order, said, "Petitions dismissed". A detailed copy of the order is awaited. The court had reserved its order earlier this week...

GST Demand Of Over ₹10 Crores Raised Without Considering Assessee's Stand: Delhi High Court Orders Fresh Adjudication

The Delhi High Court has asked the Adjudicating Authority under Central Goods and Service Tax Act 2017 to undertake fresh adjudication of the show cause notice issued to an assessee, raising demand of more than ₹10 crores.A division bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta did so after noting that such a “substantial” demand was made without even considering...

[POCSO Act] Trying To Grope Victim's Breast Doesn't Fall Under Definition Of Attempted Rape: Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court has held that the attempt of a man to grope a minor girl's breast in an inebriated state, did not tantamount to the offence of attempted rape under the POCSO act, but could be categorised as attempt to commit aggravated sexual assault due to there being no penetrative act.A division bench of Justices Arijit Banerjee and Biswaroop Chowdhury held:We have carefully...

Compassionate Appointment On Teacher Post Compromises Quality Of Education, Violating Article 21A: Allahabad High Court Strikes Down GOs

While holding that compassionate appointment of teachers compromises quality of education thereby violating fundamental right to education under Article 21-A of the Constitution of India, the Allahabad High Court declared Government Orders dated 04.09.2000 and 15.02.2013 ultra vires Articles 14, 16 and 21-A of the Constitution of India insofar as they relate to appointment on the posts...

Calcutta High Court Calls For West Bengal Govt's Response In PIL Challenging Deocha-Pachami Coal Project

A division bench of the Calcutta High Court led by Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam has directed the Government of West Bengal and the WBPDCL to file affidavits within three weeks, responding to an interim application filed in the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the illegalities and violation of official contractors involved in implementation of coal/basalt mining at...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quarterly Digest: January - March, 2025

Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (MP) 1 to 2025 LiveLaw (MP) 69Madhya Pradesh High Court Paves Way For Major Couple To Reside Together But Expresses Concern Over Live-In Relationship At 'Tender Age'Case Title: Anjali Kushwah And Others Versus The State Of Madhya Pradesh And OthersCitation: 2025 LiveLaw (MP) 1The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently allowed a major couple to reside together without...