High Courts
J&K High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Reporter Who Highlighted Misuse Of Hospital Ambulances For Personal Use By Govt Officials
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashed a criminal defamation case against a reporter who covered a story relating to the misuse of a public hospital ambulance by government officials. The court held that the news report did not name the respondent, nor was he explicitly quoted as being responsible for the said misuse.The court stated that it was a general report concerning...
Skoda-Volkswagen Case : Bombay High Court Asks Customs Dept To Explain How Show Cause Notice Isn't Time-Barred
In Skoda Auto Volkswagen India's petition challenging a tax demand of USD 1.4 billion by Indian Customs authorities, the Bombay High Court today asked the Customs Authority to file an affidavit explaining why the September 2024 show-cause notice issued to the company is not barred by limitation. “…on the issue of limitation which is factual, please file a short affidavit setting out...
CBDT Cannot Impose Limitations To Extinguish Rights Granted Under Income Tax Act: Delhi High Court
Recently, the Delhi High Court held that Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) cannot impose limitations to extinguish rights granted under Income Tax Act, 1961. The Court held that the wide powers granted to the CBDT are not for extinguishing a right that is conferred by the Act. Accordingly, the Court Circular No. 07/2007 dated 23 October 2007 issued by the CBDT to the be ultra vires the...
Mere Non-Mentioning Of Place Of Arbitration In Arbitral Award Does Not Vitiate It: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has held that mere non-mentioning of the place of arbitration in the arbitral award does not vitiate it.An arbitral award between the parties was challenged before the Commercial Court, Prayagraj where it was held that since the place of arbitration was not mentioned in the award, it was non-speaking and was, thus, set aside. Both parties challenged the order of...
'Sleep & Work-Life Balance Necessary': Karnataka HC Sets Aside Suspension Of Constable Found Sleeping On Duty After Regular Double Shifts
The Karnataka High Court has set aside an order of suspension imposed on a constable working with the Kalyan Karnataka Road Transport Corporation on the grounds that he was found sleeping on duty.Justice M Nagaprasanna while allowing the petition filed by Chandrashekhar, highlighted the need for proper sleep and work-life balance for employees. It said, “It is trite, if a person is asked...
No New Flag Masts Or Poles To Be Erected In The State Without Permission From Competent Authorities: Kerala High Court Orders
The Kerala High Court ruled that no temporary or permanent flag masts or poles shall be installed in any public space, puramboke area, or road margins within the State without obtaining the necessary permissions or clearances from competent authorities as required by law.The single bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran further directed the Secretary of the Local Self Government Institutions ...
Alleged Adulterer Should Be Given Opportunity To Disprove Adultery Claim In Divorce Case: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has recently held that when divorce is sought on the grounds of adultery, the alleged adulterer should be made a co-respondent if the details are known. The court also observed that if the details of the alleged adulterer is not known, the petitioner could be excused from the requirement of impleading the alleged adulterer. “We, therefore, hold that...
Land Acquisition Act | Right To Receive Compensation Crystalizes Only After Claims Over Dispute On Apportionment Is Decided: Telangana HC
The Telangana High Court has s that the entitlement to receive compensation under the Land Acquisition Act would crystallize only after the competent court–to whom a reference is made over a dispute as to the apportionment of compensation–decides the rival claims and rules in the claimant's favour.The high court referred to the court's decision in a 2024 writ petition wherein it had ...
Man Accused Of Taking ₹2 Crore Dowry Seeks Income Tax Dept Probe Into Wife's Family, Delhi High Court Rejects Plea
The Delhi High Court has rejected the writ petition filed by a man, seeking an inquiry into the finances of his wife and her family who claimed to have paid him ₹2 crores dowry, in addition to spending crores of rupees on their wedding.A division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela observed that the complaint stemmed from a matrimonial feud and the...
Gujarat HC Paves Way For Two Law Graduates From Unrecognized College To Apply For Civil Judge Post, State Bar Body To Issue Provisional Certificate
The Gujarat High Court on Monday (February 24) directed the State Bar Council to issue provisional certificate of practice to two law graduates, who completed their LL.B. from an unrecognized institution, so as to enable them to participate in the recruitment process to the post of civil judge. Issuing notice to the respondents, Justice Nirzar S Desai in his order said, "In the meantime,...
Judicial Officer Bound To Obey Circulars/Orders Issued By High Court: Madras HC Upholds Compulsory Retirement Of District Judge
The Madras High Court recently upheld the compulsory retirement of a District Judge noting that the Administrative Committee of the High Court had assessed the materials and concluded that his continued service was not in the public interest. The bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice G Arul Murugan noted that unless the material relied on by the administrative committee is shown...
Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 17 - February 23, 2025
Nominal Index:Ghulam Nabi Sofi VS State of J&K 2025 LiveLaw (JKL) 41Union Territory of J&K vs Arsam Imtiyaz Malik 2025 LiveLaw (JKL) 42Chairman, Building Operation Controlling Authority, Srinagar & Ors vs Jameel Hussain Farooqi & Ors 2025 LiveLaw (JKL) 43Bashir Ahmad Mir Vs State Through P/s Safa Kadal 2025 LiveLaw (JKL) 44Mohammad Abass Lone Vs Union Of India And Ors 2025...