Gujarat High Court Upholds Life Sentence Of Father For Poisoning Minor Children; Orders Criminal Action Against Wife For False Testimony

The Gujarat High Court has upheld the life sentence of a man convicted of murdering his two minor children by administering poison in tea, biscuits, and water. The division bench of Justice A.S. Supehia and Justice Vimal K. Vyas observed that the appellant had committed a heinous offence without any motive, reason, or instigation. The bench noted, "Thus, on the overall appreciation of...

Gujarat High Court Halts Admissions At Eight Law Colleges Lacking BCI Approval

The Gujarat High Court has halted the admission process for LLB courses at eight law colleges in the state that have not received approval from the Bar Council of India (BCI). The court directed the BCI to conduct inspections of these colleges, which is a prerequisite for granting approval.Justice Vimal K Vyas, presiding over the case, noted, “Considering the provisions of Rules 2008...

[Rajkot Gaming Zone Fire] Police Commissioner Files Affidavit in Gujarat High Court Explaining Permissions Granted To TRP Gaming Zone Under Gujarat Police Act

Commissioner of Police, Rajkot, IPS Brajeshkumar Jha, has filed an affidavit before the Gujarat High Court following a directive to explain the permissions granted to the TRP Gaming Zone. The High Court sought details on whether these permissions were obtained under the provisions of Section 33(w) of the Gujarat Police Act, 1951.Jha, who assumed office on May 28, 2024, stated in his...

Gujarat High Court Notifies Lawyers And Litigants To Settle Outstanding Court Fees For Covid-Era Cases, Urges Compliance Within 30 Days

The Gujarat High Court has issued a notification to lawyers and litigants involved in 29,466 cases, urging them to settle outstanding court fees. These cases, filed during the Covid-19 pandemic period spanning from March 22, 2020, to January 7, 2022, have been flagged by the High Court for either non-payment or insufficient payment of court fees.The notification, issued by the High...

[Rajkot Gaming Zone Fire] Gujarat High Court Criticizes State, Civic Authorities Over Unauthorised Gaming Centres, Orders Strict Action

Today, the Gujarat High Court sharply criticized the Rajkot municipal body and the state government after it was revealed that two gaming zones in Rajkot had been operating for over two years without the necessary permits. The hearing was conducted before a division bench comprising Justices Biren Vaishnav and Devan M. Desai. The bench stated, “It is most unfortunate that it is only the...

Gujarat High Court Weekly Roundup: May 20 - May 26, 2024

Nominal Index [Citations: 2024 LiveLaw (Guj) 68-72]Deputy Collector & Anr. Versus Meera S. Desai & Anr 2024 LiveLaw (Guj) 68NEPRA Resources Management Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. Vs State of Gujarat & Anr. 2024 LiveLaw (Guj) 69Vimal Agro Products Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. Vs Union of India & Ors 2024 LiveLaw (Guj) 70Dipen Champaklal Shah Vs State of Gujarat 2024 LiveLaw (Guj) 71Black...

'Man Made Disaster': Gujarat High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of The Tragic Fire Accident At TRP Gaming Zone In Rajkot

On Sunday, the Gujarat High Court took suo motu cognizance of the tragic fire at TRP Game Zone in Rajkot, which resulted in the deaths of at least 27 people.The hearing was conducted before a division bench comprising Justices Biren Vaishnav and Devan M. Desai. The bench observed, “Apart from having constructed such Game zones / recreational facilities, they have been put to use...

Adequate Hearing Opportunity Given: Gujarat High Court Dismisses Black Stone Corporation's Petition, Directs to Appeal Under Section 107 of GST Act

The Gujarat High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by Black Stone Corporation Private Limited, observing that the petitioner was afforded an adequate hearing opportunity. The court directed the petitioner to avail the alternative efficacious remedy under Section 107 of the GST Act to challenge the impugned order before the appellate authority.Black Stone Corporation had challenged...

Gujarat High Court Grants Bail To Metal Industries Proprietor In Rs. 6.67 Crore GST Evasion Case

The Gujarat High Court has granted bail in a case of GST evasion amounting to Rs. 6.67 Crores to the proprietor of Metal Industries, a business engaged in manufacturing and trading brass products, metal scrap, etc. in Jamnagar after 79 days of costJustice MR Mengdey presiding over the case, held, “In the facts and circumstances of the case and considering the nature of the allegations...

Gujarat High Court Upholds 12% GST On Mango Pulp Since GST Inception, Rejects Petitioner's Claims For Lower Tax Rate

The Gujarat High Court has upheld the imposition of a 12 percent tax on Mango Pulp since the inception of GST. The court clarified that Circular No. 179/11/2022-GST dated August 3, 2022, and Notification No. 06/2022 dated July 13, 2022, simply reinforce that mango pulp falls under the 12 percent GST bracket, specifically after the inclusion of "Mangoes (other than mangoes, sliced,...

Notified Area Authority, Vapi Is Neither A 'Local Authority' Nor 'Governmental Authority: Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court has ruled that the Notified Area Authority, Vapi, does not qualify as a local authority or governmental authority. As a result, the Solid Waste Management and recycling services provided to it are not eligible for exemption under Notification No. 12/2017-State Tax (Rate) dated 30th June 2017.The division bench, comprising Justice Bhargav D. Karia and Justice Niral M....

Gujarat High Court Directs State, Universities To Clarify Student Allotment To Non-BCI Approved Law Colleges

On a plea by eight law colleges in the State seeking recognition by the Bar Council of India (BCI), the Gujarat High Court today instructed the State to file an affidavit explaining whether a law college not recognized or approved by the BCI can be allotted students by the government.The High Court also sought similar affidavits from the universities to which these eight law colleges...