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Delhi High Court Refuses To Interfere With Rejection Of AAI's ₹9.34 Crore CENVAT Credit
The Delhi High Court has refused to interfere with an order of the GST authority rejecting CENVAT Credit to the tune of Rs.9.34 crores claimed by the Airport Authority of India.A division bench comprising justices Prathiba M. Singh and Shail Jain noted that the central authority had failed to furnish documents in support of its claim and said, “there is no jurisdictional error...
Only Existing Members Of Company Can Seek Relief Against Oppression & Mismanagement: NCLAT Chennai
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) at Chennai has recently ruled that only existing members of a company are entitled to seek relief for oppression and mismanagement under Section 244 of the Companies Act, 2013, even in so-called "exceptional circumstances."The tribunal set aside an order of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Chennai which had allowed two former members...
'Usual Way To Siphon Off Public Land': High Court Objects To Allotment Of 33 Acres Of Govt Land For Slum Rehabilitation In South Bombay
"We are quite alarmed that such vast land...can just be made available for slum redevelopment, i.e., not only rehabilitation of the slum dwellers in skyscrapers but also large scale private apartments to be constructed in one of the most prime localities in South Mumbai," the court said.
AI In Policing: Framing Issue Of Regulation
Several police forces in India are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance their capabilities in areas such as preventing, detecting and investigating crime, apprehending offenders, and managing traffic operations. For example, Visakhapatnam Police has recently announced plans to implement AI-powered automatic number plate recognition cameras along with facial recognition cameras at key traffic junctions. These technologies are intended to improve the identification and...
Karur Stampede: Madras High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To TVK Party Functionaries
The Madras High Court (Madurai bench) on Friday dismissed the anticipatory bail pleas moved by two functionaries of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party apprehending arrest in connection with the stampede that took place during the party's rally in Karur last Saturday.Justice M Jothiraman denied anticipatory bail to party's General Secretary N. Anand @ Bussy Anand and Joint Secretary...
Sambhal's Rayan Buzurg Village Mosque Management Moves Allahabad High Court Against UP Govt's Demolition Notices
The management of Sambhal's Rayan Buzurg Mosque has approached the Allahabad High Court challenging demolition notices issued against it by the Uttar Pradesh government. A special bench of Justice Dinesh Pathak heard the matter today. The Court is currently sitting in vacation since September 29. The mosque management has challenged an order dated September 2, passed by...
SC Judgment A Clear Message That India Governed By Rule Of Law & Not Rule Of Bulldozer : CJI BR Gavai In Mauritius
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Friday delivered the inaugural Sir Maurice Rault Memorial Lecture at the University of Mauritius, where he underscored that the essence of democracy lies in ensuring that law serves justice rather than becoming an instrument of arbitrary power.Speaking on the theme “Rule of Law in the Largest Democracy”, CJI Gavai said:“Legality alone does not...
Unauthorised Use Of Celebrity Voice Using AI Tools Violates Rights : Bombay High Court Grants Relief To Asha Bhosle
The Bombay High Court has held that making Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools available which allow the conversion of any voice into that of a celebrity without consent amounts to a violation of personality rights.Justice Arif S. Doctor was hearing a suit filed by legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who approached the Court against companies accused of developing and offering...
Article 17 Of Indian Constitution: “Untouchability” In Quotation Marks
The Constitution of India has been designed with its own specificity where the founding members choose to write down the social, political and economic transformation. Various constitutions around the globe may have inspired the making of the Indian Constitution, however, the choice of words, style and specificity in drafting has been unique to India. One such instance is the inclusion of a provision relating to untouchability. Article 17 of the Constitution states:“Untouchability” is abolished...
Tax Monthly Digest: September 2025
SUPREME COURTCustoms Act | Electronic Evidence Admissible Without S.138C(4) Certificate If Assessee's S.108 Statement Admits Contents : Supreme CourtCause Title: ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL ADJUDICATION, DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCE VERSUS SURESH KUMAR AND CO. IMPEX PVT. LTD. & ORS.The Supreme Court recently held that electronic evidence seized by the Directorate of...
Rules Conflicting With Act: Analysis Of Penalty Clauses In Draft Sustainable Harnessing Of Fisheries In Indian EZZ Rules, 2025
IntroductionCan a delegated legislation create an offence or prescribe a penalty? Also, can it lay down procedures for adjudication of penalties in a manner that conflicts with the scheme of offences, their investigation and trial as provided under the parent law? These are questions that immediately come to mind when one reads the draft of the Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in Indian Exclusive Economic Zone of India Rules, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'Draft Rules 2025') which was...