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Delhi High Court Initiates Suo Motu Proceedings To Monitor Implementation Of Policies On Remission, Premature Release Of Convicts
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday initiated suo motu proceedings to monitor and supervise the implementation of policies concerning the remission and premature release of convicts in the national capital. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela appointed Senior Advocate Siddharth Agarwal as amicus curiae in the matter. The proceedings have...
3-Yrs BPE Degree Equivalent To B.P. Ed For Physical Training Instructor, Rejection Based On Short-Form 'BPE' Is Misnomer: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has held that the 3 year degree of Bachelor of Physical Education (“BPE”) could not be differentiated from the one year decree of Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed), and the candidate possessing BPE was eligible to be appointed as Physical Training Instructor (“PTI”) Grade III.The division bench of Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and...
Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Bail Pleas Of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel, Gulfisha & Others In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (December 9) reserved judgment on the petitions filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, Meera Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohd. Saleem Khan and Shadab Ahmed seeking bail in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case.A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice NV Anjaria today concluded the hearing in the petitions filed against the September 2...
'Approach Authorities': Delhi High Court Refuses Urgent Directions On Plea To Constitute Special Courts For Cyber Crime Offences
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to pass urgent directions on a plea seeking constitution of special courts to deal exclusively with offences related to cyber crimes. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela closed a plea filed by one Vijay Bhaskar Verma who sought establishment of special independent courts to dispose of cyber crimes cases....
Income Tax Return Must Be Accepted For Assessing Victim's Income In Motor Accident Claims: Calcutta High Court Grants ₹39 Lakh Compensation
The Calcutta High Court held that when a victim's income tax return is filed, it is a reliable and authentic basis for assessing income in motor accident claims. The bench granted compensation of Rs. 39 Lakh to the claimants (mother and father) of the victim. Justice Biswaroop Chowdhury stated that once an Income Tax Return is accepted by the Income Tax Authority, it becomes an...
CST Act | After 20 Yrs, Gujarat High Court Permits PSU To Claim Branch Transfer Exemption Denied For Non-Production Of Original 'Form-F'
After almost 20 year litigation, the Gujarat High Court permitted a public sector energy enterprise to claim branch transfer exemption of over Rs 6 crore under the Central Sales Tax Act, which was denied earlier on non-production of the original Form-F. Form F is a document used for branch transfer of goods in the course of inter-state trade, which permits claiming of exemption from Central...
2015 Sacrilege Incident | P&H High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Ex-MLA, Says Bar U/S 195 CrPC Only Arises At Cognisance Stage
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has declined to quash 2015 FIR, registered against former MLA Simarjeet Singh Bains and others, arising out of a protest related to the 2015 Bargari sacrilege incident.Section 195 CrPC prevents courts from taking cognizance for specific offenses, primarily those against public justice (like perjury, forgery in court) or contempt of lawful authority...
PVC Raincoats Classified As Plastic Articles And Not Textile Apparel, Attract 18% GST: Gujarat AAR
The Gujarat Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has ruled that PVC raincoats are to be treated as plastic articles and not textile apparel, and therefore attract 18% GST. The ruling came on an application filed by a Gujarat-based manufacturer of PVC and plastic raincoats. The applicant had sought clarity on whether PVC raincoats should be taxed at 5% as apparel or at 18% as articles...
Goa Night Club Fire: Delhi Court Refuses Immediate Interim Relief To Owners Saurabh Luthra, Gaurav Luthra; Hearing Tomorrow
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa which caught fire and killed atleast 25 people, have moved a Delhi Court seeking anticipatory bail. The matter was heard today by Additional Sessions Judge Vandana of Rohini Courts.Senior Advocate Sidharth Luthra along with Advocate Tanvir Ahmed Mir appeared for the Luthras. Senior Advocate Abhinav Mukerji appeared for...
Umar Khalid, Sharjeel, Gulfisha Fatima Bail : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing | Delhi Riots UAPA Case
The Supreme Court is hearing bail petitions filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and others in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case. Bench: Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria Follow this page for live...
Customs | Direct Reliance On NIDB Data For Re-Assessment Of Import Value Not Permissible: CESTAT Kolkata
The Kolkata Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has stated that Customs cannot directly rely on NIDB (National Import Database) data to enhance import value. R. Muralidhar (Judicial Member) and K. Anpazhakan (Technical Member) noted that the adjudicating authority straightaway has re-determined the value on the basis of NIDB data retrieved,...