Non-Disclosure Of Pending Criminal Case While Filing PIL Shows Lack Of Good Faith, Later Acquittal Irrelevant: Jharkhand HC Imposes ₹2 Lakh Cost

The Jharkhand High Court has recently observed that not disclosing a pending criminal case while filing a PIL, even if the petitioner was later acquitted, shows lack of good faith. A Division Bench of the High Court comprising Chief Justice T.S. Chauhan and Justice Rajesh Shankar dismissed a Public Interest Litigation alleging irregularities and illegalities in the...

Insurer Cannot Repudiate Claim Saying Damage In Equipment Was Discovered Only After Policy Was Issued : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday (November 13) allowed the insurance claim of a company whose boiler had exploded, rejecting the insurer's contention that it was not liable to indemnify the loss since the defect in the boiler was discovered only after the insurance policy had been issued. “A subsequent discovery of damage or corrosion cannot be a ground to repudiate an insurance claim, as...

AP High Court Raps State For Devising 'Innovative Methods' To Take Over Private Property Without Due Process; Protects Citizen

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has condemned the State authorities (respondents) for concocting “innovative ways” of acquiring the property of one Raja Reddy (petitioner), despite the Court earlier directing the authorities to not dispossess the petitioner without following due process of law.On 06.10.2025, the petitioner was issued a notice which stated that he had encroached on the...

Anil Ambani Moves Delhi Court Against Economic Times, Others Over 'Defamatory' Reporting; Order On Interim Injunction On November 17

Businessman and Chairman of Reliance Group, Anil Ambani has filed a defamation case before a Delhi Court against Cobrapost, Economic Times and others over allegedly defamatory reporting, claiming that his companies committed a fraud of over Rs. 41,000 crores. The matter was listed before senior civil judge Vivek Beniwal of Karkardooma Courts. The Court heard the arguments made on behalf of...

Penalty Paid Under Economic Duress Not Voluntary Admission Of Liability Under GST Act: Tripura High Court

The Tripura High Court recently held that payment of a penalty under economic duress cannot be treated as a “voluntary” admission of liability, and tax authorities remain legally obligated to pass a final, reasoned order under the Tripura State GST Act, 2017. The ruling came in the case of R G Group, a Tripura-based supplier of electrical goods, whose consignment was detained in July...

Supreme Court Weekly Digest October 16 - 23, 2025

Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 - Section 15 - Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal (KSAT) - Maintainability of Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution - Service Law - Recruitment Disputes - Alternate Remedy - Jurisdiction of High Court – Held, High Courts should not entertain Writ Petition in matters within domain of Tribunals - The High Court erred in...

Supreme Court Directs Jharkhand Govt To Notify Saranda As Wildlife Sanctuary, Says Rights Of Forest Dwellers & Tribals Won't Be Affected

The Court observed that the Forest Rights Act protects the rights of forest dwellers.

Communication On Email Address Is Sufficient Service Under Section 169 GST Act: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that under Section 169(1)(c) of the Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017, a communication sent to an email address provided at the time of GST registration is adequate service of a decision, order, summons or notice or any other communication.A division bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Shail Jain observed,“With respect to Section169 of the Act, this...

Kerala High Court Asks State To Publicize Facility That Alerts Local Authorities When Citizens Report Waste Dumping Via WhatsApp

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (November 13) directed the State government and local authorities to take steps to inform the public about the facility that permits citizens to alert local authorities via WhatsApp, regarding waste being dumped in any area in the State.The direction was issued by the Division Bench comprising Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas and Justice Gopinath P., which...

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Plea Seeking Govt Compensation For Covid Vaccine Deaths

The petitioners also seek constitution of an expert committee to inquire into the adverse effects of Covid vaccination.

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Civil Courts Have Exclusive Jurisdiction to Cancel Registered Sale Deeds Despite Ongoing SARFAESI Proceedings Before DRT: Delhi High Court

The High Court of Delhi, while clarifying the limits of the jurisdictional bar under section 34 of the SARFAESI Act, has held that a civil suit seeking cancellation of a registered Sale Deed is maintainable before a civil court, even where the property is simultaneously subject to proceedings under the SARFAESI Act, 2002. The ruling reinforces that DRTs cannot adjudicate...