Service Tax | Extended Limitation Cannot Be Invoked Without Mens Rea, Deliberate Intent To Evade Duty To Be Proven: CESTAT Chandigarh

The Chandigarh Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has set aside a service tax demand of ₹18.95 crore raised against the assessee, KEC International, holding that the Department wrongly invoked the extended period of limitation without establishing any intent to evade tax . A Bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. S.S. Garg (Judicial Member) and Hon'ble Mr....

Judicial Officers May Err Sometimes, But Shouldn't Pass Inconsistent Orders: Karnataka High Court

While setting aside an order passed by the trial court staying proceedings in a suit filed for recovery of money, the Karnataka High Court held that while a judicial officer may err and pass illegal orders, he should not pass inconsistent orders which would undermine the faith of the general public in the institution.Justice S Vishwajith Shetty said, “The courts while rendering judgments...

New Heartbeat Of Work: Leading With Humanity In A Technology Driven World

The twenty first century workplace is standing at a remarkable turning point. On one side we see an explosion of new technologies from artificial intelligence to automation and smart digital tools. On the other side we see a growing awareness that the true engine of every organization is still people, their feelings, their creativity and their need for meaning. As tools change how work is done, leaders must rethink why work is done and most importantly how people feel while doing it. The future...

Deputy Registrar Vacancy At Armed Forces Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi

Armed Forces Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi invites application for the post of Deputy Registrar on deputation basis.Name of the Post: Deputy Registrar No. of Post: 01 (One) Pay Scale: Pay Matrix Level - 11 (Rs 67700-208700) Essential Qualification and Experience • Deputation (Including Short Term Contract): Officers of the Central Government or State Government or Supreme Court or High Court or District Courts or Statutory/Autonomous bodies having pensionary benefits: (a) (i) holding...

Delhi High Court Asks Centre To Issue Guidelines For Engagement Of Govt Counsel Within Three Months

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted three months time to the Union Government for issuing guidelines for engagement of counsels to represent its various departments. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela was dealing with a PIL filed by one Vishal Sharma. Sharma challenged the recent empanelment of counsels to represent the Central...

Centre For Law And Development, NUALS Releases Trial Proposition For NTAC 2026

The Centre for Law and Development at the National University of Advanced Legal Studies has announced the Trial Proposition for the II Edition of the National Trial Advocacy CompetitionAbout CLD:The Centre for Law and Development at the National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi, is dedicated to advancing legal developments in our nation. Committed to policy formulation and socio-legal research, the Centre addresses key developmental issues and public welfare need while meeting...

Commission Earned On Sale Of Agricultural Produce Attracts Service Tax Under 'Business Auxiliary Service': CESTAT Ahmedabad

The Ahmedabad Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) confirmed demand of service tax on commission earned on account of sale of agricultural produce, Indian Raw Cotton under the head 'Business Auxiliary Service'. The CESTAT upheld order by the lower authority fastening service tax liability of ₹71.75 lakhs and ₹90.56 lakhs for the periods 2010-11...

FIR Registered Against Unknown Persons: Punjab Govt Tells High Court Over Alleged Assault On Lawyer By Haryana Police

The Punjab Government submitted today before the Punjab & Haryana High Court that an FIR has been registered against unknown persons in a case where Haryana Police allegedly assaulted a lawyer in Punjab.The High Court on Tuesday took suo motu cognisance of the alleged assault on an advocate, Amit, by Haryana Police personnel in plainclothes in Chandigarh neighbouring Nayagaon, Punjab...

Windsor Hill Township Fraud: MP High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Project Executor, Says Economic Offences Require Cautious Approach

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday (December 16) dismissed the anticipatory bail application of Ankit Ranjan, who is accused of deliberately defrauding the parent company of 'Windsor Hill' township project.The bench of Justice Milind Ramesh Phadke observed;"This Court also finds substance in the submission of the prosecution that the applicant, acting in concert with the co-accused...

'Pride Comes Before Fall': Chief Justice Biswanath Somadder Retires From Sikkim High Court After Four-Year Tenure

Chief Justice Biswanath Somadder retired as the Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court on 14 December 2025.Justice Somadder was elevated as a Judge of the Calcutta High Court in 2006. In his extempore farewell address, Justice Somadder reflected on his judicial journey with warmth and humour. Recalling his transfers across High Courts, he remarked that he had always viewed them...

Delhi High Court Declines PIL Seeking "Four Times" Compensation For Tickets Recently Cancelled By IndiGo, Judicial Inquiry Against DGCA

The Delhi High Court has declined a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking four times compensation for flight tickets recently cancelled by Indigo airlines, as well as a judicial inquiry against the DGCA over recent lapses which left millions of travellers stranded.A Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela heard the plea.Advocate Virag...

Kerala High Court Flags Lack Of Veterinary Care In Lakshadweep, Seeks Explanation For Unfilled Posts

The Kerala High Court has expressed concern over the continued absence of veterinary services in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep and has directed the Union Territory Administration to place detailed material on record explaining why sanctioned posts of Veterinary Surgeons remain unfilled.A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Ziyad Rahman A.A. was hearing a...