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Income Tax - Draft Assessment Order cannot be issued to an assessee unless they qualify as an "eligible assessee"

Income Tax - Draft Assessment Order cannot be issued to an assessee unless they qualify as an "eligible assessee"

This ruling is seen as a landmark decision reinforcing the strict interpretation of statutory provisions under the Incom...

Bombay High Court Upholds Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause in Contractual Dispute Between Chowgule Industries and ICRA Limited

Bombay High Court Upholds Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause in Contractual Dispute Between Chowgule Industries and ICRA Limited

This ruling underscores the judiciary's endorsement of jurisdictional clauses in commercial contracts, reinforcing the i...

Bombay High Court Orders Immediate Measures to Curb Sewage Pollution in Kulgaon-Badlapur, Directs Developer to Pay Rs.10 Lakh Compensation

Bombay High Court Orders Immediate Measures to Curb Sewage Pollution in Kulgaon-Badlapur, Directs Developer to Pay Rs.10 Lakh Compensation

The Court also imposed a cost of Rs.50,000 on the KBMC to be paid to the petitioner, underscoring the authority’s failur...

Bombay High Court Upholds Plaintiff's Right to Sue for Malicious Prosecution

Bombay High Court Upholds Plaintiff's Right to Sue for Malicious Prosecution

Justice Joshi also noted that the applicant's failure to demonstrate jurisdictional errors in the trial court's order wa...

Bombay High Court Directs Issuance of Provisional Sanad to Law Graduates

Bombay High Court Directs Issuance of Provisional Sanad to Law Graduates

The advocate for the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa acknowledged that there were no specific prayers against the Sta...

Bombay High Court Quashes Caste Scrutiny Decision: Validity Certificate Granted

Bombay High Court Quashes Caste Scrutiny Decision: Validity Certificate Granted

The judgment sets a precedent for similar cases, highlighting the need for vigilance and adherence to established legal ...

Money Laundering - Once discharged from predicate offence by trial court, prosecution under PMLA cannot be continued

Money Laundering - Once discharged from predicate offence by trial court, prosecution under PMLA cannot be continued

This ruling marks a pivotal moment in the interpretation and application of the PMLA, safeguarding individuals from unwa...

Hindu Succession Act - Rights of daughters in coparcenary property - Pre-Amendment Property Rights Upheld

Hindu Succession Act - Rights of daughters in coparcenary property - Pre-Amendment Property Rights Upheld

The court's decision highlights the enduring validity of pre-amendment property dispositions, securing the rights establ...

Bombay High Court Restores Possession to Romell Housing LLP in Property Dispute

Bombay High Court Restores Possession to Romell Housing LLP in Property Dispute

The High Court restored the Magistrate's order, directing the Court Receiver to hand over possession to Romell Housing L...

Money Laundering - Once discharged from predicate offence by trial court, prosecution under PMLA cannot be continued

Money Laundering - Once discharged from predicate offence by trial court, prosecution under PMLA cannot be continued

This ruling marks a pivotal moment in the interpretation and application of the PMLA, safeguarding individuals from unwa...

Bombay High Court Quashes Unconstitutional Externment Orders Against Bharat Bhosale

Bombay High Court Quashes Unconstitutional Externment Orders Against Bharat Bhosale

The court's decision emphasized the necessity of maintaining procedural integrity in externment proceedings, especially ...

Bombay High Court Quashes Industrial Court Order on Retrenchment Compensation

Bombay High Court Quashes Industrial Court Order on Retrenchment Compensation

The judgment sets aside previous Industrial Court orders, reinstating the employees' complaints and directing the partie...

Bombay High Court Quashes GST Show Cause Notices Following Rule Omission

Bombay High Court Quashes GST Show Cause Notices Following Rule Omission

In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court, on September 11, 2025, quashed all pending proceedings and show cause not...

Bombay High Court Directs Re-testing of Seized Cashew Nuts to Uphold Trade Facilitation

Bombay High Court Directs Re-testing of Seized Cashew Nuts to Uphold Trade Facilitation

The court's decision has been welcomed by trade stakeholders as a positive step toward ensuring that procedural technica...

Preventing Pigeon Feeding, Are Justified in the Larger Interest of Societal Health

Preventing Pigeon Feeding, Are Justified in the Larger Interest of Societal Health

The Bombay High Court's judgment in Gunvatrai Maganlal Shah v. State of Maharashtra serves as a critical reminder of the...

Bombay High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Medical Officers in Negligence Case

Bombay High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Medical Officers in Negligence Case

The High Court, while analyzing the case, noted the absence of prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC, which rendered the...

Illegal Entry into India : Mere Possession of Indian Identity Documents Is Insufficient

Illegal Entry into India : Mere Possession of Indian Identity Documents Is Insufficient

The court's decision to reject bail was also influenced by the lack of authenticated documents proving Indian citizenshi...

Caste abuse allegations made in chorus, without pinpointing any specific accused : Cannot sustain conviction

Caste abuse allegations made in chorus, without pinpointing any specific accused : Cannot sustain conviction

The Bombay High Court's judgment reinforces the judiciary's commitment to upholding the rule of law by ensuring that con...

Dishonour of Cheque - Undated legal notice and lack of proof regarding legally enforceable debt fatal to the complainant’s case

Dishonour of Cheque - Undated legal notice and lack of proof regarding legally enforceable debt fatal to the complainant’s case

The Bombay High Court's judgment in this case illustrates the judiciary's commitment to upholding the statutory framewor...

Dishonour of Cheque of Insurance Premium - Policy can not be cancelled

Dishonour of Cheque of Insurance Premium - Policy can not be cancelled

The Bombay High Court's decision in this case reinforces the principle that insurance companies cannot evade liability t...

Gambling is an act of moral turpitude : Employer has discretion to reject or terminate candidature

Gambling is an act of moral turpitude : Employer has discretion to reject or terminate candidature

The case serves as a cautionary tale for job applicants, highlighting the importance of full disclosure in all applicati...

The Limits of Gram Panchayat's Land Claims: A Legal Perspective on State Authority

The Limits of Gram Panchayat's Land Claims: A Legal Perspective on State Authority

The Bombay High Court's decision delineates the authority of state governments in land management while highlighting the...

Navigating the Legal Labyrinth: Understanding Entitlements in the Case of Laxmi v. State of Maharashtra

Navigating the Legal Labyrinth: Understanding Entitlements in the Case of Laxmi v. State of Maharashtra

The case of Laxmi v. State of Maharashtra underscores the judiciary's role in upholding the sanctity of legal marriage a...

Navigating Marital Discord: A Case Study on Transfer of Proceedings

Navigating Marital Discord: A Case Study on Transfer of Proceedings

The Bombay High Court's decision in Ameya Yashwant Mehar v. Deepali Ameya Mehar reiterates the judiciary's role in balan...

Senior Citizens' Right to Evict Adult Children Upheld by Bombay High Court

Senior Citizens' Right to Evict Adult Children Upheld by Bombay High Court

The court further clarified that the Maintenance Act does not impose any reciprocal obligation on parents to maintain ad...