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Gujarat High Court Demands Explanation from CBDT on Non-Extension of Due Date for Tax Returns

Gujarat High Court Demands Explanation from CBDT on Non-Extension of Due Date for Tax Returns

The court has issued a notice to the CBDT to respond by October 6, 2025, explaining the rationale behind the lack of a s...

Karnataka High Court Quashes Orders in Benami Property Case, Upholds Beneficial Owner's Rights

Karnataka High Court Quashes Orders in Benami Property Case, Upholds Beneficial Owner's Rights

Additionally, the court instructed the Income Tax Department to issue proper guidelines to officers for ensuring complia...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Orders Immediate Payment of Overdue Contractor Dues

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Orders Immediate Payment of Overdue Contractor Dues

This judgment sets a significant precedent in ensuring that government contractors are treated fairly and underscores th...

Delhi High Court Permits Purshottam Ray to File GST Appeal Despite Delay

Delhi High Court Permits Purshottam Ray to File GST Appeal Despite Delay

The judgment emphasizes the importance of adhering to principles of natural justice while ensuring procedural consistenc...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Opportunity to Rectify Defects in Election Petition Alleging Corrupt Practices

Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Opportunity to Rectify Defects in Election Petition Alleging Corrupt Practices

The High Court's decision underscores the judicial approach of allowing substantive justice by not dismissing petitions ...

Bombay High Court Upholds BCCI's Ban on OCI Cardholders in Domestic Cricket

Bombay High Court Upholds BCCI's Ban on OCI Cardholders in Domestic Cricket

The court acknowledged the petitioners' right to apply for Indian citizenship, which would enable their participation in...

Dishonour of Cheque - Presentation of cheque for an amount greater than legally enforceable debt is impermissible

Dishonour of Cheque - Presentation of cheque for an amount greater than legally enforceable debt is impermissible

The judgment further highlighted that Akshat Jain had admitted to issuing the cheque and signing it, but presented evide...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Denial of Anticipatory Bail in SC/ST Atrocities Case

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Denial of Anticipatory Bail in SC/ST Atrocities Case

This ruling underscores the judiciary's firm stance on upholding the rights and dignity of Scheduled Caste individuals a...

Telangana High Court Extends Stay on Enhanced Cinema Ticket Rates

Telangana High Court Extends Stay on Enhanced Cinema Ticket Rates

In light of the ongoing legal proceedings and pending writ petitions addressing similar issues, the court decided to ext...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Bars Effigy Burning to Protect Fundamental Rights

Madhya Pradesh High Court Bars Effigy Burning to Protect Fundamental Rights

The judgment has been hailed as a reaffirmation of the judiciary's role in safeguarding individual rights against public...

Calcutta High Court Quashes Deportation Order, Directs Repatriation of Indian Citizens from Bangladesh

Calcutta High Court Quashes Deportation Order, Directs Repatriation of Indian Citizens from Bangladesh

The court ordered the respondents, including the Union of India and the police authorities, to coordinate with the High ...

Allahabad High Court Stays Merit List Revision in UPPSC Recruitment Case

Allahabad High Court Stays Merit List Revision in UPPSC Recruitment Case

The court has also restrained the UPPSC from declaring the results of the mains examination until further notice. The ma...

Bombay High Court Orders Fresh Evaluation of Water Tariff for United Spirits Limited

Bombay High Court Orders Fresh Evaluation of Water Tariff for United Spirits Limited

The decision has been well-received by industrial bodies, which see it as a move towards fair and equitable water resour...

Madras High Court Ends 19-Year Interim Administration of Siddha Sangam

Madras High Court Ends 19-Year Interim Administration of Siddha Sangam

This ruling not only concludes the lengthy interim administration but also sets a precedent for upholding democratic gov...

Delhi High Court Grants Disability Pension to Retired Army Officer

Delhi High Court Grants Disability Pension to Retired Army Officer

The court directed the Union of India to release the disability pension with arrears from the date of Tripathi's retirem...

Delhi High Court Overturns GST Appeal Decision, Citing Violation of Natural Justice

Delhi High Court Overturns GST Appeal Decision, Citing Violation of Natural Justice

This judgment serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of procedural fairness and transparency in legal processes,...

Bombay High Court Grants Family Pension to Widow and Sons Under MCSR 1982

Bombay High Court Grants Family Pension to Widow and Sons Under MCSR 1982

This judgment underscores the court's commitment to interpreting pension policies in favor of legal heirs, ensuring they...

Delhi High Court Cancels Deceptively Similar Trademark 'IMAGE' Registered by Respondent

Delhi High Court Cancels Deceptively Similar Trademark 'IMAGE' Registered by Respondent

The court directed the Trade Marks Registry to remove the 'IMAGE' mark from the Register of Trade Marks within four week...

Bombay High Court Upholds Protection Laws for Minors, Rejects Plea for Quashing FIR

Bombay High Court Upholds Protection Laws for Minors, Rejects Plea for Quashing FIR

The judgment not only reiterates the legal position on minor consent but also serves as a reminder of the state's role i...

Allahabad High Court Quashes FIR Against Shaadi.com CEO, Upholds Intermediary Protection

Allahabad High Court Quashes FIR Against Shaadi.com CEO, Upholds Intermediary Protection

The judgment reaffirms the legal protections available to online intermediaries, ensuring they are not unfairly held acc...

Delhi High Court Quashes ED's Retention of Seized Property in Money Laundering Case

Delhi High Court Quashes ED's Retention of Seized Property in Money Laundering Case

The ruling is a critical reminder of the necessity for enforcement agencies to balance their investigative powers with a...

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Dowry Harassment Case Leading to Suicide

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Dowry Harassment Case Leading to Suicide

This judgment underscores the persistent issue of dowry harassment and its severe consequences, reaffirming the judiciar...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Expansion Plan Gains Momentum

Punjab and Haryana High Court Expansion Plan Gains Momentum

In a significant move, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the formation of an Administrative Committee to ov...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Quashes 2022 Seniority List of District Judges

Andhra Pradesh High Court Quashes 2022 Seniority List of District Judges

The High Court has directed that the revised seniority list be prepared within four months, ensuring adherence to the le...

Calcutta High Court Grants Bail to Former Education Minister in Recruitment Scam Case

Calcutta High Court Grants Bail to Former Education Minister in Recruitment Scam Case

The judgment underscores the delicate balance courts must maintain between individual rights and the demands of the lega...

Madras High Court Clarifies Victim's Role in POCSO Act Appeals and Bail Applications

Madras High Court Clarifies Victim's Role in POCSO Act Appeals and Bail Applications

Justice Shankar's ruling reiterates the importance of balancing the rights of the accused and the victim, acknowledging ...

Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Minor in Dowry Harassment Case

Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Minor in Dowry Harassment Case

This judgment underscores the judiciary's balanced approach in matrimonial disputes, ensuring that justice is served wit...

Karnataka High Court Partially Overturns CESTAT Ruling in Customs Penalty Case

Karnataka High Court Partially Overturns CESTAT Ruling in Customs Penalty Case

The verdict underscores the independent applicability of penalties under different statutory provisions and reaffirms th...

Delhi High Court Restores Disciplinary Action Against Tihar Assistant Superintendent

Delhi High Court Restores Disciplinary Action Against Tihar Assistant Superintendent

The case highlights the delicate balance courts must maintain in reviewing administrative actions, ensuring they do not ...

Meghalaya High Court Transfers Stray Dogs PIL to Supreme Court

Meghalaya High Court Transfers Stray Dogs PIL to Supreme Court

In a significant judicial development, the Meghalaya High Court has modified its previous stance on retaining jurisdicti...

Delhi High Court Restrains Vagdevi Educational Society from Using 'Princeton' for New Institutions

Delhi High Court Restrains Vagdevi Educational Society from Using 'Princeton' for New Institutions

While acknowledging the prima facie case in favor of Princeton University, the court noted the long-standing use of the ...

Delhi High Court Upholds Bank Policy on Notional Interest for Ex-Gratia Payments

Delhi High Court Upholds Bank Policy on Notional Interest for Ex-Gratia Payments

The court referenced several Supreme Court judgments, highlighting that the inclusion of notional interest ensures objec...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Specific Performance in Property Sale Agreement

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Specific Performance in Property Sale Agreement

In its conclusion, the High Court affirmed the Trial Court's decision, granting the plaintiff one month to pay the remai...

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition by M/s Nd Info Systems, Prioritizes Education Continuity for Specially Abled Candidates

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition by M/s Nd Info Systems, Prioritizes Education Continuity for Specially Abled Candidates

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court, presided over by Justice Jasmeet Singh, dismissed a petition filed by M/s...

Delhi High Court Upholds Cancellation of Gift Deed by Senior Citizen Due to Neglect

Delhi High Court Upholds Cancellation of Gift Deed by Senior Citizen Due to Neglect

The crux of the case revolved around the interpretation of Section 23(1) of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and S...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Rules in Favor of Springdale Resorts; Quashes State's Rejection of Time Extension for Housing Project

Himachal Pradesh High Court Rules in Favor of Springdale Resorts; Quashes State's Rejection of Time Extension for Housing Project

By setting aside the state's rejection of the time extension, the court directed the authorities to reconsider the petit...