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The Gujarat High Court ruled that a minor’s temporary move due to a parent’s job transfer does not break continuous residence for a domicile certificate. It quashed the rejection and ordered issuance within three weeks, affecting minors facing parental transfers.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that MSEDCL must pay Rs. 4 lakh compensation under its administrative circulars to the widow of a deceased contractor worker killed in an electrocution, clarifying that 'outsider' status under the policy extends to workers of third-party contractors engaged by the utility. This sets a critical precedent for humanitarian relief obligations of public utilities beyond statutory employer liability, impacting thousands of contract workers across Maharashtra’s power sector.
Taxpayers facing GST recovery orders can now secure a stay on collection by filing a pre-deposit and undertaking under CBIC Circular 224/2024, even when the Appellate Tribunal remains unconstituted, provided compliance occurs within 15 days. This relief bridges a critical procedural gap for taxpayers awaiting appellate review, offering immediate financial protection without requiring tribunal formation.