The Customs Tribunal holds that Section 28 demands are invalid unless assessment is final, overturning penalties for undervaluation where provisional clearance occurred.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that police must follow Section 41A CrPC procedures before arrest for offences punishable by up to five years, reinforcing *Arnesh Kumar* guidelines to prevent arbitrary detention.
ITAT Pune rules that ex-parte appellate orders under Section 250(6) must contain reasoned decisions on merits, not mere dismissal for non-prosecution. Key implications for tax litigation.
Telangana High Court rules that disciplinary action against civil servants for implementing judicial decrees violates natural justice principles and constitutes colourable exercise of power.
Telangana High Court rules that land mutation rejections must be reasoned, setting aside cryptic orders under principles of natural justice and Article 14.
Bombay High Court holds that withholding examination results of students violates Article 21A and mandates immediate declaration of results to protect educational rights.
Rajasthan High Court grants rural petitioner one final opportunity to file reply in divorce case, upholding natural justice despite procedural delays.
Bombay High Court holds that discharge under Section 227 CrPC is valid if prosecution evidence is insufficient, even if accused's documents were considered. Key precedent on burden at discharge stage.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that departmental proceedings must cease upon criminal acquittal when facts and evidence are identical, upholding natural justice and fairness.
ITAT Ahmedabad rules that assessment orders under Section 144 without proper notice or hearing opportunity violate natural justice principles, remanding cases for fresh adjudication.
Bombay High Court holds that housing societies cannot recover property tax based on uniform inflated rates; recalculations must align with official municipal records.
Karnataka High Court holds that Public Prosecutor's certificate under Section 308 CrPC does not automatically revoke pardon; court must assess prima facie violation after hearing approver.
Rajasthan High Court rules that authorities must follow due process under Section 91 of the Land Revenue Act before dispossessing patta holders, ensuring reasonable hearing opportunity.
Madhya Pradesh High Court clarifies that any person in possession claiming independent title may file objections under Order 21 Rule 97 CPC before dispossession, rejecting the notion that remedy exists only post-eviction.
Calcutta High Court rules that recruitment authorities must disclose marks and categories of candidates before Physical Measurement and Efficiency Tests to ensure transparency in selection processes.