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The Karnataka High Court ruled that amendments to pleadings under CPC Order VI Rule 17 cannot be adjudicated independently while the main appeal remains pending. The court emphasized that both must be decided together to maintain procedural integrity and avoid fragmented litigation.
Calcutta High Court rules that prolonged state possession of private land without lawful acquisition or compensation violates Article 300A. The court mandates fresh proceedings under the Right to Fair Compensation Act, 2013, rejecting delay as a defense where no legal authority exists for retention.
Jharkhand High Court quashes warrants and proclamations under CrPC Sections 82 and 87, ruling that procedural compliance-including prior summons service and recorded satisfaction of absconding-is non-negotiable. The judgment reinforces that failure to adhere to these steps vitiates subsequent coercive actions, impacting criminal proceedings nationwide.
ITAT Delhi rules that failure to serve notice under Section 143(2) of the Income Tax Act renders the assessment void ab initio, emphasizing strict procedural compliance. The tribunal rejected revenue's claim of electronic service, underscoring that jurisdictional defects cannot be cured by ITBA portal records alone, impacting all income tax assessments reliant on notice-based proceedings.