#Suppression of Material Facts

Bombay High Court dismisses a writ petition under Article 226 after finding the petitioner misrepresented a hotel as a residential property and suppressed statutory permissions. The court invoked the principles of 'fraud on court' and judicial estoppel, reinforcing that litigants cannot seek equitable relief through misrepresentation or concealment of material facts.

Bombay High Court rules that a guardianship appointment under the Guardians and Wards Act 1890 is void if obtained through fraudulent marriage or suppression of material facts, such as the ward's mental incapacity. The judgment reinforces the duty of utmost good faith in guardianship proceedings, impacting family law and property disputes involving vulnerable adults.

NCDRC rules that suppression of pre-existing tuberculosis and cancer at the time of policy revival constitutes a material misrepresentation, justifying LIC's repudiation of the claim. The ruling reinforces that insurers are not obligated to verify medical history during revival if the insured provides false declarations, protecting insurers from fraudulent claims.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court refused to condone a 2331-day delay in filing a second appeal after finding the State deliberately concealed its own legal advice and misrepresented the timeline of internal proceedings. This ruling establishes that intentional suppression of material facts by public authorities cannot be masked as bona fide error - setting a strict precedent for government litigation conduct under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.

Bombay High Court vacates an ex parte injunction after finding the plaintiff suppressed the defendant's prior use of the 'Apex' trademark since 1966. The ruling underscores the duty of full disclosure in IP injunction applications and reinforces the prior use defense under the Trademarks Act.

Supreme Court cancels bail granted to accused who concealed nine criminal cases and forged LL.B. degree, establishing strict disclosure norms for bail applications.

Madhya Pradesh High Court dismisses writ petition for suppression of material facts, reaffirming that litigants must disclose all relevant proceedings to invoke constitutional jurisdiction.

Customs Tribunal holds that squid liver powder mixed with 40-50% soyabean meal is classifiable under CTH 2309 as a formulated animal feed, not under 2301.