Andhra Pradesh High Court reduces stay deposit from 50% to ₹2 lakh in civil appeal, holding that financial capacity must inform conditioning of execution stays.
Supreme Court rules that in public utility projects, proof of actual loss is not required for awarding liquidated damages under Section 74 of the Indian Contract Act.
Punjab and Haryana High Court holds that symbolic possession alone cannot establish title or justify overriding prior possession; benami claims and procedural irregularities warrant interim protection.
High Court of Telangana mandates release of retirement benefits within six weeks; delays attract 10% p.a. interest, reinforcing state's fiduciary duty to retirees.
Punjab and Haryana High Court holds that valid execution of a Will under Section 63 of Indian Succession Act requires proof that attesting witnesses saw the testator sign in their presence.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that delay in filing criminal revision must be explained by events occurring within the limitation period; mere financial hardship or counsel's advice is insufficient.
Bombay High Court holds that a one-day delay in filing a Section 138 NI Act complaint cannot be condoned without a formal application, reinforcing mandatory statutory timelines.
Punjab and Haryana High Court holds that appellate courts cannot decide inter se liability between insurer, driver and owner when a prior remand order has specifically reserved it for the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal.
ITAT Bangalore holds that Section 263 cannot be invoked merely because the Commissioner disagrees with a plausible view taken by the AO on interest income eligibility under Section 80P.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that maintenance enhancement under Section 127 CrPC requires concrete evidence of changed circumstances, not mere presumptions about cost of living or earning capacity.
High Court of Telangana upholds passport revocation under Passports Act, 1967 where intelligence inputs suggest threat to sovereignty, exempting authorities from natural justice norms.
Punjab and Haryana High Court holds that security cheques issued for commercial liability can trigger Section 138 NI Act prosecution; presumption of debt applies if signature is admitted.
Delhi High Court sets aside arbitral award for failing to explain denial of interest and costs, affirming that unreasoned awards conflict with public policy under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that regularization of ad hoc workers cannot be granted with retrospective effect to avoid disrupting seniority of regular employees.
Bombay High Court holds that confiscation of personal gold without Section 124 notice violates due process; authorities must restore value or equivalent gold.
ITAT holds that reassessment proceedings under Section 148 are barred if escaped income is below ₹50 lakh and notice issued after March 31, 2021, for AY 2014-15. Key limitation rule clarified.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that obstruction of long-standing public passages violates statutory easements under Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code and undermines rule of law.
Punjab & Haryana High Court holds that plaintiffs in recovery suits may be granted two fresh opportunities to lead evidence despite prior delays, subject to cost deposit.
ITAT holds that TDS under Sections 194C and 194J does not arise if aggregate payments fall below statutory thresholds or exemption conditions are met, clarifying compliance obligations for traders.
Bombay High Court holds that an unregistered agreement for sale with a condition precedent of state permission does not constitute a transfer under Section 43 of the Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948.