Kerala High Court holds that adverse police reports alone cannot justify denial of passport renewal; procedural fairness and presumption of innocence must prevail.
Kerala High Court holds that a permit holder may apply for vehicle replacement during the permit's validity; RTO cannot delay or deny on procedural grounds.
The CETAT holds that taxpayers must produce complete documentary evidence to claim exemption under Entry 14(d) of Mega Exemption Notification; mere assertions are insufficient.
CESTAT clarifies that services like hair transplant and vitiligo treatment qualify as healthcare if aimed at restoring bodily function, not mere beautification. Key exemption rules under Notification 25/2012-ST.
Kerala High Court grants pre-arrest bail in sexual assault case where WhatsApp chats cast doubt on victim's claim of false marriage promise, emphasizing necessity of custodial interrogation.
Bombay High Court holds that dispute over vessel possession constitutes a maritime claim under Section 4(1)(a) of the Admiralty Act, 2017, justifying arrest under Section 5(1)(d).
Supreme Court acquits accused after finding fatal flaws in NDPS Act compliance: search conducted before consent, no entry endorsement, and inconsistent evidence.
National Green Tribunal initiates suo moto proceedings based on newspaper report of explosive detonations near schools, directing a fact-finding committee to assess environmental and public safety risks.
CESTAT clarifies that CENVAT credit on input services is admissible only if a direct nexus with output services is established, remanding multiple claims for fresh adjudication.
Rajasthan High Court holds that women migrating after marriage retain EWS eligibility even if they hold an OBC certificate from another state, under circular dated 20.10.2023.
Rajasthan High Court holds that apprehension of threat to life and liberty of live-in partners triggers state duty to provide protection under Article 21, without adjudicating relationship validity.
CESTAT Hyderabad holds service tax cannot be imposed on construction services where flats are sold with separate construction agreements for personal use, clarifying classification under Works Contract.
Bombay High Court holds that land must be lawfully acquired before utilization for public projects; officers cannot shift burden to landowners.
Kerala High Court permits termination of 32-week pregnancy due to severe fetal microcephaly and neurological abnormalities, affirming reproductive autonomy under Section 3(2-B) of the MTP Act.
CAT Bangalore upholds that disciplinary authorities are sole judges of facts in departmental inquiries; courts cannot reappreciate evidence unless findings are perverse or based on no evidence.
Rajasthan High Court holds that WhatsApp notices can satisfy procedural requirements for termination, provided reasonable time and opportunity to respond are granted.
Kerala High Court holds that Labour Courts cannot adjudicate sham closure claims unless the reference explicitly frames it; reinstatement orders quashed for jurisdictional defect.
CESTAT Hyderabad holds that service tax cannot be levied on trade discounts and penalty is unsustainable where non-payment stems from legal ambiguity, not deliberate evasion.
CAT Ahmedabad holds that promotion via LDCE is direct recruitment, not a promotion for MACP eligibility, entitling employees to financial up-gradations after 30 years of service.
Bombay High Court mandates refund of court fees within four weeks of order, holding undue delay violates litigants' right to access justice under Article 21.