Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that honorable acquittal in a criminal case cannot be grounds to reject a fresh arms license application, affirming presumption of innocence.
Bombay High Court quashes criminal proceedings arising from matrimonial disputes after parties execute a valid compromise, affirming judicial recognition of settlement in personal law matters.
NGT takes suo motu cognizance of illegal sand mining in Chhattisgarh's Kharun river, directing joint committee probe and strict enforcement of environmental norms.
Bombay High Court holds that delay in filing interim applications may be condoned with costs, reinforcing procedural fairness and access to justice in writ proceedings.
CESTAT Chandigarh rules that construction services for warehousing corporations are taxable under Finance Act 1994 if commercial use is possible, even for agricultural storage facilities.
Gauhati High Court holds that limitation goes to the root of jurisdiction; failure to frame issue despite specific plea renders award void. Key precedent from *Noharlal Verma* applied.
Supreme Court rules that part-time contractual teachers under RTE Act are entitled to periodic honorarium revision, holding stagnant wages violative of Article 23.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that filing false 498A IPC complaint leading to acquittal constitutes mental cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that Sub-Divisional Magistrates lack jurisdiction to adjudicate wage disputes, which must be resolved under labour laws before competent authorities.
ITAT Mumbai holds that interest on borrowings used to acquire controlling interest in a foreign subsidiary engaged in the same business is allowable under Section 36(1)(iii) as business expenditure.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that mere registration of a Will does not dispense with the statutory burden to prove due execution and eliminate suspicious circumstances under Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act.
Bombay High Court upholds acquittal in corruption case, emphasizing need for corroboration of complainant's testimony and valid sanction under PC Act.
Bombay High Court holds that directors cannot be prosecuted under Legal Metrology Act without specific allegations linking them to day-to-day management of the company.
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.
Bombay High Court holds that amendment seeking declaration of waqf status is permissible pre-trial if predicated on pleaded facts, even if time-barred, provided no prejudice arises.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that applications under Order 11 Rule 12 CPC require specific relevance to pleadings; mechanical orders without judicial reasoning are invalid.
ITAT Mumbai holds that charitable trusts can claim indexation benefit on long-term capital gains under Section 48 even while claiming exemption under Section 11, clarifying double deduction myths.
Bombay High Court holds that Section 11 of MOFA only addresses promoter's failure to convey title; rival ownership claims must be resolved in civil court, not writ jurisdiction.
Kerala High Court clarifies Travancore Devaswom Board's authority in approving temple renovation rituals, fund collection coupons, and staff appointments under constitutional mandates.