Rajasthan High Court holds that undue delay in deciding compassionate appointment applications undermines the scheme's intent; mandates decision within one month.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that banks cannot freeze accounts based solely on cyber cell notices; funds must be held in fixed deposits pending magistrate's order within three months.
NCDRC holds that mis-selling of life insurance policies to senior citizens through false income declarations vitiates contract, entitling refund of premium despite free-look period.
CIC holds that failure to respond to RTI applications within 30 days violates statutory duty and exposes officials to penalties under Section 20. Clear directives issued for compliance.
The Tribunal holds that declared transaction value is invalid if part of consideration is paid through unauthorized channels, establishing mandatory rejection under Customs Valuation Rules.
The Central Information Commission holds that PIOs must provide point-wise replies to RTI applications within stipulated time, reinforcing transparency and procedural compliance under the RTI Act.
Supreme Court holds that registered sale deeds carry a strong presumption of validity; mere allegations of inadequacy or non-mutation cannot override clear documentary evidence.
NCDRC holds insurers bear the burden of proving deliberate suppression of material facts in life insurance claims, requiring cogent evidence and strict interpretation of exclusion clauses.
Supreme Court holds that NCLT cannot adjudicate trademark title disputes under Section 60(5)(c) IBC when resolution plan recognizes rival claims and no application under Sections 43/45 was filed.
CESTAT Chennai holds that separate billing for food and banquet hall services entitles taxpayers to exemption under Notification 12/2003-ST, invalidating clubbed service tax demands.
The Central Information Commission holds that public authorities cannot evade RTI obligations by transferring applications; they must proactively obtain information from other offices within stipulated time.
The Central Information Commission holds that CCTV footage qualifies as information under Section 2(f) of the RTI Act, 2005, overturning a flawed exemption claim.
CIC holds that RTI Act does not compel public authorities to generate, analyze, or interpret information not already in records, reinforcing statutory limits on information disclosure.
CIC holds that failure to respond to RTI applications or comply with appellate orders constitutes a violation of the RTI Act, mandating prompt disclosure and potential penalties.
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.
The Tribunal holds that mere erroneous interpretation of Cenvat Credit Rules does not attract penalty under Rule 15(2); reversal of credit negates mala fide intent.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that a minor's expressed wish to live independently overrides parental custody claims, directing placement in One Stop Centre until majority.
Chhattisgarh High Court upholds maintenance under Section 125 CrPC despite absence of formal marriage proof, emphasizing cohabitation, dependency, and conduct as decisive factors.
Delhi High Court holds that filing petitions based on forged documents and false affidavits constitutes deliberate falsehood in judicial proceedings, triggering criminal liability under Section 340 CrPC.
Calcutta High Court holds that prolonged pendency of criminal proceedings cannot justify denial of promotion when performance is excellent and disciplinary enquiry was closed two decades ago.