Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

The two assessees, despite the fact that they are a Co-operative Thrift and Credit Society, were refused the deduction under Section 80P(2)(a)(i) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals).

Continue reading
Bombay High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court referred to Fathima Thasneem v. State of Kerala, 2018 SCC OnLine Ker 5267, wherein it was held that there may be a fundamental right for a student to choose a dress but there is also a fundamental right of establishing, managing and administering an educational institution.

Continue reading
Madras High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The conclusion that the taxable person is providing a service to the supplier while taking the benefit of a discount by facilitating an increase in the volume of sales of such supplier, is ex facie erroneous and contrary to the fundamental tenets of GST law. Therefore, this conclusion warrants interference, and this issue requires re consideration.”

Continue reading
Calcutta High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The hearing in the present matter was concluded on 15-02-2023 and the Senior Examiner of Trade Marks passed the impugned order on 14-02-2024, i.e. after a period of one year.

Continue reading
Telangana High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court opined that the press conference was held to update the media about the status of the proceedings before the Commission and the extract of the press conference did not contain any material indicating that Respondent 3 pre-judged the issues pending before him.

Continue reading
Bombay High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court stated that the stipulation of quality control standards through an accreditation score or ranking is not per se arbitrary, however also acknowledged their inappropriateness for skill universities such as Symbiosis Skills and Professional University.

Continue reading
Delhi High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It is necessary to draw a distinction between a person’s financial affairs being open to public scrutiny, by requiring disclosure or clarification through legitimate means, which may not amount to defamation; and a person being subjected to vilification and to baseless and false ignominy, by asking tendentious questions laced with innuendo.”

Continue reading
Donald Trump immunity criminal prosecution dissenting opinion
Case BriefsForeign Courts

For the first time in US history, a former President, in this case Donald Trump, had been indicted by a federal grand jury for conduct that occurred during his Presidency following November 2020 Presidential Elections. The indictment alleged that after losing that election, Trump conspired to overturn it by spreading knowingly false claims of election fraud.

Continue reading
Orissa High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The case unveils the kind of damage caused in the minds of young people due to societal pressure, particularly in this age where psyche of the society as a whole is dominated by internet and social media platforms. It is unfathomable that a highly educated young girl, who was pursuing her Ph.D in Electrical Engineering, could even thought of taking her own life.”

Continue reading
Madras High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The people inhabiting the Kalvarayan hills are from economically and socially backward sections of the Society and their fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution need to exercised to the fullest.”

Continue reading
Bombay High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The applicant contended that their gender identity and medical condition made them vulnerable to harassment and ridicule in society and in jail.

Continue reading
Jharkhand High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court stated that even though the right to property is no longer a fundamental right and was never a natural right, it must be accepted that without the right to property, other rights become illusory.

Continue reading
Delhi High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Delhi High Court stated that a prima facie case of money laundering under Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 was made against K. Kavitha based on the material placed on record.

Continue reading
Telangana High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

As per petitioners, the Chief Minister is responsible for tweeting fake circular of closure of hostels and messes in the Osmania University due to acute shortage of water and electricity.

Continue reading
Orissa High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Lok Adalat should resist their temptation to play the role of regular Judges rather they should constantly strive to function as conciliators. The endeavour and effort of the Lok Adalats should be to guide and persuade the parties, with reference to principles of justice.”

Continue reading
Donald-Trump-Absolute-Immunity-from-criminal-prosecution
Case BriefsForeign Courts

For the first time in US history, a former President, in this case Donald Trump, had been indicted by a federal grand jury on four counts for conduct that occurred during his Presidency following November 2020 Presidential Elections. The indictment alleged that after losing that election, Trump conspired to overturn it by spreading knowingly false claims of election fraud.

Continue reading
Rajasthan High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Food adulteration is an increasingly recognized global public health problem… Adulteration or contamination of natural food product is one of the major challenges in today’s society.”

Continue reading
Madras High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“In the event of any unruly behavior of the members of the Bar Association or any unlawful or illegal activities, the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry is bound to initiate appropriate disciplinary action against the Advocates, involving in such activities.”

Continue reading
Kerala High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Urgent necessity of ensuring that the identity of the person is established clearly before any arrest/detention is made by the Police officials, either in the execution of a warrant issued by the court or otherwise”

Continue reading
Andhra Pradesh High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court also directed that the Legal Services Authority and the police authorities to start campaigns to highlighting the evil effects on account of non-usage of the protective headgear.

Continue reading