Legal News

Background In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court has ruled that a slump sale does not constitute the sale of goods under the Maharashtra Value Added Tax (MVAT) Act. This decision has significant implications for the taxation of business transactions involving the transfer of a business as a going concern. Case Details The case […]

Background The Kerala High Court recently quashed the “unwarranted remarks” made by a Special Judge against an IAS officer, highlighting that such unnecessary comments can blemish the career of public servants and lead to unwarranted inquiries. Case Details The case centered around a Special Judge who made critical remarks against an IAS officer while presiding

Background In a significant legal development, the Rajasthan High Court has quashed an FIR related to the breach of rules framed under Section 41 of the Rajasthan Forest Act concerning the transit of forest produce. The court ruled that such breaches are non-cognizable offenses, meaning they do not warrant immediate police action or arrest without

Background In response to widespread reports of violence following the recent elections in West Bengal, the Calcutta High Court has issued a directive to the state government to ensure the safe return of individuals who were displaced during the clashes. The violence erupted in various parts of the state, leading to significant displacement and distress

In another important ruling, the Kerala High Court has held that the Assessing Officer (AO) is not empowered to reopen assessments for a block period of six years in the absence of incriminating materials. This judgment reaffirms the necessity of substantial evidence before reopening previously settled tax assessments. Background The case involved a taxpayer whose

The Ernakulam Bar Association has moved the Kerala High Court, urging the publication of an expert committee’s interim report proposing a hike in court fees. This plea underscores the concerns of legal professionals regarding the transparency and impact of potential increases in court fees on access to justice. Background The expert committee was formed to

In a significant move, 362 students and faculty members from NALSAR University of Law have written to the administration, urging it to cut ties with Israeli universities. This action comes in response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has been described by many as a genocide against Palestinians. Background and Demands The letter highlights

A recent plea in the Supreme Court challenges the legality of providing two correct options for one question in the NEET-UG 2024 exam. The petition was filed by a candidate who argued that this approach undermines the integrity and fairness of the examination process, potentially impacting the merit-based selection criteria essential for medical admissions. Background

The Supreme Court of India has granted a two-week interim bail to Mahesh Raut, an accused in the Bhima Koregaon case, to allow him to attend his grandmother’s post-funeral rituals. The court acknowledged the humanitarian grounds of the request and provided this temporary relief to Raut, who has been in custody as part of the

The Telangana High Court has called upon the state government to respond to a plea that seeks the enforcement of the mandatory 25% admission quota in schools for children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups, as stipulated by the Right to Education (RTE) Act. This move underscores the court’s commitment to ensuring inclusive education