High Court of Calcutta: AO must address the advisor’s objections before the reassessment
The High Court of Calcutta has argued that it is the duty of the evaluation officer (AO) to get rid of the written objection presented by the advisor for reassessment.
Supreme Court: Writing courts can reject reparation for technical violations to guarantee justice
This judgment can significantly influence how High Courts approach their constitutional mandate, especially in cases where strict adherence to legal procedures might not serve the interests of justice.
The Supreme Court applies strict scrutiny for the application of the Gangsters UP law
ourt emphasized that article 21 of the Constitution cannot be ignored solely based on the registration of a criminal offense. In addition, he ruled that the authorities cannot receive discretion without restrictions in invoking the strict provisions of the law.
Gujarat HC Questions CRPF on Denying Promotion to HIV-Positive Woman
Gujarat High Court questioned CRPF for denying a woman’s promotion due to HIV. The court called it discrimination and sought a response from the Centre.
Supreme Court Sets Clear Boundaries on FIR Admissibility After Informant’s Death
Supreme Court: FIRs by deceased informants inadmissible, unless death connected with case; IOs cannot prove contents of FIRs if informant died of natural causes. Key ruling recasts standards for evidence.
Kerala High Court: Article 227 Cannot Be Used as an Appellate or Revisional Power
The Kerala High Court ruled that Article 227 cannot serve as an appellate or revisional power. It dismissed a petition challenging a trial court order in a specific performance suit.
SC: The repeal law does not need presidential assent, contrary to the Karnataka HC ruling.
The Supreme Court ruled that repealing a law does not require presidential approval, even if the original law had it, overturning Karnataka HC's ruling on the Motorized Vehicle Tax Law of 2003.
SC quashes conviction as appellant married victim; unique case circumstances.
SC quashes conviction due to appellant marrying victim; unique case circumstances cited under Article 142.
Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Naleen Kumar Kateel’s Discharge in Electoral Bond Case
The Court found the complaint vague and based on assumptions.
Karnataka High Court Issues Notice to Banks on Vijay Mallya’s Request for Debt Recovery Statement
Representing Mallya, Senior Advocate Sajan Poovayya argued that the liquidation orders for Kingfisher Airlines and its parent company UBHL had been upheld by the Supreme Court.
