All High Courts Case Commentaries

Abatement of Appeals Upon Death of Appellant in Composite Sentences: Shivji Ram v. State of Punjab

Date: Nov 25, 2022

Abatement of Appeals Upon Death of Appellant in Composite Sentences: Shivji Ram v. State of Punjab Introduction The case of Shivji Ram Petitioner(s) v. State of Punjab adjudicated by the Punjab &...

Abatement of Criminal Appeals on Death of the Appellant: Insights from Shivji Ram @ Dimple v. State of Punjab

Date: Nov 25, 2022

Abatement of Criminal Appeals on Death of the Appellant: Insights from Shivji Ram @ Dimple v. State of Punjab Introduction The case of Shivji Ram @ Dimple v. State of Punjab adjudicated by the Punjab...

Delhi High Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Disallowance under Section 14A of the Income Tax Act

Date: Nov 24, 2022

Delhi High Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Disallowance under Section 14A of the Income Tax Act Introduction In the case of H.T. Media Limited v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-4,...

Judicial Restraint in Criticism of Police Conduct: AJIT KUMAR v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) Establishes New Precedent

Date: Nov 23, 2022

Judicial Restraint in Criticism of Police Conduct: AJIT KUMAR v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) Establishes New Precedent Introduction The case of AJIT KUMAR v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) (2022 DHC 5016) marks a...

Retirement and Annual Increment Entitlement: Kerala High Court Rules Against Post-Retirement Increments in Union of India v. Pavithran K

Date: Nov 23, 2022

Retirement and Annual Increment Entitlement: Kerala High Court Rules Against Post-Retirement Increments in Union of India v. Pavithran K 1. Introduction The case of Union of India v. Pavithran K...

Ramesh v. State Of Haryana: Reinforcing Revisional Jurisdiction Under the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887

Date: Nov 22, 2022

Ramesh v. State Of Haryana: Reinforcing Revisional Jurisdiction Under the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887 Introduction Ramesh v. State Of Haryana And Others, adjudicated by the Punjab & Haryana High...

Delhi High Court Establishes Appointment Date as Determinant for Pension Scheme Eligibility in SATYA DEV PRAJAPATI V. Delhi High Court (2022)

Date: Nov 22, 2022

Delhi High Court Establishes Appointment Date as Determinant for Pension Scheme Eligibility in SATYA DEV PRAJAPATI V. Delhi High Court (2022) Introduction The case of Satya Dev Prajapati and Ors. v....

Reaffirmation of Evidentiary Standards for Confessions under Section 161 Cr.P.C.

Date: Nov 19, 2022

Reaffirmation of Evidentiary Standards for Confessions under Section 161 Cr.P.C. Introduction The case of BINDA RAI @ VINDA RAY v. The State of Bihar adjudicated by the Patna High Court on November...

State Government's Non-Delegable Powers Under Section 17(2) of the Working Journalists Act: Insights from Bombay High Court Judgment

Date: Nov 18, 2022

State Government's Non-Delegable Powers Under Section 17(2) of the Working Journalists Act: Insights from Bombay High Court Judgment 1. Introduction The case of All India Reporter Private Limited v....

Limitation Period for Penalty Proceedings Under Section 275(1)(c) Clarified by Delhi High Court in Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-7 v. Rishikesh Buildcon Pvt. Ltd.

Date: Nov 18, 2022

Limitation Period for Penalty Proceedings Under Section 275(1)(c) Clarified by Delhi High Court in Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-7 v. Rishikesh Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. Introduction The Delhi High...

Limits of High Court's Writ Jurisdiction in Tax Reassessment: Insights from Ajay Gupta (HUF) v. ITO Ward 54(1) Delhi

Date: Nov 18, 2022

Limits of High Court's Writ Jurisdiction in Tax Reassessment: Insights from Ajay Gupta (HUF) v. ITO Ward 54(1) Delhi Introduction The case of Ajay Gupta (HUF) v. Income Tax Officer Ward 54(1) Delhi...

Delhi High Court Rules Against Evergreening of CTPR Patent by FMC Corporation

Date: Nov 15, 2022

Delhi High Court Rules Against Evergreening of CTPR Patent by FMC Corporation Introduction In the landmark case of FMC Corporation & Ors. v. GSP Crop Science Private Limited, adjudicated by the Delhi...

Limitation on Salary Arrears for Public Employees: Insights from Mohinder Kumar Sharma v. State Of H.P.

Date: Nov 12, 2022

Limitation on Salary Arrears for Public Employees: Insights from Mohinder Kumar Sharma v. State Of H.P. Introduction The case of Mohinder Kumar Sharma v. State Of H.P. Through Secretary (Health) And...

Delhi High Court Reinforces Strict Compliance with Section 50 of NDPS Act in Personal Searches

Date: Nov 11, 2022

Delhi High Court Reinforces Strict Compliance with Section 50 of NDPS Act in Personal Searches Introduction The case of KAMRUDDIN v. STATE (2022 DHC 4767) adjudicated by the Delhi High Court on...

Appointment of Substitute Arbitrator Timeliness and Limitation under Arbitration Act – Tricolor Hotels v. Dinesh Jain

Date: Nov 10, 2022

Appointment of Substitute Arbitrator Timeliness and Limitation under Arbitration Act – Tricolor Hotels v. Dinesh Jain Introduction The case of Tricolor Hotels Limited & Ors. v. Dinesh Jain & Ors....

Avery Dennison Corporation v. Controller of Patents and Designs: Establishing Inventive Step in Patent Law

Date: Nov 5, 2022

Avery Dennison Corporation v. Controller of Patents and Designs: Establishing Inventive Step in Patent Law Introduction The case of Avery Dennison Corporation v. Controller of Patents and Designs...

Inordinate Delay in Detention Orders: PRAMOD SINGLA v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS. Commentary

Date: Nov 4, 2022

Inordinate Delay in Detention Orders: PRAMOD SINGLA v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS. Introduction The case of Pramod Singla v. Union of India & Ors. (2022 DHC 4609) was adjudicated in the Delhi High Court on...

Arbitrary Land Allotment: Calcutta High Court Establishes Standards Against Discretionary Abuse in HIDCO Decisions

Date: Nov 4, 2022

Arbitrary Land Allotment: Calcutta High Court Establishes Standards Against Discretionary Abuse in HIDCO Decisions Introduction The case of M/S. Awards International, A Prop. Concern & Anr v. State...

Impartiality in Arbitration: Delhi High Court Establishes New Precedent in GANGOTRI ENTERPRISES LTD. v. GENERAL MANAGER NORTHERN RAILAWAYS

Date: Nov 1, 2022

Impartiality in Arbitration: Delhi High Court Establishes New Precedent in GANGOTRI ENTERPRISES LTD. v. GENERAL MANAGER NORTHERN RAILAWAYS Introduction The case of GANGOTRI ENTERPRISES LTD. v....

Privatization and Writ Jurisdiction: Delhi High Court Upholds Dismissal of Article 226 Petitions Against Air India Limited

Date: Nov 1, 2022

Privatization and Writ Jurisdiction: Delhi High Court Upholds Dismissal of Article 226 Petitions Against Air India Limited Introduction The case of Capt. S B Khadtale & Ors. v. Union of India through...