All High Courts Case Commentaries

Delhi High Court Upholds Compensation for Breach of Government Land Allotment Scheme

Date: Jul 5, 2018

Delhi High Court Upholds Compensation for Breach of Government Land Allotment Scheme Introduction The case of Union of India & Anr. v. G. Singh & Anr. before the Delhi High Court, adjudicated on July...

Delhi High Court Establishes Strict Requirements for Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) Validity Post Hindu Succession Act, 1956

Date: Jul 4, 2018

Delhi High Court Establishes Strict Requirements for Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) Validity Post Hindu Succession Act, 1956 Introduction In the case of A.N. Kaul Petitioner v. Neerja Kaul & Anr. S,...

Preserving Continuity of Service in Teacher Transfers: Shekhar P. Deshmukh v. Deputy Director Education and Others

Date: Jul 4, 2018

Preserving Continuity of Service in Teacher Transfers: Shekhar P. Deshmukh v. Deputy Director Education and Others Introduction The case of Shekhar P. Deshmukh vs. Deputy Director Education and...

Reaffirmation of 'Mana Scheduled Tribe' Status: Comprehensive Analysis of Gitesh v. Scheduled Tribe Certificate Scrutiny Committee

Date: Jul 3, 2018

Reaffirmation of 'Mana Scheduled Tribe' Status: Comprehensive Analysis of Gitesh v. Scheduled Tribe Certificate Scrutiny Committee Introduction The case of Gitesh v. Scheduled Tribe Certificate...

Deductibility of Employee Contributions under Section 36(1)(va) and Section 43B: Insights from Popular Vehicles & Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner Of Income Tax

Date: Jul 3, 2018

Deductibility of Employee Contributions under Section 36(1)(va) and Section 43B: Insights from Popular Vehicles & Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner Of Income Tax Introduction The case of Popular...

C. Moorthy v. Sub Registrar, Aruppukkottai: Reinforcing the Limits of Registrar's Authority in Property Registration

Date: Jul 3, 2018

C. Moorthy v. Sub Registrar, Aruppukkottai: Reinforcing the Limits of Registrar's Authority in Property Registration Introduction C. Moorthy v. Sub Registrar, Aruppukkottai is a landmark judgment...

Reaffirming Locus Standi in Public Interest Litigation: Analysis of Surendra Pratap Singh v. State Of M.P.

Date: Jun 29, 2018

Reaffirming Locus Standi in Public Interest Litigation: Analysis of Surendra Pratap Singh v. State Of M.P. Introduction The case of Surendra Pratap Singh v. State Of M.P. And Others adjudicated by...

Strengthening Borrower's Redemption Rights: Insights from Sri. Sai Annadhatha Polymers v. Canara Bank

Date: Jun 28, 2018

Strengthening Borrower's Redemption Rights: Insights from Sri. Sai Annadhatha Polymers v. Canara Bank Introduction In the landmark case of Sri. Sai Annadhatha Polymers And Another Petitioners v. The...

Bolstering Senior Citizens’ Rights: The Landmark Decision in Dattatrey Shivaji Mane v. Lilabai Shivaji Mane and Others

Date: Jun 27, 2018

Bolstering Senior Citizens’ Rights: The Landmark Decision in Dattatrey Shivaji Mane v. Lilabai Shivaji Mane and Others Introduction The case of Dattatrey Shivaji Mane v. Lilabai Shivaji Mane And...

Reevaluation of Presumption under POCSO Act in Navin Dhaniram Baraiye v. State Of Maharashtra

Date: Jun 26, 2018

Reevaluation of Presumption under POCSO Act in Navin Dhaniram Baraiye v. State Of Maharashtra Introduction The case of Navin Dhaniram Baraiye v. State Of Maharashtra was adjudicated by the Bombay...

Karnataka High Court Establishes Strict Criteria for Substantial Questions of Law in Tax Appeals under Section 260-A

Date: Jun 26, 2018

Karnataka High Court Establishes Strict Criteria for Substantial Questions of Law in Tax Appeals under Section 260-A Introduction In the landmark case of Pr. Commissioner Of Income Tax And Another v....

Treatment of Returns Filed under Section 153A(1)(a) for Loss Carryforward

Date: Jun 26, 2018

Treatment of Returns Filed under Section 153A(1)(a) for Loss Carryforward Introduction The case of Shrikant Mohta v. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Central II, adjudicated by the Calcutta High Court on...

Limits on Habeas Corpus Petitions in Missing Persons Cases: Selvaraj v. The State

Date: Jun 23, 2018

Limits on Habeas Corpus Petitions in Missing Persons Cases: Selvaraj v. The State Introduction The case of Selvaraj v. The State, Rep. By The Superintendent Of Police & Another was adjudicated by the...

Reaffirming Bail Principles Under Article 21: Delhi High Court’s Stance in Ashok Sagar v. State

Date: Jun 21, 2018

Reaffirming Bail Principles Under Article 21: Delhi High Court’s Stance in Ashok Sagar v. State Introduction The case of Ashok Sagar Petitioner v. State (NCT of Delhi) pronounced by the Delhi High...

Insurer Liability Affirmed under Section 66(3)(p) of the Motor Vehicles Act: Analysis of S.N. Kenchanna v. Anitha And Others

Date: Jun 20, 2018

Insurer Liability Affirmed under Section 66(3)(p) of the Motor Vehicles Act: Analysis of S.N. Kenchanna v. Anitha And Others Introduction The case of S.N. Kenchanna v. Anitha And Others adjudicated...

Madras High Court Rules Overseas Agency Commissions for Procurement and Market Research Not Taxable in India

Date: Jun 15, 2018

Madras High Court Rules Overseas Agency Commissions for Procurement and Market Research Not Taxable in India Introduction In the landmark case of M/S. Evolv Clothing Company Pvt Ltd., Chennai v. The...

Strict Adherence to Section 154(2A) Mandatory Deposit in Revision Applications: Barindra Overseas Pvt. Ltd. v. Shilpa Shares And Securities & Others

Date: Jun 14, 2018

Strict Adherence to Section 154(2A) Mandatory Deposit in Revision Applications: Barindra Overseas Pvt. Ltd. v. Shilpa Shares And Securities & Others Introduction The case of Barindra Overseas Pvt....

Madras High Court Establishes Invalidity of Income Tax Notices Issued to Deceased Persons

Date: Jun 8, 2018

Madras High Court Establishes Invalidity of Income Tax Notices Issued to Deceased Persons Introduction The case of Alamelu Veerappan v. The Income Tax Officer was adjudicated in the Madras High Court...

Anticipatory Bail for Children in Conflict with Law: A Landmark Ruling in Kerala High Court

Date: Jun 6, 2018

Anticipatory Bail for Children in Conflict with Law: A Landmark Ruling in Kerala High Court Introduction The case of X (Prashob) v. State of Kerala adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on June 5,...

Clarification on the Use of Deadly Weapons under Section 397 IPC: Murlidhar v. State

Date: Jun 2, 2018

Clarification on the Use of Deadly Weapons under Section 397 IPC: Murlidhar v. State 1. Introduction Murlidhar v. State is a landmark judgment delivered by the Delhi High Court on June 1, 2018. The...