All High Courts Case Commentaries

Clarification on Taxability of Waived Principal Under One-Time Settlement Schemes: Commissioner Of Income Tax v. M/S Ramaniyam Homes

Date: Apr 23, 2016

Clarification on Taxability of Waived Principal Under One-Time Settlement Schemes Commissioner Of Income Tax Chennai v. M/S Ramaniyam Homes P Ltd. Court: Madras High Court Date: April 22, 2016...

Temporary Status for Casual Labourers Under Telecommunications Schemes: Insights from Kalamuddin M. Ansari v. Government Of India

Date: Apr 19, 2016

Temporary Status for Casual Labourers Under Telecommunications Schemes: Insights from Kalamuddin M. Ansari v. Government Of India Introduction The case of Kalamuddin M. Ansari v. Government Of India...

Interest Calculation in Land Acquisition: Insights from State Of Maharashtra v. Kailash Shiva Rangari

Date: Apr 19, 2016

Interest Calculation in Land Acquisition: Insights from State Of Maharashtra v. Kailash Shiva Rangari Introduction The case of State Of Maharashtra v. Kailash Shiva Rangari adjudicated by the Bombay...

Applicability of Amendments to Section 35F of the Central Excise Act on Existing Show Cause Proceedings: A New Precedent

Date: Apr 19, 2016

Applicability of Amendments to Section 35F of the Central Excise Act on Existing Show Cause Proceedings: A New Precedent Introduction The case of Dream Castle v. Union of India heard by the Madras...

Strict Adherence to Document Filing Deadlines: Insights from Polyflor Limited v. A.N. Goenka

Date: Apr 19, 2016

Strict Adherence to Document Filing Deadlines: Insights from Polyflor Limited v. A.N. Goenka Introduction The case of Polyflor Limited v. A.N. Goenka, adjudicated by the Delhi High Court on April 18,...

Edit II Productions v. Standard Chartered Bank: Establishing Robust Measures Against Corporate Fraud

Date: Apr 14, 2016

Edit II Productions v. Standard Chartered Bank: Establishing Robust Measures Against Corporate Fraud Introduction Edit II Productions, a Bombay High Court case decided on April 13, 2016, addresses...

Establishing Uniform Assessment Standards for Permanent Disability in Motor Accident Claims: Tata AIG v. Prabhu

Date: Apr 13, 2016

Uniform Assessment of Permanent Disability in Motor Accident Claims: Tata AIG v. Prabhu Introduction The case of Tata AIG General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Prabhu adjudicated by the Madras High Court on...

Affirmation of Broad Arbitrability in Multi-Party Agreements under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: Eros v Telemax

Date: Apr 13, 2016

Affirmation of Broad Arbitrability in Multi-Party Agreements under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: Eros v Telemax Introduction The case of Eros International Media Limited v. Telemax Links...

KPCL v. EMTA Coal Limited: Upholding Contractual Rights under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015

Date: Apr 13, 2016

KPCL v. EMTA Coal Limited: Upholding Contractual Rights under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 1. Introduction The case of Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) v. Emta Coal Limited...

Bombay High Court Affirms Civil Court Jurisdiction Over MOFA Conveyance Disputes

Date: Apr 12, 2016

Bombay High Court Affirms Civil Court Jurisdiction Over MOFA Conveyance Disputes Introduction The case Eksar Laxmi Narayan (Building No. 1) Co-Operative Housing Society Ltd. v. M/S. Laxmi Narayan...

Ammukunhi Amma v. State Of Kerala: Defining 'Principally Cultivated' in the Vesting Act

Date: Apr 9, 2016

Ammukunhi Amma v. State Of Kerala: Defining 'Principally Cultivated' in the Vesting Act Introduction The case of Ammukunhi Amma v. State Of Kerala adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on April 8,...

Ensuring Natural Justice in Internal Complaints Committees: Analysis of Kerala High Court's Ruling in L.S. Sibu v. Air India

Date: Apr 9, 2016

Ensuring Natural Justice in Internal Complaints Committees: Analysis of Kerala High Court's Ruling in L.S. Sibu v. Air India Introduction The Kerala High Court delivered a significant judgment on...

Reaffirmation of Bona Fide Need and Burden of Proof for Landlords under Section 11(3) of Kerala Rent Control Act: K.V. Kunhamina v. K.T. Aboobacker Haji

Date: Apr 9, 2016

Reaffirmation of Bona Fide Need and Burden of Proof for Landlords under Section 11(3) of Kerala Rent Control Act: K.V. Kunhamina v. K.T. Aboobacker Haji Introduction The case of K.V. Kunhamina v....

Continuation of Criminal Appeals Post Death of the Accused: Insights from Kerala High Court in Mukundan v. State of Kerala

Date: Apr 8, 2016

Continuation of Criminal Appeals Post Death of the Accused: Insights from Kerala High Court in Mukundan v. State of Kerala Introduction The case of Mukundan v. State of Kerala adjudicated by the...

Enhancement of Compensation in Motor Accident Claims: Golap Lata Goswami And Anr. v. Ajit Deka And Ors.

Date: Apr 8, 2016

Enhancement of Compensation in Motor Accident Claims: Golap Lata Goswami And Anr. v. Ajit Deka And Ors. Introduction The case of Golap Lata Goswami And Anr. v. Ajit Deka And Ors. adjudicated by the...

Calcutta High Court Establishes Strict Criteria for Extended Limitation in Service Tax Assessments

Date: Apr 8, 2016

Calcutta High Court Establishes Strict Criteria for Extended Limitation in Service Tax Assessments Introduction In the landmark case of Simplex Infrastructures Ltd. v. Commissioner Of Service Tax,...

Fixed Compensation for Non-Earning Dependents in Motor Accident Claims: Madras High Court Guidelines

Date: Apr 7, 2016

Fixed Compensation for Non-Earning Dependents in Motor Accident Claims: Madras High Court Guidelines Introduction The case of M/S. New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. P. Arunachalam before the Madras...

Karnataka High Court Reiterates Maintenance Obligations for Minor Children and Mandates Reexamination of Spousal Maintenance in P Suresh v. Smt. S Deepa

Date: Apr 6, 2016

Karnataka High Court Reiterates Maintenance Obligations for Minor Children and Mandates Reexamination of Spousal Maintenance in P Suresh v. Smt. S Deepa Introduction P Suresh v. Smt. S Deepa is a...

Reimbursement Rights under Government Health Insurance Schemes: A Landmark Judgment in N.Raja v. Government of Tamilnadu

Date: Apr 6, 2016

Reimbursement Rights under Government Health Insurance Schemes: A Landmark Judgment in N.Raja v. Government of Tamilnadu Introduction The case of N.Raja v. Government of Tamilnadu adjudicated by the...

Revaluation of Suits Under the Commercial Courts Act: Delhi High Court Upholds Amendment Powers

Date: Apr 2, 2016

Revaluation of Suits Under the Commercial Courts Act: Delhi High Court Upholds Amendment Powers Introduction The case of Kamal Sharma v. Blue Coast Infrastructure Development Pvt. Ltd. adjudicated by...