All High Courts Case Commentaries

Proper Application of Horizontal Reservation in Police Recruitment: Insights from Ashish Kumar Pandey v. State of U.P.

Date: Mar 17, 2016

Proper Application of Horizontal Reservation in Police Recruitment: Insights from Ashish Kumar Pandey v. State of U.P. Introduction The case of Ashish Kumar Pandey And 24 Others Petitioner v. State...

Central Government's Takeover of Tea Estates under Section 16E(1) of the Tea Act, 1953: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Mar 16, 2016

Central Government's Takeover of Tea Estates under Section 16E(1) of the Tea Act, 1953: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction The case of Caledonian Railway Co V Walkers Trustees And Lord Halsbury In...

Establishing the Legality of Compulsory Retirement on Medical Grounds in Paramilitary Services: Ravi R. v. Union Of India

Date: Mar 16, 2016

Establishing the Legality of Compulsory Retirement on Medical Grounds in Paramilitary Services: Ravi R. v. Union Of India Introduction The case of Ravi R. v. Union Of India adjudicated by the...

Inclusivity of Married Daughters in Dependent Employment: Insights from Smt. Asha Pandey v. Coal India Ltd.

Date: Mar 16, 2016

Inclusivity of Married Daughters in Dependent Employment: Insights from Smt. Asha Pandey v. Coal India Ltd. Introduction The case of Smt. Asha Pandey v. Coal India Ltd. (W.P.(S) No.4994/2015)...

Madras High Court Upholds Right to Sanction Grants for Non-Teaching Staff in Private Aided Schools

Date: Mar 16, 2016

Madras High Court Sets Precedent on Grant Sanctions for Non-Teaching Staff in Private Aided Schools Introduction The case of Deva Asir v. The Secretary To Government, School Education Department,...

Gujarat High Court Reinforces Requirement of Incriminating Material for Additions under Section 153A

Date: Mar 15, 2016

Gujarat High Court Reinforces Requirement of Incriminating Material for Additions under Section 153A Introduction The case of Principal Commissioner of Income-Tax v. Saumya Construction P. Ltd....

Doctrine of Acquiescence in Trademark Law: Essel Propack Ltd. v. Essel Kitchenware Ltd. – A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Mar 12, 2016

Doctrine of Acquiescence in Trademark Law: Essel Propack Ltd. v. Essel Kitchenware Ltd. – A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction The case of Essel Propack Ltd. v. Essel Kitchenware Ltd. adjudicated by...

Madras High Court Establishes Guidelines for Accurate Compensation Calculation and Direct Transfer in Motor Accident Claims

Date: Mar 12, 2016

Madras High Court Establishes Guidelines for Accurate Compensation Calculation and Direct Transfer in Motor Accident Claims Introduction The case of The Divisional Manager, The Oriental Insurance...

Enhanced Interpretation of Section 35(2AB) and Section 14A Based on Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Microlabs Ltd.

Date: Mar 12, 2016

Enhanced Interpretation of Section 35(2AB) and Section 14A Based on Commissioner Of Income-Tax v. Microlabs Ltd. Introduction The case of Commissioner Of Income-Tax And Another v. Microlabs Ltd....

Defining Undisclosed Income under Chapter XIV-B: Insights from Commissioner of Income Tax v. Harjeev Aggarwal

Date: Mar 11, 2016

Defining Undisclosed Income under Chapter XIV-B: Insights from Commissioner of Income Tax v. Harjeev Aggarwal Introduction The case of Commissioner Of Income Tax v. Harjeev Aggarwal adjudicated by...

Mandate for Expedited Publication of Examination Results in Eligibility Disputes: Insights from Ankita Jain v. Board of Secondary Education Thr

Date: Mar 11, 2016

Mandate for Expedited Publication of Examination Results in Eligibility Disputes: Insights from Ankita Jain v. Board of Secondary Education Thr Introduction The judgment in Ankita Jain v. Board Of...

Application of the Right to Fair Compensation and LA Act, 2013 in Karnataka High Court

Date: Mar 11, 2016

Application of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 in Karnataka High Court Introduction The case of Smt. K.M. Chikkathayamma...

Madras High Court's Landmark Decision on Downgrading Murder to Culpable Homicide: Annamalai v. State Rep

Date: Mar 10, 2016

Madras High Court's Landmark Decision on Downgrading Murder to Culpable Homicide: Annamalai v. State Rep Introduction In the case of Annamalai v. State Rep By The Inspector Of Police Semmencherry...

Tata Teleservices Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax: Clarifying Time Limits under Section 201 of the Income Tax Act

Date: Mar 10, 2016

Tata Teleservices Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax: Clarifying Time Limits under Section 201 of the Income Tax Act Introduction The case of Tata Teleservices Ltd. v. The Assistant...

Delhi High Court Establishes Time Limitation for TDS Default Proceedings under Section 201

Date: Mar 10, 2016

Delhi High Court Establishes Time Limitation for TDS Default Proceedings under Section 201 Introduction In the landmark judgment Vodafone Essar Mobile Services Limited v. Union of India & Ors.,...

Jurisdiction of State Governments in Controlled Industries under Industrial Disputes Act: Ultra Tech Cement Ltd. v. Industrial Tribunal

Date: Mar 9, 2016

Jurisdiction of State Governments in Controlled Industries under Industrial Disputes Act: Ultra Tech Cement Ltd. v. Industrial Tribunal Introduction The case of Ultra Tech Cement Limited v....

High Court of Karnataka Sets Aside Conviction in Puttaiah @ Mahesh v. State By Rural Police: A New Precedent on Burden of Proof in Rash and Negligent Driving Cases

Date: Mar 5, 2016

High Court of Karnataka Sets Aside Conviction in Puttaiah @ Mahesh v. State By Rural Police: A New Precedent on Burden of Proof in Rash and Negligent Driving Cases Introduction The case of Puttaiah @...

Orissa High Court Upholds KIMS' Right to Augment MBBS Seats Against Arbitrary MCI Regulations

Date: Mar 5, 2016

Orissa High Court Upholds KIMS' Right to Augment MBBS Seats Against Arbitrary MCI Regulations Introduction The case of Kalinga Institute Of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Under KIIT University & Another...

Ganesh Pandurang Jadhao v. State Of Maharashtra: Clarifying the Scope of FSS Act 2006 and IPC Provisions

Date: Mar 5, 2016

Ganesh Pandurang Jadhao v. State Of Maharashtra: Clarifying the Scope of FSS Act 2006 and IPC Provisions Introduction In the landmark case of Ganesh Pandurang Jadhao v. State Of Maharashtra, the...

Madras High Court Establishes Clear Protocol for Registration Amid Civil Attachments

Date: Mar 5, 2016

Madras High Court Establishes Clear Protocol for Registration Amid Civil Attachments Introduction The case of S. Praveen Bohra v. Joint-I Sub-Registrar adjudicated by the Madras High Court on March...