All Tribunals Case Commentaries

RERA Punjab Judgment: Strengthening Buyer Rights in Real Estate Transactions

Date: Oct 14, 2021

RERA Punjab Judgment: Strengthening Buyer Rights in Real Estate Transactions Introduction The case of Baljeet Kaur v. ATS Estates Pvt Ltd adjudicated by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) in...

Ensuring Consideration of Change in Law Events During Tariff Adoption: The Green Infra Renewable Energy v. RERC Decision

Date: Oct 13, 2021

Ensuring Consideration of Change in Law Events During Tariff Adoption: The Green Infra Renewable Energy v. RERC Decision Introduction In the landmark case of Green Infra Renewable Energy Limited v....

Deficiency in Service by Real Estate Developers: Landmark Refund Directive with Interest in Consumer Protection

Date: Oct 12, 2021

Deficiency in Service by Real Estate Developers: Landmark Refund Directive with Interest in Consumer Protection Introduction The case of Brigadier Harir Pant v. M/S. Imperia Structure Ltd....

NCLAT's Landmark Decision on Classification of Security Deposits as Financial Debt under IBC

Date: Oct 8, 2021

NCLAT's Landmark Decision on Classification of Security Deposits as Financial Debt under IBC Introduction The case of Sach Marketing Private Limited v. Resolution Professional of Mount Shivalik...

Starlog Enterprises Ltd. v. Avil Menezes: Defining Financial Debt under the IBC

Date: Oct 8, 2021

Starlog Enterprises Ltd. v. Avil Menezes: Defining Financial Debt under the IBC Introduction Starlog Enterprises Ltd. v. Avil Menezes is a landmark case adjudicated by the National Company Law...

Expanding the Scope of Consumer Protection: Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd. v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.

Date: Oct 8, 2021

Expanding the Scope of Consumer Protection: Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd. v. National Insurance Co. Ltd. Introduction The case of Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd. v. National Insurance Co. Ltd. is a pivotal...

Reaffirming the Burden of Proof on Insurers in Repudiation of Claims Due to Pre-existing Conditions

Date: Oct 8, 2021

Reaffirming the Burden of Proof on Insurers in Repudiation of Claims Due to Pre-existing Conditions Introduction The case of Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd. & 2 Ors. v. Vinod Kumar Kaushik...

Clarifying Service Tax Liability in Joint Ventures: Insights from B G Exploration & Production India Ltd. v. Commissioner of CGST & C Exnavi Mumbai

Date: Oct 7, 2021

Clarifying Service Tax Liability in Joint Ventures: Insights from B G Exploration & Production India Ltd. v. Commissioner of CGST & C Exnavi Mumbai Introduction The case of B G Exploration &...

IREO Grace Realtech Judgment: Upholding Consumer Rights Against Unfair Trade Practices in Real Estate

Date: Oct 5, 2021

IREO Grace Realtech Judgment: Upholding Consumer Rights Against Unfair Trade Practices in Real Estate Introduction The case of Harsh Verma & Anr. v. M/S IREO Grace Realtech Private Limited & 4 Ors....

Autotech Industries v. Commissioner of Customs: No Time Limitation for Conversion of Shipping Bills Under Section 149

Date: Oct 1, 2021

Autotech Industries (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Customs (IV), Chennai: No Time Limitation for Conversion of Shipping Bills Under Section 149 Introduction In the case of Autotech Industries...

Legal Commentary: Charging for Carry Bags as Unfair Trade Practice in Consumer Law

Date: Oct 1, 2021

Charging for Carry Bags as Unfair Trade Practice in Consumer Law Introduction The case of M/s Trends Reliance Retail Ltd. v. Reema Beri adjudicated by the State Consumer Disputes Redressal...

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd v. D. Sathish Kumar: Enhancing Consumer Protection in Cases of Inherent Vehicle Defects

Date: Sep 30, 2021

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd v. D. Sathish Kumar: Enhancing Consumer Protection in Cases of Inherent Vehicle Defects Introduction The case of D. Sathish Kumar v. M/s. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. presented...

Consumer Forum Jurisdiction Prevails Over Arbitration Clauses in Cooperative Society Investment Disputes: Ram Kanwar v. Sahara India Pariwar Pvt. Ltd.

Date: Sep 29, 2021

Consumer Forum Jurisdiction Prevails Over Arbitration Clauses in Cooperative Society Investment Disputes: Ram Kanwar v. Sahara India Pariwar Pvt. Ltd. Introduction The case of Ram Kanwar v. Sahara...

Reopening of Tax Assessments Based on Section 132(4) Statements: Insights from Cit v. Aps Steel (P) Ltd.

Date: Sep 29, 2021

Reopening of Tax Assessments Based on Section 132(4) Statements: Insights from Cit v. Aps Steel (P) Ltd. Introduction The case of Cit v. Aps Steel (P) Ltd. adjudicated by the Income Tax Appellate...

Restricting the Use of RTI Act for Personal Grievances: Analysis of Shri Muraleedharan R. v. Public Information Officer

Date: Sep 28, 2021

Restricting the Use of RTI Act for Personal Grievances: Analysis of Shri Muraleedharan R. v. Public Information Officer Introduction The case of Shri Muraleedharan R. v. Public Information Officer,...

SEBI's Landmark Confirmation of Insider Trading Allegations in 'Bijal Shah And Others'

Date: Sep 28, 2021

SEBI's Landmark Confirmation of Insider Trading Allegations in Bijal Shah And Others Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the regulatory authority for securities markets in...

Regulatory Oversight on Insurance Claim Repudiation: Bommidala Purnaiah Holdings Vs New India Assurance Company

Date: Sep 28, 2021

Regulatory Oversight on Insurance Claim Repudiation: Bommidala Purnaiah Holdings Vs New India Assurance Company Introduction The case of Bommidala Purnaiah Holdings (P) Ltd. Through Its Director,...

Supreme Court Establishes Clear Distinction Between License Fees and Royalties in Taxation

Date: Sep 25, 2021

Supreme Court Establishes Clear Distinction Between License Fees and Royalties in Taxation Introduction The landmark case of Shell India Markets (P) Ltd. v. CIT heard by the Income Tax Appellate...

Deficiency in Insurance Service: Mandating Inclusion of Requested Coverage Add-ons

Date: Sep 25, 2021

Deficiency in Insurance Service: Mandating Inclusion of Requested Coverage Add-ons Introduction The case of Shanti Sugar Industries And Another Complainant(S) v. New India Assurance Co. Ltd. And...

SEBI Restricts SIC Stock & Services Pvt. Ltd. for Market Manipulation: Establishing New Standards for Stock Brokers

Date: Sep 22, 2021

SEBI Restricts SIC Stock & Services Pvt. Ltd. for Market Manipulation: Establishing New Standards for Stock Brokers Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently issued a...