Gujarat High Court Case Commentaries

“Live Link” Requirement under Amended Section 153C: Commentary on Sandhya Maulik Patel v. ACIT, Gujarat High Court (2025)

Date: Nov 25, 2025

“Live Link” Requirement under Amended Section 153C of the Income-tax Act: A Detailed Commentary on Sandhya Maulik Patel v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Gujarat High Court (24 November 2025)...

End‑Use Cannot Curtail Customs Exemptions for Crude Edible‑Grade Oils: Commentary on VVF India Ltd v. Union of India (Gujarat High Court, 21 Nov 2025)

Date: Nov 24, 2025

End‑Use Cannot Curtail Customs Exemptions for Crude Edible‑Grade Oils: Commentary on VVF India Ltd v. Union of India, Gujarat High Court (21 November 2025) 1. Introduction The decision of the Gujarat...

Judicial Power to Correct Bona Fide Clerical Errors in NEET‑PG Applications: Commentary on Ronil Umeshkumar Modi v. State of Gujarat

Date: Nov 21, 2025

Judicial Power to Correct Bona Fide Clerical Errors in NEET‑PG Applications under Article 226: Commentary on Ronil Umeshkumar Modi v. State of Gujarat 1. Introduction The decision in Ronil Umeshkumar...

Presumption Under Section 113A Evidence Act Contingent on Proved Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC – Commentary on State of Gujarat v. Rajeshbhai Pitamberbhai Parmar

Date: Nov 20, 2025

Presumption Under Section 113A Evidence Act Contingent on Proved Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC – Commentary on State of Gujarat v. Rajeshbhai Pitamberbhai Parmar 1. Introduction The Gujarat High...

Zero-Rated Exports vs Deemed Exports under GST: Scope of ITC Refunds and Circular 172/2022 – Commentary on Shah Paperplast Industries Ltd. v. Union of India (Gujarat High Court, 13 November 2025)

Date: Nov 14, 2025

Zero-Rated Exports vs Deemed Exports under GST: Scope of ITC Refunds and Circular 172/2022 – Commentary on Shah Paperplast Industries Ltd. v. Union of India (Gujarat High Court, 13 November 2025) I....

Minimum Four‑Hour Threshold for Fixed Pay of Part‑Time Gujarat Government Employees: Commentary on Deputy Director, Animal Husbandry v. State of Gujarat (Gujarat High Court, 03.11.2025)

Date: Nov 4, 2025

Minimum Four‑Hour Threshold for Fixed Pay of Part‑Time Gujarat Government Employees under the 16.07.2019 Circular Case: Deputy Director, Animal Husbandry & Anr. v. State of Gujarat & Anr. Court: High...

Blood-Alcohol Statutory Presumption Sustains Conviction under Section 66(1)(b) Despite Acquittal under Section 85(1)(3): Minor Chain Delays Within 7 Days Not Fatal

Date: Oct 2, 2025

Blood-Alcohol Statutory Presumption Sustains Conviction under Section 66(1)(b) Despite Acquittal under Section 85(1)(3): Minor Chain Delays Within 7 Days Not Fatal 1. Introduction The Gujarat High...

Premature Retirement of Judicial Officers under Rule 21: Article 166(2) Authentication Validates “Governor’s Order” and Judicial Review Remains Narrow

Date: Oct 1, 2025

Premature Retirement of Judicial Officers under Rule 21: Article 166(2) Authentication Validates “Governor’s Order” and Judicial Review Remains Narrow 1) Introduction Case: JAYESHKUMAR KRISHNAKANT...

Quashing of Non-Bailable Warrant on Undertaking of Regular Appearance

Date: Sep 30, 2025

Quashing of Non-Bailable Warrant on Undertaking of Regular Appearance 1. Introduction In HARDIK BHARATBHAI PATEL v. STATE OF GUJARAT (Gujarat High Court, order dated 29-09-2025), the applicant—Hardik...

Shah Enterprise v. State of Gujarat (Gujarat HC, 23-09-2025) — Commentary

Date: Sep 24, 2025

Post-Award Interest at 18% on the “Sum” (Principal + Pre-Award Interest) Under Section 31(7)(b) and No “Merger for All Purposes” Where the Interest Issue Was Never Adjudicated 1. Introduction In SHAH...

“No Shape-I, No Promotion” Doctrine Abolished for HIV-Positive Personnel – A Commentary on Isabella C.L. v. Union of India (2025)

Date: Aug 7, 2025

“No Shape-I, No Promotion” Doctrine Abolished for HIV-Positive Personnel Comprehensive Commentary on Gujarat High Court’s Judgment in Isabella C.L. v. Union of India (2025) 1. Introduction The...

Doctrine of “Conditional Deference” – Gujarat High Court’s New Framework for Judicial Review of Allowance-Related Policy (Rathod Nareshbhai Mansukhbhai v. State of Gujarat, 2025)

Date: Aug 6, 2025

Doctrine of “Conditional Deference” – Gujarat High Court’s New Framework for Judicial Review of Allowance-Related Policy Commentary on Rathod Nareshbhai Mansukhbhai & Ors. v. State of Gujarat & Ors....

“The Purvala Doctrine” – Gujarat High Court Affirms Zero-Tolerance for Unauthorized Constructions within 300 m of Protected Monuments

Date: Jul 31, 2025

“The Purvala Doctrine” – Gujarat High Court Affirms Zero-Tolerance for Unauthorized Constructions within 300 m of Protected Monuments 1. Introduction Mohmmad Sarifvisad Purvala & Ors. v. Ahmedabad...

Doctrine of One-Time Enrollment Relaxation for Grant-in-Aid Law Colleges – Commentary on Umesh Varjanbhai Panchal v. State of Gujarat (2025)

Date: Jul 18, 2025

Doctrine of One-Time Enrollment Relaxation for Grant-in-Aid Law Colleges Commentary on Gujarat High Court’s Decision in Umesh Varjanbhai Panchal & Ors. v. State of Gujarat & Ors., R/SCA No. 8388/2025...

“When a Rule Disappears, So Do Pending Proceedings” – Gujarat High Court Holds Omission of Rule 96(10) CGST Rules Applies to All Matters Still Alive

Date: Jun 20, 2025

“When a Rule Disappears, So Do Pending Proceedings” – Gujarat High Court Holds Omission of Rule 96(10) CGST Rules Applies to All Matters Still Alive 1. Introduction The consolidated decision in...

"When a Rule Disappears, So Do Pending Proceedings" – Gujarat High Court Holds Omission of Rule 96(10) CGST Rules Applies to All Matters Still Alive

Date: Jun 20, 2025

“When a Rule Disappears, So Do Pending Proceedings” – Gujarat High Court Holds Omission of Rule 96(10) CGST Rules Applies to All Matters Still Alive 1. Introduction The consolidated decision in...

Gujarat High Court Clarifies Delegation of Provisional-Attachment Powers and DIN Non-Applicability to State GST Authorities

Date: May 10, 2025

Gujarat High Court Clarifies Delegation of Provisional-Attachment Powers and DIN Non-Applicability to State GST Authorities 1. Introduction M/s NRM Metals (India) Pvt. Ltd. and its director...

Girlfriend Not a “Relative” Under Section 498A IPC & Limits of Section 482 CrPC: Quashing FIR without Essential Ingredients

Date: Apr 24, 2025

Girlfriend Not a “Relative” Under Section 498A IPC & Limits of Section 482 CrPC: Quashing FIR without Essential Ingredients Introduction In Rajniben D/O Gaurishankar Mevani v. State of Gujarat...

The Doctrine of Substantial Change in Successive Bail Applications: Consolidating Judicial Restraint in Bail Jurisprudence

Date: Apr 18, 2025

The Doctrine of Substantial Change in Successive Bail Applications: Consolidating Judicial Restraint in Bail Jurisprudence 1. Introduction In Mohammed Sajjad Mohammed Imtiyaz v. State of Gujarat...

Regulatory vs. Pervasive Control: Defining “State” under Article 12 for Autonomous Research Institutes

Date: Apr 5, 2025

Regulatory vs. Pervasive Control: Defining “State” under Article 12 for Autonomous Research Institutes Introduction The case of Himanshu Dineshchandra Parekh v. Institute for Plasma Research & Ors....