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HC Can’t Quash Corruption FIRs by Conducting a ‘Mini-Trial’ at Investigation Stage: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that High Courts cannot quash First Information Reports (FIRs)...

Property Purchased in Names of 2 Wives Can’t Be Treated as Husband’s Estate for Succession: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has clarified the manner in which succession to property purchased in...

Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of ‘Imprisonment for Remainder of Natural Life’

The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of sentences directing imprisonment for the...

Reach Stackers Used Only Inside Inland Container Depots Are Not ‘Motor Vehicles’ Under Motor Vehicles Act: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that a heavy container-handling machine used exclusively inside Inland...

National Commission for Scheduled Castes Can’t Pass Binding Orders in Service Matters, Role Is Recommendatory: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that the Commission does not possess adjudicatory powers to...

Recovery of Blood-Stained Weapon Alone Can’t Sustain Conviction: Supreme Court 

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed a fundamental principle of criminal jurisprudence by holding that...

Co-Owner Can Gift Undivided Share Without Consent of Other Co-Owner: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that a co-owner is legally entitled to gift or...

Elevators Are ‘Common Carriers’, Manufacturers Owe Heightened Duty of Care: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that elevators installed in public buildings must be treated...

Ad Hoc Promotee Deputy Collectors Can Count Service for Seniority if Promotion Falls Within Quota: Supreme Court 

The Supreme Court has held that Deputy Collectors promoted on an ad hoc basis...

HC Can’t Deny Selection Scale Due to Missing ACRs Caused by Wrongful Discharge: Supreme Court 

The Supreme Court has held that an employer cannot deny Selection Scale or Super...

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Can an ITO Issue S. 148 Notice When Jurisdiction Lies With an AC/DC? ITAT Ans.

The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has quashed a reassessment...

Can Cash Seized by Excise Officers Be Requisitioned for Income Tax Assessment? ITAT Upholds Addition

The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has upheld an ₹80.10...

Search Assessments Quashed | Unsecured Loans and Travel Expenses Can’t Extend Assessment Period: ITAT

The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has found that the...

Income Tax Assessment U/s 143(3) Quashed After Search: ITAT Says S. 148 Procedure Was Required

The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has quashed a regular...