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Customs official cannot arbitrarily disregard statutory orders of customs clearance
The judgment emphasized the rule of law, asserting that statutory powers must be exercised within legal frameworks. The court further directed that if the timeline for issuing and adjudicating the show cause notice is not adhered to, the detained goods must be released upon payment of a redemption fine or provision of a bank guarantee.
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Relinquishment of property rights in family settlements cannot be treated as gift deeds for stamp duty
Ultimately, the High Court directed the Collector of Stamps,...
Service Tax - Reimbursable expenses incurred by service provider - Inclusion of such expenses in taxable value not sustainable.
As a result of these findings, the penalties and interest pr...
Cenvat Credit cannot be denied without the invocation of suppression, misstatement, or fraud.
This decision reinforces the interpretation of settlement pr...
Service tax cannot be levied on miscellaneous income
The judgment is expected to have a broader impact on similar...
Expenses incurred for services provided and consumed outside India are not taxable under Reverse Charge Mechanism
This ruling provides a precedent for companies with overseas...
Supreme Court
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Investigation by CBI can not be quashed for lack of State consent
This judgment reinforces the procedural rigor required in criminal proceedings and underscores the judiciary's role in ensuring justice is served with...
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Supreme Court Orders CBI Investigation into Karur Stampede Incident
The Supreme Court criticized the lack of coordination betwee...
Supreme Court Intervenes to Save Jojari River from Environmental Catastrophe
The Supreme Court has directed the clubbing of various statu...
Voice sample : Magistrate has power to direct collection of voice samples : Does Not Violate Self-Incrimination Protections
The Supreme Court criticized the High Court for disregarding...
Armed Forces Tribunal can substitute the finding of Court Martial with a finding of guilty
The appeal was filed by S.K. Jain, who challenged the Tribun...
High Courts
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Relinquishment of property rights in family settlements cannot be treated as gift deeds for stamp duty
Ultimately, the High Court directed the Collector of Stamps, Hauz Khas, Mehrauli, to release the impounded documents and affirmed that the relinquishm...
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Mere extra-marital relationship of a husband does not constitute mental cruelty
This decision is a pivotal reminder of the intricate balance...
Estate of a female Hindu, acquired by way of gift and not inherited, does not devolve upon the heirs of her father
This ruling is expected to have far-reaching implications on...
Customs official cannot arbitrarily disregard statutory orders of customs clearance
This case underscores the importance of adhering to statutor...
Wife seeking return of gold given at marriage from estranged husband on the basis of photographs
The judgment serves as a reminder of the importance of subst...
Articles
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Interplay Of Amended/Repealed Provisions Of The Motor Vehicles Act In Context Of Stare Decisis/Repeal/Prohibition
To conclude, it would be fitting to re-call what Justice Frankfurter said in US v. International Boxing Club, "The Doctrine of precedent is not an 'im...
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FIR - A Saving Grace For Limitation Under The Motor Vehicles Amendment Act, 2019?
Therefore, an FIR filed in respect of an accident cannot be ...
High Court And District Family Courts Giving Burial To Sacraments/Sanskara Of Marriage Institution In Hindus
It is, therefore, hoped that the High Courts and the Distr...
The Narcotic Drugs And Psychotropic Substances Act (Current Situation And Suggestion)
• The last 27 years have seen rapid growth in the combat aga...
Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022: Piercing Into The Fundamental Right Against Self-incrimination Enshrined Under Article 20(3) Constitution Of India
Such excessive and uncontrolled powers may lead to discrimin...
Enviromental Laws
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Futala Lake, Nagpur does not qualify as a "wetland" : its man-made.
In conclusion, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the High Court's directions to protect Futala Lake's ecological integrity while allow...
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National Green Tribunal Orders Demolition of Unauthorized Coastal Structures in Goa
The Tribunal's judgment serves as a critical reminder of the...
Consumer Law
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Health Insurance : Insurer cannot deny claims based on ambiguous or trivial grounds
The judgment underscored the importance of insurers fulfilling their duty to disclose all material aspects of coverage clearly to policyholders. The c...
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Persistent defects in a vehicle during the warranty period - Compensation enhanced for repeated visits to workshops.
This ruling underscores the accountability of manufacturers ...
Brother Has Right to File Consumer Complaint for Deceased Sibling
The judgment has been hailed as a victory for consumer right...
Medical Negligence - Expert medical opinion must before issuing process in cases involving of medical negligence
This ruling underscores the judiciary's cautious approach in...
Taxation Law
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Customs official cannot arbitrarily disregard statutory orders of customs clearance
The judgment emphasized the rule of law, asserting that statutory powers must be exercised within legal frameworks. The court further directed that if...
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Transfer Pricing - Adjustment for Advertisement, Marketing, and Promotion expenses cannot be made using the "Bright Line Test"
This judgment is significant for multinational corporations ...
Notices under Sections 148A and 148 of Income Tax Act : Authorities to follow faceless proceedings : Notices quashed
The ruling underscores the judiciary's role in maintaining p...
Excel sheet containing parallel invoices in email are admissible in evidence
Ultimately, the tribunal concluded that the penalties were p...
Assessing Officer cannot reject the valuation method adopted by the assessee under Rule 11UA
This ruling reaffirms the principle that statutory provision...