Gujarat High Court
Gujarat HC denies temporary bail to Asaram to meet his ailing wife
The apex court had in its order last month allowed Asaram to approach it if his health conditions worsen, at the same ti...
Gujarat HC raps journalist for seeking urgent hearing against arrest without disclosing bail plea
He, however, could not remain personally present during the hearing held on September 3 due to poor health, as he has to...
PM Modi degree case: Gujarat HC rejects Kejriwal appeal, upholds Rs 25,000 cost on him
In May 2016, the then GU Vice Chancellor, MN Patel, had announced that PM Modi completed his MA in Political Science in ...
Gujarat High Court Rules Chewing Gum Falls Under VAT Residuary Entry, Not “Sweets and Sweetmeats”
Tribunal’s lower tax classification overturned; court restores higher tax rate and upholds interest and penalty under Gu...
Gujarat High Court Refers Seized Cash Release Issue to Larger Bench Under Section 132B
Court holds ownership of Rs. 5.68 crore cash was established in benami proceedings, but says release under Income Tax Ac...
Gujarat High Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail to Man Accused of Posing as GPCB Officer in Extortion Racket
Court says material collected in investigation prima facie showed applicant’s involvement, and custodial interrogation w...
Gujarat High Court Grants Bail in Daughter’s Death Case Linked to Alleged Black-Magic Rituals
Court notes prima facie absence of mens rea, filing of charge-sheet, and long custody while allowing regular bail to acc...
Gujarat High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Husband’s Relatives in Triple Talaq-Linked FIR
Court says allegations were limited to supporting and instigating the husband, no custodial interrogation was needed, an...
Gujarat High Court Quashes FIR in Cable Signal Dispute, Says Territorial Spillover Is Not Copyright Crime
Court holds that alleged transmission of authorised channels from Surat’s DAS area into Kathor village was at most a reg...
Gujarat High Court Rejects “Split Multiplier” in Injury Claim, Enhances Compensation for 35-Year-Old Employee
Court holds that continued employment after accident does not erase loss of earning capacity; awards additional Rs.4.88 ...
Gujarat High Court Transfers Husband’s Family Suit to Bhachau, Citing Wife’s Inconvenience and Childcare Burden
Court says distance, pending maintenance default, and welfare of minor daughter justify shifting matrimonial proceedings...
Gujarat High Court Quashes Income Tax Reopening Against Lodestone Software Services
Court says reassessment was based on a reading of audit objection and amounted to a mere change of opinion after scrutin...
Gujarat High Court Enhances Compensation in Pillion Rider Death Case, Rejects Tribunal’s Finding of Contributory Negligence
Court holds that negligence of a motorcycle driver cannot be imputed to an innocent pillion rider; awards an additional ...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Arbitral Award in Housing Board-Contractor Dispute, Slams Frivolous Challenge with Rs. 3 Lakh Costs
Court says it cannot sit as a first appellate forum over arbitration findings; holds delay, extra work and interest awar...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Acquittal in Ghee Adulteration Case, Citing Mandatory Sampling Violations
Court says prosecution failed to prove compliance with sampling rules under the Prevention of Food Adulteration regime; ...
Gujarat High Court partly backs JK Paper in social forestry tax dispute, upholds deletion of penalty
Court rules that only expenditure linked to basic agricultural operations can be treated as agricultural loss; supervisi...
Gujarat HC refuses interim relief to journalist in criminal defamation case; order likely on Sept 30
The appellate court rejected his plea for exemption from personal appearance, and issued a non-bailable warrant against ...
Gujarat High Court Condones 27-Day Delay in Filing Regular Civil Appeal, Emphasizes Liberal Approach to "Sufficient Cause"
Court Quashes Appellate Order Rejecting Delay Application on Hyper-Technical Grounds; Reinforces Right to Appeal and Jus...
Gujarat High Court Sets Aside Dismissal of Appeal on Limitation Grounds, Orders Fresh Hearing on Merits
First Appellate Court’s Hyper-Technical Rejection of Transferred Appeal as Time-Barred Deemed Gross Error; Matter Remand...
Gujarat High Court Quashes FIR Against Customer in Brothel Raid, Clarifies Applicability of Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act
Court holds that sections 3, 5, 7, and 9 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act do not apply to customers, quashes FIR ...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Gujarat State Waqf Board's Authority Over Disputed Holy Shrine, Dismissing Faruqui Family's Appeal
Court affirms Waqf Board's inquiry findings, rejects Faruqui family's claim as Mutawallis, and validates change of shrin...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Deletion of Income Tax Additions Against Expert Particle Board and Partner in Diary-Based Cash Transaction Case
Court affirms that seized diary found at partner's office cannot be wholly attributed to firm; directs taxation only on ...
Criminal defamation case: Gujarat HC allows Adani firm to file affidavit in journalist's plea
Nair was arrested on September 17 after a district court in Gandhinagar issued a non-bailable warrant against him for no...
Gujarat High Court Grants Regular Bail to Jigarbhai Bhanubhai Gohil in Murder Case Citing Shoddy Investigation and Right to Speedy Trial
Court underscores principle that "bail is the rule, jail is the exception" and highlights fundamental right to personal ...
HC notice to Gujarat govt on journalist Ravi Nair's plea against arrest for skipping court hearing
The journalist, through his lawyers Ronith Joy and Abhik Chimni, submitted that the district court directly issued a non...
Gujarat High Court Protects Teacher Under RTE, Stays Surplus Declaration Amid Admission Dispute
Court Recognizes Teacher's Efforts to Admit Eligible Students and Criticizes School Authorities for Hindering Admissions...
Gujarat High Court Sets Aside Sessions Court Order on Minor's Custody, Remands Case for Fresh Consideration
Court holds that custody with paternal relatives cannot be deemed illegal confinement merely on Mohammedan Law entitleme...
Gujarat High Court Rules GST Not Applicable on Leasehold Rights of Industrial Plots; Orders Refund of Tax and Interest
Court holds that acquisition of leasehold rights is not a "supply" under CGST Act, quashes penalty for wrong Input Tax C...
Gujarat High Court Sets Aside Majority Arbitral Award in Insurance Claim Dispute, Upholds Minority Award
Court highlights arbitrators' overreach and reliance on extraneous documents; underscores limited appellate interference...
Gujarat High Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail for 70-Year-Old Accused in Serious Molestation Case
Court Holds Age Alone Insufficient for Bail Amidst Prima Facie Evidence Including Prior Apology and Witness Statements...
Gujarat High Court Grants Interim Relief to Ford India in GST Input Tax Credit Dispute
Court highlights procedural inadequacies and adjudicating authority's inability to analyze voluminous e-way bills and in...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Tribal Woman's Right to Will Property in Absence of Restrictive Custom
Court affirms that Hindu Succession Act, 1956 does not apply to Scheduled Tribes but tribal women can inherit and dispos...
Gujarat High Court Quashes FIR Against Kaushik Majithia for Repairs Near Protected Monument
Court Rules Repairs Do Not Constitute “Construction” Under Ancient Monuments Act; Emphasizes Right to Safety and Abuse o...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Protection for Inter-Caste Married Couple Against Harassment and Misuse of Police Machine
Court Cites Supreme Court Precedents to Reinforce Right to Marry Freely and Orders Strict Action Against Threats and Vio...
Gujarat High Court Quashes GST Show-Cause Notice Against Naroda Enviro Projects Ltd., Affirms Charitable Status under Income Tax Act
Court holds that petitioner's environmental preservation activities qualify for GST exemption under Notification No.12/2...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Waqf Status of Muslim Kuzafarosh Jamat, Affirms Waqf Board Jurisdiction
Tribunal’s Authority to Determine Trust or Waqf Status Confirmed Under Unified Waqf Management Act, 2025; Appeal by Trus...