Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Calcutta High Court upheld that khajna receipts and municipal tax records are sufficient to establish better title in property disputes, leading to the dismissal of an eviction appeal.
The Patna High Court has mandated that the government must resolve contractor claims related to a stalled road project within six weeks, highlighting the importance of timely resolution in infrastructure projects.
The Supreme Court has directed an SIT investigation into the illegal sale of land owned by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's foundation. This follows multiple FIRs alleging unauthorized transactions.
The Madras High Court has ruled that unregistered property transfers cannot substantiate depreciation claims under the Income Tax Act.
The Karnataka High Court has accepted a mediation settlement resolving a long-standing land acquisition dispute, thus promoting the use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in such cases.
The Karnataka High Court has responded critically to a claim over police quarters land in Bengaluru, questioning the validity of individual ownership against public property. The ruling emphasizes the importance of safeguarding public assets.
The SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal clarifies that properties of alleged abettors cannot be attached under PBPT Act unless proven to be benami properties.
The ITAT has partially allowed an appeal clarifying that agricultural land retains its classification even when sold to a non-agriculturist.
The Delhi Gymkhana Club has approached the Delhi High Court against a Central government order mandating the vacating of its premises. The case is set to be heard on May 26.
In a key decision, the Calcutta High Court has upheld the transfer of a suit for the recovery of municipal taxes to the commercial division, reinforcing its alignment with statutory provisions.
The Delhi High Court has affirmed that high-purity gold jewelry cannot be confiscated simply due to its purity level. Redemption upon payment of fine and duty is permitted.
The Calcutta High Court dismissed an eviction appeal, ruling that khajna receipts and municipal tax records are sufficient to establish better title to land. This decision emphasizes the reliance on such records in property disputes.