Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of returning a shop taken for election purposes in 1956 to the tenant's family. Justice Rajesh S. Patil ordered the landlords to vacate the property within eight weeks, emphasizing that there was no evidence of tenancy surrender.
The Bombay High Court ruled that compensation under the National Highways Act is exempt from TDS as per the Land Acquisition Act. This decision quashed earlier orders imposing TDS deductions.
SEBI clarified that Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) can borrow beyond 49% of asset value for capital expansion and eligible debt refinancing, enhancing investment flexibility.
The SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal ruled that purchasing flats under third-party names using one's own funds constitutes a benami transaction. This interpretation relates to Section 2(9)(A) of the amended Benami Act.
The SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal ruled that assets belonging to an alleged abettor cannot be attached under the PBPT Act unless proven to be benami properties independently. The tribunal emphasized that the Act allows for attachment only of benami properties held by a benamidar.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that no TDS is applicable on compensation paid for compulsory land acquisition under mediation agreements. Claimants can initiate execution for unpaid compensation.
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 Delhi High Court ruled that footpaths are strictly for pedestrian use and supported demolitions of encroachments, highlighting pedestrian rights over unauthorized structures.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that pending public land eviction and DRT proceedings do not prohibit arbitration for disputes regarding sub-lease revocation. This decision clarifies the arbitrability of disputes in the presence of other proceedings.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that pending eviction proceedings do not hinder arbitration of sub-lease disputes. The court emphasized the arbitrability of disputes under statutory proceedings.