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The Karnataka High Court condemned the assault of a mentally unstable youth accused of desecrating a Dr. Ambedkar portrait. Justice M Nagaprasanna expressed concern over the ongoing violence and emphasized the need for legal recourse instead of vigilante justice.
The Calcutta High Court set aside a penalty on a Customs House Agent employee, clarifying that mere negligence does not constitute abetment of smuggling under the Customs Act.
A Chandigarh court has denied bail to a man arrested for posting allegedly misleading information about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The court stated that granting bail could disturb public order due to the serious nature of the allegations.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that merely claiming a blank cheque was issued as security does not suffice to rebut the statutory presumptions established under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. This decision reinforces the importance of providing cogent evidence for such defenses.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that insolvency proceedings do not provide immunity to directors from prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for cheque bounce cases.
The Delhi High Court is set to hear public interest litigations regarding police actions against protestors at Jantar Mantar. The petitions allege significant police atrocities and call for urgent judicial review.
The Allahabad High Court has quashed state-initiated demolition proceedings, ruling that using bulldozers for punishment violates legal principles.
The Telangana High Court granted conditional bail in a significant ₹12 crore HSNS Cess evasion case, considering custody duration and the absence of a custody petition. Practitioners should note the Court's approach to balancing judicial discretion and custodial rights.
The Bombay High Court has remanded the proceedings regarding wilful defaulter orders, allowing for their withdrawal due to violations of natural justice. Fresh proceedings will require the disclosure of relevant material, personal hearings, and reasoned orders.
The Gujarat High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners involved in a partnership dispute, clarifying that financial discrepancies in ITRs do not constitute evidence of a money lending offence.
The Calcutta High Court quashed a show cause notice issued by Bank of Baroda, ruling that reliance on an inconclusive forensic audit report without further inquiry was unjustified.
The Calcutta High Court declined TMC's request to operate frozen bank accounts linked to an ED investigation worth ₹440 crore.
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a challenge regarding the legality of GST arrests under Section 69. The appeal follows a Bombay HC decision, allowing for written submissions.