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The ITAT has deleted a ₹2.45 crore addition by the Assessing Officer, holding that the department failed to obtain prior approval under Section 144(1) for raising fresh issues beyond the limited scrutiny notice. The ruling reinforces statutory limits on scrutiny assessment powers.
The Kerala High Court held that a commercial suit filed before an ordinary civil court cannot be rejected for lack of jurisdiction under the Commercial Courts Act. The plaint must be returned for filing in the appropriate forum.
Former CM Siddaramaiah files defamation suit in Bengaluru seeking takedown of videos linking him to a honey-trap. Court reserves order on interim injunction to restrain publication.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that admission of a signature on a blank cheque raises a statutory presumption of liability under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Conviction follows unless the accused rebuts the presumption.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that admission of signature on a blank cheque raises a statutory presumption of liability under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, which, if unrebutted, supports conviction.
Himachal Pradesh High Court upheld acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, ruling that complainant failed to prove financial capacity to advance the alleged loan.
Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka were released by a Special Executive Magistrate after being detained by Delhi Police upon arrival from Mumbai. They were detained ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that an admitted signature on a blank cheque triggers a statutory presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, placing the burden on the accused to rebut it.
The Delhi High Court stated that Amitabh Bachchan must appear personally to pursue his personality rights infringement suit. The direction was issued to encourage settlement and ensure judicial efficiency in high-profile IP disputes.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed state police to produce two individuals detained en route to Delhi for the CJP protest. The bench permitted safe return arrangements but insisted on judicial oversight, balancing individual liberty and preventive detention concerns.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that admission of a signature on a blank cheque raises a statutory presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, placing the burden on the accused to rebut it.
The Karnataka High Court allowed a minor girl’s name change based on astrological and numerological beliefs, affirming that the right to be recognized by a chosen name is a civil right enforceable in court.
Delhi High Court rules banks cannot unilaterally reduce interest on fixed deposits maintained under court orders without just cause, in NatWest vs Hero Exports.