India - High Court of Karnataka

Mandatory Pre-Deposit Under Section 129E Customs Act Not Waivable for Financially Sound Importers: Karnataka HC

Karnataka HC Denies Waiver of Mandatory Pre-Deposit in Customs Appeal for Edible Oil Importer Introduction In a ruling that underscores the stringent application of statutory pre-deposit requirements in tax appeals, the Karnataka High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by M/s Parsions ...

05 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Bars Discipline for Mere Judicial Errors

Supreme Court Bars Discipline for Mere Judicial Errors In a landmark ruling that underscores the sanctity of judicial independence, the Supreme Court of India has set aside the dismissal of a Madhya Pradesh judicial officer, firmly holding that disciplinary proceedings cannot be launched agai...

05 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Patna

Patna HC Rules Packing Materials Integral to Cement Sales, Bars Separate Taxation

Patna HC Rules Packing Materials Integral to Cement Sales, Bars Separate Taxation In a significant judgment that could reshape sales tax practices in Bihar's cement industry, the Patna High Court has ruled that packing materials such as gunny bags and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bags are...

17 Dec 2025

India -

J&K High Court Limits GST Demands to Show Cause Notice Amounts in Landmark Ruling

J&K High Court Limits GST Demands to Show Cause Notice Amounts in Landmark RulingIn a significant decision for taxpayers and tax authorities alike, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has ruled that a GST demand cannot exceed the amount specified in the show cause notice (SCN). This jud...

08 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Allahabad

Allahabad HC: Tax Officer Unjustly Suspended for Report Delay Amidst GST Fraud

Allahabad HC Reinstates Tax Officer, Citing Superior's Inaction in Rs. 3 Cr GST Fraud Case PRAYAGRAJ– In a significant ruling on administrative accountability and service law, the Allahabad High Court has set aside the suspension of a State Tax Officer, holding that an official cannot be pena...

20 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Supreme Court Cracks Down on Unserved Filings, Warns Against Taking Opponents 'By Surprise'

Supreme Court Cracks Down on Unserved Filings, Warns Against Taking Opponents 'By Surprise' In a stern reminder on procedural propriety, the Supreme Court has expressed strong displeasure with the practice of filing interlocutory applications without prior service on the opposing party, quest...

29 Oct 2025

India -

Judicial Overreach or Institutional Imperative? SC Tests 'Master of Roster' Power

Judicial Overreach or Institutional Imperative? SC Tests 'Master of Roster' Power A recent standoff between the Supreme Court and the Allahabad High Court has ignited a profound debate on judicial federalism, testing the delicate balance of power between the nation's apex court and the High C...

11 Aug 2025

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Allahabad HC FB Clarifies: Special Appeals Against UPSRTC Disciplinary Orders Maintainable; RTC Act Under Union List

Allahabad High Court Full Bench Settles Debate: Special Appeals Against UPSRTC Disciplinary Orders Maintainable Allahabad, July 8, 2024:In a significant ruling clarifying the scope of intra-court appeals, a Full Bench of the Allahabad High Court has held that special appeals are maintainable ...

06 May 2025

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Admission in Cross-Examination Holds Ground in Arbitration Appeal: Allahabad High Court Upholds Award

Allahabad High Court Upholds Arbitration Award, Citing Admission in Cross-Examination as Key Evidence Allahabad, [Date of Article Generation]– The Allahabad High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Gaursons Promoters Pvt. Ltd., affirming an arbitral award in favor ofAkashEngineersand Contr...

21 Apr 2025