India - High Court of Orissa

PIL Seeking Cuttack Rename to Katak Dismissed as Publicity Stunt Lacking Public Interest: Orissa High Court

'Publicity Interest' Over Public Good: Orissa HC Axes Third PIL to Rename Cuttack as 'Katak', Slaps Rs 10K FineIn a sharp rebuke to serial litigants chasing headlines, the Orissa High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) demanding the city...

27 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Orissa

Lease Cancellation Valid Even by 'In-Charge' Mining Officer Under OMMC Rules: Orissa High Court

Lease Axed: Orissa HC Says 'In-Charge' Mining Officer Can Pull the TriggerIn a ruling that underscores the need for seamless administrative machinery in Odisha's mining sector, the High Court of Orissa at Cuttack dismissed a writ petition challenging the cancellation of a minor mineral lease....

06 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Orissa

Court Rejects Forced Union, Grants Police Protection to Woman

Court Rejects Forced Union, Grants Police Protection to WomanIn a powerful endorsement of individual autonomy and women's rights, the Orissa High Court has ruled that forced marriages are not only invalid but detrimental to societal well-being. On a recent bench hearing, the Division Bench co...

15 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Tribunal Cannot Decide Unappealed Issues: Madras HC Rules

Tribunal Cannot Worsen Assessee's Position on Unappealed Issues: Madras High Court Quashes CESTAT Order Introduction In a significant ruling emphasizing the boundaries of appellate jurisdiction in customs disputes, the Madras High Court has quashed an order of the Customs, Excise and Service ...

08 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Calcutta

GST Registration Cancellation Invalid If Hearing and Order by Different Authorities: Calcutta HC

GST Registration Cancellation Unsustainable When Hearing and Decision Made by Different Authorities: Calcutta High Court Introduction In a significant ruling reinforcing the principles of natural justice in GST proceedings, the Calcutta High Court has set aside a registration cancellation ord...

03 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Roving Inquiry Beyond S.148A Provisions Invalid: Gujarat HC Quashes Reassessment Notice

Gujarat High Court Quashes Income Tax Reassessment Under Section 148A, Citing Impermissible Roving Inquiry Despite Full Disclosure Introduction In a significant ruling for income tax jurisprudence, the Gujarat High Court has quashed a notice and order issued under Section 148A of the Income T...

02 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

2025 High Court Tax Digest: Key Rulings Overview

2025 High Court Tax Digest: Key Rulings Overview In a year marked by intensified scrutiny over tax compliance and economic offenses, Indian High Courts delivered a slew of pivotal judgments in 2025 that reshaped procedural norms in GST, income tax, customs, and corporate law. The Annual Tax a...

02 Jan 2026

India - National Company Law Tribunal

Key Tax and Corporate Decisions from Indian High Courts 2025

Key Tax and Corporate Decisions from Indian High Courts 2025 In 2025, Indian High Courts issued a flurry of rulings that refined the contours of tax compliance, corporate governance, and dispute resolution, as meticulously compiled in Taxscan.in'sAnnual Tax and Corporate Law Digest 2025: High...

01 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Unprecedented Judicial Crises, Key Tax Rulings Mark 2025

Unprecedented Judicial Crises, Key Tax Rulings Mark 2025In a year that Charles Dickens might have described as the "best of times" and the "worst of times," the Indian judiciary navigated a landscape of profound achievements and deep-seated controversies in 2025. From groundbreaking constitut...

01 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Supreme Court Pushes Centre-Tamil Nadu Dialogue on Navodaya Vidyalayas

Supreme Court Pushes Centre-Tamil Nadu Dialogue on Navodaya VidyalayasIn a landmark order emphasizing cooperative federalism, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government and the Tamil Nadu Government to engage in joint consultations regarding the establishment of Jawahar Navo...

15 Dec 2025