India - High Court of Patna

Patna High Court Rules PDS Contractors Can Be Blacklisted Without Awaiting Criminal Case Verdict

Patna High Court Rules PDS Contractors Can Be Blacklisted Without Awaiting Criminal Case VerdictTheHigh Court of Judicature at Patnahas ruled that transport agents engaged for the Public Distribution System (PDS) can be blacklisted for contractual breaches without waiting for the conclusion o...

17 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Delay in Land Transfer Due to Statutory Ban Doesn’t Void Sale Deed Under U.P. C.H. Act: Allahabad High Court

When Law Overrides the Clock: Allahabad HC Validates Delayed Land SalesIn a decision that provides long-awaited relief to landowners navigating the complexities of historical property statutes, theAllahabadHigh Courthas ruled that asale deedexecuted beyond a prescribed time limit is not neces...

13 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Calcutta

Calcutta High Court Directs GST Appeals for Detention Cases

Calcutta High Court Directs GST Appeals for Detention Cases In a significant ruling regarding the detention of goods under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the Calcutta High Court has reinforced the sanctity of the statutory appeal process, ruling that it will not entertain writ petit...

10 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Jharkhand

No Recurring Advisory Board Approval Needed for Detention Extensions After Confirmatory Order: Jharkhand HC

Jharkhand High Court Clarifies Rules for Extending Preventive Detention The High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi has delivered a significant ruling concerning the scope of preventive detention under the Jharkhand Control of Crimes Act, 2002. In the petition filed by Upendra Yadav, the court addr...

13 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Calcutta

Lack of Reasoned Order in GST Registration Cancellation Violates Natural Justice: Calcutta High Court

Failure to Reason: Calcutta High Court Strikes Down Arbitrary GST Registration Cancellation In a significant verdict emphasizing the necessity of procedural fairness in tax administration, the Calcutta High Court has set aside an order canceling the GST registration of S.K.M. Timber Private L...

23 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Calcutta

Apprehension of Business Loss in a State Does Not Confer Territorial Jurisdiction: Calcutta High Court

Jurisdictional Limits: Calcutta High Court Defines Boundaries for Anti-Dumping Challenges In a significant ruling regarding the limits of judicial intervention in trade disputes, the Calcutta High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Kuwait-based Equate P...

16 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Calcutta

Assessing Officer Cannot Reopen Assessment Based on 'Change of Opinion' Using Same Material: Calcutta High Court

Legal Review or Reassessment? Calcutta HC Limits Revenue's Power to Re-examine Cases In a decision that reinforces the sanctity of finalized tax assessments, the Calcutta High Court has ruled that tax authorities cannot initiate reassessment proceedings simply based on a "chang...

08 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Jharkhand

Court Orders Judicial Probe into Custodial Death under Section 196(2) BNSS: Jharkhand High Court

Court Orders Judicial Probe into Custodial Death under Section 196(2) BNSS: Jharkhand High CourtThe High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi has taken a stern stance on allegations of custodial torture, ordering a mandatory

25 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Calcutta

Absence of Incriminating Material Permits Assessment Under Section 147: Calcutta High Court

Tax Assessment Jurisdiction: High Court Clarifies Boundaries of Section 147 vs 153C In a recent ruling, the Calcutta High Court has provided critical clarity on the jurisdictional boundaries governing tax assessments following search and seizure operations. Justice Om Narayan R...

22 Apr 2025

India - High Court of Jharkhand

SEIAA Can Refuse Environment Clearance Based on Eco-Sensitive 'No-Mining Zones': Jharkhand High Court

Protecting the Wilderness: Jharkhand High Court Upholds Mining Restrictions in Eco-Sensitive Zones In a landmark decision, the High Court of Jharkhand has reinforced the state's authority to prioritize ecological preservation over industrial mining interests. The Division Bench...

02 Sep 2025