The Supreme Court of India held that State governments may withdraw tax exemptions in public interest, observing such fiscal benefits are concessions that can be modified or rescinded when required for broader public welfare considerations.
The Delhi High Court granted partial relief to Huawei Telecommunications (India) by quashing reassessment notice and special audit for 2013–14, while upholding reassessment and audit directions for the 2015–16 assessment year.
The Enforcement Directorate secured a PMLA court order for restitution of 455 properties worth Rs 15,582 crore in the PACL case, directing transfer to the Justice Lodha Committee to enable refunds to defrauded investors.
The Delhi High Court rejected E Abubacker plea for transfer to a private hospital, directing authorities to provide adequate treatment in government facilities. The National Investigation Agency arrested him under UAPA in 2022.
A Delhi Court granted interim bail to an 18-year-old accused in an attempted murder case, allowing him to appear for his Class XII exam, stressing protection of his academic year and constitutional right to education.
The Kerala High Court upheld the 2024 amendments to the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act, ruling that recommendations shall be deemed accepted if not decided within 90 days, while dismissing the challenge by Ramesh Chennithala.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled human teeth are not a dangerous weapon under IPC Section 324, setting aside that conviction while upholding guilt under Sections 354, 341, and 323, partly allowing the accused’s appeal.
The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) set aside a magistrate’s order denying a wife access to her husband’s income details, directing reconsideration, and affirming courts can compel disclosure of income and assets in domestic violence proceedings.
The Bombay High Court set aside denial of Golden Cryo Pvt. Ltd. Rs 23.67 crore GST refund, criticising officials for undue haste and procedural violations, holding such actions contrary to law and rule of law in refund adjudication process.
The Allahabad High Court held that overstating a husband’s income in maintenance proceedings does not automatically attract perjury. Justice Raj Beer Singh dismissed the plea, noting the issue remains pending before the family court.
