Allahabad High Court Sets Aside Order Denying Wife Husband’s Income Details, Says Disclosure Crucial in Domestic Violence Proceedings

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.

Mediation Training Row: Petition Filed in Delhi High Court Against DHCBA-Only Eligibility at Samadhan

The Delhi High Court is hearing a plea challenging restriction of mediation training to Delhi High Court Bar Association members. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav sought responses from authorities regarding Samadhan training eligibility and listed the matter for April 16.

CJI Surya Kant Completes 122 Days, No Supreme Court Judge Appointed Yet Amid Collegium Silence

122 days into CJI Surya Kant’s tenure, no Supreme Court judge has been appointed despite one vacancy. The delay raises questions as past Collegiums usually made recommendations much earlier.

Bombay High Court Slams Tax Officials, Sets Aside Rs. 23.67 crore GST Refund Denial

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.

Wife’s Exaggeration of Husband’s Income’ in Maintenance Case Is Not Perjury: Allahabad High Court

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.

Tax Assessment Against Deceased Person Invalid: Patna High Court Quashes Demand and Orders Fresh Proceedings Against Legal Heir

The Patna High Court held tax assessment against a deceased person invalid, annulling the demand. It directed the Commercial Taxes Officer to initiate fresh proceedings against the legal heir in accordance with law, ensuring compliance with proper legal procedure.

Calcutta High Court Strikes Down Retrospective Tax Provisions in KMC Amendment Act, Grants Relief Against Rs 11.24 Crore Demand

The Calcutta High Court struck down parts of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Amendment Act, 2022, invalidating retrospective property tax provisions. Justice Gaurang Kanth held such validation clauses unlawful, protecting petitioners from revived liabilities of Rs 11.24 crore demands.

Illegal to Conduct Ossification Test on a Minor When Proper Age Documents Are Available: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) held ossification tests cannot determine juvenile age when valid documents exist. It set aside orders of the Juvenile Justice Board and POCSO court, granting conditional bail to a minor with probation reporting conditions.

Chinese Visa Scam: Delhi High Court Closes Karti Chidambaram’s Plea To Defer Charges

The Delhi High Court disposed of Karti Chidambaram petition as infructuous in a money-laundering case linked to the Chinese visa scam, after charges were framed in the connected Central Bureau of Investigation case.

Misuse of Process: Bombay High Court Rejects Plea Seeking CBI Probe Into Adani Green Bribery Allegations

The Bombay High Court refused a plea seeking a court-monitored probe against Adani Green Energy Limited, calling it misuse of process. The bench held allegations lacked prompt, independent evidence to justify directing a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry.