Substitution of parts of an enactment is nothing but pro tanto to repeal those parts
Supreme Court: The Bench of J. Chelameswar and Abhay Manohar Sapre, JJ said that no right or liability can be created by
Interpretation
Trust cannot file a complaint under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986
Supreme Court: The bench of Madan B. Lokur and P.C. Pant, JJ held that a Trust cannot file a complaint under the
Delegated Authority under S. 33 (2) proviso (b) of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 cannot determine the nature of the document
Supreme Court: Interpreting Section 33(2) proviso (b) of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 as to the power of the delegated authority to
Married female tenant’s sibling is neither an “heir” nor a “family” under the U.P. Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972
Supreme Court: The bench of Dipak Misra and R. Banumathi, JJ held that the brother of a married female tenant is neither
Legislative intent behind R. 3(2)(c) first proviso of the Karnataka Value Added Tax Rules, 2005 is to sustain realistically the benefit of trade discount
Supreme Court: In the matter where the first proviso to Rule 3(2)(c) of the Karnataka Value Added Tax Rules, 2005 was being
Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 is not applicable in case of revision petition under Section 81 of the Assam Value Added Tax Act, 2003
Supreme Court: Deciding an important question of law as to whether provisions of Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 are applicable
Rejection of one ground will not affect the detention order passed on multiple grounds under COFEPOSA
Supreme Court: In the matter relating to supply of the ‘grounds’ of detention to the detenue when the Court has passed the
If shareholder has substantial interest in the HUF, the payment made to the HUF will be deemed dividend under Section 2(22) of the Income Tax Act, 1961
Supreme Court: Explaining the term ‘dividend’ under Section 2(22)(e) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, the Court said that the said provision
Appeal in the name of religion, caste or community of the candidate, his agent, opponent or voter is a corrupt practice
Supreme Court: Giving a 4:3 verdict, the 7-Judge Bench held that an appeal in the name of religion, race, caste, community or
Exemption on ‘palace’ under Section 10(19A), Income Tax Act cannot be split in two parts, i.e., the one in occupation and the other in possession of the tenant
Supreme Court: Deciding the question as to whether a former ‘ruler’ is entitled to get full benefit of the exemption granted to
In absence of express provision under Registration Act, 1908, it is not open to assume that Sub-Registrar would be competent to cancel the registration
Supreme Court: In the matter where the moot question before the Court was that whether the Sub-Registrar (Registration) has authority to cancel
Competent Authority under Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 should be a person who is holding or has held a Judicial Office
Supreme Court: Interpreting the provisions of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (PMP Act),
Courts must be slow in interfering with the interpretation given to the tender document by the owner/employer of the project
Supreme Court: In the controversy relating to bids invited by the Nagpur Metro Rail Corporation Limited for the design and construction of
Provision under Sections 42 and 50 of the Narcotic Drugs Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 interpreted
Supreme Court: The bench of Abhay Manohar Sapre and Ashok Bhushan JJ., upheld the decision of the Rajasthan High Court where the
Wife of the Complainant’s brother not a ‘relative of the husband’ under S. 498-A IPC
Andhra Pradesh High Court: While interpreting the definition of ‘Husband’s relatives under Section 498A Penal Code, 1860, the Bench comprising of U.
Term “Other proceedings” under S. 69(3) of the Partnership Act, 1932 does not include Arbitral Proceedings
Supreme Court: Dealing with the question relating to interpretation of Section 69(3) of the Partnership Act, 1932 with reference to its applicability
True meaning and ambit of Section 83 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act, 2002 interpreted
Supreme Court of United Kingdom: In the matter concerning the interpretation of Section 83 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, Lord
Tax Statute to be interpreted in the light of what is clearly expressed
Supreme Court: Dealing with interesting question as to whether the dead person’s property, in the form of his or her estate, can
Ss. 319 and 227 CrPC, interpreted and distinguished
Supreme Court: Interpreting Section 319 and 227 of CrPC, the bench of S.A. Bobde and R.K. Agrawal, JJ said that under Section
Term ‘equivalent’ should be given a reasonable meaning
Himachal Pradesh High Court– Deciding the writ petition which is filed challenging the refusal of appointment of the petitioner for the post