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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Election Commission's Appeal Against Summons to Ex-Chief Election Commissioner in Election Petition. Summons to former CEC as a witness in election petition challenging Athani constituency election is valid and not barred by Article 324 of the Constitution....

The Election Commission of India filed an Original Side Appeal under Section 4 of the Karnataka High Court Act, 1961, challenging an order dated 17.06.2022 passed by a learned Single Judge of the High...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Revenue's Appeal in Income Tax Reassessment Case — Tribunal's Finding of Full Disclosure Upheld. Reopening Beyond Four Years Invalid as Assessee Disclosed All Material Facts in Return....

The appeal was filed by the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-28 under section 260A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, challenging the order of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal dated 26th May 2017 for a...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Appellant in Dowry Death and Abetment of Suicide Case Due to Lack of Evidence of Demand for Dowry and Cruelty. Conviction under Sections 304-B, 306, 498-A IPC and Section 4 Dowry Prohibition Act set aside as prosecution failed to prove dowry demand and harassment soon before death....

The appellant, Dilip Vitthalrao Dhongale, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Yavatmal for offences under Sections 304-B, 306, 506(II) and 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section ...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Accused in Corruption Case Due to Lack of Demand and Acceptance of Bribe. Conviction under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) read with 13(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 set aside as prosecution failed to prove demand and acceptance beyond reasonable doubt....

The appellant, Manohar Sahadev Parab, a Talathi, was convicted by the Special Judge, Ichalkaranji, under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) read with 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and sentence...

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Bombay High Court Examines EWS Candidates' Challenge to State Government Letter Permitting SEBC Candidates in EWS Vacancies. Petition Seeks Certiorari Against Letter Dated 10/02/2021 and Public Notice Dated 11/02/2021 Alleging Arbitrary Mid-Recruitment Reservation Change Under Article 226....

The dispute arose from the recruitment process initiated by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) for various posts including Electricity Assistant, Upkendra Sahayyak...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Challenge Against Denial of Pension to Assistant Teacher Who Resigned After Nearly 20 Years. Resignation Under Rule 40 of MEPS Rules Forfeited Past Service, and Claim Barred by 30-Year Delay and Ineligibility for Voluntary Retirement Under Rule 66 of Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982....

The writ petition under Article 226 was filed by the legal heirs of Bhagwanrao Anantrao Chate, a former assistant teacher in a private school, challenging the communication dated 27.07.2016 of the Acc...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes POCSO Proceedings Against Accused Due to Lack of Sexual Intent — Allegations of Slapping and Wrongful Confinement Do Not Attract Sections 11 and 12 of POCSO Act, 2012...

The petitioner, Smt. Thahseen Begum @ Tasi, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India read with Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) seeking t...

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High Court of Bombay at Goa Hears Insurer's Appeal Against Motor Accident Tribunal Award. Appeal Questions Negligence Finding and Compensation Quantum in Fatal Motorcycle-Truck Collision....

Background: The appeal arose from a motor accident claim before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Margao. The appellant was an insurance company challenging the Tribunal's award, while respondents 1...

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Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petition Challenging Seizure and Confiscation of Medical Equipment Imported Under Customs Duty Exemption — Limitation Period Under Section 110(2) of Customs Act, 1962 Mandates Return of Seized Goods if No Notice Issued Within Six Months...

The petitioners, Insight Diagnostic Oncological & Research Institute Private Limited and Dr. Anil V. Purohit, imported a Computerised Treadmill on 11 December 1990 and a CT Scanner in April 1989, clai...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction for Murder and Cruelty in Dowry Demand Case. Appellant convicted under Sections 302 and 498-A IPC for killing his wife after she refused to arrange Rs. 50,000 for his business....

The appellant, Ramesh Chagan Vithore, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Vaijapur, for the murder of his wife Kalpana under Section 302 IPC and for cruelty under Section 498-A IPC. The pr...