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"Bombay HC Refuses to Quash FIR in 498-A Case, Cites Judicial Defiance and Prima Facie Evidence" “Compliance with judicial orders and allegations of cruelty under Section 498-A IPC weigh against quashing proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C.”...

The Bombay High Court dismissed an application seeking quashing of FIR and criminal proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C., citing continued non-compliance with a judicial custody order and prima facie...

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Bombay High Court Enhances Compensation for Airport Land Acquisition in Marol Village — Market Value Fixed at Rs. 90 per sq. m. for 1981 and 1982 Notifications. Court Relies on Expert Valuer's Report and Rejects SLAO's Low Valuation Based on Inadequate Comparable Sales....

The judgment pertains to two Land Acquisition References (LAR No.18 of 1988 and LAR No.19 of 1988) filed by A.H. Wadia Charity Trust (the Claimant) seeking enhancement of compensation for lands acquir...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Appointment of Administrator for Milk Producers' Cooperative Societies Due to Lack of Hearing. Appointment under Section 12(6) of Karnataka Cooperative Societies Act, 1959 set aside as petitioners were not given opportunity of hearing before removal of elected board....

The petitioners, three milk producers' cooperative societies, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru. They sought...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Criminal Proceedings Under Insecticides Act for Lack of Sanction — Prosecution Initiated Without Mandatory Consent Under Section 31(1) of the Insecticides Act, 1968 Is Void Ab Initio....

The petitioner, B.S. Suresh Babu, proprietor of Karnataka Traders, filed multiple writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure,...

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High Court Upholds Conviction in Negotiable Instruments Act Case — Emphasizes Compensatory Aspect Over Punitive Measures. The court reinforced that the focus should be on ensuring the complainant receives the cheque amount rather than solely on punitive measures....

The case involved a criminal revision petition filed by the accused challenging his conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for dishonouring a cheque. The petitioner, Mr. Sushil...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Reassessment Notice Issued to Deceased Assessee — Notice to Dead Person is Void Ab Initio. Income Tax Department Cannot Issue Notice Under Section 148 of Income Tax Act, 1961 to a Person Who Died Before the Notice Was Issued....

The petitioner, Gourang Anil Wakade, as the legal heir of his late mother Mrs. Meena Anil Wakade, challenged the reassessment proceedings initiated by the Income Tax Department against his mother afte...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Discharge Petition in Land Grab Case — Petitioner Not Entitled to Discharge as Prima Facie Case Made Out Under Sections 425, 463, 468, 471, 474, 120-B IPC. Allegations of Conspiracy to Grab Government Land and Execution of False Sale Deeds Constitute Prima Facie Case Against Petitioner....

The petitioner, Sujit Suhasrao Deshmukh, an advocate, filed a criminal writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India read with Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 19...

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Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petition Challenging Rejection of SVLDR Scheme Application on Ground of Non-Quantification Before Cut-off Date. Quantification of Duty Admitted in Statement Recorded During Investigation Prior to 30 June 2019 Satisfies Eligibility Under Section 125(1)(e) of Finance (No.2) Act, 2019....

The petitioner, Bramhanand Kanojia, a sole proprietor engaged in dry cleaning services, challenged the rejection of his application under the Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019 (SV...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Landowner's Petition in Land Acquisition Case Due to Delay in Final Notification Under Section 11(7) of RFCTLARR Act, 2013. Preliminary Notification Deemed Rescinded as Final Notification Not Issued Within Statutory Period....

The petitioner, Sri K. Ganganna, owned lands that were acquired by the respondents for the Indian Railways. A preliminary notification under Section 11(1) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transpa...