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Madras High Court Acquits Accused in POCSO Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Lack of Corroboration. Conviction under Section 6 of POCSO Act Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt....

The appellant, P. Prakash, was convicted by the Sessions Judge, Fast Track Mahila Court, Dharmapuri, under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) and senten...

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High Court of Gujarat Allows Daily Wager's Regularization from Date of Completing 720 Days in Three Years, Quashes Later Regularization Date. Industrial Tribunal Award Entitling Daily Wagers to Regularization upon Completion of Prescribed Service Period Must be Implemented from the Date of Eligibility, Not from the Date of Employer's Order....

The petitioner, Amrut Ramjibhai Parmar, joined the services of the respondent, Vadodara Mahanagar Seva Sadan (formerly Vadodara Municipal Corporation), as a daily wager in 1997. He continuously worked...

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Gujarat High Court Allows Revision Against Confiscation of Petrol Under Essential Commodities Act — Irregularities Pertained Only to Diesel, Not Petrol. Confiscation of Petrol Set Aside as Show-Cause Notice Did Not Allege Any Irregularity in Petrol Stock Under Section 6-A of Essential Commodities Act, 1955....

The applicant, Chirag Jagdish Agarwal, held a license to run a petrol and diesel pump named 'Vinayak Petrol Pump' at Mota Kapaya, Taluka Mundra. On 29 August 2005, a surprise inspection was conducted ...

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Gujarat High Court Dismisses Revision Against Maintenance Order, Upholds Wife's Right to Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC. Court refuses to interfere with maintenance order of Rs.2500 per month passed in 2014, citing efflux of time and social justice objective of maintenance provisions....

The case involves a criminal revision application filed by the husband (applicant) under Sections 397 and 401 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, challenging an order dated 23.07.2014 passed by the ...

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High Court of Gujarat Dismisses Writ Petition in Pipeline Right of User Dispute Due to Vague Averments. Landowners' Claim of Encroachment Beyond Acquired Area Under Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962 Fails as Pleadings Are Insufficient to Grant Mandamus....

The dispute arose from the acquisition proceedings under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962, whereby respondent no.6 acquired a limited right of user...

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Gujarat High Court Quashes Reassessment Notice for AY 2015-16 Due to Non-Compliance with Section 148A(b) and Invalid Sanction Under TOLA. Notice issued under Section 148 of Income Tax Act, 1961 without following mandatory procedure under Section 148A(b) and without valid sanction under Section 151 is invalid....

The petitioner, Rajesh Mansukhlal Gadoya, challenged a notice issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for Assessment Year 2015-2016. The notice was issued on 04.06.2021, after the new rea...

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High Court of Gujarat Enhances Compensation for Minor Deceased in Motor Accident Claim — Minimum Wages Applied as Notional Income. The court held that the notional income of a 14-year-old deceased should be based on minimum wages, with 40% future prospects, multiplier of 18, and enhanced conventional heads under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The case arises from a motor accident claim where the deceased, a 14-year-old bachelor, died in an accident on 19.11.2022. The original claimants, parents of the deceased, filed a claim petition befor...

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Gujarat High Court Dismisses State's Appeals in Land Acquisition Compensation Dispute — Labour Court Awards Upheld. The court held that the Labour Court had jurisdiction to entertain claims under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, for loss of livelihood due to land acquisition, and that the awards were based on proper appreciation of evidence....

The case involves four Letters Patent Appeals filed by the State of Gujarat against a common order of a Learned Single Judge, who had dismissed the State's petitions challenging the awards passed by t...