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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Mandamus to Direct Tahsildar to Review Own Mutation Entries. Review Power Not Inherent; Must Be Expressly Provided by Statute.

The petitioner, Dhananjay Deoram Jadhav, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court at Aurangabad seeking a direction to the Tahsildar to revi...

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Parsi Chief Matrimonial Court Holds That Evidence in Parsi Divorce Suits May Be Recorded Before a Commissioner Under CPC Order 18 Rule 4(2) — Section 46 of Parsi Marriage & Divorce Act, 1936 Does Not Mandate In-Court Recording with Delegates.

The case involved a suit filed under the Parsi Marriage & Divorce Act, 1936, by Rohinton Panthaky against Armin R. Panthaky. During the proceedings, a...

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Supreme Court Advisory Opinion Addresses Scope of Governor's and President's Powers Over State Legislation under Articles 200 and 201. Presidential Reference Seeks Clarity on Constitutional Discretion, Time Limits, and Justiciability in Light of Conflicting Judgments.

The President of India, exercising powers under Article 143(1) of the Constitution, referred fourteen questions to the Supreme Court on 13th May 2025,...

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Compounding of Offences – Definition of First Offence – Discretion of Tax Authorities.

Income Tax Act, 1961 – Section 276CC – Compounding of Offences – Discretionary Relief – Interpretation of Guidelines – Supreme Court’s Rev...

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Bombay High Court Allows Revision Application and Discharges Accused in Corruption Case Due to Lack of Sanction for Prosecution. The court held that sanction under Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is mandatory for prosecuting a public servant, and its absence vitiates the proceedings.

The case involves a criminal revision application filed by Sunil Achyutrao Thete, who was charged with offences under Sections 7, 12, 15, 13(1)(d) rea...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Government Resolution Granting Letter of Intent for New Colleges, Holds State's Discretion Under Section 109(3)(d) of Maharashtra Public Universities Act Must Be Non-Arbitrary. Refusal Based on Extraneous Factors Like Age of Institution Violates Article 14 of Constitution.

The matter pertained to the establishment of a new college in Taluka-Haveli, Pune, under the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 1960. The petitioner...

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Supreme Court Reduces Penalty in Stamp Duty Dispute for Deed of Assent Treated as Gift Deed. Collector's Imposition of Maximum Ten-Times Penalty Set Aside for Lack of Reasoning and Discretionary Exercise.

The case involves a dispute over stamp duty and penalty imposed on a Deed of Assent executed by the Trustees of H.C. Dhanda Trust. Late Shri Harish Ch...

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Supreme Court Modifies Relief in Industrial Dispute from Reinstatement to Compensation. Termination Based on Security Report Did Not Justify Reinstatement; High Court Erred in Upholding Tribunal's Discretionary Order Without Interference.

The case arose out of a reference to the Industrial Tribunal concerning the termination of service of A. K. Roy, a skilled workman employed by Hindust...