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Cheque-Bounce Notice Delivered To Drawer’s Mother At Correct Address Is Valid Service: Supreme Court

Supreme Court holds that a cheque-bounce demand notice sent to the drawer’s correct address and delivered to his mother constitutes valid service, declaring the contrary Kerala HC ruling in M.D. Thomas per incuriam.

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Article 227 Cannot Be Used To Quash Section 9 HMA Proceedings Before Family Court: Madhya Pradesh HC [Read Order] Judiciary
Article 227 Cannot Be Used To Quash Section 9 HMA Proceedings Before Family Court: Madhya Pradesh HC [Read Order]

Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that Article 227 cannot be invoked to quash proceedings for restitution of conjugal rights under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act pending before a Family Court.

Article 311(1) Bars Removal Only By Authority Subordinate To Appointing Authority: SC [Read Judgment] Judiciary
Article 311(1) Bars Removal Only By Authority Subordinate To Appointing Authority: SC [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court restores removal of an RPSF constable, holding that a call letter for initial training was not the operative appointment order for Article 311(1).

CBDT Memo Cannot Override Law On Section 80HHC Deduction For Export Quota Premium: SC [Read Judgment] Judiciary
CBDT Memo Cannot Override Law On Section 80HHC Deduction For Export Quota Premium: SC [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court holds that premium earned from sale of export quota cannot qualify for Section 80HHC deduction and that CBDT administrative memoranda cannot override statutory provisions or bind courts.

Courts Must Protect Weaker Sections To Preserve Constitution’s Socialist Character: Delhi HC [Read Judgment] Judiciary
Courts Must Protect Weaker Sections To Preserve Constitution’s Socialist Character: Delhi HC [Read Judgment]

Delhi High Court dismisses Railways’ plea against regularisation of commission vendors and bearers, holding that their entitlement was settled by repeated Supreme Court directions.

High Court Cannot Treat Article 226 Writ As Article 227 To Deny Appeal: SC [Read Order]

The Supreme Court set aside an MP HC order, holding that an Article 226 writ cannot be treated as an Article 227 petition merely to deny the appellant an intra-court appeal.

MP High Court Upholds Removal Of Ujjain Shahi Masjid Portion For Road Widening [Read Order]

The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed pleas challenging demolition of a portion of Ujjain’s Shahi Masjid for road widening, holding that the action did not violate Articles 14, 25, 26 or 300A.

Customs Adjudication Within Limitation Despite ₹20.18 Crore Duty Demand: Delhi HC [Read Judgment]

The Delhi High Court upheld the ₹20.18 crore customs duty adjudication against GKEM International, holding that the Order-in-Original was passed within the limitation period under Sections 28(9) and...

Parents Cannot Stop 20-Year-Old Woman From Becoming Saadhvi: MP High Court [Read Order]

The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that a major woman is free to follow her chosen religion and pursue Jain Diksha, directing police to act against any coercive interference by her family.

Lucknow Development Authority Cannot Invoke Article 131 As It Is Not A 'State’: SC

Supreme Court sets aside Allahabad HC order dismissing Lucknow Development Authority’s 1999 writ petition, holding that LDA cannot be treated as a ‘State’ under Article 131.

Delhi High Court Directs Refund of Over ₹53 Crore to Vodafone Idea

Delhi High Court directs refund of over ₹53 crore to Vodafone Idea, holding that Form 26B cannot be insisted upon for refunds arising from assessment or appellate orders.

Child Cannot Be Taken Away In Defiance Of Court Orders: Karnataka HC

Karnataka High Court directs father to restore custody of minor daughter to mother after he took her away in violation of Family Court and High Court orders.

Muslim Student Cannot Claim Right To Wear Headscarf: Allahabad HC [Read Order]

Allahabad High Court dismisses a Muslim student's plea to wear a headscarf with the prescribed school uniform, holding dress-code decisions primarily lie with the institution.

Allahabad HC Strikes Down Key Provisions Of UP Tenancy Act [Read Order]

Allahabad High Court strikes down Sections 8, 9, 10, 38 and 42 of the U.P. Tenancy Act, 2021 as repugnant to Central laws, holding Presidential assent was mandatory.

Madras HC Judge Cites Bhagavad Gita, Says No Discrimination Can Be Allowed In Place Of Worship

Madras High Court cites Bhagavad Gita while addressing alleged discrimination at Kanchipuram temple, recording that devotees must not face discrimination in worship and distribution of prasadam.

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