Land Demarcation and Ownership Dispute – Challenge to the demolition process of encroachments by DDA in Mehrauli Archaeological Park – Petitioners assert ownership over properties within khasra No. 1151/3 of Village Mehrauli, disputing DDA's claim of government land – Demolition notice dated 12th December, 2022, based on demarcation report dated 21st December, 2021, contested...
Criminal Procedure – Quashing of FIR – FIR No.264/2017 under Sections 326-B/506 IPC challenged – Allegations of acid attack by petitioner on respondent no.2 – Inherent improbability of allegations and lack of injury evidence led to questioning the authenticity of the FIR – Mala fide initiation of proceedings due to property dispute evident – FIR quashed. [Para 1...
Judicial Decisions - Finality to Competent Court Judgments - Importance of Rule of Law:
The binding character of judgments pronounced by courts of competent jurisdiction is an essential part of the rule of law, and such decisions should be given finality. Even an erroneous decision on a question of law operates as res judicata between the parties and cannot be reopened, except in cases of fraud...
Income Tax Assessment and Judicial Review – Petition against order and notice under Income Tax Act for alleged tax evasion. The case revolves around the question of whether the Revenue should continue proceedings given the small amount involved. [Para 1]
Petitioner’s Prayers for Relief – Seeking quashing of the order dated 29.07.2022 and notice dated 30.07.2022. Requ...
Income Tax – Reassessment Notices – Applicability of Limitation Period – Assessment Years 2016-17 and 2017-18 – Notices issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, post-enactment of Finance Act, 2021, treated as issued under Section 148A(b) – Validity of reassessment actions including orders under Section 148A(d) and consequent notices under Section 148 &nda...
Habeas Corpus – Missing Child – Inadequate Police Action: Petitioner’s daughter went missing from a hospital. Despite CCTV evidence and involvement of known harasser Janu, police initially reluctant to register an FIR; higher authority intervention required. [Para 1]
Kidnapping – Involvement of Acquaintances: Janu and his cousin Ankit confessed to kidnapping th...
Judicial Inquiry and Defamation – Discretion of Court – The High Court of Karnataka dealt with a writ petition concerning allegations of judicial misconduct and subsequent media publication, questioning the appropriateness of disciplinary proceedings and media reportage. The court examined the legal and ethical obligations of judicial inquiry and media in reporting sensitive matters pe...
Habeas Corpus – Missing Person Case – Petitioner's Wife Missing Since 19.11.2022 – Petitioner seeks Habeas Corpus under Articles 226 & 227 of the Constitution to produce his missing wife. [Para 1-2]
Police Investigation – FIR Registered Under Section 365 IPC – Complaint by Respondent No.2 Leads to FIR No.339/2023 – Efforts to Trace Missing L...
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 – Section 60(6), Section 96 – Personal Guarantee – Debt Recovery Proceedings – Writ of Prohibition – Validity of Demand Notice – Resolution Plan – Hutchens v. State Bank of Kansas Principle.
Hutchens v. State Bank of Kansas Principle – Applicability in Indian Context – Distinction from Present Case &ndash...
Education – Implementation of 6th and 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) in Private Unaided and Minority Schools – Private unaided schools, including minority schools, directed to implement 6th and 7th CPC recommendations for staff salaries and benefits. Compliance with Section 10 of Delhi School Education Act, 1973 (DSE) mandated, ensuring salaries and benefits are on par with governmen...