The Delhi High Court has recently dismissed appeals filed by the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-6 against Nirja Publishers & Printers Pvt. Ltd. The appeals pertained to the Assessment Years 2011-12 and 2012-13 and sought to challenge orders passed by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. The court found that no Read more
In a recent development, the Bombay High Court dismissed an arbitration application filed under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, in connection with the construction of the Ghatkopar-Mankhurd Link Road Flyover (GMLR flyover) project. The dispute arose between the applicant and Respondent No.1 over various claims and Read more
The Delhi High Court recently observed that if a wife attempts to commit suicide and then tries to blame the husband and in-laws for the same, then it amounts to extreme cruelty and it can be a ground for divorce. A Division Bench of Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Neena Read more
This article is written by Prajwal Guleria of 8th semester of Lovely Professional University, an intern under Legal Vidhya ABSTRACT The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, commonly known as the POSH Act, stands as a pivotal moment in India’s fight for gender equality Read more
This article is written by Zeeshan Rahman of Centre for Juridical Studies, Dibrugarh University, an intern under Legal Vidhiya ABSTRACT Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved as a pivotal element in contemporary business practices, transitioning from a narrow focus on profit maximization to a broader commitment encompassing ethical, social, and Read more
In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court, in a judgment pronounced on January 9, 2024, granted divorce in the case of Matrimonial Appeal (Family Court) No. 37/2022. The case involved Ms. Payal Sethi as the appellant and Mr. Rohit Sethi as the respondent, with Justice Suresh Kumar Kait Read more
On january 8, the supreme court dismissed a plea challenging the constitutionality of section 15 in the juvenile justice act of 2015. This particular segment focuses on assessing individuals aged 16 and older accused of serious offenses. The panel, led by chief justice dy chandrachud and justices jb pardiwala and Read more
This article is written by Jai Kumar Punjabi of 3rd Semester of LL.B of Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, an intern under Legal Vidhiya ABSTRACT As to the Tentative Theory of Crime, a complex interplay between environmental, societal, and human factors influences criminal conduct. Using multiple viewpoints from the fields of Read more
In this case, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court held that the job of a “Khalasi”, often associated with a worker or helper often in the context of manual labour or transportation, and the duties of such a “Khalasi” has no reasonable nexus with the expectation to run 1000 meters in Read more
In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court of India dismissed the appeal of Gurdev Singh Bhalla, a police official, in Criminal Appeal No. 11654 of 2023. The case revolved around allegations of misappropriation of paddy worth Rs. 4.18 crores, with Devraj Miglani being the accused in the FIR lodged Read more
