The Supreme Court ruled that a cheque dishonour complaint is maintainable against a Trustee who signed the cheque, even if the Trust is not arrayed as an accused, as a Trust is not a juristic person under the NI Act.
The Supreme Court ruled that a deed mortgaging property to secure one’s own performance is a Mortgage Deed, even if the title suggests a security bond, affirming deficit stamp duty demands. This provides critical legal clarity that when the principal debtor is the party providing the security, Article 40 of the Indian Stamp Act is the governing provision.
Supreme Court dismisses Revenue’s SLP, ruling that stock discrepancies found during a registered dealer’s survey must be addressed via GST Sections 73/74, not Section 130.
Supreme Court held that the Successful Resolution Applicant [SRA] cannot be forced to deal with claims that are not a part of the Request for Resolution Plan [RfRP] issued in terms of Section 25 of the IBC or a part of its Resolution Plan.
SC quashed a Chhattisgarh tender clause requiring ₹6 Cr local supply experience, deeming it arbitrary and violative of Articles 14 and 19(1)(g), upholding fair competition.
SC expunges Kerala HC’s surprise directions for fee refixation and vigilance inquiry, affirming that a litigant cannot be placed in a worse position in their own writ petition.
Supreme Court held that only up to three adjournments may be granted under GST law and denial beyond this does not violate natural justice principles.
SC Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging expanded definition of Sikkimese, ruling the change is strictly limited to purpose of income tax exemption under Section 10(26AAA).
The Supreme Court of India disposed of the Revenue’s appeal against the Delhi High Court’s order quashing reassessment notices against Trans World International Ltd.
In Weston Electronics, the reduction on the rate of sales tax on television sets manufactured within the State to 1% whereas television sets imported from outside the State of Gujarat being at 10% was held to be discriminatory in nature and therefore, struck down.
