Supreme Court held that that the preliminary inquiry is not mandatory under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 when the secret information itself discloses the commission of offences. Accordingly, appeal is allowed.
That apart, the Courts have the discretion to decide whether the interest is payable from the date of institution of the suit, a period prior to that, or from the date of the decree, depending on the specific facts of each case.
Revisional powers under Section 263 cannot be exercised when AO has already conducted reasonable inquiries and taken a plausible view: SC
The State Government cannot frame rules in exercise of power under Section 13(3) which will be inconsistent with the rules framed by the Central Government in exercise of powers under Section 13(1) of the CST Act.
Supreme Court held that person accused for an offence under section 447 of the Companies Act cannot be released on bail without satisfying mandatory twin conditions prescribed under sub-section (6) of section 212 of the Companies Act.
Supreme Court held that washing and dry cleaning is covered within the meaning of ‘manufacturing process’ defined under section 2(k) of the Factory Act, 1948 and hence Factory Act will be applicable. Accordingly, appeal is allowed and order of High Court set aside.
In the year 1998, respondent no.1 was appointed as an Assistant Engineer in Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited. Later, he was promoted to the post of Executive Engineer in Bangalore Electricity Supply Corporation.
Supreme Court permits NFRA to continue audit regulatory proceedings against CAs where no final orders exist, but stays execution of existing final orders.
SC directs all courts to report cash claims of ₹2L+ to Income Tax Dept under Sec 269ST for scrutiny, in judgment involving R.B.A.N.M.S. Trust dispute.
Supreme Court held that in the case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 [NI Act], complainant is not required to show evidence that he had the financial capacity. Accordingly, appeal of appellant allowed.
