The Court held that revocation of a LoI without reasons violated natural justice. It reaffirmed that contractual rights must be protected when parties have relied on government approvals in public procurement.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 406/420 IPC, holding that no prima facie case existed against the accused. The ruling highlights that civil disputes cannot be turned into vindictive criminal cases.
The Supreme Court held that failure to issue notice under Section 7(5)(b) IBC invalidates NCLT rejection; defective affidavits alone do not nullify applications.
Bombay High Court held that dispute between SEBI and petitioner regarding opening of Demat Account in fictitious and benami name and making of large applications in IPO is settled and the said dispute is predominantly commercial in nature having little criminal overtone. Hence, order quashed and set aside.
Allahabad High Court held that filing of writ petition only with intent to evade pre-deposit of 10% as provided in Goods and Services Tax Act is incorrect. Accordingly, petition is misconceived and is dismissed.
Gujarat High Court held that crude palm kernel oil edible grade eligible for exemption in terms of entry 33A/57 of exemption notification. Accordingly, show cause notice is quashed and set aside.
NCLAT Chennai held that suspended directors rightly directed to pay amount to liquidation estate of Corporate Debtor since evidence presented did substantiated the determination of fraudulent transaction as envisaged under Section 66 of the IBC.
Telangana High Court held that sale of undertaking as a going concern falls within the definition of a slump sale as set out in Section 2(42C) of the Income Tax Act hence section 41(2) dealing with taxation of gains on sale of certain depreciable assets doesn’t apply.
The Kerala High Court held that scrutiny of exempted trust returns was correctly conducted as complete scrutiny, allowing assessment of appropriation of receipts under Section 12A.
The reassessment notice under Section 148 issued after 01.04.2021 did not comply with the amended provisions requiring enquiry and hearing. The NFAC held the reassessment order void ab initio. This ruling emphasizes strict adherence to procedural safeguards under amended law.
