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Himachal Pradesh High Court Dismisses East Bourne Hotels’ Plea for Extension to Deposit Tax Dues Under Sabka Vishwas Scheme, Emphasising Non-Extension Despite COVID Hardship and Holding Scheme Timelines Mandatory for Availing Relief

Court’s Decision The Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed East Bourne Hotels’ writ petition seeking extension of the last date for payment under the Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019.…
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Kerala High Court Quashes Denial of Compassionate Appointment to Candidate with Past Criminal Cases, Holding Socio-Economic Background and Post’s Nature Must Be Considered to Uphold Constitutional Equality and Rehabilitation

Court’s Decision The Kerala High Court quashed the government’s denial of compassionate appointment to the petitioner as Police Constable Driver due to past criminal cases and alleged non-disclosure, holding that…
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Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case Under Negotiable Instruments Act, Holding Admission of Signature Triggers Presumption of Debt and Mere Denial or Defence Evidence Without Proof Is Insufficient to Rebut Presumption

Court’s Decision The Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed the criminal revision petition and upheld the conviction and three-month simple imprisonment with compensation under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act…
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Kerala High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Under Anti-Social Activities Law for Failure to Provide Legible Documents and Delay in Considering Representation, Emphasising Strict Compliance with Procedural Safeguards in Liberty Cases

Court’s Decision The Kerala High Court allowed the writ petition, quashed the preventive detention order under Section 3(1) of the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA), and directed the immediate…
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Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Cheque Bounce Conviction Under Negotiable Instruments Act, Holding That Security Cheques Trigger Presumption of Liability and Denial Without Evidence Cannot Rebut Statutory Presumption of Debt

Court’s Decision The Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed the criminal revision petition, upholding the conviction and five-month simple imprisonment with compensation of ₹13,00,000 under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments…