Madras High Court holds that “a statutory appeal cannot be defeated by procedural lapses of the department” — Court sets aside dismissal and restores the assessee’s right to appeal, reinforcing principles of fairness in tax adjudication
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Madras High Court holds that “a statutory appeal cannot be defeated by procedural lapses of the department” — Court sets aside dismissal and restores the assessee’s right to appeal, reinforcing principles of fairness in tax adjudication

Court’s decision The Madras High Court set aside the order of the tax authorities that had dismissed the Petitioner’s statutory appeal on the ground of non-compliance and restored the appeal…
November 9, 2025
Karnataka High Court says “the right to clean surroundings is an inseparable facet of the right to life in article 21” — Court orders a sweeping citywide reform mandate to secure environmental accountability through technology, transparency, and systemic restructuring
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Karnataka High Court says “the right to clean surroundings is an inseparable facet of the right to life in article 21” — Court orders a sweeping citywide reform mandate to secure environmental accountability through technology, transparency, and systemic restructuring

Court’s decision The Karnataka High Court delivered an expansive set of mandatory directions grounded in Article 21, holding that the constitutional right to life includes the right to a clean,…
November 9, 2025
Karnataka high court holds that “there is nothing like optional fees; State Bar Councils cannot collect any amount beyond Section 24(1)(f)” — Court directs refund of excess enrolment charges and mandates strict compliance with Supreme Court directions in Gaurav Kumar
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Karnataka high court holds that “there is nothing like optional fees; State Bar Councils cannot collect any amount beyond Section 24(1)(f)” — Court directs refund of excess enrolment charges and mandates strict compliance with Supreme Court directions in Gaurav Kumar

Court’s decision The Karnataka High Court delivered a detailed order reaffirming that State Bar Councils cannot collect any enrolment fees beyond the statutory limit prescribed under Section 24(1)(f) of the…
November 9, 2025
Karnataka high court holds that “creating fake social media accounts to portray a woman as a call girl is prima facie defamatory and punishable” — Court refuses to quash charges under IPC defamation and IT Act offences, allowing prosecution to proceed
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Karnataka high court holds that “creating fake social media accounts to portray a woman as a call girl is prima facie defamatory and punishable” — Court refuses to quash charges under IPC defamation and IT Act offences, allowing prosecution to proceed

Court's decision The Karnataka High Court dismissed the criminal petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking quashing of proceedings for offences under Sections 499 and…
November 9, 2025
Karnataka high court holds that “Entry 14 of the First Schedule creates a statutory and compulsory arbitration” — Court appoints sole arbitrator after finding that absence of an arbitration clause in LLP agreement cannot defeat mandatory reference to arbitration under Section 23(4)
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Karnataka high court holds that “Entry 14 of the First Schedule creates a statutory and compulsory arbitration” — Court appoints sole arbitrator after finding that absence of an arbitration clause in LLP agreement cannot defeat mandatory reference to arbitration under Section 23(4)

Court's decision The Karnataka High Court allowed the petition seeking appointment of a sole arbitrator and held that disputes between partners of a Limited Liability Partnership must be referred to…
November 9, 2025
Karnataka high court holds that “mere deduction of TDS under professional charges does not prove existence of professional services” — Court upholds ITAT’s finding that ₹66 lakh receipt was salary income and rejects interest deduction claim
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Karnataka high court holds that “mere deduction of TDS under professional charges does not prove existence of professional services” — Court upholds ITAT’s finding that ₹66 lakh receipt was salary income and rejects interest deduction claim

Court’s decision The Karnataka High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the Appellant and upheld the findings of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal that the amount of ₹66,00,000 received from…
November 9, 2025
Karnataka high court holds that “mere issuance of repeated deficiency memos without application of mind cannot defeat a legitimate GST refund claim” — Court quashes RFD-03 memos and directs fresh processing of refund applications
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Karnataka high court holds that “mere issuance of repeated deficiency memos without application of mind cannot defeat a legitimate GST refund claim” — Court quashes RFD-03 memos and directs fresh processing of refund applications

Court’s decision The Karnataka High Court delivered a detailed ruling holding that the repeated issuance of RFD-03 deficiency memos to the Petitioner was arbitrary and legally unsustainable. The Court found…
November 9, 2025
Karnataka high court holds that “constitutional rights cannot be curtailed merely because the State fears breach of law and order” — Court permits route march and public meeting by socio-cultural organisation, quashes prohibitory order, and reaffirms fundamental right to peaceful assembly
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Karnataka high court holds that “constitutional rights cannot be curtailed merely because the State fears breach of law and order” — Court permits route march and public meeting by socio-cultural organisation, quashes prohibitory order, and reaffirms fundamental right to peaceful assembly

Court’s decision The Karnataka High Court set aside the prohibitory order issued by the Respondent authority denying permission for a proposed route march and public meeting organised by the Petitioner,…
November 9, 2025