News Bombay High Court Modifies Murder Conviction to Culpable Homicide: “Incident Was a Sudden Quarrel Without Premeditation; Prosecution Failed to Prove Murder Beyond Reasonable Doubt” RawlawFebruary 4, 20256 min read Save
News Bombay High Court Upholds Penalty Under Section 271(1)(c): Transfer of Revalued Stock-in-Trade to Partnership Firm, Followed by Immediate Withdrawals, Held as a Tax Evasion Device—”A Mere Disclosure in Books Does Not Amount to Full and True Disclosure” RawlawFebruary 4, 20255 min read Save
News Bombay High Court Dismisses Review Petition by Unaided Minority Institution: “AICTE Pay Scale Regulations Are Binding; Financial Hardship No Justification for Denying Assistant Professors’ Salaries Under VI and VII Pay Commissions” RawlawFebruary 4, 20256 min read Save
News Bombay High Court Grants Bail to 20-Year-Old Accused of Patricide: “Grave and Sudden Provocation, Voluntary Surrender, and Educational Prospects Justify Reformative Approach; Denial of Education Would Amount to Additional Punishment” RawlawFebruary 4, 20256 min read Save
News Bombay High Court Grants Bail to 18-Year-Old Accused Citing Reformation and Educational Prospects: “Halting His Education Would Push Him into a Vicious Cycle of Criminality” RawlawFebruary 4, 20255 min read Save
News Bombay High Court Refers Interpretation of Section 50 Cr.P.C. to Larger Bench: “Does Failure to Provide Written Arrest Grounds Mandate Automatic Release?” Amid Conflicting Judicial Views on Compliance and Its Impact on Arrested Accused RawlawFebruary 4, 20255 min read Save
News Bombay High Court Holds That Land Reservation Under MRTP Act Lapses If No Acquisition Steps Are Taken: “Mere Payment for Measurement Charges Is Not a Step Towards Acquisition; Authorities Cannot Deprive Landowners of Their Rights Indefinitely” RawlawFebruary 3, 20255 min read Save
News Bombay High Court Quashes IFS Officer’s Transfer Due to Procedural Irregularities: Holds Handwritten Alterations in Civil Services Board Minutes Render Decision Invalid, Leaves Open Question of State vs. Central Rules for Future Determination RawlawFebruary 3, 20255 min read Save
News Bombay High Court Rules Workman Not Entitled to Legal Representation in Domestic Inquiry: Holds Legal Representation Only Allowed If Employer’s Presenting Officer is Legally Trained, Inquiry Officer’s Legal Background Irrelevant RawlawFebruary 3, 20256 min read Save
News Bombay High Court Upholds Mumbai University’s Decision to Cancel Admission After Two Years: “Court Cannot Direct University to Lower Cut-off Standards; IB Students Must Meet Minimum Eligibility Criteria, Provisional Admission Does Not Create Vested Right” RawlawFebruary 3, 20256 min read Save
