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Gujarat HC rejects Ravi Nair’s plea for interim release in Adani defamation case

The Gujarat High Court has rejected journalist Ravi Nair’s plea for interim release in a criminal defamation case filed against him by the Adani Group, Bar and Bench reported.

Newslaundry · Sep 23

SC asks CJ of Gujarat HC to register case to identify victims of 2022 industrial accident at pesticide plant

The Supreme Court has directed the Gujarat High Court to register a suo motu case. This action aims to identify victims of a 2022 industrial accident at Bharat Rasayan Ltd. Compensation funds are currently held by the apex court registry for disbursement. The National Green Tribunal previously imposed environmental compensation…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Wife living in London gives POA to family friend to manage his Vadodara property, friend gifts it to son and daughter-in-law; husband files case and wins in Gujarat HC

Mr Purshotam Ranchhodbhai Pankhania and his late wife living in London trusted their friend and gave him the POA to manage their India property; friend broke trust, grabs it and gifts the property to his son and daughter-in-law; Gujarat HC declares the gift deed void and gives owner relief. Know…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Rs 22.94 lakh LTCG for land sale of Rs 92 lakh invited tax notice; Gujarat HC ruled in her favour after 9 years fight; Know why

Lady got tax notice after selling land for Rs 92 lakh and reporting Rs 22.94 lakh LTCG in ITR; Know how Section 55A(a) helped her win case in Gujarat HC after 9 years fight. Read the article to know the details.

The Economic Times · Aug 2

No input tax credit for the innocent buyer after paying GST? Supreme Court settles who bears the cost when a supplier defaults

The Supreme Court affirmed Gujarat High Court's decision on CGST Act Section 16(2)(c). This ruling validates the provision requiring tax payment by suppliers for buyer's credit. Honest businesses now face stricter compliance requirements for input tax credit. The court's reasoned dismissal binds all lower courts and authorities across India. Businesses…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Marriage registration alone isn't enough: Gujarat HC says Hindu marriage is invalid without Saptapadi

Husband working in wife's father's company says she got his signatures on marriage documents without consent; Gujarat HC rules marriage invalid as no Hindu marriage ceremonies including 'Saptapadi' were performed. Know what Gujarat High Court said about Hindu marriage and how the husband won this case.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Gujarat High Court upholds death penalty for 38 convicts in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

The Gujarat High Court upheld a special court's 2022 verdict sentencing 38 convicts to death. Eleven other individuals received life imprisonment sentences in the same case. These convictions relate to the devastating 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts which claimed 56 lives. The division bench dismissed all appeals filed against the special…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Gujarat High Court to pronounce verdict today in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

The Gujarat High Court will deliver its verdict on the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blast case. This terror attack claimed fifty-six lives and injured over two hundred people. Meanwhile, a separate investigation into the Delhi Red Fort blast case is ongoing. The National Investigation Agency has filed a forensic report and…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

'Marriage registration is not enough if...': Gujarat HC says weddings are not merely for 'song and dance'

The Gujarat High Court has declared that Hindu marriages require sacred rituals like 'saptapadi' to be valid, not just registration. A UK-based techie's plea to nullify his marriage was upheld after the woman admitted no ceremonies took place. The court emphasized marriage as a sacred sacrament, urging young couples to…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Supreme Court questions Waqf institution's plea for court fees exemption in tribunals

The Supreme Court questioned the legal foundation for Waqf institutions to be exempt from paying court fees. This came up during a hearing concerning a Gujarat High Court decision. The High Court had previously ruled that Waqf institutions must pay court fees for cases before the State Waqf Tribunal. Petitioners…

The Economic Times · Jun 1