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Kar. HC: Parties Can’t be Forced to Arbitration Proceed. if Not Signatory to Joint Venture Agreement - 29.03.2024

Karnataka High Court has held that if the parties are not signatories to the Joint Venture Agreement then the Court cannot direct them to be parties to the arbitration proceedings as per the terms of the Joint Venture Agreement.

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Del. HC: Article 21A of COI Not Applicable on Being Educated in a Particular School of Choice - 29.03.2024

Delhi High Court has observed that Article 21A of the Constitution of India guaranteeing the right to free and compulsory education does not entitle any child to get an education in a particular school of his or her choice.

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Kerala High Court: Discretion of Appellate Court to Waive/Deposit of Minimum 20% Fine - 29.03.2024

Kerala High Court has held that under Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, it is at the discretion of the Appellate Court to either order a deposit or waive the deposit of fine but the court shall be obligated to give reasons for the same.

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Calcutta High Court: Person Seeking to Contest Elections is Deemed Public Interest - 28.03.2024

Calcutta High Court while allowing the resignation of a doctor to contest elections has held that there is a deemed public interest in a person seeking to contest in an election and to be a representative of the people.

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All. HC: No Authority to Additional Chief Medical Officer to File Complaint Under PCPNDT Act - 28.03.2024

Allahabad High Court has held that the Additional Chief Medical Officer is not an appropriate authority and has no authority to file a complaint for any offence committed under the provisions of the Pre-Conception & Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 (PCPNDT).

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P&H HC: GST Registration Suspension Deemed to be Revoked if SCN Not Decided Within 30 Days of Reply - 27.03.2024

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that if a show cause notice is not decided within thirty days of filing a reply, the suspension of Goods and Service Tax(GST) Registration shall be deemed to be revoked.

Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court Show Cause Notice Goods and Service Tax Suspension

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Bom. HC: Show Cause Notice for Contempt Issued Against Individuals Borrowing from NBFCs - 27.03.2024

Bombay High Court has issued show cause notice for contempt proceedings against certain borrowers who after giving a solemn undertaking to the Court, have sought to put extra-judicial pressure on the authorised officer of the non-banking financial institution.

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Supreme Court: Courts Should Transfer Investigation to CBI in Exceptional Cases - 27.03.2024

Supreme Court has held that Courts should exercise their power to transfer the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) should be exercised in exceptional circumstances and the same should be done to do complete justice and prevent violation of Fundamental Rights.

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Madras High Court: Hostel Services for Girl Students and Working Women Exempted from GST Regime - 27.03.2024

Madras High Court has held that hostel services for girl students and working women shall be exempted from the Goods and Service Tax (GST) regime as they constitute residential dwelling units.

Tags : Madras High Court Hostel Services Girl Students Working Women GST Regime

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Bom. HC: Banks to Show Evidence to Borrowers Before Invoking Circular on Wilful Default - 27.03.2024

Bombay High Court has held that commercial banks need to show the evidence to defaulting borrowers before invoking the master circular on wilful default.

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