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Bombay High Court Upholds Validity of Marriage Certificate Under Special Marriage Act, 1954. Marriage Certificate Issued Under Special Marriage Act Is Conclusive Evidence of Legality Until Set Aside by Competent Authority

Constitution of India, Article 226 – Writ Jurisdiction – Petition filed seeking directions for issuance of corrected Marriage Certificate after re...

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Counter-Claim Application Filed at a Belated Stage Rejected — Application for Counter-Claim After Framing of Issues and Recording of Evidence Not Permissible — Exceptional Circumstances Not Established

Counter-claims must generally be filed before the framing of issues; exceptional circumstances allowing later filing were absent in this case. Judici...

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Constitution of India, Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian Penal Code – Jurisdiction of High Court under Article 226 – Quashing of criminal proceedings

High Court exercised jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution to quash criminal proceedings—Emphasis on abuse of process of law—No bar u...

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Slum Redevelopment — Interpretation of Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971 — Legality of Slum Rehabilitation Scheme — Rejection of Appellants’ Claims — Finality of AGRC Order

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals, affirming the High Court’s decision and the AGRC’s findings. It held that the area was a ‘censused slum...

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Supreme Court Clarifies Arrest Powers Under Customs Act and GST Acts: Safeguards and Judicial Review. Balancing Individual Liberty and State Authority in Tax Evasion Cases

Arrest Powers Under Customs Act and GST Acts:-- The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of arrest provisions under the Customs Act, 1962...

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Reopening of Assessment Beyond Four Years Held Illegal Without Fresh Tangible Material. Reassessment Under Section 147 of Income Tax Act, 1961 Quashed Due to Lack of Jurisdiction and Change of Opinion

The Bombay High Court quashed the notice dated 27 March 2021 under Section 148 and the assessment order dated 29 March 2022, holding that: The reopen...

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Retrospective Effect of Unconstitutional Provisions – Arbitral Tribunal Directed to Reconsider Solatium – Judicial Discretion Under Section 34(4) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Upheld

National Highways Act, 1956 – Section 3(J) Declared Unconstitutional – Arbitral Award Remitted for Solatium Consideration – Writ Petition Dismis...

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High Court of Judicature at Bombay Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against BPCL Officials—Lack of Offence Under Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and LPG Distribution Order, 2000

Absence of Statutory Violation—No Offence Attracted Under Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955—Unauthorized Raid by Vigilance Squad Re...

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Bombay High Court dismissed writ petition seeking transfer to a specific government medical college, upholding admission rules and finality of seat allotment process.

Desire for specific college admission cannot override established admission rules – Status retention form submission bars participation in subsequen...

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Bombay High Court Dismissed Petition Challenging Rejection of Enhanced Compensation Claim Under Section 28A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Due to Delay Beyond Statutory Limitation Period

Limitation Period Under Section 28A of the Land Acquisition Act Held to Be Sacrosanct – Plea of Knowledge of Award Date Rejected – Judicial Preced...