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Himani Navaratan Oil, Himani Gold Turmeric Ayurvedic Cream Are Ayurvedic Medicine ; Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has held that the 10% duty is leviable on Himani Navaratan Oil and Himani Gold Turmeric Ayurvedic Cream as they are classified as ayurvedic medicine and not cosmetics.The bench of Justice P.Sam Koshy and Justice N.Tukaramji has observed that the rapper in whom the cream is sold very emphatically highlights it as an ayurvedic medicine. The rapper also clearly...
Tax Effect In Appeals Below Monetary Limit Of Rs.1 Crore; Kerala High Court Dismisses ​​Dept's Appeal
The Kerala High Court has held that the tax effect in the appeals filed by the income tax department pertaining to assessment years 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, and 2010–11 is well below the monetary limit of Rs. 1 crore and is liable to be dismissed.The bench of Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. has observed that, as per Circular No. 3 of 2018...
Sanitation Worker Swept To Death While Cleaning Aamayizhanchan Canal: Kerala HC Seeks Report On Origin, Removal Of Accumulated Plastic Waste
In the case of a missing sanitation worker whose body was recovered from the Aamayizhanchan canal, the Kerala High Court has ordered the Railways, Trivandrum Corporation and Trivandrum Collector to submit reports regarding the reasons for the flow of plastic waste into the canal, the manner in which it is to be removed and the persons responsible for removing it.The report will have...
Bombay High Court Releases 18-Yr-Old Who Mowed Down Woman From His Bike, Cites His 'Young Age' And 'Bright Future'
The Bombay High Court on Monday upheld the conviction of a youth under charges of causing death by negligence (304-A of IPC) of a woman, whom he dashed while driving his motorcycle in a rash manner, however, the court ordered his release under the Probation of Offenders Act after noting that he has a "bright future."Single-judge Justice Sanjay Mehare noted that the convict before him, was...
'Inter-Country Organised Crime Of Extracting, Harvesting Organs': Kerala High Court Denies Bail To Accused In Organ Trafficking Case
The Kerala High Court dismissed the bail application filed by an accused who was allegedly part of a human organ trafficking racket. The Court stated that evidence indicates the involvement of the accused in an organized international crime warranting investigation by the National Investigation Agency. The allegations include trafficking financially vulnerable donors to Iran where their...
State Govt's Decision To Expunge 50 Out-Of-Syllabus Questions From KCET-2024 Cannot Be Interfered With By Court: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has refused to look into the validity of the State government's decision to set up a committee to examine 'out of syllabus' questions asked in the Karnataka CET 2024 exams held in April and its finding to exclude around 50 questions which were out of syllabus.A single judge bench of Justice S Suni Dutt Yadav while disposing of a petition filed by 18-year-old, Thanmay...
Court Continues To Be Flooded With Cases Where Minority Members Of Housing Societies Hinder Redevelopment Plans On 'Frivolous' Grounds: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court expressed frustration at the conduct of non-consenting members of a Cooperative Housing Society who refused to vacate their flats despite the approval of a Development Agreement by majority of the Society's members.Justice Arif S. Doctor observed that “The docket of this Court continues to be flooded with several such matters where minority members continue to attempt...
Bombay High Court Weekly Digest: 08 July – 14 July, 2024
Citations: 2024 LiveLaw (Bom) 335 To 2024 LiveLaw (Bom) 348Nominal Index [Citation 335 – 348]Patanjali Foods Ltd. Versus UOI, 2024 LiveLaw (Bom) 335Konkan LNG Limited Versus The Commissioner of State Tax. 2024 LiveLaw (Bom) 336X. Y. Z. vs. Dean of Vitthal Sayanna Civil Hospital & Ors., 2024 LiveLaw (Bom) 337Symbiosis Open Education Society and Symbiosis Skills and Professional...
District Magistrate Has To Re-Consider All Parameters On Licensee's Application To Increase Storage Quantity Of Explosives: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ordered that the District Magistrate has to re-ascertain all the criteria before allowing an application for increasing the permissible amount of explosive one can store, from 25 kilograms to 100 kilograms. The Court observed that the parameters of enquiry for 25 kilograms is not similar to the parameters for 100 kilograms.Justice C. Jayachandran observed,...
Motor Accidents Claims Tribunals Not Mute Spectators, Can Seek Second Opinion To Determine Authenticity Of Disability Certificate: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court recently remarked that the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunals have an active role in decision-making process and cannot act as a mute spectator while considering claims.Justice V G Arun referred to a government order (G.O(P) No.161/97/H&FWD) and Rule 387 of the Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 to state that the Tribunal has powers to take second opinion if they have...
Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 8 – July 14, 2024
Nominal Index [Citations: 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 418 – 436]The Authorised Officer v The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate and Others, 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 418Vijayakumari v Jayakumar, 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 419Mathew Philip v State of Kerala and Others, 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 420Ammanoor Parameswaran Chakyar v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 421Jesmon Joy Karippery v State of Kerala, 2024...
Bhojshala-Kamal Mosque Row | 'Existing Structure Built From Temple Remains': ASI Submits Survey Report To MP High Court
In a significant development, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has submitted its survey report on the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque Complex before the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The report concludes that the existing structure (Kamal Maula mosque) was constructed using parts from earlier temples.In its report, the ASI has said that based on scientific investigations and...