Gujarat High Court Issues Notice to IITRAM Over Alleged Violation Of UGC Guidelines In Vice Chancellor's Appointment

The Gujarat High Court has issued a notice to the Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management (IITRAM) following a petition filed by Dr. Ashutosh Mishra against the appointment of Dr. Bhrigu Nath Singh as the Director General (Vice Chancellor) of the institute.The petitioner alleged that the appointment was illegal and in violation of the guidelines issued by the...

'Casual Filing Of Intra-Court State Appeal Is Misuse Of Public Money': Gujarat HC Directs State's Principal Secy To Frame Guidelines

On Thursday, during a hearing, the Gujarat High Court conveyed dissatisfaction with the State for casually filing intra-court appeals emphasizing the importance of obtaining the proper opinion of Government counsels on the merits of the case.The matter was being heard by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Aniruddha P Mayee.The Court observed that the...

Raid On Advocate| 'This Isn't Emergency Era, Atrocious Power Exercised': Gujarat HC Raps I-T Dept Officials For 'Seizing' Client's Docs, Seeks Explanation

Rapping the Income Tax Department for allegedly raiding an advocate's premises and seizing certain digital and physical files/documents (of the client) without a warrant, the Gujarat High Court today issued show cause notices to the department's erring officials directing them to come up with their explanation regarding the raid.Calling the approach of the IT department 'unexpected', a bench...

'Abuse Of Process Of Law To Harass Corpus': Gujarat HC Imposes ₹35K Cost On A Man For Filing Frivolous Habeas Corpus Plea

The Gujarat High Court has imposed an exemplary cost of Rs. 35,000 on a man, who happens to be the uncle of a consenting adult woman, as she had chosen to elope for marriage. The uncle had filed a Habeas Corpus petition, which the court deemed as an abuse of the legal process, resulting in unwarranted harassment of the individuals involved.A division bench of Justices AS Supehia and Vimal K...

'Approx 3000 Bail Pleas Disposed Within A Month': Gujarat High Court On Discontinuation Of Practice Of Issuing 'Rule Nisi'

On Monday, the Gujarat High Court highlighted the positive outcomes resulting from the discontinuation of the practice of issuing 'Rule Nisi' and adjourning bail matters for extended periods.The court, presided over by Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Aniruddha Mayee, disclosed that this change has led to the expeditious disposal of approximately 3,000 bail applications within a...

Gujarat High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail To AAP MLA Accused Of Firing In Air To Threaten Forest Officers

The Gujarat High Court today rejected an anticipatory bail plea filed by Aam Aadmi Party MLA Chaitra Vasava who has been accused of threatening forest officials by firing in the air while trying to resolve a farming-related matter.Rejecting his bail plea, a bench of Justice JC Doshi observed that the legislator did not have any authority to call two forest department officials to his home and...

Gujarat High Court Monthly Digest - November 2023

Nominal Index [Citations: 2023 LiveLaw (Guj) 176-195]Dharmesh Jivanlal Gurjar 2023 LiveLaw (Guj) 175Rajkalp Mudranalya Private Limited Thro Kalpesh Maneklal Patel Versus Superintendent 2023 LiveLaw (Guj) 176 Pradeep Nirankarnath Sharma Versus State Of Gujarat 2023 LiveLaw (Guj) 177Ajayraj @ Vijendrasinh Kirodilal Meena Versus State Of Gujarat 2023 LiveLaw (Guj) 178NXGN Sports Interactive...

Gujarat High Court Reconsiders 120-Day Deadline For Written Statements In Commercial Cases, Says Should Accommodate Exceptional Circumstances

The Gujarat High Court has issued a significant ruling, asserting that the obligatory 120-day period for submitting a Written Statement in Commercial Cases should be reassessed. In overturning a decision by the Commercial Court disallowing the petitioner to file their written statement, the Bench emphasized that in the present case, the unavailability of the court itself due to a change in...

Gujarat High Court Dismisses Plea To Ban Loudspeakers Used For Azaan, Says It Is 'Faith And Practice Going On For Years Together'

The Gujarat High Court today dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) which sought a ban on the use of loudspeakers in mosques for azaan, terming it a "wholly misconceived PIL."The petitioner had requested a ban on the use of loudspeakers during various times of the day for the Islamic call to prayer.Chief Justice Sunita Aggarwal questioned the petitioner's claim of disturbance due to...

Gujarat High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 20 To November 26, 2023

Nominal Index [Citations: 2023 LiveLaw (Guj) 183-193]AM Mining India Private Limited Versus Union Of India 2023 LiveLaw (Guj) 183Ketkiben Vasudev Vyas Versus State Of Gujarat 2023 LiveLaw (Guj) 184Bharatkumar Ramabhai Patel Versus State Of Gujarat 2023 LiveLaw (Guj) 185Mayur Kanaiyalal Shah Versus State Of Gujarat & 2 Other(S) 2023 LiveLaw (Guj) 186Bhailal Babubhai Patel Versus The...

IGST Refund On Exported Goods Being Zero Rated Supplies Admissible As Excess Drawback Repaid: Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court has ruled that the surplus drawback resulting from the utilization of the Cenvat Credit facility was repaid along with interest, and thus, the refund of Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) paid on goods and services for exported goods, classified as zero-rated supplies, is deemed eligible.The petitioner, ADF Foods Ltd., challenged the inaction on the part of...

No Reason To Believe Income Chargeable To Tax Escaped Assessment: Gujarat High Court Quashes Income Tax Notice

The Gujarat High Court in a recent ruling underscored the importance of tangible evidence and a valid reason to believe that income has escaped assessment in a significant decision regarding the validity of reopening assessments based on reasons lacking a direct connection between the taxpayer and the disputed transaction.Justice Biren Vaishnav and Bhargav D Karia observed, “Perusal of...