Gujarat High Court Calls NID Ahmedabad’s Decision To Cancel Candidate's Admission Over Certificate Format ‘High-Handed And Arbitrary’

The Gujarat High Court has strongly criticized the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, for canceling the admission of a meritorious candidate solely based on the non-issuance of a certificate in a specific format by her previous institution.The court said it was not within NID's domain or authority to dictate terms to the applicant's present institution regarding the format of...

'Is There A Chance To Compromise?': Gujarat HC Directs Production Of Rape Accused From Jail In Minor's Pregnancy Termination Plea To Explore 'Possibilities'

While dealing with a plea seeking termination of over 7-month-old fetus of a minor rape survivor (aged 16 years 11 months old), the Gujarat High Court today directed for the production of the Rape Accused from jail to explore 'possibilities'. 'Where is the accused? Is there a chance of compromise?', the bench of Justice Samir J. Dave orally remarked before passing this order. He also added...

Hajj 2023: Gujarat High Court Directs State Haj Committee To Respond To Pilgrim's Representation For Change Of Embarkation Point

The Gujarat High Court has directed the State Haj Committee to take a decision on a request made by a Haj pilgrim to allow him to board the flight to Jeddah from Mumbai instead of Ahmedabad.Online Haj application forms were invited by the Haj Committee of India and Gujarat State Haj Committee on 10.02.2023. The petitioner completed the online application, and during the draw to select...

Dangerous To Release Him On Furlough Merely Out Of Consideration Of Penal Reform & Human Treatment: Gujarat High Court Rejects Narayan Sai's Plea

The Gujarat High Court has rejected Narayan Sai's application seeking furlough. Sai, a convict in a rape case, has undergone a sentence of over nine years.“If one who has been found guilty of such an offence is released on furlough, there is no guarantee that he will not indulge in similar activity as soon as he is enlarged. None of the twin objects of punishment of imprisonment would then...

Gujarat High Court Introduces Hybrid Hearing Of Cases On Pilot Basis Starting With Two Division Benches

The Gujarat High Court has introduced hybrid hearing of cases on a pilot basis. The new system of hybrid hearing has been introduced with a view to facilitate the arguing Counsels or Senior Counsels to appear through video conferencing. As per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the high court, the hybrid mode of hearing can initially be opted for the matters listed on...

SGST Dept. Can Initiate Proceedings Against The Unit Situated In SEZ: Gujarat High Court Imposes Rs.10K Cost

The Gujarat High Court has held that the state GST department can initiate proceedings against the unit situated in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ).The bench of Justice Ashutosh Shastri and Justice J. C. Doshi has observed that respondent departments are empowered to carry out proceedings in SEZ. Their jurisdiction is unquestionable, as the Central Government has already authorized those...

Gujarat High Court Deprecates And Cautions Arbitrator Morris Samuel Christian's Conduct, Warns Against Impersonation And Arbitrary Proceedings; Allows Petition By GMDC Ltd

The Gujarat High Court recently allowed the writ petition filed by Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited praying for quashing and setting aside the mandate, constitution and authority of Morris Samuel Christian (respondent no.1) in relation to an Arbitration Case, with a further request to quash and set aside the ‘Final Awarding’ passed by the respondent. The bench of...

'PM Modi’s Degree Not Available On Gujarat University's Website': Arvind Kejriwal Seeks Review Of High Court's Order, Hearing On June 30

The Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal has moved the Gujarat High Court seeking a review of HC's March 31st order setting aside the 2016 order of the Central Information Commission (CIC) directing the Gujarat University to provide information regarding degrees in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.Admitting the matter on Friday, the Bench...

Gujarat High Court Allows Termination Of 20 Week-Old Pregnancy Of Minor Rape Victim

The Gujarat High Court has allowed the termination of over 20 weeks-old pregnancy of a minor rape victim and said the medical procedure be undertaken at the earliest possible time considering the mental and physical health of the 17 years and 2 months old victim girl.The victim, through her father, had filed a petition seeking the termination of the pregnancy. In connection with the rape, an...

'People Staying In India Must Be Faithful To It': Gujarat HC Denies Bail To Congress Leader Accused Of Making FB Posts Against India, Prime Minister

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday denied bail to a Congress Leader Afzal Lakhani who has been accused of making 'Anti-Indian', and 'Pro-Pakistani' Facebook Posts and posting derogatory remarks about the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi and his late mother Hiraba.Denying him bail, the bench of Justice Nirzar S. Desai observed thus:"People who stay in India must be faithful to...

‘14-15 Year-Old Girls Used To Get Married & Deliver Child Before 17 In Past, Read Manusmriti’: Gujarat HC In Plea For Termination Of Minor’s 7-Month Fetus

While dealing with a plea seeking termination of over 7-month-old fetus of a minor rape survivor (aged 16 years 11 months old), the Gujarat High Court orally observed as to how it was normal in the past for 14-15-year-old girls to get married and deliver a child before they turn 17. As the Counsel for the father of the rape survivor pressed for medical termination of the fetus in view...

GST Payable Only On The Cost of Construction and Not On The Cost Of Land: Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court, while giving major relief to the buyers, has held that GST is payable only on the cost of construction and not on the cost of land.The bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice Nisha M. Thakore has observed that in the sale of a flat, villa, or commercial property, the actual land value or undivided share is not at all subject to GST. The value of the land or...