Single Mothers Cannot Be Forced To Disclose Name Of Child’s Father For Birth Certificate: Madras HC

Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday made it clear that there exists no legal obligation for single mothers to disclose the name

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Even If There Is Reasonable Doubt Regarding Mental Condition of Accused, He/She Is Entitled To Benefit Under S.84 of IPC: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court has held that even if there is a reasonable doubt in the mind of the court regarding the mental condition of

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Police Can’t Seal Immovable Property Of A Citizen On Suspicion: Chhattisgarh HC

‘The word ‘seize’ used in Section 102 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) would mean only actual taking possession of the movable property.’ The

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No Exemption For Woman To Appear Before Enforcement Directorate”, Madras High Court Dismisses Nalini Chidambaram’s Challenge Against Summons Under Money Laundering Act

“Merely because trappings of police power is given, an authority cannot be compared with the policemen”- Madras HC BD stated while dismissing Nalini Chidambaram’s appeal A

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Govt. To Withdraw 41% Direct Tax Cases & 18% Indirect Tax Cases

In an attempt to reduce tax litigations, the Government has decided to increase the threshold monetary limits for filing Departmental Appeals at various levels. Harping

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Cost Of Higher Education Can’t Qualify As Business Expenditure Under IT Act Unless There Is Direct Nexus With Assessee’s Business Activities: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court has held that there needs to be a direct nexus between the cost of higher education paid by an assessee and

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