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Non-recovery of train ticket from deceased passenger can't defeat compensation claim: SC

The Supreme Court restored an award of compensation for the parents of Maheshbhai, a deceased passenger. He died after falling from a moving train in Gujarat on September 27, 2017. The court noted the absence of a train ticket should not invalidate their claim for compensation. The Railways Claim Tribunal…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Gujarat HC rejects Ravi Nair’s plea for interim release in Adani defamation case

The Gujarat High Court has rejected journalist Ravi Nair’s plea for interim release in a criminal defamation case filed against him by the Adani Group, Bar and Bench reported.

Newslaundry · Sep 23

SC asks CJ of Gujarat HC to register case to identify victims of 2022 industrial accident at pesticide plant

The Supreme Court has directed the Gujarat High Court to register a suo motu case. This action aims to identify victims of a 2022 industrial accident at Bharat Rasayan Ltd. Compensation funds are currently held by the apex court registry for disbursement. The National Green Tribunal previously imposed environmental compensation…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

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Wife living in London gives POA to family friend to manage his Vadodara property, friend gifts it to son and daughter-in-law; husband files case and wins in Gujarat HC

Mr Purshotam Ranchhodbhai Pankhania and his late wife living in London trusted their friend and gave him the POA to manage their India property; friend broke trust, grabs it and gifts the property to his son and daughter-in-law; Gujarat HC declares the gift deed void and gives owner relief. Know…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Unsuspecting landowner got income tax notice as his land was sold for Rs 6.82 crore cash by someone via forged sale deed; he fights back and wins tax case in ITAT Ahmedabad on this ground

For Rs 6.82 crore cash notorious land grabbing gang sold land via forged sale deed with forged signature of landowner; however landowner got tax notice for not reporting sale of land; ITAT Ahmedabad cancels tax notice on this ground. Read the article.

The Economic Times · Aug 20

WaPo story on Adani: Gujarat cops search journalist Ravi Nair’s residences in Kerala and Delhi

On the afternoon of August 17, 2026, officials from the Gujarat police conducted parallel searches at two homes of journalist Ravi Nair in Kerala and Delhi. They seized two of Ravi’s mobile phones from his residence in Kerala. At Ravi’s Delhi residence, law enforcement officials took his son’s laptop, as…

Newslaundry · Aug 17

Sweet seller used aluminum foil on Kaju Katli instead of silver foil, was sentenced to 3 years jail; he wins case in Gujarat HC due to this reason

Man sentenced to three years jail for using aluminum foil in Kaju Katli instead of silver foil; he wins case in Gujarat HC due to food inspector's error in collecting samples under Rule 14 of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955. Know how he won case in Gujarat High…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

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Lady reported Rs 22.94 lakh LTCG after Rs 92 lakh land sale, faced tax notice; Gujarat HC ruled in her favour after 9 years fight; Know why

Lady got tax notice after selling land for Rs 92 lakh and reporting Rs 22.94 lakh LTCG in ITR; Know how Section 55A(a) helped her win case in Gujarat HC after 9 years fight. Read the article to know the details.

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Rs 22.94 lakh LTCG for land sale of Rs 92 lakh invited tax notice; Gujarat HC ruled in her favour after 9 years fight; Know why

The Economic Times · Aug 2

No input tax credit for the innocent buyer after paying GST? Supreme Court settles who bears the cost when a supplier defaults

The Supreme Court affirmed Gujarat High Court's decision on CGST Act Section 16(2)(c). This ruling validates the provision requiring tax payment by suppliers for buyer's credit. Honest businesses now face stricter compliance requirements for input tax credit. The court's reasoned dismissal binds all lower courts and authorities across India. Businesses…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Marriage registration alone isn't enough: Gujarat HC says Hindu marriage is invalid without Saptapadi

Husband working in wife's father's company says she got his signatures on marriage documents without consent; Gujarat HC rules marriage invalid as no Hindu marriage ceremonies including 'Saptapadi' were performed. Know what Gujarat High Court said about Hindu marriage and how the husband won this case.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Gujarat High Court upholds death penalty for 38 convicts in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

The Gujarat High Court upheld a special court's 2022 verdict sentencing 38 convicts to death. Eleven other individuals received life imprisonment sentences in the same case. These convictions relate to the devastating 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts which claimed 56 lives. The division bench dismissed all appeals filed against the special…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Gujarat High Court to pronounce verdict today in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

The Gujarat High Court will deliver its verdict on the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blast case. This terror attack claimed fifty-six lives and injured over two hundred people. Meanwhile, a separate investigation into the Delhi Red Fort blast case is ongoing. The National Investigation Agency has filed a forensic report and…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

'Marriage registration is not enough if...': Gujarat HC says weddings are not merely for 'song and dance'

The Gujarat High Court has declared that Hindu marriages require sacred rituals like 'saptapadi' to be valid, not just registration. A UK-based techie's plea to nullify his marriage was upheld after the woman admitted no ceremonies took place. The court emphasized marriage as a sacred sacrament, urging young couples to…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

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The Economic Times · Jun 1

Supreme Court questions Waqf institution's plea for court fees exemption in tribunals

The Supreme Court questioned the legal foundation for Waqf institutions to be exempt from paying court fees. This came up during a hearing concerning a Gujarat High Court decision. The High Court had previously ruled that Waqf institutions must pay court fees for cases before the State Waqf Tribunal. Petitioners…

The Economic Times · May 23

Employee died after falling from bus roof while sleeping due to lack of rest room; Gujarat HC upholds Rs 6.52 lakh compensation

A bus employee died after falling from the bus roof where he slept due to a lack of rest room facilities at Ghodasar bus station. The Gujarat High Court upheld a compensation award of Rs 6.52 lakh with interest and penalty, applying the principle of notional extension of employment.

Newslaundry · Sep 8, 2025

SC seeks govt response on Mahesh Langa bail, asks ‘what kind of a journalist is he’

The Supreme Court has sought the response of the Gujarat government and the Enforcement Directorate on journalist Mahesh Langa’s petition seeking bail in a money laundering case linked to an alleged financial fraud.

Newslaundry · Apr 16, 2025

Gujarat HC notice over Mahesh Langa bail plea

The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday issued a notice on a regular bail plea moved by journalist Mahesh Langa in a money laundering case linked to two cheating FIRs against the journalist, LiveLaw reported.

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Newslaundry · Mar 21, 2025

Anticipatory bail for Mahesh Langa in documents case

The Gujarat High Court has granted anticipatory bail to journalist Mahesh Langa in an FIR which accuses him of obtaining highly confidential government documents through alleged corruption, criminal conspiracy and theft, LiveLaw reported.

Newslaundry · Jan 31, 2025

HC issues notice as Mahesh Langa claims he was booked in ‘speculative case’

The Hindu journalist Mahesh Langa has told the Gujarat High Court that the case filed against him by the Gandhinagar Police over obtaining “highly confidential government documents” through an alleged criminal conspiracy was “speculative in every sense”, LiveLaw reported.

Newslaundry · Oct 14, 2024

‘Don’t want any publicity’: Gujarat HC after Mahesh Langa withdraws plea

The Hindu journalist Mahesh Langa has withdrawn his petition challenging his police custody in the Gujarat High Court.

Newslaundry · Oct 11, 2024

Gujarat journalist moves HC challenging police custody in GST case

The Hindu journalist Mahesh Langa, who was arrested this week for alleged GST fraud, has approached the Gujarat High Court challenging a magistrate’s decision to remand him to 10-day police custody, according to Bar and Bench.

Dynamite News · Jul 10, 2024

SC stays Gujarat HC order for implementation of land recovery allotted to Adani Ports

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed an order of the Gujarat High Court for implementation of the recovery of land allotted to Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd in Mundra in Gujarat. Read further on Dynamite News:

Newslaundry · Jun 21, 2024

‘Not targeted at any community’: HC lifts stay on Maharaj release on Netflix

The Gujarat High Court on Friday allowed the release of the film Maharaj on Netflix, which was earlier scheduled to be released on June 18, Bar and Bench reported.

Newslaundry · Jun 14, 2024

Gujarat HC halts release of Aamir Khan’s son’s film Maharaj, sends notice to Netflix

A day before the release of Maharaj, the debut film of Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan, the Gujarat High Court has stayed its streaming over a petition by Vaishnavite Pustimargi sect members who have alleged that the film would incite violence against the sect. The court also sent notices to…

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