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Parents Can Reclaim Gifted Property If Children Fail to Care for Them: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has upheld cancellation of a property gift after a son failed to fulfil the express condition of caring for his elderly parents. The ruling highlights the importance of Section 23 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, and the need for carefully drafted gift deeds.
Assessing Officer Cannot Act as an Economist to Rework Share Valuation: Delhi High
The Delhi High Court has held that an Assessing Officer may identify genuine flaws in a taxpayer’s share valuation methodology but cannot replace the commercial assumptions underlying a recognised DCF valuation with his own estimates of expected returns. The ruling reinforces the importance of valuation methodology, expert evidence and judicial restraint in tax assessments.
Yashwant Varma Cash Case: Panel Finds Charges Proved, Flags Failure to Explain Cash
A Lok Sabha inquiry committee has found all three charges against former High Court judge Yashwant Varma proved in connection with cash found at his official residence. The panel said his explanation regarding the presence, source and ownership of the cash was evasive and unsatisfactory, raising significant questions of judicial accountability and institutional integrity.
Old Monk Maker Challenges FSSAI Ban, Citing ₹1 Crore Daily Loss
Mohan Rocky Springwater Breweries, maker of Old Monk, has challenged FSSAI restrictions on select rum variants before the Bombay High Court, claiming losses of nearly ₹1 crore a day. The dispute raises important questions around regulatory interpretation, labelling, transition periods and business disruption.
Paid ₹6.5 Crore, Property Valued at ₹8.85 Crore: ITAT Rejects Unexplained Investment Addition
A Mumbai buyer purchased a Pune property for ₹6.5 crore while its stamp-duty value was ₹8.85 crore. The Income Tax Department treated the ₹2.35 crore difference as unexplained investment under Section 69B, but ITAT Mumbai granted relief, holding that higher stamp-duty valuation alone does not establish undisclosed payment.
Dabur Accuses FSSAI of Favouring Rivals in ‘100%’ Label Crackdown
Dabur has challenged FSSAI’s action against products carrying “100%” claims, alleging selective enforcement and regulatory unfairness. The Delhi High Court has stayed the order until August 24, 2026, bringing procedural fairness, equal treatment and business impact into focus.
FSSAI Tightens Pan Masala Packaging Rules: Plastic Packaging Out
FSSAI’s latest packaging amendment requires pan masala manufacturers to move away from plastic-based packaging, with specified plastic-free paper, paperboard, cellulose, naturally derived materials, tin or glass permitted under the new framework.
AI Disclosure Will Make Lawyers’ Lives Difficult: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court Justice Prathiba M. Singh has cautioned that mandatory disclosure of AI use by lawyers could create additional compliance burdens, raising important questions about AI governance, professional responsibility and the future of legal practice.
Appellate Courts Must Give Reasons. Supreme Court Reinforces the Duty of Judicial Reasoning.
The Supreme Court has ruled that appellate courts cannot reverse a trial court's findings through cryptic orders. Independent evaluation of evidence and reasoned conclusions remain essential to the administration of justice.
