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Homebuyer suspected poor quality construction; TNREAT allows independent engineer audit despite builder’s objection

Homebuyers have won a significant victory in Tamil Nadu, with the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (TNREAT) allowing them to appoint independent engineers to inspect properties for construction defects. This ruling empowers buyers to verify the quality of materials and construction, even against builder objections. The tribunal emphasized that such inspections…

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Senior citizen mistakenly paid tax on tax-free VRS compensation; wins complete relief from ITAT Chennai on this ground

A senior citizen wrongly paid tax on Rs 24 lakh retrenchment compensation received under a BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme. Despite a significant delay, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Chennai granted him full tax exemption, recognizing the compensation as tax-free under Section 10(10B). This ruling offers relief and highlights…

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Tenant wins tax relief on Rs 38.62 lakh sale of landlord’s property, received for surrendering tenancy rights; know why ITAT Mumbai ruled in his favour

A Mumbai tenant received tax relief after selling a property he obtained for surrendering his tenancy rights. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled that the fair market value of the surrendered tenancy rights should be considered the cost of acquisition, not nil. This decision significantly reduced the tenant's capital gains…

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Income Tax department labels her stock market trader, denies investor status; she fights and wins Rs 54 crore capital loss claim at ITAT

Dolly Khanna successfully challenged the tax department's classification of her Rs 54 crore short-term capital loss as a business loss. The ITAT Chennai ruled she is an investor, not a trader, allowing the loss to be treated as a capital loss. This decision was supported by a 2016 CBDT circular…

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Major Treaty case over return of Crown land heads to top court

Māori near Gisborne are continuing a 34-year fight involving "momentous" provisions for return of SOE lands wrongly taken in breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi.

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Can you sell household items worth more than Rs 2 lakh in cash? Check the tax rules

A woman successfully challenged the Income Tax Department's addition of Rs 10.80 lakh as unexplained cash. The ITAT Chennai ruled in her favor, accepting her explanation for cash deposits from a property sale and sale of household items. The tribunal noted individual transactions for household items were below the Rs…

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SC upholds National Green Tribunal order that landlord cannot be liable for environmental violations committed by tenant

The Supreme Court has ruled that landlords are not responsible for environmental breaches by their tenants' chemical units. This decision upholds a National Green Tribunal order. The Gujarat Pollution Control Board had sought to hold a landlord liable for a tenant's unit. The court's ruling provides clarity on landlord responsibilities…

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SC upholds NGT order that landlord cannot be liable for environmental violations committed by tenant

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Man sold unlisted shares, bought Rs 5.65 cr house, faced income tax scrutiny; he fought back and won in ITAT Delhi despite low income declaration

Mr. Bansal successfully appealed a tax demand after claiming Section 54F exemption on Rs 7.59 crore long-term capital gains from unlisted shares. The ITAT Delhi ruled that depositing unutilized funds in the Capital Gains Account Scheme was unnecessary as the property was purchased before filing the ITR. The tribunal also…

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UK Renters Right Act: Landlords can’t use rent increase clause as an indirect means to evict tenants; Here’s the new process of increasing rent

Big news for UK renters. From May 1, 2026, landlords can no longer use rent review clauses to hike rents. They must now follow a specific legal process. This change aims to prevent unfair rent hikes and backdoor evictions. Tenants can challenge proposed increases if they seem too high.

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Lady sold apartment, took Rs 2.5 lakh cash, bought new apartment from son-in-law, paid no tax, got income tax notice; she fights back and wins case in ITAT Chennai

A Chennai woman successfully appealed a tax notice after selling her apartment for Rs 35.5 lakh, including Rs 2.5 lakh in cash, and buying a new one from her son-in-law. The ITAT Chennai ruled in her favor, upholding the validity of registered documents and bank transactions, and deleting additions made…

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Doctor with gruesome fetish gets struck off after removing his own legs

Neil Hopper gloated in one message: ‘It’s going to be awesome being a double amputee’

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Govt notifies sports board, tribunal rules to overhaul governance and speed up disputes

India's sports governance is set for a major overhaul. The Union government has notified new rules for a National Sports Board and a National Sports Tribunal. These bodies will regulate sports organizations and resolve disputes. This move aims to improve transparency and accountability. It also aligns Indian sports with global…

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NCLAT says NCLT cannot directly order SFIO Probe; refers matter to Centre

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has held that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) could not directly order an investigation by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) and clarified that such power rests with the Central Government under the Companies Act.

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NGT seeks CPCB report on whether pouring milk into rivers during rituals causes pollution

The National Green Tribunal is investigating if pouring milk into rivers constitutes water pollution. A petition highlighted a religious event where thousands of litres of milk were poured into the Narmada River. The tribunal has asked pollution control boards to assess the ecological impact. Scientific data is needed to determine…

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Gave up tenancy, got new flat redeveloped property, then faced income tax notice of STCG of Rs 1.1 crore: How tenant won at ITAT Mumbai

A Mumbai tenant successfully challenged a Rs 1.1 crore tax notice. He surrendered tenancy for a new flat in a redeveloped building. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled in his favour. The tribunal stated that the surrender of tenancy rights, the taxable event, had not occurred in the year under…

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Gave up tenancy, got new flat in redeveloped property, then faced income tax notice of STCG of Rs 1.1 crore: How tenant won at ITAT Mumbai

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'Dubbed a liar': Port to appeal Butters verdict

Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has received backing from the AFLPA as his club confirm they will appeal a tribunal verdict that he abused an umpire.

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'I'm comfortable': AFL boss on blood-smearing ban

The chief of the AFL says he's comfortable with the Tribunal's decision to ban a North Melbourne player three games for blood-smearing.

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Suns to fight gun forward's ban, North defender cleared

Gold Coast will fight Bailey Humphrey's rough conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal, while North Melbourne's Charlie Comben has had his striking report thrown out.

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Magpie great Pendlebury avoids ban at AFL Tribunal

Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury has avoided suspension despite being found guilty of rough conduct at the AFL tribunal.

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Pies make call on challenging Pendlebury's suspension

Collingwood will challenge Scott Pendlebury's one-match suspension at the AFL tribunal as the veteran midfielder faces a ban for the first time in his career.

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Teacher who worked out in gym while she was meant to be supervising students sacked

Mrs Iwobi sacked from south London school for issues including underperformance and health and safety breaches

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Which? applies to end UK class action over smartphone chip royalties

The consumer group brought a claim at the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London on behalf of around 29 million UK Apple and Samsung smartphone users.

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Council of Europe chief calls for political and financial backing of Ukraine Special Tribunal

The head of Europe’s leading human rights organisation, the Council of Europe, told Euronews that European countries need to provide the budgetary resources and political will to ensure accountability for Russian war crimes committed in Ukraine.

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