Upholding Legal Rights: Gujarat High Court's Stance on Income Tax Department's Seizure
In a recent development at the Gujarat High Court, a division bench comprising Justices Bhargav Karia and Niral Mehta has taken a firm stance regarding the seizure of “non-incriminating” data from a lawyer’s office by the Income Tax department. Refusing to accept the department’s undertaking on sealing the data, the bench has decided to delve into the matter on its merits.
The petition before…
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Decoding the Andhra Pradesh High Court Verdict: TSN Old Iron Scrap Merchants Case Analysis in Tax Litigation
In a recent legal precedent, the Hon’ble Andhra Pradesh High Court rendered a verdict shedding light on the non-appearance of the Assessee for a personal hearing as it pertains to natural justice. The focal point of this judicial discourse revolves around the case of TSN OLD IRON SCRAP MERCHANTS VERSUS DEPUTY ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAX, GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH [2024 (1) TMI 230 –…
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On Natural Justice
one can only outgrow one's immaturities through working towards elevating oneself, which can only be achieved through working towards elevating others…
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On Saturday I hung out with my 84-year-old ecologist great uncle and he stopped in mid-conversation (abt the return of the whooping crane) and very seriously told me that "you can go one of two ways, as a naturalist"; either you keep sight of the hopeful possibilities, or you don't. I'm one of nature's wretched little pessimists but when an old ecologist literally holds your hands in his and tells you, "don't despair," you have to try, I feel.
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I saw a cape barren goose for the first time today and they are now my new favourite birds
Look! They’re literally dinosaur!! I had to do a double take when I first saw one
And look how cute the chicks are!!!
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Stephanie, showing Dinah and Ollie the Manor: What do we think? Has everything you wanted, right?
Dinah: Yeah, I love the open concept kitchen.
Ollie: Oh, don't get me started on that backyard.
Bruce: Excuse me, can I help you?
Stephanie: So, did we find your dream home?
Bruce: Uh, no, this house isn't for sale.
Dinah and Ollie: We'll take it.
Bruce: I think you're confused.
Stephanie: Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Lance-Queen on your beautiful new home.
Bruce: Please get out.
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“the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the State of Alaska’s bid to fast-track the legal process, overrule the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and gain approval for the Pebble Mine — slated to extract enormous amounts of copper, gold, and molybdenum from the pristine and sensitive ecosystem known as Bristol Bay.
A diverse coalition led by Alaska Natives has consistently fought against the proposed mine for more than two decades. It eventually gained support from the EPA, which ultimately blocked the mine proposal in January 2023 over concerns it would threaten an aquatic ecosystem supporting the world’s most prolific sockeye salmon fishery.
This decision is significant, particularly considering the current High Court’s tendency to support states’ rights, limits on regulation — especially of the environmental variety — and corporate concerns. Alaska’s request, filed in June, was unusual in that it sought to skip lower appeals courts to challenge the EPA’s decision on the basis that it violated Alaska’s state sovereignty.
Under the law, alleged violations of state sovereignty are one of the few categories of cases that grant the Supreme Court original jurisdiction — meaning a state can bypass the usual state/federal court appeals process and file straight with the High Court. The justices could easily have decided to hear the case and decide in favor of the mining company, which has shown no qualms about engaging in some shady business practices over the years.
As the single most productive sockeye salmon fishery in the world, Bristol Bay contains biodiversity and abundant wild fish populations which present a stark contrast to many other fisheries in the Pacific Northwest (and worldwide). Most have experienced severe depletion over the last few decades. Sockeye salmon — like all Pacific Salmon — are a keystone species, vital to the health of an entire ecosystem. Of course, salmon also provide a sacred food source for Indigenous communities up and down the West Coast.”
-from the Lakota People’s Law Project
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every single one of them is willing is to get on their knees and serve this black king. A black king can literally satisfy all of them. Even a white boyfriend of more than 3 years cannot compete with the power of his BBC. a special feeling it is
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Ilya Kaminsky, Deaf Republic
@LamechLamarch25 on Twitter
“Good Bones” by Maggie Smith
“The Last Song on Earth,” Adam Melchor & Emily Warren
Kathleen Dean Moore, If Your House is on Fire
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"It's daft, locking us up," said Nanny. "I'd have had us killed."
"That's because you're basically good," said Magrat. "The good are innocent and create justice. The bad are guilty, which is why they invent mercy."
"No, I know why she's done this," said Granny darkly. "It's so's we'll know we've lost."
"But she said we'd escape," said Magrat. "I don't understand. She must know the good ones always win in the end?"
"Only in stories," said Granny, examining the door hinges. "And she thinks she's in charge of the stories. She bends them around herself. She thinks she's the good one."
Terry Pratchett, Witches Abroad
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