Tags : Mistake, Rectification, Allowability
RBI launches pilot project on digitalisation of lending in rural areas(02.09.2022)
Digitalisation of various aspects of rural finance is an important objective of RBI’s Fintech initiatives in view of challenges associated with rural .....
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AAR: Go-karts' Are Not Roadworthy, Can't be Registered as Motor Vehicles With RTO(25.08.2022)
Karnataka Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that Go-karts can’t be registered as motor vehicles with RTO and therefore not classifiable as "m.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Go-Karts, Customs Tariff Act
Any amount deposited during investigation has to be treated as pre-deposit and the same is neither hit by limitation nor by unjust enrichment(27.09.2022)
The issue involved in present appeal is whether the Court below have erred in reducing the amount of refund, which was in the nature of pre- deposit, .....
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RBI announces rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2033(21.09.2022)
The rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2033 (GOI FRB 2033) applicable for the half year September 22, 2022 to March 21, 2023 s.....
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Ker HC: Investigation Into Non-Cognizable Offence w/o Magistrate’s Order Renders Entire Probe Faulty(08.12.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that Section 155(2) of CrPC prohibits commencement of an investigation by police without orders from Magistrate in cases wh.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Non-Cognizable Offence, Investigation
Breach of contract does not give rise to criminal prosecution for cheating unless fraudulent or dishonest intention is shown right at the beginning of the transaction(01.03.2023)
The Appellant having failed before the High Court has filed the present appeal. A prayer was made for quashing of F.I.R. under Sections 420, 120-B and.....
Tags : Criminal prosecution, FIR, Quashing
Delhi High Court Rejects Plea of British National's Against Extradition(09.01.2019)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea of a 74-year-old British national, who is wanted in a child abuse and trafficking case in the Philippines, again.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Plea of British National's Against Extradition
CBIC Notifies Jurisdiction of Jammu Commissionerate Over UT of J&K and Ladakh(04.11.2019)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified Jurisdiction of Jammu Commissionerate over Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Unio.....
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Delhi HC: Providing Information Regarding Ongoing Investigation to Informer, Injurious(18.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has cautioned that providing information regarding an ongoing investigation in an income tax case to its informer is not only inappro.....
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SC: When Death Takes Place Inside Privacy of House, Onus on Residents to Give Explanation(20.11.2020)
Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a husband for the murder of his wife after noting that he had not offered an explanation for the death whic.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Onus of Explanation on Residents
P&H HC: Bar Council Cannot Suspend Licence to Practice While Referring Complaint(25.11.2020)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed a resolution passed by Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana suspending the licence of practice of a lawyer who .....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Suspension of Liceence
Allahabad HC to State: Ensure Case Files Reach High Court By 10 AM(04.01.2023)
Allahabad High Court has directed Principal Secretary (Law) & LR, UP Govt. to introduce biometric system in office of CSC, Allahabad within two weeks .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Biometric System, Case Files
Delhi HC Directs DU to Submit Data on Phases of Mock Tests(31.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi University to submit the complete data from both the phases of the mock tests to satisfy the court of its prep.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Data on Phases of Mock Tests
Karnataka HC Directs State to Correct Practice of Giving Opinion for Filing Appeals Against Acquittal(22.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to correct the practise followed by the prosecution department of commencing the work of giving.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Practice of Giving Opinion for Filing Appeals Against Acquittals
Madras HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Govt's Decision to Deport Sri Lankan National Back(28.06.2021)
Madras High Court has dismissed a Habeas Corpus and a Writ plea challenging the decision taken by the State government to deport a Sri Lankan national.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Deportation of Sri Lankan National
Allahabad HC Refuses Relief to Interfaith Couple Citing Non-Compliance of UP Love Jihad Law(30.06.2021)
Allahabad High Court has refused to grant relief to inter-faith couples noting that there was non-compliance of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlaw.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Relief to Interfaith Couple
Orissa HC: Appeal Can’t be Dismissed on Sole Ground of Non-Submission of Certified Order(05.07.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that the GST Appellate Authority cannot dismiss an appeal merely on the technical ground that the certified order is not su.....
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Once it is proved that, debit/credit note have been acted upon and the incidence of duty earlier passed on, have been neutralised, refund would be admissible(04.07.2022)
The issue in present appeal is whether the refund claim filed by the Appellant for excess duty paid due to price revision with retrospective effect, w.....
Tags : Duty, Refund, Entitlement
Gauhati HC Asks State to File Response on PIL Concerning Vaccination of Jail Inmates(23.04.2021)
Gauhati High Court has asked the State Government to file its response within 3 weeks, on a suo moto Public Interest Litigation concerning the jail in.....
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CBIC Allows Companies to File GST Returns Without DSC with Mobile OTP(28.04.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has allowed the companies to file Goods and Services Tax Returns without Digital Signature Certific.....
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Ministry of Corporate Affairs revises threshold for paid up capital of “small companies”(16.09.2022)
The Central Government amends the Companies (Specification of Definition Details) Rules, 2014. These rules may be called Companies (Specification of d.....
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Allahabad High Court Seeks UP Govt's Response on Implementation of JJ Act(18.11.2020)
Allahabad High Court has issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh Government on a Public Interest Litigation concerning illegal detention and torture of juv.....
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Delhi Court Grants Bail to Student Activist Gulfisha Fatima(23.11.2020)
Delhi Court has granted bail to Student Activist Gulfisha Fatima, in a case related to the communal violence in North East Delhi in February 2020, but.....
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Kerala HC: Order of Commercial Court u/s 9 of Arbitration & Conciliation Act Appealable(25.11.2020)
Kerala High Court has held that an order under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 passed by a Commercial Court below the level of.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Order of Commercial Court
Del. HC: Law Doesn’t Permit Husband to Take Wife's Household Articles Without Her Consent(04.01.2023)
Delhi High Court while denying pre-arrest bail to a man in a complaint lodged by his wife alleging that her household articles were stolen while she w.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Husband, Wife, Consent
Delhi Court Denies Bail to Accused in Air India Mid-Air Urination Case(12.01.2023)
Delhi Court while denying bail to accused Shankar Mishra in case for urinating on an elderly woman on a New York-Delhi Air India flight in November la.....
Tags : Delhi Court, Air India Mid-Air Urination, Outraging Modesty of Woman, Bail
Ker. HC Constitutes Expert Committee to Advise on Matters of Human-Elephant Conflict in State(30.03.2023)
Kerala High Court while taking note of deplorable state of captive elephants, as well as various instances of cruelty meted out to them has directed f.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Expert Committee, Human-Elephant Conflict
SC: Section 43D (5) UAPA Act Does Not Oust Ability of Constitutional Courts to Grant Bail(02.02.2021)
Supreme Court has held that Section 43¬D (5) of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA Act) per¬ se does not oust the ability of Constitutio.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Ability of Constitutional Courts to Grant Bail
SC: Jurisdiction of High Court Hearing An Arbitration Appeal Is Distinct from First Appellate Court(16.11.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the jurisdiction in a first appeal arising out of a decree in a civil suit is distinct from the jurisdiction of the Hi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Jurisdiction of High Court Hearing An Arbitration Appeal
Tripura HC Directs Closure of Shops in State Selling Wild Animals, Birds Notified Under Wild Life Act(18.11.2021)
Tripura High Court has directed the authorities under the Wildlife (Protection) Act to take action regarding the closure of all such shops in the stat.....
Tags : Tripura High Court, Closure of Shops in State Selling Wild Animals, Birds
Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Opening of Portal for Registration of Advocates(23.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea seeking opening up of portal for registration of advocates in connection with the CM Advocates' Welfare S.....
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Delhi HC Issues Directions for Expeditious Disposal of Cases in Consumer Forums(10.11.2022)
Delhi High Court while taking notice of large pendency and lack of a uniform method for prioritization of cases in the district consumer forums has is.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Consumer Forums, Disposal
Kerala HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Person Accused of Non-Payment of GST(26.04.2021)
Kerala High Court has granted anticipatory bail to the person accused of non-payment of Goods and Services Tax to the tune of Rs 17.53 Crores and non-.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Non-Payment of GST
Allahabad HC Issues Notice Over Death of 135 Panchayat Election Duty Staff(28.04.2021)
Allahabad High Court has taken Judicial notice of the death of 135 persons, who were on election duty during Panchayat elections in the State, due to .....
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CEA brings out Draft Resource Adequacy framework for reliable and secured power supply(22.09.2022)
Shri Krishan Pal Gujar, Minister of State for Power & Heavy Industries inaugurated a workshop on "Resource Adequacy- Need and way forward" organized b.....
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Liquidity Adjustment Facility- Change in rates(04.05.2022)
1. As announced in the Monetary Policy Statement, 2022-23, today, it has been decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to increase the policy Re.....
Tags : Liquidity Adjustment Facility, Change, Rates
Discontinuation of monthly Solvency Returns(12.05.2022)
Ref: Circular No. IRDAI/F&A/Cir/Misc. 126/05/2021 dated 6th May 2021
In view of the difficult and challenging times faced by the Indian econo.....
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Supreme Court: Central government and States have simultaneous powers to legislate on GST(19.05.2022)
Supreme Court has ruled that the Central government and States have simultaneous powers to legislate on Goods and Service Tax (GST). The Court stated .....
Tags : Supreme Court of India, Goods and Service Tax, GST
Calcutta HC Directs to Probe Into Case of Undertrial Gone Missing from Correctional Home(24.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has appointed Advocate General S.N Mookherjee to conduct a thorough probe into the case wherein an undertrial had allegedly gone m.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Interest on Delay in Payment of Advancements Charged Only on Returned Income(27.01.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that the interest on delay in payment of advancements shall be charged only on the returned inco.....
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ITAT: Employee Welfare Expenses Cannot be Included in Fringe Benefits Tax(09.08.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad Bench has held that the Employee Welfare expenses cannot be included in the value of Fringe Benefits T.....
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Delhi HC: Non-Signatory Confirming Party to Arbitration Clause, Can Invoke Arbitration(13.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that a confirming party to a Contract, who is not bound by the terms of the Contract and on whom no liability is affixed und.....
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Shimla Draft Development Plan 2041 Declared Illegal by NGT(18.10.2022)
National Green Tribunal has set aside the Draft Development Plan, 2041 prepared by the Town and Country Planning Department, Himachal Pradesh for the .....
Tags : National Green Tribunal, Draft Development Plan, Himachal Pradesh
Madras HC: Can’t Deny Maternity Benefits Merely on Technicalities(16.01.2023)
Madras High Court while observing that welfare legislation like Maternity Benefits Act can’t be denied merely on the basis of technicalities, has held.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Maternity Benefits, Employment
SC: Show Cause Notice Must Clearly Mention Intention to Blacklist Noticee(17.11.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that a show cause notice, to constitute the valid basis of a blacklisting order, must spell out clearly, or its contents be.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Blacklisting of Noticee
Kerala HC Restrains Revenue from Recovering Amount Refunded as Levy of Service Tax(20.11.2020)
Kerala High Court has restrained the Revenue from recovering the amounts refunded since the levy of service tax on the payment in lieu of foreign agen.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Amount Refunded as Levy of Service Tax
Allahabad HC Seeks Govt Response on Enforcement of Clinical Establishments Act, 2010(25.11.2020)
Allahabad High Court has called upon the State Government to apprise it about steps taken to regulate clinical establishments in the State, in view of.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Enforcement of Clinical Establishments Act, 2010
SC: Restrictions Not Found in Article 19(2) Can’t be Imposed on Right to Free Speech(03.01.2023)
Supreme Court Constitution Bench while observing that the grounds mentioned in Article 19(2) are exhaustive, has by 4:1 majority held that additional .....
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SC: Limitation U/S 34 A&C Act in Case of Suo Moto Correction of Award is Date of Correction(11.01.2023)
Supreme Court has held that starting point for limitation under Section 34(3) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, in case of suo moto correction of awar.....
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Gau. HC: Confession to Police Officer in Absence of Magistrate Can’t be Basis for Conviction(30.03.2023)
Gauhati High Court while acquitting a woman who was convicted for murdering her husband has held that confession made to police officers in absence of.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Confession, Inadmissible, Murder, Police Officer
MP HC: Necessary that Allegation of Rape be Proved for Medical Termination of Pregnancy(08.09.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that it is not necessary that the allegation of rape be proved before Section 3 of the Medical Termination of Pregn.....
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Permitting Card-on-File Tokenisation (CoFT) services in Tokenisation - Card transactions(07.09.2021)
This is with reference to circular DPSS.CO.PD No.1463/02.14.003/2018-19 dated January 8, 2019 on "Tokenisation - Card transactions", permitting author.....
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SC Dismisses Appeal by Delhi Police Challenging Delhi HC in Chief Secretary Assault Case(02.07.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the Delhi Police challenging the Delhi High Court order which allowed CM Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish.....
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Karnataka High Court Extends Interim Orders Till August 2(05.07.2021)
Karnataka High Court has further extended the interim orders passed by the High Court, all district courts, family courts, labour courts, industrial t.....
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Madras HC Directs to Ensure New Buildings are Constructed with Access to Persons with Disabilities(06.07.2021)
Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu Government to make sure that no new buildings in the state are constructed or sanctioned without ensuring ac.....
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Kerala HC Permits New Govt Order Fixing Room Rent at Private Hospitals to Operate for 6 Weeks(09.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has decided to allow the operation of the Government Order dated 7th July, 2021 for a period of six weeks to evaluate the efficiency.....
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SC: False Charge U/S 211 IPC Refers To Initial Accusation & Not False Evidence Adduced During Trial(15.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that the expression 'falsely charges' in Section 211 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) refers to the initial accusation which puts.....
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Cal. HC: No Claim Certificate is Invalid if it is Pre-Condition to The Release of Final Payment(22.07.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that a discharge voucher or No Claim Certificate would be invalid on account of 'Coercion' if it is submitted as a pre-co.....
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RBI Increases Cap on Borrowing from MFIs to Rs 1.25 Lakh in Rural Areas(11.11.2019)
Reserve Bank of India has raised the household income limits for borrowers of Non-Banking Financial Companies-Micro Finance Institutions from Rs 1 lak.....
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Madras HC Permits Private Educational Institutions to Collect Balance 35% Tuition Fee(20.11.2020)
Madras High Court has permitted private educational institutions to collect 35% of the balance tuition fee for the academic year 2019-2020, taking not.....
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Rajasthan HC Directs Magistrate to Re-Record Statement of Minor Victim(24.11.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has ordered the Judicial Magistrate hearing the Baran rape case to immediately proceed to record the statements of the prosecutri.....
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Delhi HC Asks AAP Government to Decide on Matter of Night Curfews(27.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has asked the Aam Aadmi Party government to decide soon if night curfew was needed to contain the spread of Covid-19.
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SC: Can’t Draw Adverse Inference Against Plaintiff for Merely Not Producing Bank Passbook(10.01.2023)
Supreme Court has held that adverse inference cannot be drawn against a plaintiff in a suit for specific performance for not producing his passbook un.....
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SC: Service Rendered as Contractual Employee Won't Qualify for Pensionary Benefits(29.03.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that Service rendered as contractual cannot be said to be service rendered on a substantive appointment has held that ne.....
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Clarification regarding deduction of TDS under section 192 read with sub-section (1A) of section 115BAC of the Income-tax Act, 1961(05.04.2023)
1. Vide Finance Act, 2023, sub-section (IA) has been inserted in section 115BAC of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act) to provide for a new tax regime .....
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DGFT Issues Trade Notice to Importer-Exporter Codes for Deactivation(22.11.2021)
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued the trade notice to all Importer-Exporter Codes (IECs) which have not been updated after Januar.....
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Delhi High Court: Arrest of Person Based on Allegations has Potential to Destroy Reputation(24.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that the arrest of a person based on mere allegations has the potential to destroy his reputation and thus it is necessa.....
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Campaign for promotion of Digital Life Certificate for Central Government pensioners(10.11.2022)
The Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India has launched a nation-wide.....
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J&K&L HC: When WP Dismissed in Default is Restored, Orders Passed Therein are Revived(07.12.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that as corollary to the restoration of a writ petition, dismissed in default, all orders passed woul.....
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DGFT simplifies the process of levying Composition Fee for Export Obligation Extension(01.03.2023)
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified amended rules for implementing all PRC (Policy Relaxation Committee) decisions regarding .....
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Gujarat HC Rejects Zakia Jafri’s Plea Challenging Lower Court Order Upholding Clean Chit to Modi(05.10.2017)
Gujarat High Court has rejected Zakia Jafri’s plea challenging a magistrate order upholding SIT’s clean chit to then Chief Minister Narendra Modi and .....
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Amendment in para 5.25 of HBP 2015-20 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) of Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20(09.10.2017)
In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2015-20, the Director General of Foreign Trade, hereby mak.....
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CBDT Notifies Exception to Faceless Assessment Scheme(07.09.2021)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified that Assessment Orders to be passed by National Faceless Assessment Centre (NaFAC) under section 144.....
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SC: High Courts Can Exercise Limited Factual Review Under Section 103 CPC(10.09.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that High Courts are empowered to exercise limited factual review under Section 103 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. T.....
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Delhi HC Directs to Decide on Representation Before Permitting People to Visit Religious Places(14.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to expeditiously decide a representation made before it for permitting people to visit religious pl.....
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Central Government makes amendment in the Government of India Notification No. 6(2)98-DBA-II dated 19th February, 1999(31.01.2023)
The Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in the Government of India Notification No. 6(2)98-DBA-II dated 19th February, 1999 titled.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Transfer of Petitions Seeking Uniform Age of Marriage(02.02.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on petition seeking transfer of Petitions pending before the Rajasthan High Court & Delhi High Court which have sought.....
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Supreme Court Dismisses Pleas Challenging Appointment of Dinkar Gupta as Punjab DGP(16.11.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed the special leave petitions filed challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order of upholding the appointment of Di.....
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Orissa High Court: Time of Essence in Matters of Medical Termination of Pregnancy(19.11.2021)
Orissa High Court, while refusing to allow a gang-rape survivor to terminate her over 26-week pregnancy, has noted that time is of the essence in matt.....
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Delhi High Court Seeks Stand on Non-Payment of Margin Amount to Fair Shop Owners(24.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought the stand of the Delhi Government in a plea against non-payment of margin amount to fair price shop owners as per the mand.....
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SC: Lawyer Who Signs Petitions With Derogatory Remarks is Guilty of Contempt of Court(14.11.2022)
Supreme Court has issued notice to Petitioner and AOR on plea containing contemptuous remarks against High Court judgment, has stated that even a lawy.....
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SC: Charitable Purpose Not Limited to Free Medical Relief(10.02.2023)
Supreme Court has overruled its Division bench judgement in SH Medical Centre Hospital vs State of Kerala & Ors (MANU/SC/0035/2014) to the extent it h.....
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Delhi HC Imposes Costs for Filing of Frivolous Sexual Harassment Suit(12.03.2021)
Delhi High Court has imposed a cost of Rs.30,000 on the petitioners with a warning not to file false and frivolous cases, ruling that time has come to.....
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Punjab And Haryana High Court: Wife Can't Be Denied Maintenance On Grounds That She Is Well-Educated(05.05.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that husband is legally and morally responsible; wife cannot be denied maintenance on the grounds of being .....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Maintenance for Wife, Section 125 Criminal Procedure Code
Bombay HC Acquits Man on Death Row Convicted of Double Murder Citing Fabrication of Evidence(09.05.2022)
Bombay High Court has acquitted Guddu Krish Yadav who was sentenced to death penalty by the Palghar sessions court for the double murder of a colleagu.....
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Delhi HC: Democratic Fabric of Society Will Suffer If Respect for Judiciary Is Undermined(16.05.2022)
Delhi High Court observed that the purpose of contempt jurisdiction is to uphold the majesty and dignity of the courts of law. The court further held .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Democratic Fabric, Judiciary
Orissa HC Upholds Life Sentence To Man For Murder of Cousin Brother(20.05.2022)
Orissa High Court has upheld the conviction of a person, who was sentenced to life for committing murder of his cousin-brother and observed that it is.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Murder, Life Sentence, Close Relatives
SC: ‘De Facto Control’ Test Relevant to Determine if Company is Resident in India(12.04.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that domicile or registration of company are not relevant test to determine if company is resident of India, has held th.....
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Adoption Fees Received From Adoptive Parents by Trust Exempted From GST: AAR Maharashtra(01.11.2019)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Maharashtra has ruled that, Goods and Services Tax (GST) is exempted on Adoption Fees received from Adoptive parent.....
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MP HC Refuses to Grant Bail to Computer Baba for Allegedly Manhandling Panchayat Staffer(17.11.2020)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to grant interim bail to Computer Baba alias Namdev Das Tyagi in a criminal case registered by Gandhinagar polic.....
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SC: Travel Restrictions to India Not to be Considered in Future Visa Applications of Tablighi Members(20.11.2020)
Supreme Court has clarified that the condition imposed by the Karnataka High Court, while quashing criminal proceedings against eight foreigners belon.....
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SC Issues Notice and Seeks Response from Centre on Plea Seeking Capping of Prices of RT-PCR Tests(25.11.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea which seeks for the caping of the prices of RT-PCR tests, used to test suspected COVID patients, at Rs. 400,.....
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In limited scrutiny, AO cannot go beyond dispute raised in notice(23.12.2022)
Present is an appeal filed by the assessee against the order of the learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals). The assessee submitted that, the lea.....
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Allahabad HC Calls for Reply on Plea Seeking Availability of Public Documents in 'Braille'(09.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has called for the reply of the State Government and the High Court administration and have been granted 3 weeks' time to filed t.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Plea Seeking Availability of Public Documents in 'Braille'
Madras HC Issues Directions to State for Rehabilitation of Victims and Families(14.09.2021)
Madras High Court has issued a host of directions to the State government for the rehabilitation of the victims and their families of the 2018 inciden.....
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SC: Upto Parliament to Decide Whether to Allow Candidates to Contest from Two Seats(02.02.2023)
Supreme Court while dismissing PIL challenging the constitutionality of Section 33(7) of the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951 has held that permitt.....
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SC: Can’t Relax Time Limit Under Rule 4(2) of Declaration of Wild Life Stock Rules(22.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that the time for making a declaration of the possession of any wild animal or animal article as per the Wild Life Stock Rules .....
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Delhi HC to BCI: Foreign Nationals Also Entitled To Seek Enrolment(31.05.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that foreign nationals are not per se barred from being considered for enrolment on a State roll under Section 24 of .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Foreign Nationals, Bar Council of India, Enrolment, Section 24 of the Advocates Act
Bombay HC: Epidemic Diseases Act Cannot Be Exercised to Transfer an Officer(01.02.2021)
Bombay High Court has denied relief to the Director of Medical Education and Research, TP Lahane, observing that Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 cannot be .....
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SC Seeks WhatsApp, Facebook Response on Plea Seeking Data Protection on UPI Platforms(02.02.2021)
Supreme Court has held that Section 43¬D (5) of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA Act) per¬ se does not oust the ability of Constitutio.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Ability of Constitutional Courts to Grant Bail
DGFT Notifies Extension of Date for Mandatory Electronic Filing of Non-Preferential CoO(16.11.2021)
Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the extension of the Date for Mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Ori.....
Tags : Director-General of Foreign Trade, Mandatory Electronic Filing of Non-Preferential CoO
SC Refuses to Entertain Plea for Default Bail by Former UP Minister Gayatri Prajapati(18.11.2021)
Supreme Court has declined to entertain an application of default bail moved by former Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Gayatri Prajapati and instead ob.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Former UP Minister Gayatri Prajapati
SC Issues Notice to Show Cause Why Uniform Orders Over Covid Related Issues Not to be Passed(23.04.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice to Centre, State Governments, Union Territories and the parties who have approached the High Courts to show-cause why .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Uniform Orders Over Covid Related Issues
Karnataka HC Directs RTCs to Expeditiously Decide on Appeal Against Suspension of Employees(28.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the four public road transport corporations (RTCs) in the State to expeditiously decide on the appeal against the su.....
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Delhi Court Grants Interim Bail to Jacqueline Fernandez in Money Laundering Case(26.09.2022)
Delhi Court has granted interim bail to bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez in a purported Rs. 200 crore money laundering case involving alleged co.....
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Delhi HC: Mother's Choice & Quality of Child's Life Deciding Factors in Case of Fetal Abnormalities(06.12.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the ultimate decision in the pregnancy cases involving fetal abnormalities are to recognize the choice of the mother, a.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Fetal Abnormalities, Pregnancy, Unborn Child
Prayer Clause is a sine qua non for granting decree of refund of earnest money(14.12.2022)
The present appeal is directed against the judgment passed by the High Court whereby a second appeal preferred by the Appellants was dismissed and jud.....
Tags : Sale Agreements, Termination, Specific performance
Write-off of debt securities held by FPIs who intend to surrender their registration(08.11.2021)
1. SEBI, vide circular number IMD/FPI&C/CIR/P/2019/124 dated November 05, 2019, read with circular number SEBI/HO/IMD/FPI&C/CIR/P/2020/177 dated Septe.....
Tags : Write-off, Debt securities, FPIs
Criminal Defamation Case: Madras High Court Orders Release Of Filmmaker Leena Manimekalai's Passport(18.11.2021)
Madras High Court has observed that the passport of filmmaker Leena Manimekalai could not have been impounded merely on the basis of a criminal defama.....
Tags : Madras HC, Criminal Defamation, Leena Manimekalai
Supreme Court Issues Notice on CBI's Plea Challenging Anticipatory Bail Granted to Police Officials(22.11.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation challenging the anticipatory bail granted by the Kerala Hig.....
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Madras HC: Education Not Commercial Activity, Collection of Capitation Fee for Admission Illegal(01.11.2022)
Madras High Court while deprecating practice of receiving capitation fee for admissions, has held that education can never be a commercial activity an.....
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Verify Aadhaar before accepting it as a proof of identity: UIDAI(24.11.2022)
Before accepting an Aadhaar either in physical or electronic form for establishing identity of an individual, entities should verify the Aadhaar. The .....
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Karnataka High Court Seeks Specific Details from State Govt on New Class Rooms Built or Repaired(19.02.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to furnish a list giving addresses and other details of the schools (Government aided) wherein .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Details of New Classrooms
Karnataka HC Dismisses PIL Alleging Planting of Saplings on Government Land(08.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation petition, which had alleged that sapling are being planted on government lands by coll.....
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Kerala HC Orders Police Protection for Municipal Chairperson After Alleged Abuse by Political Rivals(10.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the police to protect the Chairperson of the Thrikkakara Municipality Ajitha Thankappan from any threat from any source.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Police Protection for Municipal Chairperson
RBI releases discussion paper on Securitisation of Stressed Assets Framework (SSAF)(25.01.2023)
As part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released on September 30, 2022, RBI had proposed to introduce a framework for securi.....
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Supreme Court: Non-Extension of E-Way Bill Not Evasion of Tax(27.01.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that non-extension of e-way bill would not automatically amount to evasion of tax, especially when the non-delivery of good.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Non-Extension of E-Way Bill
SC: Conviction Solely on The Basis of Extra Judicial Confession Cannot be Sustained(10.08.2022)
Supreme Court while upholding a high court judgment which acquitted murder accused has held that extra judicial confession was a weak piece of eviden.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Extra Judicial Confession, Corroboration
Calcutta HC Allows Sale And Import of Only Green Firecrackers With QR Code in The State(13.10.2022)
Calcutta High Court has directed the State Pollution Control Board as well as the state police authorities to prevent the importation and sale of fire.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Green Firecrackers, Pollution Control Board
NCLAT: COC's Decision For Liquidation Is Open To Judicial Review By NCLT And NCLAT(19.10.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that when the Committee of Creditors (CoC) decides to liquidate the Corporate Debtor, the dec.....
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When an application filed within the time prescribed, the question of condonation of delay in re-filing have to be considered by Court in context of the explanation given for the delay(09.01.2023)
An application under Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 has been filed on behalf of the Petitioner for condonation of delay of 85 days i.....
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Grant of exclusive right to use the “know-how” would not fall in definition of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) for levying tax under Section 65(105)(zzr) of the Finance Act(08.06.2020)
Present Appeal has been filed to assail the order passed by the Commissioner to the extent it confirms the demand made under “intellectual property ri.....
Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality
AAR, Tamil Nadu: Tamarind Inner Pulp Not Exempted from GST as Not Agricultural Produce(22.04.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Tamil Nadu has ruled that the tamarind inner pulp without shell and seeds is not exempted from Goods and Services T.....
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Calcutta HC Extends Interim Orders Passed By It and Subordinate Courts Till June 30(26.04.2021)
Calcutta High Court has extended the interim orders till 30th June, 2021 passed by the Court, in view of the recent Covid surge and restricted functio.....
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Delhi HC: Burden of Proof Lies on Accused When Last Seen Together With Deceased(20.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that in a case where the accused is last seen together with the deceased, the prosecution is exempted to prove exact happeni.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Last Seen, Burden of Proof
SC: CMM/DM Not Required to Adjudicate Disputes Between Borrower/Third Party & Secured Creditor(27.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that while considering an application under Section 14 SARFAESI Act, the CMM/DM is not required to adjudicate the dispute betwe.....
Tags : Supreme Court, SARFAESI, CMM/DM
Kerala HC: ‘Customer’ in a Brothel Can Be Prosecuted Under Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act(09.12.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that a 'customer' in a brothel can be prosecuted under Section 7 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 if the condi.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Brothel, Customer, Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act
ITAT, Kolkata: Disallowance U/S 14A Not to be Considered While Computing Book Profit(16.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata has ruled that the disallowance under Section 14A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be considered while comput.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Section 14A, Income Tax Act, 1961, book profit
CBIC Allows Export of Goods from Bangladesh to India by Rail in Closed Containers(20.05.2022)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has allowed the export of goods from Bangladesh to India by rail in closed containers. The carrier will be.....
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New Logo of SEBI unveiled on the occasion of SEBI Foundation Day(12.04.2023)
Securities Market regulator, SEBI has a new logo from today. The new logo was unveiled at a function held at SEBI Head Office, Mumbai on the occasion .....
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Foreign Investment in MSMEs sector(12.12.2022)
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is an enabling policy, which is uniformly applicable irrespective of scale and size of eligible investee entities. To .....
Tags : Foreign Investment, MSMEs sector, Promotion
Delhi HC Asks RBI to Submit its Latest Circular on FDI Policy(27.01.2016)
While hearing a public interest litigation seeking a thorough investigation against all firms that have received FDI, Delhi High Court has sought a re.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Reserve Bank of India, FDI policy
CCI Approves Marriott-Starwood Deal(02.02.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its approval for acquisition of Starwood Hotels and Resorts by Marriott International.
Tags : Competition Commission of India , Starwood Hotels , Marriott International
Supreme Court to Centre: Set Up Mobile Subscriber Verification Mechanism Within Two Weeks(23.01.2017)
Supreme Court has given Government two weeks to put in place a mechanism for proper verification of all mobile phone subscribers at time of issuing SI.....
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Delhi High Court to Safdarjung Hospital: Submit Data on No of Patients(19.01.2018)
Delhi High Court has directed the medical superintendent of Safdarjung hospital to inform about the number of patients on the two Mondays of January 2.....
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Parents are Obligated to Spend on Education of Their Children: Bombay HC(14.01.2019)
Bombay High Court has observed that parents are obligated to spend money on their children's education and that such monetary transactions shouldn't b.....
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SC: Complaint under Section 138 Valid Against Dishonour of Cheque Issued Pursuant to Lok Adalat Award(08.11.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881for dishonor of cheque issued pursuant to the Lok.....
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Telangana High Court Allows Release of Ram Gopal Varma's Telugu film 'Murder'(19.11.2020)
Telangana High Court has allowed for the release of Ram Gopal Varma's Telugu film 'Murder' which is based on the real-life incident, wherein a Dalit y.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Release of Ram Gopal Verma’s “Murder”
Allahabad HC: Daughter-In-Law Eligible for Allotment of Fair Price Shop on Compassionate Grounds(10.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that a daughter-in-law is very well entitled to allotment of a fair price shop on compassionate grounds. The Court has r.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Daughter-In-Law, Allotment of Fair Price Shop
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 7.29 million to the Government of Cooperative Republic of Guyana(10.03.2022)
1. Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated September 29, 2021 with the Government of Cooperative Republic of Guyan.....
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SC: Being Short of Funds to Pay Court Fee Not Sufficient Reason to Condone Delay to File Appeal(01.02.2023)
Supreme Court has held that being short of sufficient funds to pay court fee is not a reason to condone delay in filing appeal, and observed that appe.....
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Burden of proof is on employer to disprove the nature of the certificate in order to deny benefits(17.03.2023)
The present Appeal is directed against the final order and judgment in Review Application passed by the High Court, and against order passed by the Hi.....
Tags : Retirement benefits, Denial, Legality
Supreme Court Bans Two-Finger Test in Rape Case(31.10.2022)
Supreme Court has banned "Two-Finger Test" in rape cases and has warned that persons conducting such tests will be held guilty of misconduct. The Cour.....
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Rendering Medical Service for Furtherance of Religion Not Illegal: Delhi HC(11.01.2019)
Delhi High Court has quashed an order issued by Consulate General of India (CGI), Houston, that cancelled a Doctor's Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) C.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Rendering Medical Service for Furtherance of Religion
SEBI Issues Operational Guidelines for FPIs(06.11.2019)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued operational guidelines for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) Regulations notified in September. The .....
Tags : SEBI, FPI
ITAT, Mumbai: Mobilisation Fees Not ‘Royalty’ Under India-Singapore Tax Treaty(18.11.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that the mobilisation fees received from the time charter of the vessel would not fall within de.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mobilisation Fees
Karnataka High Court Quashes NLSIU Order Failing HC Judge's Son for Alleged Plagiarism(23.11.2020)
Karnataka High Court has set aside an order passed by the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), denying a law student admission to the four.....
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Karnataka High Court Extends Interim Relief to PG Doctors(26.11.2020)
Karnataka High Court has extended the interim relief till 30th November, 2020 directing state government not to insist the 281 PG Doctors to join thei.....
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Govt Clips Eings of Armed Forces Tribunal in New Rules(12.07.2017)
Union Government has changed rules governing appointment in Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), giving more powers to the Defence Secretary who would now hav.....
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SC: Tenant Can’t Be Evicted for Defaulting Rent Without Determination Of ‘Provisional Rent’ By Court(24.08.2018)
While hearing a petition seeking eviction of tenant on the ground of defaulting rent, SC has held that the provisional determination of the rent by th.....
Tags : Supreme Court,defaulting rent, provisional rent
SEBI Tightens Rules for Usage of Client Funds by Brokerages(21.06.2019)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has tightened the rules for usage of client funds by brokerages and asked brokers to transfer the securi.....
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Allahabad HC Dismisses Stamp Venders' Plea Seeking Continuation of Stamp Papers in Physical Form(20.04.2021)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by the All UP Stamp Vendors Association, seeking continuation of judicial and non-judicial st.....
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Bombay HC Directs Considering of Requisitioning of Steel Plants to Augment Supply of Liquid Oxygen(26.04.2021)
Bombay High Court has directed Divisional Commissioner (Nagpur) to consider requisitioning the services of steel plants and industries to augment the .....
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Mere shortage cannot ipso facto lead to the allegation of clandestine removal(13.09.2022)
Present appeal has been filed challenging the Order-in-Appeal passed by the Commissioner (Appeals), by which the learned Commissioner dismissed the ap.....
Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Penalty
Gujarat HC: Maximum Limit of 90 Days for Filing Written Statement Directory Not Mandatory(27.01.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that the maximum limit of 90 days for filing the written statement as under Order VIII Rule 1 of Code of Civil Procedure, .....
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Kerala HC: Offending Officer Can be Transferred in Case of Indiscipline in Forces(12.08.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that it is permissible to deal with indiscipline in disciplined forces by transferring deviant officers and such transfers .....
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DGFT Notifies Export Quota of Broken Rice For LCs Prior To September 08, 2022(14.10.2022)
Director General of Foreign Trade has notified the export quota of broken rice for Letters of Credit (LCs) prior to September 8, 2022, for the Financi.....
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CESTAT: Service Tax Demand Can't Be Sustained On Ocean Freight Under RCM(21.10.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that the service tax demand is not sustainable as the appellant has purchased f.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, service tax, freight
Delhi HC to YRF: Prepare Audio Description & Subtitles for Hearing & Visually Impaired People(17.01.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Yash Raj Films (YRF) to prepare audio description, close captioning and subtitles in Hindi language for the OTT release .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Yash Raj Films, Audio Description, OTT, Pathaan
Supreme Court Upholds Extension of Tenure of ED Director SK Mishra(08.09.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to interfere with the extension of tenure given to the Director of Enforcement Directorate Sanjay Kumar Mishra. The Court ha.....
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Bombay HC Dismisses Application Filed by Jafar Ali Sher Ali Sayyad Seeking Quashing of FIR(13.09.2021)
Bombay High Court has dismissed an Application filed by one Jafar Ali Sher Ali Sayyad, seeking to quash a First Information Report registered against .....
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SC: Armed Forces Personnel Liable to Face Disciplinary Action for Adultery(01.02.2023)
Supreme Court Constitution Bench has held that striking down of Section 497 of IPC which criminalized adultery will not impact court martial proceedin.....
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Securities and Exchange Board of India (Foreign Portfolio Investors) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023(15.03.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 30 read with sub-section (1) of Section 11, clause (ba) of sub-section (2) of sectio.....
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Delhi HC Raps UP Police for Complete Forgery of Documents of Arrest of 2 Individuals(19.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has rapped the Uttar Pradesh police for complete forgery of documents regarding place of arrest of two individuals who were family me.....
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Karnataka HC Orders Arrest of College Lecturer Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor(24.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has ordered the arrest of a 39-year-old college lecturer accused of sexually assaulting a minor student, while terming as pervers.....
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Karnataka HC: Further Investigation u/s 173(8) CrPC Must Always Relate to Crime(25.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that further investigation conducted under Section 173(8) of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 must always relate to the .....
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CESTAT: Blending, Bottling, and Packaging of IMFL not subject to Service Tax(08.08.2022)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Kolkata Bench has held that blending, bottling, and packaging of Indian-made foreign liq.....
Tags : CESTAT, Indian-Made Foreign Liquor, Service Tax
ITAT: Liquor License Obtained in The Name of Benami/Employee is Illegal(17.08.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench while disallowing claim of business expenditure towards payment of license fee has held that assesse.....
Tags : ITAT, License Fees, Illegal, Deduction
Kerala HC Seeks Details of Treatment Being Given to Injured KSRTC Employees(18.10.2022)
Kerala High Court has asked for full details regarding the treatment provided to Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) employees, who sustai.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, Popular Front of India
AAR: Training Farmers through Scientific Research covered under Agricultural extension Services(30.08.2022)
Karnataka Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) has held that training farmers through scientific research and knowledge is covered under “agricultural .....
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Delhi HC: State Can't Prohibit Interfaith Couple to Marry(02.11.2022)
Delhi High Court while dealing with plea raising the issue of right of foreign nationals to solemnize and register their marriage under Special Marria.....
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Court can interfere at the referral stage only when it is manifest that the claims are ex facie time-barred and dead, or there is no subsisting dispute(23.11.2022)
In present matter, disputes arose between the Appellant and the Respondents and the Appellant filed an application before the Commercial Court under S.....
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SC Directs Magistrates/Collectors to Take Steps as per SOP for Care and Protection of Children(16.11.2021)
Supreme Court has directed all the District Magistrates/ Collectors of all the state governments and UTs to take steps in accordance with the Standard.....
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SC: Summary Dismissal of Article 32 Writ Does Not Operate as Res Judicata(19.11.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the summary dismissal of an earlier writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution does not operate as res judicat.....
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Telangana HC: Mental Infirmity Can Be Caused By Physical Defects(23.11.2021)
Telangana High Court has held that mental infirmity for the purpose of Order XXXII Rule 15 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 could also be caused b.....
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Kerala HC to Police: Ensure No Parking of Vehicles on Footpaths(11.11.2022)
Kerala High Court while considering the issue of overhanging cables, footpath maintenance, and reckless driving by vehicles, has directed Commissioner.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Footpaths, Parking
Kar. HC Sends Advocate to Judicial Custody for Making Wild Allegations Against Judges(08.02.2023)
Karnataka High Court while passing order in a suo-motu contempt initiated in 2019, against advocate K S Anil has directed him to be taken into judicia.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Ban on Release of Movie on Sushant's Life(20.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition by late Bollywood actor, Sushant Singh Rajput's father, seeking a ban on the release of any movie on .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Movie on Sushant Singh Rajput's Life
Delhi HC Inquires on Boosting of Medical Infrastructure During Covid Surge(26.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has inquired from the Delhi Government as to how it is planning to boost medical infrastructure in order to meet the potential requir.....
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Once the defects in the return filed under Section 139(1) of IT Act are removed within the time permitted, the same would relate back to the original date of filing of the return(15.09.2022)
The assessee is an individual who filed his original return of income for the A.Y. 2017-18 declaring total income of Rs.11,43,530. The assessee had re.....
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In passing off proceedings, the court must consider all extraneous factors in reaching a conclusion that confusion is likely(01.12.2022)
The dispute was about a shape of a water bottle. Since 2011, Tupperware has been selling a plastic bottle that has the shape of the registered mark, a.....
Tags : Passing off claim, Deception, Likelihood
Calcutta HC: Dictum Laid Down on Bifurcation of Subject-Matter in Suit Not Relevant Factor(27.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has stated that the dictum of the Supreme Court as laid down in Sukanya Holdings (P) Ltd. v. Jayesh H. Pandya regarding non-permis.....
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Mumbai Court: No PMLA Case Without Scheduled Offence(10.08.2022)
Mumbai Special Court while referring to Supreme Court ruling on Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), has ordered the interim release of two accu.....
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Delhi HC: No Income Tax on Interest Income from FD Till Ownership Determined by Arbitral Tribunal(13.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that income tax cannot be levied on the interest income from fixed deposits (FD) till the ownership is determined by the arb.....
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Del. HC: Citizen's Arrest Compromises Article 21, Adherence To Procedure Must Be Strict And Careful(19.10.2022)
Delhi High Court while observing that the arrest of any citizen compromises his right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 has said that the .....
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Mere possibility of a law being administered in a manner which may conflict with constitutional requirements does not render it invalid(10.01.2023)
The instant Writ Petition has been filed by the Association for Democratic Reforms ('Petitioner') seeking directions to constitute an independent trib.....
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Disclosure for the purpose of an investigation or identification of wrongdoers is excluded from Section 42(1)(c) of RICA(04.04.2023)
The Appellant was an online store trading in corporate gifts and clothing. As a result of the nature of the business, it fell victim to a type of inte.....
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Delhi HC Directs City Subordinates to Adhere to Directions Permitting Hybrid or Video Conferencing(19.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed all the city's subordinate courts to strictly adhere and comply to the directions passed by its Full Court permitting th.....
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Madras HC: No Jurisdiction Based on Location of Branch Office Where No Cause of Action Has Arisen(23.11.2021)
Madras High Court has interpreted, actually and voluntarily resides or carries on business or personally works for gain, in Section 134(2) of Trade Ma.....
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J&K&L HC: Certificate of Payment of Interest Not Required if Employer Appeal Against Composite Award(11.11.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that certificate of payment is not required if an employer prefers to question the award of interest .....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Certificate, Employer
SC to Centre: Ensure E-Filing of All Revenue Appeals Before HCs And Tribunals(09.02.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Centre to ensure that the entire filing of Revenue appeals before the High Courts and the Tribunals is carried out in the e.....
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CBDT notifies Income Tax Return Forms for Assessment Year 2023-24(15.02.2023)
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified ITR Forms for the Assessment Year 2023-24 vide Notifications No. 04 & 05 of 2023 dated 10th Febr.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Plea By "Husband" Alleging Forced Conversion of Wife and Son(09.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea by a man who alleged that his wife and son were forcefully converted to Islam and illegally detained upon findi.....
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Bombay HC: Child in Conflict With Law Can Seek Anticipatory Bail(18.07.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that a child in conflict with law as per the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 can file an appli.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Child in Conflict With Law, Anticipatory Bail
Delhi Court Denies Interim Bail to Sharjeel Imam in Sedition Case(25.07.2022)
Delhi Court has denied interim bail to Sharjeel Imam in FIR relating to the alleged inflammatory speeches made by him in Aligarh Muslim University and.....
Tags : Delhi Court, Citizenship Amendment Act, Inflammatory Speeches
Implementation plan - New Regulatory Framework 2020(01.09.2022)
1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (hereinafter referred to as the "Authority"), vide letter of even number dated 1st June 2022, directed al.....
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Cases arising out of matrimonial differences should be put to quietus, if the parties have arrived upon a genuine settlement(17.04.2023)
The present petition has been filed seeking quashing of FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC). The marriage between Petition.....
Tags : Settlement, FIR, Quashing of
Delhi High Court Transfers Probe Into Alleged Murder of Tihar Inmate Ankit Gujjar to CBI(08.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has transferred the probe into 29 year old Tihar Jail inmate, Ankit Gujjar's alleged murder inside the jail premises, from Delhi Poli.....
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MP HC Upholds Death Sentence of Two Men Accused of Gang Raping an 8-Year Old Girl(13.09.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the death sentence awarded to two men accused of gang rape of an eight year old girl. The Court has observed that.....
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SC Bifurcates Petitions in Electoral Bonds Case in Three Sets, to Hear Each Set Separately(01.02.2023)
Supreme Court has bifurcated the batch of petitions concerning the Electoral Bonds scheme into three distinct sets and decided to hear them separately.....
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CBDT's e-Verification Scheme harnesses information technology to facilitate voluntary compliance(13.03.2023)
The Income Tax Department has taken several progressive steps to encourage voluntary tax compliance and facilitate a transparent and non-intrusive tax.....
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Chhattisgarh HC: Under Trial Prisoners in Cases of Anti-National Activities Not Entitled to Release(12.07.2021)
Chhattisgarh High Court has observed that the under trial prisoners who are facing trial for offences investigated by specialized agencies, cases invo.....
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Allahabad HC: CrPC Doesn’t Indicates That Proclaimed Offender is Barred to File for Pre-Arrest Bail(21.07.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that Section 438 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) doesn't say that a proclaimed offender would be barred to file ant.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Anticipatory Bail, Proclaimed Offender
Kar. HC: Magistrate's Permission Mandatory for Police Investigation U/S 127A of RP Act(02.09.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that offence under Section 127-A of the Representation of People Act (Restrictions on the printing of pamphlets, posters.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Representation of People Act, Magistrate
SC: Wife's Convenience is a General Rule in Transfer Petitions(04.11.2022)
Supreme Court while hearing a transfer petition concerning matrimonial dispute stated that convenience of wife in matrimonial disputes is paramount as.....
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P&H HC: FSL Report Forms Foundation of NDPS Case(01.12.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the report of Forensic Science Lab forms the foundation of prosecution case in NDPS proceedings and in cas.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, NDPS, FSL Report
SC Upholds Termination of Judicial Officer Who Suppressed Criminal Case in Application Form(27.02.2023)
Supreme Court while upholding termination of services of a judicial officer for suppressing the pendency of a criminal case at the time of making appl.....
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Delhi HC: Husband & Wife Two Pillars of Family, Whole House Crashes Down if One Gets Weak(03.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has upheld an order passed by the Family Court allowing divorce in favour of the wife under section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage A.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Family Court, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, section 13(1)(ia), Mental cruelty
Delhi HC Orders Blocking of 12 Websites Illegally Streaming Content of Universal City Studios(06.05.2022)
Delhi High Court in a matter relating to copyright infringement, has ordered for blocking of 12 websites which were illegally streaming, hosting and m.....
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Supreme Court Extends Stay on Ritu Maheshwari's Non-Bailable Warrant(12.05.2022)
Supreme Court has extended the stay on the non-bailable warrant issued by the Allahabad High Court against Noida Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Ind.....
Tags : Supreme Court , non-bailable warrant, Ritu Maheshwari, Chief Executive Officer, Indian Administrative Service, Noida
Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Filed by Former CBI Head Against Removal of His Twitter Verification Tag(17.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed the plea with a cost of Rs. 10,000, filed by former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) head M. Nageswara Rao against.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Central Bureau of Investigation, M. Nageswara Rao, Twitter, account
Rajasthan HC: Manufacturer Entitled to Receive One Sample of Seized Goods U/S 23(4) of D&C Act(23.05.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that as Section 18A of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 requires disclosure of the name of the manufacturer alongwith the s.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Manufacturer, Drugs and Cosmetics Act
SC: Chit Foreman Authorized to Recover Amount of Future Subscription from Defaulting Subscriber(08.11.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that the relationship between a chit subscriber and a chit foreman is a contractual obligation which creates a debt on the .....
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Kerala HC Directs Kochi Corporation, PWD to Make Roads More Accessible to Differently Abled(19.11.2020)
Kerala High Court has held that the Corporation of Kochi as well as the Public Works Department are duty bound under law to make necessary arrangement.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Accessibility to Differently Abled
Orissa HC: Social Media Users Have Right to be Forgotten(24.11.2020)
Orissa High Court has talked about social media users’ right to be forgotten and said that at present, the law was silent on the remedy for victims of.....
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Delhi HC: Amendment to Prevention of Corruption Act Not to Apply to Offences Taken Place(26.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has held that the 2018 amendment to the Prevention of Corruption Act, does not apply to the offences which have already taken place.
Tags : Delhi High Court, Amendment to Prevention of Corruption Act
Authority decides that Product Control Numbers (PCN) methodology need not be notified(03.01.2023)
Please refer to the proposed Product Control Numbers (PCNs) methodology by the Applicant published in the Initiation Notification dated 30th September.....
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SC Stays Release Order to Woman Officer Without Considering Claim for Permanent Commission(20.11.2020)
Supreme Court has stayed the order of release issued by the Indian Navy to a woman officer without considering her claim for permanent commission.
Tags : Supreme Court, Claim for Permanent Commission
ITAT, Bangalore: EY Entitled to Deduction Under Section 10AA on Voluntary Transfer Pricing Adjustment(25.11.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore has held that the assessee is entitled to deduction under Section 10AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 on .....
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U.P. Governor Promulgates Ordinance on Unlawful Conversion(30.11.2020)
Uttar Pradesh Governor has promulgated an ordinance on unlawful conversion days after it was passed by the State Cabinet. The Ordinance makes religio.....
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NCDRC to DLF Universals: Refund Entire Amount for Delay in Handing Over Possession(10.01.2023)
National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed DLF Universal to refund entire principal amount of Rs. 37,73,154/- to the complain.....
Tags : NCDRC, DLF Universal, Compensation, Possession
SC Affirms Centre’s Notification Making E-Filing Mandatory in DRTs & DRATs(30.03.2023)
Supreme Court while affirming notification of the Ministry of Finance which makes e-filing mandatory in DRTs and DRATs, has observed that e-filing not.....
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SC: CIT can Revise Erroneous Order by Assessing Officer Causing Prejudice to Revenue(10.04.2023)
Supreme Court has held that Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) can while exercising his power of revision under Section 263 of Income-Tax Act, 1961, rev.....
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Clarification in respect of levy of GST on Director's remuneration(10.06.2020)
1. Various references have been received from trade and industry seeking clarification whether the GST is leviable on Director's remuneration paid by .....
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AAR, Tamil Nadu: No GST Exemption on Operation of High Quality Treated Drinking Water Plant(22.04.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Tamil Nadu has ruled that no Goods and Services Tax exemption is available on operation and maintenance of high qua.....
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Allahabad HC Extends Interim Orders Passed by It and Subordinate Courts Till May 31(26.04.2021)
Allahabad High Court has extended all the interim orders passed by various Courts and Tribunals in the State, which were subsisting on 15th March 2021.....
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SC Upholds Validity of Section 50(a) Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954(21.09.2022)
Supreme Court while upholding the constitutional validity of Section 50(a) of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, has observed that State enactment rela.....
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Bombay HC: Half of Life Imprisonment is 10 Years for POCSO Offences(27.09.2022)
Bombay High Court has sentenced a convict to one half of life imprisonment under the POCSO Act, who will have to undergo a sentence of 10-years. The C.....
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Jharkhand HC: Married Woman Can't Prosecute Another Man for Sex on False Pretext of Marriage(09.12.2022)
Jharkhand High Court has held that a married woman, who enters into a consensual sexual relationship with another man cannot later on prosecute him fo.....
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HP HC: Police Can Seize Property Only if Found Under Circumstances Creating Suspicion of Offence(13.03.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has observing that Section 102 CrPC empowers Police Officer to seize property on existence of condition that property shou.....
Tags : Himachal Pradesh High Court, Police Officer, Property, Suspicion
AAR: Eggs Being Agri Produce, Transport Not To Incur GST(18.11.2021)
Authority For Advance Ruling observed that “fresh eggs in shell” on which no further processing is done is covered under the definition of agricultura.....
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Kerala HC Seeks Explanation on Controversy of Stale Halal Jaggery Used at Sabarimala(22.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the Commissioner of Food Safety to file an explanation about the ongoing controversy of stale halal jaggery being used .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Controversy of Stale Halal Jaggery Used at Sabarimala
J&K&L HC: Satisfaction of Detaining Authority Must be Based on Scrutiny of Police Report(09.11.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that in absence of material supporting allegations or specifying details of incident, it can’t be hel.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High, Satisfaction, Police Order
Relief in Average Export Obligation in terms of the para 5.19 of Hand Book of Procedures (HBP) of FTP 2015-20(17.11.2022)
1. The para 5.19 of the HBP of the FTP 2015-20 (extended upto 31.03.2023) envisages that to provide relief to exporters of those sectors where total e.....
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Extra Duty Deposit be refunded without filing of refund claim(26.07.2022)
Present appeal has been filed by China Steel Corporation India Pvt Ltd against denial of refund of Extra Duty Deposit paid by them in terms of CBEC Ci.....
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SC to Centre: Adoption Process is Tedious in India(08.08.2022)
Supreme Court in a petition seeking simplification of adoption process in India, has held that the process of adoption in India is indeed cumbersome a.....
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HP HC: Government Employees Seeking Transfer Due to Individual Hardship May Approach Employer(14.09.2022)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that if government employee requires transfer on account of individual hardship, such employee may approach the e.....
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Delhi HC to State: Ensure Strict Compliance of Orders Banning Sale of Chinese Manjha for Kite Flying(10.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to ensure strict compliance of the orders passed by it as well as the National Green Tribunal (NGT).....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Chinese Manjha, Kite Flying, Ban
Kerala Human Sacrifice Case: Ernakulam Court Remands 3 Accused to Judicial Custody(13.10.2022)
Kerala’s Ernakulam Court has emanded the three accused persons, Muhammad Shafi alias Rasheed, Bhagaval Singh and Laila to judicial custody for 14 days.....
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Centre Tells SC: No direction Can be Issued to Parliament to Frame UCC(19.10.2022)
Law Ministry has told the Supreme Court that the court cannot direct Parliament to frame or enact any law, as it sought dismissal of Public Interest L.....
Tags : Law Ministry, Public Interest Litigation, Uniform Civil Code
Wrongfulness was to be established objectively, taking into consideration the legal convictions of the community(13.01.2023)
Appeal is against an order of the Eastern Cape, East London Circuit Court (the high court) which held the Democratic Alliance liable for damages for i.....
Tags : Dignity, Infringement, Damages
MCA Extends Due Date of Filing Annual Return and Financial Statement(31.10.2019)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has extended the due date of filing of Forms MGT-7 (Annual Return) and AOC-4 (Financial Statement) under the Compa.....
Tags : Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Companies Act,2013, Extension of date
Insult or Abuse of SC-ST Person within four walls of a house is not an offence under SC-ST Act(05.11.2020)
The challenge in the present appeal is to an order passed by the High Court whereby the petition filed by the Appellant under Section 482 of the Code .....
Tags : FIR, Charge-sheet, Quashing of
Delhi HC: Common Order for Summoning Cannot be Passed When Parties are Unrelated(20.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has clarified that a common order for summoning Respondents, in different cases filed by a common Petitioner, cannot be passed when t.....
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Allahabad HC Asks for Filing of Affidavit for Provising Necessary Infrastructure to Revenue Courts(24.11.2020)
Allahabad High Court has asked the State Chief Secretary to file an affidavit indicating the steps taken by the Uttar Pradesh Government to provide ne.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Infrastructure to Revenue Courts
Orissa High Court Extends Interim Orders Passed By It & Courts Subordinate to It Till January 15(27.11.2020)
Orissa High Court has directed to extend the validity/life of all interim orders passed by it and the Courts subordinate to it till 15th January 2021.
Tags : Orissa High Court, Extension of Interim Orders
NCDRC: Payment Of Fees Should be Through Online Mode(10.01.2023)
National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) vide circular dated 09.01.2023 has directed that payment of fees and other transactions will ta.....
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Delhi Court: Putting Vermillion & Garlanding Each Other Sufficient to Induce Belief of Marriage(29.03.2023)
Delhi Saket Court while observing that acts of putting vermillion on head and garlanding each other are sufficient to induce the belief of lawful marr.....
Tags : Saket Court, False Promise, Marriage, Rape
Calcutta High Court Directs Release of Nepali Man in Custody for 41 Years(18.03.2021)
Calcutta High Court has ordered the release of a Nepali man who was arrested about 41 years ago and since then he had been under detention. The Court .....
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Calcutta HC Seeks Response in PIL Seeking Establishment of Special Courts for NDPS Cases(17.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has sought response from the State government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition seeking the establishment of Special .....
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Madras HC Upholds Decision to Reserve 50% PG Medical Seats for Govt Doctors(20.01.2022)
Madras High Court has upheld the State government’s decision to not only reserve 50% of postgraduate medical seats for government doctors serving in v.....
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Jharkhand HC: Murder of Driver on Duty Not Proximate to Nature of Employment(24.01.2022)
Jharkhand High Court has set aside a decision of the Commissioner which awarded compensation for the murder of a truck driver on duty under the under .....
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Madhya Pradesh HC Orders Inquiry Against SHO for Failure to Produce Case Diary(25.01.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered enquiry against a Station House Officer (SHO) for not producing case diary in a case despite being repeatedly or.....
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AP HC: Mere Allegation of Harassment Doesn't Attract S.306 IPC(09.08.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court while granting pre-arrest bail to 2 women accused of abetment of suicide by their husbands in separate cases has held that S.....
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Government can refuse to make a reference only when the claim is found to be wholly frivolous(13.04.2023)
The present petition preferred by the workman under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950 seeks quashing of the order passed by the Responden.....
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P&H HC: Trafficking of Human Beings Won’t Amount to Jeopardising Sovereignty & Integrity of India(10.05.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that trafficking in human beings doesn't jeopardize the sovereignty and integrity of India. It stated that it m.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, trafficking, human beings, sovereignty, integrity
Delhi HC: Initiating Proclamation/ Attachment Process Do Not Bar to Consider Anticipatory Bail Plea(16.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that since the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated the process of proclamation or attachment proceedings, de.....
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Delhi HC: Trial Court has Power to Modify Orders of Custody & Disposal of Property Pending Trial(20.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the Trial Court has power to modify orders of custody and disposal of property pending trial under Sec. 451 of the Code.....
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Cal. HC: Award Passed by Unilaterally Appointed Arbitrator is Null(13.04.2023)
Calcutta High Court has observed that a unilaterally appointed award does not carry the privilege of existence in the eyes of the law and is regarded .....
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Remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)(22.06.2023)
1. Attention of Authorised Persons is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 11 dated February 16, 2021 and A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 03 dated.....
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Any plant, machinery, equipment or accessories required for manufacture or production, either directly or indirectly, of goods would fall within the scope of capital goods(23.09.2022)
The Appellant purchased a "Complete Used Stainless Steel Tube Manufacturing Plant" including parts, spares, accessories, tools & tackles and office re.....
Tags : Confiscation, Penalty, Legality
Delhi HC Restraints Bakery from Using Mark 'FACEBAKE'(18.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has restrained a bakery from using the mark 'FACEBAKE' in a trademark infringement suit filed by Facebook.
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Madras HC: Prosecution Rightly Invoked Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act Against Accused(23.11.2020)
Madras High Court has observed in a case that the prosecution was right in registering the case under Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Ac.....
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Allahabad HC Seeks Response on Plea for Promotion of Students Upto Class VIII Without Exams(25.11.2020)
Allahabad High Court has asked the relevant government authority to respond to a plea seeking "no examination system" for promotion of students upto 8.....
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SC: Mere Dispute on Monetary Demand Doesn’t Attract Offence of Criminal Breach of Trust(04.01.2023)
Supreme Court has held that even if complainant is of opinion that monetary demand or claim is incorrect and not payable, an offence under section 405.....
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Delhi HC to BCI: Legal Profession Will Become Outdated if LLB Courses Not Re-Structured(12.01.2023)
Delhi High Court has told Bar Council of India (BCI) to reconsider existing structure of LLB courses in order to increase diversity of knowledge in th.....
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SC: Court Can’t Prescribe Qualification/Declare Equivalency of a Course(30.03.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that courts would not prescribe qualification and/or declare equivalency of a course, has held that until and unless rul.....
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SC: BCI Has Power to Prescribe AIBE(10.02.2023)
Supreme Court Constitution Bench has upheld the power of the Bar Council of India (BCI) to require law graduates to qualify for the All-India Bar Exam.....
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Cases arising out of matrimonial differences should be put to quietus, if the parties have arrived upon a genuine settlement(17.04.2023)
The present petition has been filed seeking quashing of FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC). The marriage between Petition.....
Tags : Supreme Court, SARFAESI Act, Discretion of Lower Court
SEBI Prescribes Higher Margins for Trades in Agricultural and Non- Agricultural Commodities(28.01.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has prescribed higher margins for future trade in agricultural and non- agricultural commodities to address the.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Criminal Prosecution of DG BSF Rakesh Asthana(16.02.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed with cost Chandigarh dentist Mohit Dhawan's plea seeking prosecution of former Special Director CBI, and present DG BSF.....
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Bombay HC Issues Notice on Perarivalan's Plea for Information on Early Release of Sanjay Dutt(22.02.2021)
Bombay High Court has issued notice to the State Information Commission on a petition filed by a convict in former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassi.....
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SC Refuses to Entertain Plea Seeking Centralized Portal for Information On COVID Essentials(08.09.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a PIL filed seeking directions to maintain Centralised Portal to disseminate real-time information regarding es.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Plea Challenging Provisions of Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993(13.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought response of the Centre on a plea challenging provisions of Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 regarding appointmen.....
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Cal. HC: Seeking Enhanced Maintenance After Blocking Husband's Pension is Abuse of Law(31.01.2023)
Calcutta High Court has observed that case where a wife blocks a substantial source of income of husband and then claims an enhancement of maintenance.....
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When a finding is recorded by the Adjudicating Authority that agreement was entered, there is no question of doubting its genuineness(24.05.2023)
Present appeal has been filed against the order passed by Adjudicating Authority (NCLT Kolkata) by which order Section 7 of the Insolvency & Bankruptc.....
Tags : Default, Application, Rejection
Kerala High Court Directs Government Pleaders to Remove Designation from Number Plates(08.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed all Government Pleaders to remove their designations from the number plates of their vehicles within one week, stating .....
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Bombay HC Asks Civil Aviation Ministry to Consider Finalising Policy to Name Airports(12.07.2021)
Bombay High Court has asked the Ministry of Civil Aviation to consider formulating a pan-India policy to name domestic and international airports or t.....
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Gauhati HC: State Cannot Prematurely Retire Officers Without Following Due Procedure(20.07.2022)
Gauhati High Court has held that the State cannot prematurely retire members of the Assam Rifles Battalion citing 'low medical categorisation' without.....
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Delhi HC: Courts Can Direct Telegram to Disclose Info of Copyright Infringers Using The Platform(31.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that copyright infringers can’t be permitted to seek shelter under Telegram's policies merely on the ground that its physica.....
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SC: Skull Superimposition Technique for Identification of Body Not Reliable(04.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that skull superimposition technique for identification of the dead body cannot be regarded as infallible when such report is n.....
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CIC: SC’s 1993 Order on Salaries to Imams Violated Constitution of India(30.11.2022)
CIC has held that Supreme Court’s 1993 judgment in All India Imam Organisation v. UOI where Supreme Court had directed the State Waqf Boards to give r.....
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SC Refuses to Transfer to Itself Cases Challenging Agnipath Scheme in HCs(19.07.2022)
Supreme Court while refusing to transfer to it cases challenging Agnipath scheme, has transferred the petitions filed before it challenging the Agnipa.....
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DCDRC: Flipkart & Its Sellers Jointly Liable for Charging Over MRP(30.08.2022)
Telangana District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, has held that Flipkart cannot avoid liability for sale of products through its platform ove.....
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Kerala HC Quashes Transfer Order of Judge Who Made ‘Sexually Provocative Dress’ Remark(02.11.2022)
Kerala High Court has set aside the order for transfer of Kozhikode Principal District & Sessions Judge, S. Krishnakumar, who made controversial 'sexu.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Sexually Provocative Dress, Transfer Order
Centre launches framework for safeguarding and protecting consumer interest from fake and deceptive reviews in e-commerce(21.11.2022)
The Department of Consumer Affairs launched the framework for safeguarding and protecting consumer interest from fake and deceptive reviews in e-comme.....
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SC: Railways Liable to Pay Compensation for Late Arrival of Trains If Delay is Not Explained(09.09.2021)
Supreme Court has held that until and unless the railways provide evidence and explain the late arrival of a train to establish and prove that delay o.....
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Clarification regarding extension of time limit to apply for revocation of cancellation of registration in view of Notification No. 34/2021-Central Tax dated 29th August, 2021(06.09.2021)
1. Vide Circular No. 148/04/2021-GST, dated 18th May, 2021, detailed guidelines for implementation of the provision of extension of time limit to appl.....
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Delhi HC: Final Orders of AFT Can Be Challenged Before High Court(02.02.2023)
Delhi High Court, full bench has held that final orders of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) can be challenged before High Court.
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Del HC: Responsibility of Justice System to Protect Rights of Accused Can’t be Ignored(21.03.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that Courts have to ensure that the right of fair trial to the complainant and rights of the accused of being protected from.....
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Application under Section 7 of the IBC is filed only when the right to apply against default accrues and for every default, there is a fresh period of limitation(24.05.2023)
The present appeal has been filed under Section 61 of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) against the 'impugned order' passed by the 'Adjudic.....
Tags : Period of Limitation, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Bombay HC: Court Shall Refer Parties to Arbitration; When There Is Duality of Expert Opinion(11.05.2022)
Bombay High Court has ruled that when an allegation as to the fraud and forgery committed in the execution of the agreement is made and there is a dua.....
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CESTAT: Stability Studies, Technical Testing & Analysis of New Drugs Not Subject to Service Tax(17.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that the stability studies, technical testing and analysis of new drugs are no.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, stability studies, technical testing, Scientific and Technical Consultant Service, Technical Testing and Analysis Service, service tax
P&H HC: Withhold Salary of Home Secretary Until Payment of Pensionary Benefits to Widow(23.05.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court in a plea moved by the widow of a Class IV employee of the State has ordered to withheld the salary of the Home Secretar.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Home Secretary, Pensionary Benefits
Raj HC: Judicial Officer Must Show Disagreement With Negative Final Report Before Taking Cognizance(17.04.2023)
Rajasthan High Court has held that where a detailed negative final report is submitted it becomes imperative upon the Judicial Officer to show his dis.....
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JKL HC: Prosecution Must Prove Safe Custody of Contraband Upon Seizure to Avoid Acquittal(27.06.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while observing that Section 55 of NDPS is enacted to ensure police keep alleged contraband in safe custody to.....
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MP HC Upholds Judgment on Compassionate Appointment of Married Daughter(19.04.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has expressed its agreement with the position taken by a Full Bench of the High Court in Indore, vis-à-vis consideration of .....
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Tripura HC: Statement That Political Support Encouraged Immoral Activities Not Defamation(22.04.2021)
Tripura High Court has ruled that mere statement that a person was providing political support to some person which encouraged him to get involved in .....
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MeitY announces FOSS4GOV Innovation Challenge to accelerate adoption of Free and Open Source Software in Government(22.04.2021)
India is well positioned to become a vibrant hub for Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) innovations, due to the large number of 4G data subscribers .....
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Kerala HC Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against PFI Leaders for Illegal Flash Hartal(23.09.2022)
Kerala High Court has initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against the leaders of Popular Front of India (PFI), noting the illegal call for flash h.....
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SC to HCs’: File Responses to Plea Seeking Online RTI Portals, Within Three Weeks(06.12.2022)
Supreme Court has directed all High Courts to file their responses on proposed set up of online RTI Portals within three weeks. The issue arose when C.....
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SC: HC Doesn’t Have Power to Direct Investigation to be Conducted in Particular Manner(14.12.2022)
Supreme Court has held that High Court does not have power under Articles 226 of Constitution of India or Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure to.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Investigation, Code of Criminal Procedure
SC: Regular Inquiry Needed When Termination of Employee's Service is Stigmatic and Punitive(30.01.2020)
Supreme Court has held that a regular inquiry as per the service rules is necessary for the termination of the services of an employee when it is stig.....
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CBIC Notifies Decrease in Customs Duty on Gold and Silver(19.02.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the decrease in customs duty on gold and silver. The Board has notified the reduction .....
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P&H HC: Possession of Contraband Need Not Necessarily Attract NDPS Provisions(07.09.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has reiterated that possession of contraband by a person is not necessary to attract the rigors of the Narcotic Drugs an.....
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Kerala HC Stays Stay on Decree Against Expulsion of Members for Marrying Outside Diocese(10.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has stayed the operation of an order of a District Court in Kerala which had in turn stayed a declaration given by a civil court tha.....
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Madras HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Amendment Transferring 'Education' from State List(15.09.2021)
Madras High Court has issued notice to the Central government on a petition that challenged Section 57 of the Constitution (42nd Constitutional amendm.....
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Bombay HC: Physical Force Used Only to Correct School child is Not Offence(06.02.2023)
Bombay High Court while observing that teachers are backbone of education system, and it would be difficult to maintain discipline if they are constan.....
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Gauhati HC Declines Relief to Constable Dismissed for Entering Church Under Influence of Alcohol(18.11.2020)
Gauhati High Court has refused to exercise its jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1949 in a case against dismissal of a Cons.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Stay of Demolition of Hanuman Temple at Chandni Chowk(23.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has dismissed an application filed by Shri Hanuman Seva Samiti seeking intervention and stay of demolition of the Hanuman Temple at C.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Response from CBIC on Airtel's Plea for Refund of Excess GST(25.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has sought a reply from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs on Bharti Airtel's plea claiming non-implementation of the De.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Laila Bhagawal’s Bail Plea in Human Sacrifice Case(04.01.2023)
Kerala High Court has dismissed the bail application moved by Laila Bhagawal Singh, one of the accused in the Human Sacrifice Case.
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Gujarat HC Cautioned Against Uncontrolled Human Interference in Wildlife Spots(12.01.2023)
Gujarat High Court while cautioning against uncontrolled human interference in wildlife spots has observed that if human beings start entering the ter.....
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SC: Parity Can’t be Claimed for Out of Turn Promotion(31.03.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that out of turn promotion can't be claimed as a matter of right, has held that once committee takes a conscious decisio.....
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Uttarakhand HC Directs State to Take Concrete Steps to Control Inflow of Tourists(08.07.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State government to take concrete steps to control the inflow of tourists in the State. The Court has stressed.....
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J&K HC: When Person Charged Under Both UAPA and NDPS, Further Custody to be Granted Under NDPS(12.07.2021)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that when a person is charged both under provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967 (UAPA) and t.....
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Kar. HC: Application for Substitution Can't Be Rejected Without Examining if 'Right To Sue' Survives(20.07.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that a trial court cannot reject an application made by legal representatives seeking to come on record following the de.....
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Kerala HC Stays Single Judge Bench Direction to State to release Funds to KSRTC(01.09.2022)
Kerala High Court has stayed the order passed by single judge bench directing the state to release funds to KSRTC to clear salary dues of its employee.....
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SC to Centre: Maintain Status Quo on Release of Genetically Modified Mustard Seeds(04.11.2022)
Supreme Court has asked Union Government to maintain status quo on the commercial cultivation of Genetically Modified Mustard and to refrain from taki.....
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Kerala HC: Rights of Girls Can't be Restricted in The Guise of Protection(30.11.2022)
Kerala High Court while questioning curfew in the girls’ hostel in the Government Medical College, has observed that in modern times, any patriarchism.....
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Cal. HC Upholds Order Disallowing Murder Accused from Rejoining Home Guard Service(02.02.2023)
Calcutta High Court while upholding an order disallowing accused in murder case from rejoining his post as a Home Guard, has observed that a volunteer.....
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Only profit element in excess stock should be brought under the purview of the tax(16.03.2023)
The assessee is a private limited company engaged in rice bran (solvent) and rice bran oil refinery. A survey was conducted under Section 133A of the .....
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SC Dismisses Plea of Dera Sacha Sauda Members to Transfer Cases Relating to Sacrilege of Holy Book(26.11.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed the transfer petition filed by members of Dera Sacha Sauda wherein they sought for the transfer of cases pertaining to sac.....
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SC: Dues Under MSMED Act Won’t Prevail Over Proceedings Under SARFAESI Act(06.01.2023)
Supreme Court has held that Dues under Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006 would not prevail over the SARFAESI Act.
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SC Delivers Split Verdict on Issue ‘Is Non-Production of Power of Attorney Fatal to Title Suit?’(16.01.2023)
Supreme Court Division Bench has delivered a split verdict in a plea pertaining to the issue that when a sale deed is executed on the strength of a de.....
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Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience framework for Portfolio Managers(29.03.2023)
1. With rapid technological advancement in the securities market, there is a greater need for maintaining robust cyber security and to have a cyber- r.....
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P&H HC: Child Adopted Post-Retirement Can't be Denied Family Pension(17.05.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court, in a petition of an adoptive daughter, whose application for the grant of family pension was dismissed on the ground of.....
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Madras HC: Succeeding Govt Can Continue Policy Decision of Previous Govt(23.05.2022)
Madras High Court has held that if a decision taken by an erstwhile Government is good to the public and the society at large, the successive Governme.....
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Benefit of period requisite for filing certified copy can be claimed by an Applicant only when certified copy is applied before the expiry of limitation period(11.04.2023)
Present Application has been filed praying for condonation of delay in filing the Appeal. This Appeal under Section 61 of the Insolvency and Bankruptc.....
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NGT Slams MoEF for Delay in Issuing Notification to Ban RO Purifiers(07.11.2019)
National Green Tribunal has slammed the Environment Ministry (MoEF) for the delay in issuing a notification to ban RO purifiers where total dissolved .....
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IBBI Amends Regulations Related to Corporate Insolvency Proceedings(19.11.2020)
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) amended Regulations relating to corporate insolvency proceedings which came to be known as the Insolve.....
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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Manappuram Finance Limited(19.11.2020)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated November 19, 2020, a monetary penalty of Rs. 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on Manap.....
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Delhi HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of "Stubborn Reluctance to Wear Masks Properly" on Flight(10.03.2021)
Delhi High Court has taken suo-motu cognizance of what he described as an "alarming situation" on an Air India flight bound towards Delhi from Kolkata.....
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P&H HC: No Inherent Right Vested in Husband to Claim Custody of Minor Girl(15.03.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a minor girl who marries with her consent and refuses to stay with her parents, can be sent to child prote.....
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Calcutta HC Allows CBI to Commence Fresh Investigation Even After Filing of Charge Sheet(06.05.2022)
Calcutta High Court has upheld a Single Judge order allowing the Central Bureau of Investigation to take up investigation regarding a case pertaining .....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Central Bureau of Investigation, West Bengal post, poll violence, charge sheet
P&H HC: Public Morality Cannot Overshadow Constitutional Morality(11.05.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while dealing with a petition seeking protection of life and personal liberty, has ruled that the Constitutional right o.....
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Madras HC: "State Obligated To Preserve Practices of All Religions"(16.05.2022)
Madras High Court has reiterated that the State has an obligation to provide basic amenities to the pilgrims whenever there is a large gathering of pe.....
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Madras HC: Joining of Son in Execution of Sale Deed Does Not Raise Presumption of "Family Property"(20.05.2022)
Madras High Court observed that merely because a son has been added as a co-vendor in a sale deed would not give rise to the presumption that the prop.....
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SC Directs to Discontinue Practice of Shifting Mentally Ill Patients to Old Age Homes(06.07.2021)
Supreme Court has directed State of Maharashtra to discontinue the practice of shifting mentally ill patients from medical establishments to beggar ho.....
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Kerala HC Stays Govt Order Giving Power to Grant Clearance for Construction of Religious Places(09.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has stayed a government order (GO) entrusting local bodies with the power to grant clearance for construction of religious places of.....
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SC: Anardana to be Classified Under Heading 1209 of Tariff Entries Under Customs Tariff Act(15.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that 'anardana' would fall under Heading 1209 of the Tariff entries issued under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, attracting a cus.....
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Cal. HC: Only Licensing Authority Can Suspend Driving License, Not Police Officer(22.07.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that a police officer has no right to disqualify a person or revoke a driving license under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988,.....
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SC to Centre: Either Share The Draft of Trafficking Bill or We'll Call Cabinet Secretary to Court(05.09.2022)
Supreme Court while taking exception to Centre’s disinclination in not sharing the draft of the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilit.....
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Court while passing an order on charges is not expected to weigh the evidence as if trial is being conducted(19.07.2022)
Present revision is directed against the order on charge and consequent framing of charge against the Petitioner, by the learned Additional Sessions J.....
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Revision of fees applicable for Limited Insolvency Examination and Valuation Examinations(31.08.2022)
1. IBBI conducts the Limited Insolvency Examination (LIE) in pursuance to regulation 3 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Pro.....
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Calcutta HC Stays Arrest of Ex-TMC Member in 13 FIRs Registered Against Him(12.07.2021)
Calcutta High Court has restrained the West Bengal Police from arresting a Bharatiya Janta Party Leader, who was earlier with TMC, in connection with .....
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Delhi HC: CPC Contemplates Execution of Foreign Decree And Not an Order(21.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that remedy before the foreign arbitral tribunal would not be inefficacious when the bulk of the assets of a party are locat.....
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SC to MHA: Obtain Verification Reports from 8 States on Allegations of Violence Against Christians(02.09.2022)
Supreme Court has directed Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to obtain verification reports from law enforcement agencies of 8 states, namely, Biha.....
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Orissa HC: If Impugned Act Has Nexus With Duty Sanction Must be Obtained to Prosecute Public Servant(04.11.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that sanction must be obtained under Section 197 of Criminal Procedure Code if impugned act of public servant has a reasona.....
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Delhi HC Orders Blocking of Sexually Explicit Video of a Judicial Officer on Social Media(01.12.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed Centre and social media platforms to ensure that all appropriate steps are taken to prevent the sharing of a sexually ex.....
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Court has power to transfer NI cases to other State by invoking Section 406 of CrPC(21.02.2023)
By way of present transfer petitions filed under Section 406 of Code of Criminal Proceure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.), Yogesh Upadhyay and his proprietary concern.....
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SC: Provisions of CPC Cannot be Diluted and Objections from Judgment Debtor Required to Draft Deed(09.03.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that the provisions of Order XXI Rule 34 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 cannot be diluted and it has to invite object.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Payment to Foreign Company for Utilisation of Transponder of Satellite Not Royalty(11.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai ruled that the payment made to a foreign company for the utilisation of a transponder centred on a satell.....
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Bombay HC Refuses to Direct Release of Nawab Malik in Money Laundering Case(15.03.2022)
Bombay High Court has refused to direct the release of Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik in a money laundering case over his involvement in ter.....
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Cal. HC: Mental Cruelty Can’t Have Uniform Standard in Matrimonial Cases(08.08.2023)
Calcutta High Court while observing that Mental cruelty is a state of mind and such feeling and intensity are felt differently by each person, has obs.....
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There cannot be a static parameter for correct classification, due importance be given to the functional utility, design, shape and predominant usage(16.08.2023)
The Petitioner has instituted present writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India through its Partner praying for quashing and settin.....
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MCA Notifies Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules, 2021(03.02.2021)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules, 2021 so as to enable the.....
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Calcutta HC: Cancellation of GST Registration of Businesses Causes Revenue Loss to Government(16.11.2021)
Calcutta High Court has observed that cancellation of GST registration of businesses on hyper technical grounds causes revenue loss for the State and .....
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SC: SMS Intimation to Candidate's Mobile Number Sufficient Communication for Selection Process(22.11.2021)
Supreme Court has rejected the argument of a candidate that the intimation given through SMS about physical fitness test and document verification is .....
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Government Proposes to Introduce Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill(24.11.2021)
Central Government has proposed to introduce the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021. As per the list of business, t.....
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Delhi HC Sets Aside Appointment of Prof. Mazhar Asif As Acting Chairperson(30.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has set aside the appointment of Professor Mazhar Asif as the Acting Chairperson of Centre of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Latin .....
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Kerala High Court: Son-In-Law Has No Legal Right In Father-In-Law's Property(05.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that a son in law cannot have any legal right in his father in law's property and building, even if he has spent an amount .....
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Madras High Court Disallows Lalgudi Temple Car Festival to Pass Through Streets(09.03.2022)
Madras High Court has observed that the temple car procession/ festival in Achiramavalli Amman Kovil at Jangamarajapuram cannot be allowed this year s.....
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NCLT, New Delhi: Proceedings u/s 95 IBC Shall Abate on Death of Personal Guarantor(11.03.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi has rejected an application filed by the Financial Creditor under Section 95 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy.....
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NCLAT: Failure to Reply to Demand Notice Does Not Preclude Corporate Debtor from Raising Dispute(15.03.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has held that the mere fact that the corporate debtor did not reply to the demand notice by the Operational Cr.....
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SC: Duty of the Insurance Company to Disclose All Material Facts Within Their Knowledge(09.08.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that it is the duty of the insurance company to disclose all material facts within their knowledge since the obligation of .....
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Kerala HC: Taking DNA Samples of Rape Accused Does Not Violate His Right Against Self-Incrimination(02.11.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that the protection guaranteed under Article 20(3) of the Constitution of India does not extend to protecting an accused fr.....
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Payment of fees to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India(24.11.2022)
1. The Board has recently amended its following regulations, vide which it has effected revision of existing fee structure along with relevant forms, .....
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Delhi HC: Arbitrator Can’t Set Aside Sale Notice Issued by Secured Creditor Under SARFAESI Act(23.02.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that matter of a sale notice issued by secured creditor under Section 13(4) of SARFAESI Act is not arbitrable at all, and th.....
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Patna HC Issues Directions to State on Availability of Covid Treatment Facilities(23.04.2021)
Patna High Court has taken serious note of the paucity of oxygen in the State, which is an essential medical requirement for treatment of COVID-19 pat.....
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Delhi High Court Slams Delhi Govt for its Order Giving 5-Star Covid Facility for Judges(28.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has confronted the Delhi Government for its recent order to use 100 rooms of Ashoka Hotel, New Delhi for setting up of COVID Health f.....
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Classification of goods that undertake lifting and handling functions and have mobility as a function(22.09.2022)
1. Various references have been received in the Board regarding the classification of the goods referred as Truck Cranes or All Terrain Cranes. These .....
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Cal. HC: Civil Court has Jurisdiction to Determine Title of Fraudulently Issued Shares(07.12.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that under the Companies Act, 2013, Civil Courts have jurisdiction to enquire into allegations of fraud pertaining to the.....
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Gau. HC: Res Judicata Not Attracted if Previous Order of Foreigners Tribunal is Unreasoned(06.03.2023)
Gauhati High Court has held that principle of res judicata will not apply to subsequent proceeding before Foreigners Tribunal to determine whether a p.....
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SC: S. 52A of Wakf Act Cannot Apply To Tenants Who Took Possession Before Enactment of the Provision(03.05.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that criminal proceedings under Section 52A of the Wakf Act 1995 cannot be maintained against persons who were in possessio.....
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MP HC: right to Life Also Includes Right to Health; State to Provide Adequate Measures for Protection(20.04.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has referred to various Supreme Court judgments which have interpreted Article 21 of the Constitution of India, 1949 so as t.....
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Calcutta HC: Residential Certificate Not A Proof of Citizenship(22.04.2021)
Calcutta High Court has observed that residential certificate is not a proof of citizenship as the same can be obtained by any resident, being an Indi.....
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Clarification on spending of CSR funds for setting up makeshift hospitals and temporary COVID Care facilities(22.04.2021)
In continuation to this Ministry's General Circular No. 10/2020 dated 23.03.2020 wherein it was clarified that spending of CSR funds for COVID-19 is a.....
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Delhi HC: Extracting Confession from Child is Unconstitutional(23.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that extracting confession from child regarding the manner in which the offence was committed by him is unconstitutional and.....
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Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs presented the Union Budget 2023-24 providing major relief in the personal income tax(01.02.2023)
The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament. The Union Minister for F.....
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Delhi High Court Asks Delhi Govt to Enhance Capacity of Narco Analysis Test Facility(13.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Government to enhance the said capacity so as to ensure that there is no backlog, observing that the capacity of .....
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Madras HC to Centre: Consider Issuing Indian Passport to Sri Lankan Refugees’ Daughter(01.02.2023)
Madras High Court while observing that petitioner is for all practical purposes a stateless person and wants passport only to explore overseas employm.....
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Telecom equipment in the context of notification No. 02/2019-Customs dated 29-01-2019 amending notification No. 57/2017-Customs dated 30.06.3017(13.03.2023)
1. Attention of the field formations is invited to Notification No. 57/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 amended by Notification No. 02/2019-Customs dated.....
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SC: NBFC & Leasing Co. Not Liable to Pay Interest Tax on Installments Under Hire Purchase Agreement(05.01.2023)
Supreme Court has held that non-banking finance (NBFC) and leasing companies are not liable to pay tax on the interest component included in the hire-.....
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SC: Swift Rejection of Mercy Petition Cannot be Ground for Judicial Review of President’s Order(29.01.2020)
Supreme Court has held that the quick consideration of the mercy petition and swift rejection of the same cannot be a ground for judicial review of th.....
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Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bans Constructions, Felling of Trees in Gulmarg(18.02.2021)
Jammu & Kashmir High Court has directed the Jammu & Kashmir State that, inter alia, no further construction should be allowed within the earmarked are.....
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Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Plea for Opening Singhu Border(07.09.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea filed by residents of Sonipat seeking opening of the roads connecting Delhi and Haryana at Singhu border.....
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AAR, Tamil Nadu: Value of Apartments Deemed Equal to Amount Charged for Similar Apartment(10.09.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Tamil Nadu has ruled that the value of construction in respect of Apartments shall be deemed to be equal to the Tot.....
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Madras HC Stresses Need for CBI to Probe Into Reasons for Thoothukudi Firing(14.09.2021)
Madras High Court has stressed the need for Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to find out the circumstances under which the police fired at unarme.....
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Madras HC Asks Chief Secretary to File Report Regarding Availability of Covid Treatment Facilities(26.04.2021)
Madras High Court has asked the Chief Secretary to the Union Territory to file a report regarding the availability of Remdesivir, Oxygen Cylinders, Do.....
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Delhi HC to Lawyers: Confine to Facts in Bail Pleas, Skip Adding Judgment Extracts(21.09.2022)
Delhi High Court while observing that lawyers add elaborative judgment extracts while drafting bail pleas, has requested counsels to adhere to "basic .....
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Kerala HC Initiates Suo Motu PIL to Include 'Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia' as Rare Disease(28.09.2022)
Kerala High Court has initiated a suo motu petition to include 'Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia' in the group of rare diseases and to grant financial a.....
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Inclusion of additional export items in Appendix 4R with effect from 15.12.2022(07.12.2022)
1. In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 read with Para 1.02 of the Foreign Tra.....
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SC: Appeal Against ITAT Order Lies before HC in Whose Jurisdiction AO Situates(29.08.2022)
Supreme Court has held that appeals against Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) order lies before the High Court in whose jurisdiction the Assessing .....
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Orissa HC: Failing to Certify Victim's State of Mind Doesn't Make Dying Declaration Unreliable(01.11.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that failure on part of doctor to certify 'state of mind' of deceased before recording dying declaration will not make the .....
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SC: Legitimate Disciplinary Action Against Student Does Not Amount to Abetment of Suicide(25.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that a college's professor and management could not be held liable for abetment of suicide under Section 306 of Indian Penal Co.....
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Gauhati HC Imposes Cost on ERO for Referring Ret. Army Officer to Foreigners Tribunal(21.02.2023)
Gauhati High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 10,000 on Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) of for referring a retired army personnel who has rendered.....
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NCLT has discretion to admit an application under Section 7 of IBC on existence of a financial debt, unless there are good reasons to reject it(11.05.2023)
The Respondent-Bank filed an application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) before the National Company Law Tribunal. T.....
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SC: Minority Educational Institution Can’t Claim Exemption from Admission & Fee Regulatory Committee(18.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that minority educational institution cannot claim complete immunity from the exercise undertaken by the Admission and Fee Regu.....
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Central Government makes amendment in the following notifications of Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial Services)(21.03.2023)
In partial modification of MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Financial Services) NOTIFICATIONS New Delhi, number S.O. 1443(E) dated the 18th April, 2.....
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J&K&L HC: Expert Opinion Necessary to Set Criminal Law Into Motion Against Medical Professionals(05.09.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that court should obtain opinion of the medical expert and if from such opinion, a prima facie case o.....
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To grant the benefit of an incentive is a policy decision, exporter cannot claim the incentive as a matter of right(04.11.2022)
The exporter has preferred the present appeal feeling aggrieved and dissatisfied with the impugned judgment passed by the High Court, by which the Div.....
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Firewall between Credit Rating Agencies and their Affiliates(21.09.2022)
I. SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations, 1999 ("CRA Regulations") provide for a principle-based regulation of Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) focus.....
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ITAT, Delhi: AO Cannot Apply Wrong Method to Determine Profit in Absence of Audited Financials(06.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the Assessing Officer cannot give benefit to the assessee for non-cooperation in providing audited.....
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Kerala HC: Once KVAT Registration is Cancelled, it Must be Published in Two Major Daily Newspapers(11.05.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that whenever a Kerala Value Added Tax registration is cancelled, it must be published in at least two major daily newspap.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Form No.5 B, Kerala Value Added Tax, daily newspapers
Delhi HC: Striking Off Tenant's Defense Under Order XVA CPC Doesn't Justify Default in Rent Payment(17.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that a tenant's failure to pay rent as directed by the court under Order XVA(1) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, rent, Order XVA(1), Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
Mathura Court: Places Of Worship Act Not Applicable To Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Dispute(20.05.2022)
Mathura court has held that the suit to remove the Shahi Idgah Masjid, allegedly built on the land of Shrikrishna Janam Bhoomi is maintainable. The Co.....
Tags : Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Dispute, Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Trust, Places Of Worship Act
Framework for acceptance of Green Deposits(11.04.2023)
1.Climate change has been recognised as one of the most critical challenges faced by the global society and economy in the 21st century. The financial.....
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JKL HC: Can’t Register FIR Against Journalist Reporting on Information Given by Identifiable Source(13.02.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while quashing FIR against a journalist, has observed that restrains can’t be placed on Press by registering F.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Journalist, FIR, Identifiable Source
Appellate Court would not interfere with the exercise of discretion of the court of first instance except where the discretion has been shown to have been exercised arbitrarily(18.04.2023)
The present appeal assails the judgment and order passed by the Division Bench of the High Court, thereby setting aside the order of the Single Judge,.....
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Mad. HC Sets Aside Order Imposing Conditions on RSS' Route March(10.02.2023)
Madras High Court while setting aside single judge order imposing certain conditions on the route march sought to be carried out by the Rashtriya Sway.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Freedom of Speech
Security for costs is discretionary remedy granted to Defendant on reasonable apprehension that Plaintiff will not be able to pay the costs of litigation, if plaintiffs claim fails(19.04.2023)
The issue before the Supreme was whether the high court correctly exercised its discretion by ordering the second Appellant to furnish security for co.....
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Kerala HC Issues Advisories for Functioning of Subordinate Courts in View of Covid-19 Surge(23.04.2021)
Kerala High Court has issued advisories and guidelines for the functioning of subordinate courts in view of the surge in COVID-19 cases in the State. .....
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Delhi HC Directs Central Govt. to Nominate Members for Posts at National Commission for Minorities(27.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed that the Central Government to nominate members against all the vacant positions at the National Commission for Minoriti.....
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Kerala HC to State: Inform How Losses Caused to KSRTC on Hartal Will be Recovered from PFI(26.09.2022)
Kerala High Court has observed that Popular Front India (PFI) should be held responsible for losses suffered by KSRTC during protest, and directed Sta.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Flash Hartal, KSRTC
Karnataka HC to State: Take Forward 'One Nation One Ration Card' Policy(06.12.2022)
Karnataka High Court while expressing concern over rising litigation relating to allotment of fair price shops under the Public Distribution System an.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Fair Price Shops, One Nation One Ration Card
SC: PILs Becoming an Instrument of Blackmail Against Infrastructural Projects(19.12.2022)
Supreme Court has remarked that PILs are becoming an instrument of blackmail when infrastructural and building projects were concerned.
Tags : Supreme Court, PIL, Blackmail, Infrastructural Projects
Ker. HC: IOs/PPs Can’t Casually Seek Extension of Time for Completing Probe in NDPS Cases(17.03.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that investigating officers (IO) and public prosecutors (PP) can’t casually seek extension of time for completing pr.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, NDPS, Detention, Extension of Time
Yes Bank Case: Bombay HC Discharges DHFL(18.11.2021)
Bombay HC has discharged Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. (DHFL) and dropped the proceedings against it in a case of cheating and corruption reg.....
Tags : Bombay HC, Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd., Yes Bank
AAAR, Karnataka: 18% GST Eligible on Services Provided by Airbus Group(23.11.2021)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Karnataka has ruled that the 18% goods and services tax is eligible on services provided by Airbus Group.....
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Madras HC: Isha Foundation's Yoga Centre is Educational Institution(10.11.2022)
Madras High Court has held that Isha Foundation would come within the purview of Educational Institutions as per clarification issued by Central Gover.....
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NCW launches Digital Shakti 4.0 focussing on making women digitally skilled and aware(16.11.2022)
The National Commission for Women (NCW) launched the fourth phase of Digital Shakti Campaign, a pan-India project on digitally empowering and skilling.....
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Bombay High Court Rejects Tarun Tejpal's Plea for In-Camera Hearing of Rape Case Appeal(25.11.2021)
Bombay High Court has rejected an application moved by journalist Tarun Tejpal under Section 327 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for conductin.....
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SC Stays Bombay HC Observation That People Who Feed Street Dogs Must Adopt Them(17.11.2022)
Supreme Court has stayed the observation of Bombay High Court that persons who feed street dogs must adopt them and ordered that no coercive steps sha.....
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Assistance in filing of the applications for fixation of Standard Inputs Output Norms (SION)(08.02.2023)
1. It is informed that there is an existing permanent platform wherein daily video conference facility for interaction between DGFT Regional Authoriti.....
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NCDRC to Porsche: Pay 10 Lakh Compensation to Customer for Misrepresenting Car’s Manufacturing Year(26.04.2023)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) while observing that act of Porsche in selling car by misrepresenting manufacturing year mount.....
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Delhi HC: Sale Out of Opening Stock Not Income from Other Sources(27.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has held that the sale made out of opening stock can not be treated as unexplained income to be taxed as income from other sources.
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In absence of any specific provision for priority of the dues under MSMED Act, dues under MSMED Act would not prevail over the SARFAESI Act(05.01.2023)
The secured creditor, Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited has preferred the present appeal feeling aggrieved with the impugned judgment and order passed by th.....
Tags : Recovery proceedings, Overriding effect, Provision
Delhi HC: Both Parents Are Involved In Overall Development of their Children(13.05.2022)
Delhi High Court while dealing with a contempt plea filed by a wife for the alleged non-compliance of the order passed by the family court, has observ.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, family court, settlement agreement
Delhi HC: Where Trademark Infringement Is Established, Injunction is Required(18.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that once a case of trademark infringement is established, an injunction has to be necessarily followed and that it is no de.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, trademark, mark, defence
Calcutta HC: Concessional Tax Rate and Form D Once Granted, Cannot Be Taken Back(23.05.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that once the concessional rate of tax and the certificate in Form D was granted it cannot be taken back as it violates t.....
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SC: Public Prosecutors Should be Vigilant While Framing of Charges(18.04.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that apart from the duty of the Trial Court, even the public prosecutor has a duty to be vigilant, and if a proper charge i.....
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Kar. HC Dismisses Twitter’s Plea Challenging Blocking Order Issued by MeiTY(30.06.2023)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed the plea filed by Twitter challenging the blocking orders issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Tec.....
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Delhi HC: Severity of Allegations Can’t be Justification for Pre-Trial Incarceration(21.07.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that even though economic offences are serious in nature and the allegations if proved at the trial, must be met with re.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Pre-Trial Incarceration, Economic Offence
SC: Arbitrator Cannot Modify Award on An Application Under Section 33 Arbitration Act(23.11.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that an Arbitrator cannot modify an Arbitration award on an application filed under Section 33 of the Arbitration and Conci.....
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SC: Court Should Frame Specific Issue on Readiness & Willingness in Suit for Specific Performance(10.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that a specific issue on readiness and willingness on the part of the plaintiff must be framed by the trial court in a suit for.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Issue, Specific Performance
Mere fact that majority debenture holders have not initiated any application under Section 7 of IBC, shall not preclude financial creditor to initiate the same(01.02.2023)
Present Appeal has been filed against the Order by which order, the Adjudicating Authority has admitted Section 7 Application filed by the Financial C.....
Tags : Financial creditor, Application, Allowability
Delhi HC Seeks AAP Government on Felling of Trees for Redevelopment of South Delhi Colony(24.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has sought the response of the Aam Aadmi Party government and the central government on a public interest litigation challenging an o.....
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DoT: Landline Users to Add Zero Before Mobile Numbers from January 1(26.11.2020)
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has said that landline users will have to add a zero before calling any mobile number 1st January, 2021 onwards.....
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Guidelines on issuance of File Reference Numbers (FRN) to Cross Border Re-insurers(03.01.2023)
1. Background:
A. The Indian Insurance Industry is poised for growth and the Authority has been taking various steps to reduce the protectio.....
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Kar. HC Dismisses Appeal Against 30% Cap on Trade Margin of 42 Anti-Cancer Drugs(28.03.2023)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed an appeal against single judge bench order which had upheld a 2019 order issued by Ministry of Chemicals and Fertil.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, Anti-Cancer Drugs, Trade Margin
Section 200 of the IT Act casts a duty on person deducting tax to pay the same within prescribed time to the credit of the Central Government(29.03.2023)
The only issue for consideration is the levy of late filing fee on account of delay in filing of TDS statements, by the TDS Central Processing Cell un.....
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SC: Shiksha Karmis in Chhattisgarh Can’t Claim Parity in Pay-Scale With That of Municipal Teachers(23.05.2022)
Supreme Court has held that Shiksha Karmis in Chhattisgarh cannot claim parity in pay-scale with that of Municipal teachers on the principle of equal .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Chhattisgarh, Equal Pay for Equal Work
Name of the Company can be restored only if the Tribunal is satisfied that it was carrying on business or in operation(10.04.2023)
Present Appeal is directed against the order by which an appeal filed under Section 252(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 for quashing of the order of the.....
Tags : Name, Striking off, Legality
Gujarat HC Directs GSTN to allow Rectification of Entries in GSTR-3B Return(11.03.2021)
Gujarat High Court has directed the Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN) to allow the rectification of entries in the GSTR-3B return which was submit.....
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Delhi HC: Registration of Family Arrangement Necessary Only If Terms Are Reduced Into Writing(02.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that registration is not necessary where family arrangement is oral and that the same is essential only if the terms of .....
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Allahabad HC: Using Loudspeakers In Mosque Not A Fundamental Right(06.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court by rejecting an application seeking permission for playing loudspeaker/mike in the mosque has held that the use of loudspeakers f.....
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Madras HC: Dept. Failing to File TRAN-1 Timely; Amount Must be Credited to Electronic Cash Register(11.05.2022)
Madras High Court has ruled that if the department is unwilling to allow the late filing of TRAN-1, it must credit the comparable amount to the electr.....
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ITAT, Kolkata: No Revision U/S 263 IT Act When AO Has Made Sufficient Enquiry(17.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata has ruled that no revision under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 when Assessing Officer has made suffic.....
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Kerala HC: Nullifies BPCL's Order Barring Employees from Enrolling In Post-Retirement Medical Scheme(20.05.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to continue to provide the Post Retirement Medical Benefit Scheme (PRMBS) t.....
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Guidelines with respect to excusing or excluding an investor from an investment of AIF(10.04.2023)
1. SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/IMD/DF6/CIR/P/2020/24 dated February 05, 2020, inter- alia, introduced template(s) for Private Placement Memorandum (PPM).....
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Telangana HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Conduction of Election for Municipal Corporations(16.02.2021)
Telangana High Court had issued notices to State government in a Public Interest Litigation petition seeking to conduct elections to Warangal and Kham.....
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Supreme Court Asks for Disclosure of Documents of Fortis Healthcare- IHH Healthcare Deal(19.02.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the banks and financial institutions to place on record several documents to determine their role in alienation of Fortis H.....
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Securities and Exchange Board of India Proposes T+1 Settlement Cycle from January 1(08.09.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has proposed a ‘Trade-plus-one’ (T+1) settlement cycle from 1st January, 2022, where the trades will get settle.....
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Finance Ministry Extends Due Date for Filing of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for FY 2020-2021(10.09.2021)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the due date of filing of income-tax returns and various reports of audit for the Assessment Year 20.....
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Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Against Razing of Temples Within 'Maa Vindhyawasini Devi' Premises(15.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Petition seeking a direction to the Uttar Pradesh Government and other authoriti.....
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Del HC Issues Directions to Centre and State Payment of Unpaid Dues to Reliance Infra(18.03.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Centre and State to attend to DMRC’s request for extension of sovereign guarantee or subordinate debt to enable it make .....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Provisions of Book Profit Not Applicable When No Income Tax Payable(19.02.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has ruled that the provisions relating to Book Profit will not be applicable when there is no income tax .....
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SC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging NGT Order Refusing To Stop Illegal Felling Of 500 Trees(07.09.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in an appeal filed by the Naharpur Residents Welfare Association challenging the order passed by the Principal Bench, .....
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Allahabad HC Transfers Probe into Alleged Custodial Death of Man into CBI(10.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has transferred a probe into the alleged custodial death of a 24-year-old man to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as it .....
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SC: NCLAT Has No Jurisdiction to Condone Delay Exceeding 15 Days From Period Of 30 Days(15.09.2021)
Supreme Court observed that the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has no jurisdiction to condone the delay exceeding 15 days from the pe.....
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Delhi HC Upholds Use of Rule of Contra Proferentem by Arbitrator While Interpreting Contract(06.02.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that if the arbitrator uses a contract executed between the parties to determine a dispute, the clauses of the contract shou.....
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SC: Mere Membership of Unlawful Assembly is an Offence Under UAPA(24.03.2023)
Supreme Court while overruling its 2011 judgment in Arup Bhuyan v. State of Assam (MANU/SC/0096/2011), Indra Das v. State of Assam (MANU/SC/0106/2011).....
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Compliance of the FDI policy of the Government of India with regard to the entities involved in uploading/streaming of news and current affairs through digital media(16.11.2020)
1. Attention is invited to the decision of the Central Government, communicated vide Press Note No. 4 of 2019 dated 18th September, 2019 permitting 26.....
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SC: General Allegation of Surcharged Atmosphere Not Sufficient to Transfer Trial(26.11.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that a general allegation of surcharged atmosphere is not sufficient to transfer trial from one one Court to another.
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SC: Transferred Judges Don’t Go With Labels(09.01.2023)
Supreme Court while giving clarifications regarding how vacancies in High Courts must be categorized when a judge is transferred from another High Cou.....
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SC: Offending Anchors Must be Taken Off Air(16.01.2023)
Supreme Court while hearing pleas related to hate speech incidents has observed that offending anchors should be taken off air and hefty fines should .....
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Extension of Date for mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) through the Common Digital Platform to 31st December 2023(28.03.2023)
1. In continuation to the earlier Trade Notice 15/2022-23 dated 01.08.2022, it is informed that the transition period for mandatory filing of applicat.....
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SC: If Serious Offences are Subsequently Added in FIR, Bail Can be Cancelled(20.03.2023)
Supreme Court while setting aside bail in a Casting Couch case has held that if serious offence are added in FIR, Court can direct that accused be arr.....
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Constitution of an expert committee to 'Onshore the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC'(21.03.2023)
The Indian startup ecosystem is the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, boasting an impressive 115 unicorns (billion-dollar enterprises). In.....
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SC: Reinstatement Not Automatic in Cases of Violation of Retrenchment Conditions(09.09.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the reinstatement of terminated workmen cannot be automatic in cases of violation of retrenchment conditions under Sec.....
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Rajasthan High Court Stays Construction of Any Road Passing Through Lakes in Udaipur(13.09.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has stayed the construction of any road passing through any of the lakes in Udaipur. The order has been passed by a Division Benc.....
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Delhi HC on Depleting Forest Cover: We Should Leave Something for Future Generations(02.02.2023)
Delhi High Court while hearing suo motu public interest litigation initiated in 2015 on the issue of air pollution in Delhi, observed that Delhi is lo.....
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SC: Judgment Allowing Circumstantial Evidence Doesn’t Dilute Need of Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt(21.03.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that the Constitution Bench judgment that direct evidence of demand or acceptance of bribe is not necessary for a convictio.....
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Terror Funding Case: Del. HC Issues Notice on NIA’S Plea Seeking Death Penalty for Yasin Malik(30.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on plea moved by National Investigation Agency (NIA) seeking death penalty for Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Mal.....
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JKL HC: Can’t Fastened Liability Based on Chief Exam. Without Affording Opportunity to Cross Examine(09.06.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that it shall be highly unsafe to consider the chief examination of a witness, who is not subjected t.....
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Delhi HC to Registrar General: Explore Possibility of Software to Preserve Right to Default Bail(15.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has asked its Registrar General to implement a 2018 verdict wherein he was requested to explore the possibility of creation of a data.....
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Bom. HC: Wife Can’t Obstruct Sale of House When Husband Willing to Provide Her Similar Accommodation(13.02.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that wife doesn’t have the right to obstruct the sale of her estranged husband’s home if he is willing to provide her a sim.....
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Cases arising out of matrimonial differences should be put to quietus, if the parties have arrived upon a genuine settlement(17.04.2023)
The present petition has been filed seeking quashing of FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC). The marriage between Petition.....
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AAR, Tamil Nadu: PSA Medical Oxygen Generation Plant Attracts 18% GST(06.05.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, Tamil Nadu has ruled that Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Medical Oxygen Generation Plant attracts 18% Goods and Service.....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, Goods and Services Tax, Pressure Swing Adsorption, Medical Oxygen Generation
Madras HC: Convicted Prisoner Has No Fundamental or Statutory Right to be Released Prematurely(12.05.2022)
Madras High Court while considering a petition filed by the mother of a life convict Hariharan challenging the Government order rejecting his prematur.....
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SC to Bank: ‘You Don't Go After Big Fish, But You Harass Poor Farmers’(17.05.2022)
Supreme Court has pulled up the Bank of Maharashtra for challenging an order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court directing it to accept the One Time Sett.....
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Calcutta High Court: Finding of MSME Council on Its Jurisdiction Cannot be Termed as Interim Award(23.05.2022)
Calcutta HC has held that the decision of the MSME Council on its jurisdiction is an order under Section 16 of Arbitration &Conciliation Act and canno.....
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JKL HC: Can’t Pressurize Party Seeking Remedy Against Unfavorable Order by Initiating Contempt(17.04.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while observing that right to avail appropriate remedy under law can’t be construed as obstruction in course o.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Contempt, Unfavorable Order, Pressurize
Guj HC: Section 498A Being Rampantly Misused by Only With a View to Harass Family Members(27.06.2023)
Gujarat High Court while quashing a FIR under Section 498A against an octogenarian woman has observed that Sections of 498A are being rampantly misuse.....
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Delhi HC: Object of Default Bail Linked With Accused’s Right under Article 21(10.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that object of default bail is inherently linked to Article 21 of the Constitution of India, laying emphasis on safeguarding.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Entertain Former PFI Chairman’s Plea Seeking Bail on Medical Grounds(13.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed the plea moved by E Abubacker, former chairperson of Popular Front of India (PFI), for bail on medical grounds, who was.....
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SCN Without Any Reasons: Delhi HC Quashes Order Cancelling GST Registration(19.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has quashed the order cancelling the Goods & Services Tax (GST) registration as the Range Inspector has physically verified the premi.....
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Modification of Surety Insurance Guidelines(12.01.2023)
1. In partial modification of IRDAI (Surety Insurance Contracts) Guidelines, 2022 issued vide Ref No. IRDAI/NL/GDL/SIC/01/01/2022 dated 3rd January, 2.....
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Delhi HC Closes Plea Against Alleged Gathering of Foreign Nationals Seeking Asylum(08.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has closed the plea against the alleged gathering and squatting of a large number of foreign nationals in Delhi's Vasant Vihar area, .....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Stay Notification Allowing Import of Genetically Modified Soya Cake(13.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has refused to stay the notification issued by the Central Government allowing import of 12 Lakh Metric ton of crushed and de-oiled G.....
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Gujarat Court Sentences Asaram Bapu to Life Imprisonment in Disciple Rape Case(01.02.2023)
Gujarat Court, Gandhinagar has sentenced Godman Asaram to life imprisonment in connection with a case in which he was convicted for repeatedly raping .....
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SC: Proceedings Questioning Employee’s Caste Certificate Can’t be Done Ex-Parte(20.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that in a scenario where validity of community certificate is put to question, keeping in mind the importance of document and e.....
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Procedure for Registration Certificate for import of marble and Fresh (green) Areca Nut from Bhutan without Minimum Import Price condition(20.03.2023)
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby la.....
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Notification of specified financial transactions as an activity for the purposes of Section 2(1)(vi)(sa) of PMLA, 2002(03.05.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (vi) of clause (sa) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 .....
Tags : Financial transactions, Relevant person, Activity
NCLT, Chennai: No Conflict Among Prohibition of Benami Property Transaction Act and IBC, 2016(06.05.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Chennai has ruled that there is no conflict between the Prohibition of Benami Property Transaction Act, 1988 and the In.....
Tags : National Company Law Tribunal, Prohibition of Benami Property Transaction Act, 1988, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, attachment of property
SC: NBFCs Cannot be Regulated by State Enactments(11.05.2022)
Supreme Court has ruled that state laws cannot govern Reserve Bank of India-regulated non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). The top court stated th.....
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Calcutta HC: Accused Shall be Given Opportunity to Explain Circumstances Appearing Against Him(17.05.2022)
Calcutta High Court has observed that while examining an accused under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), the prosecution is .....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Section 313, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, prosecution
Jammu And Kashmir High Court: Preventive Detention Cannot Be Made By Stating Vague Grounds(20.05.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashed an order for detention while examining that detention in preventive custody on the basis of such vague and ambigu.....
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Director General of Foreign Trade extends the validity of ANFs and Appendices notified under Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20) till 31st May, 2023(11.04.2023)
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraphs 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby extends.....
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In the absence of any contrary term in the service contract, a transfer order is a normal incidence of service(05.06.2023)
Present Petition takes exception to the judgment passed by the learned Member, Industrial Court, Mumbai, whereby the learned Member dismissed the comp.....
Tags : Transfer order, Business exigencies, Legality
Gauhati HC Seeks Govt's Response on Plea for Effective Implementation of Right to Education Act(20.11.2020)
Gauhati High Court has sought a response from the Assam government in a plea seeking effective implementation of Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Educ.....
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Allahabad HC Calls Upon Transport Commissioner in Plea for Compliance of Motor Vehicles Act(25.11.2020)
Allahabad High Court has called upon the Transport Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh to respond on the issue with regard to compliance of the mandatory prov.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Compliance of Motor Vehicles Act
Delhi Court rants Bail to Photojournalist Manan Dar in UAPA Case(04.01.2023)
Delhi Court has granted bail to Kashmir based photojournalist Mohd Manan Dar in a case registered under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 whi.....
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Orrisa HC: Prima Facie Disclosure of Violence Sufficient to Maintain a Complaint Under PWDV Act(11.01.2023)
Orissa High Court has observed that complainant need not mention particulars of every single act of domestic violence in complaint and even a prima fa.....
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Raj. HC Acquits 4 Convicts in 2008 Jaipur Blasts Case(30.03.2023)
Rajasthan High Court while acquitting four convicts in 2008 serial Jaipur blast case and upholding conviction of one other accused has observed that i.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, 2008 Serial Jaipur Blasts Case, Unfair Means, Probe
Kerala HC: Police is Not Competent to Register an Offence under Section 195A IPC(10.04.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that when threat dealt in Section 195 of IPC is giving false evidence that is a matter to be considered by the court.....
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Delhi HC Grants Bail to Former Religare CFO in RFL Scam Case(11.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has granted bail to Krishnan Subramanian, former chief financial officer of Religare Enterprises Limited, with regard to the Fortis R.....
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Delhi HC: Oral Examination of Any Party to Suit is Matter of Discretion Under Order X CPC(16.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that under Order X of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), the question of whether any of the parties to the suit is re.....
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Delhi High Court Quashes Reassessment Proceedings As Initiated Without Jurisdiction(20.05.2022)
Delhi High Court while quashing the re-assessment proceedings initiated by Income Tax Officer, Jaipur (ITO) has held that since the petitioner jurisdi.....
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P&H HC: RFCTLARR Act Applicable if Compensation Deposited Before Dec 31 2014 Not Paid to Majority(17.04.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that provisions of RFCTLARR Act, 2013 would apply to cases of land acquisition under National Highways Act .....
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Amendments in the Order of the Government of India in the Ministry of Coal vide S.O. No. 2101 dated 9th September, 1993(19.06.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 11 of the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957 (20 of 1957), a.....
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Delhi HC to Registry: Ensure Confidentiality of Sexual Offences Victims(20.04.2023)
Delhi High Court while directing Registry to ensure anonymity and confidentiality of victim of sexual offences is strictly maintained in filings, has .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Confidentiality, Sexual Offences Victims
RBI releases the Financial Stability Report, June 2023(28.06.2023)
Today, the Reserve Bank released the 27th issue of the Financial Stability Report (FSR), which reflects the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee.....
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Centre Notifies Transfer of Madras High Court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee to Meghalaya High Court(16.11.2021)
Central Government has notified the transfer of Mr. Justice Sanjib Banerjee, Chief Justice, Madras High Court to Meghalaya High Court. The Supreme Cou.....
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CESTAT, Chennai: No Service Tax Leviable on Goods Component of Composite Works Contract(19.11.2021)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai has held that no service tax is leviable on goods component of composite works c.....
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Calcutta HC Orders CBI Probe into Irregularities in Non-Teaching Staff Appointments(23.11.2021)
Calcutta High Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the appo.....
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Delhi HC: Appeal Against Orders of Patent Office Would Lie Before High Court(11.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that after enactment of Tribunal Reforms Act 2021, appeals challenging order of Patent Office would lie before concerned Hig.....
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Gauhati HC Grants Relief to Assam Resident Whose Deceased Mother was Declared Foreigner(08.02.2023)
Gauhati High Court has granted relief to Assam Resident, aggrieved by an ex-parte opinion of Foreigner's Tribunal, declaring his dead mother a foreign.....
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SC Dismisses Writ Petition Seeking Changing of Exam Centre of NEET PG 2021(09.09.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by doctors seeking directions to allow change of exam centre option and to postpone the conduct of N.....
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P&H High Court Condones Mandatory Period of 1Yr for Filing Divorce Petition(14.09.2021)
P&H HC has granted divorce decree to a couple who had stayed together only for two days after they had gotten married. The Court has allowed the appli.....
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SC: Storage Facility for Edible Oil Not Allowed Outside Port Area(03.02.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that word ‘within’ used for CRZ-I and ‘in’ used for CRZ-II in the CRZ Notification of 2011 cannot be interpreted to incl.....
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UAPA Tribunal Upholds Ban PFI And its Affiliates(22.03.2023)
UAPA Tribunal has upheld the ban imposed by the Central Government on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and its affiliated organisations.
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Mad. HC: Punishing Person Without Proper Identification Directly Impinges Personal Liberty(01.06.2023)
Madras High Court while setting aside conviction of man charged for robbery has highlighted need for Test Identification Parade (TIP) and observed tha.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Test Identification Parade, Article 21 of the Constitution, Personal Liberty
Del HC Upholds Validity of Rules Prescribing Colour/Description of Uniform for Auto/Taxi Drivers(06.07.2023)
Delhi High Court has upheld the validity of Rule 7 of the Delhi Motor Vehicle Rules, 1993, which prescribes that an auto rickshaw driver shall wear a .....
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Court must consider the factual matrix of the dispute in order to be satisfied whether sufficient reason exists to wind up the company(01.06.2023)
Present is an application by the Plaintiff for an order under Section 461(1)(k) of the Corporations Act, 2001 that the first defendant, KVG Contractin.....
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Kerala HC: Successive Reservation to Offices of Local Authorities Illegal(18.11.2020)
Kerala High Court has stated that successive reservation to the offices of the Chairpersons and President of the local authorities is illegal.
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Kerala Government Brings Ordinance Making Cyber Defamation/Intimidation an Offence(23.11.2020)
Kerala Government has signed an ordinance to incorporate Section 118A in the Kerala Police Act 1960, which makes intimidation, defamation, or insultin.....
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Delhi HC: Adult Woman is Free to Reside Wherever She Wishes and with Whoever She Wishes(25.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has provided relief to an adult woman who left her home to marry the man of her choice. After taking her consent and wishes into cons.....
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SC Rejects Azam Khan’s Plea to Transfer Case to Another State(04.01.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that a wrong order is not a ground to infer bias and transfer the trial from the state has refused to entertain the plea.....
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Delhi HC: Old Pension Scheme Applicable to Personnel of All CAPFs(12.01.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that paramilitary forces are armed forces of union, has held that benefit of Old Pension Scheme (OPS) in accordance w.....
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SC: Parties Can Seek Benefit of Amended Law if Passed Before Final Decree in Partition Suit(31.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that if law governing parties has been amended before conclusion of final decree proceedings in a partition suit, the party ben.....
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Guj. HC: Life and Liberty of Foreigner Can’t Be Invoked on His Behalf When He is Not in India(11.01.2023)
Gujarat High Court has held that a foreign citizen can’t invoke Right to life and liberty under the Article 21 of Indian Constitution if he is not him.....
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Cal. HC Orders Probe in ‘Fake Writ Petition’ Filing By Co-operative Society Members(30.03.2023)
Calcutta High Court has directed ADGP, CID, West Bengal to initiate criminal proceedings and probe against persons who were allegedly involved in fili.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Fake Writ Petition, Co-operative Society
Issuance of EODC for AA and EPCG process from DGFT portal(06.04.2023)
Reference is drawn to earlier Trade Notice no. 24/2022-23 dated 12th January 2023 regarding the online functionality to AA / EPCG authorisation holder.....
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Kar. HC: Courts Must Accept Duly Sworn Affidavits Regarding Residential Proof of Child/Wife(20.07.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that family courts shall accept the affidavit by wife and children indicating their place of residence away from matrimo.....
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Cal. HC: Stepson Can't Deny Obligation to Maintain Stepfather if he Fulfilled His Responsibilities(31.08.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that when stepfather fulfills same responsibilities as the biological father, a stepson cannot deny his obligation to mai.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Stepfather, Maintenance
SC: Trying To Have a National Infrastructure for Live Streaming Which HCs Can Also Use(03.11.2022)
Supreme Court while hearing a petition filed by Advocate Mathews J Nedumpara seeking a uniform platform for live-streaming, has stated that it is tryi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Live Streaming, National Platform
SC: Proceedings Can be Quashed When FIR Doesn’t Disclose Any Act of Accused in Crime(29.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that the criminal proceedings can be quashed when the complaint on the basis of which FIR was registered does not disclose any .....
Tags : Supreme Court, FIR, Quashed
SC: Mere Framing of Charges No Bar to Order Further Investigation(27.02.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that victim has a fundamental right of fair investigation and fair trial has held that mere filing of the chargesheet an.....
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SC Upholds Practice of Jallikattu As Permitted by the 2017 Tamil Nadu Amendment(18.05.2023)
Supreme Court Constitution Bench while upholding practice of Jallikattu as permitted by the 2017 Tamil Nadu Amendment to the Prevention of Cruelty to .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Constitution Bench, Jallikattu, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
SC: Power of Attorney Holder of Financial Creditor Who Had Been Given Authorisation(01.10.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the power of attorney holder of a financial creditor who has been given authorisation can file an application under Se.....
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Karnataka HC Grants Time for Formulating Uniform Scheme for Scholarship to Children of Deceased(05.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to formulate within 30 days a uniform scheme in regards to the grant of scholarships to childre.....
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Allahabad HC: Armed Forces Tribunal Act Does Not Oust High Court’s Power of Judicial Review(09.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has clarified that the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 cannot and does not oust the High Court's power of judicial review contain.....
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CESTAT Directs Central Excise Dept. to Reconsider Refund of Cenvat Credit to Tata Consumer Products(14.03.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Bangalore has directed the Central Excise Department to reconsider the refund of cenvat c.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Refund of Cenvat Credit , Tata Consumer Products
Framework for Corporate Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF)(27.07.2023)
1. Chapter III-C has been inserted vide amendments to SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 vide Gazette notification no. SEBI/LAD- NR.....
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SC: FIR Sought to be Quashed on Ground of Personal Vengeance Must be Looked into More Closely(11.08.2023)
Supreme Court has held that when the accused seeks for quashing of FIR on the ground that the same is based on ulterior motive for wreaking personal v.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Quashing, FIR, Personal Vengeance
Madras HC Refuses to Hear PIL Challenging Vaccine Mandate for Teachers(23.11.2021)
Madras High Court has termed a Public Interest Litigation challenging the compulsory double vaccination policy of the government to enter educational .....
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Delhi HC: Reassessment Notice Based on Error Resulting from Oversight of AO is Not Valid(10.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the re-assessment notice based on an error resulting from the oversight of the assessing officer (AO) is not valid.
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As the blocking orders were still extant at the time of the winding-up of the companies, it is competent for the Reserve Bank to issue the relevant forfeiture orders(23.01.2023)
The Reserve Bank issued three separate forfeiture orders relating to the monies standing to the credit of Sun Candle Products (Pty) Limited (Sun Candl.....
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Mumbai Court Allows Police's Plea To Declare Param Bir Singh "Absconder"(18.11.2021)
Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Mumbai has issued a proclamation against "absconding" accused Param Bir Singh, former Mumbai police commissioner and .....
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Extension of Date for Mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) through the Common Digital Platform to 31st Jan 2022(15.11.2021)
1. In continuation to the earlier Trade Notice 42/2020-2021 dated 19.02.2021, 48/2020-2021 dated 25.03.2021, 10/2021-2022 dated 19.07.2021, 19/2021-20.....
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NCLT: Committee of Creditors Are Competent to Revise Approved Fees of Resolution Professional(09.05.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has ruled that the Committee of Creditors is fully competent to revise its earlier approval of the fees of the.....
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SC: Appeal to NCLAT Shall Be Filed Within Period of 30 Days(13.05.2022)
Supreme Court has reiterated that an appeal against the order of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) shall be filed before the NCLAT within a period.....
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CBIC Extends Due Date For Filing of GSTR-3B(18.05.2022)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the due date for filing of GSTR 3B to May 24th, 2022 due to the technical glitches in .....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Appeal Against Microsoft; No Royalty on Licensing of Software(23.05.2022)
Delhi High Court while dismissing an appeal filed by the department upheld the ITAT order that licensing of Microsoft’s software products in India by .....
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SC: ITATs Insisting on Filing Appeals in Physical Mode Would Defeat Purpose of E-Filing(18.04.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that it would defeat the purpose of e-filing if in addition to e-filing, the ITATs insist on filing of appeals in the ph.....
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HP HC Constitutes Inquiry Committee for Verification of Allegations of Illegal Tree Felling(29.06.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has constituted an inquiry committee headed by Chief Justice M.S Ramachandra Rao and Justice Ajay Mohan Goel to address th.....
Tags : Himachal Pradesh High Court, Inquiry Committee, Illegal Tree Felling
SC Stays Proposed Demolition of Patna’s Collectorate Building(21.09.2020)
Supreme Court has stayed the proposed demolition of Patna's famous Collectorate building also known as 'Afim ka Bhandar' by directing that status quo .....
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Calcutta HC Seeks Response on Application of Foreigners Act, 1946 on Religious Minorities(29.09.2021)
Calcutta High Court has sought the State government's stand on the application of the Foreigners Act, 1946 in respect of prosecution of religious mino.....
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Calcutta HC Restrains Schools To Put Bar on Students From Taking Exams For Non-Payment of Fee(04.10.2021)
Calcutta High Court has restrained school authorities from preventing any student from taking any examination as well as carrying out rustication of s.....
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Kerala High Court States Temporary Relinquishment Of Promotion Can Be Extended Beyond One Year(08.03.2022)
Kerala High Court has observed that the Government Order issued in 1991 mandating that temporary relinquishment of promotion shall be for a minimum pe.....
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AP HC Passes Interim Order Suspending Holding of Practical Exams in Jumbling Method(11.03.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has given an interim order suspending the order of the Government of A.P. to hold practical examinations in jumbling method,.....
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Securities and Exchange Board of India Imposes Fine on Jaypee Infratech for Lapse in Disclosures(15.03.2022)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has imposed Rs 7 lakh fine on Jaypee Infratech Ltd for disclosure lapses. The Board has said that the company d.....
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Rajasthan HC: Smuggling of Gold Can't be Treated As Terrorist Act Under UAPA(09.05.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that Customs Act, 1962 is not included in Schedule-II of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 and conseque.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Customs Act, 1962, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, Terrorist Act, bailable, Schedule-II
Kerala HC: Wife Can Claim Maintenance U/S 125 Crpc Until She Obtains Benefit Under Muslim Law(13.05.2022)
Kerala HC has restated that a divorced Muslim woman can seek maintenance under Section 125 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), until she obtai.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Muslim, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, Section 125
SC Orders Release of AG Perarivalan in Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case(18.05.2022)
Supreme Court has ordered the release of AG Perarivalan, one of the convicts serving life imprisonment in connection with the assassination of former .....
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ITAT: Non-capitalisation Interest of Loans on P&M and CWP Cannot Be Capitalised and Disallowed(23.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Amritsar Bench has held that non-capitalisation interest of loan on Plant & Machinery (P&M) and Capital Work in .....
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SC: Consumer Disputes Can be Raised for Goods/Services Not Connected to Profit Generation(18.04.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that commercial enterprises are not excluded from definition of ‘Consumer’ under Consumer Protection Act, has held that .....
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US Supreme Court Rules Against Affirmative Actions in College Admission Process(30.06.2023)
United States Supreme Court has struck down affirmative action policies in student admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of Nor.....
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Jharkhand High Court Rejects Bail Plea of RJD Chief in Fodder Scam Case(11.01.2019)
Jharkhand High Court has rejected bail plea of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad in a multi-million fodder .....
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Supreme Court: Accused Cannot be Convicted Just because Extra Judicial Confession is Proved(06.11.2019)
Supreme Court has acquitted a man who spent about thirteen years in jail after he was convicted in a rape and murder case. The Apex Court set aside th.....
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SC Allows UP Government to Recruit 37,339 Assistant Teachers(19.11.2020)
Supreme Court has allowed the Uttar Pradesh government to go ahead with the recruitment process of the remaining 37,339 of 69,000 posts of assistant t.....
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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Muthoot Finance Limited(19.11.2020)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated November 19, 2020, a monetary penalty of Rs.10.00 lakh (Rupees Ten lakh only) on Muthoo.....
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Allahabad HC Enquires Over Woman Harassed Being Forced to Return to Husband(09.07.2021)
Allahabad High Court has called for an explanation from Senior Superintendent of Police, Aligarh, and the Superintendent of Police, Kasganj as to why .....
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Kar. HC Upholds Maintainability of Google’s Plea to Restrain CCI from Exposing Confidential Info(15.07.2022)
Karnataka High Court has rejected the application filed by Alliance of Digital India Foundation challenging the maintainability of Google India' plea .....
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Kar. HC: Constitution of Arbitral Tribunal Doesn’t Restrict Application for Interim Relief by Court(25.07.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that the restriction contained under Section 9(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 would not apply once an .....
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NGT Imposes Rs. 3500 Crores Fine on State Of West Bengal for Continuing Environmental Damage(05.09.2022)
National Green Tribunal has imposed a heavy fine of Rs. 3500 as environmental compensation on the State of West Bengal for causing continuous damage t.....
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Madras HC to State: Approach SC for Clarification on 50% Reservation for In-Service Candidates(23.11.2022)
Madras High Court has asked State Government to seek a clarification from Supreme Court regarding applicability of the Tamil Nadu government notificat.....
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Non-consideration of the decision of the High Court/Supreme Court constitutes mistake apparent from record and is rectifiable within the meaning of Section 254(2) of the IT Act(17.02.2023)
Present is a Miscellaneous Petition (MP) filed by the Revenue under Section 254(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (IT Act) praying for rectification of t.....
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Transaction in Corporate Bonds through Request for Quote (RFQ) platform by Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)(01.02.2023)
1. To increase the liquidity on RFQ platform of stock exchanges and to enhance the transparency and disclosure pertaining to trading in secondary mark.....
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Madras HC Rejects PIL Challenging Use of 'Derogatory Terminologies' for Persons with Disabilities(26.04.2021)
Madras High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation Petition without giving any directions/relief which sought removal of the 'derogatory t.....
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Allahabad HC: Proceedings U/S 145 CrPC Has to be Discontinued if Suit for Possession is Pending(04.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that where a civil suit for possession or declaration of the title with regard to the same property is pending, the .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Section 145, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Possession
AAR, Maharashtra: Composite Supply of Hospital Construction Works for Govt Entity Attracts 18% GST(09.05.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling, Maharashtra has ruled that 18% Goods and Services Tax is payable on the composite supply of hospital construction works f.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, 18%, Goods and Services Tax, composite supply
Calcutta HC: Gazetted Officer Who Is Part of Raid Is Not 'Independent Person'(16.05.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that a Gazetted Officer who is a member of the raiding party cannot be said to be an independent person. The Court furthe.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Search, Section 50 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act
CESTAT: Penalty Under Central Excise Act is Not Sustainable by Third Party Evidence(19.05.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the demand of duty and penalty under the Central Excise Act, 1944 is not sustai.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Central Excise Act, 1944, demand of duty
Del. HC to DSLSA: Provide Status Report on Payment of Compensation to Victims of Sexual Offences(10.04.2023)
Delhi High Court has sought a status report from Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) on the payment of compensation to victims of sexual offe.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, DSLSA, Sexual Offences, Compensation
Allahabad HC Sets Aside Remission of Convict Who Was Awarded Life Sentence in 2 Cases(20.04.2023)
Allahabad High Court has set aside a government order by which a convict, who was granted a life imprisonment sentence in two criminal cases, was gran.....
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Telangana HC Directs to Consider Pleas of Aspirants Seeking Exemption from Appearing in NEET 2021(09.09.2021)
Telangana High Court has directed the Medical Council of India to consider as representation the pleas of certain overseas Indian citizens, seeking ex.....
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Madras HC Directs Centre to Strictly Follow Provisions of Official Languages Act, 1963(13.09.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Centre to strictly follow the provisions of the Official Languages Act, 1963 while emphasizing that once a represen.....
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Madras HC Orders Shutdown of Fake Websites Misleading Devotees(02.02.2023)
Madras High Court while observing that temples should not turn into places for gaining profits, has ordered closure of all illegal and unauthorized we.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Temples, Unauthorized Websites, Profits
Meg. HC to CISF: Indicate Your Readiness on Deployment for Curbing Illegal Coal Mining(21.03.2023)
Meghalaya High Court has directed Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to indicate within fortnight as to how its deployment can be ensured within.....
Tags : Meghalaya High Court, CISF, Deployment, Illegal Coal Mining
All. HC: S. 106 IEA Not Attracted Unless Initial Burden of Establishing Guilt of Accused Discharged(30.05.2023)
Allahabad High Court has observed that Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act (IEA) cannot be attracted in a case unless prosecution prima facie disch.....
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Telangana HC: Presumption in Favour of Cheque Holder was Unsustainable in Absence of Evidence(14.09.2021)
Telangana High Court held that the presumption in favour of Cheque Holder was unsustainable in absence of corroborative evidence regarding debt transa.....
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Changes to the Framework to Enable Verification of Upfront Collection of Margins from Clients in Cash and Derivatives segments(01.02.2023)
1. SEBI, vide circular SEBI/HO/MRD2/DCAP/CIR/P/2020/127 dated July 20, 2020, prescribed the framework to enable verification of upfront collection of .....
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Delhi HC: Witness Not to be Re-Summoned in Sexual Offence Case if Cross Exam. Conducted Extensively(22.09.2022)
Delhi High Court while observing that right to fair trial is a constitutional goal and a fundamental right of every individual, has held that where cr.....
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Delhi HC: No PMLA Proceedings After Quashing of FIR Against Accused(28.09.2022)
Delhi High Court while seting aside the proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 against Indiabulls Housing and Finance L.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, PMLA, FIR
RBI announces rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2031(06.12.2022)
The rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2031 (FRB 2031) applicable for the half year December 7, 2022 to June 6, 2023 shall be .....
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Central Govt. notifies few activities when carried out for or on behalf of another natural or legal person in the course of business as an activity as defined in Section 2(1)(sa)(vi) of PMLA(07.03.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (vi) of clause (sa) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 .....
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Madras HC Asks for Explanation for Basis of Quota Policy(16.02.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), under the Union Ministry of Science and Technology, to explain on what basis it .....
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P&H High Court Imposes Cost on Runaway Couple for Manipulation of Aadhar Card Details(19.02.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a runaway couple's protection petition with costs for manipulation of date of birth as mentioned in their .....
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SC Declines to Intervene in Order Refusing to Restrain Shulurmattam Police in Nilgiris District(08.09.2021)
Supreme Court has declined to intervene in a Madras High Court order refusing to restrain the Shulurmattam police in the Nilgiris district from conduc.....
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MP HC Quashes Detention Order on Ground of Not Informing Detenu of Right of Representation(10.09.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a detention order on the ground that it did not contain a stipulation informing the detenue about his right to p.....
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Central Government specifies California Public Employees Retirement System as the specified person for the purposes of section 10(23FE) of IT Act(25.01.2023)
In exercise of powers conferred by sub-clause (iv) of clause (c) of the Explanation 1 to clause (23FE) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 o.....
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Del. HC: Infirm Person Can Seek Bail Under PMLA Even if Not Sick(18.03.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that since 'sick' and 'infirm' are separated by 'or', "a person who, though, not sick but infirm would still be entitled to .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Bail, PLMA, Infirm
Supreme Court Asks SAD Leader to Approach High Court for Quashing of FIR(11.05.2022)
Supreme Court has granted liberty to Shiromani Akali Dal Leader Bikram Singh Majithia to approach the Division Bench of P&H High Court for the quashin.....
Tags : Supreme Court, First Information Report, narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, Shiromani Akali Dal, Bikram Singh Majithia
ITAT: Re-Assessment on Wrong Assumption And Information From Another Assessing Officer Invalid(16.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has ruled that the reopening of assessment based on wrong assumption and information received from anothe.....
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ITAT: No Disallowance of PF/ESI Contributions on Account of Delay in Deposit(20.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ( ITAT ), Delhi Bench has held that no disallowance of provident fund and Employees State Insurance contributions on acc.....
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Gau HC: Can’t Condone Delay in Filing Petition U/S 34 A&C Act Beyond 120 Days(17.04.2023)
Gauhati High Court has held that Court cannot condone delay in the filing of the petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act beyon.....
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Transfer of rights in specified land in the mentioned Government company(19.06.2023)
WHEREAS, on the publication of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Coal, number S.O. 1705(E), dated the 12th April, 2023, p.....
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Delhi HC on Plea Challenging System of Awarding Gallantry Medals to Armed Forces as Arbitrary(09.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed as withdrawn a petition filed by a retired defence personnel, alleging that the current system of awarding gallantry me.....
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Madras High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking a Ban on Chanting of Mantras in Tamil in Temples(13.09.2021)
Madras High Court has rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to be issued to the Tamil Nadu government to withdraw the 'Annai .....
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SC: W.P Shouldn’t be Dismissed on Ground of Alternative Remedies When Question of Law Raised(02.02.2023)
Supreme Court has held that where the controversy is a purely legal one and it does not involve disputed questions of fact but only questions of law, .....
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AP HC: Satisfaction of Detaining Authority Necessary for Preventive Detention as Per Triple Test(21.03.2023)
Andhra Pradesh High Court although the person in question was accused of serious offenses, if the necessary satisfaction as per the triple test i.e. s.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Detaining Authority, Satisfaction, Preventive Detention, Triple Test
Kerala HC: Education Loan Can’t be Rejected for Low CIBIL Score of Student(31.05.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that an application for education loan by a student could not be rejected by a bank on the ground of a low Credit Informati.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited (CIBIL), Education Loan
Participation of Mutual funds in repo transactions on Corporate Debt Securities(08.06.2023)
1. SEBI vide circular no. CIR/IMD/DF/19/2011 dated November 11, 2011 and CIR/IMD/DF/23/2012 dated November 15, 2012 allowed mutual funds to participat.....
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Delhi HC: District Courts Bound To Facilitate Hybrid/ VC Hearing At Parties' Request(17.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that once its Full Court has permitted the city district courts to allow hybrid or video conferencing facility at the re.....
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Telangana HC Grants Liberty to Accused to Initiate Proceeding for Non-Following of Arrest Procedure(22.11.2021)
Telangana High Court granted liberty to an accused to initiate proceedings against police officials if the procedure for arrest under Section 41A of t.....
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SC: Can't Seek Review Under the Garb of Miscellaneous Application(08.11.2022)
Supreme Court while Centre’s Plea to modify order passed by the Court on September 8, 2021 which prevented extension of tenure of Director of Enforcem.....
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SC: Need to Consider Time needed for Rape Survivor to Come Out of Trauma(18.11.2022)
Supreme Court while cancelling bail granted to a rape accused has observed that time taken by a rape survivor to come out of trauma and shock needs to.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Rape, FIR
To seek regularisation, a daily rated employee must have been initially appointed by a competent authority and there must be a sanctioned post(08.02.2023)
Present appeal has been filed by the Appellant who is aggrieved by the order, by which a Division Bench of the High Court has set aside the order of t.....
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Rajasthan HC Issues Notice on Plea for Mandatory Use of A4 Size Paper with Double Sided Printing(19.11.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has issued notice on a petition seeking to implement the use of A4 Sheets with double-sided printing, instead of legal-size paper.....
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RBI Directs Banks Not to Grant/Renew Permissions to Foreign Law Firms for Opening Liaison Offices(24.11.2020)
Reserve Bank of India has directed the banks not to grant fresh permissions/ renewal of permission to any foreign law firm for opening of Liaison Offi.....
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Bombay HC Dismisses Plea of Student Who was Ineligible for Masters Course(26.11.2020)
Bombay High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by a 23-year-old student belonging to the reserved category who was held ineligible for admissio.....
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Del HC Upholds Provision Allowing Deduction for Payment of Maintenance to Air Force Personnel's Wife(09.01.2023)
Delhi High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Section 92(i) of Air Force Act, 1950 which allows deduction from pay and allowance of Air F.....
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SC to Centre: Engage With States Which Have Not Constituted Haj Committees(28.03.2023)
Supreme Court has directed the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs to engage with States which have not yet constituted Haj Committees in their respect.....
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Kerala HC: TRAI’s New Tariff Order is in Public Interest(05.04.2023)
Kerala High Court while dismissing plea challenging TRAI’s new Tariff Order wherein broadcasters increased channel prices for cable TV operators for i.....
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CBDT releases draft Common Income Tax Return Form(01.11.2022)
Central Board of Direct Taxes releases draft Common Income Tax Return Form for public consultation. At present, taxpayers are required to furnish thei.....
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Re-organisation of National Assessment Centres and Faceless Assessment Groups(31.05.2023)
1. Reference is invited to Circular No.40/2020-Customs dated 04.09.2020 on the constitution of National Assessment Centres (NACs), their roles and res.....
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Allahabad HC: Workman Employed for Particular Project Can't Claim Permanent Status(16.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that when a workman is employed for a particular project, the services of that employee come to an end when the proj.....
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Madras High Court Permits Devotees for Karthigai Deepam Festival in Tiruvannamalai(19.11.2021)
Madras High Court has permitted the entry of 20,000 devotees in Tiruvannamalai city, in light of Karthigai Deepam festival on 19th November 2021, subj.....
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Kerala HC Refuses to Entertain Writ Seeking TRAI to Direct for Production of Call Records(23.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has refused to entertain a writ petition seeking the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to direct a telecommunications service pr.....
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Supreme Court to Launch Online RTI Portal Soon(11.11.2022)
Supreme Court has said that it will soon launch an online portal which can be used by public to file applications under Right to Information Act (RTI .....
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All. HC: Maintenance Proceedings Not to Punish Husband But to Prevent Destitution of Deserted Wife(09.02.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that object of maintenance proceedings is not to punish a person for his past neglect, but to prevent vagrancy and desti.....
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Procedure for applying for Amnesty scheme for one-time settlement of default in export obligation by Advance and EPCG authorization holders(17.04.2023)
Reference Public Notice No. 02/2023 dated 01.04.2023, the procedure for filing applications for Amnesty scheme for one-time settlement of default in e.....
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Karnataka HC Directs to Ensure Insurance Companies Transfer Unclaimed Policy Amounts(09.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) to ensure that all insurance companies follow the master c.....
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MP HC Commutes Death Sentence of Man to Life Imprisonment on Lack of Effective Hearing(14.09.2021)
MP HC has commuting the death sentence awarded to a man to life imprisonment. The Court has noted that no sufficient opportunity was given to accused .....
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Del. HC to Tihar Medical Superintendent: Ensure Efficient Medical Treatment of Former PFI Chairman(02.02.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Medical Superintendent of Tihar Jail to ensure that efficacious medical treatment is provided to former Popular Front of.....
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SC: Death Penalty in Rarest of Rare Case Required Only if No Chance of Reformation(22.03.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that ‘rarest of rare’ doctrine requires that death sentence not be imposed only by taking into account grave nature of crim.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Death Penalty, Rarest of Rare Case, Reformation
Scholarship Scam: All. HC Grants Interim Anticipatory Bail to Hygia Educational Group's VP(31.05.2023)
Allahabad High Court has granted interim anticipatory bail to the accused Syed Ishrat Hussain Jafri, Vice President of the Hygia Educational Group on .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Hygia Educational Group, Syed Ishrat Hussain Jafri, Scholarship Scam
Mandatory additional qualifiers in import/export declarations in respect of certain products w.e.f 1.7.2023(07.06.2023)
1. Reference is drawn to the Circular 55/2020-Customs dated 17.12.2020 wherein importers were advised to voluntarily declare the complete description .....
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A mistake apparent on the record must be patent mistake and not something which can be established by a long-drawn process of reasoning(09.03.2022)
The facts of the case are that, assessee filed a loss return of Rs.1,76,77,280. However, the said return was revised to rectify certain mistakes decla.....
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P&H HC Suggests Safe Houses for Protection of Couples Married Against Family’s Wishes(12.03.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has suggested that safe houses be made available in each district of Punjab, Haryana as well as the Union Territory of C.....
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ITAT, Bangalore: TDS Not Applicable to Commission for Professional Service by Non Resident(04.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that Tax Deduction at Source is not applicable to commission for professional service by Nonresiden.....
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Income-tax (Twelfth Amendment) Rules, 2022(05.05.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by the section 245Q read with section 295 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Board of Direct Ta.....
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Delhi HC Takes Cognizance of UAPA Against Activist Khurram Parvez & Others In Terror Funding Case(16.05.2022)
Delhi High Court took cognizance under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and other offences against Kashmiri human rights activist Khurram P.....
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Non-Compliance of S. 148A Notice: Rajasthan HC asks Income Tax Dept to Follow SC Judgment(19.05.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the income tax department to proceed with the notices quashed earlier under Section 148A of Income-Tax Act, 1961, in.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Rajasthan High Court, Section 148A Income-Tax Act 1961, Finance Act
Delhi HC: Profession of Law Not Confined to Acting or Pleading Before a Court of Law(11.04.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that has held that pursuing LL.M in law doesn’t constitute a break in practice, has held that profession of law also .....
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Cal. HC Sets Aside Murder Conviction on Ground that Confession Made to Police Not Admissible(21.04.2023)
Calcutta High Court while setting aside a murder conviction observed that confession of accused, even if in writing, made to a police officer is not a.....
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Del. Court Acquits Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia & Yogender Yadav in 2013 Criminal Defamation Case(22.08.2022)
Delhi Court has acquitted Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and former Aam Aadmi Party leader Yogender Yadav in a 2.....
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SC: Speaker Can't Deny Pension & Other Benefits to MLAs While Disqualifying Them Under 10th Schedule(29.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that under the Xth Schedule of the Constitution, the Speaker of a Legislative Assembly does not have power to deny pension and .....
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Committee of Experts on Sustainable Finance submits report to IFSCA(05.10.2022)
A 'Committee of Experts on Sustainable Finance', constituted by International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) submitted its final report .....
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Courts cannot ordinarily doubt the bonafide need of landlord nor the Courts can dictate to landlord as to how the premise owned by him should be used(26.07.2023)
The judgment and decree of eviction on the ground of bonafide need passed by the Small Causes Court and confirmed by District Judge vide judgment and .....
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SC: Default Bail Granted Erroneously Can Be Cancelled by High Court u/s 439(2) CrPC(23.11.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that a 'default bail' illegally or erroneously granted under Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.PC).....
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SC Asks Centre to Submit Response on Status of Women Army Officers' Permanent Commission(26.11.2020)
Supreme Court has asked Centre to file a reply in an application contending that the Indian Army has "not granted Permanent Commission to even 50% of .....
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SC Quashed Complaint Alleging Offence Under SC/ST Act(09.01.2023)
Supreme Court while quashing a complaint alleging complaint under Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, has observ.....
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In order to qualify the debt to be a 'financial debt', it is necessary that the amount advanced to the Corporate Debtor is against the time value of money(22.03.2023)
The instant Appeal under Section 61 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) has been preferred by the Appellant being aggrieved and dissatis.....
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CESTAT: Mere Use of Word ‘Principle to Principle’ Basis Not Franchise Service, Not Taxable(27.01.2020)
Customs Excise and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that mere use of the word ‘principle to principle’ cannot be a basis for attracti.....
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Reserve Bank of India Penalizes HDFC Bank Rs 1 Crore for Failing Know Your Customer Norms(30.01.2020)
Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 1 Crore on Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Bank for failing to comply with the Centra.....
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Madras HC Orders Status Quo in Issue Related to Additional Mofussil Bus Stand in Karur(19.02.2021)
Madras High Court has ordered status quo to be maintained in the issue pertaining to the additional mofussil bus stand in Karur. The Court has also al.....
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Delhi Court Grants Interim Bail to Accused Who Suffered Bullet Injury During Riots(07.09.2021)
Delhi Court has granted three months interim bail to one Mohd. Shahid, accused in a riots case, after taking note of the precarious health conditions.....
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Madras HC Reprimands Practice of Displaying Photographs of CM on School Bags(10.09.2021)
Madras High Court has reprimanded the practice of displaying photographs of Chief Ministers or other public functionaries on school bags, textbooks an.....
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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Compensation to Kin of Lawyers Who Died of COVID(14.09.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation which sought for ex-gratia compensation of Rs. 5 lakhs to kin of an advocate who has died wit.....
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SC: Threatening a Person to Withdraw Complaint Won’t Attract Offence U/S 195A IPC(10.08.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that later part of Section 195A IPC makes it very clear that false evidence means false evidence before the Court of law, a.....
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Reserve Bank of India to Launch the Pilot Project for Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit(14.08.2023)
1. As part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released on August 10, 2023, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the develo.....
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Acceptance of Electronic Certificate of Origin (e-CoO) issued under the India-Sri Lanka FTA (ISFTA)(03.05.2023)
1. Instances have been brought to the notice of the Board where the benefit of preferential tariffs in respect of goods eligible for such benefits whe.....
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Karnataka HC issues Notice to State Road Transport Employees Over Strike(22.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to Karnataka State Road Transport Employees League, which has called for an indefinite strike of all bus servic.....
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Centre Totally Bans Non-Medical Use of Liquid Oxygen(26.04.2021)
Union Ministry of Home Affairs has imposed a total ban on the use of liquid oxygen for non-medical purposes in view of the acute shortage of medical o.....
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SC: Grant of Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearance Permissible in Exceptional Circumstances(23.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that grant of ex post facto environmental clearance in exceptional cases is not impermissible, and such approvals cannot be dec.....
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Amendment to Instruction No. 18/2022-Customs dated 12.08.2022 and 26/2022-Customs dated 06.10.2022(28.12.2022)
1. Reference is drawn to Board's Instruction No. 18/2022-Customs dated 12.08.2022 and 26/2022-Customs dated 06.10.2022 relating to the requirement of .....
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Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa Rules did not confer a discretionary power upon the Arbitrator to decide whether to adjudicate the defence of repudiation(31.03.2023)
The second Respondent brought arbitral proceedings against the Appellants. The dispute submitted to arbitration concerned two agreements. In the award.....
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Gau. HC Upholds Assam Government's Notification on Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary(27.03.2023)
Gauhati High Court while upholding notification issued by the Assam Government declaring Deepor Beel Area a Wildlife Sanctuary, has observed that pres.....
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Central Electricity Authority notifies the National Electricity Plan for the period of 2022-32(31.05.2023)
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has notified the National Electricity Plan (NEP) (Vol-I Generation) for the period of 2022-32. The plan docume.....
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Mere recovery of currency note from an accused without proof of demand does not establish an offence under Prevention of Corruption Act(06.06.2023)
Present is an appeal under Section 374 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) challenging the Judgment passed by learned Special Judge. Appellant .....
Tags : Illegal gratification, Conviction, Legality
A dealer may trade in firearms and ammunition only on premises specified in the dealer’s licence(24.05.2023)
The issue before the Supreme court is whether Regulation 67 of the Firearm Control Regulations entitles one firearms’ dealer to store firearms at its .....
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Cal. HC: Police Can’t Use Power U/S 160 CrPC to Call/Arrest Someone Unconnected With Alleged Offence(09.06.2023)
Calcutta High Court has observed that practice adopted by adopted by investigating agency during investigation to call someone not named in FIR or not.....
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MP HC Refuses to Interfere with Decision of Adult Woman to Move Out of House to Pursue Studies(11.03.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to accede to the request of a family to bring their adult daughter (Petitioner) back to them, under police custo.....
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AP HC: Suit for Declaration Must Be Filed Where Property Title is in Dispute(15.03.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that where the title of a property is in dispute, the parties concerned must file a suit for declaration and not a .....
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Expansion of Automatic Leo Facility in ECCS(02.08.2023)
1. The undersigned is directed to draw attention to Circular 41/2020-Customs through which the facility of Automatic Let Export Order (auto LEO) was e.....
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Allahabad HC: Suspension of Permanent Lok Adalat Member Allowed on Serious Charge(12.07.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that merely because there is no specific provision to suspend a member of the Permanent Lok Adalat, it does not mean.....
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SC: Non-Forest Activities Cannot be Permitted Without Prior Approval from Central Government(22.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that State Government/Competent Authority cannot permit any change of user of forest or deemed forest land without obtaining pr.....
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SC: Successive FIRs by Same Informant Against Same Accused on Same Allegations Not Permissible(02.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that registration of multiple FIRs by same person against same accused based on the same set of facts and the same cause of act.....
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SC Applies LARR Act for Mahanadi Coalfields Acquisitions of 1988(07.11.2022)
Supreme Court while granting relief to several persons who were displaced by land acquisition by Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd in 1988, has held that Land A.....
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Madras HC Initiates Suo Moto Contempt Proceedings Against Witness for Making False Statement(02.12.2022)
Madras High Court has initiated suo moto contempt proceedings against Swathi, a prime witness to the Gokulraj Murder Case for making false statements .....
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Amendment in Circular No. 25/2016-Customs dated 08.06.2016 for including details of ex-bond Bill of Entry/Shipping Bill in Form A(21.02.2023)
1. The Circular No. 25/2016-Customs dated 08.06.2016 prescribes 'Form A' regarding maintenance of records in relation to warehoused goods for the purp.....
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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Service Tax Not Applicable on Take-Away Food(09.03.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad has ruled that service tax is not payable on packed food sold as take away and .....
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Delhi HC Grants Ex-Parte Injunction in Trademark Infringement Suit by VOLVO(14.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to owners of registered trademarks VOLVO and FMX, restraining Lamina Suspension Products Limited from usi.....
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Eligibility conditions for availing benefits under the Building and Other Construction Workers scheme(27.07.2023)
As per the extant provisions of Section 12 of Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 [.....
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Supreme Court Stays Enforcement Proceedings in Delhi High Court in Amazon- Future Dispute(09.09.2021)
Supreme Court has stayed the proceedings instituted by global e-commerce giant Amazon for the enforcement of the Emergency Award passed in its favour .....
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Madras HC Directs to Decide Representation Seeking Flight Safety Announcements(14.09.2021)
Madras HC has disposed of a PIL seeking directions to be issued to the Centre to ensure that the cabin crew of Indian airline operators make announcem.....
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Ker. HC to State: Life Erroneous Attachment of Properties of Those Not Linked to PFI(03.02.2023)
Kerala High Court has directed State that properties of those persons who have no connection with the Popular Front of India (PFI) and which were erro.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Popular Front of India (PFI), Attachment, Properties
SC to Ministry of Law: Conduct Judicial Impact Assessment of All Tribunals at the Earliest(23.03.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Ministry of Law & Justice to conduct "Judicial Impact Assessment" of tribunals as per its directions in Rojer Mathew v. Sou.....
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Mad. HC: Punishing Person Without Proper Identification Directly Impinges Personal Liberty(01.06.2023)
Madras High Court while setting aside conviction of man charged for robbery has highlighted need for Test Identification Parade (TIP) and observed tha.....
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Tripura HC: Presumption of Service of Notice Applicable on Service of Demand Notice u/s 138 NI Act(23.11.2020)
Tripura High Court has held that once a demand notice, issued under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 in case of dishonour of cheque is dispatched .....
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MP HC: Communication of Show-Cause Notice Must be on Revenue’s Website and Not via Email(26.11.2020)
Madhya Pradesh High Court held that the only mode prescribed for communicating the show-cause notice is by way of uploading on the website of the reve.....
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SC Transfers Petitions Pending Before HCs’ For Recognition of Same Sex Marriages to Itself(09.01.2023)
Supreme Court has transferred to itself petitions seeking recognition of same sex marriages in India and also granted liberty to petitioners to appear.....
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SC: Day of Remand Should be Included While Considering Default Bail Claim(28.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that day of remand is to be included for considering for considering a claim for default bail, and observed that remand period .....
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Central Government announces Foreign Trade Policy, 2023(31.03.2023)
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, launched the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 saying that, it is dynamic and has been kept open ended to accommodate.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Vires of Civil Defence Act 1968(05.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition challenging the vires of the Civil Defence Act, 1968, insofar as it allegedly gives unchecked power t.....
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Allahabad HC Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Financial Support/ Stipend For Junior Lawyers(09.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has issued notice to Union of India, Uttar Pradesh Bar Council and others on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea seeking sti.....
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Orissa HC: Deposit of Amount in No-Lien/Escrow Account Will Not Constitute Actual Payment(11.03.2022)
Orissa High Court has ruled that deposit of amount in no-lien/escrow account will not constitute actual payment under Section 43-B of the Income Tax A.....
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SEBI Clarifies Regarding Transactions in Mutual Funds Facilitated by Online Platforms(16.03.2022)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has clarified regarding transactions in mutual funds facilitated by online platforms. The Board has said paymen.....
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SC: If Accused Are Already Shown to Witnesses in Police Station, Sanctity of TIP is Doubtful(09.08.2023)
Supreme Court while hearing an appeal against the conviction based on circumstantial evidence, has observed that if the accused are already shown to t.....
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Karnataka HC Asks Centre on Making of Regional Languages Compulsory for Students(16.11.2021)
Karnataka High Court has asked the Central Government if States can, under the National Education Policy (NEP), make study of regional language compul.....
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Allahabad HC: Interfaith Marriage Registration Can't Be Refused by Insisting on Conversion Approval(19.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the Marriage Registrar/Officer lacks the power to withhold the registration of marriage, merely for the reason .....
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SC: Residuary Jurisdiction of NCLT Cannot be Invoked to Adjudicate Contractual Dispute(24.11.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the residuary jurisdiction of the National Company Law Tribunal cannot be invoked to adjudicate contractual dispute if.....
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Delhi Court: Society's Outrage Not a Justification for Suppressing Free Speech(14.11.2022)
Delhi Court while dismissing complaint filed against Kerala MLA K.T. Jaleel over his remarks regarding Kashmir on social media, has observed that Indi.....
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Gauhati HC Seeks Compliance Reports on Apex Court’s Directions on Police Reforms(09.02.2023)
Gauhati High Court has directed Governments of Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh to file affidavits regarding compliance of the direction.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Compliance Reports, Police Reforms
Notification of New HSN Codes for Technical Textiles items(17.04.2023)
1.Reference is invited to DGFT Notification No. 20/2015-20 dated 07.07.2022 whereby ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1 (Import Policy) was amended in sync with .....
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Central Government declares Critical Information Infrastructure of the Indian Bank to be protected systems(26.07.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 70 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (21 of 2000), the Central Govern.....
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SC: If Frivolous Litigations by the Union is Curtailed, 70% of Court’s Role Would be Reduced(14.08.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that if the Union of India decides, 70 percent of litigation can be curtailed if so many frivolous litigations by the union.....
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JKL HC: Can’t Entertain WP on Ground of Mistake of Law/Facts Unless There is Miscarriage of Justice(23.08.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that petition under Article 227 of the Constitution cannot be moved merely on ground of mistake of fa.....
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Securities Appellate Tribunal Provides Relief to Religare Finvest in Fund Diversion Case(30.01.2020)
Securities Appellate Tribunal has given relief to Religare Finvest, an arm of Religare Enterprises, in a fund diversion case, involving erstwhile prom.....
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Kerala HC Asks Union and CBI to Take Decision on Probe into Death of 2 Minor Girls(19.02.2021)
Kerala High Court has asked the Union government and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take a decision on the State government recommendati.....
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Allahabad HC Quashes Govt Order Cancelling Retailer's License for Selling Beef, Hurting Sentiments(07.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has quashed an order of a Food Safety Officer who cancelled the retailer license of a man, named Ikrar Husain, obtained under the.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Retailer's License for Selling Beef, Hurting Sentiments
SC Grants Protection from Arrest to Man Accused of Raping Olympian Mayookha Johny's Friend(10.09.2021)
Supreme Court has granted protection from arrest to C.C Johnson, the man accused of raping Olympian Mayookha Johny's friend, and for capturing her nud.....
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Madras HC Quashes Notification Increasing Speed Limit of Motor Vehicles on Expressways(15.09.2021)
Madras High Court has quashed a notification issued by the Centre on April 6, 2018 increasing the speed limit of motor vehicles to 120 km/hr on expres.....
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Madras HC Makes E-Filing Mandatory for Anticipatory Bail(06.02.2023)
Madras High Court has made e-filing mandatory in both Principal bench in Madras and the Madurai bench. This facility is initially compulsory for Antic.....
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Gujarat High Court Directs Covid Testing of Prisoners Whose Bail Pleas are Allowed(27.04.2021)
Gujarat High Court has directed that prisoners, whose bail pleas are allowed, should be made to undergo the Covid-19 Test, stating that it is only in .....
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SC: Failure to Inform Accused About Hearing of Appl. for Ext. of Time for Investigation Violates FR(26.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that the failure to produce the accused before the Court at the time of consideration of the application for extension of time .....
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SC to Centre: Examine Means to Improve Conditions of Persons Suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(06.12.2022)
Supreme Court while hearing plea filed by a person claiming to be suffering from a condition called Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Ministry of Health
Bom HC Restrains Mumbai Khadi and Village Industries Association from Selling Goods Under Khadi Mark(19.12.2022)
Bombay High Court has temporarily restrained Mumbai Khadi and Village Industries Association from using the mark 'KHADI' and 'Charkha' logo or any dec.....
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Del. HC to LNJP Hospital: Don’t Disclose Identity of Minor Girl Seeking Abortion in Report to Police(02.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Medical Superintendent of LNJP Hospital to not disclose identity details of a 14-year-old, who is seeking termination of.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Termination of Pregnancy, Identity, Minor
Jharkhand HC: Premises Can't Be Sealed by Authorities for Unreasonably Long Period(21.09.2020)
Jharkhand High Court has observed that in the case of an order of sealing, the authorities cannot be allowed to keep the premises locked for an unreas.....
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Calcutta HC Quashes Allotment of Plot by West Bengal HIDCO to Former Cricketer(29.09.2021)
Calcutta High Court has quashed the allotment of a plot by the West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (HIDCO) to former cricketer .....
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AP HC Stays Arrest Of Man Booked For Posting Facebook Comment Against CM Jagan Reddy & One MLA(04.10.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has stayed the arrest of a man booked for allegedly posting a comment on Whatsapp group and Facebook against the Chief Minis.....
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Madras HC: Employee Can't Claim Specific Post When Two Posts Are In The Same Cadre With Identical Pay(08.03.2022)
Madras High Court while deciding the issue related to appointment and promotion has observed that when service conditions are not infringed from and o.....
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Gujarat High Court Orders Release of Goods Imported Under Foreign Trade Policy(10.03.2022)
Gujarat High Court has directed the release of goods worth Rs. 79.29 lakhs, detained at the Mundra Port by the Customs Department, while refusing to i.....
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A freezing notice for property may be issued, if there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the property is crime-used or crime-derived(24.02.2022)
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) seeks a declaration that particular property has been confiscated. The property was the subject of a freezin.....
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Ker. HC to Forest Dept.: Refrain from Capturing Wild Tusker 'Arikomban' Till March 29(27.03.2023)
Kerala High Court has directed Forest and Wildlife Department to refrain from capturing wild tusker 'Arikomban' that had allegedly been foraging in Ch.....
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Decision taken by the Government in relation to the economic policies is not ordinarily interfered by the Courts unless arbitrary(29.05.2023)
The instant writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India has been filed by the Petitioner as a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seekin.....
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User development fee is a statutory levy and not subjected to levy of service tax(19.05.2023)
In present appeals, orders of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (“CESTAT”) are impugned by the service tax authorities (“the reve.....
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Once the employer is contributing EPF under the Central Act, the same cannot be compelled to make contribution under the State Act(16.06.2023)
The Petitioner-company claims to have obtained the registration under Central Employees Provident Fund Act and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 and .....
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Kerala HC: Right to be Forgotten May Not be Absolute Right Even After Acquittal in Cases(18.08.2022)
Kerala High Court has opined that right to be forgotten may not be one that can be claimed as an absolute right especially when it comes to details of.....
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SC Issues Notice on Swamy's Plea for Probing RBI Official in Bank Scams(18.10.2022)
Supreme Court has agreed to examine BJP leader Dr Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking a probe into the alleged role of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) offici.....
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Government notifies Amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 for an Open, Safe and Trusted and Accountable Internet(29.10.2022)
In a major push towards an Open, Safe and Trusted and Accountable Internet, the Ministry of Electronics and IT notified amendments to the Information .....
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Rajasthan HC Directs Reliance Jio to Shift 4G Tower Creating Inconvenience to Devotees(11.03.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has directed Reliance Jio to shift its 4G mobile tower from the existing place to 15-20 feets away from the gate of a Gurudwara w.....
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Madras HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Damages Over Copyright Infringement by Film Valimai(15.03.2022)
Madras High Court has issued notice to the makers of Tamil film Valimai, starring Ajith, after the Producer of a 2016 Movie called Metro alleged that .....
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Deferred Payment of Import Duty (Amendment) Rules, 2023(03.08.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by proviso to sub-section (1) of section 47 and section 156 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Gov.....
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SC: Irrigation Department of State Not An 'Industrial Establishment' Under Section 25L Of ID Act(30.09.2021)
Supreme Court has held that to decide as to whether a Department is an Industrial Establishment or not, the test would be to consider the predominant .....
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Orissa HC: Can't Direct State To Extend Financial Assistance To Workers Associated With Durga Puja(04.10.2021)
Orissa High Court observed that it can't direct the State Government to separately extend financial relief to workers associated with the Durga Puja f.....
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SC Issues Notice on Indira Jaising's Plea Against Use of Secret Voting to Confer Senior Designations(09.03.2022)
Supreme Court has issued notice on an application filed by Senior Advocate Indira Jaising seeking a declaration that the process adopted by certain Hi.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Claim Of Deduction to be Reckoned From Date of Possession of New Property(11.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that an assessee's claim of deduction under Section 54 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 was to be reckoned .....
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Bombay HC Asks Maharashtra Govt to Submit Report on Number of Child Marriages(15.03.2022)
Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra Government to submit a report on the number of child marriages in the State as it may be a contributing fa.....
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MP HC Directs SLSA to Make Surprise Visits to Prison Facilities to Audit The Prevailing Conditions(05.10.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Member Secretary, District Legal Services Authority accompanied by Chief Judicial Magistrate of each distri.....
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Karnataka High Court Permits Minor Rape Victim to Terminate 22.5 Weeks Old Foetus(09.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has permitted a minor rape victim to terminate her 22 weeks 3 days old pregnancy, upon noting that continuation of the same can d.....
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Allahabad HC: Director Not Involved in Day-to-Day Affairs of Company Cannot be Prosecuted(11.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that a director, who is not involved in the day to day affairs of a company, cannot be prosecuted for the offence under .....
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When the Guarantee requires invocation of guarantee deed, default on the guarantor shall be the date, when corporate guarantee has been invoked(26.07.2023)
Present Appeal has been filed against the Order by which Section 7 Application filed by the Appellant has been rejected as barred by Section 10A of th.....
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SC Issues Notice in Plea Against Alleged Failure to Publish Criminal Antecedents of Candidates(15.02.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice to the Chief Election Commissioner and leaders of prominent political parties in a contempt petition filed for alleged.....
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SC: Parties Who Privately Settle Disputes u/s 89 CPC Also Entitled to Refund of Court Fee(19.02.2021)
Supreme Court has held that the parties who privately agree to settle their dispute outside the modes contemplated under Section 89 of the Code of Civ.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Maintenance and Renovation of Kalkaji Temple Complex(07.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought response of Delhi Government and South Delhi Municipal Corporation with respect to the maintenance and renovation of Kalka.....
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Calcutta HC Imposes Stay on Rustication Order of 3 Students of Visva Bharati University(10.09.2021)
Calcutta High Court has imposed an interim stay on the rustication order of three students of Visva Bharati Univeristy (VBU) and permitted them to joi.....
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Allahabad HC Summons UP DGP in 16-Yr Old Girl's Death Case Who Was Found Hanged in School(15.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Director-General of Police, Uttar Pradesh to remain present before the Court tomorrow in the case regarding the .....
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P&H HC: Norm on Mandatory Custody for Suspension of Sentence in NDPS Cases Should be Relaxed(18.03.2023)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has held that norm of minimum mandatory period of custody of 6 yrs for grant of relief of suspension of sentence where the.....
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SC Issues Notice on Challenge to Judgement Quashing Preventive Detention Under COFEPOSA Act(20.11.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a special leave petition filed by the Union of India challenging a Kerala High Court judgment which quashed the pre.....
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SC Dismisses Ex-BSF Jawan's Plea Challenging PM Narendra Modi's Election from Varanasi(24.11.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed the petition filed by Ex- BSF Jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav's petition challenging the election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi .....
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Bombay HC Quashes Notice Issued by BMC for Demolition of Kangana Ranaut’s Bungalow(27.11.2020)
Bombay High Court has quashed the notice and order issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to demolish Kangana Ranaut’s bungalow.
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NCDRC to DLF Universals: Refund Entire Amount for Delay in Handing Over Possession(10.01.2023)
National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed DLF Universal to refund entire principal amount of Rs. 37,73,154/- to the complain.....
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SC: Consumer Commission Can’t Decide High Disputed Facts or Case Involving Criminal/Tortious Acts(29.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that proceedings before Consumer Commission being summary in nature, complaints involving highly disputed questions of facts or.....
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Jhar. HC: Resolution Professional Under IBC Falls Within Ambit of 'Public Servant' Under POCA(07.04.2023)
Jharkhand High Court has held that Resolution Professional under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) will be considered a public servant under both s.....
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E-wallet investments in Mutual Funds(23.03.2023)
1. SEBI, vide Circular Ref. no.- SEBI/HO/IMD/DF2/CIR/P/2017/39 dated May 8, 2017, permitted use of e- wallet for investment in Mutual Funds within the.....
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For the amount to be construed as a 'Financial Debt', there should be a direct disbursal of the amount owed(01.06.2023)
Present Appeal under Section 61 of the 'Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016' (IBC) is against Impugned Order, where by the Adjudicating Authority, ha.....
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MP HC: Mother Who Nurtured Child in Womb is Certainly Entitled to His Custody(21.09.2020)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that the welfare of a child is of paramount importance and that the mother/petitioner, who has nurtured the chi.....
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Delhi HC Stays Order of ASI Withdrawing Approval Granted to Professor P.J. Cherian(29.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has stayed an order of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) withdrawing the approval granted to Professor P.J. Cherian, director .....
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Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Challenging Government Order To Issue Caste Certificate In English(04.10.2021)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition challenging the Government's order allowing for the issuance of the cas.....
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CESTAT, Bangalore: Gold was Freely Importable by Normal Importer Prior to DGFT Notification(07.03.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Bangalore, has ruled that gold was freely importable by the normal importer prior to the .....
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Delhi HC: Courts Should Not Interfere with Transfer Order Made in Public Interest(10.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has said that Courts should not readily interfere with the transfer order which is made in the public interest and for administrative.....
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A fair hearing to the party being blacklisted is an essential pre-condition for a proper exercise of the power and a valid order of blacklisting(04.03.2022)
In present writ petition, the Petitioner has assailed the order wherein the Opposite Party No. 3- has directed the Executive Engineer to initiate appr.....
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SC: BS IV Compliant Public Utility Vehicles Purchased Before 31st March Can be Registered(21.09.2020)
Supreme Court has allowed Public Utility Vehicles which are BS-IV complaint purchased before 31st March, to be registered, subject to scrutiny by Envi.....
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Bombay High Court Imposes Costs For Vexatious Application In Commercial Dispute(29.09.2021)
Bombay High Court recently imposed heavy costs on the plaintiff for a "vexatious and mischievous" application, observing that the Commercial Courts Ac.....
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Allahabad HC Orders Fair Probe In Ex-Army Man Torture Case(04.10.2021)
Allahabad High Court has ordered a fair investigation, immediate action in the case of an ex-soldier of the Indian Army, who had alleged that he was h.....
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Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Man Accused Of Posting Pakistan's Flag(08.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court granted bail to a man who has been booked under Section 124-A Indian Penal Code, 1860 for Sedition Charges as he allegedly suppor.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Appeal Against Deletion of Income Tax Addition for Share or Bogus Purchases(11.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed the appeal against the deletion of income tax addition for share or bogus purchases or cash deposits and held that appe.....
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NLU Consortium Postpones CLAT 2022 Exam Date and Online Application Submission(15.03.2022)
Consortium of National Law Universities has decided to postpone the Common Law Admission Test to June 19. CLAT-2022 is rescheduled to Sunday, 19th Jun.....
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Central Government amends Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020(23.06.2023)
The Government of India has introduced two changes to the prevailing power tariff system, through an amendment to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers.....
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CESTAT: Refund Can’t be Treated as Time Barred as Claim Made Before Wrong Forum(16.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has ruled that the claim of refund made before a wrong forum cannot be rejected by treatin.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai, section 11B, Central Excise Act, 1944, wrong forum
Supreme Court Dismisses Cyrus Mistry's Review Plea(19.05.2022)
Supreme Court dismissed the review petition by Cyrus Mistry in the Tata v/s Mistry legal case. The Supreme Court dismissed SP group's plea seeking rev.....
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Delhi HC Upholds Validity of Notifications Banning Manufacture & Sale of Chewing Tobacco Products(11.04.2023)
Delhi High Court while upholding notification of State banning manufacture & sale of chewing tobacco products and observed that though scheduled produ.....
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Patna HC: Bihar IIPP Encourages Manufacturing Industries But Doesn’t Bar Other Industries(21.04.2023)
Patna High Court has observed that Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy of 2016 mentions of encouraging the manufacturing industries, however .....
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Extension of the due date for furnishing the return in FORM GSTR-3B for the month of May 2023(27.06.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (6) of section 39 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Commissioner, o.....
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Karnataka High Court Condones Delay Of 6 Years In Filing Revised ITR(08.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court while condoning the delay of 6 years in filing revised ITR has observed that AO can't take advantage of Assessee's ignorance to c.....
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Securities and Exchange Board of India Levies Fine on 3 Entities in Illiquid Stock Options Case(11.03.2022)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has imposed a total of Rs 15 lakh fine on three entities for indulging in non-genuine trades in stock options o.....
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P&H HC: Failure to Prove Motive Not Fatal to Case of Prosecution(14.03.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that even though motive bears significance in cases of circumstantial evidences, however, failure to prove the .....
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Ker HC: Party Can’t Take Defence of Defective Title Once it Enters into Agreement to Convey Property(04.08.2023)
Kerala High Court has observed that once a party enters into an agreement to convey the property, it is not open for them to defend the claim for spec.....
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Delhi HC to Police: Before Holding Any Such Function, Proper Police Force is Made Available(18.08.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that it is the responsibility of the police to ensure safety and security of the students when functions/fests take p.....
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If the decision relating to award of contract is bona fide and is in public interest, courts will not interfere(19.05.2023)
The only question that falls for consideration is whether the High Court after upholding the disqualification of TATA Motors from the Tender was justi.....
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Karnataka HC Seeks Info About Cases Against MP/MLAs In Which State Govt. Filed Withdrawal Application(08.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed its Registrar General to furnish fresh information regarding the cases registered against Member of Parliament, Memb.....
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SC Directs Contemnors Who Re-possessed Property By Breaking Open Lock to be Kept in Civil Prison(11.03.2022)
Supreme Court has directed for keeping the contemnors who irrespective of Court's order re-possessed the property by breaking open the locks in civil .....
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Allahabad HC: In Application for Discharge, Court Only to See Prima Facie Case Made Out(15.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has reiterated that while dealing with an application for discharge under Section, the Court is required to only see whether a pr.....
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Clarifications regarding applicability of GST on certain services(01.08.2023)
Representations have been received seeking clarifications on the following issues
1. Whether services supplied by director of a company in hi.....
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Assessee can't be denied the benefit of exemption under Section 11 of IT Act for mere delay in filing of audit-report(23.06.2023)
The assessee is a charitable/religious trust, engaged in carrying out charitable/religious activities, registered under Section 12A/12AA of the Income.....
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Delhi High Court Extends Interim Orders Passed By It & Subordinate Courts Till July 16(22.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has suo moto extended the interim orders passed by it and the Courts subordinate to it, which were subsisting as on 19th April 2021 o.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Committee to Review Quality of Amenities in Flights(26.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to Ministry of Civil Aviation, Airport Authority of India and Air India in a plea seeking directions on the Respond.....
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Bom HC to Pune Police: Do You Take Cognizance of FB Posts Only When They Are Against Politicians?(22.09.2022)
Bombay High Court while grilling a senior police inspector from Pune for his conduct in a matter pertaining to a woman lawyer's safety, asked if cogni.....
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Manner of processing and sanction of IGST refunds(28.11.2022)
1. Attention is invited to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for verification of risky exporters and their suppliers dated 23.01.2020 issued to CGS.....
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Madras HC: Revenue Divisional Officer Not Empowered to Order Recovery of Possession(12.12.2022)
Madras High Court has held that the Revenue Divisional Officer, which is a rent authority, does not have powers to order for recovery of possession as.....
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Registrations of the Plaintiff in multiple jurisdictions creates a stronger presumption that the Plaintiff's trademark has reputation in the market(06.03.2023)
The present suit has been filed on behalf of the Plaintiff seeking relief of permanent injunction restraining the Defendants from infringing Plaintiff.....
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Actuarial and reinsurance returns - Dispensing with hard copy submission(11.05.2022)
1. This circular is issued under section 14(2)(e) of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999. It shall come into force with immed.....
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Sikkim HC Rejects Plea Challenging State's "One Family One Job" Policy(20.05.2022)
Sikkim High Court has refused to interfere with the State Government's 'One Family One Job' scheme and observed that the beneficial nature of the Sche.....
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Delhi HC Appoints Justice Bharihoke as Returning Officer for Election of Equestrian Fed. of India(12.04.2023)
Delhi High Court while issuing directions for conducting elections of the office bearers to Equestrian Federation of India to ensure that a democratic.....
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HP HC: Qualifying Service Starts from Day Employee Takes Charge of First Post(21.04.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that in case of regular government employee, the period of qualifying service starts from the day the takes charg.....
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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Base Oil SN50 Cannot be Classified as High Speed Diesel(05.10.2021)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad, while setting aside the redemption fine and penalties imposed on Rajkamal Ind.....
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Bombay High Court Dismisses Plea Against Movie The Kashmir Files(09.03.2022)
Bombay High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking to stall the release of movie The Kashmir Files on the alleged grounds of hurting.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Accessing Premises for Technical Assistance Can't Be Treated as Permanent Establishment(11.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that access to a foreign enterprise for providing technical assistance to its Joint Venture Company in i.....
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AAAR, Haryana: 18% GST Payable on Pizza Topping as Pizza Topping is Not Pizza(15.03.2022)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Haryana has held that 18% Goods and Service Tax (GST) is payable on pizza topping as pizza topping is no.....
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Cal. HC to Centre: Probe Fraud Committed by Railways to Obtain Favorable Award(09.08.2023)
Calcutta High Court while unconditionally stayed an arbitral award granted in favour of South Eastern Railways on ground of fraud perpetrated by collu.....
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Extension of last date to receive comments on TRAI's supplementary consultation paper on data communication services(17.08.2023)
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released a supplementary consultation paper on 'Data communication services between aircraft and ground s.....
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Rajasthan HC Upholds Rejection of Candidature Under Outstanding Sports Persons Category(14.03.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has upheld the rejection of petitioner's candidature under Outstanding Sports Person category for appointment for the post of Com.....
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JKL HC: Fundamentalist Muslim Can’t be Equated With an Extremist or a Separatist(01.08.2023)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while observing that the phrase “fundamentalist ideology” doesn’t necessarily mean that detenue possesses an ext.....
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Facility to remedy erroneous transfers in Demat accounts(08.08.2023)
1. SEBI, vide circular no. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/71 dated May 17, 2023, titled "Master Circular for Stock Brokers" has, inter alia, spe.....
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Delhi HC Stays Order Declaring CM's Promise on Payment of Rent for Poor as 'Legally Enforceable'(28.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has temporarily stayed a single judge order making promises extended by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for payment of rent on behalf .....
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Calcutta HC: Petition U/s 482 CrPC To Quash Domestic Violence Proceedings Maintainable(01.10.2021)
Calcutta High Court has had the opportunity to expound in detail on the question whether an order passed by a Magistrate in a proceeding under Section.....
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Kerala High Court: CISF Personnel Entitled to Transport Allowance(05.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has established that CISF personnel are entitled to transport allowance if the transport facility provided to them does not cover th.....
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Allahabad HC: Court May Refuse Relief in Case Where There Has Been Breach of Natural Justice(09.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has reiterated that a Court, in exercise of its discretion, may refuse relief in a case where there has been a breach of principl.....
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Telangana High Court Refuses to Stay Suspension of BJP MLAs from Assembly(14.03.2022)
Telangana High Court has denied relief to BJP MLAs who sought stay on the operation of Telangana Legislative Assembly-respondent's action, suspending .....
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Del. HC to State: Conduct Survey of all Pending Applications for Ration Cards(31.07.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Government to conduct a survey of all pending applications for ration cards to see as to whether they would be ent.....
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Gujarat HC Declines Application for Tuition Fees During Physical Closure of Schools(21.09.2020)
Gujarat High Court has declined to entertain an application seeking to pass appropriate orders for charging of tuition fees and other fees of the self.....
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Punjab and Haryana HC Upholds Eviction Order Passed Against Son and Wife(28.09.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld an eviction order passed against a son and his wife at the instance of the father under the Maintenance and W.....
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Constitution (105th Amendment) Act Has Come In Force From 15th August, 2021(04.10.2021)
The Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021, which restores the power of the State Governments and Union Territories to identify and .....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Filed Challenging Order Passed by CAT Transferring Case(07.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed the plea filed by Former West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay, challenging the order passed by Central Admi.....
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P&H HC: Owner of Vehicle Not Vicariously Liable for Any Misdeclaration by Owner of Goods(10.03.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the owner of the vehicle who is seeking only release of the vehicle is not liable to pay fine for the conf.....
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An employee in a transferable job has no vested right to remain posted at one place(07.03.2022)
The present petition has been filed seeking setting aside of the order passed by the learned Central Administrative Tribunal, ('CAT') dismissing the p.....
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Federal-Mogul Open Offer Case: SAT Rejects Tenneco Appeal, Asks to Deposit Amount Within 4 Weeks(08.11.2019)
Securities Appellate Tribunal has rejected appeals against Securities and Exchange Board of India’s order for an higher open offer price for sharehold.....
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Madras HC Orders to Remove Teaser of Tamil Movie 'Irandam Kuthu' from Social Media(19.11.2020)
Madras High has directed the producers of the adult horror-comedy film "Iruttu Arayil Murattu Kuthu – Irandam Kuthu" to remove the teaser of the movie.....
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Any creditor of a company can seek transfer of winding up proceeding pending before a High Court to a National Company Law Tribunal(19.11.2020)
A financial creditor has come up with present appeal on being aggrieved by an order passed by the Company Court (High Court of Allahabad), refusing to.....
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SC Asks Madras HC to Decide Constitutional Validity of Section 40(a)(iib) of Income Tax Act(26.11.2020)
Supreme Court has directed the Madras High Court to decide the constitutional validity of Section 40(a)(iib) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
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SC: Conduct Expert Committee Meeting Regarding Implementation of Section 136A MV Act(09.01.2023)
Supreme Court while hearing plea regarding road safety through electronic monitoring has directed that a meeting to be convened by chairperson of SC C.....
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Assessee is entitled to raise the additional ground not merely in terms of legal submissions but also legal claim not made in the return filed by it(24.03.2023)
Asessee is a company stated to be engaged in the business of formulation and marketing of plant protection agro-chemical, including insecticides, herb.....
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SC: Existence of Vacancy Will Not Create Right in Favour of Employee for Retrospective Promotion(09.03.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that mere existence of vacancy per se will not create a right in favour of an employee for retrospective promotion. The Cou.....
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Patna HC Seeks Response in PIL Seeking to Create Separate Lock Ups for Transgender Persons(11.03.2022)
Patna High Court has sought state's response in a public interest litigation seeking to create separate lock ups for transgender persons in all police.....
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Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Former IPS Officer Amitabh Thakur in Abetment of Suicide Case(15.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has granted bail Former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur in the abetment to suicide case, in which a woman and her friend had set thems.....
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Delay can’t be condoned, when a party is found to be negligent, or have not acted diligently or remained inactive(31.07.2023)
The Appellant/original defendant has challenged the order passed by learned District Judge. The Appellant had filed an application under section 5 of .....
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Date of absorption would be the date from which the regular service for the purpose of MACP shall be determined(27.03.2023)
The challenge in present writ petition is to an order passed by the Central Administrative Tribunal, whereby the Tribunal has allowed the Original App.....
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Calcutta HC Commutes Death Penalty of Man Convicted for Murdering Parents(27.03.2023)
Calcutta High Court while observing that the case does not fall within the purview of rarest of rare case, has commuted the death sentence of a man wh.....
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For exercise of the power under Section 319 of Cr. PC, the evidence on record must show the involvement of a person in the commission of a crime(02.06.2023)
Present appeal, by special leave, takes exception to an order of the High Court. The impugned order dismissed an appeal filed by the Appellant under S.....
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RBI Proposes Penalties for Banks Failing to Replenish Bank ATMs Within Time(11.08.2021)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed penalties for banks and White Label ATM operators if their ATMs are found to be lying without replenishment f.....
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Delhi HC Restrains Netflix & Others from Broadcasting of Documentary "A Big Little Murder"(13.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has restrained Netflix, Channel News Asia and others from restraining or streaming the documentary titled "A Big Little Murder" based.....
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Kerala HC: Police Officers Entitled to Use Necessary Force to Arrest Fleeing Accused(27.07.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that police officers are entitled to use necessary force to arrest an accused while discharging their official duty, mostly.....
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Delhi HC: State Has Expertise & Confidential Info to Evaluate Threat Perception of Individuals(02.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that once State authority is of the view that petitioner does not need round the clock security cover that in where the matt.....
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2022 Minor's Mob-Lynching Case: Jharkhand High Court Transferred Probe To CBI(07.09.2022)
Jharkhand High Court has transferred the probe into the 2022 mob lynching case of a minor boy to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The court .....
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Kerala High Court Extends Validity of All Interim Orders Till February 21 Amid COVID-19 Surge(19.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has extended the life of all interim orders passed by all courts and tribunals falling under the supervisory jurisdiction of the Hig.....
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Karnataka HC: Cricket Match Fixing Does Not Amount to Offence of Cheating(21.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that cricket match fixing does not amount to the offence of cheating and therefore the offence under Section 420 of the .....
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Karnataka HC: Further Investigation u/s 173(8) CrPC Must Always Relate to Crime(25.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that further investigation conducted under Section 173(8) of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 must always relate to the .....
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Delhi HC: Sex Worker Entitled to All Rights But Cannot Claim Special Treatment if She Violates Law(08.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that although a sex worker is entitled to all rights available to a citizen, but at the same time, if she violates the law, .....
Tags : Delhi High Court has held that although a sex worker is entitled to all rights available to a citizen, but at the same time, if she violates the law, she would be subjected to the same consequences under law and cannot claim any special treatment.
ITAT: Foreign Travel Expenses to Secure Capital Investment Can’t be Allowed as Business Expenditure(17.08.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore Bench has held that the foreign travel expenses relating to secure the capital investment in the busin.....
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Commerce Minister reviews the functioning of the GIFT Special Economic Zone(10.10.2022)
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal reviewed the functioning of th.....
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MHA Amends FCRA Rules(04.07.2022)
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules 2011 exempting annual receipts up to Rs 10 lakh from foreign re.....
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Delhi HC: Quantum of Damages Can Only be Decided After Trial(11.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that quantum of damages to be awarded to the plaintiff can only be decided after the trial and therefore a plaint cannot be .....
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Delhi HC: Circumstances Arising Out Of Marital Relationship Includes Parents-In-Law(14.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the words "circumstances arising out of marital relationship" used in reference to filing of suit for injunction under .....
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Reserve Bank of India lifts the business restrictions imposed on American Express Banking Corp.(24.08.2022)
In view of the satisfactory compliance demonstrated by American Express Banking Corp. with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular dated April 6, 201.....
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J&k&L HC: Situation in Kashmir Doesn’t Permit Disclosure of Confidential Info. in Detention Order(10.10.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that the disclosure of confidential and sensitive information in the grounds of detention of a person.....
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Gujarat HC: 'Two-Finger Test' Unconstitutional as Violative of Woman's Right to Privacy and Dignity(29.01.2020)
Gujarat High Court has held that the "archaic and outdated" practice of two-finger test, conducted to determine the virginity/consent of a rape victim.....
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SC Dismisses Plea Challenging Extension of DNB Courses by National Board Of Examination(18.02.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed the plea by the Association of Diplomate of National Board Doctors challenging the National Board of Examination's notice .....
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Madras HC Directs Centre to Strictly Follow Provisions of Official Languages Act(06.09.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Centre to strictly follow the provisions of the Official Languages Act while emphasizing that once a representation.....
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Madras HC Stays Order Related to Levy of GST on Flat, Villa Maintenance Charges(10.09.2021)
Madras High Court has stayed a Single Judge Order on levy of Goods and Service Tax on flat, villa maintenance charges. Flat or villa owners paying mor.....
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SC Asks Department to Come Up with Concrete Plan to Spend Rs 25 Crores for Welfare of Orphans(14.09.2021)
Supreme Court has asked the Department of Child and Welfare, State of Maharashtra to come up with a concrete plan on how it intends to spend a sum of .....
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SC: Indian Parties Can Choose a Foreign Seat for Arbitration(22.04.2021)
Supreme Court has held that parties to a contract who are Indian nationals or Companies incorporated in India can choose a forum for arbitration outsi.....
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Andhra Pradesh HC Asks State to File Affidavit on Steps Taken to Curb Spread of Covid-19(26.04.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has asked the State Government to file a comprehensive affidavit with regard to the steps taken by the State to deal with th.....
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SC: Common Man Wants to Know Truth About Allegations Against Public Servants(21.09.2022)
Supreme Court while considering BJP MP Manoj Tiwari's plea challenging High Court’s order refusing to quash summoning order in defamation case filed b.....
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Kerala HC Allows Woman Separated from Husband to Terminate 21-Week Pregnancy(27.09.2022)
Kerala High Court while permitting a woman claiming to be separated from her allegedly abusive husband to terminate her 21-week-old pregnancy, has hel.....
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Bombay HC: Application of Hudson's Formula for Computation of Loss is Not Unreasonable(12.12.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that Hudson's formula is widely accepted in construction contracts for computing losses and therefore the application of th.....
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Union Budget to give a boost to exports and manufacturing(01.02.2023)
Union Budget 2023-24 has a slew of measures to give boost to exports and help accelerated growth of manufacturing in the country. The indirect tax sim.....
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SC Refuses to Entertain Plea Seeking Waiver of Exam Fee of Class X & XII Students(18.11.2020)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking waiver of payment of exam fees for students of Class X & XII in wake of the pandemic situation.
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Kerala HC Dismisses Plea for Allowing Relatives to Wash Dead Bodies of COVID-19 Victims(23.11.2020)
Kerala High Court has refused to issue any direction to the State Government or the Union Government to overlook its Guidelines (COVID Protocol) and t.....
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MHA Releases Fresh Guidelines for Surveillance, Containment and Caution Against Covid-19(25.11.2020)
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released a fresh set of guidelines for surveillance, containment and caution against Covid-19. The fresh norm.....
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Kar. HC: RERA Has No Authority Over Projects Granted Partial OC Prior to Enforcement of Act(05.01.2023)
Karnataka High Court has held that due to issuance of occupancy certificate (OC) prior to enforcement of Act, the project loses its character, as an o.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Occupancy Certificate, RERA, Jurisdiction, Ongoing Project
Delhi HC: Plaintiff Must Show Prima Facie Falsehood in Publication While Seeking Interim Injunction(13.01.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that plaintiff must be held bound to establish that what is about to be published or broadcast is fundamentally removed from.....
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SC Restrains Tripura Police From Taking Coercive Steps Against 3 Persons Booked Under UAPA(17.11.2021)
Supreme Court has directed Tripura Police that no coercive steps should be taken against 2 lawyers & 1 journalist, who were booked under anti-terror l.....
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MP HC Denies Bail to Man Accused of Establishing Physical Relationship with Minor Wife(22.11.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has denied bail to a man who has been accused of establishing a physical relationship with his wife who was below the age of.....
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All. HC: Senior Bureaucrats of UP Govt Taking No Action in Issue of Court’s Infrastructure(07.11.2022)
Allahabad High Court while observing that no action was being taken by Uttar Pradesh government's senior bureaucrats despite its repeated orders regar.....
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MP HC: Provision Requiring Inter-Faith Couples to Declare Conversion Before DM is Unconstitutional(18.11.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that Section 10 of MP Freedom of Religion Act, 2021 which requires a person desiring to convert religion to give a .....
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It is the obligation of the person intending to erect a building or to execute work to apply for completion certificate(09.02.2023)
Present appeal under Section 23 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (‘the C.P. Act’) calls in question the order passed by the National Consumer Disp.....
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Rectifiable labelling information for imported food consignments(07.03.2023)
1. Reference is invited to Instruction No. 10/2022-Customs dated 28.06.2022 relating to the above subject (copy enclosed), issued based on FSSAI's let.....
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Kerala HC Stays Notice to Demolish Buildings in Lakshadweep for Alleged Encroachment of Public Land(12.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has stayed the show-cause notices issued to Lakshadweep inhabitants to demolish their buildings within 2 days on the ground that the.....
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AP HC: Sudden Death When No Indication of Previous Disease Should be Treated as Stress of Work(21.07.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that any sudden death caused shall be treated as stress and strain of the work when there is no indication about pr.....
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Meghalaya HC: POCSO Act Not Meant to Breakdown Happy Family Relationship(02.09.2022)
Meghalaya High Court while quashing FIR against a minor's partner has held that POCSO may not be applied to break down happy family relationship and S.....
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SC: TDS to be Deduced from LTC if Foreign Visit is Involved(07.11.2022)
Supreme Court while observing that Leave Travel Concession (LTC) is not for foreign travel has held that amount received by the SBI employees towards .....
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Kerala HC to Police: Register FIR Within an Hour of Receiving Information About Attack on Doctors(02.12.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed the Police to register the FIR and take cognizance of the offence of attack against the doctors and other healthcare pr.....
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Extension of Time for filing of 45 company e-Forms, PAS-03 and SPICE+Part A in MCA 21 Version 3.0 without additional fee(21.02.2023)
1. Due to change in way of filing in Version-3, including fresh process of registration of users on MCA-21 and process of stabilization of 45 forms la.....
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Madras HC: No Excuse for Not Paying GST in Time From Its Electronic Cash Register(09.05.2022)
Madras High Court has ruled that the taxpayer is liable to pay interest if there is a belated payment of tax declared in the returns filed.
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NCLAT: NCLT Doesn't Have Power to Classify Transaction As Preferential Transaction(16.05.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Law Tribunal, has observed that NCLT does not have the power to suo-moto classify a transaction as a Preferential Trans.....
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Bombay HC: Loss On Trading in Derivatives of Securities Not A Speculative Loss(19.05.2022)
Bombay High Court has ruled that transactions in respect of trading in derivatives carried out in a recognized stock exchange are excluded from the de.....
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SC: Duty of Every Genuine Advocates to Ensure That the CoP and Degree are Duly Verified(11.04.2023)
Supreme Court while constituting a High-Powered Committee to oversee process of verification of degree certificates of advocates, has observed that it.....
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MP HC: Legal Framework Governing Inter-Religion Marriage Is Complex(20.04.2023)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that legal framework governing inter-religion marriage is complex and requires couples to navigate several lega.....
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Central Government specifies that all public sector banks and ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank Ltd. and IDBI Bank shall be authorised to operate the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, 2023(27.06.2023)
In pursuance of the powers conferred by sub-clause (ii) of clause (g) of section 3 of the Government Savings Promotion Act, 1873 (5 of 1873), the Cent.....
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Karnataka High Court: Limitation Period Not Applicable for Refund of Service Tax(06.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has held that the limitation period is not applicable for refund of service tax wrongly paid on late payment charges (LPC).
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Delhi HC: Licensing of Microsoft Softwares in India is not Taxable as Royalty as per Indo-US Treaty(10.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the licensing of software products of Microsoft in the Territory of India by the Respondent was not taxable in India as.....
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Uttarakhand HC Dismisses Challenge to Land Acquisition for ITBP Near LAC(14.03.2022)
Uttarakhand High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed, challenging a notification issued under Section 11(1) of the Right to Fair Compensation an.....
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HP HC Strikes Down the Requirement of ‘Bonafide Himachali Certificate’ for Compassionate Appointment(31.07.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has struck down the requirement of furnishing a 'Bonafide Himachali Certificate' for obtaining compassionate appointment a.....
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Mandatory Safety Audits(10.08.2023)
Road Safety audit (RSA) is an essential part of any National Highway development project. RSA is carried out at different stages namely during design,.....
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WCD Ministry once again cautions general public against filling up fake forms in name of BBBP(19.12.2017)
The Ministry of Women & Child Development (MWCD), Government of India, since the beginning of this year, has been receiving filled up fake forms from .....
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CBDT Notifies Determination of Income of Specified Fund of Units Held by Non-Residents(11.08.2021)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has inserted Rule 21AJ under Income-tax Rules, 1962 which provides for the determination of income of a specified.....
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Delhi HC: Widowed Daughter of Freedom Fighter is Entitled to Benefit of Pension Scheme(13.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that a widowed daughter of a freedom fighter is entitled to benefit of the Pension Scheme namely Swatantrata Sainik Samm.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Appeal Seeking Details of SC Collegium's December 2018 Meeting(27.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal against the order passed by a Single Judge which had declined a plea seeking information regarding decisions .....
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NCLAT: Liability of Personal Guarantor Survives Even on Becoming Citizen of Foreign Country(02.08.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), New Delhi Bench has held that liability of Personal Guarantor doesn’t extinguishes upon subsequent ac.....
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P&H HC: No Right to Physically Exploit Fiancée During the Period Between the Engagement and Marriage(07.09.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that merely because the parties are engaged and are meeting each other, it doesn't give any right or liberty t.....
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J&K&L HC: Reservation Cannot be Eaten Away by Meritorious Reserved Category Candidate(15.09.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that benefit of reservation must reach to deserving candidate in reserved category and State is under.....
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RBI directs banks to link SWIFT (Society for World Interbank Financial Telecommunication System Platform) with Core Banking Solutions (CBS)(20.02.2018)
In order to mitigate the incidence of fraud, RBI mandated the banks to implement, within the stipulated deadlines, the prescribed measures for strengt.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Submit Details About Instances of Criminal Cases Against MPs(12.08.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to submit details about instances of criminal cases registered against serving and former membe.....
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Allahabad HC: Proviso on Recording of Sexual Offence Victim’s Statement Not Being Followed(16.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that in majority of cases, 1st and 2nd proviso to Section 161 (3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which man.....
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Ker. HC: Court Not Refrained from Granting Relief to Which Party is Entitled But Didn’t Seek(29.07.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that Court exercising power under Article 226 of Constitution could not refrain from granting a relief to which a party is .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Writ, Relief
SC to Centre & GST Council: Advise States to Implement Digital DIN System(03.08.2022)
Supreme Court has directed GST Council to issue advisory/instructions/recommendations to the respective States regarding implementation of the system .....
Tags : Supreme Court, GST Council, Document Identification
Allahabad HC: Weapon's Recovery from Place Unknown to Everyone Underlines Confirmation Theory(09.09.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that recovery of weapon by accused from a place unknown to anybody else including the investigating officer is a fact th.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Recovery of Weapon, Confirmation Theory
Madras HC to State: Show Seriousness in Removal of Invasive Plant Species Else Forests Will be Gone(19.09.2022)
Madras High Court has held that the state government should show seriousness in removing invasive plant species from forests. The bench held that if s.....
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Delhi Court Allows Bail of Lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay in Connection with Anti-Muslim Slogans(12.08.2021)
Delhi Court has allowed the bail plea of former Delhi BJP Spokesperson and Supreme Court lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay, who was arrested and remanded to two.....
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Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Construction of LuLu Mall(16.08.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea that challenged the construction of LuLu Mall, a popular shopping mall in the Capital city of Kerala on the gro.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to direct Newslaundry to Take Down Videos About India Today & Aaj Tak(29.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has refused to grant interim relief to news channels India Today and Aaj Tak in their defamation and copyright infringement suit agai.....
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Delhi HC: Arrest Shouldn’t be Made Because it’s Lawful, Must Justify it Apart from Power to do so(04.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that no arrest should be made merely for the reason that that it is lawful, thereby adding that the police officer has to ju.....
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SC: Undue Sympathy for Accused While Sentencing May Affect People's Faith in Efficacy of Law(09.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that gravity of crime is the prime consideration for deciding what should be the appropriate punishment in a criminal case and .....
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CBDT issues revised guidelines for compounding of offences under the Income-tax Act, 1961(16.09.2022)
In conformity with the Government's policy of facilitating Ease of Doing Business and decriminalisation of offences, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CB.....
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Explanation 3C to Section 43B (d) of the IT Act is 'clarificatory' and does not add a new condition retrospectively(11.08.2021)
The question raised in present appeals is with particular reference to Section 43B Explanation 3C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 [IT Act]. On 28th Novemb.....
Tags : Assessment, Clarificatory provision, Applicability
SC: Mother Has Right to Give Step-Father's Surname to Child After Demise of Biological Father(29.07.2022)
Supreme Court while setting aside Andhra Pradesh High Court’s directing to restore child’s original surname from his step-father’s surname, has held t.....
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Madras HC: False Statements Before Criminal Court to Protect Fellow Officer Amounts To Misconduct(04.08.2022)
Madras High Court while upholding the disciplinary action against a police official has held that police officials making false or incorrect statement.....
Tags : Madras High Court, False Statement, Misconduct, Police Officials
Madras HC to NMC: Reconsider Direction for Govt Fee Rate in 50% Private Medical College Seats(09.09.2022)
Madras High Court has directed National Medical Commission (NMC) to revisit direction which stated that fees in 50% seats in Private Medical Colleges .....
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For quashing of complaint, it must be shown that no offence is made out against the Director or Partner(16.09.2022)
Present appeal is at the instance of the original complainant of a complaint filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (“the NI .....
Tags : Proceedings, Quashing of, Legality
SC: Failure of Accused to Explain Can be Held as Additional Link to Complete Chain of Circumstance(12.08.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the failure of the accused to explain can only be held as an additional link to complete the chain of circumstance. Th.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Additional Link to Complete Chain of Circumstance
Gujarat HC Directs Labour Court to Re-Examine Order Refusing Interest to Workers(25.07.2022)
Gujarat High Court while stating that Courts have a duty to interpret statutes with social welfare to further the statutory goal, has directed the Lab.....
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AAAR: Uniform GST Rate for Food And Supplies in IRCTC(29.07.2022)
Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Delhi has ruled that a uniform GST rate for food and supplies needs to apply in IRCTC.
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SC: Mere Use of Words ‘Arbitration’ or ‘Arbitrator’ in Clause Won't Make it Arbitration Agreement(04.08.2022)
Supreme Court has held that mere use of the word "arbitration" or "arbitrator" in a clause will not make it an arbitration agreement, if it requires o.....
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Sikkim HC: Court Can't Travel Beyond Pleadings in a Suit to Frame Issues(12.09.2022)
Sikkim High Court has held that trial courts can frame issues with regard to only those pleadings which are asserted by one party and denied by other......
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Del. HC to State: Provide Assistance to Procure Gadgets for Conducting Trial of PwD Accused(28.08.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Government to provide infrastructure and financial assistance for procuring essential electronic gadgets for condu.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Differently-Abled, Assistance
Addendum to SEBI Circular on Development of Passive Funds(28.07.2022)
1. This has reference to SEBI circular No. SEBI/HO/IMD/DOF2/P/CIR/2022/69 dated May 23, 2022 on "Development of passive funds". The provisions of the .....
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SC: Defence Forces Meant to Protect Country And Not Conduct Lawlessness(05.08.2022)
Supreme Court while condemning army officials for encroaching upon civilian's property near Army Quarters and razing down its boundary, in violation o.....
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SC Dismisses Plea Challenging MoEF Draft Notification on Western Ghats(13.09.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed a PIL challenging the Draft Notification published by Central Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, demarcat.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Western Ghats, Draft Notification
Kar. HC: Executive Guidelines Can’t Impose Restriction if Works of Defence Act, 1903 is in Operation(01.09.2023)
Karnataka High Court has held that Executive Guidelines cannot be relied upon by the Union Government to impose restriction as long as the Works of De.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Works of Defence Act, Executive Guidelines
Karnataka HC: SC/ST Commission Not Empowered to Adjudicate Disputes Between Individuals(05.01.2021)
Karnataka High Court has held that the Karnataka State Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission, is not empowered to adjudicate and decide dis.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, SC/ST Commission, Adjudication of Disputes between Individuals
P&H HC Directs Lok Adalats to Pass Awards in Compliance with NALSA Regulations(08.01.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed that the Lok Adalats in the States of Punjab, Haryana and Union Territory Chandigarh are directed to pass t.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Lok Adalats, Passing of Awards
AAR, Telangana: ITC Can be Availed on GST Charged by Contractor Supplying Service of Works(14.12.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Telangana has ruled that input tax credit can be availed on goods and services tax (GST) charged by contractor supp.....
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Mere raising of certain claim in the suit and fact that issues require determination before trial court does not give a blanket right to the Plaintiff to claim the interim relief in the suit(27.12.2021)
The Appellant through the medium of the present appeal seeks setting aside of order passed by the learned Court of Principal District Judge, whereby t.....
Tags : Legal possession, Interim relief, Entitlement
P&H HC: No Harm in Publishing Names of Persons Declared as Absconding Accused(05.01.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that there is no harm in the publishing of the names of persons declared as absconding accused as are statu.....
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P&H HC Directs Lok Adalats to Pass Awards in Compliance with NALSA Regulations(08.01.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed that the Lok Adalats in the States of Punjab, Haryana and Union Territory Chandigarh are directed to pass t.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Lok Adalats, Passing of Awards
AAR, Telangana: 18% GST Payable on Supply of Pulp Wood(14.12.2021)
Authority of Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Telangana has ruled that the 18% goods and services tax (GST) shall be payable on the supply of pulpwo.....
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There has to be some concrete evidence which would show clandestine manufacture of goods(27.12.2021)
The Appellants are engaged in the manufacture of copper ingots. A show cause notice was served upon the Appellant proposing the recovery of amount of .....
Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality
Madras High Court Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity of RP Act(11.01.2021)
Madras High Court has issued notices to the Centre and Election Commission of India (ECI) on a Petition challenging the constitutional validity of Sec.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Constitutional Validity of Representation of Peoples Act, 1951
Allahabad High Court Issues Notice on PUCL's Plea Seeking Establishment of Fast-Track Police Courts(14.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has sought reply of the Uttar Pradesh Government, Union Government, and others on a plea filed by People's Union For Civil Libert.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Establishment of Fast-Track Police Courts
One-time relaxation for verification of all income tax-returns e-filed for the Assessment Year 2020-21 which are pending for verification and processing of such returns(28.12.2021)
1. In respect of an Income-tax Return (ITR) which is filed electronically without a digital signature, the taxpayer is required to verify it using any.....
Tags : Verification, Processing, Returns
Allahabad HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Transfer of Women Convicts to Jails with Women Barracks(11.01.2021)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a plea seeking transfer of women convicts from Central Jail Naini, Prayagraj to District Jail Sonbhadra and Distric.....
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Karnataka HC: Application for Judgment on Admissions May be Filed at Any Stage of Suit(14.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has reiterated that a decree can be passed under Order XII Rule 6 of Code of Civil procedure, 1908 (CPC) at any stage of the suit.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Application for Judgment on Admissions
RBI releases framework for facilitating small value digital payments in offline mode(03.01.2022)
RBI releases guidelines for facilitating small value digital payments in offline mode. With technology being available in a palm of your hand, the RBI.....
Tags : Framework, Digital payments, Offline mode
Delhi HC: E-Commerce Platforms Can't Permit Third-Party Sellers to Latch on Bestseller's Trademark(08.08.2022)
Delhi High Court while passing interim injunction against flipkart, has held that permitting third-party seller to latch on to Best-Seller's trademark.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Trademark, FlipKart, Passing Off
Kar. HC: Unregistered Family Settlement Admissible Only If Confirmed With Approval of All Members(15.09.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that family settlement arrived at between parties to share immovable properties has to be among all family members who a.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Registered Document, Family Settlement
Any person claiming refund of any duty is to make an application before the expiry of one year from the date of payment of such duty or interest(28.08.2023)
Present Petition impugns the rejection of a refund claim of Rs. 38,90,832 vide order passed by the Respondent no.3-Assistant Commissioner of Customs, .....
Tags : Refund claim, Rejection, Legality
SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Appointment of Full-Term Member for National Commission for SC/ST(11.01.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea seeking appointment of full-term Chairman, Vice-Chairman and other members of the National Commissions for S.....
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Kerala HC: Failure to Mark Omissions from Witness’ Previous Statements(14.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that failure to mark omissions from a witness' previous statements during their cross-examination is not always a valid gr.....
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Options on commodity futures - product design and risk management(03.01.2022)
1. SEBI vide Circular no. SEBI/HO/CDMRD/DMP/CIR/P/2017/55 dated June 13, 2017, permitted Commodity Derivatives Exchanges to introduce trading in Optio.....
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Ministry of Power notifies norms and standards for trading of E-certificate under PAT Cycle II(06.01.2021)
The Ministry of Power, Government of India, in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has notified the price of per metric tonne of o.....
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Kerala HC: Presents Gifted By Parents For Daughter's Welfare Not Dowry(14.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that presents given to the bride at the time of her marriage for her welfare will not count as dowry under the ambit of Do.....
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Clarification for submission of NOC from the lending scheduled commercial banks/ financial institutions/ debenture trustee(03.01.2022)
1. SEBI vide Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/DIL1/CIR/P/2020/249 dated November 16, 2021 and Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/DIL2/CIR/P/2021/659 dated November 18, .....
Tags : Clarification, NOC, Debenture trustee
Delhi HC: It's For CM to Consider Whether to Allow Persons With Criminal Background to be a Minister(28.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that it is for Chief Minister (CM) to act in the best interest of the State and consider if a person who has criminal backgr.....
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Delhi HC to State: Submit Status on Infrastructure, Pendency of Cases in Family Courts(02.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has asked Delhi government to submit relevant data indicating total number of Judges who are presently posted and presiding over Fami.....
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Gauhati HC Expresses Shock Over High-Handedness of Traffic Police Against Commuter(07.09.2022)
Gauhati High Court while expressing displeasure over incident involving alleged misuse of authority by traffic personnel against a 'trivially errant' .....
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Delhi HC: Temporary Official Appointed on Work Charge Basis Can’t Claim Seniority for Such Period(16.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that a temporary official, who is purely appointed on daily rated or work charge basis for specific period to do a specific .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Temporary Official, Daily Rated, Seniority
All. HC: Person is Declared as Proclaimed Offender Only After Publication of Proclamation(07.09.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that a proclamation has to be ‘published’ as provided under Section 82(1) CrPC before a person is declared as a proclaim.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Proclaimed Offender, Proclamation, Published
Madras HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Rejection of Bid in Tender Process(14.12.2021)
Madras High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the rejection of a bid in a tender process for The Court has held that the Court cannot interfe.....
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Merely because an application is filed under Section 34(4) of the Arbitration Act by a party, it is not always obligatory on the part of the Court to remit the matter to Arbitral Tribunal(03.01.2022)
Present appeal is filed, aggrieved by the order passed by the High Court of in Commercial Arbitration Petition. The High Court was of the view that th.....
Tags : Section 34(4) of the Arbitration Act, Arbitral Tribunal
Del. HC: Gender-Specific Laws are Not Meant to be "Anti-Opposite Gender"(29.08.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that it is crucial to recognize that gender specific laws aren’t meant to be "anti-opposite gender" but rather serve the.....
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Rules under Section 48 of LIC Act does not authorise the insurer to levy a service charge or fee for recording the endorsement of assignment or transfer(06.09.2023)
The Appellant-insurer issued a circular on 24th April 2006 and imposed a registration charge of Rs. 250 per assignment. The first Respondent-Dravya Fi.....
Tags : Endorsement, Fee, Levy
Karnataka HC Directs Government to Accept Recommendation of Backward Classes Commission(14.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to accept the recommendation given by the Karnataka State Backward Commission in 2010, which re.....
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Commission paid to Managing Director for services rendered by him as per terms of payment is eligible as deduction under Section 36(1)(ii) of IT Act(05.09.2023)
The only issue to be decided in present appeal is as to whether the learned CIT(A) was justified in confirming the disallowances to Director's commiss.....
Tags : Assessment, Disallowance, Confirmation
Delhi HC: Municipal Corporation Cannot Shirk Off Responsibility by Citing Financial Constraints(05.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that a Municipal Corporation constituted for the purpose of providing basic public goods amenities cannot shirk off its resp.....
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Delhi HC: Mere Exculpatory Statement Not Ground to Believe Accused is Not Guilty of Money Laundering(15.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that a mere exculpatory statement made to officials of Enforcement of Directorate (ED) cannot suffice to form a reasonable g.....
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Modifications permitted to withdrawn Products of Life Insurers(31.08.2023)
1. This circular is issued in exercise of powers conferred by Section 14 (2) (e) of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999.
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Delhi HC Denies Plea Seeking Waiver of Detention Charges Imposed By ICDs and CFSs(16.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has disposed off a plea filed by traders seeking waiver of penal detention charges and ground rent levied by the Inland Container Dep.....
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SC: Relief for Which No Prayer or Pleading Was Made Should Not be Granted(29.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that if Court considers or grants relief for which no prayer or pleading was made and depriving the respondent of an opportunit.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Relief, Prayer, Justice
Kerala HC Orders Action Against Traffic Police Officers Found Using Mobile Phones on Duty(03.08.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed the Police Commissioner of Kochi to take action against traffic police officers who were found using mobile phones whil.....
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SC: Delivering Used & Defective Car Against Booking for New Car is Unfair Trade Practice(09.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that delivering a defective and old model car against a booking for a new car made by a customer who has paid full sale conside.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Unfair Trade Practice, Car Booking
P&H HC to DGP: Specify Steps Taken to Ensure That Religion of Accused, Victim isn't Mentioned in FIR(19.09.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the DGP, Punjab to file an affidavit specifying what steps have been taken to ensure that the religion of t.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, FIR, Religion
SC: New Legislation Passed w/o Curing Defects of Ultra Vires Legislation Would also be Ultra Vires(08.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that where a legislature merely seeks to validate acts carried out under previous legislation which has been struck down by a C.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Legislation, Defects, Ultra Vires
Karnataka HC Allows Petition filed by Infosys Regarding VAT Liability on Software “Implementation”(17.09.2015)
Karnataka HC while giving relief to information technology service providing companies such as Infosys Ltd., has declared that such companies are not .....
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CCI Nods for Acquisition of L&T General Insurance by HDFC ERGO(12.09.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition process of L&T General Insurance by HDFC ERGO General Insurance.
Tags : Competition Commission of India, L&T General Insurance, HDFC ERGO General Insurance
Demand cannot be sustained unless all relied documents have been furnished to Appellant to enable them to defend themselves(07.06.2017)
Appellant is engaged in manufacture of brass, zinc, nickel, tin and lead alloys falling under Tariff Subheading 74.03 of 1st schedule to Central Excis.....
Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Validity
Appellate Court must not substitute its own opinion for that of sentencing magistrate merely because it has exercised its sentencing discretion in a manner different from sentencing magistrate(26.07.2018)
Mr Sevim was charged with one offence of indecent assault contrary to Section 323 of the Criminal Code (WA). Mr Sevim pleaded guilty on the first day .....
Tags : Sexual offending, Sentence, Excessive
Allahabad HC Directs UP Govt. to Comply With Its Directions on Judicial Infrastructure(16.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has expressed its dissatisfaction with the actions taken by the State Government in compliance of the directions issued by it in .....
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Madras HC to Police: Register Case for Fraudulent Appointment in Panchayat Office(28.07.2022)
Madras High Court has directed the jurisdictional police to register a criminal case and proceed according to the law in the matter pertaining to frau.....
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SC: Entries in Balance Sheet of Corporate Debtor Can be Treated as Acknowledgment of Liability(02.08.2022)
Supreme Court has held that the entries in Books of Account/Balance sheet of a company can be treated as acknowledgement of liability in respect of de.....
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ITAT: No Documentary Evidence to Substantiate PRP as Expenditure, Claim is Not Sustainable(07.09.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata has observed that the claim of Performance Related Pay (PRP) is not sustainable when no documentary evidence wa.....
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SC: Right to Establish Educational Institution is FR, Can't be Restricted by Executive Instruction(16.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that the right to establish an educational institution is a fundamental right (FR) under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution o.....
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Del. HC: Legislative Intent of 2018 Amendment of SRA was Towards Stronger Enforcement of Contracts(06.09.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that intent behind 2018 Amendment of Specific Relief Act was to introduce more certainty in enforcement of contracts,.....
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Delhi HC: Mere Recovery of Stridhan Can't be Sole Ground for Arresting Person(14.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that the mere fact that recovery of stridhan is to be made from a person cannot be the sole ground for arresting him for.....
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Provisions of Section 9D of the Central Excise Act, 1944 are mandatory in nature and have to be followed by the Adjudicating Authority, the absence of which vitiates the adjudicating process(06.01.2022)
The Appellant is a trader of Iron & Steel products and is engaged in purchase and sale of CTD/TMT bars. According to the Department, present is a case.....
Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Validity
Delhi HC: Mere Regulation of Body by Statute Does Not Mean That Body is Discharging Public Function(25.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that merely because a body is obligated to comply with various statutory requirements, that cannot be conclusive to answer t.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Function, Statute
Del Court to Tihar DGP: Install CCTVs Inside Offices of Senior Jail Officials to Ensure Transparency(01.08.2022)
Delhi Court has directed the Director General of Prisons, Tihar to install CCTV cameras inside offices of Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent in .....
Tags : Delhi Court, Tihar, CCTV, False Allegations
Delhi HC: Arbitral Tribunal Has Power to Vacate/Modify its Earlier Order(04.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that arbitral tribunal does not have the power of substantive review of its order; however, it does have the power to vacate.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Arbitral Tribunal. Vacate/Modify, Interim Order
SC: Policy for Premature Release of Life Convict Must Be Implemented in Objective/Transparent Manner(12.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that State must implement its policy for premature release of life convicts in an objective and transparent manner; the Court a.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Remission, Life Convicts
All. HC: Relationship Between Logic and Experience Important in the Context of Invoking Precedents(28.08.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Government to provide infrastructure and financial assistance for procuring essential electronic gadgets for condu.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court has observed that to decide a case with similar facts and circumstances, relationship between logic and experience is important in the context of invoking precedents, and they must not be applied mechanically.
SC: 2014 Judgment Declaring Section 6A of DSPE Act as Unconstitutional has Retrospective Effect(11.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that declaration made in Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India (MANU/SC/0417/2014), as to the unconstitutionality of Section 6A o.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Section 6A, DSPE Act, Unconstitutional, Retrospective Effect
CIVIL - SC Sets Aside Uttarakhand HC Direction to Establish Permanent Bench of AFT in State(21.02.2019)
Supreme Court has set aside an order of Uttarakhand High Court that directed for establishment of a permanent Bench of Armed Forces Tribunal in the St.....
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Telangana High Court Directs State to Recruit Food Inspectors and Controller(27.12.2019)
Telangana High Court has directed the Principal Secretary, Health, to submit details with regard to the number of posts required to be created in orde.....
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Delhi HC: Unconscious Possession of Firearms Not to Attract Arms Act, 1959(05.01.2021)
Delhi High Court has reiterated that "unconscious possession" of firearms would not attract the rigours of the Arms Act, 1959 while hearing a criminal.....
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Karnataka HC Extends Interim Orders and Order of Closure till January 31(08.01.2021)
Karnataka High Court has extended the interim orders passed by the Karnataka High Court, all the District Courts, Civil Courts, Family Courts, Labour .....
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AAR, Telangana: 18% GST Payable on Supply of Artwork Along with Advertisement Space(14.12.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Telangana has ruled that Supply of artwork along with advertisement space amounts to supply of other advertisement .....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Supply of Artwork Along with Advertisement Space
Benefit of ad hoc service, rendered by an employee, prior to his regular service on the same post would count for the purpose of increment and pension(28.12.2021)
The Petitioner was appointed as Junior Basic Teacher in Education Department on 12th September, 1994 on ad hoc basis and thereafter his services were .....
Tags : Ad hoc service, Pensionary benefits, Entitlement
Delhi HC: Vicious Character Attacks Not Journalistic Freedom(01.08.2022)
Delhi High Court while directing Mint newspaper to take down article which had alleged defamatory statements against Youtuber Gaurav Taneja, has held .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Defamatory, Journalistic Freedom
MAT to State: Make Clear Policy for Transgender Persons in Police Department Within Six Months(04.08.2022)
Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) has directed the State Government to take a policy decision for the post of "other genders" like transgender.....
Tags : Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal, Transgender, Police Force
TRAI responds to DoT's back reference on TRAI's Recommendations dated 19.08.2021 on "Enabling Unbundling of Different Layers Through Differential Licensing"(06.09.2022)
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued its response to the back-reference received from DoT regarding its earlier Recommendations on .....
Tags : Response, DoT's back reference, Differential Licensing
SC Overrules Mad. HC Judgment Which Declared Self-Respect Marriages are Not Valid Under HMA(29.08.2023)
Supreme Court while overruling Madras HC judgment (MANU/TN/2068/2014) declaring self-marriage system as per Section 7A inserted in Hindu Marriage Act .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Self-Respect Marriages, Hindu Marriage Act
Delhi HC Directs AIIMS to Constitute Medical Board for Examining 25 Weeks Foetus Abnormalities(04.01.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Medical Superintendent of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to constitute a board for examining the co.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Termination of 25 Weeks Pregnancy
SC: Power of High Courts to Interfere with Arbitration Should be Used Rarely(07.01.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the power of the High Courts under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India, 1949 to interfere with an arbitration.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Interference in Arbitration Process
Supreme Court Proposes Govt. to Consider Stay on Implementation of Farm Laws(11.01.2021)
Supreme Court has proposed the Government to consider putting a hold on the implementation of the three farm laws, to make sure that the dispute betwe.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Implementation of Farm Laws
Delhi HC Issues Notice Over Grant of License for Opening Liquor Shop in Residential Area(14.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition challenging opening of a liquor shop in a shopping complex situated near the residential block of cit.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, License for Opening Liquor Shop in Residential Area
SC: Admission of Claims After Acceptance of RP by CoC will Make CIRP an Endless Process(12.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that if claims are admitted after resolution plan (RP) has been accepted by the Committee of Creditors (COC) under Insolvency a.....
Tags : Supreme Court, CIRP, Resolution Plan, Committee of Creditors, Claims
Ministry of Commerce and Industries Revises User Charges for SEZ-Online Services(03.12.2021)
Ministry of Commerce and Industries has notified the revised user charges for SEZ-Online services will be as under and would be effective from Novembe.....
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Court can relieve a person from civil liability provided that the person concerned acted honestly(28.01.2022)
The Plaintiff has sought the relief under Section 1322(4)(a) of the Corporations Act, 2001 from compliance with its financial reporting and lodgment o.....
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NCDRC: Insurance Company Liable Even if Driver Involved in Theft of Vehicle(26.07.2022)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has held that even if it is assumed that the driver dishonestly took away the taxi-car, even then the .....
Tags : NCDRC, Theft, Insurance
India has Taken Lead to raise the issue of Climate Finance at International Forums(28.07.2022)
At the 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held in Copenhagen in 2009, developed .....
Tags : Climate Finance, International Forums, COP15
Karnataka HC: Constitutional Functionaries Can't be Summoned as Witnesses on Mere Asking(05.08.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that in civilised jurisdictions functionaries of constitutional bodies are not subjected to subpoena since they have to .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Civilised Jurisdiction, Constitutional Functionaries, Subpoena
Delhi HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Reports About 2 Deaths Due to Inhalation of Toxic Sewer Fumes(12.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a news report stating that two men had died last week in city's Mundka area after they inhaled toxic.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Suo Moto, Toxic Swer Fumes
All HC Waives Cooling Off Period for Divorce After Couples Enter into MoU Amicably(31.08.2023)
Allahabad High Court while waiving off cooling-off period for dissolution of marriage under Section 13B of Hindu Marriage Act, observed that after ent.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Divorce, Cooling Off Period, MoU
SC: Right to Redeem Mortgage Extinguishes Once Bank Publishes Auction Notice(22.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that right of the borrower to redeem the secured asset stands restricted till the date of publication of sale notice under SARF.....
Tags : Supreme Court, SARFAESI, Mortgage, Redeem, Auction Notice
Court has an inherent power to quash criminal proceedings even in non-compoundable matters, where parties have settled matter between themselves(22.09.2023)
Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) seeking quashing of case FIR under Sections 420/34 of Ind.....
Tags : FIR, Quashing of, Settlement
SC Refuses to Entertain Plea Seeking Uniform Dress Code in Schools(16.09.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking Common Dress Code in all registered and recognised educational institutions for staff and st.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Uniform Dress, Schools
SC Sets Aside Election Notification for LAHDC-Kargil(06.09.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Party (JKNC) is entitled to use the 'plough' symbol, has set aside the electi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Election Notification, LAHDC-Kargil
Salient features and Guidelines of PM Vishwakarma Scheme(20.09.2023)
PM Vishwakarma, a Central Sector Scheme, was launched on 17th September, 2023 by the Prime Minister to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craf.....
Tags : Guidelines, Recognition of artisans, Vishwakarma Scheme
Allahabad HC Seeks State's Response in Plea for Release of Dr. Kafeel Khan(07.08.2020)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to "positively file" its reply in the habeas corpus plea filed against alleged illegal det.....
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Delhi HC Grants Bail to Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal and Asif Iqbal Tanha in Delhi Riots Case(15.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has allowed bail to Asif Iqbal Tanha and Pinjra Tod activists Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita in the Delhi riots larger conspirac.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal and Asif Iqbal Tanha
Bombay HC Extends Private Hospital Stay of Father Stan Swamy Till July 5(18.06.2021)
Bombay High Court has extended 84-year-old tribal rights activist from Ranchi Father Stan Swamy's private hospital stay till July 5th after perusing h.....
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NGT Imposes Fine on Company for Changing Course of Natural Water Channel in Odisha(29.11.2021)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), Eastern Zone, has slapped a fine of Rs. 2 crore on the Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) for changing the natural c.....
Tags : National Green Tribunal, Changing Course of Natural Water Channel in Odisha
ITAT: Royalty from Operator Agreement not Chargeable to Income Tax Under Indo-US Tax Treaty(30.11.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has held that royalty from Operator agreement not chargeable to Income Tax under Indo-US Tax Treaty.
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Royalty from Operator Agreement
Kerala HC Directs to File Report on Manner of Appointment of Public Prosecutors(03.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed all Principal District Judges to file a report in a suo motu writ petition initiated to investigate the matter of appoi.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Appointment of Public Prosecutors
Delhi HC Seeks Response on Purported Exclusion of Intended Beneficiaries from Covid-Relief Packages(25.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has sought response from the Central government on a public interest litigation, challenging the constitutional validity of the Relie.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Covid-Relief Packages
Delhi HC: Parties Suffer as ‘Fault Theory’ is the Only Way to Exit a Relationship(06.09.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that often marriages do not work because of incompatibility and temperamental differences, has held that since ‘fault.....
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Amendments to IBBI (Model Bye-Laws and Governing Board of Insolvency Professional Agencies) Regulations, 2016 and IBBI (Insolvency Professionals) Regulations, 2016(20.09.2023)
1. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board India (IBBI/ Board) notified the following regulations on 18th September, 2023: -
a) Insolvency and Ba.....
Tags : Amendments, Registration process, Simplification
Once the election process has been set in motion, the Court ought not to interfere(09.04.2018)
By the present writ petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India, the Petitioner seeks a writ of mandamus to direct the West Bengal St.....
Tags : Nomination forms, Issuance, Police protection
Delhi HC: No Distinct Status for Rifle Association Members Under Arms Act(02.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that a member of a Rifles' Association or Club cannot hold more than two firearms by claiming exemption under Section 3(2) o.....
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SC: Tenant Continuing Possession After Expiry of Lease is Liable to Pay Mesne Profits(08.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that while a tenant at sufferance cannot be forcibly dispossessed, that does not detract from the possession of the erstwhile t.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Tenant, Mense Profit
Delhi HC Uphelds Validity of notif. for Compounding Offences Before Prosecution Under FCRA(16.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has upheld the validity of Ministry of Home Affairs' notification dated April 26, 2013 specifying the officers competent for compound.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, FCRA, Compounding Offence
All. HC Explains the Scope of S.4 of UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act 2021(07.09.2023)
Allahabad High Court has observed that under Section 4 of UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act 2021, FIR can be filed under the Act b.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Unlawful Conversion, FIR, Aggrieved Person
RBI issues directions for handling wilful defaulters(21.09.2023)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a scheme for handling wilful defaulters, effective from April 1, 1999. These guidelines were subsequent.....
Tags : Master Direction, Wilful Defaulters, Scheme
When personal business interests of importers clash with public interest, the former has to give way to the latter(17.06.2021)
In present set of appeals, the Union of India and the authorities related with customs have questioned the orders dated 15th October, 2020 and 5th Jan.....
Tags : Import, Absolute confiscation, Penalty
Madras High Court Returns Custody of Child to Adoptive Mother(29.11.2021)
Madras High Court has set aside an order of the Child Welfare Committee to lodge a child in one of the reception homes in a custody battle between the.....
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Calcutta HC Asks Trial Courts to Stop Relying Upon Non-Binding Observations of SC, HCs(01.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has asked the trial Courts across the state to stop the serious adverse trend to rely upon the non-binding observations of the Sup.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Non-Binding Observations of SC, HCs
Kerala High Court Issues Notice to Centre on Plea Challenging Constitutionality of S.144B of IT Act(06.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has admitted a batch of writ petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Faceless Assessment Procedure under Section 14.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Constitutionality of S.144B of IT Act
Orissa HC: Remand Date to be Excluded From Calculation of Statutory Period for Granting Default Bail(26.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has reiterated that while calculating the statutory period for granting default bail under Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Pr.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, statutory period, default bail, Section 167(2), Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, res integra
RBI releases the Financial Stability Report: December 2021(29.12.2021)
Today, the Reserve Bank released the 24th issue of the Financial Stability Report (FSR), which reflects the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee.....
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Apex co-operative society providing financial accommodation to its members entitled to benefit of deduction under Section 80P of the IT Act(14.09.2023)
Present appeals arise out of analogous proceedings against the Appellant/Assessee, and, impugn the judgment passed by the Kerala High Court; the order.....
Tags : Deduction, Benefit, Eligibility
CIRP cannot be initiated for defaults arising within 12 months period beginning 25th March, 2020(14.09.2023)
The Borrower had raised funds for `Celebrity Football Match' to be held at Dubai. Since the Borrower had not repaid the loan, the Appellant had invoke.....
Tags : CIRP, Initiation, Specified period
SEBI Issues Guidelines for Settlement of Running Accounts of Client Funds and Securities(17.06.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has come out with new guidelines for settlement of running account of client's funds and securities that will b.....
Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India, Settlement of Running Accounts
Delhi HC: Scrutiny Must While Examining Question of Determination of Age of Accused(25.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that scrutiny, inspection and analysis is a must while examining the question of determination of age of the accused und.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Determination of Age of Accused
Allahabad HC: Writ Won't Lie for Dispute Over Bar Association’s Office Bearer(30.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that disputes regarding the office bearer of a Bar Association can't be decided in a writ petitioner as the Bar Asso.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Dispute Over Bar Association’s Office Bearer
SC: Registration of CNG Vehicles Can't be Rejected as Emission is Within Limits(02.12.2021)
Supreme Court has reiterated that the registration of CNG vehicles cannot be rejected as the emission from such vehicles is within the limits in a bat.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Registration of CNG Vehicles
NCLAT, Delhi: Fresh Resolution Plan Cannot be Considered by Committee of Creditors(25.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Delhi has held that a fresh resolution plan cannot be considered by a Committee of Creditors (COC) on.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Fresh Resolution Plan
SC Junks Plea of Inquiry in Ram Navami Clashes(27.04.2022)
Supreme Court has junked a plea seeking the setting up of a judicial inquiry commission, headed by a former Chief Justice of India, to probe into the .....
Tags : Supreme Court, judicial inquiry commission, Chief Justice of India, Ram Navami, Ramzan
P&H HC: Implementing Party Cannot be Liable for Proceedings Under Contempt of Court(11.01.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that an implementing party could not be made liable for proceedings under the Contempt of Court Act, 1971 f.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Proceedings Under Contempt of Court Act
Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence in a Triple Murder Case(14.12.2021)
Supreme Court has commuted the death penalty awarded to a man convicted for triple murder in an appeal filed by the convict against the Madhya Prades.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Commutation of Sentence
Relaxation on levy of additional fees under the Companies Act, 2013(29.12.2021)
1. In continuation to Ministry's General Circular No. 17/2021 dated 29.10.2021, keeping in view various requests received from stakeholders regarding .....
Tags : Relaxation, Levy, Additional fees
SC: Plaintiff Must Prove Sale/Advertisement Expenses to Establish Goodwill in Passing Off Suit(18.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that in a suit for passing off, plaintiff must prove the figures of sales and expenditure incurred on the advertising and promo.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Passing Off, Goodwill
Performance of authentication by PNB Housing Finance Limited under the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016(04.01.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 11A of the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 (15 of 2003), the Central Govern.....
Tags : Performance, Authentication, PNB Housing Finance
Regulatory Reporting by AIFs(14.09.2023)
1. In terms of Regulation 28 of SEBI (AIF) Regulations, 2012 read with Clause 15.1 of SEBI Master Circular for AIFs dated July 31, 2023, AIFs shall su.....
Tags : Regulatory Reporting, AIFs, Activities
Bombay HC Disallows Retrospective Benefits Under EWS Category in MSEDCL Recruitment Drive(01.08.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that Maharashtra Government's decision to allow members of Maratha community to avail benefits under Economically Weaker Se.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Economically Weaker Section, Retrospective Benefits
SC: National Sports Code 2011 Can't be Read Like a Statute(08.08.2022)
Supreme Court while passing direction to include the representation of 36 football players in Electoral College for ensuing executive committee electi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Sports Code, AIFF, Election
SC: Can’t Compel Defendant to Enter into Agreement With 3rd Party for Specific Performance(14.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that a Court cannot grant the relief of specific performance against a person compelling him to enter into an agreement with a .....
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Del. HC to Law Ministry: Periodically Monitor Status of Uploading Acts on the India Code Portal(04.09.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Secretary, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice to periodically monitor the status of uploading the Acts .....
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SC: Court in Second Appeal Must Frame Substantial Question of Law at Admission Stage Itself(25.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that a Court sitting in second appellate jurisdiction is to frame substantial question of law at the time of admission, save an.....
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SC: Magistrate can Accord Benefit of Exception to prevent a Frivolous Defamation Complaint(09.10.2023)
Supreme Court has held that nothing prevents the Magistrate upon application of judicial mind to accord the benefit of exceptions under Section 499 IP.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Exception, Defamation
Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report July-September 2015(16.02.2016)
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released performance indicators for the Indian telecom sector for the quarter ending September, 2015. The Re.....
Tags : Telecom, performance indicator, September 2015
Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Allowing Private Radios to Broadcast News(13.01.2017)
Supreme Court has sought Central Government’s response on a plea seeking direction for allowing private FM radio stations, including community radio t.....
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Mere presence of a knife on Appellant cannot impute pre-meditation on his part(23.12.2017)
The Appellant has impugned the judgment and the order on sentence passed by learned Additional Sessions Judge, whereby he has been convicted for commi.....
Tags : Conviction, Legality, Offence, Nature
Steps to increase female labour participation rate(12.12.2018)
The decline in female work force participation rate may be attributed to factors like increased educational attendance and higher level of participati.....
Tags : Work force, Participation rate, Female
Ker. HC: Not Granting Divorce Despite Mutual Consent Amounts to Cruelty(25.09.2023)
Kerala High Court while relying on the Apex Court’s decision in Samar Ghosh v. Jaya Ghosh (MANU/SC/1386/2007), observed that denial or withholding of .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Divorce, Mutual Consent, Failed Marriage, Cruelty
More than 30 lakh Audit Reports filed on Income Tax Department's e-filing portal till 30th September, 2023(02.10.2023)
More than 30.75 lakh audit reports, including about 29.5 lakh Tax Audit Reports have been filed for AY 2023-24 on the e-filing portal till the end of .....
Tags : Compliances, Audit Reports, E-filing
Kerala HC Directs to Frame Guidelines Against Forced Conversion Therapy Among LGBTQ+ Community(14.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State government to frame guidelines against the allegedly forced conversion therapy delivered to individuals belon.....
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Clarification regarding investment of Mutual Fund schemes in units of Corporate Debt Market Development Fund(06.09.2023)
1. This has reference to SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/IMD/PoD2/P/CIR/2023/129 dated July 27, 2023 on Investment by Mutual Fund Schemes and AMCs in units of C.....
Tags : Clarification, Investment, Mutual Fund schemes
Ker. HC: No litigant or Lawyer Need to Argue their Case with Folded Hands Before a Court(16.10.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that usually the court of law is known as ‘temple of justice’ but there is no god sitting in the bench, has stated t.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Litigant, Folded Hands
P&H HC Issues Guidelines on Proclamation u/s 82 CrPC(25.09.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued guidelines for issuance of a proclamation under Section 82 of CrPC for declaration as 'proclaimed offender' a.....
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Prescription begins to run, when the creditor has the minimum facts necessary to institute action(04.10.2023)
The matter concerned the prescription of a claim which Mr. and Mrs. Mokhethi (the Respondents) had instituted against Mr. and Mrs. Stemmet (the appell.....
Tags : Prescription, Claim, Defects
SC Dismisses PCI Appeals Challenging HC Judgments Which Set Aside 5-Year Ban on New Pharmacy Colleges(15.09.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed a batch of appeals filed by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) against the judgments of certain High Courts which set asi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Pharmacy Council of India, Moratorium
Del HC: Must Look at Whole Married Life Instead of Few Incidents to Ascertain Acts of Mental Cruelty(06.09.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that while looking at acts of mental cruelty, the court must look at the married life as a whole and not merely a few isolat.....
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P&H HC: Offence u/s 295A won’t be Attracted if Act done Without Malicious Intent(25.09.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that Section 295A of the IPC penalizes only those acts of insults or attempts which have been perpetrated w.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Religious Feelings, Malicious Intent
Arbitration agreement would be considered as in writing, if it is contained in exchange of letters, telex, telegrams or other means of telecommunication(04.10.2023)
The Appellant has filed the present appeal under Section 37(1)(a) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act') impugning an order .....
Tags : Dispute, Reference, Entitlement
Delhi HC Rejects Plea of Central Armed Police Forces Aspirant(04.01.2021)
Delhi High Court has rejected a plea by an aspirant of the Central Armed Police Forces, reiterating that the opinion of doctors of the Armed Forces sh.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging UP Service for Pension and Validation Ordinance, 2020(07.01.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea to examine the challenge to the validity of the Uttar Pradesh Qualifying Service for Pension and Validation .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Uttar Pradesh Qualifying Service for Pension and Validation Ordinance of 2020
NAA Finds Inox Leisure Guilty of Not Passing GST Rate Cut to Consumers(12.01.2021)
National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) has found Inox Leisure guilty of not passing Goods and Service Tax (GST) rate cut to consumers, noting that.....
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Initiatives to boost domestic and foreign investments(16.12.2021)
Government has taken various steps to boost domestic and foreign investments in India. These include reduction in Corporate Tax Rates, easing liquidit.....
Tags : Initiatives, Domestic, Foreign investments
Del. HC: High Earning Wife Not Truthfully Disclosing Her Income, Not Entitled to Maintenance(13.09.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that a highly qualified wife who has been earning but is not willing or inclined to truthfully disclose her true income,.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Maintenance, Wife, Income
Del HC: Originality is Key Feature for Claiming Injunction Predicated on Copyright Infringement(19.10.2023)
Delhi High Court while grating relief to owner of fantasy sports app MYFAB11, has held that originality though not novelty, is the underlying feature .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Copyright Infringement, Injunction, Originality
P&H HC Issues Notice in Plea by Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. Against Acts of Vandalism(06.01.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notice of motion to State of Punjab, Ministry of Home Affairs and Director General of Police, Punjab in a ple.....
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Gujarat High Court Asks CBDT to Decide on Extension of Deadline by January 12(11.01.2021)
Gujarat High Court has directed Central Board of Direct Taxation (CBDT) to take a decision by 12th January, 2021 on the extension of filing of Income .....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Extension of Deadline for Filing Income Tax Returns
Orissa High Court Directs Postponement of State Film Awards Ceremony(14.12.2021)
Orissa High Court has directed the postponement of the Odisha State Film Awards ceremony which was scheduled to be held tomorrow and the day after tom.....
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Notification of Interest on deposits made under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds(04.01.2022)
It is hereby notified that the deposits made under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds, announc.....
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JH. HC: Criminal Liability Can’t be Levied in Every Case of Breach of Contract(20.09.2023)
Jharkhand High Court has held that criminality cannot be fastened upon the accused persons on mere breach of contract in every case, and parties shoul.....
Tags : Jharkhand High Court, Breach of Contract, Criminal Liability
ITAT: Cash Gift from Siblings During Medical Emergencies Can’t be Treated as ‘Unexplained’(02.08.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench has held that the cash gift from brother and sister during medical emergencies cannot be treated as .....
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Delhi HC Grants Time to Centre to Respond on Draft Measures for Social Media Account Suspension(08.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has granted further time to the Centre to respond on the draft regulatory measures, if any, relating to social media platforms includ.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Draft Regulatory Measures, Social Media
SC: Facilitation Council Cannot Review Its Own Decisions(19.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act does not empower the Facilitation Council to review its own decisions.
Tags : Supreme Court, MSME, Facilitation Council
JKL HC: Militancy Fighters Not Eligible for Benefits Under Swantantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme(07.09.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that only those persons who have participated in the National Freedom Struggle are eligible for benef.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Militancy Fighters, Swantantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme
SC: Can’t Prove Discovery Against Person Who Wasn’t in Custody at Time of Confession(26.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that being in custody and being accused of an offense are indispensable pre-requisites to render a confession made to police ad.....
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Kar. HC: PoC Act Provides Two Fold Protection to Public Servants(11.10.2023)
Karnataka High Court has held that PoC Act has conferred a two-fold protection to public servants for offences under the Act; firstly, a prior approva.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Prevention of Corruption Act, Public Servant, Protection
Nomination for Mutual Fund Unit Holders - Extension of timelines(27.09.2023)
1. SEBI vide Circular No. SEBI/HO/IMD/IMD-II DOF3/P/CIR/2022/82 dated June 15, 2022 read with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/IMD/IMD-I DOF1/P/CIR/2022/105 .....
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Exemption being the creation of the statute itself, has to be construed strictly(09.10.2023)
The point that arises for consideration is whether "tinted glass sheets" manufactured by the Appellants is liable to be taxed as "goods or wares made .....
Tags : Product, Classification, Exemption
SC Issues Notice on Subramanian Swamy's Plea Challenging Provisions of Places of Worship Act(26.03.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy challenging the Constitutional validity of the P.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act 1991
AAR, Telangana: 18% GST Payable on Supply of Pulp Wood(14.12.2021)
Authority of Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Telangana has ruled that the 18% goods and services tax (GST) shall be payable on the supply of pulpwo.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Supply of Pulp Wood
Calcutta HC Seeks Response in Plea Alleging Issuance of Fake Recommendation Letters in Appointments(15.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal Central School Service Commission to file a detailed affidavit regarding vacancies declared, recommen.....
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AAR, Maharashtra: GST on Electricity and Water Charges Reimbursable in Nature(20.12.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Maharashtra has held that goods and services tax (GST) payable on Electricity charges and Water charges as per met.....
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Rajasthan HC: Government Cannot Seek Coercive Recovery of Remaining Custom Duty(23.12.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has held that the government cannot seek coercive recovery of remaining Customs Duty in an indirect manner by blocking export inc.....
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SC: ED Must Furnish Ground of Arrest in Writing at the Time of Arrest(04.10.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is not expected to be vindictive in its conduct, has held that it would be necessar.....
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Reliance on headings and explanatory notes, when classifying goods must be understood as providing explanations and guidance; they were not intended to override or contradict legislation(09.10.2023)
The appeal revolved around the classification of imported bicycle parts destined for assembly and the related customs duty payable on such imports. Th.....
Tags : Import, Product, Classification
Mad. HC: Privacy of Refugees Has to be Ensured(23.08.2023)
Madras High Court has observed that when right to shelter and housing has been recognised internationally as a human right, it cannot be denied to the.....
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Amendment to general notification of sale of Government of India Treasury Bills/Cash Managements Bills by auction(23.12.2021)
The Government of India hereby makes the following amendments to its Notifications in the Ministry of Finance No. F.4(2)-W&M/2018 dated the 27th March.....
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SC: When Contract Doesn’t Fix Time for Specific Performance, Limitation Runs from Notice of Refusal(14.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that when no time is fixed for specific performance of the contract, the court will have to determine the date on which the pla.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Specific Performance, Limitation, Time
Substance of a document is discernible from its terms rather than the label or its nomenclature(19.10.2023)
Present appeal, is preferred by Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Ltd. ("IL&FS" or "the borrower") aggrieved by an order of the National C.....
Tags : Freeze order, Document, Nature
All. HC: Minimum Amount Must be Paid to Wife from Date of Claim to Preserve Her Right to Life(31.08.2023)
Allahabad High Court while adjudicating appeal against interim maintenance awarded to wife, has observed that minimum amount must be provided from dat.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Interim Maintenance, Right to Life
Del. HC: Magistrates Taking Cognizance of Offences Can’t be a Routine Exercise(21.09.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that if there is an order of magistrate taking cognizance of offence then the same would be perfunctory and not refle.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Cognizance, Offence, Magistrate
Bom. HC: Compulsory Music Licence Not Available to Internet Based Music Streaming Platforms(03.10.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that statutory licenses under Section 31D are restricted to traditional non-internet-based radio and television broadcastin.....
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When agreement is for sale of immovable property on which stamp duty is paid and the document is registered under the Registration Act, extended period of two years would be applicable(10.10.2023)
Present petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India, 1950 is filed challenging the order whereby refund of Rs.19,725 being the stamp d.....
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Ker. HC: State must Protect Right to Privacy of HIV Patients Availing Government Schemes(15.09.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that there can be no doubt about the requirement of maintenance of confidentiality of information related to HIV pat.....
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Condonation of delay under section 119(2)(b) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 in filing of Form No. 10-IC for Assessment Year 2021-22(23.10.2023)
1. In exercise of the powers conferred under section 119(2)(b) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 ('the Act'), the Central Board of Direct Taxes ('CBDT') by .....
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Principle, ex proprio vigore, would be applicable to arbitrator and multi-member arbitral tribunal as well, particularly when it is faced with a judicial decision ordering a limited remand(19.10.2023)
Present appeal, at the instance of Appellant, registers a challenge to the judgment passed by the High Court dismissing an appeal carried by the Appel.....
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Delhi HC Asks Replies from Regulators over Warrant Issue(08.04.2016)
Delhi High Court has asked Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on what decision they have taken with regard .....
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Delhi HC Slams Delhi Govt., Directorate of Education and NDMC(19.04.2016)
Delhi HC has slammed Directorate of Education, Delhi Government and North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC), after a plea was filed alleging that lak.....
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Supreme Court Annuls BCI Order Capping Age Limit For Law Courses(06.03.2017)
Supreme Court has stayed an order issued by Bar Council of India (BCI) fixing an age limit of 45 years for three-year LLB degree courses and 22 years .....
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Authorisation to Sign Pathology Report(06.02.2018)
As per clause (c) of sub-section (2) of Section 15 of IMC Act, 1956, no person other than a doctor having qualification recognized by MCI and register.....
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Civil Court has No Jurisdiction in Dispute As to Whether Suit Property is Wakf or Not: SC(08.02.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that when issue in the suit is as to whether suit property is Wakf property or not, it is required to be decided by the Tri.....
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Del. HC: Liquidated Damages Mentioned in Agreement Can’t be Awarded in Absence of Proof of Loss(22.09.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that sum ascertained as liquidated damages in the contract is not in the nature of penalty, but is a pre-estimate of loss es.....
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Ker HC: Proliferation of Crime in Election Process Could Garner Momentum to Cripple Indian Democracy(04.10.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that if persons with criminal antecedents are permitted to continue as Members of Parliament/Legislatures even after convic.....
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Order under section 119 of the Income-tax Act, 1961(09.10.2023)
1. Audit report in the case of a fund or trust or institution or any university or other educational institution or any hospital or other medical inst.....
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Mumbai Court Extends Sanjay Raut’s ED Custody(05.08.2022)
Mumbai Special Court has extended Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody of Sanjay Raut in Patra Chawl Scam case till August 8.
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SC Refuses to Entertain PIL Seeking to Examine Link Between Pornography & Sexual Crimes(13.09.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking to formulate a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) by the police to examine the impact of vie.....
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SC: EPFO Employees Must Ensure Compliance with the Timelines Provided Under IBC(01.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that Commissioner and employees of EPFO must take steps to ensure that there is compliance with timelines provided under Insolv.....
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SC: SARFAESI Doesn’t Give Any License to Bank Officers to Act Against the Scheme of Law(22.09.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that SARFAESI Act was enacted for speedy recovery and for benefitting the public at large, has held that it does not giv.....
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P&H HC: Only High Court and Supreme Court can Pass Life Sentence for Full Life(04.10.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while observing that trial Court passing sentence to undergo life imprisonment for full life, is in violation of SC judg.....
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Trade Credit Insurance Guidelines, 2021 - Modification to Guideline 5.3A - allowing "reverse factoring" on TReDS platforms(09.10.2023)
1. The Authority issued guidelines on trade credit insurance in September 2021 to protect business against the risk of non-payment for goods and servi.....
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Attorney General Refuses Consent to Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi(24.03.2021)
Attorney General for India, KK Venugopal has declined to grant consent to initiate criminal contempt of proceedings against Congress Member of Parliam.....
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Electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) through the common digital platform for India's exports w.e.f. 15th April 2021(25.03.2021)
1. In continuation to the earlier Trade Notice 42/2020-2021 dated 19.02.2021, it is informed that the electronic platform for Certificate of Origin (C.....
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Karnataka HC: Application for Judgment on Admissions May be Filed at Any Stage of Suit(14.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has reiterated that a decree can be passed under Order XII Rule 6 of Code of Civil procedure, 1908 (CPC) at any stage of the suit.....
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Rajasthan HC Issues Notice to on Return of Mortal Remains of Deceased in Accident in Russia(17.12.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has issued a notice to the Russian Embassy/Government of the Russian Federation on the plea of the wife and children of one Hiten.....
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Chhattisgarh HC Grants Interim Relief on 5-Yr Moratorium on Opening of New Pharmacy Colleges(20.12.2021)
Chhattisgarh High Court has granted interim relief to a batch of colleges who had approached it challenging the 5 year moratorium/ ban imposed by Gove.....
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Allahabad HC Urges PM Modi to Postpone Elections in View of Omicron Threat(24.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has urged the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi to postpone the upcoming elections in view of the rising threat of Omicron. .....
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SC: Paragraph 3A of Foreign Tribunal Order Attracted Where Proceedee Fails to Appear(25.03.2021)
Supreme Court has stated that Paragraph 3A of the Foreigners (Tribunal) Order, 1964, in so far as it contemplates a period of 30 days to apply to the .....
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Madras HC: Improve Conditions of Fishermen, Educate Them in Respect of Hygiene and Presentation(31.03.2021)
Madras High Court while hearing two pleas instituted by fishermen associations has asked the Centre and the State to put their best foot forward for i.....
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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Rejection of Bid in Tender Process(14.12.2021)
Madras High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the rejection of a bid in a tender process for The Court has held that the Court cannot interfe.....
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Kerala HC: State Can Bring Entire Territory for Enabling Mortgage by Deposit of Title-Deeds(16.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has observed that the provisions of Section 58(f) of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 pertaining to Mortgage by deposit of title-d.....
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Centre Introduces Bill to Raise Age of Marriage of Women as 21 Years in Lok Sabha(21.12.2021)
Union Ministry for Women and Child Development has introduced in the Lok Sabha the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which seeks t.....
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Delhi HC: Failure on Wife’s Part to Disclose Mental Disorder Before Marriage Constitutes Fraud(27.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has annulled marriage between a husband and wife after 16 years observing that the failure on wife's part to disclose her mental diso.....
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Tax Research Unit (TRU) Issues Clarification on Applicability of GST(05.08.2022)
TRU has clarified that GST will apply to late fees charged by service provider; amount forfeited for cancellation of hotel bookings; car hired for emp.....
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Allahabad HC Allows Termination of 23 Week Pregnancy of 12 Year-Old Rape Survivor(14.09.2022)
Allahabad High Court while allowing Writ Petition that was filed before it to terminate the 24-week-old pregnancy of a 12-year-old rape survivor, stat.....
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Mad. HC: State Employees Governed by TN Government Fundamental Rules and not Maternity Benefits Act(01.09.2023)
Madras High Court while observing that State Employees are governed by the Tamil Nadu Government Fundamental Rules and not the Maternity Benefits Act .....
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SC: Blanket Exclusion of Certain Offences from Scope of Remission is Against Ideals of Reformation(25.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that blanket exclusion of certain offences, from the scope of grant of remission, especially by way of an executive policy, is .....
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Ker. HC to Police: Take Action Against Vloggers Promoting the Use of Modified Vehicles(04.10.2023)
Kerala High Court has directed Police and Enforcement Officers in the Motor Vehicles Department to take appropriate action against some vloggers promo.....
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Cal. HC: Facilitation Council Can’t Delegate Decision Making to a Chartered Accountant(16.10.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that Facilitation Council cannot desert the task of decision-making and leave it to a Chartered Accountant and depend on .....
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Cal HC: Relaxation in Age Doesn’t Amount to Obtaining Benefit for Ascertainment of Candidate’s Merit(14.09.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that relaxation in age and fees by reserved category candidate can’t be construed to be obtaining a benefit in course for.....
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Environment Ministry issues notification for Green Credit Program and Ecomark scheme(13.10.2023)
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has introduced two pioneering initiatives that indicate the country's pro-active approach to cl.....
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SC: Only Person Responsible for the Conduct of Company’s Business is Liable for Dishonour of Cheque(11.10.2023)
Supreme Court has held that only that person who, at the time the offence was committed, was in charge and responsible to the company for the conduct .....
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Procedure for filing appeals under CGST Act by specified persons(02.11.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 148 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017) (hereinafter referred to as the said A.....
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Clarification regarding GST rate on imitation zari thread or yarn based on the recommendation of the GST Council in its 52nd meeting held on 7th October, 2023(31.10.2023)
1. The GST Council in its 50th meeting had recommended reduction of GST rate to 5% on imitation zari thread or yarn known by any name in trade parlanc.....
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SC: Unless Notified by Centre, Court Can’t Give effect to Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement(19.10.2023)
Supreme Court has held that unless Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement has been notified by the Central Government under Section 90 of the Income Tax .....
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Writ Courts while exercising jurisdiction under Article 226 of Constitution can interfere in the decisions of the Disciplinary Committee, only if, the same are contrary to law.(20.11.2023)
The present writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for challenging the order passed by Paralympic Committee suspe.....
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Cal. HC: Nature and Gravity of Offence Not the Only Criteria for Imposition of Death Penalty(11.09.2023)
Calcutta High Court while observing that nature and gravity of offence is not the only criteria on which imposition of death penalty depends, has held.....
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Ker. HC: Vehicle Can’t be Confiscated if Registered Owner Didn’t Have Prior Knowledge of the Offence(19.10.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that once it is established that the owner of vehicle is devoid of any knowledge that the vehicle was used for illegally tr.....
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As per Article 300A of the Constitution, no one shall be deprived of his property except in accordance with law.(20.11.2023)
The present revision has been filed challenging the order whereby the motorcycle of the revisionist has been confiscated on the ground that on inspect.....
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Extension of timelines for filing of Form 10B/10BB and Form ITR-7 for the Assessment Year 2023-24(18.09.2023)
On consideration of difficulties reported by the taxpayers and other stakeholders, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), in exercise of its powers.....
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Del. HC: No Prolongation Compensation if Contractor Didn't Reserve Claim at Time of the EOT(11.10.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that Contractor can be denied compensation for the prolongation of the contract, if he did not reserve its right to such com.....
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Onus is on the party seeking specific performance to prove the terms of the contract and compliance with any antecedent or reciprocal obligation(30.10.2023)
Present is an appeal against the judgment and order of the High Court, upholding the Respondent’s special plea that, the contractual relief sought by .....
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SC Asks Additional Solicitor General on Extension of VAHAN Portal to Tackle Fake Claims(15.12.2021)
Supreme Court has asked the Additional Solicitor General, Mr. K.M. Nataraj to assist the court in tackling the issue of fake claim petitions filed und.....
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SC Asks Delhi HC to Decide on Plea Seeking FIR Against Politicians for Alleged Hate Speech(17.12.2021)
Supreme Court has asked the Delhi High Court to decide expeditiously, preferably within three months, a writ petition seeking registration of FIR and .....
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Karnataka HC: Provision of Appeal Under DV Act Does Not Take Away Right to Approach HC(22.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has held that the provision of Appeal under Section 29 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 does not take .....
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Allahabad High Court Directs Disclosure of Criminal History of Citizens on Public Domain(27.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Director-General of Police, Uttar Pradesh Police to disclose the details of the website/platform from where informa.....
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SC Stays Madras HC Order Directing Deposit in CM's Public Relief Fund for Release of Vehicle(04.01.2022)
Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court order in so far as it directed deposit of a sum of Rs. 1 lakh, as non-refundable deposit, in the Chief Mi.....
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Kerala HC Directs State Government to Notify Forward Community List for EWS Reservation(26.03.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State Government to notify the list of non-reserved communities eligible for reservation for Economically Weaker Se.....
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AP HC Grants Permission to Amravati Farmers to Organize Public Meeting(16.12.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted permission to the Amaravati farmers to organise a public meeting at a private place at Damineedu village in Tiru.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Ansal’s Plea Challenging Trial Court Order Refusing to Suspend Sentence(15.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on the pleas filed by real estate barons Sushil Ansal and Gopal Ansal challenging a trial court order which had ref.....
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SC Stays Execution of Death Sentence Imposed on Man Accused of Raping a 7-Year Old Girl(21.12.2021)
Supreme Court of India has stayed the execution of the death sentence imposed on a man accused of raping a 7-year-old girl in Mandsaur in 2018, pendin.....
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Karnataka HC Directs Departmental Enquiry Against Officers Who Fail to Check Illegal Constructions(23.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government or Municipal Corporations to initiate departmental enquiry against those Officers who show or h.....
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TDSAT Stays TRAI Order on Allowing Subscribers to Port Out of Network from Service Provider(28.12.2021)
Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has stayed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) orders which allowed subscrib.....
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Allahabad HC Closes Suo Moto PIL for Extension of Limitation & Interim Orders During Lockdown(07.01.2021)
Allahabad High Court has closed the suo moto Public Interest Litigation registered by it for extension of limitation and interim orders expiring durin.....
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Uttarakhand High Court Stays Denotification of the Only Elephant Reserve of State(11.01.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has stayed the denotification of the Shivalik Elephant Reserve, the only elephant reserve in the State.
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Allahabad High Court Issues Direction to Not File FIR Under Section 66A IT Act(14.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has issued a direction to all the District Courts in Uttar Pradesh and to the Director-General of Police, Uttar Pradesh that no F.....
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Mad. HC: 'Love and Affection' is a Deeming Consideration for Executing the Gift Deed(12.09.2023)
Madras High Court while observing that Section 23 of Senior Citizen Act can’t be mis-utilised for rejecting complaint on ground that there is no expre.....
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Bom. HC: Unregistered Partnership Firm Can be Made an Accused in Cheque Bounce Case(19.10.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that registration or non-registration of the partnership firm will have no bearing insofar as Section 141 of Negotiable Ins.....
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Maintenance provisions under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 are gender neutral(21.11.2023)
Present appeal arises out of an Order passed by the learned Family Court Judge by which appellant was directed to pay the respondent a sum of ₹30,000/.....
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Delhi HC Passes Directions over Denial of Access to Food to Poor(28.04.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Government to set up helpline, observing that 'denial of access to food' due to improper distribution of food grai.....
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Telangana High Court Issues Notice Asking for Plan to Manage Crowds of Voters(29.04.2021)
Telangana High Court has issued notice to the State Election Commission, asking it to furnish a plan that it proposes for managing crowding of voters .....
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Kerala HC Institutes Suo Motu Proceedings Upon News Reports of Woman Jumping Off Train(03.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has instituted suo motu proceedings to take stock of safety measures in trains, after news reports carried accounts of a woman jumpi.....
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Allahabad HC: Non Supplying of Oxygen to Hospitals is Criminal Act(05.05.2021)
Allahabad High Court has stated that authorities responsible for procurement and supply of the gas are committing criminal acts, observing that death .....
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Delhi HC Directs Delhi Govt to Provide Medical Facilities to Covid-19 Patients(07.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to provide medical facilities to all the persons suffering from Covid-19 in the national capital. T.....
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CCI Orders Probe into WhatsApp's New Privacy Policy; Finds Prima Facie 'Abuse of Dominance'(25.03.2021)
Competition Commission of India has ordered a probe into the new privacy policy of WhatsApp, after making a prima facie observation that it was violat.....
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Delhi HC : FIR Cannot be Quashed on Ground that Victim Decided to Compromise Matter(31.03.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that an FIR filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 cannot be quashed on the groun.....
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Kerala HC: Failure to Mark Omissions from Witness’ Previous Statements(14.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that failure to mark omissions from a witness' previous statements during their cross-examination is not always a valid gr.....
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Cabinet Clears Proposal to Increase Age of Marriage for Women to 21 Years(16.12.2021)
Union Cabinet has cleared the proposal to raise the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years. This move would bring the legal age of marria.....
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Calcutta HC: 20% Reduction in Private School Fees to Continue Only Till March 15, 2022(20.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has observed that the previously stipulated 20% reduction in fees charged by private schools would end on March 15, 2022, owing to.....
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Madras HC Grants Relief to WhatsApp Administrator in FIR Over Offensive Post(27.12.2021)
Madras High Court has granted relief to an administrator of a WhatsApp group in an First Information Report registered over offensive post in the grou.....
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P&H HC: A Convict has No Inherent Right to Claim Premature Release(13.09.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a convict serving life imprisonment has no inherent right to claim premature release as life imprisonment .....
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Ker. HC: MSMED Act Superseded All Recovery Proceedings by Virtue of Non-Obstante Clause u/s 24(23.10.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that MSMED Act being a subsequent legislation against the SARFAESI Act, the Parliament has purposefully and knowingly super.....
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Guidelines on "Accessibility of Indian Railway stations and facility at stations for Differently abled persons (Divyangjan) and Passengers with reduce mobility"(21.11.2023)
1. Whereas section 40 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (herein after, referred as the Act) mandates the Central Government, in con.....
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Calcutta HC: Non Issuance of Duplicate Share Certificates Does not Indicate Malice of Company(30.03.2021)
Calcutta High Court has quashed a criminal case of cheating instituted against a company and its Directors over non-issuance of duplicate share certif.....
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CBDT Issues Instructions on Uploading Information on VRU Functionality on Insight Portal(16.12.2021)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued the instructions regarding uploading information on Verification Report Upload (VRU) functionality on .....
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Gauhati HC Directs to Decide on Plea of Rohingya Refugees Seeking Refugee Status(15.12.2021)
Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to take a decision at the earliest regarding a plea moved by ten members of the Rohingya communit.....
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SC Allows Karnataka Examination Authority to Extend Last Date for Admission(21.12.2021)
Supreme Court recently allowed the Karnataka Examination Authority to extend the last date for admission to Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture and oth.....
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Delhi HC: Presence at Preferred Jurisdiction Material Fact for Execution of Maintenance Order(23.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that the presence of a person at preferred jurisdiction at the time of application for maintenance against him under Sec.....
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Home Ministry Refuses FCRA Renewal Application of Missionaries of Charity(28.12.2021)
Ministry of Home Affairs has refused the Missionaries of Charity's application for renewal of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) r.....
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Kar. HC to State: Revisit School Timings and Working Hours to Reduce of Traffic Congestion(13.09.2023)
Karnataka High Court has directed State to take appropriate steps regarding the issue of revisiting school timings, along with revisiting the working .....
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Bom. HC Quashes Rule 6(1) of the Consumer Protection Rules, 2020(23.10.2023)
Bombay High Court while quashing Rule 6(1) of the Consumer Protection Rules, 2020, has observed that rule was diluting the involvement of the judiciar.....
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Monitoring the sale of fresh fruit & vegetables, for presence of pesticides residues, non-permitted wax coating, non-permitted artificial ripened and artificial colours, in the market(21.11.2023)
This is in continuation to the directions/letters issued regarding 'Request for action against unauthorised use of artificial fruit ripening agents' R.....
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Department of Consumer Affairs holds stakeholder consultation on Safety Pledge for e-commerce platforms(16.11.2023)
The Department of Consumer Affairs held a stakeholder consultation today on preparation of a 'Safety Pledge' for e-commerce platforms aimed to ensure .....
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SEBI Relaxes Valuation Norms for Mutual Funds(24.04.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has relaxed valuation norms on money and debt market instruments held by mutual funds in the wake of the loan m.....
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Kerala HC Stays Kerala Move to Defer Govt Staff Salary(29.04.2020)
Kerala High Court has stayed the State Government’s order on deferring payment of a month’s salary to its staffers in a bid to mobilise COVID-19 funds.....
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Consortium of NLUs Extends Last Day for Submission of Online Applications for CLAT 2021(29.04.2021)
Consortium of National Law Universities has extended the last day for submitting online applications for the CLAT 2021 examination to 15th May, 2021.
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Karnataka HC Refuses to Quash FIR Against Former Vice-Chancellor of KSOU(03.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has declined to quash the criminal case registered against a 76-year-old former Vice-Chancellor of Karnataka State Open Universit.....
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Delhi HC Says Centre Failed to Supply Oxygen as Per Orders(05.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has pulled up the Centre for its failure to meet the assurance with regard to the supply of 700MT per day liquid medical oxygen to th.....
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Delhi HC Enquires Over Regulation of Ambulance Charges and Cremation Charges(07.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Government to consider regulating ambulance charges and the rates of cremation/ burial of those who have died due.....
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Del. HC: High Earning Wife Not Truthfully Disclosing Her Income, Not Entitled to Maintenance(13.09.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that a highly qualified wife who has been earning but is not willing or inclined to truthfully disclose her true income,.....
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SC Upholds Ban on Reinforced Paper Cups in Tamil Nadu(23.10.2023)
Supreme Court while refusing to interfere with Madras HC’s order upholding the ban on reinforced paper cups introduced in Tamil Nadu observed that it .....
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Imposition of Minimum Export Price on export of Onions.(23.11.2023)
1. In supersession of Notification No. 42/2023 dated 28/10/2023 [S.O. 4719(E)] and in exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with section 5 of.....
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SC Transfers Advertisement Funds of Delhi Govt. for RRTS Project(21.11.2023)
Supreme Court while expressing disappointment over Delhi Government not fulfilling its assurance to allocate funds for the Regional Rapid Rail Transit.....
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Any classification should be based on the description and function of an item as it is imported and not on its end-use(30.11.2023)
The Respondent Larsen and Toubro Ltd. imported G-24 PL 001 GSM Chipset Wavecom (modem) vide Bill of Entry No.2120004 dated 02.09.2009, classifying the.....
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Information regarding fraud in the name of TRAI(15.11.2023)
1. It has been brought to the notice of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India that some companies / agencies / individuals are fraudulently asking pub.....
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Suit seeking damages for illegal use of property is maintainable, even after, filing of suit for possession against the same property(30.11.2023)
Challenge in the present appeal is to the order passed by the High Court, vide which the application filed by the Appellants/Defendants under Order VI.....
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Madras High Court Insists on Installation of CCTV Cameras in Spa, Massage & Therapy Centres(24.12.2021)
Madras High Court has held that it cannot pass preventive orders to curb the law-enforcing authorities from exercising their powers in accordance with.....
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Telangana HC Issues Notice on Rapido’s Plea Challenging Withdrawal of Exemption on Auto Rides(30.12.2021)
Telangana High Court has issued the notice to the government on the plea filed by the Roppen Transportation Services Pvt. Ltd. (Rapido) challenging wi.....
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Revised framework for computation of Net Distributable Cash Flow (NDCF) by Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)(06.12.2023)
1. Regulation 18(6) of SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trust) Regulations, 2014 ("InvIT Regulations"), provides that the Net Distributable Cash Flow (.....
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Allahabad High Court Issues Direction to Not File FIR Under Section 66A IT Act(14.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has issued a direction to all the District Courts in Uttar Pradesh and to the Director-General of Police, Uttar Pradesh that no F.....
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Delhi HC Directs on Disclosure of All Ingredients in Manufacture of Food Article(15.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed that there should be full and complete disclosure of all the ingredients which go into the manufacture of any food artic.....
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Madras HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Illegal Use of Govt School's Play Ground by Private School(17.12.2021)
Madras High Court has taken suo motu cognizance in a matter related to the use of a Government school playground by a private school and the local mun.....
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Delhi HC: Negotiable Instruments Act Being Penal Statute Should Receive Strict Construction(22.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 should receive strict construction for the reason of being a penal statute. Th.....
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SC: Husband Having Pre-Marital Affairs Not Sufficient Grounds for Kidnapping, Rape Charges(27.12.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that husband having some pre-marital love affairs can hardly be a case under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, wh.....
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Ker. HC: Arbitrary Bail Condition for Default Bail Violates Article 21(05.12.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that arbitrary conditions imposed while granting statutory/default bail amount to infringement of the fundamental right of .....
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Calcutta HC: Writ Petition Not Maintainable as Alternative Remedy for Challenge to GST Order(30.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has held that the writ petition not maintainable as statutory alternative remedy available for challenging Goods and Services Tax .....
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No demand of duty amount can be confirmed without issuing show cause notice and following the procedure prescribed under Section 11A of the Central Excise Act(06.12.2023)
The present appeal is directed against the impugned order passed by the Commissioner (Appeals) deciding two appeals of the Appellant whereby the Commi.....
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Lawyer of Opposite Party can be Summoned As Witness: Kerala HC(29.01.2019)
Kerala High Court has held that a lawyer of an opposite party can be summoned as witness, in cases where his examination is justified by the circumsta.....
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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation signs a MoU with National Council of Applied Economic Research for improving the official statistical system in the country(29.01.2019)
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India and National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) have si.....
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Exemption notification has to be interpreted by taking into consideration the language of the notification which has to be given its due effect(21.12.2023)
The Respondent is engaged in the manufacture of Ferro Silicon, Calcium with Carbide and Ferro Chrome. They requested that they intend to avail the ben.....
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For a property in a sectional title scheme to be transferred into the name of a purchaser, the body corporate must issue a clearance certificate(02.11.2023)
Present appeal concerns the interpretation of Section 15B(3)(a)(i)(aa) of the Sectional Titles Act, 1986 (the ‘embargo provision’)The appeal is agains.....
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Cabinet approves continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts for further three years(29.11.2023)
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) as, a Centrally S.....
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Gujarat High Court to Remain Closed from May 10 Till June 6(06.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Chief Secretary of the State to immediately seize the entire records of the supply of oxygen at the concerned ho.....
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Del. HC: Willful Disobedience Doesn’t Encompass Involuntarily or Negligent Actions(19.12.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that willful disobedience in case of Contempt of Court does not encompass involuntarily or negligent actions, has hel.....
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Government extends the specified time limit for issuance of order for recovery of tax not paid or short paid or of input tax credit wrongly availed or utilized(28.12.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 168A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017) (hereinafter referred to as the said .....
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Ker. HC: Legislature Must Look into the Aspect of Defamation in the Backdrop of Social Media Mania(18.09.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that there is no proper punishment for defamatory statements and posters on Facebook, has stated that legislature mu.....
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SC Warns Patanjali Ayurved of Fine for Claiming False Misleading Claims of Cure(22.11.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Patanjali Ayurved to stop immediately all false and misleading advertisements and stated that the Court will also consider .....
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Central Government notifies activity of investment in a financial product by the non-resident in accordance with a contract with such non-resident entered into by a capital market intermediary(04.01.2024)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (ii) of clause (4G) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government h.....
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J&K High Court Rejects Mehbooba Mufti's Plea for Issuance of Passport(30.03.2021)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has dismissed former Chief Minister of J&K & Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti's plea seeking issuance of.....
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SC Asks States to Follow Gujarat's Model in Giving Publicity for COVID Death Compensation Scheme(16.12.2021)
Supreme Court has lauded the State of Gujarat's advertisements giving publicity relating to disbursal of the ex-gratia compensation to the family of t.....
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Kerala HC: Father Legally Bound to Provide Maintenance to Child Born Out of Interfaith Marriage(15.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that a father is legally obligated to provide maintenance for his child born out of an inter-faith marriage.
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Supreme Court Sets Aside HC Order Condoning Delay of 1011 Days in Filing Second Appeal(21.12.2021)
Supreme Court has set aside a High Court's order condoning a huge delay of 1011 days in preferring a second appeal in a case where no sufficient or sa.....
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Delhi HC Directs Release of Child in Conflict with Law Incarcerated in Observation Home(23.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the release of a child in conflict with law who was incarcerated in an observation home despite an order passed by the J.....
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Andhra Pradesh HC Strikes Down GO on Regulation of Fees in Private Schools(28.12.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has struck down the Government Orders (GOs) 53 and 54 issued in August this year aimed at regulating the fees in private sch.....
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Allahabad HC Directs to Regularly Update State Enactments, Amendments on Official Websites(24.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has called upon the Uttar Pradesh Government to regularly update the text of the state laws, along with the amendments, if made, .....
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Allahabad HC Grants Bail to Man Accused of Making Extortion Calls Impersonating as UP CMO Official(29.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has granted bail to one Pradeep Kumar Srivastava who has been accused of making extortion phone calls impersonating himself as an.....
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SC: Employee Who Refuses Promotion Offer Not Entitled to Financial Upgradation(04.01.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that if a regular promotion is offered but is refused by the employee before becoming entitled to a financial upgradation, .....
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Bharat new car assessment programme introduced for safety rating of passenger cars and empowers consumers to take informed decisions(14.12.2023)
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways vide G.S.R. 698(E) dated 27th September, 2023 has inserted a new rule 126E in CMVR (Central Motor Vehicles Rul.....
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SC: If Order Granting Bail Bereft of Relevant Reasons, Entitled to be Assailed Before Higher Forum(24.12.2021)
Supreme Court has held that if an order granting bail was bereft of relevant reasons then the same would entitle the prosecution or the informant to a.....
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SEBI Notifies Extension of Lock-in Period for Issues Opening April 01 as 90 Days(30.12.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has notified that the existing lock in of 30 days shall continue for 50% of the portion allocated to anchor inv.....
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An applicant for condonation is required to give a full and reasonable explanation for the delay that has occurred, and explanation must cover the entire period of the delay(04.12.2023)
The Appellant was convicted in the magistrates’ court, Kimberley, of dealing in drugs in contravention of Section 5(b) of the Drugs and Drug Trafficki.....
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JKL HC: Offences Under PoC Act can be Invoked Against Person Discharging Public Duty(27.09.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that offences under Prevention of Corruption (PoC) Act can be invoked not only against a public serva.....
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SC Stays Retrospective Application of Provision Enabling the Transfer of Teachers(12.10.2023)
Supreme Court has restricted the retrospective application of Section 10C of West Bengal School Service Commission Act, 1997 that enables the State Go.....
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Del. HC: Making Unsubstantiated Allegation Against Husband and His Family is Extreme Cruelty(06.11.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that making serious and unsubstantiated allegations and waging a legal war against husband by implicating him and his family.....
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Transfer is an exigency of service which ought not to be interfered by a Court of law, especially, when it is pertaining to Armed Forces(16.01.2024)
The Applicant/ Petitioner, serving as a Constable in Sashastra Seema Bal [SSB] filed a writ petition challenging his transfer from New Delhi to Siddha.....
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Delhi HC Directs Treatment of Children Suffering from Rare Diseases(15.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed that the treatment of children suffering from rare diseases be started forthwith at AIIMS or other Centres of Excellence.....
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Delhi HC: No Requirement for CMM to Fix Time Limit for Taking Possession of Secured Asset(17.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that there is no requirement or justification for a Chief Metropolitan Magistrate to fix a time limit for taking possession .....
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Karnataka Govt Tables Bill to Impose Restrictions on Religious Conversion, Inter-Faith Marriages(22.12.2021)
Karnataka Government has introduced the Karnataka Protection of Right To Freedom Of Religion Bill, 2021, which seeks to impose restrictions on religio.....
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Bombay HC Seeks Constitution of Lok Adalats Across Zones of Railway Claims Tribunal(27.12.2021)
Bombay High Court has sought constitution of Lok Adalats across various zones of the Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT) to clear the huge pendency of cases.....
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Kerala High Court Denies Medical Termination of Pregnancy for 14 Yr. Old(06.12.2023)
Kerala High Court while denying permission for medical termination of pregnancy to a 14-year-old minor girl who was almost nine months pregnant.
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All. HC: Government can Recover Royalty or Other Dues Only as Arrears of Land Revenue(18.12.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that as per Uttar Pradesh Minor Minerals (Concession) Rules 1963, if royalty or any other due under the lease wasn’t pai.....
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Del. HC: Causing Financial Instability to Wife Comes Within the Ambit of Mental Cruelty(07.09.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that the term “mental cruelty” is wide enough to take within its ambit the “financial instability”, has observed that.....
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SC: Disclosure Made to Settlement Commission Needn't be Something that Wasn’t Discovered by AO(27.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that Section 245C r/w Section 245H of Income-Tax Act only contemplates full and true disclosure of income to be made before Set.....
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SC: Accused has No Right to Produce Any Material at Time of Framing of Charge and Taking Cognizance(12.10.2023)
Supreme Court has held that at the time of framing of charge and taking cognizance, the accused has no right to produce any material and call upon the.....
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Kar. HC: Entire Family Cannot be Prosecuted for the Offence of Bigamy(06.11.2023)
Karnataka High Court has held that Section 494, 495 and 496 of IPC makes it clear that those offences can be perused only against the erring spouse, a.....
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RBI convenes Conference of Internal Ombudsmen of select Regulated Entities(18.01.2024)
As part of the Reserve Bank's continuing engagement with regulated entities, the second Conference of Internal Ombudsmen on the theme "Orchestrating C.....
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Delhi HC Asks District Courts to Ensure Video Conferencing Facility(01.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has asked all the subordinate Courts to create proper facility of video conferencing in the complexes of all the district Courts.
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Kerala HC: Refusal of ICAI to Allowing Registration of Firm Violative of Right to Practice Profession(30.04.2021)
Kerala High Court has observed that the refusal of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAI) to recognise the retirement of a Chartered Accountant.....
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SC Seeks Details of Public Funding and Aid Given to COVID Vaccine Manufacturers(04.05.2021)
Supreme Court has sought from the Central Government the details of public funding and aid given to COVID vaccine manufacturers Bharat Biotech and Ser.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in PIL Seeking Priority Vaccination for Persons with Disabilities(06.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Union Ministry of Health and the Delhi government in a Public Interest Litigation seeking priority vaccinati.....
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Ker. HC: If No Remedy Available in Foreign Court, Indian Court Can Protect Best Interest of Child(19.12.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that the Court steps into the shoes of a parent invoking parens patriae jurisdiction, only in circumstances where the Court.....
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Extension of Date for Mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) through the Common Digital Platform to 31st December 2024(26.12.2023)
1. In continuation to the earlier Trade Notice 27/2022-2023 dated 28.03.2023, it is informed that the transition period for mandatory filing of applic.....
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When the finding of guilt recorded by the Inquiry Officer is based on perverse finding the same can always be interfered(15.02.2024)
The District Judge placed the appellant under suspension vide order and initiated a departmental inquiry. The Inquiry Officer vide memorandum served t.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Addition of Unabated Assessment Without Incriminating Seized Material Not Sustainable(07.01.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that the addition of unabated assessment without incriminating seized material for assessment un.....
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SC: Non-Payment of Stamp Duty Not to Invalidate Arbitration Agreement(12.01.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that non-payment of stamp duty on the commercial contract will not invalidate the arbitration agreement.
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3.59 crore Income Tax Returns filed on the new e-filing portal of the Income Tax Department(16.12.2021)
Senior officials of Ministry of Finance headed by Secretary, Revenue had a meeting with the Infosys team headed by Shri Salil Parekh, MD & CEO, Infosy.....
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Del. HC: High Earning Wife Not Truthfully Disclosing Her Income, Not Entitled to Maintenance(13.09.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that a highly qualified wife who has been earning but is not willing or inclined to truthfully disclose her true income,.....
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All. HC: Merely Liking a Message Will Not Attract Penalty U/S 67 of IT Act(20.10.2023)
Allahabad High Court while observing that Section 67 Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 is for obscene material and not for other provocative mater.....
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Reduction of Government litigation - providing monetary limits for filing appeals by the Department before CESTAT, High Courts and Supreme Court - regarding(02.11.2023)
1. In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 131BA of the Customs Act, 1962 and in partial modification of earlier instruction issued from F. No. .....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Full Refund for Flight Tickets Cancelled During Lockdown(27.04.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea seeking appropriate directions to airlines for a full refund of the ticket amount in relation to all flights.....
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Patna HC Directs State to Set Up Website for Civil Society Members to Register(28.04.2021)
Patna High Court has asked the State to set up a website where civil society members, who want to help the Government in combating the Covid-19 surge .....
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Bombay HC Directs Taking Steps to Centralise System for Procurement of Remdesivir(03.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has directed Chief Secretary of Health, Maharashtra, to take steps to centralise the system for the procurement, allocation and dist.....
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Uttarakhand HC Seeks Report on Prison Conditions, Availability of Medical Facilities for Inmates(04.05.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has sought a response from the State Government regarding the state of prisoners amid the Covid-19 pandemic, availability of me.....
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Kerala HC Suggests Government to Take Over 50% of Beds of All Private Hospitals(07.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has suggested that the government take over 50% of the beds of all private hospitals for treatment of COVID-19 patients. The Court h.....
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Bom. HC to State: Formulate Guidelines for Conducting Test Identification Parades(21.12.2023)
Bombay High Court has directed the State to formulate suitable guidelines to be adhered to while conducting a Test Identification parade in cases attr.....
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SC: Verifying Affidavit in Support of Election Petition Need Not be Thrown Out on Wrong Form(16.12.2021)
Supreme Court has held that the verifying affidavit in support of election petition need not be thrown out merely because it is not in Form 25 as pres.....
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AAR, Gujarat: 5% GST Leviable on Ammonium Sulphate Supplied for Direct Use as Fertilizers(17.12.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Gujarat has ruled that 5% goods and services tax (GST) is leviable on Ammonium Sulphate supplied for direct use as .....
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CCI Revokes Approval For Amazon's Deal With Future Group; Imposes Penalty on Amazon(20.12.2021)
Competition Commission of India has kept in abeyance the approval granted for the American e-commerce giant Amazon's deal with Future Group holding th.....
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Kerala High Court Allows Virtual Solemnisation of Marriage Amid Omicron Scare(23.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has allowed a couple to solemnise their marriage through online mode and directed the Marriage Officer to register the same, conside.....
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Patna HC Seeks Reply on Pitiable Condition of Memorial of Dr. Rajendra Prasad in Bihar(28.12.2021)
Patna High Court has sought the reply of the Union and State Government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea highlighting the pitiable state of .....
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Foreign Investment in MSME sector(07.12.2023)
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is an enabling policy, which is uniformly applicable irrespective of scale and size of eligible investee entities. To .....
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SC: States Have No Power to 'Identify' Socially & Educationally Backward Classes(06.05.2021)
Supreme Court has held that the 102nd Constitution Amendment has abrogated the power of states to identify "Socially and Educationally Backward Classe.....
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SC: Non-Examination of Independent Witness Not Fatal to Case of Prosecution(10.05.2021)
Supreme Court has reiterated that non-examination of independent witnesses is not fatal to the case of the prosecution when other prosecution witnesse.....
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Court while exercising its jurisdiction under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. or Article 226 of Constitution is empowered to take into account the overall circumstances leading to registration of case(22.12.2023)
By present Application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the Applicants invoke inherent powers of this Court and seeks quashi.....
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Rajasthan HC Asks UOI Not to Give Permission for Burial of Mortal Remains of Indian in Russia(23.12.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has asked the Union Of India not to give its permission for the burial of mortal remains of an Indian Citizen which are lying in .....
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MCA Invites Public Comments on Proposed Changes to CIRP Framework under IBC(27.12.2021)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs has invited the Public Comments on proposed changes to Corporate Insolvency Resolution and Liquidation Framework under .....
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All HC: AO Must Consider Form 10 u/s 17 Supplied After Limitation But Before Assessment is Completed(08.12.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that in a case, where Form-10 under Rule 7 of Income-Tax Rules is filed late but is filed before the Assessing Officer (.....
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All. HC: Notice Given to Municipality Not Mandatory if it Will Defeat Purpose of Injunction Suit(05.02.2024)
Allahabad High Court has upheld rejection of an application under Order 7 Rule 11 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 on grounds that notice under Sectio.....
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Telangana High Court: Members Without Legal Experience Can Form Part of Adjudicating Authority(13.02.2024)
Telangana High Court has held that the 'adjudicating authority' constituted under Section 6 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) can.....
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Madhya Pradesh Government Notifies 'The Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2020'(01.04.2021)
Madhya Pradesh Government has notified 'The Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2020' which provides for a prison term of up to 10 years for anyon.....
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Karnataka HC Quashes KSLU Affiliated University’s Examination Notification for Offline Exams(15.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has quashed the university’s examination notification pertaining to students of second and fourth semester and directed the unive.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea by Sultana Begum Seeking Possession of Red Fort(21.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea filed by one Sultana Begum, seeking possession of Red Fort, claiming herself to be the widow of the great grands.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea on Effect of Vaccination Mandate on Right to Livelihood(21.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea raising a question as to whether the action of mandating COVID-19 vaccination can adversely affect citize.....
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Madras HC: Lack of Physical and Violent Resistance Not Indicative of Consent(27.12.2021)
Madras High Court has dismissed the criminal revision petition of the accused, holding that lack of physical and violent resistance against the accuse.....
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Delhi High Court, District Courts to Function Through Virtual Mode from January 3 to January 15(31.12.2021)
Delhi High Court and district courts are going to function through virtual mode only with effect from January 3 to January 15, 2022.
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Del HC: No Room for One Who Conceals Facts About Criminal Antecedents to Seek Employment in Defence(14.12.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that there has to be strict obedience towards disclosure about criminal antecedents by anyone seeking employment in d.....
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Delhi HC: Person Flying Kites Can't Modify Thread to Sharpen it With Metallic/Glass Components(08.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that a person engaged in kite flying cannot modify the kite flying thread to sharpen it by using sharp metallic or glass com.....
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SC to Centre: Disburse Arrears Under One Rank One Pension Scheme in Three Months(19.09.2022)
Supreme Court has directed Central Government to disburse the arrears to eligible pensioners of the armed forces within a period of 3 months.
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Del. HC: Service Charge Can’t be More Than 10% of Total Bill Excluding GST(07.09.2023)
Delhi High Court while directing members of Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India to only use the term ‘Staff Contribution’ in plac.....
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Del. HC: There Must be Uniformity in Eligibility Conditions for Recruitments of Teachers(26.09.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that there must be a uniform eligibility conditions for recruitment to posts of Primary Teachers, post graduate teachers.....
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Del. HC Restrains ‘People of India’ from Using Copyrighted Work of ‘Humans of Bombay’(12.10.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that there can’t be any monopoly in running of a story telling platform and the platforms ought to adopt “their own c.....
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Clarifications regarding applicability of GST on certain services(31.10.2023)
1. Based on the recommendations of the GST Council in its 52nd meeting held on 7th October, 2023, at New Delhi, clarification, with reference to GST l.....
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SC: Suit Seeking Damages for Illegal Use of Property Maintainable After Filing Suit for Possession(04.12.2023)
Supreme Court has held that a suit for possession and suit for claiming damages for use and occupation of the property are two different causes of act.....
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Mad. HC: English Not a Mandatory Subject to Get Eligibility Certificate From NMC(18.01.2024)
Madras High Court while directing National Medical Commission (NMC) to grant an eligibility certificate to a Foreign Medical Graduate, has held that n.....
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NIA signs MoU with Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine of Government of Thailand(27.02.2024)
The National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur under the Ministry of Ayush of the Government of India and Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative M.....
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Del HC: No Ex-Parte Injunction in TM Infringement Suit if Defendant Has Been in Market for Some Time(01.09.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that in trade mark (TM) infringement suits, where the mark has been used by defendant for any length of time, that sole fact.....
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SC: Can’t Allow use of Barium Nitrate Merely Because it Would be 30 Per Cent Less Polluting(25.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that allowing the use of Barium Nitrate in firecrackers merely because it is indicated that the formulation as a whole would be.....
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Bom HC: Bone Ossification Test Required Only When Victim’s Age is Border Line with Majority Age(05.10.2023)
Bombay High Court while observing that the question of the ossification test comes when the girl is on the borderline, has held that the testimony of .....
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SC to Centre and States: Fill Vacancies in Information Commissions(31.10.2023)
Supreme Court while directing Central and State Governments to fill the vacancies in the Information Commissions, has observed that failure to do so d.....
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SC: EPF Act Can be Applied Even to Factories Not Engaged in Schedule 1 Industries(10.11.2023)
SC while deciding the issue of applicability of EPF Act, 1952 has held that as per Clause (b) of Section 1(3), EPF Act is applicable to all establishm.....
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Del. HC to MCD: Ensure Paramedical Staff's Salary Not Withheld for Failing to Mark Attendance in App(14.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to ensure that salary of employees of its paramedical technical staff welfare a.....
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Mad. HC: Media Should Ascertain Truth Before Telecasting Allegations Against Reputed Personalities(04.09.2023)
Madras High Court while dismissing Zee Media’s Appeal in Defamation suit by MS Dhoni, has held that when an allegation is made against such a reputed .....
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SC: Can File Complaint Under Repealed FERA Provisions During Sunset Period After Enforcement of FEMA(25.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that Officer appointed under repealed provisions of FERA has competence to file complaint for the offences punishable under the.....
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SC: No High Court Shall Deny Access to VC Facility or Hearing Through Hybrid Facility(09.10.2023)
Supreme Court has directed that no High Court shall deny access to video conference facility or hearing through hybrid facility to any member of the b.....
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SC: Passing Reference Made by Bench of Equal Strength Could Not be a Ground for Review(01.11.2023)
Supreme Court while summarizing principles to prevent review petitions from becoming "appeals in disguise”, has observed that comments of a co-ordinat.....
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Ker. HC: Reservation Under CEI (Reservation & Admission) Act Applies to IIMs(10.11.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode would have to follow the reservation policy stipulated under the Centr.....
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Allahabad High Court Issues Notice on PUCL's Plea Seeking Establishment of Fast-Track Police Courts(14.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has sought reply of the Uttar Pradesh Government, Union Government, and others on a plea filed by People's Union For Civil Libert.....
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SC: Burden to Prove Full Repayment of Borrowed Amount is On The Party Claiming It(17.12.2021)
Supreme Court has held that when payment of money and repayment of a portion of it is admitted by a party, then the onus to establish that there was f.....
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Delhi HC: No Extension of Limitation Where Defendant Not Prevented from Filing Written Statement(20.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that the Supreme Court's orders on extension of limitation will not be applicable in circumstances where the defendant w.....
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Karnataka High Court Issues Notification for Mandatory E-Filing by Govt in All Types of Cases(24.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has notified that from January 1, 2022, all the Departments of the Central and State Government and its affiliated offices are re.....
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CBIC Extends Deadline for Filing of Returns in Forms GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C(30.12.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the deadline of Goods and Services Tax Annual Returns, Forms GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for th.....
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Where the payment made during search is not voluntary, the taxpayer is required to be refunded said deposits(05.12.2023)
The Petitioner has filed the present petition principally challenging the search / inspection conducted at his business premises under Section 67(1) o.....
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Telangana HC Issues Notice to State in Plea Filed Alleging Trespass of Jamuna Hatcheries Lands(05.05.2021)
Telangana High Court has issued notices to the State government after hearing a writ petition filed by Jamuna Hatcheries Pvt. Ltd., owned by members o.....
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MP HC Asks Centre to Ensure Supply of Required Number of Vaccination Doses(07.05.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked the Central Government to ensure supply of required number of vaccination doses to the State at the earlier in ord.....
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Bom. HC: Remedy Under the SARFAESI Act and A&C Act Work in Tandem(27.12.2023)
Bombay High Court while observing that debt owed to financial institutions under SARFAESI is arbitrable, has held that remedy under the SARFAESI Act i.....
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Tel. HC: Daughter’s Good Financial Status No Ground to Deny Share in Father’s Self Acquired Property(19.02.2024)
Telangana High Court has held that a daughter cannot be denied claim in the self-acquired property of her father merely because she has a good financi.....
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Cal. HC: Clause in GCC Specifying App. of Officers For Arbitration Violative of S. 12(5) of A&C Act(26.02.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that General Conditions of Contract (GCC) Clause that stipulates appointment of three gazetted officers of railway for ar.....
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SC: Value of Returned Goods is to be Considered for Determining Value for Refund Under Excise Act(06.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that the value of the returned goods is to be considered for the purpose of determining the value for refund under Section 173L.....
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Supreme Court Allows Amendment of BCCI Constitution(15.09.2022)
Supreme Court has allowed amendments proposed to Constitution of the Board of Cricket Control of India (BCCI) to relax the mandatory cooling off perio.....
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Del. HC: Courts Can’t be Used as a Forum for the Purpose of Facilitating Marriages(05.09.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that Courts of law cannot be used as a forum for the purpose of facilitating marriages by first lodging an FIR allegi.....
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Kar. HC: Apprehension of Not Getting a Fair Trial is Required to Seek Transfer of Case(25.09.2023)
Karnataka High Court has held that to seek transfer of case within State under Section 407 of CrPC, has held that the apprehension of not getting a fa.....
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SC: Can’t Claim EWS Quota if Certificates are Not Provided in Prescribed Format Before Cut Off Date(09.10.2023)
Supreme Court has held that UPSC can reject a candidate’s claim for EWS quota if he fails to provide the certificates in the prescribed format before .....
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Del. HC: Local Commissioner Can’t Be Appointed by One Party to Marshal Evidence Against Another(03.11.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that Local Commissioner under Order 26 Rule 10A of CPC can be appointed for determination of issue in suit involving scienti.....
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A penal statute is required to be construed strictly, it is not open to expand the scope of the words used in a penal statute so as to fasten liability(05.02.2024)
Present is an application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) to quash the complaint lodged by the Income Tax Authorities.....
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Allahabad HC Directs UP Govt to File Response Seeking Implementation of Manual Scavenging Law(26.03.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to file its response in a plea moved seeking implementation of the provisions of the Pr.....
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Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence in a Triple Murder Case(14.12.2021)
Supreme Court has commuted the death penalty awarded to a man convicted for triple murder in an appeal filed by the convict against the Madhya Prades.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice on Plea Against Levy of Property Tax on Buildings & Lands(16.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice on a plea challenging certain provisions of the Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act 1976 that provide for levy.....
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AAR, Karnataka: 5% GST on Marine Engine and Spare Parts for Fishing Vessel(20.12.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka has ruled that 5% goods and services tax (GST) marine engine and its spare parts be supplied for fishing .....
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Delhi HC Directs DMRC to Furnish Bank Account Details on Plea Seeking Enforcement of Award(23.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) to furnish details of the amounts lying in its bank accounts on a plea f.....
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Karnataka High Court Stays Retrospective Payment of Tax on Annuity to Infra Companies(27.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has stayed proceedings initiated by the goods and services tax (GST) authorities seeking retrospective payment of tax on annuity .....
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Karnataka HC Directs Ensuring Beds Availability at Hospitals Operated by Defence Establishments(28.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Central Government to ensure that some beds are made available for the benefit of citizens at hospitals operated.....
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Delhi HC Directs Delhi Police to Release Medicines Seized from Patients(30.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police to immediately release Remdesivir or other Covid drug and oxygen cylinders seized from the possession o.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in PIL Seeking Selling of Remdesivir by All Pharma Firms in Domestic Market(04.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Centre and various pharma majors asking them to respond to a Public Interest Litigation seeking that all dru.....
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Ministry of Labour & Employment Mandates Aadhar Information for Social Security Benefits(06.05.2021)
Ministry of Labour & Employment has now been mandated to seek the 12-digit unique identification number Aadhaar from people like employees and unorgan.....
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Del. HC: Family Court Can Extend the Time for Filing Written Statement in Exceptional Circumstances(20.12.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that for expeditious disposal of family disputes, the schedule for filing a written statement must be followed, has h.....
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Delhi HC Directs Congress Leaders to Remove Social Media Posts Against Smriti Irani & Daughter(29.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has passed ad interim injunction directing Congress leaders to delete and remove the allegations made during the press conference aga.....
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Kerala HC: Cruelty & Abetment to Suicide Are Independent Offences, Guilty in One Doesn’t Imply Other(04.08.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that merely because an accused has been held liable to be punished under Section 498A of Indian Penal Code, it does not fol.....
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NCLAT: Resolution Professional Has No Right To Be Heard Before Being Replaced U/S 27 IBC(12.09.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has held that when Committee of Creditors decides to replace Resolution Professional (RP) under Insolvency & B.....
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SC: In Disciplinary Proceeding, Question of Burden of Proof Would Depend Upon Nature of Charge(28.08.2023)
Supreme Court has held that in a disciplinary proceeding, the question of burden of proof would depend upon the nature of the charge and the nature of.....
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SC: Purchaser is a Consumer if Commercial Use by him was for Earning Livelihood by Self Employment(08.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that when if the commercial use of a particular goods is by the purchasers themselves for the purpose of earning their liveliho.....
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Del. HC: Severity of Offence Can’t Disentitle Foreigner to Get Parole for Filing SLP(28.09.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that right of a convicted foreigner to file a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court can’t be denied merely on the .....
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SC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging MP HC’s Order of Staying Reservation Notification(30.11.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in the Special Leave petition assailing Madhya Pradesh High Court's interim order of staying the notification related .....
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Delhi HC Directs to Decide Application Seeking Statistics of State Sponsored Electronic Surveillance(02.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Central Information Commission (CIC) to decide within 8 weeks, the appeals filed by Apar Gupta, founder of the Inter.....
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Allahabad HC Imposes Cost on Man Who Sought Reiteration of General Mandamus Against Arbitrary Arrest(25.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court recently imposed a cost of Rs. 20,000 on a person who sought reiteration of a general mandamus, which has already been issued by .....
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Delhi HC Seeks Records From NCB, Customs & DRI in NDPS Cases(28.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, the Narcotics Control Bureau and the Customs Department to put on record a stat.....
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Orissa HC Upholds Constitutional Validity of Section 34 RP Act(02.05.2022)
Orissa High Court upheld the Constitutional validity of Section 34 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 that specifies that eligible citizens.....
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Delhi HC Asks Centre to Inform Status of Oxygen Concentrators Awaiting Customs Clearance(04.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to inform the status of imported oxygen concentrators that are pending customs clearance as of 12pm on 3rd May, .....
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SC Says Centre Must Implement Its Direction to Supply 700 MT Oxygen Per Day to Delhi(06.05.2021)
Supreme Court has required that the Union of India to make all efforts to comply with its direction regarding supply of 700 MT of oxygen per day to th.....
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SC to HCs’: Application for Bail Arising Out of Same FIR Should be Listed Before Same Bench(19.12.2023)
Supreme Court has directed all High Courts to list bail applications arising out of the same FIR before the same bench to avoid conflicting decisions,.....
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Legitimate right to seek refund cannot be foreclosed on account of technical glitches(22.12.2023)
The Petitioner has filed the present petition, aggrieved by the denial of refund of unutilised input tax credit (ITC) accumulated in respect of the Go.....
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Madras HC Appeals to Centre to Ensure Prompt Supply of Vaccines to State(07.05.2021)
Madras High Court has made an appeal to the Centre and vaccine manufacturers to ensure prompt supply of vaccines to the state, noting that State's all.....
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Advance ruling shall be binding unless there is a change of law or facts on the basis of which the advance ruling has been pronounced(18.12.2023)
Present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India mounts a challenge to an Order-in-Original (O-I-O) passed by the Deputy Commissioner o.....
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Cal. HC: Denying Permission for Other Festivals While Granting One for Durga Puja is Unreasonable(11.09.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that if Durga Puja is allowed on the ground, which is also a festivity of Hindus, there is no reason why festivities of o.....
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Kar. HC: Not Every False Statement Made in Court Must be Subject to Prosecution(29.09.2023)
Karnataka High Court while observing that not every false statement that is intended must be the subject matter of the prosecution, has held that Cour.....
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SC: For Conviction u/s 149 IPC, Accused Must be Aware of Offence to be Committed(13.10.2023)
Supreme Court has held that to convict a person under Section 149 IPC prosecution must establish that firstly, accused shared a common object and was .....
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SC: Guidelines/Directions Regarding Firecrackers are Applicable to All States and Not Just Delhi(08.11.2023)
Supreme Court has clarified that its direction dated 07.11.2023, against the use of barium and banned chemicals in firecrackers is applicable not only.....
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Delhi High Court: CIC Doesn’t Have Jurisdiction to Direct Furnishing of Information u/s 138 IT Act(23.01.2024)
Del. HC while setting aside Central Information Commission (CIC)’s order directing IT department to provide details regarding tax exemption granted to.....
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Bombay HC: Revenue Cannot Invoke Extended Periods of Limitation for Recovery of Excise Duty(29.12.2021)
Bombay High Court has held that Revenue cannot invoke extended periods of limitation for recovery of excise duty as it has no direct or proximate rela.....
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Del. HC: In Cases Related to Design Piracy, Trade Variants and Minuscule Differences Can be Ignored(12.12.2023)
Delhi High Court while hearing the design infringement suit by Havells observed that in case of design piracy, it is the overall shape and configurati.....
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Kerala HC: Employment Not to Be Denied For A Disease Unless it Impacts Capacity to Perform Duties(07.02.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that there cannot be a denial of employment merely by stating that a candidate has a disease, without finding that it would.....
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RBI finalises the framework for recognising Self-Regulatory Organisations (SRO) for its Regulated Entities(21.03.2024)
Reserve Bank of India has finalised the Omnibus Framework for recognising Self-Regulatory Organisations (SRO) for its Regulated Entities. SROs enhance.....
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Punjab & Haryana High Court Extends Life of Interim Orders, Directions till June 30(29.04.2021)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has decided to extend all interim orders/ directions passed by it and Courts subordinate to it till 30th June, 2021. The o.....
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Madras HC Impresses Upon Centre Need for Equitable Distribution of Covid-19 Vaccines(03.05.2021)
Madras High Court has impressed upon the Centre the need for ensuring equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, drugs and oxygen to all the States .....
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Delhi HC Says Centre Failed to Supply Oxygen as Per Orders(05.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has pulled up the Centre for its failure to meet the assurance with regard to the supply of 700MT per day liquid medical oxygen to th.....
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Delhi HC Enquires on Conducting of Breath Analyzer Test for Safety of Pilots(07.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Director General Medical Services (Air) to submit a report as to whether the breath analyzer test can be conducted in a.....
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Clarification regarding submission of particulars and declaration by the insolvency professionals in the application filed by creditor(s) in Part IV of Form C of the IRP PGCD Rules(21.12.2023)
Section 95 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Code) read with Rule 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Application to Adjudicating Authority for I.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Uber's Plea Challenging Levy of GST on Auto Rickshaw Services(16.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition moved by Uber India challenging the two notifications levying goods and services tax (GST) on auto ri.....
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Delhi HC: Employees and Officials Working in Banks Have Larger Responsibility of Ensuring Integrity(20.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that the employees and officials working in banks have a larger responsibility of ensuring the integrity of the banking .....
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Allahabad HC Issues Notice on Plea Against Statements of Shia Waqf Board Chairman(24.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh Government and sought its counter affidavit on a plea filed against the alleged disputed.....
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Madras HC to Hear Cases in Physical Mode from 3rd January, 2022(29.12.2021)
Madras High Court has decided to hear cases solely through physical mode. The notification states that all virtual hearings on video conferencing plat.....
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Muzaffarnagar Student Slapping Case- SC to UP Govt: Provide Plan to Implement TISS Recommendation(12.12.2023)
Supreme Court while hearing PIL in the Muzaffarnagar student slapping case, has directed Uttar Pradesh Government to provide a plan on how the Governm.....
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Supreme Court: It Is For the State As Custodian to Assess If Tree-Felling Is Required or Not(07.02.2024)
Supreme Court has conveyed its displeasure at private parties seeking permission to fell trees for industrial projects without first approaching the c.....
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Bar Council of India Postpones Proposed Elections to Offices of Chairman & Other Office Bearers(17.12.2021)
Bar Council of India (BCI) has informed the Karnataka High Court that it has postponed the proposed elections to the office of the Chairman, Vice-Chai.....
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Delhi Court Issues Summons Against Business of Carrying Forward Trading in Cryptocurrencies(22.12.2021)
Delhi Court has issued summons in a suit filed against the business of carrying forward trading in cryptocurrencies in the Country, without any statut.....
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Delhi HC Calls for Uniform Practice to be Followed by Labour Courts for Inquiry of Preliminary Issue(27.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has called for a uniform practice to be followed by the Labour Courts in respect of deciding the inquiry related issue as a prelimina.....
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Cabinet approves Terms of Reference for the Sixteenth Finance Commission(29.11.2023)
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the Terms of Reference for the Sixteenth Finance Commission. The 16th Finance Commission.....
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Foreign investment in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)(11.01.2024)
1. The Government of India through gazette notification dated March 07, 2023 and September 04, 2023 has amended the Prevention of Money Laundering (Ma.....
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Pension Scheme could not be extended to employees who were specifically excluded by the legislation from its ambit(26.04.2021)
The present writ petition has been filed by 82 Petitioners, being ex employees of different Public Sector Insurance Companies (PSICs), challenging the.....
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NCPCR Takes Cognizance, Seeks Action Taken Report from WB Govt.(05.05.2021)
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has written to the Home Secretary of West Bengal raising concerns over post-poll violence i.....
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Gauhati HC Asks Assam Govt to Consider Caretakers of Juvenile Centre as Frontline Warriors(07.05.2021)
Gauhati High Court has asked the Assam Government to consider caretakers of Juvenile Centres as "frontline warriors" and thereby, vaccinate them for t.....
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JKL HC: No Punishment Can be Imposed on Minor Under POCSO for Providing False Information(28.12.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that a perusal of Section 22(2) of the POCSO Act would reveal that if a false complaint has been made.....
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Bombay High Court Directs State to Fill Vacancies in Child Welfare Institutions Within Three Months(19.02.2024)
Bombay High Court while warning that neglecting to safeguard the rights and well being of children can lead up to cycles of abuse and also affect educ.....
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Bombay HC: Can’t Entertain Application Increasing Valuation of Suit if Pecuniary Jurisdiction Lost(26.02.2024)
Bombay High Court has observed that an application for increasing the valuation of suit cannot be entertained by it when due to increase in pecuniary .....
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Patna High Court Summons Traffic SP in Matter of Seized Vehicles from Police Stations(27.04.2022)
Patna High Court has summoned the Superintendent of Traffic Police, Patna in the subject of removal of roadblocks including seized vehicles at Gandhi .....
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Allahabad HC: Clerical/Procedural Mistake in Pleadings Can be Rectified Under Order VI Rule 17 CPC(29.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that a clerical/procedural mistake that has occurred in the verification of pleadings can be rectified by moving the.....
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Kar. HC: Revision Petition Against Order Passed u/s 148(3) of NI Act Not Maintainable Before HC(12.03.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that a revision petition filed for release of interim compensation against an order under Section 148 (3) of the Negotia.....
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Mad. HC: Aim of Criminal Jurisprudence Must be ‘Reforming Teenagers’ Not Labeling Them as Criminals(20.03.2024)
Madras High Court while dealing with rash and negligent driving among youngsters, has observed that criminal jurisprudence in this area must aim at re.....
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SC: Fourteen-Year-Old Rape Survivor Allowed to Terminate Twenty-Eight-Week Pregnancy(23.04.2024)
Supreme Court has allowed a fourteen-year-old rape survivor to terminate twenty-eight weeks of pregnancy after considering the opinion of the medical .....
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SC: Cannot Make Advocates Liable for Deficiency of Service Under Consumer Protection Act, 1986(14.05.2024)
SC has held that advocates cannot be made liable for deficiency of service under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 as re-enacted in 2019 and observed .....
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Karnataka HC Directs Centre to Increase Daily Oxygen Quota for Karnataka(06.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Government of India to immediately increase the cap on allocation of liquid medical oxygen to the state of Karna.....
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All. HC in Gyanvapi-Kashi Title Dispute Case: Civil Suits Not Barred by Places of Worship Act(19.12.2023)
Allahabad High Court has ruled in Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi land title dispute cases that civil suits filed by Hindu worshippers are not barred by the.....
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Rationalisation of Licensing Framework for Authorised Persons (APs) under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999(26.12.2023)
The framework for licensing of Authorised Persons (APs) under FEMA, 1999 was last reviewed in March 2006. Keeping in view the progressive liberalisati.....
Tags : Rationalisation, Licensing Framework, APs
Ker. HC: Baptism Certificate Doesn’t Have Primacy Over Official Government Documents(13.09.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that a baptism certificate is issued by the Church to record the baptism of a person and no primacy can be accorded to bapt.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Baptism Certificate, Government Documents
Clarification regarding subsequent re-import of unsold jewellery, exported under Para 4.79& 4.92 of Handbook of procedure 2023(16.10.2023)
1. Import policy of items under ITC (HS) Code 71131911, 71131919 and 71141910 has been amended from 'free' to 'restricted' category vide Notification .....
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SC: In case of Fire Insurance, Precise Cause of Fire is Immaterial if Claimant Didn’t Instigate it(29.11.2023)
Supreme Court has held that in cases of fire insurance the precise cause of a fire, whether attributed to a short circuit or any alternative factor, r.....
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14th Ministerial-level meeting of the India-United States Trade Policy Forum held in New Delhi(12.01.2024)
The 14th Ministerial-level meeting of the India-United States Trade Policy Forum (TPF) was held in New Delhi, India on January 12, 2024. Minister of C.....
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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Against Reserving More Wards for Women in Municipal Corporation Elections(30.11.2021)
Madras High Court has dismissed as withdrawn a public interest litigation filed by Advocate R. Parthiban challenging the number of seats allotted to W.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Wards for Women in Municipal Corporation Elections
Karnataka High Court Directs to Assess Effect of Hubballi-Ankola Rail Project on Wildlife(02.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the National Board For Wildlife to carry out a survey and make an assessment of the effect of laying down a railway .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Effect of Hubballi-Ankola Rail Project
Kerala HC Annuls Appointment of General Manager of KMRL on Minimum Age Requirement(25.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has annulled the appointment of Nireesh C, the General Manager of Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), (marketing, alternative revenue a.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, General Manager of KMRL, Minimum Age Requirement
Rajasthan HC Directs SDO to Decide Representation Against Encroachment in Pahadeshwar Mahadev Temple(27.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the concerned Sub Division Officer in the area to inspect a representation to be made before it against alleged encr.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Sub Division Officer, encroachment, Pahadeshwar Mahadev Temple, demolition
Gauhati HC: Assam Minerals Dept Can't Stop Railway From Moving Goods in Course of Inter-State Trade(29.04.2022)
Gauhati High Court has prima facie observed that the Assam Mineral Development Corporation can't stop the Railways from transporting goods, in this ca.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Assam Mineral Development Corporation, No Objection Certificate, inter-state trade
Del. HC: Women Working on Contractual Basis Also Entitled to Benefits Under Maternity Benefit Act(14.03.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that women working on a contractual basis are also entitled to benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 even if th.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Maternity Benefit Act, Contractual Basis
SC: High Court Can’t Refuse to Follow Binding SC Judgment Merely Because Review Pending Against it(08.09.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that it is not open to a High Court to refuse to follow a judgment by stating that it has been doubted by a later Coordinat.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Judgment, Follow, Review
Delhi HC to UGC: Ensure Strict Compliance of UGC Act, 1956, with Regard to Specification of Degree(28.09.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed University Grants Commission (UGC) to take appropriate necessary actions to ensure compliance of the provisions of the U.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, University Grants Commission, Unspecified Degrees
Del. HC: Policy Mandating License to Work as Photographers in ASI Protected Monuments is Reasonable(12.10.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that the policy for Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Photographers to obtain licence by following the due selection proc.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Archaeological Survey of India, License, Photographer
Ker. HC: Stringent Financial Penalties Must be Imposed for Acts of Defection(07.11.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that current legal regime has been ineffective in curbing defection, has opined that time has come to contemplate on.....
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NHAI Takes ‘One Vehicle One FASTag’ Initiative to Enhance National Highway Experience(15.01.2024)
To enhance efficiency of the Electronic Toll Collection system and provide seamless movement at the Toll Plazas, NHAI has taken ‘One Vehicle, One FAST.....
Tags : FASTags, Initiative, Seamless movement
SC Asks DMRC to Seek Forest Clearance to Cut Trees for Delhi Metro Phase-IV Expansion(29.11.2021)
Supreme Court has held that the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) needs to obtain the forest clearance under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 to cu.....
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Delhi High Court Disposes Plea for Enhancing Pecuniary Jurisdiction of Civil Judges(01.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has disposed of a public interest litigation seeking enhancement of pecuniary jurisdiction of Civil Judges for adjudicating original .....
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Patna HC: Judiciary Witnessing Large Number of Custodial Deaths Caused by Police Officers(06.12.2021)
Patna High Court has observed that the Judiciary is witnessing a large number of custodial deaths caused by men in uniform, stating that giving third-.....
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NCLAT, Delhi: Time Period Under Regulation 35A is Directory, Not Mandatory(27.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, has observed that period of time prescribed under Regulation 35A of the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process f.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Regulation 35A, IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (CIRP) Regulations, 2016
Karnataka HC: Arbitration Relating Third Parties and Leading to Other Proceedings Inarbitrary(29.04.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that reference of a dispute to arbitration cannot be permitted if it would lead to splitting up of the cause of action a.....
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Bombay HC: Court Can't Grant Interim Relief u/s 9 of A&C Act, If Contract is Determinable(25.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that an application for interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) in the form .....
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ITAT, Delhi: Fee for Cloud Services Not Royalty(27.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi while granting relief to a subsidiary company of Information Technology giant Microsoft Corporation, Ministry of .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Information Technology, Microsoft Corporation, Ministry of Law Corporation, subscription fee, royalty, cloud computing
Allahabad HC: Minor Discrepancy in Sample's Weight Can't Shake Roots of Prosecution's Case(29.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed a minor discrepancy in the weight of the sample sent to the Forensic Laboratory cannot shake the roots of the prosec.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Forensic Laboratory, prosecution
MP HC: Maintenance Can’t be Sought by Woman from Second Marriage if First Marriage Subsists(13.03.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a woman, having solemnized second marriage to another person is not entitled to maintenance under Section 125 .....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Section 125 of CrPC, Maintenance
Karnataka High Court: Stay on Circular Banning Rearing of Certain Breeds of Dogs(20.03.2024)
Karnataka High Court has stayed a circular passed by the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying department that banned rearing of.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Banning, Breeds of Dogs
Karnataka High Court: Smoking Hookah as Addictive and Harmful as Smoking Cigarettes(23.04.2024)
Kar. HC has upheld State Government’s notification that banned sale, consumption, storage, etc of hookah products within State and observed that hooka.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Hookah, Addictive, Article 47 of COI
SC Seeks Opinion of Centre, States on Plea to Make Sports Fundamental Right(27.04.2022)
Supreme Court has sought the view of the Centre and state governments on a proposal that physical literacy or sports be recognised as a fundamental ri.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Subscription Fee Towards Cloud Services Not Taxable as Royalty(29.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the subscription fee received towards Cloud Services is not taxable as royalty.
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Cloud Services, subscription fee, royalty
SC: Police Officers Submitting Chargesheets Must Abide by Requirements Given u/s 173(2) of CrPC(13.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that police officers while discharging their duties regarding submission of chargesheets must comply with the mandatory require.....
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Bombay High Court Upholds First-Ever Conviction of Police Officers in Mumbai(20.03.2024)
Bombay High Court has upheld the life imprisonment of a police encounter specialist making it the first conviction of police officers in a fake encoun.....
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All. HC: Rs. 5 Lakh Cost Imposed on CWC for Sending Minor Living With Mother to Children’s Home(23.04.2024)
Allahabad High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 5 Lakh on Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for sending a minor girl who was living with her mother to chil.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Child Welfare Committee, Children’s Home
Andhra Pradesh HC: Cannot Cancel Selection Process in Absence of Valid, Bonafide Reasons(14.05.2024)
AP HC has held that it is settled that mere participation in the selection process does not give any indefeasible right to a candidate to get appointe.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Functioning of Committee for Execution of Recovery Certificates(29.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought the response of Delhi Government on the functioning of a committee set up for implementing the directions issued for execu.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Execution of Recovery Certificates
Delhi HC Upholds Rejection of Man from ITBP Recruitment for Having Tattoo on Right Saluting Arm(01.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has upheld the rejection of a man against the post of Constable (Driver) in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) for the reaso.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Status of Appointments of Chairperson & Members in Adjudicating Authority(06.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought status of appointments for Chairperson, Member (Administration) and Member (Law) in Adjudicating Authority under the Preve.....
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Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Direction to CM Adityanath to Disclose Actual Name(26.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation plea filed seeking direction to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to reveal.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, 1 Lakh
ITAT, Mumbai: No TDS on Payments to Foreign Insurers, Rules(29.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that any payment prepared by the assessee company to such foreign insurers would not be chargeable .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Section 195(1), Income Tax Act, 1961, foreign insurers
Ker HC: Amusement Parks, Temporary or Permanent, Should be Established With Proper Adherence of Law(11.03.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that amusement parks be that temporary or permanent will have to adhere to every requirement in law, particularly safety cr.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Amusement Parks, Adherence of Law
Ker. HC: Non-Compliance of MSME Framework Doesn’t Nullify NPA Declaration Under SARFAESI(15.09.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that failure to abide by the terms of the notification of 2015 prescribing ‘Framework for Revival and Rehabilitation of Mic.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, MSME Framework, NPA, SARFAESI
Subscription to Floating Rate Savings Bonds, 2020 (Taxable) through RBI Retail Direct Portal(23.10.2023)
RBI-Retail Direct Scheme was launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister on November 12, 2021. Under the Scheme, individual investors are permitted to open.....
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Central Consumer Protection Authority issues Safety Notice under Consumer Protection Act, 2019 alerting consumers against purchase of acid on e-commerce platforms(29.11.2023)
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), headed by Chief Commissioner, Mrs. Nidhi Khare, has issued Safety Notice under Section 18(2)(j) of t.....
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Ker HC: Accused Under NDPS Act Can Seek Bail on Oral Application if IO Fails to File Final Report(18.01.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that an accused under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) is entitled to be released on statutory bai.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Oral Application, Final Report, Investigating Officer
Karnataka HC: Section 171H IPC Can’t be Invoked for Merely Displaying Flags & Symbols(30.11.2021)
Karnataka High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against three persons associated with the Indian National Congress party, stating that.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Merely Displaying Flags & Symbols of Political Parties
Kerala High Court to Centre Over Non-Inclusion of Petroleum Products Under GST(02.12.2021)
Kerala High Court was discontent with the reasons given by the Goods and Services Tax Council for its decision to not include petrol and diesel within.....
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Allahabad HC: Order of Externment Cannot be Passed Against Person on Single Incident(25.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that only on the basis of a single incident, an order of externment can't be passed against a person under Section 3.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Order of Externment, Single instance
Rajasthan HC: Criminal Revision Petition Maintainable Against Order of Interim Maintenance(28.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has ruled that an order of interim maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 by any Family Court or M.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, interim maintenance, Section 125, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
ITAT, Chennai: Subscription Money received From Customers Shall be Treated as Deferred Income(29.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has ruled that the subscription monies received in advance by the Company shall be treated as deferred income a.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, subscription monies, deferred income, methodology
Delhi HC Allows Delhi Bar Council's Plea for Setting Up Covid Facilities for Lawyers(04.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has allowed a Public Interest Litigation filed by the Bar Council of Delhi seeking setting up of covid facilities for registered lawy.....
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SC Dismisses ECI Plea to Restrain Media from Reporting Oral Remarks of Judges(06.05.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed the plea made by the Election Commission of India to restrain media from reporting the oral remarks of judges. The Court h.....
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UK Supreme Court: Artificial Intelligence Can’t be Considered as Patent Inventor(21.12.2023)
Supreme Court of United Kingdom has held that a Patent inventor must be a natural person and therefore the same cannot be granted to an Artificial Int.....
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Ker. HC: Person Cannot Avoid Decree for Absence of Signature if it has been Acted Upon(05.01.2024)
Kerala High Court held that a person, who enjoys the benefit of a compromise, he did not sign, after filing affidavit acting upon the same and obtaine.....
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Supreme Court: Suit of Injunction Not Maintainable if Plaintiff Fails to Prove Title Over Property(23.02.2024)
Supreme Court has held that suit of injunction by plaintiff may not be maintainable against defendant if the plaintiff fails to prove title of the pro.....
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Calcutta HC Seeks Response on Printing of Subhash Chandra Bose's Picture on Currency Notes(14.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has sought the Union government's response in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to print images of Netaji Subh.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Printing of Subhash Chandra Bose's Picture on Currency Notes
New format of Abridged Prospectus for public issues of Non-Convertible Debt Securities and/or Non-convertible Redeemable Preference Shares(04.09.2023)
1. Section 2(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 defines an abridged prospectus as a memorandum containing such salient features of a prospectus as may be s.....
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P&H HC to State: Use AI to Examine Pending Cases with Similar Cases Which are Already Settled(17.10.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while observing that in several cases litigation is unnecessarily coming up before the Court in spite of settled law, ha.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Artificial Intelligence, Pending Cases
Ker. HC: There Can’t be Any Interference with Investigation Proceedings Without Justifiable Reasons(27.11.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that when an investigation undertaken by the Police as ordered by the Magistrate under Section 156(3) of Cr.P.C. is in prog.....
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Del HC: Admission Can’t be Denied if DoE is Satisfied that Child is Entitled to Admission Under EWS(11.01.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that if the Directorate of Education (DoE) is satisfied that the child is entitled to preferential admission under the Econo.....
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Gauhati HC: Can’t Shift Burden of Proof on Accused if Multiple Witnesses of Crime Present(28.02.2024)
Gauhati High Court has held that when the offence was allegedly committed in daylight in the presence of witnesses then by applying the provisions of .....
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ITAT, Mumbai: IT Law Doesn't Bar Assessing Officer to go Beyond Reasons Where Re-Assessment Initiated(28.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that there is no bar under the law that the Assessing Officer is entitled to confine assessment on .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Assessing Officer, Income Tax Act, 1961, sections 147, sections 148
CESTAT, Mumbai: Sports Boats Come Within Ambit of Inflatable Craft under Customs and Tariffs Act(02.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that sports boats come within the meaning of inflatable craft subsequent to headi.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Customs Tariff Act, 1975, sports boats
Supreme Court: Prosecution Witness Identifying Accused at Police Station Not Proper TIP(18.03.2024)
Supreme Court while acquitting the accused, has held that the process of prosecution witness identifying accused persons at the police station cannot .....
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Amendment to circular for mandating additional disclosures by FPIs that fulfil certain objective criteria(20.03.2024)
1. SEBI vide Circular No. SEBI/ HO/ AFD/AFD-PoD-2/CIR/P/2023/148 dated August 24, 2023 mandated additional disclosures for FPIs that fulfil objective .....
Tags : Amendment, Additional disclosures, FPIs
Kerala HC: Bonafide Error in Format of Date on E-Way Bill, Warrants Minor Penalty(27.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has observed that a minor penalty can be obligatory for a bona fide mistake in the date on an e-way bill.
Tags : Kerala High Court, bona fide, e-way bill
Allahabad HC: Clerical/Procedural Mistake in Pleadings Can be Rectified Under Order VI Rule 17 CPC(29.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that a clerical/procedural mistake that has occurred in the verification of pleadings can be rectified by moving the.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Order VI Rule 17, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, pleadings
Supreme Court: Guns Should Not be Used for Celebratory Firing During Marriages(12.03.2024)
Supreme Court while calling out the exercise of using guns for celebratory firing during a marriage ceremony which caused the death of an individual, .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Celebratory Firing, Marriage Ceremonies
Kar. HC: Can’t Accept Photostat Copy of Unregistered Sale Agreement as Secondary Evidence(19.03.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that for a trial being held under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, a photocopy of an unregistered sale agr.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Section 138 of NI Act, Unregistered Sale Agreement, Secondary Evidence
SC: Government of Himachal Pradesh Directed to Review its Policies on Child Care Leaves(23.04.2024)
Supreme Court while expressing concern over the lack of policies on Child Care Leaves especially for women who have differently abled children, has di.....
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Mad. HC: Can’t Deny Permission of Temple’s Festival on Grounds of Model Code of Conduct(14.05.2024)
Madras High Court has observed that since the election has been completed and the polling is already over, the model code of conduct is no ground to d.....
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Allahabad HC Directs UP Government to Ensure Timely Advertisements of Vacancies in Medical Colleges(21.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to see to it that in all the State Medical Colleges of the State, senior-level posts ar.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Timely Advertisements of Vacancies
Chhattisgarh HC Directs Authority to Re-open Online Portal or Accept Manual Filing of Form TRAN-1(22.12.2021)
Chhattisgarh High Court has directed the Goods and Services Tax Authority to Re-open the online portal or accept the manual filing of Form TRAN-1.
Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, Manual Filing of Form TRAN-1
Calcutta HC Seeks Election Commission's Reply on WBCPCR Plea Seeking Compensation(28.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has sought the reply of the Election Commission of India on the plea filed by the West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child R.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Compensation for Orphaned Children
Calcutta HC Calls for Report in Habeas Corpus Plea on Missing Person from Judicial Remand(30.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has called for a report from the West Bengal Government in a habeas corpus plea filed by one Buddhadeb Bhowmick who has alleged th.....
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Del HC: Overlapping Jurisdiction for Maintenance Under Different Legislation Leads to Forum Shopping(14.12.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that conflicting orders, in similar facts and circumstances, under overlapping jurisdiction of different Acts for grant .....
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Andhra Pradesh HC: Substantial Questions of Law Can’t Be Created By Contradicting Initial Position(09.02.2024)
Andhra Pradesh High Court while dismissing a second appeal, has held that a second appeal filed by taking a contradictory stand to the initial stand b.....
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Deposits made under the Senior Citizens Welfare Fund shall bear interest at 3.35%(23.11.2021)
It is hereby notified that the deposits made under the Senior Citizens Welfare Fund, announced in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affa.....
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Kerala High Court Reduces Sentence Awarded to Former Priest to 10 Yrs Imprisonment(01.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has reduced the sentence imposed on former priest Robin Mathew Vadakkumchery in the infamous Kottiyoor rape case that had shaken the.....
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Karnataka HC Refuses to Interfere with Government Order Permitting Only Vaccinated Staff(06.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has refused to interfere with the government order, permitting only those students, teachers and staff members who have been vacc.....
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NCLAT, Delhi: Time Period Under Regulation 35A is Directory, Not Mandatory(27.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, has observed that period of time prescribed under Regulation 35A of the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process f.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Regulation 35A, IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (CIRP) Regulations, 2016
Rajasthan HC: Respondents Have Right to Legal Representation Before Regulatory Authority/ Tribunal(29.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that Section 56 of the Rajasthan Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, inasmuch as it excludes right o.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Section 56 of the Rajasthan Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, Appellate Tribunal, Regulatory Authority, adjudicating officer, ultra vires
Andhra Pradesh High Court Seeks Fresh Status Report of Investigation from CBI(16.12.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has sought a fresh status report of the investigation from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the lines of their o.....
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Allahabad High Court Directs to Frame Rules on Grant of Maternity Benefits(20.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University to frame rules and grant various maternity benefits to the expectant m.....
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Karnataka High Court Permits KRDCL to Cut 18 Heritage Trees for Widening of Bengaluru Roads(24.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has permitted the Karnataka Road Development Corporation (KRDCL) to fell 18 heritage trees for widening of various roads around B.....
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SC: No Different Pay-Scales for Compassionate Appointment and Regular Appointments(29.12.2021)
Supreme Court has stated that there cannot be two different pay-scales for the employee appointed on compassionate ground and the employee appointed o.....
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CG. HC: Partner Not Liable for Abetment of Suicide in Cases of Love Failure(12.12.2023)
Chhattisgarh High Court while observing that for a wrong decision taken by a man of frail mentality, another person can’t be blamed as having abetted .....
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Bombay High Court: Centre Should Consider Not Notifying Fact Check Unit Until Third Judge's Decision(07.02.2024)
Bombay High Court has prompted the Central Government to continue its statement against notifying its proposed Fact Check Unit until the challenge to .....
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Delhi HC Directs Revenue to Grant Immunity Under Section 270AA(26.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that the assessee cannot be prejudiced by the inaction of the Assessing Officer, directing the revenue to grant immunity.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Section 270AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, Assessing Officer
ITAT, Jaipur: FDRs Interest Made for Business Purposes Shall be Treated as Business Income(29.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Jaipur has ruled that the interest income received from the Fixed Deposit Receipt made for business purposes and for ge.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Fixed Deposit Receipt, Income from Other Sources, Income Tax Act, 1961
Meghalaya High Court: Trial Court Should Adopt Procedure Understandable by Illiterate Person(11.03.2024)
Meghalaya High Court has observed that the trial court while performing its duty under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, should ado.....
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Central Government makes specific amendments to notification No. 1/2019-Customs (CVD) in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue)(11.03.2024)
Whereas, the designated authority vide initiation notification F. No. 7/30/2023-DGTR, dated the 29th December, 2023, published in the Gazette of India.....
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Extension of last date to receive comments/counter comments on TRAI Consultation Paper on "Ease of Doing Business in Telecom and Broadcasting Sector"(23.12.2021)
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had released a Consultation Paper on "Ease of Doing Business in Telecom and Broadcasting Sector" on 8.....
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Tel. HC: Indian Courts Must Independently Examine Foreign Court Judgments on Child Custody(14.09.2023)
Telangana High Court has held that while dealing with custody matters of children of foreign nationality, a competent court in India is entitled and i.....
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Ker. HC: Supervisory Jurisdiction Can’t be Invoked for Appeal Against Order in Interim Application(26.10.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that High Court can’t invoke supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 in appeal against order by DRT passed in an interim.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Supervisory Jurisdiction, SARFAESI
SC: Judicial Independence can be Ensured as Long as Judges Live with a Sense of Financial Dignity(01.12.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that judicial independence which is necessary to preserve the faith and common citizens' confidence in the rule of law can .....
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Bombay High Court Extends All Interim Orders Till June 30 or Further Orders(07.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has unconditionally extended all interim orders till June 30, 2021, or until further orders, unless specifically dealt with by a jud.....
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Ker. HC: Organ Donar’s Motive Not to be Doubted Merely Due to his Poor Financial Background(26.12.2023)
Kerala HC while criticizing Deputy Superintendent of Police for refusing to grant Letter of Altruism as the donor had poor financial income, has held .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Organ Donar, Financial Background, Letter of Altruism
Compliances for initiation of Voluntary Liquidation of a Financial Service Provider(13.02.2024)
1. The Code provides for the voluntary liquidation process of corporate persons. However, the definition of 'corporate person' in sub-section (7) of s.....
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CESTAT, Bangalore: Refund Can’t be Rejected for Non-Submission of Invoices by Original Authority(29.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that refund can’t be rejected for non-submission of invoices before original aut.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, invoices, refund
Advisory in terms of Consumer Protection Act, 2019 on Prohibition of Advertising, Promotion, and Endorsement of unlawful activities prohibited under various laws(06.03.2024)
1. It has come to the notice of Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) that there are increasing instances of direct as well as surrogate advert.....
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SC: Frivolous Criminal Actions Against Corporations May Give Rise to Adverse Economic Consequences(08.08.2022)
Supreme Court has held that initiating frivolous criminal actions against large corporations would give rise to adverse economic consequences for Indi.....
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Delhi HC Sets Aside Murder Conviction & Life Sentence of Man Who Was Unrepresented by Lawyer(14.09.2022)
Delhi High Court while setting aside the orders of conviction for murder and sentence of life imprisonment awarded to a man in 2018 who was unrepresen.....
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SC: Advocate Acting as Real-Estate Agent for Client Amounts to Professional Misconduct(04.09.2023)
Supreme Court while upholding BCI Penalty to suspend an advocate for 5 years for gross professional misconduct, has held that advocate acting as a Rea.....
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SC: Confessional Statement Recorded U/S 67 of NDPS Act Not Admissible(25.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that officer having powers under Section 53 of NDPS Act is a police officer and therefore confessional statement recorded under.....
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Mad. HC: Order of Facilitation Council without Following Due Process Can’t be Considered an Award(05.10.2023)
Madras High Court has held that order passed by the MSEF Council without issuing notice of arbitration, opportunity to parties file their pleadings an.....
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SC to Maharashtra Speaker: Decide Disqualification Petitions by Dec. 31(31.10.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker to decide the disqualification petitions filed in relation to Shiv Sena rift by De.....
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Karnataka HC Allows Christian Woman to Perform Prayers at House Subject to Conditions(28.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has allowed a 70-year old Christian woman staying in Udupi District of Karnataka to perform prayers at her house, subject to an u.....
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Andhra Pradesh High Court Strikes Down Government Orders on Fixation of Fees(30.12.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has struck down the fixation of fees under Government orders as gross violation of statutory rules and principles of natural.....
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Bom. HC to SIC: Establish Time Limit for Disposal of Second Appeals Under RTI Act(14.12.2023)
Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra State Information Commission (SIC) to take appropriate steps to formulate some reasonable time limit an.....
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SC: Panchayat Members in Mah. to Produce Caste Certificate In 12 Months to Avoid Disqualification(09.02.2024)
Supreme Court has held that Panchayat members in Maharashtra, who have been elected from seats reserved for the SC/OBC Class have to produce Validity .....
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Supreme Court: Courts Should Transfer Investigation to CBI in Exceptional Cases(27.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that Courts should exercise their power to transfer the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) should be ex.....
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SC Acquits Three Death Row Convicts, Holds Prosecution Utterly Failed To Prove Case(16.12.2021)
Supreme Court has acquitted three murder accused who were sentenced to death by the Trial Court and the Allahabad High Court. The Court has observed t.....
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Madras HC Directs to Take Effective Steps to Conduct Study on Habitat of Slender Ioris(17.12.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests to take effective steps to conduct a study on habitats, distribution and man.....
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Bombay HC: Mere Refusal to Marry After Sexual Relations Not Offence of Cheating(24.12.2021)
Bombay High Court has held that mere refusal to marry a woman after a long relationship would not constitute the offence of cheating under section 417.....
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Kerala HC Issues Notice to Govt, Lulu Mall Over Plea Alleging Illegal Collection of Parking Fees(23.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has issued notice to the State, the Kalamassery Municipality and the Lulu International shopping mall on a plea alleging that the ma.....
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Delhi HC: False Declaration by Candidate on Educational Qualification Can be u/s 123 (4)(28.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that a false declaration made by a candidate qua educational qualification can be brought within the four corners of section.....
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Bom HC: Unpublicized Tender Condition if Permitted to be Acted Upon Amounts to Denial of Opportunity(11.12.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that any tender condition not publicized and not made part of the tender document, if permitted to be acted upon at the tim.....
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Kerala HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Unaffordability of Patented Life-Saving Medicines(19.09.2022)
Kerala High Court while taking suo moto cognizance of the unaffordability of patented life-saving medicines, following the death of petitioner during .....
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Del. HC: Issuing Fake Invoices for GST Evasion is an Economic Offence(07.09.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that issuing fake invoices and e-way bills for the purposes of GST evasion is an economic offence involving loss to the .....
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Cal. HC: There Must be a Balance Between Religious Freedom U/A 30 and Overwhelming Public Interest(26.09.2023)
Calcutta High Court in a case wherein petitioner argued that high-tension overhead line has rendered it impossible to run an educational institute for.....
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SC: Not Desirable to Accept Strait-Jacket Formula of “irretrievable breakdown” in Divorce Cases(12.10.2023)
Supreme Court has held that despite increasing trend of filing divorce proceedings in the courts of law, it would not be desirable to accept the formu.....
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International Solar Alliance's Global Solar Facility set to receive a capital contribution of $35 million dollars(31.10.2023)
Amidst a $12.5 trillion global renewable energy investment gap, the GSF steps up to bridge the divide, focusing on stimulating investments in off-grid.....
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Assessing Officer has no authority to withhold the refund on ground that, assessee has filed belated return or invalid return(17.11.2023)
In facts of present case, the assessee is a religious Trust duly registered under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act,1961. The Assessing Officer found .....
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Madras HC Directs to Extend Scope of Garima Greh Scheme to All LGBTQIA+ Community(28.12.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Union Government to extend the scope of Garima Greh Scheme to all members of the LGBTQIA+ Community and not transge.....
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Gujarat HC: Muslim Husband Has No Fundamental Right to Compel Wife to Share Consortium(31.12.2021)
Gujarat High Court has observed that as per the Muslim law, a Husband has not been given any fundamental right to compel his wife to share his consort.....
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Guj HC: ‘Rape’ Even if Committed by Husband Against Wife is ‘Rape’(18.12.2023)
Gujarat High Court while observing that general economic dependence on family and fear of social ostracization act as significant disincentives for wo.....
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Calcutta HC: Teachers Can’t Seek Re-Fixation of Salary In Absence of Any Rules For Re-Fixation(09.02.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that in absence of any rules for re-fixation of salary, teachers in West Bengal cannot seek re-fixation of salary on the .....
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Delhi High Court Declines Relief to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Liquor Policy Scam Case(28.03.2024)
Delhi High Court while issuing notice to the Enforcement Directorate on plea by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Liquor Policy Scam case, has r.....
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SC: Limited Anticipatory Bail can be Granted by HC/Sessions Court Even if FIR Filed in Another State(20.11.2023)
Supreme Court has held that High Court/Session Court should grant limited anticipatory bail in the form of interim protection under section 438 of CrP.....
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Madras HC Refuses to Restore PIL Seeking Direction to Display Portraits of President, PM(03.05.2021)
Madras High Court has refused to restore a public interest litigation petition which had sought a direction to display the portraits of President Ram .....
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Delhi HC Issues Notices to Government in Plea Seeking Extension for Filing Compliances(05.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notices to Government in a plea seeking extensions for filing compliances under Income Tax Act, 1961, GST Act, 2017, the E.....
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Orissa High Court: Right to Education Includes Right to Safe Education(07.05.2021)
Orissa High Court has held the "Right to education includes right to safe education", and when the very purport of the Right to Education Act, 2009 is.....
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Card-on-File Tokenisation (CoFT) - Enabling Tokenisation through Card Issuing Banks(20.12.2023)
1. The card tokenisation services are being currently provided by card issuers and card networks in terms of Reserve Bank of India circulars DPSS.CO.P.....
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J&K High Court Orders Transfer of 148 Judicial Officers Across UT of J&K, Ladakh(31.03.2021)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ordered a massive reshuffle in subordinate judiciary with 148 judicial officers transferred and posted at new places .....
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Supreme Court Directs Issuance of Ration Cards, Voter IDs to Sex Workers(16.12.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the State Governments and Union Territories to commence the process of issuance of ration cards/ Voters Identity cards imme.....
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Delhi HC Denies Bail to Man Accused of Being Part of Mob During North East Delhi Riots(17.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has denied bail to a man accused of being part of a mob that had killed one Suleman during the North East Delhi riots, considering th.....
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice on Plea for Upgradation of Technology to Detect Traffic Violations(21.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has recently issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation seeking adequate technological infrastructure for monitoring traffic viola.....
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P&H HC Grants Bail to UAPA Accused Booked for Posting on Sikhs for Justice 2020 Referendum(27.12.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to a Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 Accused who has been booked for allegedly posting about.....
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CBIC Notifies ITC Cannot be Availed on Failure to Furnish Details in Form GSTR-1(31.12.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified that the Input Tax Credit (ITC) cannot be availed on the failure of a supplier to furn.....
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Karnataka HC Directs Administration to Seek Assistance from Armed Forces for Tackling Covid-19(30.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the administration to immediately get in touch with the armed forces seeking assistance in providing beds with oxyge.....
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It is necessary to establish true nature of investments complained about before any final conclusions are reached, including questions related to compensation(30.04.2021)
The central issue in present matter is whether the Ombud for Financial Services (the Ombud), established in terms of Section 20 of the Financial Advis.....
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Delhi HC Directs Central Government to Set Up Buffer Stock of Liquid Medical Oxygen(05.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Central Government to set up buffer stock of 100 MT of liquid medical oxygen in collaboration with the Delhi Governm.....
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NCLT Kochi Allows Promoter of Corporate Debtor MSME to File Resolution Plan in Individual Capacity(07.05.2021)
National Company Law Tribunal, Kochi has held that the promoter of an MSME can submit a Resolution Plan Application in his individual capacity, and th.....
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Del. HC: Refund Can’t be Denied if Application Couldn’t be Uploaded Due to Technical Glitches(28.12.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that the assessee’s legitimate right to seek refund couldn’t be foreclosed if he attempted to upload his application for ref.....
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Supreme Court: Definition of Forest Given By Godavarman Judgment Should Be Followed By States/UTs(20.02.2024)
Supreme Court while passing an interim order has directed the State and Union Territiories to act in accordance with the definition of forest given in.....
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Supreme Court Directs Rajasthan Private Schools to Give Deduction in Annual School Fees(04.05.2021)
Supreme Court has permitted the private unaided schools in Rajasthan to collect annual school fees from their students as fixed under the Rajasthan Sc.....
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CBDT Notifies Pension Fund Named CDPQ Fixed Income XI Inc. Eligible for Exemption(06.05.2021)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified a Pension Fund namely CDPQ Fixed Income XI Inc. as eligible for exemption of Income from dividends, .....
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SEBI Notifies Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2021(10.05.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) (.....
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Bombay HC: DV Act Cases Can be Transferred to Family Court(02.01.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that Section 12 application under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 before a magistrate can be transferred to a Family Court .....
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Del. HC: Mitsubishi Corporation Can’t Deduct TDS on The Amount Not Chargeable to Tax in India(20.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that TDS cannot be deducted by Mitsubishi Corporation under Section 195(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 where the amount that.....
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Kerala High Court Stays Order Fixing Price of Packaged Drinking Water(16.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has stayed the government order fixing the price of bottled water in the State at Rs 13 citing the State's lack of jurisdiction. The.....
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Allahabad High Court Upholds Termination of Government Teacher's Services(17.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has upheld the order of the District Basic Education Officer terminating the services of a woman Government Teacher who was found.....
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Karnataka High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Public Prosecutor Accused of Raping Law Intern(21.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to Special Public Prosecutor K S N Rajesh accused of sexual assault and attempt to rape by.....
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Gauhati HC Directs State to Identify Ration Card Beneficiaries in Slum Areas of Guwahati(27.12.2021)
Gauhati High Court has directed the state government to identify the ration cards beneficiaries in slum areas of Guwahati. The Court has also directed.....
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CBDT: Form No. 56FF to be Furnished Along with Income Tax Return for Claiming Deduction(31.12.2021)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Form No. 56FF to be furnished along with the Income Tax Return for claiming section 10A(1B)(b) deduc.....
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Del HC: No Room for One who Conceals Facts About Criminal Antecedents to Seek Employment in Defence(14.12.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that there has to be strict obedience towards disclosure about criminal antecedents by anyone seeking employment in d.....
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SC: PMLA Can’t be Invoked if Criminal Conspiracy u/s 120B IPC Not Linked With Scheduled Offence(29.11.2023)
Supreme Court has held that an offence punishable under Section 120-B IPC will become a scheduled offence under PMLA only if the conspiracy alleged is.....
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Ker HC: Sympathy Needed in Transferring Working Women Who Play Major Role in Taking Care of Family(15.01.2024)
Kerala High Court while observing that compassion & empathy is required while transferring working women from one destination to another since they pl.....
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SC: Can’t Convict Accused For Keeping Narcotics if Mandate u/s 52 of NDPS Act Not Fulfilled by Police(04.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that if no proceedings under Section 52A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS) are undertaken by t.....
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Last date for filing of updated returns (ITR-U) for A.Y. 2021-22 (i.e. for F.Y. 2020-21) is 31.03.2024(04.03.2024)
The Income Tax Department receives information of specified financial transactions of taxpayers from various sources. To increase transparency and to .....
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P&H HC Issues Notice on Plea Against PMO's RTI Response Denying PM CARES Fund Details(29.11.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a notice to the Chief Information Commission for its failure to decide the 2nd appeal against the order of de.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Pleas Seeking Recognition of Marriage of Lesbian Couples(01.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Central Government on two pleas seeking recognition of marriage of Transgender persons and lesbian couples......
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Allahabad HC: Lodging of FIR and Pendency of Criminal Case Not Grounds for Cancellation of Licence(06.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the lodging of First Information Report, as well as pendency of a criminal case, cannot be a standalone ground.....
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Orissa HC: Remand Date to be Excluded From Calculation of Statutory Period for Granting Default Bail(26.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has reiterated that while calculating the statutory period for granting default bail under Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Pr.....
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AAR, Gujarat: Apple And Malt Cola Fizzy Attracts 28% GST And 12% GST Compensation Cess(29.04.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling, Gujarat has observed that 28% Goods and Services Tax and 12% GST Compensation Cess are due on Apple and Malt Cola Fizzy.
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Bombay High Court’s Third Judge Opines in 2023 IT Rules Amendment Case(12.03.2024)
The third Judge in the 2023 IT Rules Amendment Case while refusing to stay Central government notification for forming Fact Check Units has opined tha.....
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Allahabad HC Rejects Shahjahanpur Law Student's Application Imputing Bias on Part of SIT(01.05.2020)
Allahabad High Court has rejected an application moved by the Shahjahanpur law student, alleging bias on part of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) .....
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Bar Council of India Extends Last Date of Registration for AIBE-XVI Examinations(30.04.2021)
Bar Council of India (BCI) has decided to extend the last date of registration for the All India Bar Exam (AIBE) XVI till June 15, 2021. The Bar Counc.....
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Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Bar on Media for Reporting Mass Scale Deaths(04.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking directions for evolving and enforcing the Code of Ethics/Regulations on the TV New.....
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Kerala HC: Offence of Assaulting Public Servant Will Not Attract Because Officer is in Uniform(06.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has allowed a bail petition, observing that simply because a police officer was in uniform, the offence of assaulting a public serva.....
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SC: FSS Act Will Prevail Over Food Adulteration Act to the Extent They're Inconsistent(20.12.2023)
Supreme Court has held that in case where an offence is punishable under both Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006 and Prevention of Food Adulter.....
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Bom. HC: No Relaxation in Aviation Safety Norms for Projects by Public Authority(16.01.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that no relaxation in civil aviation safety norm regarding height restriction can be granted just because the project is pr.....
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Supreme Court: MPs/MLAs Cannot Claim Immunity Under Constitution of India For Receiving Bribe(04.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that Members of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies cannot claim immunity under Articles 105(2) and 194(2) of the Constitutio.....
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The State or the employer is under no legal obligation to fill-up the vacancies advertised(04.03.2024)
By instituting the present proceedings, the Petitioners have challenged the judgment passed by the Central Administrative Tribunal ("Tribunal") whereb.....
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Burden to prove that the workman was in continuous employment of 240 days with the management is on the workman herself/himself(11.12.2023)
Present petition assails award passed by Presiding Officer, Labour Court. The Learned Labour Court vide the impugned award has rejected the Petitioner.....
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Guidelines for returning of draft offer document and its resubmission(06.02.2024)
1. Adequate disclosures by the issuer and timely processing of offer documents are important for the vibrancy of the primary market. It is imperative .....
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Once the duty on final products has been accepted by the department, CENVAT credit availed need not be reversed, even if, the activity not amount to manufacture(14.12.2023)
In facts of present case, the Appellant is engaged in the manufacture of excisable goods viz. Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) Steel Tubes. They avail.....
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Kerala HC: Disputes Between Parties to a Void Marriage Can be Determined by Family Court(19.01.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that disputes related to void marriages as defined under Section 24 of the Special Marriage Act can be redressed by Family .....
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Unadjusted business loss of a particular year would be eligible to be carried forward to subsequent assessment years and for set off also(28.02.2024)
The appeal arises out of the order of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals). The only issue to be decided in this appeal is as to whether the learn.....
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Supreme Court Asks States to Show Compliance of Air Quality Commission's Directions(29.11.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the Governments of National Capital Territory of Delhi, and the States of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab to file affidav.....
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Calcutta HC: Act of Dragging Orna, Pulling Hand, Proposing to Marry Not Sexual Assault(01.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has held that the act of dragging orna (women scarf), pulling hand of the victim and proposing her to marry does not come within t.....
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Supreme Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to Man Accused of Raping Olympian Mayookha Johny's Friend(06.12.2021)
Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to C.C Johnson, the man accused of raping Olympian Mayookha Johny's friend, and for capturing her nude pho.....
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Allahabad HC: Maintenance U/S 125 CrPC Can be Granted if Restitution of Conjugal Rights is Passed(27.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that there is no bar under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to grant maintenance to a wife, even agai.....
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Kerala HC: Rule of Alternative Remedy is Rule of Discretion, Not Rule of Jurisdiction(29.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has observed that just because the court may not exercise its discretion under Article 226 of the Constitution since the availabilit.....
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Bombay High Court’s Third Judge Opines in 2023 IT Rules Amendment Case(12.03.2024)
The third Judge in the 2023 IT Rules Amendment Case while refusing to stay Central government notification for forming Fact Check Units has opined tha.....
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SEBI cautions public against dealing with unregistered entities(13.02.2024)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has observed a rising trend of unscrupulous entities and online platforms that falsely claim to be r.....
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NCLT Directs Indiabulls Real Estate to Discuss Embassy Merger with Shareholders(27.12.2021)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has directed realty developer Indiabulls Real Estate to convene a meeting of its shareholders to discuss and seek.....
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SC: Court Can’t Impose Bail Condition that Husband Must Resume Conjugal Life with Wife(08.12.2023)
Supreme Court has held that the High Court while granting an anticipatory bail should not impose a condition that the husband (accused under Section 4.....
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Professionals) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024(31.01.2024)
In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (aa) and (t) of sub-section (1) of section 196, section 208 read with section 240 of the Insolvency and.....
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Assessee is eligible for exemption under Section 54E of the IT Act, when the entire sale consideration has been reinvested in the new house property.(21.12.2023)
Present appeal by the Assessee arises out of the order of the Learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) ['Ld. CIT(A)']. The only issue to be decide.....
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SC: Real-Time Reporting of Court Room Proceedings in Social Media Not Cause for Apprehension(07.05.2021)
Supreme Court has held that real-time reporting of Court room proceedings in social media is not a cause of apprehension but a virtual extension of th.....
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AP HC: Even if the Railway Vigilance Manual Is Procedural, it Can’t be Ignored Completely(22.12.2023)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that although the Railway Vigilance Manual, 1996 is procedural and doesn’t confer any rights to the delinquent, it .....
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Raj. HC: Department Can’t Deny Immunity Benefit Merely on Initiation of Penalty u/s 270A of IT Act(08.01.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has held that the department's action of denying the benefit of immunity merely on the ground that the penalty was initiated unde.....
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SC: Art. 300A of COI Enshrining Right to Property Applicable on People Who Aren’t Citizens of India(26.02.2024)
Supreme Court has held that the expression person in Article 300-A of Constitution of India (COI) covers not only a legal or juristic person but also .....
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SC: To Use Accused’s State. on Fact Discovery, Prose. Needs to Establish That No One Knew About it(12.04.2024)
Supreme Court has held that if the statement of the accused is to be used on discovery of a fact the prosecution will have to establish that, nobody h.....
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Del. HC: Denying ITC to Taxpayers One of the Outcomes of GST Registration Cancell. with Retrospect(29.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that denial of input tax credit(ITC) is one of the outcomes of cancelling a taxpayer’s Goods and Service Tax (GST) registrat.....
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Kerala HC: Details of Funds in Possession Not Necessary in Plaint for Specific Performance(26.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that even if the plaintiff has not provided details of funds in her possession in a suit for specific performance or the w.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, specific performance, possession
SC Directs Verification of Workers' Claims as LIC Bound by Constitution(28.04.2022)
Supreme Court has said that the Life Insurance Corporation, as a statutory corporation, is bound by the mandate of Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitut.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Life Insurance Corporation, statutory corporation, Articles 14, Articles 16, 11,000 workers
CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Press Mud Made During Manufacture of Sugar Can’t be Exempted Products(02.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that the Bagasse/ Press mud made during the course of manufacture of sugar .....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Rule 6 of Central Excise Rule, 2004, sugar
SC: Court’s Power to Grant Interim Compensation for Complaints u/s 143A of NI Act is Discretionary(18.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that it is at the discretion of the court to grant interim compensation in complaints filed under Section 143A of the Negotiabl.....
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RBI organises Annual Conference of the RBI Ombudsmen(19.03.2024)
The Reserve Bank of India organised the Annual Conference of RBI Ombudsmen, on March 15, 2024 in Mumbai. The theme of the conference was "Protecting t.....
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Kerala HC: Presents Gifted By Parents For Daughter's Welfare Not Dowry(14.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that presents given to the bride at the time of her marriage for her welfare will not count as dowry under the ambit of Do.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Presents Gifted By Parents For Daughter's Welfare
Kerala High Court Directs State to Supply Facilities to Perform Night Autopsies(16.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State government to provide adequate facilities and staff in all the Government Medical Colleges in the State to fa.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Facilities to Perform Night Autopsies
Madras HC: Right to Default Bail Not Extinguished With Simultaneous Filing of Chargesheet(20.12.2021)
Madras High Court has delved deep into the statutory provisions and precedents that determine the four corners of default bail under Section 167(2) of.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Simultaneous Filing of Chargesheet
Gujarat HC Issues Notice on Plea to Quash FIR Over Alleged Religious Conversion Conspiracy(27.12.2021)
Gujarat High Court has issued a notice to the state government on a petition filed seeking quashing of a First Information Report (FIR) registered ove.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, FIR Over Alleged Religious Conversion Conspiracy
Kerala HC Directs CBI Investigation Into Scam Involving Misappropriation from Advocates Welfare Fund(29.12.2021)
Kerala High Court directed a CBI investigation into a scam involving misappropriation of over Rs. 7.5 crores from the Kerala Advocates Welfare Fund. T.....
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P&H HC Stops Salaries of Top Officials Till Direction to Grant Benefits to Govt Teachers is Complied(12.12.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed to stop the payment of salary to Principal Secretary to Govt of Punjab, Department of Education and Departm.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Top Officials, Salary, Government Teacher
Calcutta HC Seeks Response in Plea Challenging Expansion of BSF Jurisdiction in West Bengal(15.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has sought response from the Central government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition challenging the Central government'.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Expansion of BSF Jurisdiction
Patna HC Seeks Details on Health Infrastructure in Bihar from Chief Medical Officers(17.12.2021)
Patna High Court has asked the Chief Medical Officers presently posted in all the 38 districts of Bihar to furnish details regarding health infrastruc.....
Tags : Patna High Court, Details on Health Infrastructure in Bihar
Bombay HC Upholds COVID Test Mandate for Employees Refusing Vaccination(22.12.2021)
Bombay High Court has upheld a circular issued by the Mumbai Port Trust (MPT) mandating RT-PCR tests every 10 days for unvaccinated employees. The Cou.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, COVID Test Mandate for Employees Refusing Vaccination
Allahabad High Court Enquires on Number of People Getting Pensions Fraudulently(27.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has asked the State of Uttar Pradesh to specify as to how many persons are getting pensions fraudulently by showing themselves to.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Fraudulent Pensions
SC: 'Group of Companies' Doctrine must be Retained in the Indian Arbitration Jurisprudence(06.12.2023)
Supreme Court has held that the 'group of companies' doctrine must be retained in the Indian arbitration jurisprudence considering its utility in dete.....
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A landlord’s hypothec comes into effect the moment rent is in arrears, and is enforceable against the debtor immediately(29.01.2024)
The Appellant, Ergomode (Pty) Limited (Ergomode), instituted legal proceedings by way of notice of motion in the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court.....
Tags : Business rescue, Hypothec, Perfection
Chhattisgarh HC Asks State to Reconsider Policy Limiting Benefits to Antyodaya Card Holders(05.05.2021)
Chhattisgarh High Court has observed that the State Government's policy for inoculating only "Antyodaya Card" holders against the Covid-19 virus is pr.....
Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, Vaccination of Antyodaya Card Holders
SC Rejects Challenge to Karnataka HC Direction to Increase Daily Quota of Liquid Medical Oxygen(07.05.2021)
Supreme Court has rejected the challenge made by the Central Government against the direction issued by Karnataka High Court to increase the daily quo.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Increase Daily Quota of Liquid Medical Oxygen
Tel. HC: Wife of Married Officer has No Right to Retain Accommodation(02.01.2024)
Telangana High Court has observed that Rule 4 of the Quartermaster Rules only deals with the entitlement of a married officer to an accommodation and .....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Accommodation, Married Officer
Supreme Court: Termination of Woman Nursing Officer on Grounds of Her Marriage is Unconstitutional(20.02.2024)
Supreme Court has held that termination of a woman nursing officer from the Military Nursing Service on grounds of marriage undermines human dignity, .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Woman Nursing Officer, Termination, Compensation
Kerala HC: Child Can’t be Forced to Live With a Parent Totally Unacceptable to Him/Her(08.04.2024)
Kerala High Court while permitting a child to live with his deceased father’s relatives in a habeas corpus petition filed by the mother, has observed .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Habeas Corpus, Deceased Father
Delhi HC: Woman Cannot be Held Liable for Her Lover Committing Suicide Due to Love Failure(17.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that if a lover commits suicide due to love failure, the woman cannot be held to have abetted the commission of suicide. For.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Suicide, Love Failure
SC: S. 197 CrPC not Applicable for Prosecuting Public Servant Alleged to Have Created Fake Documents(18.01.2024)
Supreme Court has held that prior sanction under section 197 of Code of Criminal Procedure for prosecuting a public servant is not required if the pub.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Fake Documents, S. 197 CrPC, Public Servant
Demand cannot be confirmed by comparing the ST -3 returns with balance sheet figures, in the absence of any evidence to the contrary(29.02.2024)
In facts of the present case, in the course of an audit by the Audit Commissionerate, the figures of ST-3 Returns filed during the period April 2015 t.....
Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality
DGFT Notifies Date for Electronic Filing of RCMC or RC through Common Digital Platform(01.12.2021)
Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued the Trade Notice in respect of the Electronic filing of Registration Cum Membership Certificate (R.....
Tags : Director-General of Foreign Trade, Electronic Filing of RCMC or RC through Common Digital Platform
SC Disapproves Estranged Wife's Demand That Alternate House Should Have Same Luxuries(06.12.2021)
Supreme Court has disapproved the stand taken by an estranged wife that the alternate accommodation offered to her should have the same luxuries as he.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Estranged Wife's Demand
Delhi HC: Nominative Fair Use Permissible If it Does Not Depict Sponsorship by Trademark(26.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the nominative fair use is permitted in so far as the use is such that it does not illustrate sponsorship by the trade.....
Tags : Delhi HC, nominative fair use, trademark owner, reasonably necessary
Allahabad HC: Clerical Mistake in Verification of Pleadings Can be Rectified U/O VI Rule 17 CPC(28.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has ruled that a clerical/procedural mistake that has occurred in the authentication of pleadings can be rectified by moving the .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, pleadings, Order VI Rule 17, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
Word "sufficient cause" should receive a liberal consideration, when delay is not on account of any dilatory tactics(22.04.2022)
Applicant, who is a promoter, has moved present application for condonation of delay of 36 days in filing appeal on the ground that due to surge of se.....
Tags : Delay, Sufficient cause, Condonation
Delhi HC Asks Delhi Police to File Status Report Seeking FIR Against Hoarders of Covid Medicine(05.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Police to file status report in a Public Interest Litigation seeking registration of FIRs against leaders of poli.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Hoarders of Covid Medicine
Kerala High Court Refuses to Stay Govt Order Capping RTPCR Tests(07.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has refused to grant interim stay in petitions filed by ten private laboratories challenging the Kerala Government's decision to cap.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Prices of RT-PCR Tests
All. HC to UP Bar Council: Ensure Police Report is Called Before Granting Bar License(29.12.2023)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh to issue necessary directions and to ensure appropriate police reports are called a.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh, Police Report
Delhi High Court: Contractual Clauses and Party’s Conduct Infer Seat of Arbitration(20.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that determination of seat of arbitration should be done on the basis of the clauses of agreement and the conduct of parties.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Seat of Arbitration, Contractual Clauses
Freight/insurance amount is not includable in assessable value of goods for charging excise duty(05.04.2024)
In present matter, the Appellant entered in contract with IOCL, HPCL. As per the contract the appellant is responsible for delivery of goods to the de.....
Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality
SC Upholds Order Confirming Bar Council of India’s Decision to Cancel Enrolment of Advocate(15.12.2021)
Supreme Court has upheld the Madras High Court's order confirming the Bar Council of India's decision to cancel the enrolment of an Advocate who suppr.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Cancel Enrolment of Advocate
Delhi HC Calls for Meeting as Interim Measure for Redevelopment of Kalkaji Temple(22.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has called for a meeting between the administrator, i.e., Retired Justice JR Midha, and the Baridaars as an interim measure for the p.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Redevelopment of Kalkaji Temple
Delhi HC Seeks Response on Steps Taken to Ensure NGT Orders Banning Sale of Chinese Manjha(23.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought response of the Centre as well as the Delhi Government over the steps taken by them to ensure that the orders of National .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, NGT Orders Banning Sale of Chinese Manjha
Delhi HC Sets Aside Order Rejecting Claim for Reimbursement of Medical Expenses(28.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has set aside the order passed by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi rejecting the claim of the petitioner, a reti.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Reimbursement of Medical Expenses
Delhi HC Refuses to Interfere with Plea on JNU Failure to Accept Application for PhD in Hindi(30.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has refused to interfere with a plea of a candidate who claimed that Jawaharlal Nehru University has not invited any applications for.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Failure to Accept Application for PhD
Orissa HC: Desist from ‘Two Finger Test’ as it violates Right to Privacy and Integrity(13.09.2023)
Orissa High Court has directed medical professionals to desist from two-finger test in the private part of the sexual assault victim as the test viola.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Medical Professionals, Two Finger Test, Right to Privacy
JKL HC: Director’s Resignation to Take Immediate Effect if No indication About Same in AoA(23.10.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that in the absence of any indication as regards the effect of resignation in the Articles of Associa.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Articles of Association, Resignation
SEBI notifies simplified norms for processing investor’s service requests by RTAs and norms for furnishing PAN, KYC details and nomination(17.11.2023)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) vide its Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/POD-1/P/CIR/2023/181 dated November, 17, 2023, has simplified th.....
Tags : SEBI, Registrars’ Association of India, Benami Transactions (Prohibitions) Act, 1988, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
Rajasthan High Court Issues Notice on Differential Pricing of COVID Vaccines(30.04.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has issued notices to the Central Government, State Government on a plea challenging differential pricing of the vaccine for the .....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Differential Pricing of COVID Vaccines
Bombay HC Remarks in Plea Seeking FIR Against BJP MP for Illegal Procurement of Remdesivir(04.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has remarked that Bharatiya Janta Party MP from Ahmednagar Dr Sujay Vikhe Patil needs to introspect while referring to his social me.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Dr. Sujay Vikhe Patil, Illegal Procurement of Remdesivir
Allahabad HC: Provisions of Compassionate Appointment Applicable to DRDA Employees(06.05.2021)
Allahabad High Court has held that the provisions of compassionate appointment as contained under the UP Recruitment of Dependents of Government Serva.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Provisions of Compassionate Appointment
Del. HC to CISF: Amend Recruitment Rules to Allow Women Drivers in the Force(21.12.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to amend its recruitment Rules within six months to allow the recruitment o.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, CISF, Recruitment Rules, Women Drivers
SC: Can’t Apply Statutory Set Off or Insolvency Set Off to CIRP Proceedings Under IBC(05.01.2024)
Supreme Court has held that statutory or insolvency set off will not apply to Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) proceedings under IBC and.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Insolvency Set Off, Statutory Set Off
Ori HC: Can’t Recover Excess Payment Made to Emp. From Leave Encashment Benefits Post Retirement(23.02.2024)
Orissa High Court has held that if excess payment has been made to an employee without any fault on his part, such amount cannot be recovered by the e.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Excess Pament, Leave Encashment Benefits
Karnataka HC: Period Must be Counted for Default Bail U/S 167(2) CrPC if Liberty of Accused Lost(28.04.2022)
Karnataka High Court has reiterated that even when the accused is protected on body warrant, the liberty of the said accused is lost and that period w.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Section 167(2), Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, statutory bail
Gujarat HC: Bar on Cognizance U/S 195(1)(b)(ii) CrPC Not Attracted When Forgery Took Place(02.05.2022)
Gujarat High Court has ruled that the bar of Section 195(1)(b)(ii) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 would be attracted only when the offences p.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Section 195(1)(b)(ii), Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
SC: Can’t Grant Anticipatory Bail to Accused if Non-Bailable Warrant and Proclamation Pending(15.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that in cases where an accused against whom a non-bailable warrant is pending and the process of proclamation under Sections 82.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Non-Bailable Warrant, Section 82 of CrPC, Section 83 of CrPC
SC: Restraining Politician From Political Activities As Bail Condition Violates Fundamental Rights(26.03.2024)
Supreme Court while overturning a bail condition imposed by the Orissa HC, which prohibited a politician from participating in political activities ha.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Orissa HC, bail, Fundamental Rights
Mad. HC: 2020 Amendment to Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, Struck Down(27.04.2024)
Madras High Court has struck down the amendment to the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act brought by the State in the year 2020 .....
Tags : Madras High Court, Wakf Properties, 2020 Amendment
Karnataka High Court Refuses to Interfere With Stay on Bar Council of India Elections(06.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has refused to interfere with the interim order passed by the single judge bench, by which it has stayed the holding of elections.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Stay on Bar Council of India Elections
Allahabad HC: Non-Reporting of Seizure U/S 102 (3) CrPC Doesn't Make Such Seizure Illegal(26.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has ruled that non-reporting of the seizure forthwith, under Section 102(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 shall not ips.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Section 102(3), Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973, ipso facto, seizure
CESTAT, Chennai : Royalty Need Not be Included in Transaction Value if Not Paid to Foreign Supplier(29.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has ruled that royalty need not be incorporated in transaction value if not paid to a foreig.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, royalty, foreign supplier
SC: SBI’s Application for Extension of Time for Furnishing Electoral Bonds Details Dismissed(11.03.2024)
Supreme Court has dismissed the State Bank of India’s (SBI) application that was filed for an extension of time for furnishing electoral bond details .....
Tags : Supreme Court, State Bank of India, Electoral Bonds, Extension of Time
Central Government makes specific amendments to Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023(11.03.2024)
1. In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992), as ame.....
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FSSAI advises E-Commerce platforms to ensure appropriate categorization of food products sold on their websites(02.04.2024)
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked all e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) to ensure appropriate categorization .....
Tags : E-Commerce Platforms,Categorization, Food products
Central Government Notifies Rules on Revision of Pecuniary Jurisdiction of Consumer Commissions(31.12.2021)
Central Government has notified new rules to revise pecuniary jurisdiction for entertaining consumer complaints at district, state and national level .....
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Google Looses Anti-Trust Battle Against Makers of ‘Fortnight’(13.12.2023)
California Jury on 12th December ruled in favor of Epic Games, maker of Fortnite, and held that Google had violated antitrust laws to extract fees and.....
Tags : California Jury, Google, Anti-Trust, Fortnight, Play Store
Ker. HC: Accused’s Right to Fair Trial Affected If Plea of Guilt Extends to Altered Charges(08.02.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that if an accused pleads guilty to a particular offence then the plea of guilt shall not extend to new offences invoked up.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Alteration of Charge
Assessee is deemed to have passed on the full incidence of service tax refund to the service receiver unless the contrary is proved(21.03.2024)
The Appellant has assailed the order-in-appeal, whereby the rejection of the refund claim on the ground of unjust enrichment in terms of Section 11 B .....
Tags : Refund, Rejection, Legality
NCLAT: If Credit Facility Agreement is Unstamped, Petition U/S Section 7 is Maintainable(29.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has observed that if a credit facility agreement is unstamped, then petition under Section 7 of the Insolvency.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, credit facility, Section 7, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
Del. HC: Dish TV Not Entitled to Protection u/s 30(2) of Trade Marks Act for Using the Word ‘Dish’(13.03.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that Dish TV India Limited cannot seek protection under Section 30(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 for using the word ‘Dish’.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Section 30 of TM Act, Monopoly
Supreme Court: No Bar on Granting Bail Under Section 45 PMLA if There is Delay in Trial(20.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that there is no bar on granting bail under Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) if there is a lon.....
Tags : Supreme Court, S. 45 of PMLA, Delay, Bail
All. HC: Interest Can’t be Awarded by Labour Court In Proc. for Money Recovery from Empl. u/s 33C(2)(23.04.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that in a proceeding under Section 33C(2) of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, law does not empower a Labour Court to grant.....
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SC: Person Purchasing Prop. Knowing About Appeal Pendency Can’t Claim Restit. as Bona Fide Purchaser(15.05.2024)
SC has observed that if it is shown that the purchaser was aware of the pending appeal against the decree when he purchased the property, it would be .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Bona Fide Purchaser, Restitution
SC: Can’t Set Aside Conviction if Statement of Accused Not Used for Evidence While Cross-Examination(24.05.2024)
SC has observed that the conviction of an accused cannot be set aside if the accused’s statement recorded under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Pr.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Cross-Examination, S. 313 of CrPC
A Magistrate is expected to be vigilant and not a silent spectator while conducting a trial(08.01.2024)
The challenge in present Appeal is to the Judgment passed by the learned Metropolitan Magistrate, whereby the accused/ Respondents No.1 and 2 came to .....
Tags : Acquittal, Defect, Curing of
Madras HC Grants Liberty to Approach Supreme Court on Reservation for Backward Classes(03.12.2021)
Madras High Court has allowed withdrawal of three writ petitions challenging Government Orders and Election Commission Notification discontinuing rese.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Challenge to Notification Conferring Powers of Special Courts(25.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the notification conferring powers of Presiding Officer of the Designated Court and Special Court co.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Powers of Special Courts
Kerala HC: Land Used For Cultivating Long Duration Crops Not Ecologically Fragile(28.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that the land primarily used for the cultivation of crops of long duration can’t be stated as ecologically fragile land un.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, cultivation of crops, Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands) Act, 2003, ecologically
ITAT, Cuttack: Source of Money Cannot be Doubted if Fixed Deposits Are Made Out of Savings(02.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Cuttack has observed that the cause of money cannot be doubted if the fixed deposits are made out of the savings of the.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, fixed deposits, assessee
SC: Bail Application Filed Through Advocate Not to be Considered Appearance of Absconding Accused(18.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that filing of an anticipatory bail through an advocate would not and could not be treated as an appearance before a court by a.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Section 82 of CrPC, Section 83 of CrPC, Bail Application, Absconding Accused
Central Government directs specified modification in convention between the Republic of India and the Kingdom of Spain(19.03.2024)
Whereas, the Convention between the Government of the Republic of India and the Kingdom of Spain for the avoidance of double taxation and the preventi.....
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All. HC: It’s an Obligation of Bank Officials to Fully Co-operate in Criminal Investigations(29.04.2024)
Allahabad High Court has observed that bank officials are expected to be law-abiding citizens who are under an obligation of law to cooperate in crimi.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Criminal Investigations, Bank Officials
Certification requirement for key investment team of manager of Alternative Investment Funds(13.05.2024)
1. In terms of Regulation 4(g)(i) of SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 ("AIF Regulations"), the key investment team of the Manager.....
Tags : Certification, Requirement, Alternative Investment Funds
Ministry of Corporate Affairs Extends Period for Holding Meetings of Board of Companies(04.05.2021)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified that the requirement of holding meetings of the Board of the companies as per section 173 of the Companies .....
Tags : Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Meetings of Board of Companies
Allahabad HC Seeks CCTV Footage of Designated Poll Counting Areas(05.05.2021)
Allahabad High Court has sought CCTV footage of the designated counting areas, in order to assess the culpability of Election Commission with respect .....
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SC Clarifies Centre to Continue Supply 700MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen to Delhi(07.05.2021)
Supreme Court has clarified that it wants Central Government to continue supplying 700 MT of liquid medical oxygen to Delhi on a daily basis until fur.....
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HP HC: Motherhood is Essential for Existence of Human Race; Facilities Must be Provided to her(02.01.2024)
Himachal Pradesh High Court while observing that to give birth and take care of a child is a pious role to be performed by her for the existence of So.....
Tags : Himachal Pradesh High Court, Motherhood, Facilities
Delhi HC: Prospective Adoptive Parents Can't Demand Their Choice on Which Child to Adopt(20.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that Right to Adopt does not come within the ambit of Article 21 of the Constitution of India hence prospective adoptive par.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Right to Adopt, A. 21 of COI, Prospective Adoptive Parents
Central Board of Direct Taxes Issues Guidelines for TDS on E-Auction Services(26.11.2021)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued the guidelines which states that no TDS (tax deducted at source) under section 194-O of the Income Tax.....
Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, TDS on E-Auction Services
Calcutta High Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail Plea of Mamata Banerjee's Polling Agent Sheikh Sufiyan(30.11.2021)
Calcutta High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea moved by TMC leader Sheikh Sufiyan in the West Bengal post-poll violence case currently be.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Bail Plea of Mamata Banerjee's Polling Agent Sheikh Sufiyan
Karnataka High Court Directs State to Prevent Illegal Slaughtering of Animals(02.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to ensure that no illegal slaughtering of animals is carried out in any district of the state a.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Illegal Slaughtering of Animals
Allahabad HC Imposes Cost on Woman for False Rape Charges Against Husband Before Marrying Him(25.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has quashed an FIR lodged pursuant to the false allegations of rape made by a woman, who later on, got married to the accused, as.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, False Rape Charges, Marriage
Rajasthan HC Directs SDO to Decide Representation against Encroachment in Pahadeshwar Mahadev Temple(27.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the concerned Sub Division Officer in the area to inspect a representation to be made before it against alleged encr.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Sub Division Officer, encroachment, Pahadeshwar Mahadev Temple, demolition
AP HC: Plea of Alibi Can’t be Taken Into Consideration at Pre-Trial Stage as it’s Disputed(29.04.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed the petition for discharge of accused on his plea that he was not present during the commission of the offence.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, plea of alibi, question of fact, framing of charges
MP HC: Offending Vehicle Owner Entitled to Compensation Even if Security Not Furnished(18.03.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the law does not allow the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal to withhold a claim on the ground that the owner of.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Offending Vehicle, Security
CBDT signs record number of 125 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) in FY 2023-2024(16.04.2024)
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into a record 125 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) in FY 2023-2024 with Indian taxpayers. This i.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Capping Price of HRCT Test(04.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Delhi government on a plea seeking direction to the Delhi Government to cap the price of High-Resolution C.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Capping Price of HRCT Test
Delhi HC Issue Directions to Ensure Immediate Availability of Tocilizumab for Critically Ill Patients(06.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to inform the Court about the stock available for distribution of the Covid drug Tocilizumab to various Hospi.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Availability of Tocilizumab
Del. HC: Court is Seeing Increasing Abuse/Misuse of the RTI Act(20.12.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that Right to Information Act was enacted to provide secure access to information to every citizen, to prevent corruptio.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Right to Information Act, Misuse
SC Issues Guidelines to High Courts Regarding Summoning Government Officials(03.01.2024)
Supreme Court framed a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the summoning of government officials to address the issue of arbitrary and frequent sum.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Standard Operating Procedure, Guidelines, Summon, Government Officials
SC: No Power on Supreme Court to Exercise Superintendence Over High Courts(22.02.2024)
Supreme Court while refusing to direct High Court to decide a criminal matter expedetiously, has observed that there is no provision in Chapter-IV und.....
Tags : Supreme Court, High Courts, Part-V of COI
SC: Words Spoken in Anger Without Any Intention to Abet Suicide, Not Criminal Instigation(04.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that a word uttered in a fit of anger or emotion without intending the consequences to actually follow cannot be said to be ins.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Mens Rea, Instigation, S. 106 of IPC
CBDT allows certain trusts/institutions to furnish the audit report on or before 31st March, 2024(05.03.2024)
Income of any fund or institution or trust or any university or other educational institution or any hospital or other medical institution referred to.....
Tags : Audit report, Furnishing of, date
Gau. HC Declares Levy of Court Fee at the rate of 7% for Grant of Probate as Unconstitutional(17.05.2024)
Gau. HC has declared Article 11 of Schedule I of Court Fee (Amendment) Act, 1950 as unconstitutional in respect of levy of court fee for grant of prob.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Grant of Probate, Letter of Administration, 7% Ad Valorem
Vehicles hired through a contract for transportation of the goods does not make Appellant liable to service tax(20.05.2024)
The appellants are manufacturers and suppliers of Pre-Stressed Concrete Poles (PSC Poles) for the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). The transport.....
Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality
SC Clarifies: Not Necessary that Person Accused Under S.3 of PMLA be Accused in Scheduled Offence(30.11.2023)
Supreme Court has clarified that it is not necessary that a person against whom the offence under Section 3 of the PMLA is alleged must also be shown .....
Tags : Supreme Court, PMLA, Scheduled Offence
Kar. HC: Taking Away Job of Employee Without Enquiry is Violation of Fundamental Rights(15.01.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that if a criminal case has been registered against an employee, he/she cannot be dismissed from service without holding.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Employee, Fundamental Rights, Article 21
Supreme Court: Granting Decree of Specific Performance is Discretionary(04.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that granting a decree of specific performance is discretionary and that discretion should be based on equitability.
Tags : Supreme Court, Specific Performance, Discretion
Action against IIFL Finance Limited under Section 45L(1)(b) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934(04.03.2024)
The Reserve Bank of India has, in exercise of its powers under Section 45L(1)(b) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, directed IIFL Finance Ltd. (".....
Tags : Gold loan, Sanctioning of, Direction
SC: Source of Elevation Cannot be the Ground of Discrimination Between High Court Judges for Pension(18.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that for purposes of pensionary benefits, the source of elevation of retired High Court judges cannot be the ground of discrimi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Pensionary Benefits, Elevation
Reimbursable expenses are not includible in the taxable value of services(19.04.2024)
The Appellant is in appeal against the impugned order wherein the demand of service tax has been raised on account of non-inclusion on reimbursable ex.....
Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality
Delhi HC Directs on Repairing Works of Sewage and Water Pipelines Passing Through Cemetery(02.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Jal Board to immediately commence repairing work of the sewage and water pipelines passing through a cemetery .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Repairing Works of Sewage and Water Pipelines
Orissa HC: Date of Submission of Chargesheet is Only Relevant Date for Grant of Default Bail(25.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that date of submission of chargesheet is the only relevant date that should be taken into consideration while granting def.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Date of Submission of Chargesheet, Grant of Default Bail
Delhi HC Orders Appointment of Full-Time Chairperson & CEO With Intellectual Disabilities(27.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to make sure appointment of full-time Chairperson and Chief executive offic.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Chief executive officer
AP HC: Caste-Based Insult Over Telephone Conversation Not an Offence U/S 3 SC/ ST Act(29.04.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has reiterated that to constitute an offence under Section 3(1)(x) of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevent.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Section 3(1)(x), Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
SC: Court’s Interference in Employee’s Transfer Without Violation of Statutory Provision is Impermiss(14.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that unless the decision of employee’s transfer is vitiated by mala fides or infraction of any professed norm there are no judi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Statutory Provision, Transfer
Bombay HC Quashes FIR Registered Against Person Hurting Sentiments of Muslim Community(15.12.2021)
Bombay High Court has quashed an First Information Report registered against a person for allegedly hurting the sentiments of Muslim Community by shar.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Person Hurting Sentiments of Muslim Community
Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Appointment of Dr. Shahid Akhter(17.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea challenging the appointment of Dr. Shahid Akhter, who was appointed as a Professor at the Centre for Mana.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Appointment of Dr. Shahid Akhter
Madras HC Directs on Streamlining Policy for Women Athletes And Their Fair Treatment(22.12.2021)
Madras High Court has issued comprehensive directions to the respondent authorities to streamline the policy that pertains to such women athletes and .....
Tags : Madras High Court, Policy for Women Athletes
CCI: Violation of Competition Laws by Ecommerce Operators to be Dealt with Firmly(27.12.2021)
Competition Commission of India has said that any violation of competition law by ecommerce companies will be dealt with firmly. The Commission has as.....
Tags : Competition Commission of India, Violation of Competition Laws by Ecommerce Operators
SC to Army: Frame Policy Regarding Promotion of Women Officers(06.12.2023)
Supreme Court has directed the Indian Army to frame a policy by 31 March 2024 regarding the promotion of women officers who were granted permanent com.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Army, Promotion, Women Officers
Measures for the promotion of green growth and renewable energy(01.02.2024)
While enunciating the approach of government towards an all-round, all-pervasive and all-inclusive development, the Union Minister for Finance and Cor.....
Tags : Rooftop Solarisation, Households, Free Electricity
Master Circular for Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents(07.05.2024)
I. Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI"/ "the Board"), from time to time, has been issuing various circulars/directions to Registrars to an .....
Tags : Master Circular, Registrars, Transfer Agents
Karnataka High Court Refuses to Quash Border Security Force Transfer Order(14.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has refused to interfere in an order issued by Border Security Force (BSF) to a serving inspector, directing him to move from Ben.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, BSF Transfer Order
Non-applicability of provisions of Sub-rule (1A) of Rule 9 of the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005 to the Foreign Portfolio Investor(04.01.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (i) of clause (h) of sub-rule (2) of rule 9A of the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of R.....
Tags : Non-applicability, Provisions, Foreign Portfolio Investor
Del. HC: Accused Entitled to Default Bail if Prosecution Files Preliminary or Incomplete Chargesheet(18.09.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that right of an accused to default bail under Section 167(2) of CrPC would arise in a case where the chargesheet is not fil.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Default Bail, Chargesheet
SC: If Number of Technically Qualified Bidders is Less Than 3, State can Annul Tender Notification(22.11.2023)
Supreme Court while referring to Rule 9(10) of the Mineral (Auction) Rules held that where the minimum number of qualified bidders is not available (i.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Tender Notification, Bidder, Annulment
Del. HC: Special Courts Can Try Offences Against Persons Who Had Ceased to be MP or MLA(09.01.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that Special MP/MLA Courts are eligible to try offences pending against the persons who had ceased to be an MP or MLA at the.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Special Courts, Member of Parliament
SEBI Issues Advisory Against Fraudulent Trading Schemes claiming to be offered to Indian residents by FPIs(26.02.2024)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has been receiving a number of complaints regarding fraudulent trading platforms which falsely claim.....
Tags : Advisory, Trading Schemes, Frauds
Rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond, 2024(06.05.2024)
The rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2024 (FRB 2024) applicable for the half year May 07, 2024 to November 06, 2024 shall be.....
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Assessee who is eligible for cenvat credit and unable to take the credit due to CGST regime after 1st July, 2017 shall be eligible for the cash refund(14.05.2024)
The issue involved in the present case is that whether the appellant is eligible to claim refund of CVD and SAD in respect of payment of custom duty f.....
Tags : Duty, Refund, Eligibility
Writ Court cannot sit in appeal against orders of Disciplinary Authority and Appellate Authority which are prescribed Statutory Authorities under Rules and Regulations(28.03.2024)
The Petitioner has filed the instant writ petition seeking issuance of issue a writ of Certiorari to quash the order by the appellate body i.e. sub- c.....
Tags : Increment, Withholding of, Legality
Transfer of ownership takes place at the factory gate, when the goods are delivered(14.02.2024)
The Respondent is engaged in the manufacture of "M.S. Fabricated Hot Dip Galvanized Steel Structures (Tower)". During the course of Audit, it was obse.....
Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality
Directives regarding submission of digitized Aayat Niryat Forms (ANFs) and Appendices pursuant to the Foreign Trade Policy(02.04.2024)
1. In adherence to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade's commitment to facilitating exports and imports, emphasizing efficient, transparent, and .....
Tags : Directives, Submission, ANFs
Delhi HC: Call Detail Records of Special Task Force Officers Must Not Be Exposed(03.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that the call data records of the Special Task Force officers must not be exposed unless it is extremely necessary for t.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Call Detail Records of Special Task Force Officers
Madras HC Dismisses Petition to Restrict Students from Wearing Dresses with Religious Significance(25.04.2022)
Madras High Court has dismissed as withdrawn a petition filed for directing the Department of School Education to restrict the students from wearing d.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Students, Dresses with Religious Significance
ITAT, Bangalore: Transactions Between Trust and Trustee Not Covered U/S 269SS of Income Tax Act(28.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that the managing trustee of the society is not covered by the expression any other persons stirrin.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, section 269SS, 269T of the Income Tax Act, 1961
ITAT, Delhi: Amendments to Sections 43B and 36(1)(va) IT Act Can’t Have Retrospective Effect(02.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the amendments to sections 43B and 36(1)(va) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot have retrospective.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, sections 43B, sections 36(1)(va), Income Tax Act, 1961, retrospective effect
Commission of India Finds Google Play Store’s Updated Billing Policy Violative of Competition Act(18.03.2024)
Commission of India has prima facie found Google Play Store’s updated billing policy violative of provisions of Section 4(2)(a), 4(2)(b) and 4(2)(c) o.....
Tags : Commission of India, Google Play Store, Competition Act
Safeguards to address the concerns of the investors on transfer of securities in dematerialized mode(20.03.2024)
1. Para 1.12 of SEBI Master circular for Depositories dated October 06, 2023 prescribed guidelines to address the concerns arising out of transfer of .....
Tags : Safeguards, Transfer, Securities
Imposition of a life sentence is not to be departed from ‘lightly and for flimsy reasons which could not withstand scrutiny’(14.03.2024)
The order of the high court was substituted with an order dismissing the appeal against the sentence imposed by the regional court, and reinstated the.....
Tags : Life imprisonment, Imposition, Legality
Expert opinion cannot be used as a conclusive proof and is only corroborative in nature(16.02.2024)
The issue that arises for consideration is whether the imported goods viz. '14 sets of Plastic Injection Moulds' are eligible for the benefit of Notif.....
Tags : Notification, Exemption, Entitlement
All. HC: Amendment to S. 169(3) of UPZALR Act Struck Down to the Extent of Mandatory Regis. of Wills(13.05.2024)
All. HC has struck down the 2004 amendment of Section 169(3) of U.P. Zamindari Abolition & Land Reforms Act, 1950 to the extent that it mandates regis.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, S. 169(3) of UPZALR Act, Registration of Will
CBDT introduces new functionality in Annual Information Statement for taxpayers(13.05.2024)
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has now rolled out a new functionality in AIS to display the status of information confirmation process. This.....
Tags : New functionality, AIS, Release
Del. HC: Cannot Quash ED Summons Only Because it Lacks Relevant Documents Required For Investigation(15.03.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that if the Enforcement Directorate (ED) issues summons, they cannot be quashed merely on the ground that relevant documents.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Enforcement Directorate, Relevant Documents
Supreme Court: Directions to Police and Probe Agencies to Strictly Follow Guidelines on Arrest(22.03.2024)
Supreme Court has directed the police forces and agencies in all States and Union Territories endowed with the power of arrest and custody to strictly.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Police Forces, Guidelines on Arrest
Raj. HC: Impermissible for Mag. & ASJ to Take Cognizance Against Same Accused for Diff. Offences(25.04.2024)
Raj HC has held that a conjoint reading of Section 193 and 209 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 would make it clear that situation wherein part cog.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Section 193 of CrPC, Section 209 of CrPC
SC: Accused Can’t be Arrested by ED After Special Court has Taken Cognizance of PMLA Complaint(17.05.2024)
SC has observed that after cognizance is taken of offence punishable under Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) based on a complaint under .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Enforcement Directorate, PMLA
Refund of stamp duty should not be denied on mere technicalities(17.05.2024)
The instant appeal is directed against the judgment and order impugned passed by the High Court whereby the High Court, dismissed the Appellant's dema.....
Tags : Stamp duty, Refund, Entitlement
Master Circular for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)(07.05.2024)
1. With an objective to ensure an effective regulatory framework for AIFs, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has been issuing various circ.....
Tags : Master Circular, AIFs, Regulatory framework
Delhi High Court: Department Directed to Consider ITC Refund in Light of Circular Issued by CBIC(13.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has directed the department to consider refund of Input Tax Credit (ITC) in light of circular issued by Central Board of Indirect Tax.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, ITC Refund, CBIC
Notification regarding investments in Alternative Investment Funds(27.03.2024)
1. This is with reference to the circular DOR.STR.REC.58/21.04.048/2023-24 dated December 19, 2023 ('Circular') on the captioned subject, in terms of .....
Tags : Investments, AIFs, Instructions
Tripura HC Issues Notice Seeking Criminal Action Against DM for Abuse of Authority(05.05.2021)
Tripura High Court has issued notice in a Public Interest Litigation seeking criminal action against the District Magistrate for misusing and abusing .....
Tags : Tripura High Court, Abuse of Authority
Delhi HC Calls for High Level meeting for Assessing Demand for Tocilizumab in India(07.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has called for a high level meeting for assessing the demand for Tocilizumab in India and also to discuss the modalities for import a.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Demand for Tocilizumab in India
NY Times Files Infringement Suit Against Microsoft & OpenAI for Copying Content Through AI Models(29.12.2023)
The New York Times has filed a copyright infringement suit against Microsoft and OpenAI alleging that the companies unlawfully used the copyrighted co.....
Tags : New York Times, Copyright, Microsoft, OpenAI
Supreme Court: Accused Absolved of Charges Under IPC Can’t Be Charged Under UP Gangsters Act(20.02.2024)
SC has held that to prosecute accused under Section 3(1) of Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities(Prevention) Act, 1986 it should be prov.....
Tags : Supreme Court, S. 3(1) of UP Gangsters Act, Anti-Social Activities
When documents established that goods imported co-relates with the invoices, refund should not be denied on some minor variation in describing goods(04.04.2024)
In facts of present case, the Appellant filed refund claim for refund of Special Additional Duty paid by them at the time of import of goods as under .....
Tags : Refund claim, Denial, Legality
Patna HC: Healthcare System Seems to be Moving Aimlessly in Absence of Action Plan(04.05.2021)
Patna High Court has observed that in the absence of an action plan, the healthcare system in Bihar qua COVID-19 appeared to be moving aimlessly in th.....
Tags : Patna High Court, Absence of Action Plan
CBDT Notifies Amendment in Income Tax Rules for Exemption on Travel Concessions(07.05.2021)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the amendment in Rule 2B of the Income Tax Rules, 1962 where the provisions relating to exemption in.....
Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, Exemption on Travel Concessions
P&H HC: Seeking Centre’s Opinion Regarding Promotion of Judges Affects Independence of Judiciary(21.12.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the State Government seeking opinion from UOI regarding the promotion of judicial officers to the post of .....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Independence of Judiciary, Promotion, Judges
SC: Defence Not Lost if Plea Not Taken Under Section 313 CrPC(05.01.2024)
Supreme Court while observing that statement recorded u/s 313 of CrPC cannot form the sole basis of conviction, has held that mere omission to take a .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Section 313 of CrPC, Conviction
Cal. HC: Jurisdiction Can’t Be Assumed By Consumer Forum When Arbitration Prescribed By Special Law(23.02.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that Court under Section 11(6) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act is not merely obligated to appoint an arbitrator but c.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Jurisdiction, Consumer Forum, Adjudication of Disputes
Onus lies with the Plaintiff to establish the jurisdiction, finality and conclusiveness of a foreign judgment, if so challenged(06.02.2024)
The Respondent was a businessman and citizen of the United States of America, (Mr. Conteh), who now resided in Bryanston, Johannesburg. On 12 August 2.....
Tags : Sentence, Refusal, Legality
Supreme Court Explains: Debt Becoming Financial & Operational Debt(27.04.2024)
SC has explained that where a party owes debt to another and when creditor is claiming under written agreement/arrangement providing for rendering ser.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Operational Debt, Financial Debt
Department of Consumer Affairs organizes stakeholder consultation on protection of consumers from online fake reviews(15.05.2024)
The Department of Consumer Affairs held a stakeholder consultation here today on protection of consumer interest from online fake reviews. Mrs. Nidhi .....
Tags : Consultation, Protection, Online fake reviews
Del. HC: Father can be Child’s Natural Guardian Even After His Second Marriage Post Wife’s Death(04.09.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that mere second marriage of the father in the circumstances when he has lost his first wife, cannot be held per-se a disqua.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Natural Guardian, Father, Second Marriage
SC: When Selected Candidate Resigns After Joining, Fresh Selection Must be Done to Fill Vacancy(25.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that if one of the selected candidates joins and then resigns, it gives rise to a fresh vacancy which should be filled up witho.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Selected Candidate, Fresh Vacancy, Merit List
SC: Can’t Presume Validity of Will Merely Because it is Registered(09.10.2023)
Supreme Court has held that mere registration of the Will would not be sufficient to prove its validity, as its lawful execution necessarily had to be.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Will, Registered, Lawful Execution
Bom. HC: No Acceptable that IO Doesn’t Look at the Material Sought by Accused(31.10.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that while material which is sought to be produced by the accused may or may not help the investigating agency, but, it is .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Investigating Officer, Material
Bom. HC: Re-Opening of Assessment Impermissible as it Falls Within Purview of ‘Change of Opinion’(10.11.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that re-opening of assessment is not permissible as it clearly falls within the purview of a ‘change of opinion’ which is i.....
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Del. HC: South Asian University an International Organization, Not Amenable to Writ Jurisdiction(25.01.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that South Asian University is not amenable to the writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India as it en.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, South Asian University, Writ Jurisdiction, International Organization, Article 226 of Constitution
Kar. HC: Motor Accident Claimant has Right to Claim Payment from Insurer of the Offending Vehicle(05.01.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that if the total amount of payment for motor accident has not been paid by the claimant’s insurer then he will have eve.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Motor Accident, Offending Vehicle, Insurer
Calcutta High Court: Court Not Merely Obligated to Appoint Arbitrator u/s 11(6) of A&C Act(23.02.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that Court under Section 11(6) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act is not merely obligated to appoint an arbitrator but c.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Section 11(6) of A&C Act, Appointment
Supreme Court: Jurisdiction of HC Under Article 226 Explained When Alternate Remedies Available(12.04.2024)
SC has clarified that the High Court will not entertain a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India if an effective alternative remedy i.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Article 226 of Constitution, Alternate Remedies
Central Board of Direct Taxes notifies availability of ITR functionalities on the e-filing portal from 1st April, 2024(04.04.2024)
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has facilitated taxpayers to file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year 2024-25 (relevant t.....
Tags : Availability, ITR functionalities, E-filing portal
Applications for change of date of birth at the fag end of service cannot be entertained(14.05.2024)
Petitioner has filed present petition challenging the Judgment and Order passed by the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal dismissing Original Applica.....
Tags : Alteration, Date of birth, Eligibility
Madras HC Stays Notification Providing for Grant of Post Facto Clearance of Projects(03.05.2021)
Madras High Court has granted a stay on the operation of an office memorandum issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change which p.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Post Facto Clearance of Projects
Madras HC Directs Payment of Monthly Maintenance to Estranged Wife(05.05.2021)
Madras High Court has directed a government doctor to pay a monthly maintenance of Rs. 15,000 to his estranged wife despite her having received Rs. 3 .....
Tags : Madras High Court, Monthly Maintenance to Estranged Wife
Bombay HC Asks on Publicising of Alternatives of Imported Drugs Used for Treatment of Covid-19(07.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has asked why the Union and State Government didn't publicise alternatives to imported drugs used for treating Covid-19 patients, st.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Alternatives of Imported Drugs Used for Treatment of Covid-19
Investments in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)(19.12.2023)
1. Regulated entities (REs) make investments in units of AIFs as part of their regular investment operations. However, certain transactions of REs inv.....
Tags : Investments, AIFs, REs
Enforcement Date of Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Act, 2021(19.04.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-section (2) of Section 1 of the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Act, 2021 (28 o.....
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Kerala HC: Amounts Collected From Persons Based on Unconstitutional Levy Entitled to Refund(28.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that persons from whom a fee was collected under a State Circular calling for applications for use of unnotified land for o.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, fee, State Circular, unconstitutional
AAR, Gujarat: GST ITC Admissible on Bus Hired for Employees Transportation(02.05.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling, Gujarat has observed that the Goods and Services Tax Input Tax Credit is permissible on buses hired for transportation of.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Goods and Services Tax, Input Tax Credit, 13 passengers
Del. HC: Bloomberg’s Appeal Against Trial Court Order Rejected(15.03.2024)
Delhi High Court while dismissing Bloomberg’s appeal, has upheld the trial court’s order that directed Bloomberg to take down an article on Zee Entert.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Bloomberg, Defamation
SC: Admission Can’t be Denied to Domicile of State on The Ground of Parent Posted Outside State(22.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that a candidate having domicile of the State of Maharashtra cannot be denied admission under the State quota on the ground tha.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Domicile, State of Maharashtra, Admission
SC: Possibility to Manipulate/Modify EVMs Unfounded(27.04.2024)
SC has observed that possibility to hack or tamper with agnostic firmware in the burnt memory to favour results is unfounded. Accordingly, suspicion t.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Electronic Voting Machines, Cross-Verification
Karnataka HC Directs Submission of Requisition to Centre on Availability of Vaccines(07.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to submit a requisition to the Central government for making available vaccine doses, observing.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Availability of Vaccines
Pat. HC: Leveling of False Allegation of Illicit Relations Amounts to Mental Cruelty(26.12.2023)
Patna High Court has held that leveling of false allegation by one spouse to the other having alleged illicit relations with different persons outside.....
Tags : Patna High Court, Mental Cruelty, False Allegation, Illicit Relations
Raj HC: ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Absolute Right of Juvenile if Benefits Under Sec. 24 JJ Act Extended(19.02.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has held that if the benefits under Section 24 of the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act) have be.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, S. 24 of JJ Act, Right to be Forgotten
Delhi High Court: Legal Database’s Subscription Can’t Be Considered as Transfer of Copyright(26.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that subscription to a legal database does not amount to transfer of copyright since there is a vast difference between tran.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Legal Database Subscription, Transfer of Copyright
Allahabad High Court: Can’t Decide Jurisdiction of DRTs Solely on the Basis of Location of Asset(15.04.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that for entertaining application under Section 17 of the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enfo.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Debt Recovery Tribunals, Jurisdiction, SARFESI
Power to grant a pre-arrest bail under Section 438 of the CrPC is extraordinary in nature and is to be exercised sparingly(17.05.2024)
The present application is filed under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) read with Section 482 of the CrPC seeking pre-arrest.....
Tags : FIR, Bail, Grant
Delhi HC: High Court's Supervisory Jurisdiction Over Orders Under Order 39 Rules 1&2 Restricted(26.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the scope of interference in exercise of its supervisory jurisdiction of the High Court under Article 227 of the Const.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Article 227, Constitution of India, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Order XXXIX, supervisory jurisdiction
AP HC: Criminal Proceedings Can't be Quashed if Specific Accusations Made Against Accused U/S 482(28.04.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has reiterated that when there are definite accusations in the First Information Report, charge sheet and witness statement .....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, First Information Report, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 482
SC: Healthcare Services Covered Under Consumer Protection law(02.05.2022)
Supreme Court has said that doctors and healthcare services are not barred from the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act of 2019 and termed the concer.....
Tags : Supreme Court , healthcare services , Consumer Protection Act of 2019 , Public Interest Litigation
CCI Finds Google Play Store’s Updated Billing Policy Violative of Competition Act(18.03.2024)
Competition Commission of India has prima facie found Google Play Store’s updated billing policy violative of provisions of Section 4(2)(a), 4(2)(b) a.....
Tags : Competition Commission of India, Google Play Store, Competition Act
Changes in origin declaration for self-certification under UK Developing Countries Trading Scheme(18.03.2024)
1. It is hereby informed to all concerned that the United Kingdom (UK) has replaced its existing origin declaration process under Generalized Scheme o.....
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Karnataka High Court: Daughter-In-Law Can’t Lay Maintenance Claim Against Parents-In-Law(12.03.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 a daughter-in-law cannot seek maintenance from her parents-i.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Section 125 of CrPC, Maintenance
Ker HC: Challenge to Protocol Mandating Sexual Offence Survivor to be Examined Only by Gynae. Dism.(19.03.2024)
Kerala High Court has dismissed the petition that challenged Clause 6 of the Kerala Medico-legal Protocol for Examination of Survivor of Sexual Offenc.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Sexual Offence Survivor, Gynaecologists
Discontinuation of Safeguard measures on import of Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), under Chapter 29 of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule - I (Import Policy)(18.04.2024)
1. Reference is invited to DGFT Notification No. 64/2015-20 dated 31.03.2023 and Public Notice No. 04/2015-20 dated 11.04.2023 whereby country-wise Qu.....
Tags : Discontinuation, Safeguard measures, IPA
Kar. HC: For Disqua. Under Gram Swaraj & Panchayat Act, Subsisting Contract With Panchayat Necessary(13.05.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that in order to disqualify a Panchayat member under Section 12 (h) of the Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj Act, .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Subsisting Contract, Disqualification, Panchayat
CESTAT, Hyderabad: Exported Goods Cannot Be Confiscated Under Section 113 of Customs Act(26.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Hyderabad has ruled that Section 113 of the Customs Act, 1962 only provides for confiscation of go.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Section 113 of the Customs Act, 1962, confiscation of goods
Delhi HC: Child Bearing Age of Officers Not to be Irretrievably Prejudiced by Non-Grant of Relief(28.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that child-bearing age for the young couple should not be irretrievably prejudiced by the non-grant of a relieving order.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, child-bearing age, All India Service officers
Defence of an accused is not to be considered while framing charges(26.04.2022)
Present petition has been filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India read with Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) prayin.....
Tags : Charge, Framing, Legality
Circular regarding voluntary transition of Small Finance Banks to Universal Banks(26.04.2024)
1. This is with reference to Paragraph 14 of the "Guidelines for 'on-tap' Licensing of Small Finance Banks in Private Sector" dated December 5, 2019, .....
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HP HC: Benefit of Probation of Offenders Act can’t be Extended to Offence u/s 304A IPC(13.12.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that a person convicted for the offence of rash and negligent driving under Section 304-A of IPC can’t be extende.....
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Cal. HC: Bill Generated For Exporting Goods Expired Due to Accident, 200% Penalty Quashed(08.02.2024)
Calcutta HC while quashing 200% penalty has observed that unless department establishes that transporter or owner of goods had an intention to violate.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Section 129 of WBGST Act, 200% Penalty
Clandestine removal is a charge and has to be proved with all other concerned activities(18.03.2024)
In facts of present case, the Appellants are engaged in the manufacture of copper ingots and are availing the exemption under Notification No. 56/2002.....
Tags : SCN, Proposal, Dropping of
Recommendations Made by Gujarat HC for Promotions of Judicial Officers Upheld by Supreme Court(17.05.2024)
Supreme Court while dismissing the challenge to the merit list, has upheld the promotion of Senior Civil Judges to the 65% promotion quota of District.....
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In the absence of verification under Order VI Rule 15A of CPC, the pleadings cannot be relied as evidence(20.05.2024)
The Petitioner herein/defendant before the Trial Court is aggrieved by an order of the learned Trial Court whereby Petitioner's application before the.....
Tags : Curable defect, Striking of Paragraph
EPFO expands 'Ease of Living by reducing service delivery time for claim settlement(13.05.2024)
For enhancing ease of living for its crores of members, EPFO has now introduced auto-mode settlement of advance claims for the purpose of education & .....
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SC: Businessmen Will Be Hesitant to Enter Govt Contracts If Undertakings Altered Regularly(01.12.2021)
Supreme Court has cautioned against the public authorities changing the undertakings in government contracts merely due to the change of person in pow.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Alteration of Government Contracts
SC Issues Notice to State of Uttar Pradesh on Applicability of New Policy on Release of Prisoners(06.12.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice to the State of Uttar Pradesh on the issue whether the cases of those prisoners serving life-sentence which were requi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Applicability of New Policy on Release of Prisoners
Madras HC: Assessee to Claim Tax Refund Within 3 Years from Date of Payment(26.04.2022)
Madras High Court has observed that any tax collected without authority would indeed amount to unfair enrichment and the assessees must claim a tax re.....
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Gujarat HC: Interest on Delayed Payment of Gratuity Mandatory, Not Discretionary(28.04.2022)
Gujarat High Court has reiterated that there is a plain mandate on the employer under the provisions of Section 7 to the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Section 7, Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, payment of gratuity
Burden to prove that ESTA applies in relation to a specific occupier rests on the occupier who invokes the application of the Act(29.04.2022)
The issue in present application for special leave to appeal is whether a community of about 300 people who occupied the Applicant’s property known as.....
Tags : Occupants, Onus, Proof
Madras HC: Writing Negative Review About a Service Provider Doesn’t Constitute Defamation(13.09.2023)
Madras High Court while observing that right to free speech covers such expression of one's review for services received in an Online platform, has he.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Free Speech, Google Review, Defamation
Ker. HC: Can’t Prosecute Person for Defamation for Criticizing a Product/Service Online(23.10.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that criticism of any product/service made by a citizen cannot be treated as defamatory under Section 499 of IPC though suc.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Defamation, Product/Service
Ker. HC: Transfer Order Must be Issued After Giving Opportunity of Hearing(28.11.2023)
Kerala High Court has observed that if a transfer is effected it results in civil consequences stigmatizing a teacher by categorizing her of misbehavi.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Transfer Order, Natural Justice
DGCA Makes Significant Changes in Fatigue Risk Management System for Flight Crew(08.01.2024)
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has made significant changes in the regulations pertaining to Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) for fli.....
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Tel. HC: Constitutional Validity of Section 38(2) of RP Act and Rule 5.7.1 of ECI’s Handbook Upheld(01.03.2024)
Telangana High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Section 38(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RP Act) and Rule 5.7.1 of .....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Section 38(2) of RP Act, Election Commission of India, Constitutional Validity
Delhi HC: Educational Certificates & Degrees of Students Should Contain Names of Both Parents(11.03.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that it is retrogressive if educational certificates, degrees and other such documents reflect the name only of the father o.....
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Security service provided by the police department to various agencies and consideration received by them is not liable to service tax under security agency service(15.02.2024)
The issue involved is that the service of security escort/ detecting agency provided by the Police Commissioner, Surat and consideration received thei.....
Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality
Centralization of certifications under Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act and Common Reporting Standard at KYC Registration Agencies(20.02.2024)
1. SEBI circulars CIR/MIRSD/2/2015 dated August 26, 2015 and CIR/MIRSD/3/2015 dated September 10, 2015, and guidance note on FATCA and CRS norms issue.....
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Rajasthan HC: Medical Evidence Cannot be Doubted at Stage of Framing of Charges(25.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that medical evidence cannot be doubted, that too, at the stage of framing of charges, where as per the settled law .....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Medical Evidence, Stage of Framing of Charges
Delhi HC: Husband Having Sufficient Means Obligated to Maintain Wife & Children(27.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that under section 125 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 entails that if the husband has adequate means, he is duty-bo.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, section 125, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Rajasthan HC: Engagement of Child Not Offence U/S 11 Of Child Marriage Act(29.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that Section 11 of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 makes it abundantly clear that organizing marriage is.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Section 11, Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, engagement
Electoral Bonds Data Uploaded on Election Commission of India’s Website(15.03.2024)
The Election Commission of India has uploaded on its website data related to electoral bonds that was supplied by the State Bank of India.
Tags : Election Commission of India, Electoral Bonds, State Bank of India
Ker. HC: Bulk Possession of Counterfeit Currency Notes Would Only Lead to Conclusion of Trafficking(21.03.2024)
Kerala High Court held that possessing counterfeit coins in bulk would only lead to the conclusion that the accused carried and possessed them with th.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Counterfeit Currency Notes, Trafficking
SC: Government Officers to First Appear Virtually, if Court Thinks Their Presence to be Necessary(25.04.2024)
SC while expressing disapproval at practice of High Courts routinely ordering personal appearance of Government Officials, has observed that if High C.....
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SC to Centre: Make Policy for Providing Relief for Rape Victims(27.05.2016)
Supreme Court has asked Centre to formulate a policy for providing adequate relief to rape survivors while making it clear that having a Nirbhaya Fund.....
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Supreme Court to Take Fresh Look at Tax on Club Food(03.06.2016)
Can a State Government levy sales tax on food and drinks served to permanent members by a private club on its premises? After deliberating on this que.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Tax, Club Food
Punjab and Haryana HC Notice Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh Govt Over 'Caste Column' in FIRs(18.04.2017)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notice to Governments of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh on a PIL that wants the column giving caste details d.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court , FIR, Caste Column
J’khand HC Quashes Contempt Notice Against Cong Leader Manish Tiwary, Others(17.05.2018)
Jharkhand High Court has quashed the contempt of court notice issued against Congress spokesperson Manish Tiwary, RJD leader and ex-deputy CM of Bihar.....
Tags : Jharkhand High Court, Fodder Scam
CONTEMPT OF COURT - SC Issues Contempt Notice to Nedumpara for Using Name of Senior Advocate Fali S Nariman(12.03.2019)
Supreme Court has issued notice to Advocate Mathews Nedumpara for hearing him on punishment for committing "contempt in the face of court" for taking .....
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SERVICE - Delhi HC Sets Aside State's Order, Allows Interim Fee Hike by Schools(18.03.2019)
Delhi High Court has allowed private unaided schools in national capital to go ahead with an interim hike in fees to implement recommendations of Seve.....
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Ministry of Corporate Affairs operationalises Central Processing Centre for Centralised Processing of Corporate Filings(16.02.2024)
On the lines of continuous endeavour to provide Ease of Doing Business and in pursuance to Union Budget Announcement 2023-24, Central Processing Centr.....
Tags : Corporate Filings, CPC, Operations
Cal HC: High Court Lacks Jurisd. When Application u/s 9A of A&C Act Filed Before Commercial Court(26.02.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that if an application under Section 9A of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) has been filed before a comme.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Section 9A of A&C Act, Jurisdiction, Commercial Court
SC Directs High Powered Committee to Consider Applications Against Reduction of Width of Road(03.12.2020)
Supreme Court has asked the High Powered Committee set-up by it to consider the applications filed before the Court by the Ministry of Defence and the.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Reduction of Width of Road
Delhi High Court Directs SpiceJet to Up Their Offer to AAI on Rs.158 Cr-Worth Air Traffic Dues(07.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed commercial airline SpiceJet to give a better offer to the Airport Authority of India (AAI) with respect to its payment p.....
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Union Cabinet Approves Signing of MOU Between ICAI and IPAR(26.08.2021)
Union Cabinet has approved the signing Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the Institute of.....
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Frequently asked questions on Corporate Social Responsibility(25.08.2021)
1. The broad framework of CSR has been provided in Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 (herein after referred as 'the Act'), Schedule VII of the Ac.....
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Deployment and usage of Change Request Form (CRF) on MCA-21(19.02.2024)
1. Stakeholders are informed that Change Request Form (CRF) has been made available on V3 portal for the convenience of users of MCA-21 services. This.....
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Ker. HC: Assessment Order Quashed on Finding that Assessee Not Provided Effective Hearing(16.04.2024)
Ker. HC quashed an assessment order passed under the Income Tax Act, 1961, and held that since the assessee was not able to log in through link for vi.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Assessment Order, Income Tax Act, 1961, Principles of Natural Justice
Uttarakhand Becomes The First State to Pass The Uniform Civil Code Bill(08.02.2024)
The Uttarakhand State Legislative Assembly on 07.02.2024 passed the Uniform Civil Code, Uttarakhand, 2024 Bill and with this Uttarakhand becomes the f.....
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RBI finalises the framework for recognising Self-Regulatory Organisations (SRO) for its Regulated Entities(21.03.2024)
Reserve Bank of India has finalised the Omnibus Framework for recognising Self-Regulatory Organisations (SRO) for its Regulated Entities. SROs enhance.....
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Allahabad HC Directs Civic Bodies to Make Varanasi & Meerut Stray Cattle Free by Feb 5(18.01.2019)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Municipal Corporations of Varanasi and Meerut to make the entire city stray cattle free by February 5.
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Stray Cattle Free
Bombay High Court Clears Way for Lenders to Recover DHFL Payments(14.11.2019)
Bombay High Court has modified its earlier order to allow Dewan Housing Finance Corp. Ltd (DHFL) to pay banks and other financial institutions that bo.....
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CBIC Waives Penalty for Non-Compliance to QR Code Provisions(01.12.2020)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notified the waiver of penalty for noncompliance to QR code provisions if complied by April 01, 202.....
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SC: Article 32 is an Important & Integral Part of Basic Structure of Constitution(04.12.2020)
Supreme Court has reiterated that Article 32 is an important and integral part of the basic structure of the Constitution of India, 1949. Article 32 i.....
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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea Challenging 18% GST on DNB Doctors' Fee(24.08.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea filed by Association of DNB Doctors against the imposition of 18% GST on fee deposited by DNB Candidates.
Tags : Supreme Court, 18% GST on DNB Doctors' Fee
Madras HC Directs to Consider Application Seeking Exemption of Temple from Factories Act(27.08.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the State government to consider an application made by Palani Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple authorities seeking exempti.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Appointment of IPS Officer Rakesh Asthana(01.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging appointment of IPS Officer Rakesh Asthana as the Delhi Police Commissioner. The.....
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Amendment in notification No. 50/2017- Customs, dated the 30th June, 2017(26.11.2020)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and sub-section (12) of section 3 of the Cu.....
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Madras High Court Seeks Response from Central Authorities Over Mental Health Facilities(03.12.2020)
Madras High Court has called upon the Central health authorities to answer the specific queries raised by the Court on the issue of "inadequate treatm.....
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Magistrate can order registration of FIR under Section 156(3) of CrPC for offences under Mines And Minerals Act as bar under Section 22 of MMDR Act is not attracted(03.12.2020)
Present appeals are against impugned common judgment and order of High Court dismissing the applications filed under Section 482 of Code of Criminal P.....
Tags : Cognizance, FIR, Quashing of
AAAR, Kerala: 12% GST Payable on PVC Tufted Coir Carpet/Mat(26.08.2021)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Kerala has ruled that 12% Goods and Service Tax payable PVC tufted coir carpet or Mat.
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Notification as 'Financial Institution' under Section 2(1)(m)(iv) of Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002(25.08.2021)
1. Please refer to Para 105 of Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company - Housing Finance Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2021 wherein cert.....
Tags : Financial Institution. Modification, Master Directions
In a case of theft of a vehicle given for valet parking, hotel cannot claim exemption from liability on basis that they are protected by an ‘owner’s risk’ clause(14.11.2019)
In the facts of present case, on the night of 1st August, 1998, Respondent No. 2 herein (Complainant No. 2) visited the Appellant-hotel in his Maruti .....
Tags : Theft, Liability, Exemption
SC Directs Repatriation of Children in Children Protection Homes(01.12.2020)
Supreme Court has directed for repatriation of children lodged in Children Protection Homes in eight states back to their families to take place as pe.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Appeal Against Order Directing Admission to Medical Aspirant(04.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea by the Union of India against a Single Judge Bench order of the Delhi High Court which had allowed admiss.....
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Delhi HC: Issuance of Legal Notice and Filing of Complaint Case Not Abetment of Suicide U/S 306 IPC(24.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that issuance of a legal notice and filing of a complaint case against a person is not abetment of suicide within the meanin.....
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Bombay HC: Purchasing Drugs for Another One at Party Would Not Make One Drug Peddlar(27.08.2021)
Bombay High Court has granted bail to two young men arrested for possession and consumption of drugs observing that prima facie purchasing drugs for a.....
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Allahabad High Court Denies Bail to Man Accused of Slaughtering a Cow(02.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has denied bail to one Javed who has been accused of slaughtering a cow, observing that cow should be declared as national animal.....
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MCA Relaxes Additional Fees and Extension of Last Date of Filing of CRA-4(03.12.2020)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified relaxation of additional fees and extension of the last date of filing of CRA-4 (form for filing of c.....
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Delhi HC Directs RBI to Reconsider Jindal Steel and Power Ltd Application(07.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has remanded to the Reserve Bank of India, an application by Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) to transmit $300 million to its wholly.....
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CCI Imposes Fine on Maruti Suzuki Finding Its Discount Control Policy Anti-Competitive(25.08.2021)
Competition Commission of India has imposed a fine of Rs 200 crore on India's largest car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) for its discount.....
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Bombay HC Grants Divorce to Man on Grounds of Mental Cruelty Meted Out by Wife(31.08.2021)
Bombay High Court has granted a divorce, relying on instances of high degree of "mental cruelty" meted out by a wife to her 36-year-old husband. The C.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging MHA Notification Extending Compliance Date of FCRA Act(03.09.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a batch of petitions challenging the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India notification dated May 18,.....
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Courts ought not to encroach upon the domain of the legislature or the executive and issue directions which impose financial burden on the State(19.03.2024)
The present appeal has been filed by the Appellants impugning an order passed by the learned Single Judge, whereby the Petition filed by the Petitione.....
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Partial modification of Circular No. 3 of 2023 dated 28.03.2023 regarding consequences of PAN becoming inoperative as per rule 114AAA of the Income-tax Rules, 1962(23.04.2024)
Circular No. 3 of 2023 dated 28.03.2023 issued by the Board details the consequences of PAN becoming inoperative as under:
"Consequent to the.....
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Mere breach of contract, by one of the parties, would not attract prosecution for criminal offence in every case(12.03.2024)
The Appellants before present Court have challenged the order of the High Court by which their petition under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedur.....
Tags : Civil dispute, FIR, Quashing of
Kar. HC: Order Passed by Appellate Authority Under Section 70 of Chit Funds Act is Final(19.03.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that an order passed by the Appellate Authority under Section 70 of the Chit Funds Act, 1982 is final and no appeal agai.....
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An application for a request for further particulars is purely interlocutory(19.04.2024)
In present case, the Respondent launched divorce proceedings in the regional court. In addition to defending the matter, the appellant instituted a co.....
Tags : Spousal maintenance, Particular, Furnishing of
Calcutta HC Directs State to Take Proactive Steps to Ensure Implementation of Street Vendors Act(02.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has observed that there is a duty cast on the State of West Bengal to implement the provisions of the Street Vendors (Protection o.....
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Loans and Advances-Regulatory Restrictions-NBFCs(19.04.2022)
1. In terms of para 3.2.2 (c) and para 3.2.3 (b) & (c) of the circular on Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs issue.....
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NCLAT: Interest Free Security Deposit is an Operational Debt(28.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has observed that an interest free security deposit towards advance license fee will qualifies as an operation.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, interest free, security deposit, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016
Allahabad HC Denies Bail to Former Govt Clerk in Link With UP Gomti River Development Scam Case(02.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court has rejected bail to a former Govt Junior Assistant/Clerk in link with an alleged Rs.1500/- crores scam relating to the financial.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, former Govt Junior Assistant, Gomti River Channelization Project, Irrigation Department
All. HC: Mandatorily Pass Order to Disclose Assets and Liabilities in Maintenance Proceedings(15.03.2024)
Allahabad High Court has directed all Presiding Officers dealing with maintenance proceedings in the State to pass orders making it mandatory for the .....
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Cut-off time for uploading of GST, ICEGATE and TIN 2.0 luggage files(13.03.2024)
1. Please refer to para 10 on 'Reporting of transactions by agency banks to RBI' of 'Master Circular on Conduct of Government Business by Agency Banks.....
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SC: Adequate Measures Available For Voters in Event of Error/Deletion of Names From Voter’s List(13.02.2024)
Supreme Court while closing proceedings related to duplication of names in electoral rolls, has held that there exist adequate measures for the aggrie.....
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Expert Committee on developing GIFT IFSC as 'Global Finance and Accounting Hub' submits report to IFSCA(28.03.2024)
The Expert Committee on developing the Gujarat International Finance Tech-City International Financial Services Centre (GIFT IFSC) as 'Global Finance .....
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Del. HC: Woman Can be 'Karta' of HUF(08.12.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that to say that a woman can be a coparcener but not a Karta of Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) would be giving an interpretati.....
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SC: HC Can Examine If Offence is Made Out, Even If, CS Filed During Pendency of Quashing Petition(05.02.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that if the charge sheet (CS) is filed against the accused during the pendency of the petition for quashing of the First In.....
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MP High Court: Expression ‘Lower’ Encompasses Punishment to Minimum/Lowest Pay Scale to Employee(13.02.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the expression 'lower' grade/post given under Clause 39(1)(d) of LIC Staff Regulation, 1960 includes within it.....
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Dishonest inducement is the sine qua non to attract the provisions of Sections 415 and 420 of IPC(20.03.2024)
The present appeal challenges the order passed by the learned Single Judge of the High Court, whereby the High Court rejected the petition filed by th.....
Tags : FIR, Provision, Applicability
SEBI Obtains ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification for its Information Security Management Systems(04.04.2024)
SEBI has successfully obtained the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for the following:
(1) Information Security Management System at the Prim.....
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Amounts covered by security deposits under the agreements constitute financial debt(25.04.2024)
Present appeals take exception to judgments and orders passed by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). The issue involved is whether th.....
Tags : Financial creditor, Provision, Applicability
SC: Every Interested Party is a Plaintiff in Partition Suit(14.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that in a suit for partition, every interested party is deemed to be a plaintiff. Law does not bar passing of numerous prelimin.....
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Ker HC: Close Watch on Online Platforms Must be Maintained to Avoid Circulation of Mala Fide Content(26.10.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that a close watch on the online platforms must be maintained to ensure that anonymous, mala fide content targeting films, .....
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Ker. HC: Elected Party Members Supporting Opposite Party are Liable for Disqualification(30.11.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that if the conduct of a particular member indicates that he had, after being elected under the banner of one party, suppor.....
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Ker. HC Allows Family to Offer Cooked Meat to Goddess in Their Private Temple(16.01.2024)
Kerala High Court as an interim relief has allowed a family to offer cooked meat to the goddess inside their private family temple.
Tags : Kerala High Court, Private Temple, Cooked Meat, Offering
SC: Amend Arbitration Act For Prescribing Limitation Period For Applications u/s 11 of the Act(04.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that Parliament should take into consideration the amendment of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 as there is no statu.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Section 11 of A&C Act, Limitation Period
Every allegation of fact in the plaint, if not denied in the written statement shall be taken to be admitted by the Defendant(04.03.2024)
The issue under consideration in the present appeal is regarding genuineness of the Will dated 9th October, 1984, which is a registered document, exec.....
Tags : Written statement, Specific admission, Admission
A Company can file complaint under Consumer Protection Act(20.03.2024)
Present appeal under Section 67 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 has been preferred by the Appellant for assailing final order rendered by Nationa.....
Tags : Complaint, Filing of, Jurisdiction
Delhi High Court Directs Delhi Govt. to Pay Rs. 738 Cr to MCD for Payment of Outstanding Dues(12.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has directed Government of Delhi to release basic tax assignment installment of Rs. 738 crores to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Government of Delhi, Outstanding Dues, Municipal Corporation of Delhi
Notification regarding Exchange Traded Currency Derivatives(04.04.2024)
In the recent period, some concerns have been expressed about participation in the exchange traded currency derivatives (ETCD) market in the light of .....
Tags : Exchange, Currency Derivatives, Regulatory framework
Extension of cross margin benefits for offsetting positions having different expiry dates(23.04.2024)
1. Chapter 5 of SEBI Master Circular dated October 16, 2023 for Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations inter-alia provides stipulations for cross m.....
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Mad. HC: No Appeal Shall Lie Against Interim Maintenance Passed Under Section 24 of HM Act(22.03.2024)
Madras High Court has held that an order of interim maintenance passed under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HM Act) is only an interlocut.....
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Del. HC: Centre Directed to Decide Plea to Recruit Women Through CDS, Within Eight Weeks(27.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has directed the Union Government to decide a plea that has sought the inclusion of women for recruitment in the Indian Military Acad.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy
Supreme Court: Union Directed to Deport 17 Foreigners in Assam’s Transit Camps(17.05.2024)
Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to take immediate steps regarding the deportation of 17 foreigners detained in transit camps of Assa.....
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Refund of accumulated Cenvat Credit is allowable on export of goods, even if, they are exempted from payment of Central Excise Duty(20.05.2024)
Present appeal has been filed by Kancor Ingredients Limited against Order-in-Appeal passed by the Commissioner (Appeals) CGST, Noida. The learned Comm.....
Tags : Cenvat Credit, Refund, Eligibility
All. HC: Appointment of DGC/ADGC (Crl) is Only a Professional Engagement(15.09.2023)
Allahabad High Court while observing that appointment of District/Additional Government Counsel (Criminal) [DGC/ADGC (Crl.)] is only a professional en.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Professional Engagement, DGC/ADGC
Joining the Account Aggregator Ecosystem as Financial Information User(26.10.2023)
1. This is with reference to the Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company - Account Aggregator (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016.
2. It.....
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Bom. HC: Trial Court can Compound Offence u/s 138 NI Act at Initial Stage w/o Consent of Complainant(01.12.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that when the application for compounding offences u/s 138 of the NI Act is made at the initial stage of the case and if th.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Compounding Offences, Negotiable Instruments, Consent
Bar Council of India Issues Notice for Advocates Regarding Declaration of Existence in Profession(17.01.2024)
BCI issued notice regarding Advocates Declaration of Existence in Profession under BCI Certificate and Place of Practise (Verification) Rules, 2015. T.....
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Modification in Master Directions Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy for Local Area Banks (Directions), 2021 and Master Circular - Basel III Capital Regulations dated May 12, 2023(28.02.2024)
1. Please refer to Master Circular - Basel III Capital Regulations dated May 12, 2023, and Master Direction - Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy for.....
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Bombay HC Allows Mumbai Police to Record Senior IPS Officer Rashmi Shukla’s Statement(07.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has allowed a team of Mumbai Police to video record senior IPS officer Rashmi Shukla's statement in Hyderabad, where she is posted a.....
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Del. HC: Right to Parenthood and Procreation is Fundamental Right of a Convict(26.12.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that right to parenthood is fundamental right of a convict, has held that where age and biological clock of convict a.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Right to Parenthood, Convict, Fundamental Right
Gujarat High Court Dismisses Arvind Kejriwal’s Pleas Challenging Summons in Defamation Case(16.02.2024)
Gujarat High Court dismissed pleas filed by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and MP Sanjay Singh challenging a Sessions Court order asserting summons issued a.....
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Del HC: Incorrect to Deny Benefits to Construction Workers For Failing to Pay For Renewal of Regist.(26.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that disentitling construction worker to benefits on the basis that the worker has failed to pay contribution for renewal of.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Construction Workers, Renewal of Registration
Assessee cannot be denied the benefit of alternate notification, when it is eligible at the time of import of the goods(08.04.2024)
In the facts of present case, the Appellant exported leather shoes under claim of drawback. These goods were returned by the foreign buyer for the pur.....
Tags : Benefit, Notification, Eligibility
Telangana HC: Parties Cannot be Referred to Arbitration in Absence of Privity of Contract(28.04.2022)
Telangana High Court has observed that in the absence of a privity of contract parties cannot be referred to arbitration.
Tags : Telangana High Court, privity of contract, arbitration
ITAT, Lucknow: Clerical Mistake in Audit Report Form 10B Can be Rectified(02.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Lucknow has observed that the clerical mistakes in audit report form 10B can be rectified and the same should not be a .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, form 10B, Audit Report
All. HC: EMI of Personal Loan to be Added in Monthly Income for Determining Maintenance u/s 125 CrPC(15.03.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that in order to determine the monthly allowance payable to the wife under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Section 125 of CrPC, Personal Loan, Monthly Income
Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Election Commissioners' Act(26.03.2024)
Supreme Court while deciding the batch of pleas has refused to stay the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, which .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India, Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023
Kar. HC: Can’t Consider Party’s Declaration, Promise of Policies as Corrupt Practise under RP Act(27.04.2024)
Kar. HC has observed that declaration by a party regarding implementation of policy whether it is sound or not cannot be considered as a corrupt pract.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Corrupt Practise, Section 123 of RP Act
SC: Full Ownership of Property Under S.14 (1) Can be Claimed by Hindu Woman Only if She Possesses it(20.05.2024)
Supreme Court has held that for establishing full ownership on the undivided joint family estate under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.....
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Lok Sabha Passes Finance Bill 2016(05.05.2016)
Lok Sabha has approved the Finance Bill 2016 with minor changes including withdrawal of the proposal to tax withdrawal on provident fund.
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Govt Eases General Provident Fund Norms, Now Withdrawal Possible Within 15 Days(09.03.2017)
Government has relaxed norms for withdrawal of General Provident Fund (GPF) enabling employees to receive payments within 15 days, and also making it .....
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Bombay HC Says State Free To Act Against Schools Violating Fee Regulation Act(07.03.2018)
Bombay High Court has said provisions of the Maharashtra Educational Institute (Regulation of Fees) Act, 2011 were applicable to all schools and the e.....
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CIVIL - Delhi HC Directs Restaurant Chain to Use Fine Amount For Mid-day Meal at Orphanages(28.03.2019)
Delhi High Court has directed major Indian restaurant chain to use Rs. 20L fine imposed on company for violating the trademark of French Luxury fashio.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Social and of Impresario Entertainment and Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., Hermes
A thing is a part of the other, if other cannot function without it(26.03.2019)
In facts of present case, the Respondent is engaged in the business of trading of spare parts of mining machinery, steel wire ropes, standard wires, w.....
Tags : Goods, Classification, Rate of tax, Levy
SC: Can’t Give Greater Credibility of Extra-Judicial Confessions Because Newspapers Reported it(03.08.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that newspaper report is only hearsay evidence and can only be treated as secondary evidence under Indian Evidence Act, .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Extra-Judicial Confessions, Hearsay Evidence, Newspaper
Ker HC: Non-Conduct of TIP is Fatal if Witnesses Not Familiar with Accused at the Time of Occurrence(16.08.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that in cases where witnesses were not familiar with accused at the time of occurrence, the non-conduct of test identificat.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Test Identification Parade, Witnesses
India-USA announces 1st Joint Call for proposal under MeitY-NSF research collaboration(21.08.2023)
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced its 1st Joint Call for proposals under the MeitY- National Science Foundation (NS.....
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Cal. HC: Argument of Implied Repeal of Section 272/273 IPC via FSS Act is Not Justified(03.08.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that though a separate, specific, distinct procedure has been laid down in FSS Act 2006 to initiate/launch a proceeding a.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, FSS Act, Food Laws, Police
Del HC: Scope of Writ Jurisdiction Cannot be Allowed to Trounce the Statutory Obligation(16.08.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that scope of writ jurisdiction can’t be allowed to trounce the statutory obligation, on the stratagem of efficacious.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Writ Jurisdiction, SARFAESI, Recovery Proceedings
Disbursal of Drawback amounts into the exporters' accounts through PFMS(29.05.2024)
1. Presently, Duty Drawback claims are processed through the Customs Automated System (CAS), enumerated in a scroll/ Computerised Customs Drawback Adv.....
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Justice V.K. Tahilramani Sworn-in Chief Justice of Madras High Court(13.08.2018)
Justice Vijaya Kamlesh Tahilramani has sworn-in as Chief Justice of the Madras High Court.
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A second or successive FIR filed in connection with same or connected cognizable offence committed in course of same transaction is not maintainable(18.06.2019)
In facts of present case, the Respondent No. 2 had lodged an F.I.R. on 15th December, 2016 based on which, case was registered under Section 498(A) of.....
Tags : Second FIR, Proceedings, Quashing of
Gujarat HC: Anticipatory Bail Can Be Granted If No Prima Facie Offence Is Made Out(08.03.2022)
Gujarat HC has observed that anticipatory bail can be granted if no prima facie offence is made out against the person charged under the Scheduled Cas.....
Tags : Gujarat HC, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocity) Act, 1989, Anticipatory Bail
Punjab And Haryana High Court Withdraws Order Extending Life of Interim Orders(10.03.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has withdrawn April 2021 order extending the life of interim orders pertaining to the functioning of courts, orders of e.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Order Extending Life of Interim Orders
SC Relaxes Upper-Age Limit for Age-Barred Candidates Who Were Eligible in 2020 & 2021(14.03.2022)
Supreme Court has relaxed the upper-age limit of 32 years for the Delhi Judicial Service Examinations (DJSE) and 45 years for the Delhi Higher Judicia.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Upper-Age Limit for Age-Barred Candidates
SC: Can’t Let Litigant Suffer Because of Advocate's Fault in Withdrawing Complaint by Mistake(03.08.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that the complainant cannot be made to suffer for the fault of the advocate.
Tags : Supreme Court, Litigant, Advocate, Fault
Del. HC: False Allegation of Illicit Relationship Amounts to Cruelty(17.08.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that false allegations of illicit relationship are the ultimate kind of cruelty as it reflects a complete breakdown of t.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Cruelty, False Allegation
Punjab & Haryana High Court: No Bar Under JJ Act to Grant Bail to Child In Conflict with Law(03.06.2024)
P&H HC has held that application for grant of anticipatory bail under section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 at behest of child in confli.....
Tags : Punjab & Haryana High Court, Anticipatory Bail, S. 438 of CrPC
AAAR: Printing Of Pamphlet/Leaflet Attracts 18% GST(08.03.2022)
Daman Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR) while upholding the ruling of the Authority of Advance Ruling held that printing of pamphlet/leafle.....
Tags : Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling, Supply of Service, Goods and Service Tax
Kerala High Court Permits 10 Yrs Old Rape Survivor to Medically Terminate 30 Weeks Pregnancy(11.03.2022)
Kerala High Court has come to the aid of a 10-year old girl who was allegedly sexually abused by her father, by permitting her to undergo medical term.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Medical Termination of Pregnancy, Minor Rape Survivor
Andhra Pradesh High Court Refuses to Issue interim Orders Against Creation of New Districts(15.03.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has refused to issue interim Orders against the proposed creation of 13 new districts and directed the government to file a .....
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SC Stays Conviction of Rahul Gandhi in 'Modi-Thieves' Defamation Case(07.08.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that the trail court awarded maximum punishment without giving proper reasons for the same, has stayed the conviction of.....
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SC to CIC/SICs: Ensure Mandate of Section 4 of RTI Act is Followed by Public Authorities(21.08.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions to ensure that the Public Authorities fulfill their co-rel.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Right to Information, Public Authorities, Mandate
Del. HC: Error in Inte. of Doctrine of ‘Initial Interest Confusion’ in TM Case by Forest Essentials(04.06.2024)
Delhi HC while issuing notice to Baby Forest in a trademark case file by Forest Essentials has observed that the learned single-judge has erred in its.....
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Fresh guidelines for tyre manufacturers by Ministry of Commerce and Industry(31.08.2023)
The Indian tyre industry has been witnessing a rise in the demand for production of tyres for export and domestic sales. The increasing ownership of v.....
Tags : Guidelines, Tyre Manufacturers, Investment
JH HC Issues Directions to Ensure Strict Implementation of Fire Safety Measures Across State(21.08.2023)
Jharkhand High Court has issued directions to ensure stringent implementation of fire safety measures across the State. This came in response to the t.....
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Self Declaration Certificate Before Publishing/Broadcasting Any Ads. Made Mandatory by Centre(05.06.2024)
Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a Press Information Bureau making it mandatory for advertisers and advertising agencies to s.....
Tags : Self Declaration, Ministry of I&B, Advertising Agencies
Anticipatory bail cannot be granted to a proclaimed offender(10.06.2024)
In present case, the applicant has been implicated in present case along with 15 other co-accused persons for committing the offences alleged in the F.....
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Cal. HC: Keeping Inmates in Separate Cell Due to Threat Perception is Not Solitary Confinement(24.08.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that keeping multiple inmates in the same prison cell, away from the main population due to jail authorities’ perception .....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Inmates, Solitary Confinement
Supreme Court mandates self-declaration by advertisers/ advertising agencies before releasing advertisements(03.06.2024)
The Hon'ble Supreme Court, in Writ Petition Civil No. 645/2022-IMA &Anr. Vs. UOI &Ors. has issued directive in its Order dated 07.05.2024, that all ad.....
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SC Lays Down Factor to be Considered While Relying on Dying Declarations(25.08.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that it is unsafe to record the conviction on the basis of a dying declaration alone in the cases where suspicion is rai.....
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Fixation of cut off dates is permissible and is largely immune from judicial scrutiny, unless the person aggrieved makes out a positive case of arbitrariness(03.06.2024)
In facts of present case, the Petitioner is the ward of an Insured Person (“Ward of IP”) within the meaning of Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948. T.....
Tags : Cut-off date, Fixation, Legality
Delhi HC: Mere Pendency of Title Suit No Ground to Disentitle Person from Obtaining Electricity(09.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that mere pendency of a Title Suit would not be a ground to disentitle a person from obtaining an electricity connection.....
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Delhi HC Directs Delhi University to Devise Mechanism for Issuance of Attested Marksheet Manually(14.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi University to put in place a mechanism so that in case of any urgency, a student can write an email to the con.....
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Cal. HC: Transfer of School Teachers Doesn’t Violate Right to Life and Dignity(31.07.2023)
Calcutta High Court while upholding the constitutional validity of Section 10C of the West Bengal School Service Commission Act, 1997 which enables tr.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, School Teachers, Transfer, Right to Life
SC: Court Can’t Modify Award U/S 34 of Arbitration Act(14.08.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that Court’s under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has no power to modify an arbitration award,.....
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Del. HC Orders Release of “End of Life Vehicles” on Undertaking by Owners(23.08.2023)
Delhi High Court has ordered for release of “end of life vehicles” upon an undertaking by their owners that such vehicles won’t be plied or be parked .....
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CCI approves combination involving acquisition by IRB Infrastructure Trust in Meerut Budaun Expressway Limited(04.06.2024)
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed combination involving acquisition by IRB Infrastructure Trust in Meerut Budaun Exp.....
Tags : Acquisition, Approval,IRB Infrastructure
Calcutta HC Imposes Stay on Ex-Parte Injunction Issued in Favour of Son of Narayan Debnath(10.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has imposed a stay on an ex-parte injunction issued by a trial Court in favour of the elder son of renowned illustrator Late Naray.....
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MP HC: Tehsildar Who Allegedly Misused Post Not Entitled for Protection(14.03.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a Tehsildar, alleged to have misused her position by extending undue benefit to her husband as well as her ser.....
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SC: Can’t Transfer Every Case of Improper Investigation to CBI(02.08.2023)
Supreme Court while dismissing an SLP for transfer of an investigation to CBI for fair investigation, has observed that very case of improper investig.....
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All. HC: Reference U/S 28A(3) of LAA, 1894 Can’t be Filed by Beneficiary of Acquired Land(14.08.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that reference under Section 28A(3) of the Land Acquisition Act (LAA), 1894 can’t be filed by the beneficiary of acquire.....
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JKL HC: Subjective Satisfaction of Detaining Authority Doesn’t Deprive Court to Review its Orders(25.08.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that although subjective satisfaction cannot be interfered normally by the court but at the same time.....
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Extended period of limitation cannot be invoked when there is no intention to evade payment of Service Tax(04.06.2024)
In facts of present case, the Appellant have executed two work orders dated 31.07.2007 and 24.03.2007 for their client viz. Vedanta Aluminium Limited,.....
Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality
GSFC Books Patent for Gujcon Nylon Products(10.11.2015)
State-run Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd has received a process patent for its Gujcon products range under Nylon-6 that will improve qualit.....
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DIAL’s hundred per cent fee increase not an abuse of dominant position(17.11.2015)
Delhi International Airport Pvt. Ltd. was given reprieve from proceedings for unfair and discriminatory increases in airport floor rental charges. DIA.....
Tags : Competition, airport fee, equilibrium, dominant position
Supreme Court Asks Singh Bros to Maintain Status Quo on Fortis Healthcare Stake(11.08.2017)
Supreme Court has directed former Ranbaxy promoters, Malvinder and Shivender Singh, to maintain status quo with regard to their stake in Fortis Health.....
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Government of India and the World Bank sign $300 Million Agreement to help scale-up India's Energy Efficiency Program(28.08.2018)
The Government of India and the World Bank signed here today a $220 million Loan Agreement and a $80 million Guarantee Agreement for the India Energy .....
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Delhi High Court Grants Sainik Farm Residents Permission to Carry Out Repairs, Whitewash(10.06.2019)
Delhi High Court has granted 93 residents of a upscale Sainik Farm colony to carry out repairs and renovation, including construction of boundary wall.....
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NGT Constitutes Committee for Recommending Remedial Measures Against Ground Water Contamination(26.07.2021)
National Green Tribunal has constituted a five member joint committee in order to recommend the remedial measures to curb the contamination of ground .....
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Gujarat HC Questions Gujarat State Government for Detaining People for Possession of Remdesivir(28.07.2021)
Gujarat High Court has questioned the Gujarat State Government for detaining people under Prevention of Anti-Social Activities, 1985 (PASA) for posses.....
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Cabinet approves Central Sector Scheme "National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme"(19.06.2024)
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the proposal of Ministry of Home Affairs for Central Sector Scheme "National F.....
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AAR: Leasing & Maintaining of Industrial Gas Plant Doesn't Qualify as Job Work(11.03.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Orissa has ruled that the leasing and maintenance of hydrogen and nitrogen gas plants does not qualify as job work.
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Leasing & Maintaining of Industrial Gas Plant
Karnataka HC: Insurance Company Not Liable to Pay Compensation If Person Holding Wrong Licence(15.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that the insurance company will not be liable to pay compensation, if a heavy goods vehicle is driven by a person holdin.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Payment of Compensation, Wrong licence
SC: Appln. Filed on Pretext of Clarification While Evading Recourse of Review Must be Discouraged(07.08.2023)
Supreme Court has held that any alternation to a can be made only to correct a clerical or arithmetical mistake or an error arising out of accidental .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Alternation, Clarification, Judgment
SC: No Application of Principle of ‘Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus’ in India(21.08.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that principle governing “Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus” has got no application to the courts in India, and therefore it.....
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AFT: Military Personnel Who Refuse to Take Promotion Cadre Test Disentitled from Finan. Upgradation(04.06.2024)
Armed Forces Trib. has held that if a military personnel gives unwillingness to undergo promotion cadre test or unwillingness for promotion those are .....
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Bombay High Court: Release of Film "Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar" Restrained(14.06.2024)
Bombay High Court has restrained the release of the film "Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar" on the ground that a strong prima facie case has been ma.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Prima Facie Case, Personality Rights
SC: Presumption 'Possession Follows Title' Arises Only Where No Definite Proof of Possession(28.08.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that the presumption based on the maxim 'possession follows title' that possession must be deemed to follow title, arises o.....
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SC Orders Removal of 48,000 Slum Dwellings Around Delhi Rail Tracks in 3 Months(03.09.2020)
Supreme Court has ordered the removal of nearly 48,000 slum dwellings around the 140-kilometer length of railway tracks in New Delhi within three mont.....
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Karnataka HC Sets Deadline for Government to Set Up Civil Service Board(20.07.2021)
Karnataka High Court has set a deadline of two months for the government to set up a Civil Service Board (CSB) for recommending transfer and posting o.....
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NGT Directs KRMB to Visit Worksite of Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme(26.07.2021)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) to visit the worksite of Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme (RLIS.....
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Delhi HC Directs RBI to Clear Stand for Regulation of Online Lending Platforms(27.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Reserve Bank of India to come out with a clear stand for regulation of online lending platforms that are allegedly c.....
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Utt. HC: While Exercising Inherent Jurisdiction, HC Does Not Function As Court of Appeal or Revision(21.06.2024)
Utt. HC has held that inherent jurisdiction though wide should not be capriciously or arbitrarily exercised, but should be exercised in appropriate ca.....
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Telangana HC: ‘Less Salary, More Hours’ Not Sufficient for Offence of Child Kept in Bondage(07.06.2024)
Tel. HC has held that the essential ingredient to attract offence of child kept in bondage under Section 79 of the JJ Act, 2015 is that minor child mu.....
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Freight charged separately in the invoices is not includable in the assessable value for the payment of excise duty(07.06.2024)
The Appellant is engaged in manufacture of transformer, aluminium, cables etc. Excise duty amounting to Rs.65,15,338 on the freight value of Rs.5,21,2.....
Tags : Freight, Inclusion, Demand
SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Uniform Education Policy to Avoid Discrimination(28.08.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea seeking for directions to the Union to formulate a uniform education policy in every State in order to curb .....
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Allahabad HC Dismisses Plea Against Appointment of Additional Advocates General(03.09.2020)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation contending that there can be only one Advocate General in a State and that appointment.....
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SC Asks Kerala to Explain on Relaxation in COVID-19 Curbs for Bakrid(20.07.2021)
Supreme Court has asked Kerala Government to explain its reasons for relaxing COVID-19 restrictions between July 18 and July 20 for Bakrid celebration.....
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ITAT, Bangalore: Income Tax Deduction Not Allowed to Professional Charges Paid for Acquisition(26.07.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore has held that the income tax deduction cannot be allowed to professional and consultancy charges paid .....
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Kerala HC Permits Termination of 15-Week Pregnancy of Mentally Challenged Rape Victim(27.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has permitted termination of an over 15-week pregnancy of a mentally challenged rape victim citing that it was in her best interests.....
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Ker. HC: Emp. Messaging in Pvt. Whatsapp Group About Safety of Company Doesn’t Attract Disc. Proc.(21.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that an employee sending messages on a private WhatsApp group regarding the safety of company cannot attract disciplinary p.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Whatsapp Group, Disciplinary Proceedings, Freedom of Speech
Mere reference to invoices raised without reference to specific provisions of a contract or working arrangement, will not indicate employer-employee relationship(19.06.2024)
The Appellant is a small-scale unit, manufacturing flush doors. On scrutiny of their records, it was found that they had raised labour charge invoices.....
Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality
Central Government notifies Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit(22.02.2024)
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 158A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017) and section 20 of the Integrated Good.....
Tags : Public Tech, Platform, Frictionless Credit
Del. HC: False Accusation of Child Abuse More Painful than Rigours of Trial and Imprisonment(16.04.2024)
Delhi High Court while acquitting a man in a case under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 has observed that a child abuser in the .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, False Implication, POCSO Act
SC: IO to Make Clear & Complete Entries in Chargesheet, Role Played by Each Accused to be Mentioned(02.05.2024)
SC has held that the investigating officer (IO) must make clear and complete entries in chargesheet so that the court can clearly understand which cri.....
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Madras HC Extends Interim Orders Till August 31 Except For Orders Pertaining to Encroachment(28.07.2021)
Madras High Court has observed that the life of all interim orders shall be extended till 31st August, 2021 except for orders pertaining to encroachme.....
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DGFT implements Faceless Automation for ad-hoc Input Output Norms Fixation(20.06.2024)
To modernize and streamline foreign trade procedures, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has decided that ad-hoc Input Output Norms will .....
Tags : Faceless Automation, Input Output Norms, Implementation
Bar Council of India Notifies Date for Conducting AIBE XV(28.08.2020)
Bar Council of India (BCI) has notified that the All India Bar Exam (AIBE) XV for this year will be conducted on November 8, 2020.
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Gauhati HC Sets Aside Police Commissioner's Order Suspending Telecast of TV Serial 'Begum Jaan'(04.09.2020)
Gauhati High Court has set aside the order passed by Commissioner of Police, Gauhati to suspend the telecast of Assamese serial 'Begum Jaan'.
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Telecast of TV Serial ‘Begum Jaan’
Delhi High Court Seeks Response of CBI, ED in Christian Michel's Fresh Bail Pleas(20.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought response of the CBI and Enforcement Directorate in the fresh bail pleas filed by Christian Michel, accused in connection w.....
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Himachal Pradesh HC Seeks Response on Availability of Covid Facilities in State(26.07.2021)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has sought response of the State Government on the availability of Covid 19 facilities in the State with regards to the am.....
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SC: Welfare Schemes Should Cover All Orphan Children and Not Just Children Orphaned by Covid(28.07.2021)
Supreme Court has made an oral observation that the welfare schemes for orphans, such as the one announced under the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistan.....
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Tel. HC: Existence & Validity of Arb. Agreement Must be Determined u/s 11(6) of A&C Act by Court(24.06.2024)
Telangana High Court has observed that the Court while exercising the jurisdiction under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 h.....
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Department must adhere to the timeline for refund stipulated under Section 38(3) of the Delhi Value Added Tax Act(01.05.2024)
The issue for consideration is whether the timeline for refund under Section 38(3) of the Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004 must be mandatorily followed.....
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Relief in Average Export Obligation in terms of the para 5.17(a) of Hand Book of Procedures (HBP) of FTP, 2023(22.02.2024)
The para 5.17 of the Handbook of Procedures of the FTP, 2023 envisages that to provide relief to exporters of those sectors where total exports in tha.....
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Supreme Court: Actual Statement Made by Person in the Court is Evidence Before Court(16.04.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that a statement made by a person in the Court itself is to be considered as evidence before the Court and not the statemen.....
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Ker. HC: Payment of Interest Can’t be Reviewed or Added While Enforcing Foreign Award(01.05.2024)
Ker. HC has held that the executing court cannot review a foreign award or add anything to it. Moreover, the executing court cannot go behind the decr.....
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AAAR: 18% GST Applicable On Mango Pulp/Puree(08.03.2022)
Andhra Pradesh Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR) has held that 18% GST is chargeable on Mango Pulp/Puree.
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice on Plea Against Imposition of New Building Norms on Existing Buildings(11.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the State Government on a petition questioning imposition of certain new building norms even for the existin.....
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Securities and Exchange Board of India Slaps Penalty on Future Enterprises for Lapse in Disclosures(15.03.2022)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has slapped a penalty of Rs. 5 lakh on Future Enterprises for not disclosing Singapore arbitration proceedings .....
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Del. HC to Tihar Jail Superintendent: Produce Yasin Malik Through VC in NIA’s Appeal Against Him(04.08.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Tihar jail superintendent to produce Yasin Malik through video conferencing during hearing of NIA’s appeal seeking death.....
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SC: Maternity Benefit is Not Co-Terminus with the Employment Period(18.08.2023)
Supreme Court has held that Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 contemplates that the entitlement of medical benefit accrues by fulfillment of condition under.....
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ECI Directed to Ensure Appointment of Vote Counting Staff Strictly Through Prescribed Guidelines(04.06.2024)
Calcutta High Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure the appointment of counting staff for Lok Sabha polls 2024 strictly .....
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Karnataka HC: PIL Seeking Declaration that Temples are Not Public Authorities, Dismissed(13.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a declaration that temples in Karnataka are not public authorities withi.....
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SC Issues Direction for Court’s Security Amid Recent Gun Firing Incidents in the Court in Delhi(14.08.2023)
Supreme Court has issues directions to ensure safety within court premises in light of the recent incidents of gun firing within court premises in Del.....
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Del. HC to District Courts: Adopt Standardized Online Filing System(23.08.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed District Courts in the State to adopt a standardized online filing system for pleadings, documents, and miscellaneous ap.....
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Ker HC: Min. of Transport Asked About the Actions Taken Against Vloggers Promoting Modified Vehicles(10.06.2024)
Ker HC has directed Deputy Solicitor General of India-in-Charge to get necessary instructions from Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on action t.....
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A court may issue a sequestration order, whether provisional or final(21.06.2024)
In present matter, Mr. Courtney, a citizen of the United Kingdom, who was resident in South Africa at the time, set up two companies, Salt House Inves.....
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Draft National Civil Aviation Policy 2015(31.10.2015)
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has released its ‘Draft National Civil Aviation Policy 2015’. The Policy provides for various regulations and programs .....
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Madras HC Stays Kovan's Custodial Interrogation(09.11.2015)
Madras High Court has stayed custodial interrogation of Tamil folk singer Kovan who was facing sedition charges for allegedly criticising Tamil Nadu C.....
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NGT Raps AAP Government for Not Installing Air Filters at Government Schools(11.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Delhi Government for not installing Air Filters in Government Schools during recent thick smog which had engu.....
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Delhi HC: Sensitize Judicial Officers On Maximum Length Of Police Custody Under PMLA(12.09.2017)
Delhi High Court has requested District & Sessions Judges to sensitize Judicial Officers posted under their jurisdiction regarding the maximum period .....
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Linking of Organic Farming With Processing(02.07.2019)
Government of India has been promoting traditional farming in the States through dedicated Schemes, namely, Mission Organic Value Chain Development No.....
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SC Refuses to Entertain Plea to Postpone Foreign Medical Graduates Exam(28.08.2020)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking the postponement of the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination scheduled on 31st August, 2020.....
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Chhattisgarh HC Stays Proceedings for Allotment of Government Land to Congress Party(03.09.2020)
Chhattisgarh High Court has stayed the proceeding with respect to allotment of a Government land to the Congress Party, for construction of their offi.....
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Madras HC Clarifies on Indefinite Delay in Implementation of Reservation for OBCs(20.07.2021)
Madras High Court has made it clear that the Centre cannot delay indefinitely the implementation of reservation for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) .....
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Supreme Court Rejects Petition Challenging NGT Order on Use of Firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, Upholds Ban(23.07.2021)
Supreme Court has rejected the petition challenging the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) order on the usage of firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR region. Th.....
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SC: Production of Injury Report is Not Sine Qua Non for Establishing Offence(27.07.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that production of injury report is not a sine qua non for establishing the case for the offence under Section 323 of the I.....
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Ker. HC: Circular Issued to Enable Service of Notice, Summons Through E-Post in Trivandrum(21.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has issued a notice introducing the e-Post service of India Post as a new option for service of summons/notices/orders. In the initi.....
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RBI releases the Financial Stability Report(27.06.2024)
Today, the Reserve Bank released the 29th issue of the Financial Stability Report (FSR), which reflects the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee.....
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Extension of Date for Mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) through the Common Digital Platform to 01st Oct 2021(19.07.2021)
1. In continuation to the earlier Trade Notice 42/2020-2021 dated 19.02.2021 and 48/2020-2021 dated 25.03.2021, it is informed that the electronic pla.....
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Gujarat HC Refuses to Suspend Sentence of Man Convicted for Acid Attack(28.07.2021)
Gujarat High Court has refused to suspend the sentence of a man convicted under Section 326A of the Indian Penal Court, 1860 stressing that the Court .....
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Supreme Court: Cannot Transfer Cheque Dishonour Complaint on Instance of Accused(25.06.2024)
Supreme Court while dismissing a transfer application sought at the behest of accused, has observed that an accused cannot seek transfer of a case for.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Cheque Dishonour, S. 138 of NI Act
RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee decides to keep policy repo rates unchanged(05.04.2024)
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting on 5thApril 5, 2024decided to keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LA.....
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Karnataka High Court: Accused can’t be Morally Convicted by Trial Court in Absence of Legal Proof(17.04.2024)
Karnataka High Court while setting aside the conviction of life sentence imposed on accused, has observed that since the prosecution failed to establi.....
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SC: Court Can Exempt Accused from Personal Appearance Before Grant of Bail(03.05.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that power to grant exemption from personal appearance under the Code of Criminal Procedure should not be read in a restric.....
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Supreme Court: Stamp Duty Not to be Paid on Every Increase in Share Capital(09.04.2024)
Supreme Court has held that if stamp duty has already been paid on the increase in share capital of the company and the Articles of Association remain.....
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Cal. HC: WB Government Directed to Finalise Minimum Wage of Tea Plantation Workers Within Six Weeks(17.04.2024)
Calcutta High Court has directed the State of West Bengal to decide the issue of minimum wages of tea plantation workers under the Minimum Wages Act, .....
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Notification regarding ease of doing business under various SEBI Regulations(30.04.2024)
1. SEBI constituted various Working Groups to recommend measures to simplify and ease compliances under various SEBI Regulations. Accordingly, a worki.....
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Ker. HC: AO Can’t Reopen Assessment in Block Period of 6 Years if Absence of Incriminating Materials(24.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that in case of absence of incriminating materials, the Assessing Officer (AO) cannot reopen the assessment in a block peri.....
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Master Circular for Mutual Funds by Securities and Exchange Board of India(27.06.2024)
1. For effective regulation of Mutual Fund Industry, the Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") has been issuing various circulars from time .....
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SC: Truth is a Valid Defence in Contempt Proceedings Only If It is Bonafide and in Public Interest(01.09.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that, for considering the truth as valid defence in Contempt proceedings, there is a twin requirement which needs to be sat.....
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Bombay HC Refuses Stay on Final Year Examinations of Undergraduate Students(07.09.2020)
Bombay High Court has rejected the ad-interim prayer of nine students of various streams of the Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nashik who s.....
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Allahabad HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Noise Pollution by Modified Silencers on Bikes(21.07.2021)
Allahabad High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of Noise pollution generated through modified silencers specifically Bullet Bikes and the other two.....
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Delhi HC Appoints Local Commissioner to Submit Report on Donations, Facilities for Devotees(26.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has appointed a local commissioner for paying surprise visits in Kalkaji Temple in respect of ascertaining conduct of 'puja sewa', co.....
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Kerala HC Seeks Response on Delay in Reconstruction of Nooradi Bridge(29.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the Secretaries of the Public Works Department (PWD) and the Local Self-Government Department (LSGD) to appear in perso.....
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Ker. HC: Court Can Even Quash Criminal Proceedings u/s 376 of IPC by Invoking S. 482 of CrPC(25.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has observed that, in exceptional circumstances Court by exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 of Code of Criminal .....
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Conference of Statutory Auditors and Chief Financial Officers of Commercial Banks and All India Financial Institutions(09.07.2024)
The Reserve Bank held a Conference for the Statutory Auditors and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) of Commercial Banks and All India Financial Institut.....
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Calcutta HC Grants Time to West Bengal Government to Submit Supplementary Affidavit(28.07.2021)
Calcutta High Court has granted time to the West Bengal government to submit its supplementary affidavit in response to report of the Committee of the.....
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AP HC: Prosecution Against Assessee for Belated Deposit of TDS, Quashed(25.06.2024)
Andhra Pradesh High Court while observing that the Commissioner of Income Tax failed to consider material placed by the assessee showing that there wa.....
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Mark up value in ocean freight is not liable for service tax under Steamer Agent Service(12.07.2024)
The Appellants are registered with the Service Tax Department under the category of 'Custom House Agents', 'Transport of Goods by Road' and 'Business .....
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Delhi High Court Directs Centre to Decide Representation for Regulation of Online Games(28.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Central Government to decide a representation made to it for formulation of a policy for protection of children from.....
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Pat. HC: Retiral Benefits Can’t be Withheld by Employer if No Pending Departmental Proceeding(25.06.2024)
Patna High Court has observed that an employer cannot withhold retiral benefits of the employee in case there is no departmental proceeding pending ag.....
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Show cause notice under the CHALR has to be issued within ninety days of the receipt of the offence report(10.07.2024)
The Appellant is challenging the proceedings initiated against them under the provisions of Customs House Agent Licensing Regulations, 1984. The Appel.....
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SC: Private Complaints Alleging Offences u/s 191 & 192 IPC Not Maintainable(04.09.2020)
Supreme Court has held that a private complaint under Section 190 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 cannot be filed alleging offences under Sect.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice to NLSIU to Assist in Allocation of Fund Towards Government Schools(20.07.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) to appear before it and assist the court in order to pre.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Removal of Muslims, Certain Christians from Backward Classes(26.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed the petition seeking a declaration to cancel the reservation and financial aid provided to Muslims, Latin Catholics, a.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Pass Interim Order Granting Permanent Commission to Woman Naval Officer(28.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has refused to issue an order granting Permanent Commission to a woman Naval Officer in the Indian Navy by observing that the grant o.....
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Cabinet approves Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for implementation of Offshore Wind Energy Projects(19.06.2024)
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projec.....
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CCI Nods for Kuoni Travel's Acquisition By Thomas Cook(16.12.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of Kuoni Travel by Thomas Cook (India).
Tags : Competition Commission of India, Kuoni Travel, Thomas Cook
Gujarat HC Rejects Plea Seeking Direction to Furnish Details on Jailbreak under RTI(15.11.2016)
Gujarat High Court has turned down an appeal seeking direction to Chief Information Commissioner to ask Government to furnish details on 2013 jailbrea.....
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Supreme Court: Jaypee Homebuyers Will Get Their Money Back(19.09.2017)
Supreme Court has said that it could ask Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) to deposit Rs 10,000 crore-15,000 crore more to ensure that the homebuyers go.....
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SC Upholds Guidelines Issued by HC for Allocation of Subordinate Judicial Officers in Telangana(04.10.2018)
Supreme Court, while upholding the modified guidelines issued by the High Court for an allocation of Subordinate Judicial Officers in Telangana, has o.....
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Price-Fixing Cartel amongst suppliers of Electric Power Steering Systems to automobile Original Equipment Manufacturers(15.08.2019)
The Competition Commission of India ('CCI') passed a final order with respect to cartelisation amongst NSK Limited, Japan ('NSK') and JTEKT Corporatio.....
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SC Upholds Citizen's Right to Challenge Constitutional Amendment Affecting States' Power(21.07.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that when a citizen of India challenges a constitutional amendment as being procedurally infirm, it is the duty of the Cour.....
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Madras HC Orders Notice on Election Petition Challenging Victory from Katpadi Assembly Constituency(27.07.2021)
Madras High Court has ordered notice to Minister for Water Resources Duraimurugan on an election petition challenging his victory from Katpadi Assembl.....
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IBBI Amends Guidelines on Technical Standards for Performance of Core Services(29.07.2021)
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has notified the Guidelines for Technical Standards for the Performance of Core Services and Other Ser.....
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Kerala State Assembly Passes Resolution Changing Name of State to ‘Keralam’(25.06.2024)
Kerala State Assembly has passed a resolution urging the Centre to change the name of the State of Kerala to Keralam. The resolution seeks action by t.....
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Bombay High Court: Tariff Authority’s Interpretation of Scale of Rates is Binding(15.07.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that the interpretation of the ‘Scale of Rates’ by the Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP), fixed by it for services an.....
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Meghalaya HC Orders Centre to Enforce AFSPA in Garo Hills(03.11.2015)
Meghalaya High Court has ordered Centre to enforce Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, (AFSPA) 1958 in insurgency-ravaged districts of Garo Hills to co.....
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Every candidate has to disclose educational qualification to subserve right to information of voter(28.10.2016)
Appellant has filed present appeal aggrieved by judgment of High Court of Manipur by which his election to Manipur Legislative Assembly from Moirang A.....
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Bombay HC Puts on Hold Transfer of Employee Having Mentally Challenged Child(14.11.2016)
Bombay High Court has stayed transfer of an employee of Maharashtra Association for Cultivation of Science, an autonomous body under Union Government .....
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Madras HC Refuses to Constitute Committee for Monitoring Disrespect of National Flag(15.09.2017)
Madras High Court has rejected a plea to constitute a committee for monitoring the disrespect or insult of National Flag.
Tags : Madras High Court, National Flag
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Seeks Report on Food Monitoring(11.07.2019)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has sought a report from the Government on monitoring of different food items in Jammu and Kashmir. While hearing a suo-m.....
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Madras HC Extends Life of Remands, Bails, Paroles, Interim Orders Subsisting as on April 30(18.05.2021)
Madras High Court has resolved to extend interim orders subsisting as on 30th April, 2021 till 30th June, 2021. Additionally, the Court has extended a.....
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TRAI releases consultation paper on "Validity Period of Tariff Offers"(13.05.2021)
1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released a Consultation Paper on "Validity period of Tariff Offers".
2. The TRA.....
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Delhi HC Directs Amicus Curiae to Convene Meeting for Installation of PSA Oxygen Plants(21.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Amicus Curiae, Senior Advocate Rajshekhar Rao to convene a meeting between Chairpersons of Delhi Municipal Corporati.....
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Bom. HC: All Necessary Measures to be Taken to Prevent Law & Order Breach During Ram Navami Rally(16.04.2024)
Bombay High Court has directed Maharashtra police to take all the actions that are necessary to avoid violation of law and order during the upcoming R.....
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SC: Stamp Duty Can be Imposed by State on Insurance Policies Executed Within State(02.05.2024)
Supreme Court while rejecting appeals filed by Life Insurance Corporation against a demand of stamp duty of Rs. 1.19 crore by the State, has held that.....
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Expert evidence is an essential requisite to prove inherent manufacturing defect(22.07.2024)
Complainant purchased Motorcycle (Splendor) from dealer on 17.03.2018. The motorcycle had issues from the very first day it was purchased. The complai.....
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Del. HC: Insolvency Professional Doesn’t Fall within Meaning of “Public Servant” under the PC Act(20.12.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that Insolvency Professional does not fall within the meaning of “public servant” as prescribed in any of the clauses of sub.....
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Cal. HC: Filing False Case u/s 498A IPC Amounts to Cruelty(03.01.2024)
Calcutta High Court while allowing the husband’s petition for grant of divorce, has held that the wife lodging a false criminal case under Section 498.....
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Del. HC: Can’t Invoke Bar Given u/s 37 of NDPS Where Evidence Against Accused Appears Unbelievable(22.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that bar related to bail provided under Section 37 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) cannot be invoke.....
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SC: Comments on Social Media Platforms Distorting Court Proceedings Require Consideration(11.04.2024)
SC observed that nowadays there is a misuse of social media on which messages, comments, articles etc. are posted in respect of matters pending in Cou.....
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Cal. HC: To Prevent Arbitral Awards from Becoming Meaningless They Should be Made Real(19.04.2024)
Calcutta High Court while hearing an application under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, has held that serious attempts must be.....
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Centre to Withdraw Letter Asking States to Not Take Action Against Ayurvedic & Ayush Products Ads(08.05.2024)
Central Government has informed the Supreme Court that the letter sent by the Ministry of Ayush to all the State licensing authorities to not take any.....
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SC Issues Notice to J&K Traders Who Challenged Sarfaesi Act(03.11.2015)
SC on special leave petition challenging judgment of J&K HC, which ruled that Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of.....
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RBI Permits Indian Subsidiaries of MNCs to Hedge Forex Exposure(07.11.2016)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed Indian subsidiaries of multinational companies to hedge their foreign currency exposure through derivatives, O.....
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Madras HC Dismisses Medical Practitioners Plea to Prescribe Modern Medicines Without Qualification(14.11.2016)
Madras High Court has vacated a ten-year-old interim injunction which helped members of Private Medical Practitioners Association of India to prescrib.....
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SC: Member of HUF Can Stake Exclusive Claim Only on Self-acquired Property(15.09.2017)
Supreme Court has held that if a member of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) wants to stake exclusive claim over any joint family property, then he or sh.....
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Madras High Court Comes to Rescue of Forest Department(11.07.2019)
Madras High Court has come to the rescue of the Forest Department in retrieving 29.33 acres of reserve forest land in Sholinganallur Taluk from the Qu.....
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Delhi HC Directs Politicians to Surrender Hoarded Medicines to DGHS for Treatment of Poor(18.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has stated that politicians have no business to hoard medicines, directing that such medicines must be surrendered to Director Genera.....
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Cabinet approves extension of time limit for availing the benefits of "Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana" for Ujjwala beneficiaries by three months w.e.f. 01.07.2020(08.07.2020)
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas for extension of .....
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NCLT Asks DHFL Administrator to Place Kapil Wadhawan's Offer Before CoC(20.05.2021)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Mumbai Bench has asked the administrator of Dewan Housing Finance (DHFL) to place the offer of erstwhile promoter.....
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SAT Sets Aside SEBI Approval to Set up SRO for MF Distributor(04.11.2015)
Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has set aside an approval granted by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to Institution for Mutual Fund .....
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Impermissible disclosure of confidential information is no less impermissible because information is passed on in confidence, or “off the record”(19.10.2016)
Claim by Ingenious Media and Mr McKenna was brought by way of an application for judicial review, it was a straightforward claim for breach of a duty .....
Tags : Information, Disclosure, Permissibility
Supreme Court Favors Suspension of Fire Cracker Licenses(14.11.2016)
Supreme Court has said it would ask Centre not to issue fresh licences to sellers and suspend existing licences to tackle pollution crisis.
Tags : Supreme Court, Fire Cracker Licenses
Supreme Court: Set Up Open Prisons As Part of Jail Reforms(18.09.2017)
Supreme Court has asked all High Courts to register a suo motu petition to identify kin of prisoners who admittedly died an unnatural death after 2012.....
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Supreme Court: Annual Performance Appraisal Reports Must be Intimated to Public Servants(15.07.2019)
Supreme Court had observed that entries in the Annual Performance Appraisal Report must be communicated to a public servant. The Court noted that non-.....
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Patna HC Directs State to Verify All Facts Before Placing Affidavit Before Court(18.05.2021)
Patna High Court has directed the State Government to verify all facts from all sources before placing affidavit before Court else it would amount to .....
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TRAI issues directions to access providers under its Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations, 2018(24.06.2024)
(a) Direction regarding enhancing user-friendliness of registration of Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) complaints, Preferences and Consents.....
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SC: Drugs (Price Control) Order, 1995 Cannot be Subjected to Restricted or Hidebound Interpretation(19.07.2024)
SC held that intent of Drugs (Price Control) Order is to control prices at which medicinal drug formulations are made available, by holding out threat.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Medicinal Drug Formulations, Higher Prices
Supreme Court: Enable E-Filing & Virtual Appearance Facilities At UP District Courts(16.04.2024)
Supreme Court has asked the Registrar General of the Allahabad High Court that e-filing facility must be enabled at the e-Sewa Kendras of the District.....
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Del. HC: If Accused Discharged/Acquitted under PMLA, Properties Attached Shall be Released(02.05.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that a perusal of Section 8(6) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) makes amply clear that if an accused i.....
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Sahara Refund Portal(24.07.2024)
In an Interlocutory Application filed by the Ministry of Cooperation in WP (C) No.191/2022 (Pinak Pani Mohanty vs UoI & Ors.), the Hon'ble Supreme Cou.....
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Transaction value has to be accepted unless there are compelling reasons to reject the same(27.06.2024)
The Appellantfiled a Bill of Entry No.8730452 dated 11th December, 2012 for clearance of different items such as laminators, wire binding machines, pa.....
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Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India proposes amendment in Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011(14.07.2024)
Keeping in view of the growing ambit of the market including both offline and online platforms, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of Indi.....
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NHAI to Charge Double Toll from Vehicles with Non-affixed FASTag on Front Windshield(18.07.2024)
To deter National Highway users from deliberately not fixing FASTag on the windscreen of the vehicle, NHAI has issued guidelines to collect double use.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Status Report on Impact of Extension of Interim Orders on Undertrial Prisoners(20.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought status report from the Delhi Government on the impact of extension of interim orders, and interim bails granted to the und.....
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Chhattisgarh HC Refuses to Quash FIR Against Senior IPS Officer Charged With Sedition(26.07.2021)
Chhattisgarh High Court has refused to quash an FIR against a suspended Additional DGP, who has been accused of tarnishing the reputation of the Gover.....
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Kerala HC Stays Show Cause Notice Issued by Lakshadweep Administration for Demolition of Madrassa(28.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has stayed the eviction and demolition of a long-standing madrassa in Lakshadweep. The Court has passed the interim order while dire.....
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Guj. HC: Student Allowed to Write Exams, Shortage of Attendance Condoned(24.06.2024)
Guj. HC while allowing a student to appear in board exams, has observed that authorities are bound to ensure that academic career of students is not d.....
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Clarification in respect of GST liability and input tax credit (ITC) availability in cases involving Warranty/ Extended Warranty(26.06.2024)
1. Reference is invited to Circular No. 195/07/2023-GST dated 17.07.2023 (herein after referred to as "the said circular") clarifying certain issues r.....
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J&K HC: Dispute Involving Elements of Criminality Not Automatically Excluded from Arbitration(18.07.2024)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that a dispute that is predominantly civil in nature but has certain elements of criminality, shall not automati.....
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Delhi HC Ends 8-Year Matrimonial Knot, Says Fast-Paced Lifestyle Took Toll(14.11.2016)
Delhi High Court, while dissolving an eight-year-old marriage of a well-qualified couple, has said fast-paced lifestyle, complexities of living and ch.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Matrimonial , Fast-Paced Lifestyle
Karnataka High Court: Get Power Sans Occupancy Certificate(15.09.2017)
Karnataka High Court has upheld order of Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) which had in 2015 struck down state's regulation requiring.....
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KHC: Providing Transportation Facilities is Not Replacement to Establishing Schools(11.07.2019)
Kerala High Court (KHC) has held that mere transportation facilities to the students is not a replacement to establishing schools for elementary educa.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Effective Plan for Cremation of Corona Infected Dead Bodies(18.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in plea seeking directions to the Delhi Government to formulate and implement an effective plan with sufficient inf.....
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P&H HC Seeks Assistance on Steps to Curb Spread of Black Fungus(24.05.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought assistance of States of Punjab, Haryana and Union Territory of Chandigarh on the steps to curb the spread of .....
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Reserve Bank of India issues Revised Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management in the Regulated Entities(15.07.2024)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued three revised Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management applicable to various Regulated Entities (REs). Th.....
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Bombay High Court: Tariff Authority’s Interpretation of Scale of Rates is Binding(15.07.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that the interpretation of the ‘Scale of Rates’ by the Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP), fixed by it for services an.....
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Rule 5 of Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004 will be applicable for the export of services prior to 14th March 2006(16.07.2024)
The appellant filed refund claims under Rule 5 of the Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004 read with Notification No. 5/2006-CE (NT) dated March 14, 2006. These .....
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NHRC Seeks Government Response on Chitrakoot Prison Firing Incident(19.05.2021)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought response from the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police and local and prison authorities of Chit.....
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Involuntary act of principal debtor, leading to loss of security, would not absolve a guarantor of its liability(21.05.2021)
The common question which arises in present cases concerns the vires and validity of a notification dated 15th November, 2019 issued by the Central Go.....
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Kerala High Court Notifies Modified Sitting and Filing Arrangements(20.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has notified its modified filing process and sitting arrangements for the lockdown period. As per the Official Notification, the Cou.....
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Court is empowered to remove a BRP from office on the grounds of ‘conflict of interest or lack of independence’(21.05.2021)
In facts of present case, Oakbay Investments applied to the High Court for the removal of Messrs Knoop and Klopper as business rescue practitioners (B.....
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Kerala HC Acquits Two Non-Tribal Person Arraigned as Accused in Rape and Murder of Tribal Woman(22.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has acquitted two non-tribal persons who were arraigned as accused in the case relating to the rape and murder of a tribal woman fol.....
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Karnataka HC Refuses to Interfere With Govt Notification on Regular Format SSLC Examination(27.07.2021)
Karnataka High Court has refused to interfere with a government notification mandating nine days regular format SSLC examination for students register.....
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Kar. HC: Women Epicentres of Family Life, Deserve Preferential Treatment in Matters Relating to Bail(19.06.2024)
Karnataka HC while granting bail to Bhavani Revanna, mother of Prajwal Revanna, has observed that women are the epicentres of family life; their displ.....
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Kar. HC: If Accused Doesn’t Adhere to Settlement Under NI Act, Criminal Proc. Should be Initiated(26.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court has observed that if the accused does not adhere to the settlement between parties in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable .....
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MHA: Can’t Designate Police Stations as Place for Examination of Witness Via Electronic Means(17.07.2024)
Union Ministry of Home Affairs has written to the State Governments stating that for purposes of Sections 265, 266 and 308 of BNSS, 2023, police stati.....
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Bombay High Court Issues Directions for Proper Functioning of Tree Authority in Goa(22.07.2021)
Bombay High Court has issued several directions for their proper functioning, being "extremely distressed" by the fact that the Tree Authorities in bo.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Plea for Building Separate Public Toilet Facilities for Transgender(27.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought the response of Centre and Delhi Government on a plea seeking directions for building separate public toilet facilities fo.....
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Delhi High Court: Injunction Granted to Infosys Against Southern Infosys Ltd(20.06.2024)
Del. HC while granting an injunction in favour of Infosys against Southern Infosys Ltd has observed that the combination of visual, phonetic, and conc.....
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Sr. Advocate Accused of Taking Bribes, Telangana High Court Refuses to Quash FIR(26.06.2024)
Telangana High Court while refusing to quash an FIR filed against a senior advocate for accepting bribe, has observed that the allegation that money w.....
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SC: Prosecution for Grim Offences Can’t be Withdrawn because Accused has Good Public Image(17.07.2024)
Supreme Court has opined that merely because an accused person is elected to the Legislative Assembly, cannot be a testament to their image among the .....
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Centre Notifies Date for Enforcement of Criminal Laws Replacing IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act(26.02.2024)
Central Government has notified that the three criminal laws Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adh.....
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SC: Evidence by Power of Attorney Holders Can Only be Given of Facts Within Their Personal Knowledge(15.04.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that deposition can only be given by a power of attorney holder of the facts that are within his personal knowledge and not.....
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SC: Without Examining Lawfulness of 'Minutes of Order' Filed by Advocates, Orders Cannot be Passed(01.05.2024)
Supreme Court has held that High Court must apply its mind to the minutes of order in order to ensure that the rights of the third parties are not aff.....
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Winding up proceedings pending before High Courts, which have not progressed to an advanced stage, ought to be transferred to the NCLT(07.05.2024)
The present company petition has been instituted under Section 433 (e) and (f) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Section 434 and 439 of the Act, se.....
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All. High Court Explains ‘Prima Facie Satisfaction’ of Magistrate Before Summoning/Issuing Process(21.02.2024)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the Magistrate before summoning/issuing process against an accused has to hold an enquiry under Section 202 of .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Section 202 of CrPC, Prima Facie Satisfaction
Delhi High Court: Political Parties Can be Covered Under the Ambit of PMLA(10.04.2024)
Delhi High Court after analyzing Section 70 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002(PMLA) and Section 2(f) and 29A of the Representation of Pe.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Section 70 PMLA, Section 2(f) of RP Act, Section 29A of RP Act
Supreme Court: Strict Penalties Required for Official Misconduct During Elections(19.04.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that the issue of official misconduct during elections is very serious and there should be strict penalties regarding the s.....
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Bom. HC: Bank Regis. with CERSAI has Priority Over DCST Against Proceeds of Enforce. under SARFAESI(07.05.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that against proceeds of enforcement under SARFESI Act, 2002 lender bank registered with the Central Registry of Securitisa.....
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Ker. HC: Mode of Examination u/s 33(2) of POCSO Act to be Applicable Even if Victim Attains Majority(01.08.2024)
Kerala HC has held that the protection u/s 33(2) of POCSO Act will continue to remain for the victim, regardless of whether he or she attains the age .....
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J&K HC: Omission to Record Statement of Accused Not Fatal to Validity of Trial(21.07.2021)
Jammu & Kashmir High Court has held that in the absence of any prejudice to the accused or demonstrated failure of justice, omission to record his sta.....
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Gujarat HC: Issuance of Illusory Pre-Show Cause Notice for Consultation Before Hearing is Arbitrary(27.07.2021)
Gujarat High Court while imposing the cost of Rs. 20,000 on Goods and Service Tax Department held that the Issuance of an illusory Pre-Show-Cause Noti.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Plea for Publication of Lakshadweep Draft Regulations in Vernacular Languages(29.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed the petition seeking directions to the Lakshadweep Administration to publish its draft Regulations in the vernacular l.....
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Arvind Kejriwal’s Bail Stayed by Delhi High Court(26.06.2024)
Delhi High Court has stayed the order granting bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on the ground that the Vacation Judge while passing the im.....
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Ker. HC: Second Opinion to Determine Authenticity of Disability Certificate Can be Sought by MACT(16.07.2024)
Ker. HC has observed that MACT cannot sit as mute spectators while considering claims and are expected to take a pro-active role in decision making pr.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, MACT, Disability Certificate, Second Opinion
Ker HC: Can Prosecute Guardian of Minor Driving Vehicle w/o Licence Even Before Deter. Minor's Guilt(25.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has observed that proceedings against the guardian of a juvenile or owner of a motor vehicle under section 199A of the Motor Vehicle.....
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Del. HC: Transfer Pricing Officer Doesn’t Have Jurisdiction to Question Commercial Expediency(15.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that the authority of the Transfer Pricing Officer can only be extended to evaluating the enlistment of comparables or a.....
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State Government had no authority to tinker with the lists of Scheduled Castes published under Article 341 of the Constitution of India(15.07.2024)
The present appeal arises out of the Patna High Court Division Bench judgment where the court upheld the resolution dated 1st July, 2015 of the State .....
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Bom. HC: Following a Woman and Pushing Her With Bicycle is Not an Offence u/s 354 IPC(03.01.2024)
Bombay High Court while observing that the act of following a woman a couple of times, abusing and pushing her with a bicycle may be annoying but defi.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Sense of Decency, Section 354 IPC
SC: Delay in Filing Appeal Challenging Acquittal u/s 378 CrPC Can Be Condoned u/s 5 Limitation Act(22.02.2024)
Supreme Court has held that the delay occurring in filing an appeal against acquittal of accused under Section 378 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.....
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Ker. HC: Improper to Compel Election Candidate to Answer ED Summons Just Before LS Elections(10.04.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that it is not proper to disturb a candidate contesting elections and compel him to answer summons served by the Enforcemen.....
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Raj HC: Cognizance Can be Taken by Sessions Court Against Accused Who Haven’t Yet Been Chargesheeted(19.04.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has held that the Court of Sessions is empowered to take cognizance against those accused persons under Section 193 Code of Crimi.....
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Centre to Withdraw Letter Asking States to Not Take Action Against Ayurvedic & Ayush Products Ads(08.05.2024)
Central Government has informed the Supreme Court that the letter sent by the Ministry of Ayush to all the State licensing authorities to not take any.....
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MP HC: Police Officers Have to Follow Direction of Joining Music Band Practice(02.08.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court while hearing a matter where police constables were suspended for refusing to join Police Department's music band, has asked.....
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Karnataka HC Asks State to Respond Plea to Not Leak Information Collected During Investigation(15.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has asked the State government to respond to a plea to not “leak” information collected during the course of investigation in any.....
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Madras HC Directs Satellite Imaging of Taluks and Earmarking of Waterbodies(19.04.2021)
Chhattisgarh High Court has observed that existence of a serious dispute between a husband and wife is not a prerequisite for grant of divorce by mutu.....
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J&K&L HC: Dishonour of Cheque Due to Incomplete Signature Offence u/s 138 of NI Act(05.01.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that the dishonour of a cheque for the reason that there were incomplete signatures appearing on the .....
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Allahabad HC: Failure of Investigating Agency to Record Statements to be Recorded Seriously(10.01.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the failure of the investigating agency to record statements of witnesses during an investigation must be viewe.....
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Patna HC: Telecom Companies Violating TRAI Guidelines By Not Lodging FIRs in Cyber Frauds(13.01.2022)
Patna High Court has observed that the Telecom companies are violating the guidelines of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) by not regis.....
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Del. HC: DDA & MCD Must Put Structural Reforms In Place to Deal With Issue of Illegal Construction(21.02.2024)
Delhi High Court while observing that illegal construction is going on in Delhi in an unusual manner, has held that Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MC.....
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Gau. HC: Primary Duty of the State to Disburse Funds Under Victim Compensation Scheme(09.04.2024)
Gauhati High Court while stating that it is the primary duty of the State to provide fund for the disbursement of compensation to the victims under th.....
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Calcutta High Court: Notice Preventing Forest Dwellers from Entering Forest Lands Set Aside(18.04.2024)
Cal HC set aside the notice ousting forest dwellers from their forest dwellings and held that since no process of recognition of rights given in Sched.....
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SC: Can Apply Doctrine of ‘Lis Pendens’ Even if Section 52 of TPA Inapplicable in a State(07.05.2024)
Supreme Court has held that there can be no doubt that even if Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 does not apply in its strict sense to .....
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Supreme Court: Sub-Classification of SCs/STs by States is Permissible(01.08.2024)
Supreme Court while overruling the judgement of EV Chinnaiah v. State of Andhra Pradesh (MANU/SC/0960/2004; 2004 INSC 644), has upheld the power of th.....
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Delhi High Court, District Courts to Continue Functioning Through Virtual Mode Till February 12(13.01.2022)
Delhi High Court and the District Courts will continue to function through virtual mode till February 12, 2022. The courts of Registrar and Joint Regi.....
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Failure of a builder to obtain occupation certificate is a deficiency in service under Consumer Protection Act, 1986(11.01.2022)
The appeal arises from a judgment and order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. The complaint was filed by the Appellant for refun.....
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Transfer of securities only in demat form - Deadline extended till April 1, 2019(03.12.2018)
The Board, on March 28, 2018, decided that except in case of transmission or transposition of securities, requests for effecting transfer of securitie.....
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Once goods were certified to be warehoused by consignee, consigner cannot be held responsible for contravention of law(12.09.2019)
The brief facts of the case are that, the Appellants are engaged in the manufacture of Polyester Knitted Fabrics from Polyester Yarn. They are clearin.....
Tags : Demand, Penalty, Confirmation
The right to privacy is not sacrosanct, it must be balanced with the rights of other citizens(10.01.2022)
The issue before the present Court was whether the publication of the Facebook posts by Mr. Smuts is protected by the right to freedom of expression. .....
Tags : Publicity, Information, Dissemination
SC: Defence on Merits Not to be Considered at Stage of Framing of Charge(14.04.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that defence on merits is not to be considered at the stage of framing of the charge and/or at the stage of discharge appli.....
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Kerala High Court Seeks Response on Plea Seeking Lockdown on Day of Assembly Results(19.04.2021)
Kerala High Court directed the state government to file a statement on a petition calling for the declaration of a lockdown in the State on May 2, 202.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Lockdown on Day of Assembly Results
AAAR, Karnataka: 18% GST Payable on Supply of Vouchers(04.01.2022)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Karnataka while upholding the Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR)’s ruling held that 18% Goods and Service.....
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NCLAT: 'Adjudicating Authority' Is Not A 'Court of Law' And 'CCIRP' Is Not Synonymous To litigation(07.01.2022)
NCLAT, Chennai Bench in the case of Drip Capital Inc. v. Concord Creations (India) Pvt. Ltd. set aside the order passed by the Adjudicating Authority,.....
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SC: If Subletting in Derogation of Lease Deed, Sub-Lessee Continue to be Ostensible Holder(13.01.2022)
Supreme Court has held that if subletting is in derogation of the terms of the Lease Deed, then the sub-lessee continues to be the ostensible tenure h.....
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Madras HC Allows Suit Seeking Declaration of Exclusive Copyright over Broadcast of JILLA Movie(17.01.2022)
Madras High Court has allowed a civil suit that sought a declaration of the exclusive copyright of Sun TV Network over the broadcast of JILLA movie, w.....
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SC: CJs of HCs Acting on Administrative Side Don’t Have Any Rule Making Authority of Executive(04.01.2024)
Supreme Court while observing that policymaking needs consideration of many factors, has held that Chief Justices(CJs) of High Courts, acting on the a.....
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SC: Courts Should Aim at Restituting Affected Person Alongwith Setting Aside Arbitrary Admin. Action(22.02.2024)
Supreme Court has stated that the primary duty of constitutional courts remains the control of power, including setting aside of administrative action.....
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SC: Sale/Gift of Vehicle Shall Not be Invalidated on Mere Failure of Transfer Vehicle Registration(11.04.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that the sale/gift transaction will not get invalidated merely on the ground that there has been a failure to get a transfe.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Vehicle Registration, Gift Transaction, Sale Transaction
8 Weeks Time Given to UP Govt. to Consider Need for Guidelines on Invocation of Gangsters Act(22.04.2024)
Supreme Court has given eight weeks time to the Government of Uttar Pradesh for considering the need to lay down guidelines for invocation of the Utta.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Guidelines, Gangsters Act
Bom. HC: Ensure Availability of Essential Infrastructure to Implement e-Mulakaat System in Prisons(09.05.2024)
Bom. HC has observed that the State shall implement the e-Mulakaat System in all the prisons throughout Maharashtra and shall also provide adequate in.....
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SC: Bail Condition that Husband Should Fulfill Physical & Financial Requirements of Wife, Set Aside(03.08.2024)
SC has set aside the condition set by HC while granting bail to a husband in a cruelty case, which required the husband to fulfill all physical and fi.....
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NGT Concerns over Contamination of Groundwater at Bandhwari(29.10.2015)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Municipal Corporations of Gurgaon and Faridabad to ensure proper dumping of waste, maintenance and collectio.....
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Gujarat High Court Dismisses Review Petition against Narendra Modi in Selfie Case(06.11.2015)
Gujarat High Court while upholding the earlier order, has dismissed revision petition filed against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for alleged breach of.....
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Madras HC Rejects Petition on CM’s Thumb Impression(08.11.2016)
Madras High Court has quashed Public Interest Litigation filed by activist K R 'Traffic' Ramaswamy challenging consent for nomination by Chief Ministe.....
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Delhi HC Junks Vodafone's Plea Seeking Disclosure of IUC Charges Methodology(05.09.2017)
Delhi High Court has dismissed Vodafone India petition that urged for directions to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to disclose its methodology .....
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Candidates Can't Be Barred from Polls on Framing of Criminal Charges: Supreme Court(25.09.2018)
Supreme Court has held that candidates cannot be disqualified merely because charges have been framed against them in a criminal case.
Tags : Supreme Court, Disqualification, Criminal Charges
Credit flow to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Sector(02.07.2020)
1. Please refer to circular RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.63/06.02.31/2006-07 dated April 4, 2007 containing definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises as p.....
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Bombay High Court Enquires Government Over Treatment Protocol for Black Fungus Disease(19.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has enquired the Central Government and Maharashtra State Government about the treatment protocol to treat the 'Black Fungus Disease.....
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Bombay High Court Refuses Ad-Interim Relief to Raj Kundra in Porn Film Case(28.07.2021)
Bombay High Court has refused to grant ad-interim reliefs to businessman Raj Kundra, husband of actor Shilpa Shetty, in his plea seeking release in a .....
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State bears the onus to prove the identity of the Accused and to dispel their alibi defence beyond reasonable doubt(20.06.2024)
The matter involved Dinesh Moodley and Ugresen Perumal who were convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison on 6 September 2019 by the Gau.....
Tags : Conviction, Identification, Legality
Telangana High Court To Function Completely Through Virtual Mode on Rotation Basis(16.04.2021)
Telangana High Court has modified its earlier Standard Operating Procedure by deciding that all the benches will hear the cases virtually with immedia.....
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SC: Arbitral Tribunal Before 2015 Amendment Would Lose Mandate on Violation of Neutrality Clause(05.01.2022)
Supreme Court has held that an arbitral tribunal constituted as per an arbitration clause before the 2015 amendment to the Arbitration and Conciliatio.....
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SC: Party Without Notice of Section 11(6) Petition Filed By Other Party Free to Appoint Arbitrator(06.01.2022)
Supreme Court has held that a party to the arbitration agreement can appoint an arbitrator even after an Arbitration Petition under Section 11(6) of t.....
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Kerala HC: Collecting Annual Fees In Advance Amounts to Profiteering(11.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has observed that collecting annual fees from students for the next year in advance when the previous year's studies have not been c.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Annual Fees, Fees Collection
Punjab & Haryana HC Seeks Election Commission's Reply Over Ensuring Drug-Free Elections(14.01.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought the response of the State Election Commission, Punjab to ensure Drug-free Elections and for this purpose, the.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Drug-Free Elections
Allahabad HC Asks UP Govt to Consider Complete Lockdown in Covid Infected Areas(14.04.2021)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to consider the viability of a complete lock-down for at least two or three weeks in distr.....
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Gujarat HC Stresses Need for Transparency in Publication of Data Related to Covid-19(19.04.2021)
Gujarat High Court has stressed the need for transparency in the publication of testing data and availability of amenities in relation to COVID-19, st.....
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NGT Asks Govt to File Proper Report on Study Carried Out to Identify Sources of Air Pollution(04.01.2022)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the government to file a proper report on the study carried out in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram to identify th.....
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Karnataka High Court: ED Can Probe A Case Throughout India Under PMLA(07.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that the Enforcement Directorate can probe a case throughout India, including the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir u.....
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Karnataka HC Upholds State's Prerogative to Impose Conditions for Compassionate Authorization(12.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has upheld the state government's power and prerogative to impose conditions such as restriction of age and pass in 10th Standard.....
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Bombay HC Quashes Order of Assistant CGST Commissioner Refusing Refund of GST(17.01.2022)
Bombay High Court has quashed and set aside an order of the Assistant Commissioner of CGST refusing refund of GST paid by a private export company on .....
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Madras High Court: Refund to be Granted Only to Person Who Paid Duty(20.05.2021)
Madras High Court has held that the refund be granted only to a person who paid duty if an ultimate consumer cannot be identified as the amount to be .....
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Kerala High Court: Not Feasible to Direct Shifting Bio Toilets from Sabarimala to Wayanad(05.08.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that it is not feasible to temporarily give the bio-toilets placed at various places in the trekking path in Sabarimala to .....
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To claim a refund of the fuel and RAF levy, a licensed distributor of fuel must obtain the fuel directly from stocks of a licensed warehouse (not a depot)(06.08.2024)
The Appellant is a licensed distributor of fuel (LDF). In March 2017, it submitted the refund related to 25 consignments of diesel exported to Lesotho.....
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Gauhati HC Sets Aside Ex-Parte Order Which Declared a Woman Foreigner(19.04.2021)
Gauhati High Court has set aside an ex-parte order declaring a woman as foreigner observing that the order was passed without hearing the petitioner. .....
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Delhi HC Dissolves Marriage on Husband Treating Wife as Overseas Wife for Temporary Companionship(05.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has dissolved marriage between a couple on the ground of cruelty, observing that the husband treated the wife as his overseas wife, o.....
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Kerala HC Reverses Single Bench Judgment on Establishment of Toddy Shop in Residential Locality(10.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has reversed a Single Bench judgment that held that establishing a toddy shop in a residential locality would be in derogation of th.....
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Kerala High Court Strikes Down Rules 9(4A) and 9(4C) of Municipality Rules on Property Tax Fixation(13.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has set aside Rules 9(4A) and 9(4C) of the Kerala Municipality (Property Tax, Service Tax and Surcharge) Rules, 2011 which prescribe.....
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Kerala HC: Directors of Company Cannot be Implicated Without Specific Averments(17.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that Directors of a company cannot be implicated without specific averments indicating their role in the offence, particul.....
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Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Rules, 2017 amended to boost trade facilitation(18.05.2021)
The Finance Minister had in her Budget Speech announced that, the Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Rules, 2017 (IGCR, 2017) woul.....
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CCI Nods for Sun Life’s Acquisition in BSLI(01.02.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given approval to Sun Life's acquisition of 23% more stake in Birla Sun Life Insurance (BSLI), a joint ventu.....
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Bombay HC Disqualifies BJP MLA For Concealing Info About Office of Profit(20.01.2017)
Bombay High Court has disqualified Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Gadchiroli (ST) Deorao Holi from Assembly membership on a plea that he didn't discl.....
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Facebook ‘Likes’ Won’t Confer Jurisdiction In The State Where The Webpage Is Viewed: Delhi HC(11.01.2018)
Delhi High Court has ruled that mere hosting of a webpage on Facebook would not confer jurisdiction in the State where such page is viewed.
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Wife Slapping Husband Not an Instigation to Commit Suicide: Delhi High Court(10.01.2019)
Delhi High Court has said that mere act of slapping a man by his wife in front of others does not tantamount to instigating the husband to commit suic.....
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Affidavit For Admission/Denial Of Documents In Commercial Suits Must Filed Within 45 Days(31.10.2019)
Present appeal filed by the plaintiff challenging the order of the learned Joint Registrar in CS (COMM) 1261/2018, whereby the learned Joint Registrar.....
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Delhi High Court Questions Delhi Government on Black Fungus Drug Supply(20.05.2021)
Delhi High Court while taking note of the shortage of antifungal medicine Amphotericin-B asked the Delhi Government to disclose the stock held by it a.....
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SC: Suo Motu Case Initiated to Probe into Safety Measures Taken by Buildings and Coaching Institutes(05.08.2024)
SC has initiated Suo Motu case to look into safety measures being undertaken by buildings and coaching institutes in the national capital and stated t.....
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DoT launches ‘AI Bharat 5G/6G Hackathon’ online platform(08.08.2024)
Department of Telecommunications, launched the ITU-WTSA-24 Hackathon “AI Bharat 5G/6G Sandbox”, a part of the forthcoming WTSA-24. It is designed to p.....
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ITAT, Delhi: No Tax on Compensation for Acquisition of Agricultural Land by State Govt(15.04.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has held that no tax shall be payable on compensation for acquisition of agricultural land by the state go.....
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NGT Prepones Summer Vacation for Principal Bench, Zonal Benches from April 19 to May 18(19.04.2021)
National Green Tribunal has modified its calendar for summer vacation of 2021 in light of the recent surge in Covid 19 cases throughout the Country, r.....
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Madras High Court Orders Compensation of Woman Who Suffered from Rat Bite in Hospital(05.01.2022)
Madras High Court has ordered a compensation of Rs. 25,000 to a woman who suffered rat bite in her left elbow at Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai.....
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Gujarat High Court: Official Language Of The Court Is English(10.01.2022)
Gujarat High Court has stated that the party cannot insist on addressing the Court in any other language as the language of the Court is English. The .....
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Gujarat HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Physical Filing of ITR, Audit Reports(13.01.2022)
Gujarat High Court has issued notice to the Central Government on a plea seeking waiver of interest under section 234A of Income Tax Act, 1961 and als.....
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AAAR: Allocation of Salary of Head Office Employee to Branch Subject to GST(17.01.2022)
Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR), Maharashtra says allocation of salary of a head office employee to a branch, and its recovery from ther.....
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Delhi High Court: Treat Judicial Officers as Frontline Staff(20.05.2021)
Delhi High Court while expressing concern over the working conditions of the subordinate judiciary has said that the Government should consider declar.....
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Raj. HC: Bail Denied to Man Who Was Not Mentioned in FIR but Accompanied Accused to Crime Scene(05.08.2024)
Raj. HC while rejecting the bail application of a man who was not named in FIR but accompanied the accused to the crime scene, has observed that even .....
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CCI approves acquisition of 100% equity stake, management and control in 12 special purpose vehicles of PNC Infratech Limited and PNC Infra Holdings by Highway Infrastructure Trust(07.08.2024)
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 100% equity stake, management and control in twelve (12) special purpose veh.....
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Karnataka HC Confirms Interim Order Passed by Coordinate Bench of Court on July 8(21.07.2021)
Karnataka High Court has confirmed the interim order passed by a coordinate bench of the court on July 8, 2020, by which it had stayed the government .....
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SC: Letter of Intent Can be Binding Contract if Its Term So Dictates(27.07.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by South Eastern Coalfields Ltd, observing that a Letter of Intent is not a binding contract unless such a.....
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Bom HC: Can’t Register Similar TM for Drug Treating Similar Ailment But Having Different Composition(18.06.2024)
Bom. HC has held that trademarks that are structurally and phonetically similar cannot be registered for drugs treating similar ailment but having dif.....
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Ker. HC: Person Seeking Job in Pakistan Doesn’t Make Him Enemy Under Defence of India Rules(26.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has observed that only for the reason that an individual has gone to Pakistan in search of a job will not bring him within the defin.....
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BCI to Del. HC: Foreign Lawyers and Firms Entering India Will Also be Helpful for Indian Lawyers(16.07.2024)
BCI has informed Delhi HC that legal fraternity in India is not likely to suffer any disadvantage in case law practice in India is opened up to foreig.....
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Gauhati HC: Foreigners Tribunal Cannot Suo Moto Assume Jurisdiction to Give Opinion(22.07.2021)
Gauhati High Court has ruled that the Foreigners Tribunal cannot suo moto assume the jurisdiction to give an opinion which is not sought while answeri.....
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Delhi HC Allows Sushant Singh Rajput's Father to Approach Single Judge Against Release of Film(27.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted liberty to the father of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, to approach the single judge with his grievance perta.....
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Madras HC: Public Service is Being Performed by Lawyers, They Cannot be Denied Funds(21.06.2024)
Madras High Court has stated that lawyers perform public services that are similar to those of public servants and the Government should ensure that p.....
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Patna HC: Oral Evidence Admissible to Prove Contents of Document u/s 92 of IEA(28.06.2024)
Patna High Court has held that to prove the contents of documents under Section 92 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, oral evidence could be admissible.....
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Rajasthan HC: Bail Granted to Accused Who Fired on Police to Evade Arrest(17.07.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has granted bail to an accused who was booked under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS), 1985 for allegedly ope.....
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Supreme Court: NIC Officials Directed to Meet NCDRC President to Resolve E-Filing Issues(24.07.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing a petition on E-filing facilities at the NCDRC and State Commissions, has directed the National Informatics Centre (NIC) t.....
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Allahabad High Court Denies Relief to Petitioner on Non Disclosure of Godowns(26.02.2020)
Allahabad High Court has denied any relief to the Petitioner as there was a nondisclosure of godowns and non-payment of tax which ultimately demonstra.....
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Madras HC Directs CRPF to Reinstate Constable Who Failed to Fire During Militant Attack(02.03.2020)
Madras High Court has granted relief to a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable who failed to open fire during a militant attack in Manipur in.....
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Online filing of requests for closure of advance authorizations(30.03.2021)
1. DGFT has revamped its IT systems to provide a paperless, contact-less, electronic interface to the exporters/importers and other stakeholders of DG.....
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Madras HC Asks Police to Ensure Special Arrangements for Movement of Vehicles(07.04.2021)
Madras High Court has asked the Police authorities to ensure that in making special arrangements for movement of vehicles/ convoy of VIPs/ dignitaries.....
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SC Poses Question on Relevant Authority for Applications Seeking Registration of Vehicles(12.04.2021)
Supreme Court has posed a question as to which authority should it refer the applications seeking registration of vehicles to, in the case of MC Mehta.....
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MP HC Makes Exception for ST Candidate Who Selected Wrong Category for NEET Counselling(18.02.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken a sympathetic view towards the situation of a NEET aspirant belonging to ST community, who inadvertently registere.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice Questioning Legality of Nominating People to State Board for Wildlife(16.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation questioning the legality of nominating nine people, including the son of an MLA.....
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Kerala HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging CLAT Clearance as Prerequisite for Law Officers at NTPC(04.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has issued notice on a plea seeking to quash the condition mandating applicants to clear CLAT for applying to the post of Assistant .....
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Delhi HC Directs Government to Consider Issue of Early Re-testing of International Travellers(05.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has said that it expects the Delhi Government to consider expeditiously the issue of early re-testing of international travellers who.....
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Delhi High Court: Father Cannot Relinquish His Responsibility Towards Unmarried Daughters(10.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that a father cannot abandon his responsibility of looking after his unmarried daughters. The court held that father has.....
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Gujarat HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Income Tax Provision Treating Defaulter at Par(14.01.2022)
Gujarat High Court has issued the notice to the government on a plea challenging Income Tax Provision treating defaulter as well as a genuine taxpayer.....
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SC: If Judge Only Pronounces Operative Part of Judgement then Reasons to Made Available in 2-5 Days(22.10.2024)
SC has observed that if a judge pronounces operative part of a judgement while expressing that reasons would follow in a detailed final judgment, it w.....
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Shares at Face Value by Amalgamated Company Not Covered Under Income Tax Act(16.04.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad has ruled that the Shares at ‘face value’ by the amalgamated company to shareholders in pursuance of s.....
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Supreme Court Refuses Protection to Suspended Chhattisgarh IPS Officer in Corruption Case(04.01.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to grant protection to suspended Additional Director General of Police Gurjinder Pal Singh in a case filed against him under.....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Conditions on Candidates to Furnish Certified Copies(05.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the conditions on candidates to supply certified copies of those 10 judgments of which the candi.....
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Allahabad HC: Criminal Intimidation Is Cognizable Offence In Uttar Pradesh(10.01.2022)
Allahabad High Court observed that an offence of Criminal Intimidation Punishable under Section 506 IPC, if committed in the State of Uttar Pradesh wi.....
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SC: Taking Custody of Jewellery for Safety Cannot Constitute Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC(14.01.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that taking custody of jewellery for safety cannot constitute cruelty within the meaning of Section 498A of the Indian Pena.....
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Ker. HC: If a Legislation Confers Benefit on Some Persons it Can be Applied Retrospectively(23.10.2024)
Kerala HC has observed that if a legislation confers benefit on some persons but without inflicting a corresponding detriment on some other person, th.....
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Manipur HC Sets Aside Election of BJP Legislator Okram Henry(16.04.2021)
Manipur High Court has set aside the 2017 election of Bharatiya Janta Party legislator Okram Henry, a Minister in the N. Biren Singh government, for f.....
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Telangana HC Issues Notice on PIL Challenging Deployment of Facial Recognition Technology(04.01.2022)
Telangana High Court has issued a notice to the Telangana State Government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea filed challenging the deployment.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Future Group Plea Against Continuation of Proceedings in Singapore Tribunal(05.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that no permission of the Central Government was required to construct lodges/ resorts within the reserve forest area at.....
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CCI Directs Investigation Against Google For abusing Its dominant position(10.01.2022)
Competition Commission of India has directed investigation against Alphabet Inc., Google LLC, Google India Private Limited and Google Ireland Limited .....
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SC: Arbitration Can be Set Aside Only if Award Against Public Policy(14.01.2022)
Supreme Court has stated that an arbitration award under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 can be set aside only if it is found to be contrar.....
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Mad. HC: Juri. Akin to Revisional Juri. Must be Exercised by Adj. Authority to Assess Correctness(10.06.2024)
Mad. HC has observed that even though Adjudicating Authority may not sit in appeal over commercial wisdom of Committee of Creditors, still it is requi.....
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In absence of any allegation of fraud or collusion, CA certificate is sufficient to grant the refund claim(25.06.2024)
Issue in the present appeal is regarding refund of Special Additional Duty paid on import of goods. The Appellant had re-imported goods and it was cle.....
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Karnataka HC Directs BBMP to File Affidavit Stating Steps for Improvement of Parks(06.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to file an affidavit stating immediate steps which it will be taking f.....
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Delhi HC and District Courts to Shift to Virtual Mode of Hearings Till April 23(09.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has ordered through its Registrar General that in light of the alarming rise in Covid-19 cases in the NCT of Delhi, the High Court an.....
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SC: Maximum Punishment for Money Laundering Does Not Dilute Gravity of Offence(17.02.2022)
Supreme Court has remarked that the fact that the Prevention of Money Laundering Act,. 2002 contemplates a maximum punishment of 7 years imprisonment .....
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Central Government set to expand Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure across the nation(19.02.2022)
The Government of India has undertaken multiple initiatives to promote the manufacturing and adoption of electric vehicles in the country. Due to the .....
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Operation of a statute could not be curbed by private action of parties(06.08.2024)
The Petitioner is a company, which claims to be a 'small' enterprise under Section 2(m) of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 20.....
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Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice to Former Judge Markandey Katju(14.11.2016)
Supreme Court has issued Contempt of Court Notice to Former Judge Markandey Katju for criticising Judges and not judgment in Soumya rape case.
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Delhi High Court Asks Centre to Frame Policy to Curb Celebratory Firing(18.09.2017)
Delhi High Court has asked Centre and other authorities to frame a policy within three months to curb the practice of celebratory firing.
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Supreme Court Notice to Centre, State on Plea Against Sikkim Chief Minister(15.07.2019)
Supreme Court has asked for responses from the Centre and the State Government on a petition challenging the appointment of Prem Singh Tamang as the c.....
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Allahabad HC Expresses Dissatisfaction at Steps Taken for Testing and Treatment of Covid-19(18.05.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that citizens of Uttar Pradesh are being led towards the third wave of pandemic, expressing its dissatisfaction at t.....
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Madras HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Free Covid Treatment in Tamil Nadu(24.05.2021)
Madras High Court has issued notice to the State Government on a petition seeking free Covid treatment at all private Nursing Homes, Polyclinics and H.....
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Del. HC: Mandatory to Register FIR When Person Dies in Encounter Alleged to be Fake(09.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has restated that it is mandatory to register a FIR whenever death of an individual is caused in a police encounter that is alleged t.....
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MP HC: Registration of Label Cannot be Denied on Mere Ground of Objection by Third Party(14.08.2024)
MP HC has held that, for registration of a label Excise Commissioner may make an enquiry and if he is satisfied that pre-requisites for registration h.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice Questioning Legality of Nominating People to State Board for Wildlife(16.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation questioning the legality of nominating nine people, including the son of an MLA.....
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Calcutta High Court Seeks Report on Existing VC Facilities at District Courts & Tribunals in State(04.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has directed the State government to apprise the Court about the steps which are taken to set up video conferencing facilities in .....
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Telangana High Court Suspends Physical Hearings with Immediate Effect Until Further Orders(05.01.2022)
Telangana High Court has released a notification stipulating that physical hearing of cases by all Division Benches and Single Benches of the High Cou.....
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Gujarat HC: CGST Undervaluation Or Change Of Route Not A Ground To Detain The Goods(10.01.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that mere undervaluation of the goods or change of route of the consignment cannot be considered to be sufficient grounds .....
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SC: Any Premises Belonging to Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is Public Premises(14.01.2022)
Supreme has Court has held any premises belonging to, or taken on lease by, or on behalf of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is public pr.....
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Delhi High Court: Court Can Waive of Requirement to Furnish Surety, if Satisfied(22.10.2024)
Delhi High Court has stated that if a Court is satisfied that the requirement of furnishing surety can be waived or substituted without compromising t.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Extend Relief to Transgenders(13.04.2020)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to extend relief under the 'Mythri scheme' for transgenders immediately on receiving applicatio.....
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Allahabad High Court Issues Clarifications on E-Filing Procedure(15.04.2020)
Allahabad High Court has modified the e-filing procedure for taking up urgent matters. The Advocates would have an additional option of filing with th.....
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Calcutta HC Seeks Affidavit from State on Steps Taken in Plea Regarding Burial Of COVID-19 Patient(20.04.2020)
Calcutta High Court has considered a Petition claiming that the burial in the graveyard of the dead body of a COVID-19 casualty without the death cert.....
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Karnataka HC Extends Deadline for Door-to-Door Survey on Eligible Children for School Admission(07.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has extended till 15th July, 2021, the deadline to complete the door-to-door survey to identify children eligible for school admi.....
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Madras HC Directs State to Issue Instructions to Not Use Saliva to Separate Food Covers(09.06.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the State government to issue appropriate instructions to restaurants, eateries, bakeries, grocery stores and so on ask.....
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Health Ministry Frames Norms to Avoid Cohorting of COVID-19 Patients with Others(08.04.2020)
Health Ministry has framed detailed guidelines to manage suspected and confirmed COVID-19 cases in separate graded facilities. The Centre has decided .....
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Delhi HC Directs FSL to Expeditiously Conduct DNA Test of Charred Body(09.04.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) to expeditiously conduct DNA Test of a charred body which is claimed to be related.....
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SC Rejects Plea Seeking Nationalisation of Health Care Sector Amid COVID-19 Outbreak(14.04.2020)
Supreme Court has refused to direct the Government to nationalize India's healthcare sector to combat the threat of COVID-19.
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RBI: 90-Day NPA Norm Shall Exclude Moratorium Period for Standard Accounts as on March 1(17.04.2020)
Reserve Bank of India has announced that the moratorium permitted by it on 27th March, 2020 due to COVID-19 situation can be excluded from the 90-day .....
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Bombay HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Decision to Cancel Class 10 Board Examinations(04.06.2021)
Bombay High Court has dismissed as withdrawn the Public Interest Litigation challenging the Maharashtra Government's decision to cancel the Class 10, .....
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Madras High Court Asks State to Consider Priority Vaccination for Persons Who Have to Travel(08.06.2021)
Madras High Court has asked both Central and State Government to ramp up Covid-19 vaccination program for such citizens who are bound to undertake int.....
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Centre Directs States to Assign Unique Identifier to Contracted or Suspected COVID-19 Patients(08.04.2020)
Centre has directed States to assign a “unique identifier” to each person who has contracted or is suspected of having contracted COVID-19, as part of.....
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Delhi HC: Delhi Govt to Ensure Passes for Movement of Essential Goods During Lockdown(09.04.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to ensure that the passes are given and maintained for the free movement of essential goods in the .....
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SC Asks Centre About Steps Taken for Payment of Minimum Wages to Migrants(14.04.2020)
Supreme Court has asked the Centre to update status on a batch of Petitions concerning the plight of migrant workers who had been rendered unemployed .....
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Bombay HC Asks District Collectors About Providing Psychological Counselling for Stranded Migrants(17.04.2020)
Bombay High Court has sought a reply from all district collectors within its jurisdiction on whether any efforts have been taken by the local administ.....
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Manipur HC Stresses on Need for Taking Steps to Tackle Third Wave of Covid-19 Pandemic(04.06.2021)
Manipur High Court has stated that it would be necessary for the State to demonstrate the steps already taken, in terms of the demands raised for medi.....
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Allahabad High Court Permits Use of A4 Size Paper in Functioning(08.06.2021)
Allahabad High Court has permitted use of A4 Size Paper in its functioning, so as to reduce the environmental cost of paper printing and to make it mo.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Forex Gains on Repayment of Interest-free Loan by Relative Not Taxable(19.05.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ordered that foreign exchange gains arising in the hands of an individual, on a repayment of an interest-fre.....
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Delhi HC Directs Placing on Record Details of Lawyers Under CM Advocate Welfare Policy(24.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Bar Council of Delhi to place on record the complete list of verified lawyers who, according to it, are entitled to .....
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Bombay High Court: Judgement Reserved in Kunal Kamra’s Petition Challenging IT Amendment Rules, 2023(09.08.2024)
Bombay High Court has reserved its judgement in the petition filed by comedian Kunal Kamra challenging the IT Amendment Rules, 2023 that empower the U.....
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Country’s First Exclusive Digital Court for Negotiable Instruments Act Cases Inaugurated(20.08.2024)
Supreme Court judge Justice BR Gavai inaugurated the Country's first exclusive Digital Court for Negotiable Instruments Act Cases in Kollam, Kerala. T.....
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SC: High Court Cannot Pass Order Seeking Explanation from Judicial Officer for Judicial Action(18.12.2024)
Supreme Court has stated that High Court cannot pass an order calling for an explanation from a judicial officer for judicial action and any such dire.....
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Rajasthan HC Sets Aside Decision of ICAI Cancelling CA Intermediate Exam Result of Woman(19.05.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has set aside a decision of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), cancelling the CA intermediate exam result of.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Directions on Production and Distribution of Vaccines(24.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the Union of India and others in a petition filed by Professor S. Chandrashekar, a former Indian Space Resea.....
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SC: Recording of Confession by Medical Officer When Accused in Police Custody, Hit by S. 26 of IEA(09.08.2024)
Supreme Court has set aside the conviction of accused in a murder case on the ground that the confessions by the accused are ex-facie inadmissible in .....
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Del. HC: Ad-Hoc Committee Appointed for Taking Over Activities of WFI, Restored(20.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has restored the ad-hoc committee that was appointed by the Indian Olympic Association to oversee all the activities and management o.....
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Supreme Court: Cannot Rule Out Possibility of Reformation(18.12.2024)
Supreme Court while converting the death penalty of a convict guilty of sexual assault and murder of a child to an imprisonment sentence, has observed.....
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Sponsor contribution to an AIF set up in overseas jurisdiction, including IFSCs(12.05.2021)
1. Attention of AD Category - I banks is invited to paragraph A.3.(e) and B.6 of Master Direction No.15 dated January 1, 2016, on "Direct Investment b.....
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Madras HC Directs Centre to File Detailed Report on Preparation to Handle Future Exigencies(21.05.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Centre to file a detailed report indicating the preparations it had made to address exigencies that may arise in th.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking 'Immediate Evacuation' of Indian Students Stranded in UK(08.04.2020)
Supreme Court has issued a notice in the Petition regarding the immediate evacuation of Indian students stranded in the United Kingdom due to the lock.....
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Manipur HC Issues Guidelines for E-Filing and Hearing Via Video Conferencing(13.04.2020)
Manipur High Court has notified the procedure for e-filing and hearing of urgent cases through video conferencing via Vidyo application in a measure t.....
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Karnataka HC: Media Must Ensure That Court Orders Are Not Misquoted in Matters Concerning COVID-19(14.04.2020)
Karnataka High Court has observed that the media, in particular the electronic media has to be very careful while reporting Court orders, concerning C.....
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MHA: Movement of Workers Within State Allowed(20.04.2020)
Ministry of Home Affairs has allowed intra-state movement of such people from relief camps and shelters to their respective places of work if found as.....
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Delhi HC Directs on Accepting Electronic Filing of Caveats on E-Filing Portal(04.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the District and Sessions Judge (Headquarters) to ensure that as long as the e-filing portal of the Delhi District Court.....
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Madras HC: Prohibit Attempts to Medically Change Sexual Orientation of LGBTQIA+ People(08.06.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Union and the State Government to take steps to prohibit attempts by physical and health professionals to medically.....
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Karnataka HC Will Be Closed From April 15 to April 30, Urgent Cases Will Be Heard(14.04.2020)
Karnataka High Court has issued a notification stating that it will remain closed for the period from 15th April, 2020 to 30th April, 2020 (both days .....
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Kerala HC Directs Release of All Vehicles Seized for Lockdown Violations on Personal Bond of Owner(17.04.2020)
Kerala High Court has passed a general order directing the release of all vehicles seized by police for alleged violations of lockdown guidelines on t.....
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Delhi HC Enquires on Government Policy on Administration of Amphotericin-B Drug(04.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to spell out its policy with regard to the priority of patients who should be administered the Amphotericin-B.....
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Kerala HC: False Accusation of Impotency by Spouse Amounts to Cruelty(08.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that casting aspersions of impotency or erectile dysfunction by one spouse against other in matrimonial proceedings will co.....
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Bombay HC Extends Father Stan Swamy’s Private Hospital Stay Till June 18(11.06.2021)
Bombay High Court has extended tribal rights activist from Ranchi Father Stan Swamy's private hospital stay till 18th June, 2021 after it was informed.....
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ITAT, Pune: Reimbursement on Welfare Expenses Incurred by Multinationals in India Not Taxable(18.05.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune has said that reimbursement on welfare expenses incurred by multinationals in India shall not be taxable if.....
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Madras HC Seeks Response on Extension of Covid-19 Cash Relief to Transgender Persons(21.05.2021)
Madras High Court has sought the response of the Tamil Nadu government on a plea seeking the extension of COVID-19 cash relief Rs.4000/- to transgende.....
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Guj. HC: Authorities to Implement Mandatory Requirement of Wearing Helmets by 2 Wheeler Riders(08.08.2024)
Gujarat High Court while dealing with the issue of traffic congestion in Ahmedabad, has directed the authorities to implement the mandatory requiremen.....
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Gujarat HC Issues Notice to TOI and Indian Express for Misrepresenting Court Proceedings(14.08.2024)
Gujarat High Court while issuing notices to editors of Times of India and Indian Express for giving a false and distorted version of court proceedings.....
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SC: Mere Allegations of Harassment Not Enough to Hold Accused Guilty of Abetment of Suicide(13.12.2024)
SC has held that mere allegations of harassment are not enough to hold accused guilty of abetment of suicide unless the accused's actions were so comp.....
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Supreme Court Stays Contempt Proceedings Against Karnataka’s State Officer(07.01.2022)
Supreme Court has stayed the contempt proceedings initiated against Karnataka’s Additional Chief Secretary for non-compliance with the High Court orde.....
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Calcutta HC Seeks Replies on PIL Plea Seeking Postponement of Polls in 4 Municipal Corporations(12.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has sought replies from the West Bengal State Election Commission and State Government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea .....
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Allahabad HC: Fixing Low Notional Income for Non-Earning Member Not Just and Reasonable(17.01.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that fixing notional income at Rs.15,000/- per annum for a family's non-earning members is not just and reasonable i.....
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Ker. HC: KPSC Has No Power to Conduct an Enquiry into an Applicant's Caste Status(04.11.2024)
Ker. HC has observed that Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has no power to conduct an enquiry into an applicant's caste status. If it suspects .....
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Calcutta High Court: First Wife Can’t Charge Second Wife with Cruelty(20.11.2024)
Calcutta HC has held that offences alleged under Section 494, 498A of Indian Penal Code, 1860 are applicable to the person who has married for the sec.....
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SC Seeks Information About Suraz India Trust MD's Employment in Rajasthan Govt Service(13.04.2021)
Supreme Court has called for an affidavit from the state of Rajasthan disclosing the nature of employment that Rajiv Dhaiya, chairperson of NGO Suraz .....
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Delhi HC Temporarily Amends Service of Notices, Summons, Daks Through Email, Fax, Whatsapp(19.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has temporarily amended physical mode regarding service of notice, summons and daks by permitting the same to be effected through ema.....
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NCLT Benches to Function Through Virtual Mode from January 3 to January 31(03.01.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has decided to revert to Virtual Mode of hearing from January 3, 2022, to January 31, 2022, taking note of the pr.....
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Supreme Court: Tribunals Decision Can Be Examined Only By Territorial Jurisdiction High Court(07.01.2022)
Supreme Court has held that decision of a tribunal created under Article 323A and 323B of the Constitution can only be examined by a Division Bench of.....
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Kerala High Court Dismisses Appeal Against Interim Order Staying Order Fixing Bottled Water Prices(12.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has dismissed the appeal challenging a Single Judge decision that stayed the government order fixing the price of bottled water in t.....
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Madras HC Expresses Concern Over Long Pendency of Cases Involving Revenue(17.01.2022)
Madras High Court has expressed its concern over long pendency of cases involving large scale revenue. The Court has observed that cases of Income Tax.....
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SC Rejects Plea for Release of Illegal Rohingya Refugees Detained in Jammu(09.04.2021)
Supreme Court has rejected a plea for the release of illegal Rohingya Muslims who have been detained in Jammu, and has said that the Union Government .....
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Delhi HC Seeks Response in Bail Plea Filed by Yes Bank Founder in Money Laundering Case(17.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has sought response of the Enforcement Directorate in the bail plea filed by Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor in a money laundering case .....
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Where addition has been made on estimation basis, no penalty under Section 271(1)(c) of IT Act could be made qua such addition(16.02.2022)
Present appeal is filed by the assessee against order passed by the Learned Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) relating to the assessment year 2010-.....
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Bombay High Court Orders Constitution of Medical Boards for Medical Termination of Pregnancy(04.01.2022)
Bombay High Court has directed the state Government to forthwith constitute medical boards based on the Amended Act on medical termination of pregnanc.....
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Delhi HC Directs Income Tax Department To Reconsider The Issuance of Certificate With NIL Deduction(07.01.2022)
Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Department to reevaluate the issue of issuance of the certificate with ‘NIL’ deduction of income tax after gr.....
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Karnataka HC: Victim/Complainant Does Not Have Right to Challenge Every Order of Trial Court(13.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that a victim/ complainant does not have the right to challenge each and every order that is passed by the trial Court. .....
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Rajasthan HC: Breach of Written Undertaking Given to Court is Contempt(17.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that breach of written undertaking given to the Court is contempt and is liable to be punished under the Contempt Co.....
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MP HC: Ordinance Extending Period for Bringing No-Confidence Motion Shall Apply Retrospectively(07.11.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has reiterated that Madhya Pradesh Municipalities (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2024 that extends the period for bringing a .....
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Del. HC: It is the Product and Not the Technology Used that Determines HSN Classification(22.11.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that it is not the technology that is used but the product that is created which decides the HSN classification under the Cu.....
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Allahabad HC Issues 'Modalities & Arrangement' for Functioning of Lucknow Bench During COVID(07.04.2021)
Allahabad High Court has issued the Modalities & Arrangement related to the functioning of High Court during COVID-19 which would be effective from 7t.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Status Reports on Plea Alleging Lack of Grievance Redressal Bodies(12.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought status reports on the current functioning of the Mental Health Review Board and the State Mental Health Authority on a ple.....
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Tamil Nadu Govt Notifies Amendment to State Subordinate Police Officers’ Conduct Rules(18.02.2022)
Tamil Nadu Government has notified an amendment to the State's Subordinate Police Officers' Conduct Rules,1964 by the inclusion of Rule 24-C, prohibit.....
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Delhi HC Asks Govt to Publish Requisite Standards on Collection of Blood Samples for COVID 19(22.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Government to publish requisite standards as to the collection of blood sample for conducting COVID 19 related te.....
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Gujarat HC: GST Officials Cannot Provisionally Attach Personal Properties of Partner(25.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has quashed an order of provisional attachment, holding that the Goods and Services Tax officials cannot provisionally attach perso.....
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Jharkhand HC Extends All Interim Orders Passed By It & Courts Subordinate to It Till 30th April(09.04.2020)
Jharkhand High Court has extended the life of all interim orders, including provisional bail orders, passed by it or the Courts subordinate to it, til.....
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A well-known mark is entitled to protection even in respect of unrelated goods and services(16.07.2019)
The present suit is filed by the Plaintiff - Exxon Mobil Corporation against the Defendant - Exoncorp Private Limited seeking permanent injunction res.....
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SEBI Relaxes Compliance Rules for Brokers(17.04.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has relaxed compliance requirements for brokers by giving time until 31st May, 2020 for submitting repor.....
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Delhi Court Rejects Police's Plea for Further Police Custody of Wrestler Sushil Kumar(03.06.2021)
Delhi Court has turned down Police's plea seeking further 3 days police custody remand of Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar and his associate Ajay Kumar a.....
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Bombay HC Directs MUHS to Issue Advisories for Medical Students to Produce Negative Covid Report(07.06.2021)
Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra University of Health Science (MUHS) to issue advisories asking medical students to produce a negative R.....
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SC Sets Aside Cancellation of Bail for Vandalising Church-Like Film Set(10.06.2021)
Supreme Court has set aside the Kerala High Court order cancelling the bail to a member of the All-India Hindu Parishad, Kara Ratheesh, for vandalisin.....
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Punjab & Haryana High Court to Function Through Virtual Mode Only from January 5(04.01.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has decided to hear cases only though Virtual Mode from 5th January, 2022, in view of the sudden surge in Covid-19 cases.....
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P&H HC Quashes Income Tax Order as No Opportunity of Hearing Afforded to Assessee(06.01.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed the Income Tax Order as no opportunity of hearing afforded to assessee. The Court has allowed the petition .....
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Kerala HC: Temporary Shift Of Residence IS Not A Valid Ground For Transfer Of Cases(10.01.2022)
Kerala High Court while considering the transfer petitions filed by women has ruled that shifting from permanent residence to a temporary residence by.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Stay CIC Order Requiring Hockey India to Disclose List of Salaries Under RTI(14.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has refused to stay the order passed by Central Information Commission (CIC) directing Hockey India to disclose certain information, .....
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Supreme Court: In a Bail Application There Can't Be a Transfer of Investigation(24.10.2024)
Supreme Court has held that in a bail application there can't be a transfer of investigation to CBI. The direction is virtually to make de novo invest.....
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Bom. HC: Daughter Will Not Have Right to Inherit Father’s Property, if He Died Prior to 1956 Act(14.11.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that if the father has died before the enforcement of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 then the daughter will not have any ri.....
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Delhi HC Directs Banks to Keep Status Quo on Asset Classification(09.04.2020)
Delhi High Court has said banks should maintain status quo on asset classification between 1st March, 2020 and 31st May, 2020, the period for which th.....
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Delhi HC Allows Release of Under Trial Prisoners on Bail Upon Furnishing of Personal Bond(13.04.2020)
Delhi High Court has agreed with the decision of the High Powered Committee to do away with sureties and release the under trial prisoners on bail upo.....
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RBI Announces Safeguards for Funds Raised via TLTRO Mechanism(16.04.2020)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set a threshold on the deployment of funds raised by a bank through the Targeted Long Term Repo Operations (TLTRO) at .....
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Calcutta HC: Mere Solitary Incident Not Sufficient Ground to Transfer Proceedings(03.06.2021)
Calcutta High Court has stated that a mere solitary incident would not be a sufficient ground for allowing transfer of proceedings in Narada Case wher.....
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Tripura HC Orders SIT Probe in Alleged Public Humiliation and Suicide of Woman(07.06.2021)
Tripura High Court has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe into an incident where a young lady was allegedly subjected to public h.....
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Delhi HC: Presence of Magistrate During Search Not Mandatory If Accused Waives His Right(09.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that once a suspect under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 is informed about his right to be searche.....
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SC: Make COVID-19 Tests Free, Even in Private Laboratories(09.04.2020)
Supreme Court has directed the Government to issue appropriate orders immediately for free testing for coronavirus even in private hospitals and labor.....
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Bombay HC: Arbitration Clause Cannot be Defeated by Adding Cause of Action Beyond its Scope(13.04.2020)
Bombay High Court has held that a litigant cannot be permitted to defeat an arbitration agreement by adding a cause of action in the suit which is not.....
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SC Disposes Health Workers' Plea as Their Grievances Will Be Addressed Fast Through Helplines(15.04.2020)
Supreme Court has disposed of the pleas on submission of the Centre that a Helpline number will be generated for grievances of medical staff, where an.....
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A person cannot be made to wait indefinitely for possession of flat allotted and is entitled to seek refund of amount paid(02.04.2019)
The Appellant-Builder launched a residential project by the name “Araya Complex” in Sector 62, Golf Course Extension Road, Gurugram. The Respondent- F.....
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Sikkim HC Expresses Concern Over Unavailability of Covid-19 Vaccines(07.06.2021)
Sikkim High Court has expressed concern over unavailability of Covid-19 vaccine in the State and directed the authorities to take proactive steps in t.....
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SC Directs State to Ensure No Break in Education of Children Orphaned by Pandemic(09.06.2021)
Supreme Court has directed State Governments and Union Territories to ensure that there is no break in the education of children who have become orpha.....
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Supreme Court Stays All Proceedings in Delhi High Court on Amazon-Future Case(19.04.2021)
Supreme Court has stayed further proceedings before single judge and Division Bench of Delhi High Court in Amazon-Future-Reliance case.
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Karnataka High Court Asks State to Ascertain Number of Visually Disabled Students in Schools(05.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to carry out a survey to ascertain the number of blind students who are studying in government .....
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Madras HC: Under Writ Jurisdiction, No Interference with Preliminary Enquiry Ordered by CCI(10.01.2022)
Madras High Court has held that under the writ jurisdiction there should be no interference with a preliminary enquiry ordered by the Competition Comm.....
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AP HC: When Person is in Settled Possession and Enjoyment of Property, He Cannot be Dispossessed(13.01.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has reiterated that when a person is in settled possession and enjoyment of a property, he cannot be dispossessed, except by.....
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SC: Court Has to Apply Principles of Preponderance of Probability in Motor Accident Claim Cases(18.10.2024)
Supreme Court has stated that in claim cases, arising out of motor accident, the court has to apply the principles of preponderance of probability and.....
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SC: Marks Obtained by Candidates in Selection Process Can’t be Held to be 'Personal Information’(12.11.2024)
SC has held that marks obtained by candidates in a selection process cannot ordinarily be held to be ‘personal information, disclosure of which has no.....
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HP HC: Can’t Entertain Petition u/s 34 Filed beyond Limitation Period Unless Sufficient Cause Shown(26.11.2024)
HP High Court has held that if a petition under Section 34 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act is filed beyond the limitation period of three months, .....
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RBI: Retail Investors can Access G-Sec Market(29.07.2016)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that retail investors can access Government Securities (G-Sec) market, in a seamless manner from August 16.
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Burden to show that a body is owned, controlled or substantially financed by appropriate Government is on applicant seeking information(09.03.2017)
Complainant filed an application under Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) on 7th April 2014 with CPIO, Institute of Rural Management (IRMA), see.....
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LCI 275th Report: Make BCCI an Answerable Public Body, Bring it Under RTI Ambit(19.04.2018)
Law Commission of India has recommended to the Centre that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) be classified as a national sports federat.....
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Cabinet approves agreement on simplification of visa requirements for travel of certain categories of citizens between India and South Africa(19.02.2019)
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of Agreement between India and South Africa on simplific.....
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PROPERTY - Person can’t Claim Right to a Sibling’s Self-Acquired Property(05.03.2019)
Delhi High Court has said that a person can’t claim a right to a sibling’s self-acquired property while evicting a woman from her brother’s south Delh.....
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Bombay HC: Nothing in RTI Act Empowers CIC to Constitute Any Committee or Conduct Any Enquiry(16.01.2020)
Bombay High Court has ruled that nothing in the Right to Information Act, 2005 empowers the State or Central Information Commission to constitute any .....
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Karnataka HC Directs Govt to Immediately Start Construction of Organ Transplantation Institute(05.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to immediately start construction of Gastroenterology Science & Organ Transplantation Institute.....
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ITAT: Date Of Allotment Is Relevant For Computing Holding Period And Capital Gain(07.01.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi bench has held that the date of allotment is relevant and not the date of Registration for the purpose of .....
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Rajasthan High Court Allows NEET Candidate to Avail Benefit of ESIC Quota(13.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has allowed a NEET Candidate to avail the benefit of ESIC quota (ward of insured person quota) in the counselling process for adm.....
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Rajasthan HC Suspends Sentence to Faculty Member in College for Failure to Report POCSO Case(17.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has suspended the sentence awarded to a Faculty Member in the college and the Hostel Warden booked under Section 21 of the Protec.....
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SC: Candidate in Select List Doesn’t Have Indefeasible Right to Be Appointed(08.11.2024)
Supreme Court has held that a candidate placed in the select list gets no indefeasible right to be appointed even if vacancies are available but the S.....
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Kerala HC: Showing or Waving Black Flag to a Person Cannot Amount to Defamation(22.11.2024)
Ker. HC while quashing defamation proceedings against persons who waived black flags at convoy of the CM, has observed that though signs & visible rep.....
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Gujarat HC Notes Divergence Between Numbers of People Tested and People Infected by Covid-19(16.04.2021)
Gujarat High Court has observed that had the Gujarat Government taken pre-emptive steps earlier, the present grim situation of COVID-19 pandemic could.....
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J&K&L High Court Orders 10 Lakh Compensation in Illegal Deprivation of Land Case(04.01.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed the Jammu and Kashmir Government to pay Rs. 10 Lakh as compensation to the petitioners in a case .....
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SC: No Statutory Appeal Against Order u/s 14B of Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act(06.01.2022)
Supreme Court has held that no statutory appeal lies against an order passed under Section 14B(1) of the Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act, 1959, ref.....
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Supreme Court Rejects ED's Plea Against Order Granting Bail To Deepak Kochhar(11.01.2022)
Supreme Court of India has dismissed Enforcement Directorate's plea against Bombay High Court's order in the multi-crore ICICI Bank-Videocon money lau.....
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SEBI Bans 6 Individuals for Indulging in Stock Price Manipulation(14.01.2022)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has cracked down on WhatsApp and Telegram groups in which stock-tips were being shared to inflate share prices......
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SC Approves MP Governor's Decision to Direct Floor Test Even While House is in Session(13.04.2020)
Supreme Court has held that the power exercised by the Governor of Madhya Pradesh to convene the assembly for a floor test cannot be regarded as “cons.....
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Bombay HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Regarding Death of Leopard Due to Alleged Negligence(17.04.2020)
Bombay High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a news report published by the Lokmat News Network on 15th April, 2020 pertaining to the alleged ca.....
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SC: Provision on Change of Name of Student on Basis of Court Orders Excessively Restrictive(04.06.2021)
Supreme Court has held that the provision in the Central Board of Secondary Education byelaw which permits the change of name of the student only on t.....
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SC Pulls Up West Bengal Govt for Not Uploading Information of Children Orphaned During COVID(08.06.2021)
Supreme Court has asked the State of West Bengal to comply with the Court's previous orders, and gather and upload the information regarding children .....
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Madras HC Directs on Devising a Plan for General Treatment of Stray Animals(10.06.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Husbandry Department to chalk out a holistic plan for the general treatment of stray animals in the State providing.....
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Allahabad HC Refuses Bail to Person for Removing Goods Without Invoice and Payment of Duties(16.04.2021)
Allahabad High Court has refused to grant bail to a person alleged of clandestine removal of finished goods without issuance of any invoice, without p.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Denial of Police Custody Extension for Three Accused(03.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on the plea filed by National Investigation Agency (NIA) challenging a Trial Court order which had rejected its app.....
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Kerala High Court: Only Family Court Can Appoint Guardian for Minor(05.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that while District Courts are empowered to appoint a guardian for a minor's property, only Family Court can appoint a gua.....
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Orissa High Court Quashes FIR Considering Inaction To Conclude Investigation For Long 15 Years(10.01.2022)
Orissa High Court quashed the FIR and the consequent proceedings taking into account the inaction of the investigating agency to conclude the investig.....
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Supreme Court Stays High Court's Order Recalling Non-Bailable Warrants Issued Against An Accused(14.01.2022)
Supreme Court has stayed the Gauhati High Court's order granting relief to an accused in the Assam Public Service Commission cash for jobs scam by rec.....
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Mad. HC: Family Court should Ensure Conducting Proceedings Without Insisting Presence of Parties(22.10.2024)
Madras HC has held that Family Court should ensure that system of conducting proceedings through video conferencing is put to usage without insisting .....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Come Out with Rehabilitation Scheme for Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants(28.02.2020)
Karnataka High Court has granted one week to the State Government to come out with a scheme for rehabilitation and grant of monetary compensation to t.....
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Kerala High Court Acquits Accused in Nilambur Congress Party Officer Murder(05.04.2021)
Kerala High Court has acquitted the accused in Nilambur Congress Office Murder case, stating that the lingering doubts pervades every aspect of the ev.....
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Delhi HC Clarifies No Notice Issued Stating Complete Virtual Functioning(07.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has clarified that no notice has been issued by the Court saying that complete functioning of the Court will be conducted exclusively.....
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AAR, UP: CSR Expenses Incurred in Course of Business Eligible for Input Tax Credit(12.04.2021)
Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Uttar Pradesh has ruled that the corporate social responsibility expenses are incurred by a company in the course .....
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Karnataka HC Directs BBMP to Lodge FIR Against Contractor on Charges of Misappropriation(17.02.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Commissioner to lodge a FIR against M/S Simplex Infrastructures Ltd., .....
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Delhi Court Remands Khurram Parvez & Two Others To NIA Custody in Alleged Terror Funding Case(22.02.2022)
Delhi Court has remanded human rights activist Khurram Parvez and two others namely Muneer Ahmad Kataria and Arshid Ahmad Tonch to NIA custody till Fe.....
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Securities and Exchange Board of India Allows Direct Sales of Mutual Funds on Exchanges(27.02.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has allowed investors to directly use the infrastructure of stock exchanges to purchase and redeem units direct.....
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Madras HC Observes the Conduct of Some Lawyers Diminishing Reputation of Law Profession(02.03.2020)
Madras High Court has observed that the law profession is already under severe criticism and due to the activities of lawyers in the State, it further.....
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Kerala HC Directs Government to Issue Directions to Deal with Pleas for Raising Buildings(06.04.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the government to issue directives to local bodies on the procedure to deal with applications seeking permission to rai.....
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SEBI Imposes Penalty on Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani & Family for Irregularities in RIL Shareholding(08.04.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 25 Crores on prominent members of the Reliance family Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani, N.....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Plea Opposing Closure of Century Old Railway School Running in Losses(16.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation opposing the decision of the railway authorities to close down the railway senior seco.....
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Kerala HC: Duty of Courts to Protect Properties of Religious and Charitable Institutions(18.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that it is the duty of courts to protect and safeguard the properties of religious and charitable institutions from wrongfu.....
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Madras HC Refuses to Pass Interim Order on Basis of Oral Submissions(29.07.2021)
Madras High Court has refused to pass any kind of interim order on the basis of oral submissions that the State government was gearing up to implement.....
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Kar. HC: For Denial of Relief by Court, Political Influence in Transfer & Posting May be the Ground(25.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court has observed that the act of public servants causing political influence in matters of transfer & posting is a matter of deprecat.....
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Karnataka HC: State Directed to Sensitise Police Officers to Register FIR Under BNS and Not IPC(15.07.2024)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to sensitise all police stations to register crimes under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and no.....
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Market fees and Rural Development fees are distinct as there is no exemption from Rural Development fees mentioned in the Industrial Policy 2003, it only encompasses exemption from Market fees.(15.07.2024)
This special leave appeal assails the correctness of the judgment and orders passed by the Punjab & Haryana High Court where the matter pertains to ex.....
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SC: Free Tests in Private Laboratories for Poor(14.04.2020)
Supreme Court has said its direction to provide free testing by private facilities will be applicable to economically weaker sections and people who c.....
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Aviation Ministry Directs Airlines to Give Full Refund for Cancellation of Flight Tickets(17.04.2020)
Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed the airlines to give full refund to the customers seeking cancellation of the flight tickets booked, both dome.....
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Kerala High Court Extends Interim Orders, Interim Bails, Orders u/s 138 NI Act(04.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has extended the interim orders granted on 19th May, 2021, till 15th June, 2021, including orders relating to Section 138 of the Neg.....
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Supreme Court Directs Removal of Encroachments in Faridabad Khori Gaon Within 6 Weeks(08.06.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the removal of all encroachments on forest land within 6 weeks in a plea seeking a stay on the demolition of 10,000 houses .....
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NGT Pulls Up Haryana Government for Not Taking Requisite Action on Illegal Dumping of Garbage(11.06.2021)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has pulled up the Haryana government for not taking requisite action on a plea seeking remedial action against illegal d.....
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SC: Defence Colony Welfare Association to Remove Encroachment from Lodhi-era Shaikh Ali 'Gumti'(22.01.2025)
Supreme Court has directed the Defence Colony Welfare Association (DCWA), Delhi to handover peaceful possession of Lodhi-era Shaikh Ali 'Gumti' that t.....
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Kerala High Court to Remain Closed Till 14th April(26.03.2020)
Kerala High Court has extended the subsistence of all the interim orders passed by it and the Courts subordinate to it till 14th April, 2020 and has d.....
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SC: Breath Analysis or Blood Test Not Necessary to Reject Claim on Ground of Drunken Driving(13.04.2021)
Supreme Court has held that a breath analyzer test or blood test as contemplated under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is not necessary for an insurer to.....
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SC: When Parties Change Venue of Arbitration by Mutual Agreement, New Place is Seat of Arbitration(19.04.2021)
Supreme Court has held that when parties change the 'venue/place of arbitration' by mutual agreement, the new venue/place will become the 'seat of the.....
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CCI Directs Investigation Into Apple's App Store Policies on Allegations of Unfair Trade Practices(03.01.2022)
Competition Commission of India has directed investigation into the Apple's App Store policies with respect to allegations of unfair trade practices i.....
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NHRC Issues Show Cause Notice to Commissioner of Delhi Police Against Illegal Arrest(07.01.2022)
National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, as to why compensation of Rs. 1,00,000/- should not be give.....
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Kerala HC: Writ Jurisdiction Cannot be Invoked to Challenge Appointment of Arbitrator(12.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that writ jurisdiction cannot be invoked to challenge the appointment of an arbitrator since such grievances could be redre.....
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Bombay HC Asks Medical Board's Opinion After Rape Survivor Seeks Termination of Pregnancy(13.04.2020)
Bombay High Court has directed the medical board at Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandrapur to give an opinion regarding arrangements that.....
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SC Disposes Health Workers' Plea as Their Grievances Will Be Addressed Fast Through Helplines(15.04.2020)
Supreme Court has disposed of the pleas on submission of the Centre that a Helpline number will be generated for grievances of medical staff, where an.....
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A person cannot be made to wait indefinitely for possession of flat allotted and is entitled to seek refund of amount paid(02.04.2020)
The Appellant-Builder launched a residential project by the name “Araya Complex” in Sector 62, Golf Course Extension Road, Gurugram. The Respondent- F.....
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Karnataka HC Suggests Setting Up of Facility for Complaints of Violation of Social Distancing Norms(07.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has suggested the State government to consider setting up a facility allowing citizens to lodge complaints about violation of soc.....
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Andhra Pradesh HC Clears Way for Distribution of B. Anandaiah’s ‘K’ Type Herbal Preparation(09.06.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has cleared the way for the distribution of B. Anandaiah’s ‘K’ type herbal preparation, directing the Government to submit i.....
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Supreme Court Directs the State of UP to File Status Report on Functioning of Waqf Tribunals(05.01.2022)
Supreme Court has questioned the State of Uttar Pradesh as to why only one Wakf Tribunal was functioning in the entire state of Uttar Pradesh in a Spe.....
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MP High Court Stays CWC Order to Shift 44 Children from Orphanage(10.01.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has stayed the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), district Sagar (M.P.) decision to shift 44 children from a Christian orphanage.....
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SC: Rights of Parents Irrelevant When Court Decides Custody of Their Child(13.01.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that the rights of the parents are irrelevant when a Court decides the issue of custody of their minor child.
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Amendment in Handbook of Procedures of FTP 2015-20(13.01.2022)
1. In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20, the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) he.....
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SC Recalls Judgement Holding 2018 Amendment to SRA to be Applicable Prospectively(11.11.2024)
Supreme Court while exercising its review jurisdiction, has recalled its 2022 judgement in which it was held that the amendment to the Specific Relief.....
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Ker. HC: Under 'Recruitment by Transfer', Prescribed Conditions Need to be Scrupulously Followed(25.11.2024)
Ker HC has stated that when term used in relevant rules is that candidate is said to be “recruited by transfer” to service if his appointment to the s.....
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Delhi High Court Pulls Up Delhi Govt. for Lack of Efforts to Ensure Finances for Pending Projects(20.03.2025)
Del. HC has pulled up Delhi Govt. for lack of efforts to ensure finances for pending project of construction of residential flats for judicial officer.....
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SC: Under Order 7 Rule 11(d) of CPC, Court Cannot Allow Plaintiff to Amend Plaint(22.07.2021)
Supreme Court has held that while rejecting a plaint under Order 7 Rule 11(d) of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the Court cannot grant liberty to the .....
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Parliament Passes Bill to Declare Two Food Technology Institutes as Institutions of National Importan(27.07.2021)
Lok Sabha has passed the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2021, to declare the National Institute of Food.....
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All. HC: Without Magistrate’s Permission, Investigation into Non-Cognizable Offence Illegal(19.06.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that investigation into a non-cognizable offence without a written order of the Magistrate is strictly contrary to the p.....
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Ori. HC: Refusing to Marry Girl After Engagement Doesn’t Constitute Offence Under Section 306 of IPC(26.06.2024)
Ori. HC has observed that refusing to marry a girl after engagement does not constitute an offence of abetment of suicide under Section 306 of IPC. Su.....
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WB Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee Restrained from Making Defamatory Statements against WB Governor(17.07.2024)
Calcutta High Court, in a defamation suit by WB Governor CV Ananda Bose, has restrained West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee from making any defa.....
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Telangana HC Instructs State to File Affidavit on Tackling of Black Fungus(18.05.2021)
Telangana High Court has instructed the State government to file a detailed affidavit on how it was going to tackle Black Fungus, seeking to know if t.....
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Delhi HC Directs Centre to File Report on Production Capacity of Amphotericin B Drug(21.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to file status report indicating the present production capacity of the Amphotericin B drug, along with the e.....
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Delhi High Court: Registrar General to Decide Plea for Increasing E-Filing Size Limit(07.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has directed its Registrar General to decide a plea regarding increase in the e-filing size of documents to be filed before the Delhi.....
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SC: Reservations Expressed Over Observations Made by HC on Grant of Bail to Foreign National(13.08.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing a bail application filed by a foreign national who was denied bail by Himachal Pradesh High Court, has expressed some rese.....
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SC: Enforcement Directorate Can Give Instructions to Public Prosecutors on Facts of the Case(12.12.2024)
SC has held that Enforcement Directorate and its Director can give instructions to public prosecutors on facts of the case. However, they cannot give .....
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SC: Under Mohammedan Law, Partition of Property During Owner's Lifetime is Impermissible(23.12.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that as the concept of partition is not recognized under Mohammedan Law thus the partition of a property through a gift dee.....
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CBIC Notifies Customs (Verification of Identity and Compliance) Regulations, 2021(07.04.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the Customs (Verification of Identity and Compliance) Regulations, 2021, which will be.....
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SC: HC Should Be Extremely Circumspect in Interfering With Orders Passed Under Arbitration Act(09.04.2021)
Supreme Court has reiterated that a High Court while exercising jurisdiction under Article 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, 1949 should be ex.....
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SC Sets Aside Interim Order Staying Law with 75% Reservation for People in Private Sector Jobs(17.02.2022)
Supreme Court has set aside the interim order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court which stayed the operation of the Haryana law(The Haryana State Emp.....
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CBI Court Sentences Lalu Prasad Yadav to 5 Years Imprisonment in Doranda Treasury Case(22.02.2022)
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)Court, Ranchi has sentenced former Chief Minister of Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav to five years' imprisonment and als.....
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Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Lucknow IGP's Transfer as Husband is Contesting UP Polls(24.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea seeking transfer of Laxmi Singh, the Inspector General of Police (IG), Luck.....
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Central Government hereby specifies the sovereign wealth fund, namely, the CDC Group Plc as the specified person for the purposes of clause (23FE) of Section 10 of the Income-Tax Act, 1961(13.05.2021)
1. In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (vi) of clause (b) of the Explanation 1 to clause (23FE) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 196.....
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Kerala HC Extends Life of Interim Orders and Interim Bails Till May 31(21.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has extended the life of its interim orders, orders from matters relating to Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and.....
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Bom. HC: Merely Pulling Hair or Pushing Woman During Quarrel Doesn’t Outrage Her Modesty(06.08.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that pulling hair or pushing a woman during a quarrel does not constitute the offence of outraging the modesty of a woman a.....
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Bom. HC: 3-Weeks Interim Protection Granted to Refugee Family Served With ‘Leave India Notice’(13.08.2024)
Bom. HC has granted three weeks interim protection to a refugee family served with ‘Leave India Notice’ as they had overstayed their visa. The protect.....
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If Bodily Injury Caused with Lethal Weapon, Lack of Intention to Cause Murder Irrelevant(10.12.2024)
SC while upholding conviction of an accused for murder, has observed that act of causing injuries with knife to vital parts is reflective of knowledge.....
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SC: Declaration of Title to Immovable Property Not Barred Till Right to Such Property Continues(23.12.2024)
SC has observed that a suit for declaration of title to immovable property would not be barred so long as the right to such property continues and sub.....
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J&K HC Refuses to Suspend Sentence of 3 Convicts in Deputy Advocate General Murder Case(04.06.2021)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has refused to suspend the sentence for the three convicts in the 2008 Deputy Advocate General Murder case. The Court has.....
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Karnataka HC: Filing of Common Chargesheet in Different Police Stations Against Law(08.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has said filing of a common charge-sheet for complaints filed by the individual investors against the same accused in different p.....
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Jammu & Kashmir High Court Declines Plea for Handing Over Covid Dead Bodies to Families(11.06.2021)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has refused to pass directions for handing of over dead bodies of Covid-19 victims to their next of kin, observing that t.....
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Del. HC: While Calculating Compensation, Family Pension Paid to Deceased’s Family Cannot be Deducted(24.01.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that while calculating compensations towards 'Loss of Dependency' payable under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the family.....
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SC Disposes off PIL Seeking Identification of Children by their Mother’s Name(05.02.2025)
Supreme Court has disposed of a public interest litigation seeking identification of children by their mother’s name in official documents after notin.....
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Bombay HC Extends Interim Orders Passed by It and Subordinate Courts Till 30th April(27.03.2020)
Bombay High Court has passed an order extending the life of all interim orders passed by Courts in the State until 30th April, 2020, in view of the pa.....
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P&H HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Action Against Prince Harry for Breach of Promise to Marry(13.04.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a Lawyer seeking action against Prince Harry Middleton son of Prince Charles Middleton.....
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Karnataka HC Extends Interim Orders Passed By It And All Subordinate Courts Till May 29(19.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has extended the operation of all interim orders passed by it or the subordinate courts and Tribunals that are due to expire till.....
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Allahabad HC: Members of Bar are Free to Hold Meeting to Condole Demise of Any Member(03.01.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the Members of the Bar are free to hold a meeting to condole the demise of any member or anyone else, but they .....
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Sessions Court Rejected Kangana Ranuat’s Plea to Transfer Defamation Case(07.01.2022)
Sessions Court has rejected revision application filed by Kangana Ranuat's to set aside an order passed in the defamation case filed by Javed Akhtar.
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MP HC: Rotation of Reserved Seats in Municipal Wards Mandatory & Not Discretionary(12.01.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the process of Rotation of Wards in Municipalities is mandatory and not up to the discretion of the state gove.....
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Karnataka High Court Dismisses Amazon & Flipkart Pleas Against CCI Probe(14.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed the writ petitions filed by Amazon and Flipkart challenging an order passed by the Competition Commission of India .....
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SC Directs Compliance of High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) Order, 2018 in NCR(29.01.2025)
SC while directing compliance of High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) Order, 2018 in NCR, has stated that duplicate registration certificate, canc.....
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Del. HC Bars Use of ‘Novitas’ after ‘Novartis’ Alleges Trademark Infringement(06.02.2025)
Delhi High Court while hearing a trademark infringement suit filed by global pharmaceutical giant, Novartis, has restrained selling, offering for sale.....
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Del. HC: There Must be Full Co-operation of Police with Municipal Bodies to Implement Traffic Plans(12.02.2025)
Delhi High Court has stated that there must be full co-operation on part of police authorities to the municipal or local bodies to implement traffic m.....
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SC: Up to Rank of APCCF, IAS Officers Can’t Write Annual Confidential Reports of IFS Officers(22.05.2025)
Supreme Court has held that Annual Confidential Reports of Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers cannot be written by officers in the Indian Administra.....
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Gujarat HC Issues Notice on Plea Against Gujarat University's Decision to Conduct Offline Exams(07.06.2021)
Gujarat High Court has issued notice to the Gujarat University on a petition challenging the University's decision to conduct offline examination to l.....
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Karnataka HC Permits Jurisdictional Police to Release Vehicles by Collecting Fine Amount(09.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has permitted the jurisdictional police to release the vehicles by collecting a tentative fine amount as deposit in a partial rel.....
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J&K HC Upholds Validity of NHRC Order Granting Compensation to Family of Child(14.06.2021)
Jammu & Kashmir High Court has upheld the validity of an order passed by National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) granting monetary compensation of Rs .....
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Kar HC: Right to Health Stands Enforced Only with State’s Obligation to Create Medical Facilities(27.01.2025)
Karnataka High Court has stated that when the right to health and right to medical-care is treated as fundamental right, it stands enforced only with .....
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Delhi HC: Arbitrator Must Primarily Decide Construction of Terms of Contract(05.02.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that it is primarily for the Arbitrator to decide construction of the terms of the contract unless it is found that such con.....
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SC: ECI to Not Delete Data in EVMs while Carrying Out Verification(12.02.2025)
Supreme Court while seeking reply of Election Commission of India in an application seeking directions to the ECI to allow verification of the burnt m.....
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MP HC Seeks Response in Plea Seeking Direction on Invitation of Global Tenders for Vaccination(21.05.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought response from Centre and State Government in a plea seeking a direction to the State to initiate steps to invite .....
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SC: ‘Cause of Delay’ to be Considered While Examining Application for Condonation of Delay(07.08.2024)
SC has held that while examining the plea for condonation of delay, it is the cause for delay which has been propounded, will have to be examined. If .....
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Supreme Court: Even in Special Statutes Like UAPA, Bail is the Rule, Jail Is the Exception(13.08.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing an appeal against denial of bail in an offence under UAPA, has stated that bail is the rule and jail is the exception is a.....
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SC Refers to Larger Bench Conflicting Interpretation Surrounding Sections 14(1) & 14(2) of HSA(11.12.2024)
Supreme Court while dealing with conflicting interpretation surrounding Sections 14(1) & 14(2) of Hindu Succession Act, 1956, has referred the matter .....
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SC: Prima Facie Delay in Compliance of S. 52A of NDPS Act No Ground to Release Accused On Bail(23.12.2024)
SC has stated that any prima facie delay or lapse in compliance of Section 52A of NDPS Act by itself would not be a ground to release the accused on b.....
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Telangana HC Seeks Report on SC Order for Protection of Children in Child Care Institutions(07.04.2020)
Telangana High Court has asked all the Juvenile Justice Boards and Children Courts in the state to file a status report in terms of the Supreme Court .....
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AP HC Takes Suo Moto Case on Letter Petition Against Govt Decision to Defer Payment of Salaries(09.04.2020)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has taken suo moto cognisance on a Letter-Petition on the issue of deferment of payment of salaries & pensions as per a Gove.....
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Rajasthan HC Allows to Waive Condition of Two Sureties for Release of Prisoners(13.04.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has waived the condition of furnishing two surety bonds by each inmate for their release on parole, considering these "peculiar c.....
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Gauhati HC Issues Procedure for Filing & Hearing of Urgent Cases via Video Conferencing(17.04.2020)
Gauhati High Court has decided to hear only urgent matters through video conferencing via Vidyo app until 3rd May, 2020.
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Kerala HC Directs State to Include Advocates and Clerks in Priority List for Vaccination(04.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State Government to include practicing advocates and their clerks in the priority list for COVID-19 vaccination in .....
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SC Releases Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceeding(08.06.2021)
Supreme Court has released its Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceeding, and has invited for suggestions and inputs from.....
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SC: Cause of Action to Plaintiff to File Suit Accrues When There is a Threat to Infringe Right(02.03.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that cause of action to a Plaintiff to file a suit accrues when there is a clear and unequivocal threat to infringe a right.....
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SC Stays Order Restoring 'Land De-Notification Corruption Case' Against CM Yediyurappa(05.04.2021)
Supreme Court has stayed an order of the Karnataka High Court, restoring the corruption case filed against Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa, in relation .....
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HP HC Denies Anticipatory Bail to Man Accused of Flesh Trade of Adolescent Girls(07.04.2021)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has denied anticipatory bail to a man apprehending arrest in a case for allegedly being a part of racket involved in fishi.....
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Supreme Court Stays High Court Proceedings on COVID Vaccination Priority for Legal Fraternity(12.04.2021)
Supreme Court has ordered a stay on proceedings before all High Courts in the cases regarding inclusion of legal fraternity in the priority list for C.....
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Madras HC Seeks Response on Legality of Liquor Consumption in Club Premises Without FL2 License(18.02.2022)
Madras High Court has sought State’s response in writ appeal against the insistence by the single bench on the possession of FL2 License for the consu.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Against Exclusion of Madrasas, Vedic Pathsalas from RTE Act(23.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on plea filed by BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, challenging the exclusion of Madrasas, Vedic Pathsalas & educat.....
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SC Upholds Quashing of Appointment of Instructors in Haryana(09.04.2020)
Supreme Court has upheld a 2013 judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which had quashed the appointments of 1,983 physical training instructo.....
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Bombay HC Allows Pune Man to Travel to Assam by Road to Attend Father's Final Rites(13.04.2020)
Bombay High Court has permitted Pune resident to travel by road to Assam to attend the final rites of his father who died of a heart attack on 5th Apr.....
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SC Disposes PIL Recording Centre's Submissions on Relief Measures for Migrant Workers(15.04.2020)
Supreme Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation which sought for immediate relief to be provided to the poor, homeless and all Economically.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice in PIL Questioning Legality of Appointment of Minor(03.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notices to the State and Central governments on a Public Interest Litigation petition questioning the legality of appo.....
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Delhi HC Grants Interim Relief to Singh & Singh Law Firm in Trademark Suit(07.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to the Singh & Singh law firm, restraining "Singh + Singh LLP" and its partners/promoters, associates, fam.....
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Madras High Court Asks Accused to Pay Compensation for Abusing Police(09.06.2021)
Madras High Court has asked an accused who allegedly abused Police and prevented them from doing their public duty, to pay Rs. 10,000 as compensation,.....
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Madras HC to Continue Restricted Functioning Till April 30(14.04.2020)
Madras High Court has decided to extend the period of suspension of regular Court work until 30th April, 2020 in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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MHA: E-Commerce Firms Can Deliver Only Essentials(20.04.2020)
Ministry of Home Affairs has rescinded permission to e-commerce firms to resume the sale and delivery of non-essential items from 20th April, 2020, a .....
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Delhi HC Directs to Consider Plea on Regulation of Rate of HRCT Test as Representation(04.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Authorities to treat the plea to regulate or cap the rate of High-Resolution Computerised Tomography ('HRCT') test i.....
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Delhi HC Grants Interim Custody Bail to Asif Iqbal Tanha for Preparation of Final Year B.A. Programme(08.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted 14 days interim custody bail to Asif Iqbal Tanha, facing trial in the Delhi Riots larger conspiracy case, enabling him to.....
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Madras HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Plight of Farmers and Paddy Sacks Getting Drenched in Rain(11.06.2021)
Madras High Court has instituted suo motu proceedings in connection with the plight of farmers who are in distress as their paddy sacks get drenched i.....
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Madras HC Seeks Response on Plea to Install CCTV Cameras in All Village Panchayat Offices(10.06.2021)
Madras High Court has sought the response of the State government to a plea to install closed circuit television cameras in all village panchayat offi.....
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Bar Council of India Extends Last Date of Registration for All India Bar Examination XVI(14.06.2021)
Bar Council of India (BCI) has decided to extend the last date of registration for the All India Bar Exam (AIBE) XVI till 15th July, 2021. The resched.....
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Del. HC: No Unnecessary Reporting in Copyright Infringement Suit by ANI(29.01.2025)
Delhi High Court has stated that in the copyright infringement suit filed by news agency Asian News International (ANI) against OpenAI Inc no unnecess.....
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SC Refuses to Interfere in Police Investigation regarding Exploitation of Women in Malayalam Cinema(07.02.2025)
Supreme Court has refused to interfere in police investigation regarding the sexual exploitation of women in the Malayalam cinema field, that is based.....
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SC: People don’t Want to Work because of Freebies(13.02.2025)
Supreme Court while deprecating distribution of freebies ahead of elections, has observed that because of these freebies which are launched just on th.....
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SC: Greater Representation of Women in Judiciary, Would Greatly Improve Quality of Decision Making(23.05.2025)
SC has observed that it has been stressed that increased diversity within judiciary enables it to better respond to diverse social and individual expe.....
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Orissa High Court Upholds Centre's Notification Abolishing Odisha Administrative Tribunal(08.06.2021)
Orissa High Court has upheld the notification issued by the Department of Personnel and Training of the Central Government dated 2nd August 2019 which.....
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Jharkhand HC Seeks Response on Controlling Price of Critical Medical Equipments(11.06.2021)
Jharkhand High Court has sought Centre's response on the action taken by its competent authority for controlling the price of critical medical equipme.....
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Bombay HC: Use of Loudspeakers is Not an Essential Part of Any Religion(24.01.2025)
Bombay HC has held that noise is a major health hazard on various aspects and no one can claim that his rights are affected in any manner if he is den.....
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SC: Strong Measures Required to Infuse Purity, Fairness in Election Process of Sports Federation(05.02.2025)
SC has remarked that some strong measures are required to be taken in order to infuse purity, fairness, autonomy and independence in the election proc.....
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Protection and Enforcement of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025 introduced in Rajya Sabha(11.02.2025)
The Protection and Enforcement of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025 has been introduced in the Rajya Sabha which seeks to protect interests in .....
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Kerala HC to Conduct Hearings During Summer Vacation Via Video Conferencing(14.04.2020)
Kerala High Court has announced that it will sit through the midsummer vacation, 2020 and will hear urgent cases via Video Conferencing.
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Jharkhand High Court Grants Bail to Former MP and 5 Others(17.04.2020)
Jharkhand High Court has allowed bail to a former Member of Parliament and five others on the condition that they shall deposit an amount of Rs 35,000.....
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Delhi HC Asks on Provision of Second Dose of Covaxin Within 6 Weeks(04.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Government as to whether it will be in a position to administer the Covaxin's second dose to all willing and elig.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Steps to Ensure Operation of All Non-Functional Hospitals(08.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea filed seeking a direction to the Delhi Government to take necessary steps to ensure operation of all non-.....
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Rajasthan HC Directs State to Consider Policy on Maintenance of Life-Saving Equipment(11.06.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the State Government to consider making a policy decision on the issue concerning maintenance of ventilators and oth.....
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Ker. HC: If One Accused Given Bail, Co-Accused is Entitled to Bail Unless Sufficient Reasons are Give(23.01.2025)
Kerala HC has held that if a bail application of one of the accused is allowed and if any bail application is filed by the co-accused in the same crim.....
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Uttarakhand HC Orders State to Conduct Door-to-Door Surveillance of Covid-19 Cases(10.06.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has ordered the State Government to conduct door-to-door surveillance across 13 districts of the state, especially in remote vi.....
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SC: There Cannot be Recovery of Cess Solely on Basis of CAG Report Without Statutory Adjudication(14.06.2021)
Supreme Court has held that there cannot be a recovery of cess solely on the basis of the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) without .....
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SC Reserves Judgment in Petition Challenging Section 5(4) of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961(30.01.2025)
Supreme Court has reserved its judgment in a petition challenging Section 5(4) of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 which states that a woman who adopts.....
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Del. HC: In TM Infringement Cases, Court has Jurisdiction if Goods Accessible in their Territory(07.02.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that in a trademark infringement suit, if a party is not physically selling goods in a particular territory but the good.....
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Income Tax Bill, 2025 Set to be Introduced in Lok Sabha Today(13.02.2025)
Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman is set to introduce the Income Tax Bill, 2025 which aims to consolidate and amend the taxation laws of the co.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice on PIL Alleging Caste Verification Committee is Non-Functional(07.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the State government on a public interest litigation petition alleging that the district caste verification .....
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Jharkhand HC Quashes Merit List of 6th Combined Civil Service Examination 2016(08.06.2021)
Jharkhand High Court has quashed the merit list of the 6th Combined Civil service Examination, 2016 which was conducted by the State Public Service Co.....
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Bombay High Court Extends Life of All Interim Orders Till July 9(11.06.2021)
Bombay High Court has further extended the life of all interim orders passed in Maharashtra and Goa till 9th July, 2021 or until further orders in vie.....
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Bom. HC: Cannot Breach Fundamental Rights of Residents Merely because they Feed Dogs(24.01.2025)
Bombay High Court has held that housing society cannot resort to and/or not respect and/or breach the fundamental rights guaranteed to the residents a.....
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Supreme Court Pulls up Assam Govt. for Not Deporting Persons Declared as Foreigners(05.02.2025)
Supreme Court has pulled up Assam Government for not taking measures to deport individuals who have been declared as foreigners and have been kept ind.....
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SC Imposes Cost on States Failing to Comply with Direction of POSH Act Implementation(12.02.2025)
Supreme Court has imposed cost on States that have failed to comply with directions that were passed for the effective compliance of the Sexual Harass.....
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Tamil Nadu Govt. Extends Time Limit for Furnishing VAT Audit Report in Electronic Form for FY 2020-21(03.01.2022)
Tamil Nadu Government has notified the extension of the time limit for Furnishing VAT Audit Report in electronic form for financial year 2020-21 till .....
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Calcutta HC Expects State to Decide Viability of Ganga Sagar Mela Amidst Covid-19 Situation(06.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has sought the State government's response in a plea seeking cancellation of this year's Gangasagar Mela amidst the fresh surge in.....
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Central Board of Direct Taxes Extends Due Date of Income Tax Audit Reports(12.01.2022)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the extension of the timeline for filing Income Tax Returns and Various reports of audit for the AY .....
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Gauhati HC Sets Aside Order of Forigners Tribunal Declaring Resident of Jorgah Village as Foreigner(14.01.2022)
Gauhati High Court has set aside an order passed by a Foreigners' Tribunal declaring a resident of Jorgah village, Sonitpur as a foreigner after notin.....
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Guj. HC: State Bar Council to Issue Provis. Certificates to Students from Colleges Unapproved by BCI(24.10.2024)
Gujarat High Court has asked the State Bar Council to accept enrolment and to issue provisional certificate of practice to students from law schools t.....
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Bombay HC: HC Can Exercise Power of Review for Orders Passed u/s 11 of A&C Act(15.11.2024)
Bombay High Court has observed that as a constitutional court and court of record, High Court can exercise power of review even in the context of orde.....
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Delhi High Court Orders Police to Take Action Against Four BJP Leaders(27.02.2020)
Delhi High Court has said that it would not allow a repeat of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and has directed the Delhi Police Special Commissioner to take .....
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Supreme Court Frees Man Accused of Sodomizing a Minor Allowing His Juvenility Claim(02.03.2020)
Supreme Court has directed to release a person convicted for sodomizing on the ground that he was juvenile at the date of offence.
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Delhi HC: Second FIR in Respect of Offence Committed in Course of Same Transaction Impermissible(06.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the second FIR in respect of an offence or different offences committed in the course of the same transaction is not o.....
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Madras HC Directs Government to Concentrate on Containing Second Wave of COVID-19(08.04.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to concentrate on containing the raging second wave of COVID-19. The Court has noted that som.....
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Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Postponement of Assembly Polls on Ground of Discrepancies(16.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea seeking postponement of Uttar Pradesh State Assembly Polls 2022 on grounds .....
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Calcutta HC: Notice of Sale by Pawnee Must Contain Positive Assertion Indicating Intention(21.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has observed that a notice of sale by a pawnee under Section 176 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 must contain a positive assertio.....
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Supreme Court: Any Direction Issued by RBI Derived from Statutory Power is Binding(05.01.2022)
Supreme Court has stated that Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has wide supervisory powers over financial institutions like SIDBI, in furtherance of which,.....
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Calcutta HC Seeks WB Govt's Reply Over Measures Which Can Be Taken to Prevent Child Trafficking(10.01.2022)
Calcutta HC has asked WB State Govt. to file affidavit disclosing the measures which can be taken to avoid Child Trafficking incidents in future. The .....
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Supreme Court Directs to Finalise Guidelines for Inspection of Educational Institutions(13.01.2022)
Supreme Court has directed the University Grants Commission to finalize guidelines for the inspection of educational institutions and commence inspect.....
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SC: Auctioneer Can’t Refuse Sale Certificate if No Default on Part of Auction Purchaser(17.10.2024)
Supreme Court while dealing with the issue of cancellation of an auction purchase, has held that issuance of sale certificate cannot be refused by auc.....
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SC: Right to Live in a Pollution-Free Atmosphere is a Fundamental Right of Every Citizen(12.11.2024)
SC has observed that right to live in a pollution-free atmosphere is a fundamental right of every citizen protected by Article 21 of COI. No religion .....
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Bom. HC: Cannot Book Lawyer for Asking CBI Officers to Show their Identity Cards(25.11.2024)
Bombay High Court has stated that mere restraint of an official would not amount to an offence under Section 353 of IPC. Nature of restraint is crucia.....
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CBDT Issues Approval for Notifying CIT(A) to Exercise Jurisdiction Post Faceless Appeal Scheme(09.04.2021)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued the approval for notifying Commissioners of Income-tax (Appeals) to exercise jurisdiction over appeals.....
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Orissa HC Orders Constitution of Advocates Committee for Assessment of Ground Situation in Dhinkia(17.02.2022)
Orissa High Court has ordered constitution of an advocates’ committee for assessment of the ground situation in Dhinkia, epicentre of anti-steel proje.....
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P&H HC Asks Centre to Take Appropriate Steps to Remove Pay Anomaly for Defence Forces(21.02.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the Central Government to take appropriate steps in removing pay anomaly while noting that it is adversely imp.....
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CESTAT, Bangalore: Software Maintenance Services Not Covered Under Business Auxiliary Services(24.02.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Bangalore has held that the software maintenance services shall not be covered within the.....
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Cal. HC: Mere Threat of Criminal Case Not Sufficient to Attract Offence of Abetment of Suicide(20.02.2025)
Cal. HC has observed that a threat of implicating someone with false criminal case does not gain status of abetment to commit suicide by the victim. T.....
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Delhi High Court Lifts Stay on Nauroji Nagar Infrastructure Project(26.02.2020)
Delhi High Court has lifted the restraint on National Buildings Construction Corporation for construction on the Nauroji Nagar redevelopment project.
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Madhya Pradesh HC Issues Notices to Government Seeking Implementation Status of JJ Act(28.02.2020)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notices to the Centre and State Government on a plea filed against alleged violation of the Juvenile Justice (Car.....
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MP HC Denies Bail to Woman Accused of Female Foeticide(05.04.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has denied bail to a woman accused of female foeticide, calling for strict implementation of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Nata.....
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ITAT, Jaipur Allows Deduction u/s 54F on Residential House Property Purchased in Name of Wife(07.04.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Jaipur has allowed the deduction under section 54F of the Income Tax Act, 1961 in respect of residential house p.....
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Consumer Forum Compensates 3 Commuters for Delay of Train(09.04.2021)
District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Thrissur has allowed three railway commuters compensation after their train from Wadakkanchery to Payyanur.....
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Gujarat High Court: Financial Crisis Valid Grounds for Condonation of Delay(17.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that as the legal settled proposition which has been set-out here-in-above, considering the prevalent economy condition of.....
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SC: For Appling S.106 of TPA, Tenant Must Prove That Premises was Leased for Manufacturing Purpose(03.10.2023)
Supreme Court has held that in order to attract Section 106 of Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA), which requires 6 months’ notice for termination o.....
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Kar. HC: Failure to Notify Victim of the Bail Application Amount to Violation of his Rights(13.10.2023)
Karnataka High Court has held that failure of Court and prosecution to notify victim of bail application of accused leads to violation of the victim's.....
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Del. HC: Use of TM by Ex-Licensee After Revocation of Licence Amounts to Infringement(08.11.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that once the Licence has been revoked, it is impermissible for ex-licence to use the Trade Mark (TM), and the same would am.....
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Raj. HC: Tenant Can’t Avoid Eviction by Showing Other Properties More Suitable for Bonafide Use(23.01.2024)
Rajasthan High Court while allowing eviction petition of the landlord has held that bonafide necessity of the premise is to be decided by the landlord.....
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Del. HC: Order For Pre-Censorship of Content Against Rohingya Community on Facebook Can’t be Allowed(01.02.2024)
Del. HC while refusing to pass an order directing Centre to restrain Facebook from allegedly promoting hateful and harmful content against Rohingya co.....
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Allahabad HC: Tender Condition Allowing Restriction Can’t be Considered Arbitrary(21.04.2025)
All. HC has observed that allowing only existing pellet manufacturers having their plant location in NCR region to participate in the tender process i.....
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ITAT, Delhi: AO Cannot Undertake Fishing or Roving Inquiry Under Guise of Re-Assessment(12.01.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has held that the Assessing Officer under guise of power to re-open Assessment cannot undertake a fishing .....
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Kerala HC: Collection of Parking Fees by Lulu International Shopping Mall Not Appropriate(14.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has opined that prima facie, the collection of parking fees by Lulu International shopping mall was not appropriate while adjudicati.....
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Kerala HC: State Must Ensure that Digital Platforms are Accessible to Everyone(24.10.2024)
Kerala High Court has observed that the duty of the State to address the unique needs of persons with disabilities extends beyond merely providing acc.....
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MP HC: Using Beer Bottles Embossed With Brand Name of Another Company is Trademark Infringement(15.11.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that a company reusing beer battles embossed with the brand name/logo of another company will constitute tradem.....
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Ker. HC: On Nature of Disability, AFT should Not Lightly Interfere with Opinion of Medical Board(02.12.2024)
Ker. HC has observed that Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) shall give due deference to opinion of the Medical Board and will not lightly interfere with or .....
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AP HC: Employees Engaged in Loading, Maintenance Covered under Definition of Employee(25.03.2025)
AP HC has held that employees engaged by security agencies, for loading/unloading, office/factory maintenance and pay loader work would be covered by .....
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Ker. HC: Approach Court of Lowest Forum when Concurrent Revisional Jurisdiction is Available(02.11.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that it is just and appropriate for a party to invoke jurisdiction of the Court of Sessions first, where the revision is po.....
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Maras HC: TN Law Regulating Online Games Won't Apply To Games of Skill Like Poker & Rummy(10.11.2023)
Madras HC while upholding the validity of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act 2022 has observed that the .....
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SC: Property Tax for ‘Business Building’ Not Applicable on Advocate’s Office Run From Residence(29.01.2024)
SC has held that advocate's office run from residential building is not subject to property tax under Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 as a "bus.....
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Mere failure to pay duty without any collusion, fraud or willful misstatement not sufficient to invoke extended period of limitation(30.01.2024)
The facts of the case are that the Appellant was engaged by Steel Works Construction Limited (HSCL) and Baghel Infrastructure Private Limited, Relianc.....
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J&K HC Seeks Status Report on Restoration of 4G Internet Services in UTs of J&K and Ladakh(13.04.2020)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court have asked the administration of both the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to file a status report on th.....
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Bombay HC: Police Order Prohibiting Dissemination of Information to Protect from Fake News(16.04.2020)
Bombay High Court has observed that the order passed by Mumbai Police dated 10th April, 2020, prohibiting people from disseminating information throug.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Modification for Tabulation of Marks of Class 10th Board Exams(03.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea seeking modification of policy for tabulation of marks for class 10th board exams 2021 based on internal .....
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Delhi HC Orders BRO to Release Financial Assistance to Family Members of Missing Officer(07.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has ordered Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to pay one year's emoluments of the officer to the parents, who has been missing since 20.....
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Madras HC Impresses on Need to Maintain Forest Lands and to Prevent Encroachment(10.06.2021)
Madras High Court has observed that it is absolutely imperative that not even an inch of forest land in the State be allowed to be encroached upon by .....
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Kerala High Court Seeks Response in Plea for Import of Drug for Rare Disease(14.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has sought the response of the Principal Secretary of State and Director of Health Services in a petition urging for the Government .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Import of Drug for Rare Disease
Madras HC Seeks Government Response on Plea Against Communalization of COVID-19(17.04.2020)
Madras High Court has sought the response of the Centre and Tamil Nadu Government in Petition filed to stop the communalization of COVID-19 spread in .....
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Delhi HC Issues Summons on Suit Against Dissemination of False Information on Coronil(04.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued summons to Patanjali Ayurved's Ramdev Baba, Twitter Inc, Facebook Inc, Google LLC, and Vedic Broadcasting Ltd on a suit by.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Dissemination of False Information on Coronil
Delhi HC Issues Notice in Appeal Challenging Collection of Fees from Students(08.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in appeals filed by Delhi Government and students challenging the single judge bench decision allowing private scho.....
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Karnataka High Court Stays Election for Post of Mayor of Mysuru City in Lieu of Covid Restrictions(11.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has stayed the election scheduled to be held on 11th June, 2021 to the post of Mayor of Mysuru city as restrictions imposed to ch.....
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All. HC: Before Opening History Sheet, Citizen Must be Given Opportunity to Submit Objection(22.01.2025)
All. HC has observed that before opening of history sheet of Class-A or Class-B against any citizen, he should be given one opportunity to submit his .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, History Sheet, Higher Official
Ministry of Electronics and IT Notifies Aadhaar Amendment Rules(03.02.2025)
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowle.....
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Delhi HC Directs Centre to Release 14 Crores to Panacea Biotech for Manufacturing Vaccine(07.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to release an amount of Rs. 14 Crores along with the interest of 12% to Panacea Biotech for manufacturing Spu.....
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Kerala HC: Qualified Homeopathic Physician Can Dispense Medicines for Management of Covid-19(09.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that a qualified homeopathic physician can prescribe and dispense preventive and prophylactic homeopathy medicines for COVI.....
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Gauhati HC Directs to Ensure Availability of Facilities to Covid Patients in Home Isolation(14.06.2021)
Gauhati High Court has directed the Nagaland Government to ensure that Covid-19 patients being recommended home isolation have sufficient number of ro.....
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P&H HC Takes Stern Stand on Centre’s Failure to Grant Disability Pension to Armed Forces Officer(27.01.2025)
P&H HC has taken a stern stand on Centre’s failure to grant disability pension to armed forces officer and has stated that entire celebrations of Inde.....
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Madras High Court: Can’t Use ‘Freedom of Press’ to Tarnish Reputation(05.02.2025)
Mad. HC has stated that in event of enjoying the freedom of press, there is a liberty to publish the news to bring out to the people with the solid pr.....
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AAR, Karnataka: 18% GST Applicable on Selling and Manufacturing of Automatic Weighing Machines(10.06.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka has ruled that 18% Goods and Services Tax is payable on the selling and manufacturing of Automatic Weighi.....
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Cal. HC: Once Seat of Arbitration is Designated it is to be Treated as Exclusive Jurisdiction(20.01.2025)
Calcutta High Court has held that once seat of arbitration has been designated in an agreement then that seat has to be treated as the exclusive juris.....
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Kerala High Court Directs EPFO to Not Reduce Higher Pension Drawn by Certain Individuals(30.01.2025)
Kerala High Court has directed the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to not decrease the higher pension withdrawn by certain employees who .....
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NCLAT: Can’t Condone Delay of 115 Days in Refiling Appeal on Frivolous Grounds(07.02.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench while refusing to condone delay of 115 days in refilling appeal, has observed that condoning delay on frivolous grounds would be.....
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Ker. HC: Party in Possession of Properties Failing to Disclose it Throws Light on Suppression of Fact(13.02.2025)
Ker HC has held that when a party in possession of movable/s and immovable property/ies fails to disclose its details the same would throw light on th.....
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NCLAT’s Liberty to File Fresh Application Doesn’t Permit Alteration of Date of Default(26.05.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that NCLAT granting liberty to a party to file fresh application which failed to pursue the first appeal, does not give.....
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SC: Members of RPF Can Seek Benefit Under Employees Compensation Act(03.10.2023)
Supreme Court has held that an officer of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) can seek compensation under Employees Compensation Act, 1923 even though .....
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Del. HC: Proceedings U/S 18 and 20 of HAMA are Not Suits(13.10.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that maintenance proceedings under Section 18 and 20 of HAMA dealing with maintenance of wife, children and aged parents, ar.....
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SC: Certificate to Prove Electronic Evidence can be Produced at Any Stage of the Trial(08.11.2023)
Supreme Court has held that a certificate under Section 65-B of Indian Evidence Act, to prove electronic evidence, can be produced at any stage of tri.....
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SC: Article 30 Not an Enabling Provision but an Obligation on State While Granting Minority Status(24.01.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing the issue of granting minority status to Aligarh Muslim University, has observed that Article 30 of the Constitution of In.....
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INTERIM BUDGET – 2024(01.02.2024)
• Tax Rates to be retained for direct and indirect taxes including import duties
• Exemption granted to some IFSC units, that was expiring on March 3.....
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Bombay HC Directs State Advisory Board to Expeditiously Consider Grievance of Differently Abled Peopl(21.04.2025)
Bombay High Court while hearing a petition concerning the obstruction caused to disabled people by bollards at the entrance of footpaths, has directed.....
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Cal. HC: Interfering in Investigation by State May Result in Disruption of Co-operative Federalism(25.01.2024)
Calcutta High Court while staying order for immediate transfer of a probe being conducted by State to CBI, has held that right of State to conduct fai.....
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TDS deposited to IT Department in relation to the payment made to foreign service provider over and above invoice value of services, is not liable to service tax(31.01.2024)
The Appellant has imported services like testing, auditing, consultancy etc. from outside India against a consideration. Show Cause Notice was issued .....
Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality
Madras High Court: No Proposal Initiated to Live Stream Court Proceedings(09.06.2021)
Madras High Court has stated that it has not taken steps to implement the Supreme Court's directions regarding the live-streaming of court proceedings.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Postponement of Foreign Medical Graduate Examination, 2021(14.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed an application seeking the postponement of the Foreign Medical Graduate Exam, 2021, (FMGE) on an application moved by t.....
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Madras HC Rejects Application by Netflix to Reject Suit by Actor Dhanush(29.01.2025)
Madras High Court has dismissed an application filed by Netflix's Indian entity Los Gatos that sought rejection of plaint filed by actor Dhanush in ma.....
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SC Asks Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to Ensure Participation in Asian Kabbadi Championship(07.02.2025)
Supreme Court while handing over the charge of Amateur Kabbadi Federation of India to the governing body, has asked the Ministry of Youth Affairs and .....
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NCLT: No Establishment of Creditor-Debtor Relation from Arrangement Involving Joint Profit-Sharing(12.02.2025)
National Company Law Tribunal Delhi bench has held that if the business arrangement between the parties involves joint participation and profit-sharin.....
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Uttarakhand High Court Orders Government to Conduct Audit of Covid-19 Deaths in State(10.06.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has ordered the Government to conduct an audit of Covid-19 deaths in the state and submit its report by 21st June, 2021 in plea.....
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Delhi High Court: Central Body Can Defend Proceedings Anywhere in Country(14.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has said that as a central body, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) can defend proceedings anywhere in the country and t.....
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Bom HC: Merely Because Speech is in Commercial Context, It Won’t Lose Ingredients of Free Expression(30.01.2025)
Bom HC has stated that commercial speech is eminently part of free speech. It is not easy to prohibit a party from expressing itself about its grievan.....
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Cal. HC Rejects Appeal by Govt of WB against Life Sentence of RG Kar Rape Case Convict(07.02.2025)
Calcutta High Court has rejected the appeal filed by State Government of West Bengal against the life sentence given to the convict of RG Kar Rape and.....
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Bom HC: Facilitation Council’s Mandate Won’t Terminate Only for Failing to Render Award in 90 Days(13.02.2025)
Bombay High Court has held that mandate given by the MSME Facilitation Council will not get terminated merely on the ground that it failed to render a.....
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Supreme Court: Maternity Benefits Are a Part of Reproductive Rights(26.05.2025)
Supreme Court while setting aside order of Madras High Court which denied maternity leave to a government teacher for the birth of her third child, ha.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Maternity Benefits, Reproductive Rights
SC: Accused Must Also be Protected Against the Possibility of False Implication(01.11.2023)
Supreme Court while acquitting a man after 23 in a rape case has observed that it cannot be lost sight of that rape causes the greatest distress and h.....
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Del. HC: Throwing Any Liquid or Substance Other Than 'Acid' on Any Person Not an Offence U/S 326B IPC(10.11.2023)
Delhi HC while quashing an FIR registered against the petitioner has held that an offence under Section 326-B of the IPC is made out only if a person .....
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All. HC: Denying Pension by Applying Amended Rule Retrospectively Violates Arts. 14 & 16 of COI(25.01.2024)
Allahabad HC has held that denying pension to individual by retrospectively applying Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Appointment and .....
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Bom HC: Merely Touching Penis to Private Part of Child Doesn’t Constitute Penetrative Sexual Assault(05.02.2024)
Bombay High Court while reducing the sentence of the convicts held that the mere touching of the child’s vagina with accused’s penis would not constit.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Penetrative Sexual Assault, Sections 4 & 6 of POCSO Act
P&H HC Directs SSP to Respond on Serious Allegation of Custodial Violence by Punjab Police(23.04.2025)
The Punjab and Haryana HC, while taking note of serious custodial violence and brutal torture, has a sought response from SSP by way of an affidavit a.....
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Orissa HC Dismisses Plea on Extension of Compassionate Appointment Benefits to Married Daughter(10.06.2021)
Orissa High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the married daughter of a deceased government employee seeking extension of compassionate appointm.....
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Kerala HC Permits Couple Residing Abroad to Register Marriage Through Video Conferencing(14.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has permitted a couple residing in Australia to register their marriage under the Kerala Registration of Marriages (Common) Rules, 2.....
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SC: Family Court Lacks Jurisdiction to Entertain Paternity Claim from Extra-Marital Affair(30.01.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that the jurisdiction conferred upon the Family Court is for the settlement of issues arising out of matrimonial causes and.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Paternity Claim, Extra-Marital Affair
Gujarat High Court: Offences Under NDPS Act Have a Cascading Effect(07.02.2025)
Gujarat High Court while denying bail to an individual booked under NDPS Act, has observed that these offence have a cascading effect and are in vogue.....
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Bom. HC: Serving Grounds of Arrest to Accused 4 Minutes before Actual Arrest Isn’t Unreasonable(13.02.2025)
Bombay High Court has held that serving grounds of arrest to accused four minutes before actual arrest cannot be considered as unreasonable and do not.....
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SC: Once CAPFs Declares as OGAS All Benefits Should Naturally Flow(26.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that when Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have been declared as Organised Group-A Services (OGAS), all benefits availab.....
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Bombay HC and Subordinate Courts Extend All Interim Orders Till June 15(17.04.2020)
Bombay High Court has extended all interim orders passed by it or Courts subordinate to it till 15th June, 2020 due to the extension of nationwide lo.....
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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Against Nomination of BJP Members to Legislative Assembly of Puducherry(03.06.2021)
Madras High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition assailing the Central Government's decision to nominate three Bharatiya Ja.....
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Uttarakhand HC Issues notice on PIL Seeking Compensation for Victims of Glacial Disaster(07.06.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has issued notice to the Central and State Government on a Public Interest Litigation seeking compensation for families affecte.....
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Delhi HC: Law Firm Cannot & Ought Not to Report on Ongoing Proceedings(10.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed that, a law firm cannot, and ought not, run the website/blog, in respect of the proceedings, which are being prosecuted .....
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Del. HC: Whether an Entity is a Permanent Establishment of Foreign Company is a Fact Specific Issue(20.01.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that the position of a Permanent Establishment of Foreign Company being a facts-specific issue is liable to be examined agai.....
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SC: High Court Can’t Refuse to Follow Binding SC Judgment Merely Because Review Pending Against it(08.09.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that it is not open to a High Court to refuse to follow a judgment by stating that it has been doubted by a later Coordinat.....
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Kar. HC: Continuing in Service After Expiry of Probation Period Doesn't Imply Automatic Confirmation(27.09.2023)
Karnataka High Court has held that by mere expiry of period of probation and continuing in service after expiry of the period of probation, a civil se.....
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SC: State Must Provide for Counselling for Child Victims of Sexual Offences(12.10.2023)
Supreme Court has suggested that whenever a child is subjected to sexual assault, the State or the Legal Services Authorities should ensure that the c.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Sexual Offences, Child Victims, Counselling
Bombay High Court Permits Bursting of Firecrackers for 3 Hours in Mumbai(07.11.2023)
Bombay High Court has permitted bursting of firecrackers for 3 hours in Mumbai and directed Municipal Corporations to ensure that firecrackers are not.....
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Madras HC: Disbursal of Insurance Amount Ordered, Default in Payment of Premium not Intentional(22.01.2024)
Madras High Court while ordering disbursal of insurance amount to the family of policy holder has held that default in payment of premium was neither .....
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Telangana HC: Altering Date of Birth in Service Records Not Permitted Under Public Employment Rules(31.01.2024)
Tel HC has held that AP Public Employment (Recording and Alteration of Date of Birth) Rules, 1984 do not permit for alteration of the DOB entered in t.....
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Supreme Court Disposes Plea Against Road Blockade Due to Farmers Protests(12.01.2022)
Supreme Court has disposed of the writ petition filed by a Noida resident against the road blockade at Delhi-NCR border as part of the farmer protests.....
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Tripura HC: Plea for DNA Test Cannot be Entertained Unless Explicit Challenge to Birth Documents(14.01.2022)
Tripura High Court has held that unless and until there is an explicit challenge to birth documents and school records of a person, a plea for conduct.....
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SC Sets Aside HC’s Decision to Accept Aadhaar Card as a Proof of Date of Birth(25.10.2024)
Supreme Court has set aside the High Court’s decision to accept the date of birth mentioned in the Aadhaar Card as proof of age. The Court further obs.....
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P&H HC: Ex-Servicemen Who served During 1st Emergency to be Counted for Pensionary Benefits(15.11.2024)
Punjab and Haryana HC has stated that Ex-Servicemen who have served during First Emergency will be counted for pensionary benefits that have arisen fr.....
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Del. HC: Magistrates Cannot Question Validity of FIR under their Power to Supervise Investigation(02.12.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that under the power to supervise investigation, Magistrates and Special Courts cannot question the validity of the FIR and .....
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Delhi HC: When No Seat/Venue Specified in Agreement, Jurisdiction to be Decided Under CPC(25.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that court's jurisdiction under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is to be decided under the Civi.....
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SC Directs State to Act Against NGOs Indulging in Illegal Adoption of Orphans(08.06.2021)
Supreme Court has directed State Governments and Union Territories to act against NGOs which are indulging in illegal adoption of children orphaned by.....
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Madras High Court to Function Through Virtual Mode from June 14 Until Further Orders(11.06.2021)
Madras High Court has directed that the hearing of cases in the Principal Seat of Madras High Court and in the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court will.....
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SC: Can’t Discard Testimony of Witness Merely Because of Relation with Victim(24.01.2025)
Supreme Court has stated that the law nowhere states that the evidence of the interested witness should be discarded altogether. The law only warrants.....
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SC: Registry Not Authorised to Delete Case Notified on Cause List Unless Ordered by Concerned Court(05.02.2025)
Supreme Court has held that once a case is notified on the cause list, unless there is a specific order to that effect, either of the bench concerned .....
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Gujarat High Court: Police is Not there to Conciliate Matters(11.02.2025)
Gujarat High Court while hearing a matter concerning alleged fraudulent transactions over sale of two plots where police allegedly asked the parties t.....
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Supreme Court: Can’t Use Statement of One Accused against Another(20.05.2025)
SC has observed that the fundamental cannon of criminal jurisprudence is that a statement of one accused person cannot be used against another co-accu.....
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SC Grants Interim Protection to Journalists From Arrest Over Article Against Adani Group(10.11.2023)
SC has granted interim protection from coercive action to two journalists from Financial Times, Benjamin Nicholas Brooke Parkin and Chloe Nina Cornish.....
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Finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions(24.01.2024)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Report titled "Finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions". Drawing upon data on 2.58 lakh Panchayats for th.....
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Kerala Becomes the 1st State to Introduce online Permanent Lok Adalat Services(15.04.2025)
Kerala has become the first state in the country to launch online filing and hearing facilities for Permanent Lok Adalat. The initiative aims at impro.....
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Kerala HC Directs Taking Decision on Recommendation Regarding Appointment of Tribunal Chairman(03.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the Cabinet Appointment Committee to take a decision on the recommendation regarding the appointment of the Kerala Admi.....
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CESTAT, Delhi: Levy of Penalty on Proprietor and Firm Would Amount to Double Jeopardy(08.06.2021)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has held that the levy of penalty on the sole proprietor of a firm along with the c.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Levy of Penalty on Proprietor and Firm
Kerala HC Asks State to Explain on Steps Taken to Prevent Encroachment of Footpaths(10.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has asked the State Government to explain the steps taken to prevent encroachment of footpath or right of way of public roads, in co.....
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RG Kar Rape-Murder Case: Convict Sentenced to Life Imprisonment(21.01.2025)
A Sessions Court in Kolkata has sentenced the accused in RG Kar rape and murder case to life imprisonment. The Court further held that the case did no.....
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SC: RP Containing Proposed Combination Should be Placed before CoC after Approval by CCI(31.01.2025)
Supreme Court by a 2:1 majority has observed that a resolution plan containing a proposed combination under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 s.....
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SC: Informing Relatives of Arrestee about Arrest Isn’t Compliance of Mandate under Article 22(1)(10.02.2025)
Supreme Court has clarified that communication of the grounds of arrest to the relative of the arrestee is no compliance with the mandate of Article 2.....
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Allahabad High Court Issues Directions For Dealing With Grievances Under NFSA(25.04.2017)
Allahabad High Court has directed UP Government to appoint District Grievance Redressal Officers within a month for expeditious and effective resoluti.....
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No Change in GST Law and Taxation Relating to Farmers: Govt(29.05.2018)
Ministry of Finance has denied the reports saying that farmers would be required to take registration and pay GST of 18% when they lease out their lan.....
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Disclosure in the "Notes to Accounts" to the Financial Statements - Divergence in the asset classification and provisioning(01.04.2019)
Please refer to our circular DBR.BP.BC.No.63/21.04.018/2016-17 dated April 18, 2017, on the captioned subject, requiring disclosures by banks where di.....
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Unless there is preference given to Crown debt by a statute, dues of a secured creditor have preference over Crown debts(06.03.2020)
In present case, the Appellant filed the Writ Petition in the High Court seeking a restraint order against the Tax Recovery Officer-Respondent No. 4 f.....
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SC: No Modifications are Permissible Once Resolution Plan is Approved(24.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that once Resolution Plan (RP) stands approved, no modifications are permissible; it is either to be approved or disapproved, b.....
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Bom HC Directs 2 Influencers to Take Down Defamatory Content Against Covishield Vaccine Manufacturer(05.06.2023)
Bombay High Court has directed two social media influencers to take down prima facie defamatory content against Covishield vaccine manufacturer Serum .....
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Pensionary provisions must be given a liberal construction, benefit should not be denied to an employee on mere technicalities(03.07.2023)
The Petitioner seeks directions to the Respondents to condone a gap in his service, which in turn entitles him to retirement benefits. He further seek.....
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CDRC: Institute Conducting Physical Classes Can't Force Online Classes on Students(06.02.2023)
Delhi Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission while directing medical coaching institution to refund the entire advance fees paid by a student has held .....
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Delhi HC: A Judge is a Judge Who is Always Open to be Judged(24.03.2023)
Delhi High Court while upholding a judicial officer's dismissal from service for accepting a favour from stranger in form of sponsored foreign trip, h.....
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Del HC: Consent Foreign Award Enforceable Under the New York Convention(05.06.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that consent foreign award is enforceable under the New York Convention/Part II of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 199.....
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DGCA signs MoU with European Union Aviation Safety Agency for unmanned aircraft systems & Innovative air mobility(05.07.2023)
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (.....
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SC: To Determine Correctness of Caste Claim, Affinity Test is Not Essential(24.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that affinity test is not a litmus test to decide a caste name and is not an essential part in the process of the determination.....
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Introduction of Online Facility of Requesting Appointment for Virtual Meeting/Personal Hearing to the Exporters From Offices of DGFT W.E.F. 01.06.2023(31.05.2023)
1. With the objective of Trade Facilitation and to extend proactive hand-holding and support to the exporting community, it is informed that an online.....
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Notification of Authorised Officers under Section 25 read with Section 47 (5) of Food Safety Standards (FSS) Act, 2006 and Regulation 13 (1) of FSS (Import) Regulation, 2017(05.07.2023)
1. Reference is invited to Instruction No. 2/2022-Customs dated 02.02.2022 regarding authorized officers under Section 25 read with Section 47(5) of F.....
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Jammu and Kashmir High Court Quashes Masarat Alam's Detention Under Public Safety Act(24.08.2015)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has quashed the detention of hardline separatist Masarat Alam under the Public Safety Act.
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Bombay HC Denies to Condone Delay of Eight Years(24.08.2016)
Bombay HC, while rejecting petition filed by husband, seeking condonation of delay of 8 years in challenging a maintenance order passed by Bandra fami.....
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SC: Wages Withheld Due To Disciplinary Action Can’t Be Restored Under Payment of Wages Act(07.06.2017)
Supreme Court has held that prescribed authority under Payment of Wages Act(PWA) is not an appellate authority in disciplinary proceedings and therefo.....
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Delhi High Court: FIITJEE-IIT Metro Station Name Will Stay, But With Disclaimer(11.07.2018)
Delhi High Court has allowed Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to let the name of Metro station outside Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi remain .....
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Allahabad HC Extends 12 Months Period for Disposal of Arbitral Proceedings(06.04.2020)
Allahabad High Court has extended the 12 months period stipulated under Section 29A of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, for the Arbitral Trib.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea for Evacuation of Man Stranded in Japan Due to COVID-19(09.04.2020)
Supreme Court has issued a notice in a Writ Petition seeking the immediate evacuation of a 58-year-old Indian citizen stranded in Tokyo, Japan due to .....
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Karnataka HC: Once Police Invokes UAPA Act, Magistrate Cannot Extend Custody Beyond 90 Days(13.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has held that once the police invoke Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, the Magistrate court has no power to extend cust.....
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Delhi Court to Tihar Jail: Provide Calling Facility Thrice a Week to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam(31.01.2023)
Delhi Court has directed Tihar Jail authorities to provide inmate calling facility for five minutes thrice a week to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and o.....
Tags : Delhi Court, Tihar Jail, Calling Facility, North-East Delhi riots
NGT Imposes ?100 Crore Fine on Kochi Corporation for Negligence(18.03.2023)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principle Bench has imposed ?100 Crore Fine on Kerala state authorities for their failure to manage waste effectively a.....
Tags : NGT, Kochi Corporation, Brahmapuram Fire
Cal HC: Subsequent Undertaking by Transferee to Provide Basic Amenities is Part of Transfer Deed(27.03.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that declaration is in form of an undertaking given by transferee containing specific condition that he would look after .....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Declaration, Gift Deed, Amenities
HP HC: Can’t Force Wife to Live With Husband in Matrimonial Home When he is Keeping Another Lady(07.06.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that no wife can be forced to live in matrimonial home with husband keeping another lady with him and observed th.....
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SC: As Decree was Passed After 38 Years, Defect of Suit Being Filed Before 5 Years of Tenancy Cured(13.07.2023)
Supreme Court while allowing the appeal of a landlord, who filed an eviction suit within 5 years of tenancy, observed that even though such suits are .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Tenancy, Defect, Eviction
SC: Title in Immovable Property Can’t be Conferred Through Will or General Power of Attorney(07.06.2023)
Supreme Court has held that in connection with Will (before death of executant) or General Power of Attorney, the practice of recognizing these docume.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Immovable Property, Title, Will, General Power of Attorney
Inability to quantify a claim at early stage is not necessarily a bar to the grant of a freezing order(13.07.2023)
The Plaintiff has commenced proceedings by writ filed claiming that the defendant has breached contractual and fiduciary duties arising out of his con.....
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Clarification regarding provisions relating to charitable and religious trusts(24.05.2023)
1. Income of any fund or institution or trust or any university or other educational institution or any hospital or other medical institution referred.....
Tags : Clarification, Provisions, Religious trusts
Madras HC: Media Must be Enlightened With Regards to Limitations on Freedom of Speech & Expressions(08.06.2023)
Madras High Court while making observation about media trial in criminal cases stated that the real need of the hour is to educate and enlighten media.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Freedom of Speech & Expressions, Media Trial, Criminal Cases
Clarification regarding taxability of income earned by NRI investor from off-shore investments in investment fund routed through an Alternative Investment Fund(12.07.2023)
1. CBDT Circular No.14/2019 dated 03.07.2019 was issued to clarify the taxability of income earned by a non-resident investor from outside India (off-.....
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Raj HC: Court Can Intervene in Custody Matter Where Parent Agree on Child Custody to One of Them(08.06.2023)
Rajasthan High Court has held that in cases where parties have agreed to allow custody of child to remain with one of them, the custody should be allo.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Child Custody, Welfare
International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) inks MoU with IIML -EIC(11.07.2023)
International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA) and IIML-EIC, have today signed a MoU at IIM (Indian Institute of Management) Lucknow EIC, .....
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Cal. HC: Acquiring Property in Name of Wife is Not Benami Transaction(09.06.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that if a husband supplies the consideration money for acquiring property in the name of his wife, such fact does not nec.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Benami Transaction, Wife
Relaxation in procedure for submission of installation certificate under EPCG Scheme to promote Ease of doing Business(13.07.2023)
In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraphs 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, as amended from time to time, the Director General o.....
Tags : Condonation, Delay, Installation certificate
Once employee opted for VRS and his decision had been accepted by Corporation, he cannot be permitted to take plea of ignorance about terms and conditions of Scheme(13.07.2023)
The Petitioner vide the instant Writ Petition is impugning the validity of the retirement order issued by the Respondent Corporation. Petitioner is se.....
Tags : Retirement order, Pensionary benefits, Entitlement
Ker HC to State: Consider Representation by CBSE Schools Assoc. Against Proposed Fee Regulatory Comm.(09.06.2023)
Kerala High Court has directed State to consider representations filed by Kerala CBSE School Management Association challenging proposed guidelines fr.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Fee, Regulatory Committee, Guidelines
Commission earned by NRI for services rendered outside India could not be deemed to be income which had either accrued or arisen in India(12.07.2023)
The bunch of appeals filed by the Revenue are directed against the orders passed by the National Faceless Appeal Centre (NFAC), arising out of the ord.....
Tags : Assessment, foreign commission, Deletion
Ker. HC: Art. 226 Can’t be Invoked to Impose Penalty u/s 20 of RTI Act(20.09.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that the authority competent to impose a penalty under Section 20 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 cannot approach the.....
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SC: EEFC Forex Gains Not Eligible for Section 80 HHC Deduction(23.11.2023)
Supreme Court has held that gain on foreign exchange fluctuation in the EEFC (Exchange Earners Foreign Currency) account of the assessee can’t be incl.....
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Ker HC: Challenge to Genuineness of Will on Grounds of Fraud Require High Degree of Evidence(09.01.2024)
Kerala High Court while observing that allegation of fraud, undue influence, etc must not be set forth vaguely, has held that to dispute the genuinene.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Genuineness of Will, Reasonable Doubt
Delhi High Court: Deployment of CISF Personnel Shall be Based on Operational Requirements(27.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has stated that deployment of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel can either be in India or Abroad and such posting sh.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Central Industrial Security Force, Operational Necessities
Supreme Court: Payment of Loan Amount to NBFC Along With Decided Rate of Interest Non-Refundable(05.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that if a person has executed an agreement and repaid the loan amount obtained with the interest as per the terms of the agreem.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Payment of Loan, NBFC, Rate of Interest
Bombay HC: Can’t Ask Husband to Pay Instalments for Under Construction Flat(08.07.2025)
Bombay High Court has observed that a husband cannot be directed to pay instalments of an under construction flat as it cannot be termed a 'shared hou.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Under Construction Flat, shared household
Del. HC: Family Court Can’t Grant Divorce on Ground of 'Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage’(20.09.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that Family Courts have to restrict their considerations to the parameters of the provision of grant of divorce strictly in .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Divorce, Family Court, 'Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage
Del. HC: Section 76(3) TM Act Doesn’t Require Both the Rival Marks to be Registered CTMs(23.11.2023)
Delhi High Court while enunciating ingredients to arrive at a satisfaction that a Certification Trade Mark (CTM) had been infringed, has observed that.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Certification Trade Mark, Infringement
SC: SERC Can Reject Adoption of Tariff if Not Aligned With Market Prices(09.01.2024)
Supreme Court has held that State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC) has authority to reject adoption of tariff if it isn’t aligned with market .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Tariff, Market Prices, SERC
All. HC: Returning Unpaid Check With Endorsement of Account Closed Amounts to Dishnonor of Cheque(27.02.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that if an unpaid cheque has been returned by bank with the endorsement Account Closed then it shall be equivalent to Di.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Section 138 of NI Act, Dishonor of Cheque, Account Closed
SC: Can’t Sustain Case Under Karnataka Cow Slaughter Act if Sample Collected by Unauthorised Officer(05.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that if a sample of the meat has been collected by an officer who is not authorized under law to do so, then a case under Karna.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Karnataka Cow Slaughter Act, Unauthorised Officer
Delhi HC: State Delaying in Challenging Orders is a Setback to Victim’s Pursuit of Justice(08.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that when the State delays in challenging orders which may adversely affect the victim's case, such as an order of disch.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Pursuit of Justice, Order of Discharge
Delhi HC Upholds Order Restraining DPS World Foundation From Using Brand Name ‘DPS’(12.04.2017)
Delhi High Court has upheld a Single Bench order restraining DPS World Foundation from using registered mark/name “DPS” or any other mark identical or.....
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Whenever money has been received by a party and when its refund is ordered, right to get interest follows, as a matter of course(25.04.2018)
In facts of present case, the complainant purchased plot in Central Greens, Sector 105 and the total sale price of the plot, in question, was fixed at.....
Tags : Plot, Possession, Deficiency, Compensation
SERVICE - SC Asks High Courts to Register Suo Motu PILs Over vacancies in Police Forces(22.03.2019)
Supreme Court has directed that the matter pertaining to filling up of vacancies in police forces be entertained and monitored by the respective high .....
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ITAT, Bangalore: No Disallowance of Interest Expenses on Account of Non-Deduction of TDS(12.02.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore has held that there should be no disallowance of interest expenses on account of non- deduction of Tax.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, No Disallowance of Interest Expenses
AAR, West Bengal: No GST on Composite Supply of Crushing Food Grains and Delivery of Crushed Grains(14.02.2020)
Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), West Bengal has held that the composite supply of crushing the food grains belonging to the State Government and d.....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, Composite Supply of Crushing Food Grains and Delivery of Crushed Grains
Madras High Court Says Goods and Services Tax in Nascent Stage, Allows TRAN-1 Filing(17.02.2020)
Madras High Court has taken into account the difficulties faced by taxpayers due to inconsistent performance of the Goods and Services Tax portal and .....
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Del. HC: Circumstances Along with Age Important to Determine Intelligent Preference of Child(20.09.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that while considering the intelligent preference of a child to appoint its guardian, not only the age of the child but also.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Guardian, Intelligent Preference, Circumstances
Mad. HC: Medical Practitioners Conducting Two-Finger Test will be Guilty of Misconduct(24.11.2023)
Madras High Court has held that if a medical practitioner conducts ‘two finger test’ in contravention of directions of Supreme Court in State of Jhark.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Two-Finger Test, Misconduct
All. HC: Cognizance of Offence u/s 174A IPC to be Taken Only on Written Complaint of Concerned Court(10.01.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that offence punishable under section 172 of IPC will be cognizable by the court only when a complaint in writing is fil.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Cognizance, Written Complaint, FIR
SC: Information Disclosing Cognizable Offence to Be Recorded as FIR & Not in General Diary(27.02.2024)
Supreme Court has held that except in cases where preliminary inquiry is needed, commission of cognizable offence should be recorded as a First Inform.....
Tags : Supreme Court, First Information Report, General Diary
Supreme Court Directs State of UP to File Details Uploaded on E-module as Prepared by NIC(05.03.2024)
Supreme Court has directed the State of Uttar Pradesh to file an affidavit furnishing the details they have uploaded so far, in relation to the convic.....
Tags : Supreme Court, E-module, National Informatics Centre
HP HC: Once Judicial Officers Participate in Departmental Exam, they Cannot Challenge the Rules(09.07.2025)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that judicial officers who took the departmental exam for promotion without protest were estopped from challengin.....
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Compliance with MoRTH notifications in view of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019(08.01.2024)
In view of the amendments carried out in the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has published follo.....
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MP HC: Power Exercised u/s 319 of CrPC Must Come Before Acquittal Order in Case of Joint Result(01.03.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that if an order has to be made in the exercise of powers under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (.....
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Del. HC: Confessional Statement u/s 50 of PMLA Can Only be Used for Corroboration of Evidence(11.03.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that confessional statement under Section 50 of Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) can only be used for corrobo.....
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Allahabad HC: Absence of Activity at Principal Place Doesn’t Imply Invoice to Assessee is Fake(14.07.2025)
Allahabad HC has held that absence of any activity at the principal place of business of the assessee, by itself cannot result in a presumption that t.....
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Ker. HC: Can’t Withheld Transfer Certificate Merely Because of Arrear in School Fees(16.10.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that every child has a fundamental right to get an education and imparting education is the primary duty of the Stat.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Transfer Certificate, School Fees
All. HC: UP Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act Doesn't Bar Transportation of Beef(24.11.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that restriction placed under Section 5A of U.P Cow Slaughter Act is only in respect of transportation of cow, bull or b.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Cow Slaughter Act, Beef
Kar. HC: 100% Reservation for Women in Cadre of ‘Nursing Officers’ in Military is Unconstitutional(11.01.2024)
Karnataka High Court while striking down 100% Reservation for Women in Cadre of ‘Nursing Officers’ in Military, has observed that there can’t be 100% .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Reservation, Women, Nursing Officers
Cal. HC: Cannot Differentiate Between Contractual and Permanent Employees For Maternity Leave(27.02.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that, for the purpose of maternity leaves any differentiation done between permanent and contractual employees shall be p.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Maternity Leaves, Article 14 of Constitution
SC: Can’t Claim Refund of Interest Amount if Loan Amount Paid With Decided Rate of Interest(05.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that if a person has executed an agreement and repaid the loan amount obtained with the interest as per the terms of the agreem.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Payment of Loan, NBFC, Rate of Interest
Delhi HC: Popular Restaurant Chain ‘Swagath’ Files Case Alleging Trademark Infringement(09.07.2025)
Delhi's popular restaurant chain ‘Swagath’ has moved the Delhi High Court alleging trademark infringement over the use of the name 'Swagath' by a Tela.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Swagath, Trademark Infringement
J&K HC: Police Cannot Quick Fix Facts into Its Viewpoint of Accusation(02.12.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while observing that investigations must be conducted within the domain of ‘Facts in Issue’ and ‘Relevant Fact.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Quick Fixes, Investigation
Pay fixation matters relating to BSNL absorbed employees-Issue of increment on regular promotion to a scale(20.02.2023)
1. This refers to DoT orders of even number dated 05.07.2017 and 17.05.2018 on the above mentioned subject. (Copies enclosed)
2. The issue r.....
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SC: Don’t Make Adverse Observations Against Judicial Officer Without Due Opportunity(22.05.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that it has been repeatedly indicating that orders making adverse observations against judicial officers should not be made.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Adverse Observations, Judicial Officer, Due Opportunity
Madras HC Directs Anna University to Grant Affiliation to Dhaya College(04.07.2016)
Madras High Court has directed Anna University to grant affiliation to Dhaya College of Engineering for the academic year 2016-2017 and include it in .....
Tags : Madras High Court, Anna University , Dhaya College of Engineering
Supreme Court Refers Plea for National Court of Appeals to Constitution Bench(13.07.2016)
SC has referred to the Constitution Bench a plea seeking setting up of National Court of Appeal with regional benches in major cities for deciding cas.....
Tags : SC , Constitution Bench , National Court of Appeal
Maternity Benefit Act, 2017: Act Applicable to All Those Women Workers Already on Leave on April 01(09.05.2017)
Government has clarified that it is mandatory on part of employers to extend benefit of enhanced maternity leave to those women workers who were alrea.....
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Shareholders can Apply for Settlement Approval with Creditors Even After Liquidator Appointed: NCLAT(16.04.2019)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has held that shareholders/promoters of a company can file application for approval of settlement with credito.....
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Delhi HC Directs Police to Submit Compliance Report in Plea Seeking Rehabilitation of Victims(02.03.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Police to submit a report within 3 weeks highlighting the actions taken by police in compliance of the Court's pre.....
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Madras High Court: Section 6 of MGNREGA Not Unconstitutional(05.03.2020)
Madras High Court has held that Section 6 of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005 is not violative of Articles 1.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Constitutionality of MGNREGA
Securities and Exchange Board of India Bars Sonu Nigam from Selling Agricultural Land(12.03.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has barred Sonu Nigam from disposing or transferring agricultural land in Karjat area, Maharashtra that he had .....
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Delhi HC Upholds Life Sentence of Man Who Shot Dead DU Student for Opposing His Advances(01.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has upheld the conviction and life sentence handed down to a man, who had shot dead Delhi University student Radhika Tanwar in 2011 f.....
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SC: Failure to Send Seized Clothes to Forensics Insignificant Once Court Believes Survivor's Story(25.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that once court believes statement of a survivor of sexual assault, it is sufficient to establish an offence punishable under S.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Sexual Assault, Forensic Laboratory
SC: NI Cases Can be Transferred to Other State by Invoking Section 406 CrPC(22.02.2023)
Supreme Court has held that notwithstanding non-obstante clause in Section 142(1) of Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act, power of Court to transfer crimi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Negotiable Instruments, CrPC, Transfer
SC Refuses to Refer ‘Vijay Madanlal Choudhary’ Judgment to a Larger Bench(17.05.2023)
Supreme Court while rejecting a plea to refer to Vijay Madanlal Choudhary judgment (MANU/SC/0924/2022) to a larger bench has stated that a grinding ha.....
Tags : Supreme Court, PMLA, Vijay Madanlal Choudhary, Reference
Delhi HC: Faceless Assessment Is Not a Fundamental Right(29.05.2023)
Delhi HC, while dismissing the plea of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and Aam Aadmi Party, has held that neither the e-assessment nor the faceless asse.....
Tags : Delhi HC, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Aam Aadmi Party, Faceless Assessment
ITAT: Employers Must Deposit Contribution Towards EPF/ESI on Time to Avail IT Deduction(18.03.2023)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi bench has held that employers have to deposit employees' contributions towards EPF/ESI on time to avail of.....
Tags : ITAT, EPF/ESI, Income Tax Deductions, EPF/ESI
AP HC: State Commissioner of Food Safety Can’t Impose Ban on Manufacture & Sale of Gutka, Pan Masala(27.03.2023)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that State Commissioner of Food Safety is neither authorized nor have any jurisdiction to issue notification, prohi.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, State Commissioner, Food Safety and Standard Act, Pan Masala
P&H HC to State: Ensure Unhindered Traffic on NH 44(07.06.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed State government to ensure free movement of traffic on the national highway 44 without any hindrance, so th.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Traffic, NH44
Bom HC to State: Submit Report on Appointment and Performance of Child Marriage Prohibition Officers(13.07.2023)
Bombay High Court while hearing a PIL seeking effective implementation of Prohibition of Child Marriages Act, 2006, has directed State Government to s.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Prohibition Officers, Child Marriage
Supreme Court: Non-Signatories Have No Right to Attend Arbitration Proceedings(14.08.2025)
SC has held that non-signatories to an arbitration agreement cannot attend proceedings, as it violates confidentiality under Section 42A of Arbitratio.....
Tags : Supreme Court, arbitration, non-signatory, confidentiality, Section 42A
Delhi HC: If Allegation Relate to Impersonation of Credentials, EOW to Investigate Matter(28.08.2025)
Delhi HC has observed that Section 132 of CGST Act, 2017 provides for certain offences which the GST Department can take cognizance of. However where .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Section 132, Economic Offences Wing
Del. HC: Power to Award Interest Applies Only in Absence of An Arbitration Agreement(18.03.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that Arbitrator’s discretion while awarding interest in respect of the pre-reference period under Section 31 of Arbitration .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Arbitration, Pre-Reference Period
SC: Before Classifying A/Cs as Fraud, Banks Must Give Borrowers Opportunity of Hearing(27.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that principles of audi alteram partem, howsoever short, have to be applied before declaring a party as 'a fraudulent borrower'.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Audi Alteram Partem, Fraud, Bank
Delhi HC to District Courts: Allow Lawyers/Parties to Appear Virtually Without Prior Request(06.06.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed District Courts to allow any of the parties or their lawyers to appear through hybrid or video-conferencing mode during .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, District Courts, Permit, Virtual, Video-Conferencing
JKL HC: Safeguards Available to Regular Employee Not Available to Contractual Employee(13.07.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that person not working as a regular employee but is engaged on temporary basis on consolidated wages does not h.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Contractual Employee, Safeguards
Bar Council of India Imposes 3-Year Moratorium on New Legal Education Centers(14.08.2025)
The Bar Council of India has enforced a 3-year moratorium on new law colleges and courses. It aims to curb substandard institutions and academic malpr.....
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SC: Orders DGFT & CBIC to Fix Systems, Protect Exporters from Clerical Errors(27.08.2025)
SC has held that exporters cannot be denied MEIS benefits due to inadvertent broker mistakes later corrected under law. The Court directed DGFT & CBIC.....
Tags : Supreme Court, DGFT, Exporters, Clerical Error, Natural Justice
J&K&L HC: Right to Choose Forum Does Not Permit Choice of Two Forums for Same Reliefs(01.11.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while imposing penalty of Rs. 50000 on petitioner for forum hunting, has held that person may have right to ch.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Forum, Forum Hunting
Delhi HC Orders Expeditious Completion of Legal Formalities for Adoption by Foreign Couple(28.11.2022)
Delhi High Court while paving way for an inter country adoption by a foreign couple, has directed authorities to expeditiously conclude all legal form.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Adoption, Foreign Couple
JKL HC: Lesions from Tattoo Removal Doesn’t Make Candidate Unfit for CAPF(23.02.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that lesions on the hand and forearm, which does not have any potentiality to interfere with the work.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, CAPF, Lesions
Del HC: Consider Lower Side on Margin of Error if Ossification Test Opines Victim is b/w 15-17 Yrs(17.05.2023)
Delhi High Court while referring to Jarnail Singh v. State of Haryana (MANU/SC/0626/2013) has held that for determining age of a child victim under PO.....
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Extension of due date for furnishing the return in FORM GSTR-3B for the month of April, 2023 till the thirty-first day of May, 2023(24.05.2023)
1.In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (6) of section 39 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Commissioner,.....
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Kerala High Court: Discretion of Appellate Court to Waive/Deposit of Minimum 20% Fine(29.03.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that under Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, it is at the discretion of the Appellate Court to either order a .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Section 148 of NI Act, Appellate Court, Fine
There must be a level of infirmity greater than ordinary in a Tribunal's order to justify interference of High Court under Articles 226 and 227 of Constitution(02.04.2024)
The present appeal arises out of the final judgment passed by High Court by which the High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the Appellant. The moot.....
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Madras High Court: Can’t Freeze Bank Account Under UAPA in Absence of Central Government’s Order(01.04.2024)
Madras High Court has held that authorities cannot freeze the bank account of Tamil Nadu Development Foundation Trust under the Unlawful Activities Pr.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Section 7(1) of UAPA, Bank Account
Notification regarding Exchange Traded Currency Derivatives(04.04.2024)
In the recent period, some concerns have been expressed about participation in the exchange traded currency derivatives (ETCD) market in the light of .....
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Directives regarding submission of digitized Aayat Niryat Forms (ANFs) and Appendices pursuant to the Foreign Trade Policy(02.04.2024)
1. In adherence to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade's commitment to facilitating exports and imports, emphasizing efficient, transparent, and .....
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Know Your Client (KYC) Requirements for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs)(21.08.2018)
SEBI had issued circular No. CIR/IMD/FPIC/CIR/P/2018/64 dated April 10, 2018 in order to strengthen know your client (KYC) framework for foreign portf.....
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A petition cannot be entertained on the basis of assumptions and presumptions(15.06.2020)
The Petitioners, by way of present writ petition, assail the result dated 14th May, 2020 and waiting list result dated 14th May, 2020, for the post of.....
Tags : Selection process, Leakage of paper, Presumption
Andhra Pradesh HC: Issuance of Notice Won’t Act as Bar Against Anticipatory Bail Application(01.04.2024)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that issuance of notice under Section 41 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 shall not have any bar on an appli.....
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SEBI Obtains ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification for its Information Security Management Systems(04.04.2024)
SEBI has successfully obtained the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for the following:
(1) Information Security Management System at the Prim.....
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Supreme Court: Position of Deputy Chief Minister Merely A Label, Appointment Not Unconstitutional(12.02.2024)
SC while dismissing a PIL challenging the appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers, has held that a Deputy Chief Minister is first a minister in the gove.....
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Madras High Court: Party Wanting to Abandon Claim Cannot be Compelled to Continue Case(01.04.2024)
Madras High Court while allowing the State of Tamil Nadu to withdraw cases, has observed that when a party wasn’t to abandon a case without reserving .....
Tags : Madras High Court, State of Tamil Nadu, Abandon
Central Board of Direct Taxes notifies availability of ITR functionalities on the e-filing portal from 1st April, 2024(04.04.2024)
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has facilitated taxpayers to file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year 2024-25 (relevant t.....
Tags : Availability, ITR functionalities, E-filing portal
Surat Court Convicts Rahul Gandhi in ‘Modi Surname Remark’ Defamation Case(23.03.2023)
Surat Court has convicted Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case for his remarks “why all thieves share the Modi surname” made during a political campaign .....
Tags : Surat Court, Rahul Gandhi, Defamation, Modi Surname
Mad. HC Stays Press Release Inviting Suggestions on Bill as Centre Fails to Provide Translated Copy(02.06.2023)
Madras HC has granted interim stay on the press communique issued by the Joint Committee on the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023, inviting su.....
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SC Stays Del. HC Order Which Held that Old Pension Scheme is Applicable to Paramilitary Forces(10.07.2023)
Supreme Court has stayed the judgment of the Delhi High Court which has held that benefit of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) in accordance with CCS (Pens.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Old Pension Scheme, Paramilitary Forces
Kerala HC Imposes Rs. 1 Lakh Cost for Filing Two Appeals Leading to Conflicting Verdicts(11.08.2025)
Kerala HC, while setting aside the acquittal of an accused, has imposed Rs. 1 lakh fine for filing two appeals in same case, one confirming conviction.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Multiple Appeals, Criminal Procedure, Abuse of Process, Conflicting Judgments
Delhi HC: Advocates Bound by Client’s Instructions, Not Required to Verify Truthfulness of Claims(21.08.2025)
Delhi HC has held that an Advocate is bound by the instructions given to him by his client and it does not form part of the Advocate’s duty to verify .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Advocates, Client Instructions, Professional Misconduct
MP HC Issues Notice to Centre on Plea to Exempt 'Fantasy Sports' from New Online Gaming Law(04.09.2025)
Madhya Pradesh HC issued a notice on a plea challenging the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025. The petition, filed by Clubboom 11 Spo.....
Tags : Constitution, Fantasy Sports, Online Gaming
FSSAI advises E-Commerce platforms to ensure appropriate categorization of food products sold on their websites(02.04.2024)
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked all e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) to ensure appropriate categorization .....
Tags : E-Commerce Platforms,Categorization, Food products
Bom HC: Facilitation Council Has No Jurisdiction to Conduct Arbitration Dispute of Works Contract(23.03.2023)
Bombay High Court while observing that works contract is not amenable to provisions of MSMED Act, and therefore Act could not have been invoked by cla.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, MSMED, Works Contract, Facilitation Council
Chotta Rajan-Netflix Row: Bombay HC Refuses to Direct Netflix to Take Down 'Scoop' Web Series(02.06.2023)
Bombay HC, while refusing to grant relief to Gangster Chhota Rajan in a suit filed by him against the makers of Netflix series ‘Scoop’ for allegedly d.....
Tags : Bombay HC, Chhota Rajan, Netflix, Scoop
SC: Court Must Consider Gravity of Offence and Its Impact on Society Before Granting Bail(10.07.2023)
Supreme Court has held that while the relief of anticipatory bail is a crucial tool to prevent misuse of power of arrest and protects innocent individ.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Bail, Offence
SC: Constitution Bench to Decide Eligibility of Judicial Officers For Bar Quota District Judge Posts(12.08.2025)
The Supreme Court referred to a Constitution Bench the issue of whether a judicial officer with 7 years’ Bar experience can be appointed as District J.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Constitution Bench, District Judge, Bar Quota, Judicial Officers, Article 233(2)
Madras HC: Being an MLA Does Not Warrant Transfer of S.138 NI Act Trial(21.08.2025)
Madras HC refused to transfer a Section 138 NI Act, 1881 trial against a sitting MLA, citing lack of evidence for bias. The Court held that transfer i.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Section 138 NI Act, Judicial Magistrate, Procedural Fairness
SC Urges Centre to Increase Financial and Insurance Support for Cadets Injured in Military Training(05.09.2025)
Supreme Court urged the centre to increase monetary and insurance benefits for cadets disabled during training, noting that the current ex gratia amou.....
Tags : Financial, Insurance Support, Cadets, Military Training
SC Acquits Man Convicted for Taken Bribe of Rs. 300 Twenty Years Ago(24.03.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that demand and recovery both must be proved to sustain conviction under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, has acquitt.....
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Ker. HC Quashes Case Against Rehana Fathima Over Video of Children Painting on Her Semi-Naked Body(05.06.2023)
Kerala High Court has quashed case against Rehana Fathima in the matter relating to the circulation of a video that showed her children painting on he.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Rehana Fathima, Children, Sex Education, Nudity
SC: HC Can’t Quash Magistrate's Order U/S 14 SARFAESI Act, While Exercising Power U/S 482 CrPC(10.07.2023)
Supreme Court has held that petition filed under Section 482 of CrPC to quash an order passed under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act is not sustainable,.....
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SC Upholds Conviction of Punjab Jail Official For Undertrial Escape Plot(12.08.2025)
The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a Punjab jail official for conspiring to help an undertrial escape, citing breach of trust and misuse o.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Criminal Conspiracy, Jail Official, Undertrial Escape, Section 120B IPC
SC: Andhra Pradesh FROs Declared ‘State Forest Service’, Eligible for IFoS Promotion(25.08.2025)
SC has held that Andhra Pradesh Forest Range Officers are part of the State Forest Service and are eligible for IFS promotion once approved by Centre......
Tags : Supreme Court, Fros, State Forest Service, Indian Forest Service, Promotion
SC Asks SHUATS University to Approach HC over Plea Against Alleged Forced Idol Installation on Campus(05.09.2025)
Supreme Court while declining to entertain a plea seeking protection of SHUATS University’s minority status after alleged forced idol installation, ha.....
Tags : Forced Idol Installation, Minority Status, Remedies
Raj. HC: Can’t Refuse Marriage Certificate Merely Because one of the Parties is a Foreign National(11.12.2023)
Rajasthan High Court while observing that the right to equality applies to non-citizens too, has held that it is not justified to refuse registration .....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Marriage, Foreign National
Delhi HC: Every Retweet of Defamatory Content on Social Media Amounts to Defamation u/s 499 IPC(06.02.2024)
Delhi HC while ruling that every retweet of defamatory content on social media would amount to “publication” for attracting the offence of defamation .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Defamatory Content, Social Media, Section 499 IPC
All. HC: Permission Granted to Woman to Adopt Child Despite Having 4 Biological Children(14.02.2024)
Allahabad High Court has allowed a woman who has four biological children to adopt a child, despite a legal bar under Adoption Regulations 2022 that h.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Adoption, Section 68(c) of JJ Act
SC: No Physical Excavation to be Done of Bhojshala Temple cum Kamal Maula Mosque Complex(02.04.2024)
SC has passed an interim order in a plea challenging Madhya Pradesh High Court's order that directed Archaeological Survey of India to conduct a surve.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Bhojshala Temple, Kamal Maula Mosque, Archaeological Survey of India
Orissa HC: Court Can’t Permit Intervenors Without Reason or Compel Plaintiff to Join Unrelated Party(04.11.2025)
Orissa High Court has held that a plaintiff cannot be compelled to implead a party against whom no relief is sought, emphasizing that while the plaint.....
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HC can’t Go Beyond Decree of Trial Court While Dismissing Appeal in Absence of Cross Appeal: SC(18.12.2018)
Supreme Court has observed that, while dismissing an appeal filed by a defendant, the high court could not pass any further order beyond the judgment .....
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Karnataka HC Asks State Government to List Steps to Decongest Prisons(14.10.2020)
Karnataka High Court has asked the state government to place on record steps it proposes to take to decongest central prisons in the state to prevent .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Decongestion of Prisons
Madras HC Disallows Credit for Cesses Not Subsumed Under GST Laws(19.10.2020)
Madras High Court has held that the cesses that have not been subsumed by the Goods and Service Tax laws cannot be carried forward to claim set off ag.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Credit for Cesses Not Subsumed Under GST Laws
Delhi HC Seeks Government Response on Plea Alleging Flawed Riots Probe(22.10.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police to file its reply within 2 weeks in connection with a plea filed by the riots accused alleging that rio.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Flawed Riots Probe
Delhi HC Denies Anticipatory Bail to Indian Air Force Officer in Rape Case(15.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has denied anticipatory bail to an Indian Air Force Officer in a rape case after observing that the possibility of him repeating the .....
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Delhi High Court Restores Physical Delivery of Notices, Summons from September 20(17.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has restored the conventional method of physical delivery of notices, summons and daks, which were temporarily suspended in view of t.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Physical Delivery of Notices, Summons
SC: Compromise Between Accused and Victim Cannot be Solitary Basis to Reduce Sentence(21.09.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that compromise between accused and victim cannot be the solitary basis to reduce sentence awarded for non-compoundable of.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Reduction of Sentence
Madras High Court Bans Online Sales of Medicines(18.12.2018)
Madras High Court has restrained online business in drugs and cosmetics until Central Rules in this regard are notified.
Tags : Madras High Court, Online sale of medicines
SC Upholds Rejection of Candidature of District Judge Aspirant(14.10.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed plea of a District Judge aspirant whose candidature was on the ground of pendency of a criminal case under Section 498A of.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Rejection of Candidature of District Judge Aspirant
SC: Conviction Can Be Based on Sole Testimony of Victim If Reliable and Trustworthy(19.10.2020)
Supreme Court has reiterated that there can be a conviction based on the sole testimony of the sexual assault victim if she is found to be reliable an.....
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Allahabad HC: Government Cannot Effect Merger of Feeding Cadre to Higher Cadre(22.10.2020)
Allahabad High Court has held that the Government cannot effect the merger of the feeding cadre to the higher cadre if not envisaged under the Service.....
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Delhi HC Inquires from Election Commission About Steps Taken to Prevent Voting in Lieu of Cash(15.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Election Commission of India on a PIL challenging the alleged practice of political parties offering cash be.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Steps Taken to Prevent Voting in Lieu of Cash
Delhi HC: Procedure for Adjudication of Complaint Provided in Act to be Adhered to(17.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that the procedure for adjudication of a complaint as mentioned under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 198.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Adjudication of Complaint
Karnataka HC Issues Circular Declaring Payment of Process Fee Not Required for Issue of Notice(21.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued a circular declaring that payment of process fee is not required for issuance of Notice to State Government, in view o.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Payment of Process Fee
Karnataka HC: Benefit or Service to Citizen Cannot be Denied for Not Downloading Aarogya Setu App(20.10.2020)
Karnataka High Court has clarified that in absence of any legislation, neither the State government, Central government nor its agencies and instrumen.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Benefit or Service to Citizen
Karnataka HC Directs AG in Appeal Challenging 1-Year Mandatory Service for PG Doctors(23.10.2020)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Advocate General to appear and address the Court on an appeal challenging the compulsory one year urban service .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, 1-Year Mandatory Service for PG Doctors
Kerala HC Records Submissions Challenging Method of Admission to Professional and Graduate Courses(16.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has recorded the submissions made by all parties challenging the method of admission to professional and graduate courses offered by.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Submissions Challenging Method of Admission
SC Quashes Criminal Case Against Girl Accused of Abetting Suicide of Man by Refusing Marriage(20.09.2021)
Supreme Court has quashed criminal proceedings against a girl accused of abetting suicide of a man by allegedly refusing to marry him. The Court has r.....
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Supreme Court: Plaint to be Rejected Where None of Reliefs Can be Granted Under Law(22.09.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that a court has to reject a plaint if it finds that none of the reliefs sought in it can be granted to the plaintiff under.....
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Kar HC: Connect Healthcare Centers with Control Rooms Set Up for Info About Man-Animal Conflicts(12.07.2023)
Karnataka High Court has directed State to extend the access of control room to nearest Primary Health Centre (PHC) and Civil Hospital so that in case.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Healthcare Centers, Man-Animal Conflicts
SC Orders District-Wise Survey to Ensure POSH Act Compliance by Employers(13.08.2025)
The Supreme Court has directed all States and UTs to conduct a district-wise survey within 6 weeks to ensure compliance with the POSH Act, especially .....
Tags : POSH Act, Internal Committee, Supreme Court, Labour Commissioner, District Officer, Workplace Harassment, Compliance Survey, NALSA, SheBox
Kerala HC Stays Trial against ADGP Ajithkumar in Disproportionate Assets Case(27.08.2025)
Kerala HC has stayed proceedings against ADGP M.R. Ajithkumar in a disproportionate assets case, noting procedural illegality in the Special Judge’s o.....
Tags : Kerala HC, Disproportionate Assets, Vigilance, Prevention of Corruption Act
Delhi Court Stops Journalists from Publishing 'Defamatory', 'Unverified' Reports against Adani.(08.09.2025)
Delhi court has temporarily barred journalists and two websites from publishing unverified and defamatory content against the Adani Group. The judge h.....
Tags : Journalists, Defamatory, Adani, Interim Injunction
Delhi High Court: Phonetic Similarity between Boat & Boult Can Cause Confusion Online(16.09.2025)
Delhi HC upheld an interim order restraining Exotic Mile from using the BOULT trademark and logo, finding it deceptively similar to Aman Gupta's BOAT......
Tags : Boat, Boult, Confusion, Trademark
RBI Reconstructs JLF Mechanism to Deal with NPAs(25.09.2015)
RBI has reconstructed Joint Lenders’ Forum (JLF) norms to ensure mandatory presence of representatives of two systematically important banks: SBI and .....
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Punjab and Haryana HC Rejects CRPF IG's Plea Against Transfer(01.10.2015)
Punjab and Haryana HC while refusing to take plea of a senior officer of paramilitary forces against his transfer on grounds of hardship, has ruled th.....
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Madras HC Rejects Aachi Masala Group’s Plea to Restrain Other Company from Using Trademark “AARCEE”(10.10.2016)
Madras HC has rejected a plea by Aachi Masala Foods (P) Ltd, seeking to restrain another masala products company from manufacturing, advertising and s.....
Tags : Madras HC, AARCEE, Aachi Masala Foods
Govt: NRIs Not Having Indian Bank Accounts to get Income Tax Refund in Foreign Bank Account(26.07.2017)
Government has said that Income Tax Refunds will be credited to Foreign Bank Account also for Non-Residents who is not having bank account in India.
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Frooti Is A Beverage, 2% Tax applicable: Chhattisgarh High Court(24.09.2018)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that, ‘ Frooti ’ is a beverage within Entry 14 of Schedule-II of the Chhattisgarh Entry Tax Act, 1976 and would be ch.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Summons to BBMP for Failure of Delivery of Food Kits(14.07.2020)
Karnataka High Court has issued summons to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Commissioner and the Additional Chief Secretary of the State .....
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Patna HC: Minor Girl's Stay at Remand Home Not Unlawful Confinement/Detention(21.10.2020)
Patna High Court has observed that if by judicial order, a girl has been sent to Remand Home treating her to be minor, then her stay in the Remand Hom.....
Tags : Patna High Court, Stay at Remand Home, Unlawful Confinement/Detention
Rajasthan HC Directs Government to Issue Instructions for Payment of Interim Fees(26.10.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the State Government to issue instructions regarding payment of interim fees by 28th October, 2020, considering the .....
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Karnataka HC Directs Registrar General to Expedite Process of Framing Rules for Live Streaming(17.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed its Registrar-General to expedite the process of framing rules for live streaming of the court’s proceedings after n.....
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Telangana High Court Orders Magisterial Inquiry Into Death of Hyderabad Rape Accused(20.09.2021)
Telangana High Court has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the death of Palakonda Raju, the 30-year-old accused in the case pertaining to the rape an.....
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SC Refuses to Vacate Interim Order to Allow Women Candidates to Appear for NDA Examination(22.09.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to vacate the interim order passed by it to allow women candidates to appear for the National Defence Academy(NDA) examinati.....
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Karnataka HC Asks CBSE to Decide on Representation Seeking Rationalisation of Class XII Syllabus(20.10.2020)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to decide and communicate its decision on a representation made by a.....
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Allahabad HC Seeks Notification of Rules for Appointment of E-Court Employees(23.10.2020)
Allahabad High Court has directed the State Government to notify the Rules for appointment of e-Court employees in the High Court, within three weeks,.....
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Supreme Court Permits Immersion of PoP Ganesh Idols in Hyderabad's Hussain Sagar Lake(16.09.2021)
Supreme Court has allowed the Telangana Government to permit the immersion of Plaster of Paris (POP) idols in Hussain Sagar lake during Ganesh Chaturt.....
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Gauhati High Court Dismisses PIL Plea Seeking Universalization of Elementary Education(20.09.2021)
Gauhati High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition filed by a lawyer seeking, inter alia, Universalisation of Elementary Edu.....
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SC: Change of Date of Birth in Service Records Cannot Be Claimed As of Right(22.09.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that change of date of birth in the service record cannot be claimed as of right, even if there is cogent evidence. The Cou.....
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SC: For Welfare Purposes Like Pension Scheme, Expression 'Mother' Should Not be a Static Expression(08.08.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing a matter regarding pension benefit to a stepmother who raised a deceased officer’s son from a very young age, has stated t.....
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P&H HC Seeks Explanation from Trial Judge Over 7-Week Delay in Prime Witness' Cross-Examination(18.08.2025)
Punjab & Haryana High Court criticized a trial court's deferment of cross-examination of a key eyewitness in a murder case for over seven weeks, calli.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Fair Trial, Witness Examination, Delay
SC: NCLT Can Probe Fraud Allegations & Document Validity in Oppression and Mismanagement Cases(03.09.2025)
Supreme Court has ruled that NCLT can investigate fraud allegations and document validity in oppression and mismanagement cases. It noted that if a ma.....
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Supreme Court Stays Key Provisions of Waqf Amendment Act(15.09.2025)
Supreme Court has stayed few sections of Waqf (Amendment) Act, including provisions providing arbitrary powers to Collectors. The Court observed that .....
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SC: Delay in Depositing Sale Balance Does not Make Specific Performance Decree Inexecutable(22.12.2025)
Supreme Court held that a buyer’s delay in depositing the balance sale consideration beyond the time fixed in the decree does not make a specific perf.....
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All. HC: Husband Not Liable for Marital Rape if Wife is 18 Years or Above(11.12.2023)
Allahabad High Court while observing that husband is protected under law from the offence of marital rape in cases where the age of wife is 18 years o.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Marital Rape, Unnatural Offence
Rajasthan HC: RCSAT Can’t Entertain Service Matter Appeal of Contractual Employee of RFC(05.02.2024)
Rajasthan High Court observed that the Rajasthan Civil Services Appellate Tribunal (RCSAT) does not have jurisdiction to hear an appeal affecting serv.....
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Cal. HC: Filling Gaps in Prosecution Case By Invoking Section 53A of CrPC Offends Article 21 of COI(13.02.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that filling up gaps in the prosecution case by invoking Section 53A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) for D.....
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State of Kerala’s Suit Challenging Limits on State’s Borrowing Capacity Referred to Consti. Bench(01.04.2024)
Supreme Court while refusing to pass orders of interim relief in favor of the State of Kerala, has referred the suit challenging the limits on the Sta.....
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AP HC: State Can’t Cite Financial Constraints to Withhold Gratuity, Denying Retirees Violates Art 21(04.11.2025)
Andhra Pradesh High Court held that the State cannot claim financial incapacity to deny statutory terminal benefits, ruling that withholding gratuity .....
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SC Informed Accessibility Facilities for Visually Impaired Candidates in AIBE and CLAT Expected Soon(17.11.2025)
Supreme Court was informed that accessibility facilities for visually impaired candidates, including JAWS screen reader, customised keyboards, and the.....
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MP HC: Reg. Mandating Students to Opt Same Subjects in Classes XI & XII Has No Retrospective Appl.(06.02.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court while allowing a student to appear for examinations in the Biology stream of Class XII instead of Mathematics has held that .....
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional(15.02.2024)
Supreme Court has struck down the Electoral Bond Scheme stating it to be violative of Article 19(1)(a) of Constitution of India and the Right to Infor.....
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SC: Hardship Due to State’s Financial Mismanagement No Ground to Seek Interim Relief Against Union(02.04.2024)
Supreme Court has held that if the State has essentially created financial hardship because of its own financial mismanagement, such hardship cannot b.....
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SC: If Complaint Reveals Cognizable Offence, Magistrate May Order FIR Registration U/S .156(3) CrPC(05.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that if a complaint discloses a cognizable offence, a magistrate can direct police to register an FIR under Section 156(3) CrPC. Se.....
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SC Holds That if Some Offences Are Quashed On Compromise, The FIR Cannot Continue For Others(18.11.2025)
Supreme Court set aside the Bombay High Court’s Aurangabad Bench order that partially quashed an FIR, holding that when some offences from a single tr.....
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SC Stays Orissa HC's Ban on Bird/Animal Sacrifice During 'Chatar Yatra'(19.10.2020)
Supreme Court has stayed an Orissa High Court judgment which banned animal/bird during 'Chatar Yatra' festival.
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Delhi HC Directs Removal of Objectionable Content on Social Media Platform(23.10.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed social media platforms to immediately remove links to objectionable content related to a 24-year-old woman. The Court ha.....
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Kerala HC Urges State to Draft Law to Penalise Retired Police Officers Tampering With Investigation(16.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State to look into the matter of absence of law in force to take action against a police officer who tampers with a.....
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SC: Karta of Joint Hindu Family Cannot File Consumer Compliant Regarding Treatment of Sister-in-Law(20.09.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that a Karta of a Joint Hindu Family cannot file a consumer complaint in respect of deficiency in service on part of the Ho.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice to State on PIL Seeking Direction for Urgent Medical Treatment of Elephant(22.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the State government on a PIL petition seeking direction for urgent medical treatment, rescue, and rehabilit.....
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Delhi HC Asks Delhi Government to File Statement to Ensure Access to Adequate Food(24.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Government to file a statement, indicating a "future roadmap" for ensuring that poor, needy and marginalized non-.....
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SC: If Sufficient Evidence of Involvement Exists, Person Not Named in FIR can be Added as Accused(08.06.2023)
Supreme Court has held that if evidence on record shows the involvement of a person in the commission of a crime, the said person can be arraigned as .....
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Cal HC to CBI & ED: Submit List of Beneficiaries in Teachers Recruitment Scam(17.07.2023)
Calcutta High Court has directed CBI and ED to place on record the details of the beneficiaries of the teachers recruitment scam particularly the teac.....
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SC Reserves Order on NHAI Plea Over Toll Suspension on NH 544 Due to 12-Hour Traffic Block(18.08.2025)
SC has reserved order on NHAI's plea against Kerala High Court ruling suspending toll at Paliyekkara due to poor road conditions. The bench questioned.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Paliyekkara Toll, Kerala High Court, Infrastructure, Traffic Block
SC Allows Appeal by State of Telangana against HC’s Order on Domicile Rule(01.09.2025)
Supreme Court has allowed an appeal filed by the State of Telangana against an order passed by the Telangana High Court holding that permanent residen.....
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SC: No S. 420 of IPC is Cheating If Forged Document Didn’t Lead to Grant of Material Benefit(11.09.2025)
SC quashed a cheating case against an institute head accused of using a fake Fire Dept NOC for affiliation, ruling the NOC wasn't legally required and.....
Tags : Cheating, Forgery, Material Benefit
Delhi High Court: SEBI's Insider Trading Probe Info is Exempt from Disclosure under RTI Act(19.09.2025)
Delhi HC has ruled that details of SEBI’s internal investigation are exempt from disclosure under the Right to Information Act, 2005. A division bench.....
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Gauhati HC Quashes Notification Prohibiting Sale of Dog Meat in Nagaland(07.06.2023)
Gauhati High Court has quashed the notification issued by Chief Secretary, Nagaland Government that banned the commercial import, trading of dogs, dog.....
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Delhi HC: Subscription Fees for E-Journal is Not Royalty(17.07.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that subscription amount received from subscribers of e-journals cannot be treated as royalty as all the assessee did was se.....
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P&H HC: Default Bail Can Be Granted by Magistrate/Sessions Court Even If Bail Plea Pending Before HC(14.08.2025)
Punjab & Haryana HC has ruled that Magistrates/Sessions Courts can grant default bail under Sec 167(2) of Criminal Procedure Code, even if, regular ba.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, default bail, Section 167(2) CrPC, BNSS, Article 21, statutory right, fundamental rights
Supreme Court: Karnataka HC to Decide Who Gets First Charge Over Defaulter's Assets(28.08.2025)
Supreme Court has directed the Karnataka High Court to decide whether the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation or secured financial creditors enforc.....
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Rajasthan HC Stays 2021 SI Recruitment Cancellation, Cites Unattested SIT Report on Irregularities(09.09.2025)
Raj. HC stayed the cancellation of 2021 Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment by a single bench citing systemic irregularities. The bench noted key document.....
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Delhi HC Allows Woman to Terminate 22-Week Pregnancy from False Promise of Marriage(18.09.2025)
Delhi HC allowed a 30-year-old unmarried woman to undergo a medical termination of her 22-week pregnancy, which resulted from sexual relations based o.....
Tags : Pregnancy, False Promise, Marriage
SC Upholds Rejection of S. 8 Application as Reliefs Claimed Fell Outside the Arbitration Clause(03.05.2023)
SC while upholding the rejection of an application filed under Section 8 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 observed that the cause of action o.....
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First Meeting of National Msme Council Held With Emphasis on Raising And Accelerating Msme Performance Programme (Ramp)(10.05.2023)
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India organised the first meeting of the National MSME Council at Vigyan Bhawan, Ne.....
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P&H HC: Peaceful Protest is Not a Penal Offence Under Section 188 IPC(08.12.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while quashing FIR against political leaders for violating order under Section 144 CrPC, has observed that merely bringi.....
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Mad. HC: Refund Claim to Be Examined on Basis of Documents of Availment of ITC & Export of Products(05.02.2024)
Madras High Court has held that refund claim has to be examined and determined on the basis of documents pertaining to the availing of Input Tax Credi.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Input Tax Credit, Refund Claim
Raj. HC: Officials Can Be Ind. Proceeded Against Even If Charges Not Confirmed After GCM Proceedings(13.02.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has held that if certain charges are not confirmed after General Court-Martial (GCM) proceedings, the Chief of Army Staff and oth.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, General Court-Martial, Termination of Services
Court Remands Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to Judicial Custody till 15th April(01.04.2024)
Rouse Avenue Courts has remanded Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till 15th April 2024 in a money laundering case related .....
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Delhi HC: Ordinary Marital Friction or Taunts Do Not Constitute Cruelty under Law(04.11.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that mere taunts, casual remarks, or ordinary family friction in marital life do not amount to cruelty, cautioning against i.....
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Punjab & Haryana High Court: Cyber Fraud Cases Uphold Public Trust, Cannot Be Quashed by Compromise(14.11.2025)
Punjab & Haryana High Court observed that cyber fraud is a systemic offense undermining public trust and the digital economy, and therefore, such case.....
Tags : Cyber Fraud, Compromise, Complainant
Gauhati HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Exclusion of 'Online Media' from Media Fellowship(23.10.2020)
Gauhati High Court has issued notice to the Assam government over the exclusion of online media from its ''Media Fellowship'' for 2020-21, stating tha.....
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Bar Council of India Decides to Conduct AIBE XVI on October 31(16.09.2021)
Bar Council of India has decided to conduct the next All India Bar Examination (AIBE XVI) on October 31 and the date for registration for AIBE-16 is e.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Alleging Construction of DLF Townships on Land Meant to be 'Lung Space(20.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on a plea filed by All India Bhrashtachar Morcha, against alleged construc.....
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CBDT Notifies Income Tax Exemption for BCI IRR India Holdings Inc. on Eligible Investment(22.09.2021)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has specified the BCI IRR India Holdings Inc. for the purposes of the said clause in respect of the eligible inve.....
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Delhi HC Directs Delhi Government to Appoint New Director of IHBAS(24.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to appoint, as expeditiously as possible, a new Director to head the Institute of Human Behaviour a.....
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SC: Offence of Organised Crime is Constituted by at Least One Instance of Continuation(16.12.2022)
Supreme Court has held that offence of organised crime under Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act, 2015 is constituted by at least one.....
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Calcutta High Court Sets Aside Rustication of Visva-Bharati Students(16.09.2021)
Calcutta High Court has set aside the rustication of three Visva-Bharati students who were punished for taking part in a demonstration in January 2020.....
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Kerala High Court Denies Pre Arrest Bail To Fake Lawyer Sessy Xavier(17.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has refused to grant pre-arrest bail to Sessy Xavier, who had recently made the front page for posing as an advocate for two years w.....
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Delhi High Court Stays Trial Court Proceedings Against Gautam Gambhir Foundation(21.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has stayed the trial court proceedings against BJP MP Gautam Gambhir, his Foundation, and other persons in the case concerning allege.....
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Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response on Plea for Regulation of Private Detectives(23.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought response of the Centre on a plea seeking guidelines to regulate the work of private detectives till the codified Act comes.....
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Del HC to BCI: Consider Announcing AIBE Schedule in Advance Every Year(10.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Bar Council of India (BCI) that it should consider announcing in advance, every calendar year the months in which the AI.....
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Kerala HC: Long-Term Posting of Same Police Officer at Sabarimala May Affect Transparency, Efficiency(12.11.2025)
Kerala High Court directed the Chief Police Co-ordinator to provide details of all officers serving in key positions at Sannidhanam and Pamba, includi.....
Tags : Police Officer, Transparency, Efficiency
Delhi High Court Disposes of PIL Seeking Preservation of Lal Gumbad(15.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation seeking preservation of Lal Gumbad, a protected monument in Delhi's Malviya Nagar. The C.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Essential Defence Services Act, 2021(17.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Centre and the Defence Ministry on a plea challenging vires of certain the Essential Defence Services Act 2.....
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Bombay HC Dismisses RSS Worker Plea Seeking Directions to Exhibit Transcripts of Rahul Gandhi(21.09.2021)
Bombay High Court has dismissed Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) worker Rajesh Kunte's petition seeking directions to a Magistrate in Maharashtra to .....
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Kerala High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to Man for Alleged Abuse of Minor Grandson(23.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has granted pre-arrest bail to a man who allegedly abused his minor grandson on the ground that he was not in charge or control of t.....
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Delhi HC: Can’t Deny Applications for ITC Refund on Mere Suspicion(13.03.2023)
Delhi High Court while directing Department to initiate a refund of Input Tax Credit (ITC) has held that applications for refund of ITC cannot be reje.....
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SC: Can’t Freeze Company’s Bank Account for Investigation Against Unrelated Party(10.05.2023)
Supreme Court while setting aside a freezing order imposed on a Foreign Institutional Investor company, has held that when appellant company is in no .....
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SC: HCs Don’t Need SC’s Permission to Transfer Presiding Officers of Special MP/MLA Courts(12.07.2023)
Supreme Court has held that High Courts don’t require Supreme Court’s permission to transfer Presiding officers of Special Courts dealing with cases p.....
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SC: Convict Completing Fixed-Term Life Sentence Can Be Freed Without Seeking Remission(13.08.2025)
The Supreme Court has held that convicts serving fixed-term life sentences without remission must be released once the term is over. The court, while .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Life Imprisonment, Fixed-Term Sentence, Remission, Article 21, Sukhdev Yadav
Allahabad HC: Appointments Secured on Forged Documents Void Ab Initio(27.08.2025)
Allahabad HC has held that appointments obtained using forged documents are void ab initio and can be cancelled without disciplinary proceedings under.....
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SC Dismisses BJP’s Petition Seeking Restoration of Defamation Case against CM Revanth Reddy(08.09.2025)
Supreme Court has dismissed BJP’s plea to restore a defamation case filed against CM Revanth Reddy over his statements that BJP would scrap SC/ST/OBC .....
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SC Dismissed MP Police Plea against Quashing FIR Alleging Marital Cruelty against MLA Umang Singhar(16.09.2025)
Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s order quashing the FIR against Congress MLA Umang Singhar for alleged domestic.....
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Bombay HC Restores IMAX’s Enforcement of Foreign Awards Against E-City, Applying Res Judicata(02.01.2026)
Bombay High Court recently revived IMAX Corporation’s enforcement proceedings to execute foreign arbitral awards against E-City Entertainment (I) Pvt .....
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Karnataka HC Dismisses Plea Filed by Air Force Wing Commander to Set Aside Transfer Order(19.10.2020)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed the petition filed by a Wing Commander of the Indian Air Force who has served the nation in the Kargil Operation, s.....
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Delhi HC Might Review Extended Interim Bails Granted to Prisoners in View of COVID-19(21.10.2020)
Delhi High Court has said that extended interim bails and paroles granted to prisoners in view of the COVID-19 pandemic might be reviewed after prison.....
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Economic offences are required to be dealt with strictly especially in the matters relating to grant of bail(19.10.2020)
In present matter, the J&K State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (JKSCBL) sanctioned a loan in the amount of Rs. 250 crores without obtaining field report, bal.....
Tags : Economic offence, Bail, Rejection
Kerala HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Order Directing Further Investigation Against State DGP(17.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the integrity of a Government Order directing further investigation into a criminal case agains.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Further Investigation Into Criminal Case
Kerala HC Directs State to Ensure All Food Business Operators to Obtain Necessary Food Licence(21.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State government to ensure that all food business operators obtain necessary food licence/registration in accordanc.....
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SC Reduces Jail Sentence Awarded to Man Accused of Killing a Person for Stealing Pigeon(22.09.2021)
Supreme Court reduced jail sentence awarded to an accused who allegedly killed a person for 'stealing' his pigeon. The Court has said that the killing.....
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SC: Fixing Cut Off on Basis of Viva Voce for DJ Selection by Kerala HC was Manifestly Arbitrary(13.07.2023)
Supreme Court has held that process followed by the Kerala High Court in fixing a cut-off mark on the basis of viva-voce for the selection of District.....
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SC Orders BCI Probe After Party Denies Engaging Advocates in Fraudulent Settlement Case(13.08.2025)
The Supreme Court has ordered the Bar Council of India to conduct an inquiry after a litigant, Harish Jaiswal, claimed he never engaged lawyers who al.....
Tags : Fraudulent Settlement, Bar Council of India, Supreme Court, Forgery, Legal Ethics, Advocate-on-Record, Property Dispute, SLP Recall, Misrepresentation
Petition Challenges LG’s Notification Allowing Police Video Testimony from Police Stations(27.08.2025)
A plea in Delhi HC contests LG VK Saxena’s order permitting police officers to depose via video from police stations, calling it violative of Section .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Video Testimony, Fair Trial, Judicial Independence
Telangana HC Grants Interim Relief to Former CM KCR and BRS Leader Harish Rao in Kaleshwaram Case(08.09.2025)
Telangana HC granted interim relief to former CM K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR)and Harish Rao, ordering no coercive action for now in the Kaleshwaram proje.....
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Delhi High Court: MCD's Higher Property Tax on Luxury Hotels Not Arbitrary(17.09.2025)
Delhi High Court held that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's decision to impose a higher property tax rate on luxury hotels is neither arbitrary no.....
Tags : Property Tax, Luxury Hotels, Arbitrary, Municipal Corporation of Delhi
J&K&L HC: GST Refund is a Vested Right and Cannot Be Curtailed by Retrospective 2019 Amendment(05.01.2026)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court ruled that the 2019 GST amendment altering the limitation period for refund of unutilised input tax credit can.....
Tags : GST Refund, Vested Right, Retrospective
Karnataka HC Pulls Up SEBI for Acting Promptly in Franklin Templeton Case(26.10.2020)
Karnataka High Court has pulled up the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for failing to act promptly to sustain the confidence of the inve.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Securities and Exchange Board of India, Franklin Templeton Case
Karnataka HC Quashes Govt Order Declaring Pockets of Land as Forest Land(17.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has quashed the government’s order of declaring certain pockets of land, including those used for grazing of cattle by Sri Ramach.....
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Madras HC Directs State to Ensure IIT Campus Does Not Become Dumping Ground for Abandoned Dogs(20.09.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the State of Tamil Nadu to ensure that IIT Madras Campus does not become a dumping ground for abandoned dogs and to tak.....
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Delhi High Court Refuses to Quash FIR For Offence of Attempt to Murder(22.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has refused to quash an FIR registered for an offence under 307 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code 1860, observing that an offence of At.....
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Kerala HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Order Directing Withdrawal of Suspension of Officers(27.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has issued notice to the State on a petition challenging the Government Order directing to withdraw the suspension of certain office.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Stay FIRs Registered Under Triple Talaq Law(16.10.2020)
Delhi High Court has noted that as per its prima facie view, merely because triple talaq has been declared to be void and illegal, it does not mean th.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notices in Plea Challenging 'Faceless Income Tax Appeal Scheme 2020'(20.10.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Union of India and Income Tax Department on a petition challenging the 'Faceless Income Tax Appeal Scheme, 202.....
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Allahabad HC: Reservation of Vehicle Registration Numbers Subject to Statutory Conditions(26.10.2020)
Allahabad High Court has held that any person can make an application along with prescribed fees for reservation of attractive registration numbers fo.....
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J&K HC: All Hindus Living in Kashmir Valley Cannot Claim Benefits Meant for Kashmiri Pandits(16.09.2021)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that all Hindus residing in the Valley cannot be said to be a Kashmiri Pandit, thereby allowing them to avail th.....
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Tripura HC: Citizens of State Should Not Suffer Faulty Software Developed by Government of India(20.09.2021)
Tripura High Court has observed that the citizens of the State as well as of the country should not suffer on account of a faulty system and faulty so.....
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SC Directs UP & NCT Delhi to Submit Action Taken Report on Centre's SOP for Cases of Missing Children(22.09.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the State of UP and NCT of Delhi to submit their response with regard to action taken report with reference to Standard Ope.....
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Mad HC: Lawyers Enlisted by Banks Don’t Hold Civil Post; Not Entitled to Reservation Under Art. 16(06.02.2024)
Madras High Court has held that the lawyers who are empanelled by the banks to represent them in cases do not hold a civil post and thus, the law of r.....
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SC: Closer Examination of RP’s Feasibility if Plan Envisages Use of Asset Owned By Statutory Body(15.02.2024)
SC while observing that normally resolution plan’s feasibility is best decided by the commercial wisdom of Committee of Creditors, has held that when .....
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All HC: Deduction of Payment for Loan, LIC from Salary Can’t be Sought by Husband to Determine Main.(02.04.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that in order to determine maintenance under Section 125 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 husband cannot seek a deduc.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Section 125 of CrPC, Deduction
Rajasthan HC: Magistrate Can’t Order Secured Creditor to Pay Police Expenses For Asset Possession(04.11.2025)
Raj HC has held that a Magistrate cannot require a secured creditor to deposit police expenses for taking possession of a secured asset under Section .....
Tags : Creditor, Possession, Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act
Allahabad HC: Employees of Constituent Institutions are not Entitled to Central University Benefits(17.11.2025)
Allahabad High Court recently ruled that employees of constituent institutions cannot claim benefits of Central University staff in the absence of a s.....
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SC Recommends Appellate Tribunal for Tariff Authority for Major Ports; Remits Dispute to TAMP(18.08.2025)
SC has set aside an arbitrator’s award and Orissa HC’s ruling on tariff fixation by Paradip Port Authority, holding that only Tariff Authority for Maj.....
Tags : Supreme Court, TAMP, Tribunal, Ports, Tariff, Arbitration, Major Port Trusts Act
SC: Agreement to Sell Does Not Confer a Valid Title on a Party as it is Not a Deed of Conveyance(02.09.2025)
SC has observed that an agreement to sell does not confer a valid title on a party as it is not a deed of conveyance as per S. 54 of TP Act. At best, .....
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Karnataka HC: Possession Warrant of Secured Asset Not Affected By Third-Party Rights(11.09.2025)
Karnataka HC ruled that secured assets under SARFAESI Act are not subject to third-party rights. Claims by third parties cannot be raised before a mag.....
Tags : Possession, Third-Party Rights, SARFAESI Act
Kerala HC: No Bar on Granting Pre-Arrest Bail if Substantive Offence under SC/ST Act is Absent(22.09.2025)
Kerala High Court held that the bar on anticipatory bail under the SC/ST Act does not apply if there is a prima facie finding that the substantive off.....
Tags : Anticipatory Bail, Offence, SC/ST
Cal HC: Banks Cannot Freeze a Company's Accounts Solely Due To ROC Labeling a 'Management Dispute'(09.01.2026)
Cal HC has ruled that a bank cannot freeze a company's accounts solely because the ROC marked it as a “management dispute,” especially after the marki.....
Tags : Banks, Freeze, Management Dispute
SC: BCI Can Impose Condition That Only Graduate from Recognized Colleges Can Enroll as Advocates(12.06.2023)
Supreme Court has held that rule framed by Bar Council of India (BCI) requiring a candidate for enrolment as an Advocate to have completed his law cou.....
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Kerala High Court: Procedural Irregularity in Matter of Seizure of Contraband is Not an Offence(07.08.2025)
Kerala High Court while quashing an FIR against a police office for illegal search and bribery, has observed that procedural irregularity in the matte.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Procedural Irregularity, Seizure of Contraband
SC Flags Conflict in AMU VC Appointment; Husband Presided Over Meeting That Shortlisted Wife(18.08.2025)
CJI-led bench expressed concerns over Prof. Naima Khatoon’s appointment as AMU VC, noting her husband, then officiating VC attended the meeting that s.....
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Calcutta HC: Ramkrishna Mission Can’t Reject Professor’s Appointment Solely over Online Opinions(03.09.2025)
Calcutta High Court directed the Ramkrishna Mission to appoint an eligible assistant professor, ruling that differing views on social media can't just.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Professor, Appointment, Social Media
Delhi HC: No Certification for Films That Mock Religions or Incite Hate in a Secular Society(12.09.2025)
Delhi HC held that films mocking religions or inciting hatred can't be certified in a secular society. Justice Manmeet Singh Arora noted that glorifyi.....
Tags : Certification, Films, Religions, Secular Society
Madras HC: State Recommendation Alone Cannot Justify Seeking Caste Certificate for Scheduled Tribe(22.09.2025)
Madras HC questioned the Erode District Collector on issuing SC certificates to Malayali community members. The court noted that only a parliamentary .....
Tags : Caste Certificate, Scheduled Tribe, Recommendation
All. HC: Seasonal Employment Can’t be Termed as ‘Unfair Labour Practice’(10.07.2023)
Allahabad High Court while observing that temporary employment also generates employment, is for the good of the society at large, has held that seaso.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Unfair Labour Practice, Seasonal Employment
Delhi HC: State Must Avoid Delays Like Prosecutor Appointment(12.08.2025)
Delhi HC has dismissed Sukhbir Singh’s plea for default bail in a MCOCA case, but cautioned that if the State cites seriousness of offence to oppose b.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, MCOCA, Default Bail, Special Public Prosecutor, Sukhbir Singh, Swarana Kanta Sharma
SC: Landowner's Preferential Right Must Be Extinguished Before Acquisition(26.08.2025)
Supreme Court has held that under Maharashtra Slum Areas Act, 1971 land cannot be acquired until the owner’s preferential right to submit a Slum Rehab.....
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Delhi HC:WhistleblowingDoesn’t Grant Employees Immunity from Transfer Orders(05.09.2025)
Delhi HC ruled that whistleblowing doesn’t grant immunity from transfer. Alleging vengeance alone can’t shield an employee indefinitely. However, if a.....
Tags : Whistleblowing, Immunity, Transfer, Employee
SC: Defendant Cannot File a Counter-Claim against a Co-Defendant under Order VIII Rule 6-A CPC(16.09.2025)
SC ruled that under Order VIII Rule 6-A CPC, a counter-claim can only be filed against the plaintiff and not a co-defendant. The bench set aside the G.....
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High Court Grants Bail to J&K Bank Manager in Multi-Crore Loan Fraud Case, Emphasizing Bail As Rule(31.12.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court granted bail to Jatinder Kumar, a J&K Bank manager, arrested in a large-scale loan fraud case investigated by .....
Tags : Bail, Fraud, Rule
SC: Suspend Sentence Normally When Appeal Unlikely to Be Heard Before Completion of Sentence(07.02.2024)
Supreme Court has restated that Courts should generally suspend sentences and grant bail in cases where an appeal challenging the conviction is unlike.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Completion of Sentence, Suspension of Sentence
SC: Suit For Title Without Seeking Recovery of Possession Not Main. When Plaintiff Not in Possession(16.02.2024)
Supreme Court has reiterated that a suit that has been filed for declaration of title and the recovery of possession has not been sought is not mainta.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Recovery of Possession, Declaration of Title
Kar. HC: Challenge to Order of Waqf Board Must be Made Within 90 from the Date of Order(02.04.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that a revision petition challenging the order passed by the Waqf Board should be made within ninety days from the date .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Revision Petition, Waqf Board, Ninety Days
Delhi HC: CCI Cannot Levy Interest Retrospectively Before Valid Service of Demand Notice(05.11.2025)
Delhi High Court held that the Competition Commission of India cannot impose interest retrospectively or from a date before valid service of a demand .....
Tags : Competition Commission of India, Demand Notice, Interest
Provisions of Tribunal Reforms Act 2022 Struck Down as Unconstitutional(19.11.2025)
SC held Tribunal Reforms Act 2022 violates the constitutional principles of separation of powers and judicial independence. The Act amounts to "legis.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Tribunal Reforms Act 2022, Unconstitutional
SC: Article 226 Writs Jurisdiction Cannot be Used to Challenge Economic or Fiscal Reforms(09.12.2025)
Supreme Court upheld the power of civic bodies to revise property tax rates, ruling that such revisions cannot be challenged unless the process follow.....
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AP HC: Can’t Stay Time Barred Appeal Under MV Act Without Deciding Appln for Condonation of Delay(10.07.2023)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that in a time barred appeal under Section 173 of Motor Vehicles Act, so long as the matter for condonation of dela.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Condonation of Delay, Motor Vehicle
SC Refuses to Delete Remarks Against Senthil Balaji(12.08.2025)
The Supreme Court has declined to expunge remarks in past judgments against ex-TN minister, Senthil Balaji in the cash-for-jobs scam but clarified the.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Senthil Balaji, Cash-for-Jobs Scam, Expunction, Fair Trial, Surya Kant, Joymalya Bagchi
SC: If High Court Doesn’t Deliver Judgment in 3 Months, Matter to be Placed before Chief Justice(26.08.2025)
SC has directed that if a High Court bench does not deliver judgment within three months of it being reserved, the Registrar General must place the ma.....
Tags : Supreme Court, High Court, Judgment Delay, Registrar General, Chief Justice
Delhi HC: Higher Compounding Fees Don't Apply on Second TDS Default Plea If First Was Rejected(05.09.2025)
Delhi HC ruled that the 5% higher compounding fee on a second TDS default plea applies only if the first offence was compounded. If the first plea was.....
Tags : Compounding Fees, TDS, Default, Offence
Supreme Court Ruled That Barring Non-Muslims from Creating Waqfs Is Not Prima Facie Arbitrary(16.09.2025)
Supreme Court observed that barring non-Muslims from creating waqfs is not arbitrary, as they can donate property by forming charitable trusts. The be.....
Tags : Non-Muslims, Waqf, Arbitrary, Prima Facie
Delhi HC: Non-Proof of Hearing Notice Dispatch Doesn’t by Itself Show no Personal Hearing Was Given(30.12.2025)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the absence of documentary proof such as dispatch registers, postal receipts, or email records for a hearing notice do.....
Tags : Hearing Notice, Dispatch, Proof
SC to Centre: Examine Means to Improve Conditions of Persons Suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(06.12.2022)
Supreme Court while hearing plea filed by a person claiming to be suffering from a condition called Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Ministry of Health
Delhi HC: All Personnel of Paramilitary Forces Entitled to HRA Irrespective of Rank(19.12.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that every personnel in the paramilitary forces shall be entitled to the benefit irrespective of the rank, as per their enti.....
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SC: Home Secretary Can’t Order Further Investigations of Case by Another Agency(02.05.2023)
Supreme Court has held that order passed by the Secretary (Home) transferring the investigation/ordering further investigation by another agency and t.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Investigation, Transfer, Home Secretary
Reserve Bank of India in collaboration with the GFIN invites firms to participate in Greenwashing TechSprint(11.05.2023)
The Reserve Bank of India will be among 13 international regulators taking part in the Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN)'s first ever Greenwa.....
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Karnataka HC Grants Time to Comply with Direction for Reservation to Transgenders for Recruitment(23.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has granted four weeks time to the state government to comply with an earlier order directing it to consider providing 1% reserva.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Reservation to Transgenders for Recruitment
Offence under Section 307 of IPC is a crime against the society and so proceedings under the same cannot be quashed only on the ground of compromise(20.09.2021)
The present petition was filed under Section 482 of code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C) for quashing FIR registered for offences under Sections .....
Tags : Crime of serious nature, Quashing of proceedings, Compromise
Meg. HC: Being Mother of Minor Children No Ground to Refuse Transfer(06.07.2023)
Meghalaya High Court while upholding transfer of a woman employee has observed that rules governing the petitioner’s service do not give any latitude .....
Tags : Meghalaya High Court, Transfer, Service, Mother, Minor Children
Supreme Court: Enforcement Directorate Cannot Act Like a "Crook"(08.08.2025)
Supreme Court while flagging the low conviction rates in cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, has stated that Enforcement Directo.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Enforcement Directorate, Crook
Madras HC: Insolvency Resolution Professional is Public Servant, Sanction Needed to Prosecute Him(19.08.2025)
Madras High Court has held that a Resolution Professional qualifies as a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and directed IBBI.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Resolution Professional, Public Servant
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to ?3,500 Fee for All India Bar Examination(03.09.2025)
Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Rs. 3,500 fee for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). The bench agreed with the Bar Council o.....
Tags : Supreme Court, All India Bar Examination, Bar Council of India
Sale Deed without Payment is Invalid; No Consideration Means Void Sale: Supreme Court(15.09.2025)
SC reaffirms that a sale deed without payment of consideration is void under Section 54 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882. Referring to Kewal Kris.....
Tags : Sale Deed, Consideration, Void Sale, Transfer of Property Act
Supreme Court: Informant’s Criminal Revision Does Not Abate on Death; Other Victims May Continue(23.12.2025)
Supreme Court held that a criminal revision filed by an informant or victim does not automatically abate on the revisionist’s death, and the revisiona.....
Tags : Informant, Criminal Revision, Victims
Rs. 200 crore set aside for Central Victim Compensation Fund(14.10.2015)
Ministry of Home Affairs introduced the Central Victim Compensation Fund to provide support to victims of various attacks, including acid attacks, rap.....
Tags : Victim, fund, central, state
CBDT Issues Final Rules for Taxing Share Buy Back by Companies(20.10.2016)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has introduced new Rule 44BB for computing amount received by a company in respect of issue of share for computin.....
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Delhi HC Restrains Dish TV to Operate in Middle East & North Africa(25.10.2016)
Delhi High Court has restrained Direct-To-Home (DTH) television operator Dish TV India from operating in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) due to la.....
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Delhi High Court Restores All India Carrom Federation(01.09.2017)
Delhi High Court has empowered All India Carrom Federation (AICF), elected on November 29, 2015, to function and recalled the earlier order that resul.....
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Supreme Court Spares Man of Life Term Almost After 40 Years(17.07.2019)
Supreme Court has concluded that a man who was imprisoned for a period of more than 10 years since 1980 has finally earned his freedom concluding that.....
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Criteria for identification of beneficiaries as per norms is uniform across the country(30.07.2020)
According to some reports which appeared in the media, alleging wrong identification of beneficiaries and discrimination in the issue of National Food.....
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Del HC: It Would Discourage Litigants if Court Fees Not Refunded for Unadjudicated Lis(09.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that a litigant will be discouraged to seek justice when refused to get refund of court fee in an unajdudicated lis and .....
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Supreme Court: Subsequent Purchaser Without Due Verification Bound by Previous Sale Agreement(11.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that a subsequent purchaser who relies solely on the vendor’s claims without due diligence cannot claim protection under Section 19.....
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Kerala HC Upholds Life Terms For Five, Acquits Two in Renjith Johnson Murder, Says TIP Not Needed(28.11.2025)
Kerala High Court upheld the conviction of five accused in the 2018 abduction and murder of Renjith Johnson, holding that a test identification parade.....
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SC Acknowledges Child Trafficking as a Grave Reality and Issues Guidelines to Assess Victim Evidence(19.12.2025)
SC, describing child trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation as a “deeply disturbing reality” in India, issued detailed guidelines for courts t.....
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Gauhati HC Asks Advocate General to Consider on Operation of Child Friendly Courts(19.07.2021)
Gauhati High Court has asked the Advocate General to take up to issue with State Government so that a child friendly Court is made operational at the .....
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MP HC: Condition of Living in Separation for One Year Can't be Waived(31.03.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that one year period of living separately is a must for filing of an application for divorce by mutual consent unde.....
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Meg. HC: Rain is No Justification for Poor Condition of Roads(11.07.2023)
Meghalaya High Court while expressing displeasure over State’s justification for failure in maintaining roads, has stated that despite being one of th.....
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Patna HC:Before Harshest Punishment, Authority Must Consider Officer’s Reply(12.08.2025)
Patna HC has quashed a Bihar officer’s dismissal in a bribery case, citing failure to consider his second show cause reply and other procedural lapses.....
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Chhattisgarh High Court 'Shocked' After Phenyl Found In Mid-Day Meal(27.08.2025)
Chhattisgarh High Court took suo motu cognisance, after phenyl was found in food of 426 students at Pakela Residential Potacabin School, terming it a .....
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Bombay HC Rejects Plea For 'Eco-Friendly' Ganesh Idol Immersion, Upholds Citizens' Right to Clean Wat(05.09.2025)
Bombay HC denied Mumbai’s Malabar hill residents permission to immerse eco-friendly Ganesh idols in BangangaTalao, citing new MRCB guidelines banning .....
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SC Held Financial Bids in Public Tenders Cannot Be Altered Post-Opening To Protect Process Sanctity(16.09.2025)
SC ruled that once financial bids in a public tender are opened, they cannot be altered or rectified, as doing so would compromise the sanctity of the.....
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Upstreaming of clients' funds by Stock Brokers (SBs) / Clearing Members (CMs) to Clearing Corporations (CCs)(12.12.2023)
1. With a view to safeguard clients' funds placed with Stock Brokers (SBs) / Clearing Members (CMs), SEBI, vide circular no. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-PoD- .....
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Tel. HC: GST to Be Paid on Land Development Rights Transferred Under Joint Development Agreement(12.02.2024)
Telangana High Court has held that Goods and Service Tax (GST) is to be paid on the transfer of land development rights under a joint development agre.....
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Del. HC: Article 21A of COI Not Applicable on Being Educated in a Particular School of Choice(29.03.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that Article 21A of the Constitution of India guaranteeing the right to free and compulsory education does not entitle a.....
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Police Not Allowed to Tutor Witnesses, Supreme Court Directs Action Against Police Officers(08.04.2024)
Supreme Court while admonishing Tamil Nadu Police for tutoring witnesses, has directed the Tamil Nadu's Director General of Police to initiate an enqu.....
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SC: Service Tax Not Applicable on Transfer of Title in Immovable Property(11.11.2025)
Supreme Court clarified that the mere transfer of title in immovable property by sale does not constitute a “service” under the Finance Act, 1994. The.....
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Kerala HC Orders Emergency Electric Fencing at Tribal School to Address Rising Wildlife Conflict(28.11.2025)
Kerala High Court directed authorities to install electric fencing around the Aralam Model Residential School, citing rising human–wildlife conflict i.....
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SC: Order/Circular Can’t Be Given Retrospective Effect in the Absence of Any Legislative Competence(26.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that administrative/executive orders or circular cannot be made applicable with retrospective effect in the absence of any legi.....
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Kerala HC: Breach of 'Monetary Relief' Order Can't be Prosecuted U/S 31 of DV Act(06.12.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that the penalty provided under Section 31 of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence (DV) Act would attract only breach.....
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SC: Direct Evidence of Bribe Demand Not Necessary for Conviction Under POCA(15.12.2022)
Supreme Court Constitution Bench has held that direct evidence of demand of bribe is not necessary to convict a public servant under the Prevention of.....
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Meghalaya HC Rejects State's Blueprint to Deploy CRPF for Curbing Illegal Coal Mining(16.03.2023)
Meghalaya High Court has rejected State’s "Grandiose" blueprint to deploy 100 and 60 companies of CRPF in eastern and western range respectively to cu.....
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SC: Police Officers Should be Vigilant Before Invoking Stringent Laws Like SC-ST Act(12.05.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that police officers, who institute an FIR, based on any complaint, are duty bound to be vigilant before invoking any provi.....
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Bom HC: SEBI Settlement Doesn’t Protect Accused from Criminal Liability in Serious Economic Offences(17.11.2025)
Bombay High Court held that settling SEBI adjudication proceedings does not absolve an accused from criminal liability in serious economic offences. P.....
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SC Directs Faridabad Municipal Corporation to Disclose Unauthorised Structures on Forest Land(21.09.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the Faridabad Municipal Corporation to submit a chart disclosing the unauthorised structures standing on Khori Gaon forest .....
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SC: Bail Cannot be Granted Merely on Finding of Absence of Possession of Contraband(23.09.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that bail cannot be granted to an accused under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 merely on a finding of.....
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Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act 2021 Comes Into Force from September 24(27.09.2021)
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021, has come into force with effect from 24th September 2021. The amendment inter alia modifies Se.....
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Boarding functions- Improving transparency using boarding Jacket fitted with Body Worn Camera (BWC) having video/audio recording facility by Boarding Officer(07.03.2023)
Kind attention of field formations is drawn to relevant instructions in the Customs Preventive Manual 1987, Circular No. 36/95-Cus dated 10.04.1995 an.....
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SC: Judiciary has to Modernize and Adapt to Technology(09.05.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that if some judges are uncomfortable with e-files, answer is to provide them training and not to continue with old and out.....
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Kerala HC Orders Discharge of Patient Held Hostage by Hospital Over Non-Payment of Bills(26.10.2020)
Kerala High Court has ordered the Hospital, accused of not discharging the patient due to non-payment of medical bills, to immediately discharge the p.....
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Karnataka HC Directs Registrar General to Expedite Process of Framing Rules for Live Streaming(17.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed its Registrar-General to expedite the process of framing rules for live streaming of the court’s proceedings after n.....
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Bombay HC Upholds Direction Under Senior Citizens Act to Son to Vacate Flat of Elderly Parents(20.09.2021)
Bombay High Court has dismissed the son's appeal against the Maintenance Tribunal order asking him to vacate the premises, observing that the man and.....
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SC Dismisses Chhattisgarh Govt's Appeals Against HC Stay on FIR Against BJP Leaders(22.09.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed the petitions filed by the State of Chhattisgarh challenging Chhattisgarh High Court's order staying investigation in the .....
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Karnataka HC: Registration of Second FIR on Same Incident Would be Hit by Doctrine of Sameness(27.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has said that registration of the second FIR on the same incident would be hit by the "doctrine of sameness" and will have to be .....
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SC: Proposer Duty Bound to Disclose Pre-Existing Ailments to the Insurer(22.10.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that a proposer who seeks to obtain a policy of life insurance is duty bound to disclose pre-existing medical condition to .....
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SC Asks for Counter Affidavit in Plea Challenging Tribunal Reforms Act 2021(16.09.2021)
Supreme Court has asked the Central Government to file its counter-affidavit in the petitions challenging the Tribunals Reforms Act 2021 in the writ p.....
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SC Issues Fresh Writ Petition Challenging Centre Notification Providing 27% Reservation(17.09.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a fresh writ petition challenging Centre's notification dated July 29, 2021 ("impugned notification") providing 27%.....
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Chhattisgarh HC: Existence of Serious Dispute Between Husband and Wife Not Prerequisite for Divorce(21.09.2021)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that the existence of a serious dispute between husband and wife is not a prerequisite for the grant of divorce by mu.....
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DGFT Extends Export Obligation Period of Specified Advance and EPCG Authorisations(24.09.2021)
Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the extension of the export obligation period of specified Advance and Export Promotion Capital .....
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Delhi HC to TRAI: Expedite Consultations With Stakeholders on Framework for OTT Apps(14.12.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to expedite consultations with stakeholders for recommendations to Union go.....
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SC to All Courts: Defer Applications for Default Bail Based on 'Ritu Chhabaria' Judgment(02.05.2023)
Supreme Court while agreeing to constitute 3 judge bench to consider Centre’s plea to recall judgment in Ritu Chhabaria v. UOI [MANU/SC/0459/2023] has.....
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Central Government notifies 'Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority', an Authority for receiving specified income arising to that Authority(10.05.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (46) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby notifies for .....
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SC: Right of Forest Inhabitants to be Heard Against Eviction, Not Limited to Certain Communities(07.07.2023)
Supreme Court has held that right of forest inhabitants to be heard by forest officer, for claims against eviction must be granted to all claiming pos.....
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Kerala HC: Mere Assessment of Mental Illness by Referring to Mental Health Board Won’t Serve Purpose(08.08.2025)
Ker. HC has observed that assessment as to whether accused has mental illness or not, by referring matter to Mental Health Review Board, would not ser.....
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SC Reprimands Bihar IPS Officer for Affidavit Supporting Murder Convict(20.08.2025)
Supreme Court rebuked Bihar IPS officer Ashok Mishra for filing an affidavit supporting a murder convict, contradicting the prosecution. Reminding him.....
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Centre Seeks Transfer of Pleas Against Online Gaming Act 2025 from High Court to SC(04.09.2025)
Union of India has filed a plea in the SC to transfer writ petitions challenging the Online Gaming Act 2025 from the Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnat.....
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SC Defines Tests to Prove Murder When Death Occurs Days after Fatal Injury(15.09.2025)
SC rules that delay between injury and death don’t reduce murder charge if death is directly linked. The test is that whether death is a natural, prob.....
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Sikkim HC Suspends Suo Motu Monitoring of Covid-19 Situtation in State(21.09.2021)
Sikkim High Court has suspended its suo motu monitoring of the Covid-19 situation in the State, upon being convinced that the State Government has tak.....
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Supreme Court to Recall Suo Motu Extension of Limitation Period With Effect From October 1(23.09.2021)
Supreme Court had said that it will recall the suo motu order of April 27, 2021, which had extended with effect from March 14, 2021 the limitation per.....
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SC: Order for Visitation Right/Temporary Child Custody Can’t Be Passed in Proceedings U/S 9 of HMA(13.12.2022)
Supreme Court has held that orders giving visitation rights or temporary child custody cannot be passed in a proceeding under Section 9 of the Hindu M.....
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SC: Killing of Animals for Food is Permissible Under Law(14.03.2023)
Supreme Court while dismissing a plea seeking to curb the killing of animals for food and to switch over to lab-generated meat, has observed that unde.....
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SC: TN Highways Act Can't be Invalidated Due to Variance from RFCTLARR Act(10.05.2023)
Supreme Court has held that Tamil Nadu Highways Act 2001 is not liable to be invalidated on ground that its provisions manifest discrimination or arbi.....
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Supreme Court: Counterclaim under Order 8 Rule 6A CPC Allowed Only Against Plaintiff(13.11.2025)
Supreme Court reiterated that a defendant cannot file a counterclaim against co-defendants. It clarified that under Order 8 Rule 6A CPC, a counterclai.....
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Karnataka HC: Complicated Matters Can Also be Heard Through Video Conferencing(26.10.2020)
Karnataka High Court has urged the Members of the Bar to take recourse to video conferencing hearing even in complicated matters involving bulky recor.....
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Kerala High Court Directs Excise Commissioner To Ensure Proper Infrastructure At Liquor Stores(16.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the Excise Commissioner to not default in complying with the instructions passed by the Court regarding appropriate inf.....
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Allahabad HC Refuses to Quash FIR Registered Under UP Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955(20.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has refused to quash an FIR registered under the U.P. Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 against 7 persons, booked under Secti.....
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Karnataka High Court Imposes Rs 10 Lakh Cost on Petition Filed Over Business Feud(22.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has imposed an exemplary cost of Rs 10 lakh on a PIL petitioner, a fish supplying agent, for filing a petition against a fishmeal.....
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Delhi High Court Extends Deadline For Establishments & Industries for Aadhar-UAN Linkage(27.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has, vide an interim order, extended the deadline for Aadhar-UAN linkage of employees working in establishments and industries, till .....
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SC Converts Doctor’s Punishment From Imprisonment to Fine For Not Disclosing Medicine Manufacturer(16.02.2024)
SC while setting aside the sentence of imprisonment imposed on a doctor, has imposed fine of Rs. 1 Lakh, for the offence under Section 18(A) read with.....
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Karnataka HC Upholds Constitutional Validity Granting Exemption to Persons of Coorg by Race(22.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the notification issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs granting exemption to eve.....
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Kerala HC: Prior Approval Not Necessary When Act of Public Servant is Ex-Facie Criminal(27.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that for offences like falsification of accounts, breach of trust and misappropriation of funds or acts which are ex facie.....
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SC: Panchayat Members in Mah. To Produce Caste Certificate In 12 Months to Avoid Disqualification(09.02.2024)
Supreme Court has held that Panchayat members in Maharashtra, who have been elected from seats reserved for the SC/OBC Class have to produce Validity .....
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Del. HC: In Trademark Plea by ‘Fevikwik’, Court Refuses to Cancel Registration of ‘Kwikheal’(27.03.2024)
Delhi High Court while refusing to cancel registration of ‘Kwikheal’ in a trademark plea by Pidilite Industries Limited, has held that since there is .....
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Bom. HC Dismisses PIL Challenging Additional Fees Imposed for Delay in Applying for Vehicle Services(04.04.2024)
Bombay High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that challenged the imposition of additional fees for several vehicle services like.....
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Kerala HC: Complainant Must be Informed if Probe Against FIR-Named Accused is Dropped(10.11.2025)
Kerala High Court directed the State Police Chief to ensure that investigating officers notify complainants or their legal heirs when an accused named.....
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Jharkhand HC to Hear Only Extremely Urgent Cases Only Through Video Conferencing(26.04.2021)
Jharkhand High Court has ordered that all the Benches of the Court shall, with effect from 26th April 2021, take up extremely urgent matters filed in .....
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SC: Force/Compulsion Must be Established to Attract Offence Under Bonded Labour System Act(23.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that for attracting the provision of Section 16 of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, the prosecution must establi.....
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Improvements in SWIFT: Integration of ICEGATE with AQCS-ICS (Animal Quarantine and Certification Services-Import Clearance System) effective 01.12.2022(28.11.2022)
1. Kind reference is invited to Board's Circulars 09/2015-Cus dated 31.03.2015, 03/2016-Cus dated 03.02.2016 and 10/2016-Cus dated 15.03.2016, regardi.....
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SC Allows Disbursal of Rs 1 Crore to 15 Homebuyers on Pro Rata Basis(14.12.2022)
Supreme Court has in matter of compensation sought by homebuyers of Supertech Twin Towers, directed the disbursal of INR One crore that has been depos.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Interim Resolution Professional, Pro Rata Basis, Supertech Twin Towers
SC Stays Uttarakhand HC Order Banning Fatwas(15.03.2023)
Supreme Court has made absolute the interim stay on the Uttarakhand High Court’s order that banned religious outfits and statutory panchayats/local pa.....
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SC Stays CCI’s Notice of 200 Crore Penalty Imposed on Amazon in Future Coupons Case(10.05.2023)
Supreme Court has stayed notice of 200 Crores penalty imposed by Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Amazon in future coupons case and observed t.....
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Gujarat High Court: State Authorities Must Continue Efforts in Curbing Nuisance of Traffic Violators(07.08.2025)
Gujarat High Court has stated that state authorities have been taking effective steps and regulating the traffic and also taking action against traffi.....
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SC Issues Coordination Guidelines: CGST Summons Not Barred by S.6(2)(b) Despite State Proceedings(18.08.2025)
Supreme Court while stating that summons under S.70 CGST Act, 2017 do not constitute “proceedings” under S.6(2)(b) of the Act, has held that there is .....
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Calcutta HC Rejects PIL Requesting CBI Investigation in 15-Year Caste Certificate Fraud Allegations(03.09.2025)
Calcutta High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking cancellation of caste certificates and a CBI probe into alleged irregular grant of caste certificates .....
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NCLAT: Authority Can Examine Fraud Allegations under S.65 IBC during Resolution Plan Process(11.09.2025)
NCLAT held that allegations of fraud under Section 65 IBC can be decided even while a resolution plan is under consideration. If fraud in initiating i.....
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Madras HC: Jamath Denying NOC for Nikah to Eligible Muslim Woman Violates Her Right to Life(22.09.2025)
Madras High Court ruled that the jurisdictional Jamath must issue a No-Objection Certificate for Nikah if the applicant is eligible. Justice Swaminath.....
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SC: Fresh Notification For Vijayawada ACB Police Station not Required After AP Bifurcation(09.01.2026)
Supreme Court set aside the Andhra Pradesh High Court judgment that had quashed several FIRs registered by the ACB for want of jurisdiction, holding t.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Stand on Petition Seeking Appointment of Authority for Licensing of Sound Systems(24.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought Delhi Government's stand on a petition seeking appointment of an authority for the purpose of granting license to persons/.....
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SC Gives Split Verdict on ‘Can Tax Exemption be Claimed Based on Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation’(15.05.2023)
Supreme Court division bench comprising of Justices M.R. Shah and Krishna Murari has rendered a split verdict on whether tax exemption can be claimed .....
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AAAR, Tamil Nadu: Strengthening of Headquarters Building of TANGEDCO Attracts 18% GST(05.04.2022)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling, Tamil Nadu has ruled that strengthening of headquarters building of Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corp.....
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Orissa HC: Writ Court Cannot Exercise Jurisdiction to Pronounce on Legal Right of Person(15.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that a writ Court like High Court cannot exercise its jurisdiction to pronounce on a legal right of a person to receive com.....
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P&H HC: Person Not Being Complainant Cannot Ask in FIR for Addition of Offences(19.04.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that a no complainant can seek directions of addition of particular offences in a First Information Report .....
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Madras High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to IIT-M Professors in PhD Scholar Sexual Harassment Case(21.04.2022)
Madras High Court has granted Anticipatory Bail to two professors of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) in relation with a case for se.....
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Utt. UCC Bill: Mandatory to Register Live-In Relationship Within 1 Month Of Entering Into It(07.02.2024)
Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code Bill (UCC Bill) tabled during the special session proposed the mandatory registration of live-in relationships within.....
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Ker HC: Writ Jurisdiction Under Article 226 of Constitution Can’t Be Invoked For Execution of Decree(16.02.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that for execution of a decree, writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India cannot be invoked when the.....
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Cheque Offered Only for Security, Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction Under Section 138 of NI Act(03.04.2024)
Supreme Court set has aside a conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act) on the ground of finding of the civil proc.....
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Bombay HC: BMC Ban on Footpath Cooking via Gas/Grill Doesn’t Apply to Vendors Using Induction(05.11.2025)
Bombay High Court ruled that the BMC’s 2018 circular banning cooking on footpaths using gas, stoves, or grills doesn’t apply to vendors using inductio.....
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SC: If Some Offences are Quashed By Compromise, the FIR For The Same Incident Cannot Continue(20.11.2025)
Supreme Court set aside the Bombay High Court’s Aurangabad Bench order that partially quashed an FIR, dropping some charges but retaining the dacoity .....
Tags : Offence, FIR, Incident
Delhi HC: Director Disputes in a Company Do Not Qualify as Genuine Hardship to Delay ITR Filing(09.12.2025)
Delhi High Court held that internal disputes among company directors do not constitute 'genuine hardship' under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Ac.....
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Allahabad HC: Prisoner Not Entitled to Get Phone Facility in Jail(22.10.2020)
Allahabad High Court has clarified in a writ Petition filed seeking phone facility in jail that a prisoner is not entitled to phone facility in Jail.
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SC: Failure of Accused to Discharge Burden Not Relevant in Case Governed by Circumstantial Evidence(16.09.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the failure of accused to discharge burden under Section 106 of the Evidence Act, 1872 is not relevant in a case gover.....
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SC Issues Notice in Plea Against Judgment Upholding Termination of Power Purchase Agreement by Adani(17.09.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a curative petition filed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Ltd(GUVL) against the judgment dated 2nd July 2019 that upheld term.....
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SC: Reinstatement with Full Back Wages Not Automatic in Every Case(21.09.2021)
Supreme Court has reiterated that reinstatement with full back wages is not automatic in every case, where termination / dismissal is found to be not .....
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AP HC Suspends Order of Single Judge Sentencing IAS Officers in Contempt Case(24.09.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has suspended the order of a single Judge dated September 2 wherein three IAS officers, including one retired official, were.....
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Delhi HC: Employer Can’t Retain Performance Bank Guarantee After Acknowledging Due Performance(14.12.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the employer cannot withhold the performance bank guarantee after acknowledgement of the due performance of the contrac.....
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SC: Facts Relevant for Grant of Relief Gives Rise of Cause of Action(15.03.2023)
Supreme Court while explaining concept of cause of action under Article 226 of Constitution, has observed that only those facts, which are relevant to.....
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Allahabad HC Extends Interim Orders Passed by It Till December 1(21.10.2020)
Allahabad High Court has extended the operation of interim orders passed it or by the Courts/ Tribunals subordinate to it till 1st December, 2020.
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Karnataka HC Restrains Franklin Templeton from Proceeding with Winding Up of Schemes(26.10.2020)
Karnataka High Court has restrained Franklin Templeton Investments (FT) from proceeding with the winding up of debt fund schemes without obtaining the.....
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Government Notifies Last Date for Submitting Applications for Scrip Based FTP Schemes(17.09.2021)
Government has notified the last Date for Submitting applications for Script-based FTP Schemes and the validity period of Duty Credit Scrips. The Gove.....
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Cabinet Approves Major Reforms in Telecom Sector(15.09.2021)
The Union Cabinet has approved a number of structural and process reforms in the Telecom sector. These are expected to protect and generate employment.....
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Gujarat HC Directs to Take Prompt Measures for Protection of Asiatic Lions in Gir Sanctuary(22.09.2021)
Gujarat High Court has observed that Asiatic Lions are not only the pride of Gujarat but they are the pride of Asia and that prompt measures are expec.....
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Karnataka HC Quashes Clause 7 of Guidelines Issued by KSLU on Passing of Students(27.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has quashed Clause 7 of the guidelines issued by the Karnataka State Law University by which a candidate who secures less than 40.....
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Delhi High Court Approves Functioning of HPC Formed by Delhi Government(22.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has approved the functioning of High Powered Committee formed by the Delhi Government for probing into deaths due to oxygen shortage .....
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Madras HC Confirms Conviction and Life Sentence for Gang Rape of Dalit Woman(27.09.2021)
Madras High Court has confirmed the conviction and life sentence imposed by a trial court on four men for gang-raping a Dalit woman at Namagiripet in .....
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AAR: Payment of Equated Yearly Installments and Interest on Delayed Payment Is Exigible To GST(01.04.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, Telangana has observed that payment of Equated Yearly Installments made under Annuities Model, including interest on del.....
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Calcutta HC: Reasons Recorded in 142(1) Notice Not Existing at Issue of Re-Assessment Notice(05.04.2022)
Calcutta High Court has observed that the reasons mentioned in the notice under Section 142(1) and Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 were not ex.....
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Supreme Court Acquits Man for Allegedly Abandoning Lady of SC-ST Community(15.04.2022)
Supreme Court has acquitted a man who had allegedly abandoned a lady belonging to SC-ST Community with whom he was living together. The Court has obse.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Fulfillment of Twin Conditions is Mandatory for Invoking Jurisdiction u/s 263(19.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that fulfillment of twin conditions is obligatory for invoking the jurisdiction under section 263 of.....
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Chhattisgarh HC: Issuance of Reassessment Notice Valid on Ground Disclosure of Bogus Purchase Bills(21.04.2022)
Chhattisgarh High Court has observed that the reassessment notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act,1961 is valid on the grounds of disclosure p.....
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Madhya Pradesh High Court Stays MPPSC's Selection Process for Appointment of Medical Officers(27.09.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has stayed notification issued by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) for conducting interviews for the pur.....
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Kar HC: In Rape Cases Over False Promise to Marry, Length of Relationship is an Important Factor(10.03.2023)
Karnataka High Court while quashing rape charges over false promise to marry after 5 yrs of relationship has observed that length of relationship & ac.....
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RBI announces rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond, 2024(04.05.2023)
The rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2024 (FRB 2024) applicable for the half year May 07, 2023 to November 06, 2023 shall be.....
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Calcutta HC: Husband and Wife Collectively Responsible for Creating Congenial Atmosphere(27.03.2024)
Calcutta High Court while disallowing an application for dissolution of marriage, has held that in a marriage it is the collective responsibility of b.....
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Kar. HC: Registry Directed to Engage Interpreter to Assist Lawyer With Speech & Hearing Impairment(05.04.2024)
Karnataka High Court has directed its registry to secure a certified interpreter to assist a lawyer who is suffering from hearing and speech impairmen.....
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Delhi HC Rejects Twenty Year Old’s Plea For Medical Termination of Twenty Eight Week Pregnancy(06.02.2024)
Delhi High Court while dismissing a plea moved by a 20-year-old unmarried woman seeking medical termination of her pregnancy of 28 weeks has observed .....
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MP HC: Court Can’t Interfere With Findings of Expert Committee in Absence of Violation of Statutes(15.02.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that in the absence of any mala fides or violation of any statutory provisions, courts cannot interfere with th.....
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Karnataka High Court: Welfare State Expected to Treat Pensioners With Soft Gloves(02.04.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that an employer in a Welfare State is required to treat pensioners with soft gloves as they have retired after putting .....
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Delhi HC: VC Rules Don’t Shield PMLA Accused From Physically Appearing Before ED in Probe(05.11.2025)
Delhi High Court held that videoconferencing rules cannot be used by PMLA accused to avoid mandatory physical appearance before the Enforcement Direct.....
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Bom HC: Arbitrator Who Halts Proceedings over Unpaid Revised Fees Effectively Withdraws From Office(18.11.2025)
Bombay High Court held that an arbitrator who indefinitely suspended proceedings over non-payment of revised fees and failed to conduct hearings is de.....
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Supreme Court: GPF Nomination in Favour of a Parent Becomes Invalid Once the Employee Marries(08.12.2025)
Supreme Court held that when an employee marries, any prior General Provident Fund (“GPF”) nomination in favour of a parent becomes void, and upon the.....
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Election Commission Recognizes Ajit Pawar Faction As The Official Nationalist Congress Party(07.02.2024)
Election Commission of India while recognizing the Ajit Pawar faction as the official Nationalist Congress Party has held that Ajit Pawar faction will.....
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Supreme Court: Directors of Company Not Liable For Dishonor of Cheque After Their Retirement(16.02.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that the Director of a company cannot be held liable for the dishonor of a cheque after his retirement, which has been issu.....
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SC: Old Panel of Adv. Must be Kept for At least 6 Weeks After Change in Govt., to Avoid Adjournments(03.04.2024)
SC while expressing dilemma over the change in the panel of advocates after a shift in political power, has observed that it will be appropriate if St.....
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Madras HC: Buyer Not Liable for Seller’s Tax Default; Purchase Tax Can’t Be Imposed under TNGST Act(05.11.2025)
Madras High Court held that under Section 7A of the Tamil Nadu General Sales Tax Act, 1959 (TNGST Act) purchase tax cannot be imposed on a buyer solel.....
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Delhi HC: MYAS Not Bound to ‘Rubber-Stamp’ International Federation Choices(19.11.2025)
Delhi HC stated that recognition of an NSF cannot be at directives of any International Federation. MYAS is not expected to act as a mere ‘rubber stam.....
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Chhattisgarh HC: Service Tax Refund Can't Be Denied on Limitation When Payment Was Made During Probe(09.12.2025)
Chhattisgarh High Court held that service tax paid during an investigation cannot be denied as a refund on the ground of limitation under Section 102(.....
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P&H High Court: Even if Convict Hasn’t Surrendered, Plea for Suspension of Sentence is Maintainable(07.08.2025)
P&H High Court has observed that a criminal revision petition against judgments of conviction is maintainable before this High Court, without the accu.....
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Madras HC Denies Interim Relief Against Actor Vijay’s Party Over Flag Design(18.08.2025)
Madras High Court refused to restrain actor Vijay’s party TamilagaVetrriKazhagam from using its flag, rejecting claims of trademark and copyright infr.....
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Supreme Court: Couple Seeks Criminal Action against Private Hospital for Alleged Baby Swapping(03.09.2025)
Supreme Court will hear a plea by parents seeking criminal action against a Raipur hospital for allegedly swapping their newborn boy with a girl. They.....
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Delhi HC Rules Employed Wife Deserves Maintenance Matching Marital Standard of Living(12.09.2025)
Delhi HC held that a highly qualified, employed wife is entitled to maintenance matching the standard of living during marriage. The court emphasized .....
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J&K&L High Court: UAPA Provides Full Adjudication; NIA Act Cannot Bypass Its Remedies(22.09.2025)
J&K&L HC held that if a statutory forum exists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, an appellant cannot bypass it by invoking the Hig.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Centre Stand on Plea by Delhi Waqf Board Seeking Protection of Religious Properties(22.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought Centre's stand on the petition moved by Delhi Waqf Board seeking preservation and protection of religious/waqf properties .....
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SC: Burden Is On Employee To Prove He Was Not Gainfully Employed After Dismissal(27.09.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that whether an employee has been able to discharge the burden that he was not gainfully employed after order of compulsory.....
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Karnataka HC: Mere Reason to Believe Cannot Be Ground of Assessment Under Section 147 of IT Act(16.02.2024)
Karnataka High Court held that Assessing Officer has to be satisfied that that there is escapement of income and unlike earlier the mere reason to bel.....
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SC: High Court Not Permitted to Interfere With Acquittal Unless Trial Court’s View Perverse(03.04.2024)
Supreme Court has held that in any case, even if two views are possible and the trial Judge found the other view to be more probable, an interference .....
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J&K&L HC: Section 359 BNSS Doesn’t Limit High Court’s Inherent Power U/S 528 to Quash FIRs(05.11.2025)
J&K&L High Court held that Section 359 BNSS does not limit the High Court’s inherent power under Section 528 to quash FIRs, affirming that such power .....
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SC: Assigning a Decree For Specific Performance of a Sale Agreement Does Not Require Registration(20.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that a decree for specific performance of a sale agreement can be assigned without registration, as such decrees do not create any .....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Pleas to Exclude Class XII Marks from Entrance Exams for Professional Courses(20.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed a batch of petitions filed by ICSE and CBSE students aggrieved by the scheme prepared for admission to professional co.....
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CBIC Directs GSTN to Waive Off Late Fees and Interest Due to Technical Glitches(22.09.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has directed the Goods and Service Tax Networks to waive off Late Fees and interest for one day du.....
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Kerala HC Disposes Of PIL Seeking Directions to Take Action for Proper Solid Waste Management(24.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the concerned authorities to initiate immediate action for .....
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Allahabad HC: Police Can't Kill Accused Merely Because He is a Dreaded Criminal(16.12.2022)
Allahabad High Court while convicting 43 police personnel in connection with the 1991 Pilibhit Encounter case observed that the police officers can't .....
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NGT Constitutes Committee to Investigate Declining Snowfall in Kufri(16.03.2023)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principle Bench has constituted a joint committee to submit a factual and action-taken report on the declining snowfall.....
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Del. HC to Collector of Stamps: Adjudicated Stamp Duty Should be Communicated Within 30 Days(12.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed collector of Stamps to adjudicate payable stamp duty and communicate the same to respective parties within 30 days and s.....
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MP HC Stresses Need for Orientation Program for Fresher-Panel Lawyers(23.10.2020)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has stressed on the need to provide Panel Lawyers, who are freshers and are representing the State for the first time, prope.....
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Allahabad HC Allows for Termination of Pregnancy of 14-Yr Old Rape Victim(16.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has allowed the termination of pregnancy of a 14-year old girl noting that she was a victim of rape who was carrying an unwanted .....
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SC: Unilateral Cancellation of Registered Sale Deed Can't be an Anticipatory Bail Condition(20.09.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that a registered sale deed cannot be cancelled unilaterally by one party to the said document in purported compliance of t.....
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Delhi HC Grants Temporary Stay on Order for Extension of Benefits Under CM Advocate Welfare Scheme(21.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted a temporary stay on a single judge order for extension of benefits under CM Advocates' Welfare Scheme to all lawyers who .....
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Supreme Court Directs States/UTs to Accept E-Authenticated Copies of Orders(24.09.2021)
Supreme Court has approved the use of an electronic system named FASTER (Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records) for transmission of e-au.....
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Delhi High Court: Allegations of Forgery Alone Do not Bar NCLT From Examining Company Records(08.12.2025)
Delhi High Court held that mere claims of fraud or forgery cannot be used to oust the NCLT’s jurisdiction, and civil courts cannot entertain parallel .....
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Allahabad HC Issues Contempt Notice to Man for Making Offensive Statements Against Judges(01.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has issued a contempt notice to the man who wrote a letter alleging that in the District Court, all the Officers, Judges and empl.....
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Calcutta HC Quashes Re-Assessment Passed Without Application of Mind(04.04.2022)
Calcutta High Court has observed that the re-assessment passed under section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 without the application of mind is not su.....
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Delhi HC: Petition u/s 9 A&C Act Not Maintainable Against Procedural Orders of Arbitral Tribunal(15.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that a petition under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A& Act) for interim measures of protection, .....
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Kerala HC: Private Parties Can't Approach Courts Seeking Attachment of Properties in Foreign States(19.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that the Indian Courts can’t entertain any request for attachment of properties from any private parties or institutions t.....
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: TDS on Car Hiring Charges Paid Above Rs. 1.8 Lakhs U/S 194I of Income Tax Act(20.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that charges of car hiring falls under the provision of section 194I of the Income Tax Act, 1961.....
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SC: RP Can Take Control of Corporate Debtor's Rights in Assets Licensed to Third Parties(16.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that Resolution Professional (RP) is entitled to take control of the rights of a corporate debtor in assets which are licensed .....
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HP HC: Depiction of Property as Agricultural Land Doesn’t Exclude it from Purview of SARFAESI Act(12.05.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that merely because revenue records shows secured properties as agricultural land, it is not sufficient to attrac.....
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Supreme Court: Candidate Not Disqualified if Core Subject Studied Without Exact Degree Title(08.12.2025)
Supreme Court ruled that if a candidate has studied the required principal subject in their curriculum, their candidature cannot be denied merely beca.....
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AAR, Gujarat: 18% GST Payable on Supply of Functional Cattle Feed Plant(29.03.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, Gujarat has observed that the 18% goods and services tax is valid on supply of a functional Cattle Feed Plant, inclusive.....
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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Process of Segregation of Waste is Manufacture Activity(01.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal Ahmedabad has observed that the process of segregation of waste amounts to manufacturing activity, .....
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Gujarat HC: No Show Cause Notice Issued Along With Draft Assessment Order u/s 144B(04.04.2022)
Gujarat High has observed that the issuance of a show cause notice along with the draft assessment order is absolutely important before passing an ord.....
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Allahabad HC Reprimands Gang-Rape Victim's Mother for False Affidavit(23.10.2020)
Allahabad High Court has reprimanded the mother of a gang-rape for falsely alleging the detention of her daughter by the local police.
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Allahabad High Court Directs Shifting of Monkeys in Varanasi City to Forest Area Within 3 Months(16.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed the authorities to complete the shifting process at the earliest, and in any case not later than a period of three m.....
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Supreme Court: Plaint Can't Be Rejected If Limitation Is A Mixed Question Of Law & Fact(20.09.2021)
Supreme Court has held that a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 if the issue of limitation is .....
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Madras HC Seeks Counter Affidavit from State on Alleged Murder of Temple Priest(22.09.2021)
Madras High Court has sought a counter affidavit from the State in the case of alleged murder of a Scheduled Caste temple priest in Pudukkottai distri.....
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P&H HC: Affidavit On Marital Status Must In Protection Pleas Filed By Couples(24.09.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed that the High Court Registry must ensure that before any protection plea is adjudicated upon, affidavits of.....
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Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Plea on Regulation of Alcoholic Drinks(23.09.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain plea filed by BJP leader and advocate Ashwini Upadhyay seeking to prohibit or regulate the production, distribu.....
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P&H HC: Marriage Of Minor Becomes Valid If Not Declared Void Till Age of 18(27.09.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that if a girl marries before attaining the age of 18 years, she can seek separation through a decree of divorc.....
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Orissa HC Issues Guidelines for Compulsory Registration of FIRs(07.12.2022)
Orissa High Court has issued guidelines to the Director General of Police, Odisha (DGP) for compulsory registration of First Information Reports (FIRs.....
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RBI launches the March 2023 round of Consumer Confidence Survey(01.03.2023)
The Reserve Bank of India has been regularly conducting Consumer Confidence Survey (CCS). The March 2023 round of the survey is being launched. The su.....
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Del. HC Denies Default Bail to NSCN(IM) Leader Alemla Jamir in Terror Funding Case(03.05.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that case has progressed to the stage where part evidence has already been recorded, implying that the charge-sheet f.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Default Bail, NSCN(IM), Terror Funding
Gujarat HC: Court can Allow Evidence on Affidavit in Cases Under Domestic Violence Act(10.05.2023)
Gujarat High Court has held that Court can allow evidence on affidavit in its discretion and while considering aims/objects of the Domestic Violence. .....
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Supreme Court Bans Mining in and Around National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries(13.11.2025)
Supreme Court reaffirmed that no mining shall be allowed within national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, or one kilometer around them. Extending its Apri.....
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Supreme Court: Divorced Muslim Woman Can Reclaim Gifts Given to Husband at Marriage(03.12.2025)
Supreme Court affirmed that a divorced Muslim woman can reclaim cash and gold gifts given to her husband by her father at marriage, under the Muslim W.....
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Orissa HC: Court for Deciding Applications Arising Out of Arbitration Agreement is Commercial Court(15.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has observed that the Court for the purpose of deciding all the applications arising out of the arbitration agreement between the pa.....
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ITAT, Chennai: Penalty Can’t be Levied Based on Estimate Addition(18.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has observed that the order of penalty under section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be levied mer.....
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Madras HC: Signing of Statement Admitting Tax Liability Not Lead to Self-Assessment(20.04.2022)
Madras High Court has ruled that the signing of a statement by the taxpayer admitting tax liability under the stress of investigation and making payme.....
Tags : Madras High Court, section 74 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 1961, taxpayer, tax liability
Meghalaya HC: Teachers of Aided Colleges Can Take Part in Election; Not Bearers of Office of Profit(08.12.2022)
Meghalaya High Court has held that employees of the educational institutes do not hold an Office of Profit, and if they satisfy the requisite conditio.....
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SC: Courts Shouldn’t Summon Appearance of Officials at The Drop of The Hat(07.03.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that it is open to the High court to come to any conclusion on the basis of the pleadings and materials available on rec.....
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SC Stays All. HC Order That Directed Schools to Refund/Adjust 15% Fees Paid During Covid-19(05.05.2023)
Supreme Court has stayed Allahabad High Court’s order which had directed the schools in Uttar Pradesh to refund or adjust 15% of excess fees charged d.....
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Bombay High Court: Vested Rights of Assessee Can’t be Affected by Retrospective Legislation(04.04.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that the vested right of an assessee cannot be affected by retrospective legislation and the Central Board of Direct Taxes .....
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Jharkhand HC: DACP Benefits Must Cover All Eligible Officers, not Just Litigating Ones(10.11.2025)
Jhar. HC ruled that Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) Scheme benefits must be granted to all eligible medical officers, not just those who fil.....
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SC: Landowners Accepting Compensation Settlements Cannot Later Claim Statutory Benefits(24.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that landowners who voluntarily enter compensation agreements under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act,.....
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Delhi HC Extends Interim Relief Granted to Delhi Police for Depositing Cost Imposed by Trial Court(14.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has extended till November 15 the interim relief granted to Delhi Police for depositing Rs. 25,000 cost imposed on it by a trial cour.....
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Cal. HC Upholds Life Sentence of Pakistani National Arrested Carrying Highly Explosive Substances(03.02.2023)
Calcutta High Court has upheld life sentence awarded to a Pakistani national belonging to terrorist organization Al-Badar, who was found to have enter.....
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SC: HCs Can Entertain Challenges to Orders Passed by Armed Forces Tribunal(23.03.2023)
Supreme Court while overruling its own judgment in Union of India And Ors. v. Major General Shri Kant Sharma (MANU/SC/0242/2015) and observing that th.....
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P&H HC Grants Bail to Former AIG Ashish Kapoor In Bribery Case(01.06.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while taking note of petitioners' "substantial period" of custody of more than seven months, has granted bail to former .....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Assistant Inspector General of Police, Ashish Kapoor, Bribery Case
Del HC: NHAI can Enter into Contract for Collecting Fee on Behalf of Centre(07.07.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that NHAI’s contracts with toll collectors are not in violation of the National Highways Act, 1956 and its 2008 rules.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, NHAI, Fee, Contract
Kerala HC: Public Paying Toll Fees Casts Responsibility on NHAI to Ensure Smooth Traffic(08.08.2025)
Kerala HC has observed that public is obliged to pay the user fees at the toll for using the highway. It casts responsibility on the NHAI to ensure sm.....
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Delhi High Court Directs AIIMS to Constitute Medical Board Within a Day to Decide on Termination(24.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued directions to the Medical Superintendent, AIIMS, to immediately constitute a medical board and examine the feasibility of .....
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Del. HC: No Retrospective Effect of Section 23 of Senior Citizens Act, 2007(15.05.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that unless terms of statute expressly provide, retrospective operation should not be given to a statute, has dismiss.....
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Delhi High Court Holds That Assessee Is Eligible For Immunity and Tax Payer Should Be Incentivised(01.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the action of income tax authorities to deny the benefit of immunity from penalty under Section 270AA of Income Tax Ac.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Section 270AA of Income Tax Act, 1961, Section 270A, Tax Payer
AAR, Gujarat: RTC Attracts 18% GST for Enabling GTA for Door to Door Delivery of Parcels(05.04.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, Gujarat has observed that Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation for enabling goods transport authority for door to do.....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation, 18% GST, Business Support Services
Madras HC: In Criminal Proceedings, Legal Heirs of Original Complainant Can Continue Proceedings(15.04.2022)
Madras High Court has observed that in criminal proceedings, the legal heirs of the original complainant can apply for continuation of proceedings aga.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Legal Heirs, Continuation of Proceedings
Orissa HC: Revision Petition Not Maintainable Against District Court Appellate/Revisional Order(19.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that a revision petition under Section 115 of the Code of Civil Procedure Code,1908 is not maintainable before the High Co.....
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SC Directs Gujarat Govt to Prepare Draft Mechanism to Consider Requests for Bonafide Transfers(17.09.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the State of Gujarat to prepare a draft mechanism to consider requests for bona fide transfers of property allotted to MLAs.....
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Delhi HC: Mere Change Of Counsel Cannot Be A Ground To Recall Witnesses(20.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that a mere change of counsel would not suffice to recall witnesses to put certain suggestions in the manner the new counsel.....
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Delhi HC Denies Anticipatory Bail to Man Accused of Giving Fake COVID-19 Report(22.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has denied anticipatory bail to a man accused of giving fake Covid-19 report for the purpose of release of his son from jail on inter.....
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Orissa High Court Imposes 50K Cost on An Investigating Officer for Non-Production of Case Diary(27.09.2021)
Orissa High Court has imposed Rs.50,000/- cost on the Investigating Officer of Jaipatna Police Station (investigating a criminal case) for non-product.....
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Kerala HC: Collector Should Oversee Implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules(09.03.2023)
Kerala High Court while hearing suo motu proceedings initiated in light of fire at Brahmapuram Solid Waste Management Plant, has observed that whateve.....
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Kerala HC Upholds Lakshadweep Admin Decision to Close Dairy Farms, Modify Mid Day Meals(22.09.2021)
Kerala High Court while disposing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) assailing the reforms introduced by the new Lakshadweep Administration, reiter.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Alleging Surveillance of Mobile Phones and Internet Devices(27.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea filed by an Advocate alleging that his mobile phone and internet devices were put under surveillance at t.....
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Parliamentary Committee: Lawyers Must Appear in Atleast 1 Pro Bono Case A Year to Access Relief Fund(08.02.2024)
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice has proposed that the Bar Council of India should make it mandatory .....
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SC: Recording Examination-in-Chief of Witness Without Recording Cross Examination, Contrary to Law(27.03.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that only recording the examination-in-chief of a witness without recording their cross-examination is contrary to law.
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Cal HC: Agreement’s Certified Copy Attested by Notary Enough to Meet Condition of S. 8(2) of A&C Act(04.04.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that in order to entertain an application under Section 8(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 it would be su.....
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Jharkhand HC: DACP Benefits Must Cover All Eligible Officers, not Just Litigating Ones(10.11.2025)
Jhar. HC ruled that Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) Scheme benefits must be granted to all eligible medical officers, not just those who fil.....
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Central Government makes amendment in the notification of Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No.11/2017-Union Territory Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017(09.05.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1), (3) and (4) of section 7, sub-section (1) of section 8, clause (iv), clause (v) and clause (x.....
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SC: Can’t Include Time Spent in Contesting Bonafide Litigation at Wrong Forum, While Computing Limi.(04.04.2024)
SC has held that Section 14 of Limitation Act, 1963 makes it clear that an applicant who has prosecuted another civil proceeding with due diligence, b.....
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Kerala HC: Forklifts and Factory Cranes Are Motor Vehicles and Must be Registered under MV Act(24.11.2025)
Kerala High Court held that forklifts and cranes used solely inside factory premises are still “motor vehicles” under Section 2(28) of the Motor Vehic.....
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NCLT Ahmedabad: Objections to Coc Cannot Bar RP From Challenging Preferential Transactions(12.12.2025)
NCLT Ahmedabad held that objections to the formation of the Committee of Creditors cannot prevent a Resolution Professional from filing an application.....
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Bom. HC: Informant Is Entitled to Opportunity of Hearing in Discharge Application of Accused(08.12.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that first informant has a right to opportunity of hearing in the discharge application filed by the accused before the Cou.....
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JKL HC: Proposal for Live-In to See How Relationship Works Out Not False Promise to Marry(07.03.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has observed that proposal of have live-in relationship to ascertain as to how relationship will work out, sho.....
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Mad. HC to SBC: Take Actions Against Lawyers Issuing Fake Marriage Certificate(08.05.2023)
Madras High Court has asked State Bar Council (SBC) to initiate disciplinary action against the lawyers who are conducting marriages ceremonies all ov.....
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Delhi HC: Right of Party to File Counter Claims Exists Independently of Any Liberty(22.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that any issue on which the Arbitral Tribunal has the jurisdiction to pass a final award can also be the subject matter of a.....
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SC: Employees Who Resign or Retire After Five Years of Service Are Entitled to Receive Gratuity(10.12.2025)
Supreme Court has held that employees who resign or take voluntary retirement are entitled to gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, provid.....
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Bombay HC: High Court Office to Accept Appeals by Advocates Appointed by Legal Aid or Court(01.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has observed that the High Court Office must accept appeals filed by advocates appointed by the Legal Aid Service Authority or the C.....
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AAR, Telangana: Ready to Eat Popcorn Attracts 18% GST Sold in Retail Packages(05.04.2022)
Calcutta High Court has observed that the reasons mentioned in the notice under Section 142(1) and Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 were not ex.....
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Bombay HC: Jurisdiction u/s 100CPC is Limited That Even Wrong or Inexcusable Finding of Fact(15.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that jurisdiction under Section 100 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 is so limited that even a wrong or grossly inexcus.....
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SC Asks Bitcoin Scam Accused to Share Information With ED(19.04.2022)
Supreme Court has pulled up Ajay Bhardwaj, the accused in the Gain Bitcoin scam, for not complying with its direction to disclose details of the user.....
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Madras High Court Grants Bail to Godman Siva Shankar Baba in POCSO Case(21.04.2022)
Madras High Court has granted bail to CN Siva Sankaran, self styled godman (commonly known as Siva Sankar Baba) accused under the Protection of Childr.....
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SC: If Delay in Filing FIR is not Properly Explained, It Could be Fatal to the Prosecution(14.12.2023)
Supreme Court has held that if the delay in filing FIR is not satisfactorily explained and it appears that cause for delay had been necessitated to fr.....
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Bom. HC: Recourse of Reopening Assessment to Remedy Error Occurred By AO Cannot be Allowed to Him(09.02.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that the Assessing Officer (AO) cannot be allowed to take recourse of re-opening the assessment to remedy the error resulti.....
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Bom. HC: Banks to Show Evidence to Borrowers Before Invoking Circular on Wilful Default(27.03.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that commercial banks need to show the evidence to defaulting borrowers before invoking the master circular on wilful defau.....
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Del. HC: Initiation of S. 153C Assessment Proc. Falling Beyond Max. 10 Years Block Period, Quashed(05.04.2024)
Delhi High Court quashed the initiation of assessment proceedings under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 which was falling beyond the ten-year.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Assessment Proceedings, Section 153C of IT Act, Block Period
SC: Notice under Indian Forest Act Does not Transfer Private Forests to Maharashtra Law(10.11.2025)
SC granted relief to Maharashtra’s private forest owners, overturning the Bombay High Court’s ruling that had vested ownership in the State based on a.....
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Supreme Court: Treating Every Sour Relationship as Rape Undermines the Seriousness of the Offence(25.11.2025)
Supreme Court quashed a rape case against an advocate, holding that the relationship was consensual and not based on any false promise of marriage, an.....
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Delhi HC Grants Temporary Stay on Order for Extension of Benefits Under CM Advocate Welfare Scheme(21.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted a temporary stay on a single judge order for extension of benefits under CM Advocates' Welfare Scheme to all lawyers who .....
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SC: Plea of Res Judicata Can Be Determined as Preliminary Issue(24.09.2021)
Supreme Court observed that plea of res judicata can be determined as a preliminary issue only when it only involves adjudication of question of law. .....
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BCI Allows Registration of Foreign Lawyers/Law Firms in India(15.03.2023)
Bar Council of India has notified the Bar Council of India Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 20.....
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SC: After Setting Aside Arbitral Award, Court Can’t Grant Relief by Modifying Such Award(10.05.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that in arbitration cases court cannot modify arbitral award after setting aside the same since it closes the door for the .....
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Punjab & Haryana HC: Family Property Disputes Cannot Be Resolved under Maintenance of Parents Act(04.11.2025)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has held that the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, cannot be invoked to resolve family pr.....
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Supreme Court: Company Buying Software for Efficiency and Profit Is Not a ‘Consumer’ under CPA(14.11.2025)
Supreme Court ruled that a person buying a product for commercial purposes linked to profit generation cannot be a consumer under the Consumer Protect.....
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Madras High Court Directs State to Expedite Probe and Trials in Criminal Cases Against MP, MLAs(03.04.2024)
Madras High Court has directed the State to speed up the probe and trials in criminal cases against Members of Parliament (MP) and Members of Legislat.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Members of Legislative Assembly, Members of Parliament, Criminal Cases
Kerala HC: Revisional Power U/S 263 Not Invocable When AO Grants Sec 32AC Deduction After Inquiry(05.11.2025)
Kerala High Court held that revisional power under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act cannot be exercised when the Assessing Officer, after due inquiry.....
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Delhi HC: Economic Offender Cannot Seek Travel Abroad For Medical Treatment When Available In India(20.11.2025)
Delhi High Court held that an economic offender cannot seek travel abroad for medical treatment when adequate care is available in India, noting that .....
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SC: Employees Who Resign or Retire After Five Years of Service Are Entitled to Receive Gratuity(10.12.2025)
Supreme Court has held that employees who resign or take voluntary retirement are entitled to gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, provid.....
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Allahabad HC Relies Upon Extra-Judicial Confession of Wife to Confirm Life Sentence(05.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has upheld the life sentence awarded to a wife who killed her husband in concert 18 years back with two others by relying upon he.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, life sentence, extra-judicial confession, 18 years, voluntary, trustworthy
Madras HC: TPO to Mandatorily Pass Order Determining Arm's Length Pricing Within 60 Days(18.04.2022)
Madras High Court has observed that the transfer pricing officer must mandatorily pass the order to determine arm's length pricing within 60 days, sta.....
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Ker. HC: Translocation of Arikomban Not Answer to Man-Animal Conflicts(04.05.2023)
Kerala High Court in case pertaining to rogue elephant 'Arikomban', observed that lack of proper waste management is a reason for increasing incidents.....
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Del. HC: IT Addition Eligible for Deduction u/s 80-IC of IT Act if Made Towards Unsub. Share Capital(04.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that Income Tax Addition are eligible for deduction under Section 80-IC of the Income Tax Act, 1961 if they are made towards.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Section 80-IC of IT Act, Income Tax Addition, Unsubstantiated Share Capital
Delhi High Court: Law Firms Must Verify Cited Case Laws; Senior Counsel Not Responsible for Finality(06.11.2025)
Delhi High Court observed that briefing lawyers and law firms must verify case laws before citing them. The court noted relying on decisions under rev.....
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Supreme Court: Provident Fund Dues Have Priority over a Bank’s Claim under the SARFAESI Act(24.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that employees' provident fund dues under the EPF Act take precedence over banks’ claims under the SARFAESI Act, reaffirming that t.....
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Supreme Court: Police May Freeze Bank Accounts under S.102 CrPC in Prevention of Corruption Cases(11.12.2025)
Supreme Court held that police or investigating agencies have the authority to freeze a person’s bank account under Section 102 CrPC (now Section 106 .....
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SC Dismisses Plea of Maharashtra Govt for Transfer of Anil Deshmukh Probe from CBI to SIT(01.04.2022)
Supreme Court has rejected the plea of Maharashtra government that seeks for transfer of the probe against Anil Deshmukh, former Home Minister from th.....
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Supreme Court: Stamp Duty Relief for Co-Operative Societies Cannot Depend on Extra-Legal Verification(08.12.2025)
Supreme Court has struck down a Jharkhand Government memo that required co-operative societies to secure an Assistant Registrar’s recommendation befor.....
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Gujarat HC: FIR Registration Can’t Have Any Nexus with Breach of Maintenance of Public Order(01.04.2022)
Gujarat High Court has observed that simpliciter FIR registration by itself cannot have any nexus with the breach of maintenance of public order, whil.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Revisional Jurisdiction Can’t be Invoked , Order of Assessment Without Reasons(04.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai, has observed that the revisional jurisdiction under section 263 of Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be invoked while.....
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Orissa HC Dismisses Challenge to Retirement of Former Additional District & Sessions Judge(15.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has dismissed challenge to a notification which notified the decision to compulsorily retire a former Additional District & Sessions.....
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Delhi HC: Denial of Conjugal Relationship Ground for Divorce But Not Exceptional Hardship(19.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that although denial of conjugal relationship is a ground for divorce and equivalent to cruelty, the same cannot be said.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, conjugal relationship, divorce, cruelty, Section 14 of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955
AAR, Telangana: ITC Can be Claimed on IGST Paid Both on Imports Intra & Inter-State Sales, Rules(20.04.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling, Telangana has observed that Integrated Goods and Services tax paid on imports is eligible to be availed as an Input Tax C.....
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SC: Maharashtra Can Acquire Land under Slum Areas Act, Respecting Owner's Preferential Rights(03.12.2025)
Supreme Court dismissed a plea for compulsory acquisition of a 2,005 sq. m. Recreational Ground in Malad, Mumbai, ruling that the state cannot overrid.....
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CBDT Notifies E-Assessment of Income Escaping Assessment Scheme 2022(31.03.2022)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified that the e-Assessment of Income Escaping Assessment Scheme, 2022 and Faceless Jurisdiction of Income.....
Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, CBDT, the e-Assessment, Income Escaping Assessment Scheme, 2022, artificial intelligence
Jharkhand HC Rejects Plea to Seek Regularization of Persons Engaged Under MNREGA(04.04.2022)
Jharkhand High Court has rejected a writ plea filed by 39 persons working on the sanctioned post of Gram Rojgar Sewak under the Mahatma Gandhi Nationa.....
Tags : Jharkhand High Court, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, Gram Rojgar Sewak, 39 persons, scheme for regularization
SC: On Execution of Agreement to Sell and Payment of Advance, Vendee Not Required to Prove Further(15.04.2022)
Supreme Court has held that once the execution of agreement to sell and payment of advance substantial sale consideration is admitted by the vendor, t.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Execution of Agreement, Vendor, Vendee, Proof
ITAT, Bangalore Allows Capital Gain Exemption Since Sale Deed was Registered Within Given Time(18.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that the date of completion of construction of new property is immaterial to allow exemption und.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, section 54F, Income Tax Act, 1961, statutory period
SC: Accused Not Entitled to Bail in PMLA Case Merely Because Chargesheet Filed for Predicate Offence(15.05.2023)
Supreme Court while setting aside bail granted to accused in PMLA Case, has held that merely because, for predicated offences chargesheet might have b.....
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Delhi High Court: Prioritize Criminal Cases and Appeals Against MPs and MLAs(04.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has passed an order asking its Judges to prioritize criminal cases and appeals that have been filed against Members of Parliament (MP.....
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MP High Court Dismisses Shah Bano’s Daughter’s Plea, Rules ‘Haq’ Movie is Fiction(06.11.2025)
Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed Shah Bano’s daughter’s plea against the release of ‘Haq’, noting the film is fictional, based on the book ‘Bano: Bharat Ki.....
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Supreme Court: Provident Fund Dues Have Priority over a Bank’s Claim under the SARFAESI Act(21.11.2025)
SC held that employees’ provident fund dues take precedence over banks' priority claims when a company’s assets are sold under the SARFAESI Act. It ru.....
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SC: Statutory Corporation Can Deduct under S.36(1)(viii) Only for Income from Long-Term Finance(11.12.2025)
Supreme Court held that a statutory corporation cannot claim the 40% deduction under Section 36(1)(viii) of the Income Tax Act for income earned outsi.....
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Kerala HC: Rape on False Promise of Marriage Can't Be Presumed on Marriage to Another Woman(05.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has observed that merely because the accused contracted another marriage immediately after the sexual act with the victim, it cannot.....
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Bombay HC Cancels ERC Order, Rules Stakeholders Must Be Heard Before Amending Multi-Year Tariff(06.11.2025)
Bombay HC held that Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) cannot amend or review a Multi-Year Tariff order without giving notice and a .....
Tags : Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission, Stakeholders, Tariff
SC Holds Landowners Who Accept Compensation Settlements Cannot Later Seek Statutory Benefits(21.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that landowners who voluntarily accept a compensation settlement under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes A.....
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SC: NCLT Can Forfeit Entire Deposit if Purchaser Defaults on Payment for Liquidation Assets(11.12.2025)
Supreme Court held that if a purchaser defaults on payment for liquidation assets sold under judicial supervision, the entire deposit can be forfeited.....
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Kerala HC: Non Release of Seized Documents in Supreme Court is Illegal(01.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that the income tax department is unauthorized to retain the seizure of title deeds under Section 132 of the Income Tax Act.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, income tax department, title deeds, Section 132 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, Special Leave Petition
Delhi HC Rejects Plea Challenging Appointment of Delhi Chief Secretary as Election Commissioner(05.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation to challenge the decision for appointment of Vijay Kumar Dev, Delhi Chief Secretary as the.....
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Chhattisgarh HC: MSME Facilitation Council can Also Administer Arbitration(18.04.2022)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that the bar under section 80 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 which prevents the conciliator acting as .....
Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, section 80 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Ministry of Micro, small & Medium Enterprises
Del. HC: No Absolute Bar on Disclosure of Information to Non-Citizens Under RTI Act(15.03.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that it would be inherently contradictory to Right to Information (RTI) Act to hold that only citizens are entitled t.....
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Del. HC Stays Proceedings in Defamation Case Filed by Manish Sisodia Against MP Manoj Tiwari(10.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has stayed trial court proceedings against Manoj Tiwari in Defamation case filed by Manish Sisodia in 2019 for making defamatory stat.....
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Delhi HC: Bribe Profits Invested in Shares Are Proceeds of Crime and Attachable under PMLA(04.11.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that profits earned from bribe money invested in the stock market are proceeds of crime and attachable under the PMLA, notin.....
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Calcutta HC Disqualifies Politician Mukul Roy from Assembly under Anti-Defection Law(13.11.2025)
Calcutta High Court disqualified senior leader Mukul Roy from the West Bengal Assembly, ruling that his move from the BJP to the Trinamool Congress af.....
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Delhi HC: Lokpal Cannot Form a Prima Facie View on Corruption Without Hearing The Official(03.12.2025)
Delhi HC quashed the Lokpal’s order for a probe into alleged irregularities in the National Productivity Council, holding that the authority had pre-j.....
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Delhi HC: Suit Cannot Be Rejected Partially Under Order VII Rule 11 of CPC(15.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that there cannot be a partial rejection of a suit under Order VII Rule 11 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
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MP HC Grants Bail to Man Booked Under POCSO Act for Raping 15-Year Old Girl(17.09.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted bail to a man booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 for allegedly raping a 15-y.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Man Booked Under POCSO Act for Raping 15-Year Old Girl
Director-General of Foreign Trade Issues Trade Notice All IEC Holders or Members of Trade(21.09.2021)
Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued the Trade Notice addressing All IEC Holders or Members of Trade, DGFT Regional Authorities, and Ex.....
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Kerala HC Directs State to Disburse Prize Amount to Winner of Government Lottery(23.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State government to disburse the prize amount of Rs. 40.95 lakh to the winner of the government’s ‘win win’ lottery.....
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Bombay HC Issues Notice on 'Unfortunate Condition' of Dogs Retired From Services(27.09.2021)
Bombay High Court has issued notice to the Central Government in two civil applications filed in the suo moto court proceedings initiated in the year .....
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Ker HC: Court Under Article 226 Can’t Intervene in Issues Related to Conducting Rituals in Church(05.04.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that on issues relating to the conduct of rituals in the Church, the Court cannot intervene while acting under Article 226 .....
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AAAR: Number of Tasks Entrusted Through Single Contract Would Not Constitute ‘Composite Supply’(16.09.2021)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Karnataka has ruled that the number of tasks entrusted through a single contract would not constitute ‘c.....
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Bombay HC: Offence of Abetment by Instigation Would Depend on Intention of Accused(17.09.2021)
Bombay High Court has held that the offence of abetment by instigation would depend on the intention of the accused and not the victim's actions.
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Karnataka HC: Elections to Appoint Managing Committee of Advocates to be Conducted by HPC(21.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed that the elections to appoint the Managing Committee of Advocates Association of Bengaluru is to be conducted by a s.....
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NCLAT: 'Success Fees' is of Contingent and Speculative Nature; Not a Part of IBC(23.09.2021)
National Company Appellate Law Tribunal has held that 'success fees' which is more in the nature of contingency and speculative, is not a part of the .....
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Bombay HC: Furnace Oil Not Part of ‘Plant & Machinery’, No Complete Sales Tax Set-Off(13.11.2025)
Bombay High Court held that manufacturers cannot claim full sales tax set-off on furnace oil used in producing goods partly sold in Maharashtra and pa.....
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Supreme Court: Police and Courts Should Act as Initial Filters to Prevent Baseless Prosecutions(03.12.2025)
Supreme Court expressed concern over the practice of filing charge sheets and framing charges in cases with little chance of conviction, emphasizing t.....
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SC: Principle of Commercial Wisdom Doesn’t Validate CoC’s Decision Taken in Contravention of Law(08.05.2023)
Supreme Court has held that the principle of Commercial wisdom cannot be used to validate the decision of Committee of Creditors (CoC) which was taken.....
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Public Interest Litigation to Remove Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Refused by Delhi High Court(05.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a public interest litigation that sought the removal of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on the ground that th.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Chief Minister
Kerala HC: Partial Specific Performance Not Allowed if Defendant Holds Undisputed Property Title(10.11.2025)
Kerala High Court ruled that under Section 12(2) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, a decree for partial specific performance cannot be granted if the .....
Tags : Specific Performance, Undisputed Property, Title
Bombay HC: Insolvency Cannot be Used to Evade a Family Court’s Maintenance Order(24.11.2025)
Bombay High Court held that the Presidency-Towns Insolvency Act, 1909 cannot be used to frustrate or indirectly stay a Family Court’s maintenance orde.....
Tags : Insolvency, Maintenance, Family Court
SC: Doctors Were Unwavering Heroes in COVID-19, and Their Sacrifice Remains Indelible(12.12.2025)
Supreme Court, while ruling that the PM Garib Kalyan Package insurance scheme covers even doctors not formally requisitioned by the government, reflec.....
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AP HC: Non Cross Examination Implies Statement of Witness Has Not Been Disputed(30.03.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that the principles regarding cross-examination as not merely being a technical rule of evidence but a rule of esse.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Cross-Examination, Rule of Evidence, Evidence
Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Two Men Accused of Firing Bullets in Riots Case(17.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted bail to two men namely Shiva and Nitin accused of allegedly firing bullets during the North East Delhi riots. The Court h.....
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Andhra Pradesh High Court Grants Bail to IRTS Officer Sambasiva Rao in Fibernet Case(21.09.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted bail to IRTS officer K. Sambasiva Rao, former MD of Infrastructure Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (INCAP) and cur.....
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SC: Arbitration Reference Can be Declined if Dispute Does Not Correlate to Arbitration Agreement(23.09.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that prayer for reference to Arbitration under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 can be declined if .....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Declaration of Divorce by Muslim Husband as Unconstitutional(27.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition seeking declaration to declare the "assumed absolute discretion" of the Muslim husband to give divorce (tala.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Declaration of Divorce by Muslim Husband
NCLAT New Delhi: Insolvency Pleas Cannot Be Admitted When Information Utility Records Show a Dispute(15.12.2025)
NCLAT held that the existence of a dispute recorded with an Information Utility mandates rejection of an insolvency plea by an operational creditor, a.....
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MP HC: Juvenile Justice Board to Take Assistance of Psychologists or Other Workers(24.09.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that it is mandatory for Juvenile Justice Board to take the assistance of experienced psychologists or psycho-socia.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Assistance of Psychologists or Other Workers
Delhi HC Appeals Senior Lawyers to Pay Dignified Stipend to Juniors(26.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has appealed to the senior lawyers in legal profession to ensure that stipend paid to their juniors is enough for them to overcome th.....
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J&K&L HC: Enquiry Before Termination Not Necessary if Appointment Obtained Fraudulently(06.12.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that if an appointment is non-est in the eyes of law or is based upon forgery and fraud, it is not ne.....
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SC: Principle of 'Changing Rules of Game’ Won't Apply if Change is Regarding Selection Process(19.12.2022)
Supreme Court while observing that change in the selection process will not amount to changing 'rules of the game', has held that principle that 'rule.....
Tags : Supreme Court, ‘Changing Rules of Game’, Selection Process
Delhi HC Sentences Lawyer to 6 Months Jail For Contempt of Court(17.03.2023)
Delhi High Court has sentenced a lawyer to six months of simple imprisonment after finding him guilty of contempt of court for not complying with the .....
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SC: Promotions Must be Made on Principle of Merit-Cum-Seniority and on Passing a Suitability Test(15.05.2023)
Supreme Court while staying promotion of judicial officers as district judges in Gujarat as the notification for the same was made while the matter wa.....
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SC to Centre: Examine Lack of Uniformity in Rules on Cadaveric Organ Transplant Across States(06.12.2022)
Supreme Court has directed Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to examine the lack of uniformity in rules regarding cadaveric organ transplant.....
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Mad HC: Isha Foundation's Yoga Centre Doesn't Require Prior Environmental Clearance for Construction(15.12.2022)
Madras High Court while observing that Isha Foundation's Yoga Centre comes within the definition of an educational institution, has allowed its plea a.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Isha Foundation's Yoga Centre, Environmental Clearance
Delhi Court Grants Bail to Lalu Prasad Yadav in Land for Job Scam Case(15.03.2023)
Rouse Avenue Court, Delhi has granted bail to Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi and daughter Misa Bharti in the alleged “land for job scam” case.
Tags : Rouse Avenue Court, Land for Job Scam Case, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Bail
SC: Employee can’t be Denied Pension Citing Wrongful Deductions Made Towards CPF Scheme(11.05.2023)
Supreme Court has held that merely because there were some wrong deductions from salary and aggrieved was treated as member of the CPF Scheme, the sam.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Pension, CPF Scheme, Deductions
Rajasthan High Court: Universities Cannot Retain Students’ Original Documents for Pending Fees(05.12.2025)
Rajasthan HC granted relief to a former MBBS student, ruling that a university cannot retain original documents submitted at admission to compel payme.....
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AAR, Maharashtra: GST Payable on Composite Supply of Work Contract Involving Earth Work(15.04.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Maharashtra has ruled that goods and services tax (GST) is payable on the composite supply of work contracts involv.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Composite Supply of Work Contract
Madras HC: Adjudication is Conclusive to Incidental/Connected Subject Matter of Litigation(31.03.2022)
Madras High Court has held that the principle of res judicata prevents the parties to a judicial determination from litigating the same question again.....
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Central Government notifies the infrastructure debt fund namely, the Kotak Infrastructure Debt Fund Limited(31.03.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (47) of section 10 of Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby notifies the infr.....
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Supreme Court Issues Directions for Operation of Brick Kiln Industries in NCR(15.04.2022)
Supreme Court has issued directions for operation of the brick kiln industries in the National Capital Region. The Court has mandated compliance with .....
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ITAT, Chennai: Mere Mistake in Filing of Income Tax Return Not Effect in Enhancement of Income(18.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has observed that a mere mistake in the filing of return of income would not result into income enhancement of .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, assessee, filing of return
Telangana HC: Person Whose Land Title Disputed Can't Seek Withdrawal of Land Acquisition(20.04.2022)
Telangana High Court has ruled that a person, whose title is in dispute, cannot invoke the provisions of Section 48 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 .....
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SC Rejects Objections to Maintainability of PIL Against Forced Religious Conversion(06.12.2022)
Supreme Court while rejecting objections to maintainability of PIL against forced religious conversion has held that alluring people to convert to oth.....
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SC: Courts Can’t Grant Refund if it is Not Specifically Prayed for in Specific Performance Suit(15.12.2022)
Supreme Court has held that unless a plaintiff specifically seeks the refund of the earnest money at the time of filing of the suit or by way of amend.....
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Ker. HC: Grounds for Bail Prescribed by Apex Court in Susantha Ghosh Case Not Exhaustive(15.03.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that grounds for bail prescribed by Supreme Court in Susanta Ghosh v. State of West Bengal (MANU/SC/0094/2012) are n.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Bail, Susantha Ghosh Case, Factors
Del. HC: Court Must Step in When Wife Seeks Help in Procuring Evidence to Prove Husband’s Adultery(11.05.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that Right to Privacy is not absolute, has held that when a wife seeks help of Court for procuring evidence which wou.....
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J&K&L HC: Only Revenue Authorities Can Handle Agrarian Resumption; Civil Courts Cannot Intervene(08.12.2025)
Court held that “Matters arising out of the Agrarian Reforms Act especially resumption proceedings fall exclusively within the domain of Revenue Autho.....
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Punjab & Haryana HC: No Compromise with Dead Man, FIR u/s 306 IPC Can't Be Quashed on Compromise(04.04.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed the petition which seeks quashing of a First Information Report under Section 306 Indian Penal Code, 1860 .....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, quashing of an FIR, Section 306 Indian Penal Code, 1860, compromise
NCLAT Delhi: Advance under Land-Development MoU is not Financial Debt and Cannot Trigger CIRP(24.11.2025)
NCLAT held that advances paid under a 2013 land-development MoU for land in Noida do not constitute financial debt under the IBC, upholding the dismis.....
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J&K&L HC: Courts Should Exercise Caution When Granting Interim Relief in Public Infrastructure Cases(12.12.2025)
J&K and Ladakh High Court highlighted delays that stalled the Aishmuqam Degree College for over a decade, causing “avoidable hardship” and “educationa.....
Tags : Interim Relief, Public Infrastructure, Courts
Bombay HC Reduces Life Sentence of Man Who Killed Wife in Sudden Quarrel Over Improperly Cooked Meat(08.12.2022)
Bombay High Court while reducing the sentence of a man who killed his wife over improperly cooking meat, has held that it was a case of sudden quarrel.....
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JKL HC: Cause of Action Not Generated Merely by Repeated Representation(07.03.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that Cause of Action can’t be generated merely by making repeated representations to the concerned au.....
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SC Rejects Plea Challenging Section 62(5) Representation of the People Act, 1951(05.05.2023)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain plea challenging Section 62(5) of Representation of the People Act, 1951 that denies prisoner right to vote and.....
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Delhi HC: Not Compulsory to Register or Pay Stamp Duty on Family Settlements(30.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has decided that it is not mandatory to compulsorily register family settlements and to pay stamp duty when such settlement is arrive.....
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Bombay HC: SARFAESI Sale Invalid if Sale Certificate is Not Issued Prior to IBC Moratorium(12.12.2025)
Bombay High Court held that once an interim IBC moratorium is in place, a secured creditor cannot proceed with a SARFAESI sale. It ruled that Union Ba.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Payment to Microsoft for Software Purchase Does Not Amount to Royalty(04.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that the assesee, HP Services (Singapore) cannot be taxed for royalty as per the Indo-Singapore Doub.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, HP Services, Indo-Singapore, Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, Microsoft company
Delhi HC: Mere Issuance of No Claim Certificate Does Not Ipso Facto Extinguish Claims(05.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that a No Claim Certificate (NCC) shall be examined along with the covering letter and that mere issuance of the NCC by .....
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Rajasthan HC: Panchayat Has No Authority to Decide Question of Revenue Entries(18.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that Panchayat has no right to decide the question of the revenue entries as the same lies in the domain of the revenue .....
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Delhi HC: Domain Name Registrars Are Intermediaries Under Information Technology Act(19.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that the Registrars of Domain Name are intermediaries, within the meaning of section 2(1)(w) of the Information Technolo.....
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Madras HC: Manifest Intention to Arbitrate is Sine Qua Non for Filing Application Under S.9(22.04.2022)
Madras High Court has ruled that manifest intention to arbitrate is a sine qua non for filing an application under Section 9 of the Arbitration & Conc.....
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ITAT, Indore: Denial of Opportunity to Cross-Examine Parties Would be Violation of Natural Justice(23.09.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Indore has held that the denial of opportunity to the assessee to conduct cross-examination of the parties who h.....
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Sole Arbitrator, who was appointed by designation, can continue the arbitration proceedings even after his retirement and can pass the award(20.09.2021)
A contract was entered into between the parties regarding the earthwork vide agreement dated 06.02.1988. During the contract work, various disputes an.....
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Bom. HC: Illegality of Appointment Procedure Not Ground for Rendering Arbitration Agreement Invalid(09.05.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that mere illegality of the appointment procedure would not swipe the entire arbitration agreement into illegality and what.....
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Delhi High Court: Chargesheet Not to Be Invalidated For Absence of Documents Relied in it(12.02.2024)
Delhi High Court while observing that although a chargesheet should be accompanied with all the documents relied on by the party, has held that if on .....
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Telangana High Court: Section 18 UAPA is Penal in Nature, Needs to be Proved by Prosecution(29.03.2024)
Telangana High Court while granting bail to members of Popular Front of India, has held that Section 18 of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), .....
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Del. HC: Rule 11UA of the IT Rules, 1962 Interpreted for Determination of FMV of Shares(08.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that rule 11UA of Income Tax Rules, 1962(IT Rules) has been interpreted by it for the determination of fair market value (FM.....
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CIC to Universities and Examining Bodies: Provide Access to Answer Sheets at Rs. 2 Per Page(18.01.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that Universities and examining bodies cannot charge more than Rs.2 per page for providing copies of ev.....
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CCI Nods for Investment by FIL Capital(22.01.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval to proposed investment by FIL Capital Investments (Mauritius) II Limited in Cipla Health Li.....
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Supreme Court to Government: Do State Panel for Women Really Exist?(23.10.2017)
Supreme Court has asked Centre if State Commissions for Women (SCW) actually exist across the country, as it dealt with the issue of precarious condi.....
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CCI Finds All-Kerala Chemist & Druggist Association Guilty Of Anti-Competitive Practices(03.11.2017)
Competition Commission of India has held the All Kerala Chemist and Druggist Association (AKCDA) and its district units in Thrissur and Kasaragod to b.....
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NCLAT:Financial Creditor Cannot Question Insolvency Proceedings Started by Another Financial Creditor(26.08.2019)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) while rejecting an appeal filed by L & T Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd ruled that a Financial Cre.....
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Gauhati HC Pulls Up State's PAG Over Late Release of Salaries(26.08.2020)
Gauhati High Court has pulled up Assam's Principal Accountant General over the late release of salaries, observing that if the Judicial Officers of th.....
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Supreme Court: Excise Exemption on Cotton Fabrics is Denied if Any Related Process Uses Power(03.12.2025)
Supreme Court held that manufacturers cannot claim central excise exemption for cotton fabrics if power is used at any stage of production, even acros.....
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Supreme Court: Forest Land Cannot Be Leased or Used For Agriculture Without Centre’s Approval(19.12.2025)
SC held that forest land cannot be leased or used for agricultural purposes without prior approval of the Central Government under Section 2 of the Fo.....
Tags : Forest Land, Agriculture, the Forest (Conservation) Act
SC: Hawker Can't Claim Right to Leave Goods & Wares Overnight at Hawking Place(15.04.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that any hawker can be permitted to hawk in the market only as per the hawking policy and not against the same. The Court h.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Hawker, Rights, Storage of Goods, Hawking Place
AAR, West Bengal: No GST on Service for Collection and Disposal of Bio-Medical Waste(18.04.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, West Bengal has ruled that service provided to the State Government for the collection and disposal of bio-medical waste.....
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Allahabad HC: Application for Extension of Time for Passing Award Lies Only Before High Court(20.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the Court for the reason of an application under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 woul.....
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Allahabad HC Disposes PIL As 'Infructuous' as UP Govt Withdraws Dilution of Labour Laws(20.05.2020)
Allahabad High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation challenging the Uttar Pradesh Government's order for relaxation of certain labour re.....
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ITAT, Bangalore: Service Tax Collected But Not Remitted Can be Disallowed u/s 43B of Income Tax Act(18.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that the amount of service tax collected under section 43B of the Income Tax Act, 1961 but not remi.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea to Centre Challenging Vires of Waqf Act(20.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a public interest litigation filed seeking uniform law for Trust and Trustees, Charities and Charitable Institut.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, public interest litigation, Waqf Act, 1995, Charities and Charitable Institutions and Religious Endowments
SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Utilization of West Bengal CM Relief Fund for Migrant Workers(20.05.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking the Top Court's intervention for directions seeking utilising a portion of the State of West Bengal's Chief.....
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SC Constitutes Task Force to Formulate Methodology for Scientific Allocation of Medical Oxygen(10.05.2021)
Supreme Court has constituted a 12 member National Task Force to formulate a methodology for scientific allocation of liquid medical oxygen to all the.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Place on Record Roadmap for Covid Vaccination(12.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to place on record a road map by 13th May, 2021 on how it proposes to provide vaccination to ev.....
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Delhi High Court to Continue Hearing Extremely Urgent Matters Through Virtual Mode Till June 4(17.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has modified its earlier order thereby resolving that the High Court and all the district Courts shall continue to take up only extre.....
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President Kovind Says 'Unacceptably Low' Number of Judges from Weaker Sections in Higher Judiciary(29.11.2017)
President Kovind Says 'Unacceptably Low' Number of Judges from Weaker Sections in Higher Judiciary
Tags : Telling the higher judiciary that it was its "sacred duty" to "groom" district and sessions judges and raise their skill so that more and more of them can be elevated to High Courts, President Kovind said "We need to take long-term measures to remedy this situation."
Delhi High Court Asks JNU to Increase Seat and Accommodate Differently-Abled Student(23.11.2018)
Delhi High Court has directed Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to grant admission to a differently-abled student by increasing a seat in its ‘Compara.....
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Madras HC Grants Two Weeks’ Parole to Life Convict for Conjugal Visit(03.12.2018)
Madras High Court has granted two weeks’ parole to a life convict for the purpose of conjugal visit and also observed conjugal visits for prisoners le.....
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Supreme Court: Value of Software and Concerned Services to Form Part of Imported Machine(14.10.2019)
Supreme Court has ruled that the value of software and the concerned services are to be taken as a part of the importation. The Court observed that th.....
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SC: Trivial Procedural Lapses Not a Ground to Nullify SARFAESI Proceedings(29.10.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that proceedings initiated under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securities In.....
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Clarifications in respect of the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020(28.10.2020)
1. With the objective to reduce pending income tax litigation, generate timely revenue for the Government and benefit taxpayers by providing them peac.....
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Notifications on Vehicle Scrapping Policy(01.12.2021)
The Vehicle Scrapping Policy includes a system of incentives/dis-incentives for creation of an ecosystem to phase out older, unfit polluting vehicles......
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Kerala HC Slams Child Rights Commission for Ordering Psychiatric Treatment of Woman(09.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has come down on the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights for its decision ordering psychiatric evaluation and treatment .....
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CESTAT, Delhi: No Penalty on Importer on Ground of Error in Bill of Entry(04.04.2022)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the penalty under the Customs Act, 1962 can’t be imposed on an importer for th.....
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CESTAT, Mumbai: Acceptance to Pay Duty Exempt from Liability of Confiscation and Redemption Fine(14.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that voluntarily acceptance and willingness to pay the duty at the enhanced rate.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, voluntarily acceptance, enhanced rate, confiscation, redemption, exempt from liability
ITAT, Mumbai: Corpus Donations Received by Trust Not Taxable, Even If Trust Is unregistered(18.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has held that the corpus donations received by a Trust for a specific purpose are not taxable, even if the Trust.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Section 12 A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, capital receipt
JKL HC: Convicted Accused Who Can't Understand Proceedings Can Be Referred To HC u/s 341 J&K CrPC(19.04.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that the case of an accused who’s convicted, although not insane, but who can’t be made to comprehend.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, section 341 of Jammu and Kashmir Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, High Court
Bombay HC Allows 2 Weeks Protection to Narayan Rane, Union Minister(22.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has allowed two weeks interim protection to Narayan Rane, Union Minister in a First Information Report over his slap comment against.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Narayan Rane, First Information Report, Uddhav Thackarey, Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Manipur HC Directs State Bar Council to Release Funds for Lawyers Financial Assistance(19.05.2020)
Manipur High Court has directed the Bar Council of Manipur to release a sum of Rs. 2,08,932/- for purposes of extending financial assistance to advoca.....
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Supreme Court: Omissions in Chief Examination Can Be Rectified During Cross-Examination(18.12.2025)
Supreme Court held that omissions in a witness’s examination-in-chief can be remedied during cross-examination, ruling in a case on the validity of a .....
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Calcutta HC Directs to Withdraw Notice Preventing Students from Classes for Default of Dues(20.04.2022)
Calcutta High Court has reiterated that unaided private schools whose names had come up regarding allegations of arbitrary fee hike during the pandemi.....
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Karnataka HC and Other Courts/Tribunals in State to Remain Closed Till June 6(18.05.2020)
Karnataka High has stated that the High Court and other Courts/Tribunals in the State will remain closed till 6th June, 2020.
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Close of functioning
Delhi HC Issues Notice to Government, Facebook, Google, Twitter for Security of Children(20.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Centre, Facebook, Google and Twitter on a plea seeking removal of groups like ‘Bois Locker Room’ to protect.....
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Jharkhand HC Issues Directions for Release of Oxygen Cylinders Lying in Judicial Custody(10.05.2021)
Jharkhand High Court has issued an order for utilization of Oxygen cylinders which are lying in judicial custody in different districts in connection .....
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Telangana HC Slams State for Preventing Ambulances from Transporting Covid Patients(12.05.2021)
Telangana High Court has slammed the State Government for preventing ambulances, transporting Covid-19 patients from neighbouring states, from enterin.....
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Patna HC Warns Contempt Proceeding Against Officials Not Responding to Court Query(10.05.2021)
Patna High Court has warned contempt proceedings against the officials who are not responsive to query of the Court that how foreign nationals are bei.....
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Kerala HC Seeks Response on Plea for Invocation of Compulsory Licensing for Vaccine Manufacturers(12.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has sought the response of Central Government on a petition that prays for the invocation of compulsory licensing to allow capable v.....
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Madras HC Grants Relief to Man Who Failed to Obtain Passport Due to FIR Against Him(14.05.2021)
Madras High Court has granted relief to a man who failed to obtain a passport due to a First Information Report, which was registered against him for .....
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Karnataka HC Directs to Ensure Disbursal of Funds for Construction of New District Court Building(07.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Principal Secretary (Law Department) to apprise the concerned government authorities to release funds for the co.....
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An application under Order 39 Rule 4 of CPC is permissible only if in the application seeking temporary injunction, a party has made false and misleading statement(21.02.2022)
Appellant impugns order whereby the application filed by the Appellant as also by Respondent no. 1 under Order 39 Rule 4 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1.....
Tags : Application, Modification, Entitlement
AAR, Telangana: ITC Can Be Availed on IGST Paid Both on Imports Intra & Inter-State Sales Authority(20.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the Court for the reason of an application under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 woul.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Goods and Services Tax, 2017, Input Tax Credit
Kerala HC: Spouse Refusing To Accord Divorce Despite Failure of Marriage Amounts to Cruelty(15.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that if one of the spouses is refusing to accord divorce on mutual consent despite being convinced of the fact that the mar.....
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Any condition imposed on the import shall not apply to the import already originated from the port of shipping(24.02.2022)
The Appellant had imported a consignment of Sajji Khar at Mundra Port under warehousing Bill of entry. The FSSAI authority certified that, the Appella.....
Tags : Goods, Confiscation, Legality
Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Ex Gratia Payment to Families of Judicial Officers(10.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to GNCTD, Department of Finance, GNCTD, Department of Home Affairs, Delhi Secretariat, Department of Law and Justic.....
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Manipur HC Refuses to Issue Directions for Procurement of Medical Oxygen in State(12.05.2021)
Manipur High Court has refused to issue directions for procurement/ supply of medical Oxygen in the State, saying that it would be inappropriate to is.....
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Orissa HC Seeks Status Report on Release of Prisoners Unable to Avail Bail(17.05.2021)
Orissa High Court has sought a status report by 31st May, 2021 from the State Government on the release of prisoners, who are languishing in jails and.....
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Madras HC: Segregation of Burial Ground Cannot be Endorsed by Court(08.12.2021)
Madras High Court has held that segregation of burial ground for a particular caste/ community cannot be endorsed by the Court, while clarifying that .....
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CBDT Notifies Conditions for Exemption of Income Accrued or Received by Non-Resident(13.12.2021)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified conditions for exemption of income accrued or received by, non-resident as a result of transfer of n.....
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CCI Urges Govt to Ensure Adequate 5G Airwaves to be Auctioned at Affordable Rates(25.01.2021)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has urged the government to ensure adequate 5G airwaves are auctioned at affordable rates amid acute financial s.....
Tags : Competition Commission of India, Auction of 5G Airwaves
Madras HC: If Application for Amendment Does Not Change Character of Petition, May be Allowed(11.02.2022)
Madras High Court has ruled that if the new grounds introduced by amendment do not change the character of the petition originally filed for setting a.....
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Gujarat HC Restrains Bank From Dispossessing Family Till Filing of Proceedings(15.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has directed that the Bank to not dispossess the family from the property until 11th March 2022, considering that the Appellants we.....
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Once the issue verified by Assessing Officer and jurisdictional Court has allowed claim related to interest income earned from Co-operative Bank, PCIT cannot exercise Section 263 of IT Act(21.02.2022)
The assessee is a Co-operative Society carrying on business of providing credit facilities to its members. The return of income was filed by the asses.....
Tags : Assessment, Reframing, Legality
Andhra Pradesh HC: Notice Issue for Hearing is a Statutory Requirement under GST(04.04.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that issuing notice for hearing is a statutory requirement under Section 75(4) of Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017 b.....
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Supreme Court: Benefit u/s 64 (2) CPC Available to Bonafide Purchaser(05.04.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that benefit of Section 64(2) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 shall be available if the objector and/or subsequent pur.....
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Madras HC: Writ Petition is Not Maintainable to Enforce Arbitral Award(18.04.2022)
Madras High Court has observed that a writ petition cannot be filed to enforce an arbitral award when an alternative remedy is available under section.....
Tags : Madras High Court, arbitral award, section 36 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
ITAT, Delhi Restricts Addition Only on Embedded Portion of Profit(19.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that the addition due to mismatch amid the Books of Accounts and Form 26AS can be made only on the e.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Books of Accounts, Form 26AS, embedded profit portion
Allahabad HC: Electricity Act Inapplicable When Contract is for Supply of Materials Simplicitor(22.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has ruled that the embargo under Section 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003 does not apply when the agreement is for supply simplici.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Section 86 of the Electricity Act, agreement, transmission, distribution
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2021(01.12.2021)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 46 of the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Act, 2021 (17 o.....
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ITAT, Delhi: TDS u/s 194D Inapplicable to Reinsurance Commission(18.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that the provisions of Tax Deducted at Source under section 194D of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is not.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Tax Deducted at Source, section 194D of the Income Tax Act, 1961
ITAT, Ahmedabad: Assessing Officer Cannot Interfere With Business Decisions of Assessee(20.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that the Assessing Officer cannot interfere with the business decisions of the assessee.
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Assessing Officer, assessee
Jharkhand HC Upholds Fine Imposed on State Govt for Providing Late Information Under RTI Act(11.02.2022)
Jharkhand High Court has upheld the fine of INR 60,000 imposed by the State Information Commissioner on the concerned department of the State governme.....
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Supreme Court Asks Union to Scrutinize State RERA Rules for Essential Norms(15.02.2022)
Supreme Court has ordered that the Union Ministry of Housing to scrutinise the state rules, notified in pursuance of the Centre's Real Estate (Regulat.....
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Issuance of special securities(23.02.2022)
Government of India hereby notifies the issue of (i) Non-interest bearing (Non-transferable) Special GoI Security, 2032; (ii) Non-interest bearing (No.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Assessing Officer Cannot Make Addition on Basis of Suo-Moto Disclosure of Assessee(15.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that the Assessing Officer cannot make any addition to assessee's income on the basis of the suo-moto .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Addition on Basis of Suo-Moto Disclosure
ITAT, Chennai: Provisions of Sec 44AD Not Applicable to Commission Agents(18.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has observed that the provisions of Section 44AD of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be applied to commission ag.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Section 44AD of the Income Tax Act, 1961, commission agents
Delhi HC: FIR for Non-Compoundable Offences Can be Quashed in Matrimonial Disputes(20.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that First Information Report or complaints can be quashed even with regard to non-compoundable offences pertaining to matri.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, First Information Report, matrimonial disputes, non-compoundable
Delhi HC Orders All Subordinate Courts to Sit Physically on Alternate Day Basis(15.01.2021)
Delhi High Court has instructed the Principal District & Sessions Judges and the Principal Judge, Family Court to start physical hearings on alternate.....
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Allahabad HC: Strict Proof of Essential Marriage Rites Not Required in Plea for Maintenance(20.01.2021)
Allahabad High Court has held that while claiming maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, a party need not furnish stri.....
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Punjab & Haryana HC: Parties Want to Live In Peace Not Enough for Compounding of Heinous Offence(04.04.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that heinous offences such as attempt to murder punishable under section 307 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 is .....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, 307 of Indian Penal Code, 1860, attempt to murder
Delhi HC Allows Income Tax Deduction of Payment of Bonus by Company to Director(15.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has allowed the deduction of payment of bonus by a Company to its Directors by directing the income tax department to follow the rule.....
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Madras HC: Age of Superannuation Fixed By AICTE Binding on All Universities/Institutions(18.04.2022)
Madras High court has ruled that the regulations prescribed by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) are binding on all universities a.....
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Madhya Pradesh HC: Benefit of MEIS Scheme Can't Be Availed If Not Opted in Shipping Bill(20.04.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that the benefit of the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS Scheme) can’t be availed if it is not opted fo.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Merchandise Exports from India Scheme, shipping bill, export
Madras HC Grants Interim Relief to Employees' Union for Retention of Accommodation(07.12.2021)
Madras High Court has granted interim relief and restrained the Civil Aviation Ministry from evicting the members of the Petitioner Union, namely Air .....
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Madras HC Refuses to Transfer Investigation on Death of Dalit Youth in Kanyakumari to CBI(10.12.2021)
Madras High Court has refused to transfer investigation on the death of Dalit youth in Kanyakumari to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The Court.....
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Kerala HC: Father’s Retirement Benefits Can Be Attached for Child Maintenance Despite S.60(1)(g) CPC(11.11.2025)
Kerala High Court ruled that a father’s retirement benefits can be attached to provide child maintenance, clarifying that the Section 60(1)(g) CPC exe.....
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Rajasthan HC Orders Cyber Safety Reforms, Covering Influencer Rules and Aadhaar-Linked Digital IDs(02.12.2025)
Rajasthan HC issued several directives to state departments to address cybercrime, AI misuse, and deepfakes, aiming to strengthen digital safety. The .....
Tags : Cyber Safety, Digital Ids, Cybercrime
Supreme Court: Gravity of Offence and Accused’s Role Must Guide Suspension of Sentence under CrPC(19.12.2025)
SC overturned the Patna High Court’s order suspending the sentence and granting bail to a murder convict sentenced to life imprisonment, holding that .....
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AAR, West Bengal: No GST on Service Provided to State Government for Collection and Disposal of Bio-M(18.04.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, West Bengal has ruled that service provided to the State Government for the collection and disposal of bio-medical waste.....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, State Government, bio-medical waste, Goods and Services Tax
Bombay HC: Court Lacking Jurisdiction to Cannot Appoint Arbitrator, No Objection by Opposite Party(20.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that a Court cannot appoint an Arbitrator when the only proceeding before it is an application for grant of interim measure.....
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Madras HC Orders Winding Up of SpiceJet Ltd, Official Liquidator to Take Over Company Assets(07.12.2021)
Madras High Court has ordered that SpiceJet Limited must be wound up and the assets must be taken over by the official liquidator on the grounds of pr.....
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Calcutta HC: Exemption Notification’s Eligibility is Question Relating to Rate of Duty(01.04.2022)
Calcutta High Court has dismissed an appeal on the ground of maintainability by holding that the question with regard to the eligibility of exemption .....
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Madras High Court Strikes Down Section 32(2) Of Benami Transaction Act as Unconstitutional(05.04.2022)
Madras High Court has declared that Section 32(2) of the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 as unconstitutional and directed the go.....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses PIL Challenging De-Registration of Diesel Vehicles and Not Petrol Vehicles(15.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation filed praying that notification dated 22.01.2018 be declared ultra vires as direction .....
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ITAT, Delhi: No TDS Required to be Deducted on Enhanced Compensation Under Land Acquisition Act(19.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the interest on enhanced compensation awarded to land owners by the Court under Section 28 of the L.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, enhanced compensation, Section 28 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, Tax Deducted at Source
Gauhati HC: Assessing Officer and Inspecting Person Need Not Be Similar Person Under Electricity Act(21.04.2022)
Gauhati High Court has observed that Section 126 of the Electricity Act, 2003 empowers the Assessing Officer as chosen to carry out the provisional as.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Section 126 of the Electricity Act, 2003, Assessing Officer
SC: Criminal Case Cannot be Transferred Merely Because Party Doesn’t Understand Language(13.05.2021)
Supreme Court has held that a criminal case cannot be transferred under Section 406 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 merely because the party d.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Transfer of Criminal Case
CBIC Exempts Cotton from Customs Duty and AICD Till 30 September, 2022(15.04.2022)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has exempted cotton from customs duty and the Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess (AIDC). T.....
Tags : Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Exemption of Cotton, Customs Duty
AAR, Telangana: Liquidated Damages and Penalties Due to Breach of Contract Exigible to GST(19.04.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling, Telangana has observed that the liquidated damages and penalties received by the applicant due to breach of conditions of.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, liquidated, Central Goods and Services Tax, State goods and Services Tax Acts, exigible
ITAT Hyderabad: Ignorance of Law Concerning Compulsory Audit Not Reasonable for Deleting Penalty(21.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Hyderabad has held that mere ignorance of law under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for compulsory audit of ac.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, ignorance of law, Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, Section 273B
Bombay HC: No Politicians, Ministers to Hold Public Function Till Lockdown Restrictions Lifted(13.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has ordered that no politician, Minister or people’s representative will hold any public function till the lockdown restrictions are.....
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Delhi Government Extends Lockdown Till May 24, Strict Action Against Defaulting Persons(17.05.2021)
Delhi Government has extended the lockdown by another week which shall remain into operation till 5 AM on 24th May 2021. The Government has further or.....
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Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Listing for Builders' Plea to Lift Construction Ban in Delhi(06.12.2021)
Supreme Court has turned down a plea made on behalf of a builders group for urgent listing of its plea to lift the blanket ban imposed on construction.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Builders' Plea to Lift Construction Ban in Delhi
Karnataka HC Restrains State from Implementing Order Against Issuance of Smart Card Registration(09.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State to not implement its government order dated October 31, by which it does away with issuance of smart card .....
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Imposition of anti-dumping duty on specified goods at the specified rate(06.12.2021)
1. Whereas in the matter of 'Certain Flat Rolled Products of Aluminium' (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods) falling under chapter heading 7.....
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CCI Permits Euro 2.75 Billion Lanxess-Saudi Aramco Joint Venture Deal(30.12.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved speciality chemicals company Lanxess and Saudi Aramco deal to form a joint venture for synthetic ru.....
Tags : Competiition Commission of India, Lanxess , Saudi Aramco
Supreme Court Notices Facebook, Google, Yahoo, Microsoft over Rising Cybercrimes(06.12.2016)
Supreme Court of India has issued notice to tech giants Google India, Yahoo, Microsoft, Facebook on their role in curbing rising cyber crimes in India.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Google India, Yahoo India, Microsoft, cyber crimes
Merger approval is a "once off' affair(02.10.2017)
Effects of an acquisition of control are considered, when approval of merger is sought and obtained and cannot be revisited once it has been determine.....
Tags : Merger, Declaratory relief, Grant, Jurisdiction
Former Employee Not Disqualified from Acting As An Arbitrator: SC(04.01.2019)
Supreme Court has held that the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, does not disqualify a former employee from acting as an arbitrator, provided t.....
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IFIN Case: Supreme Court Declines to Overturn High Court Relief to KPMG Firm(30.09.2019)
Supreme Court has declined to intervene in the order passed by the Bombay High Court that gave relief to BSR & Associates LLP, a KPMG network firm, in.....
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Haryana Government Passes Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2020(06.11.2020)
Haryana Government has passed a bill, Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2020 providing 75 per cent reservation for local candidates a.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Police Response on Plea Challenging Sanction to Prosecute Accused for Delhi Riots(11.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has sought response of police on a plea by an accused, booked under the stringent anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Ac.....
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Supreme Court: Ordering DNA Test is Unwarranted When Paternity Issue Has no Connection to Offence(11.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that DNA tests cannot be routinely ordered to determine paternity, emphasizing the presumption of legitimacy for children born with.....
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NCLT Kochi: CoC May Invite Fresh Bids, Regulations Only Restrict Alteration of Existing Bids(26.11.2025)
NCLT Kochi Bench clarified that the IBBI Regulations, 2016, limit only the modification of an existing Expression of Interest and do not bar the Commi.....
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Supreme Court: Foreign Companies’ Head Office Expenses in India are Capped under Section 44C(16.12.2025)
In a setback to foreign companies operating in India, the Supreme Court has ruled that all head office expenses incurred outside India, whether common.....
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Calcutta HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Youth Leader iIn Case of Alleged Violence During Protest(20.04.2022)
Calcutta High Court has granted anticipatory bail to prominent youth leader and president of West Bengal Demorcatic Youth Federation of India, Meenaks.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, anticipatory bail, youth leader, West Bengal Demorcatic Youth Federation of India, Meenakshi Mukherjee, Anis Khan, violence
ITAT, Chennai: No TDS on Advertisement Expenses Paid to Online Platforms(22.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai, while granting relief to Matrimony.com, has held that Tax Deducted at Source shall not be paid on advertisemen.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Matrimony.com, Tax Deducted at Source, advertisement expenses, Facebook Ireland
P&H HC Seeks Response to Ask Corporate Houses for Participation in Fighting Covid 19(14.05.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought the response of States of Punjab, Haryana and Union Territory of Chandigarh to ask the corporate houses for t.....
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Delhi HC: Performance Security Cannot Be Retained After Acknowledgement of Due Performance(05.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that no principle in law allows for a party to be permitted to retain the performance security after it had acknowledged du.....
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NCLAT, Delhi: Quantum of Debt Not to be Decided At Stage of Admission of S. 7 IBC Application(18.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that the quantum of debt is not to be considered at the stage of admission of a petition u.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, admission
Delhi HC: Domain Name Registrars Are Intermediaries Under Information Technology Act(19.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that the Registrars of Domain Name are intermediaries, within the meaning of section 2(1)(w) of the Information Technolo.....
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Delhi HC: State Govt Can't Cause Impediment to Grant/ Refuse Recognition to Institutes(22.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that while it is for the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) to grant or refuse recognition to the institutes upon.....
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Regulation of Digital Lending Platforms(18.01.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Central Government in a writ petition filed seeking regulation and control of digital lending platforms to f.....
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NGT: Delhi Government to Consider Providing Treated Wastewater for Agriculture(22.01.2021)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has said Delhi government should consider providing treated wastewater for agriculture through an irrigation canal netwo.....
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Delhi HC Upholds Compensation Given to Children from Deceased's First Marriage(08.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has upheld the compensation given to two children from the deceased's first marriage reiterating that legal representatives of a pers.....
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NGT Slaps Penalty on Hindustan Zinc for Violation of Environmental Norms in Rajasthan(08.02.2022)
National Green Tribunal has slapped a penalty of Rs. 25 crore on Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd. for violation of environmental norms in Rajast.....
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Rajasthan HC: Government has Authority to Regularise Unauthorised Conversion of Agricultural Land(11.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that the government has authority in terms of Section 90B of the Land Revenue Act, 1956 as it stood at the relevant time.....
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Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against Suspension of FCRA Registration(15.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) assailing an order which had suspended its registration.....
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Delhi HC: Prior Inaction Cannot Possibly Constitute Basis of Invocation of Doctrine of Legitimate Exp(28.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that prior inaction cannot possibly constitute a basis for invocation of the doctrine of legitimate expectation which it.....
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Delhi HC: In Medical Field, HOD Ought to Know Nature of Sickness and Treatment(10.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that in the medical field, Head of Department and the Director of a medical institution ought to know the nature of sickness.....
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Allahabad HC: Deaths of Persons Suspected to be Covid Positive to be Computed as Covid-Deaths(12.05.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed that deaths of persons who were suspected to be affected by the Covid-19 virus after antigen tests will be computed .....
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NCLAT: Contract Termination for Performance Default Not Barred by CIRP Moratorium(10.11.2025)
NCLAT, New Delhi, held that terminating a contract for long-standing performance defaults does not breach Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy .....
Tags : Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, Contract, Performance
Supreme Court: Section 7 IBC Application Cannot be Rejected for Curable Defects in Affidavit(25.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that procedural defects in a Section 7 IBC application, including issues in the affidavit, are curable and cannot justify summary r.....
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Delhi HC Upholds Interim Injunction Against 'Power Flex' in Bata’s Trademark Infringement Case(15.12.2025)
Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining Leayan Global from using the mark “POWER FLEX” for footwear in Bata’s trademark suit, dismis.....
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Gauhati HC Declines Relief to Student Who was Denied LLB Degree for Failing in Taxation Law(22.04.2022)
Gauhati High Court has declined to provide an assistance to a person who was denied Bachelor of Legislative Law degree because of his failure to secur.....
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CBDT Reduces Time Limit to Re-open Income Tax Assessments(07.12.2021)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has reduced the Time limit to re-open Income Tax assessment from 6 years to 3 years. The assessment can be reopen.....
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Orissa HC Directs GSTN to Take Steps to Facilitate Filing of TRAN-1(10.12.2021)
Orissa High Court has directed the Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN) to either modify the Goods and Service Tax (GST) portal to facilitate filing o.....
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Kerala HC: Accused to be Subjected to Breath Analyser Test to Attract Offence of Drunk Driving(15.01.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that in order to attract the offence of drunken driving under Section 185(a) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the accused s.....
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Tripura HC Disallows Rectification of Tax Invoices as Not Covered Under S. 161 CGST Act(21.01.2021)
Tripura High Court has disallowed the rectification of tax invoices as not covered under Section 161 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 a.....
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SC Refuses Plea Seeking Directions to Grant Promotion to Post of Major General(08.02.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking direction to the Centre and the Military Secretariat to grant him promotion to the post of M.....
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Chhattisgarh HC: Desertion of Wife Cannot be Presumed if Husband Keeps Concubine(14.02.2022)
Chhattisgarh High Court has observed that if a wife leaves her matrimonial home due to the fact that her husband keeps another lady (concubine), and i.....
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Government Extends Due Date for Submission of Applications under PLI Scheme for Textiles(16.02.2022)
Ministry of Textiles has further extended the timeline for submission of applications under the PLI Scheme for Textiles till 28.02.2022. Earlier the .....
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SC Sets Aside Conviction of Person for Offence of Murder on Lack of Proper Evidence(02.03.2022)
Supreme Court has set aside the conviction of a person for the offence of murder, after noting that the only evidence which linked him to the offence .....
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Extension of On-Tap term liquidity facility to ease access to emergency health services(10.02.2022)
1. As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies on February 10, 2022, the On-Tap term liquidity facility to ease access to e.....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Appeal Against Single Judge Order Refusing to Stay Release of KGF-2 Movie(25.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has refused to grant interim stay in a plea seeking complete ban on exhibition of KGF-2 movie and its Teaser. The movie is set to.....
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Orissa HC: Extension Beyond Statutory Period in Submitting Chargesheet Cannot Be Granted(02.03.2022)
Orissa High Court has reiterated that it is mandatory to issue notice and provide fair hearing to accused before extending time beyond statutory perio.....
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Delhi HC: Delhi Government to Open Up Fair Price Shop in Residential Area in Delhi’s Baprola(09.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has said that it expects the Delhi Government to open up a fair price shop in a residential area in Delhi's Baprola within two weeks,.....
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Delhi HC: Underworld Organized Activities and Smuggling of Drugs Due to Addiction(13.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that the underworld-organized activities and clandestine smuggling of drugs are resulting in addiction among the public .....
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Hedging of Foreign Exchange Risk - Final Directions(07.04.2020)
Draft regulations reviewing facilities for "Hedging of Foreign Exchange Risk by Residents and Non-Residents" were released for public comments in Febr.....
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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Closes Till May 4(17.04.2020)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has decided to remain closed until 4th May, 2020 in light of the extension of the national loc.....
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P&H HC: Bail Application of Juvenile to be Decided After Considering Social Investigation Report(03.06.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has reiterated that the bail application of a Juvenile under Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 must be decide.....
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Lok Sabha Passes Bills Enabling Extension of Term of CBI, ED Directors Up To 5 Years(10.12.2021)
Lok Sabha has passed Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and the Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Bill, 2021, to amend t.....
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Delhi HC: Complete Disclosure of Food Article Being Vegetarian or Non-Vegetarian Fundamental(03.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that since the right of a person under Article 21 and 25 of the Constitution of India is impacted by what is offered on .....
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IFSCA Guidance framework on sustainable and sustainability linked lending by financial institutions in IFSCs - Draft(02.03.2022)
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has been established as a unified regulator to develop and regulate financial products,.....
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Gauhati HC Issues Notice in Plea on Non-Implementation of Schemes in Nagaland(22.01.2021)
Gauhati High Court has issued notice to Union Of India, State of Nagaland and others in a plea filed by the petitioner-Society (Global Trust Club) rai.....
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Madras HC: Suspicious Mindset of Police is Root Cause of Human Rights Violations(09.02.2022)
Madras High Court has said that the mindset of the police to look at every individual with suspicion and to monitor each and every activity by install.....
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Notification of date on which share capital of the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development stands allotted to the Central Government(07.02.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 5 of the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Act, 2021 (17 of.....
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SC: Section 34 IPC Not Applicable When Outcome is Remote, Unconnected with Common Intention(28.02.2022)
Supreme Court observed that Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 does not attract when the final outcome or offence committed is distinctly remot.....
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NCLAT, Chennai: Suspended Board of Directors Do Not Have Powers to Appoint Resolution Professional(02.03.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has held that the suspended Board of Directors has no power under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Powers to Appoint Resolution Professional
Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Response on How It Intends to Obtain Supply of Tocilizumab Drug(17.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought Centre's response on the demand of Tocilizumab drug and how does the Centre intend to obtain the supplies of the said drug.....
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NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Media Reports on Killing of Civilians in Nagaland(08.12.2021)
National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, India has taken suo-motu cognizance of media reports on the killing of at least 14 civilians in Oting village .....
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AAR: 18% GST on Surface Coating on Old, Worn Out or Used Goods Received from Customers(13.12.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Maharashtra has held that 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is applicable on activity of surface coating on old, wo.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Surface Coating on Old, Worn Out or Used Goods
NHAI Clears Contractors’ Bills Worth Rs 25,000 Crore(01.04.2020)
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has cleared bills worth Rs. 25,000 Crore owed to contractors in March, 2020, expediting the process after .....
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Ministry of Home Affairs Exempts Agriculture, Tea Plantations, Truck Repair Shops on Highways(06.04.2020)
Ministry of Home Affairs has issued four circulars, exempting agriculture, tea plantations, truck spare parts and repair shops on Highways, indicating.....
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AAAR, Karnataka: Renting of E-Bikes and Bicycles Taxed at Rate of 5% and 12% respectively(23.02.2021)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Karnataka has set aside the Advance Ruling of the lower authority ruling that the renting of e-bikes and.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State and BBMP to Give Explanation on Taking Over of Covid Facility(14.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to give an explanation as to why it did not take .....
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Kerala HC Directs State to Explain Steps to be Taken for 8-Year Old Girl Accused of Theft(07.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State government to explain what it proposed to do for the 8-year-old girl who was mortified by a pink police offic.....
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Karnataka High Court Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Constitutionality of Sections 99 & 100 of IBC(10.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the Union of India and two others on a petition seeking to declare section 99 and 100 of the Insolvency and .....
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Bombay HC: Order Under Prevention of Corruption Act to Demonstrate Application of Mind(25.02.2021)
Bombay High Court has ruled that an order granting permission or sanction to prosecute an individual under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 must.....
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Mumbai Court Issues Bailable Warrant to Kangana Ranaut in Javed Akhtar's Defamation Case(01.03.2021)
Mumbai Court has issued a bailable warrant against actor Kangana Ranaut in the criminal defamation case filed against her by veteran lyricist, Javed A.....
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Gujarat HC Imposes Liability on Insurance Company to Pay Compensation to Family of Deceased(14.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has imposed liability on the insurance company to pay compensation to the family of the deceased, affirming that it is not necessar.....
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Allahabad HC: Compliance of Pre-Deposit Mandatory Under RERA Act Before Entertainment(18.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has ruled that the statutory compliance of a pre-deposit under Section 43(5) of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act,.....
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Delhi HC Grants Ex-Parte Ad-Interim Injunction Against AAJ TAK GURGAON in Trademark Suit(19.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has granted ex-parte ad-interim injunction in a trademark infringement suit filed by news channel AAJ TAK, a part of India Today Grou.....
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Karnataka HC: Lodging Electoral Expenditure Accounts Ensures Transparency of Candidates(22.04.2022)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition, passed by the Karnataka State Election Commission by disqualifying from continuing as the elected membe.....
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Delhi High Court Issues Directions for Removal of Unauthorized Encroachments(09.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued additional directions for removal of unauthorised encroachments by shopkeepers and residents inside city's Kalkaji Temple .....
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Allahabad HC Issues Contempt Notice to DMs Over Failure to Shut Down Brick Kilns(13.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has issued a contempt notice against the District Magistrates of two districts of Uttar Pradesh, Gautam Budh Nagar and Bulandshah.....
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Delhi HC Grants Interim Relief to Teacher Who Refused Covid-19 Vaccination on Medical Reasons(16.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed release of two months' salary to a teacher who did not take any vaccination dose for COVID-19 owing to his medical condi.....
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AAR, Gujarat: 18% GST on Mosquito Repellent ‘Aayudh-Mosx’(15.01.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Gujarat has ruled that 18% Goods and Service Tax shall apply on mosquito repellent ‘Aayudh-Mosx’.
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Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Plea to Close Ashrams Run by 'Fake Babas'(21.01.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a writ petition which sought directions to close ashrams run by 'fake babas', saying that the matter did not fa.....
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SC Dismisses Vinay Kulkarni's Plea Challenging Transfer of Case to CBI(08.02.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed a Special Leave Petition preferred by former Karnataka Minister and Congress leader Vinay Kulkarni assailing Karnataka Hig.....
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SC: Application for Correction of Decree Only Maintainable Before HC Where Decree Confirmed(14.02.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that in cases where the decree passed by the trial court merges with judgment and decree passed by the High Court, then the.....
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Special CBI Court Convicts Lalu Prasad Yadav in Doranda Treasury Case(15.02.2022)
Special Central Bureau of India Court has convicted former Chief Minister of Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav in the case of illegal withdrawal of 139.5 crore.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Application Seeking Impleadment of Various Political Leaders(28.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on the applications seeking impleadment of various political leaders and others, in order to ascertain as to whethe.....
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Kerala HC Issues Conditional Stay of Memo Issued to Kerala Judicial Officers' Cooperative Society(10.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has issued a conditional stay of the stop memo issued by the Kochi Corporation to the Kerala Judicial Officers' Cooperative Society .....
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Delhi HC Directs Govt to Take Immediate Steps to Ensure Transparent Allocation of Tocilizumab Doses(11.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Centre and the Delhi Government to take immediate steps to ensure that the Tocilizumab doses received by tonight and.....
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SC: Existence of Arbitration Clause Does Not Debar Court from Entertaining Writ Petition(14.05.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the existence of an arbitration clause does not debar the court from entertaining a writ petition in a contractual mat.....
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Delhi HC Asks Centre to Consider Option of Deputing Judicial Member from Subordinate Judiciary(06.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to consider the option of deputing a judicial member from subordinate judiciary as a stop gap arrangement till t.....
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Chhattisgarh HC Directs GST Authority to Re-Open Online Portal to Enable Filing of Form TRAN-1(10.12.2021)
Chhattisgarh High Court has directed the Goods and Services Tax Authority to re-open online portal to enable filing of Form TRAN-1 electronically or a.....
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Rajasthan HC: Educated Women to be Aware of Consequences of Sexual Intercourse Before Marriage(28.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that married educated women, depending upon the facts of each case, is supposed to be well aware of the consequences.....
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Allahabad HC: Dismissal of Application Can’t Be Ground to Transfer Criminal Case(20.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that merely because an applicant’s application was rejected by the trial Court, it cannot be a ground to transfer a .....
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P&H HC: Notice to Employer Not Mandatory Before Making Reference to Adjudicatory Mechanism(22.04.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the employer cannot claim any hearing before making of the reference by the appropriate government under S.....
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Patna HC Seeks State's Response on Availability of Medicines, Oxygen Cylinders and Black Marketing(10.05.2021)
Patna High Court has sought response of the State Government on the aspect of availability of Covid medicines, oxygen cylinders in rural areas especia.....
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Gujarat HC Directs Government to Find Out Persons Accountable for Hospital Fire(12.05.2021)
Gujarat High Court has directed the Government to find out who is accountable for the fire at Bharuch’s Patel Welfare Hospital, in which 18 persons in.....
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Karnataka HC: Not Providing Second Dose of Vaccine, a Violation of Article 21(14.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has observed that not giving second dose of COVID-19 vaccine will be a violation of fundamental right to life under Article 21 of.....
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AAR: Activity of Bus Bodybuilding is Supply of Goods and Services Depending on Principal Supply(07.12.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Uttar Pradesh has ruled that activity of bus body building is supply of goods and services depending on the princip.....
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Kerala HC: Where Dispute Not Adjudicated Upon by Authority, Dispute Becomes Arbitrable(08.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that if a dispute is to be adjudicated upon by an authority other than the Arbitrator as per the agreement between the par.....
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Karnataka HC Stays Order Directing Educational Institutions to Collect Tuition Fees(10.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has stayed the operation of the government order dated November 11, by which educational institutions were directed to collect 85.....
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Calcutta HC Refuses Plea to Direct Government to Frame Policy Against 'Fake News'(29.04.2019)
Calcutta High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a direction to Government to frame policy regarding broadcasting of fake .....
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Karnataka HC Directs State Government to Plan for Supply of Food to Needy People(31.03.2020)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to come out with a comprehensive plan by 3rd April, 2020, for supply of food grains/food to the.....
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Ministry of External Affairs to Allow Transit of Foreign Nationals Stranded in India(03.04.2020)
Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to allow transit of foreign nationals stranded in India in view of the representations made by some foreign count.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to File Response on PIL About Constitution of Ward Committees(23.02.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to file its response on a Public Interest Litigation petition complaining about non-constitutio.....
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Delhi HC Stays Trial Court Proceedings Summoning Four BJP Leaders in Criminal Defamation Case(08.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has stayed the trial court proceedings as well as the order which had summoned four BJP leaders including its Delhi Unit President Ad.....
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P&H HC: Recording Wife's Telephonic Conversation Sans Her Knowledge Infringement of Her Privacy(13.12.2021)
Punjab And Haryana High Court has observed that recording of the telephonic conversation of the wife without her knowledge is a clear-cut infringement.....
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Rajasthan HC: Applications for Sentence Suspension Not 'Extreme Urgent Matters' During Lockdown(01.04.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the Registry to not list applications for bail and sentence suspension under the category of 'extreme urgent matters.....
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Kerala High Court Allows Abortion for 14 Year Old Rape Survivor(06.04.2020)
Kerala High Court has allowed the termination of 24-week long pregnancy of a 14-year-old rape survivor, based on the opinion of the Medical Board that.....
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Delhi HC: Cannot Issue Directions to Bar Council of Delhi to Make Enrolment Process Online(23.02.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that it cannot issue directions to the Bar Council of Delhi to make its enrolment process completely online as it is a p.....
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Supreme Court Dismisses Contempt Plea Filed Over Killing of Tigress 'Avni'(26.02.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed as withdrawn the contempt petition filed by a wildlife researcher Sangeeta Dogra in relation to the killing of Tigress Avn.....
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SC: Benefits Under Freedom Fighters Pension Schemes to be Awarded to Only Who Entitled(11.02.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that benefits under freedom fighters pension schemes should be awarded only to those persons who are entitled for the same.
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Supreme Court Imposes Costs for Taking Foreign Medical Admission with False Age Declaration(15.02.2022)
Supreme Court while deprecating the practice of getting admission in a medical course in a Foreign University without an eligibility certificate obser.....
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Mandatory filing/issuance of a Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) /Registration Certificate (RC) through the DGFT common digital platform from 01.04.2022(24.02.2022)
1. Reference is invited to Trade Notice No. 27 dated 30.11.2021. In this regard, it is informed that the electronic platform to facilitate electronic .....
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Madras HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Appointment of Retd. Justice S. Baskaran(26.02.2021)
Madras High Court has issued notice on a petition challenging appointment of retired High Court Judge, Justice S Baskaran, as the Chairperson of the T.....
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Calcutta HC Disposes of PIL Raising Apprehension Over Conduction of Free and Fair Election(02.03.2021)
Calcutta High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation that raised apprehension over conducting free and fair election in the State of West .....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Age Criteria for Appointment of DMRC Managing Director(03.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation filed by Advocate Aswhini Kumar Upadhyay, challenging the age criteria for appointm.....
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TRAI issues Direction for deploying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning based UCC_Detect system under TCCCPR, 2018(13.06.2023)
TRAI has directed all Access Providers to deploy Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning based UCC_Detect system to detect, identify, and act aga.....
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Karnataka HC: Provisions of Rent Act Will Not Have Overriding Effect Over Provisions of SARFAESI Act(09.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has said that a secured creditor has precedence and first charge over the secured assets, under the Securitisation and Reconstruc.....
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MP HC: Impounding of Passport of Travel Vlogger Affects Right to Livelihood Under Article 21(13.12.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that impounding the passport of a travel vlogger based on unjustified reasons affects her/his fundamental right.....
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Calcutta HC Seeks Response in PIL Seeking Compensation for Victims of Tiger Attacks in Sunderbans(02.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has sought the State government's response in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition pertaining to the grant of compensation .....
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Delhi HC Asks to Implement Suggestions to Improve Movement of Persons with Disabilities(04.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Government to endeavour to implement suggestions of stakeholders on the facilities to encourage movement of perso.....
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Jharkhand HC Seeks Detailed Report on Availability of PPE for Health Workers(06.04.2020)
Jharkhand High Court has sought a detailed report from the State Government regarding the steps being taken to ensure the availability of medical equi.....
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Allahabad HC Seeks UP Govt's Response on Implementation of Anganwadi Projects(24.02.2021)
Allahabad High Court has sought the response of the Uttar Pradesh Government on the condition of Anganwadis in the State, especially with regard to nu.....
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Supreme Court Upholds RBI Regulations for Export Ban on PPE Kits(07.12.2021)
Supreme Court has upheld the measures adopted by the Reserve Bank of India to implement the ban imposed by the Union Government on the export of Perso.....
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SC: Concurrent Running of Sentences Shall Not Be Allowed in Drug Trafficking Cases(10.12.2021)
Supreme Court has reiterated that discretion to direct subsequent sentence to run concurrently with the previous sentence has to be exercised judiciou.....
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J&K&L HC Dismisses Appeal Against MACT Award on Basis of Invalid Driving License(28.02.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has dismissed an appeal moved by an Insurance company wherein it had challenged the award made by Motor Accide.....
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Telangana HC Issues Notice in PIL on Provision of Benefits to Women Self- Help Groups(03.03.2022)
Telangana High Court has issued notices to the State government in a Public Interest Litigation petition questioning not providing pension and insuran.....
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MP HC Imposes Cost on Police Officer for Furnishing Incorrect Information to Court(07.03.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 25,000 on a Station House Officer for providing incorrect information to the Court regarding crimi.....
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Delhi HC: Minor Can Donate Organ in Exceptional Circumstances; No Complete Prohibition(02.04.2020)
Delhi High Court has held that there is no complete embargo, under the Transplantation of Human Organs & Tissues Act, 1994, on minors from donating or.....
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Draft Notaries (Amendment) Bill issued for stakeholders' consultation(07.12.2021)
To give opportunity to young eligible legal practitioners aspiring to serve as Notary Public, the draft Bill proposes to restrict the renewal of certi.....
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Three Patents filed by NMPB, MoA as part of sponsored research projects(24.02.2021)
The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of AYUSH has initiated a special drive to identify the patentable projects which were / are spons.....
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CBIC: GST E-Invoice Mandatory For Entities Having Turnover of Rs. 20 Crores(25.02.2022)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notified the reduction in the applicability of GST E-invoicing threshold from Rs.50 Crores to Rs.20.....
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Madras High Court Restrains Coercive Action Against Digital Media Platforms Under IBDF(08.12.2021)
Madras High Court has restrained the Central Government from taking any coercive action under the Information Technology Rules 2021, against digital m.....
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Uttarakhand High Court Dismisses PIL Filed Against Use of Siren by An MLA(13.12.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition filed against the use of siren by a Member of Legislative Assembly of.....
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SC: Residential Accommodation for Nuns & Hostels for Students Can Claim Property Tax Exemption(02.03.2021)
Supreme Court held that residential accommodation for nuns and hostel accommodations for students which are attached to various educational institutio.....
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Finance Ministry Enables New E-Bill System to Enable Paperless Submission of Bills/Claims(03.03.2022)
Finance Ministry has enabled the new e-Bill system to enable paperless submission, end to end digital processing of bills with the objective of ease o.....
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Referral may be refused only when the Court is certain that a valid arbitration agreement does not exist(12.06.2023)
In facts of present case, a fire broke out in the premises of the Petitioner due to an electric short circuit, which caused considerable loss and dama.....
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Delhi HC Directs Delhi Govt to File Status Report on Reopening of Hazrat Nizamuddin Markaz(25.02.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government and Delhi Police to file their status report and replies to the petition by the Delhi Waqf Board th.....
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SC Refuses to Extend Bail of Prisoners Released to Decongest Prisons During Covid-19(02.03.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to extend the bail of the prisoners who were released last year to decongest jails in Delhi due to the outbreak of Covid-19 .....
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Tripura High Court Bans Sale of Meat Products in Public Places/Streets(28.02.2022)
Tripura High Court has directed the State Government to ban the sale of meat products in public places and/or streets and to consider providing locati.....
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MP HC: Change of Counsel Not Ground to Recall Witnesses u/s 311 CrPC(03.03.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a criminal revision, whereby the Applicant was praying for re-examination of witnesses in a trial, holding tha.....
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Kerala HC: Onus of Proof of Will is on Propounder to Remove Suspicious Circumstances(07.03.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that if there exist suspicious circumstances surrounding the execution of the will, it is the onus of the propounder to re.....
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Madras HC Issues Directions to Ensure Safety of Birds During Cockfights(13.01.2023)
Madras High Court has issued a set of directions to be followed while conducting cockfights in connection with Pongal festival at an event in Valakkan.....
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Karnataka HC: Maintenance Awarded to Wife Cannot Be Enhanced U/S 127 CrPC(28.02.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that maintenance awarded to an estranged wife under the provisions of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 20.....
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SC: States Cannot Levy Excise Duty on Alcohol Which is Not Fit for Human Consumption(04.03.2022)
Supreme Court observed that States have power to levy excise duty only in respect of the alcoholic liquor for human consumption, noting that alcoholic.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Marriage Registration for Same Sex Couples(19.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea seeking registration of marriages of the same-sex couples under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
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Kerala HC: Husband will be Deemed to Hold Trust of Properties Entrusted to Him Before Marriage(24.11.2020)
Kerala High Court has held that even after the dissolution of the marriage, the husband will be deemed to hold in trust the properties entrusted with .....
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SC Grants Time to Secretary General to File Reply in Plea Seeking Appointment of Additional Judges(27.11.2020)
Supreme Court has allowed 4 weeks' time to its Secretary General to file response on a plea seeking appointment of additional judges to the top Court.
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Bombay HC Orders Release of Ex- ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar in Loan Fraud Case(09.01.2023)
Bombay High Court has ordered the release of former ICICI bank CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar in a petition alleging illegal.....
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Bom. HC: Custodial Torture is Not Official Duty(28.03.2023)
Bombay High Court while observing that custodial torture is not official duty and no sanction is required to prosecute police officers in cases of dea.....
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SC: Consumer Case Not Maintainable Over Medical Services Given Free of Charge(10.12.2021)
Supreme Court has reiterated that service rendered by medical officers on behalf of a Hospital, free of cost, would not fall within the ambit of Secti.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Invalid Re-Assessment By AO Cannot Be Subject Matter of Revision(28.02.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has held that when an assessment framed by the Assessing Officer is invalid in law, the said invalid order canno.....
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Karnataka HC: Magistrate Can't Take Cognizance of Complaint Unless Filed By Appropriate Authority(02.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has reiterated that the under section 28 of the Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection).....
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Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders Removal of All Illegal Statues Erected at Public Places(07.03.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to remove all statues erected at public places on or after 18.01.2013, throughout the Stat.....
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SC Dismisses PIL Challenging 'Centre's Overriding Power' Over Deputation/Transfers of IPS Officers(01.03.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation challenging the constitutionality of Rule 6(1) of the Indian Police Service (Cadre) Rules, 19.....
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Bombay HC Seeks Response on PIL Seeking to Assign At Least 1 Judicial Member for NGT(04.03.2022)
Bombay High Court has sought for the response of the government on a Public Interest Litigation seeking to assign at least one judicial member who can.....
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SC Seeks Centre's Response on Plea Challenging Government Advisory of COVID Testing at Rs 4500(06.04.2020)
Supreme Court has directed the Central Government's to file its response in a plea challenging the Government advisory fixing coronavirus testing faci.....
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Madras HC: Only Senior Citizens Entitled to File Appeal Under Senior Citizen Act(24.02.2021)
Madras High Court has held that only senior citizens/ parents are entitled to file an appeal against an order passed by the Tribunal under the Mainten.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Hear Petitions Against ‘Aaj Tak’ for Alleged Mis-reporting of Tractor Rally(01.03.2021)
Delhi High Court has said that it will not hear the petitions seeking action against 'Aaj Tak' news channel over alleged mis-reporting of the tractor .....
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Jh. HC: Deliberate Departure from Terms of Contract May Amount to Malafide Action by Arbitrator(10.04.2023)
Jharkhand High Court has observed that deliberate departure from the contract amounts not only to manifest disregard of its authority or misconduct on.....
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Ker. HC: Employer Can Decide if Higher Qualification Would Subsume Lesser Qualification(23.06.2023)
Kerala High Court has observed that in the matter of recruitment to services, it is for the employers to decide, based on assessment and requirements,.....
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Calcutta HC Orders Compensation for Nepali Man Who Remained in Prison Sans Trial(09.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has granted Rs. 5 Lakh as compensation to a Nepali man who remained in prison for over 41 years and was released in March 2021 fol.....
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Jeevan Akshay-VII Plan of the Life Insurance Corporation of India specified as the annuity plan of the Life Insurance Corporation of India(07.12.2021)
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (xii) of sub-section (2) of Section 80C of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government.....
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CESTAT, Kolkata: DRI Officials Have No Power Under Customs Act in Absence of CG Notification(02.03.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata has ruled that show cause notice under the Customs Act, 1962 can be issued only by the offic.....
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Bombay HC Grants Interim Relief to Senior IPS Officer Rashmi Shukla and Directed to Take Coercive Act(04.03.2022)
Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to Senior IPS officer Rashmi Shukla and directed the Pune Police not to take coercive action against her .....
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Ker. HC to State: Constitute Committee to Introduce Safe Sex Education(26.06.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that ‘safe sex education’ among the youth is the need of the hour, has suggested State government to constituting a .....
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ICDR Amends Dispute Resolution Procedures Including Arbitration and Mediation Rules(02.03.2021)
International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) has amended its Dispute Resolution Procedures, including the Arbitration and Mediation Rules. The r.....
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Delhi High Court Rules Advocates Not to be Asked to Appear Physically(26.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed that advocates cannot be asked to appear physically before Court amid the pandemic.
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Bombay HC to State: Compensate Man Named in Baseless FIR(06.01.2023)
Bombay High Court while directing State to compensation a man for lodging FIR despite no offence having been disclosed, has observed that police being.....
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SC Division Bench Delivers Split Verdict in Civil Appeal from Specific Performance Suit(16.01.2023)
Supreme Court division bench comprising Justices M.R. Shah and B.V. Nagarathna a split verdict in a civil appeal arising out of a suit seeking specifi.....
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Bom. HC: No Legal Error in Alignment/Acquisition Proceedings of ML-4 Project(31.03.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Vivo India to approach PMLA Appellate Tribunal to pursue its appellate remedies against the order of Enforcement Directo.....
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SC: Can’t Hold Railway Responsible for Theft of Personal Belongings of a Passenger(16.06.2023)
Supreme Court while setting aside a order of a Consumer forum that directed railways to compensate passenger for the stolen amount of cash, has held t.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Railway, Theft, Deficiency of Service
Kerala HC Stays CBFC Certification of Malayalam Film 'Aquarium'(13.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has stayed for two weeks the certification granted to Malayalam Film 'Aquarium' slated to be released on an Over-The-Top Platform (O.....
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Existence of an arbitration clause does not debar the court from entertaining a writ petition(12.05.2021)
Present Petition under Article 136 of the Constitution of India, 1950 filed by the Petitioner (UPPTCL), is against a final Judgment passed by the High.....
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ITAT Allows Deduction on Expense of Education Cess in Relief to PC Jewellers(09.12.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has granted the deduction on Expense of Education Cess as it does not fall under capital expense, personal expen.....
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Calcutta HC Grants Custody of 4-Yr-Old Girl to Deceased Mother's Friend Over Biological Father(13.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has refused to grant custody of a four and a half years old girl child to her biological father and instead permitted the child to.....
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Delhi HC Allows Plea Challenging Office Memo of AIIMS Cancelling Admission of Students(08.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has allowed a petition filed by students of MSc Nursing at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), challenging an Office.....
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NCLAT, Delhi: Order of Mediation Along with Dishonoured Cheques Not Extension of Limitation(14.02.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that an order of mediation along with dishonoured cheques does not imply an extension of limi.....
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Delhi HC Directs CPC to Determine And Process Refund Due to LG Under a Rectification Order(02.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed the Central Processing Centre to determine and process the refund due to LG Electronics in accordance with the law afte.....
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Calcutta HC: Agreement of Sale Changes Nature of Relationship Between Landlord and Tenant(04.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has observed that when an agreement of sale is entered into by a landlord and a tenant, the nature of the existing relationship ch.....
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Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Bail to Ex-Chancellor of Manav Bharti University(20.11.2020)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has granted bail to Ex-Chancellor of Manav Bharti University, Ram Kumar Rana who is accused of selling fake Degrees and ha.....
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Allahabad HC Directs Police to Ensure People in Public Spaces Mandatorily Wear Masks(25.11.2020)
Allahabad High Court has ordered the Police authorities to ensure that people moving in public spaces mandatorily wear masks, to prevent the spread of.....
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SC: Cinema Halls Can Regulate Movie Goers from Carrying Outside Food And Beverages(04.01.2023)
Supreme Court while setting aside direction of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that owner of a cinema hall has the right to regulate .....
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HP HC: Can’t Use Custodial Interrogation to Extract Confession(11.01.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court while granting pre-arrest bail to an accused person, has observed that custodial interrogation cannot be used to extract c.....
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CIC to National Medical Commission: Upload Medical College Assessment Data on Your Website(30.03.2023)
Central Information Commission has adviced National Medical Commission to upload Medical College assessment reports for the current academic year on i.....
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Delhi HC Asks National Faceless Assessment Centre on Withdrawal of Final Order(08.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the National Faceless Assessment Centre if it will withdraw a final assessment order, passed without issuing any show cause.....
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AAR, Maharashtra: 5% GST Payable on Parts of Diesel Marine Engine or Genset Supplied to Indian Navy(13.12.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Maharashtra has held that 5% goods and services tax (GST) is payable on parts of diesel marine engine or genset sup.....
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SC Expresses Concern Over Fake News Spurring Migrant Exodus(01.04.2020)
Supreme Court has expressed satisfaction with the steps taken by the Union and State Governments to prevent the spread of COVID-19 "at this stage" but.....
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AAR, Karnataka: Supply of Intermediary Export Services Taxable under Forward Charge Mechanism(03.04.2020)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka has ruled that the supply of intermediary export services is taxable under forward charge mechanism and n.....
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AAAR, Karnataka: Appeal Against Advance Ruling May be Made Within 30 days(23.02.2021)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Karnataka has ruled that advance ruling may be appealed before the Appellate Authority within a period o.....
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SC: Regulation of Fee for MBBS Students Within Domain of Self Financing Medical College(26.02.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the regulation of fee for MBBS students in private self-financing medical colleges is within the domain of the Admissi.....
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Madras HC: Freedom of Religion Cannot Extend to Disturbing Peace Within Temple Premises(03.12.2025)
Madras High Court, while allowing the Thengalai sect to perform ceremonial worship at the Sri Devaraja Swamy temple, held that the right to religious .....
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Bombay HC: Appeal from Order Passed by CESTAT on Rates of Duties Would Lie Before Supreme Court(15.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has ruled than an appeal from an order passed by the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), involving the questi.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Framing of Reassessment u/s 147 of IT Act against Non-Existing Entity Void Ab-initio(18.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the re-assessment under section 147 and section 143(3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is not sustaina.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on PIL Seeking to Fill up Staff Vacancies in City Prisons(20.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation seeking filling up of various staff vacancies in city prisons with those of Medical.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Medical Officers, Welfare Officers, Counsellors, Teachers for Education, Yoga Teachers, Education Vocational Counsellors
Allahabad HC: Judicial Officer Cannot Apply or Compete for Appointment of District Judge(08.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has held that under Article 233 of the Constitution of India, 1949, a Judicial Officer, regardless of his or her previous experie.....
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NCLT, Jaipur: Personal Guarantors of NBFC/FSC Cannot be Proceeded Against Unless Threshold Satisfied(28.02.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Jaipur has held that Personal Guarantors of Non-Banking Finance Company/ Financial Services Provider cannot be proceede.....
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Allahabad HC: Defence of Accused Cannot be Looked Into While Considering Writ Petition(02.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the defence of the accused cannot be looked into while considering the writ petition seeking quashing of the Fi.....
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Orissa HC: Right of Accused to Recall Witnesses u/s 311 CrPC Cannot be Denied(07.03.2022)
Orissa High Court has ruled that the right of an accused to recall witnesses under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 cannot be denie.....
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Digitization of Co-operative Societies(05.04.2023)
A Centrally sponsored project for Computerization of 63,000 functional PACS/ LAMPS across the country with a total financial outlay of Rs. 2,516 Crore.....
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Supreme Court: Ordering DNA Test is Unwarranted When Paternity Issue Has no Connection to Offence(11.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that DNA tests cannot be routinely ordered to determine paternity, emphasizing the presumption of legitimacy for children born with.....
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Allahabad HC: Police Report in Non-Cognizable Offence is a Complaint; Accused Must Be Heard First(27.11.2025)
Allahabad High Court recently held that a charge-sheet filed for a non-cognizable offence must be treated by the Magistrate as a ‘complaint’ rather th.....
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Gujarat High Court: Waqf Institutions Must Pay Court Fees When Filing Disputes in State Tribunal(18.12.2025)
Gujarat High Court has dismissed petitions by waqf institutions challenging the Gujarat State Waqf Tribunal’s rejection of applications over waqf prop.....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Direction to Conduct Census to Centre in Specific Time Frame(20.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation seeking a direction to Union government to conduct the Census in scheduled timeline, s.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, a public interest litigation, Union government, Section 3 of the Census Act, 1948, ultra vires
Calcutta HC Quashes Order on CBI Probe Into Irregularities in Non-Teaching Staff Appointments(07.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has quashed a Single Bench order wherein a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe had been ordered into the alleged irregular.....
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Calcutta HC Quashes FIR Against Mithun Chakraborty for Alleged Hate Speech, Stays Investigation(10.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has quashed the FIR registered against renowned actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty by a member of the TMC party over his alle.....
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SC: Dismissal of Workman Cannot be Interfered With Because Disciplinary Enquiry Not Conducted(25.01.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that dismissal of a workman by his/her employer cannot be interfered with merely on the ground that it did not conduct a di.....
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CBDT Issues Guidance on Uploading of Manually Submitted Form 15CA and Form 15CB(11.02.2022)
Central Board for Direct Taxes has allowed uploading of Manually submitted Form 15CA and Form 15CB with Authorised Dealers after the new tax filing po.....
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AAR, Karnataka: 5% GST Payable on Outboard Motors of Marine Engines(15.02.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) Karnataka has ruled that 5% goods and services tax is payable on Outboard motors of marine engines and its spare par.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Marine Engines , Fishing Vessels
Tripura HC Directs State to Inspect All Govt Schools, Look Out for Shortfall of Teachers & Infra Need(28.02.2022)
Tripura High Court has directed the Tripura state to carry out inspection of all State Government schools within the State of Tripura and to take such.....
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AAR, Tamil Nadu: Supply of Pure Services by Rendering Consulting Services Exempt from GST(03.03.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Tamil Nadu has ruled that supply of pure services by rendering Consulting Services for Programme Management and acc.....
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AP HC: Bail Granted Cannot be Cancelled if Vague Allegations Without Substantive Proof(28.02.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that the bail granted cannot be cancelled under Section 439(2) of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 if there are va.....
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Calcutta HC Refuses to Interfere in Dispute Over Citizenship of Hindu Man(03.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has refused to interfere in a dispute over the citizenship of a Hindu man, claiming to have converted his religion from Islam, by .....
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Gujarat HC: ITC Received from Input Service Distributor Lying Unutilized Liable to be Refunded(07.03.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that Input Tax Credit received from input service distributor lying unutilized in electronic credit ledger is liable to be.....
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Allahabad HC Refuses to Quash Charges Against Commissioner of Income Tax(18.11.2020)
Allahabad High Court has refused to quash charges in respect of offences of cheating, criminal conspiracy and Corruption against Commissioner of Incom.....
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Competition Commission of India Approves Reliance-Future Group Deal(23.11.2020)
Competition Commission of India has approved the acquisition of retail, wholesale, logistics & warehousing businesses of Future Group by Reliance Reta.....
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Delhi HC Directs Extension Of Pro Rata Pension To Non-Commissioned Officers of Defence(26.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the non-commissioned officers of the defence forces are also entitled to the pro rata pension, which is currently only.....
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Delhi HC Stays Trial Against BJP Leaders in Defamation Case by Manish Sisodia(05.01.2023)
Delhi High Court has stayed the trial against Bhartiya Janata Party leaders Hans Raj Hans and Manjinder Singh Sirsa in a defamation case filed by Delh.....
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Calcutta HC Disposes of PIL Raising Apprehension Over Conduction of Free and Fair Election(02.03.2021)
Calcutta High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation that raised apprehension over conducting free and fair election in the State of West .....
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MP HC: Candidates Cannot Change Domicile Status in Counselling Form After Registration(11.02.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a NEET candidate seeking directions of the Court to allow him to change his domicile statu.....
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MP HC Denies Relief to Candidate with Criminal Antecedents Seeking Job in Defence Establishment(15.02.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition whereby the Petitioner was seeking revival of his candidature for a post at an Ordinance Factory, o.....
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SC: Consent of Parties Not Necessary to Dissolve Marriage on Ground of Irretrievable Breakdown(28.02.2022)
Supreme Court observed that the consent of the parties is not necessary to order the dissolution of marriage on the ground of irretrievable breakdown .....
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ITAT, Bangalore: Employee Contribution to Provident Fund Before ITR Eligible for Deduction(03.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore has ruled that an Employee contribution to Provident Fund (PF)/ Employee State Insurance (ESI) before .....
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Bombay HC Issues Clarification on its January 2023 Order Regarding Adoption Proceedings(19.06.2023)
Bombay High Court while issuing clarification to its January 2023 Order that granted interim stay on transfer of pending adoption matters from Court t.....
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Rajasthan HC Asks Bar Council About Steps Taken for Welfare of Advocates Affected by Covid-19(14.05.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has asked the Bar Council of Rajasthan about the steps being taken for the welfare of advocates who are affected by COVID-19 in a.....
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SC: NCDRC Can Direct Deposit of Entire or More Than 50% Amount Determined by SCDRC for Stay(08.12.2021)
Supreme Court has held that the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) can direct the deposit of the entire amount or more than 50% o.....
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Kerala Court Temporarily Stays Release of Prithviraj-Starrer Kaduva(10.12.2021)
Kerala Court has issued an ad interim injunction in a plea challenging the release of Prithviraj-starrer Kaduvakunnel Kuruvachan restraining the respo.....
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Rajasthan HC Stays Order Attaching Assets of Chittorgarh Tehsildar, Collector and SP(26.02.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has put a stay on the ACJM Court, Chittorgarh order for the attachment of chair, car and residences of the tehsildar, collector a.....
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Delhi HC: Tribunal Cannot Dismiss Appeal Merely for Want of Non-Prosecution(02.03.2021)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the tribunal cannot dismiss the Appeal merely for want of Non-Prosecution. The Court has opined that the order of the .....
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AAR, Rajasthan: Education and Training in Practices of Yoga Attracts 18% GST(03.03.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Rajasthan has ruled that 18% of Goods and Service Tax (GST) is payable on education and training in physical, menta.....
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SC Dissolves Marriage on Lack of Grounds for Wife to Stay Away from Matrimonial Home(16.02.2022)
Supreme Court has dissolved marriage on the ground of desertion observing that the wife has not pleaded and established any reasonable cause for remai.....
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Delhi HC Directs Advocates, Staff Members & Litigants to Refrain from Feeding Stray Animals(02.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed all the Advocates, Litigants, Staff members, Police and CRPF Personnel to strictly refrain from feeding the stray animal.....
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Calcutta HC Directs Students to Not Obstruct Functioning of Visva Bharati University(04.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has extended police protection to the Registrar, Assistant Registrar and the management of the Visva Bharati University so that th.....
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Centre Brings Taxation Ordinance Extending Last Date for Compliance to 30th June(01.04.2020)
Ministry of Law and Justice has promulgated "The Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation Of Certain Provisions) Ordinance, 2020" to give effect to the ann.....
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Kerala HC Directs District Labour Officers to Monitor Conditions of Migrant Labourers(06.04.2020)
Kerala High Court has directed all District Labour Officers to work in coordination with the respective District Legal Services Authorities to monitor.....
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Supreme Court Upholds Life Imprisonment for Man Accused of Murdering His Pregnant Wife(24.02.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by a man convicted for murdering his pregnant wife, observing that the incriminating circumstances pointe.....
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Cal. HC: Shouldn’t Interfere With Single Judge Order Merely Because it Has Different Opinion(13.01.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that division benches should not interfere with well-considered single-judge orders under challenge in intra-court appeal.....
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NCDRC: One-Sided Clauses in an Agreement Constitutes Unfair Trade Practice(31.03.2023)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission while adjudicating a consumer complaint against flat developers has held that incorporation of one-sid.....
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RBI issues framework for compromise settlements and technical write-offs(08.06.2023)
RBI issues a comprehensive regulatory framework governing compromise settlements and technical write-offs covering all the REs. Regulated Entities (RE.....
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P&H HC: Dependant Parents Entitled to Family Pension After Wife & Children Lose Eligibility(19.04.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that entitlement for the grant of family pension to the dependent parents needs to be seen after the widow or .....
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Delhi HC: Restraint Order Against Husband Under DV Act from Making Arrangement for Child Visitation(21.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the domain and extent of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and Family Courts Act, 1984, being two c.....
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Calcutta HC Acquits Man of Rape Charges on Failure to Fructify Promise to Marry(09.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has acquitted a man of rape charges while noting that it would be incorrect to punish someone for the offence of rape if the promi.....
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Madras HC Grants Injunction Against Mandate Restraining Use of Vehicles Over 8 Yrs Old(13.12.2021)
Madras High Court has granted an interim injunction on the Tamil Nadu State Government mandate that vehicles that are beyond eight years old cannot be.....
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Supreme Court Directs Joint Monitoring Team to Submit Report on Alleged Contempt by Karnataka(24.02.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the Joint monitoring team to submit report on issues in contempt plea filed by State of Goa with alleging illegal diversion.....
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Delhi HC Orders DHCB to Constitute Committee for Vaccination of Lawyers and Hybrid Hearings(01.03.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Executive Committee of the Delhi High Court Bar Association to constitute a committee for submitting its recommendation.....
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Bombay HC Upholds Conviction of God-Man for Raping Married Woman as Part of Child Bearing Ritual(10.12.2021)
Bombay High Court has said while confirming a god-man's conviction for raping a married woman under the guise of child bearing rituals, that the blind.....
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Allahabad HC Seeks State's Response on Plea Alleging Severe Deterioration of Water Quality(25.01.2021)
Allahabad High Court has sought responses from various State authorities in Uttar Pradesh with respect to protection of river Ganga and the steps take.....
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Kerala HC: Declaration Proving Single Status Of OCI Acceptable for Marriage Registration(09.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that when an Indian citizen intends to solemnise their marriage with a OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) Card holder, any de.....
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Gujarat HC: Employee Cannot Be Terminated Without Full Departmental Inquiry(14.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has allowed the Petition challenging the order terminating the Petitioner's services has observed that employer is not allowed to .....
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P&H High Court Orders Police Protection for a Live in Couple(28.02.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that there is a need to shift perspective from didactics of the orthodox society, shackled with the strong .....
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Allahabad High Court Seeks UP Govt's Reply on PIL Filed Over Poor Upkeep of Sandi Bird Sanctuary(07.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has sought the Uttar Pradesh Government's response on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea expressing concern about the poor u.....
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SC: Failure of Promise to Marry in Prolonged Relationship Not to Deem Consensual Sex as Rape(02.03.2021)
Supreme Court has said in a prolonged live-in relationship, consensual sex between a couple could not be categorised as rape if the man failed to keep.....
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Delhi Court Allows Safoora Zargar to Visit Maternal Home for 2 Months for Care of Her Child(26.11.2020)
Delhi Court has allowed Safoora Zargar, booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 in a north east Delhi riots case, to visit her mat.....
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Bom. HC Restrains Regal Footwear from Using 'Regal' Trademark(06.01.2023)
Bombay High Court has temporarily restrained Pune’s Regal Footwear from using the mark ‘Regal’ in a trademark infringement suit filed by owners of Mum.....
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SC: Judge Must Give dequate Reasons While Giving Opinion Under Section 432(2) CrPC(16.01.2023)
Supreme Court has held that while giving opinion regarding grant of remission under Section 432(2) CrPC, the Presiding Judge needs to give reasons reg.....
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Del. HC to Vivo: Approach PMLA Appellate Tribunal in Plea Against Freezing of Debt Accounts(31.03.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Vivo India to approach PMLA Appellate Tribunal to pursue its appellate remedies against the order of Enforcement Directo.....
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Calcutta HC Refuses to Stay Counting of Votes, Orders Preservation of CCTV Footage(02.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has sought response from the State Election Commission (SEC) and the State government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petiti.....
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Allahabad HC Disposes of Contempt Case Against Lawyer for Abusing Lady Judge in Open Court(04.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has disposed of a contempt case against a lawyer who abused a lady judge in the open court after he tendered an unconditional & u.....
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Madras HC Directs State to Respond to Plea Over Appointment of SHRC Chairman(24.02.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the State government to respond to a public interest litigation petition, which challenged the appointment of former ju.....
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Punjab and Haryana HC Upholds Custody of Teenage Daughter with Mother(01.03.2021)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has upheld the custody of a teenage daughter with her mother stating that there are so many things that a daughter can't d.....
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Delhi HC: Can’t Promote Officers of Central Health Services Mechanically(10.01.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that promotion under Dynamic Assured Career Progression Scheme of Central Health Services cannot be made in a mechanical man.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Promotion, Dynamic Assured Career Progression Scheme, Annual Confidential Report
SC: Const. Courts Can Impose Life Sentence for Fixed Term Without Remission(30.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that even in case where capital punishment is not imposed, Constitutional Courts can impose fixed term sentence by directing th.....
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SC: Mere Filing of Representation Before Authorities Does Not Extend Limitation Period(03.03.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that mere filing of representation before authorities does not extend the period of limitation.
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Calcutta HC: Non-Profit Organization Utilizing Profits for Furtherance of Purpose, Charitable Activit(07.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has ruled that when a Company has been established as a non-profit organization under the Companies Act, 2013 and its profits are .....
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NCDRC: One-Sided Clauses in an Agreement Constitutes Unfair Trade Practice(31.03.2023)
Delhi High Court has clarified that Salaries and other Operation & Maintenance (O&M) expenses to be borne by Delhi DMRC will not be attached in case o.....
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RBI issues framework for compromise settlements and technical write-offs(08.06.2023)
RBI issues a comprehensive regulatory framework governing compromise settlements and technical write-offs covering all the REs. Regulated Entities (RE.....
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Allahabad HC Sets Aside Life Sentence of Murder Convict in Case from 1980(14.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has set aside the life sentence of a murder convict in a case that dates back to the year 1980, after concluding that the testimo.....
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Allahabad HC: Wife Not Having Anyone to Accompany Her Across Long Distance a Relevant Factor(16.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the fact that a wife is not having anyone to accompany her across a long distance is also a relevant considerat.....
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Gujarat High Court Refuses to Quash Trial Court Order Dismissing Private Complaint(02.03.2022)
Gujarat High Court has observed that the Trial Court had duly followed the procedure under Section 203 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, affirm.....
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Madras High Court Quashes Order Shortening Validity of Karti Chidambaram's Passport(04.03.2022)
Madras High Court has held that when an application is made for the renewal/ re-issue of a passport, the authority cannot shorten the duration or vali.....
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Delhi HC: Ad Industry Would Loathe Government Dictated Regulations(10.01.2023)
Delhi High Court while dismissing plea filed to restrain Advertising Standards Council of India from creating impediments in broadcast of advertisemen.....
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SC Allows Disbursal of Funds to Depositors from SEBI Sahara Fund(30.03.2023)
Supreme Court has allowed Centre’s application seeking allocation of ? 5,000 crore out of ? 24,979 crores from SEBI-Sahara Fund to repay the dues of t.....
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SC Directs Banks Not to Impose Penalty on EMI Default by Amrapali Home Buyers(19.04.2022)
Supreme Court has directed the banks that their accounts shall not be treated as Non-Performing Assets Accounts and no penalties shall be charged fro.....
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CBDT Releases ITR-1 Validation Rules for AY 2022-23(21.04.2022)
Central Board of Direct Taxes has released Income Tax Return -1 Validation Rules for Assessment Year 2022-23. The Rules include: List of category defe.....
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Bombay HC Sets Aside Special NIA Court's Decision Staying Own Bail Order for Bookie Naresh Gaur(09.12.2021)
Bombay High Court has paved the way for release of Naresh Gaur, the first recipient of bail in the Ambani Terror Scare and Mansukh Hiran Murder Case. .....
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J&K&L High Court Upholds Detention Order of Habitual Offender(13.12.2021)
Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh High Court has upheld the detention order of a habitual offender on the grounds that he has been creating a sense of alarm an.....
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Madras HC: Charge of False Accusation Cannot be Made Against Investigating Officer(01.03.2021)
Madras High Court has held that an officer who conducted investigation or filed a final report pursuant to filing of a criminal complaint cannot be pr.....
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Gujarat HC Declines Permission to Reconnect Sewer Lines for Discharge of Industrial Effluents(14.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has stressed the significance of effluent management in the textile industries discharging wastewater in the Sabarmati River, empha.....
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Bombay HC Allows Adjudicating Authority to Pass Order Regarding Attachment of Assets(10.12.2021)
Bombay High Court has allowed the Adjudicating Authority under Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 to pass an order regarding attachment of asset.....
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Madras HC Sentences Man to 3 Months Imprisonment for Using Foul Language Against Magistrate(29.04.2019)
Madras High Court has sentenced a man to three months of simple imprisonment for using foul language against a judicial magistrate in a representation.....
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AAR: GST Applicable on Supply of Waste Paper and Transportation Services Received from GTA(31.03.2020)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that 5% of Goods and Service Tax (GST) is applicable to the supply of waste paper and transportation servic.....
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Sikkim HC Disposes PIL Which Raised Issues Arising Out of COVID-19 Restrictions(03.04.2020)
Sikkim High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation which has raised several issues arising out of restrictions imposed by the State in the w.....
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Madras HC: Amendments Made to Bye-laws for Society Wouldn’t Operate Retrospectively(23.02.2021)
Madras High Court has ruled that amendments made to bye-laws for Society would not operate retrospectively while granting registration under section 1.....
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SC: Provisions of Order VII Rule 11 CPC Not Exhaustive(26.02.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the provisions of Order VII Rule 11 [Rejection of Plaint] of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1973 are not exhaustive and .....
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AAR, Gujarat: 18% GST on Non-Woven Bags Manufactured Through Non-Woven Fabric(15.01.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Gujarat has ruled that 18% Goods and Services Tax shall apply on non-woven bags manufactured through non-woven fabr.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea for Reconstitution of Committee to Resolve Deadlock of Farmers and Govt(20.01.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on an application seeking re-constitution of the Committee appointed by the Top Court for the purpose of holding talks.....
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ITAT, Mumbai Disallows Fees Paid for Investment Advisory Services on Lack of Documentary Evidence(08.02.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai has disallowed fees paid towards Investment Advisory Services as assessee only furnished debit note, and .....
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Allahabad High Court Issues Show Cause Notice to A Civil Judge for His Failure to Sign Order Sheet(11.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has issued a show cause notice to the Presiding Officer of the Court of Civil Judge (Junior Division), South, Lucknow, asking him.....
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Delhi HC Directs Man Accused of Outraging Modesty of Woman to do Community Service(15.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed a man, accused outraging modesty of a woman, to do community service for a month observing that he cannot be let off sim.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Entertain PIL Seeking to Change Title of Upcoming Movie, Prithviraj(28.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation seeking to change the title of the upcoming movie Prithviraj, produced by Yash .....
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Rajasthan High Court Extends Limitation Period/ Interim Orders During Lockdown Period(17.05.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has issued a circular stating that all Courts in the State shall continue to function completely through virtual mode. All inter.....
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NGT Constitutes Joint Expert Committee for Remediation of Fly Ash from Ennore(09.12.2021)
National Green Tribunal has constituted a joint expert committee to be headed by retired IAS officer Santha Sheela Nair to prepare a detailed project .....
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Rajasthan High Court Issues Notice on Plea Against Denial of Physical Hearing by NCLT Jaipur Bench(13.12.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has issued notice to the Jaipur Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) while adjudicating upon an appeal against an or.....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Inclusion of Persons with Locomotive Disabilities under PWD Act(23.02.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a writ petition seeking a direction to the State Government to include persons with locomotive disabilities and/or .....
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P&H HC Seeks Information on Cases Pending Against MPs/MLAs of State(26.02.2021)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has sought information of all the cases pending against the Members of Parliament/Members of Legislative Assembly in the S.....
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High Court has jurisdiction to grant a forfeiture order in terms of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act(03.05.2021)
In present matter, on 28 July 2017, the high Court granted an ex parte application for a preservation order, in terms of Section 38 of the Prevention .....
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Bombay HC: If COVID Positive Patient Dies Due to Oxygen Shortage, Violation of Article 21(13.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has observed that it is every State's responsibility to protect the lives of its citizens, stressing that if a COVID positive patien.....
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Telangana HC: Polling Officers Infected During Municipality Elections to be Treated as Covid Warriors(17.05.2021)
Telangana High Court has observed that polling officers who have been infected with Covid-19 during the recent municipality elections in the State mus.....
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Kerala HC Asks State to File Report in Proceedings on Excess Land of MLA(09.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has asked the State government to file a report on the status of the proceedings initiated to implement the order of the State Land .....
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Orissa HC Refuses to Interfere E-Auction Process of Karlapat Bauxite Block(13.12.2021)
Orissa High Court has refused to interfere in the e-auction process of Karlapat Bauxite Block, initiated by the Government of Odisha, on the plea of a.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd's Plea on Downgrading of Credit Rating(06.04.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notices to Securities Exchange Board of India and ICRA Limited in a plea moved by Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited chall.....
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Madras HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Alleged Sexual Harassment of IPS Cadre Woman Officer(02.03.2021)
Madras High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of alleged sexual harassment of a IPS cadre woman officer by her senior, a Special DGP, and has decide.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Further Status Report on FIR Against Alt News Co-Founder Mohammed Zubair(11.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has sought further status report from the Delhi Police with respect to investigation carried out in the FIR registered against Co-Fou.....
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SC Allows Future Retail Ltd to Approach Delhi HC to Seek Resumption of NCLT Proceedings(15.02.2022)
Supreme Court has granted liberty to the Future Retail Ltd to approach the Delhi High Court seeking permission for the continuation of the proceedings.....
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SC Dismisses Plea Challenging Stay on Direction to Enforce Delhi CM's Speech Promising Rent Relief(28.02.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed the challenge to the September, 2021 order of the Delhi High Court division bench temporarily staying the Single Judge ord.....
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Rajasthan High Court: Use of Salutations and Titles in Courts is Prohibited(03.03.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that the use of salutations and titles such as Raja, Nawab and Rajkumar in constitutional Courts, all other Courts, Trib.....
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Gauhati HC: Concept of Post Investigation FIR is Alien to Principles of Criminal Jurisprudence(19.06.2023)
Gauhati High Court while rapping Assam police for creating a post-investigation FIR in a murder case, has observed that such a procedure is totally al.....
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Madras HC Seeks State's Response in Plea for Conversion of Private Colleges as Makeshift Hospitals(06.04.2020)
Madras High Court has issued notices to the State Government on a Public Interest Litigation seeking for directions to the Government to immediately n.....
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SC: Manufacturer Not Liable for Fault of Dealer Unless Manufacturer Aware of Deficiency of Dealer(23.02.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that a manufacturer will not be liable for the fault of the dealer, unless it is proved that the manufacturer was aware of .....
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Supreme Court Asks Petitioner Challenging 'FASTag' Policy to Approach Delhi HC(26.02.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea challenging the mandatory fitting of FASTags in motor vehicles being made compulsory for purposes of ren.....
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SC: Residential Accommodation for Nuns & Hostels for Students Can Claim Property Tax Exemption(02.03.2021)
Supreme Court held that residential accommodation for nuns and hostel accommodations for students which are attached to various educational institutio.....
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MP HC Grants Bail to Man Accused of Hiding Religious Identity from Prosecutrix(03.03.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted bail to one Tousif Khan, accused of developing relationship with a woman by lying to her about his religious ide.....
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SC: Declarants of Exotic Live Species Ownership Immune from Prosecution as Per 2020 MoEFCC Advisory(28.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that individuals who have made declaration of ownership of 'exotic live species' in accordance with 2020 advisory issued by MoE.....
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Guj. HC: CCI’s Investigation Order Doesn’t Affect Rights and Liability of Party(04.04.2023)
Gujarat High Court while dismissing petition filed by J.K. Paper Ltd. challenging an investigation order by Competition Commission of India (CCI) obse.....
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Insured persons are under a duty to act in good faith in their dealings with insurers(14.06.2023)
The issue before the Supreme Court was whether Discovery Limited (Discovery) was entitled to terminate the insurance policy with retrospective effect .....
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Kerala HC: Accused Has No Right to Seek Chemical Analysis of 'B Sample' of Toddy(24.02.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that in cases related to adulteration of toddy, the accused has no legal right to seek the chemical analysis of 'B Sample'......
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CBIC Extends Due Date for Filing FY20 GST Annual Returns till March 31(01.03.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has extended the deadline for filing annual Goods and Services Tax return and reconciliation statements fo.....
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CBIC Reduces Compliances for Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Customs Duty(04.03.2022)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the reduction in compliances and end-to-end automation of procedure relating to import.....
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Patna HC Orders Fresh Trial in POCSO Case in Which Trial was Concluded in Single Day(06.04.2023)
Patna High Court while setting aside a trail in POCSO case in which court framed charges and convicted accused in single day, ordered a fresh trail an.....
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SC Affirms HC’s Order for Deployment of Central Forces for Panchayat Elections in West Bengal(20.06.2023)
Supreme Court has affirmed the direction of Calcutta High Court which directed West Bengal State Election Commission to requisition central forces for.....
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Bombay HC: Refund Application Filed Manually Not to be Filed in FORM GST RFD 01 on GST Portal(08.12.2021)
Bombay High Court held that the refund application filed Manually not supposed to be filed in FORM GST RFD 01 on GST portal.
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Delhi HC Disposes Of Plea Alleging Favouritism in Granting Admission in School(10.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has disposed of a plea which had alleged favouritism in granting admission in one of its affiliated school namely Syed Abid Husain Se.....
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RBI Rejects Demand of Online Merchants to Store Customers’ Credit Card Data(26.02.2021)
Reserve Bank of India has rejected the demand of top online merchants like Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, Flipkart and Zomato to store customers’ credit .....
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US Federal Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Barring Devas-Antrix Agreement(02.03.2021)
United States Federal Court has issued a temporary restraining order barring start-up firm Devas Multimedia from entering any agreement with Antrix Co.....
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Delhi High Court Refuses to Quash Summons in GST Fraud Case(03.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has refused to quash the summons against a person accused of creating numerous fake firms and availing Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraudul.....
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International Financial Services Centres Authority (Form of Annual Statement of Accounts) Rules, 2022(28.02.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 27 read with sub-section(1) of section 16 of the International Financi.....
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Madras HC: Mere Signing of Statement Admitting Tax Liability, Doesn't Amount to Self-Ascertainment(21.04.2022)
Madras High Court has ruled that merely because an assessee has, signed a statement admitting tax liability under the stress of investigation, and hav.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Addition Cannot be Made on Evidence of Third Party(09.12.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has held that the Addition cannot be made on evidence of third party without granting the cross-examinatio.....
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Delhi HC Grants Interim Relief to ED, Stays Notices Issued by West Bengal Police(13.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted ad interim relief to the Enforcement Directorate by staying the operation of the notices, issued by West Bengal Police, t.....
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Karnataka HC Asks Govt About Steps for Survey of All Quarries in State(24.02.2021)
Karnataka High Court has asked the state government to inform whether it will be carrying out a survey of all quarries in the State in a phased manner.....
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Supreme Court Declines to Proceed on Contempt Action Against Maharashtra Forest Officials(01.03.2021)
Supreme Court has declined to proceed further with a contempt action against Maharashtra forest officials over the killing of Avni, a “man-eater” tigr.....
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NCDRC Directs Builder to Compensate Homebuyers for Delay in Refund of Maintenance Deposit(14.02.2022)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered a refund of the refundable maintenance along with delay compensation at 6% for the Flat Ow.....
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SC: Court u/s 34 Arbitration Act Can Remand Matter to Arbitrator for Fresh Decision(16.02.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that the principle that a court while deciding a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 ha.....
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SC Sets Aside Conviction of Person for Offence of Murder on Lack of Proper Evidence(02.03.2022)
Supreme Court has set aside the conviction of a person for the offence of murder, after noting that the only evidence which linked him to the offence .....
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Kerala HC Asks Assistant Passport Officer in Kottayam to Shell Out Litigation Expenses from Salary(04.03.2022)
Kerala High Court has asked an Assistant Passport Officer in Kottayam to shell out litigation expenses amounting to Rs. 25,000 from his own salary for.....
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Bom HC: To Hate/Treat Stray Dogs With Cruelty Not Acceptable Approach from Persons of Civil Society(29.03.2023)
Bombay High Court while urging a housing society to take a compassionate view over feeding of stray dogs has observed that that if society continues t.....
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SC to IOA: Follow Draft Constitution Framed By Justice L.N. Rao Pending its Finalization(07.04.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Indian Olympic Association (IOA) that it is obligated to comply with a draft constitution framed under the supervision of t.....
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SC Affirms HC’s Order for Deployment of Central Forces for Panchayat Elections in West Bengal(20.06.2023)
Supreme Court has affirmed the direction of Calcutta High Court which directed West Bengal State Election Commission to requisition central forces for.....
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Allahabad HC Dismisses Plea Alleging UP Govt of Irregularities in Procurement & Supply of PPE Kits(18.05.2020)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Petition filed against the State-owned Uttar Pradesh Medical Supply Corporation Limited, for alleged irregulariti.....
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Delhi HC Imposes Fee Restrictions on Two Branches of Apeejay(20.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has barred two branches of Apeejay school from collecting any amount other than tuition fee from students. The Court has further stat.....
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Ministry of Health and family Welfare Revises National Policy for Admission of COVID Patients(10.05.2021)
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has revised the National Policy For Admission of COVID Patients to various categories of COVID facilities......
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Ensure Distribution of Free Food Packets to Poor People(12.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to ensure distribution of free food packets at locations close to areas where the poor live, if.....
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NHRC Issues Notice on Viral News of Corpses Found Floating in River Ganga(14.05.2021)
National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Centre and the Governments of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar over the viral news of corpses found .....
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SC Dismisses Plea Challenging Handing Over of Records of Desecration of Guru Granth Sahib(25.02.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed the challenge to the Punjab and Haryana High Court's direction to the Central Bureau of Investigation to hand over all cas.....
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Patna HC Directs Subordinate Courts to Refrain from Disclosing Identity of Rape Victim in Judgments(01.03.2021)
Patna High Court has directed all Courts subordinate to ensure that the identity of the rape victim is not indicated in Orders/Judgment, unless such d.....
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AAAR, Kerala: GST Payable on Amount Received as Reimbursement of Discount or Rebate from Castrol(26.08.2021)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Kerala has ruled that Goods and Service Tax (GST) is payable on Amount received as reimbursement of disc.....
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Government notifies amendment in FEMA to enable increase in FDI limit in insurance sector to 74%(21.08.2021)
The government has notified Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2021 (Rules, 2021) amending the Foreign Excha.....
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Del. HC: Foreign Jurisprudence on Standard Essential Patent has to be Adapted(31.03.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that foreign jurisprudence on Standard Essential Patent (SEP) has to be adapted in Indian realities as India’s judge pop.....
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Del. HC: Individual Can Change Surname to Avoid Prejudices Attached to Particular Caste(13.06.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that Right to Identity is a part of Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution, has held that an individual c.....
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Supreme Court Stays NCLAT Direction for Probe Against Flipkart Under Competition Act(03.12.2020)
Supreme Court has stayed the order of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) directing a probe by the Competition Commission of India against.....
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Supreme Court Allows Foundation Ceremony for New Parliament Building Without Altering Site(07.12.2020)
Supreme Court has allowed the Central Government to conduct the foundation ceremony of the Central Vista project without altering the status of the si.....
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CESTAT, Delhi Quashes Service Tax Commissioner Order Confirming Recovery of CENVAT Credit(26.08.2021)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has quashed the Service Tax Commissioner’s Order confirming recovery of CENVAT cre.....
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Reserve Bank of India (Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks) Directions, 2021(25.08.2021)
1. The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued several guidelines/instructions/directives to the banks on Prudential Norms for Classifica.....
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JKL HC: Jugglery, Manipulation has No Place in Equitable and Prerogative Jurisdiction(05.04.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while upholding single judge order imposing 1 Lakh penalty on petitioner for suppressing facts and misleading .....
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Person who has been authorized to frame the assessment can only do the same(12.06.2023)
In present case, the assessee has challenged the validity of the assessment framed under Section 158 read with Section 254 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.....
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SC: Magistrate Can Order Registration of FIR for Offences Under Mines And Minerals Act(04.12.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that the bar under Section 22 of the Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) is not attracted when.....
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Kerala High Court Condemns Practice of Erecting Flags, Festoons Announcing State Meeting(02.03.2022)
Kerala High Court has condemned the Communist Party of India (Marxist) for erecting flags, festoons, and boards announcing the party’s State meeting t.....
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SC: Suit for Permanent Injunction is Not Maintainable Against True Owner of Property(04.03.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that a suit for permanent injunction is not maintainable against the true owner of the property when the dispute with respe.....
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SC to Centre: Provide Details of the Qualification of the Members of Cheetah Task Force(29.03.2023)
Supreme Court in light of the death of female Cheetah ‘Sasha’, has asked Centre to place on record the details with regard to qualification and experi.....
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Cal. HC: Prosecutor’s Opinion Must be Based on materials collected by the Investigating Officer(05.04.2023)
Calcutta High Court while expressing displeasure at conduct of public prosecutor (PP) for not raising objection to bail application, observed that PP .....
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HP HC: Denial of Maternity Leave Violates Article 29, 39 of Indian Constitution(20.06.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court while observing that Maternity leave aims to protect the dignity of motherhood that every woman, irrespective of her emplo.....
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SC: Long Delay in FIR Can be Valid Consideration for Grant of Anticipatory Bail(04.12.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that a long delay in lodging First Information Report can be a valid consideration for grant of anticipatory bail.
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SC Asks Centre, States to Suggest Measures to Ensure Compliance of Social Distancing(04.12.2020)
Supreme Court has directed the Centre and State Governments to put forth suggestions for proper implementation of guidelines and SOP's for social dist.....
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Gujarat HC Holds Pleas Challenging Prohibition on Manufacture of Liquor as Maintainable(24.08.2021)
Gujarat High Court has observed that the law prohibiting the use and consumption of intoxicating liquor has never been put to judicial scrutiny before.....
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Madras HC: Vehicles Sold from 1st September Should Have 5-Year Insurance Cover(27.08.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the State Transport Secretary to ensure that all motor vehicles sold in Tamil Nadu from 1st September, 2021 get bumper-.....
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Allahabad High Court Refuses to Stay the Release of Film 'Chehre'(01.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has refused to grant a stay on the release of Amitabh Bachchan starrer 'Chehre' in an appeal filed by Writer Uday Prakash allegin.....
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Karnataka HC: Court has Power to Direct Party to Appear Before Mediator(06.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has clarified that merely because a party is not willing to participate in Mediation proceedings, it could not be a ground for no.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Plea Seeking Transfer of Trial in Chhatrasal Stadium Murder Case(16.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has sought the response of the Delhi Police on a plea seeking transfer of trial in the Chhatrasal Stadium Murder case from city's Roh.....
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Calcutta HC Modifies Order of Conviction to Attempt to Rape in Case Concerning 11 Yr Old Girl(02.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has observed that penetration even of the slightest degree is necessary to establish the offence of rape and accordingly held that.....
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Madhya Pradesh HC Refuses to Grant Custody to Mother on Children’s Inclination Towards Father(04.03.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to pass an order of child custody in favour of the Appellant-mother, upon noting that the children themselves ha.....
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Cal HC: Daughter of Employee Who Died/Superannuated Prior to DCRB Scheme Entitled To Family Pension(21.06.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that unmarried/widowed daughters of an employee who superannuated or passed away prior to coming into force of DCRB Schem.....
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Madras HC Summons DGP in Investigation Against Former HC Judge CS Karnan(01.12.2020)
Madras High Court has summoned the Director General of Police and the Commissioner of Police, Tamil Nadu, in connection to the lackadaisical investiga.....
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Allahabad High Court Suggests Community Service for Mask Violators(04.12.2020)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to consider the feasibility of having community service by such persons who violate the.....
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Mad HC: Consider Issuing of Passport to Man Whose Mother was Indian & Father a Srilankan Refugee(10.04.2023)
Madras High Court while directing Regional Passport authority to consider representation of man for Indian passport whose mother was Indian while fath.....
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Meg. HC: Party Breaching Contract is Liable to Pay Compensation for Only ‘Actual Loss’(23.06.2023)
Meghalaya High Court has held that notwithstanding any agreement between parties, the party in breach of contract is liable to compensate the other pa.....
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Attorney General Grants Consent for Contempt Action Against Artist Rachita Taneja(02.12.2020)
Attorney General for India, KK Venugopal has granted consent to a law student for initiating contempt of court proceedings against a comic illustrator.....
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P&H HC: Only Family Members or Near Relatives of Deceased Can File Defamation Complaint(07.12.2020)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that only the 'family members' or 'near relatives' of the deceased person, against whom imputations have be.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Take Steps to Provide Textbooks to Students(25.08.2021)
Karnataka High Court observed that asking students to attend schools without providing them textbooks and notebooks is meaningless and purposeless. Th.....
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UNHCR Notes Charges of Sedition Against Journalists and Activists as Departure from Human Rights(01.03.2021)
United Nations High Commissioner of Rights has stated that the charges of sedition against journalists and activists for reporting or commenting on th.....
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Kar. HC: SHO Can Seek Magistrate's Permission to Investigate Non-Cognizable Offence(21.06.2023)
Karnataka High Court while observing that it is not necessary for the informant alone to approach Magistrate with requisition seeking permission under.....
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Calcutta HC Directs DGP to Initiate Inquiry Against IO Who Misused Provisions of CrPC(04.12.2020)
Calcutta High Court has directed the Director General of Police to initiate inquiry against the investigating officer, coming down heavily on the poli.....
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SC: Government Cannot Deny Reservation to Person of Backward Community for Being Rich(25.08.2021)
Supreme Court has held that the government cannot deny reservation to a person belonging to a backward community solely on the ground that he or she i.....
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Calcutta High Court Orders CBI Probe into West Bengal Post-Poll Violence Cases of Murder and Rape(27.08.2021)
Calcutta High Court has handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) the investigation of the cases related to murder, rape and crime agai.....
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Delhi High Court Rejects Plea Challenging Title of Movie ‘Khandaani Shafakhana’(07.08.2019)
Delhi High Court has rejected a plea challenging the title of movie Khandaani Shafakhana, saying it presents a golden opportunity to approach a larger.....
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Orissa HC Sets Aside Order Mandating Bank Guarantees for Grant/Renewal of Excise Licenses(13.08.2020)
Orissa High Court has set aside a Government Order, mandating furnishing of Bank Guarantees, instead of Solvency certificates for grant or renewal of .....
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Kerala HC: Notice to Defacto Complainant Need Not be Issued in Bail Applications(18.08.2020)
Kerala High Court has observed that it is not necessary for a Court to issue a notice to the defacto complainant suo motu or direct the accused to imp.....
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SC: Strangers Cannot File Appeal Unless They Satisfy Court That They are 'Aggrieved Persons’(24.08.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that strangers cannot be permitted to file an appeal under Section 96 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 unless he satisf.....
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Karnataka HC Directs Gulbarga Electricity Company to Reconsider Decision on Recovery of Dues(13.07.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company Limited to reconsider its decision to recover unpaid electricity dues of the.....
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MP HC Grants Protection to Couple Receiving Threats from Parents(15.07.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted protection to a couple receiving threat from their parents after observing that persons, being major, voluntaril.....
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P&H HC Issues Notice to Govt in Plea Seeking Release of Detenu Farmers(26.11.2020)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notice to the Haryana Government in a habeas corpus petition filed by an advocacy group formed by farmers fro.....
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SC: Burden to Prove Secured Properties Are Agricultural Lands is Upon Borrower(06.01.2023)
Supreme Court has held that in proceedings under SARFAESI Act, burden is upon the borrower to prove that the secured properties are agricultural lands.....
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SC Warns UP DG Prisons of Contempt Action if Directions on Premature Release Are Violated(16.01.2023)
Supreme Court while issuing strict directions to Director General of Prisons of Uttar Pradesh to take all necessary steps to ensure that applications .....
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Ker. Lok Ayukta Refers Complaint Against Chief Minister & Ors. In CMDRF Misuse Case to Full Bench(31.03.2023)
Kerala Lokayukta has referred the complaint against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and former Ministers in misuse of amount in Chief Minister Disaste.....
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SC: Approver Need Not be Examined as Witness When Cognizance Taken by Special Court Under PC Act(16.06.2023)
Supreme Court has held that question of Approver being examined as a witness by the magistrate does not arise when Special Court chooses to take cogni.....
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Gujarat HC: Solitary Offence Under Prohibition Act No Ground for Preventive Detention Under PASA(26.08.2021)
Gujarat High Court has held that just because a solitary offence has been registered against the appellant-detenu under the Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1.....
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SC: Evidence Showing Meeting of Minds Between Conspirators Important for Offence u/s 120-B IPC(08.12.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that in absence of any evidence to show meeting of minds between the conspirators for the intended object of committing an .....
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Supreme Court Asks Air Quality Commission to Decide on Lifting Construction Ban(10.12.2021)
Supreme Court has granted liberty to the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Regions to take a decision on the lifting the ban o.....
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Madras HC Disposes of PIL Challenging Levy of Fees for Unutilized Facilities in 2020-21(02.03.2021)
Madras High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation filed by over 90 students of the School of Excellence in Law, affiliated to the Tamil N.....
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Calcutta High Court Upholds Conviction for Abetment of Suicide(03.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has observed that poverty even if acute cannot be a justification for a husband to perpetrate torture upon his wife thus compellin.....
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SC: Sanction for Prosecution U/S 197 CrPC Required for Acts Done in Excess of Official Duty(19.06.2023)
Supreme Court has held that sanction for prosecution under Section 197 CrPC is required not only for acts done in discharge of official duty but also .....
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Delhi High Court Directs Fire Department to Conduct Mock Drill for Identifying Shortcomings(26.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Fire Services to conduct a mock drill in the Nehru Place Market, on a working day, for the purpose of identify.....
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Kerala HC: Funds for Tribal People Under Various Schemes Not to be Diverted(26.02.2021)
Kerala High Court has ordered that funds available under various schemes for tribal people should not be diverted in any manner and they should accord.....
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Rajasthan HC Grants Time to Centre to Respond on Plea for Issuance of Temporary Ration Cards(02.03.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has granted three weeks' time to the Central Government to file its reply on grievances raised by Pakistan Minority Migrants rega.....
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SC Refuses to Modify Its Order Directing Priadarshni Foundations to Reconvey Land to Unitech(03.03.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to modify its last year's order directing Priadarshni Foundations Pvt. Ltd to reconvey the lands ad-measuring 30.71 acres to.....
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Meghalaya HC: Trend of False Affidavits/Evidence May Render Judiciary Irrelevant(19.06.2023)
Meghalaya High Court while upholding conviction of rape accused, has observed that unless Indian judges get serious with litigants and witnesses, the .....
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SC Allows Franklin Templeton to Call for Meeting of Unit Holders(03.12.2020)
Supreme Court has directed a stay on redemption requests from investors and allowed Franklin Templeton Trustees to call for meeting of unit holders to.....
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Telangana HC Quashes and Set Aside Order Awarding Imprisonment of 6 Months to Top Officials(24.08.2021)
Telangana High Court has quashed and set aside a single judge order awarding six-month simple imprisonment to six top officials and imposing Rs. 2,000.....
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CESTAT: No Service Tax Applicable on Permanent Transfer of IPR(02.12.2020)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that no service tax is applicable on permanent transfer of Intellectual Property.....
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SC: HC Having No Commercial Division Competent to Consider Cancellation of Design(07.12.2020)
Supreme Court has held that it is not necessary that a suit involving the issue of cancellation of design under Section 22(4) of the Designs Act, 2000.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea by Decree Holder Seeking Attachment of Assets of Judgment Debtor(25.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea by a decree holder (KLA Const. Technologies) seeking attachment of moveable and immovable assets of the j.....
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Madras HC: TDS on Payment of Contractor Not Applicable on Payment for Transportation of Goods(31.08.2021)
Madras High Court held that the Tax Deducted at Source on Payment to Contractor is not applicable on payment made towards transport of goods by way of.....
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Allahabad High Court: Cow Should be Given Status of National Animal(02.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that Cow should be given the status of National Animal in light of the fact that Cow is part and parcel of the cultu.....
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Notification regarding specified bank to mean a banking company which is a scheduled bank and has been appointed as an agent under Section 45 of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934(02.09.2021)
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of Explanation to section 194P of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government here.....
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Cal. HC: Facilitation Council Can Arbitrate Claims After Supplier’s Registration Under MSMED Act(10.04.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that Facilitation Council would have exclusive jurisdiction to decide on reference, and to refer the same for arbitration.....
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Cal. HC to SEC: Requisition Deployment of Additional Paramilitary Forces for WB Panchayat Election(22.06.2023)
Calcutta High Court has directed West Bengal State Election Commission (SEC) o requisition the deployment of additional central paramilitary forces fo.....
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Allahabad High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Shutting Down of Uttar Pradesh State Medical Faculty(25.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a plea seeking direction to the Government of India along with the Government of Uttar Pradesh to shut down Uttar P.....
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Madras HC Commutes Death Sentence Imposed on Former Professor of Business Administration(31.08.2021)
Madras High Court has commuted to life, the death sentence imposed on a former professor of business administration for having murdered his wife at an.....
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Supreme Court Stays Patna HC Order Directing Demolition of Waqf Bhawan(02.09.2021)
Supreme Court has stayed the operation of Patna High Court's judgment directing the demolition of the entire structure of the proposed Wakf Bhawan bui.....
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Delhi High Court Directs Temporary Stay of Minor in Children Home(06.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the police to ensure that temporary stay in a children's home is provided to the minor girl, who left her parental home .....
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Calcutta HC Quashes Order Imposing Penalty for Expiry of E-Way Bill as No Intention to Evade Tax(02.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has quashed the order imposing penalty for expiry of e-way bill as there was no intention to evade tax. The Court has set aside th.....
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Orissa HC: Can't Deny Condonation of Short-Fall in Pensionable Service of Discharged Serviceman(07.03.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that Regulation 125(a) of the Pension Regulations for the Army, 1961 cannot be employed to deny condonation of short-fall u.....
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Allahabad HC: Private Financial Institutions Performing Public Duties Not ‘State’(02.12.2020)
Allahabad High Court has reiterated that private financial institutions, carrying business or commercial activity, may be performing public duties, bu.....
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Calcutta HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Illegal Smuggling & Trading of Endangered Birds(07.12.2020)
Calcutta High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the illegal smuggling and trading of endangered species of birds in the State.
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Manipur HC Directs State to Not Deny Food-Grains to Non-Vaccinated Beneficiaries Under PMGKAY(25.08.2021)
Manipur High Court has passed an interim direction asking the State authorities to not deny supply of food-grains to such beneficiaries under the PMGK.....
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Calcutta HC Declines to Interfere in Plea Moved Against Chairman of Bar Council of West Bengal(31.08.2021)
Calcutta High Court has declined to interfere in a plea moved against the Chairman of the Bar Council of West Bengal over the recent letter addressed .....
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Del. HC: Victim’s Mere Apprehension No Ground to Transfer Rape Case from Male Judge(10.04.2023)
Delhi High Court while refusing to transfer rape case from Court of a male judge to a female judge's court on mere apprehension of victim, held that s.....
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CG. HC: Child Can Testify if he Gives Rational Answers(22.06.2023)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that child of tender age can be allowed to testify, if he has intellectual capacity to understand the questions and g.....
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Delhi HC Enquires Government on Not Permitting Registration of Marriages Through Video Conference(25.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Government why it is not permitting registration of marriages through video conferencing despite a clear directio.....
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Madras HC: Person Engaged in Selling Fair Price Commodities to be Sincere in Duties(31.08.2021)
Madras High Court has said that a person who was engaged in selling or distributing fair price commodities was expected to be sincere and honest in pe.....
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Calcutta HC Seeks Response in Plea Seeking Adequate Ration and Financial Assistance for Sex Workers(02.09.2021)
Calcutta High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) highlighting the plight of sex workers in West Bengal who have been left i.....
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Gauhati HC: Children Can't Seek Claim in Property Not Inherited by Deceased Father(04.03.2022)
Gauhati High Court has held that there is no claim on property of a deceased person by his children if the said property was not inherited by the dece.....
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Ker. HC Allows Restoration of PIL Seeking Enactment of Law Against Superstition & Human Sacrifice(26.06.2023)
Kerala High Court has allowed restoration of a PIL seeking direction to be issued to State to consider enactment and implementation of ‘Kerala Prevent.....
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SC: Practice of Affixing Posters Outside Residence of COVID19 Patients Creates Stigma(02.12.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that the practice of conspicuously affixing posters outside the residence of COVID19 positive patients creates stigma and o.....
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MP HC Direct Govt to Draw Definite Plan for Rehabilitation of Migrant Workers(07.12.2020)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Madhya Pradesh Government and its functionaries to draw out a definite plan to rehabilitate migrated worker.....
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Bombay HC: Not Necessary to Hear Respondents at Time of Admission of Second Appeal(25.08.2021)
Bombay High Court has held that it is not necessary to hear the respondents at the time of admission of the second appeal filed under Section 100 of t.....
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Allahabad HC Directs UP DGP to Train Officers on Manner of Conducting Investigations(31.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh to issue a circular/order informing all the investigating Officers thr.....
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Allahabad High Court Denies Bail to Sage Booked for Raping Minor(03.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has denied bail to a Sage (Baba) accused of raping the minor victim/girl noting that he was known to the victim's father and used.....
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Kar. HC: To Set Aside Proceedings u/s 12 of Domestic Violence Act, Parties Must Approach High Court(02.07.2024)
Kar. HC has observed that setting aside entire proceeding initiated under Section 12 of the DV Act, 2005 is not the power that is vested in the Court .....
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In frivolous proceedings, Court owes a duty to look into many other attending circumstances emerging from record of the case over and above the averments(03.07.2024)
Petitioners seek quashing of criminal proceedings qua them in Regular Criminal Case pending on the file of the Judicial Magistrate First Class, arisin.....
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Punjab and Haryana HC Grants Relief to Retired Aided School Staff(22.07.2016)
Punjab and Haryana HC has ruled that retired employees of government-aided privately managed schools in Chandigarh are entitled to encashment of their.....
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Supreme Court to Punjab Government: Reconsider Rural Medical Officers Incentive(26.05.2017)
Supreme Court has directed Punjab Government to reconsider incentive to be given to Rural Medical Officers afresh by keeping in mind the objective wit.....
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Govt Releases Draft Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017(30.05.2017)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs has released Draft Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017 with an aim to introduce a robust regulatory.....
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Post Office Not Liable to Pay Damages for Delay in Delivery of Speed Post: Chhattisgarh HC(30.07.2018)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that post office is not liable to pay damages for delay in delivery of speed post, postal articles in light of Sectio.....
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Orissa HC & Subordinate Courts to Continue Restrictive Functioning Till May 17(04.05.2020)
Orissa High Court has intimated that normal working of the High Court as well as the courts subordinate to it will further remain suspended till 17th .....
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Delhi HC Calls for Use of GPS Tracking System to Monitor Movement of Accused Released on Bail(07.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has called for the use of tracking systems such as GPS tracking system to monitor the movement of accused who have been released on b.....
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SARFAESI Act is applicable to Cooperative Banks(05.05.2020)
In present case, the question relates to the scope of the legislative field covered by Entry 45 of List I viz. ‘Banking’ and Entry 32 of List II of th.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Steps Taken to Facilitate Production of Amphotericin B Drug(25.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought Centre's response by way of filing a status report indicating the steps taken by it to facilitate the production of Amphot.....
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Cal HC: Officers Entitled to Take Action Against Non-Conforming Acts of An Advocate(13.06.2023)
Calcutta High Court while observing that it is not expected that a judge should be a mute spectator, has held that judicial restraint does not disenti.....
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Delhi HC Quashes FIR Against 13 Persons Over Scuffle During Bar Association Elections at Local Court(03.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR registered against 13 persons in connection with a scuffle that ensued during Bar Association Elections at Dwarka .....
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Tel. HC to State: Take Steps to Prevent Spread of Diseases Due to Flood(02.08.2023)
Telangana High Court has directed State to file report on steps taken to rehabilitate victims of floods and for ensuring safety and well-being of vict.....
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SC: Self-Regulatory Mechanism for Media Houses is to be Made Effective(16.08.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that penalties against media houses must be of proportion to profits you make from that show, has stated that while Cour.....
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SC: Test Identification Parade Does Not Violate Article 20(3) Of Constitution(25.08.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that conduct of Test Identification Parade (TIP) is not violative of Article 20(3) of the Constitution, has held that ac.....
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All. HC: Application u/s 483 CrPC for Speedy Disposal of Plea u/s 125 CrPC, Maintainable(11.06.2024)
All. HC has held that as Family Court exercises jurisdiction of judicial magistrate while deciding application under Section 125 Cr.P.C., application .....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice on PIL Questioning Prohibition from Use of ECT as Therapy(03.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has ordered issue of notice to the Central government on a PIL petition questioning the validity of prohibition imposed on the me.....
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All. HC: False POCSO/SC-ST Cases Being Filed to Claim Money from the State(11.08.2023)
Allahabad High Court has observed that certain false FIR under the POCSO as well as SC/ST Act are being lodged against innocent persons ruining their .....
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Del. HC Upholds Acquittal of Man Accused of Having Physical Relationship With Minor Wife(22.08.2023)
Delhi High Court while upholding acquittal of a Muslim man accused of having physical relationship with minor wife aged about 15 years, has observed t.....
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Del. HC: Interim Relief Granted to Domino’s in Trademark Infringement Case Against Donito’s(07.06.2024)
Delhi High Court while granting relief to Domino’s in a trademark infringement case against Donito’s, has restrained Donito’s from using the infringin.....
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Effective date for deposits under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds, announced in the Ministry of Finance(10.06.2024)
It is hereby notified that the deposits made under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds, announc.....
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Delhi HC: Copy of Every Document Filed in Court Must Be Supplied to Opposite Party(26.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has made it clear that whenever any party to litigation gives any document to the Court/ Tribunal, the copy of such document has to m.....
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SC Upholds Order Directing Demolition of Twin 40 Storey Towers in Emerald Court Project(31.08.2021)
Supreme Court has upheld an order passed by the Allahabad High Court directing the demolition of twin 40 storey towers in the Emerald Court project of.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Against Appointment of Chairperson to NCISM(03.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging the appointment of the Chairperson of the newly formed National Commission for .....
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Cal. HC: Vigilant Monitoring Required to Prevent Illegal Manufacture of Packaged Drinking Water(02.08.2023)
Calcutta High Court while observing that vigilant monitoring over all packaged drinking water manufacturers is required to prevent illegal manufacturi.....
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Cal HC: Reference to Master Facility Agreement Not Sufficient to Incorporate Arbitration Clause(16.08.2023)
Calcutta High Court while observing that arbitration clause can’t be incorporated by reference without clear intention of parties, has held that a gen.....
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SC Lays Down Factors to be Considered While Deciding Grant of Remission to Convict(28.08.2023)
Supreme Court has laid down various factors which must be taken into account by the government while deciding the grant of remission to convicts as pe.....
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Bombay HC Extends Life of Interim Orders Passed by Court and Tribunals Till September 30(31.08.2021)
Bombay High Court has further extended the life of all interim orders passed by courts and tribunals in the State till 30th September, 2021 to protect.....
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SC Refuses to Entertain Application Filed by WB Govt to Appoint DGP(03.09.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain an application filed by the West Bengal Government seeking permission to appoint its own Director General of Po.....
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SC: Res Judicata Applicable Only on Fundamental Determinations and not Incidental Findings(03.08.2023)
Supreme Court has held that only determinations which are fundamental would result in the application of the doctrine of res judicata, and no incident.....
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P&H HC to Authorities: Consider Framing Guidelines to Curb Rising Immoral Trafficking Cases(16.08.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has suggested to the authorities to consider framing guidelines similar to ‘GNCT of Delhi’s guideline on operation of Sp.....
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SC: Employer Can’t Cite Suppression of Material Facts to Deny Appointment When Query Asked was Vague(28.08.2023)
Supreme Court has held that when the information sought by employer was vague and the candidate didn’t specifically disclose information which was req.....
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Karnataka High Court: Rape Case Filed by Woman Against Her Fiancé, Quashed(11.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court has quashed a rape case filed by a woman against her fiancé on the ground that talks of marriage between the members of the famil.....
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SC: Findings Pertaining to Title in Partition Suit Can’t Bind Third Parties(19.06.2023)
Supreme Court while upholding title of successors of Ryot Cultivators over the ‘Paigah lands’ in Hydernagar, Telangana has held that any finding relat.....
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Delhi HC: Cannot Permit Physical Meeting of Father with Minor Son Till Fully Vaccinated(26.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that it cannot pass an order permitting physical meeting of a father with his minor son, who is living with his estrange.....
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Madras HC: Onus to Prove Genuineness of Transaction Solely Lies on Assessee(01.09.2021)
Madras High Court has held that the onus to prove the genuineness of transaction solely lies on the assessee, mere statutory approvals do not sanctify.....
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Supreme Court Asks Centre to Frame Guidelines on COVID Death Certificate by Sep 11(03.09.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the Union Government to show compliance by 11th September 2021 to the judicial directions passed on 30th June 2021 to frame.....
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Gauhati High Court: Chief Secretary’s Statement Sought on Inadequacy of Funds(11.06.2024)
Gauhati High Court has sought the statement of the Assam Government’s Chief Secretary to apprise the Court about the inadequate disbursement of compen.....
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Orissa HC: No Jurisdiction on Consumer Commission to Entertain Matters Under SARFAESI Act(03.07.2024)
Orissa High Court has observed that any suit or proceeding which can be entertained by the Debt Recovery Tribunal or the Appellate Tribunal cannot be .....
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Karnataka HC Directs KSLSA to Conduct Survey on Condition of Public Toilets in Bengaluru City(01.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) to conduct a survey of public toilets in Bengaluru city so as t.....
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Kerala HC Directs Forest Department to Take Immediate Action on Frequent Elephant Attacks(03.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has admitted a Public Interest Litigation filed by Vettampara Pourasamithy alleging frequent elephant attacks in the Malayatoor Fore.....
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Madras High Court: Important to Send Out Message That Courts Shouldn’t be Taken for Granted(12.06.2024)
Madras High Court while hearing suo motu revisions against the discharge/acquittal of ministers in corruption case has observed that whatever happens .....
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Meg HC: Forgiveness from Victim Can’t be Used as a Ground to Quash FIR in Serious Offences Like Rape(03.07.2024)
Meghalaya High Court has held that to quash an FIR against an accused in serious offences like rape, forgiveness from the victim towards the accused a.....
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Release of foreign exchange for Miscellaneous Remittances(03.07.2024)
1. In terms of the direction issued under the A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 16 dated September 12, 2002, A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 55 dated Decemb.....
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All. HC: Unlawful Conversions at Such Rampant Pace Would Lead to Majority Becoming Minority(02.07.2024)
All. HC has observed that if process of unlawful conversion is allowed to be carried out, majority population of this country would be in minority one.....
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Process of interpretation should not be divorced from the circumstances surrounding the contract(03.07.2024)
In present matter, Phoenix Salt instituted an application in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Johannesburg (the high court) to claim payment of.....
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Karnataka High Court: Writ Courts Cannot Transcend the Barriers of Law(11.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that no writ can be issued in derogation of law. Writ Courts in the guise of doing justice cannot transcend the barriers.....
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Ker. HC: Authorities Cannot Proceed Against Assets Not Related to Money Laundering Under PMLA(02.07.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that the purpose of PMLA is to remove tainted money and also to initiate proceedings against proceeds of crime. Such a prov.....
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Service tax is not payable on the TDS paid by the Appellant on behalf of the foreign service provider(02.07.2024)
The Appellant are service providers under the category of Intellectual Property Right Service, Scientific and Technical Consultancy Service etc. and w.....
Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality
Kar. HC: Husband Allowed to Initiate Criminal Proc. Against Wife for Falsely Accusing Him of Cruelty(02.07.2024)
Karnataka High Court has observed that if the wife grossly misuses and abuses the process of law and falsely accuses the husband of cruelty, the husba.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Cruelty, S. 211 of IPC, Malicious Prosecution
Advances are adjusted against the bills received on completion of stages of contract and therefore, same are in the nature of earnest money and not liable to tax at the time of receipt(05.07.2024)
In present case, the Appellant are engaged in providing taxable services in the category of (i) erection, Commissioning or installation (ii) maintenan.....
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Delhi HC Orders Immediate Release of NRI Couple Allegedly Detained At IGI Airport Without Food, Water(24.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has ordered forthwith release of a NRI couple, said to be senior-citizens and allegedly detained at the Indira Gandhi International A.....
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Allahabad HC Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Dr. Kafeel Khan Over Anti-CAA Speech at AMU(27.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has quashed the entire criminal proceedings arising out of an FIR & pending against Dr. Kafeel Khan over his speech given about C.....
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AP HC Imposes Stay on Further Proceeding on Govt Order for Cancellation of Allotment(02.09.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has imposed a stay on further proceedings arising from the G.O.Ms. No.316 issued by the government on December 18, 2019 for .....
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Delhi HC: Obligation on Banks and Financial Institutions to Maximise Value of Securities(06.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that there is an obligation on banks and financial institutions to maximize value of the securities furnished to them by bor.....
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AP HC: Second Wife who is Not Legally Wedded Wife Entitled to Service Benefits of Deceased Husband(21.08.2023)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that second wife who did not acquire the status of wife, for the marriage having been contracted during the subsist.....
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SC: Not Defamation to Prefer in Good Faith an Accusation Against Any Person to a Lawful Authority(07.08.2023)
Supreme Court has held that it is not defamation to prefer in good faith an accusation against any person to any of those who have lawful authority ov.....
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SC: Principle of Mutuality not Applicable to Income from Deposits in Member Banks(21.08.2023)
Supreme Court has held that if any income is earned by the Clubs through deposits made by clubs in banks that are members of the club, such income wou.....
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Del. HC: Re-Admission Allowed of Student Who Failed First Term Due to Shortage of Attendance(04.06.2024)
Delhi High Court has allowed the re-admission of a law student of Delhi University who had failed the first term due to failure to meet the attendance.....
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Report on Lack of AC, Drinking Water and WiFi at DU Law Faculty Sought by Delhi High Court(13.06.2024)
Delhi High Court has sought a report on the lack of air conditioning, purified drinking water and WiFi at Delhi University’s Faculty of Law. Justice A.....
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SC: Right to Speedy Trial a Fundamental Right and Closely Tied to Right to Life and Personal Liberty(03.07.2024)
SC while criticizing HC for releasing accused merely on two months bail despite the fact that he has been in custody since 2022 and trial would take l.....
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SC: Can’t Presume Sexual Assault Cases Will Only be Effectively Handled by Women Officers(09.07.2024)
SC while expressing reservation regarding a petition that sought handling of sexual assault cases only by women officers, has remarked that it cannot .....
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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Rejection of Representation of Netaji on Currency Notes(03.09.2021)
Madras High Court has dismissed a plea challenging Centre's rejection of a representation for printing the image of Nethaji Subash Chandra Bose on cur.....
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Rajasthan HC: Migrants Aren't Entitled to Claim Benefit of Reservation in Panchayat Elections(28.09.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has ruled that the people, who have admittedly migrated from other States to Rajasthan on their marriage, are not entitled to cla.....
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SC: Criminal Cases Cannot be Transferred on Ground of Lack of Territorial Jurisdiction(01.10.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that transfer of criminal cases cannot be ordered under Section 406 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 on the ground o.....
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Procedures for application for tariff rate quota for FY 2022-2023(27.01.2022)
1. Reference is invited to para 2.107 of the HBP, wherein the details of allocation of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) under various FTA/CECA are notified. Th.....
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SC Dismisses Plea to Stop Dissemination of Information/ Data of Covid19 on Basis of Religion(28.09.2020)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea for issuance of directions to prohibit and stop dissemination of information or data of Coronavirus dise.....
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Gauhati HC Issues Notice in Case Related to Drilling of Wells in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park(01.10.2020)
Gauhati High Court has issued notices to 14 authorities, including the Centre, Assam government and Oil India Limited, asking them to respond within t.....
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Approval of plan for transfer of assets by Air India Limited to AI Assets Holding Limited(25.01.2022)
The Central Government hereby approves the following as plan approved by the Central Government for transfer of assets by Air India Limited to AI Asse.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Acceleration of Corporate Exit and Launch of E-Bill System(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has said that accelerated corporate exit will be facilitated by reducing it from 2 years to 6 months. E-bill system will be launched .....
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P&H HC: Writ of Habeas Corpus Can be Issued for Restoration of Custody of Minor to the Parent(02.09.2021)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has granted relief to a father who had filed a petition alleging illegal custody by his wife and her parents, holding that.....
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General allocation of special drawing rights by the IMF(01.09.2021)
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has made an allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) 12.57 billion (equivalent to around USD 17.86 billion at the .....
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Delhi HC: Rape Victim Must be Produced Before Hospital Within 24 Hours for Conducting MTP Procedure(10.08.2023)
Delhi High Court while issuing guidelines for dealing with cases of medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) of victims of rape, has stated that Investi.....
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Del. HC: Session Triable Serious Criminal Cases Can’t be Subject Matter of Mediated Agreements(22.08.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that Session triable serious criminal cases which attracts punishment up to life, cannot be subject matter of mediate.....
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Supreme Court Sets Time Limit for Speakers to Conclude Disqualification Proceedings(22.01.2020)
Supreme Court has set the outer limit as three months for concluding disqualification proceedings against defectors in anti-defection cases. The Court.....
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Bombay HC Restricts Balaji Wafers from Manufacturing, Selling and Advertising Rumbles Brand(27.01.2020)
Bombay High Court has restrained Balaji Wafers from manufacturing, selling and advertising a new brand of chips, in an interim order in favour of Peps.....
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Kerala HC: CIAL is not State Instrumentality Under Article 12 of Constitution of India(29.01.2020)
Kerala High Court has held that Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) cannot be said to be an instrumentality of State within the meaning of Article.....
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Karnataka HC: Obligation of State Government to Constitute JJ Boards(18.02.2021)
Karnataka High Court has said that it is the obligation of the State Government to constitute for every district one or more Juvenile Justice Boards (.....
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Madras High Court Directs PCCF to Prepare Catalogue of All Captive Elephants in State(06.09.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) to prepare a catalogue of all captive elephants in the State. The Cou.....
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Enforcement Date: Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2023(17.08.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2023 (17.....
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All. HC: Inconsistency in Bail Orders Having Similar Facts Undermine Public Confidence in Judiciary(06.06.2024)
All. HC has observed that when courts grant bail to one accused and deny it to another under similar circumstances without providing clear justificati.....
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Del. HC to Social Media Platforms: Remove Video Recording of Court Proceedings of Arvind Kejriwal(17.06.2024)
Delhi High Court has directed social media platforms to remove audio or video recording of court proceedings when Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addre.....
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Sik HC: Issue of Limitation Involving Question of Facts & Law, Can’t be Decided as Preliminary Issue(05.07.2024)
Sikkim High Court in an application under Order XIV Rule 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, has held that if the issue of limitation involves a m.....
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All. HC: Constitution Doesn’t Allow Citizens to Proselytize(10.07.2024)
All. HC has observed that Constitution confers on each individual fundamental right to profess, practice and propagate his religion. However, the indi.....
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SC: Time Of Publication of E-Gazette is Significant for Determining Enforceability of Notifications(24.09.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that the precise time when the gazette is published in the electronic mode is significant for determining the enforceabilit.....
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SEBI: Companies to Disclose Forensic Audit Information to Stock Exchanges(30.09.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has made it mandatory for all listed entities to disclose to the stock exchanges any forensic audit that.....
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Delhi Court Issues Summons to Times Now in Defamation Suit by Popular Front of India(31.01.2022)
Delhi Court has issued summons in a civil defamation suit filed by Popular Front of India against Times Now news channel and others over publication o.....
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Calcutta HC Dismisses Plea of Legal Insanity, Upholds Life Sentence of Man for Murdering Mother(01.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has upheld the life sentence awarded to a man for murdering his mother by dismissing his plea of legal insanity. The Court has fur.....
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Allahabad HC Sets Aside Life Sentence of Murder Convicts in Aligarh Gandhi Park Murder(02.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has set aside the life sentence of two murder convicts, including a woman in connection with the murder of a youth in Aligarh's G.....
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SC Issues Notice in Manipur MLAs' Pleas Challenging Speaker's Decision to Disqualify Them(26.08.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in pleas filed by Keshtrimayum Biren Singh, Yengkhom Surchandra Singh and Sanasam Biren Singh assailing Manipur High C.....
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Allahabad High Court Stays Arrest of Journalist Booked for Extortion, Forgery(01.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of a journalist, Sharad Kumar Dwivedi, booked on the charge of Extortion and Forgery on a complaint made by.....
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Delhi HC: Cannot Allow Afghan Nationals to Protest in Public Places Amidst Covid-19(03.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that while it has compassion for Afghan nationals who have been displaced amid the political de-stability in their count.....
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Ker. HC: Power Under Section 216 of CrPC Can be Exercised by the Court at Any Time Before Judgement(12.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has observed that alteration of charge is the vested power of the court given under Section 216 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 .....
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Chh. HC: For Conviction u/s 364A IPC, Abduction with Demand for Ransom and Life Threat is Required(03.07.2024)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that no conviction can be made out under Section 364A of IPC unless it is proved by the prosecution that abduction wa.....
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Press Release regarding draft regulations under FEMA and directions to Authorised Dealer banks(02.07.2024)
Over the years, the Reserve Bank has been progressively liberalising policies governing foreign exchange transactions, under FEMA, 1999. In continuati.....
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Kerala HC Extends Term of Judicial Members of State Administrative Tribunal by Three Weeks(01.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has extended the term of the present Judicial Members of the Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) by another three weeks, during whi.....
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ITAT, Bangalore Grants Partial Relief to Google Ireland Where Tribunal Expedited Hearing(06.09.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore has granted partial relief to Google Ireland where the Tribunal expedited the hearing and posted the m.....
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SC: Need to Find Enduring Solution to the Problem of Hate Speech(07.08.2023)
Supreme Court while issuing call to action to stakeholders to find an enduring solution to the problem of hate speech, has observed that police forces.....
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SC Lays Down Requirements for a Successful Plea of Non Est Factum(21.08.2023)
Supreme Court while laying down requirements for successful plea of ‘Non Est Factum’, observed that such a plea can be taken by an executor/signatory .....
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Mad. HC: Principles of Natural Justice to be Followed While Dealing With App. for Organ Donation(04.06.2024)
Madras High Court has observed that it is necessary to comply with the principles of natural justice while dealing with applications for organ donatio.....
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Karnataka Prohibition of Violence Against Advocates Act, 2023 Comes Into Effect From 10th June, 2024(13.06.2024)
Karnataka Prohibition of Violence Against Advocates Act, 2023 has come into effect from 10th June, 2024 and the main objective of the act is to protec.....
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Supreme Court Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Dwarka Flyover Construction(24.08.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea filed by 2 group housing societies against the development of National Highway in Dwarka by construction of .....
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AP HC: Right to Life Not Only Available to Living Person But Also to Dead Body(27.08.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has observed while holding that right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, 1949 is not only ava.....
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CBIC Extends Transitional Provisions of Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations(02.09.2021)
Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the extension of transitional provisions of Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulati.....
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Kerala High Court Urges Complete Abolition of Gawking Wages in the State(06.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has condemned the ongoing practice of charging 'gawking wages' in the State despite a Government Order in 2018 to abolish the same. .....
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Guj HC: Divorcee Wife can File S.498A Complaint for Actions Meted Out During Subsistence of Marriage(21.08.2023)
Gujarat High Court has held that allegations of the offence u/s 498A of the IPC can be maintained at the instance of the divorcee wife, provided that .....
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P&H HC: Government Asked to Submit Details of Steps Initiated to Control Fire(05.06.2024)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued notice to the Haryana Government asking them to file a written response with regard to the fire being active at.....
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Madras HC: Arbitration Court Not to Embark on Fact-Finding Exercise Within S.34 A&C Act(01.03.2021)
Madras High Court has stated that the exercise undertaken to rewrite the arbitration award by ascribing reasons in support of the claims allowed and q.....
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Del. HC to Centre: Hold Consultation for Making Visually & Hearing Impaired Friendly Films(07.04.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Centre to hold consultation with film producers, OTT platforms, television broadcasters, association of theatre owners, .....
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Cal. HC: Prohibiting Rath Yatra Amounts to Interference With Religious Practice(21.06.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that directives of Howrah Police not allowing a chariot procession (Rath Yatra) to take place by devotees of Lord Jaganna.....
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P&H HC: Candidates for Public Employment Cannot Claim Relaxation in Upper Age Limit(06.09.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that candidates for public employment cannot claim relaxation in upper age limit as their right merely because .....
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Delhi High Court: U/S 9 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Scope of Inquiry is Limited(14.06.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that the scope of inquiry under Section 9 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is limited to prima facie examination of.....
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Expert Committee on Climate Finance submits First Report on Transition Finance to IFSCA(02.07.2024)
The Expert Committee on Climate Finance submitted its first report on Transition Finance to the Chairperson, International Financial Services Centres .....
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HP HC Upholds Dismissal from Service of Doctor for Wilful Absence(22.09.2020)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that a medical officer who remains willfully absent from duty, is guilty of misconduct and punishment of dismiss.....
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Allahabad HC Directs Up Govt to Ensure Courts Start Functioning Within 6 Months(01.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government and High Court administration to ensure that the Courts start functioning within 6 mont.....
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Karnataka HC: No Need for Courts to Take Consent to Refer Disputes for Mediation(06.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has held that there is no need for the Courts to take consent of either the litigants or their advocates to refer the disputes fo.....
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Calcutta HC Issues Notice on Plea for Cancellation of Registration of Standing Counsel(22.09.2020)
Calcutta High Court has issued notices on a Writ Petition, seeking cancellation of registration of a Standing Counsel for the Central Government alleg.....
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Karnataka HC Wants State to Modify State Level Committee Constituted To Supervise Covid-19 Hospitals(28.09.2020)
Karnataka High Court has asked the state government to consider modifying the constitution of the State Level Expert Committee constituted based on th.....
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Delhi HC Stays Centre's Directions to FSSAI Prohibiting Blending of Mustard Oil(05.10.2020)
Delhi High Court has stayed the directions issued by the Central Government to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India prohibiting the blendi.....
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SC Directs Special Judge to Submit Report on Non-Framing of Charges Against Hameer Ui Uddin(01.09.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the Special Judge, Designated Court, Ajmer, Rajasthan to submit a report to the Top Court explaining as to why charges have.....
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SEBI Directs Investors to Link PAN with Aadhaar Before September 30(06.09.2021)
Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has directed the investors to link PAN with Aadhaar before September 30th, 2021. As per Central Board of Dir.....
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Delhi HC Gives TRAI Time to Take Action on SCN Issued to Show Progress in Compliance with TCCCPR(22.09.2020)
Delhi High Court has given 8 weeks to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to take some action on the show-cause notices issued to entities to sh.....
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Karnataka HC Quashes Criminal Case Against Website Designer(28.09.2020)
Karnataka High Court has quashed a criminal case against a 31-year-old website designer, who was arrayed as a co-accused in the case alleging him of d.....
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Madras HC: Advocate Cannot be Made Criminally Liable for Defamation(05.10.2020)
Madras High Court has observed that an advocate who acted professionally as per the instruction of his or her client cannot be made criminally liable .....
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Karnataka HC: Re-Opening of Schools Should Not Become a Super-Spreader of Covid-19(24.08.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) to make random inspections of government and aided schools, whi.....
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Tripura HC Discharges Machinery Due to Expiry of E-Way Bill on Undertaking(27.08.2021)
Tripura High Court has released the Machinery detained due to the expiry of the E-Way bill on an undertaking stating that if any tax or Penalty is cry.....
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Kerala HC Directs SIT Probe in Cases Related to Illegal Felling and Removal of Trees(02.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the special investigation team (SIT) probing the cases relating to the illegal felling and removal of valuable trees fr.....
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Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Termination of 31 Week Pregnancy(06.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that when a Medical Board opines that the termination of pregnancy may result in a live baby and that the foetal abnormalit.....
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Allahabad High Court Rescues Elderly Couple Having Limited Access to Sanitation and Food(04.07.2024)
All. HC has come to the rescue of an elderly couple locked up by their son and daughter-in-law with limited access to sanitation & food and constitute.....
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SC: Absence of Motive Depending on Circumstantial Evidence Favours the Accused(28.09.2020)
Supreme Court has reiterated that absence of motive in a case depending on circumstantial evidence is a factor that weighs in favour of the accused.
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Telangana HC Extends All Interim Orders Till November 06(01.10.2020)
Telangana High Court has extended the operation of interim orders passed by this Court, as well as by the District and other Subordinate Courts till 6.....
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Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank Ltd. branches to operate as Unity Small Finance Bank Ltd.(25.01.2022)
The Government of India has today sanctioned and notified the Scheme for the amalgamation of the Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank Ltd. (PMC Ba.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Finance Minster Introduces Battery-Swapping Policy(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister proposes to formulate battery swapping policy and inter operability standards to improve efficiency for Electric Vehicle.
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Delhi HC Dismisses Freelance Journalist Rajeev Sharma's Plea Seeking Modification of Bail Condition(03.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea filed by freelance journalist Rajeev Sharma seeking modification of a bail condition imposed on him in connectio.....
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Pat. HC: Can’t Treat Report of Inquiry Officer as Evidence When Improper Examination of Evidence Done(04.07.2024)
Patna High Court has held that in a disciplinary proceeding, the report of Inquiry Officer cannot be treated as evidence by disciplinary authority whe.....
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SC: People Unaware that Age of Consent for Sexual Intercourse has been Raised from 16 to 18 Years(09.07.2024)
Supreme Court while dismissing the Madhya Pradesh government’s appeal against the acquittal of the accused under the POCSO Act, has observed that awar.....
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Remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)(10.07.2024)
1. Attention of Authorised Persons is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circulars, i.e., No.11 dated February 16, 2021, No.03 dated April 26, 2023, and No......
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Calling Husband ‘Impotent’ in Pleadings can Amount to Defamation: Bombay High Court(12.11.2018)
Bombay High Court has held that calling a husband impotent in pleadings can amount to defamation and observed that word “impotent” when understood in .....
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Bombay HC Seeks Details from State About 11 Deaths That Occurred Due to Negligence of Hospitals(06.10.2020)
Bombay High Court has directed the State government to file an affidavit providing details of deaths that occurred due to alleged mismanagement of dea.....
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Allahabad HC Orders Release of Muslim Woman Who Married Hindu Man from Custody of Her Father(12.10.2020)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Senior Superintendent of Police, Kanpur Nagar, to take out a girl named Shikha alias Sheeba, a muslim woman who .....
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SC: No Requirement of Examining Complainant on Oath Under Section 200 CrPC(30.07.2021)
Supreme Court has reiterated that there is no requirement of examining the complainant on oath under Section 200 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 19.....
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Delhi High Court Gives Relief to Christian Couple with Faulty Adoption of Child(03.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has given relief to a Christian couple who had looked after a child for six years from her birth, although they had not followed the .....
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SC: Magistrate Not Required to Record Statement of Public Servant Complaint Before Summoning Accused(05.08.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that a Magistrate is not required to record statement of a public servant who filed the complaint in discharge of his offic.....
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MP HC: Revenue Authority Does Not Have Power to Determine Validity of Will(25.08.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that that a revenue authority does not have the power to determine the validity of a will while considering an appl.....
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Gujarat HC: Gujarat Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act 2021 Won't Apply to Inter-Faith Marriages(27.08.2021)
Gujarat High Court has passed an interim order stating that the provisions of the Gujarat Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act, 2021, will not apply to.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Publication of Final Result for Commission in Territorial Army(02.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on the petition moved by 8 women candidates seeking publication of final merit list/ result for commission in Terri.....
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Madhya Pradesh HC Directs Demolition of Community Hall Constructed in Park(06.09.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the demolition of a Community Hall constructed in a park upholding the importance of open spaces of land as a b.....
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Delhi HC Restrains Publication of Confidential Info of Players in Ex-Hockey India Coach's New Book(02.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has temporarily restrained former coach of Indian Women Hockey Team Sjoerd Marijne and HarperCollins Publishers India from publishing.....
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Delhi HC Sets Aside Life Sentence of Accused 18 Years After Murder Conviction(28.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has set aside the life sentence of a murder convict after he took the plea of juvenility during the pendency of his appeal, as ossifi.....
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SC: Person Who Takes Benefit of a Portion of Will Cannot Challenge Remaining Portion(06.04.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that a person who takes benefit of a portion of the Will cannot challenge the remaining portion of the Will.
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Delhi HC Directs Filing of Status Report in Alleged Murder of 23-Year Old Undertrial Prisoner(25.02.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police to file a status report within 3 days in a compensation petition on the alleged murder of a 23-year old.....
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SC Dismisses PIL Challenging 'Centre's Overriding Power' Over Deputation/Transfers of IPS Officers(01.03.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation challenging the constitutionality of Rule 6(1) of the Indian Police Service (Cadre) Rules, 19.....
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Man HC: Can Challenge Bail Order under NIA Act, u/s 21(4) of the Act & Not u/s 439(2) or 482 of CrPC(02.07.2024)
Manipur High Court has held that an order granting or refusing bail to an accused for offence committed under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2.....
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SC: Suspension of Sentence Can Only be Granted if it is Apparent that Conviction is Unsustainable(08.07.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that in the case of life imprisonment, suspension of such sentence can only be granted if it prima facie appears that the c.....
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Mad. HC: Action Can be Taken Against Lawyers Using Advocate Stickers to Seek Immunity(03.07.2024)
Madras High Court has informed the State Government that police without fearing anything, is allowed to take action against lawyers who use advocate s.....
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Draft Geographical Indications of Goods (Holding Inquiry and Appeal) Rules, 2024(02.07.2024)
The following draft rules to further amend The Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002 which the Central Government.....
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SC: BMW Directed to Pay Rs. 50 Lakhs as Compensation for Supply of Defective Car(15.07.2024)
Supreme Court has directed BMW to pay compensation of Rs. 50 Lakhs to a customer as compensation for supplying a defective car in 2009.
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Delhi HC Stays Order Directing Private Hospitals to Reserve 80% Beds for COVID-19 Patients(22.09.2020)
Delhi High Court has stayed the order of the Delhi Government whereby private hospitals in Delhi were directed to reserve 80% beds in ICU for COVID-19.....
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Uttarakhand HC: Any Activity Creating Hatred, Tension Can't Lead to Fair Elections(28.09.2020)
Uttarakhand High Court has observed that for fair and peaceful election, during the election campaign, party or candidate should not indulge in any ac.....
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Manipur HC Directs Government to Establish Two Special Courts(05.10.2020)
Manipur High Court has directed the State Government to create two exclusive Special Courts at Imphal at the Sessions and Magisterial levels.
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#Economic Survey 2021-2022: Impact of Pandemic on Exports and Imports of Goods and Services(31.01.2022)
Exports of both goods and services have been exceptionally strong so far in 2021-22, but imports also recovered strongly with recovery in domestic dem.....
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Madras HC: Conversion of Limestone and Marble into Lime and Limedust is Activity of Manufacturing(31.08.2021)
Madras High Court has held that conversion of limestone and marble into lime and limedust constitutes the activity of manufacturing or production, and.....
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SC Sets Aside Judgments Delivered by Bombay HC Quashing Notification to Reserve Post of Mayor(02.09.2021)
Supreme Court has set aside a judgment delivered by the Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) which had quashed a notification issued by the Maharashtr.....
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Amendment in notification number 36/2015-2020 dated 18th December, 2019-Reg.(02.09.2021)
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy,.....
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Ker. HC: Maternity Benefit Act Not Applicable to Private Educational Institutions Before 06.03.2020(07.06.2024)
Kerala HC after noting that a gazette notification was issued by the State Government making the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 applicable to private edu.....
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Bombay HC Permits Slaughtering of Animals For Bakri Eid in Protected Area Around Vishalgad Fort(17.06.2024)
Bombay High Court has permitted the slaughtering of animals for the festival of Bakri Eid on June 17, 2024, in the protected area around the Vishalgad.....
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HP HC: No Requirement of Practicing for 7 Years for Appointment as District Judge(15.07.2024)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that Article 233(2) of the Constitution of India does not require continuous practice for seven years as an advoc.....
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Calcutta HC: Not More Than 6 Kins of Person Who Has Died of COVID-19 Allowed to Attend Funeral(23.09.2020)
Calcutta High Court has ruled that not more than 6 close kins of a person, who had died of COVID, would be allowed to accompany the dead body for the .....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Modification in Order Directing Extension of Interim Bail(28.09.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to Delhi government in an application seeking modification in Court's order on extending the interim bail granted t.....
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Bombay HC: Requisition to Move Motion of No-Confidence Must be Mandatorily Hand-Delivered(05.10.2020)
Bombay High Court has held that it is mandatory that the requisition for a special meeting to move a motion of no-confidence against the Chairman or D.....
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#Economic Survey 2021-2022: Finance Minister Tables Economic Survey: Projected GDP Growth Rate at 8%(31.01.2022)
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled the Economic Survey report in the Lok Sabha. The Survey has projected a GDP growth rate in the range of.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Overview and Inclusive Development of Agricultural Sector(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has announced support for post-harvest value addition for millet products, as 2022 will be Year of Millet. Procurement of Wheat and R.....
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Hindu Marriage Between Hindu and Non-Hindu Individuals is Valid: Bombay HC(14.02.2019)
Bombay High Court has held, if a marriage is performed as per Hindu rites by two individuals, in which one is of another religion, then their marriage.....
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Bombay HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Penalty Provision of Pan Masala Rules as Ultra Vires(09.12.2020)
Bombay High Court has dismissed the plea challenging Rule 17(2) of the Pan Masala Packing Machines (Capacity, Determination and Collection of Duty) Ru.....
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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea Against Mining in Densely-Forested, Eco-Sensitive Areas(15.12.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notice to various States and the Union on a Public Interest Litigation against mining in densely- forested and eco-sensitive .....
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Tripura HC Asks to Form Expert Committee to Assess Condition of Endangered Karbong Community(22.10.2021)
Tripura High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a news report highlighting the plight of Karbong community, said to be on the verge of extinction .....
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Kerala HC Grants Time to DGP to File Counter Affidavit in Case of Controversial Fake Antique Dealer(26.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has granted more time to the Director General of Police to file its counter-affidavit in the case where controversial fake antique d.....
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Delhi Court Denies Bail to Avantha Group Promoter Gautam Thapar in Yes Bank Loan Fraud Case(01.11.2021)
Delhi Court has rejected the bail application filed by Avantha Group Promoter Gautam Thapar in connection with the Yes Bank loan fraud case.
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Madras High Court Bans Use of Foreign Breeds in Jallikattu(03.09.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the State government to ensure that only native breed of bulls are allowed to participate in Jallikattu. Henceforth, th.....
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SC: Bail Shouldn’t be Opposed for Seriousness of Offence if Prosec. Agency Can’t Ensure Speedy Trial(05.07.2024)
SC has observed that if any prosecuting agency has no wherewithal to provide or protect the fundamental right of an accused to have a speedy trial as .....
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Ker. HC: Denial of Individual's Rights for Failure to Perform Impossible Task, Not Permitted by Law(10.07.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that an individual’s right to seek public employment cannot be denied by law merely because of failure to complete an impos.....
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Kerala HC Issues Notice on Plea for Implementation of Recommendations for Women in Film Industry(03.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has issued notice to the State and Central governments on a writ petition filed by Disha, a non-governmental organisation from Malap.....
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Rajasthan HC Refuses to Give Directions in Plea Seeking Protection and Maintenance of Wildlife(07.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has refused to give directions in a plea seeking protection & maintenance of wildlife to control man-animal conflict & rescue and.....
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SC: 1Km ESZ Rule Won't Apply to Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary(01.12.2022)
Supreme Court has held that its order mandating 1-kilometer Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around protected forests will not apply to Tungareshwar Wildlife .....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Telecommunication Development in Rural Areas(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has stated that 5% annual collection of service obligation fund will be allocated for rural telecom and broadband development. Contra.....
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Patna HC: No Parent of Any Girl in Our Society Can Damage Reputation of His/Her Daughter(02.07.2024)
Patna High Court while upholding the conviction of an accused under section 3 of the POCSO Act and section 376 of IPC, has observed that no parent of .....
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Delhi High Court: Tesla's Trademark Infringement Suit Against Tesla Power India Referred to Mediation(08.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has referred the trademark infringement suit by Tesla Inc that is owned by Elon Musk against Gurugram-based company, Tesla Power Indi.....
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NCLAT: Mandatory Free-of-Cost Copy of Final Order Can’t be Treated as ‘Certified Copy’(11.07.2024)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has held that a mandatory free-of-cost copy of a final order cannot be used to file an appeal before a.....
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Calcutta HC: Testimony of Sole Eyewitness Cannot be Ignored on Unreliability(03.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that the testimony of a sole eyewitness with respect to an accused cannot be ignored solely because her evidence with res.....
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P&H HC: Employee Cannot Seek Protection Against Dispensation of Services(07.02.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that an employee cannot seek protection against the dispensation of services if he has attained the employment .....
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#Economic Survey 2021-2022: Impact of Pandemic on Balance of Payments(31.01.2022)
India’s balance of payments remained in surplus throughout the last 2 years, allowing the Reserve Bank of India to keep accumulating foreign exchange .....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Launch of Digital University(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has said that a digital university will be established for world- class education, in different languages, based on networked hub mod.....
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Allahabad HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Termination of Services of Dr. Kafeel Khan(03.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh Government on the plea filed by Dr. Kafeel Khan challenging the termination of his service.....
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Mad. HC: In Court Documents, Lawyers Cannot Use Prefixes Like Lt. Colonel, Member of Parliament(03.07.2024)
Madras High Court has stated that lawyers cannot be allowed to use prefixes such as Lieutenant Colonel, Member of Parliament before their names in cou.....
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Orissa High Court: Evidence Not Vitiated Merely Because Object is Openly Accessible to Public(08.07.2024)
Ori HC has observed that it is important to clarify that merely because an object is accessible to public, it would not vitiate evidence. The real tes.....
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SC: Before Initiating Trap Proceedings against Public Servants, Demand of Bribery to be Verified(15.07.2024)
Supreme Court has stated that in order to lay down the trap for catching a public servant for accepting bribe, the fact of demand of bribery must be v.....
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Supreme Court: Directions Issued to States/UTs for Prevention of Overcrowding of Prisons(12.07.2024)
SC has directed States of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil Nadu & West Bengal to file affidavits after considering suggestions made by Amicus .....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Post Office to Come Under Core Banking Systems(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has said that 100% of 1.5 lakh Post Offices will come on Core banking systems to help farmers and senior citizens in rural areas. Go.....
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Calcutta HC: Delay in Lodging FIR in Rape Cases Not to Vitiate Prosecution Case(03.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has observed that there is existing social stigma associated with the offence of rape and accordingly held that a delay in lodging.....
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Kerala HC: Cast or Community of Person to be Decided on Basis of Birth for Grant of Caste Certificate(07.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that cast or community of a person is to be decided on the basis of her birth in the said community and her marriage to a p.....
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Ker. HC Stays Centre's Notification Transferring DRT Applications Above Rs 100 Crores to DRT Chennai(05.12.2022)
Kerala High Court has stayed operation of notification issued by Ministry of Finance, dated October 4, 2022, to extent it transfers jurisdiction of al.....
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P&H HC: Freedom of Speech Not to Entitle Person to Make Derogatory Remarks(01.12.2020)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has stated that freedom of speech does not entitle a person to make derogatory remarks/posts against any community or ge.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Appeal Against Order Directing Admission to Medical Aspirant(04.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea by the Union of India against a Single Judge Bench order of the Delhi High Court which had allowed admiss.....
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Bombay HC Warns of Action on Deaths of Children Due to Malnutrition(24.08.2021)
Bombay High Court has warned Maharashtra government of action if there are any more deaths of children due to malnutrition or a lack of medical attent.....
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Allahabad HC: Seeking Transfer of Criminal Trial at Drop of Hat Not Recognized by Court(27.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that seeking of the transfer of criminal trial at the drop of a hat is not recognized by the Courts or by any tenent.....
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CBDT Extends Last date of Payment Under Vivad se Vishwas(02.09.2021)
Central Board of Direct Tax (CBDT) has notified the extension of the last date of payment under Vivad se Vishwas which was earlier extended to 31st Au.....
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Kerala High Court Allows Plea Seeking Correction of Deceased Parent's Name on Passport(06.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has allowed a plea seeking a correction in the parent's name on the passport even after their demise, provided that documents were p.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Contempt Application Filed By Telecom Watchdog(03.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on an application for initiation of contempt, filed by Telecom Watchdog in the case pertaining to grant of telecom .....
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Ker. HC: Properties Subject to Attachment Must be Properties Acquired through Proceeds of Crime(02.07.2024)
Kerala High Court has observed that the properties that can be proceeded against, exercising the powers of attachment must be those that have been acq.....
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MTP Cases: Expert Opinion Must be Given by Medical Professional Without Fearing Legal Repercussions(08.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that medical professionals must give their expert opinion without the fear of legal repercussions in matters where legal.....
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SC: Fine Imposed on Mercedes Benz for Deficiency of Service & Unfair Trade Practice, Upheld(11.07.2024)
SC has upheld the fine of Rs. 10 Lakhs imposed on Mercedes Benz India Private Limited for deficiency of service and unfair trade practice on the groun.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Overview of Domestic Procurement and Development in Defence Sector(01.02.2022)
Union Budget earmarks 68% capital procurement budget for domestic procurement. Defence R&D will be opened up for start ups, private industry and acade.....
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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Allocation of Specific Area for Loading/Unloading Tomatoes(03.02.2022)
Madras High Court has dismissed a plea filed by Thanthai Periyar Tomato Traders Association seeking exclusive allocation of a specific area for loadin.....
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SC: Caution Must be Exercised by Trial Court in Accepting Dock Identification of Accused Without TIP(12.07.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that in cases where the accused is a stranger to a witness and there has been no Test Identification Parade (TIP), the tria.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Finance Minister Informs on Expansion of Parivesh for Green Clearances(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister informs on expansion of scope of Parivesh - single window portal for all green clearances. e-Passports to be rolled out in 2022-23 wi.....
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Gujarat HC: Ledger Does Not Have Evidentiary Value Till Corroborated by Independent Entries(03.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that although Section 34 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 does not require a specific form of corroborative evidence under.....
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MP HC: Conducting Preliminary Enquiry Not Sine Qua Non for Direction for Prosecution(07.02.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that conducting a preliminary enquiry is not sine qua non for issuing a direction for prosecution under Section 195.....
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Cal. HC: Section 9 of A&C Act Applies to Foreign Seated Arbitration Also(05.12.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that Section 9 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act is a provision that is in aid of arbitration proceedings in contrast t.....
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Punjab & Haryana High Court Stays Haryana Law Granting 75% Job Quota for Locals in Private Sector(03.02.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted an interim stay on the Haryana government's law providing for 75% reservation for state domicile in the priv.....
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Madras HC: Take Action Against Private Resorts for Illegally Diverting Flow of Natural Waterfalls(24.11.2022)
Madras High Court has directed District Collectors of Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Coimbatore and Ooty to form a committee to curtail illegal di.....
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SC to Use AI to Make Live Transcriptions of its Hearings(21.02.2023)
Supreme Court has launched live transcription service in CJI D.Y. Chandrchud’s courtroom on trial basis. The service will use Artificial Intelligence .....
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Ker HC: Prohibition of Liquor Around Areas of Religious Festivals May Reduce Instances of Violence(06.03.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that although licensees make substantial investments to carry on liquor vending, disruption of sales for few days es.....
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J&K&L HC: J&K Special Tribunal Can Refer Contempt Matters to High Court(29.05.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has observed that J&K Special Tribunal is deemed to be a court subordinate to High Court for purposes of Secti.....
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Karnataka High Court: PTCL Act Can Apply Again if Restored Land is Later Transferred(01.10.2025)
Karnataka HC, differing from a co-ordinate bench, held that if land restored under the Karnataka Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prohibition of.....
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Del. HC: Regulation by FSSAI Enhancing Size of Statutory Warning on Pan Masala Packages, Upheld(11.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has upheld the regulation issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) that enhanced the size of statutory warn.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Financial Assistance to States for Capital investment(01.02.2022)
Under the scheme for Financial Assistance to States for Capital investment, for 2022-23, the allocation is 1 lakh crore to assist States. This will be.....
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Delhi HC: First Learns to Mean Actual Knowledge and Not Merely Speculative Knowledge(03.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has clarified that the phrase first learns used in the Limitation Act 1963 vide Articles 68 and 91(a) in its Schedule means actual kn.....
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Rajasthan HC Disposes PIL Seeking Compensation to Next Kin of Deceased Died Due to Black Fungus(07.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that Black Fungus infections and the spread had not been stated to be of such a magnitude that it has been considere.....
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Delhi High Court: Parties Must Not Ordinarily Resort to Transfer of Case to Another Court(10.05.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that parties should not ordinarily resort to transfer of cases from the court hearing the matter to another court as it .....
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SC: Relief Granted to UPSC Aspirant Who Missed His Re-Medical Test in 2014(05.08.2024)
SC has granted relief to a UPSC aspirant who missed his re-medical test, by invoking its plenary jurisdiction under Article 142 of COI in order to do .....
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Sik. HC: Conviction of a 24-Year-Old for Committing Rape on His Grandmother, Upheld(05.07.2024)
Sik. HC has upheld the conviction of a man for committing rape on his grandmother under Sections 376(2)(f), 376(2)(n) of IPC & observed that there was.....
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Allahabad HC: Merely Because Refund is Due, Liability to Deposit Tax Can’t be Escaped(10.07.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that merely because a refund is due to a registered dealer from assessment proceedings, liability of depositing tax unde.....
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Calcutta HC Seeks Personal Appearance of Headmaster for Failure to Comply with Earlier Order(02.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has sought the personal appearance of a school headmaster for not complying with an earlier order of the Court wherein the concern.....
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SC: Discrepancies Between FIR and Subsequent Statement Not Grounds for Discharge(07.02.2022)
Supreme Court observed that discrepancies between the FIR and any subsequent statement under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 canno.....
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Del. HC: Man Held Guilty of Contempt for Obtaining Permission to Cut Tree on Basis of Forged Docs.(11.04.2024)
Delhi HC has held a man guilty of contempt of court in a matter where the man obtained permission for felling of a tree on the basis of forged and fab.....
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SC: Rs. 5 Lakh Cost Imposed on Wife’s Father for Lodging Fake Cases at Diff. Places Against Husband(22.04.2024)
Supreme Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 5 Lakh on the wife’s father for filing false cases under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 at differ.....
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Delhi HC Asks to Decide on Plea for Extension of Medical Visa by Ethiopian Family Expeditiously(02.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) to expeditiously decide a plea moved by an Ethiopian family s.....
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Supreme Court Seeks Delhi Police's Response on Timeline to Probe into Religare Finvest Case(06.09.2021)
Supreme Court has asked Delhi Police to apprise the Court about the time that would be taken to complete investigation against Shivinder Mohan Singh, .....
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SC: Statement by an Injured Person Recorded as FIR Can be Treated as a Dying Declaration(21.08.2023)
Supreme Court has held that statement by an injured person recorded as FIR can be treated as a dying declaration and is admissible under Section 32 of.....
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Kar HC: Can’t Cancel Gift Deed Executed in Favour of Son if No Condition for Maint. Father Mentioned(06.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that the Assistant Commissioner of Senior Citizen Tribunal cannot cancel a gift deed that has been executed by a senior .....
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Mad. HC: Sexual Harassment at Workplace a ‘Continuing Offence’ If Causes Constant Trauma and Fear(14.06.2024)
Mad. HC has held that when offence of sexual harassment at workplace is a serious one causing grave mental trauma and stress to victim, pushing her to.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Sexual Harassment, Secondary Victimization, Continuing Offence
Del. HC: Litigants Keeping Dispute Alive for Mala Fide Reasons Leads to Detriment of Other Litigants(04.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that the conduct of the litigants to keep the dispute alive for mala fide reasons has the tendency of keeping the docket of .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Mala Fide Reasons, Detriment
Pat. HC: After Commen. of Trial, Amen. of Pleadings Allowed if Required to Arrive at Just Conclusion(14.06.2024)
Patna High Court has observed that in sum and substance, if the amendment is necessary for deciding the real controversy between the parties and for a.....
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Ker. HC: Registrar of Co-operative Societies A Public Authority, Expected to Provide Information(04.07.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that it is well settled that the Registrar of Co-operative Societies is a public authority and is expected to provide the i.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Co-operative Societies, S. 2(f) of RTI Act, S. 8 of RTI Act
BCI Directs SBCs to Initiate Discipl. Action Against Advocates Soliciting Work Through Online Portal(09.07.2024)
Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued directions to State Bar Councils to take disciplinary action against advocates soliciting work through online po.....
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Del. HC: Detailed Reasons Not to be Given by Arbitrator When Granting Request to Summon Witnesses(15.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that for granting the request to summon a witness under section 27(1) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the arb.....
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SC: Reference to Facilitation Council Maintainable In Spite of Independent Arbitration Agreement(01.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that reference made to Facilitation Council is maintainable in spite of an independent arbitration agreement existing between t.....
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Sikkim HC Directs Doctors To Abstain from Using Two-Finger Test(25.11.2022)
Sikkim High Court while observing that medical examination using two-finger test affects the dignity of the rape survivors, has asked doctors to desis.....
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Jh. HC: Process of Constituting Transgender Welfare Board Must be Expedited(30.04.2024)
Jharkhand High Court while focusing on the importance of addressing the needs of the transgender community has directed the State Government to speed .....
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Bom. HC: Admission Obtained on False OBC Certificate, Doctor Allowed to Retain Qualification(13.05.2024)
Bombay High Court has allowed a doctor who obtained admission on false OBC certificate, to retain her qualification as a doctor and observed that sinc.....
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Prudential Treatment of Bad and Doubtful Debt Reserve by Co-operative Banks(02.08.2024)
1. Under the provisions of the respective State Co-operative Societies Acts, or otherwise, on prudential consideration, several co-operative banks hav.....
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Delhi HC Upholds Extradition of NRI to United States in Bank Fraud Conspiracy Case(10.08.2017)
Delhi High Court has upheld order of extradition of an NRI to United States in a case alleging bank fraud conspiracy.
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Even Unregistered Partnership Firm Can Maintain ‘Cheque Bounce’ Complaint: HP High Court(17.09.2018)
Himachal Pradesh HC has held that even an unregistered partnership firm can maintain acheque bounce complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Inst.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice to Karnataka & Kerala Govternments Over Blocking of Border Checkpost(27.07.2020)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the Government of Karnataka and Government of Kerala on a Petition filed seeking opening of the Saradka bord.....
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Supreme Court Disposes Habeas Corpus Plea of Professor Soz(30.07.2020)
Supreme Court disposes of Prof. Saifuddin Soz's habeas corpus plea against the Government of Jammu and Kashmir's detention order, in view of J&K Home .....
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Kerala HC Refuses to Interfere with Order Reducing Price of RT-PCR Test(22.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has declined to interfere with a single judge’s interim order refusing to stay a government order reducing the charge of RT-PCR test.....
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MP HC Asks Government to Examine and Decide on Plea Seeking Covid Guidelines for Journalists(28.06.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked the Ministry of Information and Broadcast, Government of India to examine and decide expeditiously a plea seeking .....
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Delhi HC Upholds CIC Order Denying Information to Husband About Complaints Filed by Estranged Wife(31.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has upheld an order passed by Central Information Commission denying information to a husband about complaints lodged by his estrange.....
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CBDT Notifies Constitution of Boards for Advance Rulings and Headquarters(03.09.2021)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the constitution of the Boards for Advance Rulings and its Headquarters. The government empowered un.....
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Kerala High Court: To Constitute Abetment, Intentional Aid by Abettor Must be Shown(05.07.2024)
Ker. HC has held that to constitute abetment, abettor must be shown to have intentionally aided commission of crime. Mere proof that crime charged cou.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Abetment, S. 16 of POCSO Act, Abettor
SC: Arbitrary Termination of Contract Erode Trust of Private Parties from Public Procurement Process(11.07.2024)
SC has held that when public authorities enter into contracts, they create legitimate expectations that the State will honour its obligations. Arbitra.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Public Procurement Process, Termination of Contract
Delhi HC Rejects Plea Challenging Selection of Vice-Chancellor of NLU Delhi(25.09.2020)
Delhi High Court has rejected a plea challenging the validity of the procedure adopted by the Selection Committee to appoint the Vice-Chancellor for t.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Launch of New Portal for Skilling; Expansion of One Class, One TV Channel(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has said that a new portal will be launched for skilling. One Class, One TV channel, will be expanded from 12 to 200 TV Channels to h.....
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Madras HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Reservation of Chairman Post for Scheduled Tribes(03.02.2022)
Madras High Court has issued notice to the State Election Commission on a plea seeking reservation of the Chairman Post of a town panchayat for Schedu.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Post for Scheduled Tribes
Calcutta HC Dismisses PIL Against Physical Classes for Unvaccinated Students Aged Below 15 Yrs(07.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to ensure that conduct of physical classes for Class VIII stud.....
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Del HC: Denial of Caste Certificate on Basis of Single Mother’s Certificate is Policy Discrimination(24.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the denial of caste certificate to the children of single mothers, belonging to other backward class (OBC) on the basis.....
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SC: False Educational Qualification Claim in Election Affidavit Not Corrupt Practice(21.02.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that no one votes on the basis of education qualification has held that false information regarding education qualificat.....
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SC: Mere Breach of Contract Not Basis to Initiate Criminal Case for Cheating(06.03.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that criminal Courts are not meant to be used for settling scores or pressurize parties to settle civil disputes, has he.....
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Kerala High Court: Imposition of Unaffordable Cost is Akin to Denial of Relief(12.07.2024)
Ker. HC has observed that law does not permit imposition of such a heavy cost, which is a burden to the accused. Cost is liable to be imposed, in cons.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Unaffordable Cost, Denial of Relief
SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Inquiry into Centre's Alleged Mismanagement of COVID 19(01.10.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed a plea filed by six retired bureaucrats seeking an independent inquiry by a Commission appointed under the Commissions of .....
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#Economic Survey 2021-2022: Centre Fixes Farm Credit Target at Rs. 16.50 Lakh Crores(31.01.2022)
Central Government has fixed a farm credit target of Rs 16.50 lakh crore for the current fiscal. The government has also announced Rs 2 lakh crore con.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Development of Anganwadis(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has introduced Saksham Anganwadis as new generation anganwadis powered by clean energy, stating that 2 lakh anganwadis will be upgrad.....
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SC Stays Suspension of Soumya Gurjar from Post of Mayor of Jaipur Municipal Corporation(03.02.2022)
Supreme Court has stayed the suspension of BJP's Somya Gurjar from the post of Mayor of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation- Greater, till the conclusion.....
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MP HC Asks Bar Council Asks on Self-Representation of Advocate in Theft Case(07.02.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked the Bar Council of Madhya Pradesh as to whether an advocate, who is charged with 7 cases of theft and from whom re.....
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Delhi HC: Provisions of DV Act Cannot be Used as Ploy to Claim Right in Father’s Property(25.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that the provisions of Domestic Violence Act, 2005 being a social welfare legislation, cannot be used by a son as a ploy to .....
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Kerala High Court Directs State to Speed Up Reconstitution of Selection Committee(31.08.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State to speed up the reconstitution of the selection committee and finalise the selection to the post of Chief Inv.....
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SC Quashes Bombay HC Judgment on Reserving Post of Mayor for Dhule Municipal Corporation(03.09.2021)
Supreme Court has set aside a judgment delivered by the Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) which had quashed a notification issued by the Maharashtr.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Post of Mayor for Dhule Municipal Corporation
Delhi HC: Cannot Read WhatsApp Conversation as Evidence Without Mandatory Certificate(05.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that WhatsApp conversations cannot be read as evidence without there being a proper certificate as mandated under the Eviden.....
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Delhi High Court: BNSS Heralds a Transformative Era in Criminal Justice(11.07.2024)
Del. HC while hearing a bail application, has held that BNSS, with its emphasis on technological integration, heralds a transformative era in criminal.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Finance Minister Proposes New Provision to File Updated Return(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has proposed a new provision to file an updated return on payment of additional tax which can be filed within 2 years. This will enab.....
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SC: Spouse Can File Divorce Petition if Restitution of Conjugal Rights Decree Ignored for 1 Year(12.07.2024)
SC has observed that u/s 13(1A)(ii) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, it is provided that a divorce petition can be presented on the ground that there has .....
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Delhi HC: Once Application of Amendment Allowed, Plaint Has to be Amended(07.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that once an application for amendment is allowed in terms of Order VI Rule 18 of Code of Civil Procedure, the plaint ha.....
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Centre, EC on Plea for Mask Protocol in Poll Campaigns(09.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to and sought replies from the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea for all poll-bound states - namely, Ker.....
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Allahabad HC Grants Bail to Man Accused of Posting Objectionable Pictures of PM Narendra Modi(17.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has granted bail to a man who has been accused of posting objectionable pictures of the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on .....
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AAR, Maharashtra: 18% GST Payable on Construction of Buildings and Civil Structures(22.02.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) Maharashtra has ruled that 18% goods and service tax (GST) payable on Construction of buildings and civil structures.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Decision of Delhi Government to Install CCTV Cameras(24.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition filed by Delhi Parents Association and Government School Teachers Association, challenging the decisi.....
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Allahabad HC: Dilution of Constitutional Autonomy of HC Threatens Judicial Federalism(06.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that dilution of constitutional autonomy of the High Courts would threaten the concept of judicial federalism envisa.....
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Enforcement Date: Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Act, 2023(16.08.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Act, 2023 (23 of 2023), the Cen.....
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Kerala High Court: Can’t Expect Witness to Recall Sequence of Events Accurately(06.06.2024)
Kerala HC has observed that a witness cannot be expected to recall an accurate sequence of events and minor discrepancies in the statements do not amo.....
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Bombay HC: Account Holder Not Liable For Unauthorized Transactions Due To Third Party Breach(17.06.2024)
Bom. HC while directing Bank of Baroda to refund Rs. 76,90,017 to a company who lost the amount in a cyber fraud involving unauthorized electronic ban.....
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Del. HC: Litigants Keeping Dispute Alive for Mala Fide Reasons Leads to Detriment of Other Litigants(04.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that the conduct of the litigants to keep the dispute alive for mala fide reasons has the tendency of keeping the docket of .....
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Supreme Court: Petition to Lower AIBE Cut-off Dismissed(10.07.2024)
Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to lower the cut-off for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) and observed that lowering the cut-off wo.....
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Mad. HC: Not Paying Junior Lawyers Minimum Stipends is Violative of their Fundamental Rights(07.06.2024)
Mad. HC has observed that extracting work from junior lawyers without payment is exploitation and directly in violation of fundamental rights enshrine.....
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Reforms in General Insurance Business(11.06.2024)
As part of reforms in the general insurance business especially post de-notification of all the tariffs and policy wordings, ushering a new era of mea.....
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SC: When Sentence Imposed is for Fixed Term, Court Should Consider Suspension of Sentence(05.07.2024)
SC has observed that law is well settled that if sentence imposed by trial court is for a fixed term, then ordinarily the appellate court should consi.....
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SC: Can Consider Death by Single Stab as Murder if Ingredients of S. 300 IPC are Fulfilled(10.07.2024)
Supreme Court while upholding the conviction of an accused for murder, has held that causing the death of a person by a single stab can also be consid.....
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Supreme Court Acquits 'Wife' Accused of Murdering Her 'Husband' on Basis of Benefit of Doubt(20.09.2019)
Supreme Court while setting aside concurrent convictions by the lower Court and High Court has acquitted a woman accused of murdering her husband. The.....
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SC Sets Aside Judgment Directing Conducting of Load Test Before Demolishing Palarivattom Flyover(25.09.2020)
Supreme Court has set aside a Kerala High Court judgment which directed the Government to conduct a load test before demolishing the Palarivattom Flyo.....
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SC: Different Pay for Similar Post Allowed if There is Reasonable Classification(23.02.2023)
Supreme Court has held that if classification of posts and determination of pay scale have reasonable nexus with the objective or purpose sought to be.....
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SC to Law Enforcement in Manipur: Take Action on Apprehensions of Attack on Tribals(18.05.2023)
Supreme Court while directing law enforcement agencies in Manipur to take action on apprehensions of attack raised by Manipur Tribal Forum Delhi on tr.....
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Supreme Court Rejects Jacqueline Fernandez’s Plea to Quash Money Laundering Case(22.09.2025)
Supreme Court dismissed Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea to quash a Rs. 200 crore money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh C.....
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NCLAT: DRT Recovery Time Counts under Limitation Act Section 14(08.10.2025)
NCLAT ruled that Section 14 of the Limitation Act does not apply to creditors who started recovery proceedings before the Debt Recovery Tribunal under.....
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Mad. HC: Govt. Directed to Consider Representation Seeking Regulation of Pet Boarding Facilities(06.06.2024)
Madras High Court has directed the Government of Tamil Nadu to consider representation made by an animal rights activist regarding the regulation of P.....
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Byju’s Second Rights Issue for Raising Funds Halted by NCLT(14.06.2024)
National Company Law Tribunal has retrained ed-tech firm Byju’s from going ahead with the present rights issue which is in progress, till the disposal.....
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Delhi HC: Family Courts Not Expected to Adopt Hyper-Technical Approach(22.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that even though the Courts are required to decide matters relating to family law expeditiously, Court is expected to no.....
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Supreme Court: Cheating and Criminal Breach of Trust Cannot Be Based on Identical Allegations(26.09.2025)
Supreme Court held that the offences of cheating and criminal breach of trust cannot coexist based on the same allegations. Cheating involves dishones.....
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Madras HC: Disciplinary Action for Officers Sanctioning Public Buildings on Water Bodies(13.10.2025)
Madras HC directed the State Govt to issue circulars mandating disciplinary action against officers who sanction public buildings on water bodies and .....
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SC: Members of Unlawful Assembly Liable under Section 149 IPC Once Common Object is Proven(30.10.2025)
SC upheld the conviction of three individuals in a six-member group involved in a fatal assault, ruling that under Section 149 IPC, members of an unla.....
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SC Issues Notice in Plea Against Alleged Use of Banned Chemicals by Firework Manufacturers(09.04.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice to the manufacturers in application filed against alleged use of banned chemicals by firework manufacturers, mislabell.....
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P&H HC Directs Centre to Resolve Anomalies in Defence Pay Scale with 6th Central Pay Commission(17.02.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Central Government to resolve the anomalies that crept in the defence pay scale with the implementation.....
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Del. HC: NCLAT Requested to Examine Viability of Recording of Proceedings Before NCLT, NCLAT(11.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has requested the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) to examine the viability of recording of proceedings of NCLT and NC.....
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Delhi HC Directs to Issue Directions for Starting Treatment of Children Suffering from Rare Diseases(03.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to issue communications to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Centres for Excellence est.....
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Allahabad HC Sets Aside Life Sentence of Murder Convict Due to False Statement of Eyewitness(07.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has set aside the life sentence of a murder convict in a case that dates back to the year 1998, after concluding that the testimo.....
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Amendment to Circular for mandating additional disclosures by FPIs that fulfil certain objective criteria(01.08.2024)
1. SEBI vide Circular No. SEBI/ HO/ AFD/ AFD-PoD-2/CIR/P/2023/148 dated August 24, 2023 mandated additional disclosures for FPIs that fulfil objective.....
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Chhattisgarh HC: Validity of Section 148 Notices Issued Between March 1 to June 30 Due to Covid Lockd(06.09.2021)
Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the validity of the section 148 notices issued between March 1, 2021, to June 30, 2021 without following section 14.....
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SC Asks CBSE and UGC to Coordinate on Declaration of Results and Cut-offs(22.09.2020)
Supreme Court has asked Central Board for Secondary Education and University Grants Commission to coordinate on the date of declaration of the results.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Appeal Challenging Stay on Order Directing Reservation of Beds(28.09.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued a notice in a Letters Patent Appeal moved by the Delhi Government before the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court agains.....
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Madras HC: Duty of Ministry of AYUSH to Popularize Every Indian System of Medicine(05.10.2020)
Madras High Court has observed that it is the duty of the Central Ministry of AYUSH to popularise every Indian system of medicine including Siddha in .....
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#Economic Survey 2021-2022: Overview of Agriculture and Service Sector in View of Pandemic(31.01.2022)
Economic Survey has highlighted that that in 2021-2022, Agriculture sector was least hit by pandemic, sector to grow by 3.9% and services sector hit t.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Finance Minister Informs on Finalization of Draft DPR for River Links(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has informed that Draft DPR for 5 river links have been finalised, whereby the Centre will provide support for their implementations......
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Shri J. P. Nadda Releases National Health Profile-2018 - Launches India's First Ever Nationwide Healthcare Establishment Census(19.06.2018)
Shri J. P. Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare released the National Health Profile (NHP)-2018 prepared by the Central Bureau of Health.....
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SC: 'Admission' Made by Accused to Police Officer Before Commencement of Investigation Admissible(25.04.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that a statement made by the accused to a police officer before the investigation commences, is admissible in evidence, if .....
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Authorization of the Assessing Officer for a specified jurisdiction to exercise all or any of the powers conferred on for the purpose of Chapter VIII of Finance Act, 2016(20.03.2020)
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause(b) of section 164 and section 178 of the Finance Act, 2016 (28 of 2016) read with sub-sections(1) and (2.....
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Centre Defers Due Date for Renewal of Health & Motor Vehicle Insurance Policies Till 21st April(02.04.2020)
Ministry of Finance has extended the due date for renewal of motor vehicle third party insurance and for health insurance policies expiring between 25.....
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India calls for further enhancing affordable access to medicines and facilitating easier movement of health professionals across national borders(31.03.2020)
India has called for working towards creating a global framework for further enhancing affordable access to medicines for fighting pandemics and facil.....
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Calcutta HC Sets Aside Order Removing Blind Professor on Grounds of Physical Disability(25.02.2021)
Calcutta High Court has set aside an order removing a blind Professor from the position of Head of the Bengali Department by the Haringhata Mahavidyal.....
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Del. HC: BCCI Utilizes Services Provided by IMG Outside India, Income Cannot be Taxed in India(05.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) utilizes the services provided by International Management Group (IMG).....
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All. HC: Offences Can be Tried by Court Within Whose Juris. First Wife Takes Up Permanent Residence(10.07.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that offences punishable under Sections 494 and 495 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 can be tried by those courts within w.....
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AP HC Seeks Explanation from Twitter on Failure to Remove Derogatory Comments(02.02.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has sought an explanation from Twitter for its failure to remove several derogatory comments posted against the judiciary an.....
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Bombay HC Quashes FIR Against Man Accused of Sexually Harassing Minor Niece(07.02.2022)
Bombay High Court has quashed a first information report against a man accused of sexually harassing his minor niece after both the parties agreed tha.....
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Del. HC: Only Discovery of Material Would Trigger Reopening or Abatement of Assessment(11.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that reopening or abatement of proceeding would only be triggered on discovery of material that is likely to have a bearing .....
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SC: Writ Petitions Should be Dismissed by HCs if Petitioner Guilty of Delay or Laches(22.04.2024)
SC has held that High Court in its power under Article 226 of the Constitution of India may refuse to invoke its extraordinary powers if laxity on par.....
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SC: Court Can’t Take Cogni. of Offence Committed by Public Servant Without Following S. 19 of PC Act(12.07.2024)
Supreme Court has held that courts cannot take cognizance against any public servant for offences committed u/s 7,11,13 & 15 of the PC Act, 1988 even .....
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SC: Affordability of a Litigant is No Reason to File Multiple Petitions(22.11.2022)
Supreme Court has pulled up alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar for filing multiple petitions before Supreme Court in a short span of time, has obser.....
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JKL HC: Can’t Proceed With Prosecution Against Partners Without Arraigning Firm as Accused(20.02.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that existence of Section 66 in the Food Safety and Standard Act 2006 is a clear indicator of the fac.....
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Kerala HC: Pension Liability for Services Rendered in NEFA Prior to it Becoming A.P is on Centre(02.03.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that family pension liability of person died while being deployed in North-Eastern Frontier Agency (NEFA), now Arunachal Pr.....
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Ker. HC: Acts Done by Bank Officials While Taking Possession are Protected Under SARFAESI Act(25.05.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that action taken by the officials of the bank under the SARFAESI Act is neither unquestionable nor treated as sacro.....
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Delhi HC: Need to Streamline Income Certificate Process For National Overseas Scholarship Scheme(29.09.2025)
Delhi High Court observed an urgent need to streamline the process for obtaining income certificates under the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Sch.....
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Del. HC to Bar Council of Delhi: Notify Notification Withdrawing Mandate of Delhi-NCR Address(21.08.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Bar Council of Delhi to notify the subsequent notification by which the earlier notification which made filing of Aadhar.....
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Kerala HC: Strict Actions to be Taken Against Illegally Modified Vehicles & Recording Video(05.06.2024)
Ker. HC has issued a set of directions for the State to take strict actions under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, against individuals having Illegally.....
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Meghalaya High Court: Bail Plea Rejected Despite Delay in Trial(14.06.2024)
Meghalaya High Court has rejected the bail plea of an accused even when there was a delay in the commencement of trial under the Protection of Childre.....
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Del. HC: Strict Legal Actions in Sexual Harassment Cases Discourage Potential Offenders(04.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that strict legal actions against perpetrators of sexual harassment act as a deterrent, discouraging potential offenders.....
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SC: Non-Questioning on Incriminating Circum. Vitiate Trial if Omission Causes Miscarriage of Justice(09.07.2024)
SC has observed that when incriminating circumstances are not put to question before accused and he is not given an opportunity to explain such incrim.....
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SC: Limited Estate Given to Wife for Maintenance Would Mature as Absolute Estate(03.02.2022)
Supreme Court has held that Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 does not bar the bequeathing of a limited estate to a female by way of a W.....
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Delhi HC: Employee of BRO Has No Fundamental Right to Claim Deputation to Another Organization(07.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that an employee of the Border Roads Organisation has no fundamental right to claim a deputation to any other Organisation o.....
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SC: Presiding Officers/Members of JJ Board Should Specifically Mention Names in Orders(10.05.2024)
SC has observed that Presiding Officers or Members of the Juvenile Justice Board must mention their names when the order is passed. In absence of name.....
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Bom. HC: Courts Cannot Assess If a Dog is Aggressive or Not and What Makes it Aggressive(03.08.2024)
Bombay High Court while directing BMC to constitute an Animal Welfare Committee for a society in Mumbai in order to deal with the issue of stray dogs,.....
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RBI: Rs. 2000 Notes Withdrawn from Circulation; Will Continue as Legal Tender(22.05.2023)
Reserve Bank of India in pursuance of its Clean Note Policy has announced the withdrawal of Rs. 2000 banknotes from circulation. The notes to be conti.....
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Kerala High Court: Repayment of Misappropriated Funds Does Not End Criminal Prosecution(25.09.2025)
Kerala High Court held that repaying the misappropriated amount or its value in corruption cases does not end criminal prosecution. The court clarifie.....
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SC Criticizes Punjab CM and Governor Over Delay in Summoning of Budget Session(01.03.2023)
Supreme Court while criticizing both Chief Minister of Punjab and Governor for the dereliction stating that constitutional dialogue between functionar.....
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SC: Service Tax Not Applicable on UDF Collected from Passengers at International Airport(23.05.2023)
Supreme Court has held that ‘user development fee (UDF) collected from passengers departing the Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad International Airport, is .....
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Bombay HC: Marriage, Childbirth Not Grounds to Quash POCSO FIR(29.09.2025)
Bombay HC held that if a minor girl falls in love, marries an adult man, and bears his child, it does not negate offences under the Protection Of Chil.....
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Orissa HC: Informant Can be Made Accused if Involved, No Separate FIR Needed(14.10.2025)
Orissa High Court clarified that if an investigation reveals the informant’s complicity or incriminating evidence against them, the informant can be m.....
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SC Cancels POCSO Conviction, Observing Crime Resulted from Love, Not Lust, After Marriage(31.10.2025)
Supreme Court, invoking its powers under Article 142, quashed a man’s conviction under Section 366 IPC and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences.....
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Calcutta High Court: Under Section 354A IPC, Only Men Can be Prosecuted(29.07.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that, it can be safely accepted that a female cannot be an accused under Section 354A of the IPC, 1860 as is evident from.....
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Gauhati HC Dismisses Review Against Order on Woman's Refusal to Accept Her Marriage(28.09.2020)
Gauhati High Court has dismissed review against its order holding that refusal to wear 'sakha and sindoor' are indicative of the wife's refusal to acc.....
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Kerala HC Declines Stay on CBI Investigation in LIFE Mission Case(01.10.2020)
Kerala High Court has refused to stay the investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) in the 'LIFE Mission' case.
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SC Refuses to Entertain Writ Seeking Stay on Streaming of Movie, Why I Killed Gandhi(31.01.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a writ petition seeking a stay on the streaming of the movie, Why I killed Gandhi, which was set to release on .....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Finance Minister Informs on Plans Under Aspirational Districts Programme(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has stated that in 2022-23 Aspirational districts programme will focus on lagging blocks. Vibrant villages programme for border villa.....
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Patna HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance in Matter Where Sedated Women Forced to Immoral Acts(03.02.2022)
Patna High Court has taken a suo moto cognizance in a matter wherein an inmate of a shelter home alleged that women were forced to submit themselves t.....
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Allahabad High Court Makes History by Delivering Judgement in Three Languages(12.07.2024)
Allahabad High Court has created history by becoming the very first High Court to deliver its judgement in English, Hindi and Sanskrit in a matter rel.....
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Kar. HC: Cannot Make Construction of Memorial for Film Actor Subject Matter of PIL(05.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court has observed that construction of memorial of a film star cannot become subject matter of public interest litigation (PIL). It is.....
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Gau. HC: If Delay in Filing Matri. Appeal Not Satisfactorily Expl., Bar Against Remarriage Not Applic(14.06.2024)
Gauhati High Court while dismissing an application seeking condonation of delay in preferring a matrimonial appeal that challenged an ex-parte divorce.....
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POCSO Cases: Consider Upper Age Where Victim’s Age Determined Through Bone Age Ossification Report(04.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that in cases of sexual assault under the POCSO Act, wherever, the court is called upon to determine the age of the victim b.....
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BCI Directs SBCs to Initiate Discipl. Action Against Advocates Soliciting Work Through Online Portal(09.07.2024)
Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued directions to State Bar Councils to take disciplinary action against advocates soliciting work through online po.....
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Del. HC: Detailed Reasons Not to be Given by Arbitrator When Granting Request to Summon Witnesses(15.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that for granting the request to summon a witness under section 27(1) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the arb.....
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Punjab & Haryana HC Denies Anticipatory Bail to Excise and Taxation Officer(29.09.2020)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to the Excise and Taxation Officer for allegedly taking gratification by corrupt or.....
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Bombay HC: GST Return Details of Company Exempt from Disclosure under RTI Act(16.10.2025)
Bombay High Court on October 14 held that a company's Goods and Services Tax (GST) return filings are confidential and cannot be disclosed under the R.....
Tags : Goods and Services Tax, Right to Information, Public Disclosure
Patna HC Acquits 3 Accused Persons of Rape and Murder Charges of Minor Girl(07.04.2021)
Patna High Court has acquitted three accused persons of the charges of raping and murdering a 13 year old minor girl thereby setting aside the death s.....
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Gujarat HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Feroze Falibhai for Allegedly Hiding Religion(12.04.2021)
Gujarat High Court has granted Anticipatory Bail to a Parsi man named Feroze Falibhai Contractor, against whom an FIR had been lodged by a Hindu man a.....
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Delhi HC: Offence of Money Laundering is Layered and Multi-Fold Including Stages of Offence(18.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the offence of money laundering under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 is layered and multi-fold which incl.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on PIL Over Issue of Setting Up of Unmanned Police Barricades(22.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a suo moto Public Interest Litigation registered by it over the issue of setting up of unmanned police barricade.....
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SC Stays Uttarakhand HC Order Setting Aside Centre’s Plea to Transfer IFS Officer to Principal Bench(25.02.2022)
Supreme Court has stayed the October 2021 order of the Uttarakhand High Court wherein it had set aside an order passed by the principal bench of the C.....
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Del. HC: Government Directed to Implement Fire Safety Norms in Nursing Homes Within 4 Weeks(06.06.2024)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to decide the representation for framing and implementation of fire safety norms in small hospitals.....
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Byju’s Second Rights Issue for Raising Funds Halted by NCLT(14.06.2024)
National Company Law Tribunal has retrained ed-tech firm Byju’s from going ahead with the present rights issue which is in progress, till the disposal.....
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Bombay High Court: Mere Filing of Earlier Litigation Not a Ground to Interdict Order of Transfer(04.07.2024)
Bombay High Court has observed that the mere filing of earlier litigation is not a reason to infer the existence of mala fides for interdicting order .....
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SC: Can Apply Principle of Res Judicata if Conflict of Interest Exists between Co-defendants(10.07.2024)
Supreme Court while observing that the principle of res judicata is not only applicable between plaintiff and defendant but also between two co-defend.....
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MP HC: NMC Cannot Withhold Approval of Any Medical College Due to Ongoing CBI Probe(04.02.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the National Medical Commission (NMC) cannot withhold the approval of any medical college on the ground that C.....
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Supreme Court: Judicial Decisions Do Not Lead to Infringement of Fundamental Rights(22.02.2024)
Supreme Court has restated that a judicial decision that has been given by a court of competent jurisdiction cannot be challenged on the grounds of vi.....
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SC: HCs’ Must Maintain ‘Hands Off’ Approach at Investigation Stage in Corruption Cases(03.03.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that it would be desirable if high courts maintain a hands-off approach and not quash a FIR pertaining to corruption cases,.....
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Ker. HC: Local Self Governments Who Can’t comply with Directions Must Step Down(25.05.2023)
Kerala High Court while warning government on the issue State’s inaction pertaining to unauthorized banners in public places, has stated that if Local.....
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Delhi HC: Admissions Can't be Delayed Due to RCI's Dispute with Aptitude Test Organisers(29.09.2025)
Delhi High Court refused to stall admissions of specially-abled candidates to diploma courses, despite a contractual dispute between the Rehabilitatio.....
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NCLAT: ED Cannot Keep Attached Assets After Resolution Plan Approval(16.10.2025)
NCLAT held that asset attachments by the Enforcement Directorate under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) cease once a resolution plan is appro.....
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When a corporate trustee enters into external administration, the company's right of indemnity and accompanying equitable lien over the assets of the trust survives the appointment(18.01.2023)
The Plaintiffs, Kimberley Stuart Wallman and Gregory Paul Quin (collectively, the Liquidators) are the liquidators of Goldeagle Nominees Pty Ltd (Gold.....
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Principles of Condonation of Delay Explained by Supreme Court(10.04.2024)
SC has laid down certain principles of condonation of delay which include that merits of the case are not required to be considered in condoning the d.....
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Del HC: Invoking Penalty Proc. Based on NFAC’s Own Failure to Lodge Claim Can’t be Sustained by them(19.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that invocation of penalty proceedings that are based on the National Faceless Assessment Centre’s (NFAC) own failure to lod.....
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Directions Against Misleading Advertisements Issued by Supreme Court(08.05.2024)
Supreme Court has issued a set of measures to protect consumers from misleading advertisements that include equal responsibility of advertisers and en.....
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Del. HC: Maintenance to be Given to Major Child Till He Does Not Become Financially Independent(02.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that a child who is pursuing his education would be entitled to maintenance under Section 26 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.....
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Delhi HC: Law Interns to Wear White Shirt, Black Pants And Black Tie in Court(23.02.2023)
Delhi High Court has said that law interns are permitted to enter the Court complexes by wearing a white shirt, black tie and black pants as prescribe.....
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SC: Registration of FIR in Corruption Case is Sufficient for ED to Launch Probe(18.05.2023)
Supreme Court while clarifying that generation and acquisition of proceeds of crime are like Siamese twins which would amount to money laundering, has.....
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Madras High Court: Legal & Moral Duty of Husband and Children to Support Wife and Mother(26.09.2025)
Madras High Court upheld a Family Court order directing a husband and his sons to pay Rs. 21,000 monthly maintenance to their wife and mother. The cou.....
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Allahabad HC: Taxpayers Shouldn’t Suffer Due to Delay in Genuine Refunds by Assessing Officer(13.10.2025)
Allahabad High Court ruled that when a taxpayer submits the required documents for TDS refund, the Assessing Officer must process the refund without u.....
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SC: Recovery of Currency Alone Doesn’t Convict under PC Act Without Proof of Demand and Acceptance(30.10.2025)
SC acquitted a former Assistant Labor Commissioner accused of taking a Rs. 3,000 bribe, observing that mere recovery of currency is insufficient for c.....
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SC: Detailed Reasons Not Required in Order Imposing Punishment on Findings of Enquiry Officer(09.02.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that detailed reasons are not required to be recorded by the Disciplinary Authority in an order imposing punishment by acce.....
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J&K HC Quashes Sedition Case Against Elected Councillor of LAHDC(15.02.2021)
Jammu & Kashmir High Court has quashed a sedition case filed against an elected Councillor of LAHDC (Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh) .....
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Uttarakhand High Court Allows Termination of Foetus of Rape Victim(07.02.2022)
Uttarakhand High Court has allowed the termination of a 28 weeks foetus of a rape victim, granting relief to the victim. The Court has held that there.....
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GSTN Issues Advisory on Auto-population of E-Invoice Details Into GSTR-1(07.04.2021)
Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN has issued Advisory on Auto-population of E-Invoice details into GSTR-1. The notified taxpayers have been advised.....
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Madras HC Stays Appointment of Former Chief Secretary to National Green Tribunal(12.04.2021)
Madras High Court has stayed the operation of an order passed by the Centre on December 12, 2020, appointing former Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Girija .....
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SC: Quantity of Neutral Substance Not to be Excluded in Determination of Commercial Quantities(17.02.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that the quantity of the neutral substance is not to be excluded and to be taken into consideration along with the actual c.....
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NCLAT: Penalty Can Only be Under IBC Code and Not Companies Act Before Adjudicating Authority(22.02.2022)
National Company Appellate Law Tribunal has held that when proceedings before the Adjudicating Authority are being carried out under the Insolvency an.....
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Kerala HC: Admin of WhatsApp Group Not Vicariously Liable for Objectionable Post by Group Member(24.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that the admin of a WhatsApp group cannot be held vicariously liable if a member of the group posts objectionable content .....
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Madras HC On Orderly System: Menial Jobs Below the Dignity of Uniformed Personnel(23.11.2022)
Madras High Court has held that trained Uniformed Personnel are expected to perform the combatant duty and other law and order duties in the interest .....
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SC: Employee Can't Seek Alteration of Date of Birth Towards End of Career(21.02.2023)
Supreme Court has held that employee cannot request for alternation of date of birth after a long delay and especially towards the end of the career o.....
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Ker. HC: Absence of TI Parade Doesn’t Vitiate Identification of Accused in Court(03.03.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that if ocular evidence and identification of accused by witnesses in court are impressive, nothing restricts court from re.....
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Ker. HC Lays Down Principles for Compounding Sexual offences Upon Compromise With Accused(26.05.2023)
Kerala High Court has laid down broad principles to be considered while hearing pleas to quash criminal proceedings involving non-compoundable sexual .....
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SC Quashes Marital Cruelty Case by Wife Against In-Laws over Vague & General Allegations(30.09.2025)
Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a woman’s in-laws, stating that the allegations of domestic cruelty and mental torture were vague, .....
Tags : Marital Cruelty, Wife, Vague
Bombay HC: GST Return Details of Company Exempt from Disclosure under RTI Act(16.10.2025)
Bombay High Court on October 14 held that a company's Goods and Services Tax (GST) return filings are confidential and cannot be disclosed under the R.....
Tags : Goods and Services Tax, Right to Information, Public Disclosure
Kerala High Court Issues Directions to Curb Operation of Unauthorised Street Vendors in Kochi(21.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has issued a comprehensive list of directions to ensure strict implementation of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Re.....
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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Appointment of Executive Officers in Hindu Temples(24.02.2022)
Madras High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation filed by Indic Collective Trust and its President TR Ramesh challenging the appointment o.....
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Kerala HC: Can’t Deny Compassionate Employment to Dependants ‘Fighting for Claim’(21.02.2025)
Kerala High Court has stated that the Government cannot deny the benefits of compassionate employment to the dependents who have been fighting for the.....
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SC: Must Ensure Sensitive Work Environment for Growing Women Judicial Officers(28.02.2025)
SC has underscored the importance of ensuring sensitive work environment for women judicial officers and stated that it is not enough to find comfort .....
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Delhi HC: Right Not Forfeited Merely Because It Hasn't Been Enforced Against All Infringers(31.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that a proprietor of a registered design does not forfeit its right merely because it has not enforced the same against all .....
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CESTAT: No Case Made Out By Customs For Confiscation Of Goods Meant For Export(23.01.2023)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has observed that a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) is not required from the Drug .....
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#Economic Survey 2021-2022: India to Spend USD 1.4 Trillion to Step Up Infrastructure Investment(31.01.2022)
Economic Survey has said that to achieve USD 5 trillion GDP by FY'25, India needs to spend about USD 1.4 trillion over this period on infrastructure t.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Launch of National Mental Health Tele-programme(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has informed on launch of National Mental Health Tele-programme with NIMHANS being Nodal centre, highlighting the accentuated mental .....
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Delhi HC: Invocation of S. 13 SARFAESI Act Results in General Bar to Civil Court Proceedings(03.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that invocation of Section 13 of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Inter.....
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Raj HC: PP Bound to Prosecute Accused Once Application u/s 321 CrPC Rejected(03.06.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has held that once an application filed for withdrawal of prosecution against the accused under Section 321 of the Code of Crimin.....
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Kerala High Court: E-Toilets to be Build for Flood Affected Tribal Families(12.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has directed the state authority to build e-toilets for around 300 families residing on the banks of Chaliyar and Punnapuzha rivers .....
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Meg. HC: Inadequate Examination of Witness is a Valid Ground for Application to Recall Witness(03.07.2024)
Meghalaya High Court has observed that an accused’s application seeking to recall a witness under Section 311 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is v.....
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Supreme Court: People Don’t Purchase High-End Luxurious Cars to Suffer Discomfort(10.07.2024)
SC while granting relief to two companies who purchased cars from Mercedes-Benz, has observed that people do not purchase high-end luxurious cars to s.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Entertain Plea to Postpone Polls in Five States Amid Third COVID Wave(01.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a plea filed by Congress Leader Jagdish Sharma seeking postponement of polls in States of Uttar Pradesh, Pun.....
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Gujarat HC: Every Offence Under Negotiable Instruments Act Is Compoundable(02.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that when parties have settled the dispute amicably, the compounding of the offence is permitted with regard to an offence.....
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Calcutta High Court: Magistrate Has to Record Reasons While Discharging Accused(04.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that a Magistrate while discharging an accused under Section 245(2) of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 has to record rea.....
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Kar. HC: Self-Acquired Property Thrown in Common Hotchpot Shall be Treated as Joint Family Property(21.02.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that if a Hindu family member voluntarily throws his/her self acquired property into common hotchpot with the purpose of.....
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SC Issues Safeguards for Preventing Misuse of Power to Summon Additional Accused U/S 319 CrPC(23.02.2023)
Supreme Court while hearing appeal challenging Punjab and Haryana High Court order that allowed an application seeking to summon an additional accused.....
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All. HC: Raise Claims for Arrears of Rent Through DJs, Don't Take Recourse to Judicial Proceedings(17.05.2023)
Allahabad High Court has directed Judicial Officers seeking claims for arrears of rent in cases where Judicial officer was not provided Government acc.....
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Delhi HC Rejects PIL Challenging Notifications Permitting Exchange of Rs. 2000 Notes Without ID Proof(29.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has dismissed public interest litigation (PIL) challenging Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and State Bank of India's (SBI) notifications .....
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Gujarat HC Denies Discharge of Man Accused in Cop Extortion Case Post Account Freeze(06.10.2025)
Gujarat High Court refused to discharge a man accused of sharing the complainant’s bank details with cops allegedly seeking gratification to unfreeze .....
Tags : Extortion, Prima Facie, Gratification
Patna HC Directs State Government to Take Decision on Conducting Exams(23.09.2020)
Patna High Court has asked the State Government to take a decision regarding the process of conducting the examination (10th and 12th) for the student.....
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Punjab & Haryana HC Restrains Schools from Levying Transport Charges During Online Classes(29.09.2020)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has restrained schools situated in areas within its jurisdiction from charging transport fees from students.
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Transport Fees
SC: Communicating ACR to Employee w/o Sufficient Time to Challenge it is Same as Non-Disclosure(27.02.2023)
Supreme Court has held that failure to accord sufficient time for an employee to challenge assessment of their performance for a particular year in an.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Annual Confidential Report, Non-Disclosure
Delhi HC Constitutes Committee for Implementation of National Rare Diseases Policy(19.05.2023)
Delhi High Court while constituting a five member committee to effectively implement National Policy for Treatment of Rare Diseases, 2017, has stated .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Rare Diseases, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Delhi High Court: Refund Dispute Between a Passenger and Airline is Not a Commercial Dispute(24.09.2025)
Delhi High Court held that an agreement for providing basic services in exchange for payment cannot automatically be treated as a commercial agreement.....
Tags : Refund, Commercial Dispute, Airline
Delhi HC: Sisters Giving up Property Rights to Brother not Considered a 'Gift' Under Stamp Act(09.10.2025)
Delhi High Court has ruled that when sisters, being co-owners, relinquish their property rights in favour of their brother, who is also a co-owner, th.....
Tags : Gift, Stamp Act, Property Rights
Delhi High Court: Banks Cannot Be Accused of Defamation, Calling a Company 'Fraud' Not Defamatory(29.10.2025)
Delhi High Court held that banks cannot be summoned as accused for defamation, as they lack the requisite mens rea or state of mind needed to constitu.....
Tags : Accused, Defamation, Company
SC: Time Limit u/s 14(3) of JJ Act to Ascertain Physical & Mental Health of Juvenile is Directory(08.05.2024)
SC has held that time limit to prescribe physical and mental health of juvenile so provided in Section 14(3) of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 cannot .....
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SC: Dismissal of Employees Given Compassionate Appointment on Forged Documents, Approved(03.08.2024)
Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of employees who were given compassionate appointment on the basis of forged documents and expressed displeasur.....
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Punjab HC Fines Police Rs. 1 Lakh for 15-Year Delay in Filing Cancellation Report in Criminal Case(23.09.2025)
Punjab and Haryana High Court criticized Punjab Police for a 15-year unjustified delay in filing a cancellation report in a criminal case. The court e.....
Tags : Fine, Police, Delay, Report
Bombay HC: No Absolute Right for Citizens to Access Public Offices(08.10.2025)
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court recently held that citizens cannot claim an absolute right to visit public offices solely for the purpo.....
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Supreme Court: Pre-Litigation Mediation Not Required for Cases of Continuing IPR Infringement(28.10.2025)
Supreme Court held that pre-litigation mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act is not mandatory in cases of continuing IPR infringeme.....
Tags : Commercial Courts Act, Remedy, Infringement
Gujarat HC Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Direction on Ban on Use of Loudspeakers(16.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has issued notice to the Gujarat Government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea seeking a direction to the state government .....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Ban on Use of Loudspeakers
MP HC Asks State on Steps on Direction for Formation of Additional Forensic Lab(03.02.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked the State Government as to what steps have been taken by it with regard to the Court's directions issued for the f.....
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All. HC: DCP Pulled Up for Directing Further Investigation Without Leave of the Magistrate(13.06.2024)
Allahabad High Court has pulled up a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) who directed further investigation without the leave of the court in a case i.....
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Raj. HC: Provision of Appeal Recommended in Matters of Transporting Bovine Animals Without Permit(03.07.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has recommended the introduction of provisions of appeal in matters where orders are passed under Section 6A of the Rajasthan Bov.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Bovine Animals, Confiscation
Circular regarding charges levied by Market Infrastructure Institutions(01.07.2024)
1. Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) being public utility institutions act as first level Regulator and are entrusted with the responsibility .....
Tags : Charges, levy, Market Infrastructure Institutions
SC: For Smooth Functioning of CIC, Commissioner has Power to Form Benches & Frame Regulations(15.07.2024)
SC has held that Chief Information Commissioner has comprehensive authority to oversee & direct functioning of CIC and is allowed to implement measure.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Chief Information Commissioner, Frame Regulations
SC: State Electricity Commissions Have Full Autonomy in Determination & Regulation of Tariff(24.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that State Electricity Commissions possess full autonomy in the determination and regulation of tariff, and State and the Centr.....
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Del. HC: Filing Piece-Meal Charge-sheet for Defeating Right to Default Bail is Against Article 21(22.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that picking one aspect of the investigation and filing a piecemeal charge-sheet to defeat the applicant’s right to default .....
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Bombay High Court: Giving Birth Proof to Police is Not Disclosure of Personal Information(25.09.2025)
Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court ruled that giving the police demographic details like proof of identity, birth, and address of a person does not am.....
Tags : Birth Proof, Police, Personal Information
Delhi HC Safeguards Sudhir Chaudhary’s Personality Rights, Orders Takedown of Deepfakes(10.10.2025)
Delhi High Court on October 10 passed an interim order protecting the personality rights of Sudhir Chaudhary, Editor-in-Chief of DD News, directing th.....
Tags : Sudhir Chaudhary, Personality Rights, Deepfake
Delhi HC: Denying Candidature of Physically Disabled Person Due to 'No Vacancy' Violates RPwD Act(29.10.2025)
Delhi High Court held that rejecting the candidature of a physically disabled individual on the ground of 'no vacancy' violates the Rights of Persons .....
Tags : Physically Disabled Person, Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Candidature
HP HC: Government Service Rules Must be Implemented in Uniform Manner Throughout The State(17.08.2022)
Himachal Pradesh High Court while observing the implementation of Himachal Pradesh Kanungo’s Service Rules, 1951 has held that service rules framed by.....
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Kerala HC Directs State Govt To File Report On Amount Quantified Towards Damage Of Property(17.10.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed the State government to file a report on the amount of damages that has been quantified by it in connection with strike.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Popular Front of India, State government
SC: Bail Condition to Obtain Certificate of Assurance from Embassy Not Necessary for Foreign Accused(09.07.2024)
SC has held that it is not necessary that in every case where bail is granted to an accused in an NDPS case who is a foreign national on the ground of.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Certificate of Assurance, Foreign National
SC: Before Decision of Arrest, Materials Exonerating Accused Must also be Considered(15.07.2024)
SC has stated the officer acting under Section 19(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) cannot ignore or not consider the material.....
Tags : Supreme Court, S. 19(1) of PMLA, Arrest
ITAT, Delhi Allows Exemption to Association of State Road Transport Undertaking(29.09.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), New Delhi has allowed the exemption under Section 11 and 12 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 to Association of State .....
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Bombay HC: Requisition to Move Motion of No-Confidence Must be Mandatorily Hand-Delivered(05.10.2020)
Bombay High Court has held that it is mandatory that the requisition for a special meeting to move a motion of no-confidence against the Chairman or D.....
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SC: Compensation to be Paid from Date of Accident and Not Date of Adjudication of Claim(01.02.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that interest on compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act 1923, shall be paid from the date of the accident and no.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Aim for Ecologically Sustainable Roads in Hilly Areas(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has highlighted that in regards to plans of development of ecologically sustainable roads in hilly areas, the Government aims to prov.....
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SC: Factories Act Notification Indicative of Intention to Force Workers into Servitude(05.10.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that the Gujarat Government's notification increasing the working hours of factory workers and exempting factories in the S.....
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SC Directs on Student Representation Challenging School’s Failure to Adopt Evaluation Procedure(01.02.2022)
Supreme Court has directed the School Result Committee to decide the student's representation within 2 weeks, in a writ petition filed by Class XII pa.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Failure to Adopt Evaluation Procedure
#Union Budget 2022-2023: Finance Minister Highlights 4 Priorities for Government(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has highlighted the 4 priorities of the Government in the present budget as: PM Gati Shakti; Inclusive Development; Energy transition.....
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SC: Award Passed by Lok Adalat Cannot be Basis for Redetermination of Compensation(04.02.2022)
Supreme Court has held that the Award passed by a Lok Adalat under Section 20 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 cannot be the basis for rede.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Redetermination of Compensation
Supreme Court: Performance Audit of Maharashtra Slum Areas Act, Directed(01.08.2024)
SC while suggesting audit of Maharashtra Slum Areas Act, 1971 has stated that reviewing and assessing implementation of statute is an integral part of.....
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Del HC: Can’t Exclude Govt. Servants from Protection of Fundamental Rights(26.05.2023)
Delhi High Court while setting aside 2019 Memorandum that de-recognised the Central PWD Engineers Association, has observed that government servants c.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Fundamental Rights, Government Servants
Allahabad HC Fines SBI ?1 Lakh for Delay in Deciding Compassionate Appointment Claim(30.09.2025)
Allahabad High Court imposed a ?1 lakh cost on the State Bank of India for failing to decide a compassionate appointment application for five years, t.....
Tags : Compassionate Appointment, State Bank of India, Claim
Bombay HC: GST Return Details of Company Exempt from Disclosure under RTI Act(16.10.2025)
Bombay High Court on October 14 held that a company's Goods and Services Tax (GST) return filings are confidential and cannot be disclosed under the R.....
Tags : Goods and Services Tax, Right to Information, Public Disclosure
SC: Rigours of Section 45 of PMLA Can Be Relaxed in Peculiar Facts and Circumstances(31.07.2024)
SC while granting bail to an accused under PMLA, has held that taking into consideration the period spent by accused in custody and that there is no l.....
Tags : Supreme Court, S. 45 of PMLA, Conclusion of Trial
Kerala HC Grants Interim Relief to Actor Dileep for Alleged Conspiracy to Kill Police Officers(24.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has granted interim relief to actor Dileep in the recent case registered by the Kerala Police for allegedly conspiring to kill the p.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Alleged Conspiracy to Kill Police Officers
Gujarat HC Refuses to Waive Off Cooling Period for Couple Who Lived Together for 12 Days(27.01.2022)
Gujarat High Court has upheld an order of the family court refusing to waive off the statutory 6 months cooling period in a plea by a couple seeking a.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Cooling Period for Couple
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Referred to for the First Time by Delhi High Court(04.07.2024)
Delhi High Court while dealing with the issue of forgery and fabrication of documents by a party in a trademark infringement dispute, has referred to .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Fabrication, Forgery, BNSS
SC: Final Deadline Given to States/UTs for Appointment of Specialised Adoption Agencies(10.07.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on simplifying adoption procedures in the country, has directed the Chief Secretaries o.....
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Delhi High Court Asks Govt to Reconsider Order Mandating Face Masks Inside Private Vehicles(02.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has called the order passed by the Delhi Government mandating wearing of face mask inside private vehicle as absurd, asking further a.....
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Calcutta HC: Grounds that Accused Did Not Commit Offence Must be More Than Prima Facie Grounds(04.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has opined that reasonable grounds to believe that the accused has not committed an offence must be more than mere prima facie gro.....
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Kerala HC: “Debt Due” under Section 18(1) SARFAESI Act Includes Future Interest until Appeal Filing(27.10.2025)
Kerala HC held that under Section 18(1) of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (S.....
Tags : Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, Demand Notice, Appeal
Telangana HC: Scrutiny By IT Department Barred For The Period Covered By The Resolution Plan(28.01.2022)
Telangana High Court has observed that for the period covered by the Resolution Plan, Income Tax Department cannot carry out any scrutiny or assessmen.....
Tags : Income Tax Act, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, Corporate Debtor, Financial Creditor
Telangana HC Directs to Ensure Provision of Facilities to Students to Attend Online Classes(04.02.2022)
Telangana High Court has instructed the government to ensure facilities were provided for students to attend classes online in all government schools,.....
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Kerala HC: Directions Issued to Ensure Safety of Pilgrims During Karkidakavavu Festival(31.07.2024)
Kerala High Court has issued directions to the police and district authorities to ensure safety of pilgrims during the Balitharpanam and Karkidakavavu.....
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Delhi High Court Directs News Portal to Take Down Defamatory Content Published Against MA Yusuff Ali(29.05.2023)
Delhi High Court while granting interim relief to MA Yusuff Ali, Chairman of Lulu Group International has directed the editor of online Malayalam news.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, MA Yusuff Ali, Lulu Group International, Marunadan Malayalee
Gujarat HC Rejects Stay on Partial Demolition of 400-Year-Old Mosque for Road Widening(03.10.2025)
Gujarat High Court declined to intervene in an order that refused to stay the proposed partial demolition of a 400-year-old mosque. The demolition is .....
Tags : Demolition, Mosque, Infrastructure Project
Punjab & Haryana HC: Allegation of Harassment Alone Insufficient to Prove Abetment to Suicide(17.10.2025)
Punjab and Haryana High Court observed that a mere allegation of harassment against the accused is insufficient to prove abetment to suicide under Sec.....
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SC: Escalation of Prices Cannot Be Sole Ground to Deny Specific Performance(12.04.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that escalation of prices cannot be the sole ground to deny specific performance. The Court has also observed that, once a .....
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Delhi High Court Cancels Bail of 72 Yrs Old Accused in POCSO Case(01.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has cancelled the bail granted to a 72 years old man, who is accused of raping a 7 years old girl child and is booked for the offence.....
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Delhi HC: Award of Interest Contrary to Terms of Agreement Can be Challenged(02.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has reiterated that the award of interest contrary to the express terms of the agreement between the parties would be susceptible to .....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Rotation of Wards for Reserved Categories(04.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed two petitions challenging a notification issued by the State Election Commission last month, changing the seats reserve.....
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JKL HC: Can’t Dismiss Suit if Issue of Jurisdiction is Mixed Question of Fact and Law(23.02.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that obligation to dismiss a suit at threshold or return a plaint for want of jurisdiction arises onl.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Jurisdiction, Issue of Fact
SC: It is Referral Court’s Duty to Decide Issue of Existence and Validity of Arbitration Agreement(17.05.2023)
Supreme Court has held that it is duty of referral court to conclusively decide issue of existence and validity of an arbitration agreement if the sam.....
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Bombay High Court Rejects Plea To Stay OTT Release of Movie 83 on Hotstar &Netflix(21.03.2022)
Bombay High Court has refused ad-interim relief to Mad Man Film Ventures Pvt Ltd to stall the film's OTT release, observing that prima facie - Netflix.....
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SC Directs to File Report on Officers Involved in Muzzafarpur Shelter Home Sexual Assault Case(24.03.2022)
Supreme Court has directed Bihar to file a report on action taken against State officers involved in the Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual assault case......
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ITAT, Delhi: Expenditure of Royalty for Technical Know-How Can Be Treated as Revenue Expenditure(06.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the royalty expenditure for the use of know-how can be treated as revenue expenditure under Income .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, royalty expenditure, use of know-how, Income Tax Act, 1961
ITAT, Mumbai: Non-Disclosure of Foreign Asset in ITR Not Valid Reason for Imposition of Penalty(08.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has observed that non disclosing of a foreign asset in the income tax return, by itself, is not a valid r.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, foreign asset, income tax return, Black Money Act, assessee
Bombay HC: Court of Additional Sessions Judge Not Special Court to Try Offences Under IBC(17.02.2022)
Bombay High Court has ruled that the Court of Additional Sessions Judge is not Special Court in terms of Section 236 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy .....
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Allahabad High Court Stays Demolition of 100-Yr-Old Clinic, Restaurant(21.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has stayed the proposed demolition of a hundred-year-old homeopathic clinic and restaurant for the purpose of constructing the Pr.....
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Kerala HC Slams Litigants in Munambam Land Case, Notes Waqf Board's Inaction(10.10.2025)
Kerala High Court observed that litigants challenging the inquiry commission in the Munambam land dispute were acting on behalf of other interested pa.....
Tags : Waqf Board, Munambam land, Dispute
Delhi HC: Denying Candidature of Physically Disabled Person Due to 'No Vacancy' Violates RPwD Act(29.10.2025)
Delhi High Court held that rejecting the candidature of a physically disabled individual on the ground of 'no vacancy' violates the Rights of Persons .....
Tags : Physically Disabled Person, Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Candidature
Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Woman Accused of Trafficking Minor Tribal Girl(23.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has denied bail to a woman, accused of trafficking a minor tribal girl, saying it was unfortunate that an innocent girl of tender age.....
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CCI Orders Probe Against Zomato and Swiggy On Complaint of Anti-Competitive Practices(06.04.2022)
Competition Commission of India has directed the Director General (DG) to investigate and determine whether the conduct of Zomato and Swiggy are anti-.....
Tags : Competition Commission of India, Director General, Zomato, Swiggy, anti-competitive, Section 3(1) and Section 3(4) of the Competition Act, 2002
Delhi Court Denies Bail to Jamia Alumni President in Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case(08.04.2022)
Delhi Court has denied bail to Shifa-Ur-Rehman, President of Jamia Millia Islamia Alumni Association in connection with the Delhi riots larger conspi.....
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Date of filing of refund application needs to be taken for grant of interest(05.04.2022)
The issue involved is whether the Appellant is entitled for interest in respect of the refund claim already granted. The brief facts of the case are t.....
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Chh. HC: Attacks by Naxalites on Security Forces Not Mere Criminal Acts but Part of Larger Insurgency(21.02.2025)
Chhattisgarh High Court while upholding the conviction of persons involved in naxal attack, has observed that attacks/ambush by Naxalites on security .....
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Ker. HC: Appointment Of Ministers' Personal Staff Can’t be Equated With Regular Recruitment Process(02.12.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that appointment of personal staff to ministers’ by the Special Rules of 1959 is a class of employment made in order to ser.....
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Del HC to Centre: Take Decision on Attaching DMRC’s Assets for Payment of Dues to Reliance Infra(28.02.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Central government to take a decision whether it proposes to grant sanction for attachment of the movable and immovable .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, DMRC, Reliance Infrastructure, Attachment
Allahabad HC: Accused Must Apply for Bail in All Offences he is Wanted(23.05.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that no person can be permitted to apply for bail in part, that too firstly getting bail u/s 437 CrPC and later on takin.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Bail, Offences, CrPC
SC: FIRs from Separate Transactions in Different States Can't Be Clubbed Together(29.09.2025)
Supreme Court held that FIRs involving different transactions, witnesses, laws, and evidence across various states cannot be clubbed nationwide, clari.....
Tags : FIRs, Transactions, Evidence
Delhi HC: Father Granted Custody When Mother’s Adultery Allegation Includes Neglect(13.10.2025)
Delhi High Court held that a father is entitled to custody of a child when allegations of the mother’s adultery are combined with deliberate neglect a.....
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Supreme Court: Cannot Allow Bail Condition Enabling Police to Track Movement of Accused(08.07.2024)
Supreme Court has held that there can't be a bail condition defeating the very objective of bail. There can't be a bail condition enabling the police .....
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Supreme Court: Cannot Include Confession Made before Police in Charge Sheet(15.07.2024)
Supreme Court has stated that confessional statements recorded by the Police Officers which are part of the charge sheet cannot remain a part thereof .....
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SC to SERCs’: Frame Regulations for Determination of Tariff Within 3 Months(23.11.2022)
Supreme Court directed all State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERC) to frame regulations under 181 of the Electricity Act 2003 on the terms and.....
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Kar. HC to MHA: Pay Arrear of Pension to 102 Years Old Freedom Fighter(21.02.2023)
Karnataka High Court has directed Ministry of Home Affairs to pay arrears of pension to 102 years old Freedom Fighter, which were withheld for a year .....
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UP Court Sentences Sandeep Sisodia to Life Imprisonment in Hathras Case(03.03.2023)
UP Court, Hathras has sentenced Sandeep Sisodia to life imprisonment for Gang Rape and Murder case concerning a 19 year old Dalit Girl. Accused was co.....
Tags : UP Court, Hathras Case, Culpable Homicide, Rape, Life Imprisonment
Ker. HC: Not Proper to Arrest Accused Before Verifying if Any Interim Order Subsits in Bail Plea(25.05.2023)
Kerala High Court has observed that it is not proper on the part of the Police Officer to arrest an accused, without verifying from the office of the .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Arrest, Bail Application, Interim Order, Verify
SC: S.24 CPC Power can be Invoked by Common HC for Inter-State Transfer of Suits(01.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that power under section 24 of CPC can be exercised by High Court even for inter-State transfer of a suit if it is common High .....
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Del. HC: ‘Residence of Delhi’ as Mandatory Condition for Becoming Civil Defence Volunteer is Valid(23.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has upheld that constitutional validity of Delhi Government’s order that made “resident of Delhi” as mandatory condition to become el.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Civil Defence Volunteer, Residence, Mandatory, Validity
NCLAT: Audit Report Alone Not Enough to Prove Fraud in Commercial Deal Under Section 66(2) IBC(29.09.2025)
NCLAT, Principal Bench, New Delhi, held that a transactional audit report alone cannot serve as conclusive proof of fraudulent trading under Section 6.....
Tags : Audit Report, Commercial Deal, Fraud
Gujarat HC Directs CBDT to Extend ITR Filing Deadline to Nov 30 for Audit Assesses(14.10.2025)
Gujarat High Court directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to extend the due date for filing income tax returns to November 30 for assesses .....
Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, Income Tax Returns, Audit Report
Supreme Court: Advocates Can be Summoned Only under S.132 BSA Exceptions with Prior Officer Approval(31.10.2025)
Supreme Court directed that investigating agencies cannot arbitrarily summon advocates in criminal cases for legal advice given to the accused. The co.....
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SC: Employees Can Only Claim Pension if Permissible Under Relevant Rules(29.07.2024)
SC has held that pension can be claimed only when it is permissible under the relevant rules or a scheme. If an employee is covered under the PF Schem.....
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Delhi High Court: Ramping Up of Food Sampling & Testing Required in National Capital(09.05.2024)
Delhi High Court has while dealing with a suo motu case regarding the use of pesticides for growing vegetables causing problems, has observed that foo.....
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Cal. HC: Without Prior Sanction of Waqf Board, Mutthwali Cannot Enter into Lease of Waqf Property(03.08.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that the property concerned is a Waqf property and as has been held that once a Waqf it is always a Waqf and as on date w.....
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SC: Conditions Under Section 45 of PMLA Applicable to Anticipatory Bail Applications(27.02.2023)
Supreme Court has held that conditions under Section 45 of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for grant of bail are applicable to anticipatory .....
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SC to HC: Case Should be Assigned to Other Bench if Judgment Not Delivered Within 6 Months(19.05.2023)
Supreme Court while hearing bail plea filed by a convict on the ground that High Court has failed to pronounce judgment reserved since August 2022, ha.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Other Bench, Fresh Hearing, Pronounce Judgment
MP High Court Orders Preliminary Inquiry into Bajaj Finance's Alleged Coercive Recovery(23.09.2025)
Madhya Pradesh High Court directed police officials to conduct a preliminary inquiry into allegations against Bajaj Finance Limited. The company was a.....
Tags : Preliminary Inquiry, Bajaj Finance, Recovery
Delhi HC: Disclosure of Company Disputes to Concerned Party Doesn’t Amount to Defamation(09.10.2025)
Delhi High Court observed that communications made in the context of ongoing legal disputes, aimed at protecting a company’s financial interests, are .....
Tags : Company, Disputes, Defamation
Andhra Pradesh HC: Can’t Replace Named Arbitrator Unless there is Evidence of Partiality(24.02.2025)
Andhra Pradesh HC there cannot be replacement of the named arbitrator unless there is no evidence to show that the named arbitrator would act in a par.....
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All. HC: Medical Report Determining Age of Victim in POCSO Cases to be Submitted to Court Promptly(17.04.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that in cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, it should be ensured by police authoritie.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Medical Report, POCSO, Investigating Officers
Delhi High Court: Parents to Bear Cost of Air Conditioning Services in Schools(06.05.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that the costs of air conditioning services provided to the children in the school have to be borne by the parents as it.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Air Conditioning, Facility, Schools
SC: In Complaint u/s 29 of ID Act Specific Averment Regarding Settlement to be Made(31.07.2024)
Supreme Court has held that in the complaint alleging commission of offence punishable under section 29 of ID Act, 1947, there has to be a specific av.....
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CJI DY Chandrachud: 1,091 SC Judgments To Be Released In Regional Languages On Republic Day(25.01.2023)
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has said that the process of releasing Supreme Court (SC) judgments in regional languages has begun and as.....
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Allahabad HC: Absconder/ Proclaimed Offender Not Entitled to Anticipatory Bail(07.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has refused anticipatory bail to a POCSO accused who raped a minor girl and her mother, holding that if anyone has been declared .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, anticipatory bail, The Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 82
Applicability of SCOMET policy on Irregular Aluminium Powder- Clarification by DGFT(10.07.2024)
1. It has been brought to the notice that several field formations have sought clarification on the applicability of SCOMET on irregular Aluminium Pow.....
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SC Orders Status Quo on Raising Capital Over Shares Held by Mistry's in Tata Sons(23.09.2020)
Supreme Court has ordered status quo against Mistry firms and Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry on raising capital against security of their shareholding in T.....
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Del HC: Abetm. of Suicide’s Trial Can’t Solely be Based on Mention of Person's Name in Suicide Note(11.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that mere mention of the name of certain individuals in the suicide note, stating therein that they are responsible for his .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Suicide Note, Abetment of Suicide, Section 306 of IPC
SC: Investigating Officer Must Narrate Statement of Accused to Prove Disclosure Statement(22.04.2024)
SC has held that for proving disclosure statement the Investigating Officer would be required to narrate what accused stated to him. He essentially te.....
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All. HC: Arbitrator’s Requirement to Provide Reason Hinges on Pleadings & Available Docs. on Record(09.05.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that the arbitrator’s requirement to provide reasons in accordance with Section 31(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliatio.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, S. 31(3) of A&C Act, Pleadings
Ker. HC: Untimely Death of Husband Sufficient Ground to Condone Delay(03.08.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that for seeking condonation of delay in filing an application under Section 394 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, untim.....
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P&H HC: ITC Under VAT Can be Availed on Evaporation Loss of Petrol and High Speed Diesel(17.03.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that the Input Tax Credit (ITC) under the Value Added Tax can be availed on the evaporation loss of petrol and.....
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Patna HC Seeks Reply from BSEB Officers on Non-Consideration of Defective TET Paper Questions(23.03.2022)
Patna High Court has sought reply from the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) officers on alleged non-consideration of more than the five defective.....
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Orissa HC Refuses Termination of Mentally-Challenged Rape Survivor's Pregnancy(24.09.2020)
Orissa High Court has refused to allow the termination of the pregnancy of a physically and mentally-challenged rape survivor.
Tags : Orissa High Court, Termination of Pregnancy
Allahabad HC Dismisses Pleas Against Streaming of Web Series Paatal Lok and XXX(30.09.2020)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed two Public Interest Litigations filed for censorship of web series Paatal Lok and XXX-Season 2 respectively.
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Calcutta High Court Upholds Conviction of Man for Raping Girl Aged Below 16 Yrs(31.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has upheld the conviction of a man for the offence of rape after observing that the consent of the minor victim is immaterial as s.....
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Gauhati HC: Non-Substitution of Legal Representatives of Parties Under Order XXII CPC(01.02.2022)
Gauhati High Court has held that non-substitution of some of the legal representatives of the parties under Order XXII of the Code of Civil Procedure,.....
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Kerala HC: Litmus Test to Consider Default Shall be as Defined in Amended Section 4 IBC(02.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that the litmus test is whether the default exists as defined in amended Section 4 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2.....
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Gujarat HC Disposes of PIL Seeking Direction for Filling Up Posts of DRT-I Presiding Officer(04.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea seeking a direction for filling up posts of Presiding Officer in the Debt R.....
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Kerala HC: Delay in Filing Application Only Fatal if Allows for an Unfair Benefit(07.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that a delay in filing an application only becomes fatal if by allowing such application, the applicant obtains an unfair .....
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Bombay High Court Orders Second Autopsy on Body of Minor in Custodial Death Case(07.04.2021)
Bombay High Court has ordered a second post-mortem on the body of a Minor who allegedly died in Police Custody in July 2018. The Court has directed Si.....
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J&K HC Disposes of Mehbooba Mufti’s Appeal Seeking Direction for Issue of Passport(12.04.2021)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has disposed of former Chief Minister of J&K Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti's appeal directed ag.....
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Supreme Court Asks UP Govt to Show Position of Posts in All District Hospitals(18.02.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that vacancy positions of 62% and 70% of male and female doctors/ attendants particularly in District Hospital, Sambhal was.....
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AAR, Telangana: Liquidated Damages Recovered for Delay in Completion of Project Attracts 18% GST(22.02.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Telangana has ruled that liquidated damages recovered by Applicant for delay in commissioning under an agreement c.....
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Delhi HC Directs Twitter to Take Down Tweets of Historian Audrey Truschke(25.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed Twitter to take down within 48 hours the tweets of historian Audrey Truschke, in which the allegation of plagiarism was .....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Challenge to Order Rejecting Plea Challenging PM Photo on Vaccine Certificate(25.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has dismissed an appeal challenging the Single Judge order that rejected the plea challenging the photograph of Prime Minister being.....
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Cal. HC: Persons With Disabilities Act Shifts Focus from Their Protection to Empowerment(09.08.2022)
Calcutta High Court while quashing resolution passed by a College refusing to consider person with impairment for appointment in physically handicappe.....
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J&K&L HC: Non-Incorporation of Finer Elements of Pleadings Under MV Act Not Necessarily Fatal(18.08.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that finer elements of pleadings, which are required to be mentioned in proceedings like a civil suit.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Finer Elements, Fatal, Motor Vehicles
ITAT: IT Exemption To Defence Personnel Invalidated From Service Due To Disability(18.10.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that income tax (IT) exemption should be available to Defence Forces personnel who have been invalid.....
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SC: After Presentation of Chargesheet Default Bail Can be Cancelled on Merits(16.01.2023)
Supreme Court has held that there is no absolute bar that once a person is released on default bail, it cannot be cancelled on merits and grounds like.....
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AAR: GST Not Payable On Reimbursement Of Tree Cut Compensation Paid To Farmers By Pure Agent(23.01.2023)
Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka has observed that a pure agent is not liable to pay Goods and Services Tax (GST) on reimbursement of com.....
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Karnataka HC: Permission from Trial Court Not Necessary for Renewal of Passport(21.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that the permission from a trial court is not necessary for renewal of passport when the proceedings are stayed by a hig.....
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ITAT, Agra: No Late Fee for Failure to File TDS/TCS Returns Prior to 1st June(24.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Agra has held that the late fee shall not apply under section 234E of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the failure to file .....
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Madras HC: Unilateral Refusal to Consummate Marriage is Ground for Divorce(06.04.2022)
Madras High Court has reiterated that marriage can be dissolved by decree of divorce on a petition filed either by the husband or the wife on the grou.....
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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Non-filing of Declaration Can’t be Reason to Refuse Reversal of Credit(11.04.2022)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that mere non filing of declaration can’t be a reason to deny the proportion.....
Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004, Reversal of Credit
Delhi HC: Transgender Person to Produce Gender Re-Assignment Certificate, Violates Article 21(12.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the Passport Rules, 1980 as they require a Transgender person to produce Gender Re-assignment certificate Surgery, is p.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Passport Rules, Transgender person, Gender Re-assignment certificate, Article 21 of the Constitution
Manipur HC: Court to Examine Conduct of Parties All Through to Ascertain Condonation Application(24.02.2022)
Manipur High Court has held that Courts should examine conducts of parties all through to ascertain whether their non-appearance was a singular stray .....
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NCLAT: No Requirement of Fresh Form G When EoI Permits Extension of Timeline(21.02.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that there is no requirement of issuance of fresh Form G in case of modification in Invitation of Expression of Interes.....
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Improvements in SWIFT: Integration of ICEGATE with AQCS-ICS (Animal Quarantine and Certification Services-Import Clearance System) effective 01.12.2022(28.11.2022)
1. Kind reference is invited to Board's Circulars 09/2015-Cus dated 31.03.2015, 03/2016-Cus dated 03.02.2016 and 10/2016-Cus dated 15.03.2016, regardi.....
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SC: Court Must Sparingly Use Power to Transfer Cases to CBI(02.03.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that power to transfer cases must be used sparingly where Court on appreciating facts and circumstance arrives at conclusio.....
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NCLAT Upholds NCLT’s Order Allowing Insolvency Proceedings Against ‘Go First’ Airline(23.05.2023)
NCLAT while rejecting the plea filed by lessors of aircrafts of Go First Airlines to take possession of the aircrafts, has upheld the order of NCLT De.....
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Delhi HC: Terminal Benefit Interest Must be Considered For Ex-Gratia Compensation Eligibility(29.09.2025)
Delhi High Court held that notional interest on terminal benefits received by the family of a deceased government employee is a relevant factor in ass.....
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Supreme Court Reopens Case Against Ex-MLA Over Alleged Fake Caste Certificate in Elections(15.10.2025)
Supreme Court restored the criminal case against former MLA Rajendra Singh and others for allegedly fraudulently obtaining a Scheduled Caste certifica.....
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Delhi HC Orders Security in Isolated Hospital Areas, Citing Brutal Rapes Despite Nirbhaya Reforms(22.09.2025)
Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Government to ensure security in deserted or isolated hospital areas to prevent misuse for rapes and sexual assaul.....
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Supreme Court Orders Strict Enforcement on Helmets, Lane Discipline & Headlight Use(08.10.2025)
Supreme Court issued key directions to enhance road safety nationwide, responding to a 2012 petition. The Court ordered strict enforcement of helmet u.....
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SC Declines to Order Disclosure of CIC Shortlisted Candidates, Sees No Reason to Doubt Union(27.10.2025)
Supreme Court has refused to order the Union Government to disclose names of candidates shortlisted for the Central Information Commission (CIC), stat.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses PIL Challenging Tender Invitations Issued By PSUs for Empanelment of Law Firms(21.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the Tender invitations issued by Public Sector Undertakings and other register.....
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Madras HC: People Cannot Decide Working Hours of Eateries and Restaurants(23.02.2022)
Madras High Court has held that police cannot decide the working hours of eateries and restaurants under the guise of law and order problems. The Cour.....
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ITAT, Delhi Deletes Penalty Since Non-Deduction of Tax was Due to Non-Receipt of Invoices(23.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has deleted a penalty order under section 271C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 by holding that the non-deducti.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Expenditure of Royalty for Technical Know-How Can Be Treated as Revenue Expenditure(06.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the royalty expenditure for the use of know-how can be treated as revenue expenditure under Income .....
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Manipur HC: Cognizance Can't Be Taken for Offence u/s 188 IPC(08.04.2022)
Manipur High Court has held that Magistrate cannot take cognizance of a complaint which involves an offence punishable under Section 188 of the Indian.....
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Delhi HC: Continuing Cause of Action in Trademark Suits No Defence to Multiple Proceedings(11.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that a trademark owner cannot drag a Defendant to multiple fora, being a higher court or before a court of coordinate jurisd.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, trademark owner, multiple fora, coordinate jurisdiction, forum
SC Asks Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand to Explain Misutilization of CAMPA Funds(06.03.2025)
Supreme Court has asked the Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand to explain why the CAMPA funds which are meant for improving the green cover across the cou.....
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Bombay HC Upholds Suspension of TISS Student for Participating in Anti-National' Activities(13.03.2025)
The Bombay High Court has upheld the suspension of a Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) PhD student, Ramadas KS, who was debarred for 2 years fo.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, National Education Policy, Tata Institute of Social Sciences
SEBI Eases Rules for Rights Offers(24.09.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has revised fund-raising rules to make it easier for listed entities to get more capital. The rules incl.....
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Special CBI Court, Lucknow Acquits All Accused in Babri Masjid Demolition Case(30.09.2020)
Special Central Bureau of Investigation Court, Lucknow has acquitted all 32 persons accused of hatching the criminal conspiracy behind the demolition .....
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Madras HC Quashes FIR Against Protestors Assembled Before TASMAC Shop in 2017(31.01.2022)
Madras High Court has quashed a First Information Report registered against protesters who assembled before a TASMAC Shop in 2017 and demanded that it.....
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Bombay HC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Dangerous Journey for Young Children to Reach School(01.02.2022)
Bombay High Court has taken suo moto cognisance of a news report about the pitiable conditions in which young girls from a village in Satara District .....
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Gujarat HC Sets Aside Income Re-Assessment Notice for Taxing Remuneration from Capital Account(02.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has set aside the income re-assessment notice issued by the Income Tax Department to the partner of a firm, holding that there is n.....
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MP HC: Municipal Commissioner Competent to Issue Detention Order for Black-marketing(04.02.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a Municipal Commissioner was competent to issue the order of detention U/S 3(2) of Prevention of Black Marketi.....
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Jharkhand HC: Defence Of Accused Cannot Be Put Forth At The Stage Of Framing Of Charges(28.01.2022)
Jharkhand High Court declined to quash criminal proceedings against a public servant, where the trial has already begun noting that at the stage of fr.....
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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Directions to Extend Pongal Gift Hampers to Refugees(01.02.2022)
Madras High Court has dismissed a plea filed by Retd. Professor Ramu Manivannan seeking directions to the government of Tamil Nadu to extend the Ponga.....
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SC: Proximity To Developed Area Relevant to Determine Market Value for Compensation(02.02.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that the market value of a land must be determined keeping in view the various factors including proximity to the developed.....
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SC: Adjudicatory Functions of NGT Cannot be Delegated to Administrative Expert Committees(04.02.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that adjudicatory functions of National Green Tribunal (NGT) cannot be delegated to administrative expert committees. An ex.....
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Supreme Court: Deceased Partner’s Legal Heirs Not Liable for Liability of Partnership Firm(09.04.2024)
Supreme Court has held that upon the death of a partner of the partnership firm, legal heirs of the deceased do not become liable for any liability of.....
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Ori. HC: Proper Infrastructure and Manpower Must be Provided by State to Forensic Labs(18.04.2024)
Orissa High Court while explaining the importance of receiving chemical examination reports on time in criminal cases has observed that the State shou.....
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#Major Changes Implementing From Today: No Physical Verification of Motor Vehicles Documents(01.10.2020)
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has amended Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, easing commuter convenience by digitising documents including maintenan.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Execution Plea by Decree Holder for Arbitral Award(31.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed an execution petition filed under Section 36 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 by a Decree Holder for an arbi.....
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Kerala HC: Parties to Litigation Entitled to be Informed of Reasons for Denial of Their Claim(01.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has observed that a party to litigation is entitled to be informed of the reasons behind the denial of their claims.
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Karnataka HC: Duty of Applicant Seeking Relief to Explain Delay for Every Day Elapses(02.02.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that it is the duty of the applicant seeking relief under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 to explain the delay for.....
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ITAT, Kolkata Directs CIT (A) to Send Notices to Advocates Through Email(07.02.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Kolkata has directed the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) to send notices to the advocate of the assessee thr.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Various Petitions Challenging Agnipath Scheme(27.02.2023)
Delhi High Court while dismissing various petitions challenging Central Government’s Agnipath scheme, has observed that the Scheme was made in nationa.....
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SC Eases Firecracker Ban in NCR for Diwali; Permits Sale and Use of Green Crackers(15.10.2025)
Supreme Court relaxed the complete ban on firecrackers in the National Capital Region, permitting the use of green firecrackers during Diwali, subject.....
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Madras HC Directs State to Implement Rule Indicating Punishment for Non-Wearing of Masks(28.09.2020)
Madras High Court has directed the State Government to strictly implement the amended Rule framed indicating the punishment for non-wearing of the mas.....
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Kerala HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Relaxation of Minimum Qualifying Marks(01.10.2020)
Kerala High Court has issued notice on a writ petition seeking relaxation of the requirement of 45% minimum qualifying marks for admission to three-ye.....
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Rajasthan HC: Employee Must Receive Gratuity Under Statutory Regulations(31.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that an employee must receive gratuity, either under the Payment Of Gratuity Act 1972 or under the Regulations frame.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Launch of PM Development Initiative Scheme for North East(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has informed on launch of PM Development Initiative Scheme for North East to fund infrastructure in spirit of PM Gati Shakti. This wi.....
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SC Refuses to Pass Interim Order to Restrain Coercive Steps Against Future Retail(03.02.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to pass any interim order to restrain coercive steps by the consortium of banks against Future Retail Ltd(FRL) over loan def.....
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Rajasthan HC: Appellate Court’s Scope of Interference is Limited When Equitable Jurisdiction(07.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that the appellate court's scope of interference is limited when the trial court has exercised its discretionary and.....
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Delhi High Court Upholds Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest in Liquor Policy Scam Case(09.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has dismissed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate and upheld his arrest by ho.....
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Del. HC: Central Govt.’s Circular Banning Sale and Breeding of 'Dangerous & Ferocious Dogs' Quashed(18.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has quashed the circular dated 12th March 2024 issued by the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Department o.....
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SC: Can Apply Doctrine of ‘Lis Pendens’ Even if Section 52 of TPA Inapplicable in a State(07.05.2024)
Supreme Court has held that there can be no doubt that even if Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA) does not apply in its strict sen.....
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MP HC: Manner of Investigation or Choice of Agency Cannot be Dictated by Accused(01.08.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that accused has no right to seek investigation in a particular manner or by a specific investigating agency and Co.....
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SC: Credit Note Issued in Consideration of Replacement of Defective Part Attracts Sales Tax(17.05.2023)
Supreme Court has held that credit note issued by manufacturer of automobiles to its dealer in consideration of replacement of defective part pursuant.....
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Supreme Court: Converting Imported Goods into Marketable Products is Manufacturing, Excise Applies(22.09.2025)
Supreme Court ruled that converting imported gas-generating sets into containerized Power Packs by enclosing them in steel containers and adding essen.....
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SC: General Power of Attorney Holder Can Sub-Delegate His Powers in Presence of Specific Clause(21.02.2023)
Supreme Court has held that though the general power of attorney holder cannot delegate his powers to another person but the same can be delegated whe.....
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Madras HC: Can’t Reduce Legal Professional to a Contract Worker(06.03.2023)
Madras High Court while criticizing State for its Orders determining ceiling limit of fees payable to advocates appearing on behalf of Government, obs.....
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Raj HC: Right To Choose Gender is One of Most Basic Aspects of Self Determination, Dignity & Freedom(29.05.2023)
Rajasthan High Court while allowing a Physical Training Instructor to get his name and gender changed in the service record after a sex reassignment s.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Gender, Freedom, Human Being
Delhi High Court: UNHCR Refugee Card Not a Substitute for Valid Visa(30.09.2025)
Delhi High Court observed that certification by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) does not serve as a valid substitute for a v.....
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Chhattisgarh HC: Timely Appointment of Electronic Evidence Examiners Vital in Cyber Crime Probes(16.10.2025)
Chhattisgarh High Court raised concern over the lack of Examiners of Electronic Evidence in the state, stating that this absence hampers the efficienc.....
Tags : Goods and Services Tax, Right to Information, Public Disclosure
SC: Poverty of Accused is Not a Mitigating Factor While Awarding Punishment Under NDPS Act(07.04.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that merely because the accused is a poor man and/or a carrier and/or is a sole bread earner cannot be such mitigating circ.....
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#Major Changes Implementing From Today: Sweet Sellers to Display 'Best Before Date'(01.10.2020)
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed the sweet shop owners to declare the 'best before date' of non-packaged or loose swe.....
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Allahabad HC: No Absolute Bar on Maintainability of Writ Against State in Contractual Matters(31.01.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that there is no absolute bar on the maintainability of a writ petition against the state and its instrumentalities .....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Union Budget Reduces Alternate Minimum Tax for Cooperative Societies(01.02.2022)
Union Budget reduces alternate minimum tax for Cooperative societies to 15% . Surcharge has also been reduced to 7% for those cooperative having incom.....
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: No Disallowance for Interest Expenses if Investment to Acquire Control(03.02.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad has held that no disallowance can be made for interest expenses if the investment was made to acquire .....
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Kerala HC: Occurrence of Commercial Difficulty to Perform Contract Not Excuse to Back Out(07.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has recently ruled that the occurrence of a commercial difficulty or hardship to perform a contract is not an excuse to back out fro.....
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Karnataka HC Dismisses Petition Challenging Centre Banning PFI with Immediate Effect(01.12.2022)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition questioning notification issued by Union Ministry of Home Affairs, declaring Popular Front of India (PFI.....
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Kerala High Court Asks State to Put Hold on Its Proposal to Amend Advocate Fee Rule(21.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has decided to request the State government hold off on its proposal to amend the Kerala Advocate Fee Rule till the Court's Rule Com.....
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AAAR: No GST Leviable on Lease of Buses to Public Transport Department(23.02.2022)
Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR), Andhra Pradesh has upheld the order of the Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) holding that the lease of.....
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BCI Files Objection to the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025(20.02.2025)
Bar Council of India has filed objections to the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and has stated that the bill, if enacted will have serious imp.....
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SC: If Recovery Isn't Proved to be Based on Disclosure of Accused then S.27 Can't Aid Prosecution(27.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that if recovery is not proved to be in furtherance of the confessional statement by accused then Section 27 of Indian Evid.....
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Delhi HC: Yamuna River Has Surpassed Threshold and Any Interference for Restoration is Not Justified(04.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that the present condition of the Yamuna River has surpassed the threshold where any further interference in its rejuven.....
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Delhi HC: 'Unexplained Delay of 10 Years in Corruption Probe, Chargesheet Still Awaiting Sanction'(17.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has quashed the three FIRs that were registered by Anti Corruption Branch against a senior doctor in 2012 and 2013, observing that th.....
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Manipur HC: Indian Women Will Not Concoct Untruthful Story of Rape for Blackmail or Revenge(31.10.2022)
Manipur High Court while dismissing anticipatory bail applications filed by rape accused has held that an Indian woman traditionally will not bring fa.....
Tags : Manipur High Court, False Charges, Rape
AAR, Telangana: 18% GST Payable On The Forest Permit Fee(23.01.2023)
Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Telangana has observed that 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is payable on the forest permit fee.
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, Goods and Services Tax, forest
Rajasthan HC Upholds Allotment of Bungalow in Civil Lines to Former CM(23.03.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a contempt petition against former chief secretary D B Gupta and upheld the allotment of a bungalow in Civil Lines .....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Vasundhara Raje, Allotment of Bungalow
Delhi HC Dismisses Appeal of Specially-Abled Tennis Player for Participating in Deaflympics(06.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed the appeal filed by a specially-abled tennis player that seeks to participate as a substitute player in the Deaflympics.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Deaflympics, specially-abled tennis player, Brazil, May 2022, vested right
Delhi HC Grants Interim Protection From Arrest to SpiceJet Promoter Ajay Singh in Fraud Case(08.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to Ajay Singh, SpiceJet Promoter in an alleged fraud case with regard to transfer of airli.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, interim protection, arrest, Ajay Singh, SpiceJet Promoter, fraud
ITAT, Mumbai: Depreciation Allowable on Marketing Information and Non-Compete Fee(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the depreciation is allowable on intangible assets such as marketing information comprising of.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, depreciation, intangible, marketing information, Commercial information, Customer data, Distribution network, Suppliers contract, Non-compete fees
SC Dismisses Chhattisgarh Govt.'s Plea for Examination of Additional Witnesses(29.09.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by State of Chhattisgarh against the order of the Chhattisgarh High Court which dismissed its plea seeking.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Examination of Additional Witnesses, Jheeram Ghati Naxal attack
CESTAT, Chennai: Builder Cannot be Liable to Pay Service Tax for Construction of Residential Flats(31.01.2022)
Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai has held that the builder cannot be liable to pay service tax for the con.....
Tags : Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Service Tax for Construction of Residential Flats
Jharkhand HC Asks State to Apprise on Method Adopted to Deal with Black Fungus Patients(01.02.2022)
Jharkhand High Court has asked the State to apprise it with the method that has been adopted to monitor the functioning of private hospitals, which ha.....
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Karnataka High Court: Section 63 of Copyright Act is Cognizable Offence(02.02.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that Section 63 of the Copyright Act, 1957 which prescribes a punishment of minimum 6 months that may extend to 3 years .....
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Rajasthan HC: Females Migrating to Rajasthan Post Marriage Not Entitled to Public Employment(04.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has reiterated that females outside the State on migrating to Rajasthan post marriage may not be entitled to the benefit of reser.....
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Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking to Block Article Published By The Print on RAW(21.02.2024)
Delhi High Court while dismissing a plea that has sought a direction on the Centre to block an article published by digital news platform 'The Print' .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Research and Analysis Wing, Freedom of Press
Bom. HC Grants Compensation to Nigerian National Jailed for 2 Year Due to Mistake in Forensic Report(16.08.2022)
Bombay High Court has ordered compensation of Rs. 2 Lakhs and granted bail to the Nigerian national incarcerated in 2020 on the basis of an erroneous .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Forensic Report, Mistake
Del. HC: National Commission For Scheduled Castes Cannot Initiate Enquiry On Specious Complaint(17.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that National Commission For Scheduled Castes (SC) cannot initiate an enquiry under Article 338 of the Constitution of I.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, National Commission For Scheduled Castes, complaint, Article 338
Kar. HC: Application For Recording Statement Of Accused Can Only be Made Before Sessions Court(21.10.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that in light of the statutory framework of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, applications for recording statements of.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, Special, Sessions
All. HC to Schools in UP: Refund/Adjust 15% Fees Paid During COVID-19 Pandemic(17.01.2023)
Allahabad High Court has directed schools in Uttar Pradesh to refund or adjust 15% of extra fees charged during 2020-21 academic session, when the COV.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, School, Fees, Covid-19
AAR, Karnataka: GST Applicable to Reimbursement Received Towards Stipend Paid to Trainees(22.03.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka has held that goods and services tax (GST) is applicable to reimbursement received towards stipend paid t.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Stipend Paid to Trainees
Madras HC Calls for Suggestions from CMRL on Reasons for Which CCTV Footage Can be Shared(28.03.2022)
Madras High Court has called for suggestions from Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) on the list of bona fide reasons for which it could share its clos.....
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Allahabad HC Commutes Death Sentence to 4 People in 27- Year Old Murder Case(24.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has commuted the death sentence awarded to 4 people in a 27-year-old murder case while noting that the case did not fall in the c.....
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Del HC: Serving Grounds of Arrest in Writing to be Applicable from Date of Pankaj Bansal Ruling(21.02.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that the mandate of serving grounds of arrest in writing to an arrestee under UAPA will be applicable to the arrests from th.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Pankaj Bansal Ruling, Grounds of Arrest
SC: Legal Heirs Can’t Claim Ownership of Partner’s Contribution in Firm(28.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that a partner’s contribution in the partnership firm becomes the firm’s property and legal heirs of the partner cannot cla.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Partnership Firm, Exclusive Right
Delhi HC Expresses Displeasure Over Non-Compliance of Compulsory Registration of Marriages(06.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has expressed displeasure at the Union and Delhi Governments over non-compliance of order by Supreme Court that directed compulsory r.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Registration of Marriages, Delhi Governments
Bombay HC: Reassessment Notice after 4 Years should have the Sanction Of PCIT(23.01.2023)
Bombay High Court has ruled that issuing a reassessment notice after four years is subject to the approval of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Inco.....
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Orissa HC: Court Can Take Cognizance of Complaint on Notice Pursuant to Re-Presentation of Cheque(11.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has ruled that Court can take cognizance of a complaint for cheque bounce filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act,.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, cognizance, cheque bounce, Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, dishonour
CCI Orders Probe into PVR Inox’s VPF Charges for Filmmakers(03.10.2025)
Competition Commission of India ordered an investigation into PVR Inox for allegedly abusing its dominant position by charging a Virtual Print Fee (VP.....
Tags : Competition Commission of India, PVR Inox, Virtual Print Fee
Delhi High Court: Non-Combat Security Roles Crucial; Minor Lapse Risks National Safety(17.10.2025)
Delhi High Court stated that no role in the security forces is trivial and upheld the dismissal of a CRPF Water Carrier for submitting a fake matricul.....
Tags : Security, National Safety, CRPF
Madhya Pradesh HC Quashes Rape FIR Against Indian Railway Officer In Case Of Malicious Prosecution(27.01.2023)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) registered against the then Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Bhopal Gaura.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, First Information Report, clerk, malicious prosection
Calcutta HC Directs AO Re-Consider Matter and Pass Speaking Order Within 12 Weeks(25.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court, while quashing a non-speaking order passed by the income tax department under section 143 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, has direct.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Passing of Speaking Order
SC: Absence of Arbitration Agreement Make Article 137 of Limitation Act Inapplicable to Arbitration(07.04.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that Article 137 of the Limitation Act, 1963 would be inapplicable in arbitration proceedings commenced under Bihar Public .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Article 137 of the Limitation Act, 1963, Bihar Public Works Contracts Disputes Arbitration Tribunal, arbitration proceedings
Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of Amendments Related to Charitable Trust Registration(11.04.2022)
Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional legality of the recent amendments made in the Finance Act, 2020 with regard to the new provisions regardin.....
Tags : Supreme Court, constitutional legality, Finance Act, 2020, Income Tax Act, 1961, religious trusts
Delhi HC Bars All India Carrom Federation from Using “India” or “Indian” in its Name(31.10.2025)
Delhi High Court has directed the All India Carrom Federation (AICF) to remove “India” and “Indian” from its name, logo, and competitions, noting it i.....
Tags : All India Carrom Federation, Indian, Recognition
Delhi High Court: Legal Database’s Subscription Can’t Be Considered as Transfer of Copyright(26.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that subscription to a legal database does not amount to transfer of copyright since there is a clear difference between tra.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Legal Database Subscription, Transfer of Copyright
Bombay HC: Court Setting Aside Magistrate's Order for Police Investi. Won’t Lead to Quashing of FIR(15.04.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that if a revision court sets aside a Magistrate’s order to conduct a police investigation in a cognizable offence under Se.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Section 156(3) of CrPC, First Information Report, Magistrate's Order
Del. HC: ED Cannot Invoke Section 50 of PMLA Against Citizens Who Aren’t Suspects(01.05.2024)
Del. HC while bashing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for invoking Section 50 of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) to record statements.....
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Del. HC: Denying Seat to Candidate Due to Administrative Fault Would be Unjust(26.07.2024)
Del. HC has observed that a MD seat denied to a candidate due to administrative inefficiency would be unjust and contrary to principles of fair compet.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Administrative Fault, Meritorious Candidate
Karnataka HC: Higher Educational Qualification of Wife Not Enough Reason Not to Give Maintenance(09.02.2021)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed the revision petition filed by a husband challenging the family order which directed him to pay Rs 3,000 per month .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Higher Educational Qualification of Wife
JKL HC: Proceeding U/S 12 DV Act Not Bar to Criminal Action Under Section 498A IPC(24.02.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that merely because proceedings have been initiated by a wife against her husband under Protection of.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Domestic Violence, Cruelty, FIR
Del. HC: Can’t Charge Higher Fees from Students Admitted Through Management Quota(18.05.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that same fee structure is applicable to both Quota and Non-quota categories, has stated that admissions are not guid.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Management Quota, Higher Fee
SC Restores Bail in SDPI Leader Shan Murder Case, Says Antecedents Alone Cannot Cancel Bail(23.09.2025)
SC set aside the Kerala High Court’s order canceling bail for five accused in the murder of Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) State Secretary KS.....
Tags : Bail, Murder, Social Democratic Party of India, KS Shan
Delhi HC: ITSC Abolition Doesn’t Void Settlement Pleas Filed Between Feb 1–Mar 31, 2021(08.10.2025)
Delhi High Court held that the Finance Act 2021, which abolished the Income Tax Settlement Commission (ITSC) retrospectively and introduced the Interi.....
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Madras HC: Customs Brokers’ Offence Report Need Not Be Penal; 90-Day Period Starts on Receipt(28.10.2025)
Madras High Court stated that an offence report under Regulation 17(1) of the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018, does not necessarily imply .....
Tags : Customs, Offence, Receipt
P&H HC Disapproves of False Assertions Made by Parties in Maintenance Suit(21.03.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that false assertions should be discouraged by parties while they come to the Court seeking reliefs. The Co.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, False Assertions, Maintenance Suit
SEBI Bars Promoter of Deccan Chronicle Holding from Market for Various Violations(24.03.2022)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has barred the promoters of Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd (DCHL) from the securities market for a period rangin.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Depreciation not Allowable On Non-Compete Fee(06.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that the depreciation is not allowable on non-compete fee under section 32 of the Income Tax Act, 19.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, depreciation, non-compete fee, section 32 of the Income Tax Act, 1961
CESTAT, Delhi: Place of Removal is Premises of Buyer to Avail Cenvat Credit on Outward Transport(11.04.2022)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that the place of removal for availing cenvat credit on outward transport is the.....
Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, cenvat credit, Rule 2(l) of the Cenvat Rules, 2004
Delhi Court: Denies Bail to Sharjeel Imam Denied Bail Inin Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case(12.04.2022)
Delhi Court has dismissed the bail plea moved by Sharjeel Imam in connection with a case alleging larger conspiracy into the Delhi riots of 2020, invo.....
Tags : Delhi Court, Sharjeel Imam, conspiracy, Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
Del. HC: Harbouring Terrorists Leads to Creation of 'Safe Havens' for them(21.02.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that an act of harbouring terrorists or a series of acts which lead to creation of 'Safe Havens' for terrorists endanger.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Harbouring Terrorists, Safe Havens
NCLT, Bengaluru Dismisses Insolvency Petition Against Café Coffee Day(07.04.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Bengaluru has dismissed the insolvency petition filed against the parent company of Cafe Coffee Day namely Coffee Day G.....
Tags : National Company Law Tribunal, parent company, Cafe Coffee Day, Coffee Day Global Limited, Cooperative Rabobank U.A
Punjab & Haryana HC: Appointment on Contractual Basis Without Public Advertisement Not Regularized(11.04.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that employees appointed on contractual basis sans any advertisement and contrary to the provisions of Arti.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, contractual basis, advertisement, Article 14, Article 16, Constitution of India
Delhi HC: Claims Raised Before Arbitral Tribunal Cannot be Rejected if Not Mentioned in Notice(13.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that it is not necessary that a notice issued under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 should quantify.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Arbitral Tribunal
P&H HC: HC Has Power to Grant Extension of Time for Completion of Loan Repayment Under OTS Scheme(23.02.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that the High Court has the power to grant an extension of time for completion of the loan repayment under .....
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Allahabad HC: Can Criticize Government on any Aspect(19.02.2025)
Allahabad High Court while extending stay on arrest of accused over his alleged X post, has observed that there can be criticism of the Government on .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Freedom of Speech, Criticize Government
Delhi HC Upholds Refusal of Grant of Patent for Salmonella Microorganism-Based Live Vaccine(25.02.2025)
Delhi High Court while upholding the refusal of grant of patent relating to Salmonella Microorganism-Based Live Vaccine, has observed that the patent .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Salmonella Microorganism, Grant of Patent
SC: Preference Shareholders Classified as Investors, Cannot Approach Court as Financial Creditors(29.10.2025)
Supreme Court held that holders of Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares (CRPS) are investors, not financial creditors, and cannot initiate insolven.....
Tags : Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares, Investors, Financial Creditors
ITAT, Delhi: Belated Payment of Employees Contribution to Provident Fund and Insurance Scheme(17.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that belated payment of employees' contribution to the Provident Fund and State Insurance Scheme cannot.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Belated Payment of Employees Contribution
ITAT, Kolkata: Contributions Made After Statutory Due Date Shall be Allowable as Deduction(22.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Kolkata has allowed relief to Deloitte Haskins & Sells, holding that the contributions made after the statutory .....
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Karnataka HC Dismisses Plea to Challenge Power of Local Registrar Under Citizenship Rules(05.04.2022)
Karnataka High court has dismissed a petition that seeks to declare the power of the local Registrar as ultra vires for verifying and to scrutinize th.....
Tags : Karnataka High court, citizenship, Citizenship (Registration of Citizen and issue of National Identity Cards) Rules 2003, ultra vires
CESTAT, Delhi: No Service Tax on Toll Collection on Behalf of NHAI(08.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has observed that an independent contractor is not liable to pay service tax while .....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, independent contractor, National Highways Authority of India, toll collection
Kerala HC Directs Family Courts to Mask Name of Adoptive Parents When Issuing Orders(12.04.2021)
Kerala High Court directed the Registrar (District Judiciary) to issue necessary directions to all family courts in the state to mask the name of adop.....
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Delhi HC: While Seeking Review of Orders Passed in Civil Suit, Grounds of Order XLVII to be Satisfied(18.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that while seeking review of orders passed in a civil suit, the grounds mentioned in Order XLVII Rule 1 of the Code of C.....
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Allahabad HC: Once Case Transferred, Appeal Against Order Shall Lie in Transferee High Court(22.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that once in exercise of its powers under Section 406 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the Supreme Court transfers a.....
Tags : Allahabad high Court, Transfer of Case, Appeal
SC Issues Notice in Contempt Petition Over Failure to Pay Compensation to Victims(25.02.2022)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a contempt petition preferred by victims of spread of toxic pesticide called Endosulfan alleging failure on the par.....
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Pat. HC: For Initiating Section 145 CrPC Proceeding Magistrate’s Satisfaction is Condition Precedent(24.02.2025)
Patna High Court has observed that condition precedent for initiating proceedings under Section 145 CrPC is the Executive Magistrate’s satisfaction re.....
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Concerns About Rise in Low-Quality Law Colleges Raised by Bar Council of India(17.04.2024)
Bar Council of India while raising concern regarding the increase in the number of substandard law colleges in India has suggested thorough inspection.....
Tags : Bar Council of India, No Objection Certificates, Guidelines
Karnataka HC Becomes the First Court to Hear Arguments of Speech & Hearing-Impaired Advocate(09.04.2024)
Karnataka High Court has created history by becoming the first court in the country to hear submissions advanced by a speech and hearing-impaired advo.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, First Court, Sign Language Interpreter, Speech & Hearing-Impaired
Del. HC: Proceed. Under SARFAESI Act and RDDB Act Can Continue Parallelly as They are Complimentary(18.04.2024)
Delhi HC has held that proceedings under Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002(SARFESI).....
Tags : Delhi High Court, SARFAESI, RDDB Act
Del HC: Accused’s Mobile Having Photos of Osama Bin Laden Not Enough to Label Him as ISIS Member(07.05.2024)
Del. HC while granting bail to a person accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 because his mobile contained pictures of ‘Osama B.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, ISIS Member, UAPA, ISIS Flags
Uttarakhand HC Expunges Remark on Mandatory Registration for Live-in couples(01.08.2024)
Uttarakhand High Court expunged its order asking a couple to register their relationship under the Uniform Civil Code, Uttarakhand, 2024, within 48 ho.....
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Uniform Civil Code, Mandatory Registration, Live-in couples
Bombay HC: FIR Registration or DRT Proceedings Don't Bar Arbitration Reference(06.10.2025)
Bombay High Court has held that disputes between Mangal Credit, Fincorp, and Ulka Chandrashekhar Nair are arbitrable under the Arbitration Act despite.....
Tags : FIR, DRT, Arbitration
Allahabad High Court : Deceased Farmer’s Odd Jobs Don’t Bar Family from Scheme Benefits(17.10.2025)
Allahabad High Court recently held that a farmer’s engagement in odd jobs at the time of his death cannot, by itself, disqualify his family from recei.....
Tags : Farmer, Scheme, Family
Gujarat HC: There Cannot Be Deemed Waiver of Section 12(5) of A&C Act(12.04.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that unless the embargo placed under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is waived by the parties,.....
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SC: Pharmaceutical Companies Gifting Freebies to Doctors is Prohibited by Law(23.02.2022)
Supreme Court held that pharmaceutical companies gifting freebies to doctors is prohibited by law and they cannot claim it as a deduction under Sectio.....
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Telangana HC Directs Sub Registrars in State to Register Documents of Sale for Registration(25.02.2022)
Telangana High Court has directed the Sub Registrars in the State to register the documents of sale, transfer, and gift etc. presented for registratio.....
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NCLAT: Injecting Funds in CD for Profits Would Come within Definition of Financial Debt(24.02.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that infusion of funds in the Corporate Debtor (CD) with the purpose of generating profits would come within the defini.....
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NCLAT: Cannot Consider Interest Free Maintenance Fee Deposited by Allottees as Financial Debt(03.03.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that the payment of interest free maintenance fee to be made by allottees to the corporate debtor under the Conveyance .....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Maintenance Fee, Financial Debt
Calcutta HC: Can Grant Unconditional Stay of Award if it is Induced by Fraud(10.03.2025)
Calcutta High Court has observed that an unconditional stay of award can be granted if it is affected or induced by fraud or corruption. However an ho.....
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Gujarat Court: Problems On Earth Will Be Solved the Day Cow Slaughter Is Stopped(23.01.2023)
Gujarat Court while sentencing 22-year-old man to life imprisonment for illegally transporting cattle from the state of Maharashtra, has recently said.....
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SC: Any Delay in Payment of EPF Contribution is Sine Qua Non from Imposition of Levy of Damages(24.02.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that any default or delay in the payment of EPF contribution by the employer is a sine qua non for imposition of levy of da.....
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Gau. HC: Cannot Take Up New Ground in Appeal Except Plea of Maintainability(20.02.2025)
Gauhati High Court while dismissing an appeal against judgment of Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, has stated that except a plea of maintainability, no.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Plea of Maintainability, New Ground
Kerala HC: Eligible Woman Can Undergo IVF Even if Husband Ineligible(27.02.2025)
Kerala High Court while permitting woman to undergo Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) procedure, has observed that a married woman of eligible ag.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Assisted Reproduction Technology, IVF Treatment
J&K HC: Executing Courts Have Authority to Adjudicate Claim of Obstruction Under O.21 Rule 97 of CPC(05.03.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has observed that under Order 21 Rule 97 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), the executing court is empowered to exam.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir, Claim of Obstruction, Execution Proceedings
SC: Assessment of Candidates Solely on basis of Interview Draws Presumption of Arbitrariness(12.03.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that assessment of candidates being based merely on the basis of marks at the interview, is reasonable for drawing a presum.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Favoritism, Assessment of Candidates
Hemant Soren, Former CM of Jharkhand Moves SC After HC Dismissed Challenge to His Arrest by ED(06.05.2024)
Former Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren has moved Supreme Court after the Jharkhand High Court dismissed the challenge to his arrest by the E.....
Tags : Hemant Soren, Supreme Court, Enforcement Directorate, Money Laundering
Delhi High Court: Delhi Government Slammed for Freebie Policies(01.08.2024)
Del HC while hearing a PIL for constitution of a Committee to probe the death of three civil services aspirants, slammed Delhi Govt. for their freebie.....
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Secured Creditors' Dues Take Priority Over Govt Claims: Allahabad HC on SARFAESI & RDB Acts(17.10.2025)
Allahabad High Court held that under Section 26-E of the SARFAESI Act, 2002 and Section 31B of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993, the due.....
Tags : Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, Secured Creditors, Government
SC: Difference in Pay Scale Based on Academic Qualification is Valid(17.01.2023)
Supreme Court has held that an academic qualification is a valid criterion to differentiate pay scale for different employees even when the nature of .....
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Kar. HC Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Man For Posting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ Message on FB(27.01.2023)
Karnataka High Court has quashed proceedings initiated against a man for posting on his Facebook page a message,the contents of which, as claimed by P.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Facebook, tranquility, soldiers
SC Upholds Decision Holding RSS Member Has Locus Standi to Maintain Defamation Complaint(28.03.2022)
Supreme Court has upheld the Kerala high court decision wherein it was held that any member of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has the locus standi .....
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ITAT: Forex Transaction to Hedge Foreign Currency Risk is Not Speculative(10.08.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chandigarh Bench while allowing deduction, has held that the Forex transaction to hedge foreign currency risk is.....
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SC Refuses Urgent Listing for Plea Against Firecrackers Ban in Delhi-NCR(13.10.2022)
Supreme Court while refusing to grant urgent listing for matter pertaining to bursting of green crackers on Diwali, has stated that the matter shall b.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Urgent Listing, Firecracker Ban
Karnataka HC Issues Notice To Lokayukta Police On Plea To Upload FIRs On Website(19.10.2022)
Karnataka High Court has issued notices on an Advocate's Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking direction to upload the First Information Reports (F.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Public Interest Litigation, FIR
Participation of AIFs in Credit Default Swaps(12.01.2023)
1. SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 ('AIF Regulations'), have been amended and notified on January 09, 2023 to allow AIFs to part.....
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Bom. HC: Failure To Adjust Interest Paid Is Hyper-Technical, Should Not Affect Sabka Vishwas Scheme(25.01.2023)
Bombay High Court has ruled that failure to adjust interest paid by the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) was hyper- technical and should.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, National Centre for the Performing Arts, Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme
ITAT, Kolkata: Limitation for Revisionary Jurisdiction Runs from Assessment Date Order(06.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata has observed that the limitation period for exercising revisionary jurisdiction runs from the date of assessmen.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata, limitation period, revisionary jurisdiction, assessment order, Section 263 of Income Tax Act, 1961
ITAT, Mumbai: Reasons Mentioned in Notice for Re-Assessment Cannot be Improved Later(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the reasons specified in the re-assessment notice under section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 196.....
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MP HC: Relocation of Liquor Shop Doesn’t Violate Shop Owner’s Right to Trade(02.08.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that license to run a liquor shop is not a business but it is a privilege conferred by the State and an order regar.....
Tags : MP High Court, A. 19(1)(g) of COI, Relocation
SC: Persons in Illegal Occupation of Government Land Cannot Claim Regularization(08.02.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that persons in illegal occupation of the Government Land/Panchayat Land cannot, as a matter of right, claim regularization.....
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Kerala Court Sentences Temple Priest to Life Imprisonment for Rape of 13Yr Old Stepdaughter(12.02.2021)
Kerala Court convicts a temple priest for sexually harassing his step-daughter for over a year. It also said “If the guardians of wards behave in thi.....
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CESTAT: No Service Tax on Activity of Installing and Maintaining Fixed Facility for Supplying Oxygen(17.03.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Kolkata has ruled that service tax is not applicable on the activity of installing and ma.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Installing and Maintaining Fixed Facility for Supplying Oxygen
Delhi HC Seeks Response on Recovery of Damages on Public Properties from CAA Protestors(22.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has sought response of the Centre, Delhi government and police on a public interest litigation seeking direction to the authorities t.....
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Gujarat High Court: Past Service of Daily Wagers to Qualify for Pension(05.04.2022)
Gujarat High Court has observed that past services of the daily wagers where they have completed 240 days of continuous service under Section 25B of t.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, daily-wagers, past services, 240 days of continuous service, Section 25B of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, pension
Delhi HC: Using Another's Registered Trademark as Trade Name Constitutes Infringement(29.09.2025)
Delhi High Court clarified that under Section 29(5) of the Trade Marks Act, using a registered trademark as a trade name constitutes infringement, emp.....
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Supreme Court: Upload Nodal Officer Details on Vatsalya Portal for Missing Child Cases(16.10.2025)
Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Union of India to ensure that all States and Union Territories provide details of designated Nodal Officers for .....
Tags : Nodal Officer, Child Cases, Portal
Delhi HC: Defendent May be Granted Leave to Defend Suit if Court Satisfied of Defence(07.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that under Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the defendant may be granted the leave to defend the suit .....
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Bom HC: Person Cannot be Deprived of Right to Sleep by Recording Statements at Unearthly Hours(16.04.2024)
Bom. HC while observing that recording of statement, at unearthly hours, results in deprivation of a person’s sleep, a basic human right of an individ.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Enforcement Directorate, Unearthly Hours, Recording of Statements
Del HC: Oil Manufac. Restrained from Using ‘Vigoura’ Mark, in Trademark Infringement Case by Pfizer(02.05.2024)
Delhi High Court in a trademark infringement plea filed by Pfizer, accusing an oil company of infringing its trademark ‘Viagra’, has restrained the oi.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Pfizer, Vigoura, Viagra
Bom. HC: 4 Crore Cost Imposed on Patanjali In Trademark Infringement Case(30.07.2024)
Bombay High Court has imposed cost of Rs. 4 Crore on Patanjali Ayurved Ltd. for violation of ad-interim order of the Court in relation to a trademark .....
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Ker HC Impleads MoHFW from PIL Seeking CAH to Be Included Under Rare Diseases Policy(27.10.2022)
Kerala High Court has impleaded the Secretary of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) as a respondent in the suo motu public interest writ pe.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Rare Disease, MoHFW
SC: Joining Force After Suppressing Criminal Cases is a Grave Misconduct(18.01.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that entering service of disciplined force like CISF by suppressing criminal cases is a gross misconduct, has held that .....
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Delhi HC: Breach of Contract u/s 74 Not Applicable at Pre-Formation Stage(07.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has admitted a writ petition that seeks refund of bid security paid by Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and has dismissed the all.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, bid security, Indian Hotels Company Limited, pre-formation stage, breach of contract
Changes in notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 57/2021-Customs, dated the 29th December, 2021(07.04.2022)
In the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 57/2021-Customs, dated the 29th December, 2021,.....
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SC Issues Notice on NCLT Bar Association's Petition Challenging MCA Notification(06.04.2022)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a writ petition that seeks to change the term of 3 years fixed by a notification issued by the Ministry for the mem.....
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CESTAT, Delhi: No Malafide Intention on Claiming Cenvat Credit on Rent a Cab Service(08.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has confirmed a demand in relation to availment of cenvat credit of service tax paid on rent.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, cenvat credit, service tax, rent-a-cab service, malafide intention
TRAI releases Telecommunication Tariff (68th Amendment) Order, 2022 on "Regulatory framework for USSD-based tariff"(07.04.2022)
1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released Telecommunication Tariff (68th Amendment) Order, 2022 on "Regulatory framework .....
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IFSCA inks MoU with GVFL Limited for strengthening the FinTech ecosystem in GIFT IFSC(07.04.2022)
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and GVFL Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at IFSCA's office at Gift C.....
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DGFT simplifies Composition Fee for Export Obligation Extension under Advance Authorization Scheme(18.01.2023)
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the amended rules for calculation of Composition Fee for extending Export Obligation unde.....
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SC: Plaintiff in Partition Suit Not Disentitled to Seek Relief in Second Appeal(22.02.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that the plaintiff in a partition suit is not disentitled to seek relief in second appeal merely because his claim was deni.....
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MP HC Lays Down Standard Procedures for Termination of Pregnancy in Sexual Assault Cases(24.02.2025)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has laid down standard procedures for termination of pregnancies upto 20 weeks and pregnancies exceeding 24 weeks in case of.....
Tags : MP High Court, Termination of Pregnancy, Sexual Assault Cases
Supreme Court in Plea for 100% EVM-VVPAT Verification: Human Interference to Create Problems(17.04.2024)
SC while hearing petitions seeking complete verification of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) against Voter-Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) has sta.....
Tags : Supreme Court, 100% EVM-VVPAT Verification, Human Interference
Ori. HC: ‘Online RTI Portal’ Launched by Orissa High Court(02.05.2024)
Orissa High Court has launched a Right to Information portal on which the citizens may register themselves to obtain information under the Right to In.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Right to Information, District Judiciary
SC: State Bar Councils and BCI Cannot Charge More than the Specified Amount as Enrollment Fee(30.07.2024)
Supreme Court has held that the State Bar Councils and the Bar Council of India cannot charge more than the amount specified under Section 24(1)(f) of.....
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AAAR: Administering Of COVID-19 Vaccine By Hospitals Attracts 5% GST(25.01.2023)
Andhra Pradesh Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR) has observed that hospitals must pay 5% Goods and Service Tax (GST) when administering th.....
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Delhi HC: Rules of Arbitral Institution Do Not Determine Place of Arbitration(06.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that the arbitral institution’s rules would not determine the place of the arbitration and only the Courts at the place .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, arbitration, arbitration proceedings, appointment of an arbitrator
Del. HC: Pre-Institution Mediation Necessary Only Where Plaintiff Doesn’t Seek Urgent Interim Relief(28.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that pre-institution mediation under Commercial Courts Act, 2015 is necessary only where plaintiff doesn’t seek an urgent in.....
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Ker. HC: Can’t Seek Return of Plaint & Refund of Court Fees After Dismissal of Suit(20.01.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that petitioner can’t pray for return of the plaint and court fee as the said course is untenable and impermissible in law,.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Court Fees, Return, Dismissal
Karnataka HC Upholds Constitutional Legality of Proviso (v) to S.14(1) SARFAESI Act(14.04.2022)
Karnataka High Court has upheld the Constitutional legality of proviso (v) Section 14(1) of the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Constitutional legality, Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002
Kerala HC: To Prosecute Public Servant for Failing to Report POCSO Offences Sanction Isn’t Mandatory(27.02.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that to prosecute a public servant under Sections 19 and 21 of the POCSO Act for failing to report POCSO Offences it is.....
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Supreme Court Expresses Concerns about Vacancy of Judges in District Judiciary(05.03.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing proceedings initiated in relation to addressing the systematic flaws under the POCSO Act, 2012 has expressed concerns abou.....
Tags : Supreme Court, POCSO Act offences, Systematic Flaws
Kerala High Court: Lawyer Recording Proceedings of Courts Amounts to Contempt of Court(12.03.2025)
Ker. HC has observed that recording of proceedings of the Court constitute contempt of court as it amounts to interference with the administration of .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Contempt of Court, Administration of Justice
Calcutta HC Allows Medical Termination of Approximately 35 Weeks Old Foetus(18.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has allowed termination of 34 weeks 6 days old foetus of a woman after taking into consideration that there are remote chances of .....
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Delhi Court Issues Notice on Appeal Against Civil Judge Order Dismissing Suit to Restore Temples(23.02.2022)
Delhi Court has issued notice on an appeal filed against the order of a Civil Judge dismissing a civil suit filed on behalf of Jain deity Tirthankar L.....
Tags : Delhi Court, Restoration of Temples, Qutub Minar Complex
SC Quashes Criminal Defamation Case against Editorial Director of Bennett Coleman and Co Ltd(19.02.2025)
SC while quashing a criminal defamation case against editorial director of Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd that publishes the newspaper Times of India, has o.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Times of India, Criminal Defamation Case
Supreme Court Asks Petitioner to First Challenge AIBE Fees before Bar Council of India(25.02.2025)
SC while hearing a petition challenging fees and other incidental charges of the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) as violative of SC judgment in Gaura.....
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SC: ‘Manufacturing Process’ Includes Washing & Dry Cleaning of Clothes(04.03.2025)
SC has observed that ‘Manufacturing process’ means any process for washing or cleaning for its use, sale, transport, delivery or disposal. The linen d.....
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Allahabad HC Issues Notice on PIL Against Decision to Dis-Identify Certain Posts for Blind Persons(18.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh Government and its prompt counter-affidavit on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea f.....
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CBIC: Coaching Institutes to Pay 18% GST on Composite Supply Basis(23.02.2022)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs ( CBIC ) has clarified that, Coaching Institutes are required to pay 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on C.....
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Orissa HC: Jurisdiction u/s 14 SARFAESI Act Can be Exercised Either by CJM or DM(25.02.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that jurisdiction under Section 14 of the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security.....
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AP HC: Limitation for Seeking Appoint. of Arbitrator Commences After Notice Invoking Arb. is Issued(24.02.2025)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that limitation period for filing an application seeking appointment of arbitrator under Section 11 (6) of the Arbi.....
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Ker. HC: Sale of Train Tickets Booked from IRCTC Platform for Gain Punishable under Railways Act(03.03.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that the act of purchasing train tickets using IRCTC and selling the same for commercial gain is punishable under Secti.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, IRCTC Platform, Section 143
Delhi HC Directs Action Against Safai Karamcharis of DMC on Strike(10.02.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Safai Karamcharis of the Delhi Municipal Corporation on strike due to non-payment of salaries, to not to take law in.....
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Supreme Court: Sports Foster Fraternity and Sporting Facilities Should Not Be Limited To Urban Elite(22.09.2025)
In the judgment finalising the Constitution of the All-India Football Federation, the Supreme Court emphasised that sports foster fraternity and inclu.....
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CCI Rejects Abuse of Dominance Claim Against Google Over Play Store Ban(07.10.2025)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) dismissed Liberty Infospace Pvt. Ltd.'s complaint against Google, ruling that Google did not abuse its dominant .....
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Kerala HC Cancels Mohanlal’s Ivory Ownership Certificates(24.10.2025)
Kerala High Court held that the ownership certificates issued by the Kerala government to actor Mohanlal for possessing ivory are illegal and unenforc.....
Tags : Ownership Certificates, Wildlife Protection Act, Ivory
SC Directs NRI Man to Make Representation in Plea Seeking Maintenance of 'Non-Resident Status'(10.02.2021)
Supreme Court has directed a representation to be made to the Central Board of Direct Taxes regarding reliefs to be granted to Non Resident Indians in.....
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Allahabad HC Directs to File Personal Affidavit in PIL Seeking Constructive Disposal of Cooking Oil(16.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Commissioner, Food Safety & Drug Administration (State of UP) to file his personal affidavit in a Public Interes.....
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Kerala HC: Superior Officers Will Be Personally Responsible for Overlooking Misdemeanor(28.10.2022)
Kerala High Court while observing that it is not merely sufficient that State Police Chief issues circulars, has issued a warning that if superior aut.....
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Delhi HC: Not Allowing Student to Exams on Ground of Arrear of Fees is Violative of Article 21(19.01.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that child’s future can’t be allowed to be spoiled and blemished by barring him from taking exam, has held that barri.....
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Rajasthan HC Issues Notice in PIL Seeking to Restrain Unregulated Vehicle Fitness Centers(21.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court issued notice in a public interest litigation seeking to restrain unregulated Vehicle Fitness Centers from issuing certificates.
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Unregulated Vehicle Fitness Centers
Delhi HC Seeks Response of CARA on Framework for Facilitating Adoptions(23.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has sought response of the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) on the framework for facilitating adoptions in case of children.....
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P&H HC: 25% Seats to be Reserved for Weaker Section to Ensure Free Education under RTE Act(20.02.2025)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed reservation of 25% seats for weaker section of the society in private unaided schools in Punjab covered und.....
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Madras High Court: Can’t Claim HoD’s Post as an Absolute Right(27.02.2025)
Mad. HC while refusing to interfere with amendment made to Statute 25, Chapter IX, Volume 1, University Calendar 2016 of Madras University, has observ.....
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Kerala HC Upholds Reappointment of Kannur University Vice Chancellor(24.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has dismissed an appeal against a single judge order upholding the re-appointment of Dr Gopinath Ravindran as the Vice-Chancellor of.....
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Ker. HC Directs Preservation of Fetus to Protect Interest of Minor Victims(21.02.2025)
Kerala High Court has directed the Director, Health Department, State of Kerala, to communicate to all doctors in the State, directing them to preserv.....
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SC: Mere Use of Word ‘Irrevocable’ in Power of Attorney Doesn’t Make it Irrevocable(28.02.2025)
SC has observed that mere use of the word 'irrevocable' in a General Power of Attorney (POA) does not make it irrevocable. If the POA is not coupled w.....
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Bom HC: Telling Person that B.R. Ambedkar’s Respect is Reduced Due to Followers Like him Not Offence(06.03.2025)
Bombay High Court while quashing an FIR against a person who told another person that respect of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is reduced because of followers lik.....
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J&K HC: Cannot Disengage SPOs without Following Due Process(17.03.2025)
J&K HC has observed that Special Police Officers (SPOs) cannot be disengaged from service without being provided a reasonable opportunity to show caus.....
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Allahabad HC: Form GST DRC-01A is Pre-Show Cause Notice Intimation Focusing on Reducing Litigation(21.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has ruled that Form GST DRC-01A is a pre-show cause notice intimation which focuses on reducing litigation.
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Cash-For-Jobs Scam: Calcutta High Court Denies Bail to Former WB Education Minister(03.05.2024)
Calcutta High Court has declined the bail prayer of former Education Minister Partha Chatterjee in the cash-for-jobs recruitment scam, involving the i.....
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MP HC: Maintenance Obligations Towards Wife Cannot be Escaped by Husband Due to Temporary Disability(31.07.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court while upholding a maintenance order, has held that husband’s temporary disability does not absolve him of his matrimonial ob.....
Tags : MP High Court, Maintenance Order, S. 125 of CrPC
Gujarat HC Stays Centre's Move to Withdraw Anti-Dumping Duty on PVC Flex Films(27.01.2022)
Gujarat High Court has stayed the Central Government’s decision to withdraw anti-dumping duty on the imports of PVC Flex Films from China on plea file.....
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Delhi HC: Sincere Efforts Made by Centre for Providing Better Environment(12.08.2022)
Delhi High Court while hearing PIL filed implementing promises by Centre before UNFCCC, has appreciated efforts made by Ministry of Environment for en.....
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NCLT: Indemnity of Obligations Under an Agreement Is Not 'Financial Debt' Under IBC(14.10.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai while adjudicating an application has observed that indemnity of the obligations under the Agreement is not a 'f.....
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Delhi HC: Initiation Of Proceedings Under SARFAESI Act Does Not Bar Arbitration Of Disputes(20.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the provisions of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, .....
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SC Upholds Life Sentence of Mother Convicted for Killing Her 5 Year old Child(24.02.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that they ought not to re-appreciate evidence to examine correctness of finding of fact unless there is manifest illegal.....
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SC: LG Can Effectively Destabilize Elected Delhi Municipal Corporation by Nominating Members(18.05.2023)
Supreme Court while its reserving verdict on issue if Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi can nominate district representatives of Delhi Municipal Corpo.....
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SC Highlights Inconsistency between SARFAESI Act and its Rules, Urges Government to Amend(23.09.2025)
Supreme Court observed a notable conflict between the provisions of the SARFAESI Act, 2002 and its corresponding Rules with respect to the borrower’s .....
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Kerala HC: LIC Cancer Cover Starts From First Diagnosis After Waiting Period, Not Expert Opinion(08.10.2025)
Kerala High Court allowed Life Insurance Corporation's appeal against an order directing it to pay a cancer claim, holding that insurance coverage app.....
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Delhi HC: Legal Heirs Can Seek Impleadment in Pending Appeals under FEMA(28.10.2025)
Delhi High Court observed that legal heirs have the right to seek impleadment in pending appeals under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973, and .....
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Supreme Court Grants Ad-Interim Bail to Comedian Munawar Faruqui(08.02.2021)
Supreme Court has granted ad-interim bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui in a case registered by Madhya Pradesh police for alleged hurting of religious s.....
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Bom HC: FIR can be Against IO if he Fails to File Chargesheet Within 180 Days in NDPS Case(19.05.2023)
Bombay High Court while directing prosecution of investigating officer (IO) for failing to file chargesheet within time stipulated of 180 days under S.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, FIR, Chargesheet, NDPS Act, Investigating Officer
Ker. HC Grants Bail to Youth Accused of Intimidating Minor, Noting Probe Completion despite Past Case(23.09.2025)
Kerala HC granted bail to a man accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 198.....
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Delhi HC Rejects Plea Against BCCI Team Named 'Team India', Terms it a Sheer Waste of Time(08.10.2025)
Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL that sought to stop Prasar Bharati from referring to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) team as the “In.....
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SC: Police Can Register FIR for Threatening Witness under S.195A IPC Without Court Complaint(28.10.2025)
Supreme Court ruled that threatening a witness under Section 195A IPC is a cognizable offense, allowing the police to register an FIR and investigate .....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Ansal Brothers' Pleas Seeking Suspension of Sentence in Evidence Tampering Case(16.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed the pleas filed by real estate barons, Sushil Ansal and Gopal Ansal, seeking suspension of their seven-year jail term i.....
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Allahabad HC: Refund Application Under GST Cannot be Rejected on Grounds of Delay(16.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the refund application under the Goods and Service Tax (GST) cannot be rejected merely on the ground of delay.
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P&H HC: Second FIR Can Be Quashed if First FIR to Same Incident Has Already Been Registered(21.03.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that in case an FIR with respect to an incident has already been registered, then a second FIR with respect.....
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ITAT: Customs House Agent Bound to Pay TDS on Payment to CFS Agents(25.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai has held that the Customs House Agent bound to pay TDS under section 194C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 on.....
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NCLAT: No Bar in Pendency of Execution Proceedings u/s 9 IBC(07.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has observed that the pendency of an execution petition does not bar the operational creditor from filing a pe.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Architect Fee Paid in Connection with Transfer of Development Rights Allowable(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the architect fee paid by the assessee regarding the transfer of development rights are allowa.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, architect fee, assesse, section 48 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, capital gain
SC: 45 Days Time Limit for Filing Appln Under SARFAESI Act is for Quick Enforcement of Security(12.08.2022)
Supreme Court has held that a time limit of 45 days for filing an application under Section 17 of SARFAESI Act is provided for quick enforcement of th.....
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Allahabad HC: Can Criticize Government on any Aspect(19.02.2025)
Allahabad High Court while extending stay on arrest of accused over his alleged X post, has observed that there can be criticism of the Government on .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Freedom of Speech, Criticize Government
NCLAT: If Tribunal Closed on Last Day of Filing Appeal, it can be Filed on the Day Tribunal Reopens(25.02.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that, if on the last day of filing an appeal under section 61 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) the Tri.....
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Delhi HC Restrains Entities from Publishing Confidential Data of Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company(04.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has restrained certain unknown entities from publishing, distributing or disclosing confidential data of Niva Bupa Health Insurance C.....
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J&K HC: Failure of Trial Court to Frame Issue of Maintainability Doesn’t Limit Powers of Appellate Co(11.03.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has observed that if the Trial Court omits to frame an issue on the maintainability of the suit it does not limit the app.....
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Kerala High Court Grants More Time To State To Frame Comprehensive Policy On Illegal Flag Masts(28.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has granted three more weeks’ time to the State government to draw up a comprehensive policy to deal with the menace of illegal flag.....
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Jhar. HC: Standard of Proof to Rebut Presumption Under NI Act is of Preponderance of Probabilities(16.08.2022)
Jharkhand High Court has held that when an accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act has to rebut the presumption in favour of .....
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SC: Quantity of Narcotic Substance Recovered is Relevant Factor for Imposing Higher Punishment(07.04.2021)
Supreme Court observed that quantity of narcotic substance recovered is a relevant factor that can be taken into account for imposing higher than the .....
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SC Strikes Down Proviso Curtailing Powers of ITAT to Grant Stay of Demand for More Than 365 Days(12.04.2021)
Supreme Court has struck down a proviso in the Income Tax Act, 1961 which curtailed the powers of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal to grant stay of d.....
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Rajasthan HC Denies Relief to CRPF Constable Removed from Service for Unauthorized Absence(17.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur has refused to interfere in the disciplinary authority's decision, which dismissed CRPF Constable-petitioner from service.....
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Calcutta HC Takes Suo Moto Cognisance of Alleged Murder of Social Activist Anis Khan in Amta(22.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has taken suo moto cognisance of the alleged murder of social activist Anis Khan in Amta in Howrah district. The incident led to w.....
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Telangana HC: Dispute Regarding Non-Refund of Money is Of Civil Nature(24.02.2022)
Telangana High Court has reiterated that the dispute regarding non-refund of money is of civil nature. For criminal prosecution under the offence of c.....
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SC: Can’t Exempt from Conversion Fee If Land Exceeds 25 Cents(24.02.2025)
Supreme Court has held that in properties exceeding 25 cents there shall be no exemption from conversion fee as per Section 27A of the Kerala Conserva.....
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Madras High Court Refuses to Reconsider 1996 Murder of Pon Navarasu(21.03.2022)
Madras High Court has refused to reconsider the case of John David, convicted prisoner in the 1996 infamous murder of Pon Navarasu, for premature rele.....
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Kerala HC Directs CWC to Hand Over Custody of Minor Boy Allegedly Sexually Assaulted by Sister(28.03.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed a Child Welfare Committee (CWC) here to hand over custody of a minor boy, who was allegedly sexually harassed by his co.....
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Chhattisgarh HC: Assessing Officer Failed to Record Reason for Issue of Notice u/s 148(07.04.2022)
Chhattisgarh High Court has quashed a notice on grounds that the Assessing Officer had failed to record the reason for issue of notice under section 1.....
Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, Assessing Officer
Allahabad HC: Weapon's Discovery on Disclosure Statement of Accused Not Enough to Prove Guilt(11.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held the discovery of the material object/crime weapon at the disclosure of the accused is important under Section 27 of the .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, discovery, weapon
SC Dismisses BJP Members' Petition Challenging Increase of Seats in Mumbai Corporation(18.02.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Maharashtra Ordinance which increased the electoral seats in the Municipal Corporation of Great.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Increase of Seats in Mumbai Corporation
Kerala High Court Extends Validity of All Interim Orders Till March 16(23.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has extended the life of all interim orders passed by the High Court and all courts and tribunals falling under the supervisory juri.....
Tags : Delhi CourtKerala High Court, Validity of All Interim Orders, Restoration of Temples, Qutub Minar Complex
SC: Public Possession Key for Valid Oral Gift under Mohammedan Law; No Mutation Raises Doubt(07.10.2025)
Supreme Court held that an oral gift (hiba) under Muslim law cannot be used as a "surprise instrument" to claim property. For a valid hiba, the donor’.....
Tags : Possession, Gift, Mohammedan Law
Kerala HC: Ex-CISF Personnel can Buy Liquor from CAPF Canteens(24.10.2025)
Kerala HC ruled that retired Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel can buy liquor from canteens of other CAPFs including CRPF & BSF using.....
Tags : Central Industrial Security Force, Canteens, Central Liquor Management System
Bombay HC: Affidavit Mandatory for Application Seeking Leave to Defend under Sec 43(4) of MRCA(28.01.2022)
Bombay HC restated that in absence of affidavit, application for leave to defend would not enable a petitioner to claim benefit of Section 4 of Limita.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, leave to defend
Madras HC: Personnel Trained to Shoot Guns Made to Make Dosas for Higher Officials(16.08.2022)
Madras High Court has expressed deep dissatisfaction that even after 75 years of Independence, the State could not effectively eradicate the colonial .....
Tags : Madras High Court, Orderlies, Uniformed Officers
Delhi HC Upholds Constitutional Validity Of Chapter II Of SARFAESI Act(17.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Chapter II of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Constitution, SARFAESI
All. HC: "Two Consenting Adults' Yearning To Find Love Can't Be Interfered With By Anyone"(21.10.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the choice of a life partner, the desire for personal intimacy, and the yearning to find love and fulfillment i.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, life partner, personal intimacy, adults
Telangana High Court: Barring People with over Two Children From Polls Violates No Fundamental Right(03.11.2025)
Telangana HC dismissed a plea challenging Section 21(3) of the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018, which bars those with more than two children from co.....
Tags : Fundamental Right, Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, Elections
Bombay HC: Administrator Could Not Have Taken Policy Decision After Reconstruction of Yes Bank(23.01.2023)
Bombay High Court has set aside Yes Bank’s decision to write of Additional Tier 1 bonds Rs. 8415 Crore value observing that the Reserve Bank of India .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Yes Bank, Reserve Bank of India
AAAR, Maharashtra: No Legislative Intent to Tax Water for General Purposes(06.04.2022)
Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling, Maharashtra has observed that no legislative intent to tax water for general purposes and holds Tertiary Treat.....
Tags : Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling, Maharashtra, no legislative intent, tax water, GST exemption, Tertiary Treated Water
ITAT, Pune: Exemption of Capital Gain u/s 54F not available for Purchase of Office Premises(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Pune has observed that the exemption of capital gain under section 54F of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is unavailable if th.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, capital gain, section 54F of the Income Tax Act, 1961, sale consideration
Delhi HC: Scholarship by Hamdard Foundation Eligible for Exemption Under Income Tax Act(12.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has upheld the factual findings that the merit-cum scholarship/financial assistance provided by Hamdard National Foundation was not c.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, factual findings, merit-cum scholarship, financial assistance, Hamdard National Foundation, Section 11 of Income Tax Act, 1961
Supreme Court Explains Facts Material to the Contract of Insurance(28.02.2025)
SC has observed that insurance is a contract uberrima fides. The applicant must disclose all facts which may weigh with a prudent insurer in assuming .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Contract of Insurance, Prudent Insurer
SC: Consumer Fora has No Power to Accept Written Statement Beyond Period of 45 Days(12.02.2021)
Supreme Court has reiterated that consumer fora has no jurisdiction and/or power to accept the written statement beyond the period of 45 days.
Tags : SC, Consumer Fora
CESTAT: No Service Tax on Activity of Installing and Maintaining Fixed Facility for Supplying Oxygen(17.03.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Kolkata has ruled that service tax is not applicable on the activity of installing and ma.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Installing and Maintaining Fixed Facility for Supplying Oxygen
Delhi HC Refuses to Entertain PIL on Recovery of Debt Owed by Pakistan Since Partition(22.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking recovery of Rs 1 trillion debt owed by Pakistan to India since the time.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Recovery of Debt Owed by Pakistan
Supreme Court: Reasons for Cancelling Bail to Co-Accused Also Applies to Another Accused(05.04.2022)
Supreme Court has held that the reasons which weigh with the Court to cancel the bail granting to co-accused would also apply in bail preferred by ano.....
Tags : Supreme Court, First Information Report, cancel the bail
Kerala HC: Waiver of Pre-Deposit u/s 35F for Filing Appeal Destroy Legislative Intent(07.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has observed that waiver of pre-deposit for filing appeal under section 35F of the Central Excise Act, 1944 would destroy the legisl.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, waiver, pre-deposit, section 35F Central Excise Act, 1944, legislative intent
Delhi HC: Mixing Of Contraband From Two Different Cartons Before Forensic Analysis Is Contrary of Law(28.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that where the quantity of contraband recovered in a case is large and it is not practicable to send the entire quantity.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, NDPS Act, Forensic Report
Allahabad HC Sets Aside NSA Detention Order Against Former UP Minister Kamlesh Pathak(21.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has set aside the detention order passed against former Minister of State and MLC Kamlesh Pathak under the National Security Act,.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Former UP Minister Kamlesh Pathak
SC: Court u/s 37 Arbitration Act Has No Jurisdiction to Remand Matter to Same Arbitrator(23.02.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that a Court, under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has no jurisdiction to remand the matter to th.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Remand of Matter
SC: Should Not Impose Oppressive Conditions While Granting Remission(20.02.2025)
Supreme Court has stated that when a convict is released by granting relief of permanent remission, the conditions imposed by the Government should no.....
Tags : Bar Council of India, Legal Profession, Advocates (Amendment) Bill
SC: Tenant has No Role in Dictating Which Premises the Landlord Should get Evicted(27.02.2025)
SC has observed that the law with regard to eviction of a tenant from the suit premises on the ground of bona fide need of the landlord is well settle.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Landlord, Eviction of Tenant
SC Warns States/UTs for Not Forming Expert Committees for Identification of Forest Areas(05.03.2025)
SC has directed all states/UTs in which expert committees for identification of forest areas have not been constituted, to constitute such committees .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Expert Committees, Identification of Forest
SC: Suppression of Information of Criminal Case Can be Ignored in Certain Conditions(22.03.2022)
Supreme Court has held that suppression of information relating to a criminal case by a candidate can be ignored in certain situations. The Court has .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Suppression of Information of Criminal Case
Delhi HC: Filing Complaint with Unrelated Government Office Does Not Constitute Notice(07.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that mere filing of a complaint with an unrelated government office expressing one's grievance does not constitute a not.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, government office
Delhi HC: Section 10 of CPC Does Not Lay an Embargo in Proceeding with Arbitration(11.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that Section 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 does not lay an embargo in proceeding during the pendency of insolvency.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Section 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, embargo, insolvency proceedings, Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920
NCLAT: Resolution Professional Cannot Withhold Any Plan and Refuse to Submit Before CoC(12.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, has observed that Resolution Professional of its own cannot withhold any plan and reject to submit the same b.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Resolution Professional, Committee of Creditors
SC Quashes Criminal Defamation Case against Editorial Director of Bennett Coleman and Co Ltd(19.02.2025)
SC while quashing a criminal defamation case against editorial director of Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd that publishes the newspaper Times of India, has o.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Times of India, Criminal Defamation Case
SC: Personal Liberty of Individuals should Not be Lightly Interfered With(25.02.2025)
SC while setting aside an order cancelling bail of an accused, has observed that the liberty of an individual is a precious right under the Constituti.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Personal Liberty, Constitution of India
SC: Despite Evidence in Dowry Death Cases, Grant of Bail Shakes Public Confidence(04.03.2025)
Supreme Court while cancelling bail granted to family members in a dowry death case after noting that prima facie evidence regarding dowry demand was .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Dowry Death Cases, Grant of Bail
Bar Council Disallows Carrying of Study Material in Exam Hall for AIBE-XVI Onwards(15.02.2021)
Bar Council of India has notified that All India Bar Examination-XVI (AIBE-XVI) onwards, no books, notes, or study material will be allowed in the Exa.....
Tags : Bar Council of India, Carrying of Study Material in Exam Hall
AAR, Maharashtra: Membership Fee Collected by Club Exigible to GST(21.03.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Maharashtra has ruled that the membership fee and annual subscription fee collected by a Club from its members is .....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, Membership Fee
Madras HC Directs I-T Dept to Attach Bank Accounts of Actor Tadimalla Gautami(24.03.2022)
Madras High Court has directed Income Tax (I-T) department to lift its order attaching six bank accounts of actor Tadimalla Gautami after she pays 25%.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Bank Accounts of Actor Tadimalla Gautami
ITAT, Delhi: Expenditure of Royalty for Technical Know-How Can Be Treated as Revenue Expenditure(06.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the royalty expenditure for the use of know-how can be treated as revenue expenditure under Income .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, royalty expenditure, use of know-how, Income Tax Act, 1961
ITAT, Pune: Capital Gain Exemption u/s 54F for Purchase of Office Premises not available(08.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Pune has observed that the capital gain exemption under section 54F of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is not available in the.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, capital gain exemption, Income Tax Act, 1961, office premises
Guj. HC: Court Must be Satisfied of Prima Facie Case Against Accused While Framing Charges(09.08.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that only a prima facie involvement of the accused in an alleged crime is required for framing of charges and the Court ne.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Charges, Prima Facie, Evidence
Rajasthan HC: Insurance Company to Pay Compensation to Claimant First(27.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has upheld the decision of Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Alwar which, while relying on the principle of pay and recover,.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Payment of Compensation
SC: Continuity of Service With Back Wages Can be Directed Where The Retrenchment Was Not Bona Fide(12.08.2022)
Supreme Court has held that once the orders of retrenchment are set aside for not being Bona Fide, the workmen will naturally be entitled to continuit.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Retrenchment, Workmen, Bona Fide
Delhi HC: Whether A Claim Is 'Notified Claim' Under Contract; Falls Outside the Scope Of Arbitration(14.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that the dispute whether a claim raised by a party is a 'Notified Claim' under the Contract, which can be referred to ar.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Notified Claim, arbitration
NCLT, Cuttack: Related Party of Financial Creditor Not Barred U/S 29A To Submit A Resolution Plan(21.10.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Cuttack has observed that the Insolvency and bankruptcy Code does not bar a related party of the Financial Creditor fro.....
Tags : National Company Law Tribunal, Financial, Creditor
SC Dismissed Plea to Bring Chief Minister Under Purview of UP Lokayukta Act(17.01.2023)
Supreme Court has dismissed PIL seeking to bring the office of Chief Minister in the purview of Lokayukta Act of the State of Uttar Pradesh.
Tags : Supreme Court, Chief Minister, Lokayukta
Gau. HC: Extra-Judicial Confession Must Be Corroborated By Other Reliable Evidence For Conviction(27.01.2023)
Gauhati High Court while setting aside the conviction and life sentenced of applicant under Section 302 of IPC by the trial court has reiterated that .....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, confession, judicial
Supreme Court: Mere Amalgamation Would Not invalidate Income Tax Proceedings(07.04.2022)
Supreme Court has held that whether corporate death of amalgamating entity upon amalgamation invalidates an order of assessment issued under the Incom.....
Tags : Supreme Court, amalgamation, Income Tax Act, 1961, Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956
Allahabad HC: Insurance Company Cannot be Permitted to Avoid Liability on Lack of Driving Licence(16.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed the insurance company cannot be permitted to avoid its liability only on the ground that the person driving the vehi.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Lack of Driving Licence
Rajasthan HC: Erroneous Finding of Any Error of Law Cannot be Basis for Appeal(21.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court observed that any erroneous finding or any error of law cannot be the basis for entertaining an appeal under Section 30 of the Em.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Erroneous Finding of Any Error of Law
Madras HC: Non-Consideration of Vital Aspects in Documents Valid Ground to Review Order(23.02.2022)
Madras High Court has held that material aspects that were not considered by the Disciplinary Authority can be construed as new evidence by the Review.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Non-Consideration of Vital Aspects
SC Outlines Key Circumstances for Registration of Second FIR(20.02.2025)
Supreme Court while outlining key circumstances for registration of second FIR, has held that while a second FIR for the same offence is not permitted.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Key Circumstances, Second FIR
SC: Can’t Deny Pension to Employee for Break in Service if Absence Regularized as Leave(27.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that having once regularized an employee’s service during the period of absence by granting extraordinary leave, it cannot .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Absence Regularized, Pensionary Benefits
Maharashtra RERA Directs Developer To Hand Over Two Properties With Interest For Delayed Possession(17.10.2022)
Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has directed Orbit Enterprises to hand over possession of two units at BKC, Mumbai, to actor S.....
Tags : Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Saif Ali Khan, Orbit Enterprises
AAR: 5% GST Payable On GTA Services Availed For Transporting Cotton Seed(21.10.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling, Punjab has held that the 5% GST is chargeable on goods transport agency services availed by the applicant for transportin.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, input tax credit, goods and services
SC: Child Adopted After Death of Govt. Employee is Not Entitled to Family Pension(18.01.2023)
Supreme Court held that a child adopted by widow of a deceased government servant after his death can’t be included within the definition of ‘family’ .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Family Pension, Adopt, Widow
ITAT, Delhi: No Liability to Deduct TDS on Payments Made by Lenskart to Facebook Ireland(07.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has upheld the order passed by Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) by deleting additions of over Rs. 67 Lakhs ma.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Sixty Seven Lakhs, Lenskart's, Tax Deducted at Source, Facebook, Ireland
NCLT, Kolkata: IRP Against Legal Heirs of Personal Guarantor by Financial Creditor Not Permissible(11.04.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata has held that the application is not maintainable against legal heirs of the Personal Guarantor under the Insol.....
Tags : National Company Law Tribunal, Financial Creditor, Personal Guarantor, Bank of Baroda
AAAR, Maharashtra: No GST & TDS on Renting of Immovable Property to Social Justice Department(13.04.2022)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling, Maharashtra has observed that the renting of immovable property to the social justice department is exempt from.....
Tags : Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling, immovable property, social justice, Goods and Services Tax, Tax Deducted at Source
SC: Default Bail Can be Cancelled Based on Reasons Made Out in Chargesheet(17.01.2023)
Supreme Court has held that if special reasons are made out from the chargesheet and the chargesheet reveals commission of non-bailable crime, default.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Default Bail, Non-Bailable Offence, Chargesheet
SC: Sons of Person Who Relinquishes Rights in Father’s Property Estopped from Claiming Share(30.01.2023)
Supreme Court has held that when a son relinquishes their right to the self-acquired property of the father and the conduct is accompanied by receipt .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Self Acquired Property, Estoppel
CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Extended Period of Limitation Not Invoked When No Suppression(16.03.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad has ruled that the extended period of limitation was not invoked as there was n.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Extended Period of Limitation
Tripura HC: Non-Placing and Non-Consideration of Bail Orders Vitiates Subjective Decision(21.03.2022)
Tripura High Court has observed that non-placing and non-consideration of bail orders, wherein bail had been granted to detenu in cases referred to in.....
Tags : Tripura High Court, Non-Placing and Non-Consideration of Bail Orders
Supreme Court Seeks Foolproof Norms to Identify Scheduled Tribes(28.03.2022)
Supreme Court wants to fix foolproof parameters to determine if a person belongs to a Scheduled Tribe and is entitled to the benefits due to the commu.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Norms to Identify Scheduled Tribes
NCLAT Delhi: Resolution Professional Cannot Decide Eligibility Under Section 29A IBC(07.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has observed that the Resolution Professional is not required to take a decision in regard to the ineligibili.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Resolution Professional, Section 29A of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016, Resolution Applicant
Del HC: Stay on Delhi Govt’s Circular Asking Private Unaided Schools to Get Sanction Before Fee Hike(02.05.2024)
Delhi High Court has stayed the circular issued by the Delhi Government making it mandatory for private unaided schools to get prior sanction from the.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Government, Private Unaided Schools, Director of Education, Academic Session
FAQs issued by CBDT on the new capital gains tax regime proposed in the Union Budget 2024-25(24.07.2024)
Q1. What are the major changes brought about in the taxation of capital gains by the Finance (No.2) Bill, 2024?
Ans. The taxation of capita.....
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NCLT Mumbai: Independent Directors Cannot Automatically Avoid Liability for Fraud under IBC(04.11.2025)
NCLT Mumbai ruled that independent directors cannot automatically evade liability for a company's alleged fraud under the IBC, stating that holding th.....
Tags : Directors, Fraud, Liability
When customs authorities wanted to classify the goods differently, the burden of proof to showcase the same is on them(17.01.2023)
The Appellants imported certain units of the Concerned Goods and classified them under 'Tariff Item 8471 50 00' as per the prevalent self-assessment p.....
Tags : Import, Goods, Classification
SC Upholds Validity of Kerala Motor Vehicle Rules Which Empowers State to Reject Permit Replacement(18.02.2022)
Supreme Court has upheld the validity of one of the provisions of the Kerala Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 which empowers the State transport authority t.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Validity of Kerala Motor Vehicle Rules
Punjab & Haryana High Court Refuses to Quash FIR Against Yuvraj Singh(22.02.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected the petition seeking quashing of FIR against the cricketer Yuvraj Singh, in Hansi, Haryana for using the wo.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, FIR Against Yuvraj Singh
Allahabad HC: Appointment in Public Services Secured Through Fraudulent Concealment Void Ab Initio(24.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that when employment in a public service is obtained by playing fraud, the long continuation in such service would be im.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Fraudulent Concealment
J&K HC: Non-Consideration of Leave to Defend Application Makes the Decree Unsustainable in Law(24.02.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that non-consideration of application for leave to defend a suit filed by the defendant on merits makes the impu.....
Tags : J&K High Court, Leave to Defend, Unsustainable
Uttarakhand HC Orally Remarks that Female Partner in Live-in Relationships is More Vulnerable(28.02.2025)
Uttarakhand High Court while hearing pleas challenging the provisions of the Uniform Civil Code relating to Live-In Relationships, has orally remarked.....
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Female Partner, Live-in Relationships
Delhi HC: Additional Duty on Re-Import of Aircraft Parts is Unconstitutional(06.03.2025)
Delhi HC has observed that additional duty on re-import of aircraft parts, even after the transaction has been subjected to the imposition of a tax tr.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Aircraft Parts, Additional Duty
SC: Criminal Case Should be Transferred from One State to Another Only in Exceptional Cases(27.02.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that transfer of criminal case from one state to another has to be ordered only in exceptional circumstances as such orders.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Transfer, Exceptional Cases
Raj. HC: Forcing a Person to Trial Without Prima Facie Evidence is Infringement of Fundamental Right(19.05.2023)
Rajasthan High Court while observing that framing of charges by trial Court is an important exercise of power, has held that forcing a person to go th.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Prima Facie Evidence, Fundamental Right, Trial
Kerala HC: In-Court ID is Mandatory, Substantive Proof Even if Witness Personally Knows Accused(24.09.2025)
Kerala High Court set aside the conviction of three men for criminal trespass and mischief by fire, noting that the trial court failed to record any i.....
Tags : Identification, Accused, Substantive Proof
Delhi HC: Govt Can Regulate Private School Fees to Prevent Profiteering, Not Control Fee Structure(10.10.2025)
Delhi High Court held that the Delhi Government’s Directorate of Education can regulate fees of unaided private schools only to prevent profiteering, .....
Tags : Private School, Profiteering, Fee Structure
Delhi HC: Caste Abuse on Flyover Counts as 'Public View' Under SC/ST Act Even Without Witnesses(29.10.2025)
Delhi High Court held that assaulting a woman and hurling caste-based abuse on a flyover qualifies as “public view,” fulfilling the requirements for a.....
Tags : Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, Witnesses, Caste
Del. HC: 'Acid' Includes All Substances Having Burning Nature, Not Those Classically Termed as Acids(14.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has said that the word 'acid' in Section 326A of the IPC is not merely restricted to the substances which are classically termed as a.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, acid, disfigurement
Del. HC Dismisses Samata Party's Plea Against Allotment of 'Flaming Torch' To Shiv Sena(20.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed the plea filed by Samata Party against allotment of flaming torch symbol to Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena by Election Co.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, flaming torch, Assembly, bypoll
Bom. HC to State: Inform About Policy on Removal of Obstructions from Footpaths(17.01.2023)
Bombay High Court while expressing concern regarding lack of space for pedestrians to walk due to various structures on footpaths has directed State g.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Footpath, Pedestrians
Madhya Pradesh HC Quashes Rape FIR Against Indian Railway Officer In Case Of Malicious Prosecution(27.01.2023)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) registered against the then Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Bhopal Gaura.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, First Information Report, clerk, malicious prosection
Delhi HC: Existence of Cause of Action Cannot be Equated with Merits of Suit Filed(12.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that existence of the cause of action cannot be equated with the merits of the suit filed.
Tags : Delhi High Court, cause of action
Bom HC Grants Relief to Karan Johar by Refusing Release of 'Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar' Film(10.03.2025)
Bombay High Court has granted relief to film-maker and producer Karan Johar by refusing to lift stay on the release of a film "Shaadi Ke Director Kara.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Karan Johar, Release of Film
Kar. HC: Denial of Chargesheet Material to Accused Results in Unfair Trial(16.08.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that a petitioner/accused would become entitled to all copies of the charge sheet material, denial of which would undoub.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Charge Sheet Material, Unfair Trial
Bombay HC Sets Aside Life Sentence; Says Father Had No Intention to Kill in an Honour Killing Case(17.10.2022)
Bombay High Court set aside the life sentence awarded to a carpenter and his son in an honour killing case and instead ruled them guilty of culpable h.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, honour killing, culpable homicide, life sentence
Del. HC: Person Facing Sexual Harassment Enquiry Can't Be Represented By Lawyer or Next Friend(21.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has said that person, who is facing a sexual harassment enquiry before the ICC, to be represented through someone with legal backgrou.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, next friend, ICC
Gauhati HC Quashes Nagaon Tribunal’s 2018 Decision Declaring Assam Resident a ‘Foreigner’(18.01.2023)
Gauhati High Court while setting aside a 2018 order of Nagaon Trivunal declaring an Assam resident as a foreigner, has observing that the Foreigners T.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Foreigner, Foreigners Tribunal
Bombay HC: Petitions on Ground of Exceptional Circumstances by Arbitral Tribunal Not Maintainable(11.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that remedy under Section 16 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 lies elsewhere and the petitioners cannot file W.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Article 226, Article 227, Constitution of India, exceptional circumstances
Delhi HC: Medical Assessment & Rating Board Must Show Prima Facie Justification for Orders Passed(13.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that the Medical Assessment & Rating Board (MARB) is an authority entrusted with an essential task of regulating medical.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Medical Assessment & Rating Board, medical education, prima facie
SC Quashes Criminal Defamation Case against Editorial Director of Bennett Coleman and Co Ltd(19.02.2025)
SC while quashing a criminal defamation case against editorial director of Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd that publishes the newspaper Times of India, has o.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Times of India, Criminal Defamation Case
Bom. HC: Promise of Marriage for Sexual Relations is Misconception of Fact Vitiating Girl’s Consent(25.02.2025)
Bombay HC has stated that where promise to marry is false and intention of maker at the time of making promise itself was not to abide by it but to de.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Promise of Marriage, Misconception of Fact
Supreme Court Flags Issue of Engaging Contract Staff in Tribunals(04.03.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing petition raising issues regarding pendency vacancies and service conditions in tribunals, has flagged concerns regarding e.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Contract Staff, Tribunals
NCLAT: Expecting SRA to Accept Belated Claims would tantamount to subjecting SRA to Uncertainty(10.03.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench while dismissing appeals filed after an inordinate delay under Section 61 of IBC, 2016, has observed that to expect belated clai.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Belated Claims, Successful Resolution Applicant
SC Dismisses Plea Challenging Provision Allowing Use of EVMs(16.08.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea challenging the constitutional validity of Section 61A of the Representation of the People Act which per.....
Tags : Supreme Court, EVM, Representation of the People Act
Rajasthan HC: POCSO Convict Serving Life Sentence was Granted 15-Day Parole for Purpose of Progeny(17.10.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has granted 15-day parole to a life convict on a petition filed by his wife, who is issueless and is desirous of retaining/mainta.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, life convict, marriage
Del. HC Issues Directions to Courts for Compliance of Order regarding Expeditious Trial Conclusion(04.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has issued directions to the trial courts regarding compliance of order passed by the High Court for expeditious conclusion of pendin.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Compliance of Order, Trial Conclusion
Raj. HC: Divorce Application Can’t be Thrown Out Only Because Exact Date of Marriage Not Mentioned(16.08.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that failure to mention exact date of marriage in an application for divorce alone cannot be reason for dismissing such .....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Divorce, Date of Marriage
Delhi HC: Time for Filing Written Statement Starts From Date of Providing Suit to Defendant(17.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the time for filing the written statement by the defendant under the Code of Civil Procedure, after issuance of summon.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, written statement, summons, Code of Civil Procedure
Kar HC: Shareholder Can't Itself Initiate Proceeding Before Magistrate for Fraud Under Companies Act(27.10.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that a shareholder, minority or otherwise, cannot initiate proceedings before the Magistrate by himself or herself for a.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Shareholder, Fraud
Guj. HC: Citizens Have Right to Know Rules Under Which They Are Denied Permission to Protests(18.01.2023)
Gujarat High Court while observing that citizens have the right to know the rules based on which the State Police grants or denies permission to hold .....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Right to Information, Protest
Changes in notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 55/2021-Customs, dated the 29th December, 2021(07.04.2022)
In the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 55/2021-Customs, dated the 29th December, 2021,.....
Tags : Changes, Notification, Provision
Information regarding Customs (Assistance in Value Declaration of Identified Imported Goods) Rules, 2023(11.01.2023)
1. The undersigned is directed to say that the second proviso to sub-section (1) of section 14 of the Customs Act lists out certain matters which may .....
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Ker. HC Directs Claims Commissioner To Start Proceedings For Quantification Of Loss From Next Week(25.01.2023)
Kerala High Court has directed the Claims Commissioner to commence proceedings for quantification of the damages caused on account of Flash Hartal cal.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Claims Commissioner, quantification, Flash Hartal, Popular Front of India
Delhi HC Grants Ex-Parte Ad-Interim Injunction Against Satta Dream 11(06.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has granted ex-parte ad-interim injunction in a suit against trademark infringement filed by Dream 11, a fantasy sports platform, aga.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, ex-parte ad-interim injunction, trademark infringement, Dream 11, fantasy sports platform, Satta Dream 11
CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Non-filing of Declaration Can’t be Reason to Refuse Reversal of Credit(11.04.2022)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that mere non filing of declaration can’t be a reason to deny the proportion.....
Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004, Reversal of Credit
AAR, West Bengal: Services for Collection and Disposal of Bio Medical Waste Iis Exempt From GST(12.04.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, West Bengal has held that services provided for collection and disposal of bio-medical waste to the State Government is .....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, services, bio-medical waste, State Government, Goods and Services Tax
Tel. HC: SCN & Orders Lacking Signatures of Proper Officer Cannot Sustain Judicial Scrutiny(03.03.2025)
Telangana High Court has observed that show cause notices and the orders that lack the signature of the Proper Officer are vulnerable and cannot susta.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Proper Officer, Judicial Scrutiny
SC: App. u/s 47 Raising Question of Right/Title to be Treated as Application Under Order 21 Rule 97(10.03.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that an application filed under Section 47 of CPC raising questions of right, title, or interest in the property would be d.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Section 47, Question of Right
Delhi HC: Elaborate Investigation at Stage of Framing Charges Discouraged(05.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that an investigation into the offence and elaborate appreciation of evidence is not important and is rather not encouraged .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, appreciation of evidence, framing of charges, prima facie
ITAT, New Delhi: Interest on Enhanced Compensation Does Not Come u/s 56 IT Act(08.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal( ITAT ), New Delhi has observed that received interest on enhanced compensation does not comes under income from other s.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, received interest, enhanced compensation, Tax Deduction at Source, section 194A of the income tax act, 1961
Foundation for Sustained Economic Growth(07.04.2022)
To tune the existing Labour Laws as per the emerging economic and industrial scenario, the Government has enacted the four Labour Codes, namely, the C.....
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Supreme Court: Illegal for a Stranger to File Condonation of Delay Application(10.05.2024)
SC held that entertaining an application filed at behest of a stranger for condonation of delay in filing an application for restoration of subject su.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Condonation of Delay, Stranger
Kerala HC: Cannot Rely on Settlement Affidavit to Quash Rape Case(03.08.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that whether the relationship between parties is consensual, is a matter to be decided during evidence and an offence like .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Settlement Affidavit, Rape Case
Delhi HC Dismisses NDMC Application for Extension of Time to Clear Dues(06.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed an application by the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) asking for time until 30th April to clear the dues of sa.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Extension of Time to Clear Dues
Kerala HC Declares Bar on Lawyers Representing Matters Before Maintenance Tribunals Unconstitutional(09.04.2021)
Kerala High Court has declared as unconstitutional the bar on lawyers representing parties in matters before the Maintenance Tribunals constituted und.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Bar on Lawyers Representing Matters Before Maintenance Tribunals
AAR, Karnataka: 18% GST Payable on Income Earned Through Guest Lectures(17.02.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka has ruled that 18% goods and services tax is payable on Income earned from conducting guest lectures.
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Income Earned Through Guest Lectures
J&K&L HC Rejects PIL Seeking Prohibition on Illegal Practice of Slaughtering of Animals(21.02.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea seeking prohibition on the illegal practice of slaughteri.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Illegal Practice of Slaughtering of Animals
Delhi HC: Safe Harbour Protection Available to Intermediaries Unless Active Role is Disclosed(18.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that unless an active role is disclosed in the commission of the offences as complained of, an intermediary would be entitle.....
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DY Chandrachud Appointed as 50th CJI, to Take Oath on Nov 9(18.10.2022)
President of India has appointed Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud as the Chief Justice of India (CJI) w.e.f 9th November 2022. He will take ove.....
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SC Quashes Criminal Defamation Case Against India Today Chairperson Aroon Purie(31.10.2022)
Supreme Court has quashed the criminal defamation case against chairperson of India Today Group, Aroon Purie in relation to a news item titled 'Missio.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Defamation, India Today
Formulation of an Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports notified(19.01.2023)
The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 came into force on 03.11.2021. Section 54 of the Act envisages constitution of an Adjudicatory Board which is to .....
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Bombay High Court Permits DHFL Promoter to Undergo Treatment at Private Hospital(11.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has granted relief for DHFL promoter Dheeraj Wadhawan, allowing him treatment for a certain period at a private hospital while setti.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, DHFL, Dheeraj Wadhawan, JJ Hospital
Delhi HC: Apprehension That Accused May Flee Not Enough for Rejecting Benefit of S.445 CrPC(13.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that a mere apprehension communicated by the prosecution that the accused may flee the course of justice, cannot be the .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, apprehension, Section 445 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, prosecution
Madras HC Asks to Submit Status Report on Proposal to Declare Wetlands of National Importance(18.02.2022)
Madras High Court has asked the state government to submit a status report on the proposal to the Union Govt for declaring 13 sites as wetlands of int.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Wetlands of National Importance
Calcutta HC Orders Cancellation of Appointment of Assistant Teachers in Murshidabad District(23.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has ordered the cancellation of appointment of six assistant teachers in the Murshidabad district after noting that they had been .....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Appointment of Assistant Teachers in Murshidabad District
SC: For Gratuity Forfeiture, Conviction in Criminal Case is Not Required(19.02.2025)
Supreme Court has held that for gratuity forfeiture under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, there is no requirement of a criminal conviction and dism.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Criminal Case, Gratuity Forfeiture
Delhi High Court: Can’t Assess Conversational Tweets on ‘X’ in Isolation(25.02.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that while determining the claim of defamation, conversational tweets on ‘X’ are not to be assessed in isolation.
Tags : Delhi High Court, Conversational Tweets, Defamation
SC: Date from Which Regularization of Services Has to be Granted is Prerogative of Employer(21.03.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that the date from which regularization of services has to be granted is a prerogative of the employer and that no parity c.....
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CESTAT: Deposits in Profit and Loss Account is Not Duty Under Excise Act(24.03.2022)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) has ruled that deposit in Profit & Loss Account is not duty and therefore, provisions o.....
Tags : Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Deposits in Profit and Loss Account
Karnataka HC: Applications for Affiliation/Recognition Must be Decided with Precision on Time(06.04.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that applications made by colleges seeking affiliation/ recognition etc. must be decided for a specified academic year w.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, commencement, academic year, affiliation, recognition
ITAT, Mumbai: Revisional Jurisdiction Can be Invoked for Lack of Inquiry, Not for Inadequate Inquiry(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the revisional jurisdiction under section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 can be invoked only .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, revisional jurisdiction, section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, lack of inquiry, inadequate inquiry
AAAR, Maharashtra: No GST Payable on Sewage Treatment Plant(12.04.2022)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling, Maharashtra has observed that sewage treatment plants are exempted from the Goods and Service tax.
Tags : Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling, sewage treatment plants, goods and service tax
Delhi HC: Can Produce 'Final Report-I' of CBI in Exceptional Circumstances(28.02.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that even though the final report of Central Bureau of Investigation is a confidential document, the production of the same .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Exceptional Circumstances, Final Report-I
MoRTH Issues Draft Notification to Bring Amendments to Rules Automated Testing Station(28.03.2022)
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a draft notification dated March 25, 2022 to bring certain amendments in the rules for Reco.....
Tags : Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Amendments to Rules Automated Testing Station
Delhi HC: Application for Leave to Serve Interrogatories Need Not be Decided Ex-Parte(07.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that no prescription in law, either statutory or precedential, that inhibits from issuing notice under Order XI Rule 1 of Co.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, statutory, precedential, Order XI Rule 1 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, prescription in law
ITAT, Bangalore: No Rationale in Making Additions to Income on Violation of RBI Notifications(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that there is no rationale in the action of the Assessing Officer of making additions to income .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, rationale, Assessing Officer, assesse, Section 68 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, Reserve Bank of India
ITAT, Delhi Deletes Penalty Against Lahmeyer Holding GambH(12.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal , Delhi has granted relief to Lahmeyer holding that the penalty cannot be levied based on fact that the assessee under s.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Lahmeyer Holding GambH, section 44BBB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, permanent establishment, bonafide
J&K HC: Authorities Must Ensure that Anonymity of Victim in Cases u/s 376 or POCSO Act is Maintained(10.03.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed that state authorities must ensure that anonymity of victim in cases under section 376 of IPC or POCSO Act, .....
Tags : J&K High Court, Anonymity of Victim, State Authorities
SC Refuses To Vacate Stay On Restoration Of Criminal Case Against Former Karnataka CM Yediyurappa(24.01.2023)
Supreme Court has dismissed an application seeking to vacate an earlier order of the Court that stayed the restoration of a criminal case against form.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Karnataka Chief Minister, illegal, de-notification
Gujarat HC Enquires on Non-Implementation of Mandatory Helmet Rule for Two-Wheeler Riders(25.03.2022)
Gujarat High Court has asked the State Authorities on non-implementation of mandatory helmet rule for two-wheeler riders making it mandatory for ride.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Non-Implementation of Mandatory Helmet Rule
AAR, Kerala: GST Is Payable on Fair Trade Premium(06.04.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Kerala has observed that Goods and Services Tax is payable on fair trade premium, forming part of the consideration.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Kerala, Goods and Services Tax, fair trade premium
ITAT, Mumbai: Reasons Mentioned in Notice for Re-Assessment Cannot be Improved Later(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the reasons specified in the re-assessment notice under section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 196.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, re-assessment notice
Delhi HC: Transgender Person to Produce Gender Re-Assignment Certificate, Violates Article 21(12.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the Passport Rules, 1980 as they require a Transgender person to produce Gender Re-assignment certificate Surgery, is p.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Passport Rules, Transgender person, Gender Re-assignment certificate, Article 21 of the Constitution
Karnataka HC: Today in the Form of Reels, Unlawful Activities are Glorified(18.03.2025)
Karnataka High Court while hearing a petition file by X Corp seeking protection from any coercive action against the company, has observed that today .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Unlawful Activities, X Corp
CESTAT, Chennai: Redemption Fine Cannot be Imposed When Goods Allowed to be Re-exported(24.02.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai has held that the redemption fine cannot be imposed when the goods are allowed to.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Redemption Fine
Gau. HC: Cannot Take Up New Ground in Appeal Except Plea of Maintainability(20.02.2025)
Gauhati High Court while dismissing an appeal against judgment of Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, has stated that except a plea of maintainability, no.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Plea of Maintainability, New Ground
Ker. HC: Government Must Be Able to Determine Strength of Local Bodies for Effective Governance(27.02.2025)
Ker HC while overturning decision invalidating delimitation exercise for municipalities & panchayat, has observed that the Govt. must be able to deter.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Local Bodies, Effective Governance
Bombay HC Grants Relief Against Demolition of Juhu Residence of Union Minister Narayan Rane(23.03.2022)
Bombay High Court has granted some reprieve against demolition of parts of the eight-floor Juhu residence of Union minister Narayan Rane. The Court ha.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Narayan Rane, Demolition of Juhu Residence
Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Aadhar Requirement for Availing Ration(06.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation that challenges the mandatory requirement of Aadhaar card to avail free ration under the N.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, public interest litigation, National Food Security Act, 2013, Aadhaar card
CESTAT, Delhi: No Central Excise Duty on Manufacture of CO2 Gas During Manufacture of Beer(08.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that central excise duty cannot be levied during the manufacture of beer on the.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, central excise duty, manufacture of beer, carbon dioxide gas, alcoholic liquors, consumption, State subject
High Court should not exercise its jurisdiction under Section 482 of CrPC to quash the charges of rape on ground that parties have entered into a compromise(05.04.2022)
The present petition has been filed by the Petitioner under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Pro.....
Tags : FIR, Proceedings, Quashing of
Jharkhand HC: Wages to Include Privileges or Benefits that Can be Measured in Terms of Money(07.02.2022)
Jharkhand High Court has held that wages under the Employees Compensation Act, 1923 include privileges or benefits that can be measured in terms of mo.....
Tags : Jharkhand High Court, Wages to Include Privileges or Benefits
Kerala HC Refuses Stay on Kerala Government Notification Banning Online Rummy for Stakes(09.04.2021)
Kerala High Court has refused to interfere with a Kerala Government Notification 'banning online playing of rummy when played for stakes' in plea by t.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Notification Banning Online Rummy for Stakes
Madras HC Dismisses Plea for Strict Implementation of NMC Fee Structure in Private Medical College(17.02.2022)
Madras High Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation for strict implementation of medical fees determined by the Government against.....
Tags : Madras High Court, NMC Fee Structure in Private Medical College
SC Dismisses Plea of Student for Loss of Admission Due to Lapse of OTP(21.02.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by a student who was aggrieved with the loss of his admission in the Mechanical Engineering course a.....
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Manipur HC: Mere Failure to Maintain True Account of Election Expenditure Not Corrupt(24.02.2022)
Manipur High Court has held that mere failure to maintain a true and correct account of election expenditure would not per se amount to corrupt practi.....
Tags : Manipur High Court, Account of Election Expenditure
Del. HC: Can’t Apply Section 173(8) CrPC to Additional Doc. Already Part of Record in Incomplete Form(21.02.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that introducing a document which was already a part of the record in an incomplete form without introducing new facts o.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Section 173(8), Fresh Evidence
Central Government notifies Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, 2023 as a Scheme framed for the purposes of section 194A(3) of the Income-tax Act, 1961(16.05.2023)
1.In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (c) of clause (i) of sub-section (3) of section 194A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the.....
Tags : Scheme, Framing of, Notification,
SC: Committee of Creditors Exists until Resolution Plan is Implemented or Liquidation is Ordered(26.09.2025)
In the JSW Steel case, the Supreme Court held that the Committee of Creditors under the IBC, 2016 does not become functus officio merely after the Adj.....
Tags : Committee of Creditors, Resolution Plan, Liquidation
Supreme Court: DRT Must Decide Securitisation Applications Within Statutory Timeline(13.10.2025)
Supreme Court reprimanded the Debt Recovery Tribunal, Dehradun, for not deciding a bank’s securitisation application within the statutory timeline pre.....
Tags : Debt Recovery Tribunal, Timeline, SARFAESI Act
Delhi HC: Guilty Plea Doesn’t Bypass Double Jeopardy; Second Conviction for Same Offence Invalid(30.10.2025)
Delhi High Court held that an accused’s guilty plea does not override the protection against double jeopardy, and a court cannot initiate a second pro.....
Tags : Double Jeopardy, Conviction, Offence
Del. HC: Proper Officer Empowered to Grant Upto 3 Adjournments if Sufficient Cause Shown(30.04.2024)
Del. HC has held that Section 75(5) of the Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017 empowers the proper officer to grant upto three adjournments if sufficient .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Section 75(5) of GST Act, Sufficient Cause
Del HC: Evidence in Predicate Offence by Accused Who Becomes Approver Can’t be Used in PMLA Procee.(10.05.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that evidence given by an accused who has become an approver and is granted pardon in a predicate offence, cannot be use.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Predicate Offence, Approver
Ker HC: Defamation Case Quashed Against Media Persons for Discussing Book about Mata Amritanandamayi(05.08.2024)
Ker HC has quashed defamation case against media persons for discussing a book about Mata Amritanandamayi and her Math in a show. The Court observed t.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Mata Amritanandamayi, Freedom of Speech
Karnataka HC: French Civil Code Applicable to Descendents of Renouncants in Puducherry(15.02.2021)
Karnataka High Court has granted divorce to a couple under the French Civil Code as they were descendants of inhabitants of Puducherry who were govern.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, French Civil Code
Allahabad HC Asks UP Govt to Reconsider Ban Imposed by Fee Hike in Private Schools(17.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to reconsider the ban imposed by it on fee hike in private schools. The Court has ordered .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Ban Imposed by Fee Hike in Private Schools
Kerala GST Department Extends Deadline of Flood Cess Annual Return(23.03.2022)
Kerala Goods and Services Tax Department has extended the deadline for filing the Kerala Flood Cess Annual Return till April 30, 2022.
Tags : Kerala Goods and Services Tax Department, Deadline of Flood Cess Annual Return
ITAT, Delhi Upholds Order Against Gandhi Family on Commercial Immovable Property(06.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has upheld the case against the Gandhi family in relation with commercial immovable properties worth more than Rs.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Gandhi family, commercial immovable properties, Rs 800 crore, Young Indian, share capital of Rs 5 lakh, hawala entry, Rs 1 crore
MP HC: State Services Exam Rule Barring Meritorious Reserved Category Candidates Discriminatory(08.04.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has struck down Rule 4(3)(d)(III) of Madhya Pradesh State Services Examination Rules, 2015 that barred meritorious candidate.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Rule 4(3)(d)(III) of Madhya Pradesh State Services Examination Rules, 2015, meritorious candidates, reserved categories
Canadian SC: Mandatory and Lifetime Registration on Sex Offender Registry is Unconstitutional(31.10.2022)
Supreme Court of Canada has held the country's mandatory and lifetime registration on the sex offender registry is unconstitutional.
Tags : Supreme Court of Canada, Sex Offender Registry, Unconstitutional
All. HC Grants Bail To Nizamuddin Khan Booked Under UAPA For Alleged PFI Connection(23.01.2023)
Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Nizamuddin Khan, the State President of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) in the UAPA case over his.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Nizamuddin Khan, UAPA, Popular Front of India
COMPANY - Conversion of Unaccounted Money Through Cloak of Share Capital/Premium Must be Scrutinised: SC(07.03.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that assessee is under a legal obligation to prove receipt of share capital/premium to satisfaction of Assessing Officer, f.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Share Capital/Premium, Conversion of Unaccounted Money
Bombay High Court Allows Egyptian Man's Habeas Corpus Plea Against In-Laws(31.01.2020)
Bombay High Court has allowed a criminal writ Petition filed by Khaled Kassem, an Egyptian citizen who sought the issuance of a writ of habeas corpus .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Writ of Habeas Corpus, Illegal Confinement of Child
Supreme Court: Production of Account Book Not Relevant in Cheque Bounce Cases(05.02.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that the production of the account books or cash book may not be relevant in a criminal case filed under Section 138 of the.....
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Singapore International Arbitration Centre Extends Interim Ruling for Amazon-Future Dispute(29.01.2021)
Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has extended the interim ruling, which was in Amazon’s favor and valid for 90 days in Amazon-Future .....
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#Union Budget 2021-2022: Proposals for Agriculture and Rural Development(01.02.2021)
Finance Minister has said that agriculture infrastructure fund will be available for APMCs for augmenting their infrastructure. Further, 1,000 more Ma.....
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Delhi HC Asks Delhi Police to File Affidavit on Working of CCTV Cameras(03.02.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi police to file an affidavit regarding the preservation of documents and working of the CCTV cameras at the police.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Working of CCTV Cameras
ITAT, Mumbai: Circular Due to Difficulties in E-filing Software Can’t be Relied(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that the private discretionary trust shall be treated as AoP and has rejected the plea of the assessee.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, AoP, CBDT, software, private discretionary trust
NCLAT: NCLT Empowered to Decide if SRA Liable to Pay Pre-CIRP Electricity Dues u/s 60(5) Of IBC(27.02.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that NCLT has the authority to decide whether Successful Resolution Applicant is liable to pay Pre-CIRP electricity due.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Successful Resolution Applicant, Electricity Dues
J&K HC: Burden of Proof that Seized Samples were Not in Safe Custody Doesn’t Lie on Accused(05.03.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that the burden of proof that seized samples were not in safe custody does not lie on the accused rather it lies.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir, Safe Custody, Seized Samples
Ker. HC: Even If No Offence Revealed During Probe, CBI Can File Final Report(12.03.2025)
Ker. High Court has observed that CBI is not deprived of investigative powers when it is found during investigation that no offences under the Prevent.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, CBI, Final Report
Delay can be condoned, only if, Applicant assigns a sufficient cause to the satisfaction of the Appellate Tribunal for not filing the Appeal in time prescribed(21.07.2023)
Present appeal has been filed with an Application for seeking condonation of delay of 13 days in filing the present Appeal. Counsel for the Applicant .....
Tags : Delay, Condonation, Sufficient cause
Supreme Court’s Ultimatum to Polluting Industries(23.02.2017)
Supreme Court has directed all industrial units situated in severely polluted areas across country to install Primary Effluent Treatment Plants (PETP).....
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Onus to prove medical negligence lies largely on the complainant and that this onus can be discharged by leading cogent evidence(19.03.2018)
In facts of present case, the Complainants' (Nos. 1 & 2) son, met with bike accident. Immediately he was admitted in Sterling Hospital (OP) at Rajkot......
Tags : Complaint, Medical negligence, Proof
CIVIL - SC Asks ECI to Introduce Flexibility in Eligibility Conditions for Registration as 'Defence Voters'(20.02.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that it will be open for Election Commission to introduce requisite flexibility in eligibility conditions prescribed for de.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Defence Voters
NAA Levies Fine of Rs 230 Crore on J&J(26.12.2019)
National Anti-Profiteering Authority has imposed Rs 230.41 crore fine on global healthcare major Johnson and Johnson for profiteering from cut in goo.....
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Kerala High Court Sets Aside Bail Granted to Thwaha Fasal in UAPA Case(05.01.2021)
Kerala High Court has set aside the order passed by by Special National Investigation Agency Court, Kochi granting bail to Thwaha Fasal in a Unlawful .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Thwaha Fasal
Uttarakhand HC: State Information Commission Has No Power to Direct Removal of Encroachment(08.01.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has observed that the State Information Commission has got no power to direct for the removal of encroachment under the Right T.....
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Removal of Encroachment
Karnataka HC Directs State Not to Precipitate Issue of Making Kannada Language Compulsory(13.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the state government and all the Universities in the state, to not precipitate the matter with respect to making Kan.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Issue of Making Kannada Language Compulsory
SC: Centre to Respond on Compensation for Deaths Due to Adverse Effects of Covid Vaccinations(28.02.2025)
Supreme Court has asked Centre to respond whether it wants to make a policy for granting compensation to the families of deceased who died due to adve.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Compensation for Deaths, Covid Vaccinations
Bom HC: Telling Person that B.R. Ambedkar’s Respect is Reduced Due to Followers Like him Not Offence(06.03.2025)
Bombay High Court while quashing an FIR against a person who told another person that respect of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is reduced because of followers lik.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Followers, B.R. Ambedkar
Ker. HC: Motherhood is a Deeply Personal and Fundamental Aspect of Life(17.03.2025)
Ker HC while setting aside the decision in Rajitha P.V. and Ors. Vs. Union of India and Ors.(MANU/KE/0432/2025), has observed that motherhood is a dee.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Fundamental Aspect, Motherhood
Delhi HC: Extraordinary Power U/S 482 CrPC Can't Be Exercised At Disposal of Affluent Accused(16.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that extraordinary powers of High Court under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure are not meant to be exercise at .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Extraordinary Powers, Affluent Accused, Administrative Machinery
J&K&L HC: If Allegations in FIR Are Not Substantiated, Continuance of Investigation is Abuse of Law(20.05.2022)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while quashing an FIR against a SHO has observed that if allegations made in the FIR are not substantiated by th.....
Tags : Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Corruption, FIR, Abuse of process of law
Guj. HC: Right to Free Trade in Food like Meat is Subservient to Public Health(12.04.2023)
Gujarat High Court while observing that right to safe food is a Fundamental Right under Article 21, has held that right to free trade in food items li.....
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AAR, West Bengal: Services for Collection and Disposal of Bio Medical Waste Iis Exempt From GST(12.04.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, West Bengal has held that services provided for collection and disposal of bio-medical waste to the State Government is .....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, services, bio-medical waste, State Government, Goods and Services Tax
Rajasthan HC: Only Waqf Tribunal Can Adjudicate Disputes Related to Masjid(24.02.2025)
Raj. HC has observed that Masjid comes within the definition of 'Waqf' and once the suit property is Waqf, any dispute in respect of the Waqf property.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Waqf Tribunal, Masjid
Del. HC: Even After Decades of Independence, Women Continue to Face Harassment(03.03.2025)
Delhi HC has observed that even after decades of independence, women continue to face harassment in public spaces, including public transport, where t.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Harassment, Decades of Independence
Meghalaya HC: Applicants to Explain How Trees Have Become Dangerous to Life & Property(07.03.2025)
Meghalaya High Court has directed the State Authorities to instruct applicants who have filed applications for felling of trees to explain how these t.....
Tags : Meghalaya High Court, State Authorities, Life & Property
Apparel Manufacturer Moves NCLT against Zomato Over Non-Payment of Dues(18.03.2025)
Food delivery giant Zomato is facing an insolvency plea filed by Nona Lifestyle, a B2B apparel manufacturer over non-payment of dues upto ?1,64,83,194.....
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Kerala HC: No Valid Sale under Law if Notice of Sale on Which Parties Acted upon Has Been Set Aside(20.05.2022)
Kerala High Court examined that when the notice of sale based on which the parties bid for property has been set aside, presumed that there is no vali.....
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Ker HC: Recklessly Permitting Human Settlement Near Elephant Habitat Leading to Man-Animal Conflicts(13.04.2023)
Kerala High Court has observed that increasing instances of human elephant conflict that we are confronted with today appear to be nothing but inevita.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Human Settlement, Elephant Habitat, Man-Animal Conflict
Madras HC: Removal from Service for Alleged Past Misconduct Unsustainable(11.04.2022)
Madras High Court has ruled that a past misconduct of the employee can’t be a reason for imposing a major penalty such as removal from service under I.....
Tags : Madras High Court, misconduct, removal, service, Indian Maritime University Teaching and Non-Teaching Employees (Terms and Conditions of Services) Rules)
SC: Legal Heirs Can’t Claim Ownership of Partner’s Contribution in Firm(28.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that a partner’s contribution in the partnership firm becomes the firm’s property and legal heirs of the partner cannot cla.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Partnership Firm, Exclusive Right
Bombay HC Expresses Displeasure Over Ineffective Function of Helpline Number for Fraud(06.03.2025)
Bombay High Court has expressed displeasure over the ineffective functioning of national helpline number '1930' for 'cyber fraud' and remarked that th.....
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Bom. HC: Prosecutions Must Not be Launched to Stifle Agitations that are Part of Democratic Process(17.03.2025)
Bombay HC has observed that prosecutions must not be launched to stifle agitations that are part of the democratic process so long as people do not ta.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Stifle Agitations, Democratic Process
Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Establishment of Covid Care Centre(18.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea seeking establishment of Covid care centre having atleast 100 beds with ICU and Ventilator facility for p.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Directions on NCLAT to Modify SOP on Electronic Filing(21.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea seeking directions on the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal to modify its Standard Operating Proced.....
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RBI Allows NRIs to Access ETCS Market(03.02.2017)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed NRIs access to Exchange Traded Currency Derivatives (ETCD) market to hedge currency risk arising out of their .....
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Scheme under which period of imprisonment served in default of payment in full of the amount specified in confiscation order is based on entire amount outstanding, including interest(24.01.2018)
Present case concerns the enforcement of confiscation orders made by the Crown Court upon conviction. As well as various statutory mechanisms for enfo.....
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Notional Extension of Employment Applies When Deceased Workman wasn't in Workplace by his Choice: SC(23.01.2019)
Supreme Court has held that doctrine of notional extension of employment applies when accident occurred while deceased workman was in workplace not by.....
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Lok Sabha Passes Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019(21.11.2019)
Lok Sabha has passed the Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019 that seeks to streamline operations of chit funds in India and protect the interests of inv.....
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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Increase in Fee under Tamil Nadu Chit Fund Rules, 1984(03.12.2020)
Madras High Court dismissed a plea challenging increase in fee from 3% to 5% under Tamil Nadu Chit Fund Rules, 1984.
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Delhi HC Directs RBI to Reconsider Jindal Steel and Power Ltd Application(07.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has remanded to the Reserve Bank of India, an application by Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) to transmit $300 million to its wholly.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice for Non-Provision of Facilities for Persons with Disabilities and Senior C(26.08.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the Union government and Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) on a public interest litigation petition com.....
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Review of Requirement of Counter-Cyclical Capital Buffer(20.04.2023)
The framework on countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) was put in place by the Reserve Bank in terms of guidelines issued on February 5, 2015 wherein .....
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HP HC Orders Action Against Officials Who Failed to Prevent Illegal Dumping of Muck in Forest Areas(06.07.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered disciplinary action against government officials for their failure to prevent the illegal dumping of muck in f.....
Tags : Himachal Pradesh High Court, Illegal Dumping, Forest, Disciplinary Action, Officials
Del. HC to Centre: Maintain Highest Standards of Safety and Security at Railway Stations(27.07.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Union government to ensure that there is a periodic audit and maintenance of highest standards of safety and security at.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Railway Stations, Audit, Safety
Karnataka HC Upholds Order Banning Sand Extraction from Rivers During Rainy Seasons(19.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has upheld the order of the Department of Mines and Geology prohibiting sand extraction from rivers during rainy season, observin.....
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Allahabad HC Quashes Order of Suspension for Person Failing to Resume Office After Covid Leave(24.05.2021)
Allahabad High Court has quashed an order passed by the concerned authorities of Uttar Pradesh Government, suspending the services of one Gaurav Bansa.....
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AAR: Operation And Maintenance Of Municipal Wet Waste Processing Facility Attracts 18% GST(21.10.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling, West Bengal has observed that the 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is payable on the operation and maintenance of municip.....
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SC: No Benefit of Lapse Available if Delay in Possession is Due to Pending Litigation(17.01.2023)
Supreme Court has held that delay in taking possession of land due to pending litigation does not entitle original owner of land the benefit of lapse .....
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Bom. HC: Informers Take Huge Risks to Furnish Information; Shall Be Rewarded As Per Policy(27.01.2023)
Bombay High Court has observed that informers take huge risks to give important information to the authorities and the authorities should reward them .....
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Delhi HC: Partial Quashing of FIR, Qua Accused with Whom Complainant has Settled Matter Permissible(13.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that partial quashing or part quashing of First Information Report only qua the accused with whom the complainant has compro.....
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Delhi HC: Treatment Must be Provided in Another Hospital When Referral Hospital is a Covid Facility(20.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to ensure that an accused person must be provided the treatment required by approaching an alternat.....
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Right to residence is not an indefeasible right of residence in shared household especially when the daughter-in-law is pitted against aged father-in-law and mother-in-law(17.05.2021)
In instant case, Parties to the present petition are related to each other in a way that Petitioner is the daughter-in-law and Respondents are her par.....
Tags : Right, Shared household, Beneficial interest
Tripura HC Asks State to Ensure Maximum Testing of Children in Orphanages(18.05.2021)
Tripura High Court has asked the State Government to ensure maximum possible testing of the children in Orphanages in a Public Interest Litigation con.....
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Kerala HC Declares Rule 12(9) of Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Rules Ultra Vires(24.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has declared that Rule 12(9) of the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Rules, 2017 is prima facie ultra vires its parent .....
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SC: Authorities Seeking Felling of Trees Should Make Best Attempt to Reduce No. of Trees to be Cut(09.08.2024)
SC has observed that keeping in view spirit of Article 51A of the Constitution of India and right of citizens to a healthy environment, every public a.....
Tags : Supreme Court, A. 51A of COI, Public Authority
Bombay HC: Person Merely Donating Eggs or Sperm Doesn’t Become Biological Parent of Child Born(14.08.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that a person merely donating eggs or sperms is not entitled to claim parental rights over children born through in vitro f.....
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Bom. HC: Past Service Record Relevant in Deciding Quantum of Punishment(17.12.2024)
Bombay High Court while hearing a matter on dismissal of a worker for sleeping on duty, has observed that while such an act is a misconduct, dismissin.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Quantum of Punishment, Dismissal of Worker
Madras HC Grants Bail to Activist Making Offensive Comments Against a Woman(27.12.2024)
Madras High Court has granted bail to a temple activist who allegedly made derogatory comments against a woman on social media. The Court asked the ac.....
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Del. HC: Reassessment on the Basis of New Material Deprives Right of Taxpayer to Object(08.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that if the ultimate decision to justify initiation of reassessment be based on entirely new or previously undisclosed m.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Reassessment, Right of Taxpayer
SC: If Land Acquisition Compensation Not Paid, Schemes Like Ladli Behna Will be Stopped(14.08.2024)
Supreme Court has reprimanded the State of Maharashtra for not coming up with a reasonable figure for compensation in cases where State illegally occu.....
Tags : Supreme Court, State of Maharashtra, Ladli Behna, Land Acquisition
SC: Gift Deed Conditioned Upon Rendering of Services Without Remuneration is Unconstitutional(13.12.2024)
Supreme Court has held that a gift deed which has a condition requiring donees to render services without any remuneration, would amount to forced lab.....
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SC Explains Conditions to Invoke Section 53-A of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882(24.12.2024)
Supreme Court while explaining conditions to invoke Section 53-A of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, has observed that protection under Section 53-.....
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SC: Pronouncing Operative Portion Without Preparing Entire Judgment(11.04.2023)
Supreme Court while upholding the dismissal of civil judge on account of misconduct, observed that charges which revolve around gross negligence and c.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Civil Judge, fait accompli, Judgment
SC: If Acquittal is Reversed, Appellate Court Should Hear Accused Separately for Quantum of Sentence(21.04.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that when appellate court reverses the order of acquittal passed by trail court, appellate court was obliged under law to h.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Acquittal, Quantum of Sentence
SC: When Appointing Authority Accepts Equivalence of Qualification, Courts should Avoid Interference(24.02.2025)
SC has held that in circumstances where the appointing authority has not objected to the qualifications of the candidate and there is no apparent or g.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Appointing Authority, Qualifications
Bom. HC: Natural Guardian Can Exercise Powers of 'Manager' of Joint Family Properties(28.02.2025)
Bombay High Court has held that natural guardian under Hindu Minority & Guardianship Act, 1956 can exercise powers for dealing with rights of the mino.....
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Delhi HC: Yamuna Floodplain Area is a Designated Prohibited Activity Zone(06.03.2025)
Del. HC has observed that Yamuna floodplain area is a designated prohibited activity zone and serves as a vital element of the river ecosystem. Encroa.....
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BCI Issues Warning against Practice of Advocates Advertising their Legal Services(18.03.2025)
BCI has issued a stringent warning against the increasingly prevalent and unethical practice of advocates advertising their legal services through soc.....
Tags : Bar Council of India, Legal Services, Social Media
Karnataka HC: Employees Entitled for Gratuity from the Time They Were Employed(20.05.2022)
Karnataka High Court has declined to quash an order passed by the Controlling Authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, which directed govern.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Payment of Gratuity Act, Government Bodies, Controlling Authority
Central Government Imposes Curb on Exports of Hydrofluorocarbons Used in Refrigeration(24.03.2022)
Central Government has imposed curbs on exports of hydrofluorocarbons, used in refrigeration and air-conditioning, to boost domestic availability of t.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Expenditure of Royalty for Technical Know-How Can Be Treated as Revenue Expenditure(06.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the royalty expenditure for the use of know-how can be treated as revenue expenditure under Income .....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Revisional Jurisdiction Invoked for Lack of Inquiry, Not for Inadequate Inquiry(08.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that the revisional jurisdiction can be invoked only for lack of inquiry and not for inadequate inquir.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Revisional Jurisdiction, lack of inquiry, section 263, Income Tax Act, 1961
Delhi HC: Sufficiency or Correctness of Material Need not be Considered During Issue of Notice(12.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that the sufficiency or correctness of the material is not a thing to be considered at the stage of issue of notice unde.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961
Del HC: When Appeal is Pending in SC, Only Apex Court Can Grant Furlough Under Delhi Prison Rules(04.07.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that where an appeal from an order passed by High Court has been preferred by the convict before the Supreme Court and the s.....
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Kerala HC: 'Criminal Breach of Trust' & 'Misappropriation' Must to Prove Offence U/S 13(1)(c) PC Act(25.07.2023)
Kerala HC while upholding the conviction of Lower Division Clerk under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 has observed that ingredients of crimina.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Reasons Mentioned in Notice for Re-Assessment Cannot be Improved Later(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the reasons specified in the re-assessment notice under section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 196.....
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Bombay HC: Court Does Not Have Adjudicatory Powers Under Section 27 of A&C Act(12.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has observed that the Court under Section 27 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 does not have the jurisdiction to conside.....
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Del. HC: Can’t Permit Plaintiff to File Documents as Per at its Whims and Fancies(03.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that, in a commercial suit plaintiff cannot be allowed to file documents as per its whims and fancies as the whole purpo.....
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SC: Lawyer-Client Relationship is Fiduciary and the Former is Cast in Terms of Agency of the Latter(10.03.2025)
SC has observed that a lawyer-client relationship is fiduciary and the lawyer is to respect the decision-making right of the client. It flows from thi.....
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SC: Scope of Preliminary Inquiry Limits to Situation Where Info. Doesn’t Disclose Cognizable Offence(19.03.2025)
SC has observed that scope of a preliminary inquiry is limited to situations where information received doesn’t disclose a cognizable offence but requ.....
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SC: Decide Mercy Petitions at Earliest to Disallow Convicts in Taking Advantage of Delay(17.04.2023)
Supreme Court has directed all State Governments to ensure that mercy petitions in death penalty cases are decided and disposed of at the earliest so .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Mercy Petitions, Benefit, Disadvantage, Inordinate Delay
Delhi HC: Court of CJM cannot “Transfer” Case from One Court upon Application or Suo Moto(19.03.2025)
Delhi HC has observed that under Section 410 of CrPC and Section 450 of BNSS the power conferred upon the Chief Judicial Magistrate is only administra.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Vires of GNCTD Act, 2021(19.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to Union of India and Delhi LG in another plea challenging the vires of Government of National Capital Territory of.....
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Delhi HC Directs Social Media Platforms to Suspend Accounts for Illegal Sharing of Movie(24.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed WhatsApp and other social media platforms to forthwith suspend accounts who are illegally sharing and/or selling pirated.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Illegal Sharing of Copies of Movie
Paris Olympics: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Approaches Court of Arbitration for Sport(09.08.2024)
Wrester Vinesh Phogat who was disqualified from the Paris Olympics for being overweight, has approached the Court of Arbitration For Sport challenging.....
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Supreme Court Refuses to Restrain Formation of CoC for Byju’s(21.08.2024)
Supreme Court has refused to pass an order restraining formation of a Committee of Creditors by Resolution Professional for Byju's in the insolvency p.....
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SC: Even if Arbitral Tribunal Becomes Functus Officio, Clarification on Award Can be Issued(19.12.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that even if after passing an award the Arbitral Tribunal becomes functus officio, it would still have the jurisdiction of .....
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Calcutta HC Seeks Response in PIL Alleging Non-Implementation of RERA in West Bengal(23.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has sought response from the State government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleging that members of Real Estate Regulator.....
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Delhi HC: Track of Litigation must be Kept by the Litigant(19.02.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that an educated litigant must keep track of his litigation and his duty does not end merely by signing the fee cheque o.....
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SC: Restriction on Use of Land Can’t be Kept Open-Ended for Indefinite Period(27.02.2025)
SC has observed that while reserving land for any purpose, the landowner cannot be deprived of the use of the land for years together. Once an embargo.....
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Del. HC: Joint Trials Not to be Held Between Child in Conflict With Law and an Adult Offender(04.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that as per plain reading of Section 23 of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 there can be no doub.....
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J&K HC: Can’t Maintain Suit for Damages for Wrongful Dismissal Unless Termination Declared Wrongful(11.03.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that a suit for damages due to wrongful dismissal cannot be maintained unless the termination of employee is cha.....
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Kar. HC Refuses to Quash FIR Against Congress Leaders for KGF Song Copyright Infringement(29.06.2023)
Karnataka High Court has refused to quash FIR filed by MRT Music against congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Jairam Ramesh and Supriya Shrinate over the al.....
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Notification regarding pension fund 2589555 Ontario Limited(13.10.2022)
In exercise of powers conferred by sub-clause (iv) of clause (c) of the Explanation 1 to clause (23FE) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 o.....
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Madras HC: Court No Place for Political Parties to Score Over One Another(28.10.2022)
Madras High Court while hearing petitions filed by former AIADMK Minister SP Velumani to quash the FIRs filed against him alleging irregularity in gra.....
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Delhi HC Appoints Justice Sikri to Oversee Funds Utilization in ISSF Shooting World Cup 2023(20.01.2023)
Delhi High Court while appointing retired Supreme Court judge, Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri, as Administrator to oversee utilization of funds in upcoming.....
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Ker. HC: Appeals u/s 19 of Contempt of Court Act Can Only be Against Order that Imposes Punishment(05.03.2025)
Kerala HC has observed that the scheme of S. 19 of Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, the Rules framed thereunder indicate that only those orders which are.....
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Delhi Court Orders FIR Against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal(12.03.2025)
A Delhi Court has directed registration of FIR against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a complaint under the Delhi Prevention of Defacement o.....
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SC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Exorbitant Enrolment Fees Charged by State Bar Councils(10.04.2023)
Supreme Court has issued notice to Central government, Bar Council of India and all the State Bar Councils in the writ petition challenging the exorbi.....
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SC Constitutes Committee to Examine Financial Status of Schools(19.03.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing a plea challenging Allahabad High Court’s order directing private schools to either adjust/reimburse 15% of fees paid by p.....
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SC Sentences Four Accused in 1996 Lajpat Nagar Bomb Blast Case to Life Imprisonment(06.07.2023)
Supreme Court while upholding the conviction of two accused in 1996 Lajpat Nagar bomb blast case and sentencing them to life imprisonment without remi.....
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Kar. HC: Family Courts Must Decide Divorce Cases Within One Year(27.07.2023)
Karnataka High Court while observing that matrimonial causes should be tried & disposed off on a war footing, at least as a concession to the shortnes.....
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NCLT Empowered to Examine Fraud in Oppression and Mismanagement Cases, Rules Supreme Court(08.09.2025)
Supreme Court ruled that NCLT has jurisdiction to examine fraud, coercion, and manipulation in cases of oppression and mismanagement under company law.....
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Kerala HC: Cognizance Of Rape u/s 376B IPC Needs Complaint by Separated Wife, Not on Police Report(17.09.2025)
Kerala High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a man accused under Section 376B IPC, stating that as per Section 198B of the CrPC, courts can .....
Tags : Rape, Police Report, Offence
Del HC: Security Guards Performing Duties Cannot Be Prosecuted For Wrongful Restraint or Molestation(06.01.2026)
Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against security guards accused of wrongful restraint and outraging modesty, holding that actions done b.....
Tags : Security Guards, Wrongful Restraint, Molestation
Kerala HC Sets Aside Judgment on Regulation of Lotteries of Other States(18.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has set aside a single judge’s judgement restraining the State government from interfering with marketing and sale of lottery ticket.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Place on Record Actual Requirement of Oxygen in State(21.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to place on record the actual requirement of Oxygen from 17th May to 24th May, 2021 in the stat.....
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SC: Petitions Seeking Fast-Tracking of Hearings in High Court Can’t be Entertained(07.08.2024)
Supreme Court while expressing that it cannot entertain petitions seeking fast-tracking of hearings in High Court, has observed that considering the h.....
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SC Explains the Requirements to be Fulfilled for Initiating Perjury Proceedings against Litigant(14.08.2024)
SC has held that, to initiate perjury proceedings against a litigant court should be of prima facie opinion that there exists sufficient & reasonable .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Perjury Proceedings, Interests of Justice
SC: Ban on Firecrackers Required Not Only to Curb Air Pollution but also Noise Pollution(13.12.2024)
Supreme Court while directing Delhi government and NCR states to decide on a complete year-round ban on firecrackers, has stated that this is the requ.....
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SC: No Need to File Separate App. for Condonation of Delay Along with App. for Setting Aside Decree(24.12.2024)
Supreme Court has held that it is not necessary to file a separate application for condonation of delay alongwith with an application to set aside an .....
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Delhi HC: Impermissible to Award Less Than Minimum Prescribed Sentence Under Wildlife Protection Act(06.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has stated that it is impermissible to award less than minimum prescribed sentence under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 as granting a .....
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Ker. HC: Can’t Hold Person Liable for Act Committed on Body he Believes to be Lifeless(17.03.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that if an act is committed on a body which a person believed to be lifeless at the time of commission of such act, the.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Causing Death, Lifeless
Patna HC Grants Bail to a Man Accused of Making Fake Calls in Police Superintendent's Name(20.05.2022)
Patna High Court has granted bail to a man accused in the case of making fake calls in the name of Superintendent of Police for pressurizing the compl.....
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SC: Govt. Can’t Create Posts & Absorb Those in Service in the Absence of Sanctioned Posts(12.04.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that government can’t be compelled to create post and absorb people who are continuing in service of the State, in the abse.....
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Bom. HC: Goa VAT (12th Amendment) Act Violates Doctrine of Separation of Powers(24.04.2023)
Bombay High Court while observing that Goa Value Added Tax (12th Amendment) Act, 2020, is an impermissible judicial override defying doctrine of separ.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Goa Value Added Tax, Doctrine of Separation of Powers
Patna HC Stays Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi till January 12 in Modi Surname Defamation Case(05.07.2023)
Patna High Court has stayed proceedings in a criminal defamation case against Rahul Gandhi filed by Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Kumar Modi over Rahul Gandhi.....
Tags : Patna High Court, Criminal Defamation, Rahul Gandhi, Modi Surname Case
Kerala HC: Accused Has No Right to Dictate Terms of Investigation(10.03.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that an accused has no absolute right to seek further investigation or to dictate terms for investigation or to say tha.....
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P&H HC: Wife’s Suicide in Matrimonial Home Doesn’t Automatically Make In-Laws Liable for Harassment(26.06.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that wife’s suicide in matrimonial home doesn’t automatically make her in-laws and husband liable for harassmen.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Wife, Suicide, Matrimonial Home
JKL HC: Interest Can’t be Given on Compensation for Future Prospects(18.07.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that 'future prospects' are linked to potential income to be received in the future, and interest can.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Future Prospects, Compensation
Tel. HC to State Lake Protection Committee: Notify Buffer Zone for Water Bodies in Greater Hyderabad(28.07.2023)
Telangana High Court while observing that State Lake Protection Committee has not issued any guidelines in respect of tanks and water bodies, the buff.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, State Lake Protection Committee, Buffer Zone, Water Bodies
Supreme Court: Place of Exclusive Jurisdiction Deemed as 'Seat' of Arbitration(14.08.2025)
SC has held that in absence of designated seat, place of exclusive jurisdiction in contract is deemed arbitration seat.
Tags : Supreme Court, arbitration, exclusive jurisdiction, seat of arbitration, Bombay High Court
Kerala HC Upholds STA’s decision mandating installation of cameras with Fatigue Detection Censors(29.08.2025)
Kerala High Court has upheld decision of the State Transport Authority which mandated installation of surveillance cameras with fatigue-detection sens.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Fatigue Detection, Installation of Cameras
Delhi HC: Undesirable for Courts to Make Remarks Censuring Action of Police Officers(13.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that it is undesirable for Courts to make remarks censuring the action of police officers unless such remarks are strictly .....
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Gujarat High Court, Constitutional Validity, State Government(11.03.2025)
Gauhati High Court has observed that mere breach of contract cannot give rise to criminal prosecution for cheating unless fraudulent or dishonest inte.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Criminal Prosecution, Fraudulent Intention
Rajasthan High Court: Ensure Life-Saving Devices are Functional Around Year(20.05.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the State Government to ensure that ventilators and other life saving machines are kept operational throughout the y.....
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CJI Launches e-DHCR Portal for Digital Publication of Judgments of Public Importance(06.08.2024)
Chief Justice of India Justice DY Chandrachud, has launched the e-DHCR portal which has been defined as a user friendly official platform for digital .....
Tags : Chief Justice of India, e-DHCR Portal, Delhi High Court
SC: Limitation Period for Specific Performance Suit's Runs from Date for Performance of Agreement(12.08.2024)
Supreme Court has held that period of limitation for specific performance of suit shall run from the date that has been fixed for its performance and .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Specific Performance, Period of Limitation
Del. HC: Anti-Enforcement Injunc. Can be Granted Against Proc. Threatening Arbitral Process in India(22.08.2024)
Del. HC has held that if proceedings in a foreign Court, or any order/decree passed by a foreign Court, threatens to prejudice or derail arbitral proc.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Arbitral Process, Anti-Enforcement Injunction
SC: If Actions of Cabinet Committee are Validated by CoM, Rules of Business Not Violated by State(24.04.2023)
Supreme Court has held that when Cabinet Sub-Committee is merely acting on behalf of entire Council of Ministers (CoM), then it cannot be claimed that.....
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Kar. HC: Lost Passport Can’t be Re-issued Without Registration of FIR with Police(05.07.2023)
Karnataka High Court has held that right to travel abroad is regulated by Passport Act and rules thereunder which prescribes format of documents to ac.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Passport, Re-Issue, FIR
Delhi HC: Proceedings under SARFAESI Act Remain Unaffected by Orders Passed Under SEBI Act 1992(25.07.2023)
Delhi HC has observed that the proceedings under SARFAESI Act, 2002 will remain unaffected by the orders passed under SEBI Act, 1992 as provisions of .....
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SC: Cannot Restrict Convicted Persons From Forming Political Parties Solely Due To Disqualification(12.08.2025)
The Supreme Court, while hearing a PIL on banning convicted persons from forming political parties, has observed that losing statutory rights like vot.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Political Parties, Convicted Persons, Representation of People Act, Section 29A, Surya Kant, Joymalya Bagchi
SC: SIT Inquiry Ordered into Vantara Wildlife Centre(26.08.2025)
SC has ordered the constitution of Special Investigation Team, headed by ex-SC Judge Justice J Chelameswar, to investigate Vantara (Greens Zoological .....
Tags : Supreme Court, SIT, Wildlife, Vantara, Fact-Finding
SC Refuses Interim Bail to Shabir Ahmed Shah; Issues Notice on His Bail Petition(05.09.2025)
Supreme Court issued notice on Kashmiri Separatist Shabir Ahmed Shah’s bail plea in a terror funding case but denied interim bail, despite his lawyer .....
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Special Court in Mumbai Orders FIR against SEBI Chairperson and Others(04.03.2025)
A Special Court in Mumbai while passing an order in an application under Section 156(3) CrPC, 1973 has directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to re.....
Tags : Special Court, Anti-Corruption Bureau, FIR
SC Discharges Persons Accused of Not Providing Safety Equipment to their Employees(11.03.2025)
Supreme Court has discharged persons accused of not providing safety equipment to their employees while working on a signboard by using an iron ladder.....
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Kar. HC to State: Provide Additional Space for Judges' Chambers, Court Halls(19.07.2023)
Karnataka High Court has directed State Government to not focus only on the issue of adequate space for offices of the court but also to come with a c.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Additional Space, Chambers, Office
SC: Non-participation in a Proceeding of Restitution of Conjugal Rights has Civil Consequences(31.07.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that nonparticipation in a proceeding of a restitution of conjugal rights, of the party who seeks for transfer of such proc.....
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SC Clubs 81 FIRs Against Builder, Grants 6-Month Bail to Aid Settlement with Home Buyers(18.08.2025)
SC has clubbed 81 FIRs against builder Alok Kumar in ?13.94cr fraud case and granted 6-month bail to enable settlement with home buyers. Court said pr.....
Tags : Supreme Court, FIR Clubbing, Alok Kumar, Real Estate Fraud, Home Buyers, Temporary Bail
Supreme Court Judges Launch Schemes for Human -Wildlife Conflict(01.09.2025)
Supreme Court Judges have launched Scheme on Access to Justice for Victims of Human-Wildlife Conflict, 2025 and the Supporting Potential and Resilienc.....
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Kerala HC: State to Upgrade System, FSL Reports to be Submitted Within 3 Weeks(13.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has released a man on bail and observed that the forensic science laboratories (FSL) in the State were collapsing and required an up.....
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Ker. HC: Sexual Offences Against Children and Women are on the Increase(11.03.2025)
Ker HC while refusing to invoke provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 in favour of accused convicted under Section 377 and 506 of IPC, ha.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Sexual Offences, Probation of Offenders
Delhi High Court: Why Are Sainik Farm RWAs Charging Entry Fees in Colony?(20.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked Delhi Police and South Delhi Municipal Corporation that how two Residents Welfare Associations (RWA’s) of Sainik Farms in S.....
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P&H HC: Construction of Public Library is a Part of Charitable Function(06.08.2024)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the construction of Public Library would form part of charitable function and any work done with the same .....
Tags : P&H High Court, S. 80 of IT Act, Public Library
Ker HC: Public Place in S. 294 of IPC Include Even those Areas Which are in Vicinity of Public Place(12.08.2024)
Ker HC has held that the term public place in S. 294(a) of IPC include even those areas which are in vicinity of public place, meaning thereby that if.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Public Place, S. 294 of IPC, Obscene Words
Gujarat High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Usage of Gujarati Language in Courts(22.08.2024)
Gujarat High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought the usage of Gujarati language in courts across the State. The Court s.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Fundamental Right
Relaxation in paying additional fees in case of delay in filing DPT-3 for Financial Year ended on 31st March 2023 up to 31st July 2023(21.06.2023)
1. Due date for filing Form DPT-3 (Return of deposits) is 30th of June 2023 for the Financial Year ended on 31st March 2023. Keeping in view the trans.....
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Meghalaya HC Expresses Concern Over 50% Electricity Deficit in the State(06.07.2023)
Meghalaya High Court while expressing serious concerns and observing that it is completely unacceptable that the quantum of deficit would be in excess.....
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Cal. HC: Further Investigation Can’t be Ordered if Relevant Material is Already on Record(27.07.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that prayer for further investigation for the Second time cannot be allowed if the relevant materials are already on reco.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Further Investigation, Relevant Material
EPFO Claims from Inspections during CIRP are Unenforceable: NCLAT Rules(09.09.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench held that EPFO claims based on inspections after initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) are unenforceable......
Tags : EPFO, Inspections, Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process, NCLAT
Himachal Pradesh High Court: Recovery of Money without Proof of Demand Is Not Bribery(17.09.2025)
Himachal Pradesh High Court upheld the acquittal of a Forest Officer accused of taking a Rs.3000 bribe, holding that mere recovery of tainted money do.....
Tags : Recovery of Money, Bribery, Gratification, Accused
Mad. HC No Interference with Order Allowing FIR against Channel Revealing Identity of POCSO Victim(06.03.2025)
Madras High Court has refused to interfere with an order of Special Judge for POCSO cases, Chennai in which registration of an FIR was directed agains.....
Tags : Madras High Court, POCSO Victim, FIR
Ker. HC: Concept that Women Won't Make False Sexual Assault Allegations is Outdated(17.03.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that nowadays the old concept that women won't make false sexual assault allegations is outdated as there are cases of .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Sexual Assault, False Allegations
JKL HC: Court Not Required to Consider Balance of Convivence, if Prima Facie Case Not Established(24.04.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that in a plea for grant of injunction, once the petitioners had no prima facie case in their favour,.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Injunction, Prima Facie
Del HC: Traffic Authorities are the Best Judges to Decide the Issue of Regulation of Traffic(05.07.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that traffic authorities are best judges to decide issue of regulation of traffic in the city, has stated that the Co.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Traffic, Regulation
JKL HC: S.482 CrPC Cannot be Invoked to Challenge Proceedings Initiated U/S 12 J&K DV Act(25.07.2023)
Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh HC has held that Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) cannot be used to challenge the proceedings initiated under.....
Tags : Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh HC, Code of Criminal Procedure, Jammu and Kashmir Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2010
Andhra Pradesh High Court: Can’t Issue Appellate Order Only in Hindi(08.08.2024)
AP High Court has held that in State of Andhra Pradesh appellate order under Section 107 of CGST Act, 2017 cannot be issued only in Hindi. English cop.....
Tags : AP High Court, S. 107 of CGST, Limitation
All. HC: Burden on Disciplinary Authority to Prove Employee's Willful Absence from Service(18.07.2023)
Allahabad High Court while observing that absence from duty without prior permission may amount to unauthorized absence, but it doesn’t always mean wi.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Willful Absence, Service, Burden
Guj. HC: Duty of Press to Delete News Article Related to Case After FIR has been Quashed(28.07.2023)
Gujarat High Court while observing that if article which shows that a criminal case is lodged against a person is visible to the public, anyone may re.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Press, FIR, News
Allahabad HC Grants Bail to AMU Professor Accused of Linking Rape to Hindu Scriptures(14.08.2025)
The Allahabad High Court has granted anticipatory bail to AMU professor Dr. Jitendra Kumar booked for referring to examples from Hindu mythology durin.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, AMU, anticipatory bail, Hindu mythology, freedom of expression, academic freedom, IPC 153A, 295A
SC: WB SSC Gives Undertaking to Bar Tainted Candidates from Fresh Recruitment Exams(01.09.2025)
West Bengal School Service Commission has given an undertaking barring candidates, who had been specifically found to be tainted in relation to the 'c.....
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SC raps States for Not Appealing Acquittals in PC-PNDT Cases Calls It a Cover-Up for Poor Prosecution(10.09.2025)
Supreme Court questioned why States fail to appeal acquittals in Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act. It cited Rule 18A.....
Tags : Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, Prosecution, Acquittal
NCLAT: Workmen Can Claim Dues Post-Layoff If They Worked After Corporate Debtor's Notice Issuance(18.09.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench ruled that workmen or employees cannot claim dues for the period after a layoff unless they prove they continued working post-la.....
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Delhi High Court Directs to Take Down YouTuber 'Defamatory' Video on Sadhguru, Isha Foundation(13.03.2025)
The Delhi High Court has ordered to take down YouTuber, Shyam Meera Singh's recent, allegedly defamatory YouTube video on Isha Foundation and its foun.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Sadhguru, Isha Foundation, Shyam Meera Singh
SC to Del. Govt.: File Affidavit Disclosing Funds Used for Advertisements in Last 3 Financial Years(04.07.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Delhi Government to file an affidavit setting forth funds utilized for advertisements by the State in last three financial .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Affidavit, Advertisement, Delhi Government, RRTS Project
All. HC: IT Act 1961 Vests Jurisdiction with Central Government to Appoint CIT (Appeal)(24.07.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that Income Tax (IT) Act, 1961 vests jurisdiction on Central government to appoint an officer as Commissioner of Income-.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals), Appeals
Kerala HC: Income of Parent Who Abandoned Family Shouldn’t Count For EWS Reservation Eligibility(15.09.2025)
Kerala HC ruled that if a parent abandons the family, their income need not be considered for the child’s EWS certificate. The judgment came while hea.....
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J&K&L HC: Arbitral Tribunal Not a “Court”; Giving False Evidence Before it Doesn’t Attract S.195 CrPC(29.12.2025)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court held that Section 195 CrPC does not apply to false evidence before an Arbitral Tribunal, as an arbitrator is not.....
Tags : Arbitral Tribunal, False Evidence, Court
Cal. HC: No Person Shall be Deprived of Personal Liberty Unless Specified by Fair and Just Procedure(24.12.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that no person shall be deprived of personal liberty unless specified by a fair and just procedure. Bail is an essential .....
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Allahabad HC Grants Bail To Man Who Allegedly Posted Video On FB Depicting Beheading Of Nupur Sharma(17.10.2022)
Allahabad High Court has granted bail to one Nadeem Ansari who has been accused of posting a video on Facebook showing to behead former BJP spokespers.....
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Delhi HC: Frivolous Litigations Can be Put to End At Any Stage(28.10.2022)
Delhi High Court while observing that judiciary is grappling with huge pendency due to frivolous litigations has held that an attempt must be made by .....
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Allahabad HC Denies Relief to 5 Women Allegedly Involved in Filing False Rape Cases(19.01.2023)
Allahabad High Court has refused to quash FIR against and stay the arrest of 5 women members of alleged 'Nafisa Gang' which is allegedly involved in f.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, False Rape Cases, Women
Bombay HC: Re-Assessment at Behest of Audit Party Invalid(13.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has observed that the re-assessment under section 147 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is bad in law since the same was at the request of.....
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J&K HC: Denying Benefits of Reservation in Promotion in UT of J&K is against Concept of Equality(11.03.2025)
J&K High Court has observed that denying benefits of reservation in promotion in the UT of J&K amounts to treating reserved category employees of the .....
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SC: Practice of Securing Presence of Officer Should Not be Adopted as a Routine(21.07.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that there is no doubt that the Court would be justified in securing the presence of the officers if there is a patent disr.....
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Del. HC: Can’t Cancel Appointment Offer Merely for Involvement in FIR Without Considering Reasoning(12.04.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that appointment offer can’t be denied based on generalization merely on the basis of registration of FIR without considerin.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Appointment Offer, FIR, Cancel
Kar. HC Rejects Xiaomi India’s Plea Challenging Seizure Of ?5551.27 Crore by ED(24.04.2023)
Karnataka High Court while upholding the constitutional validity of Section 37A FEMA Act stating that it does not suffer from any manifest arbitrarine.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, FEMA, Xiaomi India, Seizure
SC: Contract Containing Condition of right to Repurchase in Sale Deed is Enforceable(05.07.2023)
Supreme Court has held that condition of right to repurchase in sale deed will not be personal to the vendor unless the terms in the documents specifi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Sale Deed, Repurchase, Enforceable
SC: Plea Bargaining Should Also Include Offence Bargaining and Not Just Sentence Bargaining(26.07.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that India has only incorporated sentence bargaining and not offence bargaining, has stated that such selective incorpor.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Plea Bargaining, Sentence Bargaining, Offence Bargaining
Kerala HC Denies Parole to Life Convict in TP Chandrasekharan Murder Case For Cousin's Funeral(31.12.2025)
Kerala HC refused emergency parole to Jyothi Babu, a convict in the T.P. Chandrasekharan murder case, to perform his cousin’s funeral rites. Babu, ser.....
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SC: NIA has Power to Investigate Unscheduled Offences Connected with Scheduled Offences(17.12.2024)
Supreme Court has held that if an unscheduled offence is connected with a scheduled offence under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 then the.....
Tags : Supreme Court, National Investigation Agency, Unscheduled Offences
Bombay HC: Constitutional Validity of Regulation Setting Out Qualification to Obtain CoP, Upheld(09.08.2024)
Bom. HC has upheld constitutional validity of Regulation 10 of Institute of Actuaries of India Regulations, 2017 that sets out the qualification requi.....
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Justice Hema Committee Report Made Public(20.08.2024)
Justice Hema Committee report constituted in 2017 by the Kerala Government has been made public. The report states that there must be an independent f.....
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BCI to SC: Practicing Advocates Cannot Simultaneously Work as Full Time Journalists(17.12.2024)
Bar Council of India has informed the Supreme Court that practicing advocates cannot simultaneously work as full time journalists as there are rules t.....
Tags : Bar Council of India, Supreme Court, Practicing Advocates, Full Time Journalists
SC Collegium Considers Proposal Seeking Halt on App. of Judges Who are Relatives of Judges in HC/SC(30.12.2024)
Supreme Court collegium is considering a proposal seeking halt on appointment of judges of High Court who are close relatives of existing judges in th.....
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SC: Amendment in Plaint Due to Subsequent Development Constitutes Continuous Cause of Action(13.01.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that an application filed to amend a plaint due to certain developments in the main cause of action shall constitute contin.....
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NCLAT: Recovery Proceedings before DRT doesn’t Prohibit Financial Creditors from Filing App. u/s 7(17.01.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that if recovery proceedings have been initiated before the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) it does not prohibit Financial.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Financial Creditors, Recovery Proceedings
SC Orders Status Quo on Mhadei Tiger Reserve, Seeks CEC Report on Goa’s Proposed Project(10.09.2025)
Supreme Court directed the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to examine the proposal to notify Goa's Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary and surrounding areas a.....
Tags : Status Quo, Tiger Reserve, Wildlife Sanctuary
Delhi HC: Pressuring Husband to Cut Ties With His Family Amounts to Cruelty; Ground For Divorce(18.09.2025)
Del. HC observed that a wife's persistent pressure on her husband to sever ties with his family constitutes cruelty and is grounds for divorce. Addit.....
Tags : Family, Husband, Cruelty, Divorce
SC: Forfeiture of Earnest Money Impermissible When Both Buyer and Seller are at Fault(06.01.2026)
Supreme Court held that forfeiture of earnest money is impermissible when both buyer and seller are at fault in performing the contract, as such forfe.....
Tags : Forfeiture, Earnest Money, Buyer
Supreme Court: Disclosure Made by Accused Irrelevant if Fact Previously Known to Police(12.08.2024)
Supreme Court has held that, if a disclosure is made by the accused under Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 regarding the crime, such disclo.....
Tags : Supreme Court, S. 27 of IEA, Disclosure
All. HC: Any Person Who Converts People by Force to be Made Liable Under UP 'Anti Conversion' Act(21.08.2024)
All. HC while denying bail to a Maulana accused for forceful conversion of victim to Islam, has observed that any person of any religion irrespective .....
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Del HC: While Determining Plea for Condonation of Delay, Plausible Reasons to be Considered Over Days(19.12.2024)
Del HC while hearing a plea for condonation of delay alongwith an appeal u/s 37(1)(c) of A&C Act, 1996, has observed that for considering the applicat.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Clarify on Requirement of Death Certificate for Burial/Cremation(18.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to clarify on whether death certificate from hospital/medical officer is required for burial or.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Place on Record Actual Requirement of Oxygen in State(21.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to place on record the actual requirement of Oxygen from 17th May to 24th May, 2021 in the stat.....
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Rajasthan HC: State Government Granting Bonus Marks is Purely Policy Decision(07.08.2024)
Raj. HC has held that if State Govt. has chosen not to provide any bonus marks for services, like the post of Medical Officer (Dental), then it cannot.....
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Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Whether S. 479 of BNSS Applies Retrospectively(14.08.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing a PIL on overcrowding of prisons in the country, has sought the response of Centre on whether Section 479 of Bharatiya Nag.....
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SC: No Registration of Further Suits against Places of Worship till Further Orders(13.12.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing petitions challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, has directed that no further suits shall be re.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Places of Worship, Pending Suits
Jharkhand HC: Can’t Detain a Person on Ground of Holding Fair Elections(24.12.2024)
Jharkhand High Court while allowing a petition challenging an order of preventive detention, has observed that no person can be detained on the ground.....
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Madras HC Barred Resorts in Segur Plateau Elephant Corridor; Land Allowed Only For Eco-Friendly Use(16.09.2025)
Madras High Court upheld the Supreme Court-appointed committee’s findings, declaring the land bought by resort owners in the Segur Plateau, an Elephan.....
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Delhi High Court: No Construction or Residence Allowed on Yamuna Floodplains, Even For Graveyards(30.12.2025)
Delhi High Court has ruled that construction or residential use on the Yamuna floodplains is impermissible, and such activity cannot be justified even.....
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Karnataka HC Issues fresh SOPs for Hearing of Cases Through Videoconferencing(24.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued fresh standard operating procedures (SOPs) making hearing only through videoconference mode in its Principal Bench in .....
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Del. HC: A Prompt and Effective Complaint Resolution Mechanism Must be Ensured by Railways(08.08.2024)
Del. HC has observed that Railways has a moral imperative to showcase prompt response to the concerns of the general public. The ubiquity of Railways .....
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Del. HC: Person Merely Donating Eggs or Sperm Doesn’t Become Biological Parent of Child Born(14.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that a person merely donating eggs or sperms is not entitled to claim parental rights over children born through in vitro fe.....
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Bom. HC: Authority Processing Duty Credit Scrip Application is the Adjudicating Authority for Appeals(13.12.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that authority processing applications for duty credit scrip entitlement shall be the 'adjudicating authority' for appeals .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Adjudicating Authority, Foreign Trade Act
SC Upholds Medha Patkar’s Conviction in VK Saxena Defamation Case(12.08.2025)
The Supreme Court has upheld activist Medha Patkar’s defamation conviction in VK Saxena’s 2001 case but set aside the Rs. 1 lakh penalty, modifying pr.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Medha Patkar, VK Saxena, Defamation, Section 500 IPC, Probation, MM Sundresh, N Kotiswar Singh
SC: Consumer Forum Can Enforce Final Orders (2003–2020); Reads ‘Any Order’ in Section 25(1)(25.08.2025)
SC has held that consumer forum can enforce final orders like sale deed execution passed between 2003 to 2020 u/s 25(1) of Consumer Protection Act, 19.....
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SC Summons MCD Commissioner over Debris at Lodhi-Era Gumti, Asks, "Is There an Ego Issue?"(05.09.2025)
Supreme Court condemned Municipal Corporation of Delhi for repeatedly failing to clear debris obstructing restoration of the 500-year-old Lodhi-Era Sh.....
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NCLAT: Plea under IBC Section 7 Can't Be Restored After Corporate Debtor Pays Principal & Interest(15.09.2025)
NCLAT held that once the corporate debtor pays the principal and interest under NCLT’s order in an IBC Section 7 case, the financial creditor cannot s.....
Tags : Corporate Debtor, Principal, Interest, Financial Creditor
Delhi High Court: Customs Officials Acting Officially Cannot be Cross-Examined as of Right(29.12.2025)
Delhi High Court held that Customs officials acting in their official capacity cannot be cross-examined as a matter of right in adjudication proceedin.....
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Gujarat HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Permission to Perform Dokhmenashini(21.05.2021)
Gujarat High Court has issued notice on a petition filed by Surat Parsi Panchayat Board seeking permission to perform Dokhmenashini, a customary pract.....
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Ker. HC: Writ Court Doesn’t Lack Jurisdiction in Disputes Involving a State Entity(06.08.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that when a State entity under Article 12 of COI enters into a purely contractual relationship with a private party, the Wr.....
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TOI Article: SC Stays Defamation Proceedings Against Editorial Director of Bennet Coleman(13.08.2024)
Supreme Court has stayed defamation proceedings against Editorial Director of Bennett Coleman and Co Ltd, that were initiated over publication of an a.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Editorial Director, Bennet Coleman, Times of India
SC: If Accu. on Bail Can’t Find Sureties, Requirement of Furnishing Sureties to be Balanced with FRs(23.08.2024)
SC has observed that where the court is faced with the situation where the accused enlarged on bail is unable to find sureties, as ordered, in multipl.....
Tags : Supreme Court, A. 21 of COI, Sureties
SC: No Person/Entity Can Be Allowed To Make Undue and Unjust Profit from Public Property(23.12.2024)
SC has stated that the golden principle is that Govt. procedures or policies pioneered in public interest must genuinely serve public & not merely enr.....
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NCLAT: If Resolution Applicant’s Plan Rejected by CoC, RA Can Participate in Fresh Invitation(06.01.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that if CoC disapproves resolution plan including revised plan submitted by the resolution applicant, the same resoluti.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Resolution Applicant, Freshly Issued Invitation
Calcutta High Court Suspends Video-Conferencing Due to Lack of Decorum(15.01.2025)
Calcutta High Court has suspended virtual appearance of advocates on the grounds of lack of decorum and ill-behaviour on part of advocates.
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Virtual Appearance, Lack of Decorum
Bom. HC: There is a Rampant Misuse of Section 498A of IPC(08.08.2024)
Bom. HC while raising concerns regarding misuse of Section 498-A of IPC, 1860, has stated that they do have sympathy for victim of the crime but fact .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, S. 498-A of IPC, Misuse
Del. HC: Withholding Names of Institutes or Universities Attended by Current Employees is Justified(14.08.2024)
Del. HC has held that Central Information Commissioner’s decision to withhold the names of institutes or universities attended by current employees is.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Central Information Commissioner, RTI Act
SC: Matters Exclusively Within Jurisdiction of Statutory Authorities are Not Arbitrable(13.12.2024)
SC has stated that matters falling exclusively within the jurisdiction of statutory authorities are not arbitrable and dispute related to wages and te.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Statutory Authorities, Termination of Employee
Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea by Yuvraj Singh Foundation Seeking Registration under FCRA(26.12.2024)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea filed by Yuvraj Singh Foundation in which registration under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCR.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Yuvraj Singh Foundation, FCRA
SC: Section 143 of Railways Act Seeks to Remedy Illegal Sale of Tickets Irrespective of the Mode(10.01.2025)
SC has observed that Section 143 of Railways Act, 1989 makes no distinction between physical and online sale of tickets. The mischief that the provisi.....
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SC: We Will Not Tolerate Conduct of Union of India to Make Submissions Contrary to Statute(16.01.2025)
Supreme Court while disapproving argument made by Enforcement Directorate regarding applicability of Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Enforcement Directorate, PMLA
Mad. HC Refuses to Grant Interim Relief to Online Gaming Companies(04.07.2023)
Madras High Court has refused to grant interim relief to online gaming companies in the case challenging the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Online Gaming, Interim Relief
Delhi HC: PayPal Obliged to Comply with Reporting Entity Obligations as Provided Under PMLA(25.07.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that payment platform PayPal is liable to be viewed as a “payment system operator” and thus, obliged to comply with reportin.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, PayPal, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, PMLA
SC Upholds Madras HC Order to Remove Political Flagpoles From Public Land(12.08.2025)
The Supreme Court has upheld the Madras HC’s order directing removal of permanent political flagpoles from public and government land, stressing that .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Madras High Court, Flagpoles, Public Land, Political Parties, Article 226, JK Maheshwari, Vijay Bishnoi
SC: Gujarat Must Rationalise Pay as Contractual Asst Professors Paid Only ?30K(25.08.2025)
Supreme Court has slammed State of Gujarat for paying contractual Assistant Professors Rs. 30,000 while regulars earn Rs. 1L+ for identical work. Call.....
Tags : Supreme Court, State of Gujarat, Minimum Pay Parity
SC Grants Interim Relief to YSRCP’s Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy in Double Murder Case of TDP Activists(05.09.2025)
Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to YSRCP leader Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy and his brother Venkatarami Reddy in the double murder.....
Tags : Interim Relief, Arrest, Double Murder Case
Delhi HC: Wife Can Be Denied Maintenance If She Fails To Submit Latest Salary Slips(15.09.2025)
Delhi HC ruled that if a wife fails to produce her latest salary slips, courts can infer she has sufficient income and deny maintenance claims. The ab.....
Tags : Wife, Maintenance, Salary Slips
Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Accused on ‘Trial Basis’(04.03.2025)
Supreme Court while granting bail to accused in the Chhattisgarh Coal Levy Scam Case, has observed that the release of the petitioners on interim bail.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Interim Bail, Fair Investigation
NCLAT: Can’t Lay Down Straight Jacket Formula for Adjudication of Application u/s 12A of IBC(10.03.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that for adjudication of application under Section 12A of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 by the Adjudicating Auth.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Straight Jacket Formula, Adjudication of Application
SC: Transfer Certificate Can’t be Relied Upon to Decide Age of POCSO Vitim(19.07.2023)
Supreme Court has held that school transfer certificate and extracts of the admission register are not what Section 94(2)(i) of JJ Act mandates and th.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Transfer Certificate, POCSO, Age, Victim
SC to ED: Withdraw LOC Against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee & Wife Rujira Banerjee(31.07.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Directorate of Enforcement (ED) to withdraw the Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee and his wif.....
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Allahabad HC: Being ‘Proclaimed Offender’ Does Not Completely Bar Grant of Anticipatory Bail(07.01.2026)
Allahabad High Court recently held that the issuance of a proclamation under Section 82 CrPC against an accused does not completely bar the court from.....
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SC: Asking Advocates to File Physical Copies of Appeal After E-Filing Defeats Purpose of Online Mode(21.08.2024)
SC has observed that asking advocates to file physical copies of appeals in addition to e-filing at NCDRC would defeat the purpose of online mode and .....
Tags : Supreme Court, NCDRC, E-Filing, Physical Copies
SC: Government Employees Can’t Claim Overtime Allowance Under Factories Act(20.04.2023)
Supreme Court has held that government employees cannot claim double overtime allowance as per the Factories Act, if the service rules do not provide .....
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Bom HC: JJB’s Decision to Try Child as Adult Must be Transparent and Fair(03.07.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that inquiry by Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) under Section 15 of J.J. Act to arrive at a conclusion to try the child as an .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Juvenile Justice Board, Inquiry, Transparent, Fair
Delhi HC to ASI: Produce Record on 'Mughal Mosque' Inside Qutub Complex(24.07.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to produce any records available with it with regard to the issuance of the notific.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Archaeological Survey of India, Qutub Minar complex, Mosque
SC to Suspend Operation of Committee Under UP Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance, 2025(08.08.2025)
SC has stated that it will pass an order suspending the operation of Committee under the Uttar Pradesh Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance, 2.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Operation of Committee, Constitutional Validity
Chhattisgarh HC takes Suo-Motu Cognizance of Unregulated Knife Sales(19.08.2025)
Chhattisgarh High Court while taking suo motu cognisance of rising stabbings in Bilaspur has linked the surge to unchecked knife sales in local shops .....
Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, Knife Trade, Stabbing Incidents
SC Concerned over Illegal, Tree Felling in Himachal after Timber Logs Float in Flood Waters(04.09.2025)
SC has expressed concern over illegal tree felling in Himachal Pradesh after videos showed timber logs floating in floodwaters. A bench led by Chief J.....
Tags : Illegal, Himachal, Flood Waters, Tree
RBI Releases First Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20(04.04.2019)
Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced its resolution under first bi-monthly monetary policy statement for 2019-.....
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Uttarakhand HC Directs State Govt. to Consider Paying 50% Minimum Support Price to Farmers(23.04.2020)
Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State Government to consider paying 50% Minimum Support Price for wheat to the farmers so as to address their .....
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SEBI Cuts Broker Turnover Fee by 50%(28.04.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has reduced broker turnover fee by 50% of the existing structure from June, 2020 till March, 2021. The Board ha.....
Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India, Broker Turnover Fee
Bombay High Court Directs PSU to Use CSR Funds to Set Up Oxygen Plants for Hospitals(28.04.2021)
Bombay High Court has directed the Manganese Ore India Ltd, a Public Sector Undertaking, to utilize its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds fo.....
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Madras High Court Directs Completion of Probe of Woman IPS Officer's Sexual Harassment Complaint(03.05.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Crime Branch, Crime Investigation Department (CB-CID) to complete the probe into the alleged sexual harassment of a.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Woman IPS Officer's Sexual Harassment Complaint
P&H HC Asks State to Consider Home Delivery of Oxygen Cylinders by Municipal Authorities(05.05.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the States of Punjab, Haryana and Union Territory of Chandigarh to consider home delivery of oxygen cylinders .....
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Supreme Court: Failure on Part of State Led to Development of Private Hospitals(05.03.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that in proportion to the population of this country, the states have not been able to develop the requisite medical infras.....
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NCLAT: Existence of Financial Debt Essential for Initiating Proceedings under Section 7 of IBC(11.03.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench while dismissing a petition filed under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, has stated that for initiating pr.....
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Orissa HC: Pre-Payment Charges Can’t Be Imposed Without Giving Prior Information(13.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that pre-payment charges cannot be imposed by the banks without furnishing prior information about the same.
Tags : Orissa High Court, pre-payment charges, information
Del. HC: BCI Must Frame Ethical Code for Self-Represented Litigants(21.07.2023)
Delhi High Court has stated that Bar Council of India (BCI) need to frame some guidelines for establishment of ethical code for self-represented litig.....
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Ker. HC: Consent on Sexual Relationship to be Decided in Trial If Allegation are Made Out Prima Facie(06.08.2024)
Kerala High Court while refusing to quash rape proceedings against the accused, has held that in a case where the prosecution allegation are made out .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Sexual Relationship, Prima Facie
Karnataka High Court: Hoardings and Flexes Coming Up Illegally Should be Prevented by Authorities(13.08.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that competent authorities shall continue to monitor flexes/hoardings to ensure that they do not pose danger to the life.....
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Ker. HC: Violence in Visual Media Can Have Undesirable Effect on People(19.03.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that violence in visual media can have an undesirable effect on people because of glorification of violence. On the oth.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Glorification of Violence, Constitutional Morality
Kerala HC Seeks Statement on Plea Seeking Inclusion of Advocates in Vaccine Priority Group(19.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has sought a written statement on the State Government's stance on a petition for including advocates and judicial officers in the p.....
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Delhi HC Directs Inquiry into Hoarding and Illegal Stocking of Covid Medicines(24.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Drug Controller to conduct inquiry or investigation into three specific allegations against BJP MP Gautam Gambhir an.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Hoarding and Illegal Stocking of Covid Medicines
Supreme Court: Bail Granted to Manish Sisodia in Liquor Policy Case(09.08.2024)
Supreme Court has granted bail to Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the liquor policy case on account of long incarceration running around.....
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SC Forms ‘National Task Force’ for Safety of Doctors and Medical Professionals(20.08.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing the suo motu case over the rape and murder of a doctor at the RG Kar Medical College Hospital in Kolkata, has created a Na.....
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SC: Findings of Court Have to be Based on Pleadings and Evidence Produced Before it by Parties(19.12.2024)
SC has stated that findings of the court have to be based on pleadings and evidence produced before it by the parties. It is well-nigh impermissible f.....
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NCLT Kochi: Fraud Has No Time Limit and Directors Cannot Use Delay As a Defense(07.01.2026)
NCLT Kochi held that allegations of fraud or wrongful trading are not limited by time, and directors cannot evade liability by claiming the conduct oc.....
Tags : Fraud, Directors, Defense
SC Determines the Conversion Rate of Foreign Award Expressed in Foreign Currency to Indian Rupees(12.08.2024)
SC has held that statutory scheme makes a foreign arbitral award enforceable when objections against it are finally decided. Therefore, as per A&C Act.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Foreign Arbitral Award, Conversion Rate
Del. HC: Centre Directed to Act Against Illegal Online Sale of Hookahs Without Proper Warnings(21.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to treat PIL seeking action against illegal online sale of hookahs without proper warning, as a representatio.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, PIL, Sale of Hookahs
NCLAT: Can’t Challenge Non-Admission of Claim by RP for the First Time in Appeal(19.12.2024)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that if non - admission of claim by Resolution Professional is not challenged before the Adjudicating Authority then th.....
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Karnataka HC Stays Investigation against IIM-B Faculty for Caste Based Discrimination(02.01.2025)
Karnataka High Court has stayed investigation initiated for caste based discrimination against the director and certain faculty members of Indian Inst.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Caste Based Discrimination, Indian Institute of Management
MP HC: Once Selection Process Culminates into Doc. Verification It Shouldn’t Be Normally Cancelled(13.01.2025)
MP HC has observed that once a selection process has culminated into the process of document verification after selection of a candidate, it should no.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh HC, Document Verification, Technical Infirmities
Supreme Court: Police Need Not Verify Genuineness of Information before FIR Registration(11.09.2025)
SC reiterated that police need not assess the genuineness or credibility of a complaint before registering an FIR. If a complaint prima facie shows a .....
Tags : FIR, Prima Facie, Cognizable Offence
SC: High Court Must Consider Case Background Before Quashing FIR Under Sections 482/528 CrPC(19.09.2025)
Supreme Court cautioned High Courts against dismissing quashing petitions based only on the FIR's contents. It stressed that the context and reasons f.....
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Supreme Court: Single FIR is Permissible in Mass Cheating Cases Arising From One Conspiracy(07.01.2026)
Supreme Court held that where a single criminal conspiracy leads to mass cheating of investors, one FIR is sufficient and other complaints may be trea.....
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Kerala HC: No Fundamental Right for Citizen to Have Title of Laws in Language that is Familiar(21.08.2024)
Ker. HC while dismissing a PIL that challenged the Hindi names of the three new criminal laws, has observed that there is no fundamental right for a c.....
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SC Urges Parliament to Secure Right of Survivorship of Tribal Women(20.12.2024)
Supreme Court while dismissing an appeal that challenged grant of property rights to a tribal woman, has urged the Parliament to come up with ways for.....
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SC: It May Not Be Prudent to Deploy Outsourced Staff in Judicial/Quasi-Judicial Institutions(03.01.2025)
SC while dealing with a matter relating to functioning of CAT bench at Jammu, has stated that it may not be prudent to deploy the outsourced staff in .....
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Pat. HC: Non-Determination of POCSO Victim’s Age Causes Prejudice to the Fair Trial(19.07.2023)
Patna High Court has held that non-determination of victim’s age as per Section 34(2) of POCSO Act causes prejudice to fair trial. Non-compliance with.....
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SC on WBPT Act: Tenant Not Protected from Eviction If Rent Not Paid Within 30 Days(18.08.2025)
SC has held that tenants can't claim protection under Section 7 of the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997 if they fail to deposit admitted rent an.....
Tags : Supreme Court, WBPT Act, Rent Default, Tenant Eviction, Limitation Act, Section 7
SC Criticizes NGT for Outsourcing its Responsibilities to External Committees(02.09.2025)
Supreme Court while criticizing National Green Tribunal (NGT) for functioning like a rubber stamp by outsourcing its responsibilities to external comm.....
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SC Quashes Delayed Cheque Bounce Complaint, Says 30-Day Filing Limit is Mandatory(11.09.2025)
Supreme Court clarified that the 30-day deadline under Section 142(b) of the NI Act for filing a complaint is mandatory. Exceptions require a formal d.....
Tags : Cheque Bounce, Complaint, Condonation of Delay
Delhi HC: Taking Cognizance of FIR Against a Gang Member is Enough to Apply MCOCA(22.09.2025)
Delhi High Court clarified that the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 can be invoked if a Magistrate takes cognizance of two or more FI.....
Tags : Cognisance, FIR, Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, Conviction
SC: In Customs Classification, Statutory Tariff Headings and HSN Notes Prevail over Common Parlance(08.01.2026)
Supreme Court held that aluminium shelves imported for mushroom cultivation cannot be classified as parts of agricultural machinery and must instead b.....
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Raj HC: Procedural Safeguards Provided by Statute Must be Followed Strictly(24.07.2023)
Rajasthan High Court while quashing interception orders for phone tapping of a private individual issued by authorities in the state in 2020-2021, obs.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Procedural Safeguards, Interception Orders, Phone Tapping
Gujarat HC: Writ Courts Interfering in Arbitral Procedure Orders Defies A&C Act’s Purpose(15.09.2025)
Gujarat HC ruled that writ courts should interfere in arbitral procedural orders, only if, they are completely perverse, made in bad faith, or in rare.....
Tags : Arbitration & Conciliation Act, Arbitral Procedure, Rarest of Rare
Delhi HC Suspends Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s Life Term, Holding Section 5(C) of POCSO Not Made Out(26.12.2025)
Delhi High Court suspended the life sentence of Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case, holding at a prima facie stage that Section 5(c) of the P.....
Tags : Life Sentence, Rape, Prima Facie
Gau HC Asks Assam Govt. to Inform about Implementation of SOP on Medical Facilities for Transgenders(09.01.2025)
Gauhati High Court has asked the Assam Government to provide information about implementation of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Unio.....
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Ker. HC: Complainant Filing Several FIRs against Accused on Same Grounds Violates Fundamental Rights(16.01.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that registration of multiple first information reports by the same complainant against the same accused for same alleg.....
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Reserve Bank of India Releases December Issue of the Financial Stability Report(31.12.2024)
Reserve Bank of India has released the December issue of Financial Stability Report (FSR) reflecting on the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee.....
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SC to States: Comply With the Provisions of Rights of Persons With Disabilities Act 2016(18.07.2023)
Supreme Court has directed States to comply with the provisions of the Right of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 before September 30, 2023, and to a.....
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SC Extends Term of ED Director SK Mishra's Till September 15(28.07.2023)
Supreme Court has extended the term of the Director of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) SK Mishra till September 15 and added that no further appli.....
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Allahabad HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to AMU Professor Over Alleged Rape(14.08.2025)
The Allahabad High Court has granted anticipatory bail to AMU professor Dr. Jitendra Kumar booked for referring to rape in Hindu mythology during a cl.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, AMU, anticipatory bail, Hindu mythology, freedom of expression, academic freedom, IPC 153A, 295A
Kerala HC: No Privacy Concerns because of Automated Cameras for Traffic Enforcement(28.08.2025)
Kerala High Court has negated privacy concerns regarding automated cameras deployed for traffic enforcement. The Court observed that images of traffic.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Automated Cameras, Traffic Enforcement
Accepting Chief Affidavit of Key Witness as Evidence in Criminal Case Prejudices Accused: Kerala HC(09.09.2025)
Kerala HC acquitted a man after finding that the trial court violated Section 276 CrPC by accepting chief affidavits of witnesses as evidence. The Cou.....
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Del HC: While Passing Reassessment Order, Dept. Can’t Take Fresh Grounds Not Disclosed to Taxpayer(12.08.2024)
Delhi High Court while quashing reopening proceedings initiated u/s 148A of Income Tax Act, 1961, has observed that while passing order u/s 148A(d) of.....
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Del. HC: While Granting Approval, Merely Appending Word ‘Approved’ by PCCIT Not Sufficient(21.08.2024)
Del. HC has observed that mere appending of the word “approved” by the PCCIT while granting approval under Section 151 of IT Act to the re-opening und.....
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SC: For Repayment of Court Fees, Lok Adalat and Mediation Cannot be Equated(20.12.2024)
Supreme Court has held that in terms of repayment of Court fees, there should not be any confusion between a dispute that has been amicably settled by.....
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SC: MCD has Power to Issue Tariff-Based Bids for Waste-To-Energy Project(03.01.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing an appeal by Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) against order of Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL), has upheld .....
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SC to Centre: Appointing Judicial Officers to Vacant Seats of Industrial Tribunals Before August 31(19.07.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Central Government to complete the process of appointing judicial officers to the vacant seats of the Central Government In.....
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SC: Discipline is the Implicit Hallmark of the Armed Forces(31.07.2023)
Supreme Court while dismissing the appeal of Mechanical Transport Driver enrolled in the Army Service who was dismissed from service for overstaying t.....
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Gujarat HC: Labour Courts/Tribunals Must Factor Nature of Employment u/s 11A of ID Act(24.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that while exercising its powers under Section 11A of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (ID Act), the Labour Courts/ Tribu.....
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SC Sets Aside Madras HC Ruling that Modified Financial Directives in Relation to Formula 4 Racing Eve(21.02.2025)
Supreme Court while setting aside Madras High Court’s order that modified key financial directives related to the Formula 4 racing event in Chennai, h.....
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Bom. HC: Termination of Contract without Giving Reasons is Arbitrary and Unreasonable(27.02.2025)
Bom. HC while setting aside a notice issued by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) terminating a tender contract for appointm.....
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Delhi HC: Not Supplying 'Grounds of Arrest' to Accused Either in Arrest Memo or Separately is Illegal(05.03.2025)
Delhi High Court declared the arrest of a man as illegal after noting that “grounds of arrest” were neither given to accused in the arrest memo nor se.....
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J&K High Court: Accused Already on Bail Can’t be Re-Arrested for Different Offence in Same Case(12.03.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that if an accused has been granted bail then he cannot be re-arrested for a different offence in the same case .....
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Cancellation of a part of outstanding stock of Non-interest bearing Government of India IDBI Special Security, 2024(19.07.2023)
Government of India, hereby notifies cancellation of Non-interest bearing Government of India IDBI Special Security, 2024 (hereinafter briefly describ.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Architect Fee Paid in Connection with Transfer of Development Rights Allowable(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the architect fee paid by the assessee regarding the transfer of development rights are allowa.....
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Kerala HC: Waiving of Statutory Mandate of Pre-Deposit Merely on Plea of Financial Hardships(12.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has observed that the High Court cannot waive the statutory mandate of pre-deposit merely on the plea of financial hardships.
Tags : Kerala High Court, waive, statutory, pre-deposit, financial hardships
SC: Can’t Call Borrower as ‘Consumer’ if Loan was for Generation of Profit(03.03.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that a borrower who has taken loan for the generation of profit will not be covered within the definition of "consumer" und.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Generation of Profit, Consumer
P&H HC Seeks Affidavit from Government Over Girls Dropping Out of Schools(07.03.2025)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought fresh affidavit from Punjab Government in a matter relating to village girl students dropping out of schools .....
Tags : P&H High Court, Punjab Government, Infrastructure
Delhi HC Restrains Restaurants from Using Marks ‘Dominic Pizza’ ‘Domindo Pizza’(18.03.2025)
Delhi High Court in a trademark infringement suit filed by Domino's, has restrained various restaurants from using the marks “Dominic Pizza” and “Domi.....
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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Setting Aside of Notice for Alleged Involvement in Katta Panchayat(19.05.2021)
Madras High Court has dismissed a petition filed by an Inspector of Police attached to the District Crime Branch, Pudukkottai, seeking setting aside o.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Notice for Alleged Involvement in Katta Panchayat
SC: District Council Court Can Try Criminal Cases in Where Both Parties Belong to Scheduled Tribe(19.02.2020)
Supreme Court has held that the District Council Courts in Meghalaya have jurisdiction to entertain criminal cases in which both the victim and the ac.....
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Bombay HC Extends Interim Protection from Arrest Granted to TISS Student by 3 Weeks(25.02.2020)
Bombay High Court has extended the interim protection from arrest granted to Kris Chudawala, a Masters student of the Tata Institute of Social Science.....
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SEBI Imposes a Penalty of Rs 5 Crore on Mehul Chokshi in PNB Fraud(28.02.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has slapped a penalty of Rs. 5 Crore on Gitanjali Gems Ltd. and its promoter, Mehul Chokshi for non- disclosure.....
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Kerala HC Directs Against Use of Social Media by Staff of High Court(05.04.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the staff of the High Court and the district judiciary not to use social media for criticising the policies and actions.....
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Jammu & Kashmir High Court Decides to Suspend Physical Hearing in All Courts(06.04.2021)
Jammu & Kashmir High Court has decided to 'keep in abeyance' its plan to resume physical hearing of cases till 18th April, 2021, keeping in view the s.....
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Bombay HC Urges Govt to Consider User Friendly Vaccination Mechanisms for Senior Citizens(09.04.2021)
Bombay High Court has urged the Union and Maharashtra Government to consider – if its vaccination mechanisms can be more user friendly for senior citi.....
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SC: Beneficial Laws for Women are Not Means to Chastise, Threaten the Husband(20.12.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that women need to be careful about the fact that the strict provisions of law like Sections 498A, 376, 377, 506 of the IPC.....
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SC: Filing Complaint u/s 138 of NI Act through Power of Attorney is Legal & Competent(03.01.2025)
SC has held that filing of complaint petition under S. 138 of NI Act through power of attorney (POA) is perfectly legal and competent. However, the PO.....
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Guj. HC: Can’t Use Nylon Threads, Cotton Threads With Glass Coating for Flying Kites(13.01.2025)
Gujarat High Court has banned glass-coated cotton threads, nylon threads for flying kite as they extremely dangerous for all including citizens, birds.....
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Energy Performance Standards for star labeled Washing Machine (with or without heating devices utilizing cold or hot water supply) for household and similar use, with effect from 1st January, 2024(26.10.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of section 14 of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (52 of 2001), the Central Government, in consulta.....
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SC: Failing to File Written Statement Within Time Does Not Lead to a Decree Against the Defendant(15.01.2024)
Supreme Court has held that mere failure or neglect of a defendant to file a written statement controverting the pleaded facts in the plaint, may not .....
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Gau. HC: Conviction Under Section 489B of Indian Penal Code Set Aside For Lack of Mens Rea(29.02.2024)
Gauhati High Court has set aside the conviction of a man under Section 489B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 on the ground that no mens rea on the part .....
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Karnataka HC: Person Joining Festivals of Another Religion Does Not Violate Rights(17.09.2025)
Karnataka High Court held that participation by a person of one religion in the festivals of another does not violate any constitutional rights. The C.....
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Supreme Court Directs Measures to Prevent False and Frivolous Complaints Against Judicial Officers(06.01.2026)
Supreme Court issued directions for High Courts on handling complaints against district judiciary officers, emphasizing the need to distinguish betwee.....
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SC Cautions Public about Fake Websites Impersonating its Official Website(13.01.2025)
Supreme Court while cautioning the public about fake websites impersonating its official websites, has issued a public notice asking people not to sha.....
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MP HC Issues Guidelines on S.14 Appln Filed by Secured Creditors under SARFAESI Act(27.11.2023)
Madhya Pradesh High Court while observing that inaction of DM/ADM/ CJMs has resulted in secured creditors rushing to High Court, leading to opening of.....
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SC: Specific Performance of Sale Deed Can Only be Availed When Buyer Adheres to Specific Condition(11.01.2024)
Supreme Court has held that when there is a specific condition in a contract with regard to the time frame in which the consideration is to be paid, t.....
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Bom. HC: Imprisonment Exceeding Twelve Months Can’t Be Given For Default in Payment of Maintenance(28.02.2024)
Bom. HC has observed that the Magistrate under Section 125 of CrPC can only impose imprisonment upto twelve months on 1 application for default of pay.....
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Karnataka HC Sets Aside Order Granting Freedom Fighters' Pension To 89-Yrs Old Widow(25.07.2023)
Karnataka High Court has reversed Single Bench order which directed State authorities to grant freedom fighters’ pension together with all arrears to .....
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Madras High Court Sets Up Committee to Plan for Care & Nutrition of Stray Animals(24.05.2021)
Madras High Court has constituted a Committee to ensure that stray animals were cared for, pointing out that the travails of stray animals was lost am.....
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Andhra Pradesh High Court: Can’t Issue Appellate Order Only in Hindi(08.08.2024)
AP High Court has held that in State of Andhra Pradesh appellate order under Section 107 of CGST Act, 2017 cannot be issued only in Hindi. English cop.....
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Cal. HC: Government Should take Steps to Extend Benefits of Child Care Leave to Fathers(14.08.2024)
Cal. HC has observed that time has come when the Government should treat its employees equally without any discrimination between the male and the fem.....
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SC: No Need of Sanction to Prosecute Police Officers Accused of Lodging False Cases(16.12.2024)
SC has held that when a police official is said to have lodged a false case, he cannot claim that sanction for prosecution u/s 197 CrPC was required s.....
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Del. HC: 24 Seven Files Suit for Trademark Violation against Godfrey Phillips(26.12.2024)
Retail store 24 Seven has filed a suit against Godfrey Phillips India Limited in the Delhi High Court, for using its trademark unauthorizedly. Godfrey.....
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Delhi HC Directs SBI to Open FCRA Accounts of NGOs Within 10 Days of Receiving Centre's Approval(24.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the State Bank of India (SBI) to ensure that applications for opening the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (F.....
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Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 Introduced in Lok Sabha Sent to Joint Parliamentary Committee(09.08.2024)
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 introduced in the Lok Sabha on 08.08.2024 in the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, has been referred to a Joint P.....
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CAS: Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Did Not Commit any Indiscretion in Paris Olympics, 2024(20.08.2024)
Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has refused Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s plea of a silver medal in Paris Olympics, 2024 after she was disquali.....
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Bom. HC: State Under Obligation to Realize Excise Duty Illegally Collected by Wine Manufacturers(17.12.2024)
Bom. HC has observed that the State is under legal obligation and mandate of the Hon'ble Supreme Court to realize the excise duty which has been illeg.....
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SC Expresses Reservations Over Farmer’s Objection to Provide Medical Aid to Jagjit Singh Dallewal(27.12.2024)
Supreme Court while expressing reservation over objection of protesting farmers in providing medical aid to farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has .....
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Allahabad HC Nullifies Dismissal Order Passed Against Police Constable(20.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court quashed an order passed against an Uttar Pradesh Police Constable removing him from service allegedly because he entered into an .....
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Karnataka High Court Disposes Plea Against Closure of OPD at Nimhans(17.07.2020)
Karnataka High Court has disposed of a Petition filed against closure of OP Department of premier mental health institution, the National Institute of.....
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SC Issues Notice to IT Dept on DK Shivakumar's Plea for Discharge from Tax Evasion Charges(21.07.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notice to the Income Tax Department in a plea filed by Karnataka Congress President, DK Shivakumar, urging the removal of cha.....
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Delhi HC Directs Delhi Government to Decide Extension of COVID Facilities to Homeless Mentally Ill(27.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has granted a week's time to both the Central as well as the Delhi Government to decide as to whether the testing facilities for COVI.....
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Telangana HC Extends Life of Interim Orders Passed by It and Subordinate Courts Till July 16(05.07.2021)
Telangana High Court has decided to extend the life of interim orders passed by it and Courts subordinates to it till 16th July, 2021.
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Alleging Inordinate Delay in Issue of Guidelines for Spa Centres(06.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition alleging inordinate delay by the Government in issuing guidelines for opening up spa centres in the n.....
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Orissa HC Grants Bail to Man Accused of Urging People to Assault Former CJI(08.07.2021)
Orissa High Court granted bail to a man accused of posting a message in a WhatsApp group urging people to join him on a mission to assault the former .....
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SC: Fill NCLT, NCLAT Vacancies Urgently; Ensure Adequate Staffing In RERA for Effective Functioning(15.09.2025)
SC directs Centre to urgently fill NCLT, NCLAT vacancies, noting lack of action despite past orders. The court further calls for dedicated IBC benches.....
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Delhi HC: Framing of Charges is Interlocutory and Not Appealable under Section 21 of NIA Act(23.12.2025)
Delhi High Court held that an order framing charges is interlocutory and cannot be challenged under Section 21 of the National Investigation Agency Ac.....
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SC: To Seek Exemption from Filing CC of Judgement with SLP, Proof of Applying for Copy Must be Shown(07.08.2024)
SC has held that if any SLP is accompanied by an application for exemption from filing certified copy of impugned judgment/order, such application mus.....
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Supreme Court: Pushing a Person to Wriggle Out Arrest Not Criminal Use of Force(13.08.2024)
SC has observed that, to establish criminal force, intentional use of force to any person without their consent to commit offence, is required but an .....
Tags : Supreme Court, S. 353 of IPC, Public Servant
PC Granted to Woman Army Officer Who Was Denied Benefits Given to Similarly Situated Others(10.12.2024)
Supreme Court while granting permanent commission to a woman army officer who was denied benefits given to similarly situated others, has observed tha.....
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SC: Can Raise Plea of Hardship Only if it was Unforeseeable at time of Formation of Contract(23.12.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that the ground of 'hardship' in performing the contract can be raised by the defendant only if it is established that the .....
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HC of Bombay Rules for Video Conferencing for Courts, 2022 Implemented from 29th December, 2024(30.12.2024)
Bombay High Court has implemented the High Court of Bombay Rules for Video Conferencing for Courts, 2022 from 29th December, 2024 which aim at moderni.....
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SC: Employers Insisting on Experience Gained After Obtaining Qualification Can Have Exceptions(13.01.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that although, normally, experience gained after acquiring a particular qualification could justifiably be insisted upon by.....
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SC: HC Can’t Pass Interim Order in Appeal u/s 100 without Framing Substantial Questions of Law(20.01.2025)
Supreme Court has held that High Court cannot pass an interim order in an appeal under Section 100 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 without satisfying.....
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Delhi HC Approves Insurance Policy to Implement CM Advocates Welfare Scheme(08.10.2020)
Delhi High Court has approved the insurance policy decided by the Delhi Government, with the assistance of the Bar Council of Delhi, to implement the .....
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SC: Subsequent Filing of Chargesheet Does Not Extinguish Right of Accused for 'Default Bail'(13.10.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that the accused gets an indefeasible right to 'default bail' if he makes an application after the maximum period for inves.....
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Karnataka HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Media Reports on Massacre of Monkeys(02.08.2021)
Karnataka High Court has taken suo-motu cognizance of media reports regarding the incident of unidentified persons allegedly poisoning a group of Bonn.....
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Mumbai Commission Holds Reliance Retail Liable for Defective AC Replacement Failure(20.08.2025)
South Mumbai District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has held the Reliance Retail liable for deficiency in service after it failed to replace .....
Tags : Consumer Protection Act, Reliance Retail, Mumbai Commission, Defective AC
SC: Anticipatory Bail Allowed under SC/ST Act Only if Prima Facie Offense isn't Established(04.09.2025)
SC has ruled that anticipatory bail under SC/ST Act can only be granted if no prima facie offense is established. It noted that if accusations u/s 3 o.....
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SC: Entire Delay from Limitation Start to Filing Date Must Be Explained Under Section 5 of Limitation(15.09.2025)
SC while clarifying Section 5 of the Limitation Act has observed that delay must be explained for the entire period from limitation start to filing da.....
Tags : Murder, Fatal Injury, Death
J&K&L HC: Failure to Frame Limitation Issue Not Fatal; Courts May Examine Limitation Suo Motu(23.12.2025)
J&K and Ladakh High Court held that failure to frame a specific issue on limitation is not fatal, as courts can consider limitation within broader iss.....
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SC: States Have Enough Money to Give Freebies but Claim Financial Crunch While Paying Judges(08.01.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing a petition filed in 2015 by the All India Judges Association, has remarked that the States seem to have sufficient money t.....
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SC: Can’t Claim Default Bail When First Time Extension Not Challenged, Second Passed in his Presence(13.04.2023)
Supreme Court has held that when two time extensions are granted by Court, second extension granted in the presence of accused, which are not challeng.....
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Bom. HC: New Amendment to IT Rules 2022 Prima Facie Lacks Necessary Safeguards(24.04.2023)
Bombay High Court while considering petition challenging IT (Amendment) Rules, 2023 allowing Government’s fact checking unit to identify “fake news” a.....
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SC: If a Statute Contain Both General and Specific Provision, the Latter Must Prevail(06.07.2023)
Supreme Court while dealing with the issue of classification and taxability of ‘maize starch’ under the Tamil Nadu General Sales Tax Act, 1959, has ob.....
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JKL HC: S.34 of SARFAESI Act Created Bar on Grant of Injunction for Actions Taken Under the Act(26.07.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that Section 34 of SARFAESI Act creates a bar and provides that no injunction shall be granted by any.....
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Bombay HC Conducts Emergency Hearing from CJ’s Residence as Court Staff Deployed for Elections(02.01.2026)
Bombay High Court held an emergency hearing at the Chief Justice’s residence after the BMC Commissioner directed city court staff to report for two ho.....
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SC: All Statutes Should Stick to a Uniform Period of Limitation for Preferring Appeal(13.01.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that the statutes ought not to provide different period of limitation for instituting suit, preferring appeal and making an.....
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SC Grants Benefit of Probation of Offenders Act to Accused on Ground of Settlement between Parties(10.01.2025)
Supreme Court invoked its jurisdiction under Article 142 of COI and granted benefit of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 to the accused considering.....
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SC: Order II Rule 2 Mandates Including Whole Claim Arising from Same Cause of Action in One Suit(17.01.2025)
SC has stated that mandate of Order II Rule 2 of CPC is the inclusion of whole claim arising in respect of one and the same cause of action, in one su.....
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SC: Merely Pointing Out the Lacunae in the Defendant’s Title Would Not Suffice in a Title Suit(22.11.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that in a dispute with respect to determination of title, merely pointing out the lacunae in the defendant’s title would.....
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SC: Insurance Policy to be Effective from the Date of Issuance(08.01.2024)
Supreme Court while observing that the date of proposal cannot be treated as the date of policy unless there is an initial deposit, has held that the .....
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MP HC: Casting Doubt on Conduct of Elections via Social Media not an Offence u/s 505(2) of IPC(22.01.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that merely casting a doubt upon the conduct of free and fair Legislative Assembly elections through a social media.....
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SC: Not Declaring Cut-Off Marks for PWDs Under Overall Horizontal Reservation Not Arbitrary(22.08.2024)
Supreme Court has held that if cut-off marks are not declared for candidates with benchmark disability who fall under the Overall Horizontal Reservati.....
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Cal. HC: Cannot Label Regulatory Measures Under GST Act as Violative of Fundamental Right to Trade(20.12.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that regulatory measures under the Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 are necessary to ensure compliance and prevent tax ev.....
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SC: Under Arbitr. Act, 1940 Period of Objection Starts from the Day Objector becomes Aware of Award(06.01.2025)
Supreme Court has held that under the Arbitration Act, 1940, the period for filing objection commences from the date the objector is aware of the exis.....
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Del. HC: Assessing Officer to Decide Whether Case is Fit for Issuance of Notice u/s 148 of IT Act(13.01.2025)
Del. HC has observed that Assessing Officer has to decide whether a case is fit for issuance of notice under Section 148 of IT Act, 1961 which would r.....
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Bombay HC Upholds Conviction & Life Sentence of Father Who Raped Minor Daughter(09.10.2020)
Bombay High Court has upheld the conviction and life sentence of a father who raped his own minor daughter for over a year repeatedly.
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Allahabad HC Dismisses Husband's Plea to Quash FIR Filed for Causing Injuries to Wife(14.10.2020)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a plea filed by the husband to quash the First Information Report under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 .....
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Can Consider Raising Money Through Optional Convertible Debentures as Financial Debt(10.12.2024)
New Delhi bench has held that if money is raised by issuance of convertible debentures with an option to be later converted into equity shares then it.....
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SC: Moratorium Declared under IBC Will Not Extinguish Claims of Creditors(23.12.2024)
Supreme Court has held that a moratorium declared under Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 will not extinguish the claims of all t.....
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SC: On Account of Defective Investigation Benefit Will Not Inure to Accused Persons(07.01.2025)
SC has held that, on account of defective investigation the benefit will not inure to the accused persons on that ground alone. It is well within the .....
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Delhi HC: AO Needs to be Satisfied that Accommodation Entries in Show Cause Notice Exist(15.01.2025)
Delhi HC has observed that the Assessing Officer is required to be satisfied that accommodation entries in show cause notice exist particularly where .....
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Reserve Bank of India retains the advisory committee of Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited and Srei Equipment Finance Limited(11.10.2021)
It may be recalled that, in exercise of powers conferred under Section 45-IE (5) (a) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Reserve Bank had, on .....
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SC: Retirement of Partner Amounts to Dissolution of Partnership Firm(28.05.2020)
Supreme Court has stated that when there are only two partners and one has agreed to retire, then the retirement amounts to dissolution of the firm.
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Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Enhance Powers of Delhi Lieutenant Governor(23.03.2021)
Lok Sabha has passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 to enhance the powers of Lieutenant Governor of Delh.....
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Madras High Court to Decide on Legality of Permission to Use Reserved Symbol(26.03.2021)
Madras High Court has said the legality of one political party permitting candidates of another party to contest in its reserved symbol can be decided.....
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Delhi HC: Mere Recovery of Stridhan Can't be Sole Ground for Arresting Person(14.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that the mere fact that recovery of stridhan is to be made from a person cannot be the sole ground for arresting him for.....
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Karnataka HC Asks State on Permission for NEOCON-21 Conference Expecting Medical Professionals(16.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the state government asking whether any permission has been sought for organizing NEOCON-2021 in Bengaluru, .....
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ITAT, Amritsar: Assessee to Claim Deduction of Employees Share of ESI and PF(24.12.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Amritsar has held that the assessee to claim deduction of employee’s share of Employees’ State Insurance and Pro.....
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SEBI Issues Circular regarding Transfer of Shareholdings(31.12.2024)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued a circular providing clarification with respect to transfer of shareholding among immediate relative.....
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SC to BCI: Give Details of Action Taken Against Bar Associations for Court Boycotts(18.07.2023)
Supreme Court has directed the Bar Council of India to furnish details within two weeks of the instances where any Bar Association has called for a st.....
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Delhi HC: Outright Ban on the Sale of Acid may not be the Most Appropriate Approach(28.07.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that outright ban on the sale of acid may not be the most appropriate approach, has directed State government to focu.....
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Supreme Court: Gravity of Offence Cannot Defeat Speedy Trial; Pre-Trial Detention is Punishment(06.01.2026)
Supreme Court held that the right to a speedy trial under Article 21 is not eclipsed by the gravity of the offence, observing that prolonged pre-trial.....
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AP HC: Trial Court Shall Not Insist Compliance of Object. Not Given in CPC while Registering Plaint(13.01.2025)
AP HC has stated that the Trial Court cannot insist compliance with such objections, which are not contemplated by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 o.....
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SC Allows Time to Resolve Issue of Permanent Commission to Women Short Service Commission Officers(18.10.2021)
Supreme Court has allowed time until 22nd October, 2021 to the Centre and the Indian Army to resolve the issue of grant of Permanent Commission to th.....
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SC: Functional Disability is the Determining Factor to Claim Total Disablement(20.07.2023)
Supreme Court has held that it is the functional disability and not just the physical disability which is the determining factor in assessing whether .....
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SC: Submission of Reform Proposals Called from Bar Associations for Advocates’ Bodies(22.08.2024)
Supreme Court while focusing on the requirement of guidelines and parameters that can be enforced for Bar Associations across the entire country, has .....
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Cal. HC: Cannot Label Regulatory Measures Under GST Act as Violative of Fundamental Right to Trade(20.12.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that regulatory measures under the Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 are necessary to ensure compliance and prevent tax ev.....
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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Notifies Draft Digital Personal Protection Rules(06.01.2025)
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has notified draft Digital Personal Protection Rules that propose to make parental consent compulso.....
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NCLAT: Claims Subsequent to Cut-off Date to be Dealt as Per RP by Adjudicating Authority(14.01.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that claims that are filed subsequent to cut off date shall be dealt in accordance with the Resolution Plan approved by.....
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Madras HC: Reference to Transfer Pricing Officer After 21 Months Barred by Limitation(15.06.2022)
Madras High Court has held that a reference to the Transfer Pricing Officer under Section 92CA of the Income (IT) Tax Act, 1961 cannot be made after e.....
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Cal. HC: Statutory Framework under CGST Act Provides Mechanisms to Address Assessee’s Concerns(26.12.2024)
Calcutta HC has observed that the statutory framework under the CGST Act, 2017 provides adequate mechanisms for addressing the Assessee’s concerns, in.....
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SC: Plea of Juvenility Not Properly Considered by Courts Can’t be Treated as Final(10.01.2025)
Supreme Court has held that when Courts fail to properly consider plea of juvenility it cannot be considered as final and parties can raise fresh plea.....
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Supreme Court: Lawyers Have To Behave With the Dignity of the Profession(17.01.2025)
Supreme Court while objecting to a lawyer addressing the court from his car, has remarked that lawyers have to behave with the dignity of the professi.....
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Chh. HC: Second Wife Cannot File Complaint/FIR Against Husband and Her In-Laws u/s 498-A IPC(19.01.2024)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that any complaint/FIR filed by the second wife under Section 498-A of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) against her husb.....
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All. HC: Bail Granted to Assessee Since Proceedings u/s 70 and 74 of GST Act Pending for Too Long(04.03.2024)
Allahabad High Court while granting bail to an assessee who had availed excess input tax credit, has stated that since the proceedings under Section 7.....
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Union Government Notifies Waqf Rules 2025(07.07.2025)
Central Government has notified the "Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Rules, 2025", framed in exercise of powers u/s 1.....
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NCLAT: In Case of Personal Guarantor, Date of Default Depends on Contract of Guarantee’s Terms(20.12.2024)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that liability of a Guarantor arises from the contract of guarantee and hence the date of default in the case of the gu.....
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Supreme Court: Action Needs to be Taken against Vehicles Not Complying with Orders(06.01.2025)
Supreme Court while emphasizing on the importance of identifying vehicles by their fuel type in order to address the issue of vehicular pollution, has.....
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Bom HC Directs Constitution of Committee for Resolving Problems of Female Lawyers in Courts(29.06.2023)
Bombay High Court has directed for constitution of committee within two weeks for addressing infrastructural and security issues faced by female lawye.....
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Mad. HC: Nominate Nodal Officer to Deal With Requests of Department for Engaging AG or AAG in Courts(20.07.2023)
Madras High Court has directed State to nominate a Nodal officer to deal with requests made on behalf of various departments for nomination of Advocat.....
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NCLAT: Adjudicating Authority Can’t Decide Workers' Claims for Layoff Period Dues under ID Act(14.01.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that it is not within the domain of the Adjudicating Authority to decide whether the workers are entitled to claim thei.....
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Kerala HC: Trial Court Bound to Adjudicate Suit Seeking Fixing of Property Boundaries(18.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that a trial court is bound to adjudicate upon a suit seeking fixing of the boundary of a plaintiff's property and give a .....
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All. HC: No Sympathy for Person Getting Appointment Based on Forged Documents(12.01.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that a person, who has acquired an appointment as Teacher based on forged educational documents, cannot be entitled to a.....
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Mad. HC: Jail is The Rule And Bail an Exception Under The Prevention of Money Laundering Act(29.02.2024)
Madras High Court has held that Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act turns the principle of bail is the rule and jail is the exception.....
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Madras High Court: Rape Accused Who Was Later Acquitted Has a ‘Right to be Forgotten’(06.03.2024)
Madras High Court has held that the principle of ‘Right to be Forgotten’ shall be applicable to a person who has been accused of rape and later acquit.....
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HP HC: State Lacks Authority to Transfer Police Officers Without Mandatory Recommendation(10.07.2025)
Himachal Pradesh High Court while quashing transfer of a Sub-Divisional Police Officer, has observed that State does not have the authority to transfe.....
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SC Criticizes Karnataka High Court for Restraining SARFAESI Proceedings in Writ Petitions(18.07.2025)
Supreme Court has criticized the Karnataka High Court for restraining a secured creditor from proceeding under Securitization and Reconstruction of Fi.....
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Delhi HC: Arbitration Clause Enforceable Even if Only One Party Signs After Understanding Terms(31.07.2025)
Delhi High Court held that if one party signs an agreement after understanding its terms, including the arbitration clause, the absence of the other p.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Arbitration Clause, Formal Signature
SC: Power of Governor to Commute Sentence to Override Restrictions u/s 433-A CrPC(04.08.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the power of Governor under Article 161 of the Constitution of India, 1949 to commute sentence or to pardon will overr.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Powers of Governor
J&K HC Grants Bail to Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor on Lack of Evidence(18.10.2021)
Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court has granted bail to a man accused of sexually assaulting a minor as it noted that the victim and her father had .....
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Allahabad HC Directs Govt to Take Appropriate Steps to Stop Fraudulent Recovery of Late Fees(20.10.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to take appropriate steps to stop the fraudulent practice being adopted by the colleges.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Fraudulent Recovery of Late Fees
Kar. HC: No Bar on Adoption of Privately Owned Elephants Under Wildlife Protection Act(14.06.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that Section 40 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 permits private ownership of live elephants and there is no bar .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Wildlife Protection, Commercial Nature
Magistrate can discharge the accused at any stage of the trial if he considers the charge to be groundless(10.06.2022)
The instant petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) has been filed on behalf of the petitioner seeking an order allo.....
Tags : Charges, Proceedings, Quashing of
SC Grants 3 Months Extension to FSSAI Committee to Give Recommendations on Nutrition Warning Labels(17.07.2025)
Supreme Court has granted an additional period of three months to the expert committee under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India for givi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Nutrition Warning Labels, FSSAI Committee
Ker. HC: Universities under Obligation to Verify Educational Certificate of Enrollment Applicants(02.01.2025)
Kerala High Court has held that there is an obligation on the part of the Universities and Examination Boards to verify the genuineness of the educati.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Educational Certificate, Enrollment Applicants
AP HC: Trial Court Shall Not Insist Compliance of Object. Not Given in CPC while Registering Plaint(13.01.2025)
AP HC has stated that the Trial Court cannot insist compliance with such objections, which are not contemplated by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 o.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh HC, Compliance, Registration of Plaint
All. HC: Any Individual Who Has the Knowledge of the Commission of Offence Can File an FIR(12.01.2024)
Allahabad High Court while observing that authority to lodge FIR ensures that criminal justice system remains accessible to those with information abo.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Knowledge, Authorised, F.I.R
All HC: Can’t Invoke Penalty Proceedings u/s 129 of UPGST Act, 2017 For Search And Seizure Of Godown(28.02.2024)
Allahabad HC has held that the provision of Section 129(3) of the Uttar Pradesh Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017(UPGST) can’t be invoked to subject a .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Section 129(3) of UPGST Act, Search and Seizure
Bombay High Court: Reading Communist or Naxal Literature Doesn’t Constitute Offence Under UAPA(06.03.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that reading or sympathizing with literature that contains Communist or Maoist philosophy does not constitute an offence un.....
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ECI to SC: Cannot Use Aadhaar Card as Proof of Citizenship(10.07.2025)
During the hearing of the petitions challenging the "Special Intensive Revision" of Electoral Rolls in Bihar, the Election Commission of India has inf.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Election Commission, Proof of Citizenship, Aadhaar Card
SC Upholds HC Order Quashing FIR in MP Mohanbhai Delkar Suicide Case(18.08.2025)
Supreme Court has upheld Bombay HC’s order quashing FIR against Dadra & Nagar Haveli officials in MP Mohanbhai Delkar’s suicide case. The FIR was base.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Mohanbhai Delkar, FIR Quashed, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Abetment to Suicide
Delhi HC: In Matrimonial Disputes Alleging Adultery, Stay at Hotels is a Relevant Circumstance(01.09.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that in matrimonial disputes where adultery is alleged, courts have consistently held that proof may often be circumstantial.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Matrimonial Disputes, Patterns of Communication
NCLAT New Delhi: Registry or NCLT Can’t Dismiss S.7 Petition without Chance to Fix Affidavit Defects(10.09.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi ruled that neither the registry nor NCLT can dismiss a Section 7 petition without allowing the petitioner to cure defects in the suppo.....
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SC Cancels Chhota Rajan's Bail in 2001 Jaya Shetty Murder Case(18.09.2025)
SC cancelled the bail granted by the Bombay High Court to gangster Chhota Rajan, sentenced to life imprisonment in the 2001 Jaya Shetty murder case. T.....
Tags : Bail, Murder, Life Imprisonment
Delhi HC: Abortion by a Married Woman For Marital Discord is Legal under The MTP Act(07.01.2026)
Reaffirming women’s reproductive autonomy, the Delhi High Court held that marital discord affecting a woman’s mental health constitutes a valid ground.....
Tags : Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, Abortion, Marital Discord
Mad. HC: Surplus Funds of Temple Cannot be used to Construct Shopping Complexes(13.01.2025)
Madras HC has clarified that surplus funds of temple, which is a religious institution can be used only for the specified purposes and cannot be used .....
Tags : Madras High Court, Shopping Complexes, Surplus Funds
J&K&L HC: Second Arbitral Reference is Maintainable if Award is Set Aside Without Deciding Merits(29.12.2025)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court held that a second arbitral reference is maintainable when an award is set aside under Section 34 of the A&C Act.....
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Bombay HC Asks if a Woman with Below Average IQ has No Right to Become a Mother(09.01.2025)
Bombay High Court while hearing a plea by a couple seeking termination of pregnancy of their mentally ill daughter, has asked if a woman with below av.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Termination of Pregnancy
SC Expresses Scepticism Over Establishment of Separate Cycle Tracks Across India(16.01.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing a PIL seeking separate cycle tracks all over the country, has expressed scepticism over the same and has asked whether the.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Cycle Tracks, Health Facilities
Delhi HC Issues Notice on Appeal Challenging Extension of Benefits of Advocate Welfare Fund(19.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on an appeal filed by the Delhi Government, challenging a single judge order for extension of benefits under CM Adv.....
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Delhi HC: Court May Grant Leave Under Order XI Rule 5 to File New Documents Not Filed with Plaint(23.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has ruled that under Order XI Rule 5 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, the Court can grant leave to the plaintiff to file documents .....
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Kerala Court Remands Former Kerala MLA PC George to 14 Days Judicial Custody in Hate Speech Case(26.05.2022)
Kerala Magistrate Court remanded former MLA PC George to 14 days judicial custody in Anti-Muslim hate speech case.
Tags : Kerala, Former MLA, Hate Speech, Anti-Muslim
NCLAT: Unavailability of Member to Sign the Order Not a Ground for Fresh Hearing(01.06.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Principal Bench has held that an order passed with the consent of both Members of an NCLT Bench but signed by.....
Tags : NCLAT, Temporary Unavailability, Fresh Hearing
Supreme Court Grants Custody of Minor to Aunt, Says Personal Laws Can’t Supersede Child’s Welfare(06.03.2024)
Supreme Court while granting a minor’s custody to her aunt, has held that the statutory provisions dealing with the custody of the child under any per.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Custody, Child’s Welfare, Personal Laws
Finance Ministry Informs Delhi HC About Inducing Rs. 50 Coin(09.07.2025)
Finance Ministry has informed the Delhi High Court that it has no current plans to introduce ?50 coin as their feasibility study to analyze the usage .....
Tags : Finance Ministry, Delhi High Court, Existing Coins
SC: In Cheque Dishonour Cases, Partners Would be Personally, Jointly and Severally Liable(17.07.2025)
SC has observed that when the offence of cheque dishonour has been proved against a partnership firm, the firm per se would not be liable, but liabili.....
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Delhi HC Directs National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology to Pay Statutory Dues(18.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology to ensure payment of statutory dues and salaries of data .....
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Telangana High Court Permits Minor Rape Victim to Abort 26 Week Old Foetus(20.10.2021)
Telangana High Court has recently permitted a minor rape victim to terminate her 26 week old pregnancy by observing that the life of the foetus or the.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Abortion of Minor Rape Victim
UP Govt. Issues Guidelines to Prevent Police Interference in Sub Judice Matters(30.07.2025)
Uttar Pradesh Government has issued comprehensive, State-wide guidelines after directions from the Allahabad High Court, for prevention of police inte.....
Tags : Uttar Pradesh Government, Allahabad High Court, Police Interference
SC: Bank is Responsible to Safeguard Customers against Fraudulent Transactions(07.01.2025)
SC has stated that it is the responsibility of the bank to safeguard customers from unauthorized and fraudulent transactions and the Bank should remai.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Fraudulent Transactions, Safeguard Customers
Supreme Court Issues Directions for Ensuring Toilet Facilities in Court Premises(15.01.2025)
SC while issuing directions for ensuring toilet facilities in court premises for women, physically disabled persons, transgender persons, etc, has dir.....
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RBI Imposes Fine on SBI for Failure to Comply with Fraud Classification Rules(19.10.2021)
Reserve Bank of India has slapped a fine of Rs 1 crore on State Bank of India for failing to comply with fraud classification rules. The regulator sai.....
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ITAT, Kolkata Deletes Addition as Interest on Loan After Deduction of TDS(22.10.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Kolkata has deleted the addition as interest on Loan duly paid by the assessee after deducting Tax Deducted at S.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Interest on Loan After Deduction of TDS
Bombay HC: March of Development in Mumbai Cannot Trample Heritage Structures(14.07.2025)
Bombay HC has observed that whilst the march of development and infrastructural projects cannot be halted in a city like Mumbai, such a march cannot b.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Infrastructural Projects, Heritage Buildings
P&H HC: Must Record Statement of Person Summoned by DGGI During Office Hours(24.07.2025)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has restated that the statement of any person summoned by the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence.....
Tags : P&H High Court, Office Hours, Statement of Person
SC: 'Ghee' Must be Considered As 'Product of Livestock' in Notified Market Areas of AP(07.03.2024)
Supreme Court while dismissing the challenge to 1994 Andhra Pradesh Notification has held “ghee” to be a “product of livestock” for the purposes of re.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Andhra Pradesh, product of livestock, Ghee
Madras HC: IBBI Must Accept Proposal of CD Regarding Appointment of IRP(10.07.2025)
Madras HC while hearing a writ petition challenging the appointment of an Interim Resolution Professional (IRP), has observed that it is incumbent on .....
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Bom. HC: No Provision under JJ Act that Allows Adoption of a Child of Foreign Citizenship(18.07.2025)
Bombay HC has observed that there is no provision in the JJ Act, 2015 nor the Adoption Regulations providing for adoption of a child of foreign citize.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Foreign Citizenship, Adoption
SC: Criminal Case Must Go If Civil Dispute Exists Without Criminal Intent(01.08.2025)
Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings should be quashed when a civil case is already pending on the same issue and there is no element of crimi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Quashing of FIR, Section 482 CrPC, Malicious prosecution
SC: Plea of Self Defence Need Not be Proved Beyond Reasonable Doubt(15.06.2022)
Supreme Court has held that accused who takes up the plea of self defence need not prove it beyond reasonable doubt and that it would suffice if he co.....
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ITAT: CIT (A) required to Examine Documentary Evidences filed before Confirming Findings of AO(21.06.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Amritsar Bench has held that Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) [CIT (A)] is required to examine documentary e.....
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Del. HC: Amounts Received by ERC under Filing Fee, Tariff Fee Not Exigible to Tax(17.01.2025)
Delhi High Court while allowing petitions filed by Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, has held that the amounts received by Electricity Regula.....
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Gujarat HC: Legislature Conferred Precedence of POCSO Act Over SC/ST Act(08.10.2020)
Gujarat High Court has ruled that the comparative analysis of provisions of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Precedence of POCSO Act Over SC/ST Act
SC: All UAPA Offences are Exclusively Triable by 'Special Courts'(13.10.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that all offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA), whether investigated by the National Investi.....
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AAR, Maharashtra: 5% GST on Supply of MDEs and Parts Exclusively to Shipyards or Indian Navy(02.08.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Maharashtra has ruled that 5% Goods and Service Tax on supply of MDEs and parts exclusively and directly to shipyar.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Bail of Accused in Case of Stealing of Spirit in Transportation(04.08.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed the bail petition of an accused in the case relating to the stealing of 20,386 litres of spirit while transporting it .....
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AP HC Directs CBI to Specify Steps to Prevent Circulation of Intimidatory Threats and Remarks(18.10.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to specify steps to prevent the circulation of such intimidatory thre.....
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Bombay HC: Preventing Feeding Stray Dogs at Society or Bus Stop is Not 'Wrongful Restraint'(23.12.2025)
Bombay High Court held that a person stopped from feeding stray dogs at non-designated spots in a society, such as entry/exit points or school bus sto.....
Tags : Stray Dogs, Wrongful Restraint, Preventing
Cal HC: Court Can’t Alter the Judgment After it Has Attained Finality(03.07.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that once judgment is pronounced even the High Court has no jurisdiction to alter or review it once it has been signed, o.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Judgment, Review, Finality, Alert
Ker. HC: Fiction Created as Per Section 7E of KLR Act is to Deem a Purchaser as a Tenant(24.07.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that as per Section 7E of Kerala Land Reforms (KLR) Act, 1963, the fiction created is to deem a purchaser as a tenant and t.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Tenant, Kerala Land Reforms Act, Land
Supreme Court: Can Compromise Grievous Hurt Offence in Exceptional Circumstances(08.01.2025)
SC has held that while the offence of grievous hurt under Section 326 of IPC is non-compoundable under CrPC, 1973, the exceptional circumstances of a .....
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Calcutta High Court's Judge Suspends Video-Conferencing Due to Lack of Decorum(15.01.2025)
Calcutta High Court’s judge suspended virtual appearance of advocates in his court on the grounds of lack of decorum and ill-behaviour on part of advo.....
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Uttarakhand HC Quashes Order of Cancellation of GST Registration Due to Improper Procedure(22.10.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has quashed the Order of cancellation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) Registration due to the non-providing of opportunity of .....
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IBBI Amends its Regulations on Information Utilities(20.06.2022)
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has introduced second round of amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Information.....
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SC Extends Interim Protection from Arrest for BJP MLA Jayakumar Gore in Forgery Case(24.06.2022)
Supreme Court has extended the interim protection from the arrest of BJP MLA Jayakumar Gore who has been accused of allegedly forging documents in the.....
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P&H HC Directs DGP to Not Register FIR Under SC/ST Act at Instance of Third Party(19.10.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Director-General of Police, Punjab to not register FIR under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tri.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Response from Govt. Over Penalties on Petrol Pumps Supplying Fuel to Old Vehicles(04.07.2025)
In a petition filed by the Delhi Petrol Dealers Association challenging the imposition of penalty on fuel pump owners supplying fuel to End of Life Ve.....
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Ker. HC: 'Immediate Official Superior' under NDPS Act must be Interpreted in Relation to the Context(15.07.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that the term 'immediate official superior' under section 42(2) of the NDPS Act, 1985 is not to be interpreted in the e.....
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Bombay HC: Idols Made of Plaster of Paris till Height of 6ft to be Immersed in Artificial Ponds(25.07.2025)
Bombay HC has clarified that idols made of Plaster of Paris (PoP) which are till the height of 6 feet, will have to be mandatorily immersed in artific.....
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Delhi HC Stays Felling of Trees in Delhi to Mitigate Ecological & Environmental Degradation in City(20.05.2022)
Delhi High Court as an interim measure has stayed further felling of trees in the city observing that there is no other way to mitigate the ecological.....
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Ker. HC: Family Court Must Fix Time Frame for Disposing Application for Time Bound Adjudication(12.04.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that Family Courts can’t dispose application for time bound adjudication by stating ‘will be disposed of at the earl.....
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Del HC: Can’t Transfer Probe Merely Because Litigant Feels She is Being Unfairly Prejudiced(24.04.2023)
Delhi High Court while dismissing petition seeking transfer of further investigation in a sexual harassment case from the State Police to Central Bure.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Central Bureau of Investigation, Transfer, Sexual Harassment
SC: Disturbing to See Trend of Projecting Civil Financial Disputes as Criminal Matters(06.07.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that despite judgments of Apex Court in the case of Priyanka Srivastava vs. State of U.P (MANU/SC/0344/2015) & Vijay Kumar .....
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Guj. HC to Ahmedabad Traffic Police: Traffic Perpetrators have no Fear of Law(26.07.2023)
Gujarat High Court while observing that perpetrators have no fear of law and that police don't have the spine to implement the laws, has stated that t.....
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Delhi HC Constitutes Fact-Finding Committee to Conduct Investigation Issues in Equestrian Sports(10.01.2025)
Delhi High Court has constituted a fact-finding committee for conducting a detailed investigation into issues of Equestrian sports in India that inclu.....
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MP HC: Punishment of Termination of Employee for Single Clerical Mistake ‘Excessive’(13.01.2025)
MP High Court has observed that for singular negligence in entire service career of the employee the harsh punishment of termination from service is e.....
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Bom. HC Allows Refund of Stamp Duty Beyond Limitation Period(15.01.2024)
Bombay HC has allowed stamp duty refund to a flat purchaser on cancellation of flat purchase agreement after the expiry of limitation period of 5 year.....
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Del HC: No Restraint in Grant of Bail Under S. 37 of NDPS Act For Undue Delay in Completion of Trial(29.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that Section 37 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS) does not put a restrain on granting bail .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Section 37 of NDPS, Trial Completion
SC: Hospital's Registration Can Be Cancelled, Only if, It Is Necessary in Public Interest(07.03.2024)
SC has held that suspension/cancellation of registration of Hospital/Clinic under Sec. 20(3) of Pre-Conception and Pre-¬Natal Diagnostic Techniques (R.....
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P&H HC: SC’s Judgments Operate Retrospectively Unless Specifically Directed(10.07.2025)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a definitive pronouncement emanating from the Apex court, by its very nature, operates retrospectively, un.....
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Del. HC Issues Summons to Campus Sutra in Trademark Infringement Suit Filed by Footwear Brand Campus(18.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has issued summons on a trademark infringement and passing off suit filed against online apparel wear brand Campus Sutra by footwear .....
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Ker. HC: No Separate Notification Required for Cross-Empowerment of State Officials(16.01.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that there is no need of a separate notification for the cross-empowerment of State officials under the Goods and Servi.....
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ITAT: Expenditure On Maintenance, Back-Up, and Support Services is Revenue in Nature(31.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that expenditure on maintenance, backup, and support services to existing hardware and software .....
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FSSAI: Food Delivery Apps Must Give Nutrition Information(16.06.2022)
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed the food delivery apps to upgrade their interface so that food business operators ca.....
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Gauhati HC Orders Change of IO for Harassing Accused to Purchase His Land(23.06.2022)
Gauhati High Court has ordered the Commissioner of Police to change the investigating officer (IO) of a theft case, after the accused alleged that IO .....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Investigating Officer, Tribal Land
SC: Company Suffering Loss due to Acts of Accused Can File Appeal under Section 372 of CrPC(15.07.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that a company suffering loss due to the acts of an accused can file an appeal as a ‘victim’ under Section 372 of CrPC. The.....
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SC: Foreign Entity Liable to Pay Tax Solely on Basis of Permanent Establishment(25.07.2025)
Supreme Court has held that a foreign entity can be subject to tax liability in India based solely on the existence of a Permanent Establishment (PE),.....
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Telangana HC Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Mechanism to Regulate Fee Structures in Private Schools(20.10.2021)
Telangana High Court had issued notices to the State government in a Public Interest Litigation petition seeking creation of a mechanism to regulate f.....
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Centre Makes Rules to Allow Aadhaar-Electoral Roll Linking(20.06.2022)
Union Ministry of Law and Justice has notified rules for allowing existing voters to use their Aadhaar number to authenticate the entry in the elector.....
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CBDT Notifies Extension of Applicability of TP Safe Harbour Rules Till AY 2022-23(24.06.2022)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the applicability of Rule 10TD (3B) of the Income-tax Rules, 1962, which deals with safe harbour, ti.....
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SC Introduces Reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Staff Recruitments(07.07.2025)
SC has introduced reservations for OBCs in staff recruitments by substituting Rule 4A of the SC Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Condu.....
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SC: Article 21 does Not Extend to Luxurious Food Choices in Prisons(16.07.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India undoubtedly extends to all prisoners, including those .....
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Ker HC: Debt Created by Cash Above Rs.20,000 in Violation of IT Act Isn’t “Legally Enforceable Debt”(28.07.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that debt created by a cash transaction above Rs.20,000/- in violation of the provisions of Income-Tax Act, 1961 is not.....
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Kerala HC Stays CBI Investigation Against LIFE Mission CEO For 2 Months(14.10.2020)
Kerala High Court has stayed for two months the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation against the Chief Executive Officer of the LIFE Mi.....
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Bombay HC Orders Preliminary Inquiry Against Lawyer for Alleged Professional Misconduct(02.08.2021)
Bombay High Court has ordered a preliminary inquiry against a lawyer into allegations of alleged professional misconduct. The Court has directed the P.....
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Delhi HC: Cognizance of Section 138 NI Act Offence Will Not Automatically Result in Decree(04.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that if the Metropolitan Magistrate takes cognizance of an offense under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881,.....
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SC Directs High Courts to Make E-Filing Mandatory in Certain Categories from January 2022(18.10.2021)
Supreme Court has given instructions as per letter dated October 9, 2021 to make e-filing of petitions mandatory in certain categories from January 1,.....
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Karnataka HC Sets Aside Order Appointing Advocate Ravindranath Kamath as the SPP(21.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has set aside the Government Order of appointing advocate Ravindranath Kamath as the Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) for conducti.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Appointment of Special Public Prosecutor
All. HC: Prelim. Inquiry can be Ordered if Appln u/s 156(3) CrPC Doesn’t Disclose Cognizable Offence(09.11.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that if the application u/S 156(3) Cr.P.C, filed before Magistrate, in the considered opinion of the Magistrate, doesn’t.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Cognizable Offence, Preliminary Inquiry, Magistrate
Gujarat HC: Mere Delay in Filing FIR not Fatal in Motor Accident Claims if Adequate Reason Offered(24.05.2022)
Gujarat High Court has directed the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal to consider the claim petition filed by a motor accident victim, even though there .....
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Meghalaya HC: Act of Holding Hands Of Child Can’t be Considered As Sexual Assault Under POCSO Act(30.05.2022)
Meghalaya High Court has ruled that the act of holding the hands of a child and saying that her hands are beautiful cannot be considered an act of sex.....
Tags : Meghalaya High Court, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences, 2012, sexual assault
Delhi HC: Disclosing Elaborate Reasons for Passing Interception Orders May Affect Intelligence(14.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the disclosure of elaborate reasons for interception orders would be against the modified disclosure requirements of pr.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Interception Orders, Procedural Fairness
Delhi HC Orders Najafgarh Mandi Association To Vacate Delhi Jal Board's Land(20.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed members of a fruits and vegetables sellers association to vacate a land belonging to Delhi Jal Board for construction of.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Najafgarh Mandi Association, Delhi Jal Board
Madras HC Reverses Acquittal of School Teacher for Sexually Assaulting 4 Year Old Student(20.10.2021)
Madras High Court has set aside a trial court order acquitting a school teacher in Puducherry who had been charged with sexual assaulting a minor stud.....
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SC: PF Can’t be Withheld Without Proving Actual Loss Caused by Employee(09.11.2023)
Supreme Court has held that as per Punjab National Bank (Officers’) Service Regulations, 1979 bank could withhold the Provident Fund (PF) amount only .....
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Delhi HC Issues Directions to Ensure Custody of Undertrial Prisoner Not Extended Mechanically(20.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued slew of directions to ensure that the custody of an undertrial is not extended mechanically in view of sec. 167(2) of the .....
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Final Findings in Sunset Review of anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Elastomeric Filament Yam' originating in or exported from China PR, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam(18.05.2022)
1. The undersigned is directed to refer to final findings on the above subject issued vide notification F. No. 7/14/2021-DGTR dated 1st February, 2022.....
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CBIC Waives GSTR-4 Late Fee(27.05.2022)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has waived the late fee for GSTR-4 till 30th June 2022.
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Delhi HC: Summons U/S 160 CrPC Cannot be Issued Without Registration of FIR(13.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that summons under Section 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.PC) can be issued by a Police Officer in order to set i.....
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ITAT: Payment of Consultation Fee After IT Dept.’s Order Cannot be Treated as Prior Period Expenses(20.06.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai Bench has held that payment of Tax Consultation Fee after passing of Order by Income Tax Department canno.....
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Delhi High Court Directs Signing of MoU for Implementation of PM-ABHIM Scheme(27.12.2024)
Delhi High Court has directed signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Delhi Government for .....
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Bom. HC: Right to Travel is Required to be Not Only Recognised but Should be Made More Meaningful(10.01.2025)
Bombay HC has observed that in the contemporary times traveling abroad cannot be considered to be a fanciful affair but has become an essential requir.....
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Ker. HC: Equity, Justice, Convenience Govern the Question Whether Joint Trial is Required or Not(17.01.2025)
Ker. HC has observed that CPC does not specifically provide for consolidation of suits or other proceedings. Equity, justice, convenience and necessit.....
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SC: Period for Filing of Written Statement Directory In Civil Suits; But Mandatory in Commercial Suit(20.10.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the period of 90 days for filing of written statement under Order VIII Rule 1 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 in civi.....
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AAR: Advance Ruling Cannot be Made for a Person not Registered within State(27.05.2022)
Telangana Authority for Advance Ruling has held that ‘Advance Ruling’ cannot be made for a person not registered in the State as Section 96 of CGST & .....
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P&H HC: Factories Act Does Not Override Indian Penal Code(13.06.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that provision of Factories Act, 1948 are not in substitution but are supplemental to any other Act. Therefore .....
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J&K&L HC: Name Change Is Fundamental Right; Boards Must Consider Legal Documents, Not Reject Request(15.09.2025)
J&K High Court ruled the right to change one’s name is a fundamental right under the Constitution. The Education Board cannot arbitrarily reject such .....
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NCLAT: NCLT Can Order Forensic Audit on its Own, No Separate Application Required(24.12.2025)
Chennai bench of the NCLAT held that the NCLT has the authority to order a forensic audit on its own initiative, even when no separate application has.....
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Delhi HC: Regulatory Functions of TRAI Don’t Extend to Seeking Information for Purpose of RTI Act(09.01.2025)
Delhi HC has observed that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) regulatory functions do not extend to seeking information about individu.....
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Del HC: Right to Speedy Trial u/a 21 of COI Isn’t a Free Pass for Undertrial to be Released on Bail(16.01.2025)
Delhi HC has stated that the right to speedy trial derived from Article 21 of the Constitution of India is not a "freepass” for every undertrial, dema.....
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Allahabad HC: For Issuance of Proceeding u/s 82 Cr.P.C., IO to Seek Help of Court(23.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has held that for issuance of proceeding under Section 82 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 [Cr. P.C], the investigating offic.....
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Chhattisgarh HC: 'Welfare of Child' is Paramount Consideration in Deciding Their Custody(26.05.2022)
Chhattisgarh High Court has observed that guardianship cases could not be solely decided by interpreting legal provisions, noting that 'welfare of the.....
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All. HC: If Ocular Testimony is Suspected, Existence/Absence of Motive Acquires Significance(14.08.2024)
Allahabad High Court while acquitting an accused in a murder case due to unreliable ocular testimony, has observed that when ocular testimony appears .....
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SC: Can’t Set Aside Confirmed Sale Except for Fraud, Collusion, Inadequate Pricing(16.12.2024)
SC has explained that any sale by auction or other methods under SARFAESI Act once already confirmed/concluded ought not to be set-aside or interfered.....
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NCLAT: RP Can Withdraw Application u/s 12A of IBC Before it is Heard or Allowed(26.12.2024)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that a Resolution Professional can withdraw a CIRP withdrawal application under Section 12 of the Insolvency and Bankru.....
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SC: Parties Must File 2nd Suit on Same Cause of Action within 3 Years of Rejection of Earlier Plaint(10.01.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that a subsequent suit on the same cause of action must be filed by a party within three years from the rejection of the ea.....
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Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Case against Ex-Bharti Airtel CEO(17.01.2025)
Supreme Court has quashed criminal proceedings against a former Chief Executive Officer of Bharti Airtel booked for 'obscene' messages received by a p.....
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Guj. HC: Penalty U/S 20 of RTI Act for Destruction of Information Attracted Only if Act Malafide(20.06.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that where any information sought under the Right to Information Act is destroyed and it is not the case of malafide destr.....
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SC: Under Order 1 Rule 10 CPC, the Plaintiff, as Dominus Litis, Cannot be Forced to Add a Defendant(06.01.2026)
Supreme Court dismissed a plea to be added as a defendant, holding that the plaintiff, as master of the suit under Order 1 Rule 10 CPC, cannot be comp.....
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SC Collegium Considers Proposal Seeking Halt on App. of Judges Who are Relatives of Judges in HC/SC(30.12.2024)
Supreme Court collegium is considering a proposal seeking halt on appointment of judges of High Court who are close relatives of existing judges in th.....
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SC: Can’t Condone Delay Based on Merits of Main Matter in Absence of Sufficient Explanation(13.01.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that the court must not start with the merits of the main matter while considering an application for condonation of delay .....
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Supreme Court: If Centre Wants DRT to Furnish Data it Must Provide Additional Staff(20.01.2025)
Supreme Court has held that if Centre wants Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRT) to furnish data in a particular case then it must provide additional staff t.....
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Bombay HC: All NDPS Offences are Non-Bailable, Regardless of Contraband Quantity(08.10.2020)
Bombay High Court has held that all offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, are non-bailable.
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Delhi HC Asks Rajeev Babbar to Respond on CM’s Plea Challenging Summons in Defamation Case(13.10.2020)
Delhi High Court has asked Bharatiya Janta Party functionary, Rajeev Babbar to respond to a plea by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and other Aam Aadmi.....
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Madras HC Permits Private Educational Institutions to Collect 85% Annual School Fee(02.08.2021)
Madras High Court has permitted private unaided educational institutions to collect 85% of the annual school fee payable for the current academic year.....
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Bombay HC Grants Bail to Pharmacy Student Arrested for Social Media Post Against Sharad Pawar(22.06.2022)
Bombay High Court has granted bail to 21-year-old pharmacy student Nikhil Bhamre, who was arrested for defamatory posts allegedly aimed at NCP preside.....
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Kerala HC Extends Iterim Order Directing CBI Not to Arrest Former Gujarat DGP R.B. Sreekumar(05.08.2021)
Kerala High Court has extended the interim order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) not to arrest former Gujarat DGP R.B. Sreekumar, .....
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Delhi High Court Disposes Plea for Appointment of More Judges(18.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has disposed of a petition seeking appointment of more number of Judges in the institution, so as to ensure that its benches function.....
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Madras HC Seeks Response on PIL Seeking Compensation for False Promises on NEET(21.10.2021)
Madras High Court has issued notice to the Tamil Nadu government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition seeking compensation for students who .....
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Ker HC: In Non-Performance of Agreement, Buyer to Get Charge Over Property For Paying Purchase Price(01.03.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that where the non-performance is not due to fault of the buyer and seller, or where both are at blame/default, it cannot b.....
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Madras High Court Restrains Use of Trademark ‘Coronil’(07.08.2020)
Madras High Court has passed an absolute injunction order, restraining Patanjali Ayurved from using the trademark 'Coronil'.
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Delhi HC Seeks Facebook, Instagram Reply on Plea Against "Abusive" Posts on Hindu Goddesses(15.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice and sought replies from Facebook Inc and its subsidiary, Instagram, on a petition objecting to the publication of ".....
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CBIC: Laterals/Parts Used with Sprinklers or Drip Irrigation System Taxable at 12% GST(18.06.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has clarified that laterals/parts to be used solely or principally with sprinklers or drip irrigati.....
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Calcutta HC Orders to Stop Payment of Salary to Illegally Appointed Group-D Non-Teaching Staff(26.11.2021)
Calcutta High Court has ordered the West Bengal Central School Service Commission to immediately stop the payment of salary to the 25 appointees of Gr.....
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Supreme Court Issues Notice on PIL Seeking to Ensure Food Security for Refugees & Asylum Seekers(30.11.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre and several states on the Public Interest Litigation seeking to ensure food security for all refugees an.....
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Kerala HC: Goods Can be Released on Payment of Fine in Lieu of Confiscation(03.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that the goods can be released on payment of the fine in lieu of confiscation during the process of adjudication and post-a.....
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CBDT Exempts TDS on Lease Rentals Paid to Air Craft Leasing Units Located in IFSC(20.06.2022)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has provided relaxation from TDS under section 194I of the Income Tax Act, 1961 in respect of lease rentals paid .....
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Kar. HC: Can’t Stretch Protection u/a 21 to Those Posing Threat to Nation’s Sovereignty & Integrity(27.02.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that Article 21 of Constitution of India cannot be stretched too long to afford protection to persons who have least con.....
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Delhi High Court: First-Come-First-Serve Criteria Under Election Symbols Order, 1968 Upheld(05.03.2024)
Delhi High Court has upheld the criteria of ‘First-Come-First-Serve’ that allots free symbol to an unrecognized political party under the Election Sym.....
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MP HC Sets Aside Order Recognising Saif Ali Khan & Family as Heirs of Nawab of Bhopal's Properties(07.07.2025)
The Madhya Pradesh HC has set aside the trial court's judgment upholding the exclusive right of actor Saif Ali Khan and family, Sajida Begum's heirs, .....
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Delhi HC: Any Self-Declared Information on Matrimonial Portal is Not Reliable Proof of Income(16.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that any self-declared information made on a matrimonial portal, without verification or corroborative evidence, cannot .....
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J&K and Ladakh High Court Amends Jammu and Kashmir General Rules (Civil), 1978(29.07.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has introduced amendment to the Jammu and Kashmir General Rules (Civil) of 1978 as a step towards ensuring pro.....
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AP HC Directs Filing of Counter Affidavit in Plea Challenging Section 12 of APSDC Act 2020(22.10.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the Union of India to file a counter affidavit by November 15 regarding the petitions that challenged Section 1.....
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Bombay HC: Cannot Deny ‘Right to Life’ to Accused who is in Custody(14.07.2025)
Bombay HC has observed that the guarantee of 'life and liberty' as enshrined under Article 21 of COI available to citizen of this country cannot be de.....
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Delhi High Court: Mere Surmise & Conjectures Not Enough to Prosecute Person u/s 276D of IT Act(23.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that mere surmise and conjectures is not enough to prosecute a person alleging a criminal offence under Section 276D of .....
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SC: Delhi HC Can Restrict Senior Advocate Designation to Its Own Retired Judges(01.08.2025)
Supreme Court upheld a Delhi High Court rule that bars retired judges from other states from applying for Senior Advocate designation in Delhi, findin.....
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CBDT Releases Excel Offline Utility for Filing ITR-5(16.06.2022)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released Excel Offline Utility dated June 14, 2022 for the preparation and filing of ITR-5.
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Karnataka HC: Abuses Hurled in Basement Which was Not in Public View is Not Offence(22.06.2022)
Karnataka High Court while quashing proceedings under Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015, has he.....
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Delhi HC Denies Bail to Nepali Citizen Accused of Dealing Narcotic Substances(18.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has denied bail to a Nepal citizen accused of dealing in narcotics substances, observing that consequences of drug abuse menace can b.....
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AAR, Gujarat: 18% GST Payable on Gota Flour, Idli Flour, Dosa Flour, Etc(23.08.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Gujarat has ruled that 18% Goods and Service Tax payable on Gota Flour, Khaman Flour, Dalwada Flour, Dahiwada Flour.....
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Allahabad HC Denies Bail to 34 Cops Accused of Killing 10 Sikhs in 'Fake' Encounter(26.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court has denied bail to 34 Cops who have been accused of killing 10 Sikh men in an alleged fake encounter in the year 1991 treating th.....
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ITAT: Expenditure on Maintenance, Back-Up, and Support Services is Revenue in Nature(31.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that expenditure on maintenance, backup, and support services to existing hardware and software .....
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Kerala HC Strikes Down Need for CLAT Clearance for NTPC Law Officer Selection(16.06.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that the need for applicants to compulsorily clear the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) to be eligible for the post of Assi.....
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J&K&L HC to Judicial Officers: Don't Offer Gifts to Visiting High Court Judges(23.06.2022)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has issued circular restricting judicial officers of the subordinate courts from receiving, seeing off, arrangin.....
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SC Seeks Response from UP & Uttarakhand Over Mandatory Display of QR Codes along Kanwar Yatra Route(15.07.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing applications filed against directives issued by the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Governments, has sought response from th.....
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CCI Orders Investigation Against Bookmyshow for Alleged Unfair Competition Practices(24.06.2022)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered an investigation against Bookmyshow for alleged unfair competition practices and sought a report fro.....
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Kerala High Court: Tahsildars Have No Power to Cancel Community Certificate(20.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that Tahsildars have no power to cancel a community certificate issued by them under the Kerala Scheduled Castes and Schedu.....
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Allahabad High Court: Power of Court u/s 482 CrPC Limited, Can’t Examine Contention of Accused(19.01.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that while deciding an application under section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, the High Court cannot examine the co.....
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NBDSA Issue Guidelines For Broadcasting Information Related to LGBTQIA+ Community(04.03.2024)
News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) issued guidelines with regard to broadcasting information related to the LGBTQIA+ community wh.....
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NCLT: Dissolution under IBC Can’t Be Used to Frustrate Ongoing Criminal Prosecution under PMLA(07.07.2025)
The NCLT, while rejecting an application u/s 54 of IBC, has observed that "dissolution under Section 54 of the IBC results in the Corporate Debtor cea.....
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MeitY: Social Media Intermediaries to Take Permission Before Launching AI Products in Country(04.03.2024)
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) has issued advisory to social media intermediaries and artificial intelligence platforms an.....
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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Petitions Challenging Bihar Electoral Roll Revision on July 10(07.07.2025)
The Supreme Court has agreed to urgently list the petitions challenging the Election Commission of India's decision to conduct a "Special Intensive Re.....
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SC: It is a Pleader’s Duty to Apprise the Court and Other Parties of his Client’s Death(16.07.2025)
SC has observed that Under Rule 10A of Order XXII, the duty of a pleader to apprise the court as well as the other parties to the suit, of the death o.....
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DGFT Notifies Extension of Date for Mandatory Electronic Filing on Non-Preferential CoO(20.10.2021)
Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the extension of the Date for Mandatory electronic filing of the Non-Preferential Certificate of.....
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Delhi Court Refuses Bail to CA, Accused of Making Forged Certificates to Claim GST Refund(27.05.2022)
Patiala House Court has refused to grant bail to the CA who is accused of preparing forged certificates for bogus companies claiming GST refunds.
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ITAT: Capital Gain Cannot Arise in Respect of a Null And Void Transfer(13.06.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad bench has held that a null and void transfer of land does not form capital gain and additional short t.....
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Karnataka HC: Un-Remarried Ex-Wife Incapable of Maintaining Herself Has Right to Maintenance(20.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has held that a Muslim man is duty-bound to make provision for his ex-wife's maintenance beyond iddat period, despite paying Mehr.....
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Calcutta HC: Replacement of Child’s Biological Father’s Surname With Step-Father’s Name Allowed(06.03.2024)
Calcutta HC has held that with change in circumstances, entry in respect of father of minor child has to be taken as improper and liable to be rectifi.....
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Bombay HC: Can Treat Predicate Offences Lodged Under BNS as Scheduled Offences under PMLA(09.07.2025)
Bombay High Court has held that 'predicate offences' under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) can be treated as 'scheduled offences' under the st.....
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Delhi HC: CBI Cannot Use Section 91 of CrPC to Seek Demand Draft Suspected to be Proceeds of Crime(17.07.2025)
Del. HC has held that there are established means in place to secure suspected proceeds of crime, but direction to prepare a draft of the amount suspe.....
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SC: High Court and Trial Courts to Decide Bail Plea on Merits SC Recommends Parliament to of the Case(31.07.2025)
Supreme Court has suggested the Parliament to consider whether the mechanism of entrusting the Speaker/Chairman with the important task of deciding th.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Disqualify Legislator, Political Defections
SC Agrees to Consider Pleas Seeking Regulation of Obscene Content on OTT Platforms(29.04.2025)
Supreme Court while agreeing to hear a plea seeking regulation of obscene content on OTT platforms and social media has observed that the petition rai.....
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HP HC: No Detention Merely for Suspected Heroin in Blood(01.08.2025)
Himachal Pradesh High Court granted bail in an NDPS case, ruling that it is not permissible to detain a person solely on the presumption that their bl.....
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ITAT: Dividend Received by Builder not Subject to DDT Shall Assessable as ‘Other Income’(24.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai bench has held that the dividend income received by the assessee, a builder, which is not subject to Divi.....
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Simplification of procedure and standardization of formats of documents for issuance of duplicate securities certificates(25.05.2022)
1. SEBI has reviewed the process followed by the Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents ("RTAs") and the Issuer companies for issuance of du.....
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Madras HC to State: Report Action Taken Against Abuse of Power Among Higher Police Officials(15.06.2022)
Madras High Court has held that indiscipline amongst higher officials of the police department causes disaster consequences. The court directed the Go.....
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Kerala HC: Court Can Strike Off Defence for Willful Non-Compliance of Order for Interim Maintenance(21.06.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that Court can strike off the defence of the defaulter if they willfully refuse to comply with its order directing payment .....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea Against Centre’s Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19(21.10.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition raising the issue of the construction of the Centre's Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID.....
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MP HC: Period Spent on Furlough Not to be Counted Towards Eligible Service for Calculating Pension(16.07.2025)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that the Furlough scheme itself stipulates that the period spent on Furlough shall not be counted towards eligi.....
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Bombay HC: Consent Given in a Live-In Agreement With Man to Give Birth is Not Free(29.07.2025)
Bombay High Court has observed that consent given by a woman in an agreement to live with a man and give birth to his child cannot be considered as fr.....
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Supreme Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Newspaper, States it as ‘Published in Good Faith’(31.01.2024)
SC while quashing a criminal defamation case against the owner of a newspaper over an article, has held that the news article in question was publishe.....
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SC Shows Inclination to Appoint a Commission of Inquiry to Enquire into Activities of Sports Federati(18.04.2025)
Supreme Court has showed inclination to appoint a Commission of Inquiry to enquire into the activities of Sports Federations across India and stated t.....
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SC: Can Continue FIRs against Borrowers Even if Classification of Accounts as Fraudulent was Set Asid(28.04.2025)
Supreme Court has held that criminal proceedings and FIRs initiated against the account holders for the offence of fraud can be continued even if clas.....
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SC Stays Bombay HC’s Order Convicting Woman Over ‘Dog Mafia’ Comment(02.05.2025)
Supreme Court has stayed an order passed by the Bombay High Court which convicted a woman for contempt of court over her ‘dog mafia’ comments against .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Convicting Woman, Dog Mafia
Karnataka HC: No Prohibition to Give Information After Filing of B-Report by Police(20.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has said that once an investigation is completed and B-Report is filed by the police, there is no prohibition to give information.....
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SC: Last Opportu. Given to HCs for Compliance Report on Direction for Constructing Toilet Facilities(17.07.2025)
Supreme Court has granted last opportunity to High Courts for submitting compliance report on directions issued for construction of toilet facilities .....
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SC: To Fix Market Value, Highest Bona Fide Sale Exemplar to be Considered(30.07.2025)
SC while enhancing land acquisition compensation for compulsorily acquired agricultural land has stated that it is settled position of law that when t.....
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Centre to SC: Certain Provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 Not to be Acted Upon for Time Being(18.04.2025)
Central Government in response to the petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 has informed the Supreme Court that certain key provisions .....
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SC: Party Misguiding Court to Pass an Order Without Intention of Complying Amounts to Contempt(28.04.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that a party, misguiding the Court to pass an order which was never intended to be complied with, would constitute an act o.....
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Delhi High Court: Courts Must be Conscious of the Rights of an Accused(02.05.2025)
Delhi High Court while granting bail to a man in a cheating case, has observed that courts must be conscious of the rights of an accused to a speedy t.....
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SC: Article 20 Doesn’t Restrain Court from Imposing Lesser Punishment According to New Enforced Law(11.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held imposition of lesser punishment by courts, according to a new law that was enforced after the date of committing an offence, ca.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Lesser Punishment, Article 20 of Constitution
P&H HC: Cannot Allow Changes in Admission Form after Submission(11.07.2025)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while dismissing a plea challenging an admission policy, has held that permission cannot be granted to make changes in t.....
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SC: Need to Have Guidelines for Investigating Agencies Summoning Lawyers Over Legal Advice(21.07.2025)
Supreme Court has stated that there is a need of making guidelines that address the issue of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and other investigating .....
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Calcutta HC: Compromise Scheme Under Companies Act Overrides SARFAESI(01.08.2025)
Calcutta High Court ruled that once a scheme of compromise or arrangement is sanctioned by a company court, it cannot be frustrated by invoking the SA.....
Tags : Companies Act, SARFAESI Act, Compromise Scheme, Creditor Rights, Corporate Restructuring
Ker. HC: Prosecution Duty Bound to Prove that There was Tamper Proof Despatch of the Sample(09.11.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that it is a duty of prosecution to prove that there was tamper proof despatch of the sample, to show that the sample taken.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Sample, Tamper Proof
Ker. HC: Demand of Bribe to be Established by Prosecution in Case of Obtainment & Not in Acceptance(24.01.2024)
Kerala HC while explaining the provisions of Sec. 7 of Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1918 has observed that in the case of acceptance of b.....
Tags : Kerala HC, Section 7 of PC Act, Demand of bribe
Ker. HC: Equity, Justice, Convenience Govern the Question Whether Joint Trial is Required or Not(17.01.2025)
Ker. HC has observed that CPC does not specifically provide for consolidation of suits or other proceedings. Equity, justice, convenience and necessit.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Consolidation of Suits, Equity
SC: Person Having Intention to Kill is Liable for Murder Even if he Kills Another Person by Mistake(23.11.2023)
Supreme Court while applying the Doctrine of transfer of malice, has held that a person who had intention to kill a person but by mistake kills anothe.....
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All. HC: Person Firing Pistol for Self Defence Does Not Violate Arms License Conditions(09.01.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that firing a pistol in self-defense is not a violation of the license condition and does not appear to be an offence un.....
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Karnataka HC: Courts Should Ensure That Legal Procedures Are Not Abused in Order to Reduce Burden(27.02.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that Providing Fast Track Court and use of Alternate Dispute Resolution, is not sufficient to reduce burden of courts. C.....
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Kerala High Court: Bail Application Allowed on Ground of Procedural Infraction by Detecting Officer(05.03.2024)
Kerala High Court while granting bail to the accused for possessing narcotic substances, has held that when a detecting officer does not follow a mand.....
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Ker HC: Daughter of Hindu Who Dies after 20.12.2004 is entitled to Equal Share in Ancestral Property(08.07.2025)
Ker HC has observed that from the commencement of the Hindu Succession (Amendment Act), 2005, daughter of a Hindu who dies after 20.12.2004, in the St.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, State of Kerala, Ancestral Property
SC: In Rape Cases, Testimony of Prosecutrix Alone may be Sufficient to Find Guilt(06.08.2025)
Supreme Court has held that it is an opt-reiterated dictum of law that in cases of rape, the testimony of the prosecutrix alone may be sufficient and .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Testimony of Prosecutrix, Sole Evidence
Allahabad High Court: Medical Grant A Fundamental Right Under Article 21 of Constitution of India(29.01.2024)
Allahabad High Court while directing the State to pay additional compensation to mother-son duo who suffered acid attack injuries, has held that medic.....
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SC: Once Plaint in Respect of Main Relief Stands Barred, Other Reliefs Claimed Also Fall Down(17.04.2025)
SC has observed that once the plaint or the suit in respect of the main relief stands barred by time, the other ancillary relief claimed therein also .....
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SC: Delay is No Ground to Deny Fair Compensation to Land Losers(25.04.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that delay in filing an appeal is not a reason to deny the land losers their compensation, which is just, fair and reasonab.....
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All. HC: There Must be Insistence on Part of Insurance Companies for Disclosure of Specific Details(01.05.2025)
Allahabad High Court has held that insurance companies must insist upon filling specific details in the form for issuing insurance policy. Once policy.....
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Delhi HC: Can Consider Documents Filed with Plaint to Determine ‘Cause of Action’(12.05.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that documents annexed with a plaint can be considered to determine if the plaint discloses a 'cause of action' for proc.....
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Kerala HC: Publication of News Item regarding Dismissal of Employee is Not Formal Service of Order(30.07.2025)
Kerala High Court has held that publication of a worker’s dismissal as a news item in a newspaper cannot be considered as a formal service of the dism.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Dismissal of Employee, Formal Service
Mad. HC: Magistrate Court Competent to Take Cognizance of Offence under MMDR Act(31.01.2024)
Madras High Court has observed that the Magistrate Court is competent to initiate confiscation proceedings and issue directions for disposal of seized.....
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SC: In Matters of Matrimonial Disputes Courts Must be Circumspect in Taking Allegations at Face Value(21.04.2025)
SC has stated that in matters arising from matrimonial disputes, particularly where the allegations are levelled after many years of marriage and, tha.....
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Delhi HC Sets Aside Detention of Person’s Gold Kada by Department(28.04.2025)
Delhi High Court while setting aside detention of sikh person’s gold kada by customs department, has observed that it is one Kada which is usually wor.....
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SC: Plaint May be Amended at Any Stage of Proceedings to Enable Plaintiff to Seek Alternative Relief(05.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that the plaint may be amended at any stage of the proceedings to enable the plaintiff to seek an alternative relief, inclu.....
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Delhi HC: Mere Suspicion of an Affair does Not Meet Threshold of Section 306 of IPC(15.05.2025)
Delhi High Court has stated that with respect to charge under Section 306 IPC, the law requires a clearly discernible act of instigation, provocation,.....
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Calcutta HC: Cannot Excommunicate Person from Community Due to Matrimonial Dispute in Family(24.01.2024)
Calcutta High Court while setting aside an order of excommunication of person from Sikh Community has held that excommunication due of matrimonial dis.....
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Bombay High Court: Penalty of Reduction in Pay Scale Not to Extend Beyond Period of Employment(02.02.2024)
Bombay High Court has observed that the effect of reduction in pay scale of a state government servant, as a form of penalty, does not extend beyond t.....
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SC: Court Should Not Interfere With Order Granting Deemed Conveyance Under MOFA(22.04.2025)
SC has observed that in writ jurisdiction, the Court should not interfere with the order granting deemed conveyance under Section 11(4) of Maharashtra.....
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Raj HC: For Abetment to Suicide Direct Link between Action of Accused & Victim’s Decision Must Exist(29.04.2025)
Rajasthan High Court while overturning Trial Court’s order charging accused with abetment to suicide has observed that the legal framework requires a .....
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SC: There is a Pattern of ED of Making Allegations without Reference(06.05.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing a bail plea of an accused in alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam, has remarked that there is pattern of Directorate of Enforc.....
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Delhi HC: Conditional Order Must be Complied with Strictly(16.05.2025)
Delhi HC while refusing to interefere in Sessions Court’s order forfeiting the fixed deposit of accused for failing to comply with conditions, has sta.....
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Delhi HC: Right to Represent One's Cause Before Court is Fundamental Right(30.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that the restoration applications are to be dealt with liberally as the right to represent one's cause before a Court is.....
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ITAT: Form 67 shall be Filed on or Before Income Tax Return Due Date(16.06.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Visakhapatnam Bench has held that in order to avail the deduction of foreign tax credit, it is mandatory to file.....
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MCA Notifies Penalty for Non-Compliance With NFRA Rules(22.06.2022)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified that the non-compliance with the National Financial Reporting Authority Rules (NFRA), 2018 would attr.....
Tags : Ministry of Corporate Affairs, National Financial Reporting Authority Rules, Penalty
SC: Trial of Criminal Case Against Indian Citizen for Offences Outside India Needs Government Sanctio(05.08.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the trial of the criminal case against an Indian citizen for offences committed outside India cannot commence without .....
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Madras HC Directs State to Conduct Periodical Inspections of Children's Homes(18.10.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the concerned State authorities to conduct periodical inspections of Children's Homes in order to regulate the living c.....
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Karnataka HC: SIC Direction to CID to Provide Copies of B Report Covered Under RTI Act(22.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has upheld the State Information Commission’s direction to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the State to provide co.....
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Kerala HC Slaps 50K Costs on Man Seeking Home Delivery of Liquor in View of COVID 19 Outbreak(23.03.2020)
Kerala High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 50,000 on a man who filed a Writ Petition seeking a direction to the Beverages Corporation to decide to ma.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Frivolous Plea, Home Delivery of Liquor
Karnataka HC Issues Guideliness for E-Filing and Use of Video Conferencing Facility(26.03.2020)
Karnataka High Court has issued guidelines for e-filing and use of video conferencing facility which can be used by members of the Bar, in all Distric.....
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Supreme Court Issues Notice in PIL Seeking Establishment of Transgender Welfare Board(13.04.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a Public Interest Litigation seeking establishment of the Transgender Welfare Board to address social welfare issue.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Responses on Plea Seeking Details of Wrong Uploaded Photo of Hathras Rape Victim(19.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought the responses of the Centre and three social media platforms Facebook, Google and Twitter on a petition seeking details of.....
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CBIC Amends HS Codes Under Notifications Imposing Anti-Dumping Duty on Imports(03.01.2022)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has amended the HS codes under various notifications imposing anti-dumping duty on imports of certa.....
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Gujarat HC Issues Notice in PIL in Connection to Alleged Fake Encounter of 13-Year Old Minor(06.01.2022)
Gujarat High Court has issued notices to the Gujarat State Government, Gujarat Police, and the State Human Rights Commission in a Public Interest Liti.....
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Jharkhand HC Extends No Coercive Action Order in Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi(21.10.2021)
Jharkhand High Court has extended the order of no coercive steps against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi till 7th December, 2021, in connection with a de.....
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Del. HC: Order of CIC Directing CBDT to Give Information Regarding Ram Janmabhoomi Trust Set Aside(01.03.2024)
An order passed by the Chief Information Commission (CIC) that directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to provide information regarding Shri.....
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Supreme Court: Cannot Describe Criticizing Abrogation of Article 370 of Constitution, as an Offence(11.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that every citizen of India has a right to be critical of the action of abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution of India .....
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NCLAT: Cannot Withhold Income Tax Refund Received by Bank During CIRP In CD's Account(11.07.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process, Income Tax Refund received by the bank in the corporate debtor.....
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Calcutta HC: Maintenance is a Tool to Maintain Lifestyle(21.07.2025)
Calcutta High Court has held that the present time and age there has been a drastic change in the society with relation to marital obligations. Mainte.....
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Bombay HC: Fresh Corruption Trial Allowed After Valid Sanction(01.08.2025)
Bombay High Court held that the discharge of a public servant in a corruption case due to invalid sanction does not bar a fresh trial once a proper sa.....
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SC: Unnecessary to Implead Civil Authority in Bail Applications by Foreigners under Foreigners Act(07.01.2025)
SC has held that it is unnecessary to implead civil authority or Registration Officer in bail applications by foreigners under Foreigners Act, 1946 as.....
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Calcutta High Court Pulls State Government Over Lack of Funds(15.01.2025)
Calcutta High Court pulled up the State Government over lack of funds and stated that it is a very sorry state of affairs that there is no money for p.....
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P&H HC: Seriousness of Offence of Drug Trafficking Can’t Trample Constitutional Safeguards(14.07.2025)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has observed that the menace of drug trafficking is indeed a grave threat, steadily corroding, the social fabric and destr.....
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SC: Cannot Apply Doctrine of Merger to Orders Obtained by Fraud(24.07.2025)
Supreme Court has held that if a decision of the High Court was upheld by the Supreme Court but such decision was obtained through fraud then, the agg.....
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Rajasthan HC: Prior Sanction No Shield Against Strong Prima Facie Evidence(04.08.2025)
Rajasthan High Court ruled that prior sanction under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 isn't a blanket protection when electronic .....
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Karnataka High Court Directs to Permit Filing of TRAN-1 Electronically or Manually Within 30 days(22.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Good and Service Tax (GST) Authority to permit the filing of TRAN-1 either electronically or manually within 30 .....
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Orissa HC: In Garb of Right to Protest, Cannot Allow People to Take Law in their Hands(24.07.2025)
Orissa HC has observed that in the garb of a right to protest, no one should be allowed to take the law in their hand nor should cause any disturbance.....
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Delhi High Court Passes Summary Judgment in Favour of Tata Power in Trademark Infringement Suit(05.08.2025)
Delhi High Court while passing a summary judgment in favour of Tata Power in a trademark infringement suit, has granted dynamic injunction and allowed.....
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JH HC: Accused Must be Granted Time to Show Mitigating Factors in Hearing Related to Death Penalty(02.11.2023)
Jharkhand High Court has held that in every case where the statute provides death penalty the Court must adjourn “further” hearing on sentence after c.....
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Orissa High Court to State: Use Facial Biometrics to Identify ATM Users, Deter Criminal Activities(10.11.2023)
Orissa High Court has directed the State to have discussion with all bank authorities to install ‘facial biometric identification systems’ at all Auto.....
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Ch HC: Impotency of Husband Sufficient Reason for Wife to Reside Separately, Entitled to Maintenance(29.01.2024)
Chhattisgarh High Court has observed that the impotency of the husband would be sufficient reason for the wife to reside separately and in such cases .....
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Allahabad HC: Not Providing ‘Grounds of Arrest’ is Violative of Article 22(1) of COI(15.04.2025)
Allahabad High Court while quashing the arrest of a man in a forgery and cheating case, has noted that not providing grounds of arrest to an accused v.....
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SC: For Mandatory Injunction under SRA, Breach of Obligation Must be Specifically Established(16.07.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that for grant of a mandatory injunction under Section 39 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, the breach of obligation and pe.....
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SC Stays HC’s Order Directing Enquiry Whether ADM Unable to Speak English is Suitable for ERO Post(29.07.2025)
Supreme Court has stayed an order passed by Uttarakhand High Court that directed inquiry as to whether an Additional District Magistrate (ADM), incapa.....
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Kar. HC: Repeal of Section 23 of Hindu Succession Act has Retroactive Effect(20.11.2023)
Karnataka High Court has held that Section 23 of Hindu Succession Act while was repealed by the Amendment Act of 2005, is prospective in operation wit.....
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Supreme Court: Mentioning Caste or Religion of Parties in the Memo of Parties Must be Ceased(30.01.2024)
Supreme Court while passing a general order has directed that the caste or religion of parties shall not be mentioned in the memo of parties of a peti.....
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SC: States to Take Steps Towards Developing Swift Response Protocols for Victims of Road Accidents(18.04.2025)
Supreme Court has directed all state governments and union territories to take effective steps for developing swift response protocols with the object.....
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MP HC: Policy of First Come, First Serve is Inherently Flawed(25.04.2025)
MP High Court has observed that the policy adopted by the State for the training course in water auditing, on the principle of first come first serve .....
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Allahabad HC: Administration of Office of Government Advocate to Run on Principles of Accountability(02.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the administration of the office of Government Advocate has to run on principles of accountability and not appe.....
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Madras HC Directs HC Registry to Take Steps to Notify Witness Protection Scheme 2018(05.08.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the High Court Registry to take steps through the government to notify the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018, and impleme.....
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Delhi High Court Summons Filmmaker Hansal Mehta & Others Over Release of Movie 'Faraaz'(18.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued summons in a suit filed against Bollywood Filmmaker Hansal Mehta and others for restraining the release of their film 'Far.....
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Kerala High Court: Technical Glitches Not to Hinder Grant of Tax Refunds(21.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that technical glitches should not stand in the way of ultimate grant of relief by way of refund to taxpayers. The Court h.....
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Bom. HC: Assessee Cannot be Permitted to Raise Defect in Notice After 30 Years(15.01.2024)
Bombay HC has held that even assuming that there was a defect in the notice, the assessee cannot be permitted to raise the same after 30 years as it h.....
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SC: Can Infer Creation of Trust from Circumstances when No Formal Recognition Given to Society(06.08.2025)
SC has observed that when no formal recognition has been given to the society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, the creation of a trust can .....
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Singapore Arbitration Panel: Future Retail Must Take Part in Arbitration Over Dispute with Amazon(22.10.2021)
Singapore Arbitration Panel has ruled that Future Retail must take part in arbitration over a commercial dispute with Amazon.com Inc, rejecting the In.....
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Delhi HC: Intention of Section 21 POCSO is to Prevent Suppression of Crimes(24.04.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that the intention behind Section 21 of the POCSO Act, 2012 is to prevent suppression of sexual offences and not to pena.....
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Supreme Court: ‘Digital Access’ a Part of Fundamental Right to Life(30.04.2025)
SC has held that the right to digital access is a part of right to life and liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, which necessitates .....
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Delhi HC: Dispute between Author, Manikarnika Films and Netflix Referred to Mediation(08.05.2025)
Delhi High Court has referred the dispute between author of the book ‘The Emergency’, Manikarnika Films and Netflix to mediation over alleged breach o.....
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Supreme Court: For Conviction, Disclosure Statements Alone are Insufficient(31.01.2025)
Supreme Court has stated that disclosure statement under Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is not sufficient to prove guilt of the accused i.....
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Bombay HC: Elephant’s ‘Right to Quality Life’ to Prevail Over Human’s Right to Use Animals(17.07.2025)
Bombay High Court has held that survival of the elephant and its right to quality life shall prevail over and above the rights of men to use the eleph.....
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SC Urges Union to take Action against Laws which are Discriminatory towards Leprosy Affected Persons(31.07.2025)
Supreme Court while urging Centre to take urgent remedial action against laws, rules, regulations, etc. which are discriminatory and/or derogatory tow.....
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Rajasthan HC: No Criminal Action Against Advocate if Legal Advice Goes Wrong(20.06.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that if any legal advice rendered by an Advocate goes wrong, the same would not subject him to criminal prosecution, as .....
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CESTAT, Delhi: No Service Tax Payable on Services Provided by Government Company(18.10.2021)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has ruled that no Service Tax payable on services provided to Government Company fo.....
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Karnataka HC Directs to Comply with Barring Installation of Statues on Public Roads, Pavements(20.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to ensure compliance with the directions of the Supreme Court barring installation of statues o.....
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Bombay HC: Religion of Party Not the Only Consideration while Deciding Welfare of Child(29.04.2025)
Bombay High Court has observed that the religion of a party is not the only consideration before the Court in cases for consideration of the welfare o.....
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SC Upholds Conviction of Father who Repeatedly Raped Daughter(07.08.2025)
Supreme Court while upholding a father’s conviction for repeatedly raping his minor daughter, has observed that no daughter, however aggrieved, would .....
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Raj HC: Lok Adalat Doesn’t Have Jurisdiction to Adjudicate Disputes of Mobile Tower Installation(29.01.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has held that Permanent Lok Adalat has no jurisdiction to adjudicate matters related to Installation of Mobile Towers as the same.....
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SC: Limitation Begins From the Date When the Cause of Action First Accrued(17.04.2025)
SC has observed that it is a complete fallacy to make any distinction between “knowledge” and “full knowledge”. The limitation begins from the date wh.....
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SC: For Annulment of Deed, Non-Executant Only has to Seek Declaration that Deed is Invalid(25.04.2025)
SC has observed that where executant of a deed wants it to be annulled, he has to seek cancellation of deed u/s 31 of Specific Relief Act, 1963. But i.....
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Delhi HC: False Rape Complaints Generate Impression in Society About Falsity of Genuine Complaints(01.05.2025)
Delhi HC has observed that every false rape complaint contributes to not just unnecessary load on the overflowing dockets, but also to the artifacts o.....
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Delhi HC Closes Suit by Hamdard Against Baba Ramdev’s ‘Sharbat Jihad’ Remark(12.05.2025)
Delhi High Court has closed a suit filed by Hamdard National Foundation India against Baba Ramdev’s ‘Sharbat Jihad’ remark after noting that the impug.....
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AAR: No GST on Transfer of Going Concern Service(31.05.2022)
West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that transfer of going concern service is a supply and attracts NIL rate of GST.
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ITAT: Reasonableness of Expenses to be Judged from Angle of Businessman Rather Than from Angle of AO(17.06.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi bench, has held that reasonableness of expenses to be judged from the angle of the businessman rather than .....
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NFRA: Chartered Accountant Penalized with One Lakh Rupees Fine for Professional Misconduct(24.06.2022)
National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has penalized chartered accountant with a fine of one lakh rupees for professional misconduct and debarr.....
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HP HC: Can’t Set Aside Ex-Parte Decree for Mere Irregularity(04.07.2025)
HP HC has stated that no Court shall set-aside a decree passed ex parte merely on the ground that there has been an irregularity in the service of sum.....
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SC: If Citizens Want to Enjoy Fundamental Right it Should be With Reasonable Restrictions(15.07.2025)
Supreme Court has stated that if citizens want to enjoy the fundamental right of speech and expression, it should be with the reasonable restrictions......
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Kerala HC: Sale Certificate Which Isn’t an ‘Instrument’ Can become One if Original Presented in Court(25.07.2025)
Kerala High Court has opined that a sale certificate, which is not an 'instrument' at the time of its issuance, can nevertheless metamorphose into one.....
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Tripura HC: Duty of Press to Play Positive Role in Making People Aware of Social Responsibilities(14.10.2020)
Tripura High Court on has observed that it expects the press to play a positive role and be a catalyst to spread the message of taking all necessary p.....
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P&H HC: Homebuyer Can Pursue Remedies Under RERA & Consumer Protection Act Simultaneously(19.10.2020)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that a homebuyer can pursue the remedies under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 and t.....
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Gauhati HC Issues Notice on PIL for Appointments to National Council for Transgenders(22.10.2020)
Gauhati High Court has issued notice in a public interest litigation seeking issuance of directions to the Centre for taking "immediate and effective .....
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SC: Mere Quarrel on Day of Occurrence Does Not Attract Offence of Abetment of Suicide U/s 306 IPC(15.09.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that mere quarrel on the day of occurrence cannot attract the offence of abetment of suicide under section 306 of the India.....
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Kerala HC Reserves Verdict in Petitions Assailing Entrance Policy to Professional Courses in The Stat(17.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has reserved its judgment in the batch of petitions filed by ICSE and CBSE students aggrieved by the scheme prepared for admission t.....
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SC: Conviction under SC/ST Act Can’t Sustain if Offence u/s 3(1)(xi) Not Committed on Caste Basis(30.01.2024)
Supreme Court has held that the conviction for the offence punishable under Section 3(1)(xi) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention .....
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SC Expresses Reluctance to Transfer to Itself Petitions Challenging Anti-Conversion Laws of States(18.04.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing a transfer petition, has expressed reluctance to transfer to itself petitions challenging the State laws against religious.....
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SC: Allahabad High Court to Prioritize Disposal of Matters where Trial is Stayed(28.04.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that where the Allahabad High Court has stayed the trial in cases, particularly, pending between landlord and tenant, those.....
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NCLT Mumbai: Guarantor's Liability Can’t Exceed the Limit Given in Contract of Guarantee(01.05.2025)
NCLT Mumbai bench has held that liability of a guarantor cannot exceed the specified limit in the contract of guarantee and the guarantor is bound onl.....
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Del HC Refers to Larger Bench the Issue if Suit for Infringement Lies Against Proprietors of TM(14.05.2025)
Del HC has referred to a larger bench the issue whether a suit for infringement can lie against proprietor of a registered trademark, with respect to .....
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SC: Incorporation of One-Sided Forfeiture Clause is Unfair Trade Practice(04.02.2025)
Supreme Court has criticized real-estate developers for including one-sided, excessive forfeiture clauses in builder-buyer agreements and stated that .....
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Del. HC: Withdrawal of Merchandise Exports from India Scheme Shall Apply Prospectively(09.11.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing DGFT’s decision to repeal the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) with retrospective effect was arbitrary an.....
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Delhi HC: Marriage Between Sapindas Prohibited Under HMA Unless Sanctioned by Usage or Custom(24.01.2024)
Delhi High Court while upholding the validity of Section 5(v) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA) has held that marriage cannot be solemnized betwee.....
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All. HC: Interfaith Marriage Not Valid Without Compliance of Sections 8 and 9 of UP PUCR Act 2021(02.02.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that sanctity could not be attached to an interfaith/inter-religious marriage which has been performed without the compl.....
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SC: When Strong Circumstantial Evidence Exists, Absence of Motive No Ground For Acquittal(22.04.2025)
SC has observed that when the circumstances are very convincing and provide an unbroken chain leading only to the conclusion of guilt of the accused a.....
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SC: Arbitral Autonomy Must Be Respected and Judicial Interference Should Remain Minimal(30.04.2025)
SC has observed that the role of the court under Section 34 of the A&C is clearly demarcated. It is a restrictive jurisdiction and has to be invoked i.....
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SC: Must Furnish List of Materials Not Relied Upon by IO to Accused(07.05.2025)
SC has held that a copy of the list of statements, documents that are not relied upon by the investigating officer must also be furnished to the accus.....
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Jharkhand HC Directs CBI to Take Over Probe into Death of District Judge Uttam Anand(04.08.2021)
Jharkhand High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over the probe into the death case of Dhanbad district judge Uttam.....
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Calcutta HC Refuses Relief on Plea Alleging Disrespect of Goddess Durga By Alleged Display of Shoes(18.10.2021)
Calcutta High Court has refused to grant any relief on a plea filed against the alleged display of shoes in a Durga Puja Pandal in the Dum Dum area of.....
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SC Sets Aside Grant of Furlough to Self-Proclaimed Godman and Rape Convict Asaram’s Son(20.10.2021)
Supreme Court has set aside the grant of two weeks' furlough to self-proclaimed godman and rape convict Asaram's son Narayan Sai who is also serving l.....
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Delhi HC Dismissed Plea Seeking FIR Against Anurag Thakur & Parvesh Verma for Hate Speeches(14.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed petition filed by CPM leader Brinda Karat and politician KM Tiwari against a trial court order rejecting their plea for.....
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Central Government notifies the transfer of capital asset from NTPC Limited to NTPC Green Energy Limited(15.06.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (viiaf) of section 47 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby notifies t.....
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SC: Right to Have Unobstructed & Disabled-Friendly Footpaths an Essential Facet of Right to Life(15.05.2025)
Supreme Court while directing States and Union Territories to frame guidelines for ensuring proper footpaths for pedestrians, has held that Right to .....
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Bombay High Court: Doctors Cannot be Held Responsible for Non-Availability of Medicine(11.06.2021)
Bombay High Court has observed that doctors could not be held responsible for failing to administer covid-19 drugs to patients if the medicines were u.....
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SC Directs Competent Authority to Consider Reinstatement of Suspended 32 Tihar Jail Officials(24.01.2025)
Supreme Court has directed the competent authority to decide the issue of reinstatement of 32 Tihar jail officials who were suspended for extending un.....
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J&K HC: Object Underlying Law of Limitation is Based on “Interest Reipublicae Up Sit Finis Litium”(04.02.2025)
J&K HC has observed that object underlying law of limitation is based on maxim “interest reipublicae up sit finis litium” meaning that it is for gener.....
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Ker. HC: Agitations Don’t Give Licence to Put up Stages on Public Road(11.02.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that any person can have the agitations in an appropriate way, but that will not give a license to put up stages on the.....
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SC: Inclusion of Name in Draft NRC Cannot Annul Foreigners Tribunal’s Declaration as Non-Citizen(20.05.2025)
Supreme Court has held that merely because a person’s name has been included in the draft National Register of Citizenship (“NRC”) will not invalidate.....
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Cal. HC: Maint. Provisions in CrPC are Welfare Provisions, Not to be Proved Beyond Reasonable Doubt(02.02.2024)
Calcutta High Court has recently held that the provisions for maintenance under Section 125 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) are welfare legislati.....
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IP Office Declares Starbucks, NDTV and Economic Times as Well-Known Trademark(22.04.2025)
Intellectual Property Office has declared Starbucks, New Delhi Television (NDTV) and Economic Times as well-known trademark. Process of designating a .....
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SC: Complete Absence of Motive May Lend Credence to Plea of Insanity(30.04.2025)
Supreme Court while reducing the sentence of a woman convicted of killing her daughters, has observed that a complete absence of any kind of motive wh.....
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SC: Performance of Ritual of Religion Doesn’t Necessarily Mean that Person 'Professes' that Religion(07.05.2025)
SC has observed that mere performance of a ritual of religion does not ipso facto & necessarily mean that person 'professes' that religion. Adherence .....
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SC: Satisfaction Recorder in One EP Won’t Affect Subsequent EPs for Future Breaches(19.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that a satisfaction recorded in one Execution Petition would not result in the dismissal of a further Execution Petition fi.....
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Kerala HC: Pendency of Civil Suit No Bar on Directing Eviction of Aggressor from Shared Household(22.05.2025)
Kerala HC while observing that pendency of civil suit is no bar on directing eviction of aggressor from shared household under Domestic Violence Act, .....
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SC: View of HC that Presentation of a Defective Election Petition is Not Compliance is Reasonable(05.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that the view of the Gujarat High Court that mere presentation of an election petition which is full of defects will not be.....
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SC: Benefit Under Probation of Offenders Act Inapplicable on Offences Committed Between 1976 & 2006(16.05.2025)
SC has clarified that the benefit that Probation of Offenders Act envisages is inapplicable to offence committed under Prevention of Food Adulteration.....
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J&K HC: Once Superior Officer Approves Closure of Case, Junior Officer Cannot Direct Reinvestigation(11.06.2021)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that once a superior officer of Police approves the closure of a case, it is not open to an officer who is infe.....
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Supreme Court: Verification Process to Identify Fake Lawyers Must Be Expedited(27.01.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing a transfer petition by Bar Council of India has expressed concern over delay in verification of advocates and has stated t.....
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SC Restrains Union/States from Reducing Forest Land Unless Compensatory Land is Provided(05.02.2025)
Supreme Court has directed that no steps will be taken by the Union or any of the states which would lead to reduction in the forest land, unless comp.....
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SC Clarifies: MSME Protection Not Automatic Against SARFAESI(04.08.2025)
Supreme Court ruled that MSMEs cannot automatically claim protection from SARFAESI proceedings unless the framework is proactively invoked by the borr.....
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Mad. HC: Directing ED to Serve Copy before Conducting Search Might Lead to Destruction of Evidence(24.04.2025)
Mad. HC has observed that omnibus direction mandating the Enforcement Directorate that all search must be conducted by serving a copy of reason to bel.....
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Bombay HC: Order of Granting or Refusing Temporary Injunction is 'Discretionary'(30.04.2025)
Bombay High Court has observed that an order of temporary injunction is an exercise of discretion by the court and not a prima facie adjudication on t.....
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SC: Courts Should Refrain from Interfering With Invocation of Bank Guarantee Except in Cases of Fraud(08.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that it is well established that Courts should refrain from interfering with the invocation of a bank guarantee except in c.....
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SC Refuses to Take Lenient Approach in Matter Where a Lawyer Abused a Lady Judicial Officer(11.06.2025)
Supreme Court while refusing to take lenient approach in a matter where a lawyer abused a lady judicial officer, has stated that today, majority of ou.....
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Bombay HC: Candidate Disclosing Information about Second Spouse No Ground to Unseat Him(25.06.2025)
Bombay High Court has stated that if a candidate’s religion allows polygamy and such candidate discloses details of second spouse in Form 26 Affidavit.....
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CBDT Issues Revised Instruction for Constitution And Functioning of Local Committees(20.06.2022)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued revised Instruction for constitution and functioning of Local Committees to deal with taxpayers’ griev.....
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HP HC: Extension of Parole Can't be Sought from High Court U/S 482 CrPC(24.06.2022)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that a convict cannot be granted extension of parole while exercising jurisdiction under Section 482 of Code of C.....
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Delhi High Court: Mere Possession of Drugs Under a Valid License Doesn’t Attract NDPS Act(29.07.2025)
Delhi High Court while granting bail to a man, has observed that mere possession of drugs or psychotropic substances under a valid license does not au.....
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Delhi HC: Anti-Profiteering Provisions Under CGST Act Upheld Since They Promote Consumer Welfare(30.01.2024)
Delhi HC while upholding the provisions concerning anti-profiteering measure & establishment of National Anti-Profiteering Authority under the Central.....
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SC: Effective Resettlement of Ex-Servicemen Necessary to Keep Morale of Serving Members of Defence(18.04.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that effective resettlement of ex-servicemen is necessary to keep the morale of the serving members of the defence forces. .....
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SC: High Court Should be Cautious While Quashing FIRs of Economic Offences(28.04.2025)
Supreme Court while refusing to quash FIR against a company involved in economic offences, has stated that economic offences by their very nature stan.....
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SC Refers to Larger Bench Question of Whether POA Holder Qualifies as an 'Executant' of Sale Deed(16.07.2025)
Supreme Court has referred to a larger bench the issue of whether a Power of Attorney holder qualifies as an 'executant' of a sale deed and can presen.....
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Kerala HC: 30th March’s Government Order Doesn’t have Force of Law to Permit Commercial Film Making(28.07.2025)
Ker. HC has observed that government order dated 30th March 2013 issued by State of Kerala does not have the force of law to permit commercial film ma.....
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SC Sets Aside Rajasthan High Court’s Order Suspending Sentence of Accused(07.08.2025)
Supreme Court while setting aside order of Rajasthan High Court suspending the sentence of the accused, has observed that High Court had failed to ass.....
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Gauhati HC: Only Food Inspector Can Investigate Offence Related to Food Items as Per FSS Act(20.06.2022)
Gauhati High Court has held that only a Food Inspector can investigate a commission of offence related to food items as per the Food Safety Standards .....
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DGFT Changes Watermelon Seeds Import from Restricted to Free Till 30 September, 2022(24.06.2022)
Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified an amendment to the Import Policy Condition under the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 to allow th.....
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Delhi HC Directs DU To Declare Results for PG And Some UG Courses(13.10.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi University to declare results for all the postgraduate programmes by the end of October, 2020.
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NCLAT: Resolution Plan Approved by Committee of Creditors is Binding on All Stakeholders(20.12.2024)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that Resolution Plan approved by the Committee of Creditors (CoC) shall be binding on all the stakeholders including th.....
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SC: Unless Execution of Will Proved as Per Evidence Act, Its Mere Registration Will Not Make it Valid(06.01.2025)
Supreme Court has restated that unless execution of will is not proved as per the requirements of Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 and Se.....
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Gauhati HC to State: Constitute Transgender Welfare Board Within Six Weeks(29.06.2023)
Gauhati High Court has directed State Government to expedite the process of constitution of Transgender Welfare Board and complete the same within 6 w.....
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SC: Petition Challenging Advisory Board’s Opinion under COFEPOSA Act is Not Maintainable(21.07.2023)
Supreme Court has held that a special leave petition challenging a report of the Advisory Board/Opinion of the Board under the Conservation of Foreign.....
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Calcutta High Court Suspends Video-Conferencing Due to Lack of Decorum(15.01.2025)
Calcutta High Court has suspended virtual appearance of advocates on the grounds of lack of decorum and ill-behaviour on part of advocates.
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Delhi High Court Restrains Zydus Lifesciences Limited from Selling Biologic Similar to Nivolumab(21.07.2025)
Delhi High Court while passing an interim order in favour of Nivolumab's manufacturer company, has restrained Zydus Lifesciences Limited from manufact.....
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Madras HC: No Political Symbols or Leader Photos in Welfare Ads(01.08.2025)
Madras High Court, in an interim order, barred the use of party names, symbols, or photos of former Chief Ministers in Government welfare scheme adver.....
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Delhi HC Grants Ex-Parte Ad-Interim Injunction in Trademark Infringement Suit Filed By 'Amul'(23.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted ex-parte ad-interim injunction to Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd, popularly known as 'Amul', in a trad.....
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Allahabad HC: Close Relative Who's Natural Witness of Crime Can't Be Considered as Interested Witness(26.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court while observing that a close relative who is a natural witness, cannot be recorded as an interested witness has upheld the life s.....
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Delhi HC Grants Interim Injunction Against Faces Cosmetics in Trademark Infringement Suit(31.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has restrained a Canada based, Faces Cosmetics from selling and manufacturing its products under the mark 'Velvette Matte' in the tra.....
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ITAT: Depreciation Claimed on Government Securities Categorised as AFS is Allowable(17.06.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad Bench has held that depreciation claimed for the Government securities categorised as 'Available for S.....
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MHA Extends FCRA Validity of NGO’s With Pending Renewal(24.06.2022)
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act [FCRA] validity of NGO’s with pending renewal till 30th Septembe.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Minority Status of Christians and Muslims in State(30.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that no power is vested with the Central Government to redetermine minority status. The Court has observed that there is n.....
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P&H HC Grants Bail to Man Accused of Performing 'Ardas' for Gurmeet Ram Rahim's Early Release(30.07.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to a man accused of performing Ardas (prayer) in the Gurdwara making praises of the head of a Dera, Gur.....
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Karnataka HC Suggests to Include Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff of Schools as Frontline Workers(03.08.2021)
Karnataka High Court has suggested the State Government to include teaching and non teaching staff of schools in the category of frontline workers for.....
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Guidelines for Value Free Transfer of Government Securities(05.10.2021)
1. A reference is invited to Notification No.78 dated November 16, 2018 on Value Free Transfer (VFT) of Government Securities - Guidelines under which.....
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Kerala HC: Competent Authority for Land Acquisition Should Take Into Account All Germane Inputs(20.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has observed that the competent authority for land acquisition under the National Highway Act, 1956 should take into account all the.....
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Cal. HC: Putting Padlock on Main Gate of a Property is No Way to Evict a Person(11.10.2023)
Calcutta High Court while observing that although a son stays at the father’s property as a licensee but for evicting him due process of law has to be.....
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Central Government specifies pension fund, BPC Penco XVII Corporation as specified person in respect of eligible investment made by it in India(01.11.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (iv) of clause (c) of the Explanation 1 to clause (23FE) of section 10of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (4.....
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CBDT Asks Taxpayers to Link Aadhaar with PAN Using SMS(31.05.2017)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has directed taxpayers to link their Aadhaar with their PAN, using an SMS-based facility.
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Participation of Mutual Funds in Commodity Derivatives Market in India(21.05.2019)
1. A copy of the Gazette Notification No. SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2019/011 dated April 26, 2019 on Amendments to SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996 is encl.....
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SC Directs Bombay HC to Decide Plea to Stop Burial of Persons who Died of COVID-19(04.05.2020)
Supreme Court has disposed of a Special Leave Petition against a Bombay High Court order which had refused to stay burials in 3 cemeteries in Bandra w.....
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Supreme Court Eases Deadline for Filing of Cases(07.05.2020)
Supreme Court has extended indefinitely the statutory deadline under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for filing of appeals/petitions/suits and .....
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Karnataka HC Directs District Court Not to Defer Hearing Bail Applications(12.05.2020)
Karnataka High Court has said that trial Court cannot defer hearing of bail application stating that it is not a case of extreme urgency without going.....
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Delhi HC Directs Google, Indian Kanoon to Remove Judgment of American Citizen Acquitted in NDPS Case(25.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to an American Citizen of Indian origin by directing Indian Kanoon to block the judgement of his acqui.....
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Karnataka HC: Provisions of KPIDFE Act Cannot be Initiated After Insolvency Proceeding Initiated(31.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has said that the provisions of the Karnataka Protection of Interest of Depositors in Financial Establishment (KPIDFE) Act, 2004,.....
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SC: Presiding Officers of Commercial Courts Should be Imparted Some Training(30.04.2025)
SC has observed that Presiding Officers of commercial courts should be imparted some training, orientation or refresher course to apprise them about t.....
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Delhi HC: Rights of Lawfully Residing Residents will Have Precedence Over Persons Who Have Enroached(07.05.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that the rights of lawfully residing residents of the area and adjoining colonies, who are entitled to habitable and flood-f.....
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Bombay High Court: No Permission to Immerse PoP Idol in Water Bodies(10.06.2025)
Bombay High Court has stated that it will not permit immersion of any Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols in a natural water body and artificial water bodies.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Petition Challenging Law Mandating Display of Rates Outside Hospitals(25.06.2025)
Kerala High Court has dismissed a petition challenging provisions of Kerala Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2018 that manda.....
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Allahabad HC Quashes Order on Preference to Self-Help Groups in Allotment of Fair Price Shops(25.05.2021)
Allahabad High Court has quashed an order issued by the Uttar Pradesh Government to give preference to self-help groups in allotment of fair price sho.....
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SC: Mere Mention of Section 307 in FIR Doesn’t Bar Quashing of Case(12.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that in an FIR, mere mentioning of Section 307 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 will not bar the High Court from quashing the cas.....
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Delhi HC: Centre to Expedite Process of Accessibility Features in OTT platforms for PwDs(20.05.2025)
Delhi High Court has directed the Central Government to expedite the process of issuance of guidelines for incorporation of accessibility features, au.....
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President Promulgates Amendment Ordinance for J&K Reservation Act, 2004(04.06.2025)
President of India has promulgated amendment ordinance for the Jammu & Kashmir Reservation Act 2004 for implementation of 85% reservation in the Union.....
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NCLT: Filing of Default Record Necessary for Section 7 IBC Filings(13.05.2020)
National Company Law Tribunal has directed filing of default record from Information utility along with new Petitions under Section 7 of the Insolvenc.....
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Uttarakhand HC: Fundamental Right to Life of Van Gujjars Families Being Violated(26.05.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that the fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, 1949 of Van Gujjars families was be.....
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Examination of an accused under Section 313, CrPC cannot be treated as mere procedural formality, as it is based on the fundamental principles of fairness.(29.05.2021)
The present appeals arise out of the impugned judgment of High Court of Punjab and Haryana where the appeal of the appellants was rejected and the ord.....
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Delhi HC: Can Arrest Accused after Curing Procedural Defects of Prior 'Illegal Arrest'(16.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that once procedural defects of a prior illegal arrest are cured, there is no statutory or judicial bar on re-arrest of .....
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SC Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Rescue of Indian Workers from Gulf Countries(08.10.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre in a plea seeking directions to the Government for bringing back Indian workers from the Gulf Countries.
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SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Ban on 'Halal' Slaughter of Animals(13.10.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation challenging the practice of 'halal' for slaughter of animals for food.
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SC: Lender Who Advanced Interest Free Loans to Finance Business Operations is Financial Creditor(30.07.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that a lender who advanced interest free loans to finance the business operations of a corporate body is a Financial Credit.....
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SEBI Allows Payments Banks to Carry Out Activities of Investment Bankers(04.08.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has allowed payments banks to carry out the activities of investment bankers to provide easy access to investor.....
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Bombay HC Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to Employees of Hospital Booked Under SC/ST Act(18.10.2021)
Bombay High Court granted pre-arrest bail to the employees of a hospital, who have been booked under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Pr.....
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Supreme Court: Acquittal under PC Act Cannot be Based Only on the Ground of Invalid Sanction(24.01.2024)
Supreme Court has held that acquittal of an accused under the Prevention of Corruption Act (PC Act) cannot be based on the sole ground of invalid sanc.....
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Mad. HC: Continuing Trial Without Identifying Accused Causes Embarrassment & Vilification of Victim(01.02.2024)
Madras High Court while quashing a sexual harassment case has held that since the accused person had not been identified for 3 years, continuing the p.....
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NCLAT: NCLT Can’t Carry Out Rectification Without Providing Hearing Opportunity to Parties(21.04.2025)
NCLAT Chennai bench has held that if an order has been uploaded on the website it is considered to be on public domain and NCLT cannot rectify or amen.....
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P&H HC: Haryana Government to Expedite Process of Fast Track Court under POCSO Act(29.04.2025)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Government of Haryana to expedite the process of establishment of Fast Track Special Courts under POCSO.....
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SC Publishes Assets and Liabilities of Judges on its Website(06.05.2025)
Supreme Court has published the list of assets and liabilities of the Judges on its website in order to show transparency and boosting public confiden.....
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Supreme Court: No Bar on Attachment of Properties through IBC Moratorium(16.05.2025)
Supreme Court has held that there is no prohibition imposed on attachment of properties under the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act.....
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SC: Offence of Rape Made Out if Consent of Woman Based on False Promise of Marriage From Inception(01.02.2024)
Supreme Court has held that to sustain the offence of rape on the ground of false promise of marriage, it must be established that right from the ince.....
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Delhi HC: Delayed Procedures for Settling Claims doesn’t Tantamount to Criminal Offence(21.04.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that insurance company’s delayed procedures for settling claims may be a ground for seeking compensation for mental hara.....
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NCLAT: Can’t Use Section 94 of IBC to Hinder Recovery Process under SARFAESI Act(28.04.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that Section 94 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 cannot be misused to obstruct legitimate recovery under SAR.....
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SC: Dept. of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice to Take Serious Look at Arbitration Regime(05.05.2025)
SC while criticizing the newly proposed Arbitration and Conciliation Bill, 2024 for not recognizing power of arbitral tribunals to implead or join non.....
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P&H HC Calls for Urgent Proposals on Prison Safety Measures(15.05.2025)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the Government of Punjab to make efforts for installation of security equipment and to take measures to streng.....
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Delhi HC: Once Worker Provides Testimony Under Oath ‘Burden of Proof’ Shifts on Employer(20.05.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that the burden of proof "keeps on shifting" and once a worker provides testimony under oath, it is on the employer to dispr.....
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Calcutta High Court Refuses Relief to Law Student in Offensive Video Case(04.06.2025)
Calcutta High Court has refused to grant interim relief to law student Sharmistha Panoli who allegedly made an allegedly offensive video, targeting pe.....
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Kerala HC Quashes Decision to Exclude JV of Contractor Accused of 'Palarivattom Flyover Scam'(05.05.2020)
Kerala High Court has reiterated the principle that the blacklisting of a contractor cannot be done without affording an opportunity of prior hearing......
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Karnataka HC: Breach of COVID-19 Advisory by Any Staff in Judiciary to be Treated as Misconduct(11.05.2020)
Karnataka High Court has issued circular stating that if officers and officials of the Court must strictly follow the COVID-19 Instructions/Advisory a.....
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Delhi HC: Relationship Between Client & Foreign Law Firm is Commercial in Nature(13.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has held that the relationship between a client and the foreign law firm engaged by it was commercial in nature in terms of Sections .....
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Allahabad HC Refuses to Grant Anticipatory Bail to Teacher for Posting Objectionable Post(26.05.2021)
Allahabad High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to a senior teacher in a college and a Head of Department who is accused of putting an obj.....
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Right to food is a fundamental right of every human without which the dignified existence of human beings is inconceivable.(24.05.2021)
Present matter is related to Order issued by State Government to give preference to Self-help group in allotment of fair price shop. The Allahabad Hig.....
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SC: Delay Should Not be Condoned Merely as an Act of Generosity(15.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that while considering the plea for condonation of delay, the first and foremost duty of the court is to first ascertain th.....
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NCLAT: IL&FS Group Companies Labeled Green Allowed to Start Servicing Debt(30.05.2019)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has observed that if the Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) companies placed under th.....
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UAE Exchange Centre’s liaison office in India would not constitute a ‘Permanent Establishment’, thus not liable to pay tax as per provisions of IT Act and DTAAs signed between two nations(24.04.2020)
The Respondent is a limited company incorporated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is engaged in offering, among others, remittance services for t.....
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SC: HC May Decline to Entertain Writ Petition Which Raises Complex Questions of Facts(08.05.2020)
Supreme Court has stated that the High Court may decline to entertain a Writ Petition when it raises complex questions of facts.
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Delhi HC Grants Interim Protection to Delhi Minorities Commission Chief Zafarul Islam(12.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has granted interim protection from any coercive action to Zafarul Islam Khan, the Chief of the Delhi Minorities Commission.
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Madras HC Criticizes Practice of Judges Copying Issues/Questions of Law in Case(26.05.2021)
Madras High Court has criticized the practice of Judges copying the issues/ questions of law involved in a case from the pleadings itself, instead of .....
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SC Expresses Displeasure at Registry Accepting Affidavit from Party Not Impleaded(11.02.2025)
Supreme Court has expressed displeasure at the act of registry officials accepting counter-affidavit from party that is not even impleaded in the case.....
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Delhi HC: Plea Filed in Delhi High Court Over Renaming India as Bharat(18.02.2025)
A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court for amendment of Article I of the Constitution of India and renaming India as Bharat.
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SC: Wife Remaining Unmarried after Divorce Entitled to Maintenance Reflecting her Standard of Life(02.06.2025)
SC has observed that the wife who remains unmarried after divorce and is living independently is entitled to a level of maintenance that is reflective.....
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Gau. HC: If Arbitrator Not Appointed within 30 Days, Right to Appoint Doesn’t Forfeit Automatically(18.06.2025)
Gauhati High Court has observed that if there is no appointment of arbitrator within thirty days of demand then the right to appoint does not forfeit .....
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HP HC: Employees Having Good Political Relation and Influence are Hardly Sent to Hard/Tribal Area(01.07.2025)
HP HC has observed that transfer policy formulated by the Government clearly reveals that every employee, during his life career, should be sent to su.....
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ITAT, Kolkata: Disallowance of Deduction of Interest Income Should be Restricted to Net Interest(08.05.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Kolkata has held that disallowance of deduction under Section 80IB(10) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 in respect of.....
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Karnataka HC Allows Physical Filing of New Cases on Experimental Basis(12.05.2020)
Karnataka High Court had decided on an experimental basis to allow physical filing of new cases on 13th, 14th and 15th of May, 2020 from 11.00 a.m. on.....
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Kerala HC: PIO Doesn’t Have Authority to Start Investigative Process under Section 7 of RTI Act(16.05.2025)
Kerala High Court while clarifying the duty of a Public Information Officer (PIO), has observed that under Section 7 of the Right to Information Act, .....
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Kerala HC: FIR in Corruption Cases Need to be Registered Only After Conducting Preliminary Enquiry(14.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed a writ petition seeking the registration of certain corruption complaints, ruling that the First Information Report in.....
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Tel HC: State Intermediate Education Board to Accept Student’s Exam. Fee Without Late Fee Payment(28.01.2025)
Telangana High Court has while hearing a plea against exorbitant penalties on colleges, has directed the State Intermediate Education Board (TGBIE) to.....
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Rajasthan Govt. Introduces Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025(06.02.2025)
Government of Rajasthan has introduced the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025 that seeks to criminalise religious con.....
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Delhi HC: DU and BCI to Evolve Mechanism for Online Classes(12.02.2025)
Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi University (DU) and the Bar Council of India (BCI) to evolve mechanism for specific time-frame in which students .....
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SC Issues Direction to Centre and State for Effective Implementation of DV Act(21.05.2025)
Supreme Court has issued a set of directions to the Centre, State and Union Territories regarding the effective implementation of the Protection of Wo.....
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SC: India is Not a Dharamshala that Can Entertain Foreign Nationals from All Over(20.05.2025)
Supreme Court while refusing to interfere with the detention of a Sri Lankan Tamil national has observed that India is not a Dharmshala that can enter.....
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Kerala High Court Allows Petition by Transgender Couple Seeking Issuance of New Birth Certificate(03.06.2025)
Kerala High Court has allowed a petition by a transgender couple that sought the issuance of a new birth certificate for their child mentioning the co.....
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MP HC: Judicial Officers While Acting in Capacity are Protected Under Law(19.06.2025)
MP High Court has held that judicial officers while acting in their judicial capacity, are protected under law and cannot be subjected to prosecution .....
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Delhi HC: Govt. to Take Steps for Involving Mental Health Professionals in Premature Release Process(02.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has recommended to the Government of Delhi and Prisons Department to take steps for involvement of mental health professionals in the.....
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SEBI Eases Norms on Consolidated Numbers for Banks, Insurance Companies(13.05.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has exempted banks and insurance companies from publishing consolidated financial results for the June q.....
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Delhi HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Mosquito Infestation, Rise of Vector Borne Diseases(26.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the issue of mosquito infestation and the rise of vector borne diseases amid Covid 19 pandemic after.....
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Chhattisgarh HC Directs on Issuance of Vaccine Certificates Without Discrepancies(14.06.2021)
Chhattisgarh High Court has directed the State Government to take all necessary precautions and ensure that a person getting the first dose of the Cov.....
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Ker. HC: Union Should Address Inadequacy of Sentence for False Accusations(28.01.2025)
Ker. HC has observed that false accusations are most malignant and venomous of all calumnies. Sentences to be imposed in such cases should be fair, pr.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Inadequacy of Sentence, False Accusations
Assam Fake Encounters: SC States Only Issue is Compliance of PUCL Guidelines(06.02.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing the issue of fake encounters in Assam has stated that there is not going to be any opinion on merits and the only limited .....
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Supreme Court: Advertisement Not Mentioning Number of Posts Invalid(12.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that public employment advertisements that fail to mention the number of posts available for selection are invalid and ille.....
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SC Grants Bail to 65 Years Old Accused in Cheating and Forgery Case(21.05.2025)
Supreme Court while granting bail in a cheating and forgery case to a 65 year old accused suffering from 50% visual disability, has stated that it is .....
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SC Refuses Urgent Hearing of Petition Against Order Allowing Animal Sacrifice in Dargah on Bakri-Eid(06.06.2025)
Supreme Court has refused to urgent hearing for a petition filed against Bombay High Court’s order that allowed animal sacrifice to be carried out in .....
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Calcutta HC Suspends Sentence of Imprisonment of Convicts on Grounds of Hearing of Appeal(20.10.2021)
Calcutta High Court has suspended the sentence of imprisonment imposed on two convicts on the ground that there lies no possibility of their appeals b.....
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P&H HC: Successive Anticipatory Bail Applications Without Substantive Change is 'Abuse of Process'(13.06.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that filing of successive applications for anticipatory bail by a person apprehending arrest, without substanti.....
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CBDT Notifies New Rule Imposing ‘Other Conditions’ to Invoke IT Exemption U/S 10(4D) of IT Act(20.06.2022)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified a new Rule 21AIA prescribing the “other conditions” required to be fulfilled by a specified fund ref.....
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Kerala High Court Recommends Parliament to Amend Criminal Procedural Law(29.07.2025)
Kerala High Court while hearing a case regarding prosecution of a dissolved company accused of cheating, has recommended Parliament to amend criminal .....
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SC: Certifed Copy of Specimen Sign Can Be Procured From Bank if Sign on Cheque Disputed by Accused(30.01.2024)
Supreme Court has held that in a complaint under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 if accused is disputing the signature on cheque, then.....
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SC: Subsequent Judgment that Overrules Earlier Judgment to Apply Retrospectively(18.04.2025)
SC has observed that if an earlier decision of the court operated for quite some time and it is overruled by a subsequent decision, the decision rende.....
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Patna High Court Rejects Plea Moved by Ex-MLA Rajballabh Yadav for Suspension of Life Sentence(25.05.2022)
Patna High Court has rejected an interlocutory application moved by ex- MLA Rajballabh Yadav under Section 389(1) CrPC for suspension of sentence. The.....
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CGST: Refund of Duty Deposit Paid on or After Amendment of 2014 Can Invoke Section 35FF(30.05.2022)
Central Goods and Services Tax Authority, Panipat observed that refund of duty deposit paid on or after the amendment of 2014 can invoke Section 35FF .....
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Delhi HC: If Party's Intention Not to Abandon Patent Application, HC May Extend Time to File FER(16.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that High Court can grant an extension in filing a response to an First Examination Reports (FER), given that the applicant .....
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SC: Criminal Proceedings Cannot be Quashed on The Basis of Stay Granted by CESTAT(22.06.2022)
Supreme Court has held that the criminal proceedings cannot be quashed on the basis of the fact that stay of demand was granted by the Customs Excise .....
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Delhi HC Cautions Labour Courts Over Unwarranted Summoning of Senior Officials(18.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that Labour Courts ought to be cautious while ordering personal appearance of senior officials especially in the matters.....
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Kerala High Court Urges Excise Department and BEVCO to Provide Walk-in Facilities at Liquor Outlets(21.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has urged the Excise Department and BEVCO to start thinking about providing walk-in facilities at liquor outlets, instead of letting.....
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PM Modi Degree Case: Gujarat HC Rejects Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's Review Petition(10.11.2023)
Gujarat HC has dismissed the review petition filed by Delhi CM seeking review of order quashing Central Information Commission’s directions to the uni.....
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Bombay HC: In Society Governed by Rule of Law there Can’t be Discrimination in Application of Law(05.05.2025)
Bombay High Court has observed that in a society governed by the rule of law, there can be no discrimination in the application of law to persons who .....
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SC: Can’t Set Aside Arbitral Award for Lack of Jurisdiction if No Timely Objection Raised(16.05.2025)
Supreme Court has held that once an arbitral award is passed and no objection as to the jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal had been taken at the re.....
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Kerala HC Pulls Up Bar Council for Delay in Implementing Order on Stipend for Junior Advocates(13.05.2020)
Kerala High Court has come down heavily upon the State Bar Council for "grave delay" in implementation of 2018 Government order whereby sanction was a.....
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Karnataka High Court Extends Deadline Given to Subordinate Courts for Cases Disposals by 3 Months(26.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has extended by three months the time bound schedule fixed for District and Trial courts to dispose of cases within a specified p.....
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Apprehension of death due to COVID a valid ground for Anticipatory Bail(25.05.2021)
The State of Uttar Pradesh had moved the Supreme Court challenging the order of the Allahabad High Court wherein anticipatory bail was granted on the .....
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Calcutta HC Dismisses Plea by WBCPCR Seeking Compensation From Election Commission For Covid Orphans(25.05.2022)
Calcutta HC dismissed a PIL filed by West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) seeking a direction upon the Election Commission t.....
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Guidelines on import of gold by Qualified Jewellers as notified by International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA)(25.05.2022)
1. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) formulate and implement the Foreign Trade Policy and Procedures in terms of Foreign Trade (Development .....
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Gujarat HC: Change of Industries Makes No Difference Once Permission for Conversion is Granted(15.06.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that it makes no difference if there is a change in the nature of industries, if the concerned agricultural land was alrea.....
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Orissa HC: State Vigilance Department Can't be Completely Exempted from RTI Act(22.06.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that the State Vigilance Department cannot be completely exempted from Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 and directed th.....
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SC: Return Filed Without Regular Books of Account May be Defective but Not Invalid(25.01.2024)
Supreme Court has held that tax return filed without regular books of account by assessee is defective but not invalid and the burden to inform the as.....
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Del HC: Not More Than 3 Months Jail to be Given in Execution Petition for Recovery of Maintenance(05.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that a person cannot be sent to jail for more than three months, in case of non-payment of arrears of maintenance to the spo.....
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Mad. HC: Provision Preventing Arrest of Women is Directory not Mandatory(10.02.2025)
Madras High Court has observed that provisions of Section 46(4) of CrPC, 1973 and Section 43(5) of the BNSS Act, 2023 that prevent arrest of a woman a.....
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SC: Notice to Authorities in Contempt Petition Over Part Demolition of Mosque(18.02.2025)
Supreme Court has issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh authorities in a contempt petition for alleged violation of a judgment restraining demolition act.....
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Delhi High Court: It is Not Necessary to Use Trademark in Physical Form(29.05.2025)
Delhi High Court has clarified that it is not necessary to use a trademark in a physical form and it may be used in any other relation to goods.
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Supreme Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail to Dunki Facilitator(17.06.2025)
Supreme Court has refused to grant relief of anticipatory bail to an accused who was a dunki facilitator and defrauded complainant on the promise of s.....
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Kerala HC: Can Admit Unregistered Sale Agreements as Evidence in Specific Performance Suits(30.06.2025)
Kerala High Court has held that an unregistered sale agreement can be admitted as evidence in suits for specific performance of contract.
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Karnataka HC: State Cannot Ignore Distribution of Sanitary Napkins During Second Wave of Covid-19(01.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to ensure that all efforts are made for proper implementation of the Shuchi scheme, observing t.....
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Man. HC: IT Officer to Communicate Order of Reassessment and Demand Notice Within Time(23.07.2024)
Manipur High Court has held that if the Income Tax Officer makes reassessment without communicating the order of reassessment and the demand notice of.....
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SC: Once Pleadings are Complete but Defendant is Set Ex Parte Defendant's Rights Suffer Curtailment(24.04.2025)
SC has observed that once pleadings are complete but defendant is set ex parte, and such order has attained finality, defendant's rights suffer a curt.....
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Bom HC: Can’t Treat Disclosure as Full if Material Suggests Loan is Nothing but Undisclosed Fund(30.04.2025)
Bombay HC has observed that if there is a prima-facie material suggesting that the transaction of loan is nothing but the undisclosed funds of the Pet.....
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SC: Courts Should Refrain from Interfering With Invocation of Bank Guarantee Except in Cases of Fraud(08.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that it is well established that Courts should refrain from interfering with the invocation of a bank guarantee except in c.....
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Rajasthan HC: States Must Ensure Plantation of Trees if Uprooted for Development Work(10.06.2025)
Rajasthan HC has stated that while carrying out development work for beautification of the city and expansion of roads in larger public interest, the .....
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Tel. HC: Since Wife's Right to Demand Khula Is Absolute, Court’s Only Role is to Put Judicial Stamp(25.06.2025)
Telangana HC has stated that since the wife's right to demand Khula is absolute and does not have to be predicated on a cause or acceptance of the dem.....
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SC: For Abetment of Suicide Harassment Should be Such that it Doesn’t Leave Victim with Other Choice(10.02.2025)
Supreme Court while quashing a case of abetment of suicide, has restated that in order to constitute the offence of abetment of suicide harassment sho.....
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J&K HC: Can’t Deny Passport Merely for Criminal Antecedents of Family Members(13.02.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that a person cannot be denied passport merely on the ground of presence of criminal family background.
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Supreme Court: Reading Over Warrant to Arrestee is Sufficient Compliance(27.05.2025)
SC has observed that if a person is arrested on a warrant, the grounds for reasons for the arrest in the warrant itself, if the warrant is read over t.....
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Kerala HC Defers Implementation of Order Mandating Hindi as 3rd Language in Schools in Lakshadweep(11.06.2025)
Kerala High Court has deferred the implementation of an order mandating Hindi as the third language in the schools of Lakshadweep and stated that a la.....
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Uttarakhand HC Stays All Proceedings Concerning the Panchayat Elections till Further Orders(26.06.2025)
Uttarakhand High Court after noting that the state had not yet issued the gazette notification for the new rotation reservation rules for polls, has s.....
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Madras HC Suggests Capping of Treatment Charges by Private Hospitals in Tamil Nadu(25.05.2021)
Madras High Court has suggested bringing in a cap on treatment rates charged by private hospitals in the state of Tamil Nadu in a petition seeking fre.....
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Kerala HC Directs Placing of Draft Guidelines for Dealing With Snake Bites in Schools(14.07.2025)
Kerala High Court while hearing a petition on the issue of basic health care, has directed the Chief Secretary of General Education to prepare draft g.....
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Del. HC: For Wrongful Confinement, It Isn’t Necessary That Victim Must be Immobilized By Tying Hands(21.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that for wrongful confinement, it is not necessary that the victim must be immobilized by tying his hands. Confinement w.....
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Delhi HC: Civil Courts Can Block Foreign Arbitration if it’s Oppressive(01.08.2025)
Delhi High Court held that civil courts are not barred from granting anti-arbitration injunctions even in foreign-seated arbitrations, if the proceedi.....
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Del. HC: Auth. Asking for OBC-NCL Certificate Should Keep Cut-Off Date of Issuance In Line With FY(05.02.2024)
Delhi HC observed that authority asking for Other Backward Classes (OBC)-Non Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate should keep the cut-off date of its issuan.....
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SC: Market Value of Acquired Land Must be Determined From the Date of Issuance of S. 11 Notification(23.04.2025)
Supreme Court has held that the market value of the acquired land under Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitatio.....
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SC: It is Constitutional to Fix Pecuniary Jurisdiction Based on Value of Consideration(30.04.2025)
SC while dismissing challenge to Sections 34, 47 and 58 of the CP Act, 2019 has stated that determination of jurisdiction of commissions on the basis .....
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SC: JJ Act, 2015 Confers No Power Upon Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) to Review its Own Orders(21.05.2025)
SC has held that the JJ Act, 2015 confers no power upon Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) to review its own orders. It is trite law that power of review is.....
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Delhi HC: Students Shouldn’t be Excluded from Admission because of Untimely Declaration of Results(04.06.2025)
Delhi High Court while underlining that here has to be proper coordination between the counselling bodies and all the Boards conducting class XII exam.....
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Bombay HC: Providing Formal Housing to Slum Dwellers Within the City is a Step Towards Equality(20.06.2025)
Bom HC while upholding regulation which provides for rehabilitation of slum dwellers on lands reserved as open spaces, has observed that in a city whe.....
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Delhi HC Upholds Rule Restricting Retention of GPRA by Central Armed Police Forces(03.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has upheld the restriction on retention of General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) by personnel of Central Armed Police Forces .....
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HP HC Underlines the Need for Access to Internet Services in Covid-19 Pandemic(02.06.2021)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that the need of the hour is to provide adequate bandwidth, network attached storage and routers etc. to faci.....
Tags : Himachal Pradesh High Court, Need for Access to Internet Services
Regulatory measures towards consumer credit and bank credit to NBFCs(16.11.2023)
1. Please refer to Governor's Statement dated October 6, 2023 flagging the high growth in certain components of consumer credit and advising banks and.....
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Supreme Court: Non-Appearance of Accused is Not a Ground to Cancel Bail(30.01.2024)
SC while explaining the grounds for cancellation of bail has observed that bail may be cancelled, if it is found that the person who has been granted .....
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Delhi High Court: Phonographic Performance Limited Not Entitled to Grant Licenses without Registratio(17.04.2025)
Delhi HC has held that Phonographic Performance Limited is not entitled to issue licenses in respect of the sound recordings assigned to it under Sect.....
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AP HC: If a “Necessary Party” is Not Impleaded, the Suit Itself is Liable to be Dismissed(25.04.2025)
AP High Court has observed that a “necessary party” is a person who ought to have been joined as a party and in whose absence no effective decree coul.....
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Allahabad HC: Department Cannot Change Stand Once Goods Are Verified in Report(01.05.2025)
Allahabad HC has observed that once on the verification report i.e. MOV-04, the items are fed by the officer concerned, after due verification, the au.....
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AAR, Karnataka: TDS Applicable on Services Purchased as Innovative Ideas to Minimize Cost(11.06.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka has ruled that the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is applicable on all services purchased on account of inn.....
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Gauhati HC Allows Wife to Stay Separately Due to Assault by Husband for Complexion of Child(06.06.2025)
Gauhati High Court has allowed a woman to live separately from her husband after he started to physically harass the wife and drove her out of the mat.....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Petition Filed by Mother Seeking Termination of Pregnancy of Minor Daughter(23.06.2025)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a mother seeking termination of her 17 year old minor daughter’s pregnancy and stated that the .....
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SC: Section 4(5) of Gratuity Act Applies Only When Options for Employee Under the Act(01.05.2020)
Supreme Court has held that Section 4(5) of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 will apply only when there are alternative options for the employee unde.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Grant Injunction Against Netflix Web Series Hasmukh(06.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has refused to grant an injunction against Netflix from streaming Vir Das starrer web series called Hasmukh.
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice on PIL for Financial Protection to Media Persons(11.05.2020)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the State government on a Public interest litigation seeking directions to the State and media houses to pro.....
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Kerala HC Enquires on Use of Surplus Dividend from RBI for Free Covid Vaccination(25.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has asked the Centre why it cannot use the surplus dividend it got from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for administering COVID vacc.....
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Delhi HC: MD Appointing Sole Arbitrator after Failure of Appointment Violates SC’s Mandate(19.06.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that an arbitration clause allowing appointment of sole arbitrator by Managing Director of the Company if there is failu.....
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MP HC: Taxpayers with Appeals that are Pending are Eligible for 50% Relief under Samadhan Scheme(02.07.2025)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that taxpayers with pending appeals are eligible for relief of 50% under The Madhya Pradesh Karadhan Adhiniyamo.....
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Karnataka HC: Distribution of CD Containing Lascivious Material is Offence Under Section 67 IT Act(08.05.2020)
Karnataka High Court has held that the dissemination of "material which is lascivious or appeals to the prurient interest" by way of Compact Disks wou.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Moved by Bar Council of Delhi Seeking Movement of Lawyers(13.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea moved by the Bar Council of Delhi seeking Court's direction to allow lawyers residing in National Capital.....
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Karnataka HC Pulls Up Police for Not Registering Any FIRs Over Violation of Covid Protocols(26.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has pulled up the Police Commissioner of Belagavi for not registering even a single First Information Report over the violation o.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Against Twitter For Non Compliance of IT Rules, 2021(31.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea filed against the non-compliance by Twitter India and Twitter Inc with the Information Technology (Interm.....
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Del. HC: Fundamental Rights of Foreigners Limited to Right to Life and Personal Liberty Under A. 21(12.01.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that the Fundamental Right of any foreigner or suspected foreigner is limited to the one declared under Article 21 of the Co.....
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Mad. HC: Jail is The Rule And Bail an Exception Under The Prevention of Money Laundering Act(29.02.2024)
Madras High Court has held that Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act turns the principle of bail is the rule and jail is the exception.....
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HP High Court: State Not Competent to Enact Law on Levy of Cess on Water Usage for Electricity(06.03.2024)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that the matter related to the levy of cess on water usage for electricity generation is beyond the legislative c.....
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Delhi HC: Stigma of Indulging in Unfair Means Can Adversely Affect the Career of a Candidate(10.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that the stigma of indulging in unfair means can adversely affect the career of a candidate and thus, has serious civil .....
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SC: Denying Female Heir Right in Property Only Exacerbates Gender Division(18.07.2025)
Supreme Court while allowing the women in a tribal family, equal rights as the men in a dispute relating to succession, has observed that denying the .....
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SC: Affidavit Under Section 156(3) of CrPC Can Be Filed Later(01.08.2025)
Supreme Court has reiterated that the absence of an affidavit at the time of filing an application under Section 156(3) CrPC is a curable defect, prov.....
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Ker. HC: No Member of Hindu Public Can Claim to Perform Services That Only Archakas Can Perform(29.02.2024)
Kerala HC has held that no member of Hindu public could claim as part of rights protected by Article 25(2)(b) of Constitution of India, that a temple .....
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SC Constitutes Committee to Examine Issue of Safaris in Tiger Reserves & National Parks(07.03.2024)
Supreme Court has directed the constitution of a committee to decide the issue of safaris within Tiger reserves, national parks, and wildlife sanctuar.....
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Delhi HC: Punishment for a Crime Also Must Have its Limits(10.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has stated that the punishment for a crime also must have its limits, lest the punishment in itself became wrong, being non-productiv.....
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Delhi HC Interprets Doctrine of “Compelled Self-Publication”,(18.07.2025)
Delhi High Court while interpreting the doctrine of “compelled self-publication”, has stated that the doctrine ensures that employers cannot evade lia.....
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SC: Recalls Judgment in Bhushan Steel Case Citing Injustice Under Art. 142(01.08.2025)
Supreme Court recalled its previous order that had rejected JSW Steel’s resolution plan for Bhushan Power & Steel, noting that Article 142 had been us.....
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DGFT Notifies Provisions for Allocation of TRQ for Crude Soya Bean Oil And Crude Sunflower Oil(15.06.2022)
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the additional provisions for the allocation of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for 20 lakh MT of cru.....
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P&H HC Allows Canadian Woman’s Habeas Corpus Plea Seeking Custody of Child(24.04.2025)
P&H HC while allowing a Canadian woman’s habeas corpus plea seeking custody of child from father who violated Canadian Court order has stated that Ind.....
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NCLAT: Adjudica. Authority Can’t Ignore Sufficient Material to Show Dispute u/s 9(5)(ii)(d) of IBC(30.04.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that if there is sufficient material to show existence of a dispute under Section 9(5)(ii)(d) of the Insolvency and Ban.....
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Delhi HC: Wikimedia Foundation Withdraws its Appeal Against ANI(08.05.2025)
Wikimedia Foundation has withdrawn its appeal from the Delhi High Court against an order directing it to remove allegedly defamatory statements publis.....
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Del. HC: Mindset that Women should Endure Suffering is ‘Right’ Emboldens Perpetrators(20.01.2025)
Delhi High Court while denying bail to a husband in a dowry death case, has held that the mindset that women should endure suffering is ‘right’ embold.....
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Madras High Court: Minor Girl has Right to Take Decision regarding Continuance of Pregnancy(30.01.2025)
Madras High Court has observed that the medical termination of pregnancy is a procedure which is concerned with the body of the minor girl. The minor .....
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SC Dismisses PIL Challenging Provisions Allowing Students to Vote in their Place of Education(10.02.2025)
Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation that challenged provisions allowing students not present in their constituency to vote in the.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Vaccination Centre’s Plea Challenging Withdrawal from COWIN Portal(31.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea filed by Sant Soham Hospital being aggrieved from the withdrawal of its status as a government authorized.....
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SC: Constitution of HPC Not to Stand in Way of Remission Boards Considering Remission of Prisoners(02.06.2021)
Supreme Court has clarified that the constitution of High-Powered Committees in State Governments to de-congest prisons will not stand in the way of r.....
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Kar. HC: Before Cancelling FCRA Registration, Reasonable Opportunity of Hearing to be Given(28.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court while setting aside cancellation of registration issued to a trust centre on the grounds that the trust was deprived of a reasona.....
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Tel. HC: HC has Limited Power in Matter of Granting Permission to Withdraw Appeal(18.07.2024)
Tel. HC has held that the power of High Court in matter of granting permission to withdraw an appeal under Order XXIII Rule 1(3) of CPC is very limite.....
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Calcutta High Court: Warrant of Arrest Should Not be Issued Mechanically(24.07.2024)
Calcutta High Court while quashing warrant of arrest against accused, has observed that warrant of arrest cannot be issued by trial court without appl.....
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Supreme Court: Judge Not A Mere Post Office to Frame Charge at Behest of Prosecution(27.08.2024)
SC while quashing two orders passed by Special Judge, CBI, has observed that judge is not a mere post office to frame the charge at the behest of pros.....
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# Budget 2025 – Other Key Highlights(01.02.2025)
# Deadline for filing updated returns for any assessment year has been extended from two years to four years. # FDI limit for the insurance sector has.....
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Del. HC: Bald Allegations against IO Insufficient for Transferring Probe to Another Agency(10.02.2025)
Delhi HC has stated that accusation against an investigating officer alone is not sufficient to transfer investigation unless there is sufficient mate.....
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SC: Evidentiary Value of TIP is Lost When Witness Who Identified Accused Isn’t Examined in Trial(18.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that if the witness who identified a person or an article in the Test Identification Parade(TIP) is not examined during tri.....
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Delhi HC Quashes Order Restraining Fox Mandal and Associates from Using ‘Fox Mandal’ Trademark(29.05.2025)
Delhi High Court has quashed an interim order passed by a commercial court restraining the law firm Fox Mandal and Associates from using the trademark.....
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SC: Application to CJI Seeking Suo Moto Action by SC in Air India Flight Crash(16.06.2025)
A letter has been written to the Chief Justice of India seeking a suo motu action by the Supreme Court in crash of the Air India Flight AI171 at Ahmed.....
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Cal. HC: Can’t Generally Use Public Exchequer Funds with Official Liquidator for Welfare of Employee(30.06.2025)
Cal. High Court has held that it is generally impermissible to use funds from the Official Liquidator's Establishment Charges Account for the purpose .....
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SC: There Must be Minimal Judicial Interference in Tender Matters(28.04.2025)
SC has held that Govt. is the protector of financial resources of state and has every right to cancel & call for fresh tender if it is in nature of pr.....
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SC: Must Include Engineering and Technical Service Fees Paid by the Importer in Assessable Value(02.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that fees paid by the importer for engineering and technical service must be included in assessable value of imported spare.....
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BCI Notifies Amend. to Rules Allowing Law Firms & Lawyers to Practice Foreign Law in India(15.05.2025)
BCI has notified amendments to the Bar Council of India Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022 .....
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Del. HC: Foreigners Can’t Seek Release from “Executive Detention” by Invoking Foreigners Act(23.01.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that release from ‘executive detention’ imposed by the Central Government cannot be sought by a foreign national by invoking.....
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Cal. HC: Once Funds of PF are Transferred to Statutory Fund, Employees Can’t Claim a Separate Share(04.02.2025)
Calcutta High Court has observed that once funds of a provident fund trust are transferred to the statutory Provident Fund, employees cannot claim a s.....
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SC Seeks Union’s Stand on Lifetime Disqualification of MPs/MLAs Upon Conviction(11.02.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing a public interest litigation seeking lifetime disqualification of MPs/MLAs upon conviction in criminal offences, has sough.....
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SC: S. 42 of Partnership Act Won’t Apply Where There Are More than 2 Partners in a Partnership Firm(17.07.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that Section 42 of the Partnership Act, 1932 will not apply where there are more than two partners in a partnership firm an.....
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Raj. HC: Rent Petition Maintainable against Partnership Firm Only if Tenancy Created in Firm’s Name(30.07.2025)
Rajasthan High Court has held that a rent petition against the partnership firm is liable to be filed only if the tenancy is created in the name of th.....
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P&H HC Issues Guidelines for Mining Officers Regarding Seizing of Vehicles(12.10.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued guidelines aimed to ensure transparency, fairness and adherence to legal procedures in mining-related penalty.....
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SC: Need Better Guidelines to Protect Media Professionals(08.11.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that there are hundreds of journalists whose digital devices are taken away en masse and there are no guidelines with re.....
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Kerala High Court: Incident of Rape not Implausible Just Because Family Lives in a Small Hut(23.01.2024)
Kerala High Court while upholding father’s conviction for sexually assaulting and raping his minor daughter has held that merely because the family of.....
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All. HC Directs Reinstatement as Enormity of Charges Doesn’t License Employer to Jump to Conclusion(31.01.2024)
Allahabad High Court while directing the reinstatement of the employee has held that the seriousness or enormity of the charge does not license the em.....
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Bombay HC: Can’t Exercise Power of Remand in Routine Manner(07.05.2025)
Bombay High Court has stated that an order of remand is not to be passed as a matter of routine, and certainly not merely to fill up lacunae in eviden.....
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NCLAT: Only RP Allowed to File Application for Avoidance of Preferential Transactions(23.05.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that only a Resolution Professional (RP) can file an application for avoidance of preferential transactions under Secti.....
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Delhi High Court Releases Draft Arbitration Rules, 2023(06.06.2025)
Delhi High Court has released Draft Arbitration Rules, 2023 that lay down the procedure to be followed at the time of moving petitions and application.....
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Kerala HC: Police Doesn’t Have Authority to Barge into Homes of History Sheeters at Night(24.06.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that a person's right to life encompasses the right to live with dignity and dignity is non-negotiable. Under the guise.....
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Madras HC Directs State to Indicate Plan of Action for Vaccination of Physically Disabled(27.05.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Government to frame a standard operating procedure for vaccination of persons who are unable to leave th.....
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P&H HC: Extramarital Relationship Not Grounds for Denying Custody of Child(01.06.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that an extramarital relationship of a mother by itself is no ground to deny her the custody of her child in ca.....
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MP HC: Executive Can’t Proscribe Voluntary Membership of Organisations(26.07.2024)
MP HC has observed that voluntary membership of a national & internationally famed organisation like RSS, for activities like religious, social, phila.....
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Bombay HC Directs Transfer of Father Stan Swamy to Holy Family Hospital for Treatment(31.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to transfer ailing Father Stan Swamy, an 84-year-old tribal rights activist - to the Holy Fa.....
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Gujarat HC Grants Leave to Complainant under Section 12 Despite Completion of Inquiry(02.06.2025)
Gujarat High Court has allowed a government woman employee to remain on leave under Section 12 of POSH Act, 2013 even though the inquiry was complete .....
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SC Grants Police Protection to Minor Girl Who Escaped from Forcible Marriage(19.06.2025)
Supreme Court has granted police protection to a minor girl who escaped from a forcible marriage to a 33-year-old contractor and stated that the minor.....
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Del. HC: “Goodwill” for Purposes of Passing off, is in the Name Under Which Business Is Done(02.07.2025)
Delhi HC has observed that the concept of “goodwill”, for the purposes of passing off, is in the name under which the business is carried out. Even if.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Revision of Orders Prejudicial to Revenue Not to be Invoked for Computational Error(02.06.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has ruled that the provision related to revision of orders prejudicial to revenue under Section 263 of the.....
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Sikkim HC: Accused Unable to Engage Counsel Within Requisite Time, Delay of 388 Days Condoned(28.06.2024)
Sik. HC while condoning delay of 388 days in a matter where accused failed to engage a counsel within time, has observed that delays in preferring app.....
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Delhi HC Directs Centre to Publicize Helpline Numbers and Covid Information Through Media(27.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Centre and the Delhi Government to publicize helpline numbers and other Covid information by way of audio visual and.....
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Clarification regarding the limitation time for filing of appeals before the CIT (Appeals) under the Income-Tax Act, 1961(25.05.2021)
1. The Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued Circular No. 8 of 2021 on 30th April 2021 providing various relaxations till 31st May 2021 including e.....
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Madras HC Restrains Members from Participating in Syndicate Meetings of Madurai Kamaraj University(03.06.2021)
Madras High Court has restrained three members, R. Sudha, M. Thangaraj and S. Nagarathinam, from participating in syndicate meetings of Madurai Kamara.....
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Delhi High Court Calls for Finalization of Foot-Over Bridge for Rajputana Rifles(19.06.2025)
Delhi High Court has called for finalization of plan regarding construction of a foot-over bridge for soldiers of the Rajputana Rifles who pass throug.....
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Delhi HC: Passing Off is a Distinct Right, Which Resides in its Own Common Law Space(02.07.2025)
Del. HC has observed that passing off is a distinct right, which resides in its own common law space, apart from & independent of, the confines and co.....
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Gujarat HC Issues Notice in PIL Seeking Status Report on Surge of Mucormycosis(02.06.2021)
Gujarat High Court has issues a notice to the State Government seeking a status report with regard to the surge in Mucormycosis cases in the State of .....
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Del. HC: Mandate of Arbitral Tribunal Can be Extended by Court, Even After its Expiry(24.06.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that the court is fully empowered to extend the mandate, even after the expiry of the mandate of the tribunal under Section .....
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Manipur HC Notifies Launch of Hybrid Functioning, Mandatory E-Filing in District Courts(01.07.2024)
Man. HC notified launch of hybrid mode of functioning in district courts from July 1 and also intimated that e-filing would be mandatory in district c.....
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SC: Not Uncommon for Diff. Statutes Concerning Similar Area of Law to Have Convergence of Interest(18.07.2024)
Supreme Court has held that it is not uncommon for different statutes, concerning similar area of law, to have convergence of interests to some degree.....
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Ker. HC: To Avoid Handing Over Custody of Minor Child, False POCSO Cases are Often Launched(13.02.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that in cases when the husband and wife are in loggerheads and one among them sues for custody of a minor child there a.....
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Supreme Court: Can’t Reject Plaint Merely because One Relief is Barred(27.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that a plaint cannot be rejected merely because one of the reliefs sought is barred by law provided that the other reliefs .....
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J&K High Court: Police Have No Jurisdiction to Intervene in Disputes that are Purely Civil in Nature(11.06.2025)
J&K HC has observed that police have no jurisdiction to intervene in disputes that are purely civil in nature, including those arising between landlor.....
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SC Grants Relief to Candidate Who was Denied Admission Despite Paying Fees(26.06.2025)
Supreme Court has granted relief to a candidate who despite paying admission fees was denied admission on the ground that there was a delay in reporti.....
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Andhra Pradesh HC Seeks Response on Procurement & Allocation of Medicines for Black Fungus(28.05.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has sought response from the Central and State Government regarding the steps being taken by them for procurement and alloca.....
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Delhi HC: Champak Magazine File Trademark Infringement Suit against BCCI(01.05.2025)
Champak Magazine has filed a trademark infringement suit against Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in the Delhi High Court for naming India.....
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SC: Use of Volume-Based Rebates Does Not Constitute Abuse of Dominant Position(14.05.2025)
Supreme Court while dismissing Competition Commission of India’s plea challenging a glass manufacturing company's use of volume-based (target) rebates.....
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Bom. HC: Strong Message Needs to be Sent to ED to Act Within Parameters of Law(22.01.2025)
Bom. High Court while levying exemplary costs on Enforcement Directorate (ED), has stated that a strong message needs to be sent to ED that they shoul.....
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Ker. HC: Can Register Marriage Under Foreign Marriage Act Only if One of the Parties is an Indian Cit(03.02.2025)
Ker. HC has observed that on comparison of the provisions of Special Marriage Act and Foreign Marriage Act, it is apparent that a marriage between par.....
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NCLAT: Resolution Professional Can’t Admit Claims Based On Uninvoked Guarantee(10.02.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that any claim based on uninvoked guarantee given by the corporate debtor cannot be admitted by the Resolution Professi.....
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Del. HC: Customs Dept. to Inform Parties about Disposal of Confiscated Property Via Mail & on Mobile(18.02.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that it must be ensured by Customs Department that information regarding disposal of detained or confiscated property is giv.....
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SC Asks HC Judges to Record Annual Confidential Reports of Judicial Officers Promptly(22.01.2025)
Supreme Court has asked the High Court judges to record the Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) of judicial officers so that they are not deprived of t.....
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Del. HC: Premature to Examine Objections When Movie’s Certification Pending with CBFC(03.02.2025)
Delhi High Court while disposing of petitions filed against release of “2020 Delhi” movie, stated that when the request for the requisite certificatio.....
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Del. HC Upholds Validity of Section 132 of the Companies Act, 2013(10.02.2025)
Delhi High Court while hearing pleas of various Chartered Accountants as well as auditing firms, has upheld the constitutional validity of Section 13.....
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SC: Lumpsum Compensation better Remedy than Reinstatement in Cases of Wrongful Dismissal(18.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that in cases of wrongful dismissal a grant of lumpsum compensation could be more appropriate remedy instead of reinstateme.....
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Delhi High Court Tells Mohak Mangal to Remove Words like ‘Gunda Raj’ from Video against ANI(30.05.2025)
Delhi High Court while hearing news agency ANI's defamation suit against YouTuber Mohak Mangal over a video, has asked the youtuber to remove words li.....
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Bom. HC: In a Society Governed by Rule of Law, Supremacy of Statute Over Contract is Non-Negotiable(13.05.2025)
Bombay High Court has observed that in a society governed by rule of law, the supremacy of statute over contract is non-negotiable. If cooperative soc.....
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Delhi HC: Fights in Marriage or Family Do Not Amount to Offence of Abetment to Suicide(01.05.2025)
Delhi HC has held that fights in marriage or family do not amount to offence of abetment to suicide under Section 306 of IPC and it is for the Court t.....
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SC: Under P&C Act Non-Public Servant Can be Convicted for Abetting Offences(14.05.2025)
SC has observed that any person who persuades a public servant to take bribes, decides to raise money through bribes along with a public servant is gu.....
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AP HC Seeks Govt Response on Allocation of Medicines for Treatment of Black Fungus(11.06.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has sought Central Government's response with regards to its allocation to different States based on the patient load, obser.....
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DDA Admits Contempt by Allowing Felling of Trees to Broaden Road(22.01.2025)
Delhi Development Authority has admitted committing contempt by permitting felling of trees in ridge area in South Delhi for the purpose of broadening.....
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Bom. HC Refers to Larger Bench the Issue Whether Grounds of Arrest Must be Furnished to Accused(03.02.2025)
Bombay High Court has referred to a larger bench the issue, whether grounds of arrest are required to be furnished to the accused in offence under POC.....
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All. HC: Police Must Ensure that Movement of Lawyers to Court is Unhindered(10.02.2025)
All. HC has observed that it is the duty of the Police to ensure that movement of lawyers to the Court during Mahakumbh is unhindered and does not aff.....
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SC Dismisses Plea by District Judge Challenging Appointment of Additional Judges(04.05.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking quashing of Presidential Order dated 30th April, 2020 which appointed a "junior" as Additional Judge of the.....
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SEBI Eases Norms for Rights Issues Until July 31(07.05.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given a one-time relaxation on strict enforcement of certain compliance norms related to rights issu.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice on Plea of Advocate's Clerks Association Seeking Financial Aid(12.05.2020)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the State Government and Karnataka State Bar Council seeking their reply to a Petition filed by the Karntaka.....
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Bombay HC Asks Government to Publicise Free Treatment Policy for Black Fungus Disease(25.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra Government to publicise its free-treatment policy for Mucormycosis or 'black fungus disease' to prevent un.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice and Seeks Response on Plea for Vaccination of Children(28.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice and sought responses of the Delhi government and the Centre on a plea seeking directions to immediately vaccinate c.....
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Madras HC Necessitates Vaccination of All Persons to Reduce Risk of Infection(01.06.2021)
Madras High Court has observed that it is necessary to vaccinate all, since those who are not vaccinated may be a risk to the others. The Court has st.....
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Delhi High Court Passes John Doe Order in Favour of Sadhguru(02.06.2025)
Delhi High Court has passed a john doe order in favour of Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, founder of Isha Foundation protecting his personality rights against.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Personality Rights, Artificial Intelligence
Ker. HC Flags Lack of Guidelines for Functioning of Committee Considering Medical Negligence Cases(18.06.2025)
Kerala High Court has flagged lack of guidelines for functioning of committees considering medical negligence cases and stated that lack of guidelines.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Functioning of Committee, Medical Negligence Cases
Delhi HC: Passing Off is a Distinct Right, Which Resides in its Own Common Law Space(02.07.2025)
Del. HC has observed that passing off is a distinct right, which resides in its own common law space, apart from & independent of, the confines and co.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Probe into Alleged Custodial Torture of Raghu Rama Krishna Raju(26.05.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a writ petition filed by the son of YSR Congress MP Raghu Rama Krishnam Raju seeking an investigation by the Centra.....
Tags : SC Refuses Urgent Listing of Bail Plea of Cop Accused in Jayaraj-Bennix Custodial Deaths Case
SC Notifies Use of Email for Requests for Mentioning Fresh Matters Before Vacation Benches(31.05.2021)
Supreme Court has notified that requests for mentioning of fresh matters before Vacation Benches is to be made only by email. The direction has been i.....
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Delhi Government Notifies Amendment in Excise Rules Allowing Home Delivery of Liquor(02.06.2021)
Delhi Government has notified Delhi Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2021, whereby holders of L-13 licences will be allowed to deliver liquor to homes, provi.....
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CBDT Designates Officers for Faceless Assessment(14.06.2022)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a notification designating the income tax officers for the faceless assessment under section 144B of t.....
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SC Stays Bombay HC Direction to Bajaj Allianz to Compensate Farmers Who Suffered Losses in Rains(21.06.2022)
Supreme Court has stayed a Bombay High Court order directing Bajaj Allianz General Insurance to compensate, under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.....
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Madras HC Orders Appointment of Priests in Temples Subject to Case Where Only Trustees Entitled(21.10.2021)
Madras High Court has ordered that appointment of priests in temples managed by Fit Persons (interim administrators appointed by the Hindu Religious a.....
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SC: PF Can’t be Withheld by Bank Without Proving Actual Loss Caused by Employee(09.11.2023)
Supreme Court has held that as per Punjab National Bank (Officers’) Service Regulations, 1979 bank could withhold the Provident Fund (PF) amount only .....
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SC: Default Bail Can’t be Claimed on Ground of Pending Investigation Against Other Accused(24.01.2024)
Supreme Court has held that statutory right of default bail cannot be claimed by accused under Section 167(2) of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 on t.....
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SC Approves UOI's Scheme Allowing Resignation of Only Those NEET Candidates Who Have Joined INIs(02.02.2024)
Supreme Court has approved a proposal brought forth by Union of India (UOI) to allow only those candidates to resign from National Eligibility Cum Ent.....
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SC Stays Rajasthan HC Order Restraining Police from Making Arrest of Accused Persons(26.05.2021)
Supreme Court has stayed the Rajasthan High Court Order which restrained the police from making the arrest of the accused persons, who are charged wit.....
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AP HC Directs All Convicts and Under Trial Prisoners to be Released on Interim Bail(31.05.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed that all convicts and under trial prisoners to be released on interim bail of 90 days who were readmitted to pr.....
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Orissa HC Seeks Response on Disbursement of Compensation to Sanitation Workers’ Families(01.06.2021)
Orissa High Court has sought response of Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO) on the issue of disbursement of compensation to the families of sanitatio.....
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Bom. HC: Bar Council of Mah. & Goa Directed to Take Action Against Lawyer Who Appeared Without Band(21.06.2024)
Bombay High Court has directed the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa to take action against a lawyer who appeared in the court without proper attire as.....
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Kerala High Court: Home Guards Cannot be Treated at Par with Civil Police Officers(27.06.2024)
Kerala High Court while denying pay parity to Home Guards with Police Constable, has observed that Home Guards are recruited on daily wages and the re.....
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Madras HC: NHAI is Under Obligation to Maintain the Highways Properly and thereafter Collect Toll Fee(06.06.2025)
Madras High Court while halting the toll collection in the Madurai-Tuticorin highway till roads are properly maintained, has stated that the National .....
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ED Issues Circular regarding Issuance of Summons to Legal Practitioners/Advocates(23.06.2025)
Enforcement Directorate has issued a circular regarding issuance of summons to advocates for their legal opinions and has stated that no summons shall.....
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Del. HC: Repeatedly Rejecting Furlough Applications Due to Delay in Surrendering is Unduly Harsh(04.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that, to repeatedly reject applications for furlough solely on the ground of a delay in surrendering by a few days durin.....
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Gauhati HC Seeks Response on Denial of Admission of Covid Patients to Private Hospitals(27.05.2021)
Gauhati High Court has sought response from the Assam Government on an application alleging denial of admission to Covid-19 patients by private hospit.....
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DGFT import-exporter code services affected due to non-availability of PAN validation services from 01.06.2021 to 06.06.2021(26.05.2021)
In reference to the Press release by Central Board of Direct Taxes on "Launch of new e-filing Portal of the Income Tax Department - Non-availability o.....
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Delhi HC Directs Delhi Govt to File Status Report Disclosing Completion of Tasks(03.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to file a status report disclosing the completion of tasks in relation to the project of making 250.....
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Notes of HSN can be relied upon to decide the classification(04.10.2021)
The Appellant is a manufacturer of medical and dental equipment and furniture and is registered with Central Excise department. Its records were audit.....
Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality
CBI Court, Panchkula Sentences Life Imprisonment to Accused in Ranjit Singh Murder Case(19.10.2021)
Central Bureau of Investigation Court, Panchkula has sentenced Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and 4 others to life imprisonment in the.....
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Madras HC Takes on Record Affidavit in PIL Against Encroachment of Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple Land(22.10.2021)
Madras High Court has taken on record the affidavit filed by the Joint Commissioner of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department in.....
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Delhi HC: Can Apply 'Family of Marks' Concept to Injunct Specific Marks(04.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that even though the concept of a 'family of marks' is not expressly mentioned under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 but the same .....
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Delhi HC: Dealing in Crypto Currency Has Profound Implications on Economy of the Country(15.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has stated that economic offences are committed with elaborate planning and expertise. Especially, dealing in crypto currency has pro.....
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J&K HC: Dispute Involving Elements of Criminality Not Automatically Excluded from Arbitration(18.07.2024)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that a dispute that is predominantly civil in nature but has certain elements of criminality, shall not automati.....
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Kerala High Court: Publication of Justice Hema Commission Report, Stayed(25.07.2024)
Kerala High Court has passed an interim order staying the publication of Justice Hema Commission Report as was directed by the State Information Commi.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, State Information Commissioner, Film Industry
SC: MoRTH Directed to Establish Portal & Toll Free Number for Complaints of Encroachment on Highways(28.08.2024)
Supreme Court has directed the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to create a portal on which citizens can lodge complaints about the enc.....
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All. HC: Can’t Implicate Co-Accused u/s 149 when there is No Meeting of Mind Regarding Common Object(06.09.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that when other co-accused are not present at the spot where the offence was committed and when there is no meeting of m.....
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SC: Failure to Furnish Docs. Relied on by Detaining Authority is Violative of Article 22(5) of COI(16.09.2024)
Supreme Court has held that failure to furnish copies of such documents relied on by the Detaining Authority which would deprive the detenu to make an.....
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Khalsa University (Repeal) Act, 2017(04.10.2024)
SC has struck down Khalsa University (Repeal) Act, 2017 and observed that it is a settled position of law that though a legislation affecting a single.....
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Rajasthan High Court: Fully Developed Foetus Has Right to Life Under Article 21 of Constitution of In(25.01.2024)
Rajasthan High Court while denying minor rape survivor to terminate thirty one weeks pregnancy has held that fully developed foetus has the right to l.....
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Law Commission Releases Report – Revisiting the Law on Prevention of Damage to Public Property(05.02.2024)
The 22nd Law Commission has released a suo-motu Report titled "Revisiting the Law on Prevention of Damage to Public Property” that recommends amendmen.....
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SC: After Bar Council term Ends, Muslim Member Appointed on that Ground Can't Remain on Waqf Board(23.04.2025)
The Supreme Court has observed that a person appointed as a member of the State Waqf Board by virtue of being a Muslim member of a State Bar Council c.....
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SC: In Cases Involving Cross-FIRs It’s Prudent if Investigation Carried Out in Comprehensive Manner(30.04.2025)
Supreme Court has held that in cases involving cross-FIRs, it would be prudent and fair if the investigation was carried out in a comprehensive manner.....
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Gau. HC: Unless Investiga. Authority Made Liable, Constitu. Safeguards of Arrestee Will be Violated(07.05.2025)
Gau. HC while allowing bail application of an accused has observed that unless investigating/arresting authority are made liable for their lapses in c.....
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SC: Doctors Who Joined Duty after August 22 Shouldn’t be Treated as Absent for Period of Protest(30.01.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing suo motu case in rape and murder of doctor in RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata, has clarified that doctors who returned to duty .....
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Sudden Dismissal of Staff Members of Tata Institute of Social Science Withdrawn(01.07.2024)
Tata Institute of Social Science has withdrawn the dismissal of over 100 contractual staff members and stated that salaries of Tata Education Trust pr.....
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SC: Necessary to Create Machinery to Verify Felling of Trees According to Court’s Direction(22.07.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that it is necessary to create machinery which will verify whether the work of felling trees is actually carried out in ter.....
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Raj. HC: Can’t Challenge Successful Transfer Petition Before DC by Filing Another Transfer Petition(25.07.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has held that a successful transfer petition under Section 24, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 cannot be challenged by filing anoth.....
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Supreme Court: Contempt Case Against DDA Over Tree Felling Shifted to CJI(29.08.2024)
Contempt Case against Delhi Development Authority regarding the felling of trees shall now be heard by the bench led by the Chief Justice of India ins.....
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SC: Medical Students to Deposit Fee Arrears for Obtaining Certificates from College(10.09.2024)
Supreme Court has directed medical students of Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences College to deposit arrears from pending fee .....
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SC: Centre Made Party to Interpret the Word ‘Person’ Under Consumer Protection Act(19.09.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing a issue whether charitable trust can be considered a “consumer”, has made the Union of India a party in the case for assis.....
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SC Stays Delhi HC’s Direction to Azure Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. to pay PPL as Per Tariff of RMPL(22.04.2025)
Supreme Court has stayed the direction passed by Delhi High Court asking Azure Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. to pay Phonographic Performance Ltd. (PPL) as per.....
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SC: Court Witnesses Can be Cross- Examined by Either Side but Only With the Leave of Court(30.04.2025)
SC has observed that Court witnesses can be cross- examined by either side but only with the leave of the Court. Further, the cross-examination is to .....
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SC: Under Order XVIII Rule 17 of CPC a Witness Cannot be Recalled at the Instance of a Party(07.05.2025)
SC has observed that under Order XVIII Rule 17 of CPC a witness cannot be recalled at the instance of a party for the purpose of examining, cross exam.....
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Kerala High Court Quashes Order Imposing Internship Fees on Foreign Medical Graduates(06.06.2025)
Kerala High Court has quashed an order of the State Government that imposed internship fees on Foreign Medical Graduates for completing their compulso.....
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Supreme Court: Court’s Interim Order Only Applicable on Parties in the Suit(24.06.2025)
Supreme Court has clarified that the interim stay order passed on 21st April 2025 in the matter between Phonographic Performance Ltd. (PPL) and Azure .....
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Procedure for exercise of option under sub-section (1) of Section 245M and intimation thereof by furnishing and upload of Form No. 34BB under sub-Rule (1) of Rule 44DA of Income-Tax Rules, 1962(24.05.2021)
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, under sub-rule (3) and sub-rule (4) of Rule 44DA of the Income-.....
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P&H HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Staff Shortage in Chandigarh's PGIMER Hospital(20.06.2025)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of staff shortage in Chandigarh's Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research o.....
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Delhi HC: Any Person in India Has the Right to Legally Import Goods from Abroad(03.07.2025)
Delhi HC has observed that any person in India has the right to legally import goods from abroad bearing the trademarks of an entity and sell the same.....
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SC Tells MP Mahua Moitra to Take Up Issue of Exclusion of CM Relief Fund from CSR in Parliament(05.05.2020)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain Member of Parliament, Mahua Moitra's plea challenging the circular issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs in s.....
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Karnataka HC Urges Bar Council to Approach Senior Advocates for Donations(11.05.2020)
Karnataka High Court has said that it is unable to direct the Central and State Government to release funds for the welfare of advocates enrolled with.....
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Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2021(19.05.2021)
Whereas, certain draft rules, namely, the Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2021, were published in the Gazette of Indi.....
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CBIC Issues Circular Extending Validity of Authorized Economic Operator Certificates(27.05.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a circular where the validity of the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is extended so a.....
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SC: Consideration of Claim for Compassionate Appointment Only in “Hand-to-Mouth” Cases(12.02.2025)
SC has held that it is only in “hand-to-mouth” cases that a claim for compassionate appointment ought to be considered and granted, if at all other co.....
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NCLAT: IRP Has Authority to Take Possession of Assets Owned by Corporate Debtor(20.05.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) has the authority to take possession of assets owned by the Corporate Debtor.....
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Delhi HC: Larger Bench to Decide Whether Section 149(1)(c) of IT Act Applies Retrospectively(04.06.2025)
A larger bench of Delhi High Court is set to decide whether Section 149(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 providing an extended period of reassessment.....
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NCLT Mumbai: Can Admit Application u/s 7 of IBC Absence of NeSL Certificate(19.06.2025)
NCLT Mumbai has held that in absence of NeSL certificate an application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 can be admitted if.....
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Delhi HC: Disability Pension Ensures that a Soldier is Not Left Without Support(03.07.2025)
Del. HC has observed that disability pension ensures that a soldier who suffers disability due to service conditions is not left without support & is .....
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Delhi High Court Directs NDMC to Pay Wages to Workmen Within 4 Weeks(02.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the North Delhi Municipal Corporation to provide monthly wages to the workmen in compliance of its earlier order dated 2.....
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SC Asks Centre to Provide Details of PM CARES for Children for Benefit of Orphans(02.06.2021)
Supreme Court has asked the Centre to provide the details of the scheme 'PM CARES for children' which was announced by Prime Minister on 29th May, 202.....
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Utt. HC: Conditional Liberty Must Override Statutory Embargo Under NDPS Act(21.06.2024)
Utt. HC has observed that prolonged incarceration, generally militates against the most precious fundamental right guaranteed under Article 21 of the .....
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Tel. HC: Filing of Petition u/s 9 of IBC Does Not Bar Initiation of Proceeding u/s 11(6) of A&C Act(01.07.2024)
Telangana High Court has observed that the mere filing of a petition under Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 does not bar initiati.....
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Supreme Court: Maintenance or Permanent Alimony Should Not be Penal(18.07.2024)
SC while passing an order of dissolution of marriage and ordering the husband to pay Rs. 2 Crore as permanent alimony, has observed that it is necessa.....
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Cal. HC: Arbitrator Relying on Unverified Evidence is Contrary to Fundamental Policy of Indian Law(24.07.2024)
Calcutta High Court has observed that evidence which is not verified cannot be equated with proof of a claim and if the arbitrator relies on such evid.....
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Del. HC: Denying Admission After Seat Allotment by DoE Violates Objective of RTE Act(27.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that if a student is denied admission once he/she has been allotted seat by the Directorate of Education (DoE), it would.....
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Karnataka HC: State Has Fundamental Duty to Supply Drinking Water Fit for Human Consumption(30.05.2025)
Kar. HC has stated that the State has a fundamental duty to supply drinking water fit for human consumption. Access to clean water is not charity, it .....
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Kerala HC Issues Directions Banning Use of Single-Use Plastic in the State(18.06.2025)
Kerala High Court has issued directions banning the use and sale of single use plastic in the State except 5L plastic water bottles and 2L plastic sof.....
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Delhi HC Stays Single Judge Rusling Asking Amazon to Pay ?339.25 Crore to 'Beverly Hills Polo Club'(01.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has stayed ruling passed by Single Judge asking Amazon Technologies Inc to pay Rs. 339.25 crore as damages to Beverly Hills Polo Club.....
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SEBI Asks Franklin to Return Money to Investors in 6 Funds(08.05.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has asked Franklin Templeton Mutual Funds to focus on returning the money to investors stuck in six funds as so.....
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Bombay HC Seeks Municipal Corporation's Reply in Plea to Stop Burial of Covid-19 Victims(12.05.2020)
Bombay High Court has asked the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai to file its reply in a Writ Petition filed by Mumbai resident, Pradeep Gandhy .....
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SC Stays Judgment Holding Apprehension of Death Due to Covid Valid Ground for Anticipatory Bail(26.05.2021)
Supreme Court has stayed the Allahabad High Court Judgment which held that apprehension of death on account of reasons like the COVID pandemic is a va.....
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Iowa SC: State Constitution Does Not Provide a Fundamental Right to Abortion(22.06.2022)
Supreme Court of the State of Iowa (United States of America) has held that the State Constitution is not a source to claim abortion as a fundamental .....
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Bom. HC: Provide Laptops/iPads to Prosecutors for Implementing E-Filing System(09.11.2023)
Bombay High Court while observing that to make the mechanism of E-fling effective, it is absolutely essential that prosecutors are provided with the f.....
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Karnataka High Court: FIRs Cannot be Transferred by Invoking Powers Under Section 407 CrPC(24.01.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that First Information Reports (FIRs) cannot be transferred by invoking powers under Section 407 of the Code of Criminal.....
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Del. HC: Property to be Returned if PMLA Probe Extends Beyond 365 Days Not Resulting in Any Procd.(02.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that where investigation under Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) extends beyond 365 days and does not result i.....
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SC: Fresh Suit Not Valid Remedy to Set Aside Decree Obtained on Basis of Coerced Compromise(22.04.2025)
SC has observed that if a party is coerced to enter into a compromise, which leads to the passing of the consent decree, a fresh suit for setting asid.....
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SC: Must Disclose to the Manufacturer, Test Reports Justifying Reclassification(30.04.2025)
SC has observed that a copy of test report justifying reclassification of petrochemical products has to be furnished to manufacturer as unless a copy .....
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MP HC: Court Has Power to Decide if Children Should be Rescued or Kept in Childcare Institution(07.02.2025)
MP HC while hearing petition filed by several parents for production of children that are in custody of Child Welfare Committee, has stated that High .....
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SC: People don’t Want to Work because of Freebies(13.02.2025)
Supreme Court while deprecating distribution of freebies ahead of elections, has observed that because of these freebies which are launched just on th.....
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Kerala State Information Commission: Under RTI Act Bar Associations are ‘Public Authorities’(23.05.2025)
Kerala State Information Commission has held that all Bar Associations functioning in Kerala fall under the ambit of 'public authority' as per section.....
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Rajasthan HC: Can’t Label FIR as Frivolous if Case Diaries Establish Commission of Offence(06.06.2025)
Rajasthan HC has observed that FIRs cannot be labelled as false/frivolous FIRs which have been lodged with ulterior motives particularly when the case.....
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Gauhati HC Issues Circular Directing Completion of Child Trafficking Cases Within 6 Months(24.06.2025)
Gauhati High Court has issued a circular directing the Courts in the States of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh to complete trial of all.....
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SC Directs on Distribution of Dry Rations to Migrant Workers Under Atma Nirbhar Scheme(25.05.2021)
Supreme Court has directed for dry ration to be distributed to migrant workers stranded throughout the country under Atma Nirbhar Scheme or any other .....
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NCLAT: Can’t Categorize Security Deposit Without Intention of Commercial Effect of Borrowing, as FD(18.02.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that the security amount deposited under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) without any intention of commercial effect.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea Against NCLAT Mandating Committee of Creditors Nod for CIRP Withdrawal(02.06.2025)
Supreme Court has issued notice on an appeal filed by Riju Ravindran challenging the NCLAT judgment holding that the application for withdrawal of the.....
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Kerala HC: Bank Can’t Escape Liability if Negligently Cheque Encashed with Forged Signature(18.06.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that if a bank negligently encashes a cheque with a forged signature then it cannot escape liability.
Tags : Kerala High Court, Forged Signature, Liability
Delhi HC: Ensure that Information Sought under RTI is provided in the Mode Sought by Seeker(02.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has directed the Union Government to ensure that the information asked for, under the Right to Information Act, 2005 is provided in t.....
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Allahabad HC Extends Interim Orders Passed by It & Courts Subordinate to It Till June 3(08.05.2020)
Allahabad High Court has further extended all interim orders passed by it and by the Courts subordinate to it that expired subsequent to 19th March, 2.....
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Delhi HC Asks Centre, JNU to File Affidavits in Plea Challenging Reservation for OBCs in PG Courses(12.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has asked the Central Government and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to file affidavits in a petition challenging the provision of .....
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SC: Dispute regarding Discharge of Contract is Arbitrable as per Arbitration Agreement(22.07.2024)
SC has observed that once contract has been discharged by performance, no right to seek performance, or to perform any obligation remains under it but.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Arbitration Agreement, Discharge of Contract
SC: Cannot Direct Company’s Authorized Signatory to Pay Interim Compensation(26.07.2024)
SC has stated that authorized signatories can bind company through their actions but they do not merge their legal status with that of the company. Th.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Authorized Signatories, S. 143A of NI Act
Cal. HC: Application u/s 34 of A&C Act Falls Under Entry No. 2(c) of Schedule II of Court Fees Act(29.08.2024)
Cal. HC has held that principal application u/s 34 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 falls under Entry No. 2(c) of Schedule II of the Court Fe.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, S. 34 of A&C Act, Higher Fees, Principal Applications
SC: Accused Already in Custody Can Apply for Anticipatory Bail in Another Case(10.09.2024)
Supreme Court has held that an accused who is already in custody for an offence can seek anticipatory bail in another case as custody in one case does.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Anticipatory Bail, Apprehension of Arrest
SC: Head of Department to be Liable on Department’s Failure to Comply With NGT Order(19.09.2024)
SC has observed that if a Government Department fails to comply with the order of NGT, by a legal fiction under sub-section (1) of Section 28 of Natio.....
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State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex and place of birth or any of them(28.05.2021)
The Union Government for safeguarding the Minorities had set up a National Commission for Minorities under the National Commission for Minorities Act,.....
Tags : State Minority Commission, Sub-classification of minorities
Allahabad HC: Mediums like Television, Internet are Resulting in Loss of Innocence of Adolescents(25.07.2025)
Allahabad High Court while expressing serious concerns over 'disastrous' effects of television, internet, and social media on adolescents has observed.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Adolescents, Loss of Innocence
SC: Alimony from First Marriage Irrelevant to Decide Alimony from Second Marriage(06.08.2025)
Supreme Court while rejection a husband’s contention that the wife was not entitled to alimony as she got a fair settlement from her first divorce, ha.....
Tags : Supreme Court, First Marriage, Second Marriage
SC: Hybrid Mode of Hearings Must be Deployed by SIC(10.10.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that use of technology is no longer an option, has directed all State Information Commissions (SIC) to provide hybrid mo.....
Tags : Supreme Court, State Information Commissions, Hybrid Mode
Del. HC to Police & Medical Board: Explain Pros & Cons of Abortion to Rape Victims in Mother Tongue(06.11.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Police and Medical Board that in cases of medical termination of pregnancy in rape cases, the pros and cons of the medic.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Rape Victims, Termination of Pregnancy
P&H High Court Scraps Haryana's Law Mandating 75% Quota in Private Sector(17.11.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has struck down the controversial Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020 mandating 75% reservation for r.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020
All. HC: Commercial Tax Tribunal’s Order Upheld, Court Condones 1365 Days Delay on Sufficient Cause(29.01.2024)
Allahabad High Court while upholding the condonation of delay of 1365 days by the Commercial Tax Tribunal in filing of appeal has held that it is the .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Commercial Tax Tribunal, Condonation of Delay
SC: Mere Execution of Full & Final Settlement Receipt or Discharge Voucher Can’t be Bar to Arbitratio(07.05.2025)
SC has observed that mere execution of a full and final settlement receipt or a discharge voucher cannot be a bar to arbitration even when validity th.....
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SC: Fees Collected from NRI Students Can Be Utilized for a Variety of Purposes(19.05.2025)
SC has observed that fees collected from NRI students can be utilized for variety of purposes, including but not limited to subsidizing fees for other.....
Tags : Supreme Court, NRI Students, Subsidization of Education
Gauhati HC: If Arrestee Taken to Hospital, Magistrate Must Verify Condition through VC or Visit(06.06.2025)
Gauhati High Court has remarked that in cases where arrestee requires urgent medical care and is rushed to the hospital, the Magistrate may ascertain .....
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Himachal Pradesh HC: Can’t Deny Medical Claim on Flimsy Grounds(23.06.2025)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that once a medical claim is admissible in terms of beneficial policy of the State, the same should not be denied.....
Tags : HP High Court, Medical Claim, Flimsy Grounds
Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Compensatory Chance for Registration in JEE Mains Exam(27.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea seeking a compensatory extra chance for appearing and registering in the JEE Mains Examination being conducted i.....
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Bicycles-Retro Reflective Devices (Quality Control) Order, 2021(25.05.2021)
S.O.2028(E).--In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 16 read with section 17 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act.....
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Karnataka HC Refuses to Quash UGC Notification Restricting Physical Jurisdiction of NLSIU(02.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has refused to quash a public notice and regulations issued by University Grants Commission by which it restricts the physical ju.....
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Clarification of payment of deferred duties on transferring of goods from one Unit to another(25.06.2024)
1. Representations from trade have been received in the Board seeking clarity on the payment of deferred duties and other procedural requirements when.....
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SC: Drugs (Price Control) Order, 1995 Cannot be Subjected to Restricted or Hidebound Interpretation(19.07.2024)
SC: Drugs (Price Control) Order, 1995 Cannot be Subjected to Restricted or Hidebound Interpretation
Tags : Supreme Court, Medicinal Drug Formulations, Higher Prices
MP High Court: Minor Denied Permission to Terminate 28-Week Pregnancy(25.07.2024)
MP HC has denied a minor to terminate 28- weeks pregnancy and observed that in view of the medical report given by the Board coupled with the fact tha.....
Tags : MP High Court, Termination of Pregnancy, 28 Weeks Pregnancy
SC: Bail is the Rule and Jail is the Exception Even in PMLA Cases(28.08.2024)
SC has held that S. 45 of PMLA, 2002 doesn’t rewrite principle ‘bail is the rule, jail is the exception’ to mean that deprivation is the norm and libe.....
Tags : Supreme Court, S. 45 of PMLA, Liberty
SC: Civil Courts or Family Courts Are In Better Position to Deal With Child Custody Cases(09.09.2024)
SC has observed that Civil/Family Court dealing with child custody cases is in advantageous position. A child can be brought to play centre, where jud.....
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Madras High Court: Investigation Under PMLA Against Private Contractors, Stopped(18.07.2024)
Madras High Court has stopped the Enforcement Directorate from investigating in an alleged illegal sand mining case under the Prevention of Money Laun.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Enforcement Directorate, PMLA, Illegal Sand Mining
Del. HC: Arbitral Award Gets Vitiated if Basic Contractual Framework Misunderstood(25.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that if there is any misreading/misunderstanding of the basic contractual framework, the award gets vitiated and makes it vu.....
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SC: Benefit of Proviso to S.45 of PMLA Can’t be Denied to Woman Merely Because She is Well Educated(28.08.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that merely because a woman is highly educated, or sophisticated or a Member of Parliament or a Member of Legislative Assem.....
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SC: Factum of Causing Injury Not Relevant When Accused Roped in as Member of Unlawful Assembly(06.09.2024)
Supreme Court has stated that every member of an unlawful assembly is roped in to be held guilty of the offence committed by any member of that assemb.....
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Del. HC: Can’t Delve into Domain of Experts in Assessing Functional Disability of Medical Aspirant(13.09.2024)
Del HC has clarified that Court’s power are not so expansive as to allow it to create or modify eligibility criteria for pursuing medical education. T.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Functional Disability, Medical Aspirant
SC: Tendency to Treat Members of Denotified Tribes as Habitual to Crime Reinforces a Stereotype(04.10.2024)
SC has stated that the tendency to treat members of denotified tribes as habitual to crime reinforces a stereotype, which excludes them from meaningfu.....
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Madras HC: Government Cannot Arbitrarily Give Away Hills and Hillocks for Exploitation(31.05.2021)
Madras High Court has criticized the practice of mechanically issuing licenses for mining of hillocks, without assessing the impact it may have on the.....
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Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Assailing CBSE Scheme for Re-Evaluation(01.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition seeking general directions regarding CBSE scheme for re-evaluation of papers, observing that it is unjustifi.....
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Delhi High Court: Bail Granted to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Liquor Policy Scam Case(21.06.2024)
Delhi High Court has granted bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in liquor policy scam case, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on Mar.....
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Meghalaya HC: Cannot Pass Attachment Order if No Evidence of Likelihood of Breach of Peace(27.06.2024)
Meghalaya High Court has observed that if there is no direct evidence of any likelihood of breach of peace, the inability of the Magistrate concerned .....
Tags : Meghalaya High Court, Attachment Order, Breach of Peace
Mad. HC: Aborted Foetus of Minor Not to be Handed Over to Investigating Officer or Court(17.07.2024)
Madras High Court has observed that under no circumstances, the sample of aborted foetus of minor that is sent to the laboratory for analysis shall be.....
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Delhi HC: Sibling Not Ipso Facts Disentitled from Claiming Compensation under DVCS(17.06.2025)
Delhi High Court has clarified that under the Delhi Victims Compensation Scheme, 2018 (DVCS), sibling whether married or unmarried or children of such.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, DVCS, Ipso Facto
BCI Issues Advisory Cautioning About Unauthorised LL.M Programmes(01.07.2025)
Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued a public advisory warning people about unauthorized LL.M programmes offered by certain universities through vari.....
Tags : Bar Council of India, LL.M Programmes, Regulatory Approval
Allahabad HC Asks to Reply in Habeas Corpus Writ Petition Seeking Production of Mani Lal Patidar(31.05.2021)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to file its reply in a habeas corpus writ petition seeking production of Mani Lal Patidar,.....
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Rajasthan HC: Condition to Submit Bank Guarantee Against Annual Fees as Illegal(01.06.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has held that the condition imposed by private medical institutions requiring students seeking admission to MBBS Course to submit.....
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Bom. HC: Can’t Include Allegations of Ill-treatment by Man Against his Family u/s 498A of IPC(23.07.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that allegations of ill-treatment by a man against his own family members do not fall within the scope and ambit of Section.....
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SC: If Prima Facie Case Not Made Out, Bar of Section 18 of SC & ST Act Not Applicable(26.08.2024)
SC has held that if on a prima facie reading of materials referred to in complaint, ingredients necessary for constituting offence are not made out, t.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Pre-Arrest Bail, Prima Facie
Cal. HC: Same Issue through Different Appeals Can’t be Raised by LLP & its Partners under A&C Act(23.07.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that separate appeals cannot be filed over the same issue under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 .....
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MP HC: Preference in Appointments on Basis of Caste Can be Granted Only if Other Things are Equal(23.08.2024)
MP HC has held that preference in appointment can be granted only if other things are equal. Once minimum educational qualification was Class-X pass, .....
Tags : MP High Court, Educational Qualification, ST Category
Gauhati High Court Sets Aside CCI Order Imposing Penalty on Cement Company(02.09.2024)
The Gauhati High Court has set aside an order passed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) imposing a penalty of Rs. 5,00,000 on a Star Cement .....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Competition Commission of India, Star Cement Company
SC: Can’t Direct Legislature to Enact Law for Enforcement of Fundamental Duties(12.09.2024)
SC while hearing a plea seeking enforcement of the Fundamental Duties under the Constitution of India, has observed that duties are very important but.....
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Patna HC: Not Disclosing Reasons for Confiscating Goods is Violative of Article 14 of COI(27.09.2024)
Patna High Court has observed that an officer confiscating goods without giving strong and compelling reasons for such confiscation shall render the o.....
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MP HC: Separate Show-Cause Notice Liable to be Issued for Blacklisting or Suspension of Registration(17.10.2024)
MP HC while quashing suspension of registration of a contractor with State PWD has observed that blacklisting or suspension can be done simultaneously.....
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Patna HC Directs Government to Check on Brutality of Police in Enforcing Lockdown(27.05.2021)
Patna High Court has directed the Bihar Government to check the purported illegality and brutality exhibited by the police in enforcing the lockdown. .....
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Appointment of Election Officer to conduct 13th council elections of Indian Institute of Insurance Surveyors and Loss Assessors for 1/3rd members who are due to retire on 28th July 2021(24.05.2021)
Authority hereby appoints Ms. Nimisha Srivastava, DGM, IRDAI as the Election Officer for conducting the 13th Council Elections for 1/3rd vacancy arisi.....
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Central Government exempts specified goods from the whole of goods and service tax compensation cess leviable under Customs Tariff Act(12.07.2024)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) read with sub-section (12) of section 3, of.....
Tags : Special Economic Zone, Goods and Services Tax, Customs Tariff Act
SC: State of Delhi to Ensure Petitions Against Acquittal is Sikh Riots are Filed within 6 Weeks(18.02.2025)
Supreme Court has directed the State of Delhi to file Special Leave Petitions in six cases where the accused in the 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots were acquitte.....
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Raj. HC: Can’t Extend ‘Child Specific’ Safeguards to Victim to Attaining Majority During Trial(30.05.2025)
Rajasthan HC has held that procedural safeguards given under Section 3392) and 37 of POCSO Act, 2012 cannot be extended to victim who attained majorit.....
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Bombay HC: Can’t Treat Amount of Subsidy Received by Assessee from RBI as ‘Interest’ under IT Act(17.06.2025)
Bom. HC has observed that the amount of subsidy received by the Assessee is not relatable in loan or advance given by the assessee to the RBI and ther.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Bill of Exchange, Promissory Notes
Telangana HC: Appointment of Arbitrator by One Party after Due Notice Cannot be Challenged(01.07.2025)
Telangana High Court has observed that appointment of an arbitrator solely by one party in accordance with the agreed terms & after giving due notice .....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Unilateral Appointment, Fair Opportunity
Lok Sabha Passes Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2021(27.07.2021)
Lok Sabha has passed the Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 with an aim to liberalize the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011 by widening the scop.....
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Gau. HC: Compensation Denied Over Death of Man Not Proved to be Bonafide Passenger(21.06.2024)
Gauhati High Court has denied compensation over the death of a man who fell from a running train and was run over by it, on the ground that the fact t.....
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Gau. HC: Claimant Pulled for Concealing that Compensation had been Received for Loss of Vehicle(28.06.2024)
Gauhati High Court has set aside an award granted to a Ford Eco Sport owner by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal after it was found that the claimant.....
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Supreme Court: Valid Compromise has to be in Writing and Signed by Parties(18.07.2024)
SC has held that for a valid compromise in a suit there has to be lawful agreement or compromise in writing & signed by parties which would then requi.....
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HP HC: Adultery Not a Ground to Automatically Disqualify Divorced Wife from Receiving Maintenance(24.07.2024)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that a divorced wife cannot be automatically disqualified from receiving maintenance under Section 125(4) of .....
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Bombay High Court: One Week Granted to Patanjali to Deposit Rs. 4 Crore Cost(26.08.2024)
Bombay High Court in a Trademark Infringement Case, has granted extra one week’s time to Patanjali for payment of Rs. 4 Crore fine imposed for non-com.....
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SC Expresses Displeasure Over Decision on Rajaji National Park Director’s Appointment(05.09.2024)
Supreme Court has expressed displeasure over Uttarakhand Chief Minsiter’s decision to appoint an IFS officer as the director of Rajaji National Park d.....
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Delhi High Court: Injunction Granted to Infosys Against Southern Infosys Ltd(20.06.2024)
Del. HC while granting an injunction in favour of Infosys against Southern Infosys Ltd has observed that the combination of visual, phonetic, and conc.....
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BCI: Bar Associations to Refrain from Protests and Agitations Against New Criminal Laws(27.06.2024)
After receiving representations from several bar associations expressing concerns about the new criminal laws, the Bar Council of India has appealed t.....
Tags : Bar Associations, Criminal Laws, Bar Council of India
SC: Accused to be Tried Only if Record and Documents Disclose Ground for Proceedings Against Him(17.07.2024)
SC has held that an accused will be made to stand the ordeal of trial only if the record of the case and the documents submitted therewith disclose gr.....
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Bom. HC: Issues Which Only Dispose of the Suit Partly, Cannot be Framed by Trial Court(23.07.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that an issue which only partly disposes of a suit cannot be framed by the Trial Court under Section 9 of the Code of Civil.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, S. 9 of CPC, Trial Court
SC: Cannot Deny Equal Benefits to Temporary Employees Working for Decades as Regular Employees(26.08.2024)
Supreme Court has stated that the class of employees who serve the government for decades in a manner indistinguishable from regular employees cannot .....
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P&H HC Upholds Publishing of Accounts of Private Unaided Educational Institutions on Website(31.05.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld an April 2018 notification of the Ministry of Home Affairs, requiring private unaided educational institution.....
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Bombay HC Restrains Use of Ventilators Which Have Undergone Repairs for Treatment(03.06.2021)
Bombay High Court has said it would not permit the Central government to use ventilators which undergo major repairs for treatment as it could put the.....
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MP HC: Accused Cannot be Prosecuted by Married Woman for Rape on False Promise of Marriage(01.07.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court while quashing a rape FIR, has observed that on the date of developing physical relationship, the prosecutrix was a married .....
Tags : MP High Court, Married Woman, False Marriage Promise, Misconception of Fact
SC: Intricate Enquiry Whether Claims are Time Barred Must Not be Conducted by Referral Courts(19.07.2024)
Supreme Court while deciding an application on appointment of arbitrator, has held that an intricate evidentiary enquiry must not be conducted by the .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Appointment of Arbitrator, Referral Courts
All. HC: Decision of Continuation or Termination of Pregnancy is Up to the Woman(25.07.2024)
All. HC while hearing a case of a 15 years old pregnant rape victim, has opined that a woman's decision in whether or not to go ahead with termination.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Termination of Pregnancy, Pregnant Rape Victim
HP HC: When S. 29A(4) of A&C Act Applies, Application Under Section 151 of CPC Won’t be Maintainable(28.08.2024)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that when a particular provision exists under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for ex.....
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Ker. HC: Person Incapable of Making Defence Due to 'Alzheimer's Dementia' Entitled to Protection(09.09.2024)
Ker. HC has held that 'intellectual disability' referred to in Section 368 of the BNSS includes Alzheimer's Dementia. Therefore, a person suffering fr.....
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SC: Violence During Protests Against Waqf Amendment Act is Disturbing(17.04.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing petitions on constitutionality of the Waqf(Amendment) Act, 2025, has stated that the violence taking place during protests.....
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Pala Bar Association in Kerala Elects All Women Panel to Serve as Office Bearers(25.04.2025)
At a time when there is a call for increased women's representation in bar associations, Pala Bar Association in Kerala has made history by electing a.....
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BCI: End-Term Examination Mandatory in All Law Schools or Universities(10.06.2021)
Bar Council of India has notified its decision that an end-term examination is mandatory to be conducted by all Law Schools or Universities, and the U.....
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Supreme Court Explains Doctrine of Merger(21.01.2025)
Supreme Court while explaining the doctrine of merger has observed that more than one decree or operative order cannot govern the same subject matter .....
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SC: Every Member of Armed Forces Who Gets Disability Pension Need Not be Dragged to the Court(31.01.2025)
SC has stated that appeals are being filed by Centre challenging orders wherein benefit of disability pension has been granted to members of armed for.....
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SC: Courts Should be Cautious when Family Relations are brought Under Criminal Proceedings(10.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that when family relationships are sought to be brought within the ambit of criminal proceedings rupturing the family bond,.....
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Bombay HC: Can’t Refuse Referral of Dispute to Arbitration on Basis of Allegations of Fraud Simplicit(21.04.2025)
Bombay High Court has held that merely on the basis of allegations of fraud simpliciter, dispute cannot be refused referral to arbitration under Secti.....
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J&K HC: Without Gazette Notification PF Coverage is 'Non Est' in Law(28.04.2025)
J&K HC has held that proceedings regarding registration of a cooperative society under J&K Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act.....
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SC: Creating Fake Orders of Court is One of the Most Dreaded Acts of Contempt of Court(05.05.2025)
Supreme Court has stated that creating fake orders of the Court is one of the most dreaded acts of contempt of court. It not only thwarts the administ.....
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Delhi HC: Summons Issued to Nashville Fried Chicken' in Trademark Infringement Suit by KFC(15.05.2025)
Delhi High Court has issued summons to “Nashville Fried Chicken” in a trademark infringement suit by fast-food restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken.....
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SC: BCI to Hold Meeting on Resolving Issues About 1-Year Teaching Requirement to Accept 1-Yr LL.M(12.02.2025)
Supreme Court has suggested the Bar Council of India (BCI) to hold a stakeholder meeting to resolve issues like requirement of 1 year teaching experie.....
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SC: There Cannot be Discrimination in Matter of Payment of Pension to Retired Judges(20.05.2025)
SC has held that there cannot be any discrimination in the matter of payment of pension to retired judges on any basis. For the independence of the ju.....
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NCLAT: Suspended Management of CD is Prohibited from Deploying the Funds of Corporate Debtor(03.06.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that the Corporate Debtor’s suspended management is strictly prohibited from deploying the funds of the Corporate Debto.....
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MP HC: Judicial Officers While Acting in Capacity are Protected Under Law(19.06.2025)
MP High Court has held that judicial officers while acting in their judicial capacity, are protected under law and cannot be subjected to prosecution .....
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Delhi HC: Can Grant Ad-Interim Maintenance without Filing Specific Application(02.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that ad-interim maintenance can be granted by the Court without filing of a specific application by the party and is payable.....
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Allahabad HC Extends Interim Orders Passed By It and Subordinate Courts Till August 2(31.05.2021)
Allahabad High Court has decided to extend all interim orders, etc. till 2nd August, 2021, noting that the Covid-19 situation has still not improved a.....
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SC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Direction Mandating Inducting Foreign Medical Graduates(02.06.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in plea filed by 3 associations of Foreign Medical Graduates seeking a direction mandating the induction of Foreign Me.....
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Kar. HC: Before Cancelling FCRA Registration, Reasonable Opportunity of Hearing to be Given(28.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court has set aside cancellation of registration issued to a trust centre under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, on the.....
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SC: Larger Public Interest Supersedes Promises made by Government(17.02.2025)
Supreme Court has upheld Goa Government’s order to recover previously granted electricity tariff rebates for several industrial companies. It observed.....
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P&H HC: Time Line of 6 Months and 25 Days to be Adhered to in Disciplinary Inquiries(28.05.2025)
P&H High Court has asked the High Court to ensure that in all, ongoing and as well as disciplinary inquiries to be initiated in future, the time line .....
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SC: Can’t Reject Plaint as Time Barred When Limitation is Mixed Question of Fact & Law(01.05.2025)
Supreme Court has held that a plaint cannot be rejected on the ground of limitation when the issue of limitation is a mixed question of fact and law a.....
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SC: When Constitutional Courts Pass Directions Every Authority is Bound by it(12.05.2025)
SC has observed that when a Constitutional Court issues any direction, every authority howsoever high he or she may be, is bound to respect the said o.....
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Calcutta High Court Commutes Death Sentence of Convict Who Stabbed Ex-Girlfriend 45 Times(13.06.2025)
Calcutta High Court has commuted the death sentence of a convict who murdered his ex-girlfriend by stabbing her 45 times, to life imprisonment and sta.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Death Sentence, Rarest of Rare
SC Notifies the “Guidelines for Retention and Destruction of Records, 2025”(27.06.2025)
In order to handle administrative records in the Registry, Supreme Court has notified the “Guidelines for Retention and Destruction of Records, 2025” .....
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NCLAT: Can’t Automatically Change Date of Default Pleaded U/S 7 of IBC on Basis of Arbitral Award(21.04.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that there cannot be change in the date of default mentioned in Part IV of the application under Section 7 of the Insol.....
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Delhi High Court: Due to Acute Shortage of Judges there is Inability to Decide Regular Matters(29.04.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that on account of acute shortage of judges as compared to the general population and the litigation quantum, for past l.....
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SC: To Seek Exemption from Limitation Period Plaintiff Must Demonstrate Fraud(06.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that for a plaintiff to seek exemption from limitation period under Section 17 of the Limitation Act, 1963, plaintiff must .....
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Patna HC: JJ Act is Based on the Belief that Children are the Future of the Society(16.05.2025)
Patna High Court has observed that the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 is based on our belief that children are the futur.....
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Uttarakhand HC Seeks Response on Priority Vaccination for Persons with Disability(14.06.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has issued notice on a petition seeking priority Covid-19 vaccination for persons with Disabilities from the age of 18 and upwa.....
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Bom. HC Stays Suspension of Female Advocate for Total Disregard to Principles of Natural Justice(27.01.2025)
Bombay High Court has stayed an order passed by the Bar Council of India (BCI) suspending the license of a female advocate and stated that there has b.....
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NCLAT Directs Partial Temporary Relaxation on Physical Filing Due to Surge in Covid 19 Cases(25.05.2021)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has directed partial temporary relaxation in physical filing as per its earlier Standard Operating Procedure d.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Fix Minimum Quantity of Oxygen to be Maintained as Buffer Stock(28.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to take a decision to fix the minimum quantity of Oxygen to be maintained as buffer stock in ea.....
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Delhi HC Quashes Orders Restraining Private Schools from Collecting Annual Charges(01.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has quashed two orders issued by the Delhi Government dated 18th April and 28th August 2020 restraining private schools from collecti.....
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Patanjali Director Summoned by Bombay High Court in Trademark Infringement Case(26.06.2024)
Bombay High Court in a trademark infringement case filed by Mangalam Organics Ltd. has summoned Patanjali Ayurveda director to appear before it for al.....
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SC: Imprisonment Till Rising of Court is a Very Lenient Punishment for Offence of Bigamy(16.07.2024)
Supreme Court while enhancing the punishment of a woman’s parents who abetted her to perform bigamy and were punished with imprisonment till rising of.....
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Del HC: Furnishing Grounds of Arrest to Arrestee an Hour before Remand Isn’t Due Compliance of S. 50(05.02.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that furnishing grounds of arrest to arrestee an hour before remand cannot be considered as due compliance of Section 50.....
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Utt. HC: PIL Filed Against Recently Implemented 'Uniform Civil Code Uttarakhand 2024'(12.02.2025)
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed challenging the recently implemented 'Uniform Civil Code Uttarakhand 2024' in the Uttarakhand High Court o.....
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SC to Settle Conflicting Views Regarding Interpretation of Order XXI Rule 97 of CPC(21.05.2025)
Supreme Court is set to settle the conflicting views in two decisions regarding the interpretation of Order XXI Rule 97 of Code of Civil Procedure, 19.....
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Madras HC: Certification of an Entire Film Cannot be Denied Without Specifying the Objections(05.06.2025)
Madras High Court has observed that the certification of an entire film cannot be denied without specifying the objectionable portions and expect a fi.....
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Bombay HC Asks State to File Reply in PIL Seeking Distribution of Seized Sanitizers, Masks(05.05.2020)
Bombay High Court has directed the State Government to file a reply in a public interest litigation filed by Mohan Joshi seeking distribution of sanit.....
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Delhi HC Directs Centre to Consider Exempting Caretakers of Persons with Disabilities(11.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Central Government to consider whether caretakers, attendants and support staff of persons with disabilities could b.....
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Madras HC: No Default Bail Claiming Benefit of SC Order Extending Limitation(13.05.2020)
Madras High Court has held that accused cannot claim 'default' bail taking advantage of the suo moto order passed by the Supreme Court to extend limit.....
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Gujarat HC Directs State to Give Priority to People Awaiting Second Dose of Vaccine(27.05.2021)
Gujarat High Court has insisted that the State Government should give priority in vaccination to people awaiting their second dose. The Court has aske.....
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Uploading of financial statements by private educational institutions would not amount to breach of their Right to Privacy(29.05.2021)
The challenge in the present petition is restricted to the modifications carried out by Central Governmet while extending the Punjab Regulation of Fee.....
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CJI: No Designated Senior Advocate to Orally Mention Matters(06.08.2025)
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has stated that no designated Senior Advocate will be allowed to orally mention matters in Court No.1 from next Monday.....
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Gujarat HC Allows Former IPS Officer Sanjiv Bhatt Plea Seeking Production of Documents(06.10.2021)
Gujarat High Court has allowed Former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt's plea seeking production of certain documents including A Summary report in relation t.....
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ITAT, Amritsar Allows Registration Under Section 12A to Educational Welfare Society(19.10.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Amritsar has allowed Registration under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act, 1960 to an Educational Welfare Societ.....
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SC: Transferee of Rights in Suit Can Apply for Execution Without Separate Assignment of Decree(22.10.2021)
Supreme Court observed that the Explanation to Order XXI Rule 16 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 removed the distinction between an assignment pr.....
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Ker. HC Bans Bursting of Firecrackers in Religious Places at Odd Hours(06.11.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that no crackers shall be burst in religious places at odd time as prima facie there is no commandment in any of the holy b.....
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Del. HC Pulls Up MCD For Not Taking Possession of Park Allegedly Occupied by Jama Masjid Authorities(17.11.2023)
Delhi High Court has pulled up the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for its failure to take possession of a public park near city’s Jama Masjid, o.....
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Ori HC: No Bar Against Anticipatory Bail in cases under SC/ST Act if No Prima Facie Offence Made Out(29.01.2024)
Orissa High Court has held that there is no absolute bar against grant of anticipatory bail to an accused under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Trib.....
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SC: Immediate Acton of Suspension of License if Infant is Trafficked from Any Hospital(16.04.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that if any newborn infant is trafficked from any hospital, the immediate action against the hospital should be suspension .....
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Pala Bar Association in Kerala Elects All Women Panel to Serve as Office Bearers(25.04.2025)
At a time when there is a call for increased women's representation in bar associations, Pala Bar Association in Kerala has made history by electing a.....
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SC: To Determine Functional Disability Courts Can Deviate from Employees' Compensation Act(01.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that in order to determine compensation for functional disability, Court has the power to deviate from the schedule given u.....
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NCLAT: Under IBC there is No Provision Mandating RP to Share Valuation Report(09.05.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 there is no provision that makes it mandatory for the Resolution Pr.....
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Calcutta HC Orders Fresh Trial in Cases Related to Murder & Possession of Illegal Weapons(14.02.2025)
Calcutta High Court while ordering fresh trial in cases related to murder & possession of illegal weapons, has stated that such matters should not be .....
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Delhi HC: DLSA Must Give Reasons While Deciding Quantum of Compensation u/s 357A of CrPC(27.05.2025)
Delhi High Court has directed that while deciding the quantum of compensation to be granted under Section 357A(5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1.....
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Delhi HC Directs Government to Consider Premature Release of Life Convict(12.06.2025)
Delhi High Court while citing Kautilya's Arthshastra making references to the element of reformatory policy of sentencing, has directed the Government.....
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Madras HC Delivers Split Verdict in Pleas Challenging Animal Sacrifice(26.06.2025)
Mad. HC has delivered a split verdict on pleas challenging performance of animal sacrifice in a Dargah at Thiruparakundram Hills. While Justice Nisha .....
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Allahabad HC Requests SC to Consider on Distribution of Food Grains to Vulnerable Section of People(25.05.2021)
Allahabad High Court has requested the Supreme Court to consider the issue of distribution of food grains to the vulnerable section of people and ensu.....
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Karnataka HC Directs Government to Take Note of Vaccination of Person Not in Priority Group(28.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Central Government and State government to take note of a peculiar situation created in the state where on hand .....
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Bombay HC Orders Inquiry into Alleged Illegal Detention of 37-Year Old Lawyer(01.06.2021)
Bombay High Court has ordered an inquiry into the alleged illegal detention of a 37-year-old lawyer from Mumbai. The Court has also transferred the ki.....
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Order Holding that Watching Child Porn Isn’t an Offence, Recalled by Karnataka HC(22.07.2024)
Karnataka High Court has recalled the order in which it was held that watching child pornography online is not an offence under Section 67B of the Inf.....
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Del. HC: TDS Credit to be Granted by AO in Compliance of Directions by ITAT(23.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that TDS Credit is ought to be granted by Assessing Officer (AO) in compliance with directions passed by Income Tax Appellat.....
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SC: S. 216 of CrPC Doesn’t Give Right to Accused to File Fresh Application Seeking Discharge(30.08.2024)
Supreme Court has held that Section 216 of CrPC does not give any right to the accused to file a fresh application seeking his discharge after the cha.....
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SC: Referral Courts at Referral Stage Must Not Venture into Questions Involving Complex Facts(11.09.2024)
Supreme Court has restated that once there is existence of a valid arbitration agreement, then referral courts at referral stage would not be justifie.....
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Raj. HC: PO Omitting to Mention Date of Arrest in Order Rejecting Bail is a Significant Oversight(24.09.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that the date of arrest of accused is an integral and crucial part of a bail order and the Presiding Officer omittin.....
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Bom. HC: Scope of Examination u/s 11(6A) of A&C Act Confined to Existence of Arbitration Agreement(17.10.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that under Section 11(6A) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 the scope of examination is limited to existence of.....
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Delhi HC Directs Railways to Assist PwD Category Students Travelling to Delhi(02.09.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Indian Railways to provide necessary assistance to students in Person with Disability and Visually Handicapped (VH) .....
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Promotion of Digital and IT based payment of fees through FASTag(03.09.2020)
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified draft notification GSR 541 (E) dated 1st September, 2020 to seek comments and suggestions from th.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice to MEA on Plea for Repatriation of Five Indian Seafarers Stranded In Iran(21.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea moved by families of five Indian seafarers who are said to be stranded in Iran despite their acquittal by.....
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Finance Minister Introduces Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021(27.07.2021)
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021, which amends the Insolvency and Ban.....
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Karnataka HC Asks State Govt to Come Out with Better Rehabilitation Scheme for People Evicted(28.09.2020)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to come out with a 'better scheme' for rehabilitation of those evicted persons from Kariyammana.....
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Karnataka HC Allows VTU to Conduct Special Chance Exams Offline(01.10.2020)
Karnataka High Court has allowed the Visvesaraya Technological University (VTU) to hold the Special Chance examinations, or the Eight Semester student.....
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Entire consignment cannot be seized/confiscated on unjustified assumptions and presumption and in absence of evidences(27.01.2022)
The issue involved in the Appeals is whether freely importable Waste Paper of CTH 47079000, imported by Appellants are liable to confiscation or other.....
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Supreme Court: Basis that Allegations of Fraud are not Arbitrable is a Wholly Archaic View(13.01.2021)
Supreme Court has ruled that the ground that allegations of fraud are not arbitrable is a wholly archaic view, which has become obsolete, and deserves.....
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Allahabad HC Seeks Response of GST Authority on Software Glitches(19.01.2021)
Allahabad High Court has sought the response of the Central Goods & Services Tax (CGST) Authority in a case relating to technical glitches in its soft.....
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Delhi High Court Orders Seizure, Rehabilitation of Hippo from Asiad Circus(25.01.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to seize a hippopotamus from Asiad Circus with the help of Delhi .....
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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Amazon's Plea Against HC Stay with Future Group(09.02.2022)
Supreme Court has issued notice on the special leave petition filed by Amazon against Delhi High Court's order staying further arbitration proceedings.....
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Rajasthan HC: Disputed Question of Title of Plot Outside Scope of Extraordinary Writ Jurisdiction(14.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that the disputed question of fact regarding title of the plot in question cannot be gone into by the High Court whi.....
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Bombay HC Takes Serious Note of Defective Ventilators Provided to Marathwada Region(26.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has taken serious note of at least 113 defective ventilators of the 150 ventilators provided to the Marathwada region through the PM.....
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Kerala HC Quashes Orders Announcing Scholarships for Students of Particular Religion(31.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has quashed orders of the Kerala Government announcing scholarships to Muslim students and Latin Catholic/Converted Christians in th.....
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AP HC Allows Distribution of Herbal Medicine as Effective Remedy for COVID-19(02.06.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has allowed the distribution of ‘P’, ‘F’ and ‘L’ preparations of B. Anandaiah's herbal medicine that became immensely popula.....
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Guj. HC: Communication B/W Govt. Pleader and State Regarding Proceeding Outside Scope of RTI(16.02.2023)
Gujarat High Court has observed that Professional correspondence between government advocate and various offices of the State regarding a matter in wh.....
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Once a business rescue plan is accepted, it will be implemented by the business rescue practitioner on the terms stipulated therein(28.04.2023)
The issue before the Supreme Court was whether in business rescue proceedings, Section 153(4) of the Companies Act, 2008 is to be applied after a bind.....
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SC: Once Leave is Granted in SLP, Doctrine of Merger Comes into Play(18.07.2024)
SC has held that once leave has been granted in a SLP, regardless of whether the appeal is subsequently dismissed with or without reasons, doctrine of.....
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Del. HC: Information Seeker has No Locus Standi in Penalty Proceedings Under Section 20 of RTI Act(24.07.2024)
Del. HC has observed that formation of opinion under Section 20(2) of the RTI Act is in the exercise of supervisory powers of CIC and not in exercise .....
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SC: Cheque Dishonour Cases Can Only be Compounded With Consent of Complainant(26.08.2024)
Supreme Court has held that Court can compound cheque dishonor cases under Section 147 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (N.I. Act) only when th.....
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Supreme Court: Gujarat HC’s Order Refusing Apology of Times of India, Stayed(05.09.2024)
Supreme Court has stayed Gujarat High Court’s order, refusing to accept the apology published by Times of India and directing the newspaper to publish.....
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SC: App. for Extension of Time for Passing Arbitral Award Maintainable Even after Expiry of Period(13.09.2024)
SC has held that application for extension of the time period for passing an arbitral award under Section 29A (4) read with Section 29A (5) of the Arb.....
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CESTAT: No Service Tax on Take-Away of Food Items(17.02.2023)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi Bench while observing that activity of takeaway of food items would amount to a sal.....
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AP HC: Stopping Payment of Social Security Pension Without Inquiry is Illegal(09.09.2020)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that stopping payment of social security pension to the Petitioners without conducting any enquiry or without issui.....
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Party can claim maintenance from the estate of husband under Section 19 of Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 only after demonstrating that she is unable to maintain herself(07.09.2020)
The Petitioner was blessed with two sons. Late Bhupinder was married to Respondent no. 1 on 12th December, 2004 and died on 21st May, 2015. Respondent.....
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SC: Compensation for Loss of Future Prospects Can be Awarded in Cases of Permanent Disablement(18.09.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that compensation for loss of future prospects can be awarded in cases of permanent disablement incurred as a result of a m.....
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Kerala HC: Mere Use of 'Irrevocably' On Talaqnama Does Not Invalidate Talaq(28.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the former wife of a serving judicial officer seeking to invalidate the talaqnama served on her on .....
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Karnataka HC Sets Aside Order Passed by Trial Court Acquitting Person Accused of Raping Minor(01.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has set aside the order passed by a trial court acquitting a person accused of raping a minor, observing that "guilt of the accus.....
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Madras HC Grants Permission to SEC to Withdraw Notification Holding Local Body Polls(06.10.2021)
Madras High Court has granted permission to the Puducherry State Election Commission (SEC) to withdraw a notification issued by it for holding local b.....
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Telangana HC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Suspension of Assembly Budget Session(10.03.2022)
Telangana High Court has issued notices to Telangana Legislature Secretary in a writ petition filed by three BJP MLAs challenging their suspension fro.....
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SC: No Indefeasible Right to Pay Parity Unless Competent Authority Equates Two Posts(18.07.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that pay parity cannot be claimed as an indefeasible enforceable right save and except where the Competent Authority has ta.....
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Bombay HC: If Ignorance Was an Excuse Every Accused Would Claim Unawareness of Law(24.07.2024)
Bombay High Court has observed that if ignorance was an excuse, every person who is charged for any offence or involved in a crime would merely claim .....
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Supreme Court: Judge Not A Mere Post Office to Frame Charge at Behest of Prosecution(27.08.2024)
SC while quashing two orders passed by Special Judge, CBI, has observed that judge is not a mere post office to frame the charge at the behest of pros.....
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Kar. HC: Offence Under Widlife Protection Act Shouldn’t be Kept Pending for Very Long(05.09.2024)
Karnataka High Court while dealing with a forest offence committed in the year 2008, has stated that offence under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 s.....
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SC: Witness Making Self-Incriminating Statements Can be Summoned as Additional Accused(13.09.2024)
Supreme Court has held that he qualified privilege under the proviso to Section 132 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 does not grant complete immunity .....
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ECI Recognises Eknath Shinde Group as Official Shiv Sena(20.02.2023)
Election Commission of India has recognised Eknath Shinde group as official Shiv Sena and allowed them to use official Bow & Arrow symbol and Shiv Sen.....
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Mad. HC: Courts Have Power to Grant Maintenance to Muslim Woman Who Has Filed for Divorce(05.09.2024)
Madras High Court has observed that Courts under Section 151 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 have the power to grant interim maintenance to a muslim .....
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SC: Alleged Involvement in Crime is No Ground for Demolition of Property(13.09.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that alleged involvement in crime is no ground for demolition of a property. Moreover the alleged crime has to be proved th.....
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SC: 'Letter Of Credit' is Independent Contract of Sale or Underlying Transactions(11.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that a letter of credit is independent of, and unqualified by the contract of sale or underlying transactions.
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Centre to SC: Surrogate Mother Need Not be Genetically Related to Child(08.02.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Centre to give immediate effect to 3 important clarifications that Centre has issued regarding the extant regime on surroga.....
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SC Disapproves Uttarakhand HC’s Approach of Disposing Matters in Same Format(20.02.2023)
Supreme Court has disapproved the practice of Uttarakhand High Court of disposing of various criminal writ petitions by passing same-format orders and.....
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Cancellation of banking licence of Adoor Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Adoor, Kerala(25.04.2023)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is satisfied to notify The Adoor Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Adoor, Kerala as a non-banking Institution under Section 36.....
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Supreme Court: High Time that Police Officers are Imparted Proper Training in Law(26.08.2024)
SC has observed that it is high time that the police officers across the country are imparted proper training in law so as to understand the fine dist.....
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SC to State Govts.: Implement S 136A of MV Act for Electronic Monitoring & Enforcement of Road Safety(03.09.2024)
SC has issued directions to all state governments to take immediate steps to implement Section 136A of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MV Act), which provid.....
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SC: 2 Months Given to Uttarakhand for Rehabilitation Scheme for People to be Evicted by Railways(12.09.2024)
Supreme Court has given two months time to the State of Uttarakhand to come up with a rehabilitation scheme for all the people who are to be evicted b.....
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Bom. HC: Division Bench Declares Amendment to IT Rules, 2021 as Unconstitutional(27.09.2024)
Division Bench of Bombay High Court while allowing the appeals against amendments to IT Rules, 2021, has struck down the amendment that allowed Centra.....
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MP HC: For Order Rejecting Correction of Records, Sub-Divisional Officer Must Give Reasons(17.10.2024)
MP High Court has held that for rejecting application for correction of revenue records, Sub-Divisional Officer must give reasons in support of the fi.....
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Delhi HC: SARFAESI Act Can’t be Invoked for Arbitration When Financial Institution is Borrower(08.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that Section 11 of SARFAESI Act provides for remedy by arbitration only in cases of inter se dispute between the financial i.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Quashing of Selection for Chairman of Lalit Kala Akademi(05.02.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea seeking quashing of the entire selection process conducted by the Ministry of Culture for the post of Cha.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Order Directing Removal of Encroachments in 'Forest Like Areas'(09.02.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in the plea filed challenging order of the National Green Tribunal directing the Collector and Forest Department to st.....
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Karnataka HC: Right to Get Protection from Human Beings is a Guaranteed Right to Animals(15.02.2021)
Karnataka High Court has set aside an order of the Magistrate Court handing over custody of ten dogs given to their owner who treated them with cruelt.....
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Kerala HC: Film Production Houses Have to Form Internal Complaints Committee Under POSH Act(17.03.2022)
Kerala High Court has observed that film production houses have the responsibility to form an Internal Complaints Committee as per the Sexual Harassme.....
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Bombay HC Upholds Order Allowing Bondholders to Vote on Resolution of RCFL(23.03.2022)
Bombay High Court has upheld the single-judge bench order in October allowing bondholders to vote on the debt resolution of Reliance Commercial Financ.....
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Ker. HC: Sexual Intercourse Which is Not the Outcome of Misconception of Fact is Not Rape(17.07.2024)
Kerala High Court while considering quashment of a criminal proceeding initiated against a man for raping a woman, has observed that if the materials .....
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SC: Customs Duty to be Paid by Owner Even When Confiscated Goods are Redeemed by Paying Fine(24.07.2024)
Supreme Court has held that the owner of goods has a liability to pay customs duty, even after confiscated goods are redeemed after payment of fine un.....
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SEBI: 5 Year Ban Imposed on Industrialist Anil Ambani for Diversion of Funds(26.08.2024)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a ban of five years on industrialist Anil Ambani from the securities market for the dive.....
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Del. HC: Notices/Circulars Issued by DoE Should Not Be Restricted to English Language Alone(04.09.2024)
Delhi High Court has stated that it is necessary that the notices/circulars issued by the Directorate of Education should not be restricted to the Eng.....
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All. HC: Child in Conflict With Law Can't Seek Anticipatory Bail U/S 438 CrPC(15.02.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that a child in conflict with law can’t file an application under Section 438 of CrPC seeking anticipatory bail as per t.....
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Cal. HC Quashed Rape Case Where Question of Marriage Arose After Consensual Physical Relationship(01.05.2023)
Calcutta High Court while quashing proceedings against accused for alleged offence of rape, has observed that if physical relationship between accused.....
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SC: Court not Sentencing Convict to Life Imprisonment, Can’t Impose Sentence Beyond 10 Years(23.07.2024)
Supreme Court has held that when the sentencing court does not impose punishment of life imprisonment on a convict, such court cannot grant punishment.....
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SC: Benefit of Section 479 BNSS Extended to Undertrials in Cases Registered Before 1st July(26.08.2024)
Supreme Court has held that Section 479 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 shall have a retrospective application across the country and shal.....
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Supreme Court: Procedure to Admit Insufficiently Stamped Instruments Explained(04.09.2024)
Supreme Court by extracting the steps to be followed as per Sections 33, 34, 35, 37, and 39 of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957, has explained the proced.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Karnataka Stamp Act, Insufficiently Stamped Instruments
Delhi HC: Foreign National Can’t Claim Right to be Appointed Guardian of PwD(15.02.2023)
Delhi High Court while hearing plea moved by father who along with his adopted son is US citizens but holds OCI cards, has held that foreign national .....
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JKL HC: Only Court has Power to Transfer Undertrial Prisoner from One Jail to Another(01.05.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that power to remand or transfer of an undertrial prisoner from one jail to another is to be exercise.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Undertrial Prisoner, Transfer, Jail
Kerala HC: Non-Commercial Associations Can Use Kerala, India In Their Names(12.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that an association formed by private individuals cannot be prevented from naming after Kerala or Bharat or India under th.....
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Allahabad HC: Extrajudicial Confession by its Nature is a Weak Piece of Evidence(29.08.2024)
Allahabad HC while acquitting an accused in a murder case, has observed that extra judicial confession by its very nature is otherwise a weak piece of.....
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Del. HC: ANI Files Copyright Infringement Suit Against Producers of Netflix Series 'IC 814(10.09.2024)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the producers of the Netflix Series 'IC 814 in a copyright infringement suit filed by Asia News International (A.....
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Del. HC: Can Treat Offence Committed Overseas as Predicate Offence If Crime Proceeds Travel to India(19.09.2024)
Del. HC has stated that if an offence has been committed in a foreign country under the laws of that country, the same can be treated as a predicate o.....
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Madras HC: To Invoke PMLA, Mere Possession of Proceeds of Crime Sufficient(09.10.2024)
Mad HC has held that mere possession of proceeds of crime would be sufficient to invoke provisions of PMLA. Using proceeds of crime by itself is an of.....
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Plea to Terminate 30 Weeks Pregnancy Dismissed, SC Talks About Right to Life of Child in Womb(16.05.2024)
Supreme Court while dismissing a petition to terminate thirty weeks of pregnancy on the ground that there were neither foetal abnormalities diagnosed .....
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SC: Cannot Delay Implementation of Bail Order After Finding Accused Entitled To Bail(03.09.2024)
The Supreme Court has ruled that once a court concludes that an accused is entitled to bail, it cannot postpone the implementation of the bail order, .....
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Del. HC: Maintenance Under DV Act Not Tethered on Inability of Wife/ Victim to Maintain Herself(12.09.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that unlike Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic .....
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Delhi HC Withdraws Rule Restricting Censure of Police Officers by Judicial Officers(27.09.2024)
Delhi High Court has informed the Supreme Court that it has withdrawn the rule under “Rules for Practice in the Trial of Criminal Cases” that restrict.....
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Del. HC: Provisions of Guardians and Wards Act Can’t Curtail Right of Appeal Under Family Courts Act(17.10.2024)
Delhi High Court has stated that the provisions of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 could not curtail the right of appeal available to an individual .....
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SC: Education is Not Business to Earn Profit(08.11.2022)
Supreme Court while upholding Andhra Pradesh High Court’s order to strike down State government's decision to hike annual tuition fees for MBBS course.....
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Ker. HC: Aadhaar Card Not Recognized as Document for Proof of DoB Under Juvenile Justice Act(21.11.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that Aadhaar card is not recognized by Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, as a document of proof.....
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SC: Judicial Review to be Rarely Exercised if Provision for Revaluation of Answer Sheets Absent(11.05.2020)
Supreme Court has stated that in the absence of any provision for revaluation of answer sheets, judicial review should be rarely exercised.
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P&H HC: Questions on Validity of Marriage Not Grounds for Denial of Protection to Couple(25.05.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has reaffirmed that in protection petitions, questions surrounding validity of the marriage cannot be a ground for denia.....
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Bombay HC Urges State Not to Relax on Inquiry Into Private Distribution of Remdesivir Injections(28.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has urged the State not to drop the ball on its inquiry into the private distribution of Remdesivir injections by politicians and ce.....
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Madras HC Requests Advocate General to Arrange for Inspection of Renault-Nissan Unit(01.06.2021)
Madras High Court has requested Advocate General R. Shunmugasundaram to arrange for an inspection of Renault-Nissan automobile manufacturing unit at O.....
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Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade undertakes measures to encourage Manufacturing Incubators for Startups(31.05.2024)
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is undertaking various measures to encourage the startup ecosystem and the industr.....
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SC: No Minimum Sentence Prescribed for Conviction Under Section 304(A) and 338 of IPC(06.09.2024)
Supreme Court has held that for conviction under Section 304(A) and Section 338 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 , there is no minimum sentence prescrib.....
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SC: Court’s Judgment in Joseph Shine Doesn’t Approve of Adultery(20.02.2023)
Supreme Court has clarified that its 2018 judgment in Joseph Shine striking down Section 497 IPC will not impact court martial proceedings initiated a.....
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IRDAI Information and Cyber Security Guidelines, 2023(24.04.2023)
1. IRDAI vide Circular ref: IRDAI/IT/GDL/MISC/082/04/2017 dated 07th Apr, 2017 has issued guidelines on Information and Cyber Security for Insurers, w.....
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Mad. HC: Prior Sanction u/s 197 CrPC Not Required to Prosecute Officers Below Rank of Inspector(26.07.2024)
Madras High Court has held that prior sanction under Section 197 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is not required to prosecute police officers fall.....
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Del. HC: Deepfake Going to be a Serious Issue, Government Needs to Act on it(29.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that deepfake technology is going to be a serious menace in the society and the Union Government has to act on the issue. Th.....
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Ker. HC Restrains State Government from Transferring Elephants to Kerala(10.09.2024)
Kerala High Court has restrained the State Government and Chief Wildlife Warden from allowing the transfer of elephants from other States to Kerala. T.....
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SC: View that Delay Beyond 120 Days In Appeal u/s 37 Can’t Be Condoned, May Require Reconsideration(19.09.2024)
Supreme Court has held that the view that delay beyond the period of 120 days in preferring an appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Concilia.....
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SC Decides Against Staying Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023(21.03.2024)
Supreme Court has refused to stay Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 which removes the Chief Justice of India from.....
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SC: Idea of Punishment is Not to Keep Prisoners in Difficult, Overcrowded Prisons(24.04.2024)
SC while pulling up States and Union Territories on implementation of directions regarding jail infrastructure, has observed that the idea behind puni.....
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General Credit Card (GCC) Facility - Review(25.04.2023)
1. This is with reference to Circular RPCD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.61/06.02.31/2013-14 dated December 02, 2013 on the Revised General Credit Card (GCC) Schem.....
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Jh. HC: Can’t Cancel Bail Unless There is Violation of Bail Conditions or Accused Impedes Fair Trial(29.05.2024)
Jharkhand High Court has held that bail once granted to an accused person cannot be cancelled unless he violates the condition of the bail or does any.....
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Modifications in the requirement of filing of Offer Documents by Mutual Funds(25.04.2023)
1. SEBI, vide Circular SEBI/HO/IMD/DF2/CIR/P/2016/68 dated August 10, 2016, mandated submission of soft copy of the final SIDs along with printed/fina.....
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Allahabad High Court: Mother-in-law Acquitted in Dowry Case After Five Years in Jail(13.05.2024)
Allahabad High Court has acquitted the mother-in-law of the deceased in a case of dowry death, after five years in jail when it was found that at the .....
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Karnataka HC to DGP: Constitute Task Force for Digitization of Records(08.11.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to establish a Task Force to work out a methodology of sharing the existing dig.....
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Rajasthan HC: Second Wife’s Child of a Deceased Employee Eligible for Compassionate Appointment(21.11.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that a child who was born from second wife of deceased employee is eligible for compassionate appointment and observed t.....
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JKL HC: Cross FIRs Permissible in Case of Different Versions of Parties Regarding Same Incident(14.02.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that there can’t be two FIRs with regard to same occurrence but registration of cross FIRs is permiss.....
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Ghazipur MP/MLA Court Convicts BSP MP Afzal Ansari in a Gangster Act Case(01.05.2023)
Ghazipur MP/MLA Court has convicted BSP MP Afzal Ansari to 4 years in prison along with Rs. 1 Lakh fine, in a Gangster Act Case. He now stands disqual.....
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Calcutta HC Directs State Forest Department to Ensure Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Birds(09.12.2020)
Calcutta High Court has directed the State Forest Department to strictly ensure obedience to the laws relating to prevention of cruelty to animals and.....
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CBIC Extends Date for Completion of Anti-profiteering Probes(16.12.2020)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended deadline for completion of anti-profiteering investigations by authorities till 31st M.....
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Supreme Court Stays Centre’s Notification Setting Up Fact Check Unit(21.03.2024)
Supreme Court has stayed Central Government’s notification setting up Fact Check Unit under the Press Information Bureau till the time the Bombay High.....
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Del. HC: Panel Lawyer of DSLSA is Not an Employee, Can’t be Entitled to Maternity Benefit(24.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that the appointment of panel lawyers in Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) is only as a professional and not an e.....
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Supreme Court: Difference Between ‘Reasons of Arrest’ and ‘Grounds of Arrest’ Stated(16.05.2024)
SC explained difference between reasons of arrest and grounds of arrest and stated that reasons of arrest would apply to any person arrested on charge.....
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SC: Can’t Treat Prosecution’s Version as Gospel Truth in POCSO Cases(24.05.2024)
SC has observed that merely, because Section 29 of the POCSO Act provides for a statutory presumption of guilt of the accused, the same does not bind .....
Tags : Supreme Court, S. 29 of POCSO, Gospel Truth
Clarification of Para 4.17 of Hand Book of Procedures, 2023 issued by Ministry of Commerce and Industry(30.05.2024)
1. Para 4.17 of HBP-2023 permits the applicant to file representation for a review of decision of the Norms Committee with regard to the fixation of n.....
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President Assents Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2024(14.03.2024)
The Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2024 has received assent by the President of India Droupadi Murmu. The bill was tabled in the Uttarakhand Leg.....
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SC: Application to Modify/Clarify Judgment Post-Disposal Allowed Only in Exceptional Cases(20.03.2024)
SC has held that a post-disposal application for modification and clarification of the order of disposal shall lie only in rare cases, where an order .....
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Del. HC: For Purposes of Article 19(6) of COI National Council for Teacher Education is ‘State’(23.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that for the purposes of Article 19(6) of the Constitution of India, National Council for Teacher Education shall come under.....
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Supreme Court: Cannot Allow Wrong Doers to Make Profit Out of Their Own Wrongs(15.05.2024)
Supreme Court has restated that an individual cannot be allowed to take benefit from his own wrong and that a person who prevents a thing from being d.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Non-Performance, Wrong Doers
ChatGPT Used by Manipur High Court for Research to Pass Order(24.05.2024)
Manipur High Court has stated that it used ChatGPT to research in a service matter related to removal from service of Village Defence Force (VDF) pers.....
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Mad HC: Cannot Doubt Donation Unless Definite Material Evidencing Passing of Consideration Available(03.06.2024)
Madras High Court has observed that a statement by a donor that he/she is making the donation out of love and affection for the recipient must be take.....
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NCLAT: Successful Bidder Cannot be Permitted to Wriggle Out of Bid Claiming Conditional Offer(17.01.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has held that a Successful Bidder cannot wriggle out of the contractual obligations and withdraw the bid after.....
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Ker. HC: Even after Constitution of Waqf Tribunal, Civil Court Can Execute Decree Over Waqf Dispute(06.11.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that even after the constitution of the Waqf Tribunal, the Civil Court does not cease to have jurisdiction to execute the d.....
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Supreme Court: Revenue Entries are Admissible as Evidence of Possession(21.11.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that, while it is true that revenue entries do not by themselves confer title, they are admissible as evidence of possessio.....
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Ker. HC: Can’t Call Putting Up Boards of Temples, Mosques on Busy Roads as Religious Practice(06.12.2024)
Kerala High Court while hearing a plea on unauthorized boards/ banners in public places, has observed that it is not a religious practice to keep a bo.....
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SC Passes Directions for Effective Implementation of DMR Act(27.03.2025)
Supreme Court has passed directions for the State Government for the effective implementation of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertise.....
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All HC: S. 33-G UP Sec. Education Act a Benefi. Prov. for Teachers Serving for More Than 2 Decades(20.05.2024)
All. HC observed that provisions contained under Section 33-G of Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education (Service Selection Boards) Act, 1982 is a beneficia.....
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NCLT, Bengaluru Orders Forcible Liquidation and Winding Up of Devas Multimedia(27.05.2021)
National Company Law Tribunal, Bengaluru has ordered the forcible liquidation and winding up of Devas Multimedia by allowing a petition filed Indian S.....
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NGT Dismisses Review Directing Demolition of Resort Premises at Mamallapuram(01.06.2021)
National Green Tribunal has dismissed a review application filed by GRT Hotels and Resorts Pvt. Ltd challenging its judgment in April, 2021 directing .....
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Del. HC: Irish Company Providing Services to its Indian Counterpart Not Technical Services(15.03.2024)
Delhi High Court while quashing the order that denied zero or lower TDS certificate, has held that an Irish company providing services to its Indian c.....
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Arrested by Enforcement Directorate in Liquor Policy Case(22.03.2024)
Enforcement Directorate has arrested Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case that is related to the alleged liquor policy s.....
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Supreme Court Launches Whatsapp Messaging Services, Advocates and Parties to Receive Updates(25.04.2024)
Supreme Court has announced the integration of Whatsapp messaging services with its IT services and through this initiative, Advocates on Record and p.....
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Del. HC: Customs Admin. While Initiating Procedure for Verification Must Specify Nature of Violation(17.09.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that the Customs Administration of the importing Party while initiating a procedure for verification must also specify w.....
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Meghalaya HC Orders Deployment of Central Armed Forces to Prevent Illegal Coal Mining(09.02.2023)
Meghalaya High Court while observing that local officials are involved in manipulation and illegal coal mining and while sounding the bell of caution .....
Tags : Meghalaya High Court, Illegal, Coal Mining, CRPF
Central Government makes amendments in the notification of GOI, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Central Board of Direct Taxes No.34/2020 dated the 23rd June, 2020(17.04.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (46) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby makes the fol.....
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Financial Assistance Scheme for District Judiciary Employees Introduced by CJ of Madras HC(23.05.2024)
Chief Justice (CJ) of Madras High Court has launched the Chief Justice Relief Fund Scheme for district judiciary employees and is a subscription based.....
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Kar. HC: PIOs’ Not Supposed to Create Information(17.02.2023)
Karnataka High Court has held that under Right to Information Act only such information that is available and existing and held by the public authorit.....
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Director General of Foreign Trade notifies the Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms(26.04.2023)
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies.....
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Guidelines Issued by Delhi High Court for Trial Court Judges to Decide Transfer Applications(29.05.2024)
Delhi High Court has issued guidelines required to be followed in the national capital by Principal District & Sessions Judges while dealing with tran.....
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SC: Summary Eviction Procedure Cannot be Invoked to Defeat Right of Residence of Woman(16.12.2020)
Supreme Court has held that the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 has no overriding effect over the right of residence .....
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Madras HC Seeks Response in Plea Challenging Recruitment of Only Hindus in Educational Institutions(25.10.2021)
Madras High Court has sought State government's response in a plea questioning the appointment of only Hindus to teaching as well as non-teaching post.....
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Delhi Court Dismisses Regular Bail Plea Filed by Sharjeel Imam in 2019 Case(22.10.2021)
Delhi Court has dismissed the regular bail plea filed by Sharjeel Imam in a 2019 case alleging that he delivered provocative speeches which led to Del.....
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Karnataka HC Directs Police Officers to Strictly Follow Circular of State Government(27.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed police officers who are in-charge of investigations to strictly follow the circular issued by the State government a.....
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Power Ministry revises terms of reference of National Committee on Transmission (NCT) to fast-track ISTS process(28.10.2021)
Transformative reform towards fast-tracking ISTS Planning and Approval process to further facilitate R E Development
As one more step in the .....
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Roll out of new Annual Information Statement(01.11.2021)
Income Tax Department has rolled out the new Annual Information Statement (AIS) on the Compliance Portal which provides a comprehensive view of inform.....
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Kerala HC Directs Appellate Authority to Consider Application for Restoration of Appeal(20.06.2025)
Kerala High Court has restored an application which was dismissed due to non-appearance of the counsel after noting that the counsel could not appear .....
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Bombay HC: Can’t Quash Rape Cases on the Basis of Compromise(03.07.2025)
Bombay High Court has observed that a compromise in a rape case to quash the FIR cannot be accepted as it would be against the interest of the society.....
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Kerala HC Issues Directions for Release of Island Residents Detained in Protests(02.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has issued directions to Chief Judicial Magistrate at Amani, Lakshadweep for the release of island residents who were detained by th.....
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Orissa High Court Shuts Down Functioning for 5 Days From January 13 to January 17(13.01.2022)
Orissa High Court has announced that it would completely shut down its functioning for five days owing to the unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases in.....
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All. HC: Husband’s Death from Poisoning Doesn’t Qualify for Extraordinary Pension(18.10.2024)
Allahabad High Court while dismissing an appeal for extraordinary pension under the Uttar Pradesh Police (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1961, has obse.....
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SC: Perversity in Award Due to Non-Consideration of Vital Evidence is Sufficient for Interference(12.11.2024)
SC has observed that if there is a perversity in the award insofar as non-consideration of vital evidence is concerned, the same tantamounts to violat.....
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Kerala High Court: Power to Add Charges Remains With Court, Can’t be Done at Behest of Parties(16.05.2024)
Ker. HC has held that request for addition of the charge under Section 370 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), as it stood prior to 2013, cannot be made at.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, S. 370 of IPC, Addition of Charge
Delhi High Court: Material on Which Prosecution Bases its Case Cannot be Disclosed in Parts(27.05.2024)
Delhi HC has observed that prosecution cannot disclose the material on which it bases its case in parts as requirement of full disclosure is an extrem.....
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Activity of cutting, shearing, welding etc., on the goods amounts to manufacturing and therefore, cannot be taxed under Business Auxiliary Services(27.05.2024)
In present case, the Appellant is engaged in undertaking job work in the nature of bending, cutting, shearing and punching on goods fabricated / manuf.....
Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality
Telangana HC Upholds Preventive Detention of Man Accused of Stalking, Voyeurism(19.07.2021)
Telangana High Court has upheld the detention order passed against a 22 year old accused of stalking women, voyeurism and allegedly inducing them to d.....
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Allahabad HC: Co-Accused Cannot be Convicted if Main Accused Acquitted After Examination(31.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that in view of the testimony of witnesses if one accused is acquitted, no criminal proceeding can be sustained against .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, testimony of witnesses, criminal proceeding
AAR, Gujarat: Transportation of Parcels by GSRTC in Its Buses Attracts 18% GST(04.04.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling, Gujarat has held that 18% goods and services tax (GST) is payable by the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC).....
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Delhi HC: Sufficiency of Stamp Duty on Agreement Cannot be Adjudicated u/s 11 of A&C Act(14.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that the Court can’t adjudicate on the issue whether the claims made by the petitioner are barred by limitation while de.....
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Electricity charges reimbursed to the service provider by the service recipient not includible in gross value of service(11.04.2022)
In present case, an enquiry was conducted against the Appellant and on verification of documents, department noticed that, assessee are providing 'Bus.....
Tags : Demand, Confirmation, Legality
Supreme Court: Written Grounds of Arrest Must be Given to the Accused in UAPA Cases Too(16.05.2024)
SC has held that the ratio laid down in the case of Pankaj Bansal vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors. (MANU/SC/1076/2023; 2023 INSC 866) that mandated .....
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BCI Issues Circular Regarding Implementation of Set of Reforms in Legal Education(24.05.2024)
BCI has issued a circular to all Centres of Legal Education regarding implementation of set of reforms in legal education that should be made effectiv.....
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Comprehensive guidelines for Investor Protection Fund (IPF) and Investor Services Fund (ISF) for Stock Exchanges having commodity derivatives segment(30.05.2024)
1. SEBI vide circulars dated September 26, 2016, June 13, 2017, March 14, 2018 and October 22, 2021 has issued provisions for Investor Protection Fund.....
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CBDT Issues Guidelines for Granting Exemption to Foreign Wealth Funds and Pension Funds(28.10.2021)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued guidelines for granting an exemption under section 10(23FE) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 to Foreign Wea.....
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NGT Rejects Telangana Plea on Non-Maintainability of Petition Against Work on PRLIS(02.11.2021)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rejected the plea of Telangana that the petition filed by one D. Chandramouleswara Reddy and others of Kadapa distri.....
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NGT Orders Interim Compensation for Environment Damage, Spreading Muck Beyond Allotted Area(09.11.2021)
National Green Tribunal has directed the project proponent to deposit Rs. 2 Crore as interim compensation for causing environment damage and spreading.....
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Central Govt. specifies pension fund, namely, CPPIB India Private Holdings Inc., as specified person in respect of eligible investment made by it in India on or after publication of this notification(17.08.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (iv) of clause (c) of the Explanation 1 to clause (23FE) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (.....
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Ker. HC: Possession of Higher Qualification Presupposes Acquisition of Lower Qualification(30.09.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that possession of higher qualifications by candidate in selection process presupposes acquisition of lower qualification, .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Higher Qualification, Disqualify
Delhi HC Delineates Circumstances to Invoke Group of Companies Doctrine(11.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has held each Company is a separate legal entity, hence, an agreement entered into by one of the Companies in a group, cannot be bind.....
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Cal HC: Death to be Presumed of Employee Untraceable for 7 Years, Heirs Entitled to Terminal Benefit(27.05.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that the law is well settled that in case a person is untraceable for more than seven years, his death may be presumed, m.....
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Madras HC to SBC: Verify Advocates' Past Before Allowing Them To Hold Posts In Statutory Committees(22.08.2022)
Madras High Court has directed the State Bar Council (SBC) of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to verify the antecedents of lawyers before they are permitted.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Fake Lawyer, Statutory Committee
SC Refuses to Entertain PIL Seeking Probe Into Rafale Deal Based on Reports of French Agency(29.08.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a PIL seeking inquiry into the Rafale deal in the light of certain reports in a French news portal alleging pay.....
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Execution of 'Demat Debit and Pledge Instruction' (DDPI) for transfer of securities towards deliveries/settlement obligations and pledging/re-pledging of securities-Clarification(06.10.2022)
1. SEBI vide circular no. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/DoP/P/CIR/2022/44 dated April 04, 2022, issued guidelines regarding execution of 'Demat Debit and Pledge Instr.....
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Electronic filing and Issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) under India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA) w.e.f. 29th December 2022(22.12.2022)
1. It is informed that the electronic platform for Certificates of Origin (eCoO) is being expanded to facilitate issuance of Preferential Certificates.....
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Kerala HC Directs State to Decide on Giving Additional Charge to Director of Mining Department(01.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State government to revisit its decision to give C.K. Baiju, Director-in-Charge of the Mining and Geology Departmen.....
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SC: Filing Incomplete Chargesheet Without Investigation Won’t Extinguish Right to Get Default Bail(26.04.2023)
Supreme Court has held that if investigating agency files a chargesheet without completing investigation, the same would not extinguish the right of t.....
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Delhi HC to Centre: Consider As Representation Plea for Changing 'VT' Sign Written on Indian Aircraft(04.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has asked the Central Government to treat as representation a plea seeking to change the Call Sign 'VT' (Victorian Territory and Vice.....
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Bombay HC to State: Establish Family Court in Every District in Maharashtra(11.07.2022)
Bombay High Court has urged the Maharashtra government to take steps to establish a family court in every district of the state.
Tags : Bombay High Court, Family Court, District
ITAT: Profit Element of Hawala Purchase Would be Subjected to Tax, Not the Entire Amount(13.07.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune Bench has held that the profit element of hawala purchase would be subjected to tax, not the entire amount.
Tags : ITAT, Profit, Hawala Purchase
SC: Demand of Increase of Rent is Irrelevant to Determine 'Bonafide Requirement' of Landlord(29.08.2022)
Supreme Court has held that the demand of increase of rent is wholly irrelevant to determine the bonafide requirement of the premises of a landlord.
Tags : Supreme Court, Landlord, Bonafide Requirement
Kar. HC Declines to Stay FEMA Authority's Confirmation Order on Seizure of Xiaomi's ?5551.27 Crores(07.10.2022)
Karnataka High Court has refused to grant interim relief to Xiaomi Technology India Private Limited against order passed by Competent Authority appoin.....
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All HC: High Court Appointing Arbitrator has Power to Extend Arbitrator's Mandate u/s 29A of A&C Act(21.05.2024)
Allahabad HC has held that if an arbitrator is appointed by the High Court under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) th.....
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Del. HC: Free Wi-fi Facility Launched by Delhi High Court for Lawyers, General Public(30.05.2024)
Delhi High Court has launched a free Wi-Fi facility for lawyers and the general public. Apart from that the e-True Copy Application, soft-launched Del.....
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ITAT: CSR Expenses, Contribution to CM’s Relief Fund Eligible for Income Tax Exemption(11.07.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench has held that the CSR expenses incurred by the Company and the contribution towards CM’s Relief Fund.....
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Madras HC: Magistrate Can’t Act as Post Office & Direct for Registration of FIR Mechanically(22.08.2022)
Madras High Court while heavily criticizing the order of Magistrate directing registration of FIR against an accused, without due application of mind,.....
Tags : Madras High Court, FIR, Individual’s Rights
SC to BCI: Dispose Off Complaints Against Lawyers by December 31(03.10.2022)
Supreme Court while extending time for Bar Council of India (BCI) to dispose off complaints against advocates received by it by 31st December, has hel.....
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P&H HC Quashes FIRs against Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga(12.10.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed an FIR against BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga, who was accused by Punjab Police of spreading misinforma.....
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AAAR, Tamil Nadu: 12% GST Applicable on Printing of Content on PVC Materials(16.03.2021)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Tamil Nadu while upholding the AAR’s ruling has held that 12% Goods and Services Tax will be applicable .....
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Delhi HC Directs Factions of Munjal Family to Approach Arbitration in Trademark Dispute(18.03.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed two factions of the Munjal family battling over a trademark to approach an arbitrator, as has been stipulated in the set.....
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Gauhati HC: Subsequent Change in Law Will Not Ipso Facto Reverse Position of Parties(22.03.2021)
Gauhati High Court has held that once a Court renders a judgment on the issues of the rights of parties, such a judgment can only be re-visited by the.....
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Supreme Court Grants Protection from Arrest to Poonam Pandey in Porn Films Racket Case(19.01.2022)
Supreme Court has granted protection from arrest to actress Poonam Pandey in porn films racket case in the SLP assailing Bombay High Court's judgement.....
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SC Issues Notice Seeking Effective Implementation of Mandate of S. 4 of RTI Act(21.01.2022)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a Writ Petition seeking effective implementation of the mandate of Section 4 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 .....
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Gauhati HC Extends Interim Orders by It and Subordinate Courts Till June 15(01.06.2021)
Gauhati High Court has further extended by two weeks all interim orders passed by the High Court and all other subordinate Courts and Tribunals till 1.....
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Delhi High Court Appoints Committee To Probe 'Match Fixing' Allegations Against National Coach(18.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has been directed to constitute a 3-member committee to inquire into the allegations of match-fixing levelled by Table Tennis player .....
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Supreme Court Grants Protection from Arrest to Ex-Mumbai Police Chief Param Bir Singh(22.11.2021)
Supreme Court has granted protection from arrest to former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh in various cases registered against him by the M.....
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SC: Accused Has Right to Receive Material from Prosecution Even if Draft Criminal Rules Not Adopted(09.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that an accused has right to receive the list of the statements, documents, material, etc. in the possession of the prosecution.....
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SC: Execution Petitions Must be Disposed of Within Six Months(21.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that execution petitions must be disposed within six months from the date of filing and observed that Execution Court is duty b.....
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JKL HC: Pseudo Police Report Can’t Defeat Right of Accused to Default Bail(15.02.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that pseudo police report even if filed within the time frame required under CrPC, cannot be given le.....
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SC: Chargesheet Can’t be Said to be Incomplete Merely Because it was Filed Without Sanction(01.05.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that merely because chargesheet was filed without it can’t be considered an incomplete chargesheet, has held that accuse.....
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SC Seeks Azim Premji's Response to Settlement Proposal of NGO India Awake For Transparency(12.01.2022)
Supreme Court has suggested a settlement be reached between Azim Premji and the NGO India Awake Transparency which is facing contempt proceedings for .....
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Rajasthan HC: Interference of Court in Tender Matters Very Restrictive(17.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that the interference of the Court in tender matters is very restrictive and it should refrain from interfering in the i.....
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Madras HC: Only ‘Preponderance of Probability’ Required in Disciplinary Proceedings(25.10.2024)
Madras High Court while upholding the dismissal of two workers, has affirmed that in matters of disciplinary proceedings only preponderance of probabi.....
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SC: No Regular Hearing Matters to be Listed from Tuesdays to Thursdays(18.11.2024)
Supreme Court has issued a notification regarding its listing of cases in which it has been stated that no regular hearing matters will be listed from.....
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Del. HC: Judgment Requiring ED to Supply ‘Reasons to Believe’ to Arrestee to be Applied Prospectively(04.12.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that the judgment in Arvind Kejriwal Vs. Directorate of Enforcement (MANU/SC/0610/2024; 2024 INSC 512), requiring supply of .....
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SC: Presence of Arbitration Clause Won’t Override Consumer’s Choice to Move Consumer Forum(25.03.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that a consumer can approach the consumer forum even if there is existence of an arbitration clause in the agreement and a .....
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Ker. HC: Time to Stop Entertaining Petitions Relating to Wakf Act(13.02.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that merely because detaining Authority among other grounds has also observed that activities of dete.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Wakf Act, Alternate Remedy
Del HC to CCI: Consider Start-Ups’ Applications Against Google’s New Payment Policy Before April 26(25.04.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Competition Commission of India (CCI) to consider applications against Google’s new in-app user choice billing policy, m.....
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Centre Appoints Delhi HC Judge Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma as Presiding Officer of UAPA Tribunal(06.10.2022)
Central Government has appointed Delhi High Court judge Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma as the Presiding Officer of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) T.....
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Bombay HC: Social Media is Important Pillar of Democracy, if Not Misused(21.12.2022)
Bombay High Court while quashing a FIR lodged against man who had hacked Facebook page of MLA Ravi Rana, has held that social media has become a power.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Against Rules Allowing Technicians to Sign Pathology Reports(18.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea against recent Rules notified under the Clinical Establishment Act, 2010, which allegedly allow Masters o.....
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JKL HC Constitutes Committee for Implementation of Safety Measures Under CEA Regulations, 2010(28.04.2023)
Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh High Court has constituted committee to ensure strict implementation of safety measures under Central Electricity Authority (.....
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Framework for considering unaffected price for transactions upon confirmation of market rumour(21.05.2024)
1. In terms of Regulation 30(11) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("LODR Regulations"), as amended by SEBI .....
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AP HC: App. u/s 11(6) Can Only be Maintained if Parties Fail to Refer Dispute to Arbi. Even After Not(15.05.2024)
AP HC has held that, for maintaining an application under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 it is required to be shown that .....
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All. HC: Cost Imposed on Party for Filing False Affidavit Before Authority to Grab Widow’s Property(24.05.2024)
All. HC has imposed a cost of Rs. 50,000 on a party for filing false affidavit before various quasi-judicial authorities in order to grab the land of .....
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Ker. HC: Directions to Create Awareness Amongst Public to Prevent Dumping of Waste in Public Places(03.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has issued a set of directions to create awareness amongst the public to ensure the prevention of dumping of waste in public places......
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DCDRC: E-Commerce Portal Liable if Seller Does Not Mention Country of Origin of Product(03.10.2022)
District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC), Hyderabad while holding an e-commerce platform liable for vendor not displaying country of or.....
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JKL HC: Compensation for No Fault Liability Adjustable in Compensation Claimed for Fault Liability(20.12.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that compensation paid under the "No Fault liability" provision under Section 140 of Motor Vehicles A.....
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Delhi High Court: Question of Property Title Can’t be Decided by Forums Under Senior Citizens Act(29.05.2024)
Del. HC has held that a reading of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 makes it clear that the forum under the Act do.....
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ITAT: HUF Eligible for Capital Gain Exemption for Property Purchased in The Joint Name of Members(11.07.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench has held that the Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) is eligible to claim capital gain exemption under Sec.....
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Supreme Court Ends Mandate of CoA to Administer AIFF(22.08.2022)
Supreme Court has directed to terminate the mandate of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) - which has been constituted by the Court to manage the a.....
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SC: Video of Confession Made Before Police Inadmissible in Evidence(03.10.2022)
Supreme Court while setting aside concurrent conviction in a murder case, has held that videography containing confession made by an accused to police.....
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Muzaffarnagar Riots Case: Special Court Sentences BJP MLA Vikram Saini to 2 Yrs. in Prison(12.10.2022)
Special court in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffar Nagar district has sentenced BJP MLA Vikram Saini, and 10 others to 2 years in imprisonment in connection wi.....
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Bombay HC Makes E-Filing Mandatory for Criminal, Arbitration and Civil Contempt Cases(02.01.2023)
Bombay High Court has made e-filing of new criminal cases, arbitration petitions and civil contempt petitions mandatory from January 9, 2023. E-filing.....
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J&K&L HC Stays FFRC Order Restraining Pvt. Schools from Charging Fee from Nov 2022 till March 2023(17.11.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has stayed an order of Committee for Fixation and Regulation of Fee of Private Schools, J&K, Srinagar (FFRC) w.....
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Ker. HC: Time to Stop Entertaining Petitions Relating to Wakf Act(13.02.2023)
Kerala High Court has observed that although alternate remedy is not an absolute bar for filing of the writ petition, entertaining petition straight a.....
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Bom. HC: Benefits of Modern Technology Needs to be Made Available to The Commuters(26.04.2023)
Bombay High Court while observing that benefits of modern technology needs to be made available to the commuters in Mumbai, has directed MCGM to consi.....
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Karnataka HC Permits Assessee To File Rectified TRAN-1 Form(11.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has allowed the assessee to file rectified TRAN-I Form electronically or manually within a period of 30 days.
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P&H HC Allows Petitions Seeking Suspension of Sentence in NDPS Cases(14.01.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has allowed 10 petitions filed seeking suspension of sentence in cases under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substa.....
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Del. HC: Can’t Award Compensation for Breach of Contract in Absence of Legal Injury(24.10.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that in case of breach of contract, if there is absence of legal injury then no compensation can be awarded for such breach.
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Bombay HC Seeks Report on Medical Treatment of Accused in Bhima-Koregaon Case(28.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has sought a report from the private hospital regarding the medical treatment of Delhi University Associate Professor Hany Babu, an .....
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ITAT, Hyderabad: Joint Holder in Husband’s Salary Account Not Undisclosed Foreign Account(01.06.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Hyderabad has dismissed an appeal by the revenue department wherein it ruled that being a joint account holder in.....
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SC Extends Interim Protection From Arrest Granted To Kailash Vijayvargiya & Others In Rape Case(17.11.2021)
Supreme Court has extended the interim protection from arrest granted earlier to BJP Leader Kailash Vijayvargiya RSS member Jisnu Basu, and Pradeep Jo.....
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Tripura High Court Directs Appointment of Special Prosecutors Within 2 Weeks(22.11.2021)
Tripura High Court has asked the state government to appoint special public prosecutors for conducting the proceedings in the cases related to Tripura.....
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SC Upholds Allahabad HC’s Decision to Disqualify Azam Khan's Son for Not Meeting Age Criteria(07.11.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed challenge against decision of the Allahabad High Court to disqualify Rampur MLA Mohd. Abdullah Azam Khan for not having at.....
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SC Disapproves HC Practice Allowing Pleas in SARFAESI Cases Without Exhausting Alternative Remedy(17.11.2022)
Supreme Court has disapproved the high courts’ practice of entertaining writ petitions filed in SARFAESI matters without exhausting the alternative st.....
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Performance Audit Report No. 14 of 2022 "Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme (SVLDRS) 2019" of C&AG of India (Indirect Taxes-GST, Central Excise & Service Tax)(06.02.2023)
1. The Performance Audit Report No. 14 of 2022 "Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme (SVLDRS) 2019" of C&AG of India (Indirect Taxes-GST, .....
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Ker. HC: Facts Indicating Special Knowledge Must be Estd. by Prosecution to Shift Burden of Proof(29.05.2024)
Kerala High Court has observed that facts indicating special knowledge must be established by the prosecution to shift the burden of proof on the accu.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, S. 106 of IEA, Special Knowledge
Bombay HC: Not Necessary to Refuse Bail in Every Case of Economic Offence(22.08.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that bail can’t be refused to accused merely because offence is in nature of economic offence. Court also stated that while.....
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Kerala HC: State's Appeal Against Order Directing it to Release Funds to KSRTC Infructuous(30.09.2022)
Kerala High Court while dismissing State government’s appeal against an order directing it to release funds for KSRTC, has held that the appeal is inf.....
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All. HC: Muslim Man Can’t Marry Another Woman if he Isn't Capable of Fostering First Wife, Children(11.10.2022)
Allahabad High Court while observing that as per the mandate of the Holy Quran bigamy is not sanctified unless a man can do justice to orphans, has he.....
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J&K&L HC: Medical Negligence Can Only be Gauged by Experts(28.12.2022)
Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh High Court has observed that it is a settled legal position that only field experts can certify whether there was any neglige.....
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Kar. HC: Daughter-In-Law Not Part of ‘Family’ Defined to Include Specific Relatives of Employee(12.09.2024)
Karnataka High Court has stated that the lawmaker as a matter of policy has framed definition of 'family' to include specific relatives of the employe.....
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Delhi HC Issues Guidelines for Feeding and Treatment of Community Dogs(01.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued a set of guidelines for feeding and treatment of community dogs after holding that every dog is a territorial being, obser.....
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ITAT: Co-Operative Society Providing Financial Help Without RBI License is Eligible for Exemption(08.07.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai Bench has held that the cooperative society providing financial accommodation to members without Reserve.....
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SC: Not Prudent to Convict Accused Without Test Identification Parade(13.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that it would not be prudent to convict an accused solely on the basis of their identification for the first time in court, wit.....
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P&H HC Stays Order to Close Down Private Slaughter Houses/Meat Shops in Ambala During Jain Festival(26.08.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed the decision of the official authorities to close down private slaughterhouses/meat shops in Ambala from Augu.....
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SC: Dependents Entitled to Compensation for Loss of Income Even if They Inherit Business of Deceased(04.10.2022)
Supreme Court has held that motor accident compensation need not be reduced for the sole reason that that the business ventures and properties of the .....
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SC: Police Not Required to do Moral Policing(20.12.2022)
Supreme Court while upholding dismissal of CISF officer who harassed a couple at night, has observed that Police officers are not required to do moral.....
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Kerala HC Stays Order on Prospective Application of Notification Raising Threshold for Insolvency(14.12.2020)
Kerala High Court has stayed the order of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Kochi which held that the notification raising the threshold limit .....
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SC: Conviction for Stalking Quashed Due to Marriage Between Convict and Complainant(20.05.2024)
The conviction of a man for offence of stalking under Section 354D of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 was quashed by the Supreme Court on the ground that .....
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Ker. HC: Facts Indicating Special Knowledge Must be Estd. by Prosecution to Shift Burden of Proof(29.05.2024)
Kerala High Court has observed that facts indicating special knowledge must be established by the prosecution to shift the burden of proof on the accu.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, S. 106 of IEA, Special Knowledge
Allahabad HC Initiates Criminal Contempt Proceedings Against Litigants for Filing Forged Documents(30.09.2022)
Allahabad High Court has initiated suo moto criminal contempt proceedings against two litigants for filing forged documents before the high court and .....
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SC Astounded by Plea to Declare Fundamental Rights as Unconstitutional(11.10.2022)
Supreme Court while rejecting a petition seeking a declaration that the Fundamental Rights enshrined in Part III of the Constitution were ultra vires .....
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NCDRC: Landowner Jointly & Severally Liable Along With Developer for Deficiency in Service(29.12.2022)
National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held that landowner is jointly and severally liable for any compensation along with the dev.....
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SC: Limitation Period of 2 Years to be Applicable on Dues Incurred after Enforcement of 2003 Act(07.11.2024)
Supreme Court has held that the limitation period of two years prescribed for recovery of dues under Section 56 of the Electricity Act, 2003 would app.....
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Delhi HC: Matter of admission of Rohingya refugee children is policy decision; to be taken by Centre(30.10.2024)
Delhi HC while refusing to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) filed to seek directions to the Delhi government and MCD to grant admission to.....
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Kerala HC Lays Down Guidelines Regarding Service of Summons Where Defendants Reside Outside India(18.11.2024)
Kerala High Court has laid down guidelines regarding service of summons on defendants who reside outside India and has stated that there is nothing wr.....
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SC: Buttondar Knife to be Prohibited Only if Used for Manufacture, Sale or Possession for Sale or Tes(05.12.2024)
SC has observed that prohibition on a buttondar knife which has been brought under the mischief of the Arms Act, 1959 would be applicable only when th.....
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AP HC: Can’t Entertain Second Execution Petition When First Petition was Dismissed(26.03.2025)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that if the first petition for enforcement of an award has been rejected on merits then the second execution petiti.....
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Lok Sabha Passes the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025(03.04.2025)
Lok Sabha has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the ongoing budget session of Parliament. The bill was passed with 288 votes in favour and 232.....
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Pat. HC: Mental Disorder for Divorce Must be Such that Spouse Can’t be Expected to Live with Other(11.04.2025)
Patna HC has observed that Section 13(1)(iii) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 does not make mere existence of a mental disorder of any degree sufficie.....
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Ker. HC: To Seek Investigation u/s 156(3) of CrPC, Pre-Conditions Have to be Satisfied(23.05.2024)
Kerala HC has held that where investigation under Section 156(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) is sought, it is necessary to satisfy .....
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All. HC: Life Sentence of Man Who Raped 5 Year Old Girl, Modified for His ‘Precarious’ Financial Situ(31.05.2024)
Allahabad High Court has modified the sentence of a man who committed rape of a five year old, from life imprisonment to 14 years of rigorous imprison.....
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Clarification on holding of Annual General Meeting (AGM) through Video Conference (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM)(28.12.2022)
1. In continuation to this Ministry's General Circular No. 20/2020 dated 05.05.2020 and General Circular No. 02/2022 dated 05.05.2022 and after due ex.....
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Kar. HC: Lokayukta Acting Upon Complaint before registration of FIR Violates S. 17 of P&C Act(21.03.2025)
Karnataka High Court has held that Lokayukta acting upon the anonymous complaint embarked upon elaborate enquiry, summoning officers before the regist.....
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Delhi HC: Incorrect Classification of Goods Would Not Ipso Facto Amount to Collusion(26.11.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that a misclassification or an incorrect classification of goods would not ipso facto amount to collusion, wilful misstateme.....
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Kar. HC: Lokayukta Acting Upon Complaint before registration of FIR Violates S. 17 of P&C Act(21.03.2025)
Karnataka High Court has held that Lokayukta acting upon the anonymous complaint embarked upon elaborate enquiry, summoning officers before the regist.....
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NCLAT: Can’t Recall Order Passed after Considering Materials Important for Determination of Issue(27.03.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that if an order has been passed by Adjudicating Authority after consideration of all the necessary materials that are .....
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MP HC: ?20 Lakh Minimum Threshold for Loan Recovery by NBFCs Not Applicable on HFCs(23.05.2024)
MP HC has held that Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) can invoke the SARFAESI Act, 2002 even when the loan amount is less than ?20 Lakhs and the minimu.....
Tags : MP High Court, SARFAESI Act, 2002, Housing Finance Companies, NBFC
Kar. HC: If Source Report Makes Out Prima Facie Case, Preliminary Enquiry Isn’t Mandatory(31.05.2024)
Karnataka High Court has observed that if a source report makes a prima facie case against the accused then preliminary enquiry is not mandatory befor.....
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Bombay HC Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to Engineering Student Accused of Sexual Assault on Minors(14.12.2020)
Bombay High Court has granted pre-arrest bail to a 19-year-old engineering student accused of aggravated penetrative sexual assault on two minors and .....
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All. HC: Causing ‘Annoyance to Others’ A Prerequisite to Invoke Section 294 of IPC(31.05.2024)
Allahabad High Court has observed that in order to invoke Section 294 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, mere performance of an obscene act is not suffic.....
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P&H HC: BCI Can Assume Revisional Jurisdiction Only When Matter is Disposed of by State Bar Council(21.10.2024)
P&H HC has stated that the revisional jurisdiction by the Bar Council of India can only be assumed, when a matter is disposed of by a State Bar Counci.....
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Del. HC: Can’t Reopen Assessment if Mistake Made on Part of AO Results in Under Assessment of Income(12.11.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that if there is a mistake on the part of the Assessing Officer that resulted in under assessment of the income, it cannot b.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Assessing Officer, Assessment of Income
Del. HC: Revenue Needs to Spell Out Clear Ground for Initiating Penalty Proceedings(26.11.2024)
Del. HC has stated that ‘Concealment of income’ & ‘furnishing of inaccurate particulars’ of income u/s 271(1) (c) of IT Act carry different meanings. .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Penalty Proceedings, Concealment of Income
Ker. HC: State to Frame Gudelines for Ensuring Anonymity of Complainant in POSH Cases(21.03.2025)
Kerala High Court has directed the State Government to frame guidelines for keeping the details of the complainant anonymous from public domain during.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, State Government, Anonymity of Complainant
Del. HC Upholds Rules Barring Retired Judges of Other States from Applying for Sr. Adv. Designation(28.03.2025)
The Delhi High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Rule 9B of the High Court of Delhi Designation of Senior Advocate Rules, 2024, prohibit.....
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J&K&L HC: Cause of Action in Case of Contract of Insurance Accrues on Date of Repudiation of Claim(02.01.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has observed that 'cause of action' in an insurance case can also accrue on the date the claim lodged by the i.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Contract of Insurance, Repudiation
Supreme Court Issues Guidelines Regarding Recruitment of PwBD in District Judiciary(11.11.2024)
Supreme Court has issued guidelines regarding recruitment of persons with benchmark disabilities in District Judiciary and the guidelines will have to.....
Tags : Supreme Court, District Judiciary, Judicial Officers
SC: Higher Court Can Examine Existence of Jurisdi. Fact Even if Trial Court Fails to Frame Issue(25.11.2024)
SC has clarified that failure of trial court to frame issue on maintainability of suit touching jurisdictional fact by itself cannot trim powers of hi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Jurisdictional Fact, Trial Court
Delhi HC: BCI to Enroll South Korean Citizen as Advocate(20.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has directed the Bar Council of India to enroll a South Korean citizen as an advocate within two days. The Court observed that enroll.....
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SC Directs CARA to Issue NOC for Ease in Inter-Country Adoption(27.03.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing a plea relating to ease the procedure for inter-country adoption, has directed the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CA.....
Tags : Supreme Court, CARA, No Objection Certificate, Adoption Process
NCLAT: Can’t Set Aside Liquidation Order u/s 33 IBC When 3rd Party has Taken Possession of Property(04.04.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that liquidation order passed under Section 33(2) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 cannot be set aside once .....
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Delhi HC: Using Celebrity’s Name/Image for Art or Satire Doesn’t Infringe Right of Publicity(27.04.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that use of celebrity names, images for art, satire, parodies and other similar uses would be permissible as facets of right.....
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Ker. HC Allows Litigants to Seek Deletion of Personal Identities in Family Cases(22.12.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that personal information of parties may not be published on High Court website in respect of family and matrimonial cases .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Personal Information, Right to be Forgotten, Matrimonial Cases
MP HC: Party Required to Lay Factual Foundation for Getting Benefit of Section 65 of Evidence Act(26.07.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that it is well settled principle of law that when a photocopy of the document is produced, then in order to ge.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Factual Foundation, S. 65 of IEA, Secondary Evidence
AP HC: Condition to Deposit Min. 20% Fine May be Relaxed by Court if Exceptional Case Made Out(30.08.2024)
AP HC has held that, Appellate Court will be justified in imposing condition of deposit as provided in S. 148 of N.I Act, 1881. However, in a case, wh.....
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Supreme Court Stays Defamation Proceedings Against Shashi Tharoor(11.09.2024)
Supreme Court has stayed criminal defamation proceedings against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor that were initiated over his “a scorpion sitting on a Shiv.....
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Kerala HC: Determine Notional Income of Ordinary Worker on the Basis of Fair Wages(15.11.2024)
Kerala High Court has observed that while awarding compensation for motor accidents, notional income of ordinary worker must be determined on the basi.....
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NCLAT: In Absence of Debt & Default, Application Under Section 7 of IBC Can’t be Admitted(29.11.2024)
NCLAT Delhi bench has held that in absence of any debt and consequent default on the part of the corporate debtor, application under section 7 of the .....
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AP HC: Appropriate if Government Establishes Register for Recording Disputes between Parties(25.03.2025)
AP HC has observed that it would be appropriate, if government establishes a statutory basis for creation of a dispute register with rules set out for.....
Tags : AP High Court, Dispute Register, Verification of Title
Del. HC Directs Removal of Defamatory Content on ANI’s Wikipedia Page(02.04.2025)
Delhi High Court has directed Wikimedia Foundation to remove defamatory statements published against ANI Media Private Limited on its Wikipedia page.
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ITAT: Income Tax Officials Bound to Follow CBDT Circular(08.07.2022)
ITAT: Income Tax Officials Bound to Follow CBDT Circular
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Cochin Bench has held that the circulars issued by the.....
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Delhi HC: Allowing Fabricated Allegations Against Entire Family May Lead to Misuse of Process of Law(13.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that if false implications by fabricated allegations against the entire family in matrimonial disputes are allowed, it may l.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, False Allegations, Process of Law
SC Quashes FIR Against Father For Taking Away Son From Mother's Custody(26.08.2022)
Supreme Court while quashing First Information Report which was registered against a father for secretly taking away his son from his mother's custody.....
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Kerala HC: Application for Default Bail Filed Through E-Filing Valid(21.11.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that an application for default bail, filed timely through e-filing mode, cannot be ignored by the trial courts for want of.....
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Meg. HC: CBI’s Jurisdiction to Investigate Ceases if Chargesheet Doesn’t Involve Offence Under PCA(14.02.2023)
Meghalaya High Court has held that when the offences under the provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA) are dropped from chargesheet, CBI’s Ju.....
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SC: Section 16B of HP General Sales Tax Act Not Ultra Vires to Any Provision of Law(01.05.2023)
Supreme Court while setting aside High Court judgment which held that Section 16B of Himachal Pradesh General Sales Tax (HPGST) is ultra vires to Sect.....
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Kerala High Court: Court Granting Bail Can Cancel it, if Conditions are Violated(28.05.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that the legal position is settled that when a Court grants bail after imposing conditions, violation of any of the conditi.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, S. 439(2) of CrPC, Cancellation of Bail
Allahabad HC Seeks Reply on Plea for Establishment of Special Human Trafficking Courts(09.12.2020)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government about the steps taken to establish special Courts for trying cases relating to human traff.....
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J&K HC Orders Direct Money Transfer to Land Sellers to Cut Out Middle Man(16.12.2020)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ordered “immediate and direct” transfer of money into the accounts of land owners to ensure compensation for land acq.....
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SC: Benchmark for Appointment in Law Enforcement Agency Should be Stringent(25.07.2024)
Supreme Court has set aside Gauhati High Court's order reinstating a CRPF constable who was terminated for withholding relevant information and restat.....
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Supreme Court: Registry to Give Explanation When Case Not Listed Despite Specific Orders(28.08.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that when there is a specific order of the Court that a particular petition shall be listed, the minimum expectation from t.....
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Meghalaya Govt. to SC: Circular Issued Regarding Prohibition of 'Two Finger test' on Rape Survivors(06.09.2024)
State of Meghalaya has informed the Supreme Court that a circular has been issued in relation to the prohibition of ‘Two Finger Test’ on rape survivor.....
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Karnataka High Court: In a Suit for Title, Party Should Clearly Disclose the Right to Sue(12.03.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that in a suit for declaration of title, if there is failure on the part of the party to disclose a clear right to sue, .....
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Ker HC: If Accused Holds Joint Possession of Property Then No Offence of Criminal Trespass Attracted(19.03.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that in cases where there is a property in question which is held by the accused under joint possession then no offence of .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Section 449 of IPC, Joint Possession, Criminal Trespass
Notification regarding Key Facts Statement (KFS) for Loans & Advances(15.04.2024)
1. Please refer to instructions on Key Facts Statement (KFS) and disclosure of Annual Percentage Rate (APR) as contained in paragraph 2 of 'Circular o.....
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SC: Delay in Reporting Seizure Report to Magistrate Won’t Vitiate Act of Seizure by Police(14.05.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that if there is any delay on the part of the police in submitting the seizure report to the Magistrate, such delay shall n.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Section 102(3) of CrPC, Seizure Report
Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Modification in Policy on Calculation of Marks(02.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to CBSE, GNCTD and Union of India through MHRD in a plea seeking modification of policy for tabulation of marks for.....
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Judicial Notice Taken of Soaring Temperature in Delhi by Delhi High Court(03.06.2024)
Delhi HC while dealing with pleas concerning the issue of protection and management of deemed forests in the national capital, has observed that it is.....
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Guj. HC Issues Show Cause Notice to Judicial Officers for Not Disposing of Suit Pending Since 1977(20.12.2022)
Gujarat High Court has issued show cause notices to ten judicial officers in State asking for an explanation as to why contempt of court proceedings s.....
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Del. HC Closes Appeal by Wikimedia Against Order Directing Disclosure of Subscriber Details(12.11.2024)
Del. HC has closed an appeal filed by Wikimedia Foundation against the order of a single judge bench that directed it to disclose information of subsc.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Wikimedia Foundation, Asian News International
All. HC: Two Public Employers May Have Different Views Regarding Suitability of Candidate(26.11.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that two different public employers may have different views regarding the suitability of a candidate for appointment an.....
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Delhi High Court: Well Educated Wife Must Not Remain Idle Only for Gaining Maintenance(21.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that a well-educated wife, with experience in a suitable gainful job, ought not to remain idle solely to gain maintenanc.....
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NCLAT: Fresh Limitation Period Commences from Date when CD Signs Balance Sheet(27.03.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that for the purpose of filing an application under section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 fresh period .....
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J&K HC: Can’t Put Accused under Prev. Detention Only because His Release Affects Public Confidence(07.04.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that an accused who has secured bail cannot be put under preventive detention merely on the ground that his rele.....
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Madras HC Permits HR&CE Department to Take Inventory of Valuables Offered in Temples(29.10.2021)
Madras High Court has permitted Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department to take inventory of jewellery and other valuables which .....
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SC: Waqf Tribunal Has Jurisdiction Even If Subject Property is Admitted To Be Waqf Property(02.11.2021)
Supreme Court has held that a Wakf Tribunal has jurisdiction to adjudicate a dispute even if a property is admitted to be a waqf property.
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Central Government Amends GFRs Permitting Payment of 75% Arbitral Amount to Contractors(10.11.2021)
Central Government has amended the General Financial Rules, 2017 (GFRs), followed by the government departments and agencies, to give effect to a Cabi.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea by Recently Released UK Ex-Convict, Seeking Removal of Articles(12.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea filed by a man namely Mohammed Umar Ashrafi, who was convicted by UK's Leicester Crown Court in 2015 and .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Removal of Articles, Right to be Forgotten
P&H HC: Eyewitness Account Not Credible if Eyewitness Directly Identifies Accused in Court(21.11.2024)
P&H High Court while acquitting a convict of murder case, has stated that eyewitness account who is not known to the accused is not be considered cred.....
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Ori HC: State Can’t Question Maintain. of Suit for No Notice at Stage of Appeal if Not Done in WS(06.12.2024)
Orissa High Court has observed that if State does not raise any objection about maintainability of suit in their written statement on the ground of no.....
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Ministry of Finance: Income Tax Officials Can’t Access E-mails, Bank Accounts of All Assesses(27.03.2025)
Ministry of Finance has informed that Income Tax officials cannot access the personal emails, Bank accounts of all the assesses. However, there are pr.....
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SC: Candidate Can’t Claim Equitable Relief if Appointment is Illegal(04.04.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that a candidate cannot claim equitable relief under Article 142 of the Constitution of India if the candidate gained entry.....
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Telangana HC: HC Can Extend Mandate of Arbitrator Only When it Appoints the Arbitrator(14.04.2025)
Telangana High Court has held that the mandate of the arbitrator can be extended by the High Court under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliati.....
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Ker. HC: Foreign Travellers Overstaying After Expiry of Docs. Can’t be Treated as Infiltrators(12.09.2024)
Kerala High Court has observed that foreign nationals who entered India with valid documents and continued to stay even after expiry of such documents.....
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Bombay HC: Can’t Use Law to Harass People(22.12.2022)
Bombay High Court while quashing FIR lodged against Solapur-based man for spying under Official Secrets Act for clicking photo of police station has o.....
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Supreme Court: Piramal's Resolution Plan for DHFL Upheld(02.04.2025)
Supreme Court while setting aside the NCLAT order, has approved the Resolution Plan proposed by Piramal Capital and Housing Finance for the erstwhile .....
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SC: If Prosecution Fails to Disprove Accused’s Plea of Alibi then Conviction Won’t be Justified(10.04.2025)
Supreme Court while setting aside a husband’s conviction for murdering his wife has observed that conviction is not justified if the husband raised th.....
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Ker. HC: Settlement of Cases Including Offence of Rape & POCSO Act Offences is Not Permissible(26.07.2024)
Ker. HC has held that settlement of cases including offence of rape and POCSO Act offences is not permissible under law. However, if accused marries t.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Offence of Rape, Settlement
Bom. HC: Can’t Deny Citizenship to Child Just Because Parents Give up their Citizenship(30.08.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that the acquisition of a foreign nationality by the child's mother who is a single parent, will not affect the citizenship.....
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SC: Inordinate Delay in Conclusion of Trial Infringe Right of Accused Under Article 21(11.09.2024)
SC has observed that an accused has a right to a fair trial and while a hurried trial is frowned upon as it may not give sufficient time to prepare fo.....
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Supreme Court: Can’t Order Confiscation of Vehicle Without Hearing its Registered Owner(21.05.2024)
SC has observed that the plain reading of Section 63 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 indicates that the court cannot order.....
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Karnataka High Court: State Has to Pay Compensation if Money Belonging to Citizen is Retained(31.05.2024)
Kar. HC has held that if money belonging to a citizen in his property is retained by State entities falling under Article 12, that amounts to temporar.....
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J&K&L HC: Petition U/A 226 Can be Filed Even When Fundamental Right is Threatened(08.02.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that a petition under Article 226 can be moved even when fundamental right of a citizen is threatened.....
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SC: Can’t Start With Presumption of Regulatory Failure(20.02.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that the Court can’t start with a presumption of regulatory failure has stated that it shall pass orders to constitute a.....
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Bombay HC: Causing Bomb Blast Not an Official Duty(02.01.2023)
Bombay High Court while rejecting an appeal filed by Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit, seeking discharge in the case of 2008 Malegaon blast .....
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SC Grants Bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Liquor Policy Scam Case(13.09.2024)
Supreme Court has granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi Liquor Policy scam case on considering the ground that the trial is un.....
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Delhi High Court Advises Registry to Maintain Records of Cross-Challenge to Awards(25.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has advised its Registry to devise of system to maintain records of the cross challenges to awards under Section 34 of the Arbitratio.....
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Delhi HC: Economic Offences Corrodes Fabric of Democracy and Against National Interest of Country(27.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that economic offences corrode the fabric of democracy and are against the national economy and national interest of the.....
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Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Countervailing Duty on Subsidized Articles and for Determination of Injury) Second Amendment Rules, 2021(27.10.2021)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (7) of section 9 and sub-section (2) of section 9B of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), th.....
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Delhi HC Asks Centre to Consider as Representation Plea Against Artificial Insemination in Animals(08.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation seeking to restrain artificial insemination in animals and directed the Ministry of Anim.....
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Allahabad HC: Sister Can't Claim Benefit of Compassionate Appointment in Presence of Wife(22.08.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that as per the UP Recruitment of Dependents of Government Servants Dying in Harness Rules, 1974, the benefit of compass.....
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SC: Wife Conceiving Out of Forced Sex Can Seek Abortion Under MTP Act(29.09.2022)
Supreme Court while observing that rape must be held to include ‘marital rape’ for purpose of Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, has held tha.....
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NCDRC to TATA Housing: Refund Entire Amount Paid for Flat Due to Deficiency in Service(30.12.2022)
National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed TATA Housing Development Pvt. Ltd. to refund entire amount deposited by complainan.....
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Del. HC: Reopening Assessment on Basis of Estimation Report by DVO isn’t Sustainable(12.09.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that report/estimate of the Valuation Officer cannot be the sole ground for re-opening assessment under Section 148 of I.....
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Karnataka High Court: ‘Opportunity of Being Heard’ Not an Empty Formality(30.09.2024)
Karnataka High Court has stated that, in terms of Section 223 of BNSS the magistrate has to issue a notice to the accused who is given an opportunity .....
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Rajya Sabha Passes the ‘Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024’(06.12.2024)
Rajya Sabha has passed the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024 that seeks to replace the Aircraft Act, 1934. The bill aims at elevating safety standards,.....
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SC to Consider Constitutionality of Amendment Decreasing Number of Directors in Cooperative Society(27.03.2025)
Supreme Court has issued notice on the issue whether the ground for amendment to the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960 with regard to reduci.....
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SC Passes Order Imposing Year Long Ban on Firecrackers in Delhi NCR(04.04.2025)
SC has passed an order imposing ban of one year on the use, manufacture, sale and storage of firecrackers in the Delhi-National Capital Region. The Co.....
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SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Setting Aside of Order Holding Conversion Solely for Marriage Invalid(17.12.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking setting aside of an Order passed by Allahabad High Court which held that conversion solely for the purpose .....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Voting Rights for Nurses with Delhi Nursing Council(25.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a PIL filed by Indian Professional Nurses Association, an NGO, seeking voting rights to all nurses registered wi.....
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CBIC notifies New Provisions related to Surrender of Registration, Validity of Registration(29.10.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified new Provisions related to Surrender of Registration, Validity of registration under Co.....
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SC: Mere Apprehension of Threat of Life Not Sufficient Ground to Transfer A Criminal Case(02.11.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that mere apprehension of threat of life is not a sufficient ground to transfer a case, without lodging a complaint or subs.....
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SC: Low Age of Rape Victim Not Sufficient Factor to Impose Death Sentence(10.11.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the low age of the rape victim is not considered as the only or sufficient factor for imposing a death sentence. The C.....
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Requirement of Health Certificate to be accompanied with the import of certain food consignments-modification of Board Instruction No. 18/2022-Customs(06.10.2022)
1. Reference is drawn to Board's Instruction No. 18/2022-Customs dated 12.08.2022 relating to the requirement of Health Certificate to be accompanied .....
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Central Government rescinds the notification of Ministry of Commerce and Industry Notification number S.O. 2947 (E) dated 18th November, 2009(21.12.2022)
WHEREAS, M/s. Kerala State Information Technology Infrastructure Limited, had proposed under section 3 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 (28 of .....
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AIBE: SC Allows Final Year Students to Appear in Examination on 24th November(23.09.2024)
Supreme Court has allowed final year law students to appear in the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) scheduled to be held on 24th November, 2024.
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BCI Issues Circular Suggesting Monthly Stipend to Advocates in Urban and Rural Areas(16.10.2024)
BCI has issued a circular making recommendation that junior advocates should be paid a monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000 in urban areas and Rs. 15,000 in .....
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SC Explains Difference between FIR Registration Provisions under CrPC and BNSS(02.04.2025)
SC while explaining the difference between FIR registration provisions under CrPC & BNSS has observed that while Section 173(1) of BNSS is similar to .....
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SC: If ED Claims that it has Fundamental Rights, it Should Worry about Rights of Others too(10.04.2025)
Supreme Court while questioning Directorate of Enforcement (ED) for filing petition for transfer of corruption case, has stated that If ED claims that.....
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Madras HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Disproportionate Reservation For In-Service Doctors(01.11.2021)
Madras High Court has issued notice in a petition challenging the extent of reservation granted to in-service doctors under the prospectus for admissi.....
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Karnataka HC: State To Make Corrections in Website to Enable Uploading of Sale Deeds(08.11.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to make necessary changes/ corrections in the website to enable uploading of registered sale de.....
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Ker. HC: Teaching Experience Can be One That is Gained After Acquiring Essential PG Qualification(23.12.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that teaching experience of ten years mentioned Special Rules in force for promotion for the post of Professor is one that .....
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Bom. HC: Citizens Don’t Have Fundamental Right to be Buried at a Specific Place(02.04.2025)
Bombay High Court while directing removal of a crematorium constructed nearby residential societies, has held that the citizens do not have a fundamen.....
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J&K High Court Notifies Video Conferencing (Nyaya Shruti) Rules, 2025(10.04.2025)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has notified the Video Conferencing (Nyaya Shruti) Rules, 2025 as a major leap towards digitizing the judicial p.....
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Kerala HC Directs Motor Vehicle Department to Furnish Action Taken on Directions on Road Safety(08.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has made an attempt to reinforce the Rules and directions in place for road safety by directing the concerned officers to take neces.....
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MCA Notifies Deflagging of Disqualified DINs of Directors Post-Demonetization(11.11.2021)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified that the Director Identification Numbers (DINs) of Directors found to be disqualified post-demonetiza.....
Tags : Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Disqualified DINs of Directors Post-Demonetization
Kerala HC Pulls State for Failure to Recover 5.2 Cr. Damages from PFI(20.12.2022)
Kerala High Court has pulled up the State over the delay in recovery of damages of Rs. 5.20 Crore from banned Popular Front of India (PFI) and its off.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Popular Front of India (PFI), Recovery, Damages
MP HC: Can’t Subject Transfer Order to Judicial Review Unless Found to be Influenced by Malafide(08.10.2024)
MP HC has observed that it is well settled in law that an employer is the best judge to organize its work force and it is also well settled in law tha.....
Tags : MP High Court, Judicial Review, Transfer Order
Kar. HC: Order Authorising Waqf Board to Issue Marriage Certificate is Unheard of in Law(13.11.2024)
Karnataka High Court while hearing a petition seeking declaration of a Government order as ultra vires to the Waqf Act, 1995, has stated that a Govern.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Marriage Certificate, Waqf Board
SC: Not Laid Down that Case for Bail Can be Considered Only after Convict Undergoes Half Sentence(28.11.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing a petition that challenged Madhya Pradesh High Court ‘s refusal to suspend sentence, has observed that this Court has not .....
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NCLAT: Can’t Consider Allottee Financial Creditor When Allotted Unit Cancelled at their Request(21.03.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi has held that there cannot be a consideration of an allottee of a unit as a financial creditor if the allotted unit has been cancelled.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Financial Creditor, Allotted Unit
NCLAT: In absence of privity of contract, application u/s 9 of IBC not maintainable(28.03.2025)
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has observed that where there is no privity of contract or any sort of Debtor-Creditor relationshi.....
Tags : Privity of contract, Maintainability of application, Debtor-Creditor relationship, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
NCLAT: Members Can't Transfer Case to Another Bench in Another Place After Recusal from Hearing(07.07.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), has held that if Members of NCLT Bench recuse from hearing a case, they cannot transfer the same to a.....
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SC: Twin Conditions in Section 10B(8) of IT Act Has to be Fulfilled to Claim Exemption Relief(13.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that for claiming the benefit under Section 10B (8) of the Income Tax (IT) Act, the twin conditions of furnishing a declaration.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Exemption Relief, Income-Tax
Bombay HC: Jurisdiction of DM Under SARFAESI Act Purely Ministerial in Nature(25.08.2022)
Bombay High Court while observing that jurisdiction of District Magistrate (DM) is limited only to assisting secured creditors in taking possession of.....
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Kar. HC: Bank Can Initiate Criminal Action if A/C Declared Fraud, Even After Invoking SARFAESI Act(04.10.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) can investigate complaint registered by a bank against company and its direct.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, SARFAESI, Criminal Action
Delhi HC: Sexual Harassment During Childhood Have Insurmountable Long-Term Effects(20.12.2022)
Delhi High Court while upholding dismissal of teacher accused of molestation, has observed that in matters relating to sexual harassment of children, .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Sexual Harassment, Children, Long-Term Effects
Karnataka HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Govt Communication for Collection of Information(26.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the state government on a petition filed by People's Union For Civil Liberties, challenging the communicatio.....
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All. HC: Application u/s 34 Can’t be Dismissed for Non-Filing of Certified Copy if Explanation Given(03.10.2024)
All. HC has observed that in an application under Section 34 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, signed copy of award given by arbitrator must .....
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Kerala High Court: Need Effective Laws to Combat Cyber Bullying(27.03.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that it is of grave concern that, in this digital age, there is a lack of comprehensive and effective legislation to co.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Effective Laws, Cyber Bullying
Supreme Court: Maintain Status Quo on Demolitions in Gurugram's DLF City(07.04.2025)
Supreme Court while issuing notice on batch of petitions filed by aggrieved residents of Gurugram's DLF City, has directed maintenance of status quo i.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Gurugram's DLF City, Status Quo
Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Senior Designation of Yatin Oza For 2 Years(28.10.2021)
Supreme Court has temporarily restored the senior designation of Yatin Oza for a period of two years. The Court has passed the order in an appeal file.....
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Madras HC Recommends Constitution of Quasi-Judicial Appellate Tribunal(02.11.2021)
Madras High Court has observed that fraudulent registration of sale deeds in the State have only reduced and not stopped completely and has recommend.....
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Delhi HC: Mere Engagement Does Not Permit a Person to Sexually Assault His Fiancé(06.10.2022)
Delhi High Court while denying bail to a man accused of raping his fiancé multiple times on the pretext of their planned marriage, has held that mere .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Bail, Fiancé
J&K&L HC: Investigating Agency of State Government Can Probe Scheduled UAPA Offences(21.12.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently has held that provisions of National Investigation Act do not prohibit investigation of Scheduled off.....
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Allahabad HC Grants Bail to Man Arrested for Offering Namaz in Temple(21.12.2020)
Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Faisal Khan, the man who was arrested for offering namaz in the Nand Baba temple premises in Mathura district.....
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Delhi HC: No Further Extension of Interim Bails by District Courts, Closes Suo Moto Extension(26.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has disposed of its plea concerning the suo moto petition registered on the extension of interim orders in all matters pending before.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Extension of Interim Bails
CBDT Notifies MP, Chandigarh Pollution Control Board Eligible for Income Tax Exemption(01.11.2021)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the Madhya Pradesh and Chandigarh Pollution Control Board, Gujarat State Aids Control Society eligib.....
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Karnataka HC Directs to Enquire Into Complaints About Unauthorised Statues and Flag Posts(08.11.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Chief Commissioner of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to enquire into complaints made to it about unau.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Unauthorised Statues and Flag Posts
Allahabad HC: Any Rule Under Article 309 Can Only be Replaced by Act of Appropriate Legislation(17.01.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that any rule framed under Article 309 of the Constitution of India can only be replaced by an Act of an appropriate.....
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Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Vaibhav Jain and Ankush Jain in the PMLA Case(30.10.2024)
Delhi High Court has allowed bail application of Vaibhav Jain and Ankush Jain in the money laundering case involving AAP leader Satyendra Jain on the .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Prevention of Money Laundering Act , Vaibhav Jain, Ankush Jain
Cal. HC: Any Political Party Ransacking Government Office Must be Charged Appropriately(19.11.2024)
Calcutta High Court while hearing a plea against the ransacking of the panchayat samiti office, has observed that Government office is a public proper.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Government Office, Public Property
NCLAT: Authority Can’t Pass Adverse Remarks against RP Performing Duties as Per CoC’s Instruction(05.12.2024)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that the Adjudicating Authority cannot pass adverse remarks against the Resolution Professional who is performing dutie.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Adverse Remarks, Committee of Creditors
Ker. HC: Can’t Consider Expert's Report as Formal Substitute for Section 65B(4) of Evidence Act(26.03.2025)
Ker. HC has stated that an expert's report cannot be considered as a formal substitute for Section 65B(4) of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 certificate.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Expert's Report, Formal Substitute
SC: No Rule that Candidates with Higher Qualification Must be Preferred for Post(03.04.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that there is no general rule that candidates having higher qualification must be preferred over candidates having basic qu.....
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SC Affirms Compensation to Lawyer for Bank Wrongfully Keeping His Name in Loan Defaulters List(15.02.2023)
Supreme Court has affirmed National Consumers Disputes Redressal Commission directing Canara Bank to pay compensation of Rs. 5 lakhs to lawyer whose n.....
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SC: Not Necessary to Review Order Accepting Closure Report Before Carrying Out Further Investigation(01.05.2023)
Supreme Court has held that prior to carrying out a further investigation under Section 173(8) of the CrPC, it is not necessary for the Magistrate to .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Final Report, CrPC
Allahabad HC: Police Officials Duty Bound to Produce Accused Before Court(28.05.2024)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the police authority cannot make a statement before the Court that accused persons are not traceable. It is the.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Police Officials, Duty Bound
IFSCA and CEEW sign MoU to cooperate on sustainable finance(21.12.2022)
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) have signed a Memorandum of Und.....
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Madras HC Directs to Submit Report Outlining Steps for Demolition of Unauthorised Statues(29.10.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Chief Secretary to submit a report outlining the steps undertaken to demolish unauthorised statues erected on gover.....
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Punjab and Haryana HC: Specifying Rights of Accused under NDPS Act Mandatory Requirement(08.11.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that a notice under Section 50 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 should specify what .....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Rights of Accused under NDPS Act
Delhi HC Hopes Lieutenant Governor to Take Decision Expediently on Additional Staff Posts(10.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has said that it hopes and expects the Lieutenant Governor to take decision at the earliest on the approval of additional staffing po.....
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Delhi HC Grants Interim Relief to Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturer For Its Product BREEZER(15.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Bacardi and Company Ltd., engaged in manufacturing of alcoholic beverage BREEZER, by restraining the de.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, BREEZER, FREEZ Mix
SC: Lady Judicial Officers Not Having Private Washrooms Requires Immediate Action(14.11.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing a petition of sanitized toilets in Court premise and tribunals all over the country, has stated that lady judicial officer.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Private Washroom, Lady Judicial Officers
Delhi HC Decides Upon When Hyperlinking of Publication Would Amount to Republication(28.03.2025)
Delhi HC observed, "if the hyperlinking of publication is done in a manner in which it refers to the content that conveys defamatory meaning, not beca.....
Tags : Hyperlinking, Defamation, Republication
NCLT: Can’t Call Speculative Investment a 'Financial Debt' in Absence of Commercial Effect of Borrowi(07.04.2025)
NCLT New Delhi bench while dismissing an application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 has held that a speculative inv.....
Tags : NCLT New Delhi, Financial Debt, Commercial Effect
MP HC: If Alternate Remedy Available, Petitions Directing Police to Register FIR Not Maintainable(25.07.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has restated that writ petitions seeking direction on police officers to register FIRs will not be maintainable if alternate.....
Tags : MP High Court, Alternate Remedy, Police Officers
SC: Unfortunate that People are Not Getting Bail Even in Magistrate Triable Cases(28.08.2024)
Supreme Court while granting bail to an accused of forgery and cheating, has observed that it is very unfortunate that now people are not getting bail.....
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Calcutta High Court: Court Cannot Re-appreciate Evidence Under Guise of Patent Illegality(09.09.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that evidence cannot be re-appreciated by the Court under the guise of patent illegality as per the proviso to Section 34.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Evidence, S. 34(2-A) of A&C Act
Insurance Company to be Liable Even if Insurance Policy Not Transferred(17.09.2024)
Allahabad HC has stated that even if the insurance policy of vehicle is not transferred, the insurance company would become liable under the policy to.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Insurance Company, Transferee
SC: No Direction to ECI to Publish Info. Regarding Disclosure of Final Data of Voter Turnout(24.05.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing an application by the NGO Association for Democratic Reforms has refused to pass any interim order directing the Election .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Polling Stations, Election Commission of India
Executives retain the absolute right to transfer a public servant in administrative exigencies and same should not be interfered with by the Courts(31.05.2024)
The present Original Application has been filed by the applicant, who is working as Assistant Accounts Officer under CDA (IDS) i.e., Respondent No.3 h.....
Tags : Transfer, Administrative exigencies, Legality
SC: Farmers Protests can Continue Without Impediment and Breach of Peace by Protestors and Police(18.12.2020)
Supreme Court has stated that the farmers' protest should be allowed to continue without impediment and without any breach of peace either by the prot.....
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Delhi High Court Dismisses Professor's Plea For Rejoining Jamia Milia Islamia(26.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed the plea filed by a former Professor of the Jamia Milia Islamia University, seeking to rejoin the duty after one year o.....
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Delhi Court Issues Summons to Republic Media and Chief Editor in Defamation Suits(29.10.2021)
Delhi Court has issued summons to Republic Media, Arnab Goswami, its chief editor working with the channel and News Broadcasters Standards Association.....
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Allahabad HC Directs UP Govt to Instruct District Magistrates to Re-evaluate Cases for Remission(08.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to instruct the District Magistrates of all the districts to re-evaluate the cases for .....
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Karnataka High Court Directs SIT to Consider Report of ACP Who Probed Complaint(10.11.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to peruse the report prepared by Assistant Commissioner of Police, MC Kavitha, .....
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NCLAT: Cannot Modify Information Memorandum on Basis of Which RP is Submitted & Approved(28.11.2024)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that there cannot be any modification of Information Memorandum that is prepared by Resolution Professional, on the bas.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses CBI Plea Challenging Order Allowing Inspection of Documents By Accused(10.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed the Central Bureau of Investigation's plea challenging a Special Judge's order directing it to allow the accused person.....
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Allahabad High Court Orders Protection for Married Woman Residing With a Man(15.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed the police authorities especially the Superintendent of Police, Gonda to protect the life and liberty of a married w.....
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NCLAT: Serving Notice on E-Mail Provided in Section 7 Petition is Sufficient Compliance(09.04.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that serving notice on the e-mail address provided in petition under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2.....
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SC Approves Requirement for Judicial Officers to be Converse With Local Language(26.07.2024)
Supreme Court has approved the condition imposed by Public Service Commissions requiring the individuals seeking appointment as judicial officers to b.....
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Bom. HC: Assessment Can be Centralized by Department at One Place if there are Sufficient Reasons(29.08.2024)
Bombay High Court while upholding the order u/s 127 of IT Act, 1961 transferring Assessee's case from the Assessing Officer in Mumbai to Assessing Off.....
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SC: Centre and Assam Govt.’s Response Sought on Deportation of 211 Foreign Nationals(10.09.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing a petition regarding conditions of the detention centres in Assam, has sought response from Union Ministry of Home Affairs.....
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Utt. HC: State to Come Up With Directions for Live-in/Married Couples to Approach SSP Directly(19.03.2024)
Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State Government to issue general instructions whereby Live-in/Married couples can approach the Senior Superin.....
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SC: Not Including Content Shown in Trailer, in Main Movie Doesn’t Amount to ‘Deficiency of Service’(23.04.2024)
SC has held that if movie creators do not include the contents of a movie trailer in the main movie, that does not amount to deficiency of service on .....
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All. HC: Mentioning Certain Sections in Title of Claim Made to Labour Court Won’t Determine Jurisdi.(14.05.2024)
Allahabad High Court has observed that it is well settled that the title of an application/claim and reference made therein or merely mentioning certa.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Title of Claim, Jurisdiction
OBC Certificates Issued In West Bengal After 2010 Cancelled by Calcutta High Court(23.05.2024)
Cal HC has cancelled all Other Backward Classes (OBC) certificates issued in State of West Bengal after 2010 & also set aside classification of 37 com.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, OBC Certificates, West Bengal, 37 Communities
Delhi High Court: MCD, DDA Ordered to Frame Rules for Levying Fine on Encroachers(31.05.2024)
Delhi High Court has ordered the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to make encroachers liable for illegal enc.....
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MoRTH issues notification to promote transparency in the sale and purchase of registered vehicles through dealers(28.12.2022)
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a notification G.S.R 901(E) on 22 December, 2022 to promote ease of doing business and .....
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Allahabad High Court: Taunting a Person for Giving Less Dowry Not a Penal Offence(21.05.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that the law contemplates the demand of dowry as punishable, however, the taunting for giving less gifts by itself is no.....
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Kar. HC: Property Purchased in Auction Can’t be Denied Regi. on Grounds That IT Dues are Pending(30.05.2024)
Karnataka High Court has observed that registration of sale certificate issued to a property purchased in auction, cannot be refused on the ground tha.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, IT Dues, Sale Certificate
Delhi HC Dismisses Satyendar Jain's Plea Against Transfer of Proceedings in PMLA Case(03.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed the plea moved by Aam Aadmi Party leader Satyendar Jain challenging the transfer of proceedings against him in money la.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Money Laundering, Transfer, Satyendar Jain
Delhi HC: Use of The Word 'Can' in an Arbitration Clause Does Not Render it Ineffective(13.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that mere use of the word 'can' in an arbitration clause does not render it ineffective and the intention of the parties to .....
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Kerala HC Issues SOP for Real Time Scrutiny of E-Files(02.01.2023)
Kerala High Court has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for real time scrutiny of e-files. The process involving scrutiny of files from 8 am.....
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CBIC Enables GSTR-9 Return Form on GST Portal(11.12.2020)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIC) has enabled the Goods and Service Tax Annual Return (GSTR-9) of Financial Year 2019-20 on the GST Portal.
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SC Issues Notice to Centre on Plea Seeking Uniform Grounds of Divorce(17.12.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre on two public interest litigations seeking uniform grounds of divorce and payment of maintenance and al.....
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Constructive trust rests in civil law on a claim for breach of fiduciary duty and does not rest on any aspect of criminal law(03.11.2021)
Mr. Robert Faichney and Mr. David Perrin were directors of Vantis Tax Ltd ("VTL"). During this time, Mr. Faichney and Mr. Perrin ("the directors") exp.....
Tags : Cheating, Public revenue, Secret profits
SC: UP & Utt. Govt.’s Direction to Shop Owners on Kanwar Route to Display Owner & Staff Name, Stayed(23.07.2024)
Supreme Court has stayed the direction passed by Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Government directing the food sellers along the Kanwar Yatra route to d.....
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Guj. HC: TOI, Indian Express to Publish Public Apology for Wrong Reporting of Court Proceedings(23.08.2024)
Guj. HC has directed the newspapers, Times of India and Indian Express to publish apology in their respective newspapers with regard to publishing a w.....
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Finance Ministry Clarifies that Members of Queer Community Can Open Joint Bank Accounts(30.08.2024)
Ministry of Finance has issued a notification clarifying that members of the queer community can open a joint bank account and can also nominate their.....
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Delhi HC: Centre Asked to Issue Instructions Regarding Identity of Victims in MTP Cases(11.09.2024)
Del. HC has directed Director General, Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India to issue suitable instructions to a.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Ministry of Health, Termination of Pregnancy
Allahabad HC: Claimant Entitled to Compensation for Loss of Earnings(09.12.2020)
Allahabad High Court has held that a claimant widow, who is deprived of full pension of her husband because he died in a motor accident, is entitled t.....
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Allahabad HC Expresses Concern Over Re-Opening of Schools in UP(15.12.2020)
Allahabad High Court has expressed concern over re-opening of schools in the State of Uttar Pradesh amid the ongoing pandemic. The Court has observed .....
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SC: 2015 Judgment Directing RBI to Disclose Defaulters List Might Affect Customer’s Privacy(03.10.2022)
Supreme Court has expressed prima facie doubts about its 2015 judgment in case of Reserve Bank of India v. Jayantilal Mistry which had held RBI was ob.....
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Lucknow Court Orders Registration of FIR Against Flipkart Officials for Selling Fake Apple AirPods(12.10.2022)
Lucknow Court has ordered the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Flipkart Officials after admitting a complaint filed before it .....
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US Federal Court Allows Unshorn Hair and Beards for Sikhs in Marine Corps' Boot Camp(30.12.2022)
United States Federal Court has ordered Marine Corps to allow Sikh recruits with unshorn hair and beards to immediately begin basic training, while a .....
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SC: Officers of DRI are ‘Proper Officers’ for Purpose of Section 28 of Customs Act(08.11.2024)
SC has held that the officers of DRI, Commissioners of Customs-Preventive, Directorate General of Central Excise Intelligence, and Commissioners of Ce.....
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Gauhati HC: DRT Has to Dispose of Application under Section 17 of SARFAESI Act as per RDB Act(22.11.2024)
Gau. HC has observed that Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) is required to dispose of an application filed u/s 17 of SARFAESI Act, 2002 as per provisions o.....
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Del. HC: Misuse of Firecrackers has Potential Not Only to Cause Ocular Injuries but Also Other Injuri(20.03.2025)
Delhi High Court while hearing a PIL regarding the issue of ocular injuries caused due to usage of firecrackers, has observed that misuse of firecrack.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Disturb Allotment of Land to Political Parties for Construction of Party Offices(27.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has refused to disturb the allotment of a land to three political parties, for construction of their party offices that was earlier a.....
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SC: In Absence of Prayer for Declaratory Relief, Suit for Specific Performance is Not Maintainable(07.04.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that in absence of a prayer for declaratory relief that termination/cancellation of the agreement is bad in law, a suit for.....
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Madras HC Directs Government to Conduct Comprehensive Assessment of Employees Laid-Off(29.10.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the number of employees laid off by industrial estab.....
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Kerala High Court Clarifies Demand of Gawking Charges to be Penalized(02.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has made it clear that any attempt made in the State to demand gawking charges (popularly known as nokkukooli) will be penalised und.....
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CESTAT: Pre-Delivery and After Sale Service Charges Not included in Assessable Value of Vehicle(10.11.2021)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai has held that the pre-delivery and after sale service charges cannot be included i.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Vlogger's Plea Challenging Cancellation of Registration of Modified Caravan(22.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has declined to entertain a writ petition filed by a YouTube vlogger challenging the decision of the Motor Vehicles Department to ca.....
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Madras HC: Accused Can be Convicted Under POCSO Act Solely on Testimony of Victim Child(27.10.2021)
Madras High Court has reiterated that an accused can be convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 solely based.....
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Allahabad HC Issues Contempt Notice for Violation of Court's Order on Operation of Brick Kilns(01.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has issued a contempt notice to the District Magistrate of the Mathura district, Navneet Singh Chahal for his failure to ensure c.....
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Allahabad HC Asks to Take Steps for Expeditious Examination of Viscera Samples(08.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to take up the issue for expeditious examination of viscera samples to help the Investi.....
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CBI Court Acquits Sooraj Pancholi in Jia Khan Abetment of Suicide Case(28.04.2023)
CBI Court, Mumbai while citing paucity of evidence in the Jia Khan abetment of suicide case, has acquitted actor Sooraj Pancholi.
Tags : CBI Court, Sooraj Pancholi, Jia Khan, Abetment of Suicide
Rajasthan HC Issues Notice to Centre and State on Use of Prefix in Filing of Case(17.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has issued a notice to the Central and State Governments asking as to whether any person can put Maharaja, Raja, Nawab, Rajkumar .....
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SC: There Should be Reservation for Women in posts of Delhi High Court Bar Association(27.09.2024)
Supreme Court has directed that there should be reservation for women in posts of Delhi High Court Bar Association. The Court further directed that ou.....
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Supreme Court: It is the Duty of the Court to Assess Fair Compensation(17.10.2024)
SC has stated that the amount of compensation claimed is not a bar for the Tribunal and HC to award more than what is claimed, provided it is found to.....
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Rajya Sabha Passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025(04.04.2025)
Rajya Sabha has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 a day after it was passed by the Lok Sabha. The bill was passed with 128 votes favouring and 95 .....
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Cal. HC: Supplying Warrant of Arrest Without Mentioning Substance of Charge is Unconstitutional(14.04.2025)
Calcutta High Court has held that supplying warrant of arrest without mentioning substance of a warrant is unconstitutional in terms of Article 22(2) .....
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P&H HC Grants Bail to Person Alleged of Floating Bogus Firms to Facilitate Big Firms to Save GST(09.11.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to a person alleged of floating bogus firms to facilitate big firms to save on Goods and Services tax i.....
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Madras HC Asks to Consider Revising Quantum of Compensation for Deaths of Manual Scavengers(11.11.2021)
Madras High Court has observed that the current quantum of compensation payable upon death due to manual scavenging may be inadequate and thus urged t.....
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ITAT: No Late Fee U/S 234E of IT Act Can be Levied for Default Committed After 2015 Amendment(10.06.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune bench has held that late fees u/s 234E can’t be levied for the default committed after the insertion of Sec.....
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Cal HC: Enterprise Contracting with Govt Recognised Concessionaire Can be Granted Benefit of S. 80IA(27.09.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that benefit of deduction under Section 80IA(4) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 can be granted to an enterprise contracting w.....
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SC: Not Permissible to Rewrite Contract While Interpreting Terms of Insurance Policy(01.11.2021)
Supreme Court observed that it is not permissible to rewrite the contract while interpreting the terms of the Insurance Policy. The Court has said tha.....
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SC Refuses to Interfere with Allahabad HC Order Transferring Probe of Custodial Death(09.11.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to interfere with an order of the Allahabad High Court transferring the probe into the alleged custodial death of a 24-year-.....
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J&K HC: No Law Or Religion Gives License to Father to Harass Daughter for Refusing to Marry(11.11.2021)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has observed that no law or religion gives a license to a father to harass or intimidate his major daughter just because .....
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DGFT Extends Time Limit for Filing Annual Report Under EPCG Scheme for 2022-23(13.06.2022)
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a public notice extending the deadline for filing annual reports under the Export Promotion Cap.....
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SC: Complaint Filed Under Section 138 NI Act Filed on Behalf of Company Not Liable to be Dismissed(11.11.2021)
Supreme Court has held that a complaint filed on behalf of a company under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is not liable to be dis.....
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Supreme Court: Male Between Age of 18 and 21 Years Cannot be Punished for Marrying Female Adult(25.11.2019)
Supreme Court has ruled that a male aged between 18 years and 21 years who contracts a marriage with a female adult cannot be punished under Section 9.....
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AAR, Maharashtra: Supply of Online Games to Attract GST at 18%(22.12.2020)
Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR), Maharashtra has held that supply of online games, sent by an email attachment or via a secure link, to customers .....
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Delhi HC Issues Direction to Allocate Medical Seat to ICCW Bravery Award Winner(28.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued direction to the Union of India to allocate a supernumerary medical seat to an Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW) Bra.....
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AAR: Sale of Car by Company After Using it for Business Purpose Attracts 18% GST(06.06.2022)
Gujarat Authority of Advance Ruling has ruled that 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is payable on the sale of a car by a company after using it for bu.....
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Rajasthan HC Refuses Interim Stay on Declaration of Rajya Sabha Election Result(10.06.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed an application which sought interim stay on declaration of Rajya Sabha election results of till the disposal of wri.....
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Bom. HC Criticizes Maharashtra Govt. for Opposing Termination of Pregnancy of Unmarried Woman(08.10.2024)
Bombay High Court has criticized the Maharashtra Government for opposing medical termination of pregnancy of an 'unmarried' woman on the ground that t.....
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Delhi High Court Upholds Appointment of Shreesha Merla as Technical Member of NCLAT(10.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has upheld the appointment of Shreesha Merla as a Member (Technical) of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal.
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Calcutta HC Allows Restricted Immersion Processions to Take Place for Jagasddhatri Puja(12.11.2021)
Calcutta High Court has allowed for restricted immersion procession to take place for Jagaddhatri puja following all Covid-19 protocol. The Court was .....
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Delhi HC: Lawyers have Great Responsibility towards Resolving Matrimonial Disputes(11.04.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that parties in matrimonial disputes experience frustration and emotional trauma. In such cases, lawyers have a duty tow.....
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SC: 2 Year Prescribed Period for Lapse of Land Acquisition Proceedings Not to Apply to Award(11.11.2021)
Supreme Court has held that the 2 year period prescribed under the Land Acquisition Act 1894 for the lapse of land acquisition proceedings for not del.....
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Delhi HC Quashes Rape FIR Against Father-in-Law In Matrimonial Disputes(06.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that in matrimonial offences, quashing of First Information Report is welcome as it shows that parties have decided to put a.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Swapna Suresh’s Anticipatory Bail Plea for Raising False Allegations Against CM(10.06.2022)
Kerala High Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail plea filed by Swapna Suresh and Sarith P.S in a case registered against them for allegedly sprea.....
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Kerala HC: Trial Courts Should Pass Speaking Orders in Main Case And Counter-Case(29.06.2022)
Kerala High Court while suggesting procedure to be adopted when trial court is of the opinion that the counter case is to be discharged, has held that.....
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IT Rules Amendment 2023: Bombay High Court Strikes Down Amendment on Fact Check Units(20.09.2024)
Bom. HC has struck down IT Rules Amendment 2023 that authorized the Central Government to establish Fact Check Units for identification of false or fa.....
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SC Refuses to Entertain PIL Seeking Criminalisation of Sexual Offences Against Men, Trans Persons(15.10.2024)
SC while refusing to entertain PIL seeking criminalisation of sexual offences against men, trans persons and animals, has observed that this court can.....
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Allahabad High Court Denies Bail to Person Accused of Gang-Rape of Girlfriend(01.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has denied bail to a person accused of gang-raping his girlfriend, along with three other persons noting that he (boyfriend of th.....
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Delhi High Court Dissolves Marriage Between Couple on Grounds of Cruelty(08.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has dissolved marriage between a couple by decree of divorce on the ground of cruelty observing that the husband had viewed his wife .....
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Kerala HC: Order XLI Rule 5 CPC Only Permits Stay of Execution of Decree, Not Stay of Judgment(10.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that Order XLI Rule 5 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 only provides for stay of the proceedings under a decree or stay.....
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SC: Action of Public Officer in Excess of Authority Would Attract Protection if Reasonable Nexus Show(08.04.2025)
SC has observed that any action undertaken by a public officer, even if in excess of authority vested in them would nonetheless attract statutory prot.....
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice on Plea Filed by Accused Shoaib Alam in Judicial Custody(10.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea filed by an accused namely Shoaib Alam, who has spent over 600 days in judicial custody, in connection wi.....
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SEBI Notifies Rules on Co-Investment Made by Investors of Alternative Investment Funds(15.11.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Investment Funds) (Fifth Amendment.....
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MP HC: While Hearing Bail Plea of Juvenile, Gravity of Offence Shouldn’t be Considered(20.09.2024)
MP HC has held that the main object of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children), Act, 2015 is to treat the juvenile offender with utmost.....
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SC: If Public Land Used Without Compliance of Condition, Land Will be Restored to Original Condition(15.10.2024)
Supreme Court while dealing with the issue of enhancing green cover in Delhi, has stated that if lands are used for public purposes without compliance.....
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Kerala HC: Cabinet Papers Yet to be Brought Before CoM Exempted from Disclosure Under RTI Act(30.06.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that potential cabinet papers which have not yet been brought before the Council of Ministers (CoM) are exempted from disc.....
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Karnataka High Court Orders Immediate Upgradation of DIMHANS to Higher Psychiatry Centre(10.11.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to upgrade, by March 1, 2022, the Dharwad Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (DIMHANS.....
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SC: Merely Having Explicit Clause Not Sufficient to Make Time Essence of The Contract(15.11.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that merely having an explicit clause may not be sufficient to make time the essence of the contract. The contractual claus.....
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NCLT: Financial Debt Constitutes Disbursal Against Time Value of Money(14.04.2025)
NCLT Kolkata bench while allowing an application filed under Section 7 of the IBC, has observed that financial debt exists where money is disbursed ag.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Stand on Plea for Changing Nomenclature of Nurses Working in Private Hospitals(11.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought the stand of Centre in a petition seeking change in the nomenclature of Nursing Personnel working in private hospitals at .....
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Liquidity Adjustment Facility - Change in rates(08.06.2022)
1. As announced in the Monetary Policy Statement, 2022-23, today, it has been decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to increase the policy Re.....
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CESTAT: Classification only on the basis of Nomenclature under Customs Tariff Act is Baseless(29.06.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad bench has held that classification of Products only on the basis of Nomenclatur.....
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Allahabad HC Seeks Report on Alleged Black Marketing of Oxygen in Ghaziabad District(25.05.2021)
Allahabad High Court has sought report on the alleged black marketing of Oxygen in Ghaziabad district, resulting into the deaths of scores of Covid-19.....
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Delhi HC Directs Centre to Consider Complete Waiver of Import Duties on Amphotericin B Drug(28.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed that the Centre should consider complete waiver of import duties on Amphotericin B drug, used to treat Black fungus, til.....
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Kerala HC Declines Plea for Additional Time for Submitting Comments on Town Planning Regulation(01.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has declined a plea for a directive to the Lakshadweep administrator to give a further time of 30 days for the people of the islands.....
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Madras HC: No Court Order Required to Decide Internal Issue of Designated Committee(08.07.2022)
Madras High Court while directing Sabka Vishwas Scheme Designated Committee to issue discharge certificate in Form-4, has held that no Court order is .....
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Delhi HC: Classification Based on Mode of Recruitment, Qualification & Merit Not Unreasonable(13.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that there is no absolute application of the principle “Equal Pay for Equal Work” by default, and organizations/government h.....
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Madras High Court Warns Greater Chennai Corporation Over Waterlogging Issue(10.11.2021)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai, while directing the Goods and services tax (GST) refund to Service Provider rul.....
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Kerala High Court Allows Petitioner to Implead ED in Fake Antique Dealer Case(12.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has allowed the petitioner, the former driver of controversial fake antique dealer Monson Mavunkal, to implead the Enforcement Direc.....
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US Supreme Court Strikes Down New York Law Limiting Guns in Public(24.06.2022)
United States Supreme Court has struck down a New York law that placed strict restrictions on carrying concealed firearms in public for self defense b.....
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J&K&L HC Grants Rs. 5 Lakh Compensation to Reserved Category Candidate Denied Seat in NEET MDS 2021(30.06.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has ordered the Board of Professional Entrance Examination to grant Rs. 5 lakh compensation to a medical aspir.....
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SC: 5 States File Applications Showing Support to Waqf Amendment Act 2025(15.04.2025)
In petitions challenging the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, the States of Assam, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra have filed interventi.....
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SC Grants Relief to Dalit Student Who Lost Admission Due to Late Payment of Online Admission Fees(01.10.2024)
Supreme Court while granting relief to a Dalit student who lost admission due to late payment of online admission fees, has directed that the student .....
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Delhi High Court Seeks Response of SDMC, Delhi Police Over Concretization of Trees(09.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought response of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation as well as the Delhi Police over concretization of hundreds of trees in .....
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CBIC Notifies Procedure for Refund of Excise Duty on Purchase of Petrol or Diesel(12.11.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the Procedures for a refund of excise duty on the purchase of petrol or diesel or fuel.....
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NCLT: Guarantor is Entitled to Initiate CIRP Against Principal Borrower Under Right of Subrogation(30.06.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Kolkata has held that if a Guarantor pays the debt on behalf of the Principal Borrower, then it steps into the s.....
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SC Stays Tripura HC Order Calling for MHA Files on Security Cover to Ambani Family(29.06.2022)
Supreme Court has stayed the orders passed by the Tripura High Court seeking the production of files of the Ministry of Home Affairs relating to the s.....
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P&H HC: Presence of Magistrate Mandatory to Prove Compliance With Section 52A of the NDPS Act(29.05.2024)
P&H HC while acquitting a man in a drugs case, has observed that, for proper compliance with Section 52A of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.....
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SC Refuses to Issue Guidelines on Compensation for Victims of Wrongful Prosecution(22.08.2022)
Supreme Court while dismissing petitions seeking uniform compensation code for victims of wrongful prosecution, has held that it will it will create a.....
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All. HC: Not Mandatory to Summon Lower Court Record Before Deciding State's Plea for Grant of Leave(30.09.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that it is not mandatory for the High Court to summon the lower court record in every case before deciding the State Gov.....
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Delhi HC Directs IGST Refund After Deducting Differential Amount of Duty Drawback(11.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed the department to grant IGST refund paid on the goods exported after deducting the differential amount of duty drawback.
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Mumbai Court Acquits TVF founder Arunabh Kumar in Sexual harassment Case(29.12.2022)
Mumbai court has acquitted Arunabh Kumar, the founder of The Viral Fever (TVF) in a sexual harassment case registered against him in 2017, citing that.....
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MP HC: Minor Differences in Nomination Form Can’t be Called Substantial Defect(26.08.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that mere minor differences in the nomination form or non-disclosure of some information regarding dues cannot be s.....
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AP HC: Revealed Particulars of Invest. Not Adequately Substantiated Can Damage Reputation of Persons(07.04.2025)
AP High Court has observed that if the particulars of the investigation, those revealed during the early stages, are not adequately substantiated or a.....
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SC: Preparation of Final Select List Signals Conclusion of the Appointment Process(07.10.2024)
Supreme Court has stated that the preparation of the final select list signals the conclusion of the appointment process and scrapping the entire proc.....
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Karnataka HC Extends Interim Order Restraining Police from Taking Coercive Against Dream 11 Founders(10.11.2021)
Karnataka High Court has continued its interim order restraining the police from taking any coercive steps against Bhavit Sheth and Harsh Jain, the Fo.....
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Calcutta HC Dismisses PIL Challenging WB Govt's Decision to Reopen Schools from November 16(12.11.2021)
Calcutta High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition challenging the decision of the West Bengal government to reopen schools.....
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CESTAT: Floor Limits of Bond & Bank Guarantee for Provisional Release of Confiscated Goods Reduced(29.06.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai Bench has reduced floor limits of bond and bank guarantee prescribed for allowing .....
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SC: 2018 Amendment to Specific Relief Act is Prospective in Nature(29.08.2022)
Supreme Court has held that the 2018 amendment to the Specific Relief Act is prospective and cannot apply to those transactions that took place prior .....
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Bombay HC: Well Qualified Wife Expressing Desire to Pursue Job Not Cruelty(06.10.2022)
Bombay High Court while hearing an appeal against family court's refusal to grant divorce to the husband on the ground that cruelty is not proven, has.....
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Delhi HC: 'Rooh Afza' Trademark has Acquired Immense Goodwill(22.12.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that mark "Rooh Afza" has acquired immense goodwill and therefore the mark requires a high degree of protection, and it .....
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NCLAT: Without Payment in Discharge of Guarantee, Guarantor Cannot Become Financial Creditor(29.11.2024)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that without paying amount towards discharging liability of principal borrower for whom guarantee was given, guarantor .....
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J&K HC: Can’t Call Employer Setting Cut-Off Dates for Pension Schemes as Violative of Article 14(25.03.2025)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that employers have the authority to fix a cut-off date for introducing new pension or retirement schem.....
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SC Clarifies if Assistant Profs. in Engineering Colleges be Re-designated as Associate Profs. Without(02.04.2025)
Supreme Court has held that Assistant Professors in Engineering institutes who are appointed after 15.03.2000, who were non-Ph.D and had also failed t.....
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CJI Constitutes Committee Formed to Conduct Inquiry into Allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma(24.03.2025)
Chief Justice of India has constituted a committee of three members for conducting an inquiry into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge o.....
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Allahabad HC: Conversion to Islam Bonafide if Individual Embraces by Own Freewill(01.04.2025)
Allahabad HC has observed that a conversion of religion by an individual to Islam can be said to be bona fide if he/she is major and of sound mind and.....
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SC: 3 Judge Bench Dismisses Appeals of Candidates to Submit Caste Certificates Beyond Cut-Off Date(09.04.2025)
Supreme Court has dismissed appeals filed by certain candidates who were denied appointment at the post of Civil Judge by the Rajasthan High Court on .....
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Ori. HC: Fact-Finding Inquiry Makes it Permissible to Not Give Opportunity of Hearing to Employee(08.10.2024)
Ori. HC while differentiating between fact finding inquiry & disciplinary inquiry, has held that the very nature of fact-finding inquiry makes it perm.....
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Karnataka HC Stays KSLU's Decision of Conducting Intermediate Semester Exams for LLB Students(15.11.2021)
Karnataka High Court has by way of interim relief stayed the circulars issued by the Karnataka State Law University (KSLU) by which it was to conduct .....
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Karnataka HC Sets Aside Order of IT Deaprtment to Withhold Tax on The Payments to Walmart Employees(28.06.2022)
Karnataka High Court has set aside an order of the Income Tax Department that called upon Flipkart Internet to withhold tax on the payments it made to.....
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Rajya Sabha Passes the Boilers Bill, 2024(05.12.2024)
Rajya Sabha has passed the Boilers Bill, 2024 which repeals the previous Boilers Act, 1923. The new bill includes provisions for regulation of boilers.....
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Delhi HC: Tyres Manufacturer 'Bridgestone' Gets Damages Over Trademark Infringement By Indian Firm(26.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has awarded Rs. 34.41 lakh compensation to automobile tyres manufacturer Bridgestone Corporation for its trademark infringement by In.....
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Delhi HC: Preserve CCTV Footage When Complaint against Dept. Regarding Illegal Detention in Received(03.04.2025)
Delhi High Court has directed that the Customs department must preserve CCTV footage whenever a complaint is received regarding illegal detention of a.....
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SC Directs Expert Committee under FSSAI to Submit Report on Amendments Suggested by FSSAI(14.04.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing a petition seeking implementation of amendments proposed by the FSSAI to introduce a star-rating labelling regarding the n.....
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Delhi HC Denies Divorce Saying Wife's Allegation of Dowry Demand Didn't Amount to Cruelty(11.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that normal wear and tear in a marital relationship is to be expected, however, it cannot be a reason to end the relatio.....
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SEBI Levies Rs 40.5 Lakh Fine on 7 Firms(26.11.2019)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has imposed a total fine of Rs 40.5 lakh on seven companies for indulging in fraudulent trading in the illiquid.....
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Raj. HC: Right To Live with Dignity Includes Being Able to Attend Once in a Lifetime Family Rituals(29.10.2024)
Rajasthan High Court, while allowing the interim bail application filed by the Accused’s son has ruled that right to life under Article 21 of Constitu.....
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HP HC: Court Must Confine Itself to Grounds Under Section 34 While Hearing Appeal u/s 37 of A&C Act(18.11.2024)
HP High Court has held that a court while dealing with appeals under Section 37 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, has a very narrow scope of int.....
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Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024 tabled in Rajya Sabha(04.12.2024)
Union Aviation Minister has tabled the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024 for passage in Rajya Sabha. The bill seeks to repeal the Aircraft Act, 1934 an.....
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Supreme Court Explains Distinction between Gift/Settlement Deed & Will(26.03.2025)
SC has observed that in case of gift, it is a gratuitous grant by owner to another person, in case of a settlement, the consideration is mutual love, .....
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Chh. HC: Can’t Build Matrimonial Home With Bricks & Stones, Love & Respect Between Spouses Required(27.04.2024)
Chhattisgarh High Court while dismissing the wife’s plea of divorce under Sections 13(1)(i-a) and 13(1)(i-b) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, has obse.....
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Bom HC: Authorisation to Export Necessary Even if Exporter has License to Sell Drugs for Med. Purpose(20.05.2024)
Bom. HC has observed that use of terms 'license', 'authorization, disjunctively, indicates that these terms have not been used interchangeably and und.....
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SC: Accused Creating Hindrance in Execution of Warrant Must Not be Granted Anticipatory Bail(10.04.2025)
SC has observed that if an accused is creating hindrances in execution of warrants and does not submit to the authority of law, he must not be granted.....
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SC: Partition of Property Can’t be Done by Metes & Bounds in Chandigarh(26.07.2024)
Supreme Court has restated that, due to the Chandigarh (Sale of Sites and Buildings) Rules, 1960 property cannot be partitioned by metes and bounds in.....
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Scorpion on Shivling: Shashi Tharoor’s Remark Not Only Defames PM Modi but Also RSS & BJP(30.08.2024)
Del. HC while dealing with a defamation complaint, has held that Shashi Tharoor’s ‘Scorpion on Shivling’ remark not only not only defame Shri Narendra.....
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SC: NCLT to Exercise Power u/s 59 of Companies Act, if Applicant Victim of Open-and-Shut Fraud Case(11.09.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that if, on facts, an open-and-shut case of fraud is made out and the person seeking rectification of the register of membe.....
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IT Rules Amendment 2023: Bombay High Court Strikes Down Amendment on Fact Check Units(20.09.2024)
Bom. HC has struck down IT Rules Amendment 2023 that authorized the Central Government to establish Fact Check Units for identification of false or fa.....
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SC: If Sale Hit by Lis Pendens, Bona Fide Purchase Can’t be Used as a Defence(15.10.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that once sale agreement is proved and the subsequent sale is during pendency of the suit hit by the doctrine of lis penden.....
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Kerala High Court Disposes Plea Seeking Vaccination of Students with Homoeopathic Medicines(26.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation seeking immediate administration of homoeopathic medicines for Covid-19 to willing stud.....
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SC Dismisses SLP Filed by AKM Ashraf to Restrict Entry of People Without RT PCR Certificate(29.10.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed a special leave petition filed by AKM Ashraf, member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly assailing the Kerala High Court's .....
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Bombay HC: Lack of Aadhaar Linkage No Reason to Deny Benefits Under Food Security Act(08.11.2021)
Bombay High Court has ordered the Tehsildar of Murbad to distribute supplies to nearly 90 tribals, noting that several tribals were denied supplies un.....
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Delhi HC: Practice of Handwritten Clauses In Mediation Settlement Needs To Be Discontinued(10.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that the practice of handwritten clauses in mediation settlements needs to be discontinued forthwith, unless it is count.....
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Kar HC: Necessary for Authorities to Dispose of Application to Renew Registration in Reasonable Time(24.10.2024)
Kar. HC has stated that it becomes necessary for the Competent Authorities to dispose of the application filed for seeking renewal of registration of .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Competent Authorities, Registration of Clinics
SC: Execution Court Can Entertain Application u/s 28 of Specific Relief Act(05.09.2024)
SC has held that an application under Section 28 of Specific Relief Act, 1963 either for rescission of contract or for extension of time, can be enter.....
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Bom. HC: Validity Granted to the Caste Certificate Cannot Be Challenged In Election Petition(12.09.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that even an erroneous decision of the Caste Scrutiny Committee, granting validity to the caste certificate cannot be chall.....
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SC: Certified Copy Submitted Free of Cost to be Treated as Certified Copy for Purpose of Rule 50(30.09.2024)
Supreme Court has held that both the certified copy submitted free of cost as well as the certified copy which is made available on payment of cost ar.....
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Del. HC: It’s a Disturbing Trend of Exploiting Social Media Platforms for Committing Sexual Offences(06.12.2024)
Delhi High Court while rejecting bail application of accused in POCSO case, has noted that it is a disturbing trend of exploiting social media platfor.....
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SC: Govt. Employee Transferred at Request Will Have to be Accommodated in Transferred Post(27.03.2025)
SC has observed that if a Govt. employee is transferred at his own request, such employee will have to be accommodated in transferred post, subject to.....
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SC Reserves Judgment on Pleas Challenging Centre’s Order Allowing Ex-Post Facto Clearance(04.04.2025)
Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on pleas challenging notifications issued by the Central Government that allowed ex-post facto clearance for m.....
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Allahabad HC: A Counsel Cannot Interact Directly With Agencies Like Investigating Officer, Etc(15.11.2024)
Allahabad High Court has remarked that a counsel cannot identify himself with his client. He cannot interact directly with agencies like Investigating.....
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Cal HC: For Maint. Strict Proof of Marriage not Required if Couple Living as Husband & Wife for Long(29.11.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that where a man and woman have been living together as husband and wife for a reasonable long period of time, strict pro.....
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SC Reserves Post for Women Advocates in District Bar Associations in State of Karnataka(25.03.2025)
Supreme Court has directed all the district bar associations in the entire state of Karnataka to earmark the post of Treasurer and reserve 30% post of.....
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SC: Court May Award Interest Higher than 6% in Commercial Transactions(02.04.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that in a commercial transaction, in absence of an agreement between the parties regarding the rate of interest on delayed .....
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NCLAT: Under Section 99 of IBC Ten-Day Time Period is Directory Not Mandatory(09.04.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that under Section 99 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 the ten day period within which the Resolution Profes.....
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MP HC: Accused Can’t be Compelled to Languish in Jail in Absence of Progression of Trial(26.07.2024)
MP High Court while allowing bail application of an accused, has held that if there is delay in progression of trial, then no one can be allowed to la.....
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Finance Ministry Files Review Petition in Supreme Court’s Safari Retreats Case Ruling(09.01.2025)
Finance Ministry has filed a review petition in SC seeking review of its Safari Retreats Case judgement (MANU/SC/1080/2024; 2024 INSC 756) that allowe.....
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Supreme Court Calls for Rectification of Issues related to Fake Invoices(16.01.2025)
Supreme Court while flagging the issue occurring in GST matters where genuine purchasers face problem due to fictitious bills raised by suppliers, has.....
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Madras HC Directs State to Conduct Periodical Inspections of Children's Home(19.10.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the concerned State authorities to conduct periodical inspections of Children's Homes in order to regulate the living c.....
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Delhi HC: Lower Courts May Not be Bound by SC Decision When Another SC Bench Refers to Larger Bench(23.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has remarked that once a Supreme Court Bench has doubted the correctness of an earlier bench of equal strength and referred the issue.....
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ITAT: Limited Scrutiny can be Converted to Complete Scrutiny with Approval of PCIT Only(26.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad bench has held that the AO can convert the Limited Scrutiny to Complete Scrutiny on certain requiremen.....
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J&K&L HC: Education Cess Lawfully Refunded Cannot be Recovered on Ground of Change of SC’s View(01.06.2022)
High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that revenue department cannot seek the return of the amounts lawfully refunded to the assessee in a.....
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Bombay HC: Bed & Breakfast Lodging Permitted in Residential Premises Requires BMC License(17.06.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that bed & breakfast lodging permitted by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation in residential premises to promot.....
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Chhattisgarh HC Grants Bail to Person Accused of Fabrication of GST Portal And E-Way Bills(24.06.2022)
Chhattisgarh High Court has granted bail to a person allegedly committed the offense of fabrication of GST portal and e-way bills. The bail was grante.....
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Centre Notifies "Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Rules, 2025"(04.07.2025)
Central Government has notified the "Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Rules, 2025" having provisions regarding portal .....
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J&K HC: Civil Courts Can Hear Waqf Disputes if Waqf Tribunal Does Not Exist(15.07.2025)
Jammu & Kashmir High Court has observed that bar on civil court’s jurisdiction under Section 85 of the Waqf Act will not be applicable if there is no .....
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Orissa HC Forms SOP for Judicial Officers to Conclude Trials Where Specific Time Limits are Imposed(25.07.2025)
Orissa HC while expressing dissatisfaction over delay in expeditious conclusions of trials, has formulated a SOP to be followed by Judicial Officers a.....
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SC: FIR of Confessional Nature Made by an Accused is Inadmissible in Evidence(06.08.2025)
SC has observed that an FIR of a confessional nature made by an accused is inadmissible in evidence against him, except to the extent that it shows he.....
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Supreme Court: State of Jharkhand Files Contempt Petition Against Central Government(18.09.2024)
State of Jharkhand has filed a contempt petition against Centre for delay in appointment of Chief Justice of the Jharkhand HC. It was stated that unre.....
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Gau. HC Issues Guidelines Regarding Release of Seized Money in Cyber Frauds or Crimes(08.10.2024)
Gau. HC has issued guidelines directing Trial Courts not to insist on registration of FIRs in matters already registered on NCRP on cyber frauds / cri.....
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MP HC: Fair Play is Expected in Every Matter, Whether it is Judicial or Administrative(13.11.2024)
MP HC has observed any proceeding that is being initiated for no reason and for no fault of employee, the same cannot be misutilized, merely because t.....
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SC: Promotion Becomes Effective Upon Assumption of Duties on Promotional Post(28.11.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that promotion only becomes effective upon the assumption of duties on the promotional post and not on the date of occurren.....
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Ori. HC: It is the Duty of the Court to Decide or Deal with Grievance of Litigants(21.03.2025)
Orissa HC has observed that if the litigants approach the Court to get their grievance remedied, it should be the duty of the Court to decide or deal .....
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SC: 'Moratorium' of 1 Year Cannot be Imposed by High Court to Apply for Bail Afresh(28.03.2025)
Supreme Court, while setting aside a condition imposed upon a bail applicant by the Patna HC stating that the accused can only seek bail afresh after .....
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Kerala High Court Quashes State Circular Restricting Fee Exemption on Converted Paddy Land(12.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has quashed a circular issued by the State government, limiting fee exemption on converted paddy land not included in the data bank .....
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Kar. HC: There Cannot be Any 'Deemed Forest' Under The Forest Conservation Act(24.06.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that a land can either be a 'forest' or a "forest land", but there cannot be any 'deemed forest' under the Forest Conser.....
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Calcutta HC Stays FIR Registered by WB Police Against CBI Officers Probing Coal Scam(30.06.2022)
Calcutta High Court has granted interim stay for 6 weeks on the FIR registered by State police authorities against CBI officers for allegedly harassin.....
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J&K HC: Administrative Officers Can’t Claim Seniority on Basis of Unfilled Vacancies(07.04.2025)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that claim of seniority by administrative officers cannot be on the basis of unfilled vacancies from pr.....
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Delhi High Court: Fencing around Yamuna Floodplains must be Ensured(25.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Development Authority to ensure proper fencing around Yamuna River floodplains whenever illegal or unauthorize.....
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SC Stays Ministry of Ayush’s Notification Omitting Rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945(28.08.2024)
Supreme Court has stayed Ministry of Ayush’s notification issued on 1 July, 2024 whereunder, the Drugs (Fourth Amendment) Rules 2024, have been notifi.....
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Rights of Mutation: Del. HC Initiates Suo Motu PIL Over Lack of Policies for Mutation of Property(06.09.2024)
Delhi High Court while initiating a suo motu PIL on the issue of absence of any policy regarding mutation of village properties notified as urbanized,.....
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All. HC: No Period of Limitation in Suit for Declaration of Matrimonial Status of Parties(16.09.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that it is abundantly clear that no period of limitation is prescribed for a Suit or proceeding for declaration of matri.....
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SC: Can’t Deny Suspension of Sentence to Accused Only Because Another Trial is Pending(07.10.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that mere pendency of the other trial where the appellant is an accused cannot be regarded as sufficient for denying him th.....
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MHA Notifies FCRA Violations Now Compoundable Before Prosecution(04.07.2022)
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified certain violations under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 that are now compoundable before pros.....
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All. HC: Extension of Limitation Under A&C Act Can’t be Sought if Party Aware of Contents of Award(27.05.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that if a party seeking extension of limitation by application of Section 31(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,.....
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Ker HC: Rape Allegation Not Sustainable if Woman Continued Relations After Knowing of Man's Marriage(10.10.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that if man retracts his promise to marry by marrying someone else, the consensual sex the women have after knowing that wi.....
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International Financial Services Centres Authority notifies the regulatory framework for distribution of capital market products and services(21.12.2022)
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), in furtherance of its mandate to develop and regulate financial products, financial se.....
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SC Converts Conviction of Appellants from Murder to Voluntarily Causing Grievous Hurt(24.11.2021)
Supreme Court has converted the conviction of appellants from Murder to Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons under the Indian Penal .....
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SC Waives Requirement of Solvency Certificate for Gautam Navlakha to Avail House Arrest(16.11.2022)
Supreme Court has waived the condition to obtain a solvency certificate for availing the benefit of house arrest for Gautam Navlakha, who is lodged in.....
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Del. HC: Statements by lawyer During Judicial Proceedings Conferred With Absolute Privilege(13.02.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that statements made by a lawyer during judicial proceedings are complete defence against any allegations of defamation and .....
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SC Makes Order Granting Bail to Munawar Faruqui ‘Absolute’(25.04.2023)
Supreme Court while transferring all FIRs against stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui lodged against him in different states to Indore, has also confirm.....
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J&K&L HC: Acts Which Gravely Prejudice Public Order Qualify as Acts Prejudicial to Security of State(26.08.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that every act which is prejudicial to the security of the state would qualify to be an act prejudici.....
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Delhi HC Orders Shifting of Kashmiri Separatist Leader to AIIMS After Cancer Diagnosis(06.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed RML Hospital and Tihar Jail authorities to ensure that the Kashmiri separatist leader Altaf Ahmad Shah, who has been in .....
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Specific role of the accused is not required in granting prior approval under Section 24(1)(a) of the Act, 2000, if material collected by the Investigating Agency reveals close nexus with the accused(21.10.2021)
Present appeals emanate from the judgment passed by the High Court whereby the High Court partly allowed the writ petition and quashed the order issue.....
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Delhi High Court Notifies VC Rules, Allows Public to View Virtual Proceedings(28.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has notified High Court of Delhi Rules for Video Conferencing for Courts 2021, which seek to consolidate, unify and streamline the pr.....
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Andhra Pradesh High Court Directs Taking Down of Abusive Social Media Content(02.11.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube to take down abusive contents against judges, observing that judge bas.....
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Delhi High Court Asks CMMs to Ensure Prompt Uploading of Orders Passed U/S 14 of SARFAESI Act(09.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked all the Chief Metropolitan Magistrates in city courts to ensure that the orders passed by them under Section 14 of the Secu.....
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CBIC launches Digital Application for Scheduling of Examination of Cargo for Traders(12.11.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has launched an online facility for scheduling examination of Import cargo with the aim of minimizing the .....
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Supreme Court Issues Guidelines Regarding Recruitment of PwBD in District Judiciary(11.11.2024)
Supreme Court has issued guidelines regarding recruitment of persons with benchmark disabilities in District Judiciary and the guidelines will have to.....
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SC: Employer Can Terminate Service for Suppressing or Submitting False Information by Employee(15.11.2021)
Supreme Court has reiterated that in the event of any suppression or on submitting false information, it is always open for the employer to cancel the.....
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Karnataka HC Directs Paralegal Volunteers to Verify Condition of Bengaluru Roads(21.12.2020)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority in coordination with Secretary of Bengaluru Urban district legal servic.....
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J&K HC Directs Trial Courts to Avoid Disclosing Identities of Rape Survivors(28.12.2020)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed the trial Courts of the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh "to avoid disclosing identity of .....
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Delhi HC Upholds Circular Restricting Foreign Travel of District Court Employees(03.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has upheld a circular stipulating that the city's district court employees can be allowed to visit a foreign country only during vaca.....
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ITAT: Foreign Exchange Derivative Losses Can be Allowed for Deduction as it is Notional Loss(09.06.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad bench has held that foreign exchange derivative losses can be allowed for deduction as it is notional .....
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DGFT Issues Clarification on Chip Import Monitoring System(28.06.2022)
Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) vide Policy Circular No. 40/2015-2020 dated 27th June, 2022 has issued clarification regarding Chip Import Mo.....
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CESTAT: No Service Tax on Ocean Freight Charges Under The Head ‘BAS’(04.07.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai Bench has held that no service tax applicable on ocean freight charges under the .....
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Delhi High Court: Corporations Obligated to Ensure Shrines are Not Set Up on Public Land(22.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has observed that Corporations and Delhi Development Authority are obligated to ensure places of worship are not set up on public lan.....
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Delhi HC Directs AAP Government in Case of 80%Reservation of Hospital Beds(29.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the AAP Government in Delhi to place on record the outcome of the review meeting which is to take place on January 5, 20.....
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P&H HC: Small Distance is Not a Reason to Transfer Matrimonial Suit(06.06.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that distance of sixty kilometers is small and therefore not an overwhelming reason for the Court to order the .....
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Karnataka HC: Accused Can't Invoke Jurisdiction U/A 226 of Constitution Or U/S 482 CrPC Through POA(10.06.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that a Power of Attorney (POA) holder of an accused cannot maintain a petition under Article 226 or 227 of the Constitut.....
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CBDT Notifies Special Courts for Trial of Offences Under Income Tax Act 1961(29.06.2022)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Special Courts for Trial of Offences under the Income Tax Act, 1961 in Dehradun.
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NCLAT: Can’t Reject Petition u/s 9 of IBC on Grounds of False Claim of Pre-Existing Dispute(28.11.2024)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that petition under Section 9 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 cannot be rejected on grounds of false claims of .....
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NCLAT: Post-Submission, CoC Can’t Remit Approved Resolution Plan(21.03.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that Committee of Creditors (CoC) cannot remit Resolution Plan for fresh consideration once it has been approved by CoC.....
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SC: Police Officers Constitutionally Bound to Protect Freedom of Expression(31.03.2025)
Supreme Court has emphasized that police officers have a duty to abide by Constitution and respect its ideas as part of State under Article 12 of the .....
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Wikimedia Moves Delhi HC against Order Directing it to Remove Defamatory Content of ANI(08.04.2025)
Wikimedia Foundation has moved the Delhi High Court against an order directing it to remove defamatory content and description of news agency ANI Medi.....
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Gauhati High Court Issues Guidelines for Acceptance of Final Report Form by Courts(08.10.2024)
Gauhati HC has issued guidelines directing Courts that charge sheets or final reports shall be accepted without insisting for original case diaries an.....
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Madras HC: Officers of DGGI are Central Excise Officers(04.07.2022)
Madras High Court has held that officers of Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) are Central Excise Officers for the purpose of Rule 3 of th.....
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Ker. HC: There is a Difference Between Professional Review and Personal Opinion About the Same(11.10.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that here is a difference between a professional review of a product, including a movie, and a personal opinion abou.....
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Del. HC: Unforeseen Incident Not Ground to Let Go of offender for Rash Driving(06.11.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that the happening of an accident is an unforeseen incident but it cannot be a ground to let off the offender for rash and n.....
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Mad. HC to State: Consider a Procedure for Registering Deed of Familial Association for LGBT Couples(20.11.2023)
Madras High Court while directing State Government to consider the proposal for introducing “Deed of Familial Association” to recognize the civil unio.....
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All HC: Hiding Criminal History Valid Reason For Cancellation of Candidature/Termination of Service(29.01.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that suppression of information about conviction/acquittal or arrest by an individual seeking employment can lead to can.....
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SC: Wildlife Warden of Telangana to Take Immediate Steps to Protect Wildlife(17.04.2025)
SC while hearing a matter on large scale tree felling in Telangana, has directed Wildlife Warden of Telangana to examine and put into effect immediate.....
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SC: Family Needs of Landlord also Fall Under Bonafide Requirement for Eviction of Tenant(25.04.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that it is well settled that the bona fide requirement for occupation of the landlord has to be liberally construed and, as.....
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Del HC: Regular Training to be Provided to Officers Holding Summary Security Force Court Proceedings(29.08.2024)
Del. HC has directed mandatory regular trainings of officers holding the Summary Security Force Court (SSFC) proceedings under the Border Security For.....
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MP HC: MP Municipalities (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2024 has Retroactive Operation(10.09.2024)
MP HC has held that MP Municipalities (2nd Amendment) Ordinance, 2024 has retroactive operation & would apply to cases, where although no confidence m.....
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Orissa HC: Permanent Committee Can’t Withhold Candidature Without Submitting Names to Full Court(20.09.2024)
Orissa High Court has held that the Permanent Committee constituted for designation of Senior Advocates does not have the authority to restrict submis.....
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BCI Writes Letter to CJI Suggesting Regular Evaluation of Mental Health of Judicial Officers(10.10.2024)
Bar Council of India (BCI) has written a letter to CJI suggesting regular evaluation of mental health of judicial officers so that early signs of burn.....
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Madras HC: Court Can't Evaluate Evidence While Deciding Application for Revocation of Leave(15.11.2021)
Madras High Court has iterated that while considering an application for revocation of leave granted under Clause 12 of the Letters Patent, the Court .....
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SC: Police Verification Report of Selected Candidates Must be filed within 6 Months of Appointment(09.12.2024)
SC has directed that the police officials of all the States to complete the enquiry and file report as regards the character, antecedents, nationality.....
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Supreme Court Explains the Concept of Moulding of Relief(27.03.2025)
SC has observed that the concept of moulding of relief refers to the ability of a court to modify or shape a relief sought by a party in a legal proce.....
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SC: Onus Not on Complainant to Prove Financial Capacity at Threshold(04.04.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that the onus is not on the complainant at the threshold to prove his capacity/financial wherewithal to make the payment in.....
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NCLAT: Conversion of Partner's Dues Into Loan Can’t become Financial Debt(14.04.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that conversion of dues of partner against the partnership firm do not qualify as financial debt under Section 5(8) of .....
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Allahabad High Court: Accused Cannot be Kept Indefinitely in Jail(30.09.2024)
Allahabad High Court while expressing concern over Prosecution’s non-production of witnesses, has viewed that a person cannot be detained for indefini.....
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Madras HC issues Notice on Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity of Faceless Assessment Scheme(28.10.2021)
Madras High Court has issued the notice to the Centre on plea challenging the constitutional validity of the Faceless Assessment Scheme.
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BCI: Law Students to Declare Ongoing FIR, Criminal Case before Issuance of Final Marksheets & Degree(25.09.2024)
BCI has issued a notification making it mandatory for law students to declare any ongoing FIR, criminal case, conviction, or acquittal before issuance.....
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Delhi HC: If Export Proceeds Realized as Per FEMA, Exporter Entitled to Duty Drawback(17.10.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that if export proceeds have been realized within the stipulated period as prescribed in FEMA, the exporter is entitled .....
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AP HC: Mere Projection of Prejudice Not Sole Ground to Brush Aside Principles of Natural Justice(02.04.2025)
AP HC has observed that the doctrine of prejudice does not supplant the principles of natural justice but operates as an integral part. Therefore, mer.....
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J&K HC: Fact that Civil Remedy is Available for Breach of Contract No Ground to Quash Cr. Proceeding(11.04.2025)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has stated that the mere fact that complaint relates to a commercial transaction or breach of contract, for whic.....
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SEBI: Audit Committee of Listed Entity to Define Material Modifications(11.11.2021)
Securities, and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement.....
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NCLAT: Acknowledgment of Debt in Writing Extends Limitation Period for Initiating CIRP(14.04.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that written acknowledgment of debt extends the period of limitation for initiating the CIRP under Section 9 of the IBC.....
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Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Man Arrested for Allegedly Possessing 349 Kilogram of Ganja(27.10.2021)
Allahabad High Court has granted bail to a man booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) from whose possession .....
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Delhi High Court Halts Felling of 60 Year Old Peepal Tree on Senior Advocate's Plea(01.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has halted felling of 60 year old Peepal tree in city's Inderpuri area on a letter petition by Senior Advocate N. Hariharan. The Cour.....
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Delhi High Court Disposes Plea Seeking Directions for Establishment of State Animal Welfare Board(09.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to treat as representation a PIL seeking directions for establishment of a State Animal Welfare Board in the .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Establishment of State Animal Welfare Board
Delhi High Court Seeks SDMC's Suggestions on Management of Squatters(11.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought suggestions from the South Delhi Municipal Corporation on the management of squatters in the area, observing that Nehru Pl.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Management of Squatters
SC: No Provision Under Registration Act, 1908 Allows Authority to Ascertain if Vendor has Title(08.04.2025)
SC has observed that no provision under the Registration Act, 1908 confers power on any authority to refuse registration of a transfer document on the.....
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Kerala High Court Asks State If Legislation is On The Way to End Orthodox-Jacobite Church Feud(10.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has asked the State if it was proposing to come up with legislation to end the ongoing dispute between Orthodox and Jacobite faction.....
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Kerala HC Directs Government to Remove Discrepancy in Date and Venue of Vaccination Details(12.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the government to remove the discrepancy in the date and venue of the petitioner's vaccination details on the CoWin por.....
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Delhi High Court Says Relief Scheme for Rape Survivors Being Misused(04.12.2019)
Delhi High Court has red flagged the misuse of the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme and issued directions to prevent grossly irresponsible use of publ.....
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Karnataka HC Directs Station House Officer to Clean Road Outside Station as Punishment(24.12.2020)
Karnataka High Court has directed the station house officer of the Station Bazar Police Station, Kalaburagi, to clean the road in front of his police .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Punishment for Failure to Record Complaint
Madras HC: Govt. Cannot Retain Educational Certificates for Violation of Compulsory Services Bond(01.06.2022)
Madras High Court while directing concerned medical colleges and the Directorate of Medical Education has held that they could not withhold the origin.....
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All HC: SI Fixed at 6% p.a On Excess/Less Determination of Provi. Tariff Ultra Vires Electricity Act(20.05.2024)
All HC has struck down Regulation 5A of Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) (First Amendment), Regulations, 200.....
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Del HC: Nodal Authority Appointed for Drafting Procedure to Prevent Tree Felling in North Campus, DU(28.05.2024)
Delhi Government's Chief Secretary has been appointed by the Delhi High Court as the nodal officer to draft procedure for preventing the felling of tr.....
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Bombay HC Imposes Cost on Law Firm for Disclosing Rape Victim’s Name in Petition(27.12.2022)
Bombay High Court has observed that despite Section 228A of IPC and repeatedly telling Advocates that it is an offence to disclose name of rape victim.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Rape Victim, Name, Law Firm, Cost
SC Directs Delhi Government to Explain Steps Taken to Implement Ban on Firecrackers(05.11.2024)
SC has directed Delhi Government to file an affidavit placing on record the orders banning the use of firecrackers and the steps taken to implement th.....
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NTF Gives Comprehensive Suggestions on Enhancing Better Working Conditions of Medical Professions(20.11.2024)
The nine member National Task Force (NTF) constituted by the Supreme Court has given detailed recommendations on safe & better working conditions for .....
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Meghalaya HC Issues Notice on PIL Plea Alleging Non-Availability of Modern Cancer Care Facilities(01.11.2021)
Meghalaya High Court has issued notice to the Union of India and State Government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea filed alleging inordinate.....
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Ministry of Law and Justice Seeks Stakeholders' Comments on Draft Mediation Bill, 2021(08.11.2021)
Ministry of Law and Justice has placed the Draft Mediation Bill, 2021 in public domain, seeking feedback and suggestions from all stakeholders. The Bi.....
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Delhi HC Grants Time for Filing Note on Removal of Objectionable Content of Woman From Internet(10.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted ten days time to amicus curiae Senior Advocate Saurabh Kirpal for filing a note on the aspect as to how the objectionable.....
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Madras High Court Holds Collection of Cash Handling Charges From Stamp Vendors Illegal(15.11.2021)
Madras High Court has ruled that the practice of collecting cash handling charges from stamp vendors who deposit money through treasury challans into .....
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SC: Superior Courts Should Avoid Adverse Comments on Personal Conduct & Caliber of Judicial Officers(25.11.2024)
SC has observed that superior courts should avoid adverse comments on the personal conduct and caliber of the Judicial Officer. There is a difference .....
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SC Comments on States Boasting High Per Capita Income and Still Claiming BPL Benefits(20.03.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing a matter pertaining to the free ration cards to migrant workers and unskilled labourers, has orally commented that there a.....
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AP HC: Mere Acquittal Will Not Confer on Employee Right to Claim Benefit, Including Reinstatement(27.03.2025)
AP HC has observed that that mere acquittal by a criminal court will not confer on the employee a right to claim any benefit, including reinstatement......
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SC: Can’t Recover Excess Payments Made to Employee in Absence of Fraud or Misrepresentation(07.04.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that if an excess payment made to an employee was not on account of any fraud or misrepresentation on the part of the emplo.....
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Delhi HC Grants Relief to ‘Social’ against Excise Dept. Direction to Put on Hold Sale of Liquor(15.04.2025)
Delhi High Court has granted relief to restaurant outlet Hauz Khas Social against an order passed by Excise Department directing to put on hold the sa.....
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Ker. HC: Can’t Penalise Vehicle Owners for Glazing With Plastic Film if Confirming to Standards(13.09.2024)
Ker. HC has held that State Government or its officials are not legally justified in penalising owners of motor vehicles, the windscreens or window gl.....
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SC Allows PCI to Consider Applications Received for c for 2023-2024(20.12.2022)
Supreme Court has allowed Pharmacy Council of India's (PCI) application seeking permission to consider for next academic year 2023-24, applications re.....
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SC: Stubble Burning is a Blatant Violation of Fundamental Rights Guaranteed Under Article 21(24.10.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that there is a fundamental right vesting in every citizen under Article 21 of the Constitution of India to live in a pollu.....
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SC: Offence of Hate Speech is Specific & Cannot be Equated With Wrong Assertions or False Claims(15.11.2024)
Supreme Court while dismissing a PIL over prevention of 'provocative speech' by political leaders, has observed that the offence of hate speech is spe.....
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Bom. HC: While Enforcing Foreign Awards, Courts Cannot Go into Merits(29.11.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that while enforcing foreign awards under Section 48 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Courts cannot go into th.....
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SC: Party Having No Privity of Contract with Service Provider Can’t be Called ‘Consumer’ under CP Act(24.03.2025)
Supreme Court has held that a party cannot be called a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 if there is no privity of contract with servic.....
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Rajasthan HC: Decision to Close Hostel Mess Due to Covid Won’t Amount to Abolition of Post(01.04.2025)
Rajasthan High Court while directing reinstatement of hostel-mess workers of a school, has observed that closing the hostel due to spread of COVID19 P.....
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Delhi HC Awards Life Imprisonment for Gang Rape and Murder of 3 Years Old(07.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has awarded life sentence to three men for gang rape and murder of a three year old minor child. The Court stated that the act was do.....
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Ministry of Finance Extends Compensation Cess Levy Upto 31 March, 2026(27.06.2022)
Ministry of Finance has extended the time period for the levy of compensation cess up to 31 March, 2026.
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Rajasthan HC: High Court Not Bound to Invite Bar's Views While Deciding Criminal Reference(01.07.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that Section 395 of CrPC, which makes provision for criminal reference, does not obligate the court to invite the views .....
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Amendment in Para 4.42(3) of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20(08.11.2021)
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of FT(D&R) Act, 1992, read with Paragraph 1.02 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, as amended from time.....
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Delhi HC to Centre: NSF to not Receive Money Until Compliance With Sports Code & Judicial Orders(06.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to ensure that money, patronage and other facilities to National Sports Federations (NSF) will be provided on.....
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Allahabad HC: Court Can Allow Production of Certificate U/S 65-B(4) of IEA at Later Stage of Trial(10.06.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that trial court has power to allow prosecution to produce the certificates under Section 65-B (4) of the Indian Evidenc.....
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Bombay HC: Girl Sharing Friendly Relationship Can’t be inferred as Consent for Physical Relationship(28.06.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that merely because a girl is friendly with a boy, doesn't allow him to take her for granted and construe it as consent to .....
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Orissa HC Directs to Ensure Peaceful Protest, No Closure Of Shops, Disruption of Public Transport(12.11.2021)
Orissa High Court has directed the Congress party in the State to ensure that whatever protest is organized tomorrow i.e. on 12th November 2021 is pea.....
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ITAT: Belated Payment to PF/ESI Before Due Date for Filing Return is Deductable U/S 43B of IT Act(07.06.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Allahabad has held that the belated payment of employee contribution to Provident Fund (PF)/Employees State Insu.....
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Bombay HC: Defamation Cases for Reporting Details of FIR is Attempt to Stifle Reporter(27.06.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that factual news report on the contents of an FIR is not defamatory and initiating criminal action against the reporter in.....
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Kar. HC: Counsel Entitled to Physically Accompany Party to Remote Point While Giving Evidence Via VC(01.07.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that a advocate appearing for the parties are entitled to be physically present at the remote point from where the evide.....
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MP HC Quashes Rape Case Filed by Second Wife After a Delay of 18 Years(13.06.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a rape case against a man registered after a delay of 18 years by his second wife as the Court noted that it was.....
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J&K&L HC Upholds Munsiff's Dismissal for Misconduct(29.06.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has upheld dismissal from service of a Munsiff, for conferring undue benefits on certain parties by enabling r.....
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Centre Notifies Effective Date of Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025(09.04.2025)
Central Government has notified that 8th April, 2025 shall be the date from which provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 shall come into force.
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Delhi HC Seeks Delhi Govt's Status Report on Removal of Encroachments, Management of Devotees(08.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought status report from the Delhi Government on the aspect of removal of encroachments and management of devotees in the Kalkaj.....
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Delhi High Court Seeks Reponse of Delhi Government Regarding Fixing of Liquor Prices(10.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought response of the Delhi Government regarding the liquor brands of which MRPs have been fixed under the New Excise Policy as .....
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ITAT: BCCI Can't Be Denied Income Tax Exemption Just Because IPL Makes Profits(15.11.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is entitled to registration under Section 12A of the Inco.....
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P&H HC Grants Bail to Former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi's Nephew(04.07.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted the bail plea moved by Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi's nephew Bhupinder Singh in connection w.....
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P&H HC: If People are Allowed to Stay All Night at Bars and Pubs, it will Hamper Indian Society(06.12.2024)
P&H HC while questioning Haryana Government’s policy of allowing sale of liquor past midnight in Gurugram & Faridabad, has observed that it cannot be .....
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P&H HC: Employee Dismissed from Service Not Entitled to Pension(26.03.2025)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while dismissing a petition seeking pensionary benefits for a dismissed police officer has observed that an employee dis.....
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AP HC: Court Possesses Limited Scope of Judicial Review in Transfer Cases on Account of Exigencies(03.04.2025)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that in cases relating to transfers made on account of administrative exigencies, the Court possesses very limited .....
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WB Govt. Passes 'Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024'(04.09.2024)
West Bengal Government has passed the Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024 that seeks to amend the prescribed pu.....
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Del. HC: For Resolving Complex Disputed Factual Issues, Contempt Proceedings are Inappropriate(12.09.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that for resolving disputed factual issues, initiation of contempt proceedings is not the appropriate forum.
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SC: Relevant to Examine Whether Accused is Aware of Ingredients of Offence for Which He Is Convicted(27.09.2024)
SC has observed that law is well-settled that in order to judge whether a failure of justice has been occasioned, it will be relevant to examine wheth.....
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BCI Directs Pvt. Universities to Not Use Prefixes ‘Bharatiya’, ‘National’ for Conducting Competitions(17.10.2024)
BCI has issued a direction prohibiting private law universities from using names such as "India," "National," “Bharatiya” in competitions as it is mis.....
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AP HC: AP Prison Rules Do Not Limit Quantum of Life Sentence(14.04.2025)
AP HC while holding that life imprisonment means that prisoner shall be incarcerated for remaning natural life, has observed that S. 57 of IPC & Rule .....
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AP HC Orders Status Quo on Proposed Cancellation of Land Allotted to Andhra Sugars Limited(09.11.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered status quo on the proposed cancellation of 42.28 acres of land allotted to Andhra Sugars Limited in Jawaharlal N.....
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Allahabad HC: Indefeasible Right To Default Bail If Chargesheet Not Filed Within Stipulated Time(11.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that an accused has an indefeasible right to 'default bail' under proviso to section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal.....
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Kerala HC Orders Not to Permit Installation of New Flagpoles or Posts on Public Places(02.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has ordered the State Government and other authorities not to permit installation of new flagpoles or posts on public places and roa.....
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Madras High Court Quashes Criminal Defamation Case Against DMK Leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi(09.11.2021)
Madras High Court has quashed a criminal defamation case filed against DMK leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, for allegedly levelling unfounded corruption .....
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Delhi HC: Accused Can Bring to Court's Notice About Relevancy of Document Kept Back(11.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that at the time of framing of charge, an accused can bring to the notice of the Court that an unrelied document recover.....
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SC: Delay in Registering FIR for Offences Punishable with More than 3 Years No Ground to Quash FIR(01.05.2025)
Supreme Court has stated that it is settled law that delay in registration of the FIR for offences punishable with imprisonment of more than three yea.....
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SC: Can Admit Unregistered Agree. to Sell as Evidence to Prove Contract in Specific Performance Suit(12.05.2025)
Supreme Court has held that to establish the existence of a contract in a suit seeking specific performance, an unregistered agreement to sell may be .....
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NCLT Orders Liquidation of Budget Air Carrier Go First Airways(21.01.2025)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) while allowing an application for liquidation filed by the Committee of Creditors (CoC) of Go First, has ordered .....
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SC: Every Member of Armed Forces Who Gets Disability Pension Need Not be Dragged to the Court(31.01.2025)
SC has stated that appeals are being filed by Centre challenging orders wherein benefit of disability pension has been granted to members of armed for.....
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Supreme Court: No Special Treatment is Given because of a Different Gown(10.02.2025)
Supreme Court while dismissing a petition challenging decision of Delhi High Court to confer senior designations, has observed that nobody gets better.....
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SC: Accused has Fundamental Right of Speedy Trial as Enshrined in Article 21 of Constitution(17.02.2025)
SC while granting bail to an accused charged under UAPA has observed that, howsoever serious a crime may be, accused has a fundamental right of speedy.....
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SC Directs Assam Human Rights Commission to Conduct Enquiry in Alleged Fake Encounters(29.05.2025)
Supreme Court has asked the Assam Human Rights Commission to conduct an enquiry into the allegations of fake police encounters in the State of Assam.
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Delhi HC: Cannot Use Freedom of Speech to Instigate Public to Commit Unlawful Act(13.06.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that right to freedom of speech and expression cannot be misused under the garb of carrying out rallies wherein, a perso.....
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Delhi HC: Terms of Employment Restricting Employee from Getting Employed are Void(27.06.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that a contract between an employer and employee, imposing a restriction on the employee to get employed after terminati.....
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Kerala HC Declines Stay of Operation of Draft Lakshadweep Authority Regulation 2021(28.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has declined to stay the operation of the Draft Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation 2021 (LDAR), allowing the Lakshadweep A.....
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Delhi HC Warns NDMC for Non Payment of Salaries, Pensions to Employees Amid Covid(01.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has warned the North Delhi Municipal Corporation of attachment of its properties for its failure to pay salaries and pensions to empl.....
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P&H HC: If Jurisdic. AO Issues Notice u/s 148 of IT Act, Object of Faceless Assessment Gets Defeated(23.07.2024)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that after introduction of faceless assessment scheme, a notice under Section 148 of Income Tax Act, 1961 canno.....
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Bom. HC: Even a Written Insulting Word Lowering Dignity of a Woman Can be Penalised(23.08.2024)
Bom. HC has observed that to book someone u/s 509 of IPC, the manner in which offender lowers dignity of a woman is not restricted to oral abuse or ge.....
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Bombay HC Imposes Fine on Premier Stationery for Breaching Infringement Order Protecting Fevicol Mark(02.09.2024)
The Bombay High Court has slapped a fine of Rs. 50 lakh on Premier Stationery Industries Pvt. Ltd. for breaching its earlier order restraining Premier.....
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Ker. HC: Centre to Consider Framing Sexual Harassment Laws With More Feminist Perspective(11.09.2024)
Kerala High Court while pointing out lacunae in the PoSH Act, 2013, has stated that legislation doesn’t focus on harassment faced by women seeking emp.....
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Orissa HC: Counter Affidavit Should Not be Made Bulky and Lengthy by Quoting Decisions of this Court(26.09.2024)
Ori. HC has issued a standing order which states that there is a tendency to plead law in counter affidavits & to quote decisions of this Court. It is.....
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Bom. HC: Amount Collected by Revenue Without Authority of Law Amounts to Unjust Enrichment(17.10.2024)
Bombay HC has reiterated that an amount collected by Revenue without the authority of law or by the erroneous application of the provision of law, if .....
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AP HC: Disputed Signature Cannot Be Compared With Photostat Copy To Ascertain Veracity(18.11.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has observed that comparing of disputed signature in the photostat copy with the original signature is impermissible in law .....
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J&K&L HC: Employer is Justified in Excluding Candidates With Higher Qualification for Recruitment(22.11.2021)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has observed that any higher qualification than the one prescribed for a particular post may not be a suitable.....
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Gauhati HC Refuses to Quash Assam CM's Defamation Case Filed Against Delhi Dy. CM Manish Sisodia(08.11.2022)
Gauhati High Court has refused to quash a Criminal Defamation case filed by Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma against the Deputy Chief Minist.....
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J&K HC: J&K Road Transport Corporation Employees Not Entitled to Pension(18.11.2022)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has declined pensionary benefits to the retired employees of J&K State Road Transport Corporation while holding .....
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JKL HC: Accused Can't Choose Place of Prosecution Citing Unfounded Security Apprehensions(14.02.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while dismissing plea filed by social activist seeking transfer of a defamation complaint, has observed that a.....
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SC: Action Under Section 31 of SRA to Cancel Instrument is Not ‘In Rem’(01.05.2023)
Supreme Court has held that actions taken under Section 31 of Specific Relief Act (SRA), 1963 for cancellation of an instrument are not an action in r.....
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Karnataka HC Seeks Time Bound Plan for Construction of Ejipura-Kendriya Sadana Flyover(12.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to submit a time bound plan in which it would complete the constructio.....
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Delhi HC: Faceless Assessment Scheme Does Not Mean No Personal Hearing(17.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has made it clear that the Central government's recent faceless assessment scheme, launched with an aim to eliminate the human interf.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Transfer Petition Alleging Bias of Judicial Officer and Imposes Rs. 15K as Cost(29.10.2024)
Kerala High Court while dismissing a transfer petition filed in a matrimonial dispute case, alleging bias of judicial officer, has imposed a cost of f.....
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Ker. HC: Can’t Assume Breach of Peace Because a Community Opposes Religious Place Set up by Another(18.11.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that merely because one community opposes the setting up of a religious place by another community, it cannot be assumed th.....
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Del. HC: Collection of Funds to Commit Offence in Future Not Money Laundering Under PMLA(05.12.2024)
Delhi High Court has stated that the proceeds of crime has to be generated as a result of criminal activity. The collection of funds in an illegal way.....
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SC: Breach of Promise to Marry Doesn’t Amount to Rape Unless Fraudulent Intent Exists(26.03.2025)
Supreme Court while quashing a rape case against a man accused of forcible sex under the pretext of marriage, has observed that a breach of a promise .....
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SC Issues Directions to States/UTs for Education of Children in Child Care Institutions(15.12.2020)
Supreme Court has passed a slew of directions to States/Union Territories to cater to the educational needs of children in Child Care Institutions (CC.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Take Prompt Action for Removal of Unauthorized Advertisements(22.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to take prompt action for removal of unauthorized advertisements, hoardings, display boards of .....
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Kerala High Court Establishes Policy Decision to Interdict Self-Financing Institutions(27.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has established that a policy decision taken by the State to interdict self-financing institutions from commencing new courses in th.....
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Telangana HC Upholds Validity of Section 15 of the Telangana Advocates' Welfare Fund Act, 1987(01.11.2021)
Telangana High Court has upheld the Section 15 of the Telangana Advocates' Welfare Fund Act, 1987 which debars advocates who have crossed the age of 3.....
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Unity Small Finance Bank Limited commences operations(01.11.2021)
Unity Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from November 1, 2021. The Reserve Bank has issued a lic.....
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P&H HC: Model Code of Conduct Can’t Stand in Way of Execution of Judicial Order(27.04.2024)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that no code of conduct issued by the Election Commission of India or any order or instructions issued by any o.....
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Del. HC: Entities Restrained from Infringing Personality Rights of Actor Jackie Shroff(20.05.2024)
Delhi High Court has restrained various entities from infringing the personality and publicity rights of Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff by utilizing or.....
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Bom. HC: One-Week Bail Granted to Life Convict to Appear in Entrance Test(27.05.2024)
Bombay High Court has granted one-week temporary bail to a convict serving a life sentence and allowed him to appear in the Maharashtra Common Entranc.....
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SC: Bodily Injury Not Necessary for Offence Under Section 121A of IPC(14.07.2022)
Supreme Court while upholding the conviction and life sentence of four persons for causing the terror attack at the IISC Bengaluru in December 2005, h.....
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Guj. HC: Infraction of Law Not Done in Systematic Manner, Not Sufficient for Preventive Detention(29.08.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that commission of infraction of law, not done in an organized or systematic manner, may not be sufficient for the detaini.....
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Guj. HC: Banners of Committees Become Immaterial, When Citizens are Permitted to Celebrate Festivals(10.10.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that what is important is that the festivals are allowed to be celebrated, and it is immaterial under whose banner the sam.....
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Exemption of manufacturing unit engaged in the manufacture or production of Petroleum Crude from the operation of Central Excise Rules, 2017(10.11.2021)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-rule (2) of rule 9 of the Central Excise Rules, 2017, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereb.....
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Delhi Court Extends AAP Minister Satyendar Jain’s ED Custody(09.06.2022)
Delhi Court has extended the Enforcement Directorate's custody of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Minister Satyendar Jain till June 13, in connection with a mon.....
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SC Extends Time for Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs to Respond to Dy. Speaker's Disqualification Notice(28.06.2022)
Supreme Court has extended the time for Eknath Shinde and 15 other rebel MLAs in the Maharashtra State Legislative Assembly, to file written response .....
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Calcutta HC: Enforcement Directorate Officers Are Not Police Officers(26.12.2022)
Calcutta High Court while referring to Supreme Court’s recent judgment in Vijay Madanlal Choudhary case, has held that Enforcement Directorate (ED) of.....
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Delhi HC: Delay in Publication of Award Doesn’t Invalidate the Award(02.04.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that delay in publication of award does not render the award invalid unless it is shown that rights of the parties are m.....
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Delhi HC: Can Dispense Personal Hearing Only if Assessee's Rectification Application Is Allowed(11.04.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that Courts can dispense with the personal hearing of the assessee only if rectification application filed by an assesse.....
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CESTAT, Kolkata: No Service Tax Can be Levied on Compensation for Cancelation of Coal Blocks(11.11.2021)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Kolkata has ruled that no service tax can be levied on amounts received as compensation .....
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Investment by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in Debt(08.11.2021)
1. Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to Schedule 1 to the Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) Regu.....
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SC: Right of Being Represented Through Counsel is Part of Due Process Clause(28.12.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that the right of being represented through a counsel is part of due process clause and is referable to the right guarantee.....
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AAR: Supply of Works Contract Services to Nagar Nigam Attracts 12% GST(06.06.2022)
Gujarat Authority of Advance Ruling has ruled that 12% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is payable on the supply of work contract services to Nagar Nigam.
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DGFT Amends Guidelines of ANF-4F Under FTP to Ease the Procedure And Minimise the Compliance Burden(10.06.2022)
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has amended the guidelines of ANF-4F under FTP to ease the procedure and minimise the compliance burden fo.....
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SC Upholds Bombay HC Order Imposing Cost of Rs. 5 Lakh Imposed on Litigant(28.06.2022)
Supreme Court while upholding Bombay High Court's order of imposition of Rs. 5 lakhs cost on a lady aged 78, has held that the order was justified in .....
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SC: Can’t Allow Further Investigation When Application Filed Without Fresh Material(03.10.2024)
SC has stated that an application for further investigation cannot be permitted to do a fishing and roving enquiry when the police had already filed a.....
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RBI announces rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond, 2031(06.06.2022)
The rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond, 2031 (FRB 2031) applicable for the half year June 7, 2022 to December 6, 2022 shall be.....
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Kerala HC to Registrar, District Judiciary: Introduce Child-Friendly Rooms in Family Courts(30.06.2022)
Kerala High Court while suggesting introduction of child-friendly rooms in all Family Courts in the State, has directed Registrar of the District Judi.....
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SC: Amounts Paid for Use of Softwares Developed by Foreign Companies Not Royalty(03.03.2021)
Supreme Court has held that the amounts paid by Indian companies for the use of softwares developed by foreign companies do not amount to 'royalty' an.....
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SC Issues Notice to Centre in Plea Seeking Repatriation of an Indian Army Captain(05.03.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in plea seeking directions to the Centre to take immediate steps for the repatriation or release of the petitioner's s.....
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Orissa HC: No Right Accrues in Favour of Bidders of Tender Offer Unless Same is Approved(09.03.2021)
Orissa High Court has held that when the tender is yet to be approved by higher authorities, no right accrues in favor of the participants, and they c.....
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Patna HC Suggests Reservation for Transgender Community on Regular Basis Under OBC Category(11.03.2021)
Patna High Court has said that reservation on regular basis can be confined up to O.B.C. category for transgender, so as to uplift the lifestyle and e.....
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Delhi HC: Non Filing of Response Due to Technical Glitch in E-Filing Portal(04.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that the taxpayer could not file a response under the Faceless Scheme due to a technical glitch in the e-filing portal.
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Delhi HC: Foreign Creditors Can't be Treated Differently From Domestic Creditors(09.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that in the modern times of globalization, foreign creditors cannot be treated differently from domestic creditors.
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Gujarat HC Sets Aside Injunction on Construction of Railway Tracks Near Dargah(16.05.2022)
Gujarat High Court while setting aside an order of the State Waqf Tribunal which granted injunction in favour of the concerned Trustee of Dargah has h.....
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SC Stays Coercive Steps by NGT Over Discharge of Untreated Waste into Water Bodies(16.08.2021)
Supreme Court has stayed any coercive steps by the National Green Tribunal against the Municipal Commissioner or Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumb.....
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Delhi HC: Written Statement Filed After 30 days of Service of Summons to State Reasons for Delay(18.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has passed an order holding that a written statement filed after 30 days of service of summons but before the expiry of further 90 da.....
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SC Imposes Fine on Ministry of Information of Being in Contempt of Top Court Judgment(23.08.2021)
Supreme Court has imposed a fine of Rs 1,00,000 on Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of being in contempt of the Top Court's judgment dated Sep.....
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Karnataka HC Extends Interim Order Restraining CCI from Divulging Confidential Information of Google(26.05.2022)
Karnataka High Court has extended its order restraining the Competition Commission of India (CCI) from divulging confidential information of Google In.....
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P&H HC: Person Otherwise Disqualified Cannot Become Eligible by Entering into Joint Venture(31.05.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the members of a Joint Venture were not eligible to apply and obtain the contract as the Joint Venture was.....
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Karnataka HC: Right to Defend Cannot be Illusory(17.06.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to furnish to the accused, all the documents and evidence collected prior to.....
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Where an eviction is going to render persons homeless, a constitutional obligation rests on relevant municipality to provide suitable accommodation(14.11.2019)
Present is an appeal against the eviction of Mr. Cedric Morgan Jones and Mrs. Diane Morgan Jones, aged 78 and 76 years old respectively, together with.....
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Delhi HC Rejects Future's Plea for Interim Injunction Against Amazon(21.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has declined to grant Future Retail Ltd's (FRL) plea for an interim injunction restraining Amazon from writing to Securities and Exch.....
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Allahabad HC Quashes FIR Accusing Muslim Youth of Inducing Hindu Girl into Marriage(28.12.2020)
Allahabad High Court has quashed a First Information Report accusing a Muslim youth of kidnapping and inducing a Hindu girl into marriage and has reun.....
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ITAT: Consideration for Resale of Computer Software Not Taxable as Royalty for Use of Copyright(06.06.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench has held that consideration for the resale of the software through End User Licence Agreement is not.....
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Delhi HC: Expeditiously Fill Vacant Posts in Adjudicatory Authority Under PMLA(09.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed filling up all the vacant posts in Adjudicatory Authority under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on an expediti.....
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Gujarat HC: Vendor Not Liable for Articles Purchased from Manufacturer With Written Warranty(28.06.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that a Vendor shall not be deemed to have committed any offence under Section 19(2) of Food Adulteration Act, if he has pu.....
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Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Defamation Complaint Against Akshay Kumar Concerning 'Jolly LLB 2'(06.08.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a criminal complaint for defamation filed in the year 2017 against Actor Akshay Kumar concerning the movie - Jolly .....
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Kerala HC Issues Contempt Notice Over Delay in Appointment of KAT Chairman(10.08.2021)
Kerala High Court has issued contempt notice to the Secretaries of the Central Government for its failure to appoint a Chairman for the Kerala Adminis.....
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MP HC Directs Govt to Ensure Timely Administration of Amphotericin B for Black Fungus Patients(13.08.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to ensure timely administration of Amphotericin B and other medicines to Black fungus pati.....
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Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Prevention of Money Laundering Act(27.07.2022)
Supreme Court has upheld the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 which relate to the power of arrest, attachment, and search.....
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Cal. HC: Intention of Parties to be Deciphered to Decide if Parties Must be Referred to Arbitration(02.08.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that where arbitration clause between parties provided that "every effort" should be made by them to settle dispute by ar.....
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SC: ‘Known Sources of Income' Means Sources Known to Prosecution And Not to Accused(06.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that term ‘known sources of income’ in Section 13(1)(e) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 would mean the sources known .....
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Kerala HC Further Extends Interim Orders Till 13th July Amidst Ongoing Covid Restrictions(30.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has extended interim orders of stay passed by the Court in custody matters which were due to expire during the ongoing Covid restric.....
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Allahabad HC: Subsequent Filing of Chargesheet Can't Defeat Right of Accused for Default Bail(04.07.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that an accused gets an indefeasible right to 'default bail' if he makes an application after the maximum period for inv.....
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Kerala HC: Teachers Come Within The Preview of 'Employee' U/S 2(e) of Payment of Gratuity Act(11.07.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that teachers come within the preview of 'employee' as defined under Section 2(e) of the Payment of Gratuity Act.
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HP HC Quashes FIR Against Journalist Conducting Reality Check by Procuring Covid Passes in Fake Name(14.07.2022)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed a criminal case against a Zee News Journalist for conducting a 'reality check' on e-pass registration for inte.....
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Del HC: Person Having Consensual Relationship Not Required to Scrutinse Other Person's DOB(29.08.2022)
Delhi High Court while granting bail to accused in rape case, has held that person, who is in consensual physical relationship with another person is .....
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Delhi High Court Directs Loreal to Deposit Principal Profiteered Amount(10.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed Loreal to deposit the principal profiteered amount after deducting the GST imposed on the net profiteered amount in six .....
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Kerala HC: Complaint Filed Against Defamatory Article Published Against RSS(25.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that a complaint filed by the State Secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) against a defamatory article publis.....
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HP HC: S.320 CrPC Not Bar to Power for Quashing Non-Compoundable Offences In Appropriate Cases(08.08.2022)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that if for the purpose of securing the ends of justice quashing of FIR is necessary, then Section 320 of Code of.....
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SC to Centre: Take Proactive Steps With FIFA to Lift AIFF’s Suspension(17.08.2022)
Supreme Court has directed central government to take proactive steps with FIFA to ensure that India can get to host the under-17 women’s world cup an.....
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Updated Harmonized Master List of Infrastructure sub-sectors is notified(11.10.2022)
With the approval of the Competent Authority, an updated Harmonized Master List of Infrastructure sub-sectors (Annexure-I) is hereby notified. The new.....
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MPHC Modifies ‘Kind Enough to Leave Rape Victim Alive’ Remark After Criticism(31.10.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has modified its judgment which stated that rape convict was ‘kind enough to leave the prosecutrix alive’ to ‘however, consi.....
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SC Stays Cutting Of Trees For Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Till Nov 26; Asks NGT To Decide Afresh(17.11.2021)
Supreme Court has stayed the felling of trees of the Delhi-Dehradun expressway project till November 26 and directed the National Green Tribunal to de.....
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Madras HC Directs Police to Refrain from Arresting Former Minister Rajenthra Bhalaji(22.11.2021)
Madras High Court has asked the Tamil Nadu Police not to arrest till the next date of hearing, former Minister and Senior AIADMK member, K.T. Rajenthr.....
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J&K&L HC: Employee's Performance is Personal Information Exempted Under RTI Act(07.11.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that the performance of an employee or an officer in an organisation is primarily a matter between th.....
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SC: Compensation for Future Prospects Can be Claimed in Case Injuries Result in Permanent Disability(17.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that compensation for future prospects can be claimed in accident cases involving serious injuries resulting in permanent disab.....
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Vivad Se Vishwas I-Relief for MSMEs(06.02.2023)
1. Government has been getting many references from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) regarding difficulties being faced by them in the last.....
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Delhi HC Asks Centre Over Delay in Restricting Use of Oxygen in Industries(22.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Central Government as to why there is a delay in restricting use of oxygen in industries, in view of acute shortage of .....
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Kerala HC Expresses Dismay at Delays by Central Registration Centre in Allowing Incorporation of LLP(26.04.2021)
Kerala High Court has expressed dismay at the delays and hardships brought on by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs' Central Registration System in pro.....
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J&K&L HC: Rs. 500 Annual Wage to School Employee is Forced Labour(21.09.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that payment of wages at the rate of Rs. 500 per year since 1998 to a government school employee is c.....
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Ker HC: Drastic Change in Woman's Matrimonial Life Makes Her Eligible for Abortion Upto 24 Weeks(27.09.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that drastic changes in matrimonial life of a pregnant woman fulfils the condition of 'change of her marital status' in Rul.....
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Kerala HC: Centre Should Seriously Consider Having a Uniform Marriage Code(12.12.2022)
Kerala High Court while observing that Family Courts have become another battleground, has stated that Union Government should seriously consider havi.....
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Operational Guidance - Amendment to Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buy-back of Securities) Regulations, 2018(08.03.2023)
1. SEBI has notified Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buy-Back of Securities) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 on February 07, 2023. The link for .....
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Kerala HC: Suit for Mandatory Injunction Maintainable After Termination of License(12.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that a civil suit for mandatory injunction is maintainable against a licensee to vacate the property on termination of lice.....
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SC Stays Criminal Proceedings Against Army Officers Accused of Killing Civilians in Nagaland(21.07.2022)
Supreme Court has stayed criminal proceedings against Indian Army Officers accused of killing civilians in Nagaland taking note of the fact that manda.....
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Allahabad HC: No Rule to Deny Bail in Case of Grave Economic Offence(02.09.2022)
Allahabad High Court while granting bail to Kanpur based businessman in case for allegedly stashing cash amounting to Rs. 196.57 Crores, has held that.....
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Kar. HC to Law Commission: Rethink the age of Consent for Sex(07.11.2022)
Karnataka High Court while observing several cases relating to minor girls above age of 16 years having fallen in love and eloped and had sexual inter.....
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Cal. HC: Quashing Regular Case of Scheduled Offence Will Quash Subsequent Case Under PMLA(01.12.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that once a regular case of scheduled offence is quashed, any subsequent case registered under Prevention of Money Launde.....
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2nd International Research Conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy being organized by IBBI from 23rd - 25th February 2023(21.02.2023)
1. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) in collaboration with the Indian Institute of management, Bangalore (IIMB) is organizing the se.....
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Delhi HC Directs Courts to Proceed with Adequate Proceedings in Absence of Party(18.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed that all subordinate Courts may now proceed with adequate proceedings in the absence of a party or advocate depending on.....
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Madras HC Directs Authorities to Allow TV Channels to Cover 'Soorasamharam'(23.11.2020)
Madras High Court has directed the authorities to permit all the Television Channels to cover the Festivals live and that there should not be any disc.....
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SC Stays Andhra Pradesh HC’s Gag Order on Reports on Amaravati Land Scam FIR(25.11.2020)
Supreme Court has stayed the Andhra Pradesh High Court's gag order on media reporting and social media comments on the contents of the Amaravati land .....
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Gujarat HC: Courts Can't Sit in Chair of Financial Experts U/Art 226(04.01.2023)
Gujarat High Court has held that writ courts exercising jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution cannot sit in the armchair of financial exp.....
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Madras HC: Dance Form Shouldn’t be Identified Using a Community's Name to Insult Community Members(12.01.2023)
Madras High Court has directed State to ensure that no dance performance is identified using a caste/ tribal community's name so as to insult or degra.....
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Delhi HC: Salaries, O&M Expenses Not to be Attached if DMRC Fails to Pay Dues to Reliance Infra(31.03.2023)
Delhi High Court has clarified that Salaries and other Operation & Maintenance (O&M) expenses to be borne by Delhi DMRC will not be attached in case o.....
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Bombay HC Directs Shifting of Terminally Ill Undertrial Prisoner in Naxal Blast Case(09.09.2021)
Bombay High Court has allowed a terminally ill prison inmate suffering from stage four cancer to take palliative care or pain management at a hospice .....
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Gauhati High Court Sets Aside Ex-Parte Order Declaring Man as Foreigner(14.09.2021)
Gauhati High Court has observed that citizenship, being an essential right of a person, ordinarily, should be decided based on merit by considering th.....
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SC: Encroacher Can’t Claim Benefit of Section 51 of Transfer of Property Act(06.02.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that encroacher can’t be termed as transferee to seek benefit of Section 51 of Transfer of Property Act, has held that w.....
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SC: Necessary to Deprive Persons Engaged in Smuggling of Their Ill Gotten Gains(23.03.2023)
Supreme Court while upholding Karnataka High Court’s order affirming order of forfeiture under Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture.....
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279th Law Commission Report: Law Commission Suggests Retention of Sedition Law with Some Amendments(02.06.2023)
The Law Commission of India, in a significant development, has recommended that Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (sedition law) has to be retaine.....
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Delhi HC: AO & PCIT Failed to Consider Balance of Convenience And Irreparable Injury(19.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that neither the Assessing Officer (AO) nor the Principal Commissioners of Income Tax (PCIT) have considered the three basic.....
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SC: Limited Scrutiny by Court Under S.11 of A&C Act is Necessary And Compelling(11.04.2023)
Supreme Court has held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Court’s are not expected to act mechanically and observ.....
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Delhi HC: Every Child Entitled to Honour And Respect(20.04.2023)
Delhi High Court while restraining various YouTube channels from publishing any fake content pertaining to mental and physical health of Aaradhya Bach.....
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Monitoring of Investments in Alternative Investment Fund (AIF)(28.07.2023)
The Authority vide its circular IRDA/F&I/ClR/INV/172/08/2013 dtd.23rd August,2013 had permitted insurers for investments in Category I and II AIFs (wi.....
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Rajasthan HC Orders Seizure of Buses Picking and Dropping Passengers in Violation of Relevant Laws(14.03.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has ordered that buses shall be seized of those bus operators who are found picking and dropping passengers in violation of relev.....
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AP HC Increases Tentative Fees of Medical Education by 10% for 2023-24(31.07.2023)
Andhra Pradesh High Court while considering the factor of inflation, has enhanced the tentative fee for medical education for the present academic yea.....
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Technical Guidance in respect of Indian Risk Based Capital Framework - Quantitative Impact Study-1(10.08.2023)
1. This circular is issued in exercise of powers conferred by Section 14 (2) (e) of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999.
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Centre notifies the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021(28.12.2021)
Central Government notifies the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021 in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (zg) of sub-section (2).....
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Depositing of amount unilaterally by the petitioner-firm, in absence of any allotment letter, would not create any right to claim allotment in its favour(20.04.2022)
The petitioner is a partnership firm, engaged in the activity of manufacturing and exporting handicrafts, wooden furniture and other items, having its.....
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SC: False Declaration Regarding Assets of Candidate, Spouse/Dependents Constitutes Corrupt Practice(15.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that a false declaration with regard to the assets of a candidate, his/her spouse or dependents, constitutes corrupt practice i.....
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SC Explains Factors to be Considered While Deciding Legality of Preventive Detention(06.09.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that there has been growing trend of passing orders of preventive detention at the ‘drop of a hat’ without considering l.....
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All. HC: Scheme of A&C Act Put no Limitation for Application of Doctrine of Severability to an Award(25.09.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that scheme of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 does not put any limitation on power of the court to apply the.....
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JH HC: Delay in Filing FIR in Rape Cases Not Fatal, if Proper Explanation Given(09.10.2023)
Jharkhand High Court has held that in case of a rape wherein dignity and prestige of family is at stake, the time is also taken in deciding whether to.....
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Del. HC: Can’t Lodge FIR if a Relationship Doesn’t Work Out(03.11.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that it is a settled law that if a relationship does not work out, the same cannot be a ground for lodging an FIR for th.....
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Delhi HC: Merely Because Complainant Married to Accused Does Not Entail Quashing of Rape, POCSO FIR(10.11.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that merely because the complainant married the accused does not entail quashing of an FIR registered against him for th.....
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SC to Delhi Police: Cases Against Persons Bursting Firecrackers Not the Solution(15.09.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that filing cases against persons bursting firecrackers may not be the solution as there is no point in taking action af.....
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Ker. HC: Admission of Confession Made to Police Can Vitiate Trial(27.10.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that admission of confessions of accused made to police under Section 25 and Section 26 of Indian Evidence Act, 1872 can vi.....
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SC Refers 'Asian Resurfacing' Judgment to 5-Judge Bench(01.12.2023)
Supreme Court has referred to a 5 judge bench its 2018 judgment in ‘Asian Resurfacing’ (MANU/SC/0308/2018; 2018/INSC/282) which held that interim orde.....
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Del. HC: No Presumption in Law that Acquisition of MF is Necessarily for Trade & Not for Investment(17.01.2024)
Delhi HC has held that it is important to ascertain the intent considering the time period and purpose for which the shares or mutual funds (MF) are h.....
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Financial Action Task Force (FATF) – Calls for action for High risk and other monitored jurisdictions(29.02.2024)
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) vide public document 'High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action' - February 2024, has called on its .....
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Karnataka HC: Child Visitation Rights of Muslim Man Diminishes on Getting Married to Another Woman(23.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has held that child visitation rights of a Muslim man diminishes to a great extent, on him having married to another woman during.....
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HP HC Issues Directions in PIL Over Internet Connectivity for Residents of Backward Areas(28.12.2021)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued several directions to the state government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea filed highlighting the pl.....
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Delhi Court Declares Couple Legal and Biological Parents of Surrogate Child(31.12.2021)
Delhi Court has declared a couple as legal and biological parents of a child born out of a surrogacy arrangement, observing that there is no law in th.....
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SC: Advocates Must Verify Facts from Case Records(18.12.2023)
Supreme Court has observed though it is true that advocates would settle pleadings and argue on instructions given by their clients, however, their du.....
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Madras HC: Participation in Funeral of Immediate Family Member Part of Article 25 of Constitution(12.02.2024)
Madras High Court while paving way for an undertrial to attend his father’s funeral, has held that right to attend funeral of the parent/spouse/child .....
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All. HC: No Authority to Additional Chief Medical Officer to File Complaint Under PCPNDT Act(28.03.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that the Additional Chief Medical Officer is not an appropriate authority and has no authority to file a complaint for a.....
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Jammu & Kashmir HC Issues Directions for Vaccination of Lawyers; Financial Assistance(07.05.2021)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed the Union Territory administration to ensure that lawyers in the age group of above 45 years are vaccinated .....
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Del. HC: SFIO Not Barred from Investigating Offence Under IPC(26.12.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that a conjoint reading of Sections 4(1) & 154 of CrPC and Sections 212 & 219 of Companies Act, 2013, it cannot be said that.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Serious Fraud Investigation Office, CrPC, Companies Act
SC: Employee Can’t Be Dismissed For Sending Representations Directly to Superior Officers(16.02.2024)
Supreme Court has held that an employee when in financial hardship, may represent directly to the superior but that by itself cannot amount to major m.....
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Del. HC: Can’t Stop Publications on Public Life of Public Figures Unless it Amounts to Harassment(26.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that neither the Government nor judicial orders can stop publications on public life of public figures unless such publi.....
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Clarification regarding media reports claiming special drive to reopen cases with reference to HRA claims(08.04.2024)
There is no special drive to re-open cases of mismatch, and media reports alleging that large-scale re-opening is being undertaken by the CBDT are com.....
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Allahabad HC: Provision Of De Novo Trial Is Mandatory For Any Accused Summoned U/S 319 CrPC(28.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the provision of de novo trial is compulsory for the accused summoned under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal.....
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CESTAT, Bangalore: Simple Aluminium Plates Classifiable Under 7606 1200 of Chapter Tariff Heading(02.05.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that Simple Aluminium Plates are classifiable under 7606 1200 of Chapter Tariff .....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chapter Tariff Heading, 7606 1200, Simple Aluminium Plates
MP HC: Co-defendants Must File Separate Suit Against Each Other for Dispute Over Suit Property(15.03.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that it is a settled law that the co-defendants cannot fight against each other as they cannot file a counterclaim .....
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SC:Pre-Trial Injunction Against Media Platform Impact Freedom of Speech; Must Be Granted Cautiously(26.03.2024)
SC while urging trial courts to be cautious while granting pre-trial injunctions against publication of articles and journalistic pieces in defamation.....
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Bom. HC: Public Sector Banks Not Empowered to Issue Look Out Circulars Against Loan Defaulters(27.04.2024)
Bombay High Court has observed that Public Sector Banks are not authorized to issue look out circulars against loan defaulters. The power exercised by.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Public Sector Banks, Look Out Circulars, Article 14 of COI, Article 21 of COI
Karnataka HC: Can’t Provide Free Bus Service to Enable Voters to Reach Polling Booth(17.05.2024)
Karnataka High Court has observed that free bus services cannot be provided to enable voters to reach polling booths and stated that the Chief Electio.....
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Congress must specifically authorize CDC to continue with eviction moratorium imposed as relief program for alleviating the burdens caused by the COVID–19 pandemic(26.08.2021)
In March 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Re¬lief, and Economic Security Act to alleviate burdens caused by the COVID–19 pandemic. Among oth.....
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Raj. HC: Delay Itself Can’t be a Ground for Refusing to Make a Reference U/S 10 of ID Act(24.08.2023)
Rajasthan High Court while observing that delay and latches itself cannot be a ground for refusing to make a Reference u/s 10 of Industrial Disputes (.....
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Relaxation in submission of 'Bill of Export' as evidence of export obligation discharge for supplies made to SEZ units in case of Advance Authorisation(03.06.2024)
1. Para 4.21 (iv) of FTP specifies that the authorisation holder needs to file Bill of Export for export to SEZ unit/developer/co-developer in accorda.....
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CBDT extends due date for filing Form 10A/10AB under IT Act till 30th June, 2024(25.04.2024)
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), has issued Circular No. ¬¬¬07/2024 dated 25.04.2024 further extending the due date for filing Form 10A/ Form.....
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SC: It is Up to the Arbitral Tribunal to Adjudicate Upon Construction of Terms of Contract(10.05.2024)
SC has held that it is for Arbitral Tribunal to adjudicate upon construction of terms of a contract. If Arbitral Tribunal takes a particular view on i.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Terms of Contract, Arbitral Tribunal, Section 34 of A&C Act
CBDT Amends Rule 12 of Income Tax Rules Dealing with Return of Income(29.07.2021)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Income-tax (20th Amendment) Rules, 2021 which seeks to amend Income-tax Rules, 1962. The Board has a.....
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SC: Buses Having All India Permit Shouldn’t be Obstructed from Movement in Tamil Nadu(26.06.2024)
Supreme Court while passing an interim direction, has observed that buses registered in other states having all India permit should not face any hindr.....
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SC: After Suit for Possession, Subsequent Suit for Arrears of Rent Maintainable(15.07.2024)
Supreme Court has held that after a suit for possession, a suit for arrears of rent in maintainable and observed that a second suit filed on a differe.....
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As the Corporate Debtor acknowledged the debt and planned a repayment schedule, condition of there being a ‘Debt’ and ‘Default’ for the purposes of Section 9 of IBC satisfied(16.07.2024)
The Operational Creditor (BCCI) and the Corporate Debtor entered a ‘Team Sponsor Agreement’ from 25th July 2019 till 31st March 2022. As per the agree.....
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Madras HC Directs State to Ensure Oxygen Needs of Non-Covid Patients are Taken Care Of(18.05.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the State government to ensure that the oxygen needs of non-COVID-19 patients are also taken care of without any compro.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Place on Record Steps for Procurement of Vaccines(21.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to place on record the steps it has taken to procure 7,04,050 doses of Covishield and 2,44,170 .....
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Allahabad High Court: Contradiction in Medical Evidence and Eyewitness Creates Doubt(07.08.2024)
Allahabad High Court while setting aside the conviction of an accused under Section 304(1) of IPC, 1860 has observed that contradiction in medical evi.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, S. 304(1) of IPC, Medical Evidence
Delhi High Court: SEBI and RBI Directed Conclude Probe into Axis-Max Life Deal Scam Expeditiously(13.08.2024)
In a Public Interest Litigation filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy alleging a scam of approximately ?5,100 crore in Axis Bank-Max Life deal, Delhi .....
Tags : Delhi High Court , Public Interest Litigation, Axis-Max Life
SC: Right to Maintenance Shall Have Overriding Effect on Rights of Claimants under SARFAESI/IBC(12.12.2024)
SC has stated that the right to maintenance being equivalent to a fundamental right will be superior to and have overriding effect on the statutory ri.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Right to Maintenance, Rights of Claimants
Karnataka HC: Trial Court Bound to Appoint Legal Aid Advocate for Unrepresented Accused(17.02.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that if an advocate representing the accused who is in custody fails to appear before the court, the trial court is boun.....
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Clarification regarding prudential norms on income recognition, asset classification and provisioning pertaining to advances(15.02.2022)
1. Please refer to the clarifications issued in respect of Prudential norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning vide circular.....
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Gujarat HC Directs DGP, Gujarat to Ensure All Police Stations Aid Victims of Sexual Assault Crimes(24.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has directed the Director General of Police, Gujarat State to ensure that all the police stations in the state have a panel of lawy.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Aid Victims of Sexual Assault Crimes
SC: Failure of Builder to Obtain Occupancy Certificate is Deficiency in Service(12.01.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that the failure of a builder to obtain occupation certificate is a deficiency in service under Consumer Protection Act 198.....
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SC: Fundamental Right to Travel Cannot be Denied for Arraignment as Accused(17.01.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that the fundamental right of personal liberty to travel abroad cannot be denied to a person only because he is arrayed as .....
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Raj HC: Non-Disclosure of Information Wasn’t a Ground for Disqualification Before 2015 Amendment Act(25.10.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has held that prior to 2015 Amendment Act there was no existence of disqualification under Section 12 of Arbitration and Concilia.....
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Supreme Court: Registry to Explain Why Counter Affidavit of Non-Party Was Accepted(18.11.2024)
Supreme Court has sought explanation from the Registry on how a non-party was able to file a counter-affidavit even when the party’s impleadment appli.....
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SC: Right to Get Legal Aid is a Fundamental Right of Accused, Guaranteed by Article 21 of COI(04.12.2024)
SC has stated that right to get legal aid is a fundamental right of accused, guaranteed by Article 21 of COI. When an accused has either not engaged a.....
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De-notification of Arbitration clause in all tariff products under Fire, Motor and Engineering, Workmen's Compensation and other classes of insurance business(23.01.2024)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub section (1) of section 64 ULA of the Insurance Act, 1938, the Authority hereby de-notifies the Arbitration .....
Tags : Arbitration clause, Insurance business, Denotification
SC Stays J&K HC Order Directing Reduction in Toll-Fee Until Completion of Entire Road(16.04.2025)
Supreme Court has stayed an order passed by Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court that directed reduction in toll-fee until the completion of construc.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Toll-Fee, Lakhanpur–Udhampur
Karnataka HC Asks on Details of Health Policy in Plea Seeking Hospital Facility in Gram Panchayats(08.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has asked the State government to submit details of its health policy, if any, as a litigant has sought a direction to the govern.....
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Bombay High Court Asks Union to Consider Increasing Allocation of Amphotericin B(10.06.2021)
Bombay High Court has asked the Union Government to consider increasing the allocation of the Amphotericin B injection to Maharashtra in view of the s.....
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Del. HC Restrains Battery Manufacturer from Using Images of Shikhar Dhawan(20.01.2025)
Delhi High Court has restrained DB Dixon Battery Private Limited, a battery manufacturer entity from using the pictures of cricketer Shikhar Dhawan to.....
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SC Set to Decide if Property of Accused under PC Act Can be Seized or Frozen(31.01.2025)
Supreme Court is set to decide whether property of an accused under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 can be seized or frozen under Section 102 of Co.....
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SC: Not Paying Autho. Fee When Vehicle within Registered State Doesn’t Invalidate National Permit(10.02.2025)
Supreme Court has held that non-payment of authorization fee when the vehicle is within the registered state does not invalidate its national permit. .....
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Bom. HC: Can Apply Business Efficacy Test if Ambiguity in Arbitration Agreement(14.02.2025)
Bombay High Court has held that business efficacy test can be applied to recognize the intent of parties if there is any ambiguity in the arbitration .....
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Any activity which is directly or indirectly in relation to manufacture would be eligible for credit(04.03.2024)
The appellant is engaged in manufacture of "Epoxy Resins and Hardeners" and holds Central Excise registration. During the course of verification of th.....
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Master Circular for Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents(17.05.2023)
I. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI/the Board), from time to time, has been issuing various circulars/directions to Registrars to an Issue.....
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Cal HC to Central Forces: Remain in State for 10 Days After Declaration of Panchayat Elections(07.07.2023)
Calcutta High Court has directed Central Armed Forces to remain in the State after declaration of results in the West Bengal Panchayat Elections 2023 .....
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SC: Bar Councils Can't Collect "Optional Fees" During Enrolment(11.08.2025)
The Supreme Court has observed that Section 24(1)(f) of the Advocates Act, 1961specifies the amount that can be charged by the SBCs as an enrolment fe.....
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SC: Offences Under Section 172 to 188 IPC Cannot be Split to Bypass Section 195 CrPC(21.08.2025)
Supreme Court has ruled that Section 195 of CrPC bars cognizance of offences under Section 172 to 188 of IPC without a public servant’s written compla.....
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Delhi HC: Rise in Husband's Income, Living Costs Valid for Increasing Wife's Maintenance(04.09.2025)
Delhi High Court ruled that an increase in the husband's income and his rising cost of living are valid grounds for enhancing a wife’s maintenance. Ju.....
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SC: Preliminary Inquiry Report Can’t Stop Court from Directing FIR Registration(15.09.2025)
SC ruled that a preliminary inquiry report can’t stop courts from directing FIR registration if prima facie cognizable offences are disclosed. Citing .....
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Delhi High Court: Software Receipts Not Taxable on PE Basis Already Rejected by ITAT(24.12.2025)
Delhi High Court ruled that software receipts cannot attract TDS based on a presumed permanent establishment when the ITAT has already rejected such a.....
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SC Stays Madras HC's Order Permitting Take Over of Temple Land for Construction of Collectorate(21.09.2021)
Supreme Court has stayed the operation of Madras High Court order permitting the State Government to take 35 acres of the Narseewarar Temple land at V.....
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Central Board Direct Taxes Issues E-Filing ITR 6 Schema Changes for AY 2021-22(23.09.2021)
Central Board Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued e-Filing ITR 6 Schema Changes for Assessment Year 2021-22. The purpose of this document is to track the c.....
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Delhi High Court: Seat of Arbitration Is Decided as Per Arbitration Agreement(27.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that the seat of arbitration is to be decided according to the arbitration agreement between the parties and that the Ru.....
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SC: Validity of Sale Deed Executed b/w co-defs. Can’t be Decided in Plaintiff’s Suit for Possession(08.05.2023)
Supreme Court has held that in plaintiff’s suit for possession, validity of sale deed executed between the defendants cannot be considered as it would.....
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Mad HC: State Not to Insist on Certificate of Sexual Re-orientation Surgery for Publ. Change of Name(05.04.2024)
Madras High Court has held that the State Government should not ask for the production of medical examination reports and certificates of sexual re-or.....
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Supreme Court: Ordering DNA Test is Unwarranted When Paternity Issue Has no Connection to Offence(11.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that DNA tests cannot be routinely ordered to determine paternity, emphasizing the presumption of legitimacy for children born with.....
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Supreme Court: Letter of Intent is a 'Promise in Embryo', Rights Arise Only After Conditions Met(26.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that a Letter of Intent (LoI) does not grant enforceable or vested rights until all specified conditions are met, upholding the Him.....
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SC: SARFAESI Act Was Not Applicable in Nagaland Before its 2021 Adoption, Dismisses Creditor’s Plea(17.12.2025)
Supreme Court has dismissed a secured creditor’s plea to initiate recovery under the SARFAESI Act against a borrower in Nagaland, holding that such pr.....
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Calcutta HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Youth Leader iIn Case of Alleged Violence During Protest(20.04.2022)
Calcutta High Court has granted anticipatory bail to prominent youth leader and president of West Bengal Democratic Youth Federation of India, Meenaks.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, anticipatory bail, youth leader, West Bengal Demorcatic Youth Federation of India, Meenakshi Mukherjee, Anis Khan, violence
Karnataka HC: Frauds Committed by Employees with Financial Institutions Serious Offence(07.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has said that frauds, even if negligible, committed by employees associated with financial institutions have to be viewed very se.....
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SC: Only Consumer Has Right to Make Representation Before Electricity Ombudsman(10.12.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that only Consumers and not Distribution Licensee have a right to make representation before the Electricity Ombudsman in a.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Reservation for Transgender Persons in Public Appointments(28.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Delhi Government and sought its reply on a plea seeking, inter alia, reservations for transgender persons .....
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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Issues Advisory for Importers on IGCR Rules(03.03.2022)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued Advisory No. 06/2022 dated March 01, 2022, for importers to avail benefit of Import of Goods at.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Sale of Transferable Development Rights Does Not Attract Capital Gains Tax(07.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that sale of transferable development rights does not attract capital gains tax since the cost of acqu.....
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Allahabad HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Removal of Mobile Towers for Maintaining Public Health(01.03.2021)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a writ petition seeking removal of a mobile tower from a residential area on the ground that it has deleterious eff.....
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RBI issues framework for compromise settlements and technical write-offs(08.06.2023)
RBI issues a comprehensive regulatory framework governing compromise settlements and technical write-offs covering all the REs. Regulated Entities (RE.....
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SC: Reference to Factual Aspects in Second Appeal Not to Mean Evidence Appreciated(03.09.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that merely because the High Court, while considering a second appeal, refers to certain factual aspects in the case to rai.....
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Food Aduletration: Rajasthan High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance(02.07.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of rampant food adulteration incidents and observed that the Fundamental Right to Life includes a s.....
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Bom. HC: Student Who Missed HSC Improvement Exam Due to Depression, Allowed to Re-Take Exams(08.07.2024)
Bombay High Court, in the interest of justice, has allowed a student to re-take the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) improvement exam. The student c.....
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Ker. HC: In a Live-in Relationship, Woman’s Partner Can’t be Prosecuted u/s 498A of IPC(11.07.2024)
Ker. HC has held that to attract an offence punishable u/s 498(A) of IPC, essential ingredient is to subject a woman to cruelty by her husband or rela.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, S. 498A of IPC, Live-in Relationship, Legal Marriage
#Union Budget 2022-2023: Finance Minister Informs on Central Bank Digital Currency(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has stated that the introduction of a central bank digital currency will give boost to digital economy leading to cheaper currency ma.....
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Kerala HC: Temporary Shift of Residence No Basis to Transfer Pending Matter(03.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that a mere temporary shift of residence cannot be the basis on which a matter pending before the competent jurisdiction is.....
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Gauhati HC: Version of Sterling Witness to be Unassailable in Criminal Appeal(07.02.2022)
Gauhati High Court held that the version of sterling witness is of very high quality and calibre and therefore, requires it should be unassailable whi.....
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MP HC: Govt. to Convene Meetings for Classification of Min. Wages According to Region & Industry(05.08.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to convene meetings with all stakeholders to consider classification of minimum wages regi.....
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Kerala High Court Directs Expedited Service of Summons in MP/MLA Cases Pending over 10 Years(25.09.2025)
Kerala High Court directed the state government and court administration to instruct Nodal Officers to expedite the service of summons in cases agains.....
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Supreme Court: Armed Forces Tribunal Can Modify Court-Martial Convictions, Reduce Penalties(13.10.2025)
Supreme Court observed that under the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007, the Armed Forces Tribunal has the power to modify or substitute court-martial f.....
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Delhi HC: Denying Candidature of Physically Disabled Person Due to 'No Vacancy' Violates RPwD Act(29.10.2025)
Delhi High Court held that rejecting the candidature of a physically disabled individual on the ground of 'no vacancy' violates the Rights of Persons .....
Tags : Physically Disabled Person, Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Candidature
Delhi Court Grants Bail To Man Accused Of Assaulting Swati Maliwal(23.01.2023)
Delhi Court has granted bail to Harish Chander, who is accused of allegedly harassing and assaulting Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chief Swati Mali.....
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AAR, Maharashtra: Professional Services Regarding Mining Operations Attract 18% GST(06.04.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR ), Maharashtra has observed that professional, technical, and business services with regard to mining operations attr.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Maharashtra, professional, technical, business services, 18% GST, mining operations
Karnataka HC: Charge sheet Without FSL Report Not Defective u/s 167(2) CrPC(08.04.2022)
Karnataka High Court has observed that an accused charged under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 does not get a right to default b.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act,1985, Section 167(2) of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Forensic Science Laboratory Division, charge sheet
Allahabad HC: Section 6 of GST Act is Enacted to Avoid Possibility of Conflicting Orders(11.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that section 6 of Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 is enacted to avoid possibility of orders of conflict and holds n.....
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SC: Registry to Consider SCAORA's Suggestion of Open Houses for Addressing Case Filing Issues(21.02.2025)
Supreme Court has directed the Registry to take actions on the suggestion provided by Supreme Court Advocates'-On-Record Association's (SCAORA) to hol.....
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Bom. HC: Termination of Contract without Giving Reasons is Arbitrary and Unreasonable(27.02.2025)
Bom. HC while setting aside a notice issued by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) terminating a tender contract for appointm.....
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Delhi HC Restrains Azure Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. from Playing PPL’s Copyrighted Songs at its Restaurant(05.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has restrained Azure Hospitality Private Limited which runs several restaurants like Mamagoto, Dhaba from playing Phonographic Perfor.....
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Ker. HC: When Acts Constitute Offence, Shutting Doors of Criminal Court would be Travesty of Justice(12.03.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that it would amount to travesty of justice to shut out the doors of criminal court against a party for the sole reason.....
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Clarification to deal with difference in Input Tax Credit (ITC) availed in FORM GSTR-3B as compared to that detailed in FORM GSTR-2A for the period 01.04.2019 to 31.12.2021(17.07.2023)
1. Attention is invited to Circular No. 183/15/2022-GST dated 27th December, 2022, vide which clarification was issued for dealing with the difference.....
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NCLAT: If Ownership Uncertain, Non-Impleadment of Owner as Party in App. u/s 19 of IBC Not Malafide(23.12.2024)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that if there is uncertainty over the ownership of the premises then non-impleadment of owner in an application under S.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Non-Impleadment, Malafide
Gauhati HC: Courts Must Consider Releasing Accused on Probation Under 1958 Act(09.01.2025)
Gauhati High Court has opined that a court may not grant benefit to the accused under Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 considering the facts of a case.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Probation of Offenders, Consideration
Del. HC: Can File or Sustain Revocation Petition after Expiry of Term of Patent(16.01.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that Revocation Petition can be filed or sustained after expiry of term of patent and merely because the term of patent has .....
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SC: Plea to Remove Minister Can be Listed Only After Placing Before CJI(23.06.2022)
Supreme Court has held that PIL seeking direction to Delhi and Maharashtra Government to remove its Health Minister Satyendar Jain & Cabinet Minister .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India, Money Laundering
SC: In MV Compensation Cases, Awarding Interest on Future Prospects Doesn’t Attract Illegality(15.07.2025)
Supreme Court while advising insurance companies to settle claim on a computation proactively, on receipt of intimation of the accident, has observed .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Future Prospects, Compensation Cases
Allahabad HC: Member Appointed on Compassionate Grounds is Liable to Shoulder Obligation of Deceased(25.07.2025)
Allahabad High Court has held that the family member who is appointed on compassionate grounds steps into the shoes of the deceased, and is liable to .....
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SC: IBC Moratorium doesn’t Prevent Voluntary Return of Property When Keeping it is Unviable(06.08.2025)
Supreme Court ruled that the moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 doesn’t prevent voluntary return of leased property by the corp.....
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi: 10% Presumptive Tax on Hiring of Security Guards(19.10.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has ruled that 10% Presumptive Tax shall be applicable on business of hiring security guards for customers.....
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Mumbai Court Rejects Kangana Ranaut's Plea to Transfer Defamation Case Filed by Javed Akhtar(22.10.2021)
Mumbai Court has rejected Kangana Ranaut's plea to transfer the defamation case filed against her by lyricist Javed Akhtar out of the 10th court Andhe.....
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Delhi HC: Baba Ramdev Agrees to Take Down Ads against Hamdard’s Rooh Afza Product(24.04.2025)
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has agreed to take down all the advertisements, whether print or videos, against Hamdard's Rooh Afza product. This submission wa.....
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SC: Can Presume that Unemployed Husband was Dependant on Deceased Wife’s Income(01.05.2025)
Supreme Court has held while determining insurance compensation, partial dependency of unemployed husband on income of deceased wife can be presumed.
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NCLAT: Can’t Reject App. for Approval of RP Solely on Basis of Withdrawal of Consent by CoC Members(09.05.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that there cannot be rejection of an application seeking approval of a Resolution Plan (RP) merely on the basis of with.....
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Delhi HC: Act of Threatening Female Judge is Assault on Justice Itself(27.05.2025)
Delhi High Court while upholding the conviction of a lawyer who used abusive language towards a female judge has stated that when a woman who occupies.....
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SC: Woman ADJ Objects to Remarks in ACR after Petition for Child Care Leave(12.06.2025)
SC has issued notice to the State of Jharkhand and Jharkhand HC after a lady Additional District Judge alleged that some remarks suggesting performanc.....
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Kerala HC Introduces E-Filing Facilities in 57 Jails in the State(26.06.2025)
Kerala High Court has introduced e-filing facility in 57 jails in the state in order to enable filing of jail appeal and other petitions/applications .....
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Madras HC: State to Consider Issues Related to Unemployment and Lack of Income(28.05.2021)
Madras High Court has observed that there are citizens facing unemployment and lack of income avenues and that these aspects have to be considered by .....
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SC Directs Centre to Complete Process of Reappointment of NCLT and NCLAT Members at Earliest(01.06.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the Central government to complete the process of reappointment of members of National Company Law Tribunal and National Co.....
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Bom. HC: State Ordered to Create a Social Media Handle for Reporting Instances of Manual Scavenging(23.08.2024)
Bom. HC has directed Department of Social Welfare to create a Social Media handle where citizens and non-governmental organisations can report instanc.....
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Del. HC: Rights of Women Under DV Act Must be Considered in Conjunction With Senior Citizens Act(30.08.2024)
Del. HC has held that DV Act, 2005 primarily safeguards rights of women within domestic spheres and the right to reside in the matrimonial or shared h.....
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SC: Not Recording Reasons of Appointment of Junior Officer as Judge Adv. Invalidates Proceedings(11.09.2024)
Supreme Court has stated that the legal position is well settled that non-recording of reasons of appointment of an officer junior in rank as a Judge .....
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Jh. HC: No Internet Facility to be Suspended on Ground of Conducting Examination(24.09.2024)
Jharkhand HC has held that no internet facility, will be suspended within the State of Jharkhand on the ground of conducting any examination as it is .....
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SC: Starting Point of Limitation Commences from the Date the Defendant's Possession Becomes Adverse(16.10.2024)
Supreme Court has held that in terms of Article 65 of the Limitation Act, 1963 the starting point of limitation would not commence from the date when .....
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SC Modified its Previous Order Mandating 1 Km ESZ Around Protected Forests(27.04.2023)
Supreme Court while modifying its previous order dated June 3, 2022 that mandated a 1 km Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around protected forests, has observ.....
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DoT aims to disconnect mobile connections taken fraudulently(23.05.2024)
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has identified approximately 6.80 lakh mobile connections suspected to have been obtained using invalid, non-ex.....
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J&K&L HC: Letter of Intent Cannot Create Prospective Rights(23.12.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that Letter of Intent is only a formality of initiation of process and right to claim grant of lease .....
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SC Directs Formation of National Task Force to Address Mental Health Concerns in Colleges(25.03.2025)
Supreme Court has directed the formation of a National Task Force to address the mental health concerns of students and prevent the commission of suic.....
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SC Refuses to Entertain Petition Challenging Validity of Places of Worship Act(02.04.2025)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition challenging validity of S.4(2) of the Places of Worship Act 1991 which provides termination of any l.....
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J&K HC: Feasibility or Viability of Infrastructural Project by Government Cannot Be Looked Into by Co(10.04.2025)
J&K HC has held that this Court is not equipped to decide upon viability & feasibility of infrastructural project by the government. Whether the propo.....
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MP HC Seeks State's Response in PIL for Effective Implementation of Motor Vehicle Laws(08.11.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought response of the State Government in a public interest litigation seeking effective implementation of the Motor Ve.....
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Karnataka HC: Legality of Notification Restricting Admission of OCI Candidates in NRI Quota Upheld(11.11.2021)
Karnataka High Court has upheld the legality of the March 4, 2021 notification issued by the Central Government under the Citizenship Act, 1955 restri.....
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President of India Promulgates Ordinance to Allow Extension of Tenure of CBI and ED Directors(15.11.2021)
President of India has promulgated two Ordinances to allow the extension of the tenure of the Directors of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) a.....
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RBI discusses the challenges to statistical compilation and modelling during uncertain times at the 16th Statistics Day Conference(29.06.2022)
Today, the Reserve Bank organised its 16th annual conference on 'Statistics Day' designated by the Government of India on June 29 to commemorate the b.....
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HP HC: Parties Must Object to Tribunal’s Jurisdi. u/s 16 of A&C Act Before/During Defence Statement(08.11.2024)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that if any party has objections regarding the tribunal’s jurisdiction then by virtue of Section 16(2) of A&C Act.....
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SC: Confession by Accused, in Custody Not Admissible Except to the Extent of Applicability of S. 27(25.11.2024)
Supreme Court has stated that a confessional statement made by the accused to a police officer while in custody is not admissible in the evidence exce.....
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SC: Government of Uttarakhand Explains ‘Misutilization’ of CAMPA Funds(20.03.2025)
Government of Uttarakhand has explained the misutilization of CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) funds to the S.....
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J&K HC Adopts SOPs by Supreme Court regarding Appearance of Govt. Officials in Court Proceedings(27.03.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has issued a notification adopting the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) with regard to personal appearance o.....
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Judges of Supreme Court Decide to Make their Asset Declaration Public(04.04.2025)
Supreme Court judges have agreed to make declaration of their assets publicly available as a step towards transparency and boosting public confidence .....
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SC: 5 States File Applications Showing Support to Waqf Amendment Act 2025(15.04.2025)
In petitions challenging the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, the States of Assam, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra have filed interventi.....
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Supreme Court: Can’t Expect Judges to Work Without Salary(01.10.2024)
Supreme Court while directing the State of Bihar to release the salary of a Patna High Court judge, has stated that no judge should be expected to wor.....
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Kerala HC Upholds Continued Preventive Detention of Accused Rabins Hameed Under COFEPOSA(09.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has upheld the continued preventive detention of prime accused in the gold smuggling case, Rabins K Hameed under the Conservation of.....
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AP HC Directs SEC and Gujarala Urban Police to Ensure Free and Fair Election(12.11.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the State Election Commission (SEC) and the Gurajala Urban police to provide adequate protection to ensure free.....
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SC Allows Conduct of Floor Test in Maharashtra Assembly Tomorrow(30.06.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to stay the floor test in the Maharashtra Assembly, however the same will be subject to the final outcome of the petition fi.....
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