Gauhati HC: DRT Has to Dispose of Application under Section 17 of SARFAESI Act as per RDB Act  ||  Kerala HC: Showing or Waving Black Flag to a Person Cannot Amount to Defamation  ||  Del. HC: Merit Based Review of Arb. Award Involving Reappraisal of Factual Findings is Impermissible  ||  Del. HC: It is the Product and Not the Technology Used that Determines HSN Classification  ||  P&H HC: Provis. of Punjab Recruitment of Ex-Servicemen (First Amendment) Rules are Unconstitutional  ||  Cal HC: High Time that Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage be Read as Grounds of Desertion & Cruelty  ||  Supreme Court: Third Party Can File SLP Against Quashing Of Criminal Proceedings  ||  SC: Absolute Ownership in Property as Per HSA Can’t be Claimed by Woman with Limited Interest  ||  SC: Can’t Forego Fundamental Requirements of Election of Society in Absence of Specific Provisions  ||  SC: Special Efforts Should be Made to Identify Women Prisoners Eligible for Release u/s 479 of BNSS    

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Statute

Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Bill, 2016(13.06.2016)

The Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debt Laws a.....

Tags : sarfaesi, debt act, central registry, asset reconstruction



International Cases

Only exceptionally will law countenance a deprivation of liberty at direction of executive(27.07.2016)

Appellant suffered protracted mental disorder, namely a personality disorder and a chronic paranoid delusional disorder and has a long history of admi.....

Tags : Recall, Detention, Explanation



Disclosure of past record is necessary to meet pressing social need(30.07.2018)

Present appeal concerns the legality under the Human Rights Act, 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of an Enhan.....

Tags : Information, Disclosure, Record, Certificate



Court is empowered to grant leave to a disqualified person to manage a corporation(04.12.2018)

By originating process lodged 17 September 2018 the plaintiff seeks leave of the court under s 206G of the Corporations Act, 2001 to be a director of .....

Tags : Bankrupt, Act as director, application



Deliberate disobedience of an order does not require a specific intention to break the law(14.08.2019)

Present proceedings arise from a dispute about noise disturbance between the owners of units in a block of units in Bay View Terrace. Unit 1 is a grou.....

Tags : Compliance, Direction, SAT Order



Production of notice of assessment is conclusive evidence that the assessment is properly made(07.08.2020)

An application is made by the Plaintiff, the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation, for judgment to be entered against the defendant pursuant to the Rules o.....

Tags : Debt dues, Payment, Recovery



As long as age requirements are imposed for reasons that bear rational scrutiny, then requirements are not arbitrary(19.03.2021)

Present Appeal was against impugned order of the High Court, which declared the policy of the South African Navy (the Navy) to be invalid. The policy .....

Tags : Recruitment, Criteria, Legality



Amendment ought not be allowed to defeat a limitation period(27.10.2021)

In present case, On 1 February 2021, the Plaintiff, Collgar Wind Farm Pty Ltd (Collgar), issued a writ naming RJE Global Pty Ltd (RJE Global) as the D.....

Tags : Amendment, Correction, Misnomer



The Court may grant the injunction if it is necessary to maintain the parties' existing position until the determination of the rights at trial(24.12.2021)

The Applicant, Ben William Falconer, has brought an application for judicial review in which he challenges the validity of an Employer Direction issue.....

Tags : Direction, Dismissal, Injunction



The discretion to impose a sentence cannot be appropriately exercised, if the magistrate is under a misapprehension as to what conduct constitutes the offence(15.02.2022)

Present is an appeal against sentence. On 4 January 2022, the Appellant appeared in the Magistrates Court and pleaded guilty to three offences of fail.....

Tags : Direction, Compliance, Sentence



In absence of a Parole Board report, Supreme Court’s ability to substitute the sentence of the high court with its own sentence is constrained(16.03.2023)

Present was an appeal against a reconsideration of an indeterminate sentence imposed in terms of Section 286B of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977. The.....

Tags : Sentence, Imposition, Reconsideration



Court has a discretion to order an inspection if good faith and proper purpose is proved(13.06.2023)

By originating process filed 13thDecember, 2022, the Plaintiff sought an order pursuant to Section 247A of the Corporations Act, 2001 authorising the .....

Tags : Inspection, Records, Entitlement



Directors did not have the authority to represent the company in the POCA litigation(01.12.2023)

The Appellant (the company) has been in business rescue in terms of Chapter 6 of the Companies Act, 2008. The fourth and fifth respondents on appeal w.....

Tags : BRPs, Directors, Authority



To succeed in obtaining relief in terms of Section 163 of Companies Act, the applicant must prove to the court that the relevant conduct complained was of oppressive or unfairly prejudicial(28.02.2024)

Present litigation emanates from an acrimonious relationship between two directors and shareholders of a small private company. The applicant, who is .....

Tags : Powers, Director, Conduct



Top Story

RBI issues direction limiting customer liability in online banking(06.07.2017)

RBI has issued direction limiting liability of customers due to recent increase in customer grievances related to unauthorised transactions. Direction.....

Tags : Limited liability, Online Banking, Directions



Requirements for a claim based on unjust enrichment are that, defendant must be enriched, Plaintiff must be impoverished(04.04.2024)

The Appellants appeal against the judgment of the High Court in terms of which they were, ordered to pay the Respondent, Nedbank Limited (Nedbank) the.....

Tags : Payment, Direction, Legality



Director of a company is liable for any loss, damages or costs sustained by the company as a consequence of any breach by the director(24.04.2024)

Present appeal concerns the interpretation of Section 218(2) of the Companies Act, 2008. The high court considered and upheld an exception to the part.....

Tags : Damages, Director, Liability



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.....

Tags : Linkage, SWIFT, CBS, Direction



42nd GST Council Meeting recommends eight major changes(05.10.2020)

The 42nd GST Council met on 5th October, 2020 under the Chairmanship of Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister. The meeting was also attended by U.....

Tags : GST Council, Meeting, Recommendations



Cabinet approves Amendment to the Trade Unions Act, 1926 recognizing trade unions(02.01.2019)

Central Government has approved Amendment to the Trade Unions Act, 1926 to make provisions regarding Recognition of Trade Unions. The approval will fa.....

Tags : Amendment, Trade union, Recognition



Government amends Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2014 easing norms for independent directors(18.12.2020)

Central Government amends Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2014 in exercise of powers conferred under Sec.....

Tags : Rules, Amendment, Independent directors



RBI issues directions on Digital Payment Security Controls(18.02.2021)

In order to set up a robust governance structure, RBI issues direction on Digital Payment Security Controls. The Master Direction provides necessary g.....

Tags : Digital Payment, Security, Direction



CBDT amends Income-tax Rules, 1962 to ease authentication of electronic records submitted in faceless assessment proceedings(07.09.2021)

The Government has amended Income-tax Rules, 1962 ('the Rules') vide notification no. G.S.R. 616(E) dated 6th September, 2021 for easing the process o.....

Tags : Rules, Amendment, Authentication, Electronic records



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).....

Tags : Rules, Direct selling, Notification



It is unlawful to discriminate against part-time workers, when a retirement pension falls due for payment(12.07.2017)

Appellant is a retired self-employed barrister, who also held part-time judicial office as a recorder (a part-time judge of Crown Court) between 1 Mar.....

Tags : Pension, Entitlement, Directives, Applicability



Remote-controlled devices for recreational angling prohibited under the Marine Act.(16.07.2024)

The Appellants, business entities dealing in angling equipment like bait-carrying drones, sought a declaratory order from the Gauteng Division of the .....

Tags : Marine Law, Marine Act, recreational angling



Reserve Bank of India issues (Regulatory Framework for Microfinance Loans) Directions, 2022(14.03.2022)

Reserve Bank of India issues (Regulatory Framework for Microfinance Loans) Directions, 2022. The provisions of the directions shall apply to All Comme.....

Tags : Microfinance loans, Framework, Directions



GST Council recommends several measures for streamlining compliances in GST(11.07.2023)

The 50th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council was held, under the chairpersonship of the Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister.G.....

Tags : Recommendations, Meeting, GST Council



RBI issues Master Directions on Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs)(27.08.2021)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues Master Directions on PPIs in public interest. The provisions of MD-PPIs shall apply to all Prepaid Payment Instrume.....

Tags : Master Directions, Directions, Issuance



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



Government allows direct listing of securities by public Indian companies on International Exchanges of GIFT-IFSC(24.01.2024)

The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, has amended Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019, and notified the .....

Tags : Direct listing, Securities, Companies



RBI directs all banks to provide the option of InteroperableCard-less Cash Withdrawal (ICCW) at their ATMs(19.05.2022)

RBI has announced introduction of ICCW to enhance ease of transactions. Now, RBI directs all banks, ATM networks and White Label ATM Operators (WLAOs).....

Tags : ICCW, ATMs, Direction



RBI releases draft direction for Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS)(31.07.2024)

Reserve Bank of India releases the draft directions on Due Diligence of AePS Touchpoint Operators. Directions are issued under Section 18 read with Se.....

Tags : AePS, Directions, Release



52nd GST Council recommends changes in GST tax rates and measures for facilitation of trade(07.10.2023)

The 52nd GST Council met under the Chairpersonship of Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs. Foreign going vessels are liable to pay 5% IGS.....

Tags : GST Council, Recommendations, Measures



Central Government approves recapitalisation of Export-Import Bank of India(16.01.2019)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the recapitalization of EXIM Bank. Recapitalization Bonds by Government of India to the.....

Tags : Recapitalisation, Exim bank, Approval



RBI issues advisory to banks to ensure the presence of two Whole Time Directors(25.10.2023)

RBI advises banks to ensure the presence of at least two Whole Time Directors (WTDs), including the MD and CEO, on their Boards. The number of WTDs sh.....

Tags : Appointment, Time Director, Board



RBI issues Master Direction on Commercial Paper and Non-Convertible Debentures(03.01.2024)

RBI issues Master Direction on Commercial Paper and Non-Convertible Debentures of original or initial maturity upto one year) Directions, 2024.The Dir.....

Tags : Directions, Issuance, CP and NCD



RBI releases Master Direction on Electronic Trading Platforms(29.04.2024)

Reserve Bank of India issues directions to all entities operating Electronic Trading Platforms.These Directions shall be called Master Direction – Res.....

Tags : Direction, Issuance, ETP



CERT-In issues directions relating to information security practices, procedure, prevention, response and reporting of cyber incidents(28.04.2022)

In order to coordinate response activities as well as emergency measures with respect to cyber security incidents, CERT-In calls for information from .....

Tags : CERT-In, Directions, Issuance



47th GST Council recommends change of rates on goods and services(29.06.2022)

The 47th GST Council met under the Chairmanship of Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. The meeting was also atte.....

Tags : Council meet, Recommendation, Rates



Notifications & Circulars

Government to bring out new Performance-Based Rating of NGOs working on Environment(06.10.2015)

The Government will introduce new performance-based rating of Non-Government Organisations working in the environment field. It also released the 10th.....

Tags : Ngo, environment, rating, directory



Review of the capacity planning framework of stock exchanges and clearing corporations(08.10.2015)

Due to an increase in trading volume resulting from a growth of the stock market, the Securities and Exchange Board of India has reiterated the need f.....

Tags : Due to an increase in trading volume resulting from a growth of the stock market, the Securities and Exchange Board of India has reiterated the need for stock exchanges and clearing corporations to maintain sufficient capacity to be able to handle the increased demand. Some of new directions with regards to capacity are: installed capacity being at least one and a half times of projected peak load; and all software and hardware needs to be adequately sized to meet the requirements.



Model Guidelines on Direct Selling(12.09.2016)

Shri Ram Vilas Paswan, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution today informed the media that the model guidelines on direct selling.....

Tags : Direct Selling, Guidelines



Committee on Clearing Corporations(01.09.2015)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India approved seeking of public comments on the recommendations in the Report of the Committee on Clearing Corpo.....

Tags : Clearing corporations, recommendations, committee, report



RBI extends validity of the Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh(07.09.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of si.....

Tags : Extension, Direction, Mercantile Co-operative Bank



Indirect Tax Revenue (Provisional) collections during October 2015(09.11.2015)

Figures released for indirect tax revenue – Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax - collections in October, 2015 showed an increase of 36.8 per cent.....

Tags : Indirect tax, growth, revenue, 2015



Annual System Audit, Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery(16.11.2015)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued guidelines to mitigate risks to the stability and integrity of national commodity derivative exc.....

Tags : Commodity exchange, disaster recovery, continuity



Annual System Audit, Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery(16.11.2015)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued guidelines to mitigate risks to the stability and integrity of national commodity derivative exc.....

Tags : Commodity exchange, disaster recovery, continuity



Abolition of Mate receipt(24.11.2016)

1. Ministry of Shipping had constituted a Committee under the Chairmanship of Director General of Shipping to recommend simplification and automation .....

Tags : Mate receipt, Abolition, Export



ILO recommendations on transition from informal to formal economy approved(06.01.2016)

The Union Cabinet has approved presenting before Parliament the International Labour Organization’s Recommendations (No. 204) concering ‘Master Directions covering foreign exchang.....

Tags : Rbi, master directions, fema, 2016



Direction by Government to install an additional one million new PoS terminals by 31st March 2017 in order to facilitate the move towards cashless transactions(06.12.2016)

As part of the plan to expand the digital payments eco-system and facilitate the move towards cashless transactions, the Government has decided that a.....

Tags : PoS terminals, Installtion, Direction



GST Council has finalised its recommendations on almost all the issues based on consensus, says Finance Minister in his Budget Speech(01.02.2017)

The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today said that the .....

Tags : Debate, Council, Recommendation



Prohibition on Indian Party from making direct investment in countries identified as "Non Co- operative countries and territories"(25.01.2017)

Attention of the Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD - Category I) banks is invited to Regulation 6 of FEMA Notification No. FEMA.120/RB-2004 dated Jul.....

Tags : Prohibition, Direct investment, Non Co- operative countries



TRAI releases Recommendations on "Applicability of e-KYC process for existing mobile subscribers as well as outstation customers"(23.01.2017)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued its Recommendations on (i) "Verification of existing mobile subscribers through Aadhaar ba.....

Tags : Recommendations, Applicability, E-KYC process



Taxation Report on e-commerce business models suggests levy(21.03.2016)

A Committee constituted by the Central Board of Direct Taxes to examine direct tax issues arising out of prevalent e-commerce business models

Tags : e-commerce, direct tax, report



Review of Foreign Direct Investment policy in Insurance sector(23.03.2016)

The Central Governments issued amendments to its ‘Consolidated FDI Policy Circular 2015’ to liberalise foreign direct investment in the insurance sect.....

Tags : Insurance, foreign direct investment, liberalise



Extension of time for receiving comments/counter-comments on Consultation Paper on 'Approach towards Sustainable Telecommunications'(13.02.2017)

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a Consultation paper titled 'Approach towards Sustainable Telecommunications' on 16.01.2017 .....

Tags : Comments, Receipt, Time, Extension



Tax on arbitral tribunal services to be borne by recipient(18.05.2016)

Service tax liability for services provided by an arbitral tribunal shall be on the service recipient if it’s a business entity.

The Depar.....

Tags : Service tax, arbitral tribunal, recipient, reverse charge



Recommendation of Legal Framework for Protection of Interests of Migrants(01.03.2017)

A Government appointed Panel has recommended necessary legal and policy framework to protect the interests of the migrants in the country, stating tha.....

Tags : Recommendation, Protection, Migrants



TRAI releases Recommendations on "Spectrum Usage Charges and Presumptive Adjusted Gross Revenue for Internet Service Providers and Terminal Service Providers(07.03.2017)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today issued its Recommendations on "Spectrum Usage Charges and Presumptive Adjusted Gross Revenu.....

Tags : Recommendation, Release



TRAI Releases Recommendations on "Cloud Services"(16.08.2017)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today issued its Recommendations on "Cloud Services".

1. DoT vide its letter dated 31.12.....

Tags : Recommendations, Cloud Services, Release



Notification regarding GST rate for branded cereal, pulses and flour(20.09.2017)

The GST Council, in its 21st meeting held on 9th September, 2017 at Hyderabad has, interalia, recommended that for 5% GST rate on cereals, pulses and .....

Tags : GST rate, Recommendation, Branded cereal



Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Amendment Order, 2017(30.10.2017)

In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (l) and (2) of article 371 D of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following Order furthe.....

Tags : Recruitment, Order, Amendment



Direction regarding display of registered satellite TV channels on landing page(08.11.2017)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today issued a direction to all the broadcasters and distributors of television channels to restra.....

Tags : TV channels, Display, Direction



Tax on services received by apparel exporters in fabrication of garments(15.12.2015)

The Ministry of Finance has sought to clarify ambiguities regarding the applicability of service tax on services received by an apparel exporter from .....

Tags : Service tax, apparel, export, receipt



TRAI releases Recommendations on "Regulatory framework for Internet Telephony"(24.10.2017)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released its Recommendations on "Regulatory framework for Internet Telephony".

.....

Tags : Recommendations, Release, Internet Telephony



TRAI releases Recommendations on "Approach towards Sustainable Telecommunications"(23.10.2017)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released its Recommendations on "Approach towards Sustainable Telecommunications".

Tags : Recommendations, Release, Sustainable Telecommunications



Government of India announces details of Bank recap and Comprehensive Reform Plan(24.01.2018)

The Government of India today unveiled details of the re-capitalisation of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) announced in October, 2017. The capital infusion.....

Tags : Bank recap, Details, Announcement



Reclassification of MSMEs will help manufacturing: Textiles Minister(13.02.2018)

Minister of Textiles Smriti Zubin Irani said that reclassification of MSMEs and 5 percent reduction in tax on annual turnover of companies up to Rs. 2.....

Tags : Reclassification, MSMEs, Manufacturing



Steel Minister Gives Green Signal to Joint Venture for First Auto-Shredding Plant in India for Recycling of Specialized Steels and Other Non-Ferrous Metals(08.08.2016)

For setting up a Joint Venture Company for the first Auto Shredding Plant in India, a Joint Venture agreement was signed between MSTC Limited and Mahi.....

Tags : Joint Approval, Recycling, Specialized Steels



RBI issues Directions to the City Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra(18.04.2018)

The Reserve Bank of India (vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-5/12.22.039/2017-18 dated April 17, 2018) has placed The City Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai.....

Tags : Direction, Issuance, Bank



Minister of state of MSME released national foreign trade directory(26.04.2018)

Giriraj Singh, Minister of State (independent Charge) for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India & MSME Secretary, Dr. Arun Kum.....

Tags : Directory, Release, Foreign trade



Guidelines on Stripping/Reconstitution of Government Securities(03.05.2018)

1. Please refer to paragraph 7 of the Statement on Regulatory and Developmental Policies announced on April 5, 2018 regarding review of the mechanism .....

Tags : Reconstitution, Government Securities, Guidelines



Creation of Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) in Department of Commerce(09.05.2018)

The Government of India carried out an Amendment to the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961 on May 7, 2018 substituting "Director.....

Tags : Creation, Directorate, Trade Remedies



RBI Clarification on Banks under Prompt Corrective Action(05.06.2017)

The Reserve Bank of India has come across some misinformed communication circulating in some section of media including social media, about the Prompt.....

Tags : Corrective action, Framework, Clarification



Split of position of Chairperson and Managing Directors in listed companies(24.07.2018)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), based on the recommendations of Kotak Committee on Corporate Governance, has amended the SEBI (List.....

Tags : Split, Position, Chairperson, Managing Directors



Ministry of Railways Signs Record of Discussion for India Japan Cooperation in Rail Safety(14.08.2018)

Record of Discussion (ROD) for the project on Capacity Development on Rail Safety was signed between Ministry of Railways and Japan International Coop.....

Tags : Record, Discussion, Cooperation, Rail Safety



Greater vigilance for multiple directorships and common addresses of companies(03.11.2015)

The Special Investigation Team has sought permission from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to take action against violations of the Companies Act, 19.....

Tags : Company, address, operating, directorship



Recovery of arrears of wrongly availed CENVAT credit under the existing law and inadmissible transitional credit(04.09.2018)

Various representations have been received seeking clarification on the process of recovery of arrears of wrongly availed CENVAT credit under the exis.....

Tags : Recovery , Arrears, CENVAT



Income Tax Simplification Committee reveals recommendations(25.01.2016)

The Income Tax Simplification Committee, headed by former Justice R.V. Easwar, has released its first.....

Tags : Income tax, simplification, recommendations



Directions on charging of fees for transactions settled on Immediate Payment Service and Unified Payments Interface(21.12.2016)

In line with the Central Government's objective of promotion of payments through cards and digital means over payments in cash, the Reserve Bank of In.....

Tags : Direction, Transaction, Fees



Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - The City Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra- Relaxation in withdrawal limit(27.12.2018)

The City Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated April 17, 2018 from close of business April 17, .....

Tags : Directions, Withdrawal limit, Relaxation



TRAI releases Recommendations on 'Network Testing before Commercial Launch of Services'(04.12.2017)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today issued its Recommendations on 'Network Testing before Commercial Launch of Services'.

Tags : Recommendations, Release, Network Testing



RBI imposes Monetary Penalty on M/s Radhakrishna Finance Pvt. Ltd(14.12.2017)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ?1 lakh on M/s Radhakrishna Finance Pvt. Ltd. (the company) under Section 58G(1)(b) .....

Tags : Direction, Violation, Penalty, Imposition



Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - United Cooperative Bank Limited Extension of Period(22.01.2019)

Reserve Bank of India, in public interest, had issued directions to United Cooperative Bank Limited, Bagnan Station Road (North), P.O-Bagnan, Dist. - .....

Tags : Directions, Period, Extension



Creche facility to come up at Parliament House, Development comes after Smt Maneka Gandhi apprised LS Speaker about the need(20.02.2018)

The Parliament House will soon be setting an example of an inclusive and supportive work environment for its women employees by establishing Crèche fa.....

Tags : Creche facility, Parliament House, Need



Tribal Affairs Ministry to Hold Meeting with States on 6th March to Ensure Effective Implementation of Supreme Court Directions in the Case of Sts and OTFDS Under FRA 2006(01.03.2019)

The matter pertaining to eviction of Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (OTFDs) whose claims for forest land rights have bee.....

Tags : Implementation, Directions, Sts and OTFDS



Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC(29.05.2019)

1. Government of India, vide Gazette Notification G.S.R. 108(E) dated February 13, 2019, has notified amendments to the Prevention of Money-laundering.....

Tags : Amendment, Master Direction, KYC



Independent Directors in PSUs(02.12.2015)

Minister of Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley, stated in a reply to Parliament that the appointment of independent directors on the boards of public sec.....

Tags : Independent directors, psu, department, public enterprises



Debt recovery mechanism strengthened with the enactment of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 - Survey(04.07.2019)

The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2018-19 in Parliament today. Taking note of t.....

Tags : Debt recovery, Mechanism, Strengthening of



RBI grants ‘in-principle’ approval to three applicants for setting up TReDS(24.11.2015)

The Reserve Bank of India has granted ‘in-principle’ approval to NSE Strategic Investment Corporation, Axis Bank and Mynd Solutions to set up and ope.....

Tags : Trade receivables, msme, applicants, approval



Regulation for recruitment method to the post of the Junior Reception Officer in the Secretariat Security Organisation(20.08.2019)

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution and in supersession of the Junior Reception Officer (Secretariat.....

Tags : Recruitment, Method, Regulation



RBI appoints Smt. Surekha Marandi as New ED(03.01.2017)

The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Smt. Surekha Marandi as Executive Director (ED) consequent upon superannuation of Shri U.S. Paliwal who retire.....

Tags : Appointment, Executive Director, RBI



Recovery of Interest on delayed remittance of Government Receipts into Government Account(26.09.2019)

In Circular DGBA.GAD.No.H-4831/42.01.011/2012-13 dated February 13, 2013 wherein, in order to bring uniformity in the procedure of reporting both cent.....

Tags : Government Receipts, Recovery, Interest



Directions of High Court of Delhi at New Delhi on Exclusions related to Genetic Disorders(19.03.2018)

In the matter of M/s United India Insurance Company Limited Vs Jai Parkash Tayal (RFA 610/2016 & CM Nos. 45832/2017) Hon'ble High Court of Delhi at Ne.....

Tags : Directions, High Court, Exclusions, Genetic Disorders



Extension of date of direct tax payment in respect of third instalment of advance tax for FY 2019-2020(16.12.2019)

Considering the large-scale disruption of Internet Services in the North Eastern States-Assam, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipu.....

Tags : Extension, Date, Direct Tax payment



CBDT endeavours to reduce litigation over bad debt(30.05.2016)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes bolstered Departmental policies to reduce litigation arising from assessees writing off sums as ‘bad debt’.

.....

Tags : income tax, bad debt, irrecoverable, reducing litigation



Indirect Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme Rules, 2016(31.05.2016)

The Ministry of Finance introduced Rules to give effect to Section 18 of the Finance Act 2016.

The Rules provide declarations and manner of.....

Tags : indirect tax, dispute resolution, finance act, 2016



Direct Tax Dispute Resolution and Equalisation Levy effective 1 June 2016(31.05.2016)

The Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme 2016 under Chapter X of the Finance Act 2016 came into effect on 1 June 2016. Declarations in respect of tax .....

Tags : direct tax, dispute resolution, equalisation levy, finance act, 2016



Direction by the President of India regarding the powers of the Appropriate Government under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016(17.03.2020)

In pursuance of the powers conferred under clause (1) of Article 239 of the Constitution, the President hereby directs that the powers and functions o.....

Tags : Direction, Powers, Appropriate Government



MHRD issues directions to UGC, AICTE, NTA, NIOS, CBSE, NCTE and all organisations for the postponement of examinations till 31st March, 2020 as a precautionary measure in the wake of COVID-19(18.03.2020)

MHRD is taking all steps to ensure safety of students along with the maintenance of academic calendar. I appeal to all students, teachers and parents .....

Tags : Directions, Issuance, Examination, Postponement



Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Second Amendment Rules, 2015(15.09.2015)

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs notified amendment to Rule 2(i)(c)(viii) of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Aside from being per.....

Tags : Company, director, funds, give, declaration



Extension of time for receiving comments on Consultation Paper on 'Review of regulatory framework for the use of USSD for mobile financial services'(29.08.2016)

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued a Consultation Paper on 'Review of regulatory framework for the use of USSD for mobile financial s.....

Tags : Comments, Receipt, Time, Extension



Direction to policy holders whose motor vehicle third party insurance policies fall due for renewal during the lockdown period can make the same on or before 21st April, 2020(01.04.2020)

In exercise of powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 64VB of the Insurance Act, 1938, read with rule 59 of the Insurance Rules, 1939.....

Tags : Direction, Policy holders, Renewal, Lockdown period



Master Directions on Issuance and Operation of Prepaid Payment Instruments in India(20.03.2017)

As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of circulars containing policy guidelines on Issuance and Operatio.....

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TRAI releases recommendations on "Sharing of Infrastructure in Television Broadcasting Distribution Sector"(29.03.2017)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released its Recommendations on "Sharing of Infrastructure in Television Broadcasting Di.....

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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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Requirement that all registered companies having a turnover of more than Rs 500 crore as well as CPSE’s shall be on board the Trade Receivable Discounting Platform(02.11.2018)

In exercise of powers conferred by section 9 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), the Central Government her.....

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Reserve Bank invites comments on the draft framework for recognition of a Self-Regulatory Organisation for Payment System Operators(18.08.2020)

As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory policies issued as part of Monetary Policy statement dated February 6, 2020, the Reserve.....

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Debts Recovery Tribunal (Procedure) Amendment Rules, 2020(27.08.2020)

1.In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 36 of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 (51 of 1993), the Ce.....

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Relaxation from default recognition due to restructuring of debt(31.08.2020)

1. CRAs recognize default based on the guidance issued vide SEBI circulars dated May 3, 2010 and November 1, 2016. Further, SEBI vide circular dated M.....

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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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Comprehensive Master Directions on Know Your Customer(25.02.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India issued Master Direction called the ‘(13.11.2019)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released its recommendations on "Platform Services offered by DTH Operators".

2.....

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Air Quality Commission directs strict enforcement of dust control measures to curb air pollution(23.12.2020)

The Commission of Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas reviewed the deteriorating air quality situation and has directed strict enf.....

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Asset classification and income recognition following the expiry of Covid-19 regulatory package(07.04.2021)

The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India has pronounced its judgement in the matter of Small Scale Industrial Manufacturers Association vs UOI & Ors. and ot.....

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Clarifications on the Income Declaration Scheme, 2016(14.07.2016)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes released additional clarifications on the Income Declaration Scheme 2016.

In answers to ten additional qu.....

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Committee on Asset Reconstruction Companies invites views and suggestions from stakeholders(28.04.2021)

As part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released along with the Monetary Policy Statement on April 7, 2021, the Reserve Bank.....

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Digitization of School Records(17.07.2017)

The National Academic Depository (NAD) which is a 24 X 7 online store house of academic awards digitally lodged by various academic institutions / sch.....

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Preservation of CCTV recordings(08.06.2021)

1. Please refer to circular DCM (Plg) No. 1712/10.27.00/2016-17 dated December 13, 2016 wherein the banks were advised to preserve the CCTV recordings.....

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Requirement of customer due diligence and need for maintenance of records(06.12.2016)

It has been reported that, of late, a lot of customers are approaching banks for re-activation of dormant accounts. In this regard, we invite attentio.....

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Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Mantha Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Mantha, District: Jalna, Maharashtra - Extension of period(16.08.2021)

The Reserve Bank of India, in the public interest, had issued Directions to Mantha Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Mantha, District: Jalna, Maharasht.....

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Central Government hereby notifies the dealers in precious metals, precious stones as persons carrying on designated businesses or professions(28.12.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (iv) of clause (sa) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 .....

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Directions under Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Millath Co-operative Bank Limited(08.11.2021)

1. The Reserve Bank of India issued All Inclusive Directions to Millath Co-operative Bank Limited, Davangere, Karnataka under Section 35 A read with S.....

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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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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.....

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Master Direction - Standalone Primary Dealers (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016(25.08.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India (the Bank), having considered it necessary in public interest, and being satisfied that, for purpose of enabling Bank to reg.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Punjab National Bank(27.03.2019)

Reference is invited to the Press Release No. 2018-2019/2144 dated March 08, 2019 regarding imposition of penalty on 36 banks for non-compliance with .....

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Grant of recognition to CDSL Ventures Limited as an accreditation agency(12.01.2022)

Amendments to SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 [Last amended on November 09, 2021] SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2020 [L.....

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Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Second Amendment Rules, 2020(29.04.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 149 read with section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Government hereby makes .....

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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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Directions under section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Shri Anand Co-operative Bank Limited - Extension of Period(23.02.2022)

1. The Reserve Bank of India, vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-16/12.22.474/2018-19 dated June 21, 2019, had placed Shri Anand Co-operative Bank Limited.....

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Directions under Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune(28.02.2022)

1. Reserve Bank of India vide directive UBD.CO.BSD-I/D-28/12.22.2018/2012-13 dated February 21, 2013 had placed the Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune.....

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Product specifications pertaining to the Electronic Gold Receipts segment in India(28.03.2022)

1. SEBI vide Circular no. SEBI/HO/CDMRD/DMP/CIR/P/2022/07 dated January 10, 2022, has issued framework for operationalizing the Gold Exchange in India.....

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Expert committee on longevity finance recommends setting up of Longevity Hub at GIFT-IFSC(13.04.2022)

International Finance Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) constituted Expert Committee on Longevity Finance, co-chaired by Ms. Kaku Nakhate, Country He.....

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System-based asset classification - UCBs(12.08.2020)

1. Please refer to the Master Circular DCBR.BPD. (PCB) MC No.12/09.14.000/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 containing consolidated instructions on income re.....

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Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - The Laxmi Co-operative Bank Ltd., Solapur - Extension of Period(11.05.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India, in the public interest, had issued directions to The Laxmi Co-operative Bank Ltd., Solapur, Maharashtra in exercise of powe.....

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Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) - Shushruti Souharda Sahakara Bank Niyamita, Bangalore(07.04.2022)

1. It is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Reg.....

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Settlement of Export/ Import transactions in currencies without direct exchange rate(04.02.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India has permitted AD Category-I banks to settle import and export transactions where invoicing is in a freely convertible curren.....

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TRAI releases recommendations on "Market Structure/Competition in Cable TV services"(07.09.2022)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today issued its recommendations on Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) back refere.....

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Securities and Exchange Board of India grants recognition to Metropolitan Clearing Corporation of India Limited(28.09.2021)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India, having considered the application for grant of renewal of recognition under Regulation 12 of the Securitie.....

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Directions under Sec. 35A r/w Sec. 56 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Malkapur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Buldhana, Maharashtra - Extension of Period(24.08.2022)

1. The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions to The Malkapur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Buldhana, Maharashtra under Section 35A read with Section.....

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Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra for extension of period(01.12.2021)

Reserve Bank of India vide directive UBD.CO.BSD-I/D-28/12.22.2018/2012-13 dated February 21, 2013 had placed the Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune, M.....

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Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Garha Co-operative Bank Ltd., Guna-Extension of period(23.11.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India, in the public interest, had issued directions to Garha Co-operative Bank Ltd., Guna, Madhya Pradesh in exercise of powers v.....

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Extension of validity of Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS)- Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow (U.P)(25.01.2023)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow (U.P) for a period of thre.....

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Debts Recovery Tribunals and Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunals Electronic Filing (Amendment) Rules, 2023(01.02.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (ccd) of sub-section(2) of section 36 of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 (51 of 1993), th.....

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Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, to Independence Co-operative Bank Ltd. for extension of period(10.01.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India, in the public interest, had issued directions to Independence Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra in exercise of po.....

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TRAI releases Recommendations on "Renewal of Multi-System Operators (MSOs) Registration"(29.12.2022)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today issued its recommendations on "Renewal of Multi-System Operators (MSOs) Registration".

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TRAI releases recommendations on 'Spectrum Requirements of National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) for Train Control System for RRTS Corridors'(28.12.2022)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released recommendations on 'Spectrum Requirements of National Capital Region Transport .....

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TRAI issues Directions to Access Providers to stop misuse of Headers and Message Templates, and to curb unauthorized promotions using Telecom Resources(16.02.2023)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) under Ministry of Communications, in order to ensure that all promotional messages are sent through R.....

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Withdrawal of circulars - on recovery of excess pension made to pensioners(21.01.2021)

1.It has been brought to the notice of RBI that the recovery of excess /wrong pension payments from the pensioners are being made in a manner that is .....

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Show cause notice issued under section 28 of the Customs Act, 1962 in the case of M/s. Blue-Fin Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd.- Section 28(9A)(c)(13.03.2023)

1. Reference is invited to your letter vide F. No. S/26-211/ADJ.DRI/Torrent/2019-20 dated 01.02.2023 (read with letters dated 09.01.2023 and 06.03.202.....

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Grant of recognition to NSDL Database Management Limited (NDML) as an accreditation agency(10.05.2022)

Amendments to SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 [Last amended on March 16, 2022] SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2020 [Last.....

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Amendment to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC - Instructions on Wire Transfer(04.05.2023)

1. This is with reference to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC dated February 25, 2016, as amended from time to time, in terms of which Regulated Entit.....

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CERT-In issues directions relating to information security practices, procedure, prevention, response and reporting of cyber incidents for safe and trusted internet(28.04.2022)

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) serves as the national agency for performing various functions in the area of cyber security in .....

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Implementation of Hon'ble Supreme Court direction in judgment dated 28.04.2023 in matter relating to ' pre-import condition'(08.06.2023)

1. Reference is drawn to the Hon'b1e Supreme Court's judgment dated 28.04.2023 in matter of Civil Appeal No. 290 of 2023 (UOI and others vs. Cosmo Fil.....

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RBI Central Board accepts Bimal Jalan Committee recommendations and approves surplus transfer to the Government(26.08.2019)

1. The Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to transfer a sum of Rs.1,76,051 crore to the Government of India (Government) compris.....

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International Financial Services Centres Authority grants recognition to NSE IFSC Clearing Corporation Limited for one year(26.05.2022)

The International Financial Services Centres Authority, having considered the application for grant of recognition under Regulation 12 of the Internat.....

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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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Extension of time to receive comments on draft Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019(11.09.2019)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had issued draft Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Sys.....

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Direction to Copyright Societies regarding alleged collection of royalties(24.07.2023)

1. Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has received several complaints, representations, grievances from the general public.....

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Digitalization of Supreme Court and High Court Records(10.08.2023)

Digitization of court records is an administrative matter falling under the domain of the respective High Courts and the Supreme Court of India and th.....

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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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Digitalization of Supreme Court and High Court Record(04.08.2022)

Digitization of records forms a very important part of the ICT development of the Judicial set up. Digitization was proposed to be made a part of the .....

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Passenger Name Record Information Regulations, 2022(08.08.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) read with clause (ab) of sub-section (2) of section 157 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), .....

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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.....

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RBI releases 'Draft Master Direction on Minimum Capital Requirements for Operational Risk'(15.12.2021)

As part of convergence of the Reserve Bank's regulations for banks with Basel III standards, the Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website.....

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Amendment to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC(17.10.2023)

1. Please refer to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC dated February 25, 2016, as amended from time to time, in terms of which Regulated Entities (REs) .....

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Cabinet approves Model MoU with foreign countries for unilateral/bilateral recognition of Certificates of Competency of seafarers(22.01.2020)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Model Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for unilat.....

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Amendment to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC(04.01.2024)

1. Please refer to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC dated February 25, 2016, as amended from time to time, in terms of which Regulated Entities (REs) .....

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Action against Paytm Payments Bank Ltd under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949(31.01.2024)

1. In Press Release dated March 11, 2022, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of its powers under section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, .....

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TRAI releases Recommendations on 'In-Flight Connectivity'(19.01.2018)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has on 18th January 2018 issued its Recommendations on In-Flight Connectivity'.

2. The D.....

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Directions under Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd Mumbai, Maharashtra for extension of period(01.11.2021)

1. Reserve Bank of India vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I./D-9/12.22.111/2016-17 dated March 30, 2017 had placed The Kapol Cooperative Bank Ltd Mumbai, Ma.....

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High-Level Committee approves the Recovery and Reconstruction (R&R) plan of Rs. 1658.17 crore for Joshimath(30.11.2023)

Under the leadership of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, all technical agencies under the guidance of NDMA were put into action and they helped .....

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Central Government recognizes Export Inspection Agencies as Inspection Agencies for inspection of common salt prior to its export(14.11.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 7 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection Act), 1963 (22 of 1963) and in supersession of the noti.....

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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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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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Directives under Rule 126 of Explosives Rules 2008(03.04.2017)

A recent accident during display of fireworks at Paravoor, Kerala has brought out several discrepancies such as lack of effective enforcement of the E.....

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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. (".....

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Principal Director General of Income Tax (Systems) to be the designated authority for furnishing the 'bulk information' on certain identified parameters(21.06.2017)

In pursuance of sub-clause (ii) of clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 138 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, the Central Government, hereby specifies .....

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Risk Management and Inter-bank Dealings - Hedging of Foreign Exchange Risk-Date of Implementation(18.05.2020)

1. A reference is invited to the Directions on Hedging of Foreign Exchange Risk issued vide A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 29 dated April 7, 2020. The.....

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EU-India join forces to promote start-up collaboration on Recycling of E-Vehicles Batteries under Trade and Technology Council(09.04.2024)

The European Union (EU) and India today launched an Expression of Interest (EoI) for startups working in Battery Recycling Technologies for Electric V.....

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Directions under Section 35A read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 -The Shirpur Merchants' Co-operative Bank Ltd., Shirpur(08.04.2024)

1. It is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Reg.....

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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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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



Debts Recovery Tribunals and Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunals Electronic Filing (Amendment) Rules, 2021(22.07.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (ccd) of sub-section(2) of section 36 of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 (51 of 1993), th.....

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TRAI releases recommendations on "License Fee and Policy Matters of DTH Services"(21.08.2023)

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today issued the recommendations on "License Fee and Policy Matters of DTH Services".

The Mi.....

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Coffee Board (Cadre and Recruitment), Amendment, Rules, 2021(20.10.2021)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 48 of the Coffee Act, 1942 (7 of 1942) the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further .....

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Central Government directs that the powers exercisable by the CBIT and Customs may be exercised by Principal Chief Commissioner or Chief Commissioner of Central Excise and Service Tax(20.07.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 37A of the Central Excise Act, 1944 (1 of 1944) read with section 83 of the Finance Act, 1994 (32 of 19.....

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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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High-Level Committee approves the Recovery and Reconstruction (R&R) plan of Rs. 1658.17 crore for Joshimath(30.11.2023)

Under the leadership of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, all technical agencies under the guidance of NDMA were put into action and they helped .....

Tags : Committee, Approval, Reconstruction plan



Extension of validity of Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow (U.P.)(25.10.2022)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow (U.P.) for a period of thr.....

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Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Ramgarhia Co-operative Bank Ltd, New Delhi - Extension of Period(08.01.2024)

1. The Reserve Bank of India, vide directive DEL.DOS.EXG_SSM No. S515/12-10- 013/2022-23 dated July 07, 2022, had placed Ramgarhia Co-operative Bank L.....

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MHP Exemption for Transfer of Receivables(28.12.2023)

1. This is with reference to clause 39, of the Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Transfer of Loan Exposures) Directions, 2021 ("MD-TLE"), rega.....

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TRAI releases recommendations on 'Licensing Framework for Establishing and Operating Satellite Earth Station Gateway (SESG)'(29.11.2022)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released recommendations on 'Licensing Framework for Establishing and Operating Satellit.....

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CBDT releases key Direct Tax Statistics through Time-Series data(23.01.2024)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has been releasing key statistics relating to Direct Tax collections and administration in public domain from.....

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Registered Recyclers on the E-Waste EPR Portal Under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022(16.04.2024)

MoEF&CC has notified E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, vide notification No. GSR 801(E) dated November 02, 2022. The rules are effective from April 01.....

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Judgments

Judicial/Executive Magistrate empowered to issue directions to any person including accused to give specimen signatures and handwriting during the investigation of case.(25.07.2016)

A government scheme was launched for providing loans at the cheaper interest rates to poor persons living below the poverty line to enable them to pur.....

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Extension of validity of Recognition of Pre-shipment Inspection Agencies(30.06.2020)

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20) read with paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, the D.....

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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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Vehicles purchased by company for officers’ personal use not excluded from consumer protection law(08.07.2016)

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission held that vehicles purchased by a company for its directors for their personal use are not exclude.....

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Arbitration tribunal empowered to recall order ‘in the interest of justice’(08.07.2016)

An arbitration tribunal can exercise its inherent powers to “secure the ends of justice”, the Chhattisdarh High Court said, allowing claims that the t.....

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News

Supreme Court Directs Handing Over of Ex-CBI Director Sinha’s Visitors’ Diary to Panel(08.12.2015)

Supreme Court has allowed an investigation team to access original visitors’ diary at ex-CBI director Ranjit Sinha’s residence. The team is investigat.....

Tags : Supreme Court , ex-CBI director Ranjit Sinha



CBDT: Sebi-Registered FPIs get I-T Filing Relief(11.12.2015)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that incomplete or deficient returns filed by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) would not be treat.....

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CBDT Increases Monetary Limit for Court Appeal by Income Tax (I -T) Department(14.12.2015)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) in order to cut down on frivolous litigation and taxpayers grievances, has issued fresh directions revising monet.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, Monetary Limit for Court Appeal



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.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, Rule 44BB, Buy Back



Karnataka HC Summons Vijay Mallya to Appear on 24 November(21.10.2016)

Karnataka High Court has summoned Vijay Mallya to appear before it on 24 November for allegedly violating an “oral undertaking” given before Bengaluru.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Vijay Mallya, Debt Recovery Tribunal



Madras HC Directs ADGP to Consider Transferring Policeman on Heath Grounds(21.10.2016)

Madras High Court has directed Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) to consider a plea made by a policeman suffering from Guillain Barre Syndr.....

Tags : Madras High Court, Additional Director General of Police, Guillain Barre Syndrome



Securities and Exchange Board of India grants renewal of recognition to AMC Repo Clearing Limited(15.03.2023)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India, having considered the application for grant of renewal of recognition of AMC Repo Clearing Limited under R.....

Tags : Renewal, Recognition, Grant



Extension of validity of Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS)- Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow (U.P.)(27.04.2023)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow (U.P) for a period of thre.....

Tags : Extension, Directions, Provisions



Construction prohibited upto 200 metres from High Tide Line, such structures required to be demolished(07.10.2016)

In present case, Tribunal held that structure as existed prior to 19th February, 1991, on plot of land, falling within 100 metres distance (in CRZ III.....

Tags : Direction, Structure, Demolition



Mutual Recognition Agreement between India and Taiwan for Organic Products(10.07.2024)

The Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for organic products between India and Taiwan has been implemented w.e.f. 8th July 2024 during the 9th Working .....

Tags : Mutual Recognition Agreement, Organic Products



Recommendations of States in GST council(25.06.2019)

The 35th Meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council was held on 21.06.2019 in New Delhi.

All matters relating to Centre and the Sta.....

Tags : Recommendations, States, GST council



Patna HC Seeks Reply over Army Striping Youth for Exam(02.03.2016)

Patna HC has taken suo motu cognisance of pictures published in a newspaper showing candidates taking an Army recruitment exam in Bihar's Muzaffarpur .....

Tags : Patna HC , Army recruitment



CBDT: Contractors in Consortium Not to be Taxed as AOP(08.03.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has said those working in a consortium will not be taxed as Association of Persons (AOP) if each entity's earning.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes , Association of Persons, consortium



CIC Directs CBSE to Permit Inspection of Smriti Irani’s School Records(18.01.2017)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to permit examination of Textiles Minister Smriti Irani'.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, Smriti Irani, School Records



Supreme Court Constitutes Panel For Recruitment of Judges in Lower Judiciary(19.01.2017)

Supreme Court has set up a committee of judges to look into issue of bringing uniformity in recruitment process of judicial officers in lower judiciar.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Lower Judiciary, Recruitment, Judges



CBDT: No TDS or Advance Tax Credit For Disclosure Made Under PMGKY(19.01.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that no credit will be allowed against advance tax paid or Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) or Tax Coll.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, income disclosure scheme, TDS, TCS



Bengaluru DRT Orders Banks to Start Recovering Loan From Vijay Mallya in Kingfisher Case(20.01.2017)

Debt Recovery Tribunal has ordered SBI-led consortium of banks to start process of recovering over Rs 6,203 crore, at 11.5 per cent annual interest ra.....

Tags : Debt Recovery Tribunal, Vijay Mallya, Kingfisher Case, Loan



Supreme Court to Centre: Appoint NHRC Director General Within One Week(23.01.2017)

Supreme Court has directed Centre to appoint a Director General in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) within a week.

Tags : Supreme Court, National Human Rights Commission, Director General



Reserve Bank of India (Variation Margin) Directions, 2022(01.06.2022)

1. Please refer to Paragraph 10 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies announced as a part of the Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statem.....

Tags : Variation Margin, Directions



Draft Master Direction on Outsourcing of Information Technology (IT) Services(23.06.2022)

1. Regulated Entities (REs) have been extensively leveraging Information Technology (IT) and IT-enabled services (ITeS) in their business, products an.....

Tags : Master Direction, Outsourcing, IT Services



No right ensure in favour of occupants on a public property, when no formal lease deed executed and permission not obtained from State Government(07.10.2016)

Appellant is aggrieved by direction of High Court to the Collector. Respondent No. 1 had filed a Writ Petition as Public Interest Litigation for issua.....

Tags : Illegal Encroachment, Removal, Direction



RBI Relaxes Norms on Loans to CEOs, Directors of Banks(17.09.2015)

RBI has said that loans granted to CEO and Whole Time Director of banks for purchasing car, personal computer, furniture, constructing/acquiring house.....

Tags : RBI, Loans to CEOs, Directors of Banks



Delhi HC Denies to Intervene in DND Toll Protest(30.08.2016)

Delhi HC has denied to grant relief to Delhi Noida Direct (DND) toll operator which had sought its urgent intervention to end agitation at the toll ga.....

Tags : Delhi HC, Delhi Noida Direct



Madras High Court: Primary Evidence of Electronic Record Admissible Without Compliance U/S 65(B)(23.05.2017)

Madras High Court has observed that primary evidence of electronic record under Section 62 of Indian Evidence Act, 1872 would be admissible in evidenc.....

Tags : Madras High Court, Electronic Record , Evidence



Delhi High Court: DRI Has No Jurisdiction to File Writ Against Order of Settlement Commission(23.05.2017)

Delhi High Court has held that Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has no jurisdiction to file Writ Petition under Article 226 of Constitution o.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Settlement Commission, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence



CBDT Forms Committee to Recommend Measures For Expeditious Recovery of Tax Arrears(29.05.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued an Office Memorandum to constitute a 7 member committee to recommend measures for expeditious recovery.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, tax arrears



NCLT: Appointing New Directors Without Consent of Petitioner Shareholders Amounts to 'Oppression'(30.05.2017)

NCLT has held that increasing authorised share capital of company, appointing additional directors and transferring shares to non-members without noti.....

Tags : NCLT, additional directors, Oppression



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.

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, Aadhaar, PAN



Fundamental rights and human rights cannot be ignored only because of adverse circumstances(03.10.2016)

Issue involved in instant Petition is relating to over-crowding in prisons. Supreme Court by order dated 5th February, 2016 had given directions which.....

Tags : Prisons, Over-crowding, Direction



NGT Junks Petition Explaining Importance of Bursting Firecrackers on Festivals(13.10.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has junked a petition on how bursting firecrackers is an essential part of Hindu religion and should not be regulated or.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal (NGT) , Firecrackers



Madras HC Summons Principal Secretary, Department of School Education(21.09.2016)

Madras HC has directed Principal Secretary, Department of School Education, to appear in court with records on November 7 in connection with a public .....

Tags : Madras HC , Principal Secretary, Department of School Education, unrecognised schools



CBDT: Trade Advances cannot be treated as ‘Deemed Dividend’(14.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that trade advances would not attract provisions of “deemed dividend” under provisions of Section 2.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, Income Tax Act



CBDT: Payment of ‘Passenger Service Fee’ by an Airline to Airport Operator Does Not Attract TDS(14.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a circular clarifying that payment of ‘Passenger Service Fee’ made by an airline to Airport Operator d.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, Passenger Service Fee



CBDT Notifies Rule for Computing Interest Income for Secondary Adjustments Under Transfer Pricing(19.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has amended Income Tax Rules, 1962 and inserted Rule 10CB for computing interest income for secondary adjustments.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, Transfer Pricing



CBDT Notifies Revised Form 3CE for APA Seeking Taxpayer Identification Number of AE(20.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified revised Form 3CE for Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) wherein furnishing of Taxpayer Identification.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, Advance Pricing Agreements



ITAT Chandigarh: Interest from Bank Deposits Prior to Commencement of Business is Capital Receipt(20.06.2017)

ITAT Chandigarh has held that interest from Bank deposits prior to the period of commencement of business is Capital receipt.

Tags : ITAT Chandigarh, Capital Receipt



Karnataka HC Put Stay on DRT’s Order for 3 Months Issuing Demand Notice to UBHL , Kingfisher Airlines(20.06.2016)

Karnataka HC has put stay for three months on Debt Recovery Tribunal's (DRT) order issuing a demand notice to Vijay Mallya-owned United Breweries Hold.....

Tags : Karnataka HC, Debt Recovery Tribunal, United Breweries Holdings Limited (UBHL) , Kingfisher Airlines



CBDT Notifies Tax Exemption to Startups from 'Rigour' of Section 56(2)(viib) of Income Tax Act(20.06.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified tax exemption on investments above fair market rate for startups. The exemption is provided to start.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, section 56(2)(viib) of Income Tax Act, startups



CBDT Grants TDS Exemption for Seven Transactions(23.06.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has helped improve cash flows for Payment System Companies by exempting seven types of transactions from TDS obli.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes , TDS, Payment System Companies



CBDT Eases Rules for TDS Claims by Non-Resident Companies(29.06.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has come out with Rule 37BC, which gives relaxation to Non-Residents from furnishing PAN number in India while cl.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, Rule 37BC, TDS Claims



Delhi HC Turns Down Plea for Video Recording of Proceedings(21.07.2017)

Delhi High Court has reprimanded Advocate Deepak Khosla, advising him to be “more temperate and civilized in his communications, oral as well as writt.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Video Recording



CBDT Issues Clarification on MAT Provisions Relating to Ind AS Compliant Companies(26.07.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued clarification on Implementation of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) provisions relating to Indian Accountin.....

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Reasoning or rationing must be accorded by CIC while ordering disclosure of any information(08.11.2016)

Petitioner seeks quashing of order passed by Central Information Commission allowing appeal of Respondent and directing Petitioner to provide informat.....

Tags : Information, Disclosure, Directions



SC Junks Reckitt Benckiser Ad Claims for “Moov”(11.02.2016)

SC has upheld Kolkata-based consumer goods firm Emami's allegations against Reckitt Benckiser 's ad for its pain balm Moov, which had disparaged Emami.....

Tags : SC, Emami, Reckitt Benckiser



Bombay HC Upholds Centre’s Move to Shift DRT From Mumbai to Vashi(03.01.2017)

Bombay High Court has upheld Centre’s decision to shift one of the Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRT) from Mumbai to a new site at Vashi, stating it did no.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Debt Recovery Tribunals



Supreme Court Asks Centre to Buckle Up Mechanism to Recover Bad Loans(03.01.2017)

Supreme Court has sought more clarity from Centre on the issue of tackling bad loans.

Tags : Supreme Court , Bad Loans , Debt Recovery



Supreme Court Seeks List of Loan Defaulters from Central Govt.(04.01.2017)

Supreme Court has asked Centre to give list of "corporate entities" against whom outstanding loans were in excess of Rs 500 crore, besides seeking emp.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Debt Recovery Tribunals, Bad Loans



FIR Against PVR's Directors, Promoters for Cheating, Forgery(29.11.2017)

FIR Against PVR's Directors, Promoters for Cheating, Forgery

Tags : The case came to light when Elan Group filed a complaint in the court, which on November 17 directed the local police to register an FIR against Chairman and Managing Director of PVR Limited Ajay Bijli, and directors Niharika Bijli, Sanjeev Kumar Bijli and others.



Patrons of Accused Still Outside CBI Net, Says Vyapam Whistle Blower(29.11.2017)

Patrons of Accused Still Outside CBI Net, Says Vyapam Whistle Blower

Tags : Rai on Thursday filed, in the CBI court, applications opposing anticipatory bail pleas of SN Vijaywargiya of People's Medical College, NM Srivastava, the then joint director in the Medical Education Department, and Ajay Goenka of Chirayu Medical College besides an official of People's Medical College.



7th Pay Commission: Pay Hike for 3610+ Judges of SC & HCs Approved(29.11.2017)

7th Pay Commission: Pay Hike for 3610+ Judges of SC & HCs Approved

Tags : The decision will directly impact the computation of salaries, gratuity, allowance structure, and pension of the in-service as well as retired judges of Supreme Court as well as High Courts across the country.



Trial of Sohrabuddin Sheikh Fake Encounter Case to Start From Next Week(29.11.2017)

Trial of Sohrabuddin Sheikh Fake Encounter Case to Start From Next Week

Tags : "The court has issued summons to Sohrabuddin's brother Nayamuddin and some others, and the recording of evidence will start from November 29," said special CBI prosecutor B P Raju.



CBDT Announces Aug 31 as Last Date for Clearing Pending ITRs, Refunds(09.05.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has declared August 31 as deadline for taxpayers whose ITRs for six assessment years between 2009-10 and 2014-15 .....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes , ITRs



CCI Rejects Allegations of Anti-Competitive Practices against REC Power Distribution Company(20.05.2016)

Competition Commission India (CCI) has rejected allegations of anti-competitive practices against REC Power Distribution Company even as it said that .....

Tags : Competition Commission India, REC



CBDT: Corrupt Can’t Use Black Money Window(23.05.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has said that corrupt individuals will not be eligible to declare their black money under compliance window that .....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, Black Money Window



CBDT: Publishing Houses Eligible to Claim Additional Depreciation(24.05.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that publishing houses can claim additional depreciation on plant and machinery deployed by them as.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, Additional Depriciation, publishing houses



CBDT Issues Draft Rules to Compute Fair Market Value of Foreign Firms(24.05.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has taken the steps for implementing the controversial ‘indirect transfer’ provisions by issuing draft rules to s.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, indirect transfer’ provisions



CBDT Directs to Pay 100% Advance Tax Before 15th March(15.03.2018)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has asked the taxpayers to pay fourth and final installment (100 percent) advance tax before 15th March 2018.

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Rajasthan HC Directs DGP to Monitor Investigation in 18cr Land Case(02.12.2015)

Rajasthan High Court has directed Director General of Police (DGP) Manoj Bhatt to monitor investigation into a cheating case involving Rs 18 crore in .....

Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Director General of Police Manoj Bhatt



CBDT Notifies Emails as New Communication Mode with Taxpayers(07.12.2015)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified use of emails as new mode of communication between taxman and taxpayers, as part of government's e-i.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes , emails



Allahabad High Court Makes Delhi-Noida-Direct Flyway Toll Free(26.10.2016)

Allahabad High Court has ordered Delhi-Noida-Direct(DND) Flyway to be toll free with immediate effect.

Tags : Allahabad High Court, Delhi-Noida-Direct Flyway, Toll



SC Refuses to Stay Allahabad HC Order Making DND Flyway Toll Free(28.10.2016)

Supreme Court has refused to put on hold Allahabad HC order to make Delhi-Noida-Direct (DND) Flyway toll-free.

Tags : Supreme Court, Allahabad HC, Delhi-Noida-Direct, Toll Free



Allahabad High Court Disallows Parallel Proceedings in NCLT and DRT(12.09.2017)

Allahabad High Court has barred parallel proceedings in National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) in a case between St.....

Tags : Allahabad High Court, National Company Law Tribunal, Debt Recovery Tribunal



Supreme Court Says '50 Lakh Crackers Should Be Enough For Delhi, NCR'(12.09.2017)

Supreme Court has banned transportation of firecrackers in the National Capital. In the order Court mentioned that there is enough stock of firecracke.....

Tags : Supreme Court, firecrackers



Higher Remuneration Paid to Director of Company Can’t be Disallowed: ITAT(03.10.2018)

ITAT, Mumbai has held that the excess Remuneration paid to the Director of the Government cannot be disallowed since there is no requirement to get ap.....

Tags : ITAT, Director, Remuneration



Minor discrepancies not to be given undue emphasis and evidence is to be considered from point of view of trustworthiness(10.11.2016)

Accused was charged with commission of offence under Section 20(b) (ii)(C) of Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, wherein he pleaded n.....

Tags : Acquittal, Validity, Charas, Recovery



RBI Issues 17 Master Directions Related to FEMA(05.01.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued 17 Master Directions covering foreign exchange transactions on various regulatory issues in order to simplify .....

Tags : Reserve Bank of India, Master Directions



Delhi HC to ED: Why Not Give Case Papers to Virbhadra(05.01.2016)

Delhi HC has questioned Enforcement Directorate (ED) on its refusal to furnish case documents to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh who i.....

Tags : Delhi HC , Virbhadra Singh , Enforcement Directorate



'No Firecracker Sale in Delhi-NCR This Diwali', Rules Supreme Court(09.10.2017)

Supreme Court has upheld its earlier verdict banning sale of firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR region ahead of Diwali. The Court said that it wants to tes.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Diwali, Firecrackers



Supreme Court Refuses to Modify October 9 Order on Cracker Sales in Delhi-NCR(13.10.2017)

Supreme Court has refused to modify its October 9 order suspending the sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR till November 1.

Tags : Supreme Court, firecrackers



P&H High Court: Burst Crackers Only From 6.30-9.30 pm on Diwali in UT, Punjab, Haryana(16.10.2017)

Punjab & Haryana High Court has fixed a three-hour slot for bursting of crackers on Diwali. “The bursting of firecrackers within territorial locations.....

Tags : Punjab & Haryana High Court, Firecrackers



No Protection Under Article 25 if Religious Practice Threatens People’s Health: Supreme Court(24.10.2018)

Supreme Court while allowing only less polluting green crackers, has observed Article 25 is subject to Article 21 and if a particular religious practi.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Article 25, Firecrackers



CBI Special Director Arrest: Maintain Status Quo, Delhi High Court Tells CBI(24.10.2018)

Delhi High Court has directed the agency to maintain “status quo” until October 29 on proceedings against its special director Rakesh Asthana who soug.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, CBI, Special Director, Rakesh Asthana



24-week pregnancy allowed to be terminated on ground of danger to life and certain inability of fetus to survive extra uterine life(16.01.2017)

Petitioner No.1 approached this Court under Article 32 of Constitution of India seeking directions to Respondents to allow her to undergo medical term.....

Tags : Pregnancy, Termination, Direction



Courts cannot take over task of correcting answers set in the answer key(16.01.2017)

Petitioner, by present petition, seeks a mandamus to the Respondents to declare as factually and conceptually incorrect, the answer keys for question .....

Tags : Answer, Correction, Declaration



Appellant cannot claim a vested right to have entries in school record corrected(23.01.2017)

Appellant/writ petitioner appeared for Class-X Board Examination conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in month of March, 2015 and .....

Tags : Records, Change of name, Application



Excise duty on rectified spirit a tax not fee(12.08.2015)

Duty payable for grant of permit to export rectified spirit from the state, favouring buyers of rectified spirit in the state, is a tax not a fee. Fro.....

Tags : excise, rectified alcohol,



Collection of fee for preventing illegal activities of unrelated third parties a gambit for preventing manufacturers from exporting industrial alcohol(12.08.2015)

Duty payable for grant of permit to export rectified spirit from the state, favouring buyers of rectified spirit in the state, is a tax not a fee. Fro.....

Tags : excise, rectified alcohol, discourage export



A bidder who, submits a bid being fully aware of tender conditions, cannot after award of tender, seek a modification therein(16.03.2017)

Petitioner impugns the directions of Respondent in banning Petitioner for a period of three years from entering into any business dealings with Respon.....

Tags : Directions, Ban, Validity



Tribunal has power to recall witness on ground of mistake of an Advocate(28.04.2017)

Challenge in present petition is to order, by which learned Presiding Officer of Industrial Tribunal dismissed Petitioner's application for recall of .....

Tags : Cross-examination, Recall, Witness



It is for State Disaster Management Authority to constitute one or more Advisory Committee as and when it becomes necessary to do so on different aspects of disaster management(08.05.2017)

Present writ petitions were filed under Article 32 of Constitution consequent upon un-precedented flood and landslide disaster that occurred in Uttara.....

Tags : Enactment, Implementation, Direction



RBI: Aadhaar is Not Mandatory for DBT Scheme(15.01.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said in a clarification on Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme that use of Aadhaar cards and seeding of bank accounts.....

Tags : Reserve Bank of India, Direct Benefit Transfer, Aadhaar



NGT Directs Firecracker Firm to Stop Production(20.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT), Pune, has ordered Suraj Firecrackers in Solapur to stop production of firecrackers due to its impact on animals, enviro.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal , Suraj Firecrackers



Bombay HC Rejects Bail Plea of Navi Mumbai’s Creche Owner(16.12.2016)

Bombay HC, while calling it unfortunate that State Government had failed to rein in untrained people running creches without abiding by rules and regu.....

Tags : Bombay HC, anticipatory bail, creches



Delhi HC Strikes Down Certain Parts of ICDS Provisions and CBDT Notifications(09.11.2017)

Delhi High Court has struck down Parts II, III, VI, VII and VIII of the Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) and certain connected Notif.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Income Computation and Disclosure Standards, Central Board of Direct Taxes



Company is Eligible to Claim Deduction of Educational Expenses of Director: ITAT(22.11.2018)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that education expenses incurred by a company for its Director are eligible for deduction under .....

Tags : ITAT, Mumbai, Director education expense, GST'



SC Directs All High Courts to Furnish English Translation of Original Records(26.11.2018)

Supreme Court has directed the Registrar General of all High Courts to furnish the translation of the Original Records in English language from vernac.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Records, English Language



Correctness of HC Judgment Approved by SC can’t be Examined in Full Bench Reference: SC(28.11.2018)

Supreme Court has upheld a full bench order of the Allahabad High Court turning down a reference to it seeking to examine correctness of a division be.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Correctness of High Court Judgment



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.....

Tags : Delhi HC , Delhi Govt., Directorate of Education, NDMC



Madras HC Rejects PIL Against BCCI(21.04.2016)

Madras HC has rejected a PIL filed by Ex-CBI Director R K Raghavan and others to restrain Indian Cricket Board and its Chairman Shashank Manohar from .....

Tags : Madras HC , Ex-CBI Director R K Raghavan



Supreme Court Asks Centre to Issue Fresh Notification on Appointment of ED Director(31.01.2017)

Supreme Court has directed Centre to issue a fresh notification within a week on appointment of Karnal Singh as director of Enforcement Directorate (E.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Enforcement Directorate, Director



Supreme Court: Officer's 'Annual Confidential Report' Forms Part of His 'Service Record'(03.02.2017)

Supreme Court has held that Annual Confidential Report (ACR) of an officer forms a part of his ‘service record’ and that the same could not be ignored.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Annual Confidential Report, service record



Magistrate Not Liable to Record Reasons for Summoning Accused in Case Instituted on Police Report: SC(06.02.2019)

Supreme Court has re-iterated that in a case based upon the police report, the Magistrate is not required to record any reason at the stage of issuing.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Magistrate Not Liable to Record Reasons for Summoning Accused in Case Instituted on Police Report



Revenue Record Entries can be Challenged on Ground That it was Made Fraudulently: SC(06.02.2019)

Supreme Court has reiterated that the entries in the revenue records can be challenged on the ground that it was made fraudulently or surreptitiously.

Tags : Supreme Court, Revenue Record Entries



Court may direct party to suit, in possession of a document, to produce the same during pendency of suit(08.05.2017)

Present chamber appeal has been preferred by Defendants against order passed by Joint Registrar (Judicial), whereby Plaintiff's application under Sect.....

Tags : Documents, Production, Direction



Court has power to direct further investigation in interest of complete and fair investigation(12.05.2017)

Present criminal misc. petition under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) has been preferred for quashing of FIR registered as w.....

Tags : Investigation, Direction, Scope



Central Board of Direct Taxes: IT Department to Pay Interest on TDS Refund(27.04.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued directive and said that Income Tax department will now add interest amount to a delayed refund made on excess.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes , TDS Refund



CBDT: Assesse Having Annual Income of over Rs 50 Lakh Must Declare Cost Price of Expensive Assets(05.05.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has said people with annual income of over Rs 50 lakh will have to disclose the acquisition cost of all the asset.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes



Supreme Court Refuses to Lift Ban on Firecracker Sale(13.02.2017)

Supreme Court has extended its November 2016 ban on sale and stockpiling of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR despite pleas made by traders to modify order.

Tags : Supreme Court, firecrackers



Supreme Court: Courts Can Rely on Electronic Records Sans Certificate(05.02.2018)

Supreme Court has held that the requirement of a certificate to make an electronic evidence admissible is not mandatory "wherever interest of justice .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Electronic Records



Involuntary Statement Leading to Recovery has No Evidentiary Value: SC(15.01.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that there is no evidentiary value to an involuntary confessional statement made under undue pressure and compulsion from t.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Involuntary Statement Leading to Recovery



Bombay HC Imposes Cost of Rs. 25 Lakhs for Preventing Court Inspection & Threatening Court Receiver(21.01.2019)

Bombay High Court has imposed costs of Rs. 25 lakhs on a couple, after they prevented a Court-appointed receiver from inspecting and seizing copyright.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Preventing Court Inspection & Threatening Court Receiver



Supreme Court Turns Down PIL on Fielding of Candidates with Criminal Records(22.01.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to the Election Commission to restrain political parties from fielding candidates wi.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Candidates with criminal record



Insurance Company cannot repudiate claim in toto in case of loss of vehicle due to theft(13.07.2017)

Challenge in present Revision Petition under Section 21(b) of Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is to order passed by Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes .....

Tags : Compensation, Payment, Direction, Validity



It is settled law that, what cannot be done directly, cannot be done indirectly(03.07.2017)

Instant Appeal arises from a Writ Petition filed by Manipal University (formerly known as Manipal Academy of Higher Education) and Ors., wherein High .....

Tags : Quota, Direction, Validity



Govt. Eases FDI Norms in 15 Major Sectors(16.11.2015)

Government has eased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms in 15 major sectors including defence, civil aviation, broadcasting, to attract overseas fu.....

Tags : Government , Foreign Direct Investment



Delhi HC Seeks Govt.'s Response on Chautala's Parole(19.11.2015)

Delhi High Court has sought Delhi Government's response on plea of former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, serving 10-year jail term in a t.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala,teachers' recruitment scam case



Punjab & Haryana HC Seeks DGP’s Report over Witness Protection in Jat Agitation Case(05.12.2016)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) to file an affidavit about steps taken to protect witnesses relate.....

Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Director General of Police, Jat agitation



Madras High Court Orders CBI Probe in Waqf Board College Recruitment Case(24.01.2019)

Madras High Court has ordered a CBI probe into the alleged irregularities in the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff at MSS Waqf Board Coll.....

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P&H HC Issues Directions to Curb Drug Abuse in State(25.01.2019)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a slew of directions to tackle the menace of drug abuse in State, which include steps such as awareness drive.....

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Secured Creditor can File Winding Up Petition After Obtaining Recovery Certificate from DRT: SC(30.01.2019)

Supreme Court has held that a secured creditor can file a winding up petition after obtaining a decree from the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) and a re.....

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Supreme Court need not re-appreciate evidence while affirming the judgments of Courts below in criminal cases(16.11.2017)

In facts of present case, the Animal Husbandry Officer, received information that wrongful withdrawal of treasury bills was being made. He constituted.....

Tags : Conviction, Re-appreciation, Evidence



Mere non-supply of the inquiry report does not automatically warrant reinstatement of the delinquent employee(10.11.2017)

The Respondent was appointed as a driver with the Appellants-Road Transport Corporation. On 27th October, 1995 while driving a vehicle on Karnal-Harid.....

Tags : Reinstatement, Direction, Validity



State Human Rights Commission is only a recommendatory body and has no power and jurisdiction to direct payment of compensation.(07.11.2017)

The present petition is filed by the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board (Petitioner) for challenging the order passed by the Chhattisgarh Human Righ.....

Tags : Human Rights Commission, Compensation, Recommendatory Authority



Supreme Court extends time for NJAC suggestions(05.11.2015)

The Supreme Court of India extended the time available for putting forth suggestions to constitute a more transparent collegiate system for selection .....

Tags : Njac, recommendations, extension, time



Pure finding of fact based on appreciation of evidence not to be interfered with, in exercise of jurisdiction(11.12.2017)

Instant appeal has been filed against the judgment of High Court by which judgment High Court has allowed the Revision and set aside the order passed .....

Tags : Eviction, Rent, Recovery



DRT has no jurisdiction to hear un-appointed debenture trustee(07.03.2016)

In a claim for recovery made by a debenture trustee of debentures of a company on behalf of or for the benefit of the debenture holders, the Debt Reco.....

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Supervisory jurisdiction would be exercised only in a case where order has been passed in flagrant violation of principles of natural justice or if same will result in miscarriage of justice(26.03.2018)

In instant petition filed under Section 104 of Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir read with Article 227 of Constitution of India, the Petitioner has as.....

Tags : Amount, Recovery, Supervisory jurisdiction, Invoking of



If an Institute seeks postponement of inspection date, it cannot be taken as a refusal for inspection on part of Institute(20.04.2018)

Vide the present petition, the Petitioner impugns the order passed by Respondent No. 1 as also the order passed by Respondent No. 2, whereby the Petit.....

Tags : Recognition, Inspection, Refusal



CBDT Relaxes Taxation Norms for Bonds, Debentures Held by Companies(23.03.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), while easing the norms, has said capital gains tax will be computed from the date of acquisition of financial in.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes , Bonds, Debentures



SC Junks Plea to Inquire Bribery Charges Against Ranjit Sinha(07.04.2016)

SC has dismissed a plea to order an inquiry into bribery allegations against Ex- CBI Director Ranjit Sinha, accused of demanding money from a person f.....

Tags : SC , Ex- CBI Director Ranjit Sinha



Allahabad High Court Notices BSP Supremo Over Plea Alleging Manipulation of Land Records(16.02.2017)

Allahabad High Court has issued notices to BSP supremo Mayawati and two of her close relatives on a PIL alleging "manipulation" of land records in the.....

Tags : Allahabad High Court, Mayawati, Land Records



CIVIL - SC Strikes Down Rule 5A of Bihar Civil Service(Judicial Branch)(Recruitment) Rules(21.02.2019)

Supreme Court has struck down Rule 5A of Bihar Civil Service(Judicial Branch)(Recruitment) Rules 1995, as per which only 10% of the candidates who app.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Bihar Civil Service(Judicial Branch)(Recruitment) Rules



CIVIL - SC Issues Directions to Improve Conditions of Subordinate Judiciary in States(21.02.2019)

Supreme Court has passed a slew of directions for improving conditions of subordinate judiciary in states and asked Central Government to ensure that .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Directions to Improve Conditions of Subordinate Judiciary



CIVIL - Auction Sale can't be Held 3 Years After End of FY in which Recovery Certificate was Issued: Kerala H(22.02.2019)

Kerala High Court has set aside an auction sale held for recovery of arrears due to a bank on ground that it was done beyond the period of three years.....

Tags : Kerela High Court, Auction Sale, Debt Recovery Tribunal



Candidate has no right to insist that, vacancy in the Government service should be filled up immediately on its becoming available(08.08.2018)

In present batch of writ petitions, challenge has been thrown to the Advertisement Notification No. Pers-A400/2006/7503-403 dated 30th December, 2016 .....

Tags : Posts, Recruitment, Eligibility



Madhya Pradesh High Court Seeks Report from M.P. Govt. on Vyapam Scam(03.09.2015)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought report from State Government on the Vyapam recruitment scam within a week.

Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court,Vyapam recruitment scam



Govt. Issues Model Guidelines on Direct Selling(13.09.2016)

Government has issued model guidelines for State Governments to regulate the business of direct selling and multi-level marketing with an aim to prote.....

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Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2016 Can be Availed Up to 31st December, 2016(16.09.2016)

Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2016, which came into force from 1st June, 2016, can be availed up to 31st December, 2016.

Tags : Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2016



No leniency to TNUSRB in Fake Expert Opinion Case : Madras HC(23.04.2019)

Madras High Court has held that no leniency or misplaced sympathy shall be shown to the persons manning the TN Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (T.....

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CBDT Reiterates: PAN-Aadhaar Linkage Compulsory to File Income Tax Returns(25.04.2019)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has once again reiterated that the linking of Aadhaar with PAN Card is mandatory for filing income tax returns.

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CBDT Reiterates: PAN-Aadhaar Linkage Compulsory to File Income Tax Returns(25.04.2019)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has once again reiterated that the linking of Aadhaar with PAN Card is mandatory for filing income tax returns.

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes , PAN Card, Aadhar



Bombay HC to CBDT: Reconsider Its Proposal to Incentivise CIT (A) to Enhance Assessments(25.04.2019)

Bombay High Court has asked Central Board of Direct Taxes ( CBDT ) to reconsider its decision to incentivize the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) .....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes , Bombay High Court, Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)



SC Seeks Report Over DND Case Listing(26.04.2019)

Supreme Court has sought report from its registry as to how the Delhi-Noida Direct (DND) toll flyway matter which involves "hundreds of crores of rupe.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Delhi-Noida Direct (DND) toll flyway



Claimant cannot maintain a claim on basis of his own fault or negligence(31.08.2018)

National Insurance Co. Ltd. has filed present appeal challenging the judgment whereby the High Court has directed the Appellant-insurer to pay the com.....

Tags : Compensation, Payment, Direction, Validity



Board Members are empowered to assess and award the marks(10.11.2017)

In facts of present case, Respondent belongs to the Army Medical Corps. He is the Major General and aspires to become Lieutenant General (Lt. Gen.), w.....

Tags : Direction, Promotion, Validity



At initial stage of filing of an application for enforcement, non-compliance of production of documents should not entail in dismissal of application(14.11.2018)

In present matter, the judgment of the High Court directing enforcement and execution of a foreign award is challenged. The High Court rejected the s.....

Tags : Award, Enforcement, Direction



Where a power is given to do a certain thing in a certain way, it must be done in that way or not at all(03.12.2018)

The Petitioner has prayed for setting aside the extract of the meeting minutes of the Micro & Small Enterprise Facilitation Council held on 12th march.....

Tags : Payment, Direction, Validity



It is the duty of First Appellate Court to appreciate entire evidence and arrive at its own independent conclusion(04.12.2017)

The Appellant filed a suit in the Court of City Civil Judge, against the Respondents for a declaration and permanent injunction in relation to the lan.....

Tags : Appreciation, Evidence, Appellate Court, Duty



Executing court cannot go beyond the decree.(12.12.2018)

In instant matter, the Complainant purchased a shop. The said building including the said shop of the Complainant was re-developed by the Housing Soci.....

Tags : Shop, Possession, Direction



When no order of punishment had been imposed, gratuity by way of punishment cannot be withheld(17.12.2018)

The present appeal has been preferred against the order, whereby the learned single Judge has declined to pass an order for payment of full gratuity w.....

Tags : Gratuity, Payment, Direction



RBI Mandates Online Filing of FDI Forms from February 8(02.02.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked banks to file forms related to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) only online on the e-Biz portal from February 8.

Tags : Reserve Bank of India , Foreign Direct Investment



CBDT Issues Norms for Faster Refund in Pending Tax Demand Cases(02.02.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued guidelines for expeditious tax refund of up to Rs.5,000 in cases where the department wants to adjust .....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, Tax Demand Cases



RBI Eases FDI Norms to Boost Start-Ups(03.02.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relaxed several rules including Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms to boost start-up activity in the country.

Tags : Reserve Bank of India, Foreign Direct Investment , Start-Ups



Supreme Court Rejects ED Plea Against Satyam’s Successor Firm Tech Mahindra(11.12.2017)

Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Enforcement Directorate against a 2014 Hyderabad High Court judgement quashing money laundering charges.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Enforcement Directorate



Gujarat High Court Quashes MCA List of Disqualified Directors(27.12.2018)

Gujarat High Court has quashed the list of disqualified directors published by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on September 12, 2017 and held that.....

Tags : Gujarat High Court, Disqualified Directors, Ministry of Corporate Affairs



Worshipper can't Maintain Suit for Recovery of Possession of Temple Property: Kerala HC(07.01.2019)

Kerala High Court has allowed a second appeal on principle that a worshipper cannot maintain a suit for recover of possession of property dedicated to.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Recovery of Possession of Temple Property



CBDT Extends Due Date for Filing of IT Returns/Tax Audit Reports in Union Territories of J&K, Ladakh(01.11.2019)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended due date for filing of Income Tax Returns / Tax Audit Reports to 30th November, 2019 in respect of U.....

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Display Information on School Recognition: Madras High Court(19.03.2018)

Madras High Court has directed the State education authorities to ensure display of information relating to grant of recognition in front of the SVS I.....

Tags : Madras High Court, School, Recognition



Only Specific Courts Can Deal with Child Marriage, Child Sexual Abuse Cases: Madras HC(19.03.2018)

Madras High Court has reiterated that not all courts can simply grant bail to those accused in child marriage and child sexual abuse cases.

Tags : Madras High Court, School, Recognition



COMPANY - Cheque Bounce Case Against Director: Must be Proved that Director responsible for Company's Conduct(11.03.2019)

Supreme Court has reiterated that, a 'cheque bounce' complaint against a Company and its Director, must contain a specific averment that Director was .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Cheque Bounce Case Against Director



INSOLVENCY - NCLT Approves RIL-JM Financial ARC's Rs. 5000 cr Bid for Alok Industries(11.03.2019)

National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Ahmedabad has approved joint bid by Reliance Industries Ltd-JM Financial Asset Reconstruction Co. Ltd. for insolv.....

Tags : NCLT, Alok Industries, Reliance Industries Ltd-JM Financial Asset Reconstruction Co. Ltd.



COMPANY - Cheque Bounce Case Against Director: Must be Proved that Director Responsible for Company's Conduct(11.03.2019)

Supreme Court has reiterated that, a 'cheque bounce' complaint against a Company and its Director, must contain a specific averment that Director was .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Cheque Bounce Case Against Director



Enforcement Directorate Attaches Assets of Ex- Bhushan Power and Steel Limited CMD(20.01.2020)

Enforcement Directorate has attached the assets worth Rs. 204 Crores of former Bhushan Power and Steel Limited chairman and managing director Sanjay S.....

Tags : Enforcement Directorate, Sanjay Singhal



Delhi High Court: Advocates Can be Appointed as Receivers Under Section 14(1A) of SARFAESI Act(20.01.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that there is no bar on the appointment of an Advocate as a 'Receiver' under Section 14 (1A) of the Securitisation and Recon.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Advocates as Receivers



Centre Declares United Arab Emirates as Reciprocating Territory Under Section 44A of Code of Civil Pr(20.01.2020)

Central Government of India has declared United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a reciprocating territory under Section 44A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 190.....

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DGFT Issues Notice on Non-Compliance and Misclassification of Imported Goods(20.01.2020)

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued the notice stating that Non-Compliance and Misclassification of Imported Goods under ‘Others’ C.....

Tags : Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Non-Compliance and Misclassification of Imported Goods



CBIC Sets Deadline for Deactivation of Facility of Beneficiary Uploading Documents Through e-SANCHIT(22.01.2020)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has said that the facility of beneficiary uploading the documents through e-SANCHIT will be deactiv.....

Tags : Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Deadline for Deactivation of Uploading Documents Through e-SANCHIT



CESTAT: No denial of Credits to Recipient Even if Duty was Legally Not Payable by Supplier(23.01.2020)

Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that Input tax credits cannot be denied to the recipient even if the duty was lega.....

Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Input Tax Credit to Recipient



DGFT: Goods Imported as Gifts Can be Allowed Import Free on Payment of Full Applicable Fees(23.01.2020)

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has clarified that the goods imported as gifts can be allowed to import free on payment of full applicable.....

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Delhi High Court Seeks Govt’s Reply on Reconstruction of Minority School(13.08.2015)

Delhi High Court has directed State Government to file its response to a PIL filed by civil activist Firoz Bakht Ahmed, seeking reconstruction of a bu.....

Tags : Delhi High Court , Reconstruction of Minority School



Himachal HC Forms Norms for Probing Charas Recovery Cases(16.08.2016)

Himachal Pradesh HC, in order to ensure fairness in investigation of charas recovery cases, has formulated guidelines that during search, seizure, ar.....

Tags : Himachal Pradesh HC,, Charas Recovery Cases



President Gives Assent to Recovery Laws(19.08.2016)

President has given assent to the Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Act, 2016.

Tags : President, Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Act, 2016



No Absolute Bar to Summon Aged Woman Before Enforcement Directorate: Madras High Court(27.04.2018)

Madras High Court has dismissed plea of senior advocate Nalini Chidambaram, challenging summons to requiring her personal appearance before Enforcemen.....

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Supreme Court: Higher Courts Needn’t Be Given Original Documents(01.05.2018)

Supreme Court has held that the present practice of higher courts seeking original records of a case from lower courts must be done away with.

Tags : Supreme Court, Original Records



CIVIL - Judge Can't Recuse From Case Merely Because His Father Appeared In It: Sikkim HC(27.03.2019)

Sikkim HC has rejected an application of a District Judge who wanted to recuse from a case on the ground that his father who was an Additional Advocat.....

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Madras High Court: No Service Tax on Notice Pay Recovery by Employer from Employee(30.01.2020)

Madras High Court has ruled that the amount received by an employee from the employer on premature termination of the contract or notice pay recovery .....

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Supreme Court Upholds Jail Term of Om Prakash Chautala, Son Ajay in Teachers’ Recruitment Scam(04.08.2015)

Supreme Court has upheld the 10 years’ jail terms of former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala and his son Ajay Chautala in the Teachers’ Recr.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Recruitment scam



Bombay High Court to IMD: Give Four-Hour Weather Forecast During Monsoon(07.08.2015)

Bombay High Court has suggested to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) to consider issuing weather forecast every four hours during the monsoo.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Bill Seeking Expeditious Recovery of Bad Loans by Banks(02.08.2016)

Lok Sabha has passed the Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Bill, 2016, which provid.....

Tags : Lok Sabha, Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Bill, 2016



MCA Amends Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014(09.05.2018)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has amended Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 by the Companies (Appointment and Q.....

Tags : Companies, Directors



MCA Amends Companies (Meetings of Board and Its Powers) Rules 2014(09.05.2018)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has amended the Companies (Meetings of Board and Its Powers) Rules 2014 by the Companies (Meetings of Board and It.....

Tags : Companies, Directors



ITAT, Chennai Disallows Deduction Claim on Receipts from Carbon Credit(12.02.2020)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai has held that the receipts from the sale of the carbon credit are liable to be treated as the capital re.....

Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Deduction Claim on Receipts from Carbon Credit



Teacher is not an employee, he/she is not entitled to claim any gratuity amount from his employer under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972(07.01.2019)

This appeal is directed against the final judgment passed by the High Court whereby the Division Bench of the High Court dismissed the LPA filed by th.....

Tags : Gratuity, Payment, Direction



DRT Rejects Kingfisher’s Plea(11.07.2016)

Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT), Bengaluru, has rejected interlocutory application filed by Kingfisher Airlines seeking permission to make amendment to i.....

Tags : Debt Recovery Tribunal , Kingfisher Airlines



Supreme Court: Prepare Inventory of Fire Crackers in Delhi NCR Within 6 Weeks(10.04.2017)

Supreme Court has directed Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to prepare within six weeks an inventory of existing firecrackers with traders in De.....

Tags : Supreme Court, firecrackers



Delhi HC Stays DRAT Order Imposing Restrictions on Filing of Securatisation Application(11.04.2017)

Delhi High Court has stayed order of Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal, wherein DRAT had held that a Securitization Application under Section 17 of SA.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal



SC Allows Plea to Record Evidence of a Nigerian Doctor Through Video Conferencing(17.04.2019)

Supreme Court has allowed a plea to record evidence of a Nigerian doctor who conducted post mortem of deceased via video conferencing.

Tags : Supreme Court, Plea to Record Evidence, Video Conferencing



Receipt from Patients Shared with Consulting Doctors in Fixed Ratio Subject to TDS: Bombay HC(17.04.2019)

Bombay High Court has held that sharing of receipts received from patients with consultant doctors in fixed ratio was liable for Tax Deduction at Sour.....

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ITAT Slams Tax Dept. for Negligence in Maintaining Records(19.04.2019)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune bench has criticised income tax department for its negligence in keeping records while granting Section 12A.....

Tags : ITAT, Negligence, Maintaining Records



Supreme Court: Subordinate Judges Cannot Seek Direct Recruitment to Post of District Judges(19.02.2020)

Supreme Court has held that Civil Judges are not eligible to seek direct recruitment to post of District Judges in bar quota. The Court has further he.....

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Authority has the power to impose the penalty, once breaches alleged against employer are proved(07.01.2019)

Two persons, filed their claim petitions before the competent authority under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 ("the Act") against the Appellant. In these .....

Tags : Wages, Payment, Direction



Legitimate expectation is not a wish or a desire or a hope, it cannot be claimed or demanded as a right(30.01.2019)

The present appeal is directed against an order passed by the High Court whereby the Writ Petition was allowed directing the Appellant to provide fina.....

Tags : Financial assistance, Direction, Validity



Bombay High Court Directs Finance Ministry to Provide Proper Infrastructure for DRT/DRAT(21.08.2015)

Bombay High Court has directed Finance Ministry to consider providing proper infrastructure and space to Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) and Debt Recover.....

Tags : Bombay High Court,Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) , Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT)



Supreme Court: Speedy Recovery Proceedings Is the Need of the Day(19.04.2017)

SC, while upholding Rule 5 of MP Micro & Small Enterprises Facilitation Council Rules, 2006, which provides for recovery of amount for which award is .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Speedy Recovery Proceedings



EDUCATION - Delhi HC Upholds Circular Asking Schools to Follow Textbooks Prescribed by SCERT/NCERT/CBSE(28.03.2019)

Delhi High Court has dismissed a challenge against the circular issued by Directorate of Education, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi,.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Directorate of Education, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, SCERT, NCERT, CBSE



SC: DRAT Cannot Entertain Appeal u/s 18 SARFAESI Act Without Insisting on Pre- Deposit(03.03.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal cannot entertain an appeal under Section 18 of the Securitisation and Reconstruct.....

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Delhi HC Issues Directions for Streamlining Recording of Victims/Witnesses Testimonies(04.03.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued a series of directions to the Delhi Government, Delhi Police and the Trial Courts, to make the process for collecting the .....

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CESTAT, Hyderabad: Repair Services and Man Power Recruitment in Jammu & Kashmir, ‘Exempted Services’(04.03.2020)

Custom, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Hyderabad has held that the repair services and manpower recruitment in the State of Jamm.....

Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Repair Services and Man Power Recruitment



Mere reduction of promotion chances is no ground to interfere in prudence of employer to fix any ratio for promotion and direct recruitment(21.04.2017)

In present case, validity of new Recruitment Rules of University Grants Commission notified vide GSR 839(E) dated 26th August, 2016: MANU/HRDT.....

Tags : Recruitment rules, Appointments, Validity



Any entry made of a work which is not an original work would be an entry wrongly made in the Register(20.04.2018)

In instant case, before the Copyright Board, an application was preferred under Section 50 of the Copyright Act, 1957 by Hindustan Unilever Limited, t.....

Tags : Registration, Entry, Rectification



Mere existence of vacancies or empanelment does not create any indefeasible right to appointment(01.04.2019)

In present case, the Appellant is aggrieved by the direction to make appointments against 97 vacancies on the post of Blacksmith Grade II. The sanctio.....

Tags : Vacancies, Appointment, Direction, Validity



Allahabad High Court Stays Recovery Notice to Man Accused of Damage to Public Property(14.02.2020)

Allahabad High Court has stayed the recovery notice issued to a Kanpur man accused of destroying public property during the anti- Citizenship Amendmen.....

Tags : Allahabad High Court, Recovery Notice, Citizenship Amendment Act Protests



Bombay High Court Pulls Up Ministry for Failure to Provide Infra For Debt Recovery Tribunals(14.02.2020)

Bombay High Court has come down heavily upon the central Government for failing to provide adequate infrastructure and manpower to the Debt Recovery T.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Infrastructure for Debt Recovery Tribunals



CBDT Notifies Forms for Firms to Avail Lower Corporate Taxes(17.02.2020)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Forms 10-IC and 10-ID for existing companies that want to avail lower Income Tax rates and new manuf.....

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Delhi HC: No Bar of Appointment of Advocates as Receivers under SARFAESI Act(17.02.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that there is no bar on the appointment of advocates as receivers under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial A.....

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Chhattisgarh HC: State / Local Authority Can Realise Tax / Fees on Erection of Mobile Towers(17.02.2020)

Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the validity of the rules issued by the Chhattisgarh State Government where it notified the authority of local auth.....

Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, Fees on Erection of Mobile Towers



Gujarat High Court Stays Recovery of Interest from Delayed Goods and Services Tax Payment(18.02.2020)

Gujarat High Court has stayed the recovery of interest on the delayed Goods and Services Tax payment from taxpayers who have filed their returns in Fo.....

Tags : Gujarat High Court, Recovery of Interest



Madras HC: Appointment of Independent Directors in Social Audit of MGNREGA is Must(18.02.2020)

Madras High Court has directed the State of Tamil Nadu to issue fresh Government Order prescribing the qualifications for the appointment of independe.....

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To classify a person employed in an industry as a workman, not only nature of work performed but also terms of appointment in job performed are relevant considerations(18.04.2019)

The Petitioner-Trust has challenged concurrent orders passed by the Labour Court and Industrial Court by filing the present writ petition. It is claim.....

Tags : Reinstatement, Direction, Validity



Judicial review finds errors in Patna ruling on Advocates-on-Record(30.09.2015)

Reiterating in some detail the purpose behind judicial review, and evolution over the years of its scope, the Patna High Court determined that unless .....

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No place other than municipal market shall be used as a market place unless such place has been licensed as a market by Municipal Commissioner(06.06.2017)

Present writ petition is filed for a direction upon corporation authorities to take steps for demolition of illegal construction and stoppage of illeg.....

Tags : Illegal construction, Direction, Demolition



Re-examination of a witness by party calling the witness is a right conferred under statute and unless such a right is declined, a party cannot be denied the opportunity to re-examine witness(11.06.2019)

Present Petition had been preferred against the order passed by the learned Sessions Judge, by means of which the learned trial Court had allowed the .....

Tags : Recall, Witness, Cross examination, Legality



Decision would not be open to interference by Writ Court, if provision of a statutory Rule is capable of two or more constructions and one construction has been adopted(24.07.2019)

In present case, the Respondent No. 1 filed Writ Petition in Calcutta High Court, challenging the impugned communication on the basis that, he was eli.....

Tags : Appointment, Direction, Legality



Rejection of report of its own Surveyor by Insurance Company in absence of any valid reason or proof cannot be sustained(07.08.2019)

In present matter, aggrieved by the order passed by the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New India Assurance Company Ltd. preferred the p.....

Tags : Compensation, Direction, Legality



Income Declaration & Tax Dispute Resolution Schemes to Come into Force from Tomorrow(31.05.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has said that the Income Declaration Scheme, 2016 and the Direct and Indirect Tax Dispute Resolution Schemes 2016.....

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Kerala HC Stays Recovery Steps in Tax, SARFAESI Matters till April 6(20.03.2020)

Kerala High Court has passed a general order staying all coercive steps for recovery in Income Tax, Value Added Tax/Goods and Services Tax, Building T.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Recovery Matters



SC Stays Orders of Kerala & Allahabad HCs Restraining Centre from Recovering Tax(20.03.2020)

Supreme Court has stayed the general orders passed by the High Courts of Allahabad and Kerala which restrained the Centre from recovering revenue dues.....

Tags : Supreme Court, High Court Orders on Recovering Tax



Gujarat HC Declines Plea to Restrain Recovery Measures(23.03.2020)

Gujarat High Court has dismissed a Petition, seeking that all banks and financial institutions be directed not to initiate any auction/recovery procee.....

Tags : Gujarat High Court, Recovery Proceedings



ITAT, Chennai Allows Depreciation on ATMs(23.03.2020)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai has held that the Automated Teller Machines (ATM) would be eligible for the higher rate of depreciation .....

Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Depreciation on ATM



SEBI Relaxes Rules for Maintaining Records, Extends Deadlines(24.03.2020)

Securities and Exchange Board of India has relaxed rules for maintaining records of all calls made by institutional dealers during trading hours, acce.....

Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India, Maintaining Records, Extends Deadlines



Compact Disc is a ‘document’ under Section 294 CrPC(24.11.2015)

The Supreme Court ruled that a Compact Disc (CD) is a document under Section 294 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and courts were not required .....

Tags : proof, recording, admissibility, compact disc, document



High Court cannot modify/relax Instructions issued by Commission which are mandatory in nature(28.08.2019)

In facts of present case, the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission ('the Commission') issued a Notification dated 9th April, 2018 inviting application.....

Tags : Result, Announcement, Direction, Legality



Madras HC Sets Aside RoC’s Order Disqualifying Directors For Non-Filing of Financial Statements(08.08.2018)

Madras High Court has set aside the disqualification of directors of private companies for failure to file annual returns/ financial statement for thr.....

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Supreme Court Stays Bombay HC Order Granting Relief to Disqualified Directors(08.08.2018)

Supreme Court has stayed a Bombay High Court order, which gave relief to directors of the companies struck off by the Registrar of Companies (RoC) las.....

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ITAT: Depreciation Not Allowable on Office Premises if it is Assessed as House Property Income(24.06.2019)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai has held that the Assessee is not eligible to claim depreciation on office premises granted on the lease a.....

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ITAT Kolkata: Subsidy Collected Under Technical Upgradation Fund Scheme is Capital Receipt(25.06.2019)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Kolkata has noted that the subsidy received under the technical upgradation fund (TUF) scheme is the capital rece.....

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Allahabad HC Allows Recital of Azan from Minarets of Mosques(15.05.2020)

Allahabad High Court has allowed the Muezzins of various mosques in the State to recite the Azan, even amid lockdown, holding that recital of Azan is .....

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Bombay HC Directs Payment of Salary & Dues to 'Retired' Director of Management College(18.05.2020)

Bombay High Court has directed the Mumbai University to pay salary dues to a professor cum director of a Management Institute run by the university fo.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Payment of Salary & Dues to 'Retired' Director of Management College



Chit foreman authorized to recover amount of future subscription from defaulting subscriber(06.11.2019)

The issue which has arisen for consideration in the present Civil Appeal is with respect to the jural relationship between a chit fund entity and the .....

Tags : Defaulting subscriber, Payment, Recovery



Tribunal’s order cannot be directly challenged in the Supreme Court(15.10.2019)

In facts of present matter, the State of Chhattisgarh enacted the Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act, 2011. Under this Act, in the hierarchy of adjudicatin.....

Tags : Direct appeal, Supreme Court, Maintainability



Jharkhand HC: No Interest Recovery Without Show Cause Notice and Adjudication(04.05.2020)

Jharkhand High Court has held that the process of recovery of interest cannot be initiated against an assessee under the Central Goods and Services Ta.....

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Karnataka HC Asks State to Consider Recommendations Made in Survey Report Prepared by NLSIU(07.05.2020)

Karnataka High Court has asked the State government to consider the recommendations made in the survey report titled "Rapid Assessment of the Impact o.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Passes Slew of Directions to State Authorities in Vizag Gas Leak(08.05.2020)

Andhra Pradesh High Court noted that Styrene is notified as a dangerous substance under the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act, 1986 and a.....

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AAR, Karnataka: No GST on Full-Time Directors’ Salary(11.05.2020)

Authority of Advance Ruling, Karnataka has clarified that if the director is an employee of the company, there will be no incidence of Goods and Servi.....

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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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Application for waiver of pre-deposit is to be entertained as Petitioners were neither borrowers nor mortgagers or guarantors in respect of loan facility availed by principal borrower(11.10.2019)

The present petition is directed against an order passed by the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal ('DRAT'), rejecting the Petitioner's application seek.....

Tags : Pre-deposit, Direction, Legality



Date of filing of affidavit is not starting point from when workman would become entitled to receive last drawn full wages(05.11.2019)

The grievance of the Appellant, who appears in person, is that under Section 17B of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, he was entitled to payment of the l.....

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CBDT Issues New Scrutiny Notices with E-Facility for Taxpayers(27.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified revised income tax scrutiny notices enabling tax payers to resolve issues arising out of scrutiny of.....

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CBDT Enters into Five Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreement with Indian Taxpayers(29.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into Five Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreement with Indian taxpayers during June, 2017.

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Supreme Court Asks AORs To Register For E-filing On New Website(03.07.2017)

Supreme Court Registry has issued a notice requesting Advocates-On-Record (AORs) to register themselves on new Website of Supreme Court for accessing.....

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CBDT: Property Advance Above Rs. 20,000 Must be Disclosed in Audit Report(05.07.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified that property advance of Rs. 20,000 should be disclosed in audit report u/s 44AB of Income Tax Act.

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CBDT: Rs 2 Lakh Cash Ban Shall Not Apply on One Installment for Loan for NBFCs(06.07.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that prohibition on cash transactions upto Rupees 2 lakhs under section 269ST of Income Tax Act doe.....

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Bombay HC to ASG: Find Out Exact Rate at Which Securities Transaction Tax Should be Collected(24.08.2018)

Bombay High Court has told the Additional Solicitor General (ASG) to take instructions from the Central Board of Direct Tax by August 28 on the exact .....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Additional Solicitor General, Central Board of Direct Tax, Securities Transaction Tax



Bombay HC Directs University to Recalculate Marks Obtained by a Final Year Law Student(14.07.2020)

Bombay High Court has directed the Savitribai Phule Pune University and Director, Board of Examination and Evaluation to recalculate the marks obtaine.....

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CBDT Issues New Income Tax Reporting Norms for High Value Transactions(04.01.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified norms under which cash receipts and high value transactions beyond a certain threshold will have to.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State Government to Fill Vacancies in Police Department(08.11.2016)

Karnataka High Court has issued directions to State Government to make an ‘Action Plan for Structured Annual Recruitment’ and to strengthen recruitmen.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Annual Recruitment, Police Department



Madras HC Questions Appointment of CM Favored Candidate for DME Post Without Considering Merit(14.11.2016)

Madras High Court has pointed out that Chief Minister Jayalalithaa had accepted a proposal early this year heavily loaded in favour of a Government Do.....

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Supreme Court: Only AOR's Can Mention Cases For Out-of-turn Hearing(20.09.2017)

Supreme Court has put an end to old practice of allowing senior lawyers to mention cases seeking their out-of-turn listing and hearing. The Court made.....

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Madras High Court Bans Online Sale of Firecrackers Till Nov 15(17.10.2018)

Madras High Court has passed an interim order staying online sale of firecrackers till November 15.

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J&K HC: Govt. Generating Lot of Litigation Due to Ad-hocism in Recruitments, Promotions(13.08.2020)

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has sought comments from the Union Territory Administration as to how to make all recruitments and promotions strictly in.....

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Punjab and Haryana HC Issues Notice to Punjab on Petition Seeking Increase in Upper Age Limit(16.12.2015)

Punjab and Haryana HC has issued notice to Punjab Government on a petition seeking an increase in upper age limit for recruitment of teachers of maste.....

Tags : Punjab and Haryana HC, Upper Age Limit , recruitment of teachers of masters and lecturer cadre



CBDT Notifies New Income Tax Department Authority to Deal with Black Money Window(18.12.2015)

Central Board of Direct Taxation (CBDT) has notified new Income Tax department authority which will now be empowered to receive due taxes and penalty .....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxation, Income Tax department authority, Black Money Window



Allahabad High Court to State: Consider Banning Firecrackers to Check Air Pollution(18.11.2016)

Allahabad High Court has directed State Government to consider imposing ban on use of generators and firecrackers to check air pollution.

Tags : Allahabad High Court, Air Pollution, firecrackers



NGT Asks All States to Issue Guidelines on Manufacture, Sale & Burning of Firecrackers(21.11.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) Asks all States to issue guidelines on manufacture, sale and burning of firecrackers keeping in mind that these were a m.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, firecrackers, guidelines, pollution



CBI Case: CVC Submits Report, SC Asks Alok Verma to Respond(16.11.2018)

Supreme Court has said that CBI Director Alok Verma should be given the CVC report on the allegations against him and asked Alok Verma to file his res.....

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Top Court: Non Payment of Debt After Issuance of Recovery Certificate not 'Continuing Wrong'(13.09.2019)

Top Court has ruled that non-payment of debt after the issuance of recovery certificate cannot be regarded as a continuing wrong so as to give rise to.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Strict Implementation of Statutory Reservation for Recruitment(25.08.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea seeking a direction to be issued to the Central Government to ensure that central universities are strict.....

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Bombay HC Refuses Plea to Record Court Proceedings(13.10.2016)

Bombay HC has dismissed a petition demanding for video recording of proceedings in all courts of the country on ground that it was a fundamental right.....

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When Did the Centre Recruit Doctors in Hospitals Last? Delhi High Court Asks(23.08.2017)

Delhi High Court has expressed dissatisfaction with the Centre’s report that the number of doctors in its hospitals had seen a massive increase in the.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Doctors, Recruitment



Green Firecrackers Only for NCR, Not for Entire Country: Supreme Country(31.10.2018)

Supreme Court has clarified that its order on green crackers is only for the National Capital Region for now and not for the whole country.

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Green Firecrackers Only for NCR, Not for Entire Country: Supreme Court(31.10.2018)

Supreme Court has clarified that its order on green crackers is only for the National Capital Region for now and not for the whole country.

Tags : Supreme Court, Green Firecrakers



Calcutta High Court Judge Accepts Recusal Plea on Ground of Being Facebook Friend with Lawyer(16.09.2019)

Calcutta High Court Judge has recused himself from a hearing a matter after a party raised objection over his being a Facebook friend of an appearing .....

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Bombay HC Levies Fine of Rs.50,000 Cost on Doctor for Video-Recording Court Proceedings(17.09.2019)

Bombay High Court has levied a fine of Rs 50,000 on Dr Vikram Deshmukh and seized his mobile phone along with his AADHAAR Card after the Court clerk s.....

Tags : Bombay HC, Video Recording



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



Bombay HC: Directors Above 70 Yrs of Age Need SR and 3/4th Shareholders' Nod to Stay(19.02.2016)

Bombay HC has ruled that incumbent directors who are 70 years old and above will face automatic disqualification if they are not elected by a Special .....

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Madras HC Restrains Political Parties from Erecting Digital Banners on Roads in TN(20.12.2018)

Madras High Court has restrained all the political parties in Tamil Nadu from erecting digital banners and hoardings on arterial roads posing a risk t.....

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CBDT Notifies New Depreciation Rates on Vehicles Purchased Between 23.08. 2019 to 31.03.2020(24.09.2019)

Central Board of Direct Taxes(CBDT) has notified new depreciation rates of 30% and 45% on vehicles purchased between 23.08.2019 to 31.03.2020. The rat.....

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Supreme Court: Chief Judicial Magistrates Competent to Deal With Applications U/s 14 SARFAESI Act(24.09.2019)

In an important ruling, SC has held that a Chief Judicial Magistrate is equally competent to deal with the application moved by the secured creditor u.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, Chief Judicial Magistrate



Demonetisation Cases: Central Board of Direct Taxes Extends Taxman's Deadline to December 31(27.09.2019)

Central Board of Direct Taxes has extended the deadline up to December 31 for the Income-Tax department to complete the final assessment of about 87,0.....

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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.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Recruitment of Assistant Teachers



Successive Applications for Recalling Witnesses Should Not be Encouraged: SC(12.02.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that filing of successive applications for recall of a witness under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure should n.....

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SC Holds CBI Add. Director Nageswara Rao Guilty of Contempt of Court(12.02.2019)

Supreme Court has held CBI Additional Director M. Nageswara Rao guilty of contempt of court for transferring the investigating officer heading the pro.....

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All HC: De-Recognition of Schools Cannot be used Against Students who have Been Granted Admission(09.12.2019)

Allahabad High Court has ruled that the APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University could not delete their names from the college enrollment list merely beca.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019(10.12.2019)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019 which will pave the way for safer environment in which ships are recycled in India. The Bill .....

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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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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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Rajya Sabha Passes a Bill to Expedite Disposal of Debt Recovery Applications(10.08.2016)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Bill, 2016, which amen.....

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SERVICE - Relaxation of Recruitment Rules Impermissible if Advertisement Did Not Mention About It: SC(25.02.2019)

Supreme Court has held that exercise of power of relaxation of Recruitment Rules cannot be done if the existence of such power was not mentioned in th.....

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CIVIL - Madras HC Allows Tamil Nadu Assembly to Recover Salary Paid to Disqualified MLA(27.02.2019)

Madras High Court has allowed Tamil Nadu legislative assembly to recover a sum of Rs 21.58 lakh paid as salary and allowances to an MLA who was later .....

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CIVIL - SC Agrees to Hear Centre's Application for Stay of Eviction of Forest Dwellers(27.02.2019)

Supreme Court has agreed to hear Centre’s plea seeking a stay on possible eviction of around 11.8 lakh tribals and traditional forest dwellers, whose .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Forest Dwellers, Scheduled Tribes and Other Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act 2006



Supreme Court: Income to be Classified ‘Revenue Receipt’ on Grounds that Post in Trust not Lifetime(19.12.2019)

Supreme Court has observed on the basis of statement-admission by the Appellant that he was holding the impugned post in the Trust until 1996 by virtu.....

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CBIC Extends Deadline for Filing GST Annual Returns(31.12.2020)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the filing of Goods and Services Tax Annual Returns (GSTR-9) for the Financial Year 20.....

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Karnataka HC: Trial Courts Can Only Recommend Compensation Under POCSO Rules(24.01.2020)

Karnataka High Court has held that the Trial Court or Special Court has to recommend the District Legal Services Authority to decide and award the com.....

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SC: Debts Recovery Tribunal Has No Power to Condone Delay in Filing Review Application(27.01.2020)

Supreme Court has held that the Debts Recovery Tribunal has no power to condone the delay in filing application for review under the Recovery of Debts.....

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Enforcement Directorate Arrests Kapil Wadhawan in Iqbal Mirchi Case(28.01.2020)

Enforcement Directorate has arrested Dewan Housing Finance’s former Chairman and Director, Kapil Wadhawan for his alleged role in financing the loan t.....

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ITAT Mumbai Allows Depreciation on Goodwill Resulting from Acquisition of Business Unit(28.01.2020)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai has allowed depreciation on goodwill resulting from the acquisition of Business Unit of Lee & Muirhead Pvt.....

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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Notifies Customs Tariff Amendment Rules, 2021(04.02.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dump.....

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Air India complains "predatory" poaching of pilots(10.02.2016)

The Competition Commission of India dismissed Air India’s complaint against Indigo’s (InterGlobe Aviation) act of poaching its trained pilots for havi.....

Tags : Predatory recruitment, anti-competitive, training costs



No superior Court in hierarchical jurisdiction can issue such direction/mandamus to any subordinate Court commanding them to pass a particular order(14.12.2017)

Present appeal is filed by the Complainant against the final judgment passed by the High Court of Judicature whereby the High Court partly allowed the.....

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Cross-examination of persons swearing into the affidavits should not be allowed unless absolutely necessary(23.09.2019)

The question falling for consideration in present appeals is in an application under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (the Act.....

Tags : Re-cast issues, Direction, Legality



Delhi High Court Slams City Police Over Facial Recognition Software(31.01.2019)

Delhi High Court has questioned city police over its facial recognition software, which has not helped crack any missing children case, as over 5,000 .....

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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Extends Waiver of Late Fee of All Pending Form GSTR-1(13.01.2020)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has extended the waiver of late fee of all pending Form GSTR-1 from July 2017 to November 2019 till 17th J.....

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Karnataka HC Issues Notice to Centre and State on Plea for Audio Video Recording of Court Proceeding(13.01.2020)

Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the Union and State Government, Karnataka State Bar Council and High Court Registry, seeking their response .....

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SC Issues Notice to ED on Karti's Plea For Return of Rs 20 Crores Deposited with Court(14.01.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate on Karti Chidambaram's plea seeking return of his deposit of Rs 20 crore, which was dep.....

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Central Administrative Tribunal, Chandigarh Quashes Appointment of Director General of Police, Punjab(20.01.2020)

Central Administrative Tribunal, Chandigarh has quashed the appointment of Dinkar Gupta as the Director-General of Police, Punjab.

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Calcutta HC: Section 173(8) CrPC No Bar for Writ Courts from Passing Further Directions(27.01.2021)

Calcutta High Court has held that Section 173 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 deals with Report of police officer on completion of investigati.....

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Concession given by State Counsel before Tribunal contrary to statutory rules is not binding as there cannot be any estoppel against law(26.09.2019)

The challenge in the present appeal is to an order passed by the High Court whereby, the writ petition filed by the Appellant challenging the order pa.....

Tags : Pay-scale, Grant, Direction



CIVIL - Auction Sale can't be Held 3 Yrs After End of FY in which Recovery Certificate was Issued: Kerala HC(22.02.2019)

Kerala High Court has set aside an auction sale held for recovery of arrears due to a bank on ground that it was done beyond the period of three years.....

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Telangana High Court has Stayed Debt Recovery Tribunal’s Order Against Karvy Stock Broking(02.01.2020)

Telangana High Court has given interim relief to Karvy Stock Broking against ICICI Bank’s plea for initiating debt recovery proceedings against the br.....

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Central Board of Direct Taxes Notifies Changes in Income Tax Return Forms(06.01.2020)

Central Board of Direct Taxes has notified changes in Income Tax Returns Forms whereby individual taxpayers owning house property in joint ownership a.....

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Central Board of Indirect Taxes Directs DGFT to Tighten System for Accrediting Exporters(06.01.2020)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes has asked Director General of Foreign Trade to tighten its system used for accrediting exporters after investigations .....

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Central Board of Direct Taxes Introduces Faceless Penalty Scheme 2021(14.01.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has introduced the Faceless Penalty Scheme 2021 which will digitise issuing of penalties on assessees under the f.....

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Bombay HC Grants Transit Pre-Arrest Bail to Director, Producer, Writer, Amazon Content Head(21.01.2021)

Bombay High Court has granted transit anticipatory bail to Tandav web series director Ali Abbas Zafar, producer Himanshu Mehra, Amazon content head Ap.....

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A decision on debatable point of law or fact cannot be corrected by way of rectification(11.11.2019)

Present order disposes of an application praying for rectification of mistake in final order. Learned Counsel for the applicant has submitted that, pr.....

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Judgment of acquittal may be reversed or otherwise disturbed only for very substantial and compelling reasons(09.12.2019)

In facts of present case, Dafadar Kartar Singh, the Respondent was tried by the Summary Court Martial for a civil offence of house breaking by night. .....

Tags : Allowances, Direction, Legality



Renewal of lease is a privilege and if a tenant wishes to claim privilege, he must do so strictly within the time limited for the purpose(14.02.2017)

Appeals have been preferred by Orissa Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation ('IDCO') and also by Jindal Stainless Ltd. aggrieved by impugn.....

Tags : Land, Resumption, Direction, Validity



State Government is not under any obligation to always adopt Dearness Allowance as revised by Central Government(13.02.2019)

Instant Appeals arise out of the judgment by which the High Court affirmed the order of the learned Single Judge directing the Appellant-Board to pay .....

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Authorities are duty bound in law to make necessary inquiries before making changes in the birth certificate(23.12.2019)

In present petition, under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950, the Petitioner has prayed to direct the Respondents no. 3 & 4 to delete the.....

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A person deprived of using legitimately entitled money has a right to be compensated for the deprivation by way of interest, compensation or damages(26.12.2019)

The Review Petitioner, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., has filed the present Review Petition under Section 94 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read .....

Tags : Refund, Bank Guarantee, Direction



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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CESTAT, Mumbai: No Service Tax on Rent Received from Bullock Carts with Tyres & Without Driver(28.02.2020)

Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ), Mumbai has held that tyre Bullock Carts without bullocks and driver, provided by the App.....

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Delhi High Court Sets Aside Trial Court Order Which Misread Direction(02.03.2020)

Delhi High Court has clarified that there is a difference between "addition" of charge and "alteration" of charge under Section 216 of the Code of Cri.....

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Delhi HC Directs Administrative Wing & Delhi Govt to Consider Digitization of All Court Records(03.03.2021)

Delhi High Court has observed that the technological infrastructure that was added to it for conducting virtual hearings during the Covid-19 pandemic .....

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A party cannot approbate and re-approbate at the same time(13.01.2020)

The Appellant has preferred this appeal under Section 421 of Companies Act, 2013 against the order passed by National Company Law Tribunal vide which .....

Tags : Transfer, Direction, Legality



SC: Accused Released on Anticipatory Bail Need Not Surrender and Seek Regular Bail for Recovery(31.01.2020)

Supreme Court has held that "limited custody" or "deemed custody" to facilitate the requirements of the investigative authority, would be sufficient f.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Recovery



SC Issues Notice on PIL Challenging Order Retrospectively Amending Tenure of ED Director(16.02.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation filed by Common Cause challenging the order dated 13th November, 2020 which retrospect.....

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CBIC Extends Sanction for Pending IGST Refund Claims on GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B(18.02.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the extension of Sanction for pending Integrated Goods and Services Tax refund claims .....

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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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Allahabad High Court Stays Arrest of Directors and Writers of ‘Mirzapur’ Series(19.02.2021)

Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of 'Mirzapur Series' Directors and Writers namely Karan Anshuman, Gurmeet Singh, Puneet Krishna and Vineet .....

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ITAT, Mumbai: Wrong Assumption or Incorrect Application Would Make Order Liable for Revision(04.03.2020)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that the wrong assumption of facts or incorrect application of the law would make the order liab.....

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CBDT: Direct Tax Case Pending in Arbitration Without Appeal Eligible Under Vivad se Vishwas Scheme(06.03.2020)

Central Board of Direct Taxes has clarified that if the direct tax case is pending in arbitration without appeal pending, it is eligible to apply unde.....

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Delhi HC: Non-Executive Directors of Company Immune from Cheque Dishonor Proceedings(11.03.2020)

Delhi High Court has held that the non-executive directors of a company are exempted from the cheque dishonour proceedings under Section 138 of the Ne.....

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Bombay HC Allows Appeal Seeking ‘Equitable Distribution’ of Amounts Recovered from Assets(15.03.2021)

Bombay High Court has allowed appeals by an aggrieved investor in the National Spot Exchange as well as the Maharashtra government who had sought the .....

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CBIC: ITC Can be Availed Based on Details Available in Form GSTR-2B(16.03.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has clarified that Input Tax Credit (ITC) can be availed based on details available in FORM GSTR-2B.....

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Delhi HC Directs MEA in Case Where Indian Man Incorrectly Buried in Saudi Arabia(16.03.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the Deputy Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to appear online before it in a case where an Indian man upon h.....

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Debt Recovery Tribunal has no power to condone delay in filing Review Application under RDB Act(21.01.2020)

In the present case, the Respondent had filed a review petition before the Debt Recovery Tribunal with the application for condonation of delay which .....

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CBDT Extends Deadline for Uploading UDIN for Audit Forms/Audit Certificates(05.04.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for uploading of UDIN for Audit Forms / Audit certificates till 30th April, 2021. The U.....

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CBIC Amends Notification Prescribing Effective Rate of Duty on Goods(05.04.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has amended the notification which seeks to prescribe effective rate of duty on goods consequent to.....

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CBDT Notifies Scrapping of Certain Forms for Income Tax Deductions(05.04.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified that Form 10G, 56, 3CF-I, 3CF-II and 3CF-III under the Income Tax Act, 1961 ceased to be effective o.....

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Delhi HC Directs for Alternate Remedies to Family of a Man Incorrectly Buried in Saudi Arabia(06.04.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the Ministry of External Affairs to expedite and suggest alternate legal remedies for the process of exhumation and tran.....

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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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Request for change of the date of birth in service records at the fag end of service is not sustainable(05.02.2020)

The Appellants are before present Court assailing the order passed by the Division Bench of the High Court. Through the said order, the Division Bench.....

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Karnataka HC Advises Finance Ministry to Relook at OTS Norms for Loan Recovery(03.03.2021)

Karnataka High Court has advised the Ministry of Finance and the Reserve Bank of India to have a re-look into the norms of One Time Settlement Scheme .....

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ITAT Jaipur: Crisis Due to Non-Recovery of Bank Dues a ‘Reasonable Cause’ for not Producing Documents(04.03.2021)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Jaipur has ruled that the crisis due to non-recovery of Bank Dues is a ‘Reasonable Cause’ for not producing docu.....

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Madras HC Dismisses Plea of Woman Claiming Mistake on School Records(05.03.2021)

Madras High Court has dismissed the plea of a woman, claiming that she is a Hindu and that she was mistakenly shown as a Christian in her school certi.....

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CBIC Notifies Reduction in Applicability of GST E-invoicing Threshold(09.03.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the reduction in the applicability of Goods and Services Tax E-invoicing threshold fro.....

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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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CBDT Notifies Amendment to Rule 10V for Computation of Remuneration Payable to Fund Managers(11.03.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Amendment to Rule 10V for Computation of Remuneration payable to Fund Managers. The Board notified t.....

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Promoters include the entity which is constructing building as well as entity which is selling apartments or plots(25.03.2020)

The consumer complaint filed by the Appellant, which was an association representing the buyers, seeks diverse reliefs including the grant of possessi.....

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No Exemption for Woman to Appear Before Enforcement Directorate: Madras High Court(13.07.2018)

Madras High Court has dismissed the challenge made by Senior Advocate Nalini Chidambaram against the summons issued under Section 50 of Prevention of .....

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Debt Recovery Tribunal asks Vikram Bakshi, McDonald's India to Deposit Settlement Funds(20.05.2019)

Debt Recovery Tribunal, Delhi has asked Connaught Plaza Restaurants’ Managing Director Vikram Bakshi and McDonald’s India to appear before it and depo.....

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Delhi High Court Rejects ShareChat Copyright Violation Petition Against Helo(20.05.2019)

Delhi High Court has set aside a petition moved by India-based messaging platform ShareChat against Indian content based app Helo, in which the former.....

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Kerala HC: Recovery Proceeding Under Domestic Violence Act Only Ancillary Proceeding(22.04.2021)

Kerala High Court has held that recovery proceedings instituted under Section 20 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 would not operate as a bar on a Fa.....

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Madras HC Suggests Lyca Productions and Film Director, Shankar to Resolve Differences(23.04.2021)

Madras High Court has suggested that Lyca Productions and film director Shankar sit across the table and resolve their differences in completing the K.....

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Madras High Court Analyses Methods to Stop Reckless Driving(18.06.2019)

Madras High Court has taken up a case suo motu in order to examine the ways and means to stop reckless driving of motor vehicles and also to ensure th.....

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Madras High Court: Practice of Recalling Witnesses Repeatedly Should be Stopped(20.06.2019)

Madras High Court has held that the practice of treating petitions under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 in a casual manner and r.....

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Bombay HC Directs Petitioners to Deposit Rs.1 Crore as Precondition for Hearing(28.05.2020)

Bombay High Court has directed the 'Abhinav Bharat Congress' to deposit Rs. 1 Crore with the registry as a precondition for hearing the plea seeking d.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Direction to Family Courts to Record Evidence(29.05.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to Delhi Government, Headquarters of Family Courts, and the Delhi High Court in a plea seeking a direction to be is.....

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CBIC Notifies Ad hoc Exemption from IGST on Imports of Specified COVID-19 Relief Material(04.05.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the Ad hoc Exemption from Integrated Goods and Services Tax on imports of specified CO.....

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Promoters include the entity which is constructing building as well as entity which is selling apartments or plots(25.03.2019)

The consumer complaint filed by the Appellant, which was an association representing the buyers, seeks diverse reliefs including the grant of possessi.....

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CBDT Provides Investors Tax Relief on Investment Gains(10.03.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), in order to reduce litigations between investors and the Income-Tax Department, has allowed investors to decide .....

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Government Caps Depreciation Rate at 40% a Year(10.03.2016)

Government has capped rate of deduction under accelerated depreciation, as a result many companies could see their tax liability going up and cash flo.....

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Madras HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Distribution of Direct Cash Benefits(09.04.2020)

Madras High Court has issued notices on a Public Interest Litigation seeking distribution of all cash benefits under various Schemes of the State and .....

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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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Supreme Court Deprecates Passing of Orders with Caveat to Not Consider as Precedent(14.04.2021)

Supreme Court has deprecated the practice of passing orders suffixed with the caveat that the said order is not to be treated as a precedent on the gr.....

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Kerala High Court Quashes Kerala Police FIRs Against Enforcement Directorate(16.04.2021)

Kerala High Court has quashed the two FIRs registered by the Kerala Police Crime Branch against "unnamed officials" of the Enforcement Directorate for.....

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CBDT: Now File Statement of Financial Transaction at Tin Facilitating Centers(02.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has enabled filing of Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT) at Tin Facilitating Centers (TIN-FC).

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CBDT: PAN Mandatory for Refund of TDS on Immovable Property(07.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified amendment in income Tax Rules making it mandatory to furnish PAN details in Form 26B instead of TAN.....

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CBDT Notifies New Safe Harbour Regime(09.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified a new safe harbour regime to reduce transfer pricing disputes, to provide certainty to taxpayers, to.....

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CBDT Notifies Transfer Pricing Tolerance Limit for AYs 2017-18 and 2018-19(12.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified transfer pricing tolerance limit for computation of Arm’s Length Price (ALP) applicable to assessmen.....

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CBDT: People Not Having PAN Card Can File Form 60 Manually/Electronically Using E-Verification(12.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified amended rules regarding furnishing of Form 60 either in manually or electronically by using e-verif.....

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CBDT: Bonds Issued by ‘Power Finance Corporation Ltd’ Are Eligible for Capital Gain Exemption(12.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified that Capital Gain exemption under section 54EC of Income Tax Act is applicable to bonds issued by Po.....

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Kerala HC Stays Order of ADM, Lakshadweep Directing APP to Attend Legal Cell at Secretariat(26.05.2021)

Kerala High Court has stayed an order of the Additional District Magistrate (ADM), Lakshadweep, directing the Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) at the.....

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CBDT Issues Clarification on MAT Provisions Relating to Ind AS Compliant Companies(26.07.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued clarification on Implementation of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) provisions relating to Indian Accountin.....

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#Income Tax: CBDT to Share Details of IT Returns and Tax Audit Reports with MCA(27.07.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a Notification allowing IT Department to furnish details of income tax returns and Tax Audit reports w.....

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Jammu and Kashmir High Court to Govt: Submit Report About Digitisation of Revenue Record(18.07.2019)

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed the State Government to submit detailed report about status of digitization of revenue record in J&K. The Co.....

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Apex Court: Deposits Collected by Finance Company are Capital Receipts(22.07.2019)

Apex Court has held that the deposits collected by a finance company are capital receipts and not revenue receipts. The Court also held that the prima.....

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Karnataka HC: Non-Compliance of SOP Should Not be Ground to Prohibit Candidate from Writing Exam(30.07.2020)

Central Board of Direct Taxes ( CBDT ) has extended the due date of filing Income Tax Returns for the Financial Year 2018-19 to 30th September 2020.

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CBDT Relaxes Electronic Filing of Income Tax Forms 15CA / 15CB in View of Technical Difficulties(15.06.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has relaxed the Electronic Filing of Income Tax Forms 15CA / 15CB, in view of the difficulties reported by taxpay.....

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SC Directs Cellular Companies to Maintain CDR and Other Records Seized During Investigations(15.07.2020)

Supreme Court has issued general directions to cellular companies and internet service providers to maintain Call Detail Records (CDRs) and other rele.....

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ITAT, Delhi Allows Taxmann Publication Claim of Depreciation on Intangible CMS Software(16.07.2020)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has directed the Assessing Officer to allow the Assessee, Taxmann Publication to claim depreciation on the.....

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SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Audio-Video Recording of Witness Statements by Police(17.07.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notice to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on a Petition seeking implementation of audio-video recording of witness stateme.....

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Kerala HC Sets Aside Recruitment of District Judge on Not Being Advocate on Date of Appointment(20.07.2020)

Kerala High Court has set aside the appointment of a District and Sessions Judge, who was selected via direct recruitment, on the ground that he was n.....

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DGFT Removes Import Restrictions on Refined Palm Oil, Refined Palm Olein, Potatoes(02.07.2021)

Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has temporarily removed import restrictions on refined palm oil, refined Palm Olein, Potatoes. According to a.....

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Calcutta HC Issues Interim Stay on Teacher Recruitment Process for Upper Primary Schools(02.07.2021)

Calcutta High Court has imposed an interim stay on West Bengal government's ongoing process of recruitment of teachers for primary schools till the ne.....

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The principle of 'No Work No Pay' cannot be made applicable in extraordinary circumstances prevailing in the country due to the pandemic of COVID-19(12.05.2020)

By present petition, the Petitioner Union has made a grievance that, after the lock-down has been effected and though the members of the Petitioner Un.....

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Mandatory pre-deposit is required to be deposited before Tribunal within 30 days for further benefits(26.05.2020)

Challenge in present appeal is to the order passed by learned Single Judge disposing off the petition granting 30 day's time to the appellant/petition.....

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Any petition to challenge the date of birth mentioned in the service book at the fag end of service is not maintainable(28.08.2020)

Present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950 has been filed against the order by which the Petitioner has been retired from s.....

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DGFT Changes Export Policy of Injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients(15.06.2021)

Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the changes in the Export policy of Injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical In.....

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Central Board of Direct Taxes Notifies Cost Inflation Index for FY 2021-22(16.06.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes has notified the cost inflation index (CII) for the financial year (FY) 2021-22 in a notification dated 12th June, 2021,.....

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Delhi HC Upholds Order for Registering FIR for Caste-Based Questions in Recruitment Exam(16.06.2021)

Delhi High Court has upheld a trial court order directing for the registration of a First Information Report against unknown offenders under the Sched.....

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SEBI Notifies Promoters and Directors Dealings to be Brought Under System Driven Disclosures(17.06.2021)

Securities and Exchange Board of India has decided to bring listed companies' promoters and directors' dealings in listed debt securities under the pu.....

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Delhi HC: `Crackers Have No Religious Sanctity; Limit Availability To Make Ban Effective'(06.11.2015)

Delhi High Court while rejecting a woman's plea for a temporary licence to sell crackers in her shop, has backed a “public outcry“ against firecracker.....

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Bombay HC Asks Maharashtra to Strictly Regulate Sale of Firecrackers(18.10.2016)

Bombay HC has said that shops storing firecrackers should not be set up in residential areas and directed civic bodies in Maharashtra to ensure strict.....

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SC: Recruiting Agency Cannot be Forced to Fill Available Posts When Persons of Merit Not Available(05.08.2019)

Supreme Court has clarified once again that recruiting agency cannot be forced to fill up all available posts even if the persons of desired merit are.....

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SC Directs Centre to File Affidavit on Implementation of Audio-Video Recording of Witness Statements(07.08.2020)

Supreme Court has directed the Centre to file its affidavit before 7th September, 2020 on the issues of implementation of audio-video recording of wit.....

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MP HC Imposes Installation of Water Harvesting/Recharge System as Bail Condition(10.08.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Bail applicants to install Water Harvesting System or Water Recharge System in his/her lodge/house in which.....

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Gauhati HC Denies Bail to Former DIG for Leaking State Police Recruitment Examination Paper(28.06.2021)

Gauhati High Court has rejected the bail pleas filed by three primary accused persons including a Retired Deputy Inspector General of Assam Police in .....

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Financier remains owner of goods which are subject of Hire Purchase Agreement until hirer pays all instalments(01.10.2020)

Present appeal is against an order passed by the National Commission, dismissing Revision Petition, filed by the Appellant [the Financier], under Sect.....

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Calcutta HC Quashes NCLT Order for Submission of Record of Default for Filing Sec 7 Applications(20.08.2020)

Calcutta High Court has struck down the order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) which mandated submission of record of default from .....

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Madras HC: Erection of Cell Phone Towers to Connect India Absolute Need of Hour(12.07.2021)

Madras High Court has observed that erection of cell phone towers to connect India through its length and breadth is the absolute need of the hour, es.....

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CBIC Launches Online Filing of Application for Authorised Economic Operators(13.07.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has inaugurated the online filing of Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) T2 and T3 applications. The .....

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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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CBDT Approves Income Tax Exemption to Patanjali Research Foundation Trust(14.07.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has approved the Income Tax Exemption to Patanjali Research Foundation Trust based in Haridwar under the category.....

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Prescription of qualification for a post is a matter of recruitment policy, judicial review cannot expand upon the ambit of prescribed qualifications to decide equivalence thereof(13.10.2020)

Present two Letters Patent Appeals arise from the judgment and order passed in writ petition, whereby the learned Writ Court, while holding that the c.....

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Receipt for Relinquishment of ‘Right to Sue’ Not Taxable: ITAT(05.10.2018)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that consideration received for relinquishment of ‘Right to Sue’ does not attract income tax either unde.....

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Delhi High Court Directs Delhi Police to Upgrade Facial Recognition Software(26.08.2019)

Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Police to ascertain if an updated version of facial recognition software was available after it was alleged by the.....

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SC: Director of Company can be Made Accused Only if there is Enough Material to Prove His Active Role(26.08.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that an individual either as a Director or a Managing Director or Chairman of the company can be made an accused along with th.....

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Bombay HC Refuses to Recall Order Restraining Financial Institutions from Recovering EMIs(23.09.2020)

Bombay High Court has dismissed an application seeking recall of a order directing various financial institutions not to recover EMIs from home buyers.....

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CBIC Extends Due Date for Filing FY19 GST Returns(30.09.2020)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has extended the due date for filing annual goods and services tax returns for the financial year ended Ma.....

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DGFT Introduces Online Deemed Exports Application Module on Its Website(30.07.2021)

Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced an online Deemed Exports Application Module on its website. The members of the trade are hereb.....

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Delhi HC Grants Relief for Anil Ambani in Rs1,200 Crores Loan Recovery Case(28.08.2020)

Delhi High Court has granted relief to Reliance Communication’s chairman Anil Ambani and stayed the insolvency resolution process (IRP) proceedings ag.....

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Delhi HC Stays Broadcast of Sudarshan TV's Show Communalising UPSC Recruitment of Muslims(31.08.2020)

Delhi High Court has stayed the broadcast of a show of Sudarshan News channel allegedly based on "infiltration of Muslims" in the Civil Services, on a.....

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Delhi HC Orders Ministry of Corporate Affairs to Set Aside Disqualification of Directors(07.09.2020)

Delhi High Court has passed an order to set aside the disqualification of Petitioners as Directors who were disqualified under a retrospective applica.....

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DGFT Extends Date for Mandatory Electronic Filing of Non-Preferential CoO(20.07.2021)

Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the extension of the date for Mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Ori.....

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CBDT Extends Electronic Filing IT Forms 15CA/15CB Till August 15(21.07.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the electronic filing of Income Tax Forms 15CA/15CB till 15th August, 2021.

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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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Ministry of Consumer Affairs Issues Draft Rules for Regulation of Direct Selling Companies(05.07.2021)

Ministry of Consumer Affairs has issued draft rules for mandatory registration of direct selling companies such as Amway, Oriflame, Tupperware and sim.....

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MP HC: Article 20(3) Isn't Violated If Magistrate Directs Accused to Give Voice Samples(05.07.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed when an accused is asked to give a voice sample by the Magistrate, it can't be said that he is being compelled .....

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Calcutta HC Extends Interim Stay on Teacher Recruitment Process for Upper Primary Schools(05.07.2021)

Calcutta High Court has extended the interim stay imposed on the West Bengal government's ongoing process of recruitment of teachers for primary schoo.....

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Chhattisgarh HC Issues Practice Directions to Magistrates Trying Offences Under NI Act(05.07.2021)

Chhattisgarh High Court has issued practice directions to Magistrates and Trial Courts having jurisdiction to try offences under the Negotiable Instru.....

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CBDT Extends Electronic Filing of Income Tax Forms 15CA / 15CB(06.07.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the electronic filing of Income Tax Forms 15CA/15CB to 15th July, 2021. Taxpayers can submit the sai.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Recognition to Same-Sex Marriages(06.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Consulate General of India, New York on a.....

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Calcutta HC Condemns Outsourcing 'Recording of Judicial Orders' to Police Personnel(02.08.2017)

Calcutta High Court has frowned upon Magisterial practice of outsourcing recording of judicial orders to police personnel, and framed guidelines for “.....

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Personal Expenses of Directors of Company Can’t be Disallowed Without Sufficient Proof: ITAT(24.09.2018)

Delhi bench of ITAT, has held that while deleting an addition against the assessee-Company, that the personal expenses of the Directors/ Office bearer.....

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Kerala HC Stays Judgment Quashing Recruitment Notification by Kerala University(04.06.2021)

Kerala High Court has stayed a single bench judgment which had quashed a recruitment notification issued by the Kerala University on the ground that i.....

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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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Delhi HC: Because Co Accused Are Absconding Not Ground to Deny Benefit Under HPC Recommendations(14.06.2021)

Delhi High Court has granted interim bail to an undertrial prisoner of 27 years of age for a period of 45 days, accused in a murder case, observing th.....

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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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Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Plea Seeking Directions for Proper Disposal of Bodies(28.06.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain the plea filed seeking directions for framing of a policy to protect the rights of the dead and controlling the.....

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SEBI: Two-Thirds of Members of NRC and AC of Listed Company to be Independent Directors(30.06.2021)

Securities and Exchange Board of India has said that two-thirds of the members of the nomination & remuneration committee (NRC) and the audit committe.....

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CBIC Notifies Waiver of Amount of Penalty for Non-Compliance to GST Invoice QR Code Provisions(01.07.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the waiver of the amount of penalty for non-compliance to Goods and Service Tax (GST) .....

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CBIC Notifies Covid-19 Testing of Live Animals Before Importing Into India(01.07.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the requirement of COVID-19 testing in live animals before importing into India. The B.....

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SC Directs Union to Take Appropriate Steps on Finance Commission's Recommendations for COVID Relief(01.07.2021)

Supreme Court has directed the Union of India to take appropriate steps on the recommendations made by the Finance Commission in its XVth report regar.....

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CBDT Extends Time to Process Refunds in Non-Scrutiny Cases for Assessment Year 2017-18(07.07.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes has extended the time for processing refunds in non-scrutiny cases for assessment year 2017-18 up to 30th September, 202.....

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CBIC Launches Online Filing of Application for Authorised Economic Operators(09.07.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has inaugurated the online filing of Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) T2 and T3 applications to en.....

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Uttarakhand HC Issues Notice to State on Plea Seeking Direction to Notify Rules for Sikh Marriages(09.07.2021)

Uttarakhand High Court has issued a notice to the state government on a plea urging that State Government should notify the rules under the Anand Marr.....

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P&H HC Directs to Issue Appropriate Directions to Judicial Officers on Manner of Reflecting Facts(12.07.2021)

Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed the Director, Chandigarh Judicial Academy to issue appropriate directions to the judicial officers on the man.....

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Calcutta HC Lifts Stay on Teacher Recruitment Process for Upper Primary Schools(12.07.2021)

Calcutta High Court has lifted the interim stay order that had been imposed on the West Bengal government's ongoing process of recruitment of teachers.....

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Madras HC Refuses to Redact Name of Person from Court Records Who was Acquitted of All Charges(03.08.2021)

Madras High Court has refused to redact the name of a person from court records, who was acquitted of all criminal charges levelled against him, while.....

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CBDT Extends Due Date for Filing Various Income Tax Forms(04.08.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued an order extending due dates for Quarterly statement in Form No. 15CC up to 31st August 2021, Equaliza.....

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DGFT Issues Export Authorisation for SCOMET Items from New Online Restricted Exports IT Module(05.08.2021)

Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued the Export Authorisation for Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment, and Technologies .....

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SC: Certificate of Recovery in Favour of Financial Creditor Gives Fresh Cause to Initiate CIRP(05.08.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that a judgment and/or decree for money in favour of the Financial Creditor, or the issuance of a Certificate of Recovery i.....

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Madras HC Imposes Stay on Office Order Directing Suo Matters to be Listed Before Bench of 3 Members(05.08.2021)

Madras High Court has imposed a stay on an office order issued by the Registrar General of the Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), w.....

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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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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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Delhi HC Disposes of Plea Seeking Directions to Reopen Spa Centres Amid Covid-19 Pandemic(27.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has disposed of pleas seeking directions on the Delhi Government to reopen spa centres which were closed amid Covid-19 pandemic, afte.....

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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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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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Supreme Court: Judge Can Recuse From Case on His Own Discretion(16.08.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that a Judge can recuse at his own volition but need not at the mere asking of a litigating party while dismissing a prayer.....

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SEBI Rejects Appointment of 2 Shareholder Directors of NSE(09.09.2020)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has rejected the reappointment of two long-time shareholder directors on the board of the National Stock.....

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SC Issues Notice on UP Judicial Officers' Plea Against Non-recommendation of Names by SC Collegium(17.09.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition challenging non-inclusion of certain Judicial Officers from the State of Uttar Pradesh, in the SC Colleg.....

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CBIC Issues Circular Regarding De-Notification of ICDs or CFSs or AFS(18.08.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued the Circular de-notification of Inland Container Depots (ICDs) or Container Freight Stat.....

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CBIC Empowers Customs Commissioners, Principal Commissioners to Decide Security Amount(18.08.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the amendment in Circular No. 38/2016-Customs with the insertion of a new entry 5(d) t.....

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DGFT Notifies Procedure and Criteria for Applications for Export of Antigen Tests(19.08.2021)

Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the Procedure and Criteria for submission, approval of applications for export of COVID-19 Rapid.....

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Mere inclusion of candidate in a selection list does not confer upon them a vested right to appointment(07.10.2020)

In facts of present case, on 27 January 2013, a notice was published in the newspapers for filling up 523 vacancies for the post of ‘Constable (Execut.....

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A candidate suppressing the material information or giving false information cannot claim right to continuance in service(03.11.2020)

The employer – Punjab National Bank has preferred the present appeal against impugned judgment passed by the High Court by which the High Court has di.....

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Right to change a name is a protected right and the petitioner would normally be not denied the said right on technical issues(06.11.2020)

Present writ petition is filed by the Petitioner seeking quashing of the Notification issued by Respondent No.1/University of Delhi in so far as it ma.....

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Prior Permission Mandatory for Erecting Flag Poles: Madras High Court(10.12.2018)

Madras High Court has directed local administration department authorities to ensure that no one can erect flag poles or arches along/across public ro.....

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SEBI Comes Out with Liberalised Norms for Depository Receipts(11.10.2019)

Securities and Exchange Board of India has come out with a detailed framework for issuance of depository receipts (DRs), a move that will provide Indi.....

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SC Issues Notice on Plea Against Non-Compliance of NGT Directions(16.10.2020)

Supreme Court has admitted an appeal against a National Green Tribunal order, disposing the execution Petition filed for implementation of measures to.....

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Karnataka HC Disposes Off Recovery Proceedings Against Transport Corporation Employees(15.09.2021)

Karnataka High Court has disposed off a petition seeking to recover the revenue loss from Unions and Employees of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Bail Plea Filed by Man Recommended for Extradition to Australia(16.09.2021)

Delhi High Court has sought response of the Centre on the bail application filed by a man who was earlier recommended to be extradited to Australia by.....

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SC: Moratorium Does Not Apply to Proceedings in Respect of Directors/Management of Corporate Debtor(17.09.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that the moratorium ordered under Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 does not apply in respect of the d.....

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Rule which creates a disability, even though procedural in nature, can only have a prospective effect(18.12.2020)

Present petition has been filed by the Petitioner praying for a direction, order or writ in the nature of mandamus or any other appropriate writ direc.....

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Madras HC Orders Enquiry into Conspiracy Between Directorate of Medical Education & Colleges(29.10.2020)

Madras High Court has ordered an enquiry into the conspiracy, if any, between the officials of the Directorate of Medical Education and the self-finan.....

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Chhattisgarh HC: Special Court Under SC-ST Act Has Power to Direct Registration of FIR(02.11.2020)

Chhattisgarh High Court has held that the Special Courts constituted under Section 14 of the Scheduled Caste and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of A.....

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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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Madras High Court Quashes Case Against Electricity Minister Senthil Balaji in Job Recruitment Scam(26.08.2021)

Madras High Court has quashed a 2018 cheating case against incumbent State Electricity Minister and DMK MLA Senthil Balaji filed in relation to allega.....

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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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Karnataka HC Directs Govt to Reconstruct Migrants' Huts Burnt Down During Lockdown(07.12.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to reconstruct at its own cost the huts/shanties of migrant workers in Bengaluru, which were bu.....

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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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CBDT Amends IT Rules to Ease Authentication of Electronic Records in Faceless Assessment Proceedings(08.09.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes has amended Income-tax Rules, 1962 (‘the Rules’) vide notification no G.S.R. 616(E) dated 6th September 2021 for easing .....

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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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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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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 Transfers Plea Seeking Legal Recognition of Same Sex Marriage(05.11.2020)

Delhi High Court has transferred to another bench a Public Interest Litigation seeking legal recognition of same sex marriage under the Hindu Marriage.....

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NGT Expands Scope of Hearing in Case Against Use of Firecrackers in Delhi NCR(05.11.2020)

National Green Tribunal has decided to consider measures for improving the air quality in as many as 18 States and Union Territories, in addition to D.....

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NGT Bans Sale/ Use of Firecrackers in Delhi NCR And Places All Over India with Poor/ Worse AQI(09.11.2020)

National Green Tribunal has imposed a total ban on sale/ use of all kinds of firecrackers in Delhi NCR from the midnight of November 9-10, 2020 to the.....

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SC Affirms Calcutta High Court's Ban on Sale & Bursting of Firecrackers in West Bengal(11.11.2020)

Supreme Court has affirmed the Calcutta High Court order banning the sale and bursting of firecrackers during Diwali, Chatt Puja, Kali Puja, etc. in t.....

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Kerala HC: Businesses are Not Obligated to Recruit Existing Registered Headload Workers(29.09.2021)

Kerala High Court has recently ruled that businesses are not obligated to recruit existing registered headload workers and that they are at liberty to.....

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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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Calcutta HC Sets Aside 2016 Recruitment Process for Assistant Teachers in Upper Primary Schools(14.12.2020)

Calcutta High Court has cancelled and set aside the 1st State Level Selection Test, 2016 for recruitment of Assistant Teachers in Upper Primary school.....

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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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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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Supreme Court Sets Aside Calcutta HC's Total Ban of Firecrackers in West Bengal(02.11.2021)

Supreme Court has set aside the order of the Calcutta High Court which imposed a complete ban of use of firecrackers in the State of West Bengal.

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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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CBDT Notifies Constitution of Special Court for Income Tax and Black Money Cases(06.08.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the constitution of special courts under section 280A(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and section 84 .....

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Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Launches New Tool for Parties to Receive Legal Assessment of Dispute(06.08.2021)

Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce has launched the “SCC Express,” a new tool in which parties can receive a legal assessment .....

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Delhi HC Stays Order Awarding One Extra Mark to Candidates for Incorrect Question(06.08.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued an ex parte ad interim stay on the single judge bench order which had ordered for one extra mark to be granted to candidat.....

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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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Kerala HC: Enforcement Directorate Can Prefer a Writ Plea Against State Government(13.08.2021)

Kerala High Court has held that the Enforcement Directorate can prefer a writ petition against the State Government despite being a statutory body sin.....

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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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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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Karnataka HC Directs State to Decide on Complete Ban on Use of Firecrackers(25.01.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to within 3 months decide on the prayers made in two petitions, seeking a complete ban on use o.....

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CBIC Notifies Requirements for Import of Tea from Nepal as Darjeeling Tea(26.11.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued the requirements for the import of tea from Nepal as Darjeeling Tea. The Board has clar.....

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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.....

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Allahabad HC Directs Name, Gender Change of A Transgender Person in Educational Records(29.11.2021)

Allahabad High Court has directed Uttar Pradesh Government authorities to take immediate steps for change of name and gender of a Transgender in her e.....

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SC Reinstates Alok Verma as CBI Director(08.01.2019)

Supreme Court has set aside October 23 orders of Central Government and CVC divesting CBI Director Alok Kumar Verma of the charge of CBI and also orde.....

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Allahabad HC Stays Revenue Recovery Against NBFC and its Director for their Borrower’s Liability(13.11.2019)

Allahabad High Court has stayed the recovery proceedings started by the Ghaziabad Development Authority and District Magistrate, Ghaziabad against the.....

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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 .....

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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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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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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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Admissions to Medical Colleges cannot be permitted to be made beyond the sanctioned annual intake capacity of a medical college(07.12.2020)

The Respondent no. 1 had applied for postgraduate course in surgery at the Respondent no. 2 after securing a rank in National Eligibility cum Entrance.....

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Answer Key are subjected to judicial review only when it is demonstrably wrong(27.11.2020)

Present writ petition has been filed seeking directions to the Respondents to modify answers to Question 7, Question 53, Question 78, and to delete Qu.....

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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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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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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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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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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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A nominee is only a Trustee holding the amount on behalf of the actual beneficiaries and does not have any vested right or interest in the same(09.12.2020)

In facts of present case, during the life time of the deceased Ramakrishnan, he had taken two insurance policies with the first Respondent. He had bee.....

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Refund cannot be denied, when all conditions of the notification are fulfilled(05.04.2021)

In present matter, Appellant has filed refund applications seeking refund of 4% Additional Customs duty as per Notification No. 102/2007-Cus. dated 14.....

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CBIC Directs to Issue SCNs on Difference in ITR-TDS Data Only After Proper Verification(28.10.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) directed the GST Officer to issue show-cause notices based on the difference in ITR-TDS data and se.....

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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: Firecrackers Regulation Not Against Any Particular Festival or Community(29.10.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that firecrackers regulation was not against any particular festival or community but it could not permit others to play wi.....

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Madras HC Rejects Rajesh Das's Challenge to Trial Court Jurisdiction in Sexual Harassment Case(29.10.2021)

Madras High Court has dismissed a plea by suspended Special Director General of Police (DGP) Rajesh Das challenging the jurisdictional competence of t.....

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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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CBDT Declines Further Extension of Due Dates for Filing ITRs(12.01.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has declined all representations seeking further extension of due dates for filing of Audit Reports and Income Ta.....

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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.....

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Calcutta HC Directs Proceedings Against Recovery Officer for Rejecting Claim of Jute Mill Worker(16.11.2021)

Calcutta High Court has come down heavily on the Certificate Officer, an officer in the District Magistrate's Office, Howrah for denying the claim for.....

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P&H HC Sets Aside Entire Selection Process For Recruitments To Posts Of Elementary Trained Teachers(18.11.2021)

P&H HC has set aside the entire selection process for recruitment to the posts of Elementary Trained Teachers (ETT) on ground that selection criteria.....

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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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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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RTI is beneficial legislation cannot be used to harass(24.11.2015)

The Delhi High Court rejected claims of a Petitioner claiming willful non-compliance by the police in not providing him information under the Right to.....

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Contempt action ought to proceed only in respect of established wilful disobedience of the order of the Court(03.06.2021)

Present cases assail the orders issued by the Chief Engineer, pursuant to the judgment of present Court dated 15th November, 2018. This Court by the a.....

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SC: HC Collegium Recommendations to be Continuing Process Without Waiting for Results of Earlier List(19.02.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the High Courts should continuously recommend names for judicial appointments in anticipation of vacancies, regardless.....

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SC Issues Notice in Amazon Plea Challeging Delhi HC Stay on Future-Reliance Retail Stake Sale(22.02.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice in the plea by Amazon challenging Delhi High Court's stay on the implementation of its own order passed by the Single .....

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SC: Consent Decree Recognizing Pre-Existing Rights Does Not Require Registration(24.02.2021)

Supreme Court held that a consent decree based on admission recognising pre existing rights under Family settlement does not require registration unde.....

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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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Kerala HC: Driving Slow But Recklessly Amounts to Rash & Negligent Driving(13.12.2021)

Kerala High Court has ruled that driving a vehicle in a reckless and negligent manner even if it is done at a low speed, would still amount to rash an.....

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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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Tripura HC Directs State to Take Steps to Recover Girl Allegedly Kidnapped & Taken to Bangladesh(29.11.2021)

Tripura High Court directed the Tripura police department to ensure her recovery at the earliest, while dealing with a habeas plea for recovery of a m.....

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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.....

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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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Madras HC Quashes FIR Against Director Pa. Ranjith Over Comments on Chola Empire(30.11.2021)

Madras High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against Film Director Pa. Ranjith for his remarks on the Chola era during a public gather.....

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DGFT Issues Advisory on Safe Custody of Digital Tokens, Documents, Scrips(30.11.2021)

Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued the Advisory on safe custody of digital tokens, documents, scrips, etc. Under the revamped online.....

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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.....

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Grant of benefits of higher pay scale to Central/State Government employees stand on different footing than grant of pay scale by an instrumentality of State(09.07.2021)

The present appeals are directed against an order passed by the Division Bench of the High Court whereby the writ petitions filed by the Respondents w.....

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Death due to Covid should be specifically mentioned in death certificate issued by Appropriate Authority(30.06.2021)

Present writ petitions have been filed in Public Interest seeking directions to the Respondents-Central/State Governments to provide ex gratia monetar.....

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Kerala HC: Any Application Seeking ‘Order of Prior Recognition’ to be in Form II(28.01.2021)

Kerala High Court has directed that any application made by a School seeking an "Order of Prior Recognition" under the terms of Rule 14 of the Kerala .....

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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Plea Alleging RPSC Procedure Being in Conflict With UGC Norms(10.01.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the RPSC procedure for the selection of Assistant Professors in government colleges for a total .....

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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 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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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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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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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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Karnataka High Court Notifies Rules on Live Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings(03.01.2022)

Karnataka High Court has notified the Karnataka Rules on Live Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings, 2021, which will come into force from Janu.....

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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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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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Supreme Court Extends Last Date for Submission of Applications to May 1(26.04.2021)

Supreme Court has extended the last date for submission of applications for Advocate on Record examinations till 1 PM on 1st May, 2021.The extension h.....

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Bombay HC: All Persons Wearing Masks Incorrectly Shall be Booked Under Relevant Offences(27.04.2021)

Bombay High Court has come down heavily on lockdown violators, including people not wearing masks properly, and has asked the police in 11 Marathwada .....

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Supreme Court Directs Govt. to Produce Medical Records of Siddique Kappan(27.04.2021)

Supreme Court has directed the State Government to produce medical records of Kerala based Journalist Siddique Kappan, who is allegedly "chained like .....

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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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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Plea Challenging District Judge Recruitment Process(25.02.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a batch of writ petitions challenging the District Judge Recruitment process. In this matter, all the petitioners h.....

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Every driving licence, notwithstanding its expiry, continues to be effective for a period of 30 days from day of its expiry(12.07.2021)

Appellant (owner of the offending vehicle) impugns judgment passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal to the limited extent that, it grants recover.....

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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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Kerala HC Issues Notice on Plea Alleging Lack of Transparency in Recruitment of Personal Staff(12.04.2021)

Kerala High Court has taken up a Public Interest Litigation petition filed by an NGO against the lack of transparency in the recruitment/selection of .....

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Patna HC: Judicial Officers Cannot Stake Experience of Advocate for Recruitment as District Judge(12.04.2021)

Patna High Court has held that judicial officers, who opted to be appointed in subordinate judicial services cannot stake claim of "past experience" o.....

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DGFT Notifies Indian Trade Classification (Harmonised System) 2022 as per Finance Act, 2021(11.02.2022)

Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the Indian Trade Classification (Harmonised System) 2022 (ITC (HS) 2022) to sync with the Fina.....

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Summons to directors justified, if complaint filed under Sections 138 & 141 of NI Act alleges that Directors were in charge of and were responsible for conduct of business of the company(08.10.2021)

The present appeals are directed against the common judgment filed at the instance of the Appellants under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, .....

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CBDT: No Need to Submit Form 15G/15H Every Time When Payment is Due(01.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that Form 15G/15H need not be filed every time when payment is due, instead the depositor is requir.....

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Govt Extends Due Date for Filing Statement of Financial Transaction to June 30(01.06.2017)

Central Government has extended last date for filing Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT) Returns to 30th June 2017.

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Bombay High Court Questions Non-Working of Mumbai Debt Recovery Tribunal(24.07.2018)

Bombay High Court has questioned the shutdown of Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) following a fire in the said building premises over a month ago and expr.....

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NCLAT: Superseded Director Not Entitled to Notice of CoC Meeting(31.01.2022)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has held that there exists a difference between supersession of Directors under the Reserve Bank of India Act,.....

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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Overview of Changes in the Direct Tax Regime(01.02.2022)

Union Budget proposes to cap surcharge of AOPs at 15%. Long term capital gains on listed equity share units liable to surcharge of 15%. Further, the F.....

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AP HC Directs on Filing of Counter Affidavit on PRC Recommendations Within 3 Weeks(02.02.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the State government to file a counter affidavit with regard to the 11th Pay Revision Commission (PRC) recommen.....

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Illegal structures cannot be permitted to be re-erected merely because there was procedural violation while demolishing it(24.10.2019)

The municipal corporations in the State of Maharashtra like in any other part of the country are vested with the power to demolish structures which vi.....

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Excess payments made to the employees during the pendency of the application before the Tribunal could not be recovered(27.10.2020)

By present writ petition, the employer has approached the Court challenging an order passed by the Industrial Court, whereby a Complaint filed by the .....

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Courts exercising judicial review cannot second guess the suitability of a candidate for any public office or post(25.08.2021)

The Commissioner of Police, Delhi (“the Appellant”) is in appeal, aggrieved by a common judgment of the High Court by which the Respondents (“candidat.....

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Court has discretion to insist on a Bank Guarantee from any specific bank or class of banks to safeguard the interest of beneficiary of Bank Guarantee(24.08.2021)

Present appeals are against a judgment passed by the High Court, dismissing the Appeal filed by the Appellant under Section 37 of the Arbitration and .....

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SC Stays Kerala HC Judgment Allowing Live-In Couple to Reclaim Surrendered Biological Child(04.05.2021)

Supreme Court has stayed the operation of a Kerala High Court judgment that restored the custody of a surrendered child to his biological parents, a c.....

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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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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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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.....

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ITAT, Chandigarh: Tax Authorities Cannot Evade Responsibility to Collect Correct Taxes(10.05.2021)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chandigarh has held that the Tax authorities cannot evade responsibility to ensure only correct and due taxes ar.....

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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.....

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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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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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Chhattisgarh High Court Allows Plea of Accused to Recall Prosecutrix in POCSO Case(02.03.2022)

Chhattisgarh High Court has held that the right to cross-examination is a part of right to fair trial which every person has in the spirit of right to.....

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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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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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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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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, 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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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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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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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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Court has no discretion to vary the amount required to be deposited before entertaining the application under Section 34 of Arbitration Act(02.09.2021)

In facts of the present case, the parties were engaged in commercial business transactions relating to purchase of readymade denims and shirts by the .....

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Fraudulent practice to gain public employment cannot be permitted by a Court of law(07.09.2021)

Present appeal has been preferred by the Management against the judgement whereby, the Division Bench of the High Court of Jharkhand had set aside the.....

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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Amount Received from HUF Not in Nature of Gift and Shall Not be Taxable(28.03.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has held that the amount received by the assessee from its HUF which is not in the nature of gift or received.....

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Gujarat HC: Revenue Can’t Ignore Mandatory Requirement of Pre-Consultation(30.03.2022)

Gujarat High Court has ruled that the revenue cannot bypass the compulsory requirement of pre-consultation notice the origin of the show cause notice .....

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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.....

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Delhi HC: Deposit of 20% of Disputed Tax Not Pre-Condition for Stay of Recovery Proceedings(01.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that requirement to pay twenty per cent of disputed tax demand is not a pre condition in all cases for putting demand recove.....

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CBDT Notifies New Income Tax Return Forms 1 to 5 for Assessment Year 2022-23(01.04.2022)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Forms 1 to 5 of Income tax returns for Assessment year 2022-23.

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Calcutta HC: Benefit under Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme is Optional(04.04.2022)

Calcutta High Court has observed that the benefit provided under the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme is optional while condoning the delay in a bun.....

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Continuance in service for long period on part-time or temporary basis confers no right to seek regularisation in service(07.03.2017)

Present Civil Appeal arises out of judgment of High Court of Judicature at Madras dismissing Writ Appeal thereby affirming order of Single Judge dire.....

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Duty of state is to voluntarily pay gratuity amount to employee rather than to force him to approach court to get his genuine claim(23.03.2018)

Present appeal is against the final judgment passed by the High Court of whereby the High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the Appellant herein and.....

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A comprehensive policy would cover liability of insurer for payment of compensation for occupant in car(13.12.2019)

In both the appeals, the Appellant - owner of the offending vehicle challenges the legality and correctness of the award in Claim Petition passed by t.....

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Principal sum along with interest is to be recovered as arrears of land revenue from builder(11.11.2021)

The present batch of appeals are filed at the instance of promoter/real estate developer assailing the common issues and certain provisions of The Rea.....

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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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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 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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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 .....

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Uttarakhand HC Dismisses Plea Challenging UKSSSC LT Assistant Teacher Recruitment Process 2020(06.04.2022)

Uttarakhand High Court has dismissed a plea that challenges the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission LT Grade Teacher (Arts) Recruitme.....

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Mutation Entry Does Not Confer Any Right, Title Or Interest In Favour Of Any Person(06.09.2021)

The original Respondent No.6 has preferred the present special leave petition feeling aggrieved with the impugned judgment and order passed by the Hig.....

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CBIC: 5% GST Applicable on Composite Supply of Service of Milling Wheat Into Flour(18.06.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has clarified that 5% Goods and Services Tax is applicable on the composite supply of service by wa.....

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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 Condones Delay in Appeals Filed by Revenue in Penny Stock Scam(14.04.2022)

Calcutta High Court has condoned the delay in a bunch of appeals filed by the Revenue, holding that the benefit provided is optional under the Direct .....

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CESTAT, Bangalore: Executive Appointed is not Manpower Recruitment or Supply Agency Service(14.04.2022)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that appointment of an executive by foreign/holding company is not Manpower R.....

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CESTAT, Bangalore: Executive Appointed is not Manpower Recruitment or Supply Agency Service(14.04.2022)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that appointment of an executive by foreign/holding company is not Manpower R.....

Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, appointment, Manpower Recruitment, Supply Agency Service



CESTAT, Bangalore Holds Service, Being Export of Service, Cannot be Chargeable to Service Tax(14.04.2022)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that service recipient has not physically made accessible any goods to the se.....

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Dispute could not be raised by way of a writ petition on the disputed questions of fact(06.09.2021)

The challenge in the present appeal is to an order passed by the Division Bench of the High Court dismissing an intra-court appeal and affirming the o.....

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Non recovery of weapon is not ground for not framing charges under Section 397 Of IPC(08.11.2021)

Present petition is directed against the order passed by the learned District and Sessions Judge, arising out of FIR, registered at Police Station for.....

Tags : Weapon, Non-recovery, Charges, framing of



For appointment on Compassionate ground, policy prevalent at the time of employee's death applies and not the subsequent one(18.11.2021)

The State of Madhya Pradesh has preferred the present appeal feeling aggrieved with the impugned judgment passed by the he High Court by which the Div.....

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Resignation once accepted cannot be taken back(25.10.2021)

Present petition has been filed by the Petitioner for issuance of a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ commanding the Respondent by direct.....

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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-.....

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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.....

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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.....

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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.....

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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



ITAT, Mumbai: Corpus Donations by Un-Registered Trust Considered as Capital Receipt(11.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that Corpus Donations received by an un-registered trust will be under the purview of Capital Recei.....

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Writ of mandamus cannot be issued by the High Court directing a financial institution/bank to grant the benefit of OTS to a borrower(15.12.2021)

The Bank has preferred the present appeal, feeling aggrieved and dissatisfied with the impugned judgment and order passed by the High Court, by which .....

Tags : OTS, Benefit, Direction



DGFT: Importer Not Required to Furnish Quarterly Returns for Import of Water-Mark Bank Note Paper(14.07.2021)

Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified that the importer is no longer required to furnish quarterly returns for import of Water-mark Ba.....

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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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DGFT Amends Forms ANF-2C to Reduce Exporter’s Regulatory Compliance Burden(16.07.2021)

Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has amended the ANF-2C to reduce the exporter’s regulatory compliance burden. The DGFT has deleted paragraph .....

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Allahabad HC Direction on Retirement Age in NOIDA(16.07.2021)

Supreme Court has set aside a judgment of the Allahabad High Court which directed that retrospective effect from September 2002 should be given to the.....

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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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Adjudicating Authority and Appellate Authority under IBC cannot compel a party to the proceedings before it to settle a dispute(14.12.2021)

In present matter, on a petition which was instituted by the Appellants under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) for initiati.....

Tags : Dispute, Settlement, Direction



Delhi HC: Investigation Into Reason for Judge's Recusal Would be Interference with Course of Justice(14.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that an investigation for recusal into the cause or reason by a judge, mainly, by a litigant, would itself be an interfe.....

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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.....

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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.....

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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



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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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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Candidate has to comply with all the conditions/eligibility criteria as per the advertisement before the cut-off date mentioned therein unless extended by recruiting authority(16.12.2021)

The Appellants have preferred the present appeal against the impugned judgment passed by the Division Bench of the High Court by which, the Division B.....

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Gujarat HC: Reassessment Should Only be Done by Officer or His Successor(04.05.2022)

Gujarat High Court, while invalidating the reassessment initiated by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, has ruled that the officer who did the a.....

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Delhi HC: Directors Responsible for Conduct of Business Can't be Liable If No Offence Is Attributed(10.05.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that if no offence is attributed to the company, it is but the natural corollary, that its Directors and other persons r.....

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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Delay Due to Liquidation Proceedings Constitute Reasonable Cause(10.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has ruled that if dominion ownership of car rest with the assessee, the assessee is eligible for depreciation.....

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ITAT, Mumbai: Computers, Including Computer Software, Are Eligible to 60% Depreciation(11.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that depreciation of 60 % can be allowed to ‘computers including computer software’ under Rule 5 of.....

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ITAT, Chennai: Subscription Money Received in Advance by DTH Operators is Taxable(12.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has declared that subscription money received by direct-to-home (DTH) providers in advance is not taxable. The .....

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Patna HC: Order for Interim Compensation Under NI Act Can be Enforced As 'Public Demand'(12.05.2022)

Patna High Court has ruled that an order for payment of interim compensation under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act) can be enforced under.....

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There is no absolute right in favour of the delinquent officer’s to be represented in the departmental proceedings through the agent of his choice(04.01.2022)

The Appellant Bank has preferred the present appeal against the impugned judgment passed by the High Court, by which, the Division Bench of the High C.....

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Calcutta HC Orders CBI to Probe Alleged 'Illegal' Appointments by State's Primary Education Board(14.06.2022)

Calcutta High Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe into recruitment of teachers in government-aided primary schools by.....

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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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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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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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Calcutta HC Orders Removal of Chairman of WB Board of Primary Education(21.06.2022)

Calcutta High Court has removed Trinamool MLA Manik Bhattacharya from the post of Chairman of the Board of Primary Education with immediate effect in .....

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ITAT: Entertainment Subsidy Falls Under Capital Receipt(22.06.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune Bench has held that Entertainment subsidy falls under capital receipt.

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Where the inquiry is found to be defective, the employer can lead evidence before the authority to prove misconduct(08.12.2021)

The order passed by the High Court is the subject matter of challenge in the present appeal at the instance of the employer whereby the order passed b.....

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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Transaction Not Colorable Because Assessee Claimed Depreciation on Goodwill(19.11.2020)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad has held that the transaction cannot be regarded as a colorable device merely on the basis that assess.....

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Karnataka High Court Directs Survey of Children Forced to do Street Vending(19.11.2020)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to come out with a scheme to identify children wh.....

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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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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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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.....

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Kerala HC: Parties Should be Heard Before Initiating Recovery from Pension(26.07.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that government is empowered to recover excess amount paid by mistake but parties should be offered a hearing before a reco.....

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Madras HC Quashes Case Booked by Economic Offences Wing Against ITNL and Directors(02.09.2021)

Madras High Court has quashed a case booked by Economic Offences Wing against IL&FS Transportation Networks India Limited (ITNL) and its former direct.....

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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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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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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 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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J&K&L HC: Magistrates Can't Forward Original Complaints to Police(08.08.2022)

Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that a Judicial Magistrate may face administrative action as well as charge for destroying the record o.....

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Recommended persons list if not sorted by category does not vitiate selection process(19.08.2015)

In a suit initiated by retired district judges aspiring for the post of President of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum for various distri.....

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Selection process has to be conducted strictly in accordance with stipulated selection procedure which needs to be scrupulously maintained(16.05.2018)

In facts of present case, the notice of Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2014 ('CGLE-2014'), issued by the Respondent-Staff Selection Commission (.....

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In order to avoid the liability, the insurer must establish that there was a willful breach on the part of the insured(17.01.2022)

Appellant impugns award to the limited extent that it grants recovery rights against the driver of the vehicle. Learned counsel for the appellant subm.....

Tags : Recovery rights, Grants, Legality



CBDT Extends Time Period for Processing Income Tax Returns with Refund Claims(01.10.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notified the extension of the time period for Processing returns with refund claims beyond prescribed time limits.....

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CBIC Notifies GST Payable on Food Preparations Put Up in Unit Containers(01.10.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs(CBIC) notified that 5% GST payable on Food preparations put up in unit containers, intended for free distr.....

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SC: Adjudicating Authority Can Examine Material on Record by Corporate Debtor(01.10.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that adjudicating authority can examine the material placed on record by the corporate debtor to determine whether an appli.....

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Calcutta HC Directs State to Permit Transgenders to Appear for Recruitment Examination(01.10.2021)

Calcutta High Court has provided relief to a transgender applicant who had filed a petition alleging that the online application form that is required.....

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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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Kar. HC: CDR Showing Absence of Accused at Time of Offence Can’t Lead to Closure of Proceedings(26.08.2022)

Karnataka High Court has held that mere production of call record details (CDR) by the accused to show that he was not present at the time of occurren.....

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Arbitral award shall not to be challenged on the ground that the arbitrator had drawn his own conclusion or had failed to appreciate facts(18.01.2022)

The Appellant-claimant has preferred present appeal against the judgment passed by the Division Bench of the High Court partly allowing the appeal pre.....

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Unless there are allegations of fraud or collusion, the highest offer received in the public auction is to be accepted as a fair value(18.02.2022)

Appeal is filed by the auction purchaser against the impugned judgment and order passed by the High Court by which the High Court has directed the aut.....

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SC: Migration Cannot be Permitted from Unrecognised Medical College to Recognised Medical College(04.02.2021)

Supreme Court has held that migration cannot be permitted from an unrecognised medical college to a recognised medical college in view of Regulation 6.....

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DGFT Introduces E-Tariff Rate Quota System for Imports(08.02.2021)

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced the introduction of an online e-Tariff Rate Quota (e-TRQ) System for imports. DGFT has prepa.....

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SC: Recruitment of Candidates in Excess of Notified Vacancies Violative of Articles 14 and 16(08.02.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that recruitment of candidates in excess of the notified vacancies, will be violative of Articles 14 and 16 (1) of the Cons.....

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SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Criminal Prosecution on Director General of BSF(09.02.2021)

Supreme Court has dismissed as withdrawn a petition seeking criminal prosecution of Rakesh Asthana, the present Director General of Border Security Fo.....

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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.....

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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.....

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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 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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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.....

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P&H HC Orders Correction in Woman's Date of Birth by Relying Upon Her Educational Certificate(03.12.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the Haryana government to carry out a correction in the birth certificate of a woman (petitioner before the .....

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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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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.....

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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 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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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.....

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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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Bombay HC Dismisses PIL to Change Nomenclature for Orphans in Government Records(16.09.2022)

Bombay High Court while dismissing a PIL seeking to change the nomancleature for an orphan in Government records from "anath" to "swanath" or self-mad.....

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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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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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Kerala HC: Must Prove Accused is Absconding to Record Witness Deposition(14.01.2022)

Kerala High Court ruled that before recording witness depositions under Section 299 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, it should be established that t.....

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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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SC Sets Aside HC Direction to Give 72 Hours' Notice to Accused if State Intends to Arrest Him(07.12.2022)

Supreme Court while setting aside a direction issued by Bombay High Court to the State to give 72 hours' notice to an accused in the event it intends .....

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Delhi HC: Tapping Phone Lines/Recording Calls Without Consent Violates Right to Privacy(09.12.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that tapping phone lines or recording calls without consent is a breach of privacy and only with consent of the individu.....

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Child of second wife of an employee could not be denied compassionate appointment(24.02.2022)

The short issue arising for consideration, in this case, is whether the condition imposed by the Railway Board circular that compassionate appointment.....

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CBDT Issues Clarification on Continuation of Concessional Rate of Tax on Interest Income of FPIs(18.03.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued the clarification on the continuation of the concessional rate of tax on interest income of Foreign Po.....

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CBIC: No Custom Duty Payable by All India Football Federation for AFC Women’s Asian Cup(20.01.2022)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified that no Customs Duty payable on goods imported into India by All India Football Federa.....

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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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Karnataka HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Directions to Produce Child Before Court(25.01.2022)

Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a father seeking directions to produce his 2 year old girl before the court, who is in safe cus.....

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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.....

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Delhi HC: Tax deposited During Search is Not Voluntary(23.12.2022)

Delhi High Court while directing GST department to return amount of Rs. 1.80 crores along with 6% interest, has observed that no recovery of tax shoul.....

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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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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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CESTAT had no jurisdiction to extend time already set down in Customs Broker Licensing Regulations, 2013(23.05.2017)

In fact of present case, Appellant is a Customs Broker holding Customs Broker Licence valid till 2018. Appellant is engaged in customs clearance work .....

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When power has been exercised by Authority in a manner impermissible in law, Court is empowered to interfere with decision of Authority(05.06.2017)

Petitioner, which is an unaided and self financed educational institution, established by a registered trust namely Shimla Education Society Trust imp.....

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ATMs are to be treated as computers, entitled to a high rate of depreciation(16.06.2020)

Assessee is engaged in the business of manufacture of automated teller machines (ATMs) and distribution of NCR book products and commissions in India......

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Non-disclosure of material information itself could be a ground for cancellation of employment(05.04.2022)

The challenge is to the judgment and order in Writ Appeal, whereby the Division Bench of the High Court, in partial disapproval of the order passed by.....

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Kerala HC Quashes Recruitment Notification Issued by Kerala University(10.05.2021)

Kerala High Court has quashed a recruitment notification issued by the Kerala University on the ground that it treated professors of different departm.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Directions to Safeguard Interest of Orphans(10.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to Union Of India, Ministry Of Women & Child Development, Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare, Government Of NCT Of.....

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Supreme Court Postpones Advocate-On-Record Examination Due to COVID19(13.05.2021)

Supreme Court has postponed the Advocate-on-Record Examination, which was scheduled to be held from 8th June to 13th June, 2021, citing surge in the n.....

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Karnataka High Court Directs Mandya University To Continue Guest Lecturers For Another Academic Year(08.03.2022)

Karnataka High Court directed the Mandya University to continue the services of guest lecturers for another academic year, until the recruitment of fu.....

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SC: Once Apex Court Passes Order, Collector Can’t Await for Permission to Implement it(09.02.2023)

Supreme Court while disapproving practice of authorities delaying implementation of directions by seeking permission from their superior officers has .....

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Resignation would be effective on its acceptance, even if the acceptance is not communicated(02.05.2022)

By present writ petition, the Petitioners i.e. the Management and the School have challenged judgment, passed by the School Tribunal, whereby oral ter.....

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Unless orders are perverse and have been passed on nil evidence, High Court must be slow in interfering in the decisions of the Courts below(26.04.2022)

Present petition has been filed under Sections 397/401 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) challenging Order wherein the Learned Judge, Family .....

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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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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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SC Sets Aside NCLAT’s Order Impeding Implementation of SC Order(06.01.2023)

Supreme Court while deprecating and setting aside a status quo order passed by NCLAT Delhi which impeded the implementation of an order passed by the .....

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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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Orissa HC: Precedents Must be Applied in Context(11.01.2023)

Orissa High Court while disapproving the manner in which counsel for petitioner sought to place reliance on certain judgments has held that judgments .....

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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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If the Assessee has mistakenly included any amount which is exempted from the payment of Income-tax, Revenue is under obligation to grant the refund of tax paid in excess by him(21.09.2020)

In facts of present case, the Assessee is a company, deriving income from agricultural activities and earning from investments. For the assessment yea.....

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Re-appreciation of the evidence on record by the High Court in exercise of powers under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India is not permissible(20.05.2022)

The Appellant - SBI - employer has preferred the present appeal against the impugned judgment passed by the High Court by which the High Court has con.....

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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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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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Delhi HC: Recourse to Section 14 Not Available in Any Challenge to Appointment of Arbitrator(07.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that recourse to Section 14, failure or impossibility to act of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is not available .....

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SC: Criminal Law Not for Money Recovery(20.01.2023)

Supreme Court while observing that recovery of money is essentially within the realm of civil proceedings, has held that there is no justification in .....

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Del. HC Notifies Rules For Live Streaming and Recording Of Court proceedings(24.01.2023)

Delhi High Court has notified 'Steaming and Recording of Court Proceedings Rules of the High Court of Delhi, 2022' for “imbuing greater transparency, .....

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SC to Madras HC: Take Corrective Measures in Case Where Different Orders Uploaded on Website(30.01.2023)

Supreme Court has directed Madras High Court to take necessary corrective measures in a case where the order uploaded in the website of the Madras Hig.....

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Award granting reinstatement should not be passed in the cases of daily rated employees(06.06.2022)

Present petition, filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, 1950 challenges the award passed by the Labour Court. The learned advocate for.....

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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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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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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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Calcutta HC Orders CBI Probe in Another Teacher Recruitment Scam Case in WB Govt Run Schools(07.03.2022)

Calcutta High Court has ordered for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe in another matter pertaining to the alleged illegal appointment of a.....

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Delhi HC to State: Undertake Recruitment Drives to Fill PwD Vacancies(07.03.2023)

Delhi High Court has directed Chief Secretary of the Delhi Government to undertake special recruitment drive for filling up backlog of vacancies for p.....

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Ker. HC to Registry: Preserve Recording of Proceedings Leading to Contempt Case Against Lawyer(09.03.2023)

Kerala High Court has directed Registry to preserve audio-video recordings of proceedings which took place in court of Justice Mary Joseph on February.....

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Additional depreciation of 20% of the cost of new plant and machinery acquired and installed is allowable under Section 32(1)(iia) of IT Act(23.08.2022)

The assessee is a company engaged in the business of manufacturing of sweets, namkeens and running of restaurants. It filed its return on 30th Novembe.....

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Supreme Court: Recommendations of GST Council Not Absolutely Binding on Central & State(19.05.2022)

Supreme Court held that the Parliament intended that the recommendations of the GST Council will have persuasive value. Importantly, the Court held th.....

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Karnataka HC: Directors of Company Can't Be Prosecuted Unless They Played "Active Role" in Process(20.05.2022)

Karnataka High Court has quashed the criminal proceedings initiated against the Proprietors/ Directors of a drugs manufacturing company for alleged pr.....

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CBIC Allows Export of Goods from Bangladesh to India by Rail in Closed Containers(20.05.2022)

Calcutta High Court has ordered that the daughter of West Bengal Minister, Paresh Chandra Adhikari should not be allowed to enter the school premises.....

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Calcutta HC Restrains WB Minister's Daughter from Continuing as Teacher until Further Orders(20.05.2022)

Calcutta High Court has ordered that the daughter of West Bengal Minister, Paresh Chandra Adhikari should not be allowed to enter the school premises.....

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SC Issues Directions to Strengthen Law Protecting Women from Sexual Harassment at Workplace(15.05.2023)

Supreme Court while issuing directions to strengthen law protecting women from sexual harassment at workplace has stated that it is indeed a sorry sta.....

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When borrower is aggrieved by any of the actions of the bank for which the borrower has remedy under the SARFAESI Act, no writ petition should be entertained(08.08.2022)

The Petitioner, who stood as a guarantor to a loan facility, is aggrieved with the recovery action initiated by the bank, against the borrower and him.....

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Karnataka HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Removal of Alleged Anomalies in Centre's OROP Policy(11.04.2022)

Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed seeking directions to the Union Government to implement the recommendation of one man judicial com.....

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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



CESTAT, Bangalore: Service Not Made Available Physically, Can’t be Chargeable to Service Tax(12.04.2022)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that recipient of the service has not physically made available to the servic.....

Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, recipient, service provider, export, service tax



NCLAT: Mere Error of Address in Postal Receipt Does not Bely Sending of Notice(13.04.2022)

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has observed that mere address error in Postal Receipt does not bely the sending of notice by Operational Cred.....

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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 .....

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SC: HCs Can Issue Additional Directions Under Article 226/227 While Considering Bail Pleas(16.05.2023)

Supreme Court has held that High Courts can issue directions by virtue of powers under Article 226/227 while considering bail pleas and observed that .....

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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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Gauhati HC: Managing Directors Can Only be Summoned if The Representatives Are Not Cooperating(23.05.2022)

Gauhati High Court has held that the Managing Director of a company should not be directly summoned by authorities under S. 108 of the Customs Act and.....

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Karnataka High Court Extends Stay on ED Attachment of Xiaomi India Pvt. Assets(24.05.2022)

Karnataka High Court has extended the stay granted on the Enforcement Directorate’s order dated April 29 till June 1. By the said order ED has directe.....

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Gujarat HC: Journalism Experience from Govt. Company not Required for Appointment as AD of Info, I&B(31.05.2022)

Gujarat High Court has held that Assistant Director of Information (Journalism) Class II Recruitment Rules, 2015 does not prescribe for mandatory jour.....

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ITAT: 30% Depreciation Allowable to Motor Lorries Used for Transportation of Goods on Hire(31.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Cuttack bench has held that 30% depreciation is allowable to motor lorries in the business of transportation of .....

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Cal HC: Look-Out Circulars Should be Issued Only in Exceptional Cases; Can’t be a Recovery Norm(14.06.2023)

Calcutta High Court while observing that Look-Out Circulars causes an immediate and irrevocable violation of a person’s fundamental right to movement,.....

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Unless the disability is attributable to or aggravated by military service and is more than 20%, the entitlement to disability pension does not arise(18.07.2022)

The Appellants, Union of India and three others, have taken an exception to the judgment and order of the Armed Forces Tribunal. By the impugned judgm.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Consider Issuing Directions/Advisory to Statutory Authorities(19.08.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to consider issuing directions/advisory to all state-owned corporations and statutory authoriti.....

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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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Kar. HC: Bank Can't Seek Issue of Look Out Circular Unless Economic Interest of Country Is Involved(29.06.2022)

Karnataka High Court has held that the request for issuance of a Look-out Circular or preventing defaulter of loan from travelling abroad cannot be a .....

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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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ITAT: Goodwill Acquired Under Slump Sale Agreement Eligible for Depreciation(04.07.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Hyderabad Bench has held that the depreciation is allowed on goodwill acquired under a slump sale agreement unde.....

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Guj. HC Allows Gujarat University to Start 3 Years LLB Course(29.06.2023)

Gujarat High Court has allowed Gujarat University to start admission process for students who intend to join 3 Year LLB Course in the Institutions in .....

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SC: Witness Can't be Recalled for Giving Different Statement in Another Case Relating to Same Event(23.06.2022)

Supreme Court has held that merely because a different statement was given by prosecution witness in another case relating to the same incident, that .....

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Calcutta HC Orders Mandatory Videography of Recovery Procedure Under NDPS Act(24.06.2022)

Calcutta High Court has directed that in all cases involving recovery of narcotic substances, seizing officers shall make a video recording of the ent.....

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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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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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CESTAT: Period of Depreciation Should Extend Up to Date of Payment of Duty(24.06.2022)

Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad Bench has held that period of depreciation should extend up to the date of pay.....

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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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Admissions cannot be ordered without considering the eligibility of the candidates(21.10.2022)

The Dental Council of India has preferred the present appeals feeling aggrieved and dissatisfied with the impugned common judgment and order passed by.....

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Tripura HC: People Who Have Received First Dose Cannot be Made to Wait Indefinitely(12.07.2021)

Tripura High Court has observed that people who have received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, including both Covishield or Covaxin, cannot be ma.....

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Delhi HC Corrects Arithmetic Error in an Order Which Imposed Rs. 12.5 Cr. Cost on a Private Company(07.06.2022)

Delhi High Court has made an arithmetic correction in its order which imposed a cost of Rs. 12.5 crores on a private company, SARR Freights Corporatio.....

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Delhi HC: Reserved Category Candidate Can Rectify Mistake of Applying in Unreserved Category(08.06.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that a candidate of reserved category who has committed a bona fide mistake of applying under unreserved category for an exa.....

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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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Ker. HC: A Judge Can’t Succumb to Threat Posed by Litigant Making Wild Allegations of Bias(07.07.2023)

Kerala High Court while rejecting plea for recusal of Justice Sophy Thomas by an advocate facing contempt proceedings, has observed that judge can’t s.....

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Del HC: Subsidy Received as Incentive to Establish Industrial Unit is Capital Receipt(10.07.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that if the subsidy received by assessee is an incentive given to establish an industrial unit in a backward area and, thus,.....

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Compassionate ground is a concession and not a right(30.09.2022)

The original Appellants have preferred the present appeal dissatisfied with the impugned judgment passed by the High Court by which the High Court has.....

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Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Man Accused of Being ISIS Recruit(16.08.2021)

Bombay High Court has granted bail to a young man from Parbhani District of Maharashtra, accused of taking an oath of allegiance to the banned terror .....

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ITAT: Development Fee Taken to Corpus Account & Invested in Fixed Asset is Capital Receipt(06.07.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench has held that development fees directly taken to corpus account and invested in a fixed asset can be.....

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Kerala HC: Muslim Personal Law Can't be Tested on Anvil of Article 14(07.07.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that High Court cannot test validity of Muslim Personal Law under Article 14 and 15 since it is bound by the precedents set.....

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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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Delhi HC to Controller General: Ensure Recommendation Are Duly Signed by Members of Opposition Board(11.07.2022)

Delhi High Court has directed the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) to ensure that the recommendations are duly signed b.....

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SC: NCLAT Can Recall but Can’t Review its Judgment(02.08.2023)

Supreme Court has upheld NCLAT’s five-member bench ruling which held that while NCLAT is empowered to recall its judgment, it is not empowered to revi.....

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SC: Will Pass Directions in Manipur Violence Cases to Restore a Sense of Faith in Rule of Law(08.08.2023)

Supreme Court has stated that it will pass directions in relation to Manipur violence cases to restore a sense of faith in the rule of law and build a.....

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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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Kerala HC: Tahsildar to Recategorise & Reassess Tax, Once Paddy Land is Converted as per Statute(21.07.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that once paddy land is converted in due compliance with statutory mandates, the Tahsildar has to reassess the tax and make.....

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Cal. HC: Influential Accused Take Shelter in State-Run Hospital(25.07.2022)

Calcutta High Court while observing that Influential Accused Take Shelter in State-Run Hospital, has directed the Enforcement Directorate to shift Wes.....

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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.....

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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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Del. HC: No Bar on Jurisdiction of Civil Courts to Allow Suit for Recovery of Arrears of Maintenance(24.08.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that once amount becomes due and payable, it becomes a legal debt, the recovery of which can be sought by way of a ci.....

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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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SC: Not Necessary to Specifically Plead Managing Director is in Charge of Company's Affairs(02.08.2022)

Supreme Court has held that it is not necessary to make an averment that a Managing Director or Joint Managing Directors were in charge of and respons.....

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ITAT: Illness of MD of Company Not Sufficient Cause for Condoning Delay(04.08.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Allahabad Bench has held that illness of Managing Director of company not sufficient cause for condoning delay o.....

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Delhi HC: No Recovery of IT Demand Relating to Issues Already Decided in Assessee’s Favour(04.08.2022)

Delhi High Court while upholding Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) circular has quashed the recovery proceedings for the income tax (IT) demand rel.....

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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: 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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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.....

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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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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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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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SC: Conduct Bi-Monthly Drives to Identify Children for Adoption(21.11.2023)

Supreme Court while issuing directions to expedite the adoption process in the country, has directed nodal departments responsible for the implementat.....

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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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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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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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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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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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Kar. HC: Pay and Recover Principle to be Applied in Cases Where Driving License of Driver Not Found(23.01.2024)

Karnataka HC has held that in cases where valid driving license of the driver involved in accident is not found then the Claims Tribunal has to apply .....

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CBIC Issues Instructions on Issuance of SCNs and Adjudication Process in Pre-GST Regime(22.11.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued the instructions to adhere to the time limits laid down in the provisions of the Act and.....

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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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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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Delhi HC Grants Time to Frame Rules to Deal with High Value Cases In Debt Recovery Tribunals(25.11.2021)

Delhi High Court has granted six weeks time to the Central Government for coming up with the Rules to deal with high value cases, where the recovery i.....

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P&H HC Issues Directions to Police to Check Misuse of UAPA(06.12.2023)

Punjab and Haryana High Court while observing that the "non-application" of mind by the police before adding the offence under UAPA needs to be curbed.....

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SC: Tribunal Can’t Direct Govt. to Make Policy or to Make it in a Particular Manner(18.12.2023)

Supreme Court while observing that making policy is not in the domain of the Judiciary, has held that the Tribunal being a quasi-judicial body cannot .....

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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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Bom HC: Can’t Direct State to Make Degree Holder Eligible When Rule Say Only Diploma Holder Eligible(02.02.2023)

Bombay High Court has held that merely because degree in Civil Engineering might be a higher qualification than a diploma, Court won’t be in a positio.....

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SC Issues Directions to Avoid Delay in Release of Prisoners Who Are in Custody Despite Bail Granted(03.02.2023)

Supreme Court has issued guidelines on the issue of undertrial prisoners who continue to be in custody despite having been granted the benefit of bail.....

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SC Simplifies 2018 Guidelines on Living Will/Advance Directive(06.02.2023)

Supreme Court while considering an application by the Indian Council for Critical Care Medicine, has modified directions relating to advance medical d.....

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SC: Non-Examination of Ballistic Expert Not Fatal to Prosecution’s Case if Direct Evidence Credible(22.02.2024)

Supreme Court has held that if the direct evidence produced by prosecution is credible then omission to obtain ballistic report and non-examination of.....

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SC: Courts Must Apply Mind to Decide Recruitment Cases Related to Non-Disclosure of Criminal Cases(26.02.2024)

SC has held that broad-brushing every non-disclosure as disqualification will be unjust and will tantamount to being completely oblivious to ground re.....

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Kar. HC Issues Directions to Ensure Bound Disposal of Maintenance Applications(10.02.2023)

Karnataka High Court has issued directions to trial courts to follow a timeline, in deciding applications filed by estranged women seeking maintenance.....

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Meg HC: Consistency & Finality of Judgments Paramount Over Correctness to Ensure Judicial Discipline(13.02.2023)

Meghalaya High Court has held that judicial discipline commands that a level of consistency is maintained and the concept of finality that is of param.....

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Delhi HC: Holding License for LMV Doesn’t Make Driver Competent to Drive Two Wheeler(15.02.2023)

Delhi High Court while setting aside award passed by MACT refusing to grant recovery rights to Insurance Co. against driver/owner of two-wheeler invol.....

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SC: Provision of Review Not to Scrutinize Correctness of Decision(16.02.2023)

Supreme Court has observed that the provision of review is not to scrutinize the correctness of the decision but to correct the error, if any, which i.....

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Supreme Court: Motive Isn’t of Significance if Direct Evidence Proving Guilt of Accused Available(09.04.2024)

Supreme Court has held that if there is direct evidence available against an accused that inspires the confidence of the court then the motive with wh.....

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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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SC: P&H HC Judgment Allowing Minor Muslim Girl to Marry Shouldn’t be Treated as Precedent(16.01.2023)

Supreme Court has observed that judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court in case Javed v. State of Haryana, which held that Muslim girl aged 15 y.....

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Bombay HC: Proceedings Related to SC/ST Act Must be Video Recorded Even if Held in Open Court(14.03.2024)

Bombay High Court has held that it would be necessary to video record any proceeding relating to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention.....

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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.....

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Supreme Court: States Violating the Directions Issued to Expedite Adoption Process(18.03.2024)

Supreme Court has observed that States are violating the previous directions issued by it in order to expedite the adoption process and has given the .....

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Gau. HC: Notification for Adopting Practice Directions in Proceeding Under POCSO Act, Issued(21.03.2024)

Gauhati High Court has issued a notification for the adoption of practice directions in proceedings under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offen.....

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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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Court cannot tweak the terms of the tendering process set by an expert(12.10.2022)

The present Judgment will dispose of two Writ Petitions seeking the issuance of the writ of mandamus directing the Municipal Corporation of Delhi ("Re.....

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Information relating to wages of employees has to be voluntarily disclosed by public authority(11.05.2017)

Appellant sought information regarding M/s. Laxmi Distribution. Specifically, he sought relationship between one Mr. H.B. Singhvi and M/s. Laxmi Distr.....

Tags : Information, Disclosure, Direction



Court can exercise its constitutional powers for transferring an investigation from State investigating agency to any other independent investigating agency only in exceptional circumstances(01.05.2019)

The present appeal is directed against an order passed by the High Court directing the Central Bureau of Investigation to investigate and to take appr.....

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At the stage of show cause, the person proceeded against must be told about the charges against him(24.12.2022)

The Petitioner is an existing college in the State which was granted approval by the respondent-Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) to undertake admission.....

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A challenge to the order of a Commissioner can be made only on a substantial question of law(04.11.2022)

The Appellant has preferred the present appeal under Section 30 of the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923, assailing the order passed by the learned Co.....

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'Consumer' includes not only a person who has hired or availed of service but even a beneficiary of a service(17.03.2020)

In facts of present case, the Respondent obtained a Labour Beneficiary Identity Card on 29th December, 2011 under the Welfare Board from the Appellant.....

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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.....

Tags : FCRA, Independent tribunal, Direction



Chhattisgarh HC: 100% Reservation for Women is Unconstitutional(13.03.2023)

Chhattisgarh High Court has declared Note-2 under Schedule-III of Chhattisgarh Medical Education Service Recruitment Rules, 2013 & consequent advertis.....

Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, Unconstitutional, Chhattisgarh Medical Education (Gazetted) Service Recruitment Rules



SC: Insolvency Resolution of Company Doesn’t Extinguish Director's Liability U/S 138 NI Act(17.03.2023)

Supreme Court has held that the company's director cannot seek discharge from Negotiable Instruments Act proceedings on the ground that creditor’s deb.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Insolvency, Negotiable Instruments, Director's Liability



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.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Enforcement Directorate, PMLA



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



SC: Trial Judges Should Take Participatory Role in Trial & Not Act as Mere Tape Recorders(06.05.2024)

SC has observed that it is the duty of the court to arrive at truth and subserve the ends of justice. Courts have to take a participatory role in tria.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Tape Recorders, Participatory Role



Non-consideration of the decision of High Court or of Supreme Court is a 'mistake apparent from record', which could be rectified under Section 254(2) of the IT Act(14.12.2022)

By way of present Miscellaneous Applications under Section 254(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 ( IT Act), the assessee seeks recall of the common order.....

Tags : Assessment, Common order, Recall



Judicial review is not akin to adjudication of the case on merits, unless the court finds that the findings recorded are based on no evidence(16.12.2022)

Present appeal, which has been preferred by Central Industrial Security Force and two others, takes exception to the judgment in Special Civil Applica.....

Tags : Reinstatement, Direction, Legality



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.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Narcotics Control Bureau, Customs Department, Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Customs Act, 1962



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



SC: Must Re-Consider View That There Can’t be Police Custody Beyond 15 Days of Arrest(11.04.2023)

Supreme Court has observed that Court must reconsider its views in CBI v. Anupam J. Kulkarni (MANU/SC/0335/1992), wherein it was held that police cust.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Police Custody, Reconsider



Kar. HC Permits Unrecognized Political Party to Use Private Vehicle/Loudspeaker for Campaigning(17.04.2023)

Karnataka High Court while observing that Model Code of Conduct does not indicate any distinction that could be made by the authorities before the nom.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Unrecognized Political Party, Election Campaigning



Ker. HC: Modern Outlook and Break from Colonial Past is Required from the Police(30.05.2024)

Kerala High Court while calling for modernisation of police force that includes video recording of the actions of police personnel, has observed that .....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Modern Outlook, Video Recording



Presumption of due service arises, when 'Notice' is sent to the proper and correct address(25.01.2023)

The 'Appellant' / 'Bank' has preferred the instant Comp. App. before present 'Tribunal' as an 'Aggrieved Person' being dissatisfied with the 'impugned.....

Tags : Direction, Refund, Notice



ITAT, Ahmedabad: Higher Rate of Depreciation Available to Vehicles Let Out on Hire(22.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has ruled that the assessee can avail higher rate of depreciation that is accessible to vehicles to let out o.....

Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, assessee, higher rate, depreciation



SC to HCs: Ensure Digitization of District Court Records for Smooth Functioning of Judicial Process(26.04.2023)

Supreme Court while observing that the technology in the present time become increasingly enmeshed with systems of dispute resolution and adjudication.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Digitization, District Court Records



SC: Can’t Upheld Conviction in Absence of Trial Court’s Records(27.04.2023)

Supreme Court while setting aside Allahabad High Court’s judgment upholding conviction of a person on ground that High Court can’t decide appeal witho.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Conviction, Trial Court’s Records



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 .....

Tags : Orissa High Court, SARFAESI Act, Debt Recovery Tribunal



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.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, NCLT, NCLAT, Recording of Proceedings



Bombay High Court: State Government’s Decision to Hike Lease Rentals Not Arbitrary(12.07.2024)

Bom. HC has held that decision of State Govt. to calculate lease rent basing it on value of land given in ‘Ready Reckoner’ is not arbitrary and observ.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Lease Rentals, Ready Reckoner



SC Sets Aside P&H HC’s Directions on Appearance of Prosecution Witnesses(14.08.2023)

Supreme Court has set aside directions issued by the Punjab & Haryana High Court in 2022 regarding the issuance of summons to prosecution witnesses in.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Directions, Prosecution Witnesses, Appearance



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.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Directions, Court Security, Gun Firing



Bombay HC: It Is AO’s Duty to Adjust Unabsorbed Depreciation(25.07.2023)

Bombay HC while quashing the reassessment order has observed that the Assessing Officer (AO) has no jurisdiction to reopen the assessment as he had in.....

Tags : Bombay HC, Unabsorbed Depreciation



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.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Directorate of Enforcement, Director, Term



Delhi HC to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan: Adopt Digitization to Ensure Preservation of Records(28.07.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that educational institutions should have robust systems for the preservation of records, has directed Kendriya Vidya.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Digitization, Records



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.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Look Out Circular, Directorate of Enforcement



Disputes and liabilities between parties need to be adjudicated, based upon partnership deed(03.04.2017)

Appellant-Original Defendant has filed Appeal and prayed to quash and set aside impugned Judgment passed by Single Judge. In facts of present case, Ap.....

Tags : Partnership, Recovery, Validity



Licensee company cannot take recourse to coercive measure of disconnecting electricity supply for recovery of additional demand raised after expiry of two years limitation period(18.02.2020)

In the present case, for the period July, 2009 to September, 2011, the Respondent along with other consumers were billed by the licensee company (the .....

Tags : Electricity supply, Additional demand, Recovery



Exclusion of song from movie which was included in trailer amounts to unfair trade practice(18.02.2020)

The complainant, who is a teacher by profession, on watching the promos of the film, namely, “Fan” decided to watch the said film with her family memb.....

Tags : Compensation, Direction, Validity



Arbitral Tribunal is under a statutory duty to state reasons for its conclusion(20.02.2020)

In facts of present case, a tender was issued by Appellant for the work of detailed Design, Engineering, Financing, Procurement, Construction, Operati.....

Tags : Award, Payment, Direction, Legality



In the absence of any notification under Section 10 of the CLRA Act and in the absence of any findings that the contract was sham, High Court cannot direct reinstatement(05.12.2022)

The principal employer – Kirloskar Brothers Limited has preferred the present appeals feeling aggrieved and dissatisfied with the impugned judgment an.....

Tags : Reinstatement, Direction, Legality



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



SC: Young Couples Can't be Made to Wait 3-4 Years to Adopt(29.08.2022)

Supreme Court has held that asking young couples to wait three to four years to adopt a child is not correct and that the adoption process in India ne.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Adoption, Reconsideration



SC Refuses to Completely Remove Ceiling Limits on Iron Ore Production in Karnataka(29.08.2022)

Supreme Court has refused to accept the recommendation of Centrally Empowered Committee, to grant complete relaxation of the ceiling limit imposed on .....

Tags : Supreme Court, CEC Recommendations, Iron Ore



Cal. HC: Cheating Case Against Directors Can’t Survive w/o Impleading Company(12.09.2023)

Calcutta High Court has held that when the agreement was entered into by and between the companies, criminal proceedings in a cheating case can’t surv.....

Tags : Calcutta High Court, Directors, Impleading Company



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.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Firecracker Ban, Delhi Police



SC: Court’s Direction Can’t be Nullified by Legislation Without Altering Basis of Judgment(12.07.2023)

Supreme Court has observed that the effect of Court’s judgments can be nullified by a legislative act by removing the basis of the judgment and such a.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Direction, Legislation, Retrospective



Recommendations of 50th GST Council Meeting(12.07.2023)

• Taxing Casino, Horse Racing, and Online gaming at the uniform rate of 28% on full face value • Notification of GST Appellate Tribunal by the Centre.....

Tags : GST Council, Recommendations



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.....

Tags : Calcutta High Court, Teachers Recruitment Scam, Beneficiaries



Karnataka HC: Mere Change of Counsel Cannot be a Ground to Recall Witness(24.10.2024)

Karnataka High Court has stated that mere change of counsel cannot be a ground to recall a witness. The application under Section 311 CrPC must contai.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Section 311 CrPC, Recall Witness



SC Refuses to Mark Presence of Advocate Who Did Not Argue the Matter(25.10.2024)

Supreme Court has refused to mark presence of an advocate who did not argue in a matter and stated that Advocate-on-Record should be invariably presen.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Advocate-on-Record, Presence



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.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Delhi Government, Firecrackers



Delhi HC: No Bar On Trial Courts in Deciding Issues Having No Precedent(30.08.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that the Trial Courts are wholly competent to decide the questions of fact and law which may arise before them, many of whic.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Trial Court, Precedent



Gauhati HC Refuses to Stay Mobile Internet Restrictions During State Recruitment Exams(31.08.2022)

Gauhati High Court has rejected the prayer for interim orders in a plea challenging notification dated 18.08.2022 temporarily suspending mobile intern.....

Tags : Gauhati High Court, Internet Connectivity, Recruitment Exam



Appellant cannot be punished for not doing something which was impossible for it to do(05.01.2023)

The original writ Petitioner has preferred the present appeal feeling aggrieved with the impugned judgment passed by the High Court by which the High .....

Tags : Payment, Scheme, Direction



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.



All. HC: Relationship Between Logic and Experience Important in the Context of Invoking Precedents(28.08.2023)

Allahabad High Court has observed that to decide a case with similar facts and circumstances, relationship between logic and experience is important i.....

Tags : Allahabad High Court, Precedents, Context



Ker HC: Eagerness to Maintain Secrecy Relevant for Considering Reasonable Grounds U/S 37 of NDPS Act(04.09.2023)

Kerala High Court has held that eagerness to maintain secrecy is relevant for considering 'reasonable grounds' as provided under section 37 of NDPS Ac.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, NDPS Act, Secrecy



Allahabad HC: Weapon's Recovery From Place in Exclusive Knowledge of Accused Makes Recovery Reliable(08.08.2022)

Allahabad High Court has held that if the place of hiding the weapon is exclusively within the knowledge of the accused and that place cannot be or is.....

Tags : Allahabad High Court, Weapon Recovery, Reliable



Allahabad HC: Candidates Can't Claim as Right That Recruitment for Govt Post Must be Made Every Year(18.08.2022)

Allahabad High Court while denying relief to person over-aged to appear in Assistant Prosecution Officer Exam has held that candidates cannot claim as.....

Tags : Allahabad High Court, Recruitment, Over-Age



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.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Barium Nitrate, Polluting, Firecrackers



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.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Bail Application, Notify, Directions



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.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Recommendation of Backward Classes Commission



SC Constitution Bench Rules Against Recognition of Same Sex Marriages(17.10.2023)

Supreme Court five judge Constitution Bench has refused to grant recognition for same-sex marriages in India and held that it is up to Parliament to m.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Same Sex Marriages, Recognition



Cal. HC: Cardinal Pre-Requisites of Responsible Journalism are Accuracy and Objectivity(18.10.2023)

Calcutta High Court while issuing guidelines for various media houses as well as investigative agencies regarding media coverage in recruitment-scam c.....

Tags : Calcutta High Court, Journalism, Media Coverage, Recruitment-Scam



SC to Centre/States: Ensure the Effective Implementation of the Provisions of POSH(20.10.2023)

Supreme Court has issued directions to Central Government and State Governments to ensure effective implementation of POSH, especially regarding the a.....

Tags : Supreme Court, POSH, Directions



Kar. HC: Article 261 Provides Legitimacy and Conclusiveness to Judicial Records(24.11.2023)

Karnataka High Court has held that the ‘full faith and credit clause’ was introduced under Article 261(1) of the Constitution to provide legitimacy an.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Judicial Records, Conclusiveness, Article 261



All. HC Issues Directions for Early Disposal of Cases Against MPs/MLAs(27.11.2023)

Allahabad High Court while registering suo moto case to expedite the disposal of criminal cases pending against MPs/MLAs across the State, in complian.....

Tags : Allahabad High Court, Early Disposal, MPs/MLAs, Directions



SC Issues Directions for Dignified Burial of Victims of Ethnic Violence in Manipur(29.11.2023)

Supreme Court while observing the bodies of the victims who perished in ethnic violence in Manipur, has issued directions regarding dignified burial o.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Directions, Burial, Ethnic Violence, Manipur



SC Expresses Reservation with Precedent Limiting Scope of High Courts in Deciding Discharge Appln(30.11.2023)

Supreme Court has expressed reservations with the precedent in Minakshi Bala v. Sudhir Kumar (MANU/SC/0702/1994), which limited/restricted the scope o.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Discharge Application, Precedent



Del. HC: Directions for Investigation Cannot be Given by the Magistrate Mechanically(01.12.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that direction for investigation under Section 156(3) of CrPC cannot be issued by a Magistrate mechanically, has held.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Directions, Investigation, Mechanically



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.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Religious Places, Firecrackers



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.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Firecrackers, Mumbai



Different educational qualification and experience prescribed for appointment is a valid basis to grant different pay scales(16.01.2023)

The Respondents are working as the Nursing Assistants in various hospitals under the establishment of Border Security Force. All of them were being pa.....

Tags : Pay-scale, Direction, Legality



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.....

Tags : Mistake, Rectification, Provision



When a statute provides for liquidation commencement date as a date up to which claims can be filed and proved, no claim thereafter can be entertained by the Liquidator(06.02.2023)

Present Appeal has been filed challenging the Order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal, in application filed by the Liquidator which Applicat.....

Tags : Payment, Direction, Legality



Fact of litigation and suit by certain parties in the property cannot be ground for the Successful Bidder of not making payment of balance amount(21.04.2023)

Present Appeal has been filed against the order passed by the Adjudicating Authority by which order application filed by the Appellant for issuing dir.....

Tags : E-auction process, Documents, Direction



SC Passed Directions Regarding Recruitment in District Judiciary in MP, Punjab and Haryana(08.11.2023)

Supreme Court has directions regarding time schedule for the recruitment of District Judges in the High Courts of Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana, .....

Tags : Supreme Court, District Judiciary, Recruitment, Directions



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.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Firecrackers, Directions



SC Issues Directions for Monitoring of Early Disposal of Pending Cases Against MPs’/MLAs’(09.11.2023)

Supreme Court has issued various directions for monitoring of early disposal of pending cases against MPs’ and MLAs’ and observed that it is difficult.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Directions, MPs’/MLAs’, Pending Cases



Tel. HC Issues Directions for Speedy Disposal of Cases Against MPs/MLAs(18.12.2023)

Telangana High Court has issued various directions to the Courts and Police Officials to ensure speedy disposal of cases with regard to MLAs and MPs.

Tags : Telangana High Court, Directions, Speedy Disposal, MPs/MLAs



SC: State’s Decision to Not Recommend Further Recognition to New B.Ed Colleges Not Arbitrary(11.11.2022)

Supreme Court has held that State Government’s decision not to recommend further recognition to new B.Ed. colleges on the need/requirement basis canno.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Recognition, B.Ed



J&K&L HC: School Records Have Priority Over Village Records While Determining Claims for Juvenility(21.11.2022)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that in order to ascertain the claims of juvenility, courts should give priority to the certificate i.....

Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, School Records, Juvenility



No person, accused of an offence involving trade in commercial quantity of narcotics, is liable to be released on bail(28.03.2023)

The Appellant-Union of India has preferred present appeal against the final judgment and order passed by the High Court allowing Bail Application and .....

Tags : Bail, Grant, Directions



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



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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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.....

Tags : Director General of Foreign Trade, Letters of Credit, broken rice



UK. HC Bans Storage, Sale Of Fire Crackers In Haldwani's Ramlila Maidan For Safety Of Residents(21.10.2022)

Uttarakhand High Court has directed the state authorities to forthwith stop the storage or retail sale of firecrackers in the Ramlila maidan area of H.....

Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Ramlila, Nainital, firecrackers



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.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Admission, Directorate of Education, EWS



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.....

Tags : Calcutta High Court, Enforcement Directorate, Police Officer, Inquiry



Lender banks have to provide an opportunity of hearing to the borrowers before classifying their account as fraud(27.03.2023)

The civil appeals arise out of a challenge to the Reserve Bank of India (Frauds Classification and Reporting by Commercial Banks and Select FIs) Direc.....

Tags : Master Directions, Natural justice, Legality



Supreme Court Asks Its Registry to Not Refer Trial Courts As Lower Courts(12.02.2024)

Supreme Court has asked its registry to not use the term ‘Lower Courts’ for ‘Trial Courts’ and has further added that even the record of the Trial Cou.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Trial Courts, Lower Courts, Lower Court Record



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



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.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Dishonor of Cheque, Directors of Company



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.....

Tags : Tax Rates, IFSC Units, Direct Tax Demands



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.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Execution Petition, Recovery of Maintenance



Kerala HC: Child Witness Can be Recalled if Necessary for Just Decision(16.12.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that statutory bar imposed on Special Courts by Section 33(5) of POCSO to ensure that a child is not repeatedly called to t.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, POCSO, Child Witness, Recalled



Insurer must give cogent and satisfactory reasons for not accepting surveyor’s report(17.05.2023)

The aggrieved Appellant-Insurance Company has filed the present appeal under Section 23 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 challenging the judgment .....

Tags : Payment, Direction, Legality



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.....

Tags : Pension, Benefits, Direction



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.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Chief Information Commission, Central Board of Direct Taxes



Supreme Court: Court Should Be Cautious While Interfering with the Decision of Recruitment Agencies(07.03.2024)

SC while observing that courts have to be cautious in dealing with the recruitment process adopted by recruitment agency has held that merely because .....

Tags : Supreme Court, ,recruitment agency, recruitment process



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.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Liquor Policy Scam, Enforcement Directorate, Chief Minister



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 .....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Central Board of Direct Taxes, Retrospective Legislation



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.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Tamil Nadu Police, Director General of Police



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.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Enforcement Directorate, Lok Sabha Elections



Directions Issued by Delhi High Court on Management of Drainage System, Water Logging(10.04.2024)

Delhi High Court after observing that waterlogging and flooding have become perennial issues, has issued directions to the management of the drainage .....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Drainage System, Water Logging, Directions



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



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



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.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Recovery of Damages on Public Properties



Kerala HC Issues Directions to Address Perils of Pedestrians(27.02.2023)

Kerala High Court while issuing directions addressing concerns of pedestrians on roads has observed that lives of citizens particularly pedestrians ar.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Directions, Pedestrians



Directions for dividing the property by metes and bounds is beyond the scope of powers of the Tribunal(10.10.2017)

The Petitioner impugns the order passed by the Maintenance Tribunal (under Maintenance & Welfare of the Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007). By the.....

Tags : Relinquishment deed, Legality, Transfer, Direction



In an Appeal proceeding, the onus to prove that denial of information was justified shall be on the CPIO(10.10.2017)

The Appellant vide his RTI application sought information regarding file number relating to amendments made in the Central Excise Act by the Central E.....

Tags : Information, Disclosure, Direction



Insurer cannot avoid liability to pay the compensation to the victim, although insurer can seek the recovery rights from the insured, who has breached the terms of the contract(17.07.2023)

The Appellant/insurer (original respondent no.1) has filed present appeal impugning the judgment and award passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribuna.....

Tags : Compensation, Direction, Legality



When acquisition proceedings under Land Acquisition Act, 1894 continues to be valid, claimant not entitled to get compensation under Right to Fair Compensation Act, 2013.(13.07.2023)

The first Respondent filed a Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950 before the High Court for questioning the acquisition .....

Tags : Compensation, Direction, Legality



24,000 Teaching and Non-Teaching Jobs Invalidated by Calcutta High Court(23.04.2024)

Calcutta High Court has cancelled 24,000 teaching and non-teaching jobs for government and aided schools filled up in 2016 SSC Recruitment process on .....

Tags : Calcutta High Court, SSC Recruitment, Non-Teaching Jobs



24,000 Teaching and Non-Teaching Jobs Invalidated by Calcutta High Court(23.04.2024)

Calcutta High Court has cancelled 24,000 teaching and non-teaching jobs for government and aided schools filled up in 2016 SSC Recruitment process on .....

Tags : Calcutta High Court, SSC Recruitment, Non-Teaching Jobs



Del. HC: Record Rooms of District Courts in Grim Situation, Record to be Weeded Out Efficiently(24.04.2024)

Delhi High Court has observed that the situation in record rooms of the District Courts is grim and the process of weeding out of the record needs to .....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Record Rooms, District Courts



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.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, PMLA Appellate Tribunal, Vivo, Enforcement Directorate



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.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, PMLA Appellate Tribunal, Vivo, Enforcement Directorate



SC: Reconsideration Required of the Judgement That Brought Doctors Under Consumer Protection Act(15.05.2024)

Supreme Court while deciding whether advocates can be held liable under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, has observed that the judgement that brough.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Consumer Protection Act, Reconsideration, Doctors



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



Kar HC: State to Not Take Action Against Old Vehicles For High-Security Number Plates Till June 12(23.05.2024)

Karnataka State Government has submitted an undertaking in the Karnataka High Court that no precipitative action shall be taken by the Government in m.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, State Government, Registration Plates, Precipitative Action



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



Del. HC: Lookout Circular Can’t be Used by Bank as an Arm-Twisting Tactic to Recover Debt(31.05.2024)

Delhi High Court has opined that after resorting to all remedies available in law, the bank cannot open a lookout circular as an arm-twisting tactic t.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Lookout Circular, Recover Debt



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.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Enforcement Directorate, Liquor Policy Scam



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.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Arvind Kejriwal, Enforcement Directorate



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.....

Tags : Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Input Tax Credit



Unless licence is demonstrably invalid, burden is upon insurer to prove failure on part of vehicle owner(30.10.2023)

IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd. seeks to assail the order of the Delhi High Court thereby, the High Court reversed the Award dated 6th July, 20.....

Tags : Compensation, Insurer, Right to recover



Courts must not interfere with the eligibility criteria and other conditions laid-down for examinations for service under the State(07.12.2023)

By way of the present application filed on the principles of Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, (CPC), the Petitioner prays for a direct.....

Tags : Direction, Permission, Entitlement



Director who has resigned from the position cannot be held liable for negotiable instruments issued or for the business conducted after his resignation(14.02.2024)

The Appellants in both the appeals were Directors in the Respondent- Company and had resigned from such Directorship on 9th December, 2013 and 12th Ma.....

Tags : Director, Resignation, Liability



Right to correct amount of salary gives rise to continuous cause of action and can be exercised at any point of time during service(22.12.2023)

In instant case, Petitioner has filed the present petition challenging the order passed by the Industrial Court. By that Order, the Industrial Court h.....

Tags : Additional increments, Direction, Delay



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.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, Deduction u/s 10A(1B)(b)



SC: Fees to Director Not Exempted Under Clause 4 Schedule III of SEBI Stock Broker Regulations(22.03.2023)

Supreme Court while upholding SEBI’s decision to not to grant exemption to corporate entity from payment of fees to director under Clause 4 of Schedul.....

Tags : Supreme Court, SEBI, SEBI Stock Broker Regulations, Director



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.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Illegally Modified Vehicles, Recording Video



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.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Arvind Kejriwal, Liquor Policy Scam, Enforcement Directorate



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



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.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Corruption, Enforcement Directorate, FIR, Money Laundering



Del. HC: SCRB & NIC Directed to Finalize Technical Solution to Sync ICJS System With Police Database(01.08.2024)

Delhi High Court has directed State Crime Record Bureau (SCRB) and National Informatics Centre (NIC) to finalize the technical solution to sync the In.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Crime Record Bureau, Criminal Justice System



SC: Directors Can’t be Vicariously Liable for Offence of Company Unless their Involvement Shown(03.08.2024)

Supreme Court has held that directors of a company cannot be made vicariously liable for offence committed by the company under the National Housing B.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Vicariously Liable, Directors



Supreme Court: Debt Recovery Tribunal to be Established in Jammu and Kashmir(05.08.2024)

Supreme Court while hearing a plea against the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court's decision to allow challenges to actions under the SARFAESI Ac.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Debt Recovery Tribunal, Jammu and Kashmir



Kar. HC: Process of Recruitment for Government Jobs Must be Conducted Periodically(09.08.2024)

Karnataka High Court has stated that recruitment for Government jobs should take place periodically because when accumulated vacancies are continued i.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Government Jobs, Recruitment



Courts do not sit as an Appellate Authority over the decisions taken by the experts(23.11.2022)

The Appellant seeks to challenge the Order passed by the learned Single Judge dismissing the Writ Petition which was filed by the Appellant herein for.....

Tags : Result, Declaration, Direction



Under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, scope of interference by the courts is very limited and it can be touched upon only if there is any patent illegality in the Arbitral Award(23.01.2024)

Present appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 read with Section 11 of the Commercial Acts, 2015 impugns the order pass.....

Tags : Award, Direction, Legality



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: 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.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Electricity Act, Recovery of Dues



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.....

Tags : Gauhati High Court, SARFAESI Act, Debt Recovery Tribunal



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.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Directorate of Education, Seat Allotment



Gau. HC: In Absence of Clear Guidelines for Recruitment Docs., Applicant Can’t be Denied Appointment(30.08.2024)

Gauhati High Court while hearing a petition for appointment of petitioner to the post of Junior Engineer, has held that if clear and proper guidelines.....

Tags : Gauhati High Court, Recruitment Documents, Appointment



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.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Directorate of Education, English Language



When there is no lapse/delay on the part of the Applicant, he cannot be punished for the same(15.12.2022)

The original writ Petitioners have preferred the present appeal feeling aggrieved with the impugned judgment and order passed by the High Court by whi.....

Tags : Appointment, Eligibility, Direction



When duty drawback is not paid within a period of three months from the date of filing of claim, the claimant would be entitled to interest in addition to the amount of drawback(05.02.2024)

In present matter, Respondent is a class-I contractor specializing in the field of civil contract works especially funnelling and hydro electric power.....

Tags : Interest, Payment, Direction



Director of Company can be liable for dishonour of cheque, if he was in charge of day-to-day affairs of the company or a signatory to the cheque(15.03.2024)

The present appeals challenge the common judgment and order passed by the High Court, whereby the High Court rejected the prayer for quashing of compl.....

Tags : Cheque dishonour, Liability, Director



Courts cannot direct the States to implement a particular policy or scheme on ground that a better, fairer or wiser alternative is available(22.02.2024)

The Petitioners have filed the present petition under Article 32 of the Constitution of India, 1950 seeking various directions against the States and .....

Tags : Implementation, Community Kitchens, Direction



Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Finance Ministry Treating DRT as its Subordinate(01.10.2024)

SC while expressing concern over a report revealing that DRT was being treated as subordinate dept. of Ministry of Finance, has observed that only bec.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Debts Recovery Tribunal, Subordinate Department



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.....

Tags : MP High Court, Sub-Divisional Officer, Correction of Records



Inherent power under Section 151 of CPC, can be invoked in appropriate cases to re-open the evidence or to recall witness for further examination(11.03.2024)

The present petition has been filed by the Petitioners under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, 1950 for setting aside the impugned order passe.....

Tags : Recall order, Permission, Grant



Writ jurisdiction of the Court cannot be used by a party for collecting evidence and documents against another party(16.04.2024)

The present petition has been filed seeking directions against the Respondent no. 1/National Housing Bank ("NHB") to consider and decide upon the Peti.....

Tags : Documents, Production, Direction



An employee has right to withdraw resignation not only before its acceptance but also before the date of actual relieving(30.01.2024)

The Petitioner-Employer has filed present petition challenging the Judgment and Order passed by the Industrial Court, reversing the decision of the La.....

Tags : Compensation, Direction, Legality



Witnesses cannot be allowed to be recalled in a routine manner merely on basis that cross-examination was not properly conducted(30.01.2024)

In facts of present case, the complainant/Petitioner had filed a complaint against the accused/respondent under Section 138 and 142 of the Negotiable .....

Tags : Witness, Recall, Legality



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.....

Tags : Vacancy, Filling up, Direction



Power under Article 227 of the Constitution is intended to be used only in appropriate cases and not for correcting mere errors(04.03.2024)

The present petition has been filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, impugning the order passed by Trial Court whereby the Learned Tria.....

Tags : Demarcation, Direction, Legality



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.....

Tags : Refund, Direction, Legality



Alignments of transmission lines are decided by experts in the field and Court cannot sit over the decision taken by the experts as an Appellate Authority(02.07.2024)

The Petitioner, an asset reconstruction company, has approached this Court for a direction to Respondent No.2 for changing the alignment/path and posi.....

Tags : Electric pole, transmission lines, Direction



Appointments on compassionate ground cannot be allowed to be retained, when position is obtained by fraud(01.08.2024)

In facts pf present case, Respondent-employees were appointed on compassionate ground with the Engineering Department, Eastern Railway. The disciplina.....

Tags : Reinstatement, Direction, legality



Scope of rectification under Section 254(2) of the IT Act is limited to rectify the mistakes and it is not permissible to review the decision taken by the Tribunal(20.07.2022)

By present Miscellaneous Application, the Assessee is seeking rectification of the mistake alleged to have crept in the order of the Tribunal.

Tags : Mistake, Rectification, Allowability



Discretionary power under Section 311 of CrPC should be invoked, when it is essential for the just decision of the case(29.08.2023)

The present appeal has been filed against the order passed by the High Court, by which the prayer for recall of the Appellant as a witness in the tria.....

Tags : Recall, Witness, Examination



After invocation of Section 33 (5) of the IBC, the authority does not have the power to initiate recovery of dues by means of sale/ confiscation(16.10.2023)

Present appeal is directed against the order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal, by which two applications, filed under Section 60 (5) of the.....

Tags : Initiation, Liquidation proceedings, Recovery



A candidate has to comply with all the conditions/eligibility criteria as per the advertisement(30.10.2023)

Present appeal arises out of the Judgment and Order passed by the High Court by which their claims for recruitment on the posts of Village Development.....

Tags : Recruitment, Post, Eligibility



Candidate for enrolment as an Advocate needs to have completed law course from a college approved by BCI(09.06.2023)

Bar Council of India (BCI) is in appeal against the order passed by a Division Bench of the High Court. By the said order, BCI was directed to forthwi.....

Tags : Enrolment, Direction, Legality



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