Tags : Recommendations, Release, Network Testing
SC Gives Relief to IAF Officer Who was Repeatedly Subjected to Mental Tests(30.11.2018)
Supreme Court has provided relief to an Indian Air Force officer who was subjected to mental tests in about four different hospitals, though each time.....
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Dispute must pre-exist before the receipt of the demand notice for admitting an application under Section 9 of IBC(10.08.2020)
Challenge in present Appeal is to the Order passed by the Adjudicating Authority (National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi), by which Order, the Adjud.....
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MP HC Asks Centre to Take Responsibility for Provision of Vaccination Doses to State(26.05.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked the Central Government to take upon itself the responsibility of providing required number of vaccination doses to.....
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Karnataka High Court Junks Law on Vehicles Registered Outside Karnataka(10.03.2016)
Karnataka High Court has declared as unconstitutional the law that forced owners of vehicles registered outside Karnataka to pay lifetime tax in the S.....
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Bharat Bandh: Petrol Inches Closer to Rs 90-Mark as Congress Leads India-Wide Strike(10.09.2018)
Congress president Rahul Gandhi has repeatedly demanded that petrol and diesel be included in GST as this could reduce the price by Rs 10-15 per litre.....
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Supreme Court: State Probation Rules Cannot be in Absolute Contradiction to Section 433A CrPC(27.06.2019)
Supreme Court has noted that there cannot be State Probation Rules in total contradiction to Section 433A of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973(CrPC). T.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice on PIL for Action Against Police for Interrogating Minor Students(14.02.2020)
Karnataka High Court has issued a notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking action against the police authorities for illegally interrogati.....
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Gauhati High Court Directs Authorities to Test Pan Masala Products Available in Market(19.02.2020)
Gauhati High Court has directed the state of Assam to take appropriate action under the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006, against all those Pan Masal.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Take Action Against Illegal Building Permissions Granted(08.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to take action against persons in authority, who granted "illegal permissions" in respect of va.....
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Supreme Court Seeks Delhi Police's Response on Timeline to Probe into Religare Finvest Case(06.09.2021)
Supreme Court has asked Delhi Police to apprise the Court about the time that would be taken to complete investigation against Shivinder Mohan Singh, .....
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Delhi HC: Action Must be Taken When Criticism is Based on Distorted Facts to Lower Court's Dignity(22.07.2022)
Delhi High Court while observing that Judiciary is not immune from criticism, has held that such criticism cannot be based on distorted facts or gross.....
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SC Refuses to Commute Death Sentence of Balwant Singh Rajoana(03.05.2023)
Supreme Court has declined to commute the death penalty of BKI terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana to life imprisonment on the ground of long pendency of .....
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First Meeting of National Msme Council Held With Emphasis on Raising And Accelerating Msme Performance Programme (Ramp)(10.05.2023)
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India organised the first meeting of the National MSME Council at Vigyan Bhawan, Ne.....
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Supreme Court: Modifications by Lawyer on Mixed Questions of Fact and Law Cannot Bind Party(13.06.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that concessions made by a lawyer on mixed questions of fact and law cannot bind the party. The Court held that "Where a qu.....
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SC: Revise ‘Reserved’ List to Keep Well-Off Out(23.04.2020)
Supreme Court has held that lists of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and socially and educationally backward classes for providing quota are not “s.....
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Bombay HC Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to Man Who Accused Tablighi Jamaat Members(30.04.2020)
Bombay High Court has granted ad-interim relief to Abuzar Abdul Kalam, a 42-year-old man who accused members of the Tablighi Jamaat of assaulting him .....
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Karnataka HC Green Signals 'Doorstep School' Project of BBMP for Destitute Children(12.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has given a go ahead to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to start Doorstep Schools (inside bus) in Bengaluru city, f.....
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Rajasthan HC Directs to Look Into Complaint Against Alleged Contamination of Railmagra Dam(24.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has asked the authorities concerned to objectively examine the grievances raised in a writ petition pertaining to discharge of in.....
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J&K HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Establishment of State Anti-Doping Agency(10.02.2021)
Jammu & Kashmir High Court has dismissed a plea seeking establishment of a State Anti-Doping Agency on the guidelines of National Anti-Doping Agency. .....
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Arrest without a warrant would be justified provided arrestor must be a peace-officer and suspicion must rest on reasonable grounds(23.11.2021)
The issue before the SCA was whether the second Respondent, Col Espach, had acted wrongfully and unlawfully when he arrested the Appellant, Mr. Christ.....
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Ministry of Commerce directs DPIIT to Expedite Funds for COVID-19 Related Startup Ideas(03.04.2020)
Ministry of Commmerce and Industry has directed Department for Promotion of Industry and International Trade to expedite the proposals of start-up ide.....
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#Union Budget 2021-2022: Finance Minister Announces Aatmanirbhar Health Yojana(01.02.2021)
Finance Minister has announced Aatmanirbhar Health Yojana with an outlay of Rs. 64,180 Crores over 6 years to strengthen the National Centre for Disea.....
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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.
Tags : Supreme Court, Total Ban of Firecrackers in West Bengal
Delhi High Court Stays Sessions Court's Bail Order Castigating Police Investigation(15.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has stayed an order passed by a Sessions Court in bail proceedings, wherein it had pulled up an Investigating Officer of the Delhi Po.....
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Delhi Court to Tihar Jail: Provide Calling Facility Thrice a Week to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam(31.01.2023)
Delhi Court has directed Tihar Jail authorities to provide inmate calling facility for five minutes thrice a week to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and o.....
Tags : Delhi Court, Tihar Jail, Calling Facility, North-East Delhi riots
Del. HC: Can Only Interfere With Industrial Tribunal’s Decision if Found Perverse(25.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that the High Court is empowered to interfere with the decision of the Industrial Tribunal only to the extent of decisions f.....
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Rajasthan High Court Orders State to Conduct Fresh Survey on Other Backward Castes(11.08.2015)
Rajasthan High Court has ordered State Government to conduct a fresh survey of communities who are on state list of Other Backward Castes. Landmark ju.....
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Delhi High Court Stays Waste Dumping by East Delhi Corporation Near Yamuna(27.03.2018)
Delhi High Court has stayed dumping of waste by the east corporation at a site near Yamuna.
Tags : Delhi High Court, Waste
CIVIL - Unnatural Sex, Excess Sexual Act of Husband Not Instigation for Wife's Suicide: Chhattisgarh HC(11.03.2019)
Chhattisgarh High Court, while discharging a man accused of instigating his wife's suicide, has observed that excess sexual acts by a husband and unna.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Unnatural Sex, Excess Sexual Act of Husband, Instigation for suicide,
SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Student Wellness Program for IITs(25.09.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking directions to the Centre and Indian Institutes of Technology in the country to implement a student wellness.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Correct Practice of Giving Opinion for Filing Appeals Against Acquittal(22.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to correct the practise followed by the prosecution department of commencing the work of giving.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Practice of Giving Opinion for Filing Appeals Against Acquittals
Kerala HC Stays Notice to Demolish Dwellings of Traditional Coastal Communities(29.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has stayed all further proceedings pursuant to a show cause notice issued by the Lakshadweep Administration ordering for the demolit.....
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SC Sets Aside Order Reading Down Advance Notice Condition For Broadcasters(29.09.2021)
Supreme Court has set aside an interim order passed by the Madras High Court in a writ petition filed by some broadcasters/FM Radios challenging Rule .....
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CESTAT: Law Does Not Mandate Customs Broker to Physically Verify Address of Client(05.07.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi bench has held that it is not mandatory for Customs Broker to physically verify the a.....
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Allahabad High Court: Gangsters Act Not Being Invoked With Due Procedure(29.07.2024)
All. HC while emphasizing on prohibition of harassment & oppression of innocent individuals, has observed that in many cases it is found that competen.....
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Writ Court while exercising the power of judicial review may interfere, if order has been passed by an incompetent authority or without following the principles of natural justice(30.07.2024)
Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records pertai.....
Tags : Award, Reinstatement claim, Entitlement
SC Rejects Yusuf Nulwalla’s Plea in 1993 Mumbai Blasts Case(02.08.2016)
SC has rejected a plea of Yusuf Mohsin Nulwalla, a co-convict and close friend of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt serving a five-year jail sentence for de.....
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Rajasthan High Court: DNA Test Cannot be Ordered Merely on the Basis of Blind Statement Of Father(28.05.2019)
Rajasthan High Court has held that the courts have to be very careful and sensitive to the circumstances before passing orders for getting the DNA tes.....
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CESTAT, Chennai: No Denial of Refund of Cenvat Credit for Premises Being Unregistered(24.02.2020)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai has held that the refund of input Cenvat credit cannot be denied for the reasons o.....
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SC: Newly Incorporated Trust Entitled to 12AA Benefits Even in the Absence of Any Activities(02.03.2020)
Supreme Court of India has upheld the Delhi High Court judgment and ruled that newly incorporated trust is entitled to get Section 12AA of the Income .....
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Andhra Pradesh HC Asks State to File Affidavit on Steps Taken to Curb Spread of Covid-19(26.04.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has asked the State Government to file a comprehensive affidavit with regard to the steps taken by the State to deal with th.....
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Delhi HC: Not Compulsory to Register or Pay Stamp Duty on Family Settlements(30.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has decided that it is not mandatory to compulsorily register family settlements and to pay stamp duty when such settlement is arrive.....
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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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Delhi HC: Difference in Layout is of No Consequence if Essential Feature of Trademark Infringed(05.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that in an action for infringement of a trademark once it is shown that essential features of the trademark are adopted by t.....
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Issuers must cease retail product distribution within 10 business days if they know that the target market determination (TMD) is no longer appropriate, unless the TMD is reviewed(24.07.2024)
The Federal Court of Australia ordered American Express Australia Limited (Amex) to pay $8 million in civil penalties for breaching the design and dis.....
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Cabinet approves Interest Subvention to banks on Short-Term crop loan to farmers(14.06.2017)
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Interest Subvention Scheme (ISS) for farmers for the year 2017-18......
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Supreme Court: NCMEI Can Grant Minority Tag to Education Institutions(19.04.2018)
Supreme Court has held National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) has power to decide minority status of an already existing ed.....
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INSOLVENCY - NCLAT Asks Ruias to First Clear Dues to Consider its bid for Essar Steel(15.03.2019)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has directed promoters of Essar Steel to pay their dues, as per the orders of the Supreme Court, sayin.....
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Gauhati HC: Absence of Petitioner After Filing Written Statement No Basis to Pass Order Against Him(28.12.2019)
Gauhati High Court has noted that the mere fact that proceedee has remained absent after filing written statement and documents cannot be a justificat.....
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IPAB Stays Operation of Registration of N95 Trademark(07.12.2020)
Intellectual Property Appellate Board has stayed the operation of registration of 'N95' as trademark, stating that the term N95 is a generic term in t.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Bail of Accused in Case of Stealing of Spirit in Transportation(04.08.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed the bail petition of an accused in the case relating to the stealing of 20,386 litres of spirit while transporting it .....
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SC Closes Two Cases After Centre Completed Evacuation of Indian Students from Ukraine(22.03.2022)
Supreme Court has closed two cases after the Centre said it had completed evacuating 22,500 stranded Indian students from the war zone in Ukraine. The.....
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CBIC provides facilitation for exporters having IGST refund issues(22.02.2021)
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the time limit for sanction of pending IGST refunds in such cases where records ha.....
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PM Narendra Modi: Central Government to Take Steps to Repeal Three Contentious Farm Laws(19.11.2021)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Central Government will take steps to repeal the three contentious farm laws. The three contentious far.....
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Bombay HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Disinvestment of UOI’s Shareholding in BPCL(17.11.2020)
Bombay High Court has dismissed petitions primarily challenging the decision taken by the union of India of in-principle disinvestment of its sharehol.....
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President Gives Assent to 105th Constitutional Amendment to Restore States' Power to Identify SEBCs(20.08.2021)
President of India, Mr. Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to the Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021 which restores the power of S.....
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CESTAT, Kolkata: Service Tax Not Exigible on Compensation Received for Cancellation of Coal Blocks(17.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata has ruled that the compensation received under a statute for cancellation of coal blocks/m.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Supreme Court, coal blocks, Service Tax
Rajasthan HC Grants Bail to Murder Accused in Custody Since 2015 Along With Her Minor Daughter(23.05.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has granted bail to a woman, accused in a murder case, who has been incarcerated since 2015, along with her minor daughter. Rajas.....
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Supreme Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Newspaper, States it as ‘Published in Good Faith’(31.01.2024)
SC while quashing a criminal defamation case against the owner of a newspaper over an article, has held that the news article in question was publishe.....
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Ker HC: Writ Jurisdiction Under Article 226 of Constitution Can’t Be Invoked For Execution of Decree(16.02.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that for execution of a decree, writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India cannot be invoked when the.....
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Meghalaya HC Refuses to Quash Criminal Case Against Journalist for Her Facebook Post(12.11.2020)
Meghalaya High Court has refused to quash a criminal case lodged against the journalist, Patricia Mukhim, for her facebook post about continued attack.....
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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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Gujarat AAR: Bus Body Building on Chassis Owned by GST Registered Customer Attracts 18% GST(16.05.2022)
Gujarat Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) consisting of members Arun Richard and Atul Mehta ruled that 18% GST is payable on bus body building on chas.....
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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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Ori HC: No Bar Against Anticipatory Bail in cases under SC/ST Act if No Prima Facie Offence Made Out(29.01.2024)
Orissa High Court has held that there is no absolute bar against grant of anticipatory bail to an accused under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Trib.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Stern Measures to Prevent Stubble Burning(29.09.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea seeking a direction to be issued to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to take stern measures to pre.....
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In Patent Suits With High Stakes, Right to File Written Statement Can’t be Forfeited: Rajasthan HC(20.07.2018)
Rajasthan High Court has held that in a patent suit where huge stakes are being claimed by the parties, if the right to file written statement is forf.....
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Delhi High Court Gives 4 More Months Time to CBI to Complete Probe in Asthana Bribery Case(31.05.2019)
Delhi High Court has granted four more months to the CBI to complete its probe in a bribery case involving the agency's former special director Rakesh.....
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Delhi High Court Orders Police to Take Action Against Four BJP Leaders(27.02.2020)
Delhi High Court has said that it would not allow a repeat of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and has directed the Delhi Police Special Commissioner to take .....
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Karnataka HC Asks Govt to Explain Steps Taken Against Unauthorized Construction of Religious Places(20.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed Chief Secretary of the State government to file an affidavit placing on record steps taken to prevent unauthorised c.....
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Supreme Court Allows Vedanta to Produce Oxygen at Sterlite Plant in Tamil Nadu(27.04.2021)
Supreme Court has permitted Vedanta to operate its Oxygen production unit on standalone basis at Copper plant in Tuticorin, which had been closed for .....
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Mumbai Court Grants Bail to Key Accused in Clubhouse App Case(01.04.2022)
Mumbai Metropolitan Magistrates Court has granted bail to 18-year old Akash Suyal, martyred Army officer's son and creator of chat room on Clubhouse, .....
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SERVICE - No Disciplinary Proceedings Against Employee for 'Illicit Sexual Relationship': Rajasthan HC(18.03.2019)
Rajasthan High Court has held that government shall not initiate departmental proceedings against a government servant on basis of a complaint allegin.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Illicit Sexual Relationship, Departmental proceedings
AAAR, Karnataka: IGST Applicable on Online Tests Scored After Human Intervention(01.12.2020)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Karnataka has ruled that the Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST) is applicable on online tests score.....
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High Court and Court of Appeal have discretion to the award of costs, subject to the rules of Court(04.12.2020)
Present appeal raises a question concerning the role of the Supreme Court in relation to the principles governing the award of costs in lower Courts. .....
Tags : Award, Cost, Eligibility
International Court of Justice Stays Kulbhushan Jadhav's Death Sentence(10.05.2017)
International Court of Justice at Hague has put on hold execution of Kulbhushan Jadhav, the retired Indian Navy officer who was convicted of espionage.....
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Applicability of IGST / GST on goods transferred / sold while being deposited in a warehouse(24.11.2017)
References have been received from the trade regarding levy of IGST/GST on sales of goods deposited in a customs bonded warehouse.
2. Ch IX .....
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Bombay High Court: Stamp Duty Cannot be Charged on Resale of Old Properties(22.08.2019)
Bombay High Court in a landmark judgment has put an end to the age-old practice of collecting stamp duty retrospectively on resale of old properties. .....
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P&H HC Seeks Information on Cases Pending Against MPs/MLAs of State(26.02.2021)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has sought information of all the cases pending against the Members of Parliament/Members of Legislative Assembly in the S.....
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Tripura HC Directs Closure of Shops in State Selling Wild Animals, Birds Notified Under Wild Life Act(18.11.2021)
Tripura High Court has directed the authorities under the Wildlife (Protection) Act to take action regarding the closure of all such shops in the stat.....
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AAR: GST Applicable to Entities Providing Online Education(09.09.2022)
Kerala State Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) has held that GST is applicable to the entities providing online education.
Tags : AAR, GST, Online Education
Himachal HC Slams State for Forcible Possession of Firm(30.05.2016)
Himachal High Court has imposed costs of Rs 25,000 on State Government for taking possession of company ‘Saber Paper Limited’, Una, without following .....
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Supreme Court Slams Centre for Stalling Judicial Transfer(03.01.2017)
Supreme Court has accused Centre of allowing transfers of Chief Justices and Judges of various High Courts to “languish on somebody’s desk” for months.....
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May Merge 12% and 18% GST Rates to Have Just Three Tax Slabs, Hints Arun Jaitley(06.12.2017)
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley further went on to add that banks with their left-over cash post-demonetisation will fund the medium and small-scale ent.....
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GST Council Meets Today After Modi’s Rate Cut Hint; All Eyes on Prices of AC, TV, Digital Cameras(22.12.2018)
Days before the meeting, PM Modi heightened hopes of a rate cut, saying his government wants to ensure that '99 per cent things' attract sub-18 per ce.....
Tags : GST
Calcutta HC Seeks Details Regarding Law and Order Situation in State(10.05.2021)
Calcutta High Court has sought the details regarding the latest status of the law and order situation in the State, dealing with a public interest pet.....
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Madras HC Directs Procurement of Additional Stretchers to House Patients in Corridors(14.05.2021)
Madras High Court has directed that additional stretchers by government hospitals be procured to house patients in corridors and other places availabl.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: FM Allows Parents to Take Insurance from Children with Disability(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has stated that the parents or guardian can take insurance from their children with disabilities. The payment of annuity or lump sum .....
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P&H HC: No Inherent Right Vested in Husband to Claim Custody of Minor Girl(15.03.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a minor girl who marries with her consent and refuses to stay with her parents, can be sent to child prote.....
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Patna HC Asks Instagram, FB, Twitter, Youtube, Whatsapp to Cooperate in Probe into Postings(20.12.2021)
Patna High Court has directed Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Whatsapp, Meta, and Messenger to cooperate in the probe being conducted by the Ec.....
Tags : Patna High Court, Probe Into Postings Against Judges
Bombay HC: Assessee Required to Pay Interest Where Advance Tax Paid Less Than 75%(29.12.2021)
Bombay High Court has held that the assessee is required to pay interest where advance tax paid is less than 75% of the assessed tax in case against B.....
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Telangana HC Issues Directions on Procedure for Recording Statements of Rape Victims(21.11.2022)
Telangana High Court has issued a circular containing instructions for Judicial Magistrates in the State on the procedure which they must follow while.....
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SC Stays Ministry of Ayush’s Notification Omitting Rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945(28.08.2024)
Supreme Court has stayed Ministry of Ayush’s notification issued on 1 July, 2024 whereunder, the Drugs (Fourth Amendment) Rules 2024, have been notifi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Ministry of Ayush, Notification
Calcutta HC Quashes Order on CBI Probe Into Irregularities in Non-Teaching Staff Appointments(07.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has quashed a Single Bench order wherein a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe had been ordered into the alleged irregular.....
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Cal. HC: Title & Possession Sufficient to Grant Injunction Against Construction on Joint Property(10.08.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that plaintiff seeking restraint order on defendant from making construction on a property is required to prove prima fac.....
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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.....
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Bombay HC: BCCI Liable to Pay Employees Contribution Under ESI Act(30.06.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is engaged in commercial activities and earning profits from the same and.....
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NCLAT: Payment of Lease Amount, Rent & Premium Arising During CIRP Cannot Be Considered as CIRP Costs(28.10.2024)
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has observed that the payment of lease amount, lease rent and premium arising during CIRP cannot b.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, CIRP Cost, Section 14, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
SC Dismisses Petitions Challenging Inclusion of Words 'Socialist' & 'Secular' in Preamble(26.11.2024)
SC while dismissing petitions challenging inclusion of words ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ in Preamble of the COI, has observed that there is no legitimat.....
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Delhi HC Sets Aside SFIO Complaint Against Tata Steel BSL Ltd(25.03.2020)
Delhi High Court has quashed the summons as well as the complaint filed against Tata Steel BSL Ltd by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office.
Tags : Delhi High Court, Tata Steel BSL Ltd.
NGT Forms Panel to Probe Virudhunagar Cracker Unit Blast(19.02.2021)
National Green Tribunal has formed a committee headed by a former High Court judge and directed it to submit a report in relation to a firecracker fac.....
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Jharkhand HC Extends No Coercive Action Order in Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi(21.10.2021)
Jharkhand High Court has extended the order of no coercive steps against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi till 7th December, 2021, in connection with a de.....
Tags : Jharkhand High Court, Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi
Delhi High Court Restricts Functioning of Courts till May 23(18.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has decided to restrict its and the District Courts’ functioning to urgent matters till 23rd May, 2020.
Tags : Delhi High Court, Restrictive Functioning
Madras HC Directs on Encroachment on Forest Land and Preservation of Wildlife Corridors(24.03.2021)
Madras High Court has observed that no encroachment must be allowed on forest land and directed the Tamil Nadu Government to take all steps to ensure .....
Tags : Madras High Court, Encroachment on Forest Land, Preservation of Wildlife Corridors
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.....
Tags : Draft, Master Direction, Operational Risk
SC Allows Conduct of Floor Test in Maharashtra Assembly Tomorrow(30.06.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to stay the floor test in the Maharashtra Assembly, however the same will be subject to the final outcome of the petition fi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Floor Test, Governor
Bom. HC: Workers in Statutory Canteens are Principal Employer’s Employees(25.10.2024)
Bombay High Court while dismissing a petition challenging jurisdiction of Industrial Courts over employment status of canteen workers, has held that s.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Principal Employer, Statutory Canteens
SC: Farmers Protests can Continue Without Impediment and Breach of Peace by Protestors and Police(18.12.2020)
Supreme Court has stated that the farmers' protest should be allowed to continue without impediment and without any breach of peace either by the prot.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Farmers Protests
Madras HC Seeks Counter Affidavit from State on Alleged Murder of Temple Priest(22.09.2021)
Madras High Court has sought a counter affidavit from the State in the case of alleged murder of a Scheduled Caste temple priest in Pudukkottai distri.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Alleged Murder of Temple Priest
Reserve Bank of India releases Discussion Paper on Charges in Payment Systems(17.08.2022)
1. As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated December 08, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has today released .....
Tags : Discussion Paper, Charges, Payment Systems
Allahabad HC Junks Termination Orders for 16 IIIT-A Teachers(14.12.2015)
Allahabad High Court has junked a resolution of board of management of Indian Institute of Information Technology-Allahabad (IIIT-A) and subsequent or.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Indian Institute of Information Technology-Allahabad
Govt Extends Due Date for Filing Form GST TRAN-1 to 31st October(20.09.2017)
Central Government has extended period for submitting the declaration in FORM GST TRAN-1 till 31st October, 2017.
Tags : Goods and Services Tax (GST), One-Nation_One-Tax
Rajasthan High Court Suspends 20-Year Jail Sentence of Asaram's Aide, Gives Bail(01.10.2018)
Rajasthan High Court has suspended 20-year-sentence of Shilpi Gupta alias Sanchita, a key aide of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu and co-convict in the.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Asaram
Recovery of interest on delayed period even though claimed after taking possession is maintainable(14.03.2019)
In facts of present case, Appellant-allottee has challenged the final order passed by Learned Member and Adjudicating Officer of MahaRERA Authority in.....
Tags : Delayed possession, Interest, Entitlement
SC Dismisses Plea for Mass House-to-House COVID-19 Testing in Hotspot Areas(27.04.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation which sought directions to the Centre to conduct mass door to door testing for COVID-19 as wi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Mass House-to-House COVID-19 Testing
SC: Quantity of Narcotic Substance Recovered is Relevant Factor for Imposing Higher Punishment(07.04.2021)
Supreme Court observed that quantity of narcotic substance recovered is a relevant factor that can be taken into account for imposing higher than the .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Quantity of Narcotic Substance
Kerala HC Issues Direction to Ensure No New Unauthorised Flag Posts are Installed(21.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has issued a set of further directions to ensure that no new unauthorised flag posts, banners or boards are installed in the State a.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, New Unauthorised Flag Posts
Rajasthan HC: Power of Judicial Review Vested in High Courts is Basic Feature of Constitution(18.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has reiterated that power of judicial review vested in High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is one of the b.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Power of Judicial Review of High Courts
Karnataka HC Directs State to Ensure Release of Amount to Karnataka State Legal Services Authority(25.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to ensure the release of Rs. 7 crore to the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority at the ear.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Karnataka State Legal Services Authority
Gujarat HC: Not Our Duty to Tell State to Construct Schools, Hospitals(07.10.2022)
Gujarat High Court while hearing a PIL highlighting the fact that despite orders of collector passed in 2016, authorities haven't constructed civil ho.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, PIL, State Authorities
Extension of the timeline for filing the questionnaire response in the case of Anti-dumping investigation on imports of Self-Adhesive Vinyl originating in or exported from China PR(11.07.2023)
(Case No. AD (OI)-13/2022)
1. With respect to the above-mentioned subject investigation, requests have been received from certain interested .....
Tags : Extension, Timeline, Anti-dumping investigation
MHA Directs West Bengal Government to Allow Central Teams to Work(22.04.2020)
Union Home Ministry has directed the West Bengal Government to extend cooperation to the inter-ministerial central teams (ICMT) in the State to assess.....
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Delhi High Court: Make Arrests as per Supreme Court Norms(29.04.2020)
Delhi High Court has said that arrests made in connection with Northeast Delhi riots must be done in accordance with the Supreme Court guidelines rela.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Arrests
Orissa HC: Lawyers Exempted from Paying GST/Service Tax, Demand Notices Not to be Issued(09.04.2021)
Orissa High Court has directed the Commissioner, Goods and Services Tax to issue clear instructions to all the officers in the GST Commission rates in.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Exemption from Paying GST/Service Tax
Karnataka HC Orders Arrest of College Lecturer Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor(24.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has ordered the arrest of a 39-year-old college lecturer accused of sexually assaulting a minor student, while terming as pervers.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Arrest of College Lecturer
SC: Lion Statue on Top of New Parliament Building Does Not Violate State Emblem Act(30.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that the lion sculpture installed atop the new Parliament building under construction as part of the Central Vista project does.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Central Vista, Emblem
Union Finance Minister said Goods and Services Tax is an efficient tax system which not only checks tax evasion but also helps evolving India to become very strong society(29.05.2017)
Inaugurating the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN) Campus in the Bengaluru today, the Union Finance Minister Shri Arun.....
Tags : GST, Efficient, Tax evasion, Checks
Failure to Fill Part-B of E-way Bill Would Attract Penalty: Madhya Pradesh HC(13.07.2018)
Madhya Pradesh High Court, while upholding a penalty order passed by the GST department, has held that filing Part-B of the E-Way Bill is a mandatory .....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh HC, GST
Jamaican SC Declares its National Identification System (NIDS) Unconstitutional(15.04.2019)
Supreme Court of Jamaica struck down Jamaican National Identification and Registration Act (NIRA), a law that mandated the collection of biometric inf.....
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Central Government hereby declares the services engaged in the industry of defence establishments to be a public utility service for the purposes of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947(01.12.2020)
Whereas the Central Government is satisfied that the public interest so requires that the services engaged in the industry of defence establishments, .....
Tags : Services, Defence establishments, Public utility
Delhi HC: Public Institutions Should Make Their Orders Available Online as Part of Good Governance(17.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has observed that all institutions, especially those providing services to the public, should make it a point to make all their order.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Institutions
CESTAT, Mumbai: ‘Casino Vessels’ Classifiable as ‘Passenger Ship’ and Not ‘Pleasure Boats’(05.02.2020)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai has held that ‘casino vessels’ could not be classified as ‘pleasure boats’. The Co.....
Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Casino Vessels
# GST Changes Applicable From 01.01.2021: Voluntarily Registered Persons Can Opt for Cancellation(29.12.2020)
Finance Act, 2020 has amended Section 29(1) of the Central Goods and Service Act, 2017 to provide that even a registered person who has obtained the r.....
Tags : Finance Act, 2020, Central Goods and Services Act, 2017, Cancellation of Registration
Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Appointment of IPS Officer Rakesh Asthana(01.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging appointment of IPS Officer Rakesh Asthana as the Delhi Police Commissioner. The.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Appointment of IPS Officer Rakesh Asthana
DRI unearths Customs duty evasion of Rs. 4389 crore by Oppo India(13.07.2022)
During an investigation pertaining to M/s Oppo Mobiles India Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as 'Oppo India'), a subsidiary company of "Guang.....
Tags : Customs duty, Evasion, Oppo India
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.
Bombay High Court: Using Unregistered Vehicle with Another Registration No is not Forgery or Fraud(13.08.2019)
Bombay High Court has granted relief to an individual charged under Sections 420 and 465 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 after he was caught driving a vehi.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Unregistered Vehicle
RBI Rejects Demand of Online Merchants to Store Customers’ Credit Card Data(26.02.2021)
Reserve Bank of India has rejected the demand of top online merchants like Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, Flipkart and Zomato to store customers’ credit .....
Tags : Reserve Bank of India, Customers’ Credit Card Data
Karnataka High Court Vacates Interim Injunction and Allows Netflix To Stream "Crime Stories"(17.11.2021)
Karnataka High Court has vacated the ex-parte interim order granted earlier for restraining Netflix Entertainment from broadcasting, telecasting or ot.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Netflix, Crime Stories: India Detectives
Delhi HC: Municipal Corporation Cannot Shirk Off Responsibility by Citing Financial Constraints(05.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that a Municipal Corporation constituted for the purpose of providing basic public goods amenities cannot shirk off its resp.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Municipal Corporation, Financial Constraints
SC: Larger Bench Judgment Will Prevail Regardless of Number of Judges in Majority(19.09.2022)
Supreme Court Constitution Bench has held that a judgment delivered by a larger bench will prevail irrespective of the number of judges constituting t.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Constitution Bench, Larger Bench
Jharkhand High Court Asks to Maintain Status-Quo on Post GST Service Tax Enquiry/Audit(18.06.2019)
Jharkhand High Court has asked to maintain status quo on Service Tax Enquiry / Audit against the Assessee post implementation of Goods and Services Ta.....
Tags : Jharkhand High Court, GST
SC Directs UOI to Compensate Former RAW Employee(27.04.2020)
Supreme Court has directed the Union of India to pay "constitutional compensation" to the tune of Rs. 1 Lakh for impugning upon the Fundamental rights.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Constitutional Compensation
ITAT, Mumbai: Incidental Activities of Trust of Charitable Purpose Not Commercial Activities(06.04.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that where the purpose of the trust is relief to poor, education, or medical relief, the other a.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Incidental Activities of Trust of Charitable Purpose
Calcutta HC Seeks Reponse on PIL to Ensure Garlanding of Netaji’s Statue on January 23(19.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has sought the State government's response in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition the issuance of directions to the State .....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Garlanding of Netaji’s Statue
Gujarat HC: Maximum Limit of 90 Days for Filing Written Statement Directory Not Mandatory(27.01.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that the maximum limit of 90 days for filing the written statement as under Order VIII Rule 1 of Code of Civil Procedure, .....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Filing Written Statement
Section 14A of IT Act will not apply, if no exempt income is received or receivable during the relevant previous year(06.10.2022)
Present Income Tax Appeal has been filed challenging the Impugned Order passed by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ('ITAT') for the Assessment Year 2.....
Tags : Assessment, Expenses, Interest
Calcutta HC Directs Kolkata Port Trust to Inspect Hyde Road Land(14.10.2015)
Calcutta HC has directed S K Dhar, Estate Manager-in-Charge of Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) to visit premises at P-51 on Hyde Road Extension and ascertai.....
Tags : Calcutta HC , Kolkata Port Trust , Hyde Road Land
Jaipur Court Convicts Three in 2007 Ajmer Blast Case, Frees Swami Assemanand(09.03.2017)
A Jaipur Court has convicted three persons but let off former RSS member Aseemanand and six others in 2007 Ajmer Dargah blast case in which 26 witness.....
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#GST: Kerala Assembly Passes State GST Bill, 2017(21.08.2017)
Kerala Legislative Assembly has passed the Kerala Goods and Services Tax Bill, 2017.
Tags : Goods and Services Tax (GST), One-Nation_One-Tax
Bombay HC: Once Divorce Is Granted, Relief Can't Be Sought Under DV Act(25.04.2019)
Bombay High Court has held that once a decree of divorce has been granted, relief cannot be sought by under the Domestic Violence Act.
Tags : Bombay HC, Domestic Violence Act
When affairs of Company are being conducted in manner prejudicial to public interest, Tribunal is empowered to replace the existing Management(13.03.2020)
The Union of India moved a Petition under Sections 401/397/398 read with Section 408 of the Companies Act, 1956 (now Section 241(2) read with Section .....
Tags : Report, Public interest, Management, Replacement
SC Allows Himachal Pradesh Govt. Plea for Diversion of Certain Extent of Forest Land(16.02.2021)
Supreme Court has allowed some applications filed by the Government of Himachal Pradesh seeking diversion of certain extent of forest land for the pur.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Diversion of Certain Extent of Forest Land
CESTAT, Delhi: No Service Tax Payable on Services Provided by Government Company(18.10.2021)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has ruled that no Service Tax payable on services provided to Government Company fo.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Transmission of Electricity
Delhi HC: Police Post Not a Place Where Public Servants Are To Be Attacked With Fire Arms(06.06.2022)
Delhi High Court while denying bail to a man accused of attacking a Police Post and firing at the police officials from an illegal weapon has held tha.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Police Post, Public Servants
Bombay HC: Harness Whatsapp to receive child rights complaints(02.05.2016)
Hearing a PIL for women lawyers being given priority appointments as Special Public Prosecutors under the Protection of Child Rights Act, the Bombay H.....
Tags : child rights, state commission, special public prosecutor
#GST Council Freezes Rate for Printing Books, Newspapers at 12% If Services Supplied by 3rd Party(08.08.2017)
GST Council has said that tax rate of job work for printing books and newspapers will be 12% if service is supplied by someone else, while GST rate wi.....
Tags : Goods and Services Tax (GST), One-Nation_One-Tax
Madras High Court Issues Notice to Vedanta's Sterlite on Plea for Rs 7.5 bn Relief(14.08.2018)
Madras High Court has issued a notice to Vedanta group's Sterlite copper plant on a petition seeking Rs 7.5 billion towards the rehabilitation of peop.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Sterlite Copper
Ker. HC: Academic Interests of Children Must be Delicately Balanced With Right to Recreation(09.04.2024)
Kerala High Court while allowing CBSE and ICSE Boards to conduct vacation classes, has held that it is to be considered by the State as to how a balan.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Academic Interests, CBSE, ICSE, Vacation Classes
Delhi HC Directs Govt to Submit Report Against Buildings on Ensuring Seismic Structure Stability(29.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the municipal bodies as well as the Delhi Government to submit a report stating that steps they have taken to ensure tha.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Seismic Structure Stability
An entity which is misusing the status conferred upon it by Section 12AA of IT Act is not entitled to retain and enjoy said status(02.08.2021)
Present appeal challenges the judgment passed by the High Court setting aside (i) the order passed by Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemption) (“CIT”) c.....
Tags : Registration, Cancellation, Legality
NAA Directs GST Officers to Collect Evidence Against Suppliers Denying GST Rate Cut Benefits(25.06.2021)
National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) has directed Goods and Services Tax officers to collect evidence against suppliers denying GST Rate Cut ben.....
Tags : National Anti-Profiteering Authority, Suppliers Denying GST Rate Cut Benefits
J&K HC Asks Centre to Take Effective Steps for Vaccination of Disabled Persons(01.07.2021)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has asked the Centre and the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to take effective steps as per Centre's guidelines for vacci.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Steps for Vaccination of Disabled Persons
ITAT, Bangalore Allows Capital Gain Exemption Since Sale Deed was Registered Within Given Time(18.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that the date of completion of construction of new property is immaterial to allow exemption und.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, section 54F, Income Tax Act, 1961, statutory period
P&H HC: Notice to Employer Not Mandatory Before Making Reference to Adjudicatory Mechanism(22.04.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the employer cannot claim any hearing before making of the reference by the appropriate government under S.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Working Journalists And Other Newspaper Employees (Conditions of service) And Miscellaneous Provisions Act
SC: Information Disclosing Cognizable Offence to Be Recorded as FIR & Not in General Diary(27.02.2024)
Supreme Court has held that except in cases where preliminary inquiry is needed, commission of cognizable offence should be recorded as a First Inform.....
Tags : Supreme Court, First Information Report, General Diary
Rajya Sabha Passes Bill to Restore SC/ST Act(10.08.2018)
Rajya Sabha has passed the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill, 2018, which seeks to overturn a Supreme Cou.....
Tags : Rajya Sabha, SC/ST Act
Submission of intimation of Arrest report and Incident report(05.10.2021)
This is with reference to the Board's Circular No. 38/2013 dated 17.09.2013 read with CBIC Circular No. 28/2015 dated 23.10.2015 regarding the guideli.....
Tags : Submission, Intimation, Arrest report
NGT to Uttarakhand: Slap 50K Fine on Hospitals over Improper Disposal of Bio-Medical Waste(20.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed hospitals in Uttarakhand to ensure proper collection, segregation and disposal of bio-medical and solid was.....
Tags : National Green Tribunal , Bio-Medical Waste
#GST: Government Adds Sanitary Napkins to 12% Tax Slab(11.07.2017)
Government has said that sanitary napkins will attract a GST rate of 12%, a shade lower than 13.7% in the previous indirect tax regime.
Tags : Goods and Services Tax (GST), One-Nation_One-Tax
Pakistan Supreme Court Orders Musharraf to Return by Thursday(14.06.2018)
Pakistan Supreme Court has directed former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf to return to the country by 2pm on Thursday.
Tags : Pakistan Supreme Court, Musharraf
SC Upholds Madras HC Direction Appointing Retired Police Officer to Head SIT Probing Idol Theft Case(15.04.2019)
Supreme Court has upheld the Madras High Court's appointment of A.G. Ponn Manickavel as the head of Special Investigation Team to probe Idol Theft cas.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Special Investigation Team
A statement of claim must state the material facts to support the claim for relief, but not the evidence by which those facts are to be proved(06.01.2020)
In present case, on 20 December 2019, the application filed by the Defendant, Cutmere Pty Ltd, to strike out part of the statement of claim. The appli.....
Tags : Pleadings, Paragraphs, Striking off
J&K HC Takes Suo Motu Notice of Lack of Access to Education and Menstrual Hygiene to Women(16.12.2020)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has taken suo moto notice of lack of access to education and menstrual hygiene for women in the Union Territories, observ.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Lack of Access to Education and Menstrual Hygiene
Kerala High Court Seeks NTA's Response in Plea Seeking Retest Citing Delay by Invigilator(20.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has admitted a plea moved by a NEET (UG) candidate seeking a retest of the Entrance examination citing that her OMR answer sheet was.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, NEET (UG) Retest
Rajya Sabha Passes National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019(18.07.2019)
Rajya Sabha has passed the National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019 a legislation to strengthen the National Investigation Agency the coun.....
Tags : Rajya Sabha, National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019
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.....
Tags : Directorate General of Foreign Trade, E-Tariff Rate Quota System
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for implementation of the provision of suspension of registrations under sub-rule (2A) of Rule 21A of CGST Rules, 2017(11.02.2021)
As you are aware that vide notification No. 94/2020- Central Tax, dated 22.12.2020, sub-rule (2A) has been inserted to rule 21A of the Central Goods a.....
Tags : SOP, Implementation, CGST Rules
Special NIA Court Refuses Temporary Bail to Anand Teltumbde to Visit Mother(02.12.2021)
Special National Investigation Agency Court has rejected Dalit scholar and Bhima Koregaon - Elgar Parishad case accused Anand Teltumbde's plea for tem.....
Tags : Special National Investigation Agency Court, Anand Teltumbde
Kar. HC: Karnataka State Commission for SC/ST Cannot Direct Govt to Withhold Grants to School(21.09.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that Karnataka State Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 2002 does not empower the Commission .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Grants to School, State Commission
Delhi HC: Not Bank’s Responsibility to Get Real Estate Project Completed(16.03.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that banks can’t be loaded with responsibility of getting real estate projects completed, has held that it is for the.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Real Estate, Bank
Ker. HC: Out-of-Turn Disposals Can Cause Injustice to Other Litigants(26.05.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that because a litigant has resource to approach this Court with a prayer to expedite his case, he shouldn’t be allo.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Litigants, Injustice
Six institutions incorporated as IITs(25.05.2016)
The Union Cabinet granted retrospective approval to amendment of the Institutes of Technology Act 1961 for the incorporation of six new Indian Institu.....
Tags : indian institution of technology, incorporation, 2016
Madras HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Proportionate Quota to SC/ST Members in Local Bodies(05.01.2017)
Madras High Court has dismissed pleas seeking proportionate quota to members belonging to SC and ST community in local bodies in State saying that the.....
Tags : Madras High Court , SC/ST, Reservation
May Merge 12% and 18% GST Rates to Have Just Three Tax Slabs, Hints Arun Jaitley(06.12.2017)
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley further went on to add that banks with their left-over cash post-demonetisation will fund the medium and small-scale ent.....
Tags : GST
Telangana High Court to Bank: Cannot Dismiss Staff for Being Overqualified(16.09.2019)
Telangana High Court has ruled that hiding one’s educational qualification in order to secure a low-level job may be misconduct but is not a grave cri.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Staff
Kerala High Court Quashes 'Censure' against KSEB Cashier for WhatsApp Text Against CM(10.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has quashed an order of censure against a cashier working with the Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd. (KSEB), who had allegedly dis.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Censure Against KSEB Cashier
CESTAT, Chennai: Builder Cannot be Liable to Pay Service Tax for Construction of Residential Flats(31.01.2022)
Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai has held that the builder cannot be liable to pay service tax for the con.....
Tags : Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Service Tax for Construction of Residential Flats
SERVICE - Pension is Not a Concession but Right of Staff: Madras HC(29.03.2019)
Madras High Court has observed that pension is neither charity nor largesse to be claimed as a matter of concession and it is a right which is accrued.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Pension, Pension is Not a Concession but Right of Staff
Andhra Pradesh High Court Scraps Government’s 59.85% Quota for SC/STs in Local Bodies(03.03.2020)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has scrapped the State Government order providing 59.85% reservations in seats in local bodies for Scheduled Castes. Schedul.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Quota for SC/STs in Local Bodies
SC: Evidence of Interested Person Can be Considered If It is Corroborated(05.03.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the evidence of interested person can be considered provided such evidence is corroborated by other evidence on record.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Evidence of Interested Person
SC: Officer Serving Ruling Govt Can't be Appointed as State Election Commissioner(12.03.2021)
Supreme Court has held that a government officer serving a state government cannot be appointed as the State Election Commissioner of that state. The .....
Tags : Supreme Court, State Election Commissioner
Bombay HC Stays Proceedings Against Nawab Malik In Complaint Filed Under SC/ST Act(20.12.2021)
Bombay High Court has stayed the notice issued to Maharashtra's NCP leader Nawab Malik on an atrocities complaint filed by NCB officer Sameer Wankhede.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Proceedings Against Nawab Malik
SC: Residential Accommodation for Nuns & Hostels for Students Can Claim Property Tax Exemption(02.03.2021)
Supreme Court held that residential accommodation for nuns and hostel accommodations for students which are attached to various educational institutio.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Residential Accommodation for Nuns & Hostels for Students
Schemes of arrangement by listed entities(16.11.2021)
1. SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/DIL1/CIR/P/2020/249 dated December 22, 2020 has laid down the framework for Schemes of Arrangement by listed e.....
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Roadmap drawn up for converging Ind AS with IFRS(18.01.2016)
In consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority and Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, .....
Tags : Accounting standards, ifrs, roadmap, 2018
RBI Releases Fifth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, Maintains Status Quo on Repo Rate(08.02.2017)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued its sixth Bi-monthly Policy Statement for the year, wherein Apex Bank decided to hold on to repo rate at 6.25 p.....
Tags : Reserve Bank of India, Bi-monthly Policy Statement, repo rate
CRIMINAL - Punjab and Haryana HC Bars Mentioning of Caste In FIRs, Memos Etc.(28.03.2019)
P&H HC while directing authorities to issue instructions to all the Investigating Officers not to state/mention the caste of the accused, victims or w.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana HC, caste system
SC Dismisses Plea Challenging Constitutionality of Execution of Death Penalty by Hanging(02.03.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed a Petition filed by an 88-year old freedom fighter challenging the constitutional validity of Section 354(5) of the Code o.....
Tags : Delhi Court, Constitutionality of Execution of Death Penalty
Supreme Court: Woman not Husband's Chattel, on Plea Seeking Restoration of Conjugal Rights(04.03.2021)
Supreme Court has while hearing a man’s plea seeking that his wife be ordered to start living with him again observed that woman is not a chattel that.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Restitution of Conjugal Rights
Guj HC: GST to be Paid Only on Cost of Construction and Not Land(06.06.2023)
Gujarat High Court while observing that in the sale of flat or commercial property, actual land value or undivided share is not at all subject to GST,.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, GST, Construction, Cost, Land
SC: Admission Can’t be Denied to Domicile of State on The Ground of Parent Posted Outside State(22.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that a candidate having domicile of the State of Maharashtra cannot be denied admission under the State quota on the ground tha.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Domicile, State of Maharashtra, Admission
Special NIA Court, Mumbai Refuses Bail to Stan Swamy in Bhima Koregaon Case(22.03.2021)
Special National Investigation Agency Court, Mumbai has refused to grant bail to 83-year-old Father Stan Swamy, a tribal rights activist, from Ranchi,.....
Tags : Special National Investigation Agency Court, Bhima Koregaon Case
Supreme Court Permits State of Himachal Pradesh to Divert Forest Land for Public Projects(14.12.2021)
Supreme Court has permitted the State of Himachal Pradesh for diversion of forest land under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 for construction of c.....
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CESTAT: No Penalty on Confiscated Gold Bar in The Presence of Cogent Evidence(29.06.2022)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi bench has held that no penalty arises on a confiscated gold bar in the presence of.....
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Supreme Court: States Have the Power to Regulate Industrial Alcohol(23.10.2024)
Supreme Court has held that under Entry 8 of List II of the Constitution of India, the term intoxicating alcohol includes within its meaning industria.....
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Centre Notifies Startups Definition(22.02.2016)
Centre has set out definition of ‘stratup’ to ensure that only deserving companies draw the benefits of its ‘Startup India Action Plan’.
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Compat Reduces Penalty to Rs 2 cr in a Major Relief to State Insurers(12.12.2016)
In a major relief to four state- run insurers namely National Insurance, New India Assurance, Oriental Insurance and United India Insurance Competitio.....
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Securities Appellate Tribunal Maintains Status Quo in Axis- Karvy Case(22.01.2020)
Securities Appellate Tribunal has extended its status quo order in the case of Axis Bank and Karvy Stock Broking till January 31.
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Supreme Court Says Women Should Get-Command Posts in the Army(29.01.2020)
Supreme Court has said that suitability and competence should be the criteria in deciding command appointments within the Army and there should not be.....
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Uttarakhand HC Dismisses Plea Against Refusal to Stay Construction of Crematoria(06.01.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has dismissed an appeal challenging an order denying interim relief against construction of a crematorium over alleged land of .....
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Curtain raiser for fourth International Solar Alliance General Assembly(18.10.2021)
Annual assembly to deliberate on operationalisation of PM Modi 's 'One Sun One World One Grid' initiative, USD 1 trillion in solar investments
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Bombay HC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Distinction Between Accused Under IPC & Special Acts(06.04.2020)
Bombay High Court has issued notice to the State of Maharashtra, Maharashtra Prison Department, Director General of Prisons and the Undertrial Review .....
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#Union Budget 2021-2022: Union Govt to Create Framework to Tackle Monopoly of Power Distribution(01.02.2021)
Union Government proposes to create a framework to allow consumers of electricity alternatives to choose from more than one Distribution Company, in a.....
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SC Seeks Centre's Response to PIL Seeking Enforcement of Provisions to Assist Victim Women(08.11.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice to the Central Government in a writ petition seeking proper implementation of the mandatory provisions of Chapter Ill,.....
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Central Government notifies Overseas Investment Rules and Regulations(22.08.2022)
Central Government and Reserve Bank of India notifies Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Rules, 2022 and RBI notifies Foreign Exchange .....
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CESTAT, Delhi: No Central Excise Duty on Manufacture of CO2 Gas During Manufacture of Beer(08.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that central excise duty cannot be levied during the manufacture of beer on the.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, central excise duty, manufacture of beer, carbon dioxide gas, alcoholic liquors, consumption, State subject
Delhi HC: Scholarship by Hamdard Foundation Eligible for Exemption Under Income Tax Act(12.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has upheld the factual findings that the merit-cum scholarship/financial assistance provided by Hamdard National Foundation was not c.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, factual findings, merit-cum scholarship, financial assistance, Hamdard National Foundation, Section 11 of Income Tax Act, 1961
Delhi HC: Appointment of Teachers, Principals Absolute Right of Govt. Aided Minority Institutions(31.05.2024)
Del. HC has held that so long as principals and teachers who are appointed possess prescribed qualifications and experience, there can be no restricti.....
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CCI approves combination involving acquisition by IRB Infrastructure Trust in Meerut Budaun Expressway Limited(04.06.2024)
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed combination involving acquisition by IRB Infrastructure Trust in Meerut Budaun Exp.....
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Delhi HC Imposes Fee Restrictions on Two Branches of Apeejay(20.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has barred two branches of Apeejay school from collecting any amount other than tuition fee from students. The Court has further stat.....
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Minor Contradictions cannot be the basis to discredit witnesses' testimony(26.03.2021)
Present appeal is filed by the accused aggrieved by the judgment and order of conviction and sentence in Criminal Appeal passed by the High Court. Cas.....
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Allahabad HC Directs to Regularly Update State Enactments, Amendments on Official Websites(24.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has called upon the Uttar Pradesh Government to regularly update the text of the state laws, along with the amendments, if made, .....
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Delhi HC: SARFAESI Act Can’t be Invoked for Arbitration When Financial Institution is Borrower(08.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that Section 11 of SARFAESI Act provides for remedy by arbitration only in cases of inter se dispute between the financial i.....
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Procedure for applying for Amnesty scheme for one-time settlement of default in export obligation by Advance and EPCG authorization holders(17.04.2023)
Reference Public Notice No. 02/2023 dated 01.04.2023, the procedure for filing applications for Amnesty scheme for one-time settlement of default in e.....
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Gujarat HC Asks State to Warn Citizens Towards Social Distancing Norms(11.03.2021)
Gujarat High Court has asked the state government to warn citizens that if they did not shed their carefree attitude and negligent behaviour towards s.....
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High Level Committee recommends completion of homes in the stalled projects of Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway(24.09.2018)
Recommendations to help completion of the projects & deliver possession to home buyers at the earliest at the cost already conveyed to them by the dev.....
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OBC Creamy Layer Status(24.07.2019)
The concept of creamy layer in Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation was implemented by the Government as per the directions of the Hon'ble Supreme.....
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Facility to view status of/deficiency in claim applications and making good those deficiencies(02.06.2020)
The Justice (Retd.) R.M. Lodha Committee (the "Committee") vide Press Release dated January 15, 2020 requested investors/applicants with claims upto R.....
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Delhi HC: Indian Army's Rule of Spousal Postings Not Mandatory, Subject to Availability of Vacancies(26.10.2020)
Delhi High Court has held that the Indian Army's Rule on "Spousal Postings" is not mandatory and is subject to availability of vacancies for both spou.....
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Before making any order under Section 338 DMC Act, the Commissioner shall give reasonable opportunity to the person affected(20.07.2021)
Petitioner impugns order whereby the respondent Corporation has revoked the sanctioned building plan under Section 338 of the Delhi Municipal Corporat.....
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Centre Notifies Act Providing Domicile Reservation for Govt. Jobs in Jammu & Kashmir(01.04.2020)
Ministry of Home Affairs has promulgated the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Adaptation of State Laws) Order, 2020, which comes into force with imme.....
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Delhi HC Rejects Plea Against Extension of Period of Investigation of 'Suspected Al-Qaeda Operatives'(01.02.2021)
Delhi High Court has refused to set aside the Trial Court's order directing extension in the period of investigation and custody of the suspected Al-Q.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to File Reply with Preventive Steps Taken in Wake of Shimogga Blast(03.02.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to file a reply stating the preventive steps it proposes to take in the state in wake of the Ja.....
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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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Arbitrator has the inherent discretion to grant post-award interest(01.09.2022)
Present appeal arises from a judgment of the High Court by which the appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 against a ju.....
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Supreme Court Waives Tamil Nadu Temple's Bail Condition Over Stampede Case(12.06.2019)
Supreme Court while providing relief to the priest of the temple arrested following the death of seven pilgrims in a stampede outside temple, waived t.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Advisory to Judicial Officers and Staff to Avoid Spread of Coronavirus(22.04.2020)
Karnataka High Court has issued a notification directing all the members of the staff to take a serious note of the advisory issued by it to the Judic.....
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Delhi HC Directs Proceedings Against Police Officers for Not Registering FIR(29.04.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed for initiating proceedings against police officers, under Section 4 of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Preven.....
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Delhi HC Grants Interim Protection from Arrest to Journalist Varun Hiremath Accused of Rape(09.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to Mumbai TV journalist Varun Hiremath who has been accused in a rape case, on the conditi.....
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Karnataka HC: Obtaining of False Caste Certificate by Non-SC Persons Not Offence(24.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that if persons not belonging to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe obtains a false caste certificate, they cannot be p.....
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Details of 'New Regulatory Framework' for Broadcasting and Cable services(16.06.2021)
1. TRAI, in March 2017, notified the 'New Regulatory Framework' for Broadcasting and Cable services. The new framework-came into effect on 29th Decemb.....
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SEBI Eases Norms for Foreign Portfolio Investors(30.06.2016)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has allowed Foreign Portfolio Investors who had issued participatory notes under the erstwhile regulatio.....
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Formulate Policy Guideline for Allowing Redevelopment in Industrial Zone: Bombay High Court(03.10.2018)
Bombay High Court has said that it is time for the civic body to formulate a policy guideline for allowing redevelopment of areas by demolishing old b.....
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Calcutta High Court: Bongaon Civic Trust Vote Misrepresentation of Democracy(30.07.2019)
Calcutta High Court has observed Bongaon Municipality trust vote as an example of democracy lying on the footpath and called it a perversion of justi.....
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Centre Notifies Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2021(15.03.2021)
Central Government has notified and the Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2021. These Rules will apply to (a) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) registered .....
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Kerala HC Declines Pre-Arrest to 18 Year Old Accused of Transmitting Morphed Content Online(22.03.2021)
Kerala High Court has declined pre-arrest bail to an 18-year-old accused of having morphed and transmitted the photographs of a family-friend over the.....
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Centre Makes Rules to Allow Aadhaar-Electoral Roll Linking(20.06.2022)
Union Ministry of Law and Justice has notified rules for allowing existing voters to use their Aadhaar number to authenticate the entry in the elector.....
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AAAR West Bengal: No Abatement for Construction Service on Value of PLS Realized Separately(10.10.2019)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling, West Bengal has held that that no abatement has been prescribed for construction service under Serial Number. 3.....
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Delhi HC Directs Meeting to be Held on Increase in Premium Rate for CM Advocate Welfare Scheme(31.08.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Life Insurance Corporation and New India Insurance Company to hold meetings with the Technical Evaluation Committee .....
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The exercise of public power by the executive and other public functionaries is subject to principle of legality(09.06.2021)
Maxrae Estates is the owner of the farm located within the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. Maxrae applied to the Department of Agriculture,.....
Tags : Extension, Warehouse, Ministerial discretion
Delhi HC Accepts Sony’s Plea for Exclusive Rights in India Australia International Cricket Series(25.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has accepted Sony Pictures' Network India Pvt Ltd's plea before it claiming exclusive media rights in the forthcoming India Australia.....
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SEBI Amends Existing Regulatory Framework for Delisting of Equity Shares Pursuant to Open Offer(30.09.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in the meeting headed by Mr.Ajay Tyagi decided to amend the existing regulatory framework for delisting .....
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CBIC Extends Exemption and AIDC on Cotton till October(06.07.2022)
Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the exemption of Customs duty and Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AID.....
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'Angel Tax' Abolished for all Classes of Investors(23.07.2024)
The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to abolish 'angel tax' for all classes of investors, while pres.....
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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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SC Allows NEET Test on Oct 14 for Students Who Could Not Appear Due to COVID-19(12.10.2020)
Supreme Court has allowed NEET test to be conducted on 14th October, 2020 for students who missed the exam on 13th September, 2020 due to COVID-19 or .....
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Orissa High Court Upholds Centre's Notification Abolishing Odisha Administrative Tribunal(08.06.2021)
Orissa High Court has upheld the notification issued by the Department of Personnel and Training of the Central Government dated 2nd August 2019 which.....
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Karnataka High Court: SC /ST Prevention Of Atrocities Act Is Prospective In Nature(08.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has observed that the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989, is prospective in nature and all.....
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Andhra Pradesh High Court Refuses to Issue interim Orders Against Creation of New Districts(15.03.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has refused to issue interim Orders against the proposed creation of 13 new districts and directed the government to file a .....
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Liability to pay advance tax arises only on the accrual of income in the hands of the assessee and not prior(11.07.2023)
The relevant facts in this case are that the assessment proceedings in assessee’s case for A.Y. 2014-15 were completed on. Thereafter, the AO had issu.....
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CAT: Temprorary, Ad Hoc & Contract Staff Also Entitled To Maternity Leave(25.10.2017)
Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has said that temporary, ad hoc and contract women employees are also entitled to maternity leave and consequent.....
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Supreme Court Gives Relief to Couple who Pleaded Guilty for Marrying off their Under-Aged Kids(16.11.2018)
Supreme Court has set aside a High Court order to conduct de novo trial under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 against a couple who pleaded.....
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Vertical restraints are not generally perceived as being anti-competitive, when substantial portion of the market is not affected(11.05.2020)
The present Information has been filed on behalf of Accessories World Car Audio Private Limited ('the Informant') under Section 19(1) (a) of the Compe.....
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Patna High Court Asks Govt. to Provide Funds for Educational Institutions' Infrastructure(26.03.2021)
Patna High Court has observed that there is a lack of infrastructure, toilets, etc in girls' educational institutions in Patna, perusing the inspectio.....
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Rejection of second-application for grant of registration under Section 12AA of the IT Act without mentioning substantial reason amounts to miscarriage of justice(20.06.2022)
The assessee is a company incorporated under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, established for various objects set out in the Memorandum of Associ.....
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Justice not only done but also seen to be done: Kerala HC(09.11.2015)
Kerala High Court held that the Director of Vigilance can give ‘timely directions’ while conducting investigation, but not after. Observations and fin.....
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Bombay HC Seeks NIA's Reply on Purohit's Appeal in Malegaon Blast Case(20.10.2016)
Bombay High Court while admitting an appeal filed by Lt Col Prasad Purohit, an accused in 2008 Malegaon Blast Case, against rejection of his bail plea.....
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Govt: GST is Not Payable on Advances Received for Supply of Goods(17.11.2017)
Central Government has exempted all taxpayers from payment of tax on advances received in case of supply of goods under the Central Goods and Services.....
Tags : Goods and Services Tax (GST), One-Nation_One-Tax
Rajasthan High Court Acquits Three Srinagar Residents After 23 Years(25.07.2019)
Rajasthan High Court has acquitted three residents of Srinagar booked in Lajpat Nagar and Samleti bomb blast cases which took place in 1996.
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Allahabad HC Directs Reinstatement of Home Guard Sacked for Being Homosexual(10.02.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed reinstatement of a home guard who had been sacked on the charge of “indecency” on the basis of a video in which he w.....
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Madras High Court Rejects Plea Seeking Quashing of MBBS Rank List(25.09.2019)
Madras High Court has rejected a plea seeking quashing of the rank list for admission to MBBS/BDS 2019-20 courses for Government and management quota .....
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P&H HC: Pre-Arrest Bail to Accused in Assault of On-Duty Police Sends Wrong Signal to Society(11.09.2020)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that if the concession of pre-arrest bail is granted to the persons accused of assaulting public servants o.....
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MP HC: Mother Who Nurtured Child in Womb is Certainly Entitled to His Custody(21.09.2020)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that the welfare of a child is of paramount importance and that the mother/petitioner, who has nurtured the chi.....
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Kerala HC Seeks State Response on Reopening Retail Outlets on All Days(16.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has sought the State's response regarding its opinion on reopening retail outlets including textile stores on all days amid the ongo.....
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Madras HC: Teachers Who Unqualified TET Cannot Continue Service in Schools(08.04.2022)
Madras High Court has observed that it is compulsory for the teachers, who did not possess the minimum qualification of pass in Teacher Eligibility Te.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Teacher Eligibility Test, Right to Education Act, 2009, nine years
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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Cabinet approves MoU between India and United Kingdom on cooperation in the sphere of Law and Justice and establishing a Joint Consultative Committee(04.07.2018)
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Unite.....
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Reduction of Timeline for Listing of Shares in Public Issue from Existing T+6 Days To T+3 Days(09.08.2023)
. Consequent to extensive consultation with the market participants and considering the public comments received pursuant to consultation paper on the.....
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Schemes of Arrangement by Listed Entities and (ii) Relaxation under Sub-rule (7) of Rule 19 of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957(03.11.2020)
1. SEBI Circular No. CFD/DIL3/CIR/2017/21 dated March 10, 2017 has laid down the framework for Schemes of Arrangement by listed entities and relaxatio.....
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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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Bombay HC: Environmental Clearance Must for Continuation of Work on Rs 14,000 Cr Mumbai Coastal Road(16.07.2019)
Bombay High Court has quashed the Coastal Regulation Zone/CRZ clearances granted to the city civic body's Rs 14,000-crore coastal road project. The pr.....
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J&K HC Stays Levy of Revised Stamp Duties on Registration of Documents(05.02.2021)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has stayed a circular that issued revised stamp duty rates to be levied during registration of documents in an order on a.....
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Allahabad HC Dismisses Plea for Protection Against Unlawful Conversion Ordinance(15.02.2021)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed as withdrawn petitions filed by a Muslim man and his family from Etah who had prayed that the Court grant protectio.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea Against NGT Order Stopping Commercial Activities at Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur(02.12.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in the appeal filed by the Secretary Department Of Archaeology And Museums. State of Rajasthan challenging National Gr.....
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SC Upholds Validity of Haryana Sikh Gurudwara (Management) Act 2014(20.09.2022)
Supreme Court has upheld the validity of the Haryana Sikh Gurudwara (Management) Act 2014 and dismissed the petitions challenging the constitutionalit.....
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Bom HC: Eviction of Air India Employee Due to Privatization is Not Industrial Dispute(14.03.2023)
Bombay High Court while observing that right to retain accommodation is governed by stipulations of leave and license agreement and not as a matter of.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Accommodation, Eviction, Air India, Industrial Dispute
Patna HC: Minor Girl's Stay at Remand Home Not Unlawful Confinement/Detention(21.10.2020)
Patna High Court has observed that if by judicial order, a girl has been sent to Remand Home treating her to be minor, then her stay in the Remand Hom.....
Tags : Patna High Court, Stay at Remand Home, Unlawful Confinement/Detention
Allahabad HC Stays Arrest of Journalist Vineet Narain Accused of Making Defamatory Posts(22.07.2021)
Allahabad High Court has granted interim protection against arrest to Journalist Vineet Narain and his associate named Rajneesh Kapur, who has been bo.....
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Allahabad HC Imposes Cost on Man Who Sought Reiteration of General Mandamus Against Arbitrary Arrest(25.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court recently imposed a cost of Rs. 20,000 on a person who sought reiteration of a general mandamus, which has already been issued by .....
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NCLAT: Interest Free Security Deposit is an Operational Debt(28.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has observed that an interest free security deposit towards advance license fee will qualifies as an operation.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, interest free, security deposit, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016
SC Dismissed Plea to Bring Chief Minister Under Purview of UP Lokayukta Act(17.01.2023)
Supreme Court has dismissed PIL seeking to bring the office of Chief Minister in the purview of Lokayukta Act of the State of Uttar Pradesh.
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All. HC: Before Opening History Sheet, Citizen Must be Given Opportunity to Submit Objection(22.01.2025)
All. HC has observed that before opening of history sheet of Class-A or Class-B against any citizen, he should be given one opportunity to submit his .....
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State financial corporation's rights impeded by right of workers to wages in insolvency(07.08.2015)
The right of a state financial corporation under Section 29 of the State Financial Corporations Act, 1959 is subject to rights of workers of the compa.....
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Madras High Court: Religious Customs Cannot Change at the Stroke of a Pen(28.03.2018)
Madras High Court has said that religious customs and practices cannot be changed by the government officials casually at the stroke of a pen “since s.....
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CRIMINAL - Unnatural Sex, Excess Sexual Act of Husband Not Instigation for Wife's Suicide: Chhattisgarh HC(11.03.2019)
Chhattisgarh High Court, while discharging a man accused of instigating his wife's suicide, has observed that excess sexual acts by a husband and unna.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Unnatural Sex, Excess Sexual Act of Husband, Instigation for suicide,
SC Issues Notice to Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Gorakhpur for Misleading the Court(28.09.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notice to one Manisha Waskale, Sub-Divisional magistrate, inquiring why appropriate proceedings be not initiated against her .....
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SC Gives Time to Tamil Nadu SEC to Conduct Local Body Elections in Nine New Districts(23.06.2021)
Supreme Court has given the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission (SEC) time to work, if necessary 24 hours a day, and hold the local body elections in.....
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President Kovind Says 'Unacceptably Low' Number of Judges from Weaker Sections in Higher Judiciary(29.11.2017)
President Kovind Says 'Unacceptably Low' Number of Judges from Weaker Sections in Higher Judiciary
Tags : Telling the higher judiciary that it was its "sacred duty" to "groom" district and sessions judges and raise their skill so that more and more of them can be elevated to High Courts, President Kovind said "We need to take long-term measures to remedy this situation."
Shoppers Stop Summoned by District Consumer Forum(13.08.2019)
District Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum, Delhi has summoned Department store, Shoppers Stop over a complaint filed against it for charging a custome.....
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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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Kerala HC Quashes Sessions Court Order Imposing Time Limit on Siby Mathews' Pre-Arrest Bail(16.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has set aside the 60 days time limit imposed on the pre-arrest bail granted by the Sessions Court to former DGP Siby Mathews, the fo.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Siby Mathews' Pre-Arrest Bail
Kerala HC Directs Religious & Political Bodies to Scrupulously Follow Norms Preventing Obstruction(24.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has issued a directive to the religious and political organisations in the State to scrupulously follow the norms prohibiting obstru.....
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SC to Centre: Make Web Portal With Details of Foreign Universities(19.09.2022)
Supreme Court has suggested that the Union Government could create a web portal containing the details of the foreign universities where the Ukraine r.....
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Delhi HC Extends Restrictive Functioning Till May 17(04.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has decided to continue with its restricted functioning till 17th May, 2020 in view of the extension of the nationwide lockdown.
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Kerala HC: Allow Entry Without Necessary Entry Passes at Walayar Checkpost(11.05.2020)
Kerala High Court has directed the Kerala Government to allow the entry of persons who got stranded at Walayar checkpost without the necessary 'entry .....
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Karnataka HC: Frauds Committed by Employees with Financial Institutions Serious Offence(07.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has said that frauds, even if negligible, committed by employees associated with financial institutions have to be viewed very se.....
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Kar. HC: Attacking Police With Petrol Bottles Amounts to Terrorist Act Under UAPA(09.08.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that use of petrol bottles while attacking police personnel and police stations by accused persons during the Bengaluru .....
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Initiation of a midterm review investigation limited to change of name of producer/exporter from Singapore regarding anti-dumping duty imposed on specified products from mentioned countries(18.09.2023)
1. An application for change of name has been filed by INEOS Phenols Singapore Pte Ltd. (herein after referred to as "applicant"). The applicant is a .....
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Madras HC Forms SIT for Investigation in Sexual Assault Case in Anna University(30.12.2024)
Madras High Court has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for investigation in alleged sexual assault of a student inside the Anna University ca.....
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P&H HC: While Adju. Pre-Arrest Bail Plea Manner in Which Accused is Arraigned in FIR is Important(13.01.2025)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has explained that while adjudicating a plea for anticipatory bail, the court cannot remain oblivious to the circumstances.....
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Conditions for Investment in Alternative Investment Fund(05.04.2021)
Point 1.5 of Investment-Master Circular, 2017 specifies the conditions applicable for Insurers Investment in Alternative Investment Fund (AIF). The fo.....
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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Clarification of Verdict Against Shaheen Bagh Protests(25.01.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed a miscellaneous application filed seeking clarification of its judgement dated 7th October 2020 passed with regard to the .....
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Raj. HC: Setting Different Retirement Age for Allopathic & Ayurvedic Doctors Unconstitutional(04.10.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that distinction created between Allopathic and Ayurvedic doctors by setting different retirement ages, is unconstitutio.....
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SC: Fixing Cut Off on Basis of Viva Voce for DJ Selection by Kerala HC was Manifestly Arbitrary(13.07.2023)
Supreme Court has held that process followed by the Kerala High Court in fixing a cut-off mark on the basis of viva-voce for the selection of District.....
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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.....
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Rajasthan High Court: Do Away With Contractual Appointment or 'Total Adhocism' Amongst Teachers(29.05.2019)
Rajasthan High Court while terming it as glaring example of the "hire & fire" policy and depriving teachers from the service benefits impressed upon t.....
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Centre Over Green Nod for Central Visa(25.02.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Centre and the Central Public Works Department asking them to respond to the plea seeking that no environme.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Issue Orders to Provide Covid Test Results Within 24 Hours(19.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to issue appropriate orders to all recognised laboratories to provide test results to patients .....
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Bombay HC: WhatsApp Group Administrator Not Liable for Member's Objectionable Post(26.04.2021)
Bombay High Court has held that a Whatsapp group administrator cannot be held liable for objectionable content posted by a member of the group, in the.....
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Allahabad HC: Co-Accused Cannot be Convicted if Main Accused Acquitted After Examination(31.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that in view of the testimony of witnesses if one accused is acquitted, no criminal proceeding can be sustained against .....
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Online Journals Supplied to IIM not Subject to RCM Under GST: AAAR(18.04.2019)
Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR), Karnataka has held that the supply of online journals and periodicals to IIM Bangalore is exempted from.....
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AAR: Pharmaceutical Reference Standards is Not Diagnostic Reagent, Attracts 18% IGST(22.01.2020)
Authority on Advance Ruling, Karnataka has ruled that the Pharmaceutical Reference Standards (PRS) is not a diagnostic reagent and is not covered unde.....
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Kerala HC: CIAL is not State Instrumentality Under Article 12 of Constitution of India(29.01.2020)
Kerala High Court has held that Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) cannot be said to be an instrumentality of State within the meaning of Article.....
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SC Declines Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity of Provisions of CGST Act, 2017(08.01.2021)
Supreme Court has declined to entertain a writ petition challenging constitutional validity of various provisions of the Central Goods Service Tax Act.....
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Special NDPS Court: Blanket Order to Bar Courts from Taking Cognizance of Affidavit Cannot be Passed(26.10.2021)
Special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Court, Mumbai has observed that it cannot pass blanket orders to bar courts from taking cognizance .....
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Delhi High Court Extends Interim Protection to Rakesh Asthana Till November 28(15.11.2018)
Delhi High Court has extended till November 28 the interim protection from arrest granted to CBI special director Rakesh Asthana, who has sought the q.....
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Extension of last date to receive comments on TRAI Consultation Paper(13.05.2020)
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had invited comments/counter-comments of stakeholders on Consultation Paper on "Methodology of applyi.....
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Supreme Court Quashes FIR Against Journalist Patricia Mukhim Over Her Facebook Post(25.03.2021)
Supreme Court has quashed criminal proceedings against Shillong Times Editor Patricia Mukhim which was initiated over a Facebook post on violence agai.....
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Patna HC to Registry: Identify All Appeals Pending Before High Court U/S 374(4) & 377(4) CrPC(27.06.2022)
Patna High Court has directed the Registry to take all necessary measures to identify those appeals which are pending before High Court and are covere.....
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Patna HC Issues Notices to All Former Bihar CMs on Allotment of Official Bungalows for Life(10.01.2019)
Patna High Court has issued notices to Bihar Government and all former chief ministers, as well as incumbent Nitish Kumar, for being allotted official.....
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Gujarat HC Issues Notices to Centre and Gujarat Government on ST Status for Rathwa-Koli Community(03.10.2019)
Gujarat High Court has issued notices to the Centre and State governments on a Public Interest Litigations challenging inclusion of Rathwa-Koli commun.....
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Madras HC: Conduct of Police Personnel in Holding Demonstrations Similar to Strike(16.09.2020)
Madras High Court has ruled that the conduct of the police personnel in holding a demonstration before the Office of the Police Commissioner, raising .....
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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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Delhi HC Dismisses Appeal of Specially-Abled Tennis Player for Participating in Deaflympics(06.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed the appeal filed by a specially-abled tennis player that seeks to participate as a substitute player in the Deaflympics.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Deaflympics, specially-abled tennis player, Brazil, May 2022, vested right
CESTAT, Mumbai: Lehman Brothers Securities Eligible for Service Tax Refund Claim(08.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that Lehman Brothers Securities Pvt Ltd, is entitled for the refund claim of Serv.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai, Lehman Brothers Securities Pvt Ltd, Service Tax, legal consultancy services, Reverse Charge Mechanism, winding up
Delhi HC: Transgender Person to Produce Gender Re-Assignment Certificate, Violates Article 21(12.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the Passport Rules, 1980 as they require a Transgender person to produce Gender Re-assignment certificate Surgery, is p.....
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Judicial Notice Taken of Soaring Temperature in Delhi by Delhi High Court(03.06.2024)
Delhi HC while dealing with pleas concerning the issue of protection and management of deemed forests in the national capital, has observed that it is.....
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Interest income earned by cooperative society on deposits made out of surplus funds with cooperative banks as well as schedule bank qualifies for deduction(03.06.2024)
In facts of the case, the Appellant is a Cooperative Society registered under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960. It is engaged in the b.....
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To Say Counsel is Out of Station is Not a Ground to Seek Adjournment: SC(13.02.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that non availability of the counsel or he being out of station is not a ground to seek adjournment.
Tags : Supreme Court, Counsel Being Out of Station, Ground to Seek Adjournment
Pakistan SC Issues Notice to PM for Alleged Use of Public Property for Party's Legal Forum(14.10.2020)
Pakistan Supreme Court has issued suo-motu notice to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan over his participation in a lawyers' convention organi.....
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SC: Proposer Duty Bound to Disclose Pre-Existing Ailments to the Insurer(22.10.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that a proposer who seeks to obtain a policy of life insurance is duty bound to disclose pre-existing medical condition to .....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Provision of Time to File Objections to Delhi Master Plan(26.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea challenging a notification issued by the Delhi Development Authority in June this year, providing only 45.....
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CESTAT, New Delhi: No Exemption of Central Excise Duty for Module Mounting Structures(26.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi has observed that no immunity of central excise duty for module mounting structures used i.....
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CESTAT, Bangalore: Refund Can’t be Rejected for Non-Submission of Invoices by Original Authority(29.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that refund can’t be rejected for non-submission of invoices before original aut.....
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Madhya Pradesh HC to Continue Restrictive Functioning Till May 17(04.05.2020)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has extended the period of suspension of regular court work and has announced that only urgent matters will be heard via vid.....
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SEBI advises Franklin Templeton mutual fund to focus on returning money to investors(07.05.2020)
SEBI has advised Franklin Templeton mutual fund (FT) to focus on returning money to investors, in the context of their winding up six of their debt sc.....
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Karnataka HC Directs to Ensure Disbursal of Funds for Construction of New District Court Building(07.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Principal Secretary (Law Department) to apprise the concerned government authorities to release funds for the co.....
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Rajasthan HC: No Appeal Lies Against Issuance of Arms License(10.08.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that there is no provision where appeal can be entertained under Section 18 of the Arms Act against an order of issuance.....
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Cal. HC: There Must be a Balance Between Religious Freedom U/A 30 and Overwhelming Public Interest(26.09.2023)
Calcutta High Court in a case wherein petitioner argued that high-tension overhead line has rendered it impossible to run an educational institute for.....
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Reserve Bank of India Releases December Issue of the Financial Stability Report(31.12.2024)
Reserve Bank of India has released the December issue of Financial Stability Report (FSR) reflecting on the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee.....
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MP HC: Punishment of Termination of Employee for Single Clerical Mistake ‘Excessive’(13.01.2025)
MP High Court has observed that for singular negligence in entire service career of the employee the harsh punishment of termination from service is e.....
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CESTAT, Kolkata: No Service Tax on ‘Evacuation of Ash Pond” and Its Transportation(23.03.2020)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Kolkata has held that the removal of fly ash from the pond cannot be termed as “Cleaning a.....
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Kerala HC Issues Notice in Plea of UAE Returnee Who Lost Personal Belongings Due to Fire(17.02.2021)
Kerala High Court has issued notice to the Centre on a writ petition filed by United Arabs Emirates returnees who lost their household items and other.....
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Madras HC Quashes Private Complaint Against Former Union Minister M.K. Alagiri(19.10.2021)
Madras High Court has quashed a private complaint preferred by the Returning Officer of the Madurai Parliamentary constituency against former Union Mi.....
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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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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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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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Interest Equalization Scheme on pre and post shipment rupee export credit - extension(01.07.2021)
1. This is with reference to the instructions issued vide circular DOR.CRE.REC.06/04.02.001/2021-22 dated April 12, 2021.
2. Government of I.....
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Master Circular for Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)(26.04.2022)
1. For effective regulation of Infrastructure Investment Trusts, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has been issuing various circulars from.....
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Intervention of the Court is envisaged only in few circumstances like fraud or bias by the Arbitrators or violation of natural justice(03.10.2017)
The Appellant, in present appeals, has challenged the legality and correctness of the judgment and order passed by High Court of Calcutta. Appellant s.....
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Free Tickets for IPL Matches Subject to GST: AAR(16.10.2018)
Authority for Advance Ruling, Punjab has ruled that GST is payable on providing complimentary/ free tickets as the said activity would constitute a ‘s.....
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SC's Deputy Registrar & Above Designated Staff to Report to Office from May 4(04.05.2020)
Supreme Court has released dictates that all officers in the ranks of Deputy Registrar and above, or their equivalent shall attend office from 4th May.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice on Plea Questioning Legality of Compulsory Service for Medical Students(13.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the State, Centre, and the National Medical Commission on a petition filed by a group of medical students qu.....
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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea Challenging 18% GST on Mining Operations(08.12.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on two writ petitions challenging the October 6 circular through which the government of India has clarified that Good.....
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SC to States: Inform if State Haj Committees Have Been Constituted(16.08.2022)
Supreme Court has directed State governments to inform the Court, by way of an affidavit, if Hajj committees are constituted in their in their respect.....
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Calcutta HC Asks State to Report on Steps Taken So Far to Contain COVID-19(13.04.2020)
Calcutta High Court has asked the West Bengal Government to report to the Court the steps taken so far to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus and.....
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A person cannot be made to wait indefinitely for possession of flat allotted and is entitled to seek refund of amount paid(02.04.2020)
The Appellant-Builder launched a residential project by the name “Araya Complex” in Sector 62, Golf Course Extension Road, Gurugram. The Respondent- F.....
Tags : Refund, Interest, Entitlement
SC: NDMA May Consider Laying Down Minimum Standards of Relief to COVID Victims(04.05.2021)
Supreme Court has suggested that the National Disaster Management Authority consider laying down minimum standards of the relief which is to be provid.....
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Rajasthan HC Restrains from Issuing Registration Certificate to Senior Lawyers Association(09.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has restrained state from issuance of registration certificate to Rajasthan High Court Senior Lawyers Association, Jaipur till fu.....
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Repatriation of Assigned Capital by FRBs/Lloyd's India(26.10.2022)
A. The Authority has been taking various steps towards the ease of doing business so that insurance penetration can be increased. Various working grou.....
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Karnataka HC: Blacklisting Without Prior Notice Affects Right to Life of Contractor(08.06.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that blacklisting or debarring of a Contractor from participating in any contract has civil consequences and thus, prior.....
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SC: Cannot Try Juvenile Accused as Adult Unless Preliminary Assessment and Report by JJB Available(27.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that the accused child’s conviction cannot be sustained unless a preliminary assessment conducted by the Juvenile Justice Board.....
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Delhi High Court Directs Police Not to Harass Restaurant Owners Unnecessarily(22.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the city police not to harass owners of restaurants and bars that serve herbal hukkahs. The Court has however permitted .....
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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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Allahabad HC: No Conviction Under SC/ST Act if Offence Not Committed on Ground of Victim's Caste(29.07.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that to prosecute a person for an offence committed under Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST Act, there must be evidence that .....
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Cal. HC Formulates Guidelines for Executive Magistrates Exercising Jurisdiction U/S 111 CrPC(04.08.2022)
Calcutta High Court has laid down guidelines for Executive Magistrates exercising jurisdiction under Section 111 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.....
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CIVIL - Madras HC Refuses to Grant Interim Relief to Sterlite(05.03.2019)
Madras High Court has refused to grant interim relief to Vedanta’s Sterlite Copper unit, which has been shut for nine months now.
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Lok Sabha Passes Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Sixth Amendment) Bill, 2019(11.12.2019)
Lok Sabha has passed the Constitution (126th Amendment) Bill, 2019 to extend reservation to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha and Sta.....
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Allahabad HC Dismisses Pleas Against Streaming of Web Series Paatal Lok and XXX(30.09.2020)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed two Public Interest Litigations filed for censorship of web series Paatal Lok and XXX-Season 2 respectively.
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Streaming of Web Series
Karnataka HC Directs Principal Secretary to Explain on Modified Conditions of Grant of Land(28.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Principal Secretary, Revenue Department, to explain observing that the State government has modified conditions .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Grant of Land for Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Trust
CESTAT, Delhi: Spent Acid is not Exempted Good(14.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi, has quashed a demand, observing that since Spent Acid is not an exempted good, hence, the p.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Spent Acid, Rule 6(3) of CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004
P&H HC: Person Not Being Complainant Cannot Ask in FIR for Addition of Offences(19.04.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that a no complainant can seek directions of addition of particular offences in a First Information Report .....
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Kar. HC: Non-furnishing of Data by a Company Impacts Planning of the Economic Policies of Nation(31.07.2023)
Karnataka High Court while dismissing plea filed by a company to quash proceedings under Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 for non-furnishing of data.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Statistical Data, Economic Policies
NHRC Seeks Report from Kerala Government over Custodial Death(14.10.2016)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to Kerala Government over death of a man from Tamil Nadu in police custody after he was ar.....
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Time Limit for Generation of GSTR-1A & 2A Extended(08.11.2017)
Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has clarified that the time limit for generation of GSTR-2A and 1A will be extended as the due date for fil.....
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National Green Tribunal Lifts Ban on Construction, Entry of Trucks in Delhi-NCR(20.11.2017)
National Green Tribunal has lifted the ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR after the Central Pollution Control Board and the Delhi Pollution C.....
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Clarification in respect of levy of GST on Director's remuneration(10.06.2020)
1. Various references have been received from trade and industry seeking clarification whether the GST is leviable on Director's remuneration paid by .....
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SC Stays HC Order Directing Delhi Govt to Bear Costs of Gadgets Given to EWS Students(10.02.2021)
Supreme Court has stayed a Delhi High Court judgment which directed the Delhi Government to bear the costs of gadgets which the schools were directed .....
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SC Asks DMRC to Seek Forest Clearance to Cut Trees for Delhi Metro Phase-IV Expansion(29.11.2021)
Supreme Court has held that the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) needs to obtain the forest clearance under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 to cu.....
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Gujarat HC Directs Authority to Refund Amount on Bills of Entry for Imported Goods(29.12.2020)
Gujarat High Court has directed the Customs Authority to refund the amount collected as stamp duty on Bills of Entry filed for the imported goods, qua.....
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SC Upholds Order Directing Demolition of Twin 40 Storey Towers in Emerald Court Project(31.08.2021)
Supreme Court has upheld an order passed by the Allahabad High Court directing the demolition of twin 40 storey towers in the Emerald Court project of.....
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Delhi HC: Create Mechanism for TM Owners to Seek Cancellation/Transfer of Objectionable Domain Names(15.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the Domain Name Registrars (DNRs) must create a mechanism by which any trademark (TM) owner who has an objection to the.....
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Bom. HC: No Police Mock Drills While Depicting Members of Particular Community as Terrorists(07.02.2023)
Bombay High Court while hearing a PIL seeks guidelines for police mock drills has directed that no mock drills be conducted depicting persons of a par.....
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SC: Police Chief Can’t Order Further Investigation Without Magistrate/Higher Court’s Permission(08.05.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that order from District Police Chief is not same as an order issued by concerned Magistrate, has held that power to ord.....
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SC: Up to Rank of APCCF, IAS Officers Can’t Write Annual Confidential Reports of IFS Officers(22.05.2025)
Supreme Court has held that Annual Confidential Reports of Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers cannot be written by officers in the Indian Administra.....
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ITAT, Bangalore: Registration has to be Granted if No Evidence of Malafide Activities(05.01.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore has allowed the application for the registration holding that the registration has to be granted if th.....
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RBI imposes monetary penalty on two Payment System Operators(20.10.2021)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had, by an order dated October 01, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs.1 crore (Rupees one crore only) on Paytm Pay.....
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Delhi High Court: Illegal Construction on Government Land Should be Demolished(17.10.2019)
Delhi High Court has observed that unauthorised or illegal construction on Government land should always be demolished. The observation was made by th.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Illegal Construction
SC Directs Centre to Speed Up Implementation of Waiver of Compound Interest on Loan Instalments(15.10.2020)
Supreme Court has directed the Central government to speed up the implementation of waiver of compound interest on instalments of loans up to Rs 2 cro.....
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Allahabad HC: Reservation of Vehicle Registration Numbers Subject to Statutory Conditions(26.10.2020)
Allahabad High Court has held that any person can make an application along with prescribed fees for reservation of attractive registration numbers fo.....
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Clarification regarding extension of limitation under GST law in terms of Hon'ble Supreme Court's Order dated 27.04.2021(20.07.2021)
The Government has issued notifications under Section 168A of the CGST Act, 2017, wherein the time limit for completion of various actions, by any aut.....
Tags : Extension, Limitation, GST law
Delhi HC: Stamp Duty Insufficiency on Arbitration Agreement is Jurisdictional Issue U/S 16 A&C Act(26.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the sufficiency of the stamp duty on the arbitration agreement is a jurisdictional issue under Section 16 of the Arbit.....
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Kerala HC: Rule of Alternative Remedy is Rule of Discretion, Not Rule of Jurisdiction(29.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has observed that just because the court may not exercise its discretion under Article 226 of the Constitution since the availabilit.....
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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.....
Tags : Reinstatement, Direction, Legality
Bombay HC Urges State Not to Relax on Inquiry Into Private Distribution of Remdesivir Injections(28.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has urged the State not to drop the ball on its inquiry into the private distribution of Remdesivir injections by politicians and ce.....
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Tamil Nadu Govt Notifies Amendment to State Subordinate Police Officers’ Conduct Rules(18.02.2022)
Tamil Nadu Government has notified an amendment to the State's Subordinate Police Officers' Conduct Rules,1964 by the inclusion of Rule 24-C, prohibit.....
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CESTAT, Bangalore: Software Maintenance Services Not Covered Under Business Auxiliary Services(24.02.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Bangalore has held that the software maintenance services shall not be covered within the.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Software Maintenance Services
J&K HC: Police Cannot Quick Fix Facts into Its Viewpoint of Accusation(02.12.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while observing that investigations must be conducted within the domain of ‘Facts in Issue’ and ‘Relevant Fact.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Quick Fixes, Investigation
SC to HCs’: Constitute Grievance Redressal Committees to Prevent Lawyers' Strikes(20.04.2023)
Supreme Court while hearing suo motu case regarding rampant strikes in Bar Associations across the country, has directed all High Courts to constitute.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Grievance Redressal Committees, Lawyers' Strikes
Bom HC: Student Should be Timely Informed About Eligibility Status to Avoid Wastage of Time & Money(18.01.2024)
Bombay High Court while quashing Mumbai University’s decision of declaring a student ineligible for a course when he had already completed two semeste.....
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RBI Permits Start-Ups to Open Currency Account Abroad(24.06.2016)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed startups with an overseas subsidiary to open foreign currency accounts abroad to credit foreign exchange earni.....
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Discretion to grant or deny pre-arrest bail cannot be exercised de hors the gravity of offence(20.08.2019)
In first application, Petitioner seeks pre-arrest bail in FIR registered under Section 120B read with Section 420 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) and.....
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SC Asks Madhya Pradesh HC to Consider Reinstatement of Ex-District Judge(15.07.2020)
Supreme Court has recommended to the Madhya Pradesh High Court to consider the reinstatement of the former Additional District and Sessions Judge from.....
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Bombay HC Asks Maharashtra Government on Ban of Cast, Crew Over 65 Years(22.07.2020)
Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra Government the basis for the rule to not allow cast and crew above the age of 65 on film and television sh.....
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Delhi Court Remands Wrestler Sushil Kumar to Police Custody in Chhatrasal Stadium Murder Case(24.05.2021)
Delhi Court has sent Wrestler Sushil Kumar and his associate Ajay Kumar to 6 days police custody remand who are arrested in connection with the Chhatr.....
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CESTAT Grants Partial Relief To Bata On Issue Of Denial Of CENVAT Credit(07.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court upheld the validity of Section 54(3) of the CGST Act refers to the refund of unutilized Input Tax Credit (ITC). The Section is en.....
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Rajasthan HC: Breach of Written Undertaking Given to Court is Contempt(17.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that breach of written undertaking given to the Court is contempt and is liable to be punished under the Contempt Co.....
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Delhi HC Directs Police to Take Steps to Take Down Photographs of Woman from Porn Website(20.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police to take immediate steps to take down the photographs of a woman which were posted on a pornographic web.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Immediate Registration of FIR for Police Excesses
Rajasthan HC Sets Aside Decision of ICAI Cancelling CA Intermediate Exam Result of Woman(19.05.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has set aside a decision of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), cancelling the CA intermediate exam result of.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Future Group Plea Against Continuation of Proceedings in Singapore Tribunal(05.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that no permission of the Central Government was required to construct lodges/ resorts within the reserve forest area at.....
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Supreme Court Directs to Finalise Guidelines for Inspection of Educational Institutions(13.01.2022)
Supreme Court has directed the University Grants Commission to finalize guidelines for the inspection of educational institutions and commence inspect.....
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In a tax matter, when a statutory remedy of appeal is available, the High Court should not entertain the writ petition(14.10.2022)
In facts of present case, by an Assessment Order, the Assessing Officer denied the Input rebate under Section 14 of the Madhya Pradesh Value Added Tax.....
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Customs preparations for returnees from Indian enclaves(18.11.2015)
The Central Board of Excise and Customs has appointed places as Land Customs Stations to clear baggage brought into the Indian mainland by those retur.....
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Supreme Court Orders Unitech to Refund Rs 16 Crore to 39 Flat Buyers(19.10.2016)
Supreme Court has ordered Real Estate Developer Unitech to refund Rs 16 crore to 39 flat buyers in a case of not completing housing project Vista in G.....
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GST on Supply of Raw Cotton by Agriculturist will be Paid by Recipient Under Reverse Charge: CBEC(16.11.2017)
Central board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has notified that Goods and Services Tax (GST) on supply of Raw Cotton by agriculturist will be liable to b.....
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Delhi High Court Directs GST Commissioner to Permit Taxpayer to Rectify Errors Made in TRAN-1 Form(23.07.2019)
Delhi High Court has directed the GST Commissioner to permit a company which had made an error in filing the TRAN-1 Form online to correct the same im.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Order Directing Removal of Encroachments in 'Forest Like Areas'(09.02.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in the plea filed challenging order of the National Green Tribunal directing the Collector and Forest Department to st.....
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Allahabad HC Takes Note of Case Related to Man Against Whom 49 Cases were Registered(29.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has taken note of a case related to a man against whom 49 cases were registered by the Uttar Pradesh Police over a span of 23 yea.....
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RBI Operationalise CFR(22.01.2016)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in order to minimize frauds, has operationalised a Central Fraud Registry (CFR) with effect from January 20.
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Labour Ministy to Cut Cos' EPFO Coverage Threshold to 10 Workers From 20(02.02.2016)
Labour Ministry, in order to provide social security to additional 50 lakh workers under retirement fund body Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (.....
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Not Mandatory to Call Two ‘Respectable’ Persons For a Raid Under Immoral Traffic Act: Rajasthan HC(28.05.2018)
Rajasthan High Court has held that mere violation of Section 15(2) of Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act will not vitiate the proceedings, as it will be.....
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Judiciary can't be Destroyed in Name of Transparency: SC(05.04.2019)
Supreme Court, while hearing appeals of its registry against Delhi High Court order that CJI's office falls under the ambit of RTI Act, has observed t.....
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Allahabad HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Proforma to Collect Citizen Data for NPR(13.03.2020)
Allahabad High Court has issued a notice on a plea seeking that a copy of the proforma in which all personal data of citizens will be collected by the.....
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CESTAT, New Delhi Quashes Countervailing Duty of 2.47% on Continuous Cast Copper Wire(10.03.2021)
Customs, Excises, Service Taxes Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi has quashed the countervailing duty (CVD) of 2.47% on Continuous Cast Copper Wi.....
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Kerala HC: Vague Statement in Victim's Testimony with No Indication of Penetration Not Rape(16.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has observed that a statement from the victim that the accused hugged her with no indication of penetration would not attract the of.....
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Delhi HC: IGST Refund allowable on Zero Rated Supplies(08.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) refund is allowable on zero-rated supplies.
Tags : Delhi High Court, IGST, Zero-Rated Supplies
Mad. HC: Registering Authorities Not Empowered to Cancel Sale Deed Through Summary Proceedings(29.03.2024)
Madras High Court has held that the Registering Authority or the District Registrar are quasi-judicial authorities and they do not have the power to c.....
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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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SC Issues Notice on Kerala Govt Challenge Against HC Order Quashing 80:20 Distribution(29.10.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on the special leave petition filed by the State of Kerala challenging the Kerala High Court's order which quashed the.....
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Bombay HC to National Board: Decide Couple's Plea to Import Cryo-Preserved Embryos from US Lab(01.08.2022)
Bombay High Court has directed the National Board constituted under the 2021 new Assisted Reproductive Technology Act and Surrogacy Act to decide a co.....
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NCLT Cuttack: CIRP Can’t be Initiated Over Undecided Claims or Unstamped Agreements(26.04.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Cuttack has ruled that Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process cannot be initiated based on undecided claims and/or uns.....
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Ministry of Home Affairs Issues Guidelines on Exemptions to E-Commerce Platforms(27.03.2020)
Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a fresh set of guidelines to exempt e-commerce platforms engaged in the delivery of all essential goods including .....
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IGST refunds on exports-extension in SB005 alternate mechanism(17.02.2021)
1. Reference is invited to Board’s Circulars 5/2018-Cus. dated 23.02.2018 08/2018 Cus. dt 23.03.2018, 15/2018 Cus. dt 06.06.2018, 22/2018 Cus dt 16.07.....
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Delhi HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Mosquito Infestation, Rise of Vector Borne Diseases(26.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the issue of mosquito infestation and the rise of vector borne diseases amid Covid 19 pandemic after.....
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Supreme Court Stays NGT Order Imposing Cost on RICO for Causing Damage to Environment(16.02.2022)
Supreme Court has stayed National Green Tribunal's order imposing on Rajasthan State Industrial Development & Investment Corporation Limited a penalty.....
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Calcutta HC Orders Cancellation of Appointment of Assistant Teachers in Murshidabad District(23.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has ordered the cancellation of appointment of six assistant teachers in the Murshidabad district after noting that they had been .....
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Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Amendment Rules, 2022(22.11.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 247 read with sections 458, 459 and 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Government.....
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SC: Action Instituted u/s 31 Specific Relief Act is Arbitrable as It is Not Action in Rem(21.08.2020)
Supreme Court has held that an action instituted under section 31 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 is not an action in rem, but an action in personam,.....
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Supreme Court Stays Coercive Action Against Telugu Channels in FIRs for Sedition(31.05.2021)
Supreme Court has stayed coercive action against two Telugu channels - TV5 news and ABN Andhra Jyoti- in the FIRs registered by Andhra Pradesh police .....
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Allahabad HC Sets Aside NSA Detention Order Against Former UP Minister Kamlesh Pathak(21.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has set aside the detention order passed against former Minister of State and MLC Kamlesh Pathak under the National Security Act,.....
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SC Expresses Concern Over the Conditions of Hospitals in Bihar(22.11.2022)
Supreme Court while reprimanding Bihar government for allowing persons without necessary qualifications to discharge functions of pharmacist in state-.....
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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.....
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Central Government notifies activity of investment in a financial product by the non-resident in accordance with a contract with such non-resident entered into by a capital market intermediary(04.01.2024)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (ii) of clause (4G) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government h.....
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Delhi HC: Centre to Operate Flights for Indians Stranded Within Limitations of Available Resources(19.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has said that it expects that the Central Government would take all necessary steps, within the limitation of the resources available.....
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Karnataka High Court : No Requirement to Serve Notice Under Certificate of Posting(30.03.2021)
Karnataka High Court has said that service of notice through a registered post is proper service of notice, under section Section 138 of Negotiable In.....
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Restrictions on import of products made of plastic(22.06.2022)
1. Kind attention is invited to letter No. B-17011/7/UPC-II-PWM (MLP)/2021/12900 dated 01.02.2022 received from Ministry of Environment, Forest & Clim.....
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Ker HC: Min. of Transport Asked About the Actions Taken Against Vloggers Promoting Modified Vehicles(10.06.2024)
Ker HC has directed Deputy Solicitor General of India-in-Charge to get necessary instructions from Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on action t.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Ministry of Road, Modified Vehicles
Delhi HC Upholds CIC Order Denying Information to Husband About Complaints Filed by Estranged Wife(31.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has upheld an order passed by Central Information Commission denying information to a husband about complaints lodged by his estrange.....
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Delhi HC: Duty of LSA to Ensure Opportunities to Secure Justice Are Not Denied to Any Individual(14.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that it is the duty of Legal Services Authorities (LSA) to ensure that opportunities to secure justice are not denied to any.....
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Allahabad HC Stays Gang Rape Trial Against Father And His 2 Sons(25.07.2022)
Allahabad High Court has stayed a criminal trial against two real brothers who have been accused of gang-rape along with their father who has been ac.....
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SC: Trial Judge Has Duty to Ask Crucial Questions(05.05.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that trial judge has tremendous powers toask any question he pleases, in any form, at any time, of any witness, or of th.....
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SC: JJ Act, 2015 Confers No Power Upon Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) to Review its Own Orders(21.05.2025)
SC has held that the JJ Act, 2015 confers no power upon Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) to review its own orders. It is trite law that power of review is.....
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Delhi HC: Membership of Arbitral Institution Not a Pre-Requisite For Invoking Arbitration(26.03.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that the membership of an arbitral institution cannot be insisted upon as a pre-requisite for invoking arbitration.
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Initiatives to boost domestic and foreign investments(16.12.2021)
Government has taken various steps to boost domestic and foreign investments in India. These include reduction in Corporate Tax Rates, easing liquidit.....
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CESTAT: Classification only on the basis of Nomenclature under Customs Tariff Act is Baseless(29.06.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad bench has held that classification of Products only on the basis of Nomenclatur.....
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Kar HC: Necessary for Authorities to Dispose of Application to Renew Registration in Reasonable Time(24.10.2024)
Kar. HC has stated that it becomes necessary for the Competent Authorities to dispose of the application filed for seeking renewal of registration of .....
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Calcutta High Court: First Wife Can’t Charge Second Wife with Cruelty(20.11.2024)
Calcutta HC has held that offences alleged under Section 494, 498A of Indian Penal Code, 1860 are applicable to the person who has married for the sec.....
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Supreme Court: Courts Should Transfer Investigation to CBI in Exceptional Cases(27.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that Courts should exercise their power to transfer the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) should be ex.....
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Allahabad HC: Odomos is Mosquito Repellent Not Medicine; Thereby 18% GST Would be Applicable(24.01.2020)
Allahabad High Court has upheld the ruling of Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling that Odomos is not a medicine, it is a mosquito repellant and henc.....
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CESTAT, Delhi Directs to Refund Service Tax Collected from Customers for Advertisement Services(14.03.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) Delhi has directed Prasar Bharati to refund the Service Tax collected from customers for a.....
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Madras HC: Loss to State Exchequer Due to Negligence of Public Servant Must be Recovered from Him(26.12.2022)
Madras High Court has held that when a public servant is guilty of negligence and such act results in payment of statutory compensation or relief to v.....
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A security interest in collateral is perfected, if the security interest is attached to the collateral(21.07.2023)
On 28 November 2022, Sky and Space Company Ltd (SAS) granted Celtic Capital Pty Ltd (Celtic) a security interest in its personal property. A registrat.....
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GST Council Sets Stage For July 1 Roll Out, Seals Tax Rates of Final Six Items(05.06.2017)
GST Council in its 15th meeting held at New Delhi has fixed rates of gold, apparels, footwear, biscuits etc. As a corollary, 5% tax will be imposed on.....
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NCLT Dismisses Cyrus Mistry’s Plea Against Removal as Tata Sons Chairman(09.07.2018)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai has dismissed Cyrus Mistry's petition against Tata Group with respect to his removal as Tata Sons chairma.....
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For the activities outside India, it is mandatory to obtain necessary approval as per Section 11(1)(c) of the IT Act(08.08.2023)
The assessee is a trust registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882. The assessee filed application in Form 10A along with documents for obtaining re.....
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Raj. HC: Object of Arms Act, 1959 Was to Ensure that Weapon is Available to Citizen For Self-Defence(15.11.2024)
Raj. HC has observed that object of Arms Act, 1959 was to ensure that weapon is available to a citizen for self-defence but it does not mean that ever.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Possess Weapon, Lawless Society
Modification in Cyber Security and Cyber resilience framework for Stock Brokers/Depository Participants(07.06.2022)
1. SEBI vide circular SEBI/HO/MIRSD/CIR/PB/2018/147 dated December 03, 2018 prescribed framework for Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience for Stock Bro.....
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Meghalaya HC to Centre: Inform Kins of Foreigners Who Died in Custody for Compensation Purposes(04.08.2022)
Meghalaya High Court has directed the Union Ministry of External Affairs to inform the heirs or next of kin of the foreign nationals who died in custo.....
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Kerala High Court: Scribe Should Have Completed Matriculation But Not 12th Standard(06.06.2024)
Ker. High Court while allowing a candidate with ninety percent disability to attend the Kerala Engineering Architectural Medical Examination (KEAM), 2.....
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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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Calcutta High Court Seeks Response from West Bengal Government on Medical Services(24.11.2021)
Calcutta High Court has sought response from the West Bengal government on the medical services provided under its Swasthya Sathi scheme, a subsidized.....
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RBI releases the Financial Stability Report, June 2023(28.06.2023)
Today, the Reserve Bank released the 27th issue of the Financial Stability Report (FSR), which reflects the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee.....
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SC: No Construction Allowed in Plots Left for Open Spaces/Gardens in Approved Layout Plans(20.04.2020)
Supreme Court has held that open spaces left for garden areas in approved building layout plans cannot be allowed for construction.
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Re-registration rules proposed to be made simpler for passenger vehicles, while re-locating from one state to another(28.04.2021)
New system of vehicle registration to be available on pilot test mode for Defence personnel, Central/State Govt employees, Central PSUs and private se.....
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Gujarat HC Issues Notice to AM/NS India Over Non-Compliance of Order(01.03.2021)
Gujarat High Court has issued a notice to the Hazira-based steel company, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India after a Public Interest Litigation .....
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Rajasthan HC Suo Moto Exercises Writ Jurisdiction Directing Husband to Pay Monthly Maintenance(19.11.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has exercised its extraordinary writ jurisdiction and directed a man to pay monthly maintenance to his deserted wife and children.....
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Ministry of Commerce and Industry launches US Startup - SETU(07.09.2022)
The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal launched the US Startup, SETU - .....
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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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Guj. HC: Surrogacy Act Doesn’t Provide for Retention of Child’s Custody for Breastfeeding(28.06.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that the Surrogacy Regulation Act, 2021 does not envisage any provision that would require the custody of a new-born child.....
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Supreme Court: HDFC Bank is a Juristic Person, Question of Mens Rea Does Not Arise(23.10.2024)
SC while quashing a criminal case against HDFC Bank Ltd. for violating IT Dept. order, has stated that the bank is a juristic person and question of m.....
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Allahabad HC: A Counsel Cannot Interact Directly With Agencies Like Investigating Officer, Etc(15.11.2024)
Allahabad High Court has remarked that a counsel cannot identify himself with his client. He cannot interact directly with agencies like Investigating.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Criminal Prosecution of DG BSF Rakesh Asthana(16.02.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed with cost Chandigarh dentist Mohit Dhawan's plea seeking prosecution of former Special Director CBI, and present DG BSF.....
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Action against statutory auditors of NBFC under Section 45MAA of RBI Act, 1934(12.10.2021)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in exercise of the powers vested under section 45MAA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has, by an order dated Se.....
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Lok Sabha Passes Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021(22.03.2021)
Lok Sabha has passed the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021, that seeks to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, .....
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SOP for listed subsidiary company desirous of getting delisted through Scheme of Arrangement wherein the listed parent holding company and listed subsidiary are in same line of business(06.07.2021)
1. SEBI, vide notification dated June 10, 2021, has notified the amendments made to the SEBI (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2021 wherein, i.....
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In the absence of verification under Order VI Rule 15A of CPC, the pleadings cannot be relied as evidence(20.05.2024)
The Petitioner herein/defendant before the Trial Court is aggrieved by an order of the learned Trial Court whereby Petitioner's application before the.....
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SC/ST Act, 2015 in force from 26 January 2016(18.01.2016)
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has notified 26 January, 2016 as the date on which the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Preve.....
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Madras HC Seeks Centre Explanation Over TN Drought Relief Fund(09.02.2017)
Madras High Court has directed Centre to explain by March 9 steps it had taken with respect to a plea made by State government to sanction ?39,565 cro.....
Tags : Madras High Court, National Disaster Response Fund, Tamil Nadu
INSOLVENCY - NCLT Approves Revised Resolution Plan for Jyoti Structures(28.03.2019)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the resolution plan for Jyoti Structures presented by the Resolution Professional on behalf of a gro.....
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SC: No Need to Refer Pleas Challenging Repeal of J&K Special Status to Larger Bench(02.03.2020)
Supreme Court has held that there was no need to refer to larger bench the Petitions challenging the Presidential Orders issued under Article 370 on A.....
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Bombay High Court: Pre-Arrest Bail Granted to Rape Accused After Parties Settle Dispute(04.03.2021)
Bombay High Court has granted protection from arrest to a rape accused after it was discovered that the parties have “settled the dispute/discord amon.....
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Allahabad HC: Testimony of Interested Witness Should be Taken After Careful Scrutiny(11.03.2021)
Allahabad High Court has held that the testimony of an interested witness, though admissible, should be accepted by the Court after a careful scrutiny.....
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SC Allows Karnataka Examination Authority to Extend Last Date for Admission(21.12.2021)
Supreme Court recently allowed the Karnataka Examination Authority to extend the last date for admission to Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture and oth.....
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Rajasthan HC: Government has Authority to Regularise Unauthorised Conversion of Agricultural Land(11.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that the government has authority in terms of Section 90B of the Land Revenue Act, 1956 as it stood at the relevant time.....
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Delhi Court: Possession of Jihadi Literature No Offence Unless Philosophy Executed to Commit Acts(03.11.2022)
Delhi Court has held that mere possession of jihadi literature would not amount to an offence under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act unless there .....
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Master Circular for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)(07.05.2024)
1. With an objective to ensure an effective regulatory framework for AIFs, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has been issuing various circ.....
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Jharkhand High Court Stays Proceeding Against Union Minister for Agriculture(12.06.2019)
Jharkhand High Court has granted a stay in proceeding against Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar in a lower Court thereby providing a hug.....
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SC Dismisses PIL Seeking GST Exemption for Face Masks & Sanitizers(22.04.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking exemption for face masks and hand sanitizers from Goods and Services Tax.
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MHA Allows Interstate Movement of Workers(30.04.2020)
Ministry of Home Affairs has relaxed lockdown rules to allow movement of migrant workers across states, but with strict health protocols. The Ministry.....
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SC Strikes Down Proviso Curtailing Powers of ITAT to Grant Stay of Demand for More Than 365 Days(12.04.2021)
Supreme Court has struck down a proviso in the Income Tax Act, 1961 which curtailed the powers of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal to grant stay of d.....
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Bombay HC: Unregistered Agreement Can't Be Enforced Under Employees Compensation Act(24.01.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that an unregistered agreement between an employer and employee cannot be enforced to seek more compensation than what is a.....
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Prime Minister launches National Logistics Policy(17.09.2022)
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched the National Logistics Policy. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that India is emerging as.....
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Karnataka HC: State Should Facilitate Establishment of Private Schools to Fructify Right to Education(29.10.2020)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to consider afresh an application made by a trust seeking permission to start a school observin.....
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SC Refuses to Stay NLSIU's 25% Reservation for Karnataka Students in 2021-22 Admissions(02.07.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to stay the revised admission notification issued by the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, providi.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity of IT Rules(08.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Central Government on a plea moved by Press Trust of India (PTI), challenging the constitutional validity .....
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Madras HC Refuses To Quash Notice For Attachment And Sale Of Immovable Property(05.05.2022)
Madras High Court has dismissed a plea seeking to quash the notice for the attachment and sale of immovable property by observing that the assessee is.....
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CESTAT Waives Detention and Demurrage Charges for Goods Confiscated by Customs(12.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that a remission of detention and demurrage costs was appropriate because the goo.....
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NCLAT Restores Cyrus Mistry as Chairman of Tata Group(18.12.2019)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has upheld charges by Cyrus Mistry that he was improperly ousted as Chairman of the $110 billion Tata Group, p.....
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CESTAT: No Service Tax Applicable on Permanent Transfer of IPR(02.12.2020)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that no service tax is applicable on permanent transfer of Intellectual Property.....
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Gauhati HC Directs to Call for Reports on Implementation of Orders Passed by State(30.07.2021)
Gauhati High Court has directed the Director of Social Welfare Department, Government of Nagaland to call for reports on the implementation of orders .....
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Allahabad HC Directs to File Personal Affidavit in PIL Seeking Constructive Disposal of Cooking Oil(16.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Commissioner, Food Safety & Drug Administration (State of UP) to file his personal affidavit in a Public Interes.....
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Kerala HC Directs CWC to Hand Over Custody of Minor Boy Allegedly Sexually Assaulted by Sister(28.03.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed a Child Welfare Committee (CWC) here to hand over custody of a minor boy, who was allegedly sexually harassed by his co.....
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Amendment in notification No. 50/2017-Customs, dated the 30th June, 2017(07.09.2020)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and sub-section (12) of section 3 of the Cu.....
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When the decree holder has a pre-existing right in the property, a decree does not require registration(06.07.2021)
The Appellant filed a suit for possession in the year 1978 disputing the Will dated 4th December, 1958 executed in favour of the defendant. The Appell.....
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Rajasthan passes several land Bills(11.04.2016)
Rajasthan’s Legislative Assembly passed a veritable torrent of Bills on land acquisition and maintenance of land records.
The Rajasthan Ur.....
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Supreme Court Questions Source of Money in Teestas Frozen Bank Accounts(22.02.2017)
Supreme Court has questioned source of money in bank accounts of social activist Teesta Setalvad and others which were frozen by Ahmedabad police in 2.....
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Statements of a person who dies, are admissible, if the statements relate to the cause of death, or explain circumstances leading to the death(07.09.2017)
The Appellants faced trial for offence punishable under Sections 306 and 498-A read with Section 34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 ('IPC'). They have been.....
Tags : Conviction, Legality, Circumstantial evidence
Pat. HC: Bihar Law Increasing Reservation for SC, ST & OBC Communities to 65%, Set Aside(20.06.2024)
Pat. HC has set aside the Bihar Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (Amendment) Act, 2023 and the Bihar (in admission in educational instit.....
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Delhi HC Rejects PIL on UPCMET Admissions(09.08.2016)
Delhi HC has refused to entertain a PIL alleging corrupt practices in the admission process for medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh through the UP Combi.....
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Measures to strengthen Algorithmic Trading and Co-location / Proximity Hosting framework(09.04.2018)
1. SEBI, vide circular CIR/MRD/DP/09/2012 dated March 30, 2012 and circular CIR/MRD/DP/16/2013 dated May 21, 2013 put in place the broad guidelines fo.....
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Karnataka HC Stays Private Complaint Registered Against Judicial Officer(28.07.2020)
Karnataka High Court has stayed the private complaint registered against a Judicial Magistrate First Class, under Sections 166, 205, 120 (A) 211, 219,.....
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Patna HC Refuses Anticipatory Bail to Men Who Allegedly Posted Vulgar Photos of Goddess Saraswati(06.08.2021)
Patna High Court has denied anticipatory bail to two men alleged to have taken and circulated vulgar photographs with an idol of Goddess Saraswati in .....
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Delhi HC: Act of SDM to Issue Notice to Couple to Register Marriage is Contempt of Court(13.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that the act of a Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) to issue notices at the residence of a couple seeking registration of .....
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Del. HC: Issuing Fake Invoices for GST Evasion is an Economic Offence(07.09.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that issuing fake invoices and e-way bills for the purposes of GST evasion is an economic offence involving loss to the .....
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Fundamental breach of relationship justifies eviction(30.09.2021)
The Appellant’s appeal is against an order of the Land Claims Court, Randburg, which set aside an order by the Magistrate’s Court that, the Respondent.....
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Punjab and Haryana High Court Directs GST Department to Re-Open Facility to File or Revise Tran-1(06.11.2019)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Goods and Services Department to file or revise Tran-1 either electronically or manually. The Court also ru.....
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Orissa HC Reinstates Police Constable Terminated 25 Years Ago for Height Deficiency(13.10.2020)
Orissa High Court has directed reinstatement of a police constable who was terminated from service 25 years ago on the ground of deficiency of height .....
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Delhi HC: Presence of Magistrate During Search Not Mandatory If Accused Waives His Right(09.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that once a suspect under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 is informed about his right to be searche.....
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Madras High Court Disallows Lalgudi Temple Car Festival to Pass Through Streets(09.03.2022)
Madras High Court has observed that the temple car procession/ festival in Achiramavalli Amman Kovil at Jangamarajapuram cannot be allowed this year s.....
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Interim orders are always subject to the final decision(12.12.2022)
The employee – workman has preferred the present appeal feeling aggrieved and dissatisfied with impugned judgment passed by the High Court by which, t.....
Tags : Reinstatement, Wages, Entitlement
Delhi HC Restrains Rogue Websites from Unauthorized Use of Hindustan Time’s Trademark SHINE(17.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has restrained certain rogue websites/ entities from unauthorized use of Hindustan Times Media's brand and trademark SHINE, shine lea.....
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Kerala HC: Complaint Filed Against Defamatory Article Published Against RSS(25.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that a complaint filed by the State Secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) against a defamatory article publis.....
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SC: Sometimes Lawyers Only Obstruct Justice by Seeking Adjournment After Coming to Court Unprepared(04.10.2022)
Supreme Court has lamented the practice of adjournments being sought by lawyers who come to court without preparing to argue the case, and stated that.....
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Assessee need not to demonstrate commercial expediency in each year concerning a loan transaction(10.07.2023)
In facts of present case, the Assessing Officer (AO) concluded that, the disallowance was mandated in view of the fact that the Respondent/Assessee ha.....
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Delhi HC Restrains Historian Audrey Truschke & Others from Publishing Defamatory Material(18.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has restrained historian Dr. Audrey Truschke and other persons from publishing any defamatory material against historian Dr. Vikram S.....
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Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea for Implementation of Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014(24.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation seeking a direction upon the Parliament to bring into force the Whistle Blowers.....
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Introduction of credit risk based single issuer limit for investment by mutual fund schemes in debt and money market instruments(29.11.2022)
1. As per Regulation 44(1) read with clause 1 of Seventh Schedule of SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996 ("MF Regulation"), a mutual fund scheme sha.....
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CESTAT, Bangalore Quashes Demand of Service Tax for Promotion of IPL Team(06.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has held that the promotional activities by Anil Kumblein, former Indian skipper to carr.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, promotional activities, Anil Kumblein, advertising, Business Auxilliary Services, no service tax
RBI releases Guidelines on Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs)(07.04.2022)
The Reserve Bank of India today released the guidelines on "Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs)". This follows an announcement, made in the .....
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Master Circular for Investment Advisers(21.05.2024)
1. Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI"/ "the Board"), from time to time, has been issuing various circulars/directions to Investment Advise.....
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Centre Will Refund GST on Raw Materials for Langars and Bhandaras, Announces Arun Jaitley(02.06.2018)
The Centre's share of GST charged on the raw food materials purchased by the religious institutions will be refunded under a new scheme 'Seva Bhoj Yoj.....
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CESTAT: No Service Tax Would be Applicable on Value of Materials on Which Sales Tax is Already Paid(06.01.2020)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has held that the spare parts etc, which have been used in the course of maintenance servic.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Marriage Registration for Same Sex Couples(19.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea seeking registration of marriages of the same-sex couples under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Tags : Delhi High Court, Marriage Registration for Same Sex Couples
Bombay HC Allows Application by Victim of 2008 Malegaon Blast Victim Who Lost His Son(27.11.2020)
Bombay High Court has allowed an intervention application filed by Nisar Ahmed Haji Sayed Bilal, a victim of the 2008 Malegaon blast who also lost his.....
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Courts should not grant adverse orders without providing the affected parties an opportunity to be heard(23.09.2021)
The issue before the SCA was whether the punitive cost order granted by LCC depriving the land claimants’ Legal Representatives of their fees in a lan.....
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Morbi Court Sends 4 Accused to Police Custody Till Nov 5 in Morbi Bridge Collapse Case(03.11.2022)
Morbi Court while sending four accused to 5-day police custody in connection with the October 30 Morbi Bridge Collapse incident has observed that alle.....
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P&H HC to Police: Consider Protection Request of Same-Sex Couple(07.04.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while observing that State can’t shirk its duty to ensure the safety of its citizens, has directed SSP (UT, Chandigarh) .....
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Conference of Statutory Auditors and Chief Financial Officers of Commercial Banks and All India Financial Institutions(09.07.2024)
The Reserve Bank held a Conference for the Statutory Auditors and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) of Commercial Banks and All India Financial Institut.....
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HP HC Directs State to Constitute State Transport Appellate Tribunal Within a Month(23.12.2021)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to constitute an independent State Transport Appellate Tribunal within a month as per Se.....
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All. HC: Senior Bureaucrats of UP Govt Taking No Action in Issue of Court’s Infrastructure(07.11.2022)
Allahabad High Court while observing that no action was being taken by Uttar Pradesh government's senior bureaucrats despite its repeated orders regar.....
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If the Court hearing a restriction order application finds that the offender is a high risk serious offender, the Court must make a continuing detention order(26.11.2022)
In facts of present case, on 23 November 2021, the State of Western Australia applied for orders under the High Risk Serious Offenders Act, 2020 (HRSO.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Take Action Against Political Figures Violating Social Distancing(20.07.2020)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to take action against political figures who do not follow norms of social distancing and weari.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea for Probe Into Killings of Two BJP Workers During Post-Poll Violence(18.05.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a writ petition seeking SIT/CBI investigation into the killings of two BJP workers in West Bengal, allegedly by the.....
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Karnataka HC Directs Govt to Immediately Start Construction of Organ Transplantation Institute(05.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to immediately start construction of Gastroenterology Science & Organ Transplantation Institute.....
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Rajasthan High Court Allows NEET Candidate to Avail Benefit of ESIC Quota(13.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has allowed a NEET Candidate to avail the benefit of ESIC quota (ward of insured person quota) in the counselling process for adm.....
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Ker. HC Bars Display of Advertisements in State Transport Buses, Cites Distraction to Other Drivers(17.10.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed the Transport Commissioner and State Police Chief to take the necessary steps to ensure that no Kerala State Road Trans.....
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DGFT issues a new module on Automatic System-Based Issuance of Status Holder Certificate (e-SHC)(09.10.2023)
In furtherance of the e-Governance initiatives being taken by DGFT, a new IT module to recognize and certify the export performance of individual comp.....
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Madras HC Rejects Plea Seeking Direction Against Payment of Interest Towards Seized Travelers Cheque(17.12.2020)
Madras High Court has rejected the plea seeking direction against authority to pay 15% interest towards seized travelers cheques on the ground of undu.....
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If the standard method is the method applicable then that is the only method to be used for the concerned purpose(16.09.2021)
Present appeal is filed against a judgment of the Tax Court of South Africa, Cape Town and the same is concerned with the apportionment of input value.....
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Kar. HC: Courts Must Ascertain Religious/Charitable Nature of Trust Before Exercising Jurisdiction(18.08.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that for exercising jurisdiction under Section 92 of the Code of Civil Procedure, civil court is to first draw factual f.....
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Karnataka HC Initiates Suo Moto Case to Quash Private Complaint Against Judicial Magistrate(24.07.2020)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Registrar General of the High Court to register a suo-motu criminal Petition under Section 482 of the Code of Cr.....
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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: No Service Tax Payable on Job of Manufacturing Plastic Jars, Containers(03.01.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad has held that no service tax is payable on the job of manufacturing Plastic Jar.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State Government To Provide Requisite Infrastructure At Subordinate Courts(11.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court directed the State government to immediately consider and decide the infrastructure requirements at district courts in Karnataka,.....
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CESTAT: Activity Of Printing Advertisement Content On PVC Material Amount to "Manufacturing"(14.10.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Hyderabad has ruled that no service tax is payable on the activity of printing advertisement conte.....
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SC: DNA Tests Can Violate Privacy Right, Can't be Directed as Matter of Course(27.10.2022)
Supreme Court while disallowing DNA test to determine paternity of two children has held that merely because something is permissible under law can’t .....
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Clarification regarding GST rate on imitation zari thread or yarn based on the recommendation of the GST Council in its 52nd meeting held on 7th October, 2023(31.10.2023)
1. The GST Council in its 50th meeting had recommended reduction of GST rate to 5% on imitation zari thread or yarn known by any name in trade parlanc.....
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Tax debt only arose upon notice of assessment(12.07.2024)
The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Services (SARS) instituted action against the Appellants, in terms of Section 183 of the Tax Administra.....
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Bombay High Court Irks over State for Not Demolishing Illegal Shrines(21.01.2016)
Bombay High Court has irked over State Government, as not even 10 per cent of illegal religious shrines have been demolished in three months and aske.....
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Chhattisgarh HC Orders Re-Autopsy of 13 Year Old Killed in Bijapur Encounter(27.12.2016)
Chhattisgarh High Court has ordered that body of 13-year-old boy, who was killed by security forces in an alleged encounter and branded as a Maoist in.....
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Supreme Court: Nobody Has Courage To Make Allegations Against CM Without Any Reason(30.05.2017)
Supreme Court has expressed its anguish at plight of family in Manipur, which is on run fearing its safety, because it dared to appeal against inadequ.....
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Bombay High Court: Domestic Violence Act Can’t Be Invoked Simply For Claiming Maintenance(10.05.2018)
Bombay High Court has observed that the provisions of Domestic Violence Act cannot be invoked simply for claiming maintenance unless the party alleges.....
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Ker HC to Municipal Corp.: Provide Complaint No. to Citizens to Report Unauthorized Waste Dumping(09.06.2023)
Kerala High Court has directed Municipal Corporations to provide citizens a contact number which can be used to alert authorities of unauthorised wast.....
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Delhi High Court: Delhi Police to Add Grounds of Arrest in Arrest Memo(21.11.2024)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police to update the Arrest Memo Forms being used and add the column for recording the grounds of the arrest r.....
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Delhi HC Denies Interim Bail to Christian Michel in Augusta Westland Case(07.04.2020)
Delhi High Court has refused to grant interim bail to Christian Michel, who is charged with money laundering in the Augusta Westland case. The Court n.....
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Proprietor of a trade mark cannot enjoy monopoly over entire class of goods(26.07.2018)
In present case, the dispute pertains to the use of mark 'NANDHINI'. The Respondent herein, which is a Cooperative Federation of the Milk Producers of.....
Tags : Registration, Denial, Legality
Patna HC Directs State to Set Up Website for Civil Society Members to Register(28.04.2021)
Patna High Court has asked the State to set up a website where civil society members, who want to help the Government in combating the Covid-19 surge .....
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Jharkhand HC: Family Courts Cannot Turn Away Parties Seeking Divorce Under Customary Laws(04.05.2021)
Jharkhand High Court has held that Family Courts cannot turn away parties seeking divorce under their customary laws. The Court has held that the Fami.....
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Delhi HC: Keeping Undertrial in Custody Would Impact His Right to Defend During Trial(09.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that keeping an undertrial in custody would impact his right to defend himself during trial and that he will be clearly .....
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Kerala HC: Court Cannot Surrender to Opinion of Islamic Clergy When Deciding Legal Questions(01.11.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that Islamic clergy, who have no legal training or knowledge in legal sciences, cannot be relied upon by the court to decid.....
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Delhi High Court: Plea against Ramdev by Doctors' Association Cannot be Thrown Out(26.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has said that prima facie, a suit filed by several doctors' associations against Yoga guru Ramdev for allegedly spreading misinformat.....
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Reserve Bank of India renews its Statement of Commitment to the FX Global Code(20.07.2022)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has signed its renewed Statement of Commitment (SoC) to the FX Global Code ("Code"). The Code, which was initially lau.....
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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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SC: Adequate Measures Available For Voters in Event of Error/Deletion of Names From Voter’s List(13.02.2024)
Supreme Court while closing proceedings related to duplication of names in electoral rolls, has held that there exist adequate measures for the aggrie.....
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Bombay High Court Imposes Rs 50 Lakhs Cost for "Frivolous and Vexatious" Litigation(08.01.2020)
Bombay High Court has imposed a cost of Rs.50 lakhs on Nagarjuna Agro Chemicals Pvt Ltd, a private company working in the agrochemical space for filin.....
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Delhi High Court Rejects Challenge to CBI Appeal Against 2G Verdict(23.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has dismissed pleas challenging the legality of the Central Bureau on Investigation (CBI) appeal against the trial court's 2G verdict.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Karnataka to Reopen Borders Adjacent to State of Kerala(28.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea seeking Karnataka to reopen its borders adjacent to the State of Kerala and to allow entry of passengers from K.....
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J&K&L HC: Presumption of Innocence U/S 3(i) of JJ Act Not Applicable to Adult Co-Accused(04.07.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that the presumption of innocence in favour of a juvenile under Section 3(i) of the Juvenile Justice .....
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Orissa HC: Bar Against 'Inter-District Transfer' Not Applicable to Govt Teachers With Disabilities(13.07.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that bar against 'inter-district transfer' cannot be made applicable to teachers who are recognised as persons with disabil.....
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Delhi HC Calls for Use of GPS Tracking System to Monitor Movement of Accused Released on Bail(07.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has called for the use of tracking systems such as GPS tracking system to monitor the movement of accused who have been released on b.....
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Delhi HC Directs Centre to File Affidavit Clarifying Stand on Restrictions on Congregations(14.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to state on affidavit the stand taken that all religious, political, academic, social, sp.....
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Karnataka High Court Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Constitutionality of Sections 99 & 100 of IBC(10.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the Union of India and two others on a petition seeking to declare section 99 and 100 of the Insolvency and .....
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Central Government takes various initiatives to control construction costs of affordable housing projects(08.08.2022)
Central Government has taken measures to control the rising prices of construction materials of affordable housing including Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojan.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Stay CCI Probe Against WhatsApp's Privacy Policy(23.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has refused to stay the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) enquiry against WhatsApp's new privacy policy in an appeal by WhatsAp.....
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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) .....
Tags : Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Non-Compliance to GST Invoice QR Code Provisions
RBI releases Guidelines on Establishment of Digital Banking Units(07.04.2022)
The Reserve Bank of India released the guidelines on “Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs)”. This is in pursuance of an announcement, made in.....
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Welfare Stamp on Vakalatnama Increased to Rs 25 in National Capital(25.09.2019)
Notification has been issued by the Delhi Government pursuant to which the value of a welfare stamp on a Vakalatnama has been increased to Rs 25 in De.....
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P&H HC: Submit FIR Details Against All Serving Police Officers in the State(14.09.2020)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked for details of the First Information Reports registered against all serving police officers in the State of Pu.....
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Bombay HC Upholds Acquittal of 6 Accused in Goa Blast Case(21.09.2020)
Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of six accused in the Goa blast case of 2009 observing that the prosecution failed to establish beyond reas.....
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Gauhati HC Seeks Response on Constitution of State Mental Health Authority(16.07.2021)
Gauhati High Court has sought the response of State Government as to whether the State Mental Health Authority has been constituted under the mandate .....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Constitution of State Mental Health Authority
Rajasthan HC: Denial to Prisoner to Perform Conjugal Relation for Progeny Affect Rights of His Wife(08.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that denial to the convict-prisoner to perform conjugal relationship with his wife for the purpose of progeny would adve.....
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AAAR, Maharashtra: No GST & TDS on Renting of Immovable Property to Social Justice Department(13.04.2022)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling, Maharashtra has observed that the renting of immovable property to the social justice department is exempt from.....
Tags : Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling, immovable property, social justice, Goods and Services Tax, Tax Deducted at Source
Supreme Court Refuses to Vacate Stay on Arbitration Proceedings at Singapore in KK Modi Trust Feud(11.03.2020)
Supreme Court has refused to interfere in the stay imposed on arbitration proceedings by the Delhi High Court involving property belonging to KK Modi .....
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Madras High Court Directs Election Commission of India to Allot Distinctive Symbols(09.03.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to allot distinctive symbols, as far as possible, to the candidates on the fray .....
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Madras HC Directs to Take Effective Steps to Conduct Study on Habitat of Slender Ioris(17.12.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests to take effective steps to conduct a study on habitats, distribution and man.....
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Rajasthan HC Asks UOI Not to Give Permission for Burial of Mortal Remains of Indian in Russia(23.12.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has asked the Union Of India not to give its permission for the burial of mortal remains of an Indian Citizen which are lying in .....
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P&H HC Stays Arrest of Deepak Chaurasia in POCSO Case(14.11.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while staying the arrest of news anchor Deepak Chaurasia in a POCSO Act case, has directed him to appear before the tria.....
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Madras HC: Marriage Not Only for Carnal Pleasure, But for Progeneration(20.09.2022)
Madras High Court while dealing with estranged couple in a case pertaining to custody of child, has observed that marriage is not for mere satisfying .....
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Assessee is entitled to reduce the book profits by the amount of loss brought forward (excluding depreciation) or unabsorbed depreciation(10.03.2023)
The assessee has challenged the computation of adjustment allowable in terms of clause (iii) of Explanation-1 to Section 115JB(2) of Income Tax Act, 1.....
Tags : Computation, Adjustment, Loss
Restriction on storage of actual card data(23.12.2021)
1. In terms of our circular DPSS.CO.PD.No.1810/02.14.008/2019-20 dated March 17, 2020 on "Guidelines on Regulation of Payment Aggregators and Payment .....
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Rajasthan HC: No Criminal Action Against Advocate if Legal Advice Goes Wrong(20.06.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that if any legal advice rendered by an Advocate goes wrong, the same would not subject him to criminal prosecution, as .....
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AP HC: Daughter-In-Law a Vital Member of Family and Has Substantial Right to Request CA(20.03.2025)
AP HC has observed that after a daughter gets married, she becomes an integral part of the family she joins. Conversely, the daughter-in-law, who ente.....
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SC Issues Notice and Seeks Response from Centre on Plea Seeking Capping of Prices of RT-PCR Tests(25.11.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea which seeks for the caping of the prices of RT-PCR tests, used to test suspected COVID patients, at Rs. 400,.....
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Bombay High Court Imposes Costs For Vexatious Application In Commercial Dispute(29.09.2021)
Bombay High Court recently imposed heavy costs on the plaintiff for a "vexatious and mischievous" application, observing that the Commercial Courts Ac.....
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Allahabad HC: Parliament has Responsibility to Restrain Criminals from Entering Into Politics(05.07.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that it is the responsibility of the Parliament to show its collective will to restrain the criminals from entering into.....
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Supreme Court delivered a Split verdict on commercial release of Genetically Modified Mustard(23.07.2024)
The Hon’ble Supreme Court heard several PILs challenging the Central government’s decision to allow for commercial cultivation and release of Genetica.....
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Delhi High Court Declines Relief to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Liquor Policy Scam Case(28.03.2024)
Delhi High Court while issuing notice to the Enforcement Directorate on plea by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Liquor Policy Scam case, has r.....
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AP HC: Show-Cause Notice is a Superfluous Formality if No Prejudice is Caused(29.07.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that while hearing plea opposing termination of lease for non-issuance of show cause notice, has held that mere bre.....
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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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Ker HC: Non-Conduct of TIP is Fatal if Witnesses Not Familiar with Accused at the Time of Occurrence(16.08.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that in cases where witnesses were not familiar with accused at the time of occurrence, the non-conduct of test identificat.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Test Identification Parade, Witnesses
Ker. HC: Transfer Order Must be Issued After Giving Opportunity of Hearing(28.11.2023)
Kerala High Court has observed that if a transfer is effected it results in civil consequences stigmatizing a teacher by categorizing her of misbehavi.....
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Central Government declares the services engaged in the Banking industry to be a public utility service(14.12.2023)
Whereas the Central Government is satisfied that public interest so requires that the services engaged in the 'Banking', which is covered under item 2.....
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Instructions issued by the Central Government under Section 9 of the MSMED Act and by the RBI have statutory force and are binding to all the Banking companies(01.08.2024)
The Appellants have challenged the impugned common order passed by the High Court, whereby the High Court held that the Banks/ Non-Banking Financial C.....
Tags : Restructuring process, Instruction, Compliance
Calcutta HC Takes Cognizance of Media Report on Mismanagement, Wastage of Medicines(25.06.2021)
Calcutta High Court takes cognizance of a media report regarding apprehension of waste of medicines in Government Hospitals in the State after observi.....
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CESTAT, Mumbai: Acceptance to Pay Duty Exempt from Liability of Confiscation and Redemption Fine(14.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that voluntarily acceptance and willingness to pay the duty at the enhanced rate.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, voluntarily acceptance, enhanced rate, confiscation, redemption, exempt from liability
Patna HC Calls for Fresh Demand Survey in Shortage of Fuel Pumps on National & State Highways Case(19.04.2022)
Patna High Court has directed the Central and State Governments to present a detailed report on the issue of non-availability of adequate number of pe.....
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Central Government declares Critical Information Infrastructure of the Indian Bank to be protected systems(26.07.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 70 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (21 of 2000), the Central Govern.....
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Rajasthan HC: Educated Women to be Aware of Consequences of Sexual Intercourse Before Marriage(28.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that married educated women, depending upon the facts of each case, is supposed to be well aware of the consequences.....
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Central Government declares the services engaged in iron & steel industry to be a public utility service for ID Act, 1947 for a further period of six months effective from 17th Feb., 2024(14.02.2024)
Whereas the Central Government is satisfied that public interest so requires that the services engaged in the Iron and Steel, which is covered under i.....
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J&K HC: IA Conducting Investigation in Violation of S. 17A of PC Act Doesn’t Vitiate Entire Process(09.07.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court while refusing to quash an FIR registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PC Act) has observed that the par.....
Tags : J&K High Court, Section 17A, Investigating Agency
SC: Idea of Punishment is Not to Keep Prisoners in Difficult, Overcrowded Prisons(24.04.2024)
SC while pulling up States and Union Territories on implementation of directions regarding jail infrastructure, has observed that the idea behind puni.....
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Writ of habeas corpus can be issued only if detention is illegal(29.04.2024)
By present writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950, the Petitioner seeks a declaration that his detention beyond twen.....
Tags : Arrest, Detention, Legality
SC Directs Continuation of Justice Shiva Kirti Singh as TDSAT Chairperson Till New Appointment(03.06.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the continuation of Justice Shiva Kirti Singh, former Supreme Court judge, to continue as Chairman of Telecom Disputes Sett.....
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Bombay HC Asks Govt to Consider Suggestions on Vaccine Registration Through CoWIN Portal(10.06.2021)
Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra Government to consider a Public Interest Litigation petitioner's suggestions to improve the vaccine regist.....
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Allahabad HC: Court May Refuse Relief in Case Where There Has Been Breach of Natural Justice(09.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has reiterated that a Court, in exercise of its discretion, may refuse relief in a case where there has been a breach of principl.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Breach of Natural Justice
BIS issues standards for organizations publishing consumer reviews(12.12.2022)
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standard Body of India, has published an Indian Standard, IS 19000:2022 on Online Consumer Reviews. Thi.....
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Government proposes harder fight against bonded labour(17.05.2016)
The central government announced proposals to make the Rehabilitation of Bonded Labour Scheme more effective. The scheme now envisages an increase in .....
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#GST Council Confirms Applicability of RCM on Legal Services(08.08.2017)
GST Council has confirmed applicability of reverse charge mechanism on all legal services provided to business entities.
Tags : Goods and Services Tax (GST), One-Nation_One-Tax
President Gives Assent to 123rd Constitution Amendment(13.08.2018)
President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to Constitution (One Hundred Twenty-third Amendment) Bill, 2018 giving constitutional status to the Nation.....
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Supreme Court: Stamp Duty Not to be Paid on Every Increase in Share Capital(09.04.2024)
Supreme Court has held that if stamp duty has already been paid on the increase in share capital of the company and the Articles of Association remain.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Stamp Duty, Share Capital, Articles of Association
Raj HC: Cognizance Can be Taken by Sessions Court Against Accused Who Haven’t Yet Been Chargesheeted(19.04.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has held that the Court of Sessions is empowered to take cognizance against those accused persons under Section 193 Code of Crimi.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, S. 193 CrPC, Investigating Agency, Court of Sessions
Rajasthan HC: Smuggler Can be Prosecuted Under UAPA Act(03.02.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has said that a smuggler prosecuted under Customs Act, 1962 could also be prosecuted under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 19.....
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CESTAT, Kolkata: No Service Tax Can be Levied on Compensation for Cancelation of Coal Blocks(11.11.2021)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Kolkata has ruled that no service tax can be levied on amounts received as compensation .....
Tags : Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Compensation for Cancelation of Coal Blocks
Allahabad HC Quashes UP Government Orders Notifying 17 OBCs as Scheduled Castes(05.09.2022)
Allahabad High Court while quashing the orders of the Uttar Pradesh Government recognizing or acknowledging 17 Other Backward Classes sub-castes as Sc.....
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Ker. HC Issues Guidelines for DNA Testing of Children of Rape Victims Who Are Given in Adoption(23.04.2024)
Ker. HC laid down guidelines for DNA testing of children of rape victims given in adoption which state that Courts shall not entertain applications se.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, DNA Testing, Rape Victims, Adoption
SC: To Summon Person u/s 319 CrPC as Additional Accused, Stronger Evidence is Needed(06.05.2024)
SC has observed that degree of satisfaction required to exercise power under Section 319 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is well settled. Evidence be.....
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NCLAT: Can’t Entertain Petition u/s 7 of IBC during Moratorium Period Under Restructuring Proposal(21.04.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that debenture holders cannot be permitted to file an application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Moratorium Period, Restructuring Proposal
Supreme Court Grants Relief to Part-Time Sweepers Appointed on Regular Posts(03.02.2025)
Supreme Court while granting relief of regular pay to sweepers appointed on temporary basis to regular posts, has stated that the designation 'part-ti.....
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Supreme Court: Advertisement Not Mentioning Number of Posts Invalid(12.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that public employment advertisements that fail to mention the number of posts available for selection are invalid and ille.....
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Kerala High Court to Centre Over Non-Inclusion of Petroleum Products Under GST(02.12.2021)
Kerala High Court was discontent with the reasons given by the Goods and Services Tax Council for its decision to not include petrol and diesel within.....
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Meghalaya HC: Interviews Mostly Guided by Nepotism in India(22.09.2022)
Meghalaya High Court while observing that favouritism and nepotism are affecting government's recruitment drives, has held that the selection process .....
Tags : Meghalaya High Court, Selection Process, Constitutional Ethos
NGT Constitutes Committee to Investigate Declining Snowfall in Kufri(16.03.2023)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principle Bench has constituted a joint committee to submit a factual and action-taken report on the declining snowfall.....
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SC: Only Instructing Counsels Can Make Mentionings Before Vacation Bench(29.05.2023)
A vacation bench of Supreme Court while hearing a matter related to appointment of chairperson of DERC has stated that as per vacation bench norms, on.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Vacation Bench, Instructing Counsel, Mentionings
Union Budget 2019: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Presents First Budget of New Government(05.07.2019)
The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented her first budget and the second woman after Indira Gandhi on behanlf of the new Government.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Facilities for Students Belonging to EWS(11.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea seeking Court's direction to the Delhi Government to ensure that children belonging to Economically Weake.....
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EU citizen can claim equal treatment in respect of social assistance only if his or her residence in the territory of that member state complies with the conditions of the Directive(01.12.2021)
The appeal concerns the compatibility with EU law of statutory provisions governing eligibility for various non-contributory benefits which were inser.....
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GST applicability on liquidated damages, compensation and penalty arising out of breach of contract or other provisions of law(03.08.2022)
1. In certain cases/instances, questions have been raised regarding taxability of an activity or transaction as the supply of service of agreeing to t.....
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SC: Court in Second Appeal Must Frame Substantial Question of Law at Admission Stage Itself(25.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that a Court sitting in second appellate jurisdiction is to frame substantial question of law at the time of admission, save an.....
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SC: If there is an Order to List a Case, Registry Can’t Refuse it on Grounds of Procedural Defects(23.12.2024)
Supreme Court has held that when there is order of the court directing listing of the cases specifically assigned to the bench, the registry cannot de.....
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Allahabad HC: Women Artists in Orchestras are Often Subjected to Sexual Harassment(10.01.2025)
Allahabad High Court while stating that women artists who are part of orchestras are often subjected to sexual harassment, has emphasized on creating .....
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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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SC: Courts Can Order House Arrest u/s 167 CrPC in Appropriate Cases(13.05.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that in appropriate cases, Courts can order house arrest under Section 167 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court h.....
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#Economic Survey 2021-2022: Finance Minister Tables Economic Survey: Projected GDP Growth Rate at 8%(31.01.2022)
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled the Economic Survey report in the Lok Sabha. The Survey has projected a GDP growth rate in the range of.....
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Kerala HC: Litmus Test to Consider Default Shall be as Defined in Amended Section 4 IBC(02.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that the litmus test is whether the default exists as defined in amended Section 4 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2.....
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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.....
Tags : Recognition, Restoration, Issuance
Technical Guidance in respect of Indian Risk Based Capital Framework - Quantitative Impact Study-1(10.08.2023)
1. This circular is issued in exercise of powers conferred by Section 14 (2) (e) of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999.
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Madras HC Issues Notice on Plea for Repatriation of Indians Stranded in Maldives(04.05.2020)
Madras High Court has issued notices on a Public Interest Litigation seeking repatriation of Indian citizens who are stranded in Maldives, due to the .....
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Bombay HC Seeks BMC, State Reply on ‘Low Testing Rate’(13.05.2020)
Bombay High Court has directed Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to file an0 affidavit on the ‘low rate of testing’ and the ‘inaccessibility of.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Low Testing Rate
Karnataka HC Directs State to Register New Non-Transport Vehicles As Per Prior Rules(08.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to register new non-transport vehicles and fully-built transport vehicles on first sale as per .....
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ITAT: Domestic Transaction from a Related Party is Not a Specified Domestic Transaction(10.08.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai Bench has held that a domestic transaction from a related party is not a specified domestic transaction u.....
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SC: Unregistered Lease Deed Can be Admitted in Evidence to Show ‘Nature and Character of Possession’(28.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that as per Section 49 of the Registration Act, 1908, unregistered lease deed can be admitted in evidence to show the nature an.....
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Karnataka HC Stays Investigation against IIM-B Faculty for Caste Based Discrimination(02.01.2025)
Karnataka High Court has stayed investigation initiated for caste based discrimination against the director and certain faculty members of Indian Inst.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Caste Based Discrimination, Indian Institute of Management
Govt. Announces Terms for Premature PPF Withdrawal(21.06.2016)
Finance Ministry has said that subscribers of Public Provident Fund (PPF) can prematurely close deposit scheme after completing five years for reasons.....
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Multiple Proceedings on Same Issue Not Permissible Under RERA 2016: Maharashtra RERA(29.12.2018)
Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority has held that multiple proceedings on the same issue cannot be allowed under the Real Estate (Regulation .....
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SC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Transfer of Investigation of Suicide of BHEL Employee(14.07.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea seeking transfer of criminal investigation from Telangana State Police to the Central Bureau of Investigatio.....
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NCLAT Upholds Insolvency Proceedings Against Housing Development & Infrastructure Ltd.(21.07.2020)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has upheld the order against the real estate giant, Housing Development & Infrastructure Limited (HDIL.....
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Delhi HC Strikes Down IGST Imposition on Oxygen Concentrators Imported by Individuals(24.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that imposition of Integrated Goods and Services Tax on oxygen concentrators which are imported by individuals and are recei.....
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Supreme Court: Tribunals Decision Can Be Examined Only By Territorial Jurisdiction High Court(07.01.2022)
Supreme Court has held that decision of a tribunal created under Article 323A and 323B of the Constitution can only be examined by a Division Bench of.....
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Karnataka HC: Licence Must for Street Vendors(07.07.2016)
Karnataka HC, while making licence must for street vendors, has said that street vendors cannot be permitted to hold forcible possession of any public.....
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Supreme Court Allows DU Law Student Who Missed Exam Due to Pregnancy to Attend Classes(08.10.2018)
Supreme Court has granted interim relief to the Delhi University law student who was earlier not allowed to write her exams as she had missed her clas.....
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Kerala HC Mandates Production of Accused Before Magistrate Via Electronic Means Only(26.05.2020)
Kerala High Court has instructed that production of an accused before the Magistrates and Special Judges in the State will be done via electronic mean.....
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Madras HC Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Advocate for Indulging in CAA Protests(16.03.2021)
Madras High Court has quashed the criminal proceedings initiated against an advocate for indulging in protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act, .....
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Calcutta HC Directs GST Network to Allow Amendment of GSTR-1(13.06.2022)
Calcutta High Court has directed the Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN) to allow amendment in GSTR-1 in order to rectify a mistake in mentioning the.....
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SC: Criminal Proceedings Cannot be Quashed on The Basis of Stay Granted by CESTAT(22.06.2022)
Supreme Court has held that the criminal proceedings cannot be quashed on the basis of the fact that stay of demand was granted by the Customs Excise .....
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NCLAT: To Reject Application u/s 9 of IBC Reflection of Genuine Pre Existing Dispute Sufficient(24.03.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi Bench has held that for rejection of an application under Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), reflection of a.....
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Madhya Pradesh HC to Observe Restrictive Functioning Till May 3(15.04.2020)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has extended its restrictive functioning in view of the extension of lockdown till 3rd May, 2020. The Court has stated that .....
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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Against Appointment of Retd. Justice S. Baskaran(30.04.2021)
Madras High Court has dismissed a petition challenging appointment of retired High Court Judge, Justice S Baskaran, as the Chairperson of the Tamil Na.....
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NCPCR Takes Cognizance, Seeks Action Taken Report from WB Govt.(05.05.2021)
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has written to the Home Secretary of West Bengal raising concerns over post-poll violence i.....
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Delhi HC: Reinstatement Not Matter of Right Where Acquittal is Not Honourable(14.02.2022)
Delhi High has observed that reinstatement in public service cannot flow as a matter of right where the acquittal of such person is not an honourable .....
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Madras HC: Can’t Blame School Authorities And Teachers for Every Student’s Suicide(04.11.2022)
Madras High Court while criticizing the trend of parents implicating school authorities and teachers for student’s committing suicide has observed tha.....
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All. HC: Amendment to S. 169(3) of UPZALR Act Struck Down to the Extent of Mandatory Regis. of Wills(13.05.2024)
All. HC has struck down the 2004 amendment of Section 169(3) of U.P. Zamindari Abolition & Land Reforms Act, 1950 to the extent that it mandates regis.....
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Appellants must show that exceptional and special circumstances exist to reverse the findings, even after, leave is granted(28.08.2023)
The Appellants had filed a suit for partition and mesne profit way back in the year 1988, before the Court of Principal Munsif, claiming ancestral rig.....
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Non-consideration of reply filed by the assessee amounts to violation of the principles of natural justice(17.06.2021)
The Appellant, a dealer of printers, peripherals and its parts has approached present Court challenging Exhibit P4 order of assessment issued by the S.....
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#GST:Threshold Limit for Registration Applicable for Persons Making Inter-State Supplies of Services(16.10.2017)
Central Government has notified that persons making inter-State supplies of services having turn over above 20 Lakhs are bound to obtain registration .....
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Bombay High Court Directs Police to Punish Vehicles Using Police Stickers(01.07.2019)
Bombay High Court has held that applying police stickers on personal vehicles is an illegal offence. Directing officials to take action against those .....
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Madras HC Quashes Criminal Defamation Proceedings Against ET Journalist & Editor(07.05.2020)
Madras High Court has quashed the criminal defamation proceedings instituted against the Journalist Sandhya Ravishankar and her husband, also the Edit.....
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Supreme Court Issues Additional Guidelines for Court Staff, Advocates(15.04.2021)
Supreme Court has issued additional guidelines in view of the growing concerns amid sudden upsurge of Covid-19 cases and as a precautionary measure to.....
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Kerala Court Temporarily Stays Release of Prithviraj-Starrer Kaduva(10.12.2021)
Kerala Court has issued an ad interim injunction in a plea challenging the release of Prithviraj-starrer Kaduvakunnel Kuruvachan restraining the respo.....
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CCI Clears Star Health Acquisition by WestBridge, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, others(05.04.2019)
Competition Commission of India has said that it has approved a deal involving acquisition of over 90 per cent stake in Star Health and Allied Insuran.....
Tags : Competition Commission of India, Star Health, WestBridge, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
SC: Appointment Secured on Basis of Fraudulent Caste Certificate is Void Ab Initio(16.03.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that an appointment secured based on a fraudulent caste certificate is void ab initio and Government Resolutions and Circul.....
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Delhi HC Declines to Issue Notice on Plea Seeking Declaration of PM CARES Fund as "State"(10.03.2021)
Delhi High Court has said that it was not inclined to issue notice on a plea seeking declaration of the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief.....
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Supreme Court Stays Probe of Justice Lokur Commission Constituted by WB Govt In Pegasus Case(17.12.2021)
Supreme Court has passed an interim order to stay the enquiry proceedings by the Judicial Enquiry Commission led by former Supreme Court judge Justice.....
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P&H HC Grants Bail to UAPA Accused Booked for Posting on Sikhs for Justice 2020 Referendum(27.12.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to a Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 Accused who has been booked for allegedly posting about.....
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Mad. HC Initiates Suo Moto Contempt Proceedings Against DGP & Officials Over Lawyer's Arrest in 2017(16.11.2022)
Madras High Court has initiated suo moto contempt proceedings against Director General of Police (DGP) and other police officials for prima facie flou.....
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SAT Sets Aside SEBI Approval to Set up SRO for MF Distributor(04.11.2015)
Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has set aside an approval granted by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to Institution for Mutual Fund .....
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Rajasthan High Court Stays Recruitment of School Lecturers(07.10.2016)
Rajasthan High Court has stayed the hiring of school lecturers in political science and issued notices to related authorities over alleged irregularit.....
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Bombay High Court Annuls State’s Draft policy to Regularise constructions(27.03.2017)
Bombay High Court struck down Maharashtra Government’s draft policy to regularise unauthorised constructions built before December 31, 2015, in Digha,.....
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Rajasthan Assembly Passes Bill to Grant 5% Reservation to Gujjars(14.02.2019)
Rajasthan Assembly has passed a bill giving a 5 % quota in government jobs and educational institutes to Gujjars and four other communities agitating .....
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CRIMINAL - Rajasthan HC Rejects Asaram Bapu's Interim Bail Plea(22.02.2019)
Rajasthan High Court has rejected interim bail plea of self-styled godman and rape convict Asaram Bapu.
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Telangana HC: GST Officials Cannot Use Physical Violence During Search, Investigation(09.11.2020)
Telangana High Court has observed that the officials belonging to the Goods and Services Tax Intelligence Department cannot resort to physical violenc.....
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Chhattisgarh HC Denies Medical Negligence Claim Over Alleged Wrong Administration of Remdesivir(17.08.2021)
Chhattisgarh High Court has observed that putting Doctors to criminal prosecution for negligence would create a lot of "emotional disturbance" at the .....
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Raj. HC: Plastic Coated Papers Come Within Ambit of Single-Use Plastic Items(05.06.2023)
Rajasthan High Court has held that ‘plastic coated paper’ which is also used as a raw material for laminated paper cups, will come within the ambit of.....
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Practice of ‘Rubber Stamp Cognizance’ Deprecated by Madras High Court(21.03.2024)
Madras HC has criticized District Judiciary for practicing rubber stamp cognizance and stated that if cognizance is taken through a rubber stamp cogni.....
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Bombay HC to State: Look into Constitution of State Board & Regulatory Authorities for Surrogacy(28.06.2022)
Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Government to expeditiously look into the constitution of regulatory authorities for surrogacy procedur.....
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Del. HC: Standard Required to be Met by Post Award S.9 Relief is Higher than Pre-Award S.9 Relief(22.10.2024)
Delhi High Court while hearing a matter that arose from a concession agreement executed between parties, has held that standard required to be met by .....
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SC Expresses Concern Over Inadequate Implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016(13.11.2024)
Supreme Court while expressing concern over inadequate implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, has observed that if authorities do not c.....
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CESTAT: Credit Availed on Service Tax Paid on Deposit Insurance Service Eligible for CENVAT Credit(13.06.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai bench has held that credit availed by the Indian Overseas Bank on the Service Tax.....
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NHAI to set up InvIT, forms committee to select best talent for its Investment Manager Board(02.07.2020)
With an aim to facilitate investment in the highway sector, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is in the process of setting up an Infrastructu.....
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Kerala HC: Workers Cannot Resort to Violence to Further Cause by Infringing Rights of Organization(01.03.2021)
Kerala High Court has observed that there cannot be any doubt that the workers have the right to resort to strike to effectively bargain with the mana.....
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Madras High Court Permits Devotees for Karthigai Deepam Festival in Tiruvannamalai(19.11.2021)
Madras High Court has permitted the entry of 20,000 devotees in Tiruvannamalai city, in light of Karthigai Deepam festival on 19th November 2021, subj.....
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CCI Rejects Abuse of Dominance Claim Against Google Over Play Store Ban(07.10.2025)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) dismissed Liberty Infospace Pvt. Ltd.'s complaint against Google, ruling that Google did not abuse its dominant .....
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Delhi HC: Caste Abuse on Flyover Counts as 'Public View' Under SC/ST Act Even Without Witnesses(29.10.2025)
Delhi High Court held that assaulting a woman and hurling caste-based abuse on a flyover qualifies as “public view,” fulfilling the requirements for a.....
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SC Closes Contempt Proceedings Against Union Home Secretary of Quotas In Promotions(07.09.2022)
Supreme Court has closed the contempt proceedings against Ajay Bhalla, the secretary in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), initiated over alleg.....
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P&H HC: Norm on Mandatory Custody for Suspension of Sentence in NDPS Cases Should be Relaxed(18.03.2023)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has held that norm of minimum mandatory period of custody of 6 yrs for grant of relief of suspension of sentence where the.....
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Calcutta HC Seeks Replies on PIL Plea Seeking Postponement of Polls in 4 Municipal Corporations(12.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has sought replies from the West Bengal State Election Commission and State Government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea .....
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SC: Rajasthan High Court Can Pass Order on Congress MLAs' Plea Against Speaker Notice(23.07.2020)
Supreme Court has said that the Rajasthan High Court can pass an order on rebel Congress Members of Legislative Assembly plea against the disqualifica.....
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CESTAT, Mumbai Directs Redetermination of Quantum of Service Tax on Rent of Marriage Hall, Etc(06.01.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai has directed the redetermination of quantum of service tax leviable on rents of ma.....
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Allahabad High Court: Custodial Death Matters To Be Viewed With Great Sensitivity(10.01.2022)
Allahabad HC has observed that custodial death matters has to be viewed with the greatest sensitivity and concern and judicial inquiry u/s 176 (1)A of.....
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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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SC Upholds 20% quota for Officers in Maharashtra in PG Medical Admissions(21.10.2022)
Supreme Court has upheld the decision of the Maharashtra government to provide 20 per cent reservation for in-service officers in postgraduate medical.....
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Registrar of Companies can restore the name of the Company in its Register, if it is just and equitable(30.10.2023)
The present appeal has been filed by Sanjay Goel and Sachin Goel, the Shareholders and directors of Chazer Footcare private limited ("Company") under .....
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CBEC reduces requirements for registering as first stage dealer and importer(28.06.2016)
The Central Board of Excise and Customs specified requirements for those seeking to register as a first stage dealer and importer.
A perso.....
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Justice Ranjan Gogoi Sworn in as 46th Chief Justice of India(03.10.2018)
Justice Ranjan Gogoi has taken oath as the 46th Chief Justice of India, he succeeds Justice Dipak Misra who retired on October 1.
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Punjab and Haryana High Court Directs Pakistani Law to be Implemented in India(02.08.2019)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a directive to the State Government to implement the provisions of the 'Punjab Prohibition of Private Money .....
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Review of norms regarding investment in debt instruments with special features and the valuation of perpetual bonds(10.03.2021)
A. Review of Norms of Investment in Instruments having Special Features
1. Mutual Funds invest in certain debt instruments with special featu.....
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Bombay HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Civic Body's 'No-Blacklister' Condition in Hospital Tender(22.03.2021)
Bombay High Court has held that a tender condition disallowing a contractor from participating in the process again, because his work was previously t.....
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Release of "Test Guide Document for CAS and SMS for Broadcasting Sector"(15.06.2022)
1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) of the Department of Telecommunications have releas.....
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Kerala HC Sets Aside Decision To Increase District Judges’ Cadre Strength(05.06.2017)
Kerala High Court has set aside decision of its administrative committee to increase cadre strength of District and Sessions Judges in State.
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Discontinuation of acceptance of cash by Stock Brokers(12.07.2018)
1. Please refer to SEBI circular SEBI/MRD/SE/Cir- 33/2003/27/08 dated August 27, 2003, regarding Mode of Payment and Delivery.
2. Government.....
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Ministry of Corporate Affairs Notifies Amendment to Companies Rules, 2020(05.02.2020)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified an amendment to the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2020, adding a provision.....
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# GST Changes Applicable From 01.01.2021: Grounds Added for Suspension/Cancellation of Registration(29.12.2020)
Rule 21 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 is amended to provide that the registration of a person can be suspended where: (a) ITC avai.....
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Allahabad High Court Stays Arrest of Journalist Booked for Extortion, Forgery(01.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of a journalist, Sharad Kumar Dwivedi, booked on the charge of Extortion and Forgery on a complaint made by.....
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Guj. HC: When Substantial Evidence Fails, Corroborative Evidence Loses Significance(18.07.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that where substantial evidence to connect an accused with the crime is lacking, other corroborative evidence loses its si.....
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Meghalaya HC: Victim's Sole Testimony if Found Reliable Can Be Used to Decide Case for Conviction(09.02.2023)
Meghalaya High Court has held that statement of victim girl in POSCO case has a telling effect with regard to the fate of the criminal case as the sol.....
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SC Reserves Verdict on Cauvery Appeals(20.10.2016)
Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on nature of awards being given by Water Tribunals set up under Inter-state River Disputes Act, 1956, and its .....
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Central Government Extends Due Date for filing GST TRAN-1 Till 27th December(17.11.2017)
Central Government has notified that the due date for filing FORM GST TRAN – 1 (with revision facility) extended to 27th December from 30th November 2.....
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NCLT Directs Lenders to Consider Paying One-Month Salary to Jet Staff(24.07.2019)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Mumbai Bench has directed the Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) of Jet Airways to discuss the salary issue wi.....
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Delhi HC Seeks AIIMS Reply on Plea Seeking Construction of Sewage Treatment Plan(10.02.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought the reply of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on a plea seeking that the construction of a sewage treatment.....
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Madras High Court Returns Custody of Child to Adoptive Mother(29.11.2021)
Madras High Court has set aside an order of the Child Welfare Committee to lodge a child in one of the reception homes in a custody battle between the.....
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Calcutta HC Transfers Abhishek Banerjee's Defamation Suit Against Suvendu Adhikari(03.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has ordered the transfer of a defamation suit filed by Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee again.....
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AP HC: Criminal Proceedings Can't be Quashed if Specific Accusations Made Against Accused U/S 482(28.04.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has reiterated that when there are definite accusations in the First Information Report, charge sheet and witness statement .....
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Delhi Court: Journalists Not Exempted from Disclosing Their Sources(19.01.2023)
Delhi Court has held that there is no statutory exemption to journalists from disclosing their sources to investigating agencies, especially if such d.....
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Supreme Court: To Transfer Complaint, Lack of Territorial Jurisdiction is No Ground(23.01.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that ground of lack of territorial jurisdiction cannot be considered in transfer petition and the parties are entitled to r.....
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NCLAT: Can’t Interfere with CoC’s Commercial Wisdom to Distribute Amount Based on Security Interest(03.02.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi has observed that if the provisions of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 are complied with then there cannot be interference in the.....
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Bom. HC: Serving Grounds of Arrest to Accused 4 Minutes before Actual Arrest Isn’t Unreasonable(13.02.2025)
Bombay High Court has held that serving grounds of arrest to accused four minutes before actual arrest cannot be considered as unreasonable and do not.....
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Karnataka HC Directs to Comply with UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2016(03.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Central Government to comply with the mandate of the UGC (Institution.....
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Allahabad HC: No Requirement for Director of Laboratory to Prove Report from State Laboratory(20.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has held that since a report of State Forensic Science Laboratory is admissible in evidence as per the provision of Section 293 o.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Filed by Former CBI Head Against Removal of His Twitter Verification Tag(17.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed the plea with a cost of Rs. 10,000, filed by former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) head M. Nageswara Rao against.....
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Delhi HC: Arbitrator Can’t Allow Forfeiture of Consideration Amount Without a Proof of Actual Loss(23.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the arbitrator cannot allow forfeiture of a substantial amount of consideration without the proof of actual loss solely.....
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Del. HC: Adulterous Relationship of Spouse Cannot be the Sole Ground of Denying Custody of Child(05.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that an adulterous relationship of either spouse cannot be the sole determining factor to deny custody of a child, unless it.....
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SC Fines State/UP for Failing to Report compliance of Domestic Violence Act(19.02.2025)
Supreme Court has imposed costs on State and Union Territories for failing to comply with directives on implementation of the Protection of Women from.....
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SC: Once Court Orders Investigation u/S 156(3) of CrPC, Prior Sanction under PC Act Not Needed(03.03.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that once court has directed investigation under Section 156(3) of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973(CrPC), there is no need.....
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Bombay HC Suspends Recruitment For 9000 Stenographers, Junior Clerks and Peons(11.04.2018)
Bombay High Court has stayed the process for recruitment of around 9,000 stenographers, junior clerks and peons, in furtherance of an order noting tha.....
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Bombay HC: No Straight Jacket Formula as to How a Woman Will React to an Act of Outrage(27.07.2020)
Bombay High Court has remarked that there cannot be a straight jacket formula as to how a woman will react to an act of outrage by a male.
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Madras HC Passes Interim Order Allowing Advocates to Apply to Post of DRT Presiding Officer(04.08.2020)
Madras High Court has permitted lawyers to apply for the post of Presiding Officer of the Debt Recovery Tribunal, as notified vacant by the Central Go.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Submit Details About Instances of Criminal Cases Against MPs(12.08.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to submit details about instances of criminal cases registered against serving and former membe.....
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Ker. HC: Daily Wage Employee Entitled to Subsistence Allowance During Suspension(05.09.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that a daily wage driver is an employee under Section 2(a) of the Kerala Payment of Subsistence Allowance Act, 1972,.....
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Ker. HC: Appeal to Remove Biochemistry & Microbiology Streams from Paramedical Courses, Dismissed(02.07.2024)
Ker. HC while dismissing an appeal to remove Biochemistry and Microbiology streams from paramedical courses, has observed that which courses are to be.....
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Provisions of GST enactment cannot be interpreted so as to deny right to carry on Trade and Commerce to any citizen(16.02.2023)
The Petitioner is a proprietary firm engaged in the business of fabrication work. The Petitioner filed appeal under section 107 of the Maharashtra Goo.....
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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.
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SC to P&H HC: Rethink Hiking Per Acre Payoff From Rs 12L to Rs 2Cr(25.05.2018)
Supreme Court has asked Punjab and Haryana High Court to reconsider its decision to enhance market value of acquired land at Hansi in Hisar District f.....
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Bombay HC Grants Relief to Medical Student Suffering from Depression(04.04.2019)
Bombay High Court has held a student suffering from anxiety and depression eligible for admission to Postgraduate Medical Course under persons with di.....
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Allahabad HC: Special Courts Under SC/ST Act Empowered to Take Direct Cognizance of IPC Offences(12.03.2020)
Allahabad High Court has held that Special Courts under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (SC/ST Act) are e.....
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Arbitral Tribunal Holds Zo Rooms Entitled to 7% Shareholding in $9 Billion Valued-Oyo(09.03.2021)
Arbitral Tribunal, in a tussle between Oravel Stays Pvt Ltd (Oyo) and start-up Zostel Hospitality Pvt Ltd (Zostel), has held that Zo Rooms is entitled.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Uber's Plea Challenging Levy of GST on Auto Rickshaw Services(16.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition moved by Uber India challenging the two notifications levying goods and services tax (GST) on auto ri.....
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Madras High Court Permits Credit Transition of Education, Farm-Related Cesses into GST(05.11.2019)
Madras High Court has permitted credit transition of Education Cess, Secondary/Higher Education Cess and Krishi Kalyan Cess into the Goods & Services .....
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Andhra Pradesh HC Orders CBI to Probe Social Media Posts About Judges(13.10.2020)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into objectionable comments made about the Court and its judges on soc.....
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Madras HC Dismisses Plea Seeking No Disturbance to CM on Sundays With Costs(09.06.2021)
Madras High Court has dismissed a plea with Rs. 10,000/- cost which sought directions the Chief Secretary and other officials not to circulate any fil.....
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Kerala High Court Denies Pre-Arrest Bail To Accused Roy Vayalat in POCSO Case(09.03.2022)
Kerala High Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail applications moved by No.18 hotel owner Roy J Vayalat and his friend Syju M.Thankachan in a Prot.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: LTCG on Penny Stock Transaction Cannot be Denied Exemption(15.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that long term capital gains arising from a penny stock transaction cannot be denied exemption under t.....
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SC to BCI: Give Details of Action Taken Against Bar Associations for Court Boycotts(18.07.2023)
Supreme Court has directed the Bar Council of India to furnish details within two weeks of the instances where any Bar Association has called for a st.....
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Panama Case Verdict: Pakistan SC Disqualifies PM Nawaz Sharif(28.07.2017)
Pakistan Supreme Court has disqualified PM Nawaz Sharif over Panama Papers Row.
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SC: Unregistered Family Settlement Will Operate As An Estoppel Against The Parties To It(08.05.2019)
Supreme Court has noted that even if the family settlement was not registered, it would operate as a complete estoppel against the original plaintiff .....
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SC: Vote Cast by Lawmaker Prior to Conviction on Same Day Cannot be Termed Invalid(21.12.2020)
Supreme Court has held that a vote cast by a lawmaker prior to his conviction in a criminal case on the same day cannot be termed as invalid.
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Supreme Court Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Dwarka Flyover Construction(24.08.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea filed by 2 group housing societies against the development of National Highway in Dwarka by construction of .....
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Calcutta HC Seeks Response in Plea Seeking Adequate Ration and Financial Assistance for Sex Workers(02.09.2021)
Calcutta High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) highlighting the plight of sex workers in West Bengal who have been left i.....
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Karnataka HC Denies Bail to Youth Accused of Sharing Military Base Photos With Pakistan ISI(19.07.2022)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed the bail petition filed by a 24-year-old, accused of sharing photographs of important places like Naval Base Army a.....
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SC: High Courts Not Subordinate to Supreme Court(15.02.2023)
Supreme Court while considering SLP seeking to direct Patna High Court to decide a pending writ petition within a time bound schedule, has observed th.....
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Kerala HC Quashes Rules to Regulate Sale of Other-State Lotteries(04.01.2021)
Kerala High Court has quashed the rules brought by the Kerala government to regulate sale of other-state lotteries holding that the state government l.....
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Special NDPS Court Extends Judicial Custody of Aryan Khan and 7 Others in Cruise Ship Drug Case(22.10.2021)
Special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Court, Mumbai has extended the judicial custody of Aryan Khan and seven others till 30th October 20.....
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SC: Arbitrator Has Substantial Discretion in Awarding Interest u/s 31 (7) (a) Arbitration Act(28.10.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that an Arbitrator has substantial discretion in awarding interest under Section 31(7)(c) of the Arbitration and Conciliati.....
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SC: Relief for Which No Prayer or Pleading Was Made Should Not be Granted(29.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that if Court considers or grants relief for which no prayer or pleading was made and depriving the respondent of an opportunit.....
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MAT to State: Make Clear Policy for Transgender Persons in Police Department Within Six Months(04.08.2022)
Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) has directed the State Government to take a policy decision for the post of "other genders" like transgender.....
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Rajasthan HC: Can Rely on Testimony of Injured Witness Unless There are Major Contradictions(10.06.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that the court can rely on the testimony of an injured person and it cannot be rejected on the ground that there are.....
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Madras HC: Builders Cannot Escape Provisions of RERA Where Amenities Not Provided(26.02.2021)
Madras High Court has held that builders and real estate developers cannot escape from the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 if they .....
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Del. HC: National Commission For Scheduled Castes Cannot Initiate Enquiry On Specious Complaint(17.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that National Commission For Scheduled Castes (SC) cannot initiate an enquiry under Article 338 of the Constitution of I.....
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Canadian SC: Mandatory and Lifetime Registration on Sex Offender Registry is Unconstitutional(31.10.2022)
Supreme Court of Canada has held the country's mandatory and lifetime registration on the sex offender registry is unconstitutional.
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MP HC: Narco Test Can’t be Conducted Without Recording of Consent Before Magistrate(07.11.2023)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that all three tests i.e. Narco, Polygraph and Brain Mapping test cannot be conducted of the person who has not giv.....
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SC: Authorities Directed to Take Immediate Measures Regarding Municipal Solid Waste in Delhi(14.05.2024)
SC has directed several authorities to ensure that till the time proper facilities for processing waste are in place, quantity of untreated municipal .....
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Rajasthan HC: Bail Granted to Accused Who Fired on Police to Evade Arrest(17.07.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has granted bail to an accused who was booked under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS), 1985 for allegedly ope.....
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Raj. HC: Can’t Challenge Successful Transfer Petition Before DC by Filing Another Transfer Petition(25.07.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has held that a successful transfer petition under Section 24, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 cannot be challenged by filing anoth.....
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Madras High Court Directs Complete Waiver of License Fee During Total Lockdown Period(08.02.2021)
Madras High Court has directed a Municipal Corporation to waive the license fee for running a shop in a bus stand during the entire period of total lo.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Liyakat Ali, North East Delhi Riots
Madras HC: Inter-Caste Marriage Certificate Can't Be Issued Merely on Account of Conversion(26.11.2021)
Madras High Court has held that a person is not entitled to claim an inter-caste marriage certificate on the pretext of his community certificate when.....
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Calcutta HC Directs State to Take Proactive Steps to Ensure Implementation of Street Vendors Act(02.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has observed that there is a duty cast on the State of West Bengal to implement the provisions of the Street Vendors (Protection o.....
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J&K&L HC: Mere Reinstatement Without Clean Chit in Depart Inquiry Not Ground to Quash Cr. Proceeding(23.09.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that mere reinstatement into service without a clean chit in departmental inquiry is not a ground to .....
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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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RBI announces rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2033(21.09.2022)
The rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2033 (GOI FRB 2033) applicable for the half year September 22, 2022 to March 21, 2023 s.....
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SC: While Recording Statement Involving Large Number of Prosecution Witnesses, Utilize S.313(5) CrPC(16.05.2023)
Supreme Court has opined that while recording statement under Section 313 of CrPC in cases involving large number of prosecution witnesses, Judicial O.....
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SC Orders Status Quo on David Yale-Joseph Hynmers Tomb Located in Madras High Court Compound(22.09.2025)
Supreme Court ordered status quo on the tomb of David Yale and Joseph Hynmers in the Madras High Court campus. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta .....
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Delhi HC: Age Document under JJ Act Not Final If Its Authenticity is Questionable(09.10.2025)
Delhi High Court held that a document given higher preference for determining a victim’s age under the Juvenile Justice Act cannot be treated as “gosp.....
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Rajasthan HC Issues Notice on Request to Restrict Menace of Illegally Operating Coaching Institutes(23.08.2019)
Rajasthan High Court has issued notices to the Concerned Authorities on a Public Interest Litigation filed before the Court relating to widespread vio.....
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Delhi HC Irks over Customs Department’s Failure to Defy Court Order(04.08.2016)
Delhi HC has criticised members of Customs Department for defying court orders on issue of duty payable on imported goods, saying that there was "no j.....
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Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing of Plea on SC/ST Act Ruling(02.04.2018)
Supreme Court has declined to hear an urgent plea on the ruling to do with the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
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Gujarat High Court: No Stay on IGST Levy on Ocean Freights(21.05.2019)
Gujarat High Court has stayed the impugned demand where the Petitioners challenged the vires of IGST related notification in an interim order passed b.....
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Karnataka HC: Non-Compliance of SOP Should Not be Ground to Prohibit Candidate from Writing Exam(30.07.2020)
Karnataka High Court has clarified that non-compliance of the statement of procedure would not be a ground to prohibit a candidate from taking the Kar.....
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Kerala HC Seeks Response of State Regarding Clause Restricting Non-Vaccinated Persons(10.08.2021)
Kerala High Court has sought the response of the State regarding a clause in its latest Government Order which restricts persons who have not taken CO.....
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Investigation report containing documents of private and confidential nature pertaining to the accused cannot be provided to any person unless a clear locus is established(22.08.2023)
The Petitioner filed an application dated 21st February, 2019 before the Special Judge under Section 212(13) of the Companies Act, 2013 to obtain a co.....
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Govt. Postpones ICDS Norms Enforcement By a Year(07.07.2016)
Govt. has said that Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) will now be applicable from the current fiscal year as against 2015-16 notified.....
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Madras High Court Stays Proceedings in Defamation Case Against MK Stalin(08.10.2018)
Madras High Court has stayed further proceedings in a defamation case against DMK chief MK Stalin filed in 2012.
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Telangana High Court Directs Government to Test the Dead for COVID-19(27.05.2020)
Telangana HC has directed the State to test all those who die in government hospitals for COVID-19 before releasing the bodies to ascertain whether th.....
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Karnataka HC Urges CJ to Initiate Suo Motu Proceedings Against Posting for Monetary Considerations(17.03.2021)
Karnataka High Court has urged the Chief Justice to initiate suo motu proceedings against the State government to put an end to the pernicious practic.....
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Delhi Court: Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain Sent to 14 Days Judicial Custody(13.06.2022)
Delhi Court has sent Aam Aadmi Party Minister Satyendar Jain to 14 days judicial custody in connection with a money laundering case being probed by th.....
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CESTAT: Imposition of Penalty Under CENVAT Credit Rule Will Not Sustain if Facts Not Suppressed(22.06.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi Bench has held that imposition of penalty under the CENVAT Credit rule will not susta.....
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SC Reserves Post for Women Advocates in District Bar Associations in State of Karnataka(25.03.2025)
Supreme Court has directed all the district bar associations in the entire state of Karnataka to earmark the post of Treasurer and reserve 30% post of.....
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Supreme Court Rues ‘Unfortunate Gap’ in Juvenile Justice Act, 2015(10.01.2020)
Supreme Court has held that a gross mistake has been made by framers of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 that allows a juv.....
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Kerala HC Directs KUHS to Ensure Covid Positive Students Write Their Exams as per Health Guidelines(24.11.2020)
Kerala High Court has directed the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) to ensure that all its students, who have tested Covid positive, are en.....
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Calcutta HC Quashes Allotment of Plot by West Bengal HIDCO to Former Cricketer(29.09.2021)
Calcutta High Court has quashed the allotment of a plot by the West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (HIDCO) to former cricketer .....
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ITAT: 100% Deduction U/S 80IC of IT Act allowable when Industry undergone Substantial Expansion(05.07.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench has held that 100% deduction under Section 80IC of Income-Tax (IT) Act, 1961 is allowable when an in.....
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Bombay HC: Mandatory Pre-Deposit U/S 129E of the Customs Act Is Constitutional(14.07.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that the fiscal legislation can very well stipulate as a requirement of law a mandatory pre-deposit as a condition preceden.....
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Raj. HC: Bail Denied to Man Who Was Not Mentioned in FIR but Accompanied Accused to Crime Scene(05.08.2024)
Raj. HC while rejecting the bail application of a man who was not named in FIR but accompanied the accused to the crime scene, has observed that even .....
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Delhi High Court: PDS Foodgrains Cannot be Denied to All Those Eligible(01.05.2017)
Delhi High Court has made it clear to Centre that persons entitled under Public Distribution System (PDS) scheme cannot be denied subsidised foodgrain.....
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Delhi High Court Rejects Plea of British National's Against Extradition(09.01.2019)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea of a 74-year-old British national, who is wanted in a child abuse and trafficking case in the Philippines, again.....
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Supreme Court Seeks Reply on Stickers for Vehicles Specifying Fuel(01.10.2019)
Supreme Court has sought reply from Delhi, UP, Haryana and Rajasthan Governments on the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority's ple.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Centre's Decision to Allow Telecasting of Sudarshan TV(14.09.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a Petition challenging the Order of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's allowing the telecast of a show '.....
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SC Refuses Pre-Arrest Bail to Man Accused of Making Objectionable Facebook Post Against Smrit Irani(12.07.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition filed by a man seeking anticipatory bail in a First Information Report registered by the Uttar Prade.....
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Karnataka HC Dismisses Plea to Challenge Power of Local Registrar Under Citizenship Rules(05.04.2022)
Karnataka High court has dismissed a petition that seeks to declare the power of the local Registrar as ultra vires for verifying and to scrutinize th.....
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SC: Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India Includes the Right to Shut Down a Business(10.06.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that the sum and substance are that Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India includes the right to shut down a busines.....
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Kerala HC: Diocese Not Entitled to Claim Compensation for Death of Deceased Priest(21.01.2025)
Kerala High Court while hearing an appeal filed by insurance company against the grant of insurance money to the Diocese over the death of a priest fr.....
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P&H HC: Before Issuing Notice to Lawyer for Misconduct, SBC must Have ‘Reason to Believe’(31.01.2025)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has clarified that before issuing notice to lawyer for professional or other misconduct, the State Bar Council must have.....
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Delhi High Court: Need to Protect the Name ‘Ratan Tata’ from Unauthorised Use(11.02.2025)
Delhi High Court while ruling in favour of Ratan Tata Trust in a suit for unauthorized use of Ratan Tata's name, has stated that the name ‘Ratan Tata’.....
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SC: Registration of CNG Vehicles Can't be Rejected as Emission is Within Limits(02.12.2021)
Supreme Court has reiterated that the registration of CNG vehicles cannot be rejected as the emission from such vehicles is within the limits in a bat.....
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Delhi HC: Burden of Proof Lies on Accused When Last Seen Together With Deceased(20.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that in a case where the accused is last seen together with the deceased, the prosecution is exempted to prove exact happeni.....
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“Astrological incompatibility” cannot be used as a ground to avoid Rape charges(20.09.2021)
The applicant has filed present revision under Section 397 read with Section 401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) against dismissal o.....
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SC Extends Interim Protection From Arrest Granted To Kailash Vijayvargiya & Others In Rape Case(17.11.2021)
Supreme Court has extended the interim protection from arrest granted earlier to BJP Leader Kailash Vijayvargiya RSS member Jisnu Basu, and Pradeep Jo.....
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DCDRC to Tirumala Tirupati: Allot Seva Ticket or Pay Rs 45 Lakhs to Devotee Waiting Since 2006(06.09.2022)
District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC), Salem has directed Tirumala Tirupati Devsthanam to allot ticket for Melchat Vastram Seva with.....
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Delhi HC: Payment Aggregators Fall Within Definition of Payment System(19.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that payment aggregators fall within the definition of designated payment system under Section 23A of the Payment and Settle.....
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Procedure for Registration Certificate for import of marble and Fresh (green) Areca Nut from Bhutan without Minimum Import Price condition(20.03.2023)
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby la.....
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Allahabad HC: Magistrate Has Obligation To Ensure Fair Probe After Passing Order U/S 156 (3) CrPC(08.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that the Magistrate cannot wash his hands of the case after passing an order under Section 156 (3) Cr.P.C and that it is.....
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Supreme Court Directs TADA Court to Complete Trial Against Accused in 1993 Train Blasts Case(15.03.2022)
Supreme Court has directed that the Special Judge of the Designated Court under TADA, Ajmer to endeavour to complete the trial by 30th November 2022, .....
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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.....
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Calcutta HC: Merely Obtaining Customary Divorce Will Not Attract Exception(26.02.2021)
Calcutta High Court has held that merely obtaining a customary divorce will not attract the exception envisaged under Section 29(2) of the Hindu Marri.....
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CESTAT, Chennai: No Service Tax Leviable on Goods Component of Composite Works Contract(19.11.2021)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai has held that no service tax is leviable on goods component of composite works c.....
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Cal HC: Writ is Maintainable against Award by Statutory Arbitrator Violating of Principles of Natural(12.09.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that an award passed by the statutory arbitrator under the National Highways Act, 1956 where neither the notice of arbitr.....
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SC: Judgment Allowing Circumstantial Evidence Doesn’t Dilute Need of Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt(21.03.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that the Constitution Bench judgment that direct evidence of demand or acceptance of bribe is not necessary for a convictio.....
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All. HC: Accused Charged Under Both SC/ST Act and POCSO Entitled to Take Recourse Under POCSO(17.10.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that where an accused has been charged under the SC/ST Act and the POCSO Act, a Special Court under the POCSO Act, would.....
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Raj HC: Can’t Discriminate in Maternity Leave Only because Child has been Begotten Through Surrogacy(09.11.2023)
Rajasthan High Court while observing that discriminating between natural biological mother and surrogate mother would amount to insult of motherhood, .....
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Income-Tax Tribunal: Gains from Penny Stocks Not Bogus(22.06.2016)
Income-Tax Tribunal has ruled that gains from penny stocks cannot be termed as bogus just because the Securities and Exchange Board of India is inquir.....
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Actor Mahesh Babu Calls Himself 'Law-Abiding Citizen', Denies Charges of Unpaid Taxes(30.12.2018)
The GST Commissionerate, Hyderabad, has carried out the attachment without notice when several judicial pronouncements on the issue is in favour of th.....
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Allahabad HC Suggests Incarceration of Persons Flouting Physical Distancing Norms(15.07.2020)
Allahabad High Court has suggested the Uttar Pradesh Government to take strict action against those not following physical distancing norms, including.....
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Karnataka HC: Labs/Hospitals to Inform Persons Who Come for COVID-19 Test to be in Home Quarantine(21.07.2020)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State to issue directions to laboratories and hospitals to inform those coming for the swab test about their obl.....
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Madras High Court Sets Up Committee to Plan for Care & Nutrition of Stray Animals(24.05.2021)
Madras High Court has constituted a Committee to ensure that stray animals were cared for, pointing out that the travails of stray animals was lost am.....
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NCLAT Chennai Bench Stays Insolvency Process Against Tata Projects Limited(07.01.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Chennai Bench has stayed the order against Tata Projects Limited to initiate Corporate Insolvency Resolution .....
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Delhi HC: Expenses for Supporting Divorced Sister to be Considered While Granting Maintenance to Wife(06.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that a brother cannot abandon his divorced sister and therefore expenditure borne by him in supporting his sister must be ta.....
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Bombay HC: Last Seen Theory Must be Proximate With Time of Death(13.06.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that last seen theory is not enough to hold accused guilty of the crime in the absence of a correlation with the time of th.....
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Notification regarding new technology to strengthen SEBI Complaint Redressal System for Investors(01.04.2024)
In its continuous pursuit of protection of interests of investors in the securities market, SEBI has launched the new version of the SEBI Complaint Re.....
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SC: Maintain Secular Ethos of Constitution by Keeping Election a Secular Exercise(02.01.2017)
Supreme Court, while hearing several petitions in Hindutva case, has said that no politician can seek vote in name of caste, creed, or religion and d.....
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May Merge 12% and 18% GST Rates to Have Just Three Tax Slabs, Hints Arun Jaitley(06.12.2017)
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley further went on to add that banks with their left-over cash post-demonetisation will fund the medium and small-scale ent.....
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Delhi Court Grants Default Bail to Alleged Middleman in Rakesh Asthana Bribery Case(19.12.2018)
A Delhi Court has granted default bail to Manoj Prasad, an alleged middleman arrested in connection with bribery allegations involving CBI Special Dir.....
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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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SC: Existence of Arbitration Clause Does Not Debar Court from Entertaining Writ Petition(14.05.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the existence of an arbitration clause does not debar the court from entertaining a writ petition in a contractual mat.....
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Gauhati HC: Non-Substitution of Legal Representatives of Parties Under Order XXII CPC(01.02.2022)
Gauhati High Court has held that non-substitution of some of the legal representatives of the parties under Order XXII of the Code of Civil Procedure,.....
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AP HC Issues Notice on Imposition of Blanket Ban on Stage Play Chintamani(03.02.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has issued notices be served on the government, CEO of the AP State Creative and Culture Commission and AP Arya Vysya Mahasa.....
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Madras HC to Suo Motu Test Constitutional Validity of Section 36B of Advocates Act, 1961(02.03.2020)
Madras High Court has decided to suo moto consider the validity of Section 36B of the Advocates Act, 1961, in as much as it stipulates that in case a .....
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Madras High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Installation of Dr. Ambedkar's Statue(05.03.2021)
Madras High Court has dismissed a plea seeking directions to the respondents to permit the petitioner to the installation of a statue of Dr. Ambedkar .....
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Kerala HC Directs State Police Chief to File Affidavit on Under-Utilization of Virtual Queue System(12.03.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State Police Chief to file an affidavit, taking note of a report filed by the Sabarimala Special Commissioner (SPC).....
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Delhi HC Orders Removal of Illegally Constructed Temple on Public Land(21.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to remove a temple, alleged to be illegally constructed on a public land in city's Defence Colony a.....
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Supreme Court: Money Deposited by Customer in Bank is Not Held as Trustee(28.12.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the money that is deposited by the customer in the bank is not held by it as a trustee but it becomes a part of the ba.....
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Kerala HC: Lowest Bidder Doesn't Enjoy Indefeasible Right to be Awarded Contract(18.11.2022)
Kerala High Court while observing that law does not recognize any indefeasible right in lowest bidder to be awarded a contract, has held that even if .....
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Madras High Court Takes Suo Moto Notice of Issue of 'Fake Journalists'(22.01.2020)
Madras High Court has taken suo moto notice of the issue of 'fake journalists' and has sought responses from the Tamil Nadu Government, Press Council .....
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Calcutta HC: 'Sting Operation' in Public Interest Does Not Extinguish Criminal Liability(29.01.2020)
Calcutta High Court has held that indulgence in 'sting operation' purportedly in public interest does not extinguish the criminal liability of an indi.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Merger of Rajasthan Legislature Wing with Congress(08.01.2021)
Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Rajasthan assembly speaker and six ex-BSP Members of Legislative Assembly seeking their response on a Petitio.....
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Madras HC Refuses to Interfere with Decision Not to Allow Student to Write Screening Test(26.10.2021)
Madras High Court has refused to interfere with a decision taken by the National Medical Commission (NMC) not to allow a student who had pursued medic.....
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Madras HC Directs Implementation of Abolition of Orderlies System in Police(26.07.2022)
Madras High Court has directed the Principal Secretary to Government, Home Department to take immediate steps to remove uniformed officers serving as .....
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Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2021(19.05.2021)
Whereas, certain draft rules, namely, the Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2021, were published in the Gazette of Indi.....
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SC Stays Delhi HC Judgment on IGST Imposition on Oxygen Concentrators as Unconstitutional(01.06.2021)
Supreme Court has stayed the Delhi High Court judgment which declared that imposition of Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) for oxygen concentra.....
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SC Directs to Implement NCPCR Suggestions on Children in Street Situations(22.02.2022)
Supreme Court has directed the State Governments and Union Territories to implement the suggestions made by National Commission for Protection of Chil.....
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Del HC: Denial of Caste Certificate on Basis of Single Mother’s Certificate is Policy Discrimination(24.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the denial of caste certificate to the children of single mothers, belonging to other backward class (OBC) on the basis.....
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Bom. HC: Divorcee or a Single Parent Eligible to Adopt as Per Juvenile Justice Act, 2015(13.04.2023)
Bombay High Court while setting aside order disallowing a woman from adopting her sister’s child on ground that she was single working woman, held tha.....
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Bom. HC: Domestic Violence Complaint Not Maintainable Against Father and Brother of Daughter-in-Law(09.01.2024)
Bombay High Court has observed that while the object and purpose of the DV Act, 2005 is to protect a woman from domestic violence, it does not confer .....
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Madras High Court Seeks Report on Status of Police Reforms(30.01.2019)
Madras High Court has directed state government to file a status report on implementation of directions from the Supreme Court in 2006 on keeping the .....
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Delhi High Court: Presence of Lawyer Cannot be Allowed to at Time of Questioning by GST Officers(15.11.2019)
Delhi High Court has observed that presence of a lawyer cannot be allowed to at the time of questioning or examination by the Goods and Services Tax o.....
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Allahabad HC Denies Bail to Hafiz of Mosque Who Allegedly Molested a 9 Year Old Girl(02.11.2020)
Allahabad High Court has refused to release a Hafiz (Priest) of a mosque on bail, who has been accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl.
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AFT: No Different Set of Medical Standards for Promotion for Combat Arms and Services in Army(05.07.2021)
Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) has ruled that there cannot be different set of medical standards for promotion for Combat Arms and Services in the Army i.....
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Calcutta HC Stays Arrest of Ex-TMC Member in 13 FIRs Registered Against Him(12.07.2021)
Calcutta High Court has restrained the West Bengal Police from arresting a Bharatiya Janta Party Leader, who was earlier with TMC, in connection with .....
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NCLT Orders Liquidation of Budget Air Carrier Go First Airways(21.01.2025)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) while allowing an application for liquidation filed by the Committee of Creditors (CoC) of Go First, has ordered .....
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NCLAT: Creditors Not Party to Trusteeship Deed are Not Barred from Enforcing Personal Guarantee(31.01.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that even if creditors are not party to the trusteeship deed signed between a trust and the personal guarantors on thei.....
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SC: Consideration of Claim for Compassionate Appointment Only in “Hand-to-Mouth” Cases(12.02.2025)
SC has held that it is only in “hand-to-mouth” cases that a claim for compassionate appointment ought to be considered and granted, if at all other co.....
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Supreme Court Allows Registration of BS-IV Vehicles' Sale Uploaded on E-Vahan Portal(02.12.2021)
Supreme Court has permitted registration of those BS-IV vehicles whose sales were uploaded on e-Vahan portal before 31.03.2020 provided that the tempo.....
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SC Upholds Validity of Section 50(a) Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954(21.09.2022)
Supreme Court while upholding the constitutional validity of Section 50(a) of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, has observed that State enactment rela.....
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SC to Trial Courts: Do Not Mention Caste of Parties in Cause Titles(15.03.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Trial Courts to refrain from continuing practice of adding one's caste next to name in cause titles of judgments.
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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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Tripura HC Asks State to Ensure Maximum Testing of Children in Orphanages(18.05.2021)
Tripura High Court has asked the State Government to ensure maximum possible testing of the children in Orphanages in a Public Interest Litigation con.....
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Supreme Court Directs the State of UP to File Status Report on Functioning of Waqf Tribunals(05.01.2022)
Supreme Court has questioned the State of Uttar Pradesh as to why only one Wakf Tribunal was functioning in the entire state of Uttar Pradesh in a Spe.....
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Rajasthan HC Orders Status Quo on Demolition of Illegal Encroachment on Kotputli Road(13.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the Nagar Palika, Kotputli to decide the objections submitted by 25 petitioners pursuant to the notices issued to th.....
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Delhi HC Asks Centre, Police To Respond To PIL Seeking Better Treatment Of Cows(17.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has sought a reply from the Centre and Delhi Police in a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking remedial steps for treatment of lum.....
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All. HC: Accused Charged Under Both SC/ST Act and POCSO Entitled to Take Recourse Under POCSO(17.10.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that where an accused has been charged under the SC/ST Act and the POCSO Act, a Special Court under the POCSO Act, would.....
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May Merge 12% and 18% GST Rates to Have Just Three Tax Slabs, Hints Arun Jaitley(06.12.2017)
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley further went on to add that banks with their left-over cash post-demonetisation will fund the medium and small-scale ent.....
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PM Says Priciest GST Slab May be Slimmed Down, Non-Luxury Items May be Taxed 18%(18.12.2018)
Before implementation of the GST, registered enterprises only numbered 65 lakh, which has now risen by 55 lakh, Modi said, addressing the Republic Sum.....
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Kerala HC Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Man Who Shared Political Posts in Facebook(10.08.2020)
Kerala High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against a man accused of sharing a few political posts in Facebook against the Left Democratic Fron.....
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Supreme Court Launches Mobile Facility for Journalists to Attend Virtual Hearing(13.05.2021)
Supreme Court has launched a facility in its mobile app for providing links to virtual hearings to media persons. The Court is also introducing a feat.....
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SC Sets Aside Delhi HC Orders Initiating Coercive Steps Against Companies and Promoters Biyani(01.02.2022)
Supreme Court has set aside the orders of the Delhi High Court which initiated coercive steps against the companies and its promoters Biyanis for alle.....
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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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J&K&L HC: Units in J&K Entitled for Excise Duty Exemption Prior to 1st July 2017 Liable to Pay GST(03.01.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that units located in Jammu and Kashmir are entitled to central excise duty exemption prior to July 1.....
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Delhi HC: NOC of TM Office Mandatory for Copyright Registration of Artistic Work in Goods & Services(16.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has held to obtain copyright registration of artistic work which is being used or is capable of being used in respect of any goods an.....
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E-wallet investments in Mutual Funds(23.03.2023)
1. SEBI, vide Circular Ref. no.- SEBI/HO/IMD/DF2/CIR/P/2017/39 dated May 8, 2017, permitted use of e- wallet for investment in Mutual Funds within the.....
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Madras HC Directs Centre to Take Steps for Implementing OBC Reservation in MBBS Seats(21.07.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Central government to immediately take measures for implementing OBC reservation in MBBS seats under All India Quot.....
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Kerala HC Issues Notice on LDF Candidate M Swaraj's Challenge Against Tripunithara Election Results(29.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has issued notice to Congress candidate K Babu in the election petition filed against him by CPI (M) leader and former Tripunithara .....
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Madras High Court Stays Government Order On Admission In Minority Institutions(13.09.2018)
Madras High Court has stayed a state government order stipulating that all minority educational institutions should admit not less than 50% of student.....
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SC: Complaint u/s 138 NI Act Cannot be Quashed When Disputed Question of Facts are Involved(12.02.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that a cheque bounce complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 cannot be quashed when disputed qu.....
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Madras HC: Interest Should be Levied on Belated GST Cash Payments but Not on ITC(17.02.2020)
Madras High Court has held that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) could be levied on interest only on the cash component of the tax remitted belatedly .....
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Gujarat HC Restrains Govt from Notifying 'Disturbed Area' for 'Improper Clustering'(21.01.2021)
Gujarat High Court has restrained the State Government from declaring any area as "disturbed area" under Section 3(1)(ii) of the Gujarat Disturbed Are.....
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Karnataka HC: Once Police Invokes UAPA Act, Magistrate Cannot Extend Custody Beyond 90 Days(13.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has held that once the police invoke Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, the Magistrate court has no power to extend cust.....
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Calcutta HC: Order 47 Rule 1 CPC Can't Curtail High Court's Power to Pass Orders Ex Debito Justitiae(25.05.2022)
Calcutta High Court has observed that although Order 47 Rule 1 of the CPC imposes a restriction upon parties to approach Court for review of an order .....
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Kerala High Court Establishes Policy Decision to Interdict Self-Financing Institutions(27.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has established that a policy decision taken by the State to interdict self-financing institutions from commencing new courses in th.....
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Rajasthan HC: Ayurvedic Doctors Entitled to Continue Service Till Completion of Age of 62 Years(27.07.2022)
Rajasthan High Court while considering petition challenging difference in age of superannuation of Allopathic and Ayurvedic doctors, has held that Ayu.....
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Kerala HC Stays All Proceedings Against Minister Antony Raju in Evidence Tampering Case(03.08.2022)
Kerala High Court has stayed all the proceedings of the lower court pending against Transport Minister Antony Raju in the evidence tampering case for .....
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Ker. HC: Bail to be Granted if No Requirement for Custodial Interrogation, a Misconception(05.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that there appears to be a serious misconception of law that if no case for custodial interrogation is made out by the pros.....
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Delhi High Court Seeks Response of CBI, ED in Christian Michel's Fresh Bail Pleas(20.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought response of the CBI and Enforcement Directorate in the fresh bail pleas filed by Christian Michel, accused in connection w.....
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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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Bombay HC: Timely Awareness Can Avoid Drastic Steps Against Persons Obstructing Health Workers(13.04.2020)
Bombay High Court has observed that taking of timely awareness steps can avoid drastic measures such as application of the National Security Act, 1980.....
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J&K HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Domestic Violence Cases Amid Lockdown(20.04.2020)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of plight of victims in domestic violence cases amidst lockdown and issued notices to the c.....
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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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Kerala HC: Ex-communication or Externment Illegal and Impermissible Under Wakf Act(08.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that ex-communication or externment, whether declared or undeclared, is illegal and impermissible under the Wakf Act. The C.....
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Delhi HC Directs Man Accused of Outraging Modesty of Woman to do Community Service(15.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed a man, accused outraging modesty of a woman, to do community service for a month observing that he cannot be let off sim.....
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SC: Suggestions to Witness by Defence Counsel in Cross Examination is Part of Evidence(03.04.2023)
Supreme Court has held that suggestions made to witness by defence counsel and reply to such suggestions would definitely form part of evidence and ca.....
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Delhi HC Asks Centre to Ensure Facilities for Differently Abled Students(15.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has asked the Central Government to ensure that Common Service Centres are made functional and that they are made well equipped to me.....
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Uttarakhand HC Upholds Constitutional Validity of Uttarakhand Char Dham Devasthanam Management Act(21.07.2020)
Uttarakhand High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation challenging the constitutional validity of Uttarakhand Char Dham Devasthanam Managem.....
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Delhi HC Directs SBI to Open FCRA Accounts of NGOs Within 10 Days of Receiving Centre's Approval(24.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the State Bank of India (SBI) to ensure that applications for opening the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (F.....
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Kerala HC Invites Suggestions to Shield Sexual Assault Survivors from Trauma During Investigation(07.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has reiterated its stand that survivors of sexual assault have to be thoroughly protected from further harassment or ridicule as it.....
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Bombay HC Quashes Order of Assistant CGST Commissioner Refusing Refund of GST(17.01.2022)
Bombay High Court has quashed and set aside an order of the Assistant Commissioner of CGST refusing refund of GST paid by a private export company on .....
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SC Stays Uttarakhand HC Order Banning Fatwas(15.03.2023)
Supreme Court has made absolute the interim stay on the Uttarakhand High Court’s order that banned religious outfits and statutory panchayats/local pa.....
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JKL HC: All Water Sources are Property of Government(26.05.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while dismissing a plea seeking directions upon the administration to not to change, divert or take any water .....
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Gujarat HC Rejects Stay on Partial Demolition of 400-Year-Old Mosque for Road Widening(03.10.2025)
Gujarat High Court declined to intervene in an order that refused to stay the proposed partial demolition of a 400-year-old mosque. The demolition is .....
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SC: NDPS Disposal Rules Do Not Prevent Interim Release of Seized Vehicle to Innocent Owner(28.10.2025)
Supreme Court held that if a vehicle owner proves it was used to transport narcotics without their knowledge or involvement, they cannot be denied int.....
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Constitution of an expert committee to 'Onshore the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC'(21.03.2023)
The Indian startup ecosystem is the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, boasting an impressive 115 unicorns (billion-dollar enterprises). In.....
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SC Dismisses Plea Challenging CLAT Being Conducted Via Online Mode(29.07.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed a Petition which challenged the conducting of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) via online mode, citing accessibility i.....
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Once the borrowed funds were utilized for business purposes, interest paid on same becomes an allowable deduction under Section 36(i)(iii) of the IT Act(02.08.2021)
Present appeal arises out of the order by the learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals). The ground raised by the assessee is with regard to challe.....
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Karnataka HC Directs KPSC to Consider Granting Grace Period to Visually Impaired Students(21.08.2020)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Karnataka Public Service Commission to consider granting 20 minutes per hour grace period to visually impaired c.....
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P&H HC Upholds Publishing of Accounts of Private Unaided Educational Institutions on Website(31.05.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld an April 2018 notification of the Ministry of Home Affairs, requiring private unaided educational institution.....
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SC Upholds Kerala Govt Order Granting Exemption to Existing Board Employees for Qualification(21.02.2022)
Supreme Court has upheld a Kerala Government Order which granted exemptions to several existing Board employees from the qualifications under the Cent.....
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Delhi HC Directs Twitter to Take Down Tweets of Historian Audrey Truschke(25.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed Twitter to take down within 48 hours the tweets of historian Audrey Truschke, in which the allegation of plagiarism was .....
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NGT to DM Prayagraj & Kaushambi: Take Action Against Alleged Illegal Sand Mining in Yamuna(10.04.2023)
National Green Tribunal, Principal bench has directed District Magistrates of Prayagraj and Kaushambi districts in Uttar Pradesh to take action agains.....
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Del HC: Can’t Transfer Probe Merely Because Litigant Feels She is Being Unfairly Prejudiced(24.04.2023)
Delhi High Court while dismissing petition seeking transfer of further investigation in a sexual harassment case from the State Police to Central Bure.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Response for Providing Holistic Treatment Under Allopathy, Ayurveda, Homeopathy(27.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued a notice on a Public Interest Litigation filed by Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay, seeking adoption of a Holistic Integrated Med.....
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Delhi HC: Writ Remedy Cannot be Invoked in Tax Matters(02.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the writ remedy under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution cannot be invoked in tax matters as the Income Tax Act, 19.....
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SC: High Time that Investigating Agencies are Sensitised About Law Laid Down u/s 306 of IPC(20.01.2025)
SC has observed that it is time that investigating agencies are sensitised to the law laid down by this Court under Section 306 of IPC so that persons.....
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Raj. HC: Live-In-Relationship Agreement is Liable to be Registered by Competent Authority(30.01.2025)
Rajasthan High Court has held that live-in-relationship agreement is liable to be registered by the Competent authority/ Tribunal, which is required t.....
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All. HC: Police Must Ensure that Movement of Lawyers to Court is Unhindered(10.02.2025)
All. HC has observed that it is the duty of the Police to ensure that movement of lawyers to the Court during Mahakumbh is unhindered and does not aff.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Against Central Government’s Surveillance Systems(02.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Ministries of Home Affairs, Law, Information Technology and Communications, on a plea against the Central Go.....
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Supreme Court: Minority Edu. Institutions May Ignore 'Seniority' for Appointing Principals(31.07.2017)
Supreme Court has held that minority educational institutions have absolute right to appoint qualified persons as Principal from the community ignorin.....
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Delhi High Court Stays GST Proceedings Filed Against Abbott Health(09.05.2019)
Delhi High Court has stayed proceedings against Abbott Healthcare for charging higher GST after the company questioned the constitutional validity of .....
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Rajasthan HC Asks State to Ensure Lack of Discrimination While Assigning Menial Jobs to Prisoners(21.12.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has asked the State Government to ensure that the prisoners are not forced to indulge in menial jobs like cleaning toilets etc. m.....
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Allahabad High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Shutting Down of Uttar Pradesh State Medical Faculty(25.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a plea seeking direction to the Government of India along with the Government of Uttar Pradesh to shut down Uttar P.....
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Jharkhand HC Issues Notice in Contempt Plea Against Advocate General & Additional Advocate General(02.09.2021)
Jharkhand High Court has issued notice to the Advocate General Rajiv Ranjan Mishra and Additional Advocate General Sachin Kumar in a petition seeking .....
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AAR: No GST on Service Provided to Educational Institution to Conduct Entrance Examination(19.07.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Uttar Pradesh has held that no Goods and Services Tax (GST) on services provided to the educational institution to.....
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Rajasthan HC: No Sale of Flats Without Completion Certificate(14.12.2015)
Rajasthan High Court has ordered that no registration of flats in multi-storey buildings will be allowed in the state without issuance of completion c.....
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Mere circumstance of Accused being last seen with the deceased is an unsafe hypothesis for conviction under Section 302 of IPC(19.09.2017)
Present appeal arises from a judgment of a Division Bench of High Court. The High Court affirmed the conviction of the Appellant under Section 302 of .....
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NGT Orders Inspection of Three Waste-to-Energy Plants in Delhi(01.10.2018)
National Green Tribunal has constituted a "high-powered team" to inspect three waste-to-energy plants in capital while directing it to submit a repor.....
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Ministry of Home Affairs: Shops Selling Fans, Education Books can Open(22.04.2020)
Ministry of Home Affairs has allowed shops selling electric fans to reopen, revising its guidelines on ‘exempted category’. The Ministry has also allo.....
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Kerala HC Stays Kerala Move to Defer Govt Staff Salary(29.04.2020)
Kerala High Court has stayed the State Government’s order on deferring payment of a month’s salary to its staffers in a bid to mobilise COVID-19 funds.....
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Kerala HC Refuses Stay on Kerala Government Notification Banning Online Rummy for Stakes(09.04.2021)
Kerala High Court has refused to interfere with a Kerala Government Notification 'banning online playing of rummy when played for stakes' in plea by t.....
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Calcutta HC Grants Police Protection to Senior Citizen Against Alleged Harassment(21.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has granted police protection to a senior citizen against the alleged harassment perpetrated by her son and daughter-in-law in a p.....
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Rajasthan HC Directs SDO to Decide Representation against Encroachment in Pahadeshwar Mahadev Temple(27.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the concerned Sub Division Officer in the area to inspect a representation to be made before it against alleged encr.....
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CESTAT, Bangalore: Simple Aluminium Plates Classifiable Under 7606 1200 of Chapter Tariff Heading(02.05.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that Simple Aluminium Plates are classifiable under 7606 1200 of Chapter Tariff .....
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SC: Mere Filing of Appeal Does Not Operate as Stay of Decree Under CPC(30.01.2023)
Supreme Court has held that keeping in view the provisions as contained in Order 41 Rule 5 of CPC, unless the appeal is listed and there is an interim.....
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Supreme Court: Appointment of Government Pleaders & Prosecutors Must be on Basis of Merit(30.01.2025)
SC has observed that Additional Government Pleaders and Assistant Public Prosecutor in respective HC should be appointed solely on merit. The State Go.....
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Mad. HC: Provision Preventing Arrest of Women is Directory not Mandatory(10.02.2025)
Madras High Court has observed that provisions of Section 46(4) of CrPC, 1973 and Section 43(5) of the BNSS Act, 2023 that prevent arrest of a woman a.....
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NCLAT: Can’t Categorize Security Deposit Without Intention of Commercial Effect of Borrowing, as FD(18.02.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that the security amount deposited under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) without any intention of commercial effect.....
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SC Stays Rajasthan Government's Order on Removal of Mobile Towers Located Near State Prisons(29.05.2017)
Supreme Court has issued notice to Rajasthan Government putting on hold its order directing mobile phone operators to remove their towers from within .....
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Take Action Against Officials Responsible for Illegal Constructions: Supreme Court(10.05.2018)
Supreme Court has suggested that the Himachal Pradesh Government should take action against those officials who were posted in Kasauli when illegal co.....
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Cal. HC: Police Can’t Use Power U/S 160 CrPC to Call/Arrest Someone Unconnected With Alleged Offence(09.06.2023)
Calcutta High Court has observed that practice adopted by adopted by investigating agency during investigation to call someone not named in FIR or not.....
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Amendment to the existing KYC instructions for M2M connections(21.03.2024)
1. This is in reference to this office letters of even number dated 16.05.2018 and 30.05.2019 vide which instructions for implementing restrictive fea.....
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Kerala HC: Lockdown Restrictions Applicable to Political Parties & Associations Also(15.07.2020)
Kerala High Court has clarified that the directives issued by the Centre and the State Governments restricting social gatherings in view of the COVID-.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea of MP Seeking CRPF Protection Against Threats(22.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to Ministry of Home Affairs in a plea moved by Member of Parliament from Andhra Pradesh, Kanumuru Raghu Rama Krishn.....
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Delhi HC Directs Inquiry into Hoarding and Illegal Stocking of Covid Medicines(24.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Drug Controller to conduct inquiry or investigation into three specific allegations against BJP MP Gautam Gambhir an.....
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ITAT: Date Of Allotment Is Relevant For Computing Holding Period And Capital Gain(07.01.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi bench has held that the date of allotment is relevant and not the date of Registration for the purpose of .....
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Rajasthan HC Suspends Sentence to Faculty Member in College for Failure to Report POCSO Case(17.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has suspended the sentence awarded to a Faculty Member in the college and the Hostel Warden booked under Section 21 of the Protec.....
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SC: Educational Trusts For Profit Cannot Claim Income Tax Exemption(20.10.2022)
Supreme Court has said profit-oriented educational trusts or societies cannot claim exemption under the Income Tax Act. The court said that such educa.....
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Del. HC to State: Hold Stakeholder Consultation on Draft Advocates Protection Bill(26.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has asked State government to hold stakeholder consultation on the draft Delhi Advocates (Protection) Bill which seeks to provide saf.....
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Madras HC Rejects CBI Probe Pleas in Karur Stampede; Govt Bans Political Meets(03.10.2025)
Madras High Court (Madurai bench) rejected pleas for a CBI probe into the Karur stampede that claimed 39 lives. The State government also informed the.....
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SC: Preference Shareholders Classified as Investors, Cannot Approach Court as Financial Creditors(29.10.2025)
Supreme Court held that holders of Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares (CRPS) are investors, not financial creditors, and cannot initiate insolven.....
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Del. HC: Making Unsubstantiated Allegation Against Husband and His Family is Extreme Cruelty(06.11.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that making serious and unsubstantiated allegations and waging a legal war against husband by implicating him and his family.....
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Bombay High Court Sets Aside Arbitral Award Which Favoured BCCI in IPL Telecast Rights Dispute(21.03.2022)
Bombay High Court has set aside the award in favour of the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) in India. The court passed the order on a challenge to .....
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Writ of mandamus cannot be issued directing the competent authority to grant relaxation in qualifying service(22.11.2021)
Appellant impugned judgment passed by the Division Bench of the High Court by which the Division Bench of the High Court has dismissed the Special App.....
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Proposed GST Tax rates would be lesser than the prevailing taxes in case of Sugar, Tea and Coffee (other than instant coffee) and Milk Powder(25.05.2017)
1. Sugar: Sugar attracts specific central excise duty of Rs.71 per quintal plus Sugar Cess of Rs.124 per quintal, which translates to ad valorem rate .....
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Bombay High Court: In Absence of Domestic Violence, No Maintenance for Wife Under DV Act(08.05.2018)
Bombay High Court has held that a wife cannot be entitled to seek maintenance from her estranged husband under the Domestic Violence Act unless she ha.....
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Kar HC Refuses to Quash FIR Against Gynecologist for Failing to Report Sexual Assault Against Minor(08.06.2023)
Karnataka High Court has refused to quash FIR filed against a Gynecologist under Section 21 of POCSO Act for failure to report incident of sexual assa.....
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SC Allows Jailed MLAs Nawab Malik & Anil Deshmukh to Participate in Maharashtra Assembly Floor Test(30.06.2022)
Supreme Court has allowed jailed Maharashtra MLAs Nawab Malik and Anil Deshmukh to vote in the Maharashtra Assembly floor test, which the Governor has.....
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Guj. HC: State Bar Council to Issue Provis. Certificates to Students from Colleges Unapproved by BCI(24.10.2024)
Gujarat High Court has asked the State Bar Council to accept enrolment and to issue provisional certificate of practice to students from law schools t.....
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Ker. HC: No Question of Estoppel Against Party Where Error is Committed by Court Itself(21.11.2024)
Kerala High Court has stated that there is no question of estoppel against a party where an error is committed by the court itself and the court is un.....
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Delhi HC Issues Directions to Ensure Custody of Undertrial Prisoner Not Extended Mechanically(20.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued slew of directions to ensure that the custody of an undertrial is not extended mechanically in view of sec. 167(2) of the .....
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AAR: GST not Applicable on Lease Income From Residential Property(08.06.2022)
GST Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Maharashtra has held that the GST shall not be applicable on the lease income from the residential property.
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Madras High Court: Hostel Services for Girl Students and Working Women Exempted from GST Regime(27.03.2024)
Madras High Court has held that hostel services for girl students and working women shall be exempted from the Goods and Service Tax (GST) regime as t.....
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Madras HC Issues Directions to Curb Police Harassment Against LGBTQ + Community(01.09.2021)
Madras High Court has issued a host of directions against police harassment, insensitive media reportage in matters pertaining to the LGBTQIA+ communi.....
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Applicant must establish, on balance of probabilities, that Respondent has committed an act of domestic violence(15.07.2022)
The Appellant brought an application for a protection order against the Respondent in terms of Section 4(1) of Domestic Violence Act, 1998 in the Bloe.....
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Kerala HC: Introspection by Judiciary Necessary, Otherwise People Will Lose Faith(23.11.2022)
Kerala High Court while issuing directions to Registry to bring to the Chief Justice's notice the old writ petitions pending in different jurisdiction.....
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SC: Govt. Can’t Create Posts & Absorb Those in Service in the Absence of Sanctioned Posts(12.04.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that government can’t be compelled to create post and absorb people who are continuing in service of the State, in the abse.....
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Mere reflection of demand on e-filing portal does not absolve Revenue from properly serving the intimation and demand notice(04.01.2024)
In present case, the assessee is a resident corporate entity. The core issue arising for consideration is relating to chargeability of interest under .....
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Delhi HC to District Courts: Allow Lawyers/Parties to Appear Virtually Without Prior Request(06.06.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed District Courts to allow any of the parties or their lawyers to appear through hybrid or video-conferencing mode during .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, District Courts, Permit, Virtual, Video-Conferencing
Supreme Court: Directions to Police and Probe Agencies to Strictly Follow Guidelines on Arrest(22.03.2024)
Supreme Court has directed the police forces and agencies in all States and Union Territories endowed with the power of arrest and custody to strictly.....
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All. HC: When Warrant of Arrest is Issued, Applicant Not Entitled to Invoke Extraordinary Power(23.10.2024)
Allahabad HC has observed that when warrant of arrest or proclamation is issued, the applicant is not entitled to invoke the extraordinary power. Cert.....
Tags : Allahabad HC, Extraordinary Power, Pre-Arrest Bail
Raj. HC: Object of Arms Act, 1959 Was to Ensure that Weapon is Available to Citizen For Self-Defence(15.11.2024)
Raj. HC has observed that object of Arms Act, 1959 was to ensure that weapon is available to a citizen for self-defence but it does not mean that ever.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Possess Weapon, Lawless Society
CCI approves internal restructuring of the TVS Group, under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002(11.10.2021)
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves internal restructuring of the TVS Group, under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.
.....
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Delhi HC: Writ Petition Can be Filed Only When Statutory Remedies are Entirely Exhausted(06.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that writ petition can be filed only when statutory remedies are entirely exhausted to meet demands of extraordinary situati.....
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Delhi HC: No Bar in Hearing Defendant Not Summoned at Pre-Summons Stage(02.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that there is no bar in hearing a defendant, who is neither served summons or appearing on caveat, at the pre-summons stage .....
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Karnataka HC: Private Complaint Before Magistrate Court Alleging Offence u/s 191 IPC Maintainable(17.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that a private complaint made before the magistrate court alleging offence under section 191 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 .....
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Orissa HC: Person in Charge of Trust Can't Be Arraigned Without Impleading Trust Itself(05.12.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that a person in charge of a Trust can’t be impleaded as an accused for dishonour of cheque, under Section 138 of Negotiabl.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Negotiable Instruments, Dishonour, Trust
SC: HC Doesn’t Have Power to Direct Investigation to be Conducted in Particular Manner(14.12.2022)
Supreme Court has held that High Court does not have power under Articles 226 of Constitution of India or Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure to.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Investigation, Code of Criminal Procedure
Kerala High Court Reduces Sentence Awarded to Former Priest to 10 Yrs Imprisonment(01.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has reduced the sentence imposed on former priest Robin Mathew Vadakkumchery in the infamous Kottiyoor rape case that had shaken the.....
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SC Seeks Status Report from Union on Appointment of Ad-Hoc Judges in High Courts(20.09.2022)
Supreme Court has asked for status report from the Union Government regarding the appointment of ad-hoc judges in High Courts under Article 224A of th.....
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Exemption under Section 11 of IT Act can be availed by institutions which are genuinely engaged in 'charitable activities’(16.08.2021)
Present appeal of the assessee society is directed against the order passed by the CIT(E), Chandigarh whereby he rejected the application filed for re.....
Tags : Registration, Rejection, Legality
Writ Courts while exercising jurisdiction under Article 226 of Constitution can interfere in the decisions of the Disciplinary Committee, only if, the same are contrary to law.(20.11.2023)
The present writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for challenging the order passed by Paralympic Committee suspe.....
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UNHCR Notes Charges of Sedition Against Journalists and Activists as Departure from Human Rights(01.03.2021)
United Nations High Commissioner of Rights has stated that the charges of sedition against journalists and activists for reporting or commenting on th.....
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Allahabad HC: Interfaith Marriage Registration Can't Be Refused by Insisting on Conversion Approval(19.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the Marriage Registrar/Officer lacks the power to withhold the registration of marriage, merely for the reason .....
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CCI approves acquisition of stake in Apraava Energy Private Limited by CDPQ Infrastructures Asia II Pte. Ltd.(05.09.2022)
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition of stake in Apraava Energy Private Limited (Target) by CDPQ Infrastructures Asia II Pte.....
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Madras High Court Modifies Order & Restores Power of Madurai Bench to Hear Pan-State Matters(05.04.2024)
Madras High Court recently modified an earlier order of the Court and restored the power of the Madurai Bench to hear pan-state matters which were ear.....
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Madras HC: Accused Can be Convicted Under POCSO Act Solely on Testimony of Victim Child(27.10.2021)
Madras High Court has reiterated that an accused can be convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 solely based.....
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SC: Cannot Discharge Murder Accused Only Based on Postmortem Report(27.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that a trial court could not discharge the accused from murder charges merely relying on Post mortem report indicating cause of.....
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SC to Centre & GST Council: Advise States to Implement Digital DIN System(03.08.2022)
Supreme Court has directed GST Council to issue advisory/instructions/recommendations to the respective States regarding implementation of the system .....
Tags : Supreme Court, GST Council, Document Identification
Ker. HC: Grant of Bail if No Requirement for Custodial Interrogation, a Misconception(05.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that there appears to be a serious misconception of law that if no case for custodial interrogation is made out by the pros.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Custodial Interrogation, Misconception
Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Further Probe in Kodakara Money Heist(28.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has imposed a cost of Rs 10,000 on an organisation seeking to entrust the investigation in the Kodakara money heist case to the Crim.....
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AP HC Seeks Explanation from Magistrate Ordering Remand in Case of Automatic Arrest(13.11.2020)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has pulled up the Police Department for effecting arresting automatically on registration of First Information Report and ov.....
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Gujarat HC Quashes Order Rejecting Application for Criminal Defamation Against Rahul Gandhi(19.08.2021)
Gujarat High Court has quashed an order of the Surat Court rejecting the application filed by BJP MLA Purnesh Modi to examine 4 additional in a crimin.....
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Delhi HC: Initiating Proclamation/ Attachment Process Do Not Bar to Consider Anticipatory Bail Plea(16.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that since the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated the process of proclamation or attachment proceedings, de.....
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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.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, West Bengal, Teacher Recruitment Scam
Raj HC: Lok Adalat Doesn’t Have Jurisdiction to Adjudicate Disputes of Mobile Tower Installation(29.01.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has held that Permanent Lok Adalat has no jurisdiction to adjudicate matters related to Installation of Mobile Towers as the same.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Permanent Lok Adalat, Mobile Tower Installation, Section 22A(b) of Legal Services Authorities Act
CIVIL - SC Stays Order Directing States to Evict Persons Whose Claims as Forest Dwellers were Rejected(28.02.2019)
Supreme Court has stayed its February 13 order in relation to eviction of persons who have not been successful in establishing their claims as forest-.....
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Bombay HC Refuses to Grant Ad-Interim Injunction Against Zee(06.10.2020)
Bombay High Court has refused to grant ad-interim injunction against 'Zee' for using the word 'Plex' in its new online movie channel service observing.....
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HP HC Directs State Not to Take Coercive Action Against Zee News Journalist(07.06.2021)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the State police not to take any coercive action against Zee News Journalist booked for conducting a 'reality.....
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Bombay HC Extends Father Stan Swamy’s Private Hospital Stay Till June 18(11.06.2021)
Bombay High Court has extended tribal rights activist from Ranchi Father Stan Swamy's private hospital stay till 18th June, 2021 after it was informed.....
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CESTAT, Chennai: Input Service No Longer Includes Services for Personal Use or for Employee(11.03.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai has ruled that the definition of input service as it stood prior to April 1, 2011.....
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Kerala HC: POCSO Act Prevails Over SC/ST Act(27.10.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) prevails over SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.....
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Clarifications regarding applicability of GST on certain services(31.10.2023)
1. Based on the recommendations of the GST Council in its 52nd meeting held on 7th October, 2023, at New Delhi, clarification, with reference to GST l.....
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WB Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee Restrained from Making Defamatory Statements against WB Governor(17.07.2024)
Calcutta High Court, in a defamation suit by WB Governor CV Ananda Bose, has restrained West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee from making any defa.....
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Kerala High Court: Publication of Justice Hema Commission Report, Stayed(25.07.2024)
Kerala High Court has passed an interim order staying the publication of Justice Hema Commission Report as was directed by the State Information Commi.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, State Information Commissioner, Film Industry
Supreme Court Orders Haridwar Collector Inquiry into Maa Chandi Devi Trust(20.08.2025)
Supreme Court has directed the Haridwar Collector to conduct a personal inquiry into Maa Chandi Devi Temple Trust’s management. Until then, interim su.....
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Karnataka HC: Compelling DNA Tests without Imminent Need becomes Violative of Article 21(02.09.2025)
Karnataka HC has stated that compelling DNA tests to determine child's paternity without imminent need, imperils not only the sanctity of marriage, bu.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Article 21, DNA Tests
Finance Ministry: No Audit for Turnover of Up to Rs 2 Crore if Opted Presumptive Taxation Scheme(21.06.2016)
Finance Ministry has said that small businesses with a total turnover of up to Rs 2 crore will not be required to get their accounts audited if they o.....
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Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy Seeks Extension of GST Compensation Till 2025(28.12.2018)
"Compensation to the state for the first 5 years, as envisaged in the GST Act, will limit fund allocation to various welfare schemes for the peop.....
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Karnataka HC Seeks Details from Govt, BBMP on Immediate Medical Assistance to Patients(14.07.2020)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to submit details of procedures to be followed by.....
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P&H HC: Conception of Pregnancy Post Tubectomy Not Medical Negligence(21.07.2020)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the doctor performing tubectomy, at the time of child delivery, cannot be attributed medical negligence me.....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Asaram Bapu Plea for Temporary Suspension of Sentences for Medical Treatment(24.05.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed Self-styled godman & Life convict in a sexual assault case, Asaram Bapu’s plea for temporary suspension of sentence.....
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Rajasthan HC: English as Medium of Instruction Cannot be Thrusted on Child by Legislation or Policy(06.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that the decision of the State to convert the school from a Hindi medium to an English Medium school with immediate effe.....
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Karnataka High Court: Husband Can Initiate Proceedings Under DV Act Against Wife(26.04.2017)
Karnataka High Court has held that any person, whether male or female, aggrieved and alleging violation of provisions of Domestic Violence Act, can in.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Domestic Violence Act
Charging Exorbitant Fee can Lead to Termination of Arbitrator's Mandate: Rajasthan HC(07.01.2019)
Rajasthan High Court has terminated the mandate of an arbitrator for charging exorbitant fee beyond the prescribed limit.
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Termination of Arbitrator's Mandate
Supreme Court: Right of Minority Institutions not Absolute, Amenable to Rules(26.09.2019)
Supreme Court has ruled that “the right of minority institutions is not absolute, and is amenable to regulation”. The Court observed, “The protection .....
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Allahabad HC Asks UP Govt Why RTE Instructors are Paid Less Than Class IV Posts(14.09.2020)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to file a reply affidavit in a plea alleging that primary school teachers, recruited under.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Payment to RTE Instructors
SC: BS IV Compliant Public Utility Vehicles Purchased Before 31st March Can be Registered(21.09.2020)
Supreme Court has allowed Public Utility Vehicles which are BS-IV complaint purchased before 31st March, to be registered, subject to scrutiny by Envi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Registration of BS IV Vehicles
Delhi HC Grants Time to Centre to Respond to Plea to Ease Restrictions at Nizamuddin Markaz(19.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted a further two weeks' time to the Centre to respond to a petition by the Delhi Waqf Board seeking to ease restrictions at .....
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Gujarat HC: Mandatory To Reveal Reasons for Arrest to Accused u/s 52 of NDPS Act(11.04.2022)
Gujarat High Court has upheld the order of the trial court in acquitting the Respondent accused of offences under Sections 8(C), 20(B), 22 and 29 of t.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1985
Madras HC Quashes Fresh Notice on Breach of Privilege Issued Against MK Stalin and Other DMK MLAs(11.02.2021)
Madras High Court has set aside fresh show cause notices issued to 19 DMK MLAs by the Tamil Nadu Assembly's privileges committee on breach of privileg.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Independent Investigation in Communal Violence in Tripura(29.11.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea seeking Independent investigation into the recent communal violence in Tripura and into the complicity and i.....
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Kerala High Court Issues Notice to Centre on Plea Challenging Constitutionality of S.144B of IT Act(06.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has admitted a batch of writ petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Faceless Assessment Procedure under Section 14.....
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Gau. HC: Seized Articles Not Produced Before Court Can be Released Even if Investigation Pending(07.03.2023)
Gauhati High Court has held that criminal court has power under Section 457 CrPC to release seized articles even at the stage of investigation, if suc.....
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Delhi HC Constitutes Committee for Implementation of National Rare Diseases Policy(19.05.2023)
Delhi High Court while constituting a five member committee to effectively implement National Policy for Treatment of Rare Diseases, 2017, has stated .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Rare Diseases, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
SC: States Cannot Promote Students Without Holding Final Year Exams(28.08.2020)
Supreme Court has held that State Governments will not be allowed to promote students without holding final year university examinations amid the COVI.....
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Economy Instructions-Printing activities(02.09.2020)
1.As the world is increasingly moving towards adopting digital force multipliers for productivity and given the fact that using technological innovati.....
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CESTAT Delhi Confirms Order Denying Credit(21.06.2021)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ), Delhi bench has held that the cenvat credit is not allowable on the capital goods for .....
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Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders Removal of All Illegal Statues Erected at Public Places(07.03.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to remove all statues erected at public places on or after 18.01.2013, throughout the Stat.....
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Gujarat HC Quashes Rape Charges Against Ex-Husband for having Sexual Relations After Alleged Divorce(30.01.2019)
Gujarat High Court has quashed rape charges levelled by a woman against her ex-husband who allegedly cohabited with her even after the dissolution of .....
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Rajasthan High Court Sets Period of Limitation for Preferring Appeal from Decision of Family Court(14.11.2019)
Rajasthan High Court has ruled while harmonizing the provisions contained under Section 19 of the Family Courts Act, 1984 and Section 28 of the Hindu .....
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P&H HC: Arrest of Accused Not Automatic on Registration of FIR(30.10.2020)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has reiterated that even though registration of First Information Report is mandatory when a complaint discloses commiss.....
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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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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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AAR, West Bengal: Dismantling of Existing Sleeper and Installing New Ones Attracts 12% GST(06.05.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling, West Bengal has held that the dismantling of existing sleeper fixings and/or installation of H-Bean Steel sleepers for ra.....
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Maharashtra Govt. Eases Norms for Setting Up Industries on Agricultural Land(21.01.2016)
Maharashtra Government, in order to make it easier for setting up industries in the state, has simplified norms for using agricultural land for non-ag.....
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Delhi HC Slams CBI, Grants Bail to Ex-Air Chief in AgustaWestland Case(27.12.2016)
A Delhi court, while Observing that “CBI failed to state how much cash was paid to accused and when it was paid,” has granted bail to Former Air Chief.....
Tags : AgustaWestland, S.P. Tyagi, Air Chief Marshal
Supreme Court Asks Centre to Consider Giving Security to Family in Manipur Road Rage Case(30.05.2017)
Supreme Court has asked Centre to consider giving security cover to parents of a youth, who was killed in a road rage case in 2011 by son of Manipur C.....
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Open Eastern Expressway for Public if PM is Not free: Supreme Court(10.05.2018)
Supreme Court has ordered the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to ensure that the Eastern Peripheral Expressway is inaugurated on or before.....
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Cal. HC: Civil Courts are Barred from Deciding Validity of Plant Variety Registration(12.06.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that civil courts have no jurisdiction to decide the validity of plant variety registration under Protection of Plant Var.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Plant Variety, Registration, Civil Court, Jurisdiction
47th GST Council Meeting Update(30.06.2022)
GST Council exempts pandemic period from calculating limitation period for refund claims.
GST Council exempts small taxpayers from filing GSTR-9 and .....
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Raj HC: Non-Disclosure of Information Wasn’t a Ground for Disqualification Before 2015 Amendment Act(25.10.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has held that prior to 2015 Amendment Act there was no existence of disqualification under Section 12 of Arbitration and Concilia.....
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Rajya Sabha Passes GST Bill(04.08.2016)
Rajya Sabha has passed the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Second Amendment) (GST) Bill, 2014.
Tags : Rajya Sabha , Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Second Amendment) (GST) Bill, 2014
Bombay High Court Says Teesta Setalvad, Javed Anand Cannot be Arrested till May 2(06.04.2018)
Bombay High Court has said that social activists Teesta Setalvad and her husband and associate Javed Anand cannot be arrested till May 2 in a criminal.....
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Delhi High Court Directs Customs Department to Pay Rs 94 Lakhs to Foreigner(22.05.2019)
Delhi High Court has directed the Customs Department to pay Rs 94 lakh to a foreigner for hurriedly selling off nearly 4 kg gold seized from her even .....
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#New Education Policy 2020 : No Hard Separation of Streams for Students(30.07.2020)
Central Government has notified that there will be no hard separation among ‘curricular’, ‘extracurricular’, or ‘co-curricular’, among ‘arts’, ‘humani.....
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SC Bars Withdrawal of Criminal Prosecution Against MPs/MLAs Without Permission of HC(10.08.2021)
Supreme Court has directed that no prosecution against MPs and MLAs will be withdrawn without the permission of the High Court of the concerned state......
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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.
#GST: Haryana Govt Issues Guidelines for Inspection/ Detention of Conveyances(11.08.2017)
Haryana State Government has issued guidelines for road side checking and inspection/detention of conveyances under GST regime. As per GST law, Govt. .....
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In Push for Cashless Transactions, GST Council Okays 20% Cashback on Payments Through BHIM, Rupay(05.08.2018)
A group of ministers under Bihar deputy chief minister Sushil Modi had worked out the cashback mechanism on Friday and assessed that the revenue loss .....
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Need Stricter Rules on Honking, Pandals, Construction Sites: Bombay HC(02.05.2019)
Bombay High Court has directed state to consider and implement suggestions on honking, pandals and construction sites to reduce violation of noise nor.....
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Calcutta HC Initiates Contempt Against Lawyer Who Cursed Judge with COVID-19 Infection(25.03.2020)
Calcutta High Court has initiated criminal contempt proceedings against a lawyer, Advocate Bijoy Adhikary, for cursing the judge to contract Corona Vi.....
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Madras HC Orders Status Quo in Issue Related to Additional Mofussil Bus Stand in Karur(19.02.2021)
Madras High Court has ordered status quo to be maintained in the issue pertaining to the additional mofussil bus stand in Karur. The Court has also al.....
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Supreme Court: State Police Has Duty to Continue with Investigation of Schedule Offence(21.10.2021)
Supreme Court observed that the State police has a duty to continue with the investigation of a schedule offence till the National Investigating Agenc.....
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SC: Testimony of a Wholly Unreliable Witness Cannot be Relied Upon for Conviction(08.06.2022)
Supreme Court has held that if the Court finds that a witness is wholly unreliable, neither conviction nor acquittal can be based on the testimony.
Tags : Supreme Court, Testimony, Unreliable
Madras HC Rejects Anticipatory Bail to Tamil Actress for Making Objectionable Remarks Against CM(27.04.2022)
Madras High Court has rejected a plea for anticipatory bail filed by tamil actress Tamilselvi alias Meera Mithun, who was charged for making obscene a.....
Tags : Madras High Court, anticipatory bail, Tamilselvi, tamil actress, Meera Mithun, MK Stalin, Peiya Kaanom
Allahabad HC Denies Bail to Former Govt Clerk in Link With UP Gomti River Development Scam Case(02.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court has rejected bail to a former Govt Junior Assistant/Clerk in link with an alleged Rs.1500/- crores scam relating to the financial.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, former Govt Junior Assistant, Gomti River Channelization Project, Irrigation Department
SC: Sons of Person Who Relinquishes Rights in Father’s Property Estopped from Claiming Share(30.01.2023)
Supreme Court has held that when a son relinquishes their right to the self-acquired property of the father and the conduct is accompanied by receipt .....
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Bombay HC Remarks that Lawyers Coming Unprepared to Court do Injustice to their Client(29.01.2025)
Bom. HC while taking exception of advocates not coming prepared with their matters, has stated that the lawyers by not coming well prepared and still .....
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Del. HC: Bald Allegations against IO Insufficient for Transferring Probe to Another Agency(10.02.2025)
Delhi HC has stated that accusation against an investigating officer alone is not sufficient to transfer investigation unless there is sufficient mate.....
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Dhatri Hair Care Oil and Massage Oil are Ayurvedic Medicines: CESTAT(19.07.2018)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that “Dhatri Brand Hair Care Herbal Oil” and “Dhatri Brand Massage Oil” are ayurvedic.....
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Supreme Court: Section 148 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Has Retrospective Effect(30.05.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 as amended, shall be applicable in respect of the appeals against .....
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CESTAT, New Delhi Upholds Penalty Against Sales Managers for Evading Customs Duty(26.02.2020)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi has upheld the order of the Commissioner of Inland Container Depot, wherein pena.....
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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Interest of Only Refundable Duty Admissible under Section 11BB(20.04.2021)
Customs, Excises, Service Taxes Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad has held that the interest of only refundable duty is admissible under Section .....
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Delhi HC Requests Setting Up of More Testing Centres in View of Covid Cases(27.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has requested the Aam Aadmi Party government to set up more testing centres in view of the rise in COVID-19 cases in the national cap.....
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Calcutta HC Seeks Medical Report in Rape Case of 11-Yr Old in WB's Basirhat(31.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has directed the State government to submit the case diary along with a status report that pertains to the investigation into the .....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, State government, case diary, 11 year old girl, Basirhat, Rape
Delhi HC Issues Notice on Court Master's Plea for Allegedly Tampering with SC Order(31.01.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Delhi Police in a plea challenging the removal of a Court Master in Supreme Court who was allegedly found tamp.....
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Karnataka High Court Grants Relief to NLSIU Student Who Was Denied Promotion(23.12.2020)
Karnataka High Court has allowed a petition filed by a student of National Law School of India University and directed the University to forthwith pro.....
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Madras HC: Vehicles Sold from 1st September Should Have 5-Year Insurance Cover(27.08.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the State Transport Secretary to ensure that all motor vehicles sold in Tamil Nadu from 1st September, 2021 get bumper-.....
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Chhattisgarh HC: Validity of Section 148 Notices Issued Between March 1 to June 30 Due to Covid Lockd(06.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that it was necessary to obtain sanction under Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure for prosecution against public.....
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Kerala HC Grants Bail to Journalist Nandakumar Accused of Verbally Abusing Woman Colleague(21.07.2022)
Kerala High Court has granted bail to journalist T.P Nandakumar who was arrested last month on charges of verbally abusing a former woman employee and.....
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SC: Home Secretary Can’t Order Further Investigations of Case by Another Agency(02.05.2023)
Supreme Court has held that order passed by the Secretary (Home) transferring the investigation/ordering further investigation by another agency and t.....
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Supreme Court Issues Directions for Operation of Brick Kiln Industries in NCR(15.04.2022)
Supreme Court has issued directions for operation of the brick kiln industries in the National Capital Region. The Court has mandated compliance with .....
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ITAT, Delhi: Interest Can’t be Levied on Additional Income Declared under Modified Return(20.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the interest under sections 234B and 234C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for non/short payment of adv.....
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Fresh guidelines for tyre manufacturers by Ministry of Commerce and Industry(31.08.2023)
The Indian tyre industry has been witnessing a rise in the demand for production of tyres for export and domestic sales. The increasing ownership of v.....
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Madras HC Sentences Man to 3 Months Imprisonment for Using Foul Language Against Magistrate(29.04.2019)
Madras High Court has sentenced a man to three months of simple imprisonment for using foul language against a judicial magistrate in a representation.....
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Delhi High Court Suspends Use of Breath Analyser Tests on Air Traffic Controllers(23.03.2020)
Delhi High Court has temporarily suspended the usage of Breath Analyser Tests for testing alcohol consumption of air traffic controllers to prevent fu.....
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SC Mandates Probate or Letters of Administrations for Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains(17.02.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the mandatory requirement to seek probate or letters of administration for establishing a right as executor or legatee.....
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RBI Imposes Fine on SBI for Failure to Comply with Fraud Classification Rules(19.10.2021)
Reserve Bank of India has slapped a fine of Rs 1 crore on State Bank of India for failing to comply with fraud classification rules. The regulator sai.....
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ITAT: Tuition Fee is Taxable Only When a Related Service is Provided by the Educational Institution(07.06.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Hyderabad has held that advance tuition fee collected is taxable only when a related service is provided by the .....
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RBI announces rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond, 2031(06.06.2022)
The rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond, 2031 (FRB 2031) applicable for the half year June 7, 2022 to December 6, 2022 shall be.....
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Madras HC Seeks Response on Plea to Install CCTV Cameras in All Village Panchayat Offices(10.06.2021)
Madras High Court has sought the response of the State government to a plea to install closed circuit television cameras in all village panchayat offi.....
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HP HC Grants Relief to Quash FIR Filed by Wife for Demand of Dowry and Outraging Modesty(09.03.2022)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has granted relief to a husband by quashing a First Information Report lodged against him by his wife for allegedly demand.....
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Natural as well as juristic persons may hold member’s interests as a trustee, but only in certain circumstances(07.12.2022)
Present appeal is related to the application and interpretation of Sections 29(1) and 29(1A) of the Close Corporation Act, 1984 in the event where a f.....
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AAAR, Maharashtra: GST on Property Tax, Water Charges, Etc. Amounts to ‘Supply’(13.11.2020)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Maharashtra has upheld the ruling of the Authority of Advance Ruling and has ruled that Goods and Servic.....
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SC Closes Suo Moto Case for Monitoring Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Senior Special DGP(19.08.2021)
Supreme Court has closed the suo moto case registered by the Madras High Court for monitoring investigation of sexual harassment complaint made by a I.....
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Madras HC: "State Obligated To Preserve Practices of All Religions"(16.05.2022)
Madras High Court has reiterated that the State has an obligation to provide basic amenities to the pilgrims whenever there is a large gathering of pe.....
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Calcutta High Court Directs State Govt to Pay Dearness Allowance to It’s Employees Within 3 Months(20.05.2022)
Calcutta High Court while upholding the order of the West Bengal Administrative Tribunal has directed the State government to release the Dearness All.....
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Supreme Court: Mentioning Caste or Religion of Parties in the Memo of Parties Must be Ceased(30.01.2024)
Supreme Court while passing a general order has directed that the caste or religion of parties shall not be mentioned in the memo of parties of a peti.....
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Rajasthan High Court Directs State to Properly Implement 'Jyoti Yojna' Scheme(15.02.2024)
Rajasthan HC through writ of Mandamus has directed State to provide the benefits of the Jyoti Yojna Scheme to every woman who has voluntarily undergon.....
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Extension of last date to receive comments/counter-comments on TRAI Consultation Paper on "Issues Relating to Media Ownership"(07.06.2022)
1. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India had released a Consultation Paper on "Issues Relating to Media Ownership" on 12th April, 2022. The last date .....
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MP HC Denies Anticipatory Bail to Man Who Allegedly Called RSS As Taliban Terrorist Organization(27.10.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has denied anticipatory bail to one Atul Pastor who has been accused of making certain comments alleging Rashtriya Swayam Se.....
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SC: Additional Chief Metropolitan/District Magistrate Can Exercise Power U/S 14 of SARFAESI(28.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that term ‘District Magistrate’ and ‘Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’ as appearing in Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act shall deem t.....
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Designating all CJM Courts of Chhattisgarh as Special Courts for the purposes of Sec. 280A of IT Act, 1961 & Sec. 84 of Black Money Act, 2015(22.08.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 280A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961) read with section 84 of the Black Mone.....
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SC: Can’t Transfer Land in HP to Non-Agriculturist Without State’s Permission(02.02.2023)
Supreme Court has held that land in Himachal Pradesh can’t be transferred to Non-Agriculturist without State’s permission and observed that purpose of.....
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Supervisory action against Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949(24.04.2024)
The Reserve Bank of India has today, in exercise of its powers under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, directed Kotak Mahindra Bank Lim.....
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Govt Extends Due Date for Filing of Form 16 to Employees Till 15th June, 2017(06.06.2017)
Finance Ministry has extended due date for filing Form 16 to employees to 15th June, 2017 which was earlier fixed to 31st May 2017.
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CCI passes order under Lesser Penalty Provisions against broadcasting service providers for rigging bids in tenders by Sports Broadcasters(11.07.2018)
This case was taken up by Competition Commission of India ('CCI') suo motu under Section 19 of the Competition Act, 2002 ('the Act') based on the disc.....
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High Courts of Madras, Orissa, Jharkhand, Delhi, J&K, Patna Get New Chief Justices(06.08.2018)
Government has notified appointment of Justice VK Tahilramani as Chief Justice of Madras HC, Justice Aniruddha Bose as CJ of Jharkhand HC, Justice KS .....
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Madras HC Rejects Plea to Stop Government from Firing Teachers(02.05.2019)
Madras High Court has rejected a plea from school teachers to restrain the government from terminating their services for not passing the Teachers Eli.....
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Delhi HC Directs Expeditious DNA Testing of Bodies of Riot Victims Without Waiting for Court Orders(25.03.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government not to wait for Court's order before conducting DNA testing of persons killed during the Delhi Riot.....
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NGT Forms Panel to Probe Virudhunagar Cracker Unit Blast(19.02.2021)
National Green Tribunal has formed a committee headed by a former High Court judge and directed it to submit a report in relation to a firecracker fac.....
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Special NDPS Court Refuses Baiil to Aryan Shahrukh Khan in Cruise Ship Drug Case(21.10.2021)
Special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Court has observed that the WhatsApp chats prima facie reveal that accused Aryan Khan is dealing in.....
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CBIC Waives Interest for Non-Filing of GSTR-8 by Prescribed E-Commerce Operators(08.06.2022)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has waived the interest rate on account of the non-filing of GSTR-8 by certain e-commerce operators.....
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Bombay HC to CBI: Provide Approver’s Statements to Sheena Bora Murder Case Accused(01.07.2016)
Bombay HC has ordered Central Bureau of Investigation court to hand over statements recorded by accused-turned-approver Shyamvar Rai to all accused in.....
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Remove Caste from Names of Roads: Madras High Court(03.10.2018)
Madras High Court has directed authorities to remove the reference to any caste in the names of roads and streets in Thesur town panchayat in Tiruvann.....
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Supreme Court: Rulers of Princely States were ''Maharajas Without Praja''(01.08.2019)
Supreme Court observed that rulers of princely states were ''Maharajas'' (kings) without ''praja'' (subjects). It was also noted that sovereignty and .....
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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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Calcutta HC: No Bar in CPC/ Arbitration Act for Accepting Immovable Property as Security(22.03.2021)
Calcutta High Court has held that there is no bar in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 or under the Arbitration Act, 1996, in accepting immovable prop.....
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Accounting of premium, claims and related expenses on estimation basis(15.06.2022)
1. At present, para 2 of Part I of Schedule B of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Preparation of Financial Statements and Auditors .....
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Bombay HC Slams NIA for Using 'Delay Tactics' in Malegaon Blast Case(13.02.2019)
Bombay High Court has pulled up National Investigating Agency (NIA) for employing "delay tactics" on a bunch of appeals filed by the accused in 2008 M.....
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SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Re-Test for ICSE Class 9, 11 Students(14.10.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed a plea filed by a student of Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) which sought for a re-test/re-examination fo.....
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Bombay HC Quashes FIR Against In-Laws of Woman Alleging Harassment(22.10.2020)
Bombay High Court has quashed a First Information Report against in-laws of woman who alleged harassment at their hands, observing that it has become .....
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Chhattisgarh HC Refuses to Quash FIR Against Senior IPS Officer Charged With Sedition(26.07.2021)
Chhattisgarh High Court has refused to quash an FIR against a suspended Additional DGP, who has been accused of tarnishing the reputation of the Gover.....
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CESTAT, Delhi: Service Tax Can’t be Levied for Total Receipt Under Threshold Limit of 10 Lakh(26.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that service tax can’t be levied for total receipt falling below the threshold li.....
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CESTAT, New Delhi: No Denial of Cenvat Credit Merely on Procedural Irregularity(29.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi has observed that no denial of cenvat credit simply on procedural irregularity.
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Supreme Court Bars Litigants For Life From Filing PILs(31.01.2017)
Supreme Court has barred two litigants for life, who cast aspersions on Chief Justice of India J S Khehar and his predecessor Justice T S Thakur, from.....
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Policy on interest rate on loans for agricultural purposes(01.08.2017)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has deregulated the interest rate on advances sanctioned by Scheduled Commercial Banks and these interest rates are determ.....
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No Compulsion to Include Any Particular Community in Council of Ministers: T&AP High Court(17.08.2018)
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh High Court has rejected a plea seeking the appointment of women ministers in Telangana, observing that there is no consti.....
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Dismissal of an application for a provisional order of liquidation is appealable(14.04.2023)
The appeal was directed against an order of the high court which dismissed the application by the Appellant for the provisional sequestration of the e.....
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Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal Mumbai Quashes Show Cause Notice Issued After 5 Year(10.01.2020)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal Mumbai has set aside the order of the Commissioner of Appeals stating that show cause notice issued a.....
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Delhi HC Directs Telegram to Disable Channels Providing Copyrighted Study Material(24.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has passed an ad interim order against Telegram Mobile Internet application directing them to take down/disable the channels providin.....
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Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Man in Head Constable Ratan Lal Murder Case(29.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted bail to a man in the Head Constable Ratan Lal Murder Case (during the Delhi Riots) underscoring that he had been in jail .....
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ITAT: Arrangement Between Spouse Without Real Money Exchange Not Amount to Unexplained Investment(05.07.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench has held that a mere arrangement between a husband and wife without real money exchange cannot be do.....
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SC: JJB Should Mandatorily Take Assistance of Psychologist/Psycho-Social Workers(14.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that when the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) does not comprise a practicing professional with a degree in child psychology or chi.....
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Rajasthan High Court Issues SOP to Protect Constitutional Rights of Couples(05.08.2024)
Rajasthan High Court after taking notice of the unnecessary harassment and violence faced by couples by their families and others, has issued a Standa.....
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Finance Ministry Relaxes Norms for Essential, Medical Supplies(31.03.2020)
Finance Ministry has relaxed procurement, expenditure and transportation norms for medical and other essential supplies for the department of pharmace.....
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Karnataka HC Restrains Further Construction in Cubbon Park(27.01.2021)
Karnataka High Court has restrained further construction of a building being built by the Karnataka State Government Employees' Association (KSGEA) in.....
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#Union Budget 2021-2022: Union Govt Proposes Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess(01.02.2021)
Union Government has proposed Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) on petrol and diesel at the rate of Rs.2.5/litre on petrol and Rs.....
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Delhi High Court Disposes Plea Seeking Directions for Establishment of State Animal Welfare Board(09.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to treat as representation a PIL seeking directions for establishment of a State Animal Welfare Board in the .....
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SC Dismisses Plea Challenging Shorthand Test as Criteria for Post of Private Secretary to Judges(31.08.2022)
Supreme Court while dismissing plea filed against Bombay High Court order on plea challenging prescription of shorthand test as selection criteria for.....
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Guj. HC: Numerous Preventive Detention Orders Passed Day In & Day Out Relying On Stale Material(03.08.2022)
Gujarat High Court has expressed strong displeasure at the detaining authority under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti Social Activities Act, 1985 for pa.....
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Self Declaration Certificate Before Publishing/Broadcasting Any Ads. Made Mandatory by Centre(05.06.2024)
Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a Press Information Bureau making it mandatory for advertisers and advertising agencies to s.....
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Central Government makes amendment in the notification of Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No.11/2017-Union Territory Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017(09.05.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1), (3) and (4) of section 7, sub-section (1) of section 8, clause (iv), clause (v) and clause (x.....
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SEBI’s Directions to Listed Firms on Audit Qualifications(30.05.2016)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has asked all listed companies to disseminate the cumulative impact of all audit qualifications in a sep.....
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Centre: Service Charge at Hotels, Restaurants is Optional(03.01.2017)
Central Government has reiterated that customers dissatisfied with service could choose not to pay service charge levied by a hotel or restaurant.
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May Merge 12% and 18% GST Rates to Have Just Three Tax Slabs, Hints Arun Jaitley(06.12.2017)
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley further went on to add that banks with their left-over cash post-demonetisation will fund the medium and small-scale ent.....
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Gujarat Industrialist Held for Over Rs 12 Crore GST Fraud(23.12.2018)
The accused industrialist fraudulently inflated the company's turnover by issuing fake GST invoices to the tune of Rs 75 crore.
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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Plea Against Oxygen Cylinder Distribution & Alleged Hoarding(10.05.2021)
Delhi High Court have sought response and directed appearance of Aam Aadmi Party Cabinet Minister Imran Hussain, on a plea alleging hoarding and distr.....
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Rajasthan HC Asks Bar Council About Steps Taken for Welfare of Advocates Affected by Covid-19(14.05.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has asked the Bar Council of Rajasthan about the steps being taken for the welfare of advocates who are affected by COVID-19 in a.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Financial Assistance to States for Capital investment(01.02.2022)
Under the scheme for Financial Assistance to States for Capital investment, for 2022-23, the allocation is 1 lakh crore to assist States. This will be.....
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CBIC introduces Automated Return Scrutiny Module for GST returns(11.05.2023)
CBIC has rolled out the Automated Return Scrutiny Module for Goods And Service Tax (GST) returns in the ACES-GST backend application for Central Tax O.....
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SC Refuses to Stop Incineration of Toxic Chemical Waste from Bhopal Gas Tragedy(05.06.2025)
Supreme Court has refused to stop incineration of toxic chemical waste from Bhopal Gas Tragedy site at the Pithampur facility.
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Chhattisgarh HC Inaugurates Digitization Centres in Various District Courts(26.06.2025)
Chhattisgarh High Court has inaugurated digitization centres at various district courts as a significant step towards the modernisation of the State j.....
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SC Sets Aside NCDRC Findings of Unfair Trade Practice Against Star TV and Bharti Airtel(24.01.2020)
Supreme Court has set aside the order of National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) which directed Star TV and Bharti Airtel to jointly pa.....
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Madras HC Permits Man to Keep Custody of an Elephant Not Having Transfer Certificate(04.01.2021)
Madras High Court has permitted a man to keep the custody of an elephant even though he was not having the requisite transfer certificate under the Wi.....
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Karnataka HC Refuses to Quash Criminal Case Against Church Priest in Mysuru(22.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has refused to quash the criminal case registered against a Church priest in Mysuru, for allegedly violating Covid-19 norms while.....
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Kerala HC Grants KSRTC Time to Install Tracking System, Emergency Buttons in Public Vehicles(28.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has acceded to the request put forth by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation's (KSRTC) seeking further extension in time to c.....
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SC: Question of Constitutional Validity Cannot be Dealt in a Casual/Cryptic Manner(29.07.2022)
Supreme Court while setting aside Karnataka High Court judgment which held Section 20 of Karnataka Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1973 as.....
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Karnataka HC: Constitutional Functionaries Can't be Summoned as Witnesses on Mere Asking(05.08.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that in civilised jurisdictions functionaries of constitutional bodies are not subjected to subpoena since they have to .....
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Allahabad HC: Activity of Running Hostel by Charitable Institution Not Separate Business(05.07.2021)
Allahabad High Court has held that the activity of running hostel by a charitable institution engaged in the business of imparting education is not a .....
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Rajasthan HC Imposes 25K Cost on PIL Challenging Dr. Anula Morya's Appointment as VC(03.05.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a Public interest litigation challenging the appointment of Dr. Anulya Morya as Vice Chancellor of Jagadguru Ramana.....
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When the statute provides a remedy by way of appeal against the award, the High Court ought not to have entertained the writ petition(04.05.2022)
The original claimant has preferred the present appeal, feeling aggrieved and dissatisfied with the impugned judgment and order passed by the High Cou.....
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Bom HC: If Design Already in Public Domain, Registration is Prima Facie Liable for Cancellation(07.06.2023)
Bombay High Court has observed that if a design is in the public domain, or is indistinguishable from known designs, the registration itself cannot be.....
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Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Election Commissioners' Act(26.03.2024)
Supreme Court while deciding the batch of pleas has refused to stay the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, which .....
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Orissa High Court Directs Postponement of State Film Awards Ceremony(14.12.2021)
Orissa High Court has directed the postponement of the Odisha State Film Awards ceremony which was scheduled to be held tomorrow and the day after tom.....
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Kerala HC Seeks Explanation for Remand of Accused Arrested in Breach of Arnesh Kumar Guidelines(29.06.2022)
Kerala High Court has sought explanation from a Magistrate for remanding two accused in a case in which arrest was made without satisfying the guideli.....
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SC: Stubble Burning is a Blatant Violation of Fundamental Rights Guaranteed Under Article 21(24.10.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that there is a fundamental right vesting in every citizen under Article 21 of the Constitution of India to live in a pollu.....
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SC: No Regular Hearing Matters to be Listed from Tuesdays to Thursdays(18.11.2024)
Supreme Court has issued a notification regarding its listing of cases in which it has been stated that no regular hearing matters will be listed from.....
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Rajasthan HC Put Stay on Central University of Rajasthan Appointments(11.08.2016)
Rajasthan HC has stayed appointment of several academic staff at the Central University of Rajasthan (CUR) in response to two different petitions.
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Rajasthan High Court Issues Notice to State Government Over Rapes(17.05.2019)
Rajasthan High Court has issued a notice to the State Government on recent incidents of rape in the State, including the April 26 gang-rape of a Dalit.....
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Bombay HC Directs State on Disposal of Bio Medical Waste(28.07.2020)
Bombay High Court has directed the State, Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to ensure that the bio med.....
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Madras HC Allows Tangedco Appeal Against Order Directing Provision of Employment(09.08.2021)
Madras High Court has allowed an appeal preferred by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) against a Single Bench order that d.....
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PM Narendra Modi Launches Vehicle Scrappage Policy in Gujarat Investor Summit(13.08.2021)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Vehicle Scrappage Policy while virtually addressing the Gujarat Investor Summit. The policy will help ph.....
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Cal. HC: Denying Permission for Other Festivals While Granting One for Durga Puja is Unreasonable(11.09.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that if Durga Puja is allowed on the ground, which is also a festivity of Hindus, there is no reason why festivities of o.....
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Madras HC Puts Interim Stay on Setting Up of New Educational Institutions by HR&CE Department(16.11.2021)
Madras High Court has put an interim stay on setting up of new educational institutions by the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Departm.....
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Rajasthan HC: Aggrieved Person to Include Any Woman Including Foreign Citizen(23.11.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has held that as per Section 2(a) of the Domestic Violence Act of 2005, the definition of aggrieved person, would include any wom.....
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Delhi HC Directs DNRs to Appoint Grievance Officers Under IT Rules 2021(16.09.2022)
Delhi High Court while dealing with cases concerning proliferation of fraudulent domain names resulting in monetary loss to public has directed variou.....
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Ker. HC to Forest Dept.: Refrain from Capturing Wild Tusker 'Arikomban' Till March 29(27.03.2023)
Kerala High Court has directed Forest and Wildlife Department to refrain from capturing wild tusker 'Arikomban' that had allegedly been foraging in Ch.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Wild Tusker, Forest and Wildlife Department, Capture
SC: High Court Can Order Investigation/Reinvestigation U/S 482 CrPC in Appropriate Cases(13.10.2022)
Supreme Court has held that the inherent powers under Section 482 Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) can be exercised by a High Court to direct further.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Against Blanket Ban On Sale And Bursting Of Firecrackers In National Capital(20.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the direction issued by Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on September 14 for a complete ban .....
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MP HC: State Services Exam Rule Barring Meritorious Reserved Category Candidates Discriminatory(08.04.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has struck down Rule 4(3)(d)(III) of Madhya Pradesh State Services Examination Rules, 2015 that barred meritorious candidate.....
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AAR, West Bengal: Services for Collection and Disposal of Bio Medical Waste Iis Exempt From GST(12.04.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, West Bengal has held that services provided for collection and disposal of bio-medical waste to the State Government is .....
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Circular regarding ease of doing business - Internet Based Trading for Stock Brokers(30.05.2024)
1. To improve ease of doing business and remove obsolete compliance requirements related to activities of Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), i.....
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Gujarat HC Issues Notice to Convicts Sentenced to Death in 2008 Ahmedabad Serial Blast Case(14.03.2022)
Gujarat High Court has issued notice to the 38 convicts who were sentenced to death by a special court in connection with the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bl.....
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International Financial Services Centres Authority notifies the regulatory framework for distribution of capital market products and services(21.12.2022)
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), in furtherance of its mandate to develop and regulate financial products, financial se.....
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Madras HC: Welfare Govt. Should Strive to Enforce Prohibition Rather than Establishing Liquor Shops(06.06.2025)
Madras High Court has stated that it is a constitutional philosophy and the Directive principles insist that a welfare Government should strive wholeh.....
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Karnataka HC Dismisses Plea Questioning Decision to Postpone NEET Exams(16.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed questioning the decision of the government to postpone the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test .....
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MP HC Grants Stay Against Policy of Increasing OBC Reservation in Ayush PG Entrance Test(28.02.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted stay against the policy of the State Government to increase the reservation for the OBC category from 14% to 27%.....
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Raj. HC: Restrain on Deemed Universities From Offering Distance Programs Under UGC Regulations(19.02.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has restated the application of notices, circulars and guidelines issued by University Grants Commission (UGC) and Distance Educa.....
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NCLAT: Secured Creditor Can’t Avoid Obligation towards Workmen dues when Security Interest Realised(10.07.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that Secured Creditor cannot avoid obligation to contribute towards workmen dues out of the realised fund when the secu.....
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Delhi High Court Not Satisfied with Police in Running One Stop Centres(24.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has stated that it was not satisfied with actions of Delhi Government and the Police in running one stop centres for providing suppor.....
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NCLAT: Can’t Change Related Party Status Estb. through Agreement by Sending Notice against Terms(18.02.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that by sending a termination notice against the expressed terms of the agreement, related party status established thr.....
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Kerala High Court Issues Strict Instructions to Expeditiously Remove Illegal Flag Posts in State(16.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has issued strict instructions to the State to ensure that no new unauthorised flag posts are installed in the State and to remove t.....
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Calcutta HC Orders CBI Probe into Irregularities in Non-Teaching Staff Appointments(23.11.2021)
Calcutta High Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the appo.....
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SC: State Reorganization Can’t Take Away Right of Citizens to Reside & Settle in Any Part of Country(15.09.2022)
Supreme Court while observing that there is only one domicile i.e. domicile of the country and there is no separate domicile for a State, has held tha.....
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Cal. HC: Male Counterpart Have a Discounted Relevance in Assisted Reproductive Technology Process(27.03.2023)
Calcutta High Court has observed that if omissions under various provisions of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Act, 2021 are read together it a.....
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Bombay HC to State: Finalize Witness Law(09.02.2016)
Bombay HC has pulled up State Government for delay in bringing legislation for protecting witnesses in criminal cases as well as whistle-blowers.
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SC: Can Govt Allot Land to Religious Institutions?(23.01.2017)
Supreme Court has decided to address whether a government in a secular democracy like ours could allot land free of cost to a community for constructi.....
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Govt Notifies 0.1% GST on Intra-State Supply of Goods between Registered Persons for Exports(25.10.2017)
Central Government has notified Integrated tax of 0.1% and Central Tax rate of 0.05% on intra-State supply of taxable goods by a registered supplier t.....
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Migrant Not to be Recognised as Scheduled Caste of Migrant State: Supreme Court(16.11.2018)
Supreme Court has reiterated that merely because in the migrant state the same caste is recognised as Scheduled Caste, the migrant cannot be recognise.....
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NHRC Takes Cognizance of Mother Pulling Suitcase with Exhausted Kid Sleeping(18.05.2020)
National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports about a mother pulling a suitcase with her small child sleeping on it .....
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Kerala HC Directs State Government to Notify Forward Community List for EWS Reservation(26.03.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State Government to notify the list of non-reserved communities eligible for reservation for Economically Weaker Se.....
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Anti-Dumping Investigation concerning imports of Certain Rubber Chemicals(23.06.2022)
1. The undersigned is directed to refer to anti-dumping investigation final findings on the above subject issued vide notification F. No. 6/4/2021-DGT.....
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CESTAT, Delhi: No Malafide Intention on Claiming Cenvat Credit on Rent a Cab Service(08.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has confirmed a demand in relation to availment of cenvat credit of service tax paid on rent.....
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Punjab & Haryana HC: Stamp Duty to Be Levied on Agreement to Sell(11.04.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that when there in an agreement to sell to the effect that possession has been delivered, stamp duty is lev.....
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Rajasthan High Court: Suo Motu Cognizance Taken of Heatwaves Occurring Due to Climate Change(31.05.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of heatwaves occurring due to climate change that is causing the death of citizens and directed the.....
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Del. HC: National Testing Agency’s Stand Sought on Plea Against Award of Grace Marks(10.06.2024)
Delhi High Court has sought the stand of the National Testing Agency in a plea that has challenged the award of grace marks to candidates for one ques.....
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P&H HC Dismisses Petition Seeking Second Autopsy of the Body of Gangster Jaipal Singh(18.06.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition filed by slain gangster Jaipal Singh Bhullar’s father seeking directions to the State of Punjab.....
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Calcutta HC Orders to Enquire Into Dilution of Charges by IO in Custodial Death Case(02.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has ordered an enquiry by the DIG, in charge of Special Crime Branch of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into alleged dil.....
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Gujarat HC Sentences 11 to Life Imprisonment in 2002 Post-Godhra Riot Case(05.08.2016)
Gujarat HC has sentenced eleven persons to life imprisonment for murder of two persons during a 2002 post-Godhra riot at Meda Adraj village in Mehsana.....
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In absence of clear, unambiguous and individual communication, search was vitiated, even if, accused opted and reposed faith in Investigating Officer to conduct search(27.03.2018)
The prosecution story is that on 19th September, 2013, police party was on patrolling. On personal search of the accused, white intoxicating powder wr.....
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Supreme Court: Poll Violence Common in West Bengal, Irrespective of Ruling Party(23.05.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that poll time violence was common in Bengal irrespective of whichever party was at the helm, while granting relief from ar.....
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Delhi HC Directs DU to Submit Data on Phases of Mock Tests(31.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi University to submit the complete data from both the phases of the mock tests to satisfy the court of its prep.....
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Madras HC Grants Bail to Kanniyakumari Priest Accused for Passing Inappropriate Remarks(11.08.2021)
Madras High Court has granted bail to Kanniyakumari priest George Ponniah who is accused of passing certain remarks about Bharat Mata, the Prime Minis.....
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Del. HC: Not Behaving With a Woman in a Chivalrous Manner Doesn’t Amount to Outraging Her Modesty(29.08.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that while adjudicating the cases of Section 509 IPC, Courts must consider the background of the complainant and words utter.....
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EU Fines Google $5 Billion Over Android Antitrust Abuse(19.07.2018)
European Union (EU) has fined Google with a record antitrust fine for abusing the dominance of its Android mobile operating system.
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NCLT Approves Tata Steel's Bid for Bhushan Energy(31.05.2019)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved Tata Steel’s nearly Rs 800-crore bid to acquire Energy. The NCLT, while approving this bid, also rej.....
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Bombay High Court Tells NIA to Explain Delay in Trial in 2008 Malegaon Blast Case(26.02.2020)
Bombay High Court has asked the National Investigation Agency to explain the delay in the 2008 Malegaon blast trial despite several orders from the Hi.....
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SC Directs Governments on Saving Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican Bird Species(20.04.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the Governments of Rajasthan and Gujarat to save critically endangered Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican from extinc.....
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Gujarat High Court Directs Covid Testing of Prisoners Whose Bail Pleas are Allowed(27.04.2021)
Gujarat High Court has directed that prisoners, whose bail pleas are allowed, should be made to undergo the Covid-19 Test, stating that it is only in .....
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SC Strikes Down 10.5% Reservation in Tamil Nadu for Vanniyars(31.03.2022)
Supreme Court has struck down the 10.5 percent reservation in Tamil Nadu that is provided to Vanniyars, a Most Backward Community (MBC), in government.....
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Bombay HC Directs State Not to Take Coercive Steps Against Nagpur Resident Tweets(31.08.2020)
Bombay High Court has directed the State not to take coercive steps against Sameer Thakkar who was booked for offences punishable under Sections 295B,.....
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Telangana HC Directs Telangana State Public Service Commission Officers to Appear in Contempt Case(15.06.2021)
Telangana High Court has directed Telangana State Public Service Commission Chairman B. Janardhan Reddy, who earlier worked as School Education Princi.....
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Calcutta HC Calls for Second Post Mortem Report in Murder Case of Allah University Student(25.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has ordered a second post mortem in the murder case of Allah University student Anis Khan. The Court has directed that the second .....
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International Financial Services Centres Authority (Form of Annual Statement of Accounts) Rules, 2022(28.02.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 27 read with sub-section(1) of section 16 of the International Financi.....
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Delhi High Court Dismisses Bail Plea by Middleman in Bribery Case Against Rakesh Asthana(14.11.2018)
Delhi High Court has dismissed the bail plea of middleman Manoj Prasad in a bribery case allegedly involving CBI Special Director Rakesh Asthana.
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SC Issues New Standard Operation Procedure for Lawyers and Party-in-Persons(18.05.2020)
Supreme Court has introduced and directed the implementation of a new Standard Operating Procedure for advocates and parties appearing in person to ea.....
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SC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking to Maintain NRI Status for FY 2020-21(25.03.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea filed by Dubai based non-resident Indian Gaurav Baid seeking directions to consider him a Non-Resident India.....
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Uttarakhand HC Partially Allows Felling of Trees for Widening Sahastradhara Road(24.06.2022)
Uttarakhand High Court has partially allowed the proposal to cut thousands of trees to widen the road connecting an important tourist destination in U.....
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Calcutta HC Stays FIR Registered by WB Police Against CBI Officers Probing Coal Scam(30.06.2022)
Calcutta High Court has granted interim stay for 6 weeks on the FIR registered by State police authorities against CBI officers for allegedly harassin.....
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Rajasthan HC: Right to Live With Dignity as Human Being Includes Being Able to Act as a Good Husband(28.10.2024)
The Rajasthan High Court while allowing interim bail of Petitioner for 3 months on medical grounds of his wife has observed that Article 21 of the Con.....
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Del. HC: Local Commissioner Can’t Be Appointed by One Party to Marshal Evidence Against Another(03.11.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that Local Commissioner under Order 26 Rule 10A of CPC can be appointed for determination of issue in suit involving scienti.....
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Madras HC Quashes FIR Against Protestors Assembled Before TASMAC Shop in 2017(31.01.2022)
Madras High Court has quashed a First Information Report registered against protesters who assembled before a TASMAC Shop in 2017 and demanded that it.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Finance Minister Informs on Plans Under Aspirational Districts Programme(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has stated that in 2022-23 Aspirational districts programme will focus on lagging blocks. Vibrant villages programme for border villa.....
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Gujarat HC Disposes of PIL Seeking Direction for Filling Up Posts of DRT-I Presiding Officer(04.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea seeking a direction for filling up posts of Presiding Officer in the Debt R.....
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HP HC: Can’t Use Custodial Interrogation to Extract Confession(11.01.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court while granting pre-arrest bail to an accused person, has observed that custodial interrogation cannot be used to extract c.....
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SC: Bar of limitation Can’t be Eluded by Taking Recourse of Art. 136 When Statutory Appeal Available(04.01.2024)
Supreme Court while observing that bar of limitation cannot be avoided by taking recourse of proceedings under Article 136 of the Constitution when a .....
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Kerala HC Reverses Single Bench Judgment on Establishment of Toddy Shop in Residential Locality(10.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has reversed a Single Bench judgment that held that establishing a toddy shop in a residential locality would be in derogation of th.....
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Kerala Human Sacrifice Case: Ernakulam Court Remands 3 Accused to Judicial Custody(13.10.2022)
Kerala’s Ernakulam Court has emanded the three accused persons, Muhammad Shafi alias Rasheed, Bhagaval Singh and Laila to judicial custody for 14 days.....
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SC: Entities Involved in Trade Would Cease to be a Charitable Institution(20.10.2022)
Supreme Court has ruled that any entity or institution involved in any trade or commerce under the guise of ‘general public utility’ will cease to be .....
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P&H HC: SC Judgment in Pankaj Bansal Case Applies Retrospectively(02.11.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that Supreme Court judgment in the case of Pankaj Bansal v. Union of India (MANU/SC/1076/2023; 2023/INSC/866) t.....
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SC: Lender Who Advanced Interest Free Loans to Finance Business Operations is Financial Creditor(30.07.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that a lender who advanced interest free loans to finance the business operations of a corporate body is a Financial Credit.....
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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Extended Period of Limitation Not Invoked When No Suppression(16.03.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad has ruled that the extended period of limitation was not invoked as there was n.....
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Kerala HC Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to Christian Preacher Accused of Promoting Religious Enmity(24.09.2020)
Kerala High Court has granted anticipatory bail to Christian preacher who has been accused of promoting religious enmity.
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Calcutta HC Refuses to Recall Order Asking NHRC to Examine Post Poll Violence Complaints(22.06.2021)
Calcutta High Court has refused to recall its 18th June, 2021 order directing the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to constitute a committee fo.....
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Rajasthan HC Allows for Video Conference Hearing of Cases Till July 2(29.06.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has suspended its earlier decision to resume the regular hearing of cases from 28th June 2021 in a hybrid manner. Now, the regula.....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses PIL Challenging De-Registration of Diesel Vehicles and Not Petrol Vehicles(15.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation filed praying that notification dated 22.01.2018 be declared ultra vires as direction .....
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Delhi HC: 50% Marks in Science in Intermediate Exam Necessary for Foreign Qualified MBBS(21.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that considering the provisions of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, a foreign qualified MBBS is required to obtain 50%.....
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Mad. HC: CCI has Jurisdiction Over Pleas Filed Against Google's New User Choice Billing System(08.08.2023)
Madras High Court while dismissing majority of pleas filed by Indian startups against Google's new user choice billing system, has observed that the m.....
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Delhi High Court Sets Aside Order to Cancel Hospital's Registration(16.10.2017)
Delhi High Court, while calling the decision to cancel registration of a private hospital on allegations of conducting a pre-natal test "harsh", has s.....
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Supreme Court Dismisses PFI Member's Request Against Framing of Charges in RSS Activist’s Murder Case(01.07.2019)
Supreme Court has dismissed the plea of a Popular Front of India (PFI) member challenging framing of charges against him for his alleged involvement i.....
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Bombay HC Asks State to Clarify Regarding Stranded Migrant Workers(07.05.2020)
Bombay High Court has directed the State Government to clarify who will be paying for the cost of travel and medical screening of migrant workers stra.....
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Karnataka HC Asks State to Respond Plea to Not Leak Information Collected During Investigation(15.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has asked the State government to respond to a plea to not “leak” information collected during the course of investigation in any.....
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Calcutta HC Quashes FIR Against Mithun Chakraborty for Alleged Hate Speech, Stays Investigation(10.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has quashed the FIR registered against renowned actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty by a member of the TMC party over his alle.....
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Delhi HC: Sports Administration Not Male Preserve, Women Presence Must be Acknowledged(17.08.2022)
Delhi High Court while observing that in all its 95 years of existence, the Indian Olympic Association never had a woman as its President or Secretary.....
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AAR: Fish/Prawn Farming Does Not Amount to Agriculture(28.07.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Andhra Pradesh has held that fish/prawn farming not amount to ‘agriculture’, and therefore Goods and Services Tax .....
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Madras HC: False Statements Before Criminal Court to Protect Fellow Officer Amounts To Misconduct(04.08.2022)
Madras High Court while upholding the disciplinary action against a police official has held that police officials making false or incorrect statement.....
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Plea by Moti Mahal in Delhi High Court for Cancellation of Daryaganj Restaurant’s Trademark(28.05.2024)
Moti Mahal restaurant has filed a plea in the Delhi High Court seeking the cancellation of the Daryaganj restaurant chain’s trademark. The challenge h.....
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Mad. HC: Not Paying Junior Lawyers Minimum Stipends is Violative of their Fundamental Rights(07.06.2024)
Mad. HC has observed that extracting work from junior lawyers without payment is exploitation and directly in violation of fundamental rights enshrine.....
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CESTAT, New Delhi Directs to Restore Customs Broker Licence(22.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi has observed that no document to support the allegation and directs to reinstate the custo.....
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Rajasthan HC: Criminal Revision Petition Maintainable Against Order of Interim Maintenance(28.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has ruled that an order of interim maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 by any Family Court or M.....
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Madras HC Allows Suit Seeking Declaration of Exclusive Copyright over Broadcast of JILLA Movie(17.01.2022)
Madras High Court has allowed a civil suit that sought a declaration of the exclusive copyright of Sun TV Network over the broadcast of JILLA movie, w.....
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Bombay HC: Financial Profit To Assessee Can't Be Ground To Levy Interest Sans Statutory Provision(20.10.2022)
Bombay High Court has ruled that penalty or interest on additional customs duty (CVD) and special additional duty of customs (SAD), or surcharge, whic.....
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In order to initiate prosecution under Section 70 of the IBC, the complaint has to be filed by the IBBI or Central Government or person authorized by Central Government(19.10.2023)
The instant appeal has been preferred against order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal, thereby, allowing the Application under Section 19(2).....
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Lapsed insurance policies remain tradeable and assignable(29.12.2015)
The Supreme Court permitted transfer and assignment of lapsed insurance policies that came into effect prior to 2015. LIC Circulars that prohibited re.....
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Bombay HC Rejects Furlough Plea of Yakub Memon's Sister-in-law Rubina Memon(22.12.2016)
Bombay HC has refused to grant furlough leave to Rubina Memon who has been convicted and sentenced to suffer life imprisonment under Terrorist and Dis.....
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Supreme Court: Relation of Witnesses to Deceased By Marriage Not Sufficient to Reject Testimony(25.05.2017)
Supreme Court has observed that the fact that witness may be related to deceased by marriage, cannot be sufficient reason to classify him as a related.....
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Supreme Court: Government is Exploiting Poor, This is Shocking(02.05.2018)
Supreme Court has expressed its displeasure over the setting up of a committee to fix a timeline to comply with directions on a matter relating to con.....
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P&H HC Grants Bail to Former AIG Ashish Kapoor In Bribery Case(01.06.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while taking note of petitioners' "substantial period" of custody of more than seven months, has granted bail to former .....
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Finance Ministry Relaxes Reporting Rules for FATCA(30.05.2016)
Finance Ministry has eased certain rules in reporting by financial institutions to comply with an agreement between India and the US for implementing .....
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Delhi HC Asks J&K: Do J&K HC Judges Takes Oath Under Indian Constitution(03.01.2017)
Delhi High Court sought to know from State of Jammu and Kashmir if its High Court judges take oath owing allegiance to Indian Constitution.
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May Merge 12% and 18% GST Rates to Have Just Three Tax Slabs, Hints Arun Jaitley(06.12.2017)
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley further went on to add that banks with their left-over cash post-demonetisation will fund the medium and small-scale ent.....
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32-inch TVs, Video Games, Movie Tickets to Get Cheaper as GST Council Cuts Tax on 40 Items(22.12.2018)
While air conditioners and dish washers were not removed from the 28 percent slab, three items were moved from 18 percent to 12 percent, one item was .....
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Rajasthan HC Issues Notice to Centre, State on Plea Against Differential Pricing of Covid Vaccine(10.05.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has issued notice to the Central and the State Government on a Public Interest Litigation seeking implementation of 'One Nation, .....
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Delhi High Court Issues Directions for Breath Analyzer Test at Airports(14.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued slew of directions for the administration of Breath Analyzer Test at all airports for all ATCs, pilots, cabin crews and ot.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Finance Minister Proposes New Provision to File Updated Return(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has proposed a new provision to file an updated return on payment of additional tax which can be filed within 2 years. This will enab.....
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Allahabad HC Grants Bail to Man Arrested for Offering Namaz in Temple(21.12.2020)
Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Faisal Khan, the man who was arrested for offering namaz in the Nand Baba temple premises in Mathura district.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Western Union Cannot be Subject to Income Tax for Business Profit Earned in India(22.09.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has held that the Western Union cannot be subject to income tax for the business profit earned in India in.....
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Centre invites consultations for declaring prime constituents of packaged commodities alongside Brand Name/Logo of the product(17.08.2022)
Move to strengthen consumers' rights
The Centre has proposed a provision in the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 that a com.....
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Rajya Sabha Passes Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2015(11.03.2016)
Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2015, which intends to protect home buyers, bring in transparency and plug the flow of unaccounted mone.....
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Gujarat High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging GST Late Fee(10.09.2018)
Gujarat High Court has recently dismissed a PIL challenging the imposition of the late fee for the delayed filing of returns under GST.
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ITAT Delhi: Land Cannot be Treated as Stock in Trade in Case of Nil Construction(27.06.2019)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has observed that if no business activity or construction is carried out on a piece of land, it can still b.....
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Supreme Court Lifts Curbs on Construction Activities(17.02.2020)
Supreme Court has lifted all restrictions on construction activities in Delhi National Capital Region as air quality has improved.
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Special NIA Court Allows Sudha Bharadwaj Access of Five Books a Month(14.01.2021)
Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court has allowed access of five books a month to lawyer and activist Sudha Bharadwaj, who is accused in t.....
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Supreme Court Grants 2 Months Protection to 'The Wire' Journalists from 3 UP Police FIRS(08.09.2021)
Supreme Court has granted two months protection to the "The Wire" and three of its reporters from three FIRs registered against them by the Uttar Prad.....
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Calcutta HC: Vehicle Can't be Detained for Want of Second E-Way Bill When the First was Valid(24.05.2022)
Calcutta High Court bench has held that the GST department cannot detain vehicles in the absence of a second e-way bill as the first e-way bill was va.....
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SC: Courts Should Aim at Restituting Affected Person Alongwith Setting Aside Arbitrary Admin. Action(22.02.2024)
Supreme Court has stated that the primary duty of constitutional courts remains the control of power, including setting aside of administrative action.....
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SC: If Citizens Want to Enjoy Fundamental Right it Should be With Reasonable Restrictions(15.07.2025)
Supreme Court has stated that if citizens want to enjoy the fundamental right of speech and expression, it should be with the reasonable restrictions......
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SC Stays HC’s Order Directing Enquiry Whether ADM Unable to Speak English is Suitable for ERO Post(29.07.2025)
Supreme Court has stayed an order passed by Uttarakhand High Court that directed inquiry as to whether an Additional District Magistrate (ADM), incapa.....
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Bom. HC to State: Inform About Policy on Removal of Obstructions from Footpaths(17.01.2023)
Bombay High Court while expressing concern regarding lack of space for pedestrians to walk due to various structures on footpaths has directed State g.....
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SC: Can’t Review Orders Solely on Ground that Consent Was Not Provided in Writing(21.01.2025)
Supreme Court has held that all constitutional courts in the country accept the oral statements made on behalf of the parties and orders cannot be rev.....
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Ministry of Electronics and IT Notifies Aadhaar Amendment Rules(03.02.2025)
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowle.....
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May Merge 12% and 18% GST Rates to Have Just Three Tax Slabs, Hints Arun Jaitley(06.12.2017)
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley further went on to add that banks with their left-over cash post-demonetisation will fund the medium and small-scale ent.....
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Bombay High Court Tells State to Conduct Census of Street Children(19.12.2018)
Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra Government to consider conducting a census of street children in Mumbai and other parts of the state.
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SC Gives Green Signal to NCRTC for Construction of Rail Transit Line Viaduct(10.08.2020)
Supreme Court has allowed the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) to construct a railway line viaduct in the statutory forest area o.....
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Allahabad HC Seeks Govt's Response on PIL Seeking Free of Cost COVID Treatment for Lawyers(14.05.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed the State and Central Government to seek instructions in a Public Interest Litigation Petition seeking free-of-cost .....
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Delhi HC Grants Bail to Accused in Murder of 85 Year Old Woman During North East Delhi Riots(01.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has granted bail to two men accused in the murder case of 85 year old woman, Akbari who died of asphyxiation due to inhaling smoke du.....
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: No Disallowance for Interest Expenses if Investment to Acquire Control(03.02.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad has held that no disallowance can be made for interest expenses if the investment was made to acquire .....
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Allahabad HC to State: Ensure Case Files Reach High Court By 10 AM(04.01.2023)
Allahabad High Court has directed Principal Secretary (Law) & LR, UP Govt. to introduce biometric system in office of CSC, Allahabad within two weeks .....
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Bombay HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Man Accused of Outraging Modesty of Woman(16.10.2020)
Bombay High Court granted anticipatory bail to a man accused of outraging the modesty of a woman who worked in his office as an Assistant. The Court h.....
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Delhi High Court Grants Bail to History Sheeter in Complaint Filed by Alleged Habitual Litigant(26.10.2020)
Delhi High Court has allowed the bail application of a history sheeter after it was alleged that the complaint against him was filed by a person who w.....
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Madras HC Orders Notice on Election Petition Challenging Victory from Katpadi Assembly Constituency(27.07.2021)
Madras High Court has ordered notice to Minister for Water Resources Duraimurugan on an election petition challenging his victory from Katpadi Assembl.....
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Karnataka HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Direction to Not Conduct 2023 State Assembly Elections(27.04.2022)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking instructions to the State and Chief Election Commissioner to not conduct the 2.....
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Rajasthan HC: Engagement of Child Not Offence U/S 11 Of Child Marriage Act(29.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that Section 11 of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 makes it abundantly clear that organizing marriage is.....
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#GST: Services by Educational Institution to Students, Faculty, Staff Exempt from GST(14.07.2017)
Ministry of Finance has clarified that services provided by an educational institution to students, faculty and staff are fully exempt from Goods and .....
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Supreme Court Notifies New Roster, Comes to Effect from July 2(25.06.2018)
Supreme Court has notified a new roster for the allocation of cases to the judges, which will come into effect from July 2.
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CESTAT Ahmedabad: No Charge of Abatement for Evasion of Duty on Basis of Job Work(13.01.2020)
Customs Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has held that there is no charge of abatement for evasion of duty on job work.
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Housing Ministry Directs CPIO to Remove Personal Details of RTI Applicants(10.12.2020)
Union Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (Housing Ministry) has directed all the Central Public Information Officers and Appellate Authorities under .....
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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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Kerala HC: Embargo in Section 172(3) CrPC Does Not Take Away Right to Use Previous Statements(22.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that the embargo in Section 172(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) does not take away the right of the accus.....
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Kar. HC: Contents of Azan Don't Violate Rights of Other Faiths Under Article 25/26 Constitution(23.08.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that Article 25 and 26 of Constitution embraces principle of religious tolerance and contention that content of Azan vio.....
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Himachal Pradesh HC Seeks Response on Availability of Covid Facilities in State(26.07.2021)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has sought response of the State Government on the availability of Covid 19 facilities in the State with regards to the am.....
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Kerala HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Makeup Artist Accused of Sexual Assault by Several Women(25.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has granted anticipatory bail to celebrity makeup artist Anez Anzare who has been accused of sexually abusing several women under th.....
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SC Directs Verification of Workers' Claims as LIC Bound by Constitution(28.04.2022)
Supreme Court has said that the Life Insurance Corporation, as a statutory corporation, is bound by the mandate of Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitut.....
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All. HC: Use Terms District Judiciary & Trial Courts Instead Of 'Subordinate Judiciary/Courts(19.01.2023)
Allahabad High Court has issued a notification stating that the terms 'district judiciary' and 'trial Courts' shall be used instead of 'subordinate ju.....
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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea on Difficulties Faced by Blind Persons to Complete E-KYC(23.01.2025)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a writ petition that has sought directions on the appropriate authority to frame guidelines providing measures to c.....
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Meghalaya HC Takes Serious Note of Obstruction Caused to Funeral Of COVID-19 Infected Doctor(17.04.2020)
Meghalaya High Court has taken serious note of the obstruction caused to the funeral of a senior doctor who died due to COVID-19. The Court observed t.....
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AP HC: Bar Against Hearing of Election Disputes by Courts Shall Prevail Over HC Power to Issue Writs(03.05.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that the bar against hearing of election disputes by Courts under Article 329 of the Constitution of India, 1949 sh.....
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SC Permits Petitioners Challenging Construction of Central Vista Project to Move to HC(07.05.2021)
Supreme Court has permitted the petitioners challenging the construction activities of the Central Vista project amid the COVID19 second wave to make .....
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Karnataka High Court Strikes Down Law Banning Online Gaming with Stakes(14.02.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held certain provisions of the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act 2021, by which the state government had banned online games w.....
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Bom. HC: Custodial Torture is Not Official Duty(28.03.2023)
Bombay High Court while observing that custodial torture is not official duty and no sanction is required to prosecute police officers in cases of dea.....
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Supreme Court: Written Grounds of Arrest Must be Given to the Accused in UAPA Cases Too(16.05.2024)
SC has held that the ratio laid down in the case of Pankaj Bansal vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors. (MANU/SC/1076/2023; 2023 INSC 866) that mandated .....
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NGT Seeks Report on Groundwater Quality Near Defunct Bandhwari Waste Treatment Plant(18.04.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Central Ground Water Authority to submit a report on the quality of groundwater near the defunct Bandhwari .....
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National Green Tribunal Asks KTPS to Shut Down Three Thermal Units For Causing Pollution(23.02.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Kolaghat Thermal Power Station (KTPS) to shut down three units for causing pollution in Kolaghat and adjoinin.....
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Bombay High Court Objects to Charges Against Journalist(30.08.2018)
Bombay High Court has objected to the maintainability of charges levelled against a journalist, who was booked for allegedly abetting the suicide of I.....
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Police officer needs to record his reasons in writing while making the arrest(18.06.2024)
By present application, the applicant is seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Crime registered with Police Station for the offence punishable un.....
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Prime Minister launches National Logistics Policy(17.09.2022)
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched the National Logistics Policy. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that India is emerging as.....
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P&H HC: Eyewitness Account Not Credible if Eyewitness Directly Identifies Accused in Court(21.11.2024)
P&H High Court while acquitting a convict of murder case, has stated that eyewitness account who is not known to the accused is not be considered cred.....
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P&H HC: Unregistered Agreement to Sell Can't be Accepted for Establishing Possession of Property(08.06.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that an unregistered agreement to sell cannot be accepted by the Court for granting possession in favour of the.....
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Bom. HC: Husband Directed to Pay Wife Compensation of Rs. 3 Crore for DV & Calling Her ‘Second-Hand’(28.03.2024)
Bombay High Court has while upholding the Trial Court’s Order, has directed a man to pay compensation of Rupees Three Crore to his ex-wife for his act.....
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SC Clarifies Filling Up Vacancies in State Consumer Commissions as per Directions(22.10.2021)
Supreme Court has clarified that the process of filing up vacancies in the State Consumer Commissions as per directions issued by it on 11th August 20.....
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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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GSTN: Taxpayers can File Table 6A of Form GSTR-1 Separately Once Again(11.02.2021)
Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has reintroduced the option to file Table 6A of Form GSTR-1 separately. The Table 6A of GSTR-1 needs export deta.....
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SC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging MP HC’s Order of Staying Reservation Notification(30.11.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in the Special Leave petition assailing Madhya Pradesh High Court's interim order of staying the notification related .....
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Patna HC: Judiciary Witnessing Large Number of Custodial Deaths Caused by Police Officers(06.12.2021)
Patna High Court has observed that the Judiciary is witnessing a large number of custodial deaths caused by men in uniform, stating that giving third-.....
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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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Del. HC: Filing Piece-Meal Charge-sheet for Defeating Right to Default Bail is Against Article 21(22.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that picking one aspect of the investigation and filing a piecemeal charge-sheet to defeat the applicant’s right to default .....
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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.....
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A person who is entitled to receive compensation cannot be said to have given up his status and can file appeal as an 'indigent person'(27.05.2024)
The sole point for consideration is whether a person who is entitled to receive compensation by way of a claim before the Motor Accident Claims Tribun.....
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Delhi HC Asks Hospitals to Keep Digital Record of Post-Mortem Reports(20.05.2016)
Delhi HC has asked hospitals to keep digital records of post-mortem reports as backup in case certificates issued to victim's families get "mutilated".....
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#Bangalore_Blast: Supreme Court Allows Maudany To Attend Son’s Wedding In Kerala(01.08.2017)
Supreme Court has allowed Bangalore blast accused and People’s Democratic Party Chairman Abdul Nazar Maudany , lodged in a Bangalore jail to travel to.....
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CJI Changes Subject-wise Roster in Supreme Court(13.08.2018)
Chief Justice of India has changed the subject-wise roster for judges in the Supreme Court to categorise cases for Justice R. Banumathi, who now heads.....
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Extension of the due date for furnishing the return in FORM GSTR-3B for the month of May 2023(27.06.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (6) of section 39 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Commissioner, o.....
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Ori. HC: Proper Infrastructure and Manpower Must be Provided by State to Forensic Labs(18.04.2024)
Orissa High Court while explaining the importance of receiving chemical examination reports on time in criminal cases has observed that the State shou.....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses PIL Challenging Re-Opening of Liquor Shops(15.05.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation challenging the Government order for re-opening of liquor shops in the State, amid the.....
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SC Bars Charging Compound Interest or Penal Interest on Any Borrower During Loan Moratorium(23.03.2021)
Supreme Court has directed that there should be no charging of compound interest, interest on interest or penal interest on the instalments which were.....
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Kerala HC: Failure to Mark Omissions from Witness’ Previous Statements(14.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that failure to mark omissions from a witness' previous statements during their cross-examination is not always a valid gr.....
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P&H HC: Arnesh Kumar Guidelines Applicable to Offences Punishable With Less Than 7 Yrs Imprisonment(29.06.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that directions passed by the Supreme Court in Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar with respect to procedure for arr.....
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Delhi HC: Power Under A. 227 to be Exercised Where Failure to Correct May Result in Grave Injustice(24.10.2024)
Del. HC has observed that power of superintendence under A. 227 does not amount to an unrestricted prerogative to correct every erroneous decision by .....
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All. HC: Influence of Money is a Big Hurdle In Free And Fair Probe(20.10.2022)
Allahabad High Court in a significant observation has said that the influence of money in conducting an investigation is quite evident and it is a ver.....
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Claimant must indicate the capacity in which the claim is lodged, that is whether the claim is for an individual, or in a representative capacity for a family, community, or a trust(19.10.2023)
Present appeal arises from a mandamus application, by way of urgency in the Land Claims Court, Randburg (LCC), to compel the Land Claims Commission (C.....
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Budget 2021: West Bengal Government Waives Road Tax on Every Passenger Transport Vehicles(11.02.2021)
Government of West Bengal has waived the road tax on all passenger transport vehicles from January 31, 2021 to June 30, 2021 for two quarters.
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SC Dismisses ITC Plea Challenging Order Refusing to Restrain Nestle for Use of Magic Masala(30.11.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed ITC Limited's Special Leave Petition challenging the order of the Division Bench of the Madras High Court, wherein the Hig.....
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Manipur HC Sets Aside Legislative Assembly Speaker's Disqualification Order Against An MLA(06.12.2021)
Manipur High Court has set aside a disqualification order passed by the Speaker, 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly against an MLA, Tongbram Robindro S.....
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Bom. HC: Company’s Authorized Signatory Not Liable to Pay Interim Compensation U/S 143A of NI Act(10.03.2023)
Bombay High Court while observing that signatory of the cheque, authorized by the "Company", is not the drawer in terms of Section 143A of Negotiable .....
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Master Circular for Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents(17.05.2023)
I. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI/the Board), from time to time, has been issuing various circulars/directions to Registrars to an Issue.....
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Madras HC Stays Notification Providing for Grant of Post Facto Clearance of Projects(03.05.2021)
Madras High Court has granted a stay on the operation of an office memorandum issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change which p.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Charitable Trust Entitled to Adjust Excess Expenditure in Subsequent Income(08.02.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has held that the Charitable trust is entitled to carry forward, adjust excess expenditure in earlier year.....
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Ministry of Corporate Affairs Extends Due Date of Filing Annual Return and Financial Statement(15.02.2022)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs ( MCA ) has again extended the due date of filing Annual Return and Financial Statement. The MCA has also relaxed the le.....
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SC: Const. Courts Can Impose Life Sentence for Fixed Term Without Remission(30.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that even in case where capital punishment is not imposed, Constitutional Courts can impose fixed term sentence by directing th.....
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Constitution Bench Judgment Not Considered, Supreme Court Recalls Judgement Passed in 2022(20.05.2024)
Supreme Court while recalling its judgement passed in 2022, has observed that ignoring the law laid down by the Constitution Bench and taking a view t.....
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Mad. HC: Developing Hatredness Towards Trans-Genders in Locality is Unconstitutional(18.08.2023)
Madras High Court has observed that the act of Panchayat president seeking cancellation of land granted by Government to transpersons in the locality .....
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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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SEBI Issues Guidelines for Alternative Investment Funds Benchmarking(07.02.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued guidelines for benchmarking the performance of alternative investment funds with a view to streamli.....
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Govt. Amends FEMA to Enable the Increase in FDI Limit in Insurance Sector(24.08.2021)
Government has notified the amendment in the Foreign Exchange Management (non-debt instruments) Rules, 2019 (FEMA) to enable the increase in foreign d.....
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Madras High Court has issued a host of directions against police harassment, insensitive media report(01.09.2021)
Madras High Court has issued a host of directions against police harassment, insensitive media reportage in matters pertaining to the LGBTQIA+ communi.....
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Central Government makes amendment in the notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 50/2017-Customs, dated the 30th June, 2017(12.07.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and sub-section (12) of section 3 of the Cu.....
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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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Allahabad HC Directs UP Bar Council to Take Disciplinary Action Against Striking Lawyers(17.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Bar Council to take disciplinary action against striking lawyers at Uttar who continuously abstain.....
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ITAT, Chennai Allows Loss on Investment in Subsidiary Company as Business Loss(23.02.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai has allowed the loss on investment made in subsidiary company for increasing business expediency to be w.....
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Kerala HC: Rights of Girls Can't be Restricted in The Guise of Protection(30.11.2022)
Kerala High Court while questioning curfew in the girls’ hostel in the Government Medical College, has observed that in modern times, any patriarchism.....
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SC: Penalty U/S 45 of Guj. Sales Tax Act, 1969 is Statutory And Mandatory(19.04.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that penalty under Section 45 of Gujarat Sales Tax Act, 1969 is statutory and mandatory in nature, has held that no disc.....
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SC Orders Enhanced Compensation to Victims of 2008 Anti-Christian Violence(02.08.2016)
Supreme Court has ordered payment of additional compensation to the victims of anti-Christian violence in Kandhamal, Odisha in 2008.
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Supreme Court Seeks Govt Response on Powers of GST Officers to Arrest Tax Evaders(30.05.2019)
Supreme Court has issued notice to the Central Government seeking clarification on the powers of officers of the Goods and Services tax (GST) Commissi.....
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Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Plea for Delayed Filing of GST TRAN-1(25.02.2020)
Chhattisgarh High Court has denied pleas for delayed filing of form GST TRAN-1, ruling that the writ benefit cannot be extended to such indolent perso.....
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Karnataka HC Asks Govt to Explain Steps Taken Against Unauthorized Construction of Religious Places(19.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed Chief Secretary of the State government to file an affidavit placing on record steps taken to prevent unauthorised c.....
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Unless otherwise agreed by parties, Arbitral Tribunal can award interest at reasonable rate for a period commencing from the date when the cause of action arises till the date of the award(22.04.2021)
The Appellants were awarded a contract by the State of Kerala for upgradation of a State Highway for two stretches, from Muvattupuzha-Thodupuzha and M.....
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J&K&L HC: Courts Cannot Declare Particular Drug as Manufactured Drug or Psychotropic Substance(31.03.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has ruled that the Courts cannot declare that a particular drug is a manufactured drug or a psychotropic subst.....
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Circulation of progress reports to stakeholders(22.02.2024)
1. Regulation 15 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016 (Liquidation Regulations) provides that the liqui.....
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Delhi HC Permits CBI Plea Against Trial Court Order(11.02.2016)
Delhi High Court has junked a trial court order directing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to return documents seized during raids at Delhi CM Ar.....
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NGT Orders Inspection of NBCC Redevelopment Project in Southwest Delhi(23.01.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed a surprise inspection at redevelopment project being carried out by state-run National Buildings Constructi.....
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Govt Extends Time Limit for Intimation of Details of Stock held Before Opting for Composition Levy(30.10.2017)
Central Government has extended time limit for intimation of details of stock held on the date preceding the date from which option for composition le.....
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DIPP hosts Global Digital Content Market, 2018(13.11.2018)
DG, WIPO addressing Press Conference in New Delhi
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Indust.....
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Manipur HC Directs State Bar Council to Release Funds for Lawyers Financial Assistance(19.05.2020)
Manipur High Court has directed the Bar Council of Manipur to release a sum of Rs. 2,08,932/- for purposes of extending financial assistance to advoca.....
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Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Extends Validity of Driving Licenses & Other Permits(30.03.2021)
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has extended the validity of documents like driving licenses, registrations and other permits under the Motor .....
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CESTAT: Doctrine of Unjust Enrichment Does Not Apply to Payment of Duty by Way of Pre-Deposit(27.06.2022)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai bench has held that doctrine of unjust enrichment can’t apply to the payment of d.....
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SC Imposes Fine on Ministry of Information of Being in Contempt of Top Court Judgment(23.08.2021)
Supreme Court has imposed a fine of Rs 1,00,000 on Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of being in contempt of the Top Court's judgment dated Sep.....
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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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NHAI Takes ‘One Vehicle One FASTag’ Initiative to Enhance National Highway Experience(15.01.2024)
To enhance efficiency of the Electronic Toll Collection system and provide seamless movement at the Toll Plazas, NHAI has taken ‘One Vehicle, One FAST.....
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SC: In Rape Cases, Testimony of Prosecutrix Alone may be Sufficient to Find Guilt(06.08.2025)
Supreme Court has held that it is an opt-reiterated dictum of law that in cases of rape, the testimony of the prosecutrix alone may be sufficient and .....
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IBBI Amends Guidelines on Technical Standards for Performance of Core Services(29.07.2021)
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has notified the Guidelines for Technical Standards for the Performance of Core Services and Other Ser.....
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Rajasthan HC Directs SDO to Decide Representation Against Encroachment in Pahadeshwar Mahadev Temple(27.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the concerned Sub Division Officer in the area to inspect a representation to be made before it against alleged encr.....
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CESTAT, Mumbai: Sports Boats Come Within Ambit of Inflatable Craft under Customs and Tariffs Act(02.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that sports boats come within the meaning of inflatable craft subsequent to headi.....
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SC Slams Centre & MCD for Failure in Management of Untreated Solid Waste in Delhi(20.01.2025)
Supreme Court has slammed the Centre and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for failure in management of untreated solid waste in Delhi and stated t.....
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Allahabad HC Protects 2 Anti-CAA Protesters from Arrest Till Filing of Police Report(17.11.2020)
Allahabad High Court has directed that two anti-CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019) protest accused shall not be arrested in the case till the submi.....
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Tripura HC Issues Notice Seeking Quashing of FIR Against Suo-Moto Complaint(19.08.2021)
Tripura High Court has issued notice to the State Government on a plea filed by Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, MP Dola Sen, W.....
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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Cenvat Credit Allowable on Furniture Used in Guesthouse(16.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad has observed that cenvat credit can be allowed on the furnitures used in guest .....
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Orissa HC: "Last Come First Go" Principle Can Be Departed By Employer Only After Recording Reasons(20.05.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that the principle of "last come first go" cannot ordinarily be departed from by employers while retrenching labourers unde.....
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SC Recalls its Order for Relocation of Liquor Shop, Passed by Wrongly Apply Highway Distance Rule(30.01.2024)
SC while noticing that it had wrongly applied a precedent while ordering the relocation of a liquor shop in Municipal Area to an area beyond 500 meter.....
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Bom. HC: Married Sister-In-Law Frequently Visiting Complainant’ House Not in Domestic Rel. With Her(15.02.2024)
Bombay High Court while quashing a domestic violence case against a woman's married sister-in-law, has observed that the sister-in-law frequently visi.....
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SC Issues Notice On SLP Against Transfer of Investigation of Suicide of Girl to CBI(14.02.2022)
Supreme Court has issued notice on the special leave petition filed by Tamil Nadu Director General of Police against the order of the Madras High Cour.....
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Bom HC: To Hate/Treat Stray Dogs With Cruelty Not Acceptable Approach from Persons of Civil Society(29.03.2023)
Bombay High Court while urging a housing society to take a compassionate view over feeding of stray dogs has observed that that if society continues t.....
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Allahabad High Court: Can’t Allow Petition for Expeditious Disposal of Cases on Regular Basis(16.05.2024)
All HC has observed that trial courts are burdened with heavy dockets and directions cannot be passed routinely to trial court to decide any case expe.....
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SC: Not Uncommon for Diff. Statutes Concerning Similar Area of Law to Have Convergence of Interest(18.07.2024)
Supreme Court has held that it is not uncommon for different statutes, concerning similar area of law, to have convergence of interests to some degree.....
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Gujarat High Court: State Authorities Must Continue Efforts in Curbing Nuisance of Traffic Violators(07.08.2025)
Gujarat High Court has stated that state authorities have been taking effective steps and regulating the traffic and also taking action against traffi.....
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Karnataka HC: State to Reconstitute Advisory Committee for Development of Great Indian Bustard(27.01.2021)
Karnataka High Court has said that the State government will have to reconstitute the advisory committee formed for development and upliftment of Grea.....
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#Union Budget 2021-2022: Finance Minister Proposes Revised Customs Duty Structure(01.02.2021)
Finance Minister has proposed to review over 400 old exemptions through extensive consultations for a revised customs duty structure free of distortio.....
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SC: Conviction Based on Disclosure Statement Sustained Only When Resultant Recovery Is Unimpeachable(09.11.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that to convict an accused exclusively on the basis of his disclosure statement and the resultant recovery of inculpatory m.....
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Cal. HC: Stepson Can't Deny Obligation to Maintain Stepfather if he Fulfilled His Responsibilities(31.08.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that when stepfather fulfills same responsibilities as the biological father, a stepson cannot deny his obligation to mai.....
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SC: Storage Facility for Edible Oil Not Allowed Outside Port Area(03.02.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that word ‘within’ used for CRZ-I and ‘in’ used for CRZ-II in the CRZ Notification of 2011 cannot be interpreted to incl.....
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Initiation of anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Pretilachlor in any of its form & its intermediate -2, 6-Diethyl-n-(2-propoxy ethyl) Aniline" originating in or exported from China PR(23.04.2024)
No. 6/31/2023-DGTR.--Having regard to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, as amended from time to time and the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment an.....
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Supreme Court: State Legislature Cannot Enact Law Providing Direct Appeal to Apex Court(16.10.2019)
Supreme Court has ruled that a State Legislature cannot enact a law providing an appeal directly to the Apex Court of India. The Court struck down Sec.....
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J&K HC Seeks Copies of Order Passed by JKST to Registrar Vigilance of Court(15.10.2020)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has sought copies of all the orders passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Special Tribunal (JKST) to the Registrar Vigilance of.....
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Rajasthan HC Stays Proceedings Against Arun Shourie And 4 Others(23.10.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has stayed the proceedings of a Trial Court, which had ordered the reopening of a probe against the former Union Minister Arun Sh.....
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Madras HC Quashes Sedition Case for Distributing Hand Bills in 2018 Anti-Sterlite Protest(26.07.2021)
Madras High Court has quashed criminal case against two persons booked under sedition for distributing hand bills against the Centre and State Governm.....
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Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Direction to CM Adityanath to Disclose Actual Name(26.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation plea filed seeking direction to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to reveal.....
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Rajasthan HC: Respondents Have Right to Legal Representation Before Regulatory Authority/ Tribunal(29.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that Section 56 of the Rajasthan Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, inasmuch as it excludes right o.....
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GHC to GST Authorities: Release Seized Docs and if it Cannot be Returned then Assign Cogent Reasons(11.02.2021)
Gujarat High Court (GHC) has directed the GST authorities to release the seized documents and if it cannot be returned then assign cogent reasons and .....
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Calcutta HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Installation of CCTV Cameras in Women Compartments(30.11.2021)
Calcutta High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition seeking directions for ensuring protection of women travelling in.....
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Karnataka HC Refuses to Interfere with Government Order Permitting Only Vaccinated Staff(06.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has refused to interfere with the government order, permitting only those students, teachers and staff members who have been vacc.....
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Kerala HC: Collector Should Oversee Implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules(09.03.2023)
Kerala High Court while hearing suo motu proceedings initiated in light of fire at Brahmapuram Solid Waste Management Plant, has observed that whateve.....
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SC: District Judiciary Shall Not Be Referred as Subordinate Judiciary(22.05.2023)
Supreme Court while passing judgment on enhanced pay scale for judicial officers as per Second National Judicial Pay Commission has stated that Suprem.....
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SC: Healthcare Services Covered Under Consumer Protection law(02.05.2022)
Supreme Court has said that doctors and healthcare services are not barred from the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act of 2019 and termed the concer.....
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Del. HC: Whether an Entity is a Permanent Establishment of Foreign Company is a Fact Specific Issue(20.01.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that the position of a Permanent Establishment of Foreign Company being a facts-specific issue is liable to be examined agai.....
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NCLAT Dismisses Appeal against Order Rejecting Application u/s 9 of IBC against Hindustan Unilever(30.01.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has dismissed an appeal filed against an order that rejected an application under section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Cod.....
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SC Seeks Union’s Stand on Lifetime Disqualification of MPs/MLAs Upon Conviction(11.02.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing a public interest litigation seeking lifetime disqualification of MPs/MLAs upon conviction in criminal offences, has sough.....
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Allahabad HC Directs UP DGP to Train Officers on Manner of Conducting Investigations(31.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh to issue a circular/order informing all the investigating Officers thr.....
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Termination of Anti-dumping investigation on the imports of "Self-adhesive Polyvinyl Chloride Film" originating in or exported from China PR(03.08.2021)
A. Introduction
1. Having regard to the Customs Tariff Act 1975 as amended from time to time (hereinafter referred as the Act) and the Custom.....
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Tripura HC: Plea for DNA Test Cannot be Entertained Unless Explicit Challenge to Birth Documents(14.01.2022)
Tripura High Court has held that unless and until there is an explicit challenge to birth documents and school records of a person, a plea for conduct.....
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Ker. HC To KSRTC: Has 'Single Duty System' Effective, File Statement With Figures & Calculations(18.10.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) to inform on record that whether the 'Single Duty System' has been .....
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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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CESTAT: Pre-Delivery and After Sale Service Charges Not included in Assessable Value of Vehicle(10.11.2021)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai has held that the pre-delivery and after sale service charges cannot be included i.....
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Kar. HC: Magistrate's Permission Mandatory for Police Investigation U/S 127A of RP Act(02.09.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that offence under Section 127-A of the Representation of People Act (Restrictions on the printing of pamphlets, posters.....
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Notification regarding new technology to strengthen SEBI Complaint Redressal System for Investors(01.04.2024)
In its continuous pursuit of protection of interests of investors in the securities market, SEBI has launched the new version of the SEBI Complaint Re.....
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SC: Mother Has Right to Give Step-Father's Surname to Child After Demise of Biological Father(29.07.2022)
Supreme Court while setting aside Andhra Pradesh High Court’s directing to restore child’s original surname from his step-father’s surname, has held t.....
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Tax Research Unit (TRU) Issues Clarification on Applicability of GST(05.08.2022)
TRU has clarified that GST will apply to late fees charged by service provider; amount forfeited for cancellation of hotel bookings; car hired for emp.....
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SC Suggests Meeting Between DCPCR & MWCD to Discuss 2021 Amendment to JJ Act(28.03.2023)
Supreme Court has suggested that meeting be held between Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) and Ministry of Women and Child Devel.....
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SC: Person Purchasing Prop. Knowing About Appeal Pendency Can’t Claim Restit. as Bona Fide Purchaser(15.05.2024)
SC has observed that if it is shown that the purchaser was aware of the pending appeal against the decree when he purchased the property, it would be .....
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SC: Can’t Exclude Qualified Candidate from Merit List Only on Ground of Lack of Experience(18.07.2024)
Supreme Court while granting relief to a woman who was denied place in the merit list despite obtaining the qualifying marks, has observed that Bihar .....
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MP HC: Executive Can’t Proscribe Voluntary Membership of Organisations(26.07.2024)
MP HC has observed that voluntary membership of a national & internationally famed organisation like RSS, for activities like religious, social, phila.....
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Utt. HC: PIL Filed Against Recently Implemented 'Uniform Civil Code Uttarakhand 2024'(12.02.2025)
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed challenging the recently implemented 'Uniform Civil Code Uttarakhand 2024' in the Uttarakhand High Court o.....
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2022 Minor's Mob-Lynching Case: Jharkhand High Court Transferred Probe To CBI(07.09.2022)
Jharkhand High Court has transferred the probe into the 2022 mob lynching case of a minor boy to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The court .....
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Madras HC to State: Show Seriousness in Removal of Invasive Plant Species Else Forests Will be Gone(19.09.2022)
Madras High Court has held that the state government should show seriousness in removing invasive plant species from forests. The bench held that if s.....
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Karnataka HC Seeks Time Bound Plan for Construction of Ejipura-Kendriya Sadana Flyover(12.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to submit a time bound plan in which it would complete the constructio.....
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Delhi HC Upholds Constitutional Validity Of Chapter II Of SARFAESI Act(17.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Chapter II of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of .....
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Del. HC: Pre-Institution Mediation Necessary Only Where Plaintiff Doesn’t Seek Urgent Interim Relief(28.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that pre-institution mediation under Commercial Courts Act, 2015 is necessary only where plaintiff doesn’t seek an urgent in.....
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SC: Residence-based Reservation in PG Medical Courses Violates Article 14 of Constitution(30.01.2025)
SC has held that benefit of reservation in educational institutions can be given to a certain degree only in MBBS courses. Considering the importance .....
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Kar. HC: Can Quash Cr. Proceedings on Basis of Witness Statements only in Rare Cases(10.02.2025)
Karnataka High Court has observed that criminal proceedings can be quashed on the basis of witness proceedings only under rare and exceptional circums.....
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SC Expresses Inclination to Direct CBI Inquiry into Illegal and Unauthorized Construction(18.02.2025)
Supreme Court has expressed inclination to direct enquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation into alleged illegal and unauthorized commercial cons.....
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Karnataka HC Asks Centre on Making of Regional Languages Compulsory for Students(16.11.2021)
Karnataka High Court has asked the Central Government if States can, under the National Education Policy (NEP), make study of regional language compul.....
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Delhi High Court: Arrest of Person Based on Allegations has Potential to Destroy Reputation(24.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that the arrest of a person based on mere allegations has the potential to destroy his reputation and thus it is necessa.....
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SC: Right to Establish Educational Institution is FR, Can't be Restricted by Executive Instruction(16.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that the right to establish an educational institution is a fundamental right (FR) under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution o.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Interest Can’t be Levied on Additional Income Declared under Modified Return(20.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the interest under sections 234B and 234C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for non/short payment of adv.....
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Central Government specifies the conditions for the category of persons exempted from obtaining registration under the CGST Act, 2017(31.07.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 23 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017) (hereafter referred .....
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Bombay HC to Govt.: Stop Illegal Parking Under Flyovers(09.02.2016)
Bombay High Court has directed State Government and other statutory agencies to remove illegal parking from under flyovers in Mumbai within three mont.....
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Govt Relaxes Norms Dealing with CSR, Directors Appointment, Audits for Ease of Doing Biz At GIFT City(20.01.2017)
Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued two notifications, giving thereby more relaxations aimed at more 'ease of doing business' for companies.....
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Govt Waives Late Fee for August and September Returns(25.10.2017)
Central Government has clarified that no late fee would be levied on tax payers who failed to furnish the return in FORM GSTR-3B for the month of Augu.....
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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea to Establish Permanent Bench of Allahabad High Court for Western UP(16.11.2018)
Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking establishment of a permanent Bench of Allahabad High Court for Western Uttar Pradesh.
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Power under Article 4(1) of the 1972 Order should be exercised by the Secretary of State personally(13.05.2020)
In present case, an interim custody order (ICO) was made in respect of the Appellant on 21 July 1973. The order was signed by a Minister of State in t.....
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SC Allows Tata Sons Appeal Against NCLAT Order to Reinstate Cyrus Mistry as Chairman(26.03.2021)
Supreme Court has allowed Tata Sons appeal against the order of the National Company Law Appelate Tribunal, which had ordered to reinstate the ousted .....
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The Trustee has an express power to vary the trusts created(24.06.2022)
By an originating motion filed on 17 May 2022, the Trustee seeks a direction from the court pursuant to Section 92 of the Trustees Act, 1962 (WA), tha.....
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Bombay HC: Domestic Violence Complaint Cannot be Filed Where Woman Only Casually Visiting(06.12.2021)
Bombay High Court has said that a domestic violence complaint cannot be filed at a place a woman is only casually visiting and proceedings must be ins.....
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SC: Can't Entertain Plea to Declare Minorities at District Level(08.08.2022)
Supreme Court has held that it cannot entertain a prayer to identify religious and linguistic minorities at district level, as it is contrary to the p.....
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Notification issued for extension of date for mandatory testing of Transport Vehicles through Automated Testing Stations(21.09.2023)
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a notification GSR 663(E) dated 12th September 2023, which provides for extension of date f.....
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Delhi High Court Directs Signing of MoU for Implementation of PM-ABHIM Scheme(27.12.2024)
Delhi High Court has directed signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Delhi Government for .....
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MP HC Directs to Provide Assistance to Transgender in Getting ID Cards(18.08.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the M.P. State Legal Service Authority to provide assistance to transgender across the State to help them in ge.....
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Madras HC: Signature & Thumb Impression Are Not Mandatory For Pro-Note Under NI Act(16.05.2022)
Madras High Court has ruled that it is not compulsory under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 to obtain both signature and thumb impression for a p.....
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Delhi HC: Delhi Govt Can't Implement Doorstep Ration Delivery Scheme Without LG's Approval(20.05.2022)
Delhi High Court while setting aside the Delhi government's scheme for doorstep delivery of ration has observed that the decision of the Council of Mi.....
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Finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions(24.01.2024)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Report titled "Finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions". Drawing upon data on 2.58 lakh Panchayats for th.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Stay FIRs Registered Under Triple Talaq Law(16.10.2020)
Delhi High Court has noted that as per its prima facie view, merely because triple talaq has been declared to be void and illegal, it does not mean th.....
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Allahabad HC: Highest Bidder Not to Acquire Vested Right in Auction(26.10.2020)
Allahabad High Court has reiterated that a highest bidder in an auction does not acquire any vested right to have the auction concluded in his favour.
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MP HC: Social Media Posts of Chief Minister Can’t Be Equated with Administrative Order(26.07.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that the social media posts of a Chief Minister can't be equated with an administrative order/instruction. The .....
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CESTAT, Delhi: Service Tax Not Payable on Liquidated Damages(26.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that service tax is not to be paid on liquidated damages recovered on the failu.....
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AP HC: Caste-Based Insult Over Telephone Conversation Not an Offence U/S 3 SC/ ST Act(29.04.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has reiterated that to constitute an offence under Section 3(1)(x) of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevent.....
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SC Refuses To Vacate Stay On Restoration Of Criminal Case Against Former Karnataka CM Yediyurappa(24.01.2023)
Supreme Court has dismissed an application seeking to vacate an earlier order of the Court that stayed the restoration of a criminal case against form.....
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AP HC Allows Distribution of Herbal Medicine as Effective Remedy for COVID-19(02.06.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has allowed the distribution of ‘P’, ‘F’ and ‘L’ preparations of B. Anandaiah's herbal medicine that became immensely popula.....
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Kerala HC Stays Demand Notice Asking State Co-Operative Bank to Pay Outstanding Amount(22.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has stayed the demand notice issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax asking the State Co-operative Bank to pay the outstandi.....
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Sikkim HC Directs Doctors To Abstain from Using Two-Finger Test(25.11.2022)
Sikkim High Court while observing that medical examination using two-finger test affects the dignity of the rape survivors, has asked doctors to desis.....
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Customs (Waiver of Interest) Second Order, 2023(11.04.2023)
WHEREAS, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, had by Order No. 1/2023 - Customs (N.T.) dated 06.04.2023 made the Customs (Waiver of Intere.....
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Delhi HC Denies Relief to CBI(22.01.2016)
Delhi High Court has refused to stay a lower court's order that directed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to return a few files it seized during .....
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NGT Warns Delhi Civic Authorities of Consequences over Waste-to-Energy Plants(29.12.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has warned of imposing environmental compensation of Rs 5 lakh per violation on Delhi Civic Authorities whenever waste-t.....
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Rajasthan High Court Grants Permission to Count Votes for State Cricket Association Election 2017(30.05.2017)
Rajasthan High Court has granted permission for counting of votes for Rajasthan Cricket Association elections on June 2.
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Kerala High Court: Cannot Implicate a Man As Terrorist Merely Because He Has Seen Certain Videos(14.05.2018)
Kerala High Court has observed that a person cannot be implicated as a terrorist merely because he has seen certain videos and speeches.
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SC: SBI’s Application for Extension of Time for Furnishing Electoral Bonds Details Dismissed(11.03.2024)
Supreme Court has dismissed the State Bank of India’s (SBI) application that was filed for an extension of time for furnishing electoral bond details .....
Tags : Supreme Court, State Bank of India, Electoral Bonds, Extension of Time
Del. HC: It is the Product and Not the Technology Used that Determines HSN Classification(22.11.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that it is not the technology that is used but the product that is created which decides the HSN classification under the Cu.....
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Calcutta High Court: Person Seeking to Contest Elections is Deemed Public Interest(28.03.2024)
Calcutta High Court while allowing the resignation of a doctor to contest elections has held that there is a deemed public interest in a person seekin.....
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SC: For an Arbitration Clause to be Legally Binding it has to be in Consonance with Constitution(07.11.2023)
Supreme Court has held that for arbitration clause to be legally binding it has to be in consonance with “operation of law” which includes the Grundno.....
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Del. HC: In-Mall Marketing Campaigns Also Advertisements, HUL Restrained from Comparing Products(14.05.2024)
Del. HC has restrained Hindustan Unilever Ltd. from comparing its Ponds products with Nivea for advertising or marketing activity and observed that ac.....
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Mad. HC: Aborted Foetus of Minor Not to be Handed Over to Investigating Officer or Court(17.07.2024)
Madras High Court has observed that under no circumstances, the sample of aborted foetus of minor that is sent to the laboratory for analysis shall be.....
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Delhi High Court: BCI Directed to Decide Plea for Payment of Minimum Stipend to Junior Lawyers(25.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has directed Bar Council of India (BCI) to decide the plea regarding payment of minimum stipend to junior lawyers within a period of .....
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SC Rejects Review Plea on WB SSC Jobs, Upholds Quashing of 25k Appointments(20.08.2025)
Supreme Court has dismissed West Bengal’s review petition against its April 3 ruling that invalidated nearly 25,000 SSC appointments. It held that the.....
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Raj. HC: No Jurisdiction on DRT to Modify Settlement Terms in Appli. Filed after Disposal of Matter(02.09.2025)
Rajasthan High Court has held that no jurisdiction has been conferred upon the Debts Recovery Tribunal to modify terms and conditions of a Settlement .....
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SC: Claimant's Cross Objection Maintainable in Insurer's Appeal Against Award(31.01.2020)
Supreme Court has held that claimant in a motor accident compensation case can file cross-objections in an appeal filed by the insurer against the awa.....
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NCLAT Turns Down Reference Seeking Re-Consideration of Decision in V. Padamakumar Case(23.12.2020)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has turned down a reference made by a three-member Bench, seeking re-consideration of the decision in V. Padam.....
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SC Dismisses SLP Filed by NLSIU Against Order Directing Promotion of Student(26.08.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed the special leave petition filed by the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) against an order of the Karnataka .....
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Calcutta HC Appoints Former Chief Justice Manjula Chellur to Head Probe in Post Poll Violence Cases(03.09.2021)
Calcutta High Court has notified that Justice Manjula Chellur, former Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court would head the Special Investigation Te.....
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Delhi HC: Authority Exercising Judicial or Administrative Powers Must Pass Speaking Order(21.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that any order passed, whether in the exercise of judicial or administrative powers vested in the authority, must be speakin.....
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Delhi HC Denies to Order CBI or SIT Inquiry into Scorpene Deal(14.01.2016)
Delhi High Court has denied to order a court-monitored investigation by a Special Investigative Team (SIT) or CBI into allegations of irregularities a.....
Tags : Delhi High Court , Special Investigative Team , Scorpene submarine deal
SC Suggests Imposing Fine of Rs 50,000 on Construction Sites for Dust Pollution(22.01.2016)
SC has favoured imposing a fine of Rs 50,000 on a daily basis on construction sites for generating high levels of dust in Delhi and National Capital R.....
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Punjab & Haryana HC Terms Ad Hocism Arrangement in Educational Institutions a Disease(02.01.2017)
Punjab and Haryana High Court, miffed over ad hocism and contractual arrangements in educational institutions across Haryana, has said such appointmen.....
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GST Registration Window Opens Tomorrow, Open till June 15(31.05.2017)
GST registration for traders who have already been registered under Commercial Taxes Department will resume on June 1 and which will conclude on June .....
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A purely civil dispute can be given a colour of a criminal offence to wreak vengeance, it is necessary to draw a distinction between a civil wrong and a criminal one(05.05.2018)
In instant petition, filed under Section 561-A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the Petitioners seek the indulgence of present Court in quashi.....
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SC: Court’s Interference in Employee’s Transfer Without Violation of Statutory Provision is Impermiss(14.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that unless the decision of employee’s transfer is vitiated by mala fides or infraction of any professed norm there are no judi.....
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SC: Affixing of COVID-19 Posters Can be Done Only Under Direction from Competent Authority(09.12.2020)
Supreme Court has held that affixing of COVID-19 posters outside the homes of patients can be done only if there is a direction from the competent aut.....
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Delhi HC: Credibility of Woman Not Diminished Because of Pending Disciplinary Proceedings(18.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has held that when a woman makes allegations of sexual harassment against her male colleague for, her credibility is not diminished b.....
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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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Guidelines for overseas investment by Alternative Investment Funds/Venture Capital Funds(17.08.2022)
1. In terms of Regulation 12(ba) of erstwhile SEBI (Venture Capital Funds) Regulations 1996 and Regulation 15(1)(a) of SEBI (Alternative Investment Fu.....
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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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SEBI cautions public against dealing with unregistered entities(13.02.2024)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has observed a rising trend of unscrupulous entities and online platforms that falsely claim to be r.....
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IFSCA Guidance framework on sustainable and sustainability linked lending by financial institutions in IFSCs - Draft(02.03.2022)
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has been established as a unified regulator to develop and regulate financial products,.....
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# GST Changes Applicable From 01.01.2021: When GSTR-1 May Not Be Permitted to be Filed(29.12.2020)
Rule 59 of the Central Goods and Service Tax Rules, 2017 has been amended to not permit the taxpayer to file GSTR 1 if, (a) Form GSTR-3B has not be fu.....
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Kerala HC Extends Term of Judicial Members of State Administrative Tribunal by Three Weeks(01.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has extended the term of the present Judicial Members of the Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) by another three weeks, during whi.....
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AP HC: Collection of Personal Info. as Per Existing Standing Orders is Violative of Right to Privacy(18.07.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court held that the opening of rowdy sheets to brand persons as "rowdies", collection and display of their photos, domiciliary vis.....
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Ker. HC: Wife Can Claim Return of Gold Ornament Under Dowry Act Only if She Proves Entrustment(10.02.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that in the absence of enough evidence that the gold ornaments given to the wife at the time of marriage was entrusted by h.....
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Instructions to stop the facility of re-payment of loan taken against the insurance policy through Credit Card(04.05.2023)
1. The Authority has decided to stop the facility of re-payment of loans taken against the insurance policy using credit card as a mode of payment. Ac.....
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Delhi High Court Gives Central Bureau of Investigation Four Weeks to Complete Asthana Probe(09.01.2020)
Delhi High Court has given the Central Bureau of Investigation four weeks to complete its probe and submit the final report in the lower Court in the .....
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Rajasthan HC Directs Magistrate to Re-Record Statement of Minor Victim(24.11.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has ordered the Judicial Magistrate hearing the Baran rape case to immediately proceed to record the statements of the prosecutri.....
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Punjab and Haryana HC Upholds Eviction Order Passed Against Son and Wife(28.09.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld an eviction order passed against a son and his wife at the instance of the father under the Maintenance and W.....
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MHA Amends FCRA Rules(04.07.2022)
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules 2011 exempting annual receipts up to Rs 10 lakh from foreign re.....
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ITAT: Deduction of Compensation for Breach of Contract Can’t be Allowed Based Only on Bank Statement(13.07.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune Bench has held that deduction of compensation paid for breach of contract cannot be allowed based on bank s.....
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A settlement agreement can be set aside if it was fraudulently obtained(24.07.2024)
The Appellant and the Respondent were married, out of community of property, with the inclusion of the accrual system, on 4 November, 2000. Subsequent.....
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Madras HC Rejects Plea Against AIADMK Poll Manifesto(05.04.2019)
Madras High Court has dismissed a PIL petition to declare as illegal the election manifesto of ruling AIADMK, in so far as it is related to the announ.....
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CESTAT Delhi: Value of All Goods Should Be Included(04.03.2021)
Customs, Excises, and Service Taxes Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has ruled that the value of all goods should be included, whether the goods hav.....
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SC: SLP Filed Only Against Review Order Not Maintainable(10.03.2021)
Supreme Court has reiterated that Special leave Petitions filed only against the order of the High Court in Review Petition is not maintainable.
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Patna HC Seeks Details on Health Infrastructure in Bihar from Chief Medical Officers(17.12.2021)
Patna High Court has asked the Chief Medical Officers presently posted in all the 38 districts of Bihar to furnish details regarding health infrastruc.....
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Allahabad High Court Directs Disclosure of Criminal History of Citizens on Public Domain(27.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Director-General of Police, Uttar Pradesh Police to disclose the details of the website/platform from where informa.....
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Bombay HC Directs Re-Testing of Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder(16.11.2022)
Bombay High Court while allowing Johnson and Johnson Pvt Ltd to re-start manufacturing of its baby powder at their Mulund unit has directed Food and D.....
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Re-Open TRAN-1 to Rectify Errors: Bombay High Court to GST Department(05.10.2018)
Bombay High Court has asked Central Government to re-open the facility to file GST TRAN-1 to allow the tax payers to rectify the human typographical e.....
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Gujarat HC: Government Should Not Restrict COVID-19 Tests(25.05.2020)
Gujarat High Court has observed that Gujarat Government should not restrict the number of COVID-19 tests on the fear that more tests would lead to 70%.....
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Bombay HC: Registration of Copyright Not Mandatory for Seeking Protection Under Copyright Act(16.03.2021)
Bombay High Court has held that registration of copyright is not mandatory under the Copyright Act, 1957 for seeking an injunction against infringemen.....
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CESTAT: CSR is Not ‘Input Service’(13.06.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), has upheld the order disallowing credit towards the service tax paid on services used for.....
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Kerala HC to Centre: Consider Compulsory Licensing of Drug Ribociclib(22.06.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade to consider compulsory licensing of Ribociclib, a breast ca.....
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Raj. HC: If More than 1 Delinquent Employees, Composite Enquiry only Possible if Authority is Same(21.03.2025)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that if there are more than one delinquent employees then composite disciplinary proceedings can take place against .....
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Bombay HC Suggests Family Courts to be Sympathetic While Deciding on Custody of Child(21.01.2016)
Bombay HC has suggested that family courts have to sympathetically consider the financial, physical, mental stress while awarding custody of child to .....
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Karnataka HC Dismisses Criminal Appeal in Fake Stamp Paper Scam Case(29.12.2016)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed criminal appeals filed by Abdul Kareem Telgi and Badruddinalias Badru alias Shanal Jamedar alias Azaruddin in conne.....
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Govt. Increases Retirement Age of Presiding Officers of SAT to 70 years(30.05.2017)
Ministry of Finance has issued a Notification increasing the retirement age of Presiding Officers of Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) to 70 years.
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Domestic Violence Act for Divorced Women Too: Supreme Court(14.05.2018)
Supreme Court has said that the Domestic Violence Act, meant to punish men who abuse women in a relationship, extends to all man-woman relationships, .....
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Bombay High Court: Pardanashin Woman Allowed to Amend Written Statement(11.03.2024)
Bombay High Court has allowed a pardanashin woman to amend her written statement on the ground that the woman was illiterate and was unable to underst.....
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47th GST Council Meeting Update(30.06.2022)
GST Council proposes that comprehensive changes in FORM GSTR-3B to be placed in public domain.
GST Council constitutes GoM in relation to constitutio.....
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SC: Accused Liable to Provide Explanation When Offence is Committed Within Privacy of their House(28.10.2024)
The Supreme Court has observed that failure of accused to offer explanation can be treated as an adverse circumstance against them as per Section 106 .....
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Amendments in the Order of the Government of India in the Ministry of Coal vide S.O. No. 2101 dated 9th September, 1993(19.06.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 11 of the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957 (20 of 1957), a.....
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TRAI rules out inflation linked rate hike for TV services(09.05.2016)
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India declined an inflation linked hike for television tariffs. The Authority noted that healthy growth in the ind.....
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P&H High Court Notices CM, Speaker Over Induction of Three Ministers(01.02.2017)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notice to Haryana Chief Minister and Speaker of State Assembly on a plea against induction of ministers more .....
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National Green Tribunal: Public Hearing Must Before Finalizing Coastal Zone Management Plan(10.08.2017)
National Green Tribunal has held that Coastal Zone Management Authority is duty bound as per CRZ Regulations 2011 to hold public hearing before finali.....
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JKL HC: Prosecution Must Prove Safe Custody of Contraband Upon Seizure to Avoid Acquittal(27.06.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while observing that Section 55 of NDPS is enacted to ensure police keep alleged contraband in safe custody to.....
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Income received by way of interest on compensation or on enhanced compensation shall be chargeable to tax(08.04.2024)
The present appeal involves an examination of the taxability of the interest component, earned on compensation or enhanced compensation, ordered under.....
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SC: Provision on Change of Name of Student on Basis of Court Orders Excessively Restrictive(04.06.2021)
Supreme Court has held that the provision in the Central Board of Secondary Education byelaw which permits the change of name of the student only on t.....
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Madras HC Directs on Devising a Plan for General Treatment of Stray Animals(10.06.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Husbandry Department to chalk out a holistic plan for the general treatment of stray animals in the State providing.....
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Calcutta HC Directs Visva Bharati University to Reopen Hostels in Presence of Police, Student(10.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has directed the Visva-Bharati University authorities to immediately open hostels for its students. The Court has ordered that the.....
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Gujarat HC to State: Stray Cattle Menace Has Gone Out of Proportion in The State(21.12.2022)
Gujarat High Court while observing that stray cattle menace in the State has gone out of control and proportion, has directed State to take action to .....
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Ker HC: Footpaths Not Intended for Holding Demonstrations by Political Parties & Other Organizations(19.07.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that footpaths are not intended for holding campaigns, demonstrations, etc. by political parties and other organisations, b.....
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Gauhati HC Declines Relief to Constable Dismissed for Entering Church Under Influence of Alcohol(18.11.2020)
Gauhati High Court has refused to exercise its jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1949 in a case against dismissal of a Cons.....
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MHA Releases Fresh Guidelines for Surveillance, Containment and Caution Against Covid-19(25.11.2020)
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released a fresh set of guidelines for surveillance, containment and caution against Covid-19. The fresh norm.....
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Rajasthan HC: NEET Counselling Board and Dental College Guilty of Serious Lapses(30.09.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has held the NEET Counselling Board and a Dental College guilty of serious lapses in thoroughly examining the School Certificate .....
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Madras HC Imposes Cost on Litigant Filing & Withdrawing Claims Based on State's Political Climate(07.07.2022)
Madras High Court has imposed cost of Rs. 1 lakh on a litigant for approaching the court on his whims and fancies depending upon the change in the pol.....
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Kerala HC: Directions Issued to Ensure Safety of Pilgrims During Karkidakavavu Festival(31.07.2024)
Kerala High Court has issued directions to the police and district authorities to ensure safety of pilgrims during the Balitharpanam and Karkidakavavu.....
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SC Seeks Centre's Response on Plea Challenging Government Advisory of COVID Testing at Rs 4500(06.04.2020)
Supreme Court has directed the Central Government's to file its response in a plea challenging the Government advisory fixing coronavirus testing faci.....
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#Union Budget 2021-2022: Finance Minister Proposes Unified Securities Market Code(01.02.2021)
Finance Minister proposes to consolidate the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, Depositories Act, 1996 and two other .....
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Calcutta High Court Directs CBI, SIT To File Additional Status Reports By December 23(08.11.2021)
Calcutta High Court has taken on record the latest status report filed by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Court to investigate.....
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Central Government notifies Overseas Investment Rules and Regulations(22.08.2022)
Central Government and Reserve Bank of India notifies Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Rules, 2022 and RBI notifies Foreign Exchange .....
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Madras HC Directs State to Take Action Against Noise Pollution, Building Violations(01.11.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the State authorities to take appropriate actions to ensure that noise pollution or violations of building rules on acc.....
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Restriction on Storage of Actual Card Data [i.e. Card-on-File](28.07.2022)
1. Reference is invited to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circulars DPSS.CO.PD.No.1810/02.14.008/2019-20 dated March 17, 2020 and CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S33/02-.....
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Delhi HC Asks Centre to Inform Status of Oxygen Concentrators Awaiting Customs Clearance(04.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to inform the status of imported oxygen concentrators that are pending customs clearance as of 12pm on 3rd May, .....
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Delhi HC Seeks Response from Delhi Government on Steps Against Child Trafficking(09.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has sought response from the Delhi Government regarding the steps taken by it in order to safeguard the interests of children, who we.....
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Compassionate appointment being a concession and not a right cannot be used as a mode of recruitment in public sector organisations(19.10.2022)
The Petitioner, who is the son of late Shri Mata Pher, who was working as a gardener with the Respondent no.2 and, while in service, expired on 23rd M.....
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Supreme Court: Social Distancing is a Duty(07.04.2020)
Supreme Court has said that every individual and institution must implement Government steps meant to reduce the COVID-19 spread. The Court further st.....
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J&K HC Seeks Status Report on Restoration of 4G Internet Services in UTs of J&K and Ladakh(13.04.2020)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court have asked the administration of both the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to file a status report on th.....
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A person cannot be made to wait indefinitely for possession of flat allotted and is entitled to seek refund of amount paid(02.04.2019)
The Appellant-Builder launched a residential project by the name “Araya Complex” in Sector 62, Golf Course Extension Road, Gurugram. The Respondent- F.....
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SC Upholds Constitutional Validity of the Rajasthan Schools (Regulation of Fee) Act 2016(04.05.2021)
Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the Rajasthan Schools (Regulation of Fee) Act, 2016. The Court has however read down Sections .....
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Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to TMC Leader Sheikh Sufiyan in WB Post-Poll Murder Case(09.02.2022)
Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Sufiyan in a case relating to the murder of a BJP supporter during the.....
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SC Refuses to Entertain Plea Seeking to Set Up Anti-Corruption Courts in All Districts(01.11.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking the setting up of anti-corruption courts with a mandate to dispose of each case within a year in.....
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CESTAT, Delhi Directs Department to Allow Refund of Excise Duty Paid by Ray-Ban India(06.07.2021)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has directed the central excise department to allow refund of excise duty paid by t.....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Review Petition Challenging Answer Key of Preliminary Exam As Misconceived(03.05.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has rejected a review petition challenging the answer key of Preliminary Examination for selection to the post of Rajasthan Civil.....
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Tax authorities are entitled to grant stay on deposit of amounts lesser than twenty percent of the disputed demand(02.05.2022)
Present writ petition has been filed challenging the orders passed by Respondents No.1 and 2, without considering the submissions made by the Petition.....
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Madras HC Orders Anna University to Fill Up Teaching Posts by Regular Appointments(11.11.2020)
Madras High Court has rapped the Anna University for giving "scant regard" to the UGC and AICTE guidelines and functioning at the strength of temporar.....
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Tripura HC: State May Make Aggressive Efforts for Administration of Second Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine(18.08.2021)
Tripura High Court has suggested the State Government may make more aggressive efforts to administer the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine to all eligib.....
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Rajasthan HC Sets Aside Family Court's Order Refusing To Waive 6 Months Cooling-Off Period(16.05.2022)
Rajasthan High Court held that a family court had committed illegality in rejecting the divorce application for waiving cooling -off six months' perio.....
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Supreme Court: Central government and States have simultaneous powers to legislate on GST(19.05.2022)
Supreme Court has ruled that the Central government and States have simultaneous powers to legislate on Goods and Service Tax (GST). The Court stated .....
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Cal. HC: Interfering in Investigation by State May Result in Disruption of Co-operative Federalism(25.01.2024)
Calcutta High Court while staying order for immediate transfer of a probe being conducted by State to CBI, has held that right of State to conduct fai.....
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P&H HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Person Accused of Hurting Sentiments of SC/ST Castes(09.11.2020)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has granted Anticipatory Bail to one Mandeep accused of hurting the sentiments of the SC/ST castes by making a TiktTok vid.....
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SC: Court Cannot Direct Continued Maintenance by Insurance Company of Prosthetic Limb(18.08.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that while determining compensation under the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, a Court cannot direct the continued maintenance by I.....
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Calcutta HC: Gazetted Officer Who Is Part Of Raid Is Not 'Independent Person'(16.05.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that a Gazetted Officer who is a member of the raiding party cannot be said to be an independent person. The Court furthe.....
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Supreme Court: Set Up Pilot Courts to Deal With Cheque Bounce Cases(19.05.2022)
Supreme Court in a bid to reduce the pendency of cheque bounce cases under S. 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, ordered the establishment of pilo.....
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Rajasthan High Court: Fully Developed Foetus Has Right to Life Under Article 21 of Constitution of In(25.01.2024)
Rajasthan High Court while denying minor rape survivor to terminate thirty one weeks pregnancy has held that fully developed foetus has the right to l.....
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Delhi High Court: Right to Heritage And Culture to Be Harmonised With Right to Health And Breathe(09.02.2024)
Delhi HC while hearing a plea to halt alleged demolition in Mehrauli and Sanjay Van, has observed that right to health and breathe and the right to he.....
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RBI releases June 2019 Financial Stability Report(27.06.2019)
The Reserve Bank of India today released the 19th issue of the Financial Stability Report (FSR). The FSR reflects the collective assessment of the Sub.....
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SC Extends Tenure of NCDRC Member Justice VK Jain's by Three Months(06.05.2020)
Supreme Court has extended the tenure of National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) member, Justice VK Jain by another 3 months in wake of.....
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Karnataka HC Asks Doctor Seeking Directions to Use 'Pulse Oximeter' For COVID Test(14.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has asked a Doctor, who had approached the court seeking directions to use pulse oximeter in detecting Covid-19 cases and avoid u.....
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Rajya Sabha Passes Surrogacy and Assisted Reproductive Technology Bills(09.12.2021)
Rajya Sabha has cleared the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020, and the Assistive Reproduction Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021. The two bills aim to.....
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For quick enforcement of the security, Section 17 of SARFAESI Act provides a time limit of 45 days for filing an application(11.08.2022)
Present appeal by Bank of Baroda is against an Interlocutory Order of stay passed by the High Court. The Writ Petition was filed by the Respondent Com.....
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Cal. HC: Magistrate Can’t Issue Automatic Order to Stop Investigation Upon Expiry of 6 Months(27.03.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that Magistrate can stop investigation if Investigating Officer fails to satisfy Magistrate that in interests of justice .....
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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 Issues Directions to Enforce Shreya Singhal Judgment(13.10.2022)
Supreme Court while directing that no one should be prosecuted under Section 66A of Information Technology Act 2000, which was struck down as unconsti.....
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Del. HC: LOC Can Be Issued To Ensure Surrender of Person Evading Summons Or Arrest(20.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has reiterated that a look out circular (LOC) is to be issued in such cases where the accused is deliberately evading arrest or summo.....
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NBDSA to TimesNow Navbharat: Take Down Episode Calling Haldwani Protesters 'Jihadi Gang'(06.11.2023)
News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) has directed Times Now Navbharat to take down video calling the Haldwani protesters “Jihadi Ga.....
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SC Extends House Arrest of Gautam Navlakha(14.12.2022)
Supreme Court has extended the interim order of house arrest of Bhima Koregaon accused Gautam Navlakha by one month i.e. till the second week of Janua.....
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SC: Trust Property Cannot be Alienated Unless it is for Benefit of Trust And/or its Beneficiaries(25.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that a trust property cannot be alienated unless it is for the benefit of the Trust and/or its beneficiaries.
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Patna HC Stays State’s Decision to Conduct Caste-Based Census in Bihar(05.05.2023)
Patna High Court while granting interim stay on State’s decision to conduct caste-based census in Bihar has observed that State has no power to carry .....
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Delhi HC: Once Worker Provides Testimony Under Oath ‘Burden of Proof’ Shifts on Employer(20.05.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that the burden of proof "keeps on shifting" and once a worker provides testimony under oath, it is on the employer to dispr.....
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SC: Accused Has a Right to Voluntarily Undergo a Narcoanalysis Test at an Appropriate Stage(10.06.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that the accused has a right to voluntarily undergo a narcoanalysis test at an appropriate stage. The appropriate stage for.....
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Cal. HC: Can’t Allow Rectification in DOB of Employee When Age Determined through Statutory Purpose(30.06.2025)
Calcutta High Court has held that rectification in date of birth of employee cannot be made if the statutory process for determination of age has been.....
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Kerala HC to Govt. Hospitals: Provide Free Medical Assistance to Victims of Dog Bites(19.09.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed that during the time taken by State to establish and set up machinery in State to contain menace of stray dogs, prompt,.....
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AP HC: State Commissioner of Food Safety Can’t Impose Ban on Manufacture & Sale of Gutka, Pan Masala(27.03.2023)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that State Commissioner of Food Safety is neither authorized nor have any jurisdiction to issue notification, prohi.....
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Calcutta HC Initiates Departmental Proceedings Against IO for Conducting Biased Investigation(12.07.2021)
Calcutta High Court has reprimanded the concerned Investigating Officer for conducting a 'biased, wholly misdirected and fully tainted' investigation .....
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Telangana HC Upholds Preventive Detention of Man Accused of Stalking, Voyeurism(19.07.2021)
Telangana High Court has upheld the detention order passed against a 22 year old accused of stalking women, voyeurism and allegedly inducing them to d.....
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CESTAT, Delhi: Place of Removal is Premises of Buyer to Avail Cenvat Credit on Outward Transport(11.04.2022)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that the place of removal for availing cenvat credit on outward transport is the.....
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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Service Tax Cannot be Levied Based on Income Declared Under IDS(13.04.2022)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that service tax cannot be levied merely because the income declared under.....
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Raj HC: PP Bound to Prosecute Accused Once Application u/s 321 CrPC Rejected(03.06.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has held that once an application filed for withdrawal of prosecution against the accused under Section 321 of the Code of Crimin.....
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Madras HC Criticizes Practice of Judges Copying Issues/Questions of Law in Case(26.05.2021)
Madras High Court has criticized the practice of Judges copying the issues/ questions of law involved in a case from the pleadings itself, instead of .....
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Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Postponement of Assembly Polls on Ground of Discrepancies(16.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea seeking postponement of Uttar Pradesh State Assembly Polls 2022 on grounds .....
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Kerala High Court Extends Validity of All Interim Orders Till March 16(23.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has extended the life of all interim orders passed by the High Court and all courts and tribunals falling under the supervisory juri.....
Tags : Delhi CourtKerala High Court, Validity of All Interim Orders, Restoration of Temples, Qutub Minar Complex
Startup India launches Startup applications for MAARG Portal(23.11.2022)
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has launched a call for startup appl.....
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Bengaluru Court Directs Former Prime Minister HD Devegowda to Pay Damages in Defamation Suit(23.06.2021)
City Civil and Session Court, Bengaluru has directed former Prime Minister HD Devegowda to pay Rs. 2 crore as damages to the Nandi Infrastructure Corr.....
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SC Directs States/UTs to Strictly Implement Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act 1979(30.06.2021)
Supreme Court has directed all the States/Union Territories to register all establishments and license all contractors under the Inter-State Migrant W.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Appeal Seeking Injunction on Telecasting of Different Programme(18.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has dismissed an appeal moved by the broadcasting team of the Malayalam sitcom Uppum Mulakum seeking an injunction on the telecastin.....
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Rajasthan HC: Revisional Power at Stage of Framing of Charges is Very Restricted(22.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has ruled that at the stage of framing of charge, the extent of interference of the High Court, as a Revisional Court is very lim.....
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SC: Court Can’t Issue Writ to Legislature to Enact a Particular Law(14.08.2023)
Supreme Court while setting aside the direction of Madras High Court that directed the Central government to codify tort law has held that no Constitu.....
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Punjab and Haryana High Court: Taxpayers Eligible Even if Probe Begins After Amnesty Scheme(04.03.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court in a significant judgment on availing the benefits of the ‘amnesty scheme’ by the taxpayers, made it clear that inquiry,.....
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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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AAR, Maharashtra: GST on Electricity and Water Charges Reimbursable in Nature(20.12.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Maharashtra has held that goods and services tax (GST) payable on Electricity charges and Water charges as per met.....
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Delhi High Court Orders Stay on DRT Proceedings Against Yes Bank Over Dish TV shares(27.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has ordered a stay on proceedings against Yes Bank by the Debt Recovery Tribunal, Jaipur (DRT) in a petition filed by Essel Group aff.....
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MAT to State: Make Provision for Transgender Persons to Apply for Home Department Recruitment(17.11.2022)
Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) has directed Maharashtra government to create a third option for transgender persons in application forms fo.....
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Gau. HC: Assam Govt. Criticised for Notifying Draft Rules and the Draft Child Protection Policy(26.08.2024)
Gau. HC has observed that delay in notifying the Draft Rules as well as the Draft Child Protection Policy discloses that the State Government or its c.....
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Punjab & Haryana HC: Appointment on Contractual Basis Without Public Advertisement Not Regularized(11.04.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that employees appointed on contractual basis sans any advertisement and contrary to the provisions of Arti.....
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Refund of stamp duty should not be denied on mere technicalities(17.05.2024)
The instant appeal is directed against the judgment and order impugned passed by the High Court whereby the High Court, dismissed the Appellant's dema.....
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SC: Limitation Period for Drugs & Cosmetics Act Offence Starts from Drug Analyst's Report(21.08.2025)
Supreme Court has ruled that for offences under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 punishable up to 3 years, the limitation period starts from publishing.....
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Supreme Court Directs States & HCs to Frame Rules to Increase Posts of District Judge(22.01.2025)
Supreme Court has directed State Governments and High Courts to frame rules for increasing the posts of District Judge (Selection Grade) & District Ju.....
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SC: Caste Based Abuse With No Public View Isn’t an Offence Under SC/ST Act(03.02.2025)
SC has observed that if the offence of caste based abuse takes place within the four corners of the wall where members of the public are not present, .....
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SC: No Liability on Lottery Distributor to Pay Service Tax(12.02.2025)
Supreme Court while upholding the unconstitutionality of clause (zzzzn) of the Section 65(105) of the Finance Act, 1994 has observed that there being .....
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SC Dismisses Plea Challenging Online Mode & Pattern Changes of Cost Accountancy Exams(02.12.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed the writ petition challenging the pattern of the Intermediate and Final CMA Exams which is scheduled to be conducted onlin.....
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Bom HC to Pune Police: Do You Take Cognizance of FB Posts Only When They Are Against Politicians?(22.09.2022)
Bombay High Court while grilling a senior police inspector from Pune for his conduct in a matter pertaining to a woman lawyer's safety, asked if cogni.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Pune Police, Facebook Post
CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Service Tax Not Applicable on Take-Away Food(09.03.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad has ruled that service tax is not payable on packed food sold as take away and .....
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Sugar Policy and Sugar Mill wise export quota of sugar for season 2022-23(12.12.2022)
1. This is with reference to the Instruction No. 07/2022-Customs dated 31.05.2022 on the related subject.
2. Vide above instruction, attenti.....
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Ministry of Corporate Affairs Notifies Winding Up Rules(29.01.2020)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified rules for winding up of companies, making it easier for smaller firms to wind up businesses without taking .....
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Allahabad HC Seeks Response in Habeas Corpus Petition Against Custody of 3 Persons(07.01.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Central and the State Government to file their counter-affidavits in a Habeas Corpus petition filed by 3 alleged.....
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Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Decision Rejecting Plea to Stop Vaccination(25.10.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed the challenge to the decision of the Karnataka High Court rejecting the plea to stop COVISHIELD and COVAXIN vaccination un.....
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Standards and Benchmarks for the Hospitals in the Provider Network(20.07.2022)
1. Reference is invited to IRDAI Circular ref: IRDAI/HLT/REG/MISC/199/07/2021 dated 23rd July, 2021 on the captioned subject with respect to the stand.....
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SC: Banks Have Super-Added Obligation to Pay Back Customers Money on Demand(31.12.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that banks have a super-added obligation to pay back customers their money on demand with the agreed rate of interest. The .....
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Punjab & Haryana HC Grants Interim Protection From Arrest To Akali Leader Bikram Singh Majithia(11.01.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia in Drugs Case on the stip.....
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CESTAT Allows Cenvat Credit To Satyam Computer for Service Tax Paid on Medical Insurance Premium(14.10.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Hyderabad has granted a cenvat credit to Satyam Computer for service tax paid on insurance premium.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, cenvat credit, service tax, insurance premiums
Gujarat HC Upholds Amendment To Medical PG Eligibility Criteria(21.10.2022)
Gujarat High Court has observed that the notification amending the eligibility criteria for participating in the admission process of various postgrad.....
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Central Government specifies pension fund, BPC Penco XVII Corporation as specified person in respect of eligible investment made by it in India(01.11.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (iv) of clause (c) of the Explanation 1 to clause (23FE) of section 10of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (4.....
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CESTAT, Delhi: Extended Period of Limitation Cannot be Invoked by Excise Department(21.03.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) Delhi has held that the extended period of limitation cannot be invoked by the excise depa.....
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SC: Power U/S 319 CrPC Has to be Exercised Before Pronouncement of Sentence in Case of Conviction(06.12.2022)
Supreme Court Constitution Bench has held that power under Section 319 of CrPC is to be invoked and exercised before pronouncement of order of sentenc.....
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Note Ban Pushed Bareilly's 'Maanjha' Makers to Take Loans They Have Little Hope of Repaying(22.04.2019)
The kite makers of Bareilly were hit by the demonetisation and the GST implemented by the PM Modi led government as it reduced their profit margins.
Tags : GST
SC: Unregistered Individuals Cannot Designate Themselves as Architects(18.03.2020)
Supreme Court has held that Section 37 of the Architects Act, 1997 does not prohibit individuals not registered under the Act from undertaking the pra.....
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Kerala HC Directs Police to Make No Arrests Except Where it is Inevitable(26.03.2020)
Kerala High Court has directed that the Police should not make arrests, except where it is inevitable. The Court has also said that the Police will be.....
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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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Uttarakhand HC Quashes Order of Cancellation of GST Registration Due to Improper Procedure(22.10.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has quashed the Order of cancellation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) Registration due to the non-providing of opportunity of .....
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Kerala HC to State: Appoint Independent Chief Investigating Officer in SPCA Expeditiously(08.06.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed the State to finalise the appointment of an independent Chief Investigating Officer in the State Police Complaints Auth.....
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Rajasthan HC Issues Notice Over Discrimination in Allotment of Medical Oxygen(29.04.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has issued notice to the Centre and state on a petition alleging discrimination by the Centre in allotting medical oxygen and lif.....
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APTEL Directs TANGEDCO to Supply Electricity to Vedana Sterlite’s Copper Plant in Tuticorin(05.05.2021)
Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has directed the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) to supply electricity to Ved.....
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NCLT Chennai Admits Application Initiating CIRP Against Coastal Energen Pvt. Ltd.(11.02.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Chennai has admitted the application of State Bank of India/ Financial Creditor for initiation of corporate insolvency .....
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SC: Rape Victim's Statement Mustn’t be Disclosed to Anyone Including Accused Till Charge-Sheet Filed(03.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that rape victim's statement made under Section 164 CrPC should not be disclosed to any person including accused till charge-sh.....
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SC to IOA: Follow Draft Constitution Framed By Justice L.N. Rao Pending its Finalization(07.04.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Indian Olympic Association (IOA) that it is obligated to comply with a draft constitution framed under the supervision of t.....
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MP HC: Can Allow Filing of WS Beyond Limitation Period if Exceptional Circumstances are Made Out(24.05.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court while hearing a petition against closure of right of petitioner to file Written Statement (WS), has observed that it would b.....
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SC Sentences 3 Contemnors to 3 Months Imprisonment for Scandalous Allegations Against Judges(06.05.2020)
Supreme Court has sentenced three contemnors to three months imprisonment for raising scandalous and scurrilous allegations against sitting Supreme Co.....
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Delhi HC Directs Government to Seek Instructions on Computer Facility for Under-Trial Prisoners(14.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi government to seek instructions on prayers for computer, internet facility with limited website access, and physic.....
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Karnataka HC Restrains State from Implementing Order Against Issuance of Smart Card Registration(09.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State to not implement its government order dated October 31, by which it does away with issuance of smart card .....
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There must be some valid reason for the discretion to be exercised under Section 482(1) of the Corporations Act, 2001(09.08.2022)
The Plaintiff by originating process seeks orders pursuant to Section 482(1) and Section 482(1A) of the Corporations Act, 2001 for the winding up of H.....
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SC: Section 43D (5) UAPA Act Does Not Oust Ability of Constitutional Courts to Grant Bail(02.02.2021)
Supreme Court has held that Section 43D (5) of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA Act) per se does not oust the ability of Constitutiona.....
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Kerala HC: Order XLI Rule 5 CPC Only Permits Stay of Execution of Decree, Not Stay of Judgment(10.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that Order XLI Rule 5 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 only provides for stay of the proceedings under a decree or stay.....
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Delhi HC Imposes 20 Lakhs Cost on Chinese Online Seller for Infringing Vistara Airlines' Trademark(02.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has awarded Rs. 20 lakhs in favour of Vistara Airlines in its trademark infringement suit filed against Chinese e-commerce platform A.....
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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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No GST on Interest Free Security Deposit for Lease: AAR(18.04.2019)
Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR), Maharashtra has held that Goods and Services Tax (GST) cannot be levied on interest free security deposit, given .....
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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.....
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Gujarat HC: 'Two-Finger Test' Unconstitutional as Violative of Woman's Right to Privacy and Dignity(29.01.2020)
Gujarat High Court has held that the "archaic and outdated" practice of two-finger test, conducted to determine the virginity/consent of a rape victim.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Removal of Govt. Control over Appointment(08.01.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a Petition filed by Jamiat Ulema-I-Hind seeking directions to remove the Government control over the appointment of.....
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SC: Offences Under Special Statutes Can Also Be Quashed By Exercising Powers u/s 482 CrPC(26.10.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that criminal proceedings arising out of Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities Act), 1989 can.....
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SC Dismisses Petitions Filed to Seek GST Exemption for Haj-Umrah Services(26.07.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed a batch of petitions filed by various private tour operators seeking exemption from the Goods and Services Tax for Haj and.....
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MHA Allows Interstate Movement of Workers(30.04.2020)
Ministry of Home Affairs has relaxed lockdown rules to allow movement of migrant workers across states, but with strict health protocols. The Ministry.....
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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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Rajasthan HC: Writ Petition Against Rejection of Temporary Injunction Not Maintainable(24.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that writ petition against rejection of temporary injunction application by trial court is not maintainable under Ar.....
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Basic Statistical Return on Credit by Scheduled Commercial Banks in India - March 2022(28.09.2022)
The Reserve Bank released the web publication 'Basic Statistical Return on Credit by Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) in India - March 2022'1 on its .....
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Update: High Court rosters see change(10.05.2016)
High Courts across the country have seen a shuffling of Chief Justices and judges. Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court, Justice Navin Sinha, has .....
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Union Budget 2017-18: Key Updates(01.02.2017)
#No cash transactions above Rs 3 lakh.
#MSMEs with 50 crore turnover will get a 5% reduction in corporate income tax.
#Cash donations to political p.....
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#GST: West Bengal Unanimously Passes State GST Bill(10.08.2017)
West Bengal Assembly has unanimously passed State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) Bill.
Tags : Goods and Services Tax (GST), One-Nation_One-Tax
Mad. HC: Pedigree Based on Caste Will Have No Role to Play in Appointment of Archaka in Temple(27.06.2023)
Madras High Court has observed that it is always left open to Trustees to appoint Archakas in Agamic temples by ensuring that he are well-versed, prop.....
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Notification regarding PCN methodology and filing of questionnaire responses in specified Anti-dumping investigation(10.04.2024)
1. The investigation was initiated on 13th February 2024 vide Initiation Notification No. 6/29/2023-DGTR. The non-confidential version of the applicat.....
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Suo Motu PIL Initiated by Telangana HC on Sr. Advocate’s Letter Alleging Handcuffing of Accused(24.04.2024)
Tel. HC has initiated a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) based on a letter received by a senior advocate who alleged handcuffing of three acc.....
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Facilitating collective oversight of distributors for Portfolio Management Services (PMS) through APMI(02.05.2024)
1. Regulation 23 (11) of SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2020, inter-alia states that the portfolio manager shall ensure that any person or ent.....
Tags : Distributors, PMS, APMI
Kerala HC Expresses Concerns About Police Officers Conducting Press Meetings(13.08.2020)
Kerala High Court has expressed its concerns about the police officers conducting press meetings in respect of ongoing criminal investigations in 'sen.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Press Meetings of Ongoing Investigations
SC Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Compensation and Rehabilitation of Victims of West Bengal Riots(25.05.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking compensation and rehabilitation of the victims of the alleged state spon.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Compensation and Rehabilitation of Victims of West Bengal Riots
Gujarat HC Issues Notice in PIL Seeking Status Report on Surge of Mucormycosis(02.06.2021)
Gujarat High Court has issues a notice to the State Government seeking a status report with regard to the surge in Mucormycosis cases in the State of .....
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Punjab & Haryana High Court Refuses to Quash FIR Against Yuvraj Singh(22.02.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected the petition seeking quashing of FIR against the cricketer Yuvraj Singh, in Hansi, Haryana for using the wo.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, FIR Against Yuvraj Singh
Delhi HC to Police: Take Action Against Prostitution Rings Operating Under Garb of Massage Parlours(28.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police to ensure that all steps are taken to prevent prostitution rings from being operated under the garb of .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Prostitution, Massage Parlour
Guidelines with respect to excusing or excluding an investor from an investment of AIF(10.04.2023)
1. SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/IMD/DF6/CIR/P/2020/24 dated February 05, 2020, inter- alia, introduced template(s) for Private Placement Memorandum (PPM).....
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Delhi Court Rejects Police's Plea for Further Police Custody of Wrestler Sushil Kumar(03.06.2021)
Delhi Court has turned down Police's plea seeking further 3 days police custody remand of Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar and his associate Ajay Kumar a.....
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Uttarakhand High Court Orders Government to Conduct Audit of Covid-19 Deaths in State(10.06.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has ordered the Government to conduct an audit of Covid-19 deaths in the state and submit its report by 21st June, 2021 in plea.....
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Patna HC Seeks Response Over Delay of 14 Years in Setting Up Steel Plant in Bihar(09.03.2022)
Patna High Court has sought a response from the Union Government and the State of Bihar, over a delay of 14 years in setting up the first steel plant .....
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Foreign Investment in MSMEs sector(12.12.2022)
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is an enabling policy, which is uniformly applicable irrespective of scale and size of eligible investee entities. To .....
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Cabinet approves Restructuring of the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)(02.05.2018)
The Union Cabinet chaired by chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Restructuring of the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) by upgrad.....
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Mad. HC: Teachers Appointed Before July 2011 Must Possess TET for Future Promotion(06.06.2023)
Madras High Court has held that teachers appointed prior to July 29, 2011, are eligible to continue in service even if they have not qualified Teacher.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Teachers, Teacher’s Eligibility Test, Promotion
CESTAT: Demand of Excise Duty Not Payable on Waste and Scrap Packing Material if Travels Beyond SCN(22.03.2024)
Mumbai Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that no excise duty is supposed to be paid on waste and scrap pa.....
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Lok Sabha Passes NDPS(Amendment) Bill 2021 to Correct a Drafting Error(14.12.2021)
Lok Sabha has passed the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021 seeking to amend the NDPS Act, 1985 to correct a drafting e.....
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CESTAT: Floor Limits of Bond & Bank Guarantee for Provisional Release of Confiscated Goods Reduced(29.06.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai Bench has reduced floor limits of bond and bank guarantee prescribed for allowing .....
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Supreme Court: In a Bail Application There Can't Be a Transfer of Investigation(24.10.2024)
Supreme Court has held that in a bail application there can't be a transfer of investigation to CBI. The direction is virtually to make de novo invest.....
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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.....
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Raj HC: Right To Choose Gender is One of Most Basic Aspects of Self Determination, Dignity & Freedom(29.05.2023)
Rajasthan High Court while allowing a Physical Training Instructor to get his name and gender changed in the service record after a sex reassignment s.....
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SC Quashes Money Laundering Case Against JSW Steel over Obulapuram Dealings(07.10.2025)
Supreme Court has quashed PMLA proceedings against JSW Steel Limited linked to alleged illegal mining by companies owned by ex-Karnataka minister G. J.....
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AP HC: Shutdown of Specific Unit Constitutes Closure, Workers Entitled to Compensation under S.25FFF(29.10.2025)
Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that shutting down a part of an industrial unit with functional integration with other units amounts to a closure. Con.....
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Ker HC: Bail Can't be Denied Only Because Accused Was Earlier Released on Bail by Incompetent Court(07.09.2022)
Kerala High Court while granting bail to a man accused electrocuting his wife to death has held that merely because he was earlier released on bail by.....
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SC: Minority Educational Institution Can’t Claim Exemption from Admission & Fee Regulatory Committee(18.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that minority educational institution cannot claim complete immunity from the exercise undertaken by the Admission and Fee Regu.....
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Patna HC Warns Contempt Proceeding Against Officials Not Responding to Court Query(10.05.2021)
Patna High Court has warned contempt proceedings against the officials who are not responsive to query of the Court that how foreign nationals are bei.....
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Kerala HC Sets Aside Single Bench Judgment Which Quashed Rules Regulating Other-State Lotteries(17.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has set aside the judgment of a Single Judge Bench that quashed the rules brought by the Kerala government to regulate sale of other.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Acceleration of Corporate Exit and Launch of E-Bill System(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has said that accelerated corporate exit will be facilitated by reducing it from 2 years to 6 months. E-bill system will be launched .....
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Madras HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Reservation of Chairman Post for Scheduled Tribes(03.02.2022)
Madras High Court has issued notice to the State Election Commission on a plea seeking reservation of the Chairman Post of a town panchayat for Schedu.....
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Madras HC Restraints TANGEDCO Employees from Going on Strike(10.01.2023)
Madras High Court while temporarily restraining employees of TANGEDCO from going on a strike on January 10 or on any future date has observed that sin.....
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Court while exercising its jurisdiction under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. or Article 226 of Constitution is empowered to take into account the overall circumstances leading to registration of case(22.12.2023)
By present Application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the Applicants invoke inherent powers of this Court and seeks quashi.....
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SC Quashes Notification Exempting Earth Extraction For Linear Projects From Environmental Clearance(26.03.2024)
Supreme Court while quashing Center’s Notification has set aside an amendment that eliminated the requirement of environmental clearance for extractin.....
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Raj HC: Consideration of Candidate Solely on Basis of Merit is Ethos of Selection/ Admission Process(18.11.2024)
Raj. HC has held that consideration of candidate solely on basis of merit, un-biasness and transparency in selection process, are the ethos of the sel.....
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Madras HC Restricts Functioning to Two Division Benches & Five Single Benches(24.03.2020)
Madras High Court has restricted its functioning to only two-division benches and five single benches to hear urgent matters for three weeks, starting.....
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Delhi HC Grants Bail to Accused Who Allegedly was Linked to Khalistan Movement(17.02.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted bail to an accused arrested under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967 charges for his alleged links to Khalistan mov.....
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P&H HC Directs DGP to Not Register FIR Under SC/ST Act at Instance of Third Party(19.10.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Director-General of Police, Punjab to not register FIR under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tri.....
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Delhi HC Awards Cost in Favour of Hungarian Company 'Hell Energy' in Suit for Trademark Infringement(08.06.2022)
Delhi High Court, in a trademark infringement suit has awarded a cost of Rs. 5 lakhs in favour of a Hungarian Company engaged in the business of produ.....
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NCLAT Asks Tata to Clarify Stand on Bhushan Steel’s Dues(31.05.2018)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has asked Tata Steel Ltd to file an affidavit stating provisions in the resolution plan, if any, on th.....
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CRIMINAL - Magistrate Can't Release Seized Vehicle, Once Confiscation Proceedings Under Forest Act Initiated:SC(27.03.2019)
Supreme Court has held that a Magistrate has no jurisdiction under Section 451 of the Criminal Procedure to release a seized vehicle, once the Authori.....
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Delhi HC Grants Bail to Saiyad Iftrikhar in North-East Delhi Riots Case(19.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has granted bail to an accused, Saiyad Iftikhar in connection with the case of violence in north-east Delhi (February 2020).
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Delhi HC: Sale Out of Opening Stock Not Income from Other Sources(27.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has held that the sale made out of opening stock can not be treated as unexplained income to be taxed as income from other sources.
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AP High Court to State DGP: Can't Register FIR For Proceedings U/S 107 & 145 of CrPC(04.10.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the State Director-General of Police (DGP) to instruct the Station House Officers of all Police Stations that a.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, First Information Report, Registration
CESTAT: Providing Trained Manpower to Overseas Customers is Not an Intermediary(11.07.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai Bench has held that providing trained manpower to overseas customers is not an int.....
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Uttarakhand HC Expunges Remark on Mandatory Registration for Live-in couples(01.08.2024)
Uttarakhand High Court expunged its order asking a couple to register their relationship under the Uniform Civil Code, Uttarakhand, 2024, within 48 ho.....
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Allahabad HC: Police Can't Question Prosecutrix/Victim Regarding Variations in Statements(25.10.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that putting questions to the prosecutrix/victim with regards to the change in the version by her in the statements .....
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MP HC Directs to Conduct Inquiry Against Public Prosecutor for Giving up Eye Witness(29.10.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Principal Secretary, Law and Legislative Affairs/District Magistrate, Bhind to conduct an inquiry against a.....
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AAR: No GST Exemption for Solid Waste Management Service to Government Authority(29.07.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Andhra Pradesh has held that Solid Waste Management service to Governmental authority and Government Entity not ex.....
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Ker.HC:While Ordering Maintenance, Magistrate Must Specify Whether it is Provided under CrPC or HAMA(17.06.2024)
Kerala High Court held that the Magistrate whilst ordering maintenance to the daughter under Section 20(1)(d) of the Domestic Violence Act should spec.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, DV Act, Domestic Violence Act, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 , HAMA, Cr.PC
Unless there is a specific bar under the contract, it is always open for the Arbitrator/Arbitral Tribunal to award pendente lite interest(17.03.2023)
The Indian Railway Construction Company Limited ("IRCON") has preferred the present appeal feeling aggrieved and dissatisfied with the impugned judgme.....
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Commissioner of Customs can Recover Movable and Immovable Properties of Defaulters: CESTAT(05.04.2019)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai bench has held that Commissioner of Customs has the power to recover both movable .....
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SC Dismisses Ex-J&K Minister Abdul Ghani Kohli's Plea in Forest Land Encroachment Case(13.03.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed a Plea by former Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) minister Abdul Ghani Kohli against the order of J&K High Court in encroachment case.....
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SC: Blanket Order of Protection from Arrest Cannot be Passed by High Court(10.03.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that a blanket order of protection from arrest cannot be passed by the High Court while dismissing a petition filed under S.....
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Telangana HC Directs to Issue Orders Restricting Huge Congregations During Festival Celebrations(24.12.2021)
Telangana High Court has directed the State government to issue orders restricting huge congregations during Christmas, New Year and Sankranthi celebr.....
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Delhi HC Disposes Plea Challenging Ban on Religious Gatherings on Christmas, New Year(27.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has disposed of the plea challenging the orders of Delhi Government imposing a complete ban on religious gatherings during Christmas .....
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SC Waives Requirement of Solvency Certificate for Gautam Navlakha to Avail House Arrest(16.11.2022)
Supreme Court has waived the condition to obtain a solvency certificate for availing the benefit of house arrest for Gautam Navlakha, who is lodged in.....
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Raj. HC: Object of Arms Act, 1959 Was to Ensure that Weapon is Available to Citizen For Self-Defence(15.11.2024)
Raj. HC has observed that object of Arms Act, 1959 was to ensure that weapon is available to a citizen for self-defence but it does not mean that ever.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Possess Weapon, Lawless Society
Holistic Approach Required for Kids Who are in Need of Care: Bombay HC(22.04.2019)
Bombay High Court has observed that a holistic approach needs to be adopted so that children in need of care and protection are not only identified bu.....
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Gujarat High Court: IGST on Ocean Freight is Not Permissible Under Law(24.01.2020)
Gujarat High Court has declared that imposition of Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST) on ocean freight is violative of the Constitution of India,.....
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Road Transport Ministry Extends Deadline for Mandatory Use of FASTag(31.12.2020)
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has extended the deadline for 100% collection of toll charges on the National Highway (NH) network through FAS.....
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SC: Non-Payment of Stamp Duty Not to Invalidate Arbitration Agreement(12.01.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that non-payment of stamp duty on the commercial contract will not invalidate the arbitration agreement.
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Delhi High Court Disposes Plea for Evacuation of Indians from Afghanistan(27.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation seeking evacuation of Indians or Afghan Nationals of Hindu and Sikh origin, stranded in .....
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SC: Additional CMM is Not Subordinate to CMM in Exercise of Judicial Powers(28.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) cannot be said to be subordinate to the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate in so.....
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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Postponement of NEET/JEE 2020(17.08.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking the postponement of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and Joint Entrance Examination (JEE),.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Compensatory Chance for Registration in JEE Mains Exam(27.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea seeking a compensatory extra chance for appearing and registering in the JEE Mains Examination being conducted i.....
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Rajasthan HC Denies Relief to CRPF Constable Removed from Service for Unauthorized Absence(17.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur has refused to interfere in the disciplinary authority's decision, which dismissed CRPF Constable-petitioner from service.....
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Rajasthan HC Quashes Preliminary Exam Results of RAS Exam 2021(23.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has quashed the preliminary exam results of RAS/RTS Combined Competitive Examination 2021 conducted by Rajasthan Public Service C.....
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MAT to State: Provide 'Third Gender' Option for Constable Post by December 4(01.12.2022)
Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) has directed the state government to provide a third option as 'other gender' apart from Male and Female in .....
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SC Sets Aside Order Acquitting GN Saibaba & Ors. in Case Alleging their Maoist Links(19.04.2023)
Supreme Court has set aside Bombay High Court order which acquitted Delhi University professor and activist GN Saibaba and others over their alleged M.....
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SC to WhatsApp: Widely Publicise That Users Aren't Bound to Accept 2021 Privacy Policy(02.02.2023)
Supreme Court Constitution Bench has directed WhatsApp to widely publicise its stand that WhatsApp users in India don’t have to accept its 2021 privac.....
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Winding up proceedings pending before High Courts, which are at a nascent stage ought to be transferred to the NCLT(24.04.2024)
The instant Company Petition has been instituted under Sections 433(e), 434 and 439 of the Companies Act, 1956 seeking winding up of the Respondent co.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Indian Youth Centre Trust Eligible for Income Tax Benefits(15.12.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has held that the Indian Youth Centre Trust is eligible for income tax benefits under section 11 of the In.....
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Allahabad High Court Quashes Detention Order Against Murder Accused(24.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has quashed a detention order passed against a murder accused by exercising powers under the National Security Act, 1980 as it ob.....
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SC: Appln. for Hearing of Review Petition by HC Judge Has to be Placed Before CJ HC on Admin Side(11.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that an application seeking to assign a review petition to a particular High Court judge should be placed before Chief Justice .....
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SC: Practice of Seeking Pre-Deposit of Bank Guarantee for Grant of Bail is Unsustainable(26.04.2023)
Supreme Court has held that the practice whereby pre-condition of furnishing bank guarantee is imposed on the accused by the Trial Court and the High .....
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Kar. HC: Offence Under Widlife Protection Act Shouldn’t be Kept Pending for Very Long(05.09.2024)
Karnataka High Court while dealing with a forest offence committed in the year 2008, has stated that offence under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 s.....
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Raj. HC: MACT Empowered to Recall Order if Obtained through Fraud or Misrepresentation(20.09.2024)
Raj. HC has held that generally a Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal does not have the jurisdiction to deal with a review application under Order 47 of C.....
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CESTAT, Delhi: Importer Cannot be Held Liable for Non-Generation of Bills of Entry Numbers(17.08.2021)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has held that the importer cannot be held liable for the non-generation of Bills of.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Non-Generation of Bills of Entry Numbers
AAR, Gujarat: 18% GST Payable on Mixed Supply of Instant Mix Flour of Gota or Methi Gota(23.08.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Gujarat has ruled that 18% Goods and Service Tax payable on the mixed supply of Instant mix flour of Gota or Methi .....
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Calcutta HC Grants Bail To NDPS Accused, Orders Enquiry & Preservation of CCTV Footage(18.05.2022)
Calcutta High Court in a case of Custodial torture, has granted bail to an accused against whom proceedings under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic .....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Custodial torture, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, custody
Credit/Investment Concentration Norms(15.01.2024)
1. Please refer to the following instructions, as amended from time to time: (i) paragraphs 32, 91 and 110.4.2 of Master Direction - Reserve Bank of I.....
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Utt. UCC Bill: Mandatory to Register Live-In Relationship Within 1 Month Of Entering Into It(07.02.2024)
Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code Bill (UCC Bill) tabled during the special session proposed the mandatory registration of live-in relationships within.....
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Del HC: Serving Grounds of Arrest in Writing to be Applicable from Date of Pankaj Bansal Ruling(21.02.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that the mandate of serving grounds of arrest in writing to an arrestee under UAPA will be applicable to the arrests from th.....
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SC: Absolute Ownership in Property as Per HSA Can’t be Claimed by Woman with Limited Interest(22.11.2024)
Supreme Court has held that if a Hindu woman is given only a limited interest in the property then absolute ownership cannot be claimed by her due to .....
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Mad HC: In Absence of Prohibitory Order u/s 144 CrPC People Assembling and Demonstrating Not Offence(28.03.2024)
Madras High Court has held that in the absence of a prohibitory order under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, assembling few person.....
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Delhi HC Issue Notice on Plea Challenging Decision Not to Allow Unvaccinated Staff in School(25.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea challenging the decision of Delhi Government not to permit teachers and staff working in the city schools.....
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Madras HC Directs to Submit Report Outlining Steps for Demolition of Unauthorised Statues(29.10.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Chief Secretary to submit a report outlining the steps undertaken to demolish unauthorised statues erected on gover.....
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AAAR: Uniform GST Rate for Food And Supplies in IRCTC(29.07.2022)
Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Delhi has ruled that a uniform GST rate for food and supplies needs to apply in IRCTC.
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Karnataka HC: Charge sheet Without FSL Report Not Defective u/s 167(2) CrPC(08.04.2022)
Karnataka High Court has observed that an accused charged under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 does not get a right to default b.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act,1985, Section 167(2) of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Forensic Science Laboratory Division, charge sheet
2021 TN Assembly Elections: Mad. HC Directs Recounting of 605 Rejected Postal Ballot Votes(26.03.2024)
Madras High Court has ordered the recounting of 605 postal ballot votes which were rejected without assigning proper reasons in the Krishnagiri consti.....
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Allahabad HC Imposes Cost on State for Delaying Payment of Post-Death Dues of Employee(24.01.2020)
Allahabad High Court has imposed costs on State authorities for delaying the payment of post-death dues of an employee, for over 24 years.
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NGT Orders Constitution of Joint Committee to Analyse Damage to Riverine Ecology(31.12.2020)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted a Joint Committee to consider the effects of the proposed construction of new campus of SCB Medical Coll.....
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AAR Gujarat: 5% GST on Khaman Mix Flour, Upma Mix Flour, Chutney Powder(13.01.2021)
Gujarat Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has ruled that 5% GST will be levied on Khaman mix flour, Upma mix flour, Chutney powder. The Tribunal held.....
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Madras HC issues Notice on Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity of Faceless Assessment Scheme(28.10.2021)
Madras High Court has issued the notice to the Centre on plea challenging the constitutional validity of the Faceless Assessment Scheme.
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Gujarat HC: Yes Bank is a Private Entity And Not Amenable to Writ Jurisdiction(28.07.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that 30% shareholding of State Bank of India (SBI) cannot make Yes Bank a State under Article 12 of Constitution, and ther.....
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Centre and Delhi Govt on ‘Blocked Credits’ Under GST(21.05.2019)
Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Centre and the Delhi Government on the issue of ‘blocked credits’ under the Goods & Services Tax (GST) reg.....
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Ministry of Home Affairs Issues Guidelines for Implementation of Unlock 3(30.07.2020)
Ministry of Home Affairs has issued "Unlock 3" guidelines to be implemented outside Containment Zones which will come into effect from 1st August, 202.....
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Centre Introduces Constitutional Amendment Bill to Restore States' Power to Identify SEBCs(10.08.2021)
Central Government has introduced in the Lok Sabha the Constitution (One hundredth and twenty seventh amendment) Bill 2021 to restore the power of Sta.....
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When assessee is a capital service provider, there is no necessity to provide negative working capital adjustment(09.08.2021)
Two issues raised in present case is namely-- (i) Assessee's prayer regarding inclusion of Crystal Voxx Limited in the final list of comparable compan.....
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Prime Minister launches RBI’s two customer-centric initiatives(12.11.2021)
Prime Minister launches two customer-centric initiatives of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for investors that is RBI Retail Direct (RBI-RD) scheme an.....
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Bom HC: Children Born in State But Completed Schooling from Outside Entitled to State Quota for Adm(14.09.2022)
Bombay High Court while holding that candidates born in the State but completed their 10th/12th from outside due to parent’s army posting are entitled.....
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Monitor Guest Houses, Hostels: Delhi HC to Police(15.04.2019)
Delhi High Court has stressed the need to have some oversight by police on private hostels and paying guest accommodations, especially for women, to e.....
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CESTAT, Chandigarh: Service Tax Cannot be Imposed on Promotional Activities of Coca Cola Franchisee(08.12.2020)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chandigarh has held that service tax cannot be imposed on Coca Cola Franchisee for the pr.....
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AAR, Tamil Nadu: Waste Collection Services Not Exempt from GST(18.12.2020)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Tamil Nadu has ruled that the waste collection, segregation, treatment, transportation and disposal services under .....
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SC: Reinstatement with Full Back Wages Not Automatic in Every Case(21.09.2021)
Supreme Court has reiterated that reinstatement with full back wages is not automatic in every case, where termination / dismissal is found to be not .....
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SC Allows Wife’s Plea to Set Aside Divorce Granted to Husband(22.08.2022)
Supreme Court while setting aside a divorce decree granted in favor of husband on the ground of desertion, has held that marital status is important f.....
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JKL HC: Can’t Proceed With Prosecution Against Partners Without Arraigning Firm as Accused(20.02.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that existence of Section 66 in the Food Safety and Standard Act 2006 is a clear indicator of the fac.....
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Foreign investment in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)(11.01.2024)
1. The Government of India through gazette notification dated March 07, 2023 and September 04, 2023 has amended the Prevention of Money Laundering (Ma.....
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Ministry of Health and family Welfare Revises National Policy for Admission of COVID Patients(10.05.2021)
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has revised the National Policy For Admission of COVID Patients to various categories of COVID facilities......
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Gauhati HC Seeks Details of Female Foreigners Staying in Jails with Children Below 6 Years(17.05.2021)
Gauhati High Court has directed the State Government to give details of the mothers, declared as foreigners, who are presently in jails with their chi.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Overview of Domestic Procurement and Development in Defence Sector(01.02.2022)
Union Budget earmarks 68% capital procurement budget for domestic procurement. Defence R&D will be opened up for start ups, private industry and acade.....
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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea to Postpone GATE-2022(03.02.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed petitions seeking postponement of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering Exam, 2022 (GATE 2022) which is scheduled to b.....
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Bombay HC Orders Release of Ex- ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar in Loan Fraud Case(09.01.2023)
Bombay High Court has ordered the release of former ICICI bank CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar in a petition alleging illegal.....
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NGT Pulls Up Agra Administration over Encroachment(11.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slammed Agra administration and government agencies for submitting wrong details pertaining to encroachment in the f.....
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AAR Kerala: Diagnostic Centres Need Not Obtain GST Registration(20.05.2019)
The Kerala State Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) has observed that the diagnostic centres, being part of health care services need not be register.....
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Delhi HC: High Court Cannot Exercise Power When Remedy of Statutory Appeal Exists(29.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has held that High Court cannot entertain the Petition in its extraordinary power under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.....
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Calcutta HC Directs Parents to Pay Outstanding School Fees to Educational Institutions(09.08.2021)
Calcutta High Court has directed parents to pay at least 50 percent of the outstanding school fees failing which the Court will mull over allowing edu.....
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Allahabad HC Directs UP Govt. to Comply With Its Directions on Judicial Infrastructure(16.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has expressed its dissatisfaction with the actions taken by the State Government in compliance of the directions issued by it in .....
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If the Judgment debtor has intimated the decree holder and award amount is available for withdrawal unconditionally, the liability of judgment debtor would cease on the date of deposit(04.09.2023)
By way of present Execution Petitions filed under Section 36 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 ('the A&C Act') read with Order XXI Rule 1 .....
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Madras HC Rejects PIL Seeking Increase in Sports Quota in Higher Educational Institutions(02.06.2023)
Madras High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking increase in the number of seats under the Sports Quota in higher education .....
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Kar. HC: Can’t Accept Photostat Copy of Unregistered Sale Agreement as Secondary Evidence(19.03.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that for a trial being held under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, a photocopy of an unregistered sale agr.....
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NGT Pulls Up UP Authorities Over Solid Waste Report(09.08.2019)
National Green Tribunal has pulled up the Uttar Pradesh Government over a report filed by authorities pertaining to the compliance of solid waste mana.....
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SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Utilization of West Bengal CM Relief Fund for Migrant Workers(20.05.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking the Top Court's intervention for directions seeking utilising a portion of the State of West Bengal's Chief.....
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CESTAT Ahmedabad Refuses Cenvat Credit of Service Tax Paid on Outward Transportation Service(31.03.2021)
Customs, Excise, Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad Bench has refused to grant Cenvat credit of Service Tax paid on Outward Transporta.....
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Kerala Government Orders Rs. 3,000 Monthly Stipend for Junior Lawyers(27.06.2022)
Kerala Government has issued an order mandating a monthly stipend of Rs. 3,000 for junior lawyers in the State.
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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.....
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Delhi Court Denies Bail to Mohammed Zubair(04.07.2022)
Delhi Court has denied bail to Co-Founder of Alt News Mohammed Zubair and remanded him to 14 days judicial custody. He was arrested by the Delhi Polic.....
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Supreme Court: Can’t Quash POCSO Cases on the Basis of Compromise(08.11.2024)
SC while setting aside a judgement of Rajasthan HC quashing a sexual assault case on the basis of compromise, has held that that commission of such of.....
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Madras HC: Quota for Government School Students in Medical Admissions Justified(08.04.2022)
Madras High Court has upheld the validity of Tamil Nadu Admission to Undergraduate Courses in Medicine, Dentistry, Indian Medicine and Homeopathy on f.....
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ITAT, Delhi Deletes Penalty Against Lahmeyer Holding GambH(12.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal , Delhi has granted relief to Lahmeyer holding that the penalty cannot be levied based on fact that the assessee under s.....
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Interest shall be computed from the date when the refund was due to be paid to the person till the date of payment of refund(27.05.2024)
The Petitioner has preferred present petition for issuance a writ of certiorari thereby quashing impugned order, where in interest has been provided f.....
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Out of the barrel and into the chamber(08.07.2016)
What started out as a petition against extra-judicial executions by the armed forces in the north-eastern states of the country roused the Supreme Cou.....
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Madras HC Directs College to Issue 'Persons Studied in Tamil Medium' Certificate to Student(09.10.2018)
Madras High Court has allowed a petition filed by a Madurai-based law graduate who studied in Tamil seeking direction to a college to issue ‘Persons S.....
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SC: Mere Delay in Forwarding FIR to Magistrate is Not a Ground to Acquit Accused(27.05.2020)
Supreme Court has stated that the delay in sending the First Information Report to the Magistrate in compliance of Section 157 of the Code of Criminal.....
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SC Issues Notice to Central Govt on Plea Seeking to Plug Existing Loopholes in GST System(18.03.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notices to the central government on a plea seeking to plug existing loopholes in the Goods and Services Tax system, which le.....
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P&H HC: Person With Single Testicle Not Unfit to Serve Indian Navy(15.06.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that having single testicle is not a disability that would render a candidate unfit for serving the Indian Navy.....
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Bombay HC: Daughter's Glossy Instagram Pictures Not Conclusive Proof of Income(23.06.2022)
Bombay High Court while refusing to modify the maintenance amount payable by a father to his major daughter has held that her glossy Instagram photogr.....
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Kerala HC: Waiving of Statutory Mandate of Pre-Deposit Merely on Plea of Financial Hardships(12.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has observed that the High Court cannot waive the statutory mandate of pre-deposit merely on the plea of financial hardships.
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Ker. HC: Directions to Create Awareness Amongst Public to Prevent Dumping of Waste in Public Places(03.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has issued a set of directions to create awareness amongst the public to ensure the prevention of dumping of waste in public places......
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Gauhati HC: Arbitration Can be Invoked Despite Existence of Alternative Remedy Under RERA Act(17.06.2024)
Gauhati HC has held that arbitration can be invoked to settle a real estate dispute, despite the existence of an alternative legal remedy under the Re.....
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Kerala HC Directs State to Ensure Economically Weak Students Not Sidetracked by Digital Divide(01.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State and concerned authorities to take steps to ensure that economically weak students are not sidelined by the di.....
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J&K&L HC: Pre-Arrest Bail Not Maintainable by Person Already Under Constructive Custody(18.07.2022)
Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh High Court has held that a person released on bail is already construed to be the in constructive custody and if the law requ.....
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Delhi HC: Virginity Test is Unconstitutional(08.02.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that virginity test is “sexist” and violates human right to dignity has held that virginity test conducted on an accu.....
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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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Madras HC: Suspecting Wife’s Fidelity is Also Domestic Violence(13.07.2016)
Madras HC has held that suspecting wife’s fidelity, questioning her for moving about with almost every other person, including her father, also amount.....
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NGT Gives Approval to Yamuna Water Storage Project(26.07.2019)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has given its nod to the Delhi Government’s project of storage of water at Yamuna floodplains, thus paving the way for t.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Removal of Illegal Content Against Minors(29.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Union of India in a plea seeking removal of fake news and hate speech on social media platforms through desi.....
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Ministry of Law and Justice Increases Lifetime Monthly Payment of Retired Supreme Court Judges(19.03.2021)
Ministry of Law and Justice has notified an amendment to the Supreme Court Judges Rules 1959 to increase the lifetime monthly payment to the retired j.....
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Gujarat HC Quashes Order Cancelling License of ‘K News Channel’(17.06.2022)
Gujarat High Court while quashing District Magistrate’s order cancelling license of ‘K News Channel’ has held that it is violation of the principle of.....
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Kerala HC Allows Development of Embryo Kept Frozen by Couple for 8 Years(23.06.2022)
Kerala High Court while allowing development of embryo kept frozen by couple for 8 years has held that Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) A.....
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When there is no period agreed upon between the parties, duration has to be determined by referring to the object with which the tenancy is created(17.06.2020)
In present case, an application under Section 13 of East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949 was filed by the Appellant-landlord praying for evict.....
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SC Directs NRI Man to Make Representation in Plea Seeking Maintenance of 'Non-Resident Status'(10.02.2021)
Supreme Court has directed a representation to be made to the Central Board of Direct Taxes regarding reliefs to be granted to Non Resident Indians in.....
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SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Opt Out Option for Symptomatic Students Without Insisting RT-PCR Test(29.11.2021)
Supreme Court has declined to entertain an application seeking directions to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI) to provide measures.....
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Gujarat HC Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Hardik Patel for Taking Out Public Rally(06.12.2021)
Gujarat High Court has quashed the complaint and the charge sheet against Congress leader Hardik Patel in connection with a rally which he took out in.....
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Cal. HC: Transporting Goods Without Proper E-Way Bill is Breach(07.03.2023)
Calcutta High Court while observing that transporting of goods in a vehicle without proper E-way bill is a statutory breach, has held that there is no.....
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SC: Injured Passenger is Entitled to Claim by Railway Admin. Irrespective of Not Being at Fault(19.05.2023)
Supreme Court has held that when in course of working of railway, an untoward incident occurs then whether or not there has been any wrongful act, neg.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice Questioning Legality of Nominating People to State Board for Wildlife(16.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation questioning the legality of nominating nine people, including the son of an MLA.....
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Delhi HC Quashes Delisting Order Issued by Railways Without Show Cause Notice(10.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has quashed a delisting order issued to an entity by the Railways without any show cause notice and reasonable opportunity to defend .....
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CESTAT: Currency is Not Goods, Liable to be Seized Under Customs Act(17.08.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata Bench has held that currency is not goods and is liable to be seized under customs act and.....
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SC: For Selection of Non-Hereditary Trustee in Temples, Caste of Person Can’t be a Bar(17.12.2024)
SC while hearing a plea on appointments of non-hereditary trustees in Devaswoms/Temples, has observed that in the event of any selection of non-heredi.....
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Ker. HC: It is the Inherent Power of Consumer Commissions to Stay Execution of Order Under Challenge(08.01.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that Consumer Commissions have the inherent power to stay execution of an order passed by the District or State Commiss.....
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Bombay High Court Refuses Interim Stay on Sale of Tickets for India West Indies ODI(18.10.2018)
Bombay High Court, while hearing petitions challenging the BCCI’s decision to shift the match from Wankhede Stadium to Brabourne Stadium, has refused .....
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Rule 9 (1) (e) of Valuation Rules cannot be automatically applied to every import which has surface features of a turnkey contract(27.04.2020)
The dispute in present appeal relates to valuation under the Customs Act, 1962 of import of certain items made by the Respondent Steel Authority of In.....
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SC Seeks Information About Suraz India Trust MD's Employment in Rajasthan Govt Service(13.04.2021)
Supreme Court has called for an affidavit from the state of Rajasthan disclosing the nature of employment that Rajiv Dhaiya, chairperson of NGO Suraz .....
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Karnataka High Court Denies Relief to Chinese National Overstaying Visa(08.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has reiterated that Rights of aliens foreign national on a foreign soil are those which the host country grants and that no alien.....
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CESTAT: Contract of Supply of Goods Not Classifiable Under Commercial or Industrial Construction(16.08.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Kolkata bench has held that the contract of supply of goods can’t be classifiable under ‘.....
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Karnataka HC: Ex-Parte Order of German Court Granting Custody to Mother Not Acceptable(03.10.2023)
Karnataka High Court while refusing to accept an ex-parte order passed by a court in Germany, granting custody of a 9 year old child to his mother who.....
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SC Grants Custody of Child to Hindu Adoptive Father Against Biological Mother(02.03.2016)
Supreme Court, while giving priority to welfare of the child, has passed custody of him to his Hindu adoptive father by disposing a petition filed by .....
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Second Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2017-2018(07.06.2017)
On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation at its meeting today, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to.....
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Master Circular for Investment Advisers(15.06.2023)
1. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), from time to time, has been issuing various circulars/directions to Investment Advisers (IAs). In or.....
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Delhi HC Imposes Rs 10K Cost on Plea Seeking Details of Foreign Vaccine Makers Asking for Approval(20.05.2021)
Delhi High Court while dealing with a petition seeking details and data with respect to foreign vaccine manufacturers who have applied for approval in.....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Conditions on Candidates to Furnish Certified Copies(05.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the conditions on candidates to supply certified copies of those 10 judgments of which the candi.....
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SC: Any Premises Belonging to Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is Public Premises(14.01.2022)
Supreme has Court has held any premises belonging to, or taken on lease by, or on behalf of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is public pr.....
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Updated Harmonized Master List of Infrastructure sub-sectors is notified(11.10.2022)
With the approval of the Competent Authority, an updated Harmonized Master List of Infrastructure sub-sectors (Annexure-I) is hereby notified. The new.....
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Del. HC: Power of ED to Summon a Person Different from Power to Arrest(19.10.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that the power of ED under section 50 of the PMLA to issue summons to a person and to require the production of documents an.....
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Madras HC Disallows Credit for Cesses Not Subsumed Under GST Laws(19.10.2020)
Madras High Court has held that the cesses that have not been subsumed by the Goods and Service Tax laws cannot be carried forward to claim set off ag.....
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ITAT Grants Conditional Stay to Vodafone Group in Transfer Pricing Case(20.07.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has granted a conditional stay to a Vodafone Group Plc entity Vodafone India Services Pvt Ltd (VISPL) in a transf.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Report on Steps Taken by Municipal Corporations to Control Mosquito Infestation(28.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Municipal Corporations in Delhi to file a status report indicating the steps taken by them to prevent mosquito infestat.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Fee for Cloud Services Not Royalty(27.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi while granting relief to a subsidiary company of Information Technology giant Microsoft Corporation, Ministry of .....
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Delhi HC: Humanist Approach Needs to Encourage Offenders to Demonstrate Commitment to Society(02.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that while granting parole, a humanist approach needs to be taken giving convicts an opportunity to resolve their person.....
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Madhya Pradesh HC Quashes Rape FIR Against Indian Railway Officer In Case Of Malicious Prosecution(27.01.2023)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) registered against the then Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Bhopal Gaura.....
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Central Government makes specific amendments to notification No. 1/2019-Customs (CVD) in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue)(11.03.2024)
Whereas, the designated authority vide initiation notification F. No. 7/30/2023-DGTR, dated the 29th December, 2023, published in the Gazette of India.....
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Ker HC: State Disability Commissioner Can’t Adjudicate Upon Service Matters(08.05.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that State Disability Commissioner has power only to advise and make recommendations to appropriate authorities, has.....
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SC: In a Case Based on Circumstantial Evidence, Prosecution is Obliged to Prove Each Circumstance(23.05.2025)
SC has observed that it is settled law that in a case based on circumstantial evidence, prosecution is obliged to prove each circumstance, taken cumul.....
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Kar. HC Issues Notice to State on Challenge to Order that Bike Aggregators Can’t Operate in State(16.06.2025)
Kar. HC has issued notice to State government and others on appeals challenging an order passed by the Single Judge holding that bike taxi aggregators.....
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AP HC Dismisses Plea for Recalling Non-Bailable Warrant Against K.V.V. Satyanarayana(26.07.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition filed by K.V.V. Satyanarayana, Special Secretary (Finance), for recalling the non-bailable warrant .....
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Madras HC Dismisses Petition to Restrict Students from Wearing Dresses with Religious Significance(25.04.2022)
Madras High Court has dismissed as withdrawn a petition filed for directing the Department of School Education to restrict the students from wearing d.....
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FSSAI Issues New Rules for Ensuring Quality Imports(15.01.2016)
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued new rules for importing products, seeking to address concerns over the entry of sub-st.....
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Supreme Court Imposes Rs 86 Lakh Fine on Businesswomen for Failing to Return India(21.12.2016)
Supreme Court has imposed a penalty of Rs 86 lakh on a businesswoman, facing charges of cheating, forgery and criminal breach of trust, for failing to.....
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GST Council Seals Rates for Goods & Services, Paves Way For July 1 Roll out of GST Regime in India(18.05.2017)
GST Council headed by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has finalized tax rates for over 1,200 items, at a meeting held in Srinagar. GST will repla.....
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Bombay High Court: Don't Treat Child As 'Chattel' For Claiming Custody(01.06.2017)
Bombay High Court, while observing that a minor child cannot be treated as a ‘chattel’ for claiming custody, has stayed orders of Family Court that gr.....
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User development fee is a statutory levy and not subjected to levy of service tax(19.05.2023)
In present appeals, orders of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (“CESTAT”) are impugned by the service tax authorities (“the reve.....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Plea for Financial Assistance to Needy Lawyers(22.04.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a plea for financial assistance to lawyers in need, holding that the grant of funds/ financial assistance to a cert.....
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SC Asks Union Govt to Consider Suggestions on Using Rapid Anti-Body Test as Screening Tool(29.04.2020)
Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to take decision on the suggestions made by a Nagpur based Pulmonologist, Dr. Rajesh Swarnakar, in h.....
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Consumer Forum Compensates 3 Commuters for Delay of Train(09.04.2021)
District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Thrissur has allowed three railway commuters compensation after their train from Wadakkanchery to Payyanur.....
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Rajasthan HC: Formation of Committee Can't Take Away Rights of Private College(24.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that mere formation of a committee cannot take away rights of a private college/institution, which is otherwise elig.....
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SC: 2015 Judgment Directing RBI to Disclose Defaulters List Might Affect Customer’s Privacy(03.10.2022)
Supreme Court has expressed prima facie doubts about its 2015 judgment in case of Reserve Bank of India v. Jayantilal Mistry which had held RBI was ob.....
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Govt. relaxes operation of Sec. 10(1) r/w Sec. 14A(1) of Tobacco Board Act, 1975 in State of Andhra Pradesh for auctions during crop season 2022-2023(04.07.2023)
WHEREAS, the Central Government is satisfied that circumstances have arisen rendering it necessary in the public interest, to relax the restrictions i.....
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Calcutta HC Orders to Stop Payment of Salary to Illegally Appointed Group-D Non-Teaching Staff(26.11.2021)
Calcutta High Court has ordered the West Bengal Central School Service Commission to immediately stop the payment of salary to the 25 appointees of Gr.....
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Ministry of Commerce and Industries Revises User Charges for SEZ-Online Services(03.12.2021)
Ministry of Commerce and Industries has notified the revised user charges for SEZ-Online services will be as under and would be effective from Novembe.....
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SC Refuses To Entertain Plea to Suspend Ministers if They Spend More Than 2 Days in Custody(27.09.2022)
Supreme Court while refusing to entertain petition seeking direction that a Minister should be temporarily debarred from holding office if they spend .....
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J&K&L HC: Allotment Under Evacuees Property Act Doesn’t Confer Title or Interest(16.05.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while observing that allotment is mere license, which is revocable by concerned authorities, has held that all.....
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SC Directs Status Quo in Plea Against HP HC Ruling on Government’s Power to Regularise Encroachments(22.09.2025)
Supreme Court ordered status quo in a petition challenging the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s decision that declared Section 163-A of the Himachal Prad.....
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NGT Directs to Take Remedial Action Over Alleged Illegal Sand Mining in Hamirpur District(02.06.2021)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has disposed of a plea with direction to the Chief Secretary, Uttar Pradesh, and District Magistrate, Hamirpur to take r.....
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Calcutta HC Takes Suo Moto Cognisance of Alleged Murder of Social Activist Anis Khan in Amta(22.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has taken suo moto cognisance of the alleged murder of social activist Anis Khan in Amta in Howrah district. The incident led to w.....
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NCDRC Directs Reader's Digest to Pay ? 1.5 Lakh to Subscriber for Late Delivery of Magazine(25.11.2022)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed publishers of the iconic magazine Reader's Digest to pay a compensation of Rs 1,0.....
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RBI simplifies the application process for registration of Core Investment Companies(10.04.2023)
The Reserve Bank has undertaken a comprehensive review of the system of processing of applications for registration as Core Investment Companies (CICs.....
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Supreme Court: Constitutional Validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act, 1955 Upheld(17.10.2024)
Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act, 1955 that grants citizenship to immigrants who entered India be.....
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HP HC: Parties Must Object to Tribunal’s Jurisdi. u/s 16 of A&C Act Before/During Defence Statement(08.11.2024)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that if any party has objections regarding the tribunal’s jurisdiction then by virtue of Section 16(2) of A&C Act.....
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Raj. HC: Candidate's rejection merely because he suffered disability below the minimum degree illegal(03.12.2024)
The Rajasthan HC while imposing cost on Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited for rejecting the candidature of a person with disability has observed.....
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Gurugram Court: Bail Denied to Accused in GST Scam Case(03.06.2022)
Gurugram Sessions Court has denied bail application of an accused of GST scam allegedly involved in availing and passing on fraudulent ITC to non-exis.....
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Rajasthan HC Refuses Interim Stay on Declaration of Rajya Sabha Election Result(10.06.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed an application which sought interim stay on declaration of Rajya Sabha election results of till the disposal of wri.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Rajya Sabha Election, Disqualification
Public Interest Litigation to Ban Cross-Gender Massages in Spas Dismissed by Delhi High Court(04.04.2024)
Delhi High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) which sought the banning of cross-gender massages in spas on the ground that a single ju.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Cross Gender Massages
Kerala HC: Appeal Against Ad-Interim Order in Pending Writ Petition Not Maintainable(01.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has reaffirmed that an appeal to a Division Bench cannot lie against an ad interim order passed by a Single Judge when the main writ.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Appeal Against Ad-Interim Order
Steps by Government to enhance the domestic manufacturing of Solar module(28.07.2022)
MNRE launches "Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development Programme" to enable indigenous technology development and manufacture for wide sp.....
Tags : Domestic manufacturing, Solar module, Steps
Union Home Ministry Issues Orders Extending COVID-19 Guidelines Till February 28(28.01.2021)
Union Home Ministry has issued an order extending the COVID-19 guidelines for surveillance, containment and caution till 28th February, 2021. The guid.....
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SC: Section 43D (5) UAPA Act Does Not Oust Ability of Constitutional Courts to Grant Bail(02.02.2021)
Supreme Court has held that Section 43D (5) of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA Act) per¬ se does not oust the ability of Constitution.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Ability of Constitutional Courts to Grant Bail
Delhi HC Hopes Lieutenant Governor to Take Decision Expediently on Additional Staff Posts(10.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has said that it hopes and expects the Lieutenant Governor to take decision at the earliest on the approval of additional staffing po.....
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Delhi HC Allows Line-Up of Movie ‘Faraaz’ at London Film Festival Subject to Non-Screening(02.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has allowed Bollywood Filmmaker Hansal Mehta and others who produced the film 'Faraaz' to file the movie's entry for screening in the.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Bollywood, London Film Festival
Circular on Standardization of the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) Audit Report(18.04.2024)
1. In terms of Regulation 28 of SEBI (AIF) Regulations, 2012 and Clause 2.4 of SEBI Master Circular SEBI/HO/AFD/PoD1/P/CIR/2023/130 dated July 31, 202.....
Tags : Standardization, PPM, Audit Report
Name of the Company can be restored only if the Tribunal is satisfied that it was carrying on business or in operation(10.04.2023)
Present Appeal is directed against the order by which an appeal filed under Section 252(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 for quashing of the order of the.....
Tags : Name, Striking off, Legality
RBI Revises SDR Norms(26.02.2016)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked banks going in for Strategic Debt Restructuring (SDR) scheme to make sufficient provisions to the tune of 15 per.....
Tags : Reserve Bank of India , Strategic Debt Restructuring
Road to GST: 24 States Pass State GST Bill While 7 Yet to Pass(07.06.2017)
Twenty Four States have passed State GST (SGST) Bill till 5th June, 2017 while 7 States viz. Meghalaya, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Jammu &.....
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Cal HC: Officers Entitled to Take Action Against Non-Conforming Acts of An Advocate(13.06.2023)
Calcutta High Court while observing that it is not expected that a judge should be a mute spectator, has held that judicial restraint does not disenti.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Judicial Restraint, Advocate, Non-Conforming Acts
Delhi HC: Sterilization and Immunization of Stray Dogs is an Important Public Function(21.08.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that sterilization and immunization of stray dogs is an important public function, has directed State to ensure that .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Stray Dogs, Sterilization, Immunization
Cabinet approves continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts for further three years(29.11.2023)
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) as, a Centrally S.....
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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
Delhi HC: Arrest Shouldn’t be Made Because it’s Lawful, Must Justify it Apart from Power to do so(04.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that no arrest should be made merely for the reason that that it is lawful, thereby adding that the police officer has to ju.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Arrest, Justify, Power
Bom. HC: One-Week Bail Granted to Life Convict to Appear in Entrance Test(27.05.2024)
Bombay High Court has granted one-week temporary bail to a convict serving a life sentence and allowed him to appear in the Maharashtra Common Entranc.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Entrance Test, Life Convict
Ker. HC: Maternity Benefit Act Not Applicable to Private Educational Institutions Before 06.03.2020(07.06.2024)
Kerala HC after noting that a gazette notification was issued by the State Government making the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 applicable to private edu.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Maternity Benefit Act, Private Educational Institutions
RBI cautions public against prepaid payment instruments (non-closed) issued by unauthorised entities(22.02.2022)
It has come to the notice of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that sRide Tech Private Limited, a company having its registered office at 1201, Tower-7, Clo.....
Tags : Prepaid payment instruments, Un-authorised entities, Caution
Delhi HC Seeks Statutory Norms Allowing Commercial Outlets At Petrol Pumps(31.01.2017)
Delhi High Court has asked Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to inform it about its statutory rules under which commercial outlets are being allow.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, commercial outlets, petrol pumps
Prez Appoints Justice Dipak Misra As Next CJI(09.08.2017)
The President has appointed Supreme Court's most senior judge, Justice Dipak Misra, as the next Chief Justice of India.
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Nomination of employee to a post in pure discretion and subjective satisfaction of the previous Government does not vests any right to continue on posts(20.06.2023)
In present case, the Petitioners assail order cancelling their appointment as Members/Chairman of the Maharashtra State Commission for Scheduled Caste.....
Tags : Post, Appointment, Cancellation
Gujarat HC Quashes Sedition Case Against Journalist Who Reported on Possible Change in Leadership(09.11.2020)
Gujarat High Court has quashed a sedition case registered against a Journalist Dhaval Rajnikant Patel for allegedly publishing a report on a possible .....
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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.....
Tags : Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Security Amount
Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking Postponement of NEET PG 2022(13.05.2022)
Supreme Court has rejected a plea to postpone the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test postgraduate exam, 2022 which is set to take place on May 21......
Tags : Supreme Court, National Eligibility cum Entrance Test postgraduate exam, 2022, candidates, May 21
Supreme Court Dismisses Cyrus Mistry's Review Plea(19.05.2022)
Supreme Court dismissed the review petition by Cyrus Mistry in the Tata v/s Mistry legal case. The Supreme Court dismissed SP group's plea seeking rev.....
Tags : Tata v. Mistry. Supreme Court, SP Group, Chief Justice NV Ramana
Karnataka High Court: FIRs Cannot be Transferred by Invoking Powers Under Section 407 CrPC(24.01.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that First Information Reports (FIRs) cannot be transferred by invoking powers under Section 407 of the Code of Criminal.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, First Information Reports, Section 407 CrPC, Transfer
CESTAT, Delhi: No Service Tax Applicable on Transporter of Firewood(18.08.2021)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has ruled that no Service Tax is applicable on transporter of firewood as carting .....
Tags : Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Transporter of Firewood
CESTAT, Mumbai: Reliance Industries Entitled to Avail CENVAT Credit for Employees Opting for VSS(13.05.2022)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that Reliance Industries is entitled to avail CENVAT credit on the service tax .....
Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, CENVAT credit, service tax, Voluntary Separation Scheme
CESTAT: Penalty Under Central Excise Act is Not Sustainable by Third Party Evidence(19.05.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the demand of duty and penalty under the Central Excise Act, 1944 is not sustai.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Central Excise Act, 1944, demand of duty
Calcutta HC: Cannot Excommunicate Person from Community Due to Matrimonial Dispute in Family(24.01.2024)
Calcutta High Court while setting aside an order of excommunication of person from Sikh Community has held that excommunication due of matrimonial dis.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Excommunicate, Matrimonial Dispute, Article 21 of Constitution of India
Standing Committee's Recom. to Establish Regional Benches of SC Gets Accepted by Law Ministry(09.02.2024)
The Central Law Ministry has accepted the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice’s recommendation to establ.....
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J&K HC: Non-Consideration of Leave to Defend Application Makes the Decree Unsustainable in Law(24.02.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that non-consideration of application for leave to defend a suit filed by the defendant on merits makes the impu.....
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Kerala HC: Land Used For Cultivating Long Duration Crops Not Ecologically Fragile(28.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that the land primarily used for the cultivation of crops of long duration can’t be stated as ecologically fragile land un.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, cultivation of crops, Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands) Act, 2003, ecologically
Delhi HC: Award of Cost Not Containing Reasons is Arbitrary(19.01.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that awarding costs by a stroke of the pen, without stating reasons would fly in the face of section 31(3) as per which an a.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Cost, Arbitrary, Reason
Madras HC Restores Suit by Testbook against Google Over Billing Policy(22.01.2025)
Madras High Court has restored a suit filed by Testbook which is an education technology company against Google over its billing policy.
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Kar HC Refuses Relief to Provide 50% Reservation to SC/ST Community in Governing Body of Association(03.02.2025)
Karnataka High Court has refused to issue such directions to enable 50% reservation for few of the posts in the office bearers or governing council of.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, SC/ST Community, Backward Communities
SC: Court can Record Presence of that Absent Party Alone who has led Substantial Evidence(17.08.2023)
Supreme Court has held that as per Order XVII Rule 2 of CPC, Court would proceed to pass orders with respect to any of the parties being absent which .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Substantial Evidence, Appear
SC: Copy of Insufficiently Stamped Document Can’t be Adduced as Secondary Evidence(01.12.2023)
Supreme Court has held that if a document that is required to be stamped is not sufficiently stamped, then the position of law is well settled that a .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Stamp, Secondary Evidence
Supreme Court: Definition of Forest Given By Godavarman Judgment Should Be Followed By States/UTs(20.02.2024)
Supreme Court while passing an interim order has directed the State and Union Territiories to act in accordance with the definition of forest given in.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Forest (Conservation) Act, N. Godavarman Thirumalpad v. UOI
Allahabad HC: Merely Supporting Pakistan Will Not Prima Facie Attract Section 152 of BNS(11.07.2025)
Allahabad High Court has observed that merely expressing support for Pakistan without referring to any specific incident does not prima facie constitu.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Section 152, Pakistan
SC: Foreign Entity Liable to Pay Tax Solely on Basis of Permanent Establishment(25.07.2025)
Supreme Court has held that a foreign entity can be subject to tax liability in India based solely on the existence of a Permanent Establishment (PE),.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Permanent Establishment, Foreign Entity
Bombay High Court Refuses to Interfere With BMC's Restrictions on Animal Sacrifice on Bakr Eid(21.07.2021)
Bombay High Court has refused to interfere with the BMC's circular limiting to 300, the number of water buffaloes to be sacrificed at the designated D.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, BMC's Restrictions on Animal Sacrifice on Bakr Eid
Rajya Sabha Passes Juvenile Justice (Amendment) Bill, 2021(29.07.2021)
Rajya Sabha has passed the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill, 2021, to "strengthen the child protection setup under th.....
Tags : Rajya Sabha, Juvenile Justice (Amendment) Bill, 2021
Delhi HC Orders Appointment of Full-Time Chairperson & CEO With Intellectual Disabilities(27.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to make sure appointment of full-time Chairperson and Chief executive offic.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Chief executive officer
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
SC Stays Delhi HC Contempt Proceedings Against Centre for Failure to Publish Notification(14.08.2020)
Supreme Court has stayed the contempt of court proceedings initiated by Delhi High Court against Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoE.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Contempt Proceedings Against Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
NHRC Issues Notice on Complaint of Farmers’ Protest Violating Covid-19 Norms(26.05.2021)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh governments on a complaint that farmers’ protests v.....
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Calcutta HC: Private Unaided Educational Institutions Amenable to Writ Jurisdiction(02.06.2021)
Calcutta High Court has held that private unaided educational institutions discharge public function under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 and .....
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ITAT, Mumbai: AOP Running Educational Institution Eligible For Exemption(22.02.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that an unregistered Association of Persons (AOP), formed by an agreement merging two charitable Trust.....
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Mumbai Court: Women Can be Held Guilty of Outraging Woman's Modesty(28.11.2022)
Mumbai Court while observing that Section 354 of the IPC is gender neutral qua the offender has convicted and sentenced a mother of three to one-year .....
Tags : Mumbai Court, Modesty, Woman
TDB-DST approves support to M/s MLIT-18 Technology Private Limited; the company aims to commercialize Machine Vision and Robotics System for Automation in Manufacturing Industry(10.04.2023)
Innovative solutions that unite Artificial Intelligence and Robotics are going to be the key stone for next generation industrial revolution. The Gove.....
Tags : TDB-DST, Approval, Industry
Supreme Court Proposes Live Streaming of Regular Hearings in All Benches(21.10.2024)
Supreme Court has proposed the initiation of process of live-streaming of regular hearings on all benches. A test format of the proceedings was stream.....
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Supreme Court Issues Guidelines Regarding Recruitment of PwBD in District Judiciary(11.11.2024)
Supreme Court has issued guidelines regarding recruitment of persons with benchmark disabilities in District Judiciary and the guidelines will have to.....
Tags : Supreme Court, District Judiciary, Judicial Officers
SC: NCR States to Ask Workers to Register Themselves on Portal for Receiving Subsistence Allowance(06.12.2024)
Supreme Court has asked all the NCR States to convene meeting with workers union and urge them to get the workers registered on online portal in order.....
Tags : Supreme Court, NCR States, Subsistence Allowance
Delhi HC Upholds Circular Restricting Foreign Travel of District Court Employees(03.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has upheld a circular stipulating that the city's district court employees can be allowed to visit a foreign country only during vaca.....
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ITAT: Commission Earned on Distribution of Indian Mutual Fund Outside India is Not Taxable(10.06.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that commission earned on distribution of Mutual Funds schemes of an Indian fund outside India cannot be.....
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Public Interest Litigation to Remove Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Refused by Delhi High Court(05.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a public interest litigation that sought the removal of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on the ground that th.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Chief Minister
Karnataka HC Seeks Details of Stages of Cases Registered Under UAPA(03.02.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed its Registrar-General to call for a report from the City Civil and Sessions Court in Bengaluru on the stages of case.....
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MCA Notifies Deflagging of Disqualified DINs of Directors Post-Demonetization(11.11.2021)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified that the Director Identification Numbers (DINs) of Directors found to be disqualified post-demonetiza.....
Tags : Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Disqualified DINs of Directors Post-Demonetization
Madras HC Rules in Favour of Original Jurisdiction of HC for Hearing Child Custody Cases(02.09.2022)
Madras High Court full bench has with a 3:2 majority ruled in favor of original jurisdiction of high court for hearing the child custody and guardians.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Original Jurisdiction, Child Custody
Petition Seeking Three Year LL.B Course After 12th Standard, Refused by Supreme Court(22.04.2024)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking three year LL.B course right after class 12 and has stated that the five year course has bee.....
Tags : Supreme Court, LL.B Course, 12th Standard
All. HC Rejects PIL Seeking Release of Justice Rohini Commission Report on OBC Sub-Categorisation(03.05.2024)
Allahabad High Court has rejected a PIL seeking direction to Union Government for publishing report dated 21.07.2023 of Justice Rohini Commission on s.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, PIL, Other Backward Classes, Justice Rohini Commission
Bom HC: Can’t Circumvent Statutory Protection under Maha. Rent Control Act by invoking Arb. Petition(21.04.2025)
Bombay High Court has observed that statutory protection afforded to tenants under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 cannot be circumvented by in.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Section 9, Statutory Protection
Allahabad HC Asks Government on Reducing Air Pollution in State(26.11.2020)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government and the State Pollution Control Board about the steps taken by it to reduce air pollution .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Reducing Air Pollution in State
Delhi High Court, District Courts To Continue With Restricted Physical Hearings Till October 30(01.10.2021)
Delhi High Court and District Courts will continue to function with restricted physical hearings till 30th October, 2021. Further, the cases institute.....
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Total period for which management of educational institution can be taken over cannot exceed five years(04.07.2022)
The management of the educational institution run by the Petitioner-Society was taken over for a period of two years pursuant to an order passed under.....
Tags : Appointment, Administrator, Time period
JKL HC: Purpose of Order 6 Rule 17 of CPC is to Advance Substantial Justice(05.06.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while observing that Order 6 Rule 17 of CPC exists to ensure that parties involved in legal dispute receive fa.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, CPC, Justice, Pleadings, Amendment
SC Decides Against Staying Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023(21.03.2024)
Supreme Court has refused to stay Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 which removes the Chief Justice of India from.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India, Election Commissioners
CBIC: Penalty for Non-Compliance of Capturing Dynamic QR Code in GST Invoice Waived off(31.03.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the waiver of penalty for non-compliance of capturing dynamic QR code in GST Invoice f.....
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Delhi Court: Alt News Co-Founder Mohommed Zubair Remanded To One Day Police Custody(28.06.2022)
Delhi Court has remanded Co-Founder of Alt News Mohammed Zubair to one day police custody, after he was arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly hur.....
Tags : Delhi Court, Police Custody, Hurting Religious Sentiments
SC: Logical Progression in Compensation Estimation Process Would be to Identify Suitable Sale Deed(22.10.2024)
SC while dealing with a case related to land acquisition, has stated that the logical progression in the compensation estimation process would be to i.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Land Acquisition, Compensation Estimation Process
SC: Stakeholders to Come up with a Plan to Implement 'Menstrual Hygiene Policy’(13.11.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing a petition on providing free sanitary napkins to adolescent girl children in Government schools, has passed an order on su.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Sanitary Napkins, Menstrual Hygiene Policy
Delhi HC Upholds Compensation Given to Children from Deceased's First Marriage(08.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has upheld the compensation given to two children from the deceased's first marriage reiterating that legal representatives of a pers.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Compensation to Children from First marriage
Government Extends Due Date for Submission of Applications under PLI Scheme for Textiles(16.02.2022)
Ministry of Textiles has further extended the timeline for submission of applications under the PLI Scheme for Textiles till 28.02.2022. Earlier the .....
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Delhi Court: Manish Sisodia 'Architect of Criminal Conspiracy' in Liquor Policy Scam(03.04.2023)
Rouse Avenue District Court, Delhi while denying bail to former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia in liquor policy scam case, observed tha.....
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Supreme Court: SEZ Developers Must Apply for Recognition and be Scrutinized(21.05.2024)
SC has observed that a SEZ developer is required to make an application as per AP Electricity Regulatory Commission (Distribution Licence) Regulations.....
Tags : Supreme Court, SEZ Developers, Deemed Distribution Licensee
NHAI to Charge Double Toll from Vehicles with Non-affixed FASTag on Front Windshield(18.07.2024)
To deter National Highway users from deliberately not fixing FASTag on the windscreen of the vehicle, NHAI has issued guidelines to collect double use.....
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SC: Intent of S.50 is to Inform Suspect of Option to be Taken to Officer Other Than Search Party(09.12.2024)
The Supreme Court has observed that the intent behind Section 50 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act is to ensure that the person ab.....
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Delhi HC Directs National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology to Pay Statutory Dues(18.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology to ensure payment of statutory dues and salaries of data .....
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Karnataka HC: SC/ST Act Cannot be Invoked Merely Because Victim’s Mother is SC(06.06.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that a person, whose one parent belongs to the scheduled caste community and another parent to forward caste, will have .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Schedule Caste, Complaint
TN GST Dept. Issues Instruction to Identify Fake Billing Traders Applying for New GST Registration(13.06.2022)
Tamil Nadu State GST Department has issued guidelines for identifying fake billing traders who apply for new GST registration.
Tags : Tamil Nadu, GST, Registration
SC: HCs and SC Should Refrain from Interfering in Scrutiny Committee's Findings on Caste Claims(05.04.2024)
SC has held that High Courts as well as the Supreme Court should refrain from deeper probe into factual issues in the scrutiny committee's findings on.....
Tags : Supreme Court, High Court, Scrutiny Committee, Caste Claims
Interest rate of deposits made under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds(06.01.2021)
It is hereby notified that, the deposits made under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds, announ.....
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Delhi Court: Domestic Violence Act Does Not Override Personal Laws(04.08.2016)
A Delhi Court, while observing that the ‘Protection of Women from Domestic Violence (PWDV) Act does not override personal laws completely’, has reduce.....
Tags : Delhi Court, ‘Protection of Women from Domestic Violence (PWDV) Act, personal laws
Supreme Court Declines to Stay SC/ST Judgment; Will Hear Case After 10 Days(03.04.2018)
Supreme Court, while refusing to stay its order on SC/ST Act, has asked all parties to submit detailed replies within two days.
Tags : Supreme Court, SC/ST Judgment
Madras High Court: Do Not Identify Terrorist With His Religion(22.05.2019)
Madras High Court has cautioned against identifying a criminal with his/her religion, race, place of birth, residence and language in its order granti.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Terrorist
#New Education Policy 2020 : New Pedagogical and Curricular Structure(30.07.2020)
Government has changed 10+2 structure in school education with a new pedagogical and curricular restructuring of 5+3+3+4 covering ages 3-18. In the ne.....
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Kerala High Court Permits KTU to Conduct Offline Exams for 6th Semester Students(10.08.2021)
Kerala High Court has permitted the Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) to proceed with offline examinations for its 6th semester students prov.....
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Del. HC to State: Provide Assistance to Procure Gadgets for Conducting Trial of PwD Accused(28.08.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Government to provide infrastructure and financial assistance for procuring essential electronic gadgets for condu.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Differently-Abled, Assistance
Tel. HC: Indian Courts Must Independently Examine Foreign Court Judgments on Child Custody(14.09.2023)
Telangana High Court has held that while dealing with custody matters of children of foreign nationality, a competent court in India is entitled and i.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Child Custody, Foreign Court
SC Directs No Unnecessary Adjournments in Criminal Cases Against Legislators(11.11.2020)
Supreme Court has ordered that no unnecessary adjournments should be granted in criminal cases pending against legislators across the country. The Cou.....
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Bombay High Court Allows Muharram Procession with Strict Conditions(18.08.2021)
Bombay High Court has allowed a Shia-Muslim Trust to perform Muharram rituals on 20th August, 2021, the tenth day of Muharram (Ashura), by adhereing t.....
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Gujarat HC Sets Aside Injunction on Construction of Railway Tracks Near Dargah(16.05.2022)
Gujarat High Court while setting aside an order of the State Waqf Tribunal which granted injunction in favour of the concerned Trustee of Dargah has h.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, State Waqf Tribunal, Dargah, railway land
Kerala HC Directs Strict Action against Those Discarding Garbage in Drains(20.05.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed the Secretary of the Cochin Corporation to initiate strict action against those dumping garbage into canals and drains,.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Strict Action, Roads and Canals
Supreme Court: Public Interest Litigations Raising Personal Grievances Can’t be Entertained(29.01.2024)
Supreme Court while dismissing a Public Interest Litigation which sought directions to implement the recommendations of the NITI AYOG on streamlining .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Public Interest Litigation, NITI AYOG
Karnataka High Court Refuses to Interfere With Stay on Bar Council of India Elections(06.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has refused to interfere with the interim order passed by the single judge bench, by which it has stayed the holding of elections.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Stay on Bar Council of India Elections
Mere identity or similarity of the mark of which registration is sought, and the earlier mark, is not sufficient ground to reject the application seeking registration(27.02.2023)
Present appeal under Section 91 of the Trade Marks Act assails order passed by the Senior Examiner of Trade Marks in the office of the Trade Marks Reg.....
Tags : Mark, Registration, Eligibility
Allahabad HC: Compensation Under SC/ST Act Should be Paid on Conviction & Not on Filing of FIR(04.08.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that compensation to the Victims under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 should be disbursed only upon the .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Compensation, SC/ST Act, Conviction
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
Kar. HC: De-Nomination of Chairman of Minorities Commission by Govt. Before Term is Not Arbitrary(29.05.2024)
Kar. HC has observed that Chairman of Karnataka State Minorities Commission is nominated under Section 4 of Karnataka State Minorities Commission Act,.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, State Minorities Commission, De-Nomination
Ker. HC: Criminal Misc. Cases to be Numbered Only After Producing Witness Statements & Docs.(07.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has directed its registry to number criminal miscellaneous cases only after producing the final report along with witness’s statemen.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Criminal Miscellaneous Cases, Witness Statements
Calcutta HC Declines to Interfere in Plea Moved Against Chairman of Bar Council of West Bengal(31.08.2021)
Calcutta High Court has declined to interfere in a plea moved against the Chairman of the Bar Council of West Bengal over the recent letter addressed .....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Plea Moved Against Chairman of Bar Council of West Bengal
Rajasthan HC Issues Notice to Centre and State on Use of Prefix in Filing of Case(17.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has issued a notice to the Central and State Governments asking as to whether any person can put Maharaja, Raja, Nawab, Rajkumar .....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Use of Prefix in Filing of Case
CESTAT: Charges Of Clandestine Removal Cannot Be Confirmed On The Basis Of Private Records(19.10.2022)
Ahmedabad Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that charges of clandestine removal cannot be confirmed on the.....
Tags : clandestine, corroborative, Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal
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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Uttarakhand HC Quashes Govt. Order on Guest Teachers Appointment(11.08.2016)
Uttarakhand HC has quashed a Government Order which had paved the way for appointment of 6,214 guest teachers in government intermediate colleges acro.....
Tags : Uttarakhand HC , guest teachers
CESTAT:Free – Distribution of Toothbrushes in Combo Pack Does Not Attract Excise Duty(17.05.2019)
Customs, Excise, Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has observed that no excise duty can be levied on the free-distribution of toothbrushes in th.....
Tags : CESTAT, Toothbrush
Karnataka HC Directs Govt to Reconsider Decision to Conduct Common Entrance Test(28.07.2020)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to reconsider the decision to hold Karnataka Common Entrance Test amid the rising cases of COVI.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Common Entrance Test
MP HC: Possession of Medicine Containing Narcotic Substances Without Valid Documents is Offence(09.08.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that possession of cough syrup or medicine containing narcotic substances without valid documents will attract the .....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Possession of Medicine Containing Narcotic Substances
Karnataka HC Stays Order Declaring Rule 31A(3) of CGST Rules, 2017 Ultra Vires(16.08.2021)
Karnataka High Court has stayed the operation of the single bench order declaring Rule 31A (3) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 as am.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Rule 31A(3) of CGST Rules, 2017
SC: 2014 Judgment Declaring Section 6A of DSPE Act as Unconstitutional has Retrospective Effect(11.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that declaration made in Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India (MANU/SC/0417/2014), as to the unconstitutionality of Section 6A o.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Section 6A, DSPE Act, Unconstitutional, Retrospective Effect
Madras High Court Warns Greater Chennai Corporation Over Waterlogging Issue(10.11.2021)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai, while directing the Goods and services tax (GST) refund to Service Provider rul.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Claiming GST Refund
SC to MHA: Obtain Verification Reports from 8 States on Allegations of Violence Against Christians(02.09.2022)
Supreme Court has directed Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to obtain verification reports from law enforcement agencies of 8 states, namely, Biha.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Violence Against Christians, Law Enforcement
Union Budget to give a boost to exports and manufacturing(01.02.2023)
Union Budget 2023-24 has a slew of measures to give boost to exports and help accelerated growth of manufacturing in the country. The indirect tax sim.....
Tags : Boost, Exports, Manufacturing
No Input Tax Credit if GST Returns Not Filed: Telangana HC(23.04.2019)
Telangana High Court has ruled that no input tax credit (ITC) is available unless GST returns are filed and a taxpayer is liable to pay penalty on the.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Input Tax Credit, GST Return
SC: Registered Construction Worker Can File Consumer Complaint Against Welfare Board(18.03.2020)
Supreme Court has held that a construction worker who is registered under the Building and Other Construction Workers' (Regulation of Employment and C.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Registered Construction Worker
Bombay HC Directs Government to Consider Grant of Approval to Private COVID-19 Testing Labs(27.03.2020)
Bombay High Court (Nagpur bench) has directed the State Government to take necessary steps for the creation and operation of Viral Research and Diagno.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, to Private COVID-19 Testing Labs
Bombay HC: Making Unfounded Allegations Against Spouse to Cause Disturbance at Job is Mental Cruelty(22.02.2021)
Bombay High Court has stated that making of unfounded allegations against the spouse or his/her relatives in the pleadings or making complaints with a.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Unfounded Allegations Against Spouse
CESTAT: No Excise Duty on Goods Consumed for Manufacture of Exempted Final Products(02.06.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has held that intermediate goods consumed for the manufacture of exempted final products.....
Tags : CESTAT, Exempted Goods, Excise
Bombay HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Principal After Complainant Sought Extra Judicial Remedy(09.06.2022)
Bombay High Court while granting anticipatory bail to the accused for an offence under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Anticipatory Bail, SC/ST Act
SC Dismisses SFIO Plea to Cancel Bail of Nowhera Shaikh in Heera Exim Gold Scam Case(13.05.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed the application filed by Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) seeking cancellation of bail granted to Nowhera Shaikh,.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Serious Fraud Investigation Office, Nowhera Shaikh, Heera Gold Exim Private Limited
CESTAT: Customer Care Service is Classifiable U/S 65 (11) Finance Act(19.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that Common Area Maintenance (CAM) Charges included in rent were allowable as a deduction.
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, customer care, Business Auxiliary Services
SC: Default Bail Can’t be Claimed on Ground of Pending Investigation Against Other Accused(24.01.2024)
Supreme Court has held that statutory right of default bail cannot be claimed by accused under Section 167(2) of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 on t.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Pending Investigation, Default Bail, Section 167(2) of CrPC
Parliamentary Committee: Lawyers Must Appear in Atleast 1 Pro Bono Case A Year to Access Relief Fund(08.02.2024)
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice has proposed that the Bar Council of India should make it mandatory .....
Tags : Parliamentary Standing Committee, Pro Bono Case, Relief Funds
SC Refuses to Entertain PIL Seeking Addition of Are-Katika Community in SC Category(24.02.2025)
Supreme Court while refusing to entertain a public interest litigation seeking inclusion of the Are-Katika (Khatik) community in the Scheduled Castes .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Public Interest Litigation, Are-Katika Community
Delhi HC Expresses Displeasure Over Non-Compliance of Compulsory Registration of Marriages(06.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has expressed displeasure at the Union and Delhi Governments over non-compliance of order by Supreme Court that directed compulsory r.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Registration of Marriages, Delhi Governments
A mark can be opposed or cancelled, if it is identical to or similar to a trade mark which is already registered(14.12.2023)
The applicant, a Mexican company which traded in many countries including South Africa, was the proprietor of the impugned mark. It was registered in .....
Tags : Leave to appeal, Special circumstances, Existence
Unless proper grounds exist for the investigation of the affairs of the Company, investigation ought not to be lightly undertaken(26.04.2021)
Present Appeal emanates from the Order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal, in Company Petition, whereby the NCLT directed that, the Bank Acco.....
Tags : Proper grounds, Investigation, Legality
ITAT, Mumbai Disallows Fees Paid for Investment Advisory Services on Lack of Documentary Evidence(08.02.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai has disallowed fees paid towards Investment Advisory Services as assessee only furnished debit note, and .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Fees Paid for Investment Advisory Services
Gujarat HC Restrains Bank From Dispossessing Family Till Filing of Proceedings(15.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has directed that the Bank to not dispossess the family from the property until 11th March 2022, considering that the Appellants we.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Restraint on Dispossessing family
JKL HC: No Fresh Construction Activities in Sonamarg(30.03.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while noting that its earlier clarification order with respect to renovation and repairs was being misconstrue.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Sonamarg, Blanket Ban, Construction
Bom HC: Authorisation to Export Necessary Even if Exporter has License to Sell Drugs for Med. Purpose(20.05.2024)
Bom. HC has observed that use of terms 'license', 'authorization, disjunctively, indicates that these terms have not been used interchangeably and und.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Section 8(c) of NDPS, Psychotropic Substance
SC: Necessary to Create Machinery to Verify Felling of Trees According to Court’s Direction(22.07.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that it is necessary to create machinery which will verify whether the work of felling trees is actually carried out in ter.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Felling Trees, Compensatory Afforestation
AAR: Sale of Internet Advertising Space Attracts 18% GST(14.07.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka has held that the sale of internet advertising space attracts Goods and Services Tax (GST) at 18%.
Tags : AAR, GST, Internet Advertising
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.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, State Hospital, Enforcement Directorate
Raj. HC: Paper Leaks Jeopardizes the Career of Honest and Genuine Students(05.05.2023)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that acts such as leakage of papers and other malpractices employed by the miscreants is creating havoc in the socie.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Paper Leaks, Students
NCLAT: NCLT Can Direct Forwarding a Copy of its Order to Relevant Statutory Authorities(20.05.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) while exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Rule 11 of the NCLT Rule.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Relevant Statutory Authorities, Rule 11
SC: Right to Prefer an Appeal is Not Only an Accused’s Statutory Right but Also a Constitutional Righ(10.06.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that the right to prefer an appeal is not only a statutory right but also a constitutional right in the case of an accused......
Tags : Supreme Court, Statutory Right, Constitutional Right
SC: Order Reserving Posts for Women in Delhi HC and Bar Association Apply to NGT Bar Association(21.01.2025)
Supreme Court has stated that the order reserving posts for women lawyers in Delhi's High Court and District Bar Associations shall also be applicable.....
Tags : Supreme Court, District Bar Associations, National Green Tribunal
Delhi HC Asks South Delhi Municipal Corporation to Consider Pleas Seeking Installation of Barricades(23.01.2020)
Delhi High Court has asked the South Delhi Municipal Corporation and East Delhi Municipal Corporation to consider plea seeking installation of barrica.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Installation of Barricades
Bombay HC: No Provisional Attachment Under CGST Act When No Pendency of Any Specific Proceedings(29.01.2020)
Bombay High Court has held that no provisional attachment under Section 83 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017 can be made in absen.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Provisional Attachment under CGST Act
SC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Removal of Govt. Control over Appointment(08.01.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a Petition filed by Jamiat Ulema-I-Hind seeking directions to remove the Government control over the appointment of.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Appointment in National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions
Rajasthan HC: Anticipatory Bail Plea Not Maintainable If Accused Already in Custody(26.10.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has held that the anticipatory bail application of a person, already in custody in connection to a criminal case, will not be mai.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Anticipatory Bail Plea
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.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Recover, Natural Justice
Delhi HC to State: Submit Status on Infrastructure, Pendency of Cases in Family Courts(02.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has asked Delhi government to submit relevant data indicating total number of Judges who are presently posted and presiding over Fami.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Family Court, Status Report
Karnataka High Court Directs Police Officers to Strictly Follow Circular of State Government(26.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed police officers who are in-charge of investigations to strictly follow the circular issued by the State government a.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Circular of State Government
SC to States: Give Details of Funds Disbursed for Judiciary from 2017-2022(27.07.2022)
Supreme Court while expressing concerns at the lack of proper judicial infrastructure in many States, has directed the Law Secretaries of all State Go.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Judicial Infrastructure, Budget Allocation
SC: 100% Reservation for Local Residents in Scheduled Areas Unconstitutional(03.08.2022)
Supreme Court has held that 100% reservation provided for the local residents in scheduled area would be violative of Article 16(2) of the Constitutio.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Reservation, Unconstitutional
Kar. HC: Cannot Make Construction of Memorial for Film Actor Subject Matter of PIL(05.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court has observed that construction of memorial of a film star cannot become subject matter of public interest litigation (PIL). It is.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Film Actor
Customs Baggage Declaration (Amendment) Regulations, 2016(01.03.2016)
The Central Board of Excise and Customs notified Customs Baggage Declaration (Amendment) Regulations, 2016 amending the Customs Baggage Declaration Re.....
Tags : baggage, customs, drone, allowance
Del HC to State: Ensure Sufficient Number of Short/Long Stay Homes for Mentally Ill Inmates(27.06.2023)
Delhi High Court while has directed State to ensure sufficient number of Short Stay Homes and Long Stay Homes for people with mental illness who do no.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Mentally Ill Inmates, Stay Homes
Time limit for filing the written statement is only directory and not mandatoryin non- commercial suits(10.04.2024)
The present petition assails the impugned orders passed by Trial Courtwhereby the learned trial court did not take on record the written statement of .....
Tags : Written Statement, Time limit, Extension
Haryana Allows Reimbursement of GST on ‘Covid items’ Donations(19.05.2021)
Haryana has become the first State in India to allow reimbursement of Goods and Service tax paid by companies, non-governmental organisations and indi.....
Tags : Haryana, GST, Covid items
Delhi HC Directs Government to Consider Issue of Early Re-testing of International Travellers(05.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has said that it expects the Delhi Government to consider expeditiously the issue of early re-testing of international travellers who.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Early Re-testing of International Travellers
Karnataka HC Upholds Amendments to Karnataka Essential Commodities Order 2017(14.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has upheld the amendments made to the Karnataka Essential Commodities Public Distribution System (Control) Order 2017, fixing min.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Karnataka Essential Commodities Public Distribution System (Control) Order 2017
Kerala HC Directs State Govt To File Report On Amount Quantified Towards Damage Of Property(17.10.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed the State government to file a report on the amount of damages that has been quantified by it in connection with strike.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Popular Front of India, State government
All. HC: Petitioner Cannot be Permitted to Argue the Case Beyond the Pleadings(19.10.2023)
Allahabad High Court while refusing to quash penalty order passed under Section 129 of CGST Act, 2017, has held that once the finding of fact, which h.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, GST, Pleading
RBI Issues Review of Instructions on Interest on Overdue Domestic Deposits(06.07.2021)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the review of instructions on Interest on overdue domestic deposits. The RBI has directed Banks to refer to dir.....
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Bombay HC: Assessee Deprived of Refund Due to Wrongful Withholding of Amount by Income Tax Dept(03.05.2022)
Bombay High Court has allowed 6% interest to the assessee on wrongful withholding of the amount by the income tax department.
Tags : Bombay High Court, 6% interest, assessee, income tax department
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.....
Tags : Direction, Reinstatement, Legality
#GST: Govt Says 'Exporter can Claim Refund of GST Compensation Cess on Exported Goods'(31.07.2017)
Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has clarified that exporter is eligible for refund of GST Compensation Cess in respect of goods exported by.....
Tags : Goods and Services Tax (GST), One-Nation_One-Tax
Hostel Service with Tariff of a Unit of Accommodation below Rs. 1000 per Day is Exempt from GST: AAR(10.05.2019)
Chattisgarh Authority of Advance Rulings has held that a provision of hostel service where the tariff of a unit of accommodation is below Rs. 1000/day.....
Tags : Chattisgarh Authority of Advance Rulings, GST
Telangana HC Orders Deletion of Aadhaar, Caste Details Clause from Properties Registration(21.12.2020)
Telangana High Court has directed the state government to delete Aadhaar, caste and relevant references from its software meant for the registration o.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Properties Registration
Delhi HC Enquires Government on Not Permitting Registration of Marriages Through Video Conference(25.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Government why it is not permitting registration of marriages through video conferencing despite a clear directio.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Registration of Marriages Through Video Conference
Allahabad High Court: Cow Should be Given Status of National Animal(02.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that Cow should be given the status of National Animal in light of the fact that Cow is part and parcel of the cultu.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Status of National Animal
ITAT: Business of Infrastructure Development Comes Under The Definition of Developer(19.07.2022)
Income Tax Appellant Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad Bench has held that the business of infrastructure development comes under the definition of developer.....
Tags : ITAT, Infrastructure Development, Developer
SC: Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science is a State(17.02.2023)
Supreme Court has held that the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) is a ‘State’ within the meaning of Article 12 of the Constitu.....
Tags : Supreme Court, State, Constitution
CESTAT: Extended Period of Limitation Can be Invoked Only on Willful Suppression to Evade ST(27.06.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Allahabad Bench has held that an extended period of limitation can be invoked only on wil.....
Tags : CESTAT, Extended Period of Limitation, Service Tax
RBI discusses the challenges to statistical compilation and modelling during uncertain times at the 16th Statistics Day Conference(29.06.2022)
Today, the Reserve Bank organised its 16th annual conference on 'Statistics Day' designated by the Government of India on June 29 to commemorate the b.....
Tags : Statistical compilation, Modelling, Conference
Kerala High Court Disposes Plea Seeking Vaccination of Students with Homoeopathic Medicines(26.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation seeking immediate administration of homoeopathic medicines for Covid-19 to willing stud.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Vaccination of Students with Homoeopathic Medicines
P&H HC: Power to Grant Bail Cannot be Deployed as a Mechanism to Impose Sentence(26.07.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while granting bail to an accused charged with offences under the Central GST Act, 2017, has held that the power to gran.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Central GST, Bail, Sentence
SC: Stay of Investigation Can be Granted Only in The Rarest of Rare Cases(03.08.2022)
Supreme Court has held that a High Court while exercising powers under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) can grant stay of investigatio.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Interim Stay, Rarest of Rare Case
Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of Amendments Related to Charitable Trust Registration(11.04.2022)
Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional legality of the recent amendments made in the Finance Act, 2020 with regard to the new provisions regardin.....
Tags : Supreme Court, constitutional legality, Finance Act, 2020, Income Tax Act, 1961, religious trusts
CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Allegation of Non-Re-Warehousing of Goods Prove by Substantial Evidence(14.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that allegation of non-re-warehousing of the goods prove by substantial evi.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, non-re-warehousing, substantial
All. HC: Either Pay Maintenance or Undergo DNA Test to Prove Claim of Not Being the Father(04.06.2024)
Allahabad High Court while observing that the interest of children should be of paramount consideration, has ordered a man to either pay maintenance o.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, DNA Test, Maintenance
Supreme Court: For Conviction, Disclosure Statements Alone are Insufficient(31.01.2025)
Supreme Court has stated that disclosure statement under Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is not sufficient to prove guilt of the accused i.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Disclosure Statements, Insufficient
Ker. HC: Agitations Don’t Give Licence to Put up Stages on Public Road(11.02.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that any person can have the agitations in an appropriate way, but that will not give a license to put up stages on the.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Public Road, Pedestrian Facilities
RBI announces rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2033(21.03.2023)
The rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2033 (GOI FRB 2033) applicable for the half year March 22, 2023 to September 21, 2023 s.....
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Kar. HC: For Disqua. Under Gram Swaraj & Panchayat Act, Subsisting Contract With Panchayat Necessary(13.05.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that in order to disqualify a Panchayat member under Section 12 (h) of the Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj Act, .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Subsisting Contract, Disqualification, Panchayat
MHA: Can’t Designate Police Stations as Place for Examination of Witness Via Electronic Means(17.07.2024)
Union Ministry of Home Affairs has written to the State Governments stating that for purposes of Sections 265, 266 and 308 of BNSS, 2023, police stati.....
Tags : MHA, Electronic Means, Examination of Witnesses, Police Stations
Kerala HC Dismisses Plea Questioning SOP by Lakshadweep Administration Over Quarantine(02.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed a writ appeal and a public interest litigation petition that questioned a Standard Operating Procedure by the Lakshadw.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Quarantine Standard Operating Procedure
AP HC Upholds Interim Suspension of Invitees to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Trust Boards(23.02.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has upheld the interim suspension of the 51 special invitees appointed by the State government to the Tirumala Tirupati Deva.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Trust Boards
SC Issues Contempt Notice Against Petitioner for Calling a Judge ‘Terrorist’(28.11.2022)
Supreme Court has directed the Registry to issue a show cause notice for initiating criminal contempt proceedings against a petitioner-in-person, who .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Terrorist, Contempt
Raj HC: Judicial Officer Must Show Disagreement With Negative Final Report Before Taking Cognizance(17.04.2023)
Rajasthan High Court has held that where a detailed negative final report is submitted it becomes imperative upon the Judicial Officer to show his dis.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Judicial Officer, Negative Final Report, Cognizance
All. HC: Prosectution Witness Already Cross-Examined Can’t be Compelled to Re-Appear(12.01.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that a prosecution witnesses who have already put in appearance at the time of prosecution evidence and have been cross-.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Witnesses, Cross-Examined, Magistrate
Simply Filing False Complaint Not Punishable Under SC/ST Act: Kerala High Court(09.07.2018)
Kerala High Court has held that simply filing a false complaint against a member of Scheduled Caste, before any authority, is not punishable under Sch.....
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Kar. HC: SHO Can Seek Magistrate's Permission to Investigate Non-Cognizable Offence(21.06.2023)
Karnataka High Court while observing that it is not necessary for the informant alone to approach Magistrate with requisition seeking permission under.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Non-Cognizable Offence, Permission, Magistrate
SC: If Exact Assessment of Age Can’t be Done, One Year Margin on Lower Side can be Granted(23.11.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that Rule 12(3)(b) Juvenile Justice Rules, 2007 provides that in the case exact assessment of the age cannot be done, Court.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Juvenile Justice Rules, Age, Margin
When language of statute is plain and unambiguous, it should be given effect to irrespective of its consequences(05.12.2023)
The singular point raised by learned counsel for the Petitioners is that, the decision making process adopted by the Respondents is contrary to the pr.....
Tags : Principles, Natural justice, Statutory mandate
Execution of Power of Attorney (PoA) by the Client in favour of the Stock Broker / Stock Broker and Depository Participant(27.08.2020)
1. SEBI, vide circular no. CIR/MRD/DMS/13/2010 dated April 23, 2010, issued Guidelines for execution of Power of Attorney (PoA) by the client favourin.....
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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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Madras HC Quashes FIRs Against Temple Activist Rangarajan Narasimhan(25.02.2022)
Madras High Court has quashed two FIRs against temple activist Rangarajan Narasimhan for allegedly posting defamatory social media posts about the Sri.....
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Restraining of Unauthorized Payment System(15.02.2024)
1. It has come to the notice of Reserve Bank of India that a Card Network had an arrangement that enables businesses to make card payments through cer.....
Tags : Restraining, Unauthorized, Payment System
Ministry of Corporate Affairs Notifies Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2021(28.01.2021)
Ministry of Corporate Affair (MCA) has notified Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2021 which sought to amend the Companies (Incorporation) Ru.....
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SC: Section 43D (5) UAPA Act Does Not Oust Ability of Constitutional Courts to Grant Bail(02.02.2021)
Supreme Court has held that Section 43¬D (5) of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA Act) per¬ se does not oust the ability of Constitutio.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Ability of Constitutional Courts to Grant Bail
Karnataka HC Extends Interim Order Restraining Police from Taking Coercive Against Dream 11 Founders(10.11.2021)
Karnataka High Court has continued its interim order restraining the police from taking any coercive steps against Bhavit Sheth and Harsh Jain, the Fo.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Coercive Against Dream 11 Founders
Allahabad HC: Citizens Have Right to Protest Against Govt in Democracy W/O Committing Offence(02.09.2022)
Allahabad High Court while stating that in democracy under our Constitution, people have the right to protest against Government policies/action/inact.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Democracy, Protest
Termination of services of an employee without holding disciplinary enquiry violates principles of natural justice(16.04.2024)
Instant appeals are directed against the judgments passed by the High Court.The High Court, vide judgment dismissed the Writ Petition filed by the App.....
Tags : Termination, Natural justice, Violation
SC: AP High Court Enquiry into Justice Eswaraiah's 'Phone Call Conspiracy' Unnecessary(13.04.2021)
Supreme Court has granted relief to former Andhra Pradesh High Court judge, Justice V. Eswaraiah against an Order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court dir.....
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Bombay High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to Actor Sahil Khan in Abetment to Suicide Case(08.12.2021)
Bombay High Court has granted pre-arrest bail to actor and fitness entrepreneur Sahil Khan in an abetment to suicide and defamation case.
Tags : Bombay High Court, Pre-Arrest Bail to Actor Sahil Khan
Jhar. HC: Standard of Proof to Rebut Presumption Under NI Act is of Preponderance of Probabilities(16.08.2022)
Jharkhand High Court has held that when an accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act has to rebut the presumption in favour of .....
Tags : Jharkhand High Court, Negotiable Instrument, Preponderance of Probabilities
P&H HC Issues Guidelines to Check Unnecessary Arrests(03.10.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued guidelines to ensure that police officers do not make unnecessary arrests and that Magistrates do not casuall.....
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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Notifies Draft Digital Personal Protection Rules(06.01.2025)
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has notified draft Digital Personal Protection Rules that propose to make parental consent compulso.....
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Ker. HC: Complainant Filing Several FIRs against Accused on Same Grounds Violates Fundamental Rights(16.01.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that registration of multiple first information reports by the same complainant against the same accused for same alleg.....
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Allahabad HC Asks DGP to Prepare 'Definite Modus Operandi' to Ensure Social Distancing(16.10.2020)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Director General of Police to file a personal affidavit, indicating a "definite modus operandi" by which he propose.....
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Kerala HC: No Blanket Order Should be Passed Under S.438 CrPC to Prevent Arrest(26.10.2020)
Kerala High Court has held that when no crime is registered against a person, it is not permissible to grant him/her anticipatory bail, on the reason .....
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SC Clarifies Enquiry Report Submitted by SC Judge on Conspiracy Angle Against Former ISRO Scientist(26.07.2021)
Supreme Court has clarified that the enquiry report submitted by former Supreme Court judge Justice DK Jain on the conspiracy angle against former ISR.....
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CESTAT, New Delhi Sets Aside Order Denying Cenvat Credit to Buyer(26.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi has observed that the allegation against supplier was proved not true and set aside the or.....
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Kerala HC: State Govt Bound to Consider Requests for Bharat Series Registration of Vehicles(29.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that the State government is bound to consider the application of the petitioner for registration of his vehicle with a Bha.....
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When a corporate trustee enters into external administration, the company's right of indemnity and accompanying equitable lien over the assets of the trust survives the appointment(18.01.2023)
The Plaintiffs, Kimberley Stuart Wallman and Gregory Paul Quin (collectively, the Liquidators) are the liquidators of Goldeagle Nominees Pty Ltd (Gold.....
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Why haven't Polls been Held in 18 Constituencies: Madras High Court Asks CEC(23.01.2019)
Madras High Court has issued a notice to Tamil Nadu's chief election commissioner and chief electoral officer asking why elections for 18 constituenci.....
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SC: Central Govt. has Authority to Impose 'Quantitative Restrictions' on Import(27.08.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that the Central Government has the authority to impose quantitative restrictions by an order under Section 3(2) of the For.....
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Bombay HC Refuses Stay on Final Year Examinations of Undergraduate Students(07.09.2020)
Bombay High Court has rejected the ad-interim prayer of nine students of various streams of the Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nashik who s.....
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Kerala HC: Non Consideration of Reply Filed by Assessee Amounts to Violation of Natural Justice(21.06.2021)
Kerala High Court while allowing an appeal has observed that non consideration of a reply filed by the Assessee amounts to violation of the principles.....
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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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All. HC: Jurisdiction of GST & Central Excise Supt. Limits to Matters Not Exceeding Rs. 10 Lakh(26.02.2024)
Allahabad High Court while quashing order passed by GST and Central Excise Superintendent, has observed that the jurisdiction of GST and Central Excis.....
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Centre Modifies J&K Order to Extend Domicile Reservation to All Government Posts(06.04.2020)
Ministry of Home Affairs has extended domicile reservations to all Government posts in Jammu and Kashmir by amending the order issued on 31st March, 2.....
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#Union Budget 2021-2022: Finance Minister Proposes to Introduce Investor Charter(01.02.2021)
Finance Minister proposes to introduce an investor charter as a right for all investors in all financial products and to amend the Insurance Act, 1938.....
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Kerala HC Directs GST Council to Explain Exclusion of Petrol and Diesel from Ambit of GST(09.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the GST council to explain why petrol and diesel were not included within the ambit of Goods and Services Tax (GST). Th.....
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SC Dismisses Petition Challenging Rajasthan Law Permitting Registration of Child Marriages(30.08.2022)
Supreme Court on India has dismissed a petition challenging section 8 of the Rajasthan Compulsory Registration of Marriages (Amendment) Bill, 2021, an.....
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SC: W.P Shouldn’t be Dismissed on Ground of Alternative Remedies When Question of Law Raised(02.02.2023)
Supreme Court has held that where the controversy is a purely legal one and it does not involve disputed questions of fact but only questions of law, .....
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Del. HC: Denying ITC to Taxpayers One of the Outcomes of GST Registration Cancell. with Retrospect(29.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that denial of input tax credit(ITC) is one of the outcomes of cancelling a taxpayer’s Goods and Service Tax (GST) registrat.....
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SC: Benchmark for Appointment in Law Enforcement Agency Should be Stringent(25.07.2024)
Supreme Court has set aside Gauhati High Court's order reinstating a CRPF constable who was terminated for withholding relevant information and restat.....
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Rajasthan HC Orders Expeditious Disposal of Pending Trademark Applications(19.08.2025)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the Registrar of Trademarks to decide all pending applications promptly, citing a 15-year delay in one case as harmf.....
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SC: TET Qualification Mandatory for Teachers in Minority Institutions(02.09.2025)
SC has stated that on applicability of Teachers' Eligibility Test to in-service teachers in minority institutions, those aspiring for appointment & th.....
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SC: New Housing Projects Must Register With Local Authorities Once Buyer Pays 20% of Cost(15.09.2025)
SC mandates registration of new housing projects with local revenue authorities once buyer pays 20% of cost. Contracts deviating from Model RERA or wi.....
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MCA Relaxes Additional Fees and Extension of Last Date of Filing of CRA-4(03.12.2020)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified relaxation of additional fees and extension of the last date of filing of CRA-4 (form for filing of c.....
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RTA inter-operable platform for enhancing investors' experience in Mutual Fund transactions/service requests(26.07.2021)
In order to make it more convenient to the existing and future investors to transact and avail services while invested in Mutual Funds and pursuant to.....
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#Union Budget 2021-2022: Proposals for Agriculture and Rural Development(01.02.2021)
Finance Minister has said that agriculture infrastructure fund will be available for APMCs for augmenting their infrastructure. Further, 1,000 more Ma.....
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Kerala HC Directs State to File Statement in Response to Plea Seeking Restraint on Demonstrations(09.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State to file a statement in response to a plea seeking political parties, religious and social organizations to re.....
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AAR: Training Farmers through Scientific Research covered under Agricultural extension Services(30.08.2022)
Karnataka Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) has held that training farmers through scientific research and knowledge is covered under “agricultural .....
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Delhi HC: No Custom Duty Exemption Allowed if Aircraft Imported for Private Purposes(02.02.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that condition for customs duty exemption not available to the assessee as aircraft imported for private purposes and not fo.....
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All. HC: Can’t Declare Transaction Benami on Contractor’s Statement Without Relevant Material(29.04.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that construction cannot be declared as benami under the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 merely on.....
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Gujarat HC Notices State on PIL Seeking Disposal of Cow Carcass(04.08.2016)
Gujarat HC has issued notice to State on a PIL seeking direction to Government to ensure systemic disposal of cow carcasses and pro-active action agai.....
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SEBI Bans First Financial Services, 28 Others from Markets for 3 Years(03.04.2018)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred First Financial Services and 28 others from the markets for three years for orchestrating a f.....
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Essar Steel: NCLAT Probes 'Magical Accounting' by ArcelorMittal, CoC(22.05.2019)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has observed that the Committee of Creditors (CoC) of Essar Steel India Ltd and ArcelorMittal had done some ‘m.....
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#New Education Policy 2020 : HRD?Ministry to be Renamed as Education Ministry(30.07.2020)
Central Government has notified that the Ministry of Human Resource Development would be renamed as Education Ministry.
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Karnataka HC Directs SEC to Justify Decision of Postponing Elections to Local Bodies(10.08.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Election Commission to justify its decision of postponing all the elections to local bodies till December .....
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Ker. HC: Seized Property Shouldn’t Remain in Custody Longer than Necessary(28.08.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that where the property, which has been the subject matter of an offence, is seized by the police, it ought not to be retai.....
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SC: Every Interested Party is a Plaintiff in Partition Suit(14.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that in a suit for partition, every interested party is deemed to be a plaintiff. Law does not bar passing of numerous prelimin.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Incentives for Start Ups(01.02.2022)
Union Budget proposes to extend period of corporation by 1 more year for providing tax incentives.
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Rajasthan HC Sets Aside E-Auction Notices Demanding Additional Performance Security(03.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has set aside e-auction notices issued by the Water Department which demanded additional performance security for unbalanced bids.....
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All. HC to State: Don’t Stop Salary of Employees for Not Opting for National Pension System(05.01.2023)
Allahabad High Court has directed State government to not stop the salary of its employees only on the ground that they have not opted for National Pe.....
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Action of informing the person arrested about the grounds of his arrest is a sufficient compliance of Section 19 of PMLA and Article 22(1) of the Constitution(15.12.2023)
The present appeal is directed against the judgment passed by the High Court of, whereby the High Court has dismissed the petition seeking declaration.....
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Allahabad HC Constitutes Committee to Enquire Treatment Given to Justice V. K. Srivastava(13.05.2021)
Allahabad High Court has constituted a Fact-finding committee to conduct an enquiry into the treatment administered to late Justice Virendra Kumar Sri.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Entertain Plea to Postpone Polls in Five States Amid Third COVID Wave(01.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a plea filed by Congress Leader Jagdish Sharma seeking postponement of polls in States of Uttar Pradesh, Pun.....
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Kerala High Court Admits Plea Alleging Unauthorised Lab Conducting Covid Tests at Calicut Airport(02.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has admitted a plea alleging that an unauthorised lad is conducting Rapid-PCR Covid tests at the Calicut International Airport. The .....
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SC: Live-Streaming of Proceedings Through YouTube is a Temporary Arrangement(03.01.2023)
Supreme Court has stated that the live streaming of court proceedings through third-party applications like YouTube is a temporary arrangement until a.....
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Bom. HC to State: Formulate Guidelines for Conducting Test Identification Parades(21.12.2023)
Bombay High Court has directed the State to formulate suitable guidelines to be adhered to while conducting a Test Identification parade in cases attr.....
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Delhi HC: DRI or Central Revenues Control Lab Presence in Delhi Alone Does Not Confer Jurisdiction(24.12.2025)
Delhi High Court held that the presence of the DRI headquarters or the Central Revenues Control Laboratory in Delhi alone does not give it jurisdictio.....
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Executives retain the absolute right to transfer a public servant in administrative exigencies and same should not be interfered with by the Courts(31.05.2024)
The present Original Application has been filed by the applicant, who is working as Assistant Accounts Officer under CDA (IDS) i.e., Respondent No.3 h.....
Tags : Transfer, Administrative exigencies, Legality
Uttarakhand HC: Reinstate Rajiv Bhartari as Principal Chief Conservator of Forest(04.04.2023)
Uttarakhand High Court has directed government to allow senior IFS officer Rajiv Bhartari to take over as the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest/ H.....
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SC: PwD Allowed to Attend Interview if They Have Got Minimum Marks Prescribed For SC/ST Categories(22.05.2024)
Supreme Court while granting an interim relief, has passed an order allowing persons with disabilities (PwD) to appear in the interview for appointmen.....
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Market fees and Rural Development fees are distinct as there is no exemption from Rural Development fees mentioned in the Industrial Policy 2003, it only encompasses exemption from Market fees.(15.07.2024)
This special leave appeal assails the correctness of the judgment and orders passed by the Punjab & Haryana High Court where the matter pertains to ex.....
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Karnataka HC Directs Ensuring Beds Availability at Hospitals Operated by Defence Establishments(28.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Central Government to ensure that some beds are made available for the benefit of citizens at hospitals operated.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Capping Price of HRCT Test(04.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Delhi government on a plea seeking direction to the Delhi Government to cap the price of High-Resolution C.....
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Kerala HC: Declaration Proving Single Status Of OCI Acceptable for Marriage Registration(09.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that when an Indian citizen intends to solemnise their marriage with a OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) Card holder, any de.....
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Orissa HC: Failing to Certify Victim's State of Mind Doesn't Make Dying Declaration Unreliable(01.11.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that failure on part of doctor to certify 'state of mind' of deceased before recording dying declaration will not make the .....
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Mad. HC: Celebrities Sneak Through Surrogacy Laws While Those Eligible Denied Treatment Procedures(05.04.2023)
Madras High Court while directing State to form District Medical Boards under Surrogacy Act 2021, observed that while Celebrity couples sneak through .....
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OBC Certificates Issued In West Bengal After 2010 Cancelled by Calcutta High Court(23.05.2024)
Cal HC has cancelled all Other Backward Classes (OBC) certificates issued in State of West Bengal after 2010 & also set aside classification of 37 com.....
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SEBI Issues SEBI (Delisting of Equity Shares) (Amendment) Regulations, 2016(15.01.2016)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity Shares) (Amendment) Regulations,.....
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Uttarakhand High Court Bans Civil Construction Around Corbett National Park(21.12.2016)
Uttarakhand High Court has imposed ban on civil construction of any nature within 10 radius of Corbett National Park.
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Corbett National Park, civil construction
Delhi High Court: In Absence of 'Green Cover', Delhi Will Become a 'Desert'(23.05.2017)
Delhi High Court has observed that National Capital can turn into a desert if the green cover and forest land fall prey to illegal construction and en.....
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Delhi Assembly Passes State Good And Services Tax (GST) Bill(01.06.2017)
Delhi Assembly has passed State Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill even as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal pitched for capping tax rate at a maximum of .....
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A dealer may trade in firearms and ammunition only on premises specified in the dealer’s licence(24.05.2023)
The issue before the Supreme court is whether Regulation 67 of the Firearm Control Regulations entitles one firearms’ dealer to store firearms at its .....
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Bombay HC Grants Interim Relief to Law Student Rusticated for Allegedly Consuming Cannabis(09.04.2020)
Bombay High Court has granted ad-interim relief to a first year law student who was rusticated from a law college for allegedly smoking cannabis insid.....
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Delhi High Court Imposes Costs on Plea by Charitable Trust(20.04.2020)
Delhi High Court has imposed costs on a charitable trust seeking extension of validity of the passes issued to it for movement during the lockdown for.....
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Alignment of interest of key employees of Asset Management Companies with the unit holders of the Mutual Fund Schemes(28.04.2021)
1. While SEBI has taken steps to standardize the scheme categories and characteristics of each category, the management of risk return profile of the .....
Tags : Alignment, Interest, Key employees
SC Refuses Plea Seeking Directions to Grant Promotion to Post of Major General(08.02.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking direction to the Centre and the Military Secretariat to grant him promotion to the post of M.....
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MP HC Denies Relief to Candidate with Criminal Antecedents Seeking Job in Defence Establishment(15.02.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition whereby the Petitioner was seeking revival of his candidature for a post at an Ordinance Factory, o.....
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P&H HC: Application Under Section 311 CrPC Can be Filed by Anyone(30.03.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that Section 311 CrPC can be invoked by anyone and not just prosecution or complainant, who is able to show.....
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Certification requirement for key investment team of manager of Alternative Investment Funds(13.05.2024)
1. In terms of Regulation 4(g)(i) of SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 ("AIF Regulations"), the key investment team of the Manager.....
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SC Directs Creation of Additional Posts in Advocates' Association Bengaluru(29.01.2025)
Supreme Court while modifying its order reserving posts for women in Advocates' Association Bengaluru, has directed that additional posts shall be cre.....
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SC: Informing Relatives of Arrestee about Arrest Isn’t Compliance of Mandate under Article 22(1)(10.02.2025)
Supreme Court has clarified that communication of the grounds of arrest to the relative of the arrestee is no compliance with the mandate of Article 2.....
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Delhi HC: Plea Filed in Delhi High Court Over Renaming India as Bharat(18.02.2025)
A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court for amendment of Article I of the Constitution of India and renaming India as Bharat.
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Opening of Portal for Registration of Advocates(23.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea seeking opening up of portal for registration of advocates in connection with the CM Advocates' Welfare S.....
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Kar. HC: Unregistered Family Settlement Admissible Only If Confirmed With Approval of All Members(15.09.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that family settlement arrived at between parties to share immovable properties has to be among all family members who a.....
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Bom. HC: Sanatan Sanstha Not Declared Banned Organization Under UAPA(27.03.2023)
Bombay High Court while granting bail to two members of Sanatan Sanstha in Sunburn Terror Attack Conspiracy 2017 and Nallasopara Arms Haul Case 2018 h.....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses PIL to Make Public Information Regarding Chinese Intrusion(21.09.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking a direction to Central Government to place the true and relevant information c.....
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Civil Aviation Ministry Proposes New Rules to Regulate Drone Related Activities(19.07.2021)
Ministry of Civil Aviation has invited suggestions for Draft Drone Rules to regulate Drone Related Activities. These Rules, when notified, will repeal.....
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P&H HC: Call Conversations Between Co-Accused Sans Transcript Not Corroborative Material(11.04.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that sans the transcript of the conversations between the co-accused, mere call details would not be considered.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, transcript, corroborative material, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act,1985
Uttarakhand HC Upholds Amendment to Recruitment Rules During Selection Process(13.04.2022)
Uttarakhand High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the decision of the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission to permit non B.E.....
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Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade undertakes measures to encourage Manufacturing Incubators for Startups(31.05.2024)
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is undertaking various measures to encourage the startup ecosystem and the industr.....
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Rajasthan HC: Appeals u/s 58 RERA Act to be Filed with Court Fees(13.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that where there is no specific provision for payment of Court fees on appeals under Section 58 of the Real Estate Regul.....
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Mad. HC: Principles of Natural Justice to be Followed While Dealing With App. for Organ Donation(04.06.2024)
Madras High Court has observed that it is necessary to comply with the principles of natural justice while dealing with applications for organ donatio.....
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AAAR, Kerala: GST Payable on Amount Received as Reimbursement of Discount or Rebate from Castrol(26.08.2021)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Kerala has ruled that Goods and Service Tax (GST) is payable on Amount received as reimbursement of disc.....
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P&H HC: Writ of Habeas Corpus Can be Issued for Restoration of Custody of Minor to the Parent(02.09.2021)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has granted relief to a father who had filed a petition alleging illegal custody by his wife and her parents, holding that.....
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Delhi HC: Maintenance May Be Granted Considering Lifestyle as Parties Don’t Disclose Actual Income(20.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that in matrimonial disputes, it is seen that parties often don't disclose their actual income to the court, purportedly to .....
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CESTAT: No Service Tax on Take-Away of Food Items(17.02.2023)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi Bench while observing that activity of takeaway of food items would amount to a sal.....
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Calcutta High Court Puts Restriction on TET Merit List(02.07.2019)
Calcutta High Court has issued an interim order restraining the school service commission from publishing the merit list for appointment of assistant .....
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ITAT, Kolkata: Disallowance of Deduction of Interest Income Should be Restricted to Net Interest(08.05.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Kolkata has held that disallowance of deduction under Section 80IB(10) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 in respect of.....
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Gujarat HC Asks State Government to Ramp Up Testing and Create Permanent Testing Centres(16.04.2021)
Gujarat High Court has asked the State Government to ramp up testing and create permanent RT-PCR testing and CT scan facilities in smaller districts, .....
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Supreme Court Asks Air Quality Commission to Decide on Lifting Construction Ban(10.12.2021)
Supreme Court has granted liberty to the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Regions to take a decision on the lifting the ban o.....
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ITAT: Foreign Travel Expenses to Secure Capital Investment Can’t be Allowed as Business Expenditure(17.08.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore Bench has held that the foreign travel expenses relating to secure the capital investment in the busin.....
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SC: NIA has Power to Investigate Unscheduled Offences Connected with Scheduled Offences(17.12.2024)
Supreme Court has held that if an unscheduled offence is connected with a scheduled offence under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 then the.....
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Union Railways Minister Presents Railway Budget in Parliament(25.02.2016)
Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu has presented his second Railway Budget in Parliament.
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Delhi High Court Ask Embassies to Inform Foreign Nationals to be Aware of Indian Laws(07.06.2017)
Delhi High Court has asked Ministry of External Affairs to inform Embassies and High Commissions in Delhi that their citizens should be well aware of .....
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Del. HC: Individual Can Change Surname to Avoid Prejudices Attached to Particular Caste(13.06.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that Right to Identity is a part of Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution, has held that an individual c.....
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SC Lays Down Requirements for a Successful Plea of Non Est Factum(21.08.2023)
Supreme Court while laying down requirements for successful plea of ‘Non Est Factum’, observed that such a plea can be taken by an executor/signatory .....
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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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Bombay HC to State, Pollution Board and BMC: Report Feasibility of Implementing Odd-Even Plan(18.01.2016)
Bombay High Court has issued notices to State Government, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to report f.....
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Rajasthan HC Directs State to Connect all Central, District Jails with Video-Conferencing Facility(21.12.2016)
Rajasthan High Court has directed State Government to connect all Central and District Jails in State with video-conferencing facility by February 28 .....
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Maharashtra Assembly Passes State GST Bill 2017(23.05.2017)
Maharashtra State Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) Bill in a special session.
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Bombay High Court: Court Can Summon Executive Magistrate Who Conducted TIP in Case of Doubt(02.06.2017)
Bombay High Court has observed that if a magistrate has doubts about admitting a document on memorandum of a test identification parade, he may summon.....
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Terror Funding Case: Del. HC Issues Notice on NIA’S Plea Seeking Death Penalty for Yasin Malik(30.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on plea moved by National Investigation Agency (NIA) seeking death penalty for Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Mal.....
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Kar. HC: Board Exams Proposed to be Conducted for Classes 5 to 9 and 11 are in Student’s Interest(15.03.2024)
Karnataka High Court has observed that no student or parent has come before the court because conducting the exam is in their interest and if the exam.....
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NCLAT: Application u/s 9 of IBC to be Rejected if Plausibility of Pre-Existing Dispute Established(29.11.2024)
NCLAT New Delhi Bench has held that once plausibility of a pre-existing dispute is established, application under Section 9 of Insolvency and Bankrupt.....
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Delhi HC Clarifies That Distinction Can’t be Made Between Prisoners on Parole by Jail or Court(16.10.2020)
Delhi High Court has clarified that no distinction can be created between prisoners who were released on parole by the jail authorities and those who .....
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Rajasthan HC Directs Government to Issue Instructions for Payment of Interim Fees(26.10.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the State Government to issue instructions regarding payment of interim fees by 28th October, 2020, considering the .....
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Finance Minister Introduces Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021(27.07.2021)
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021, which amends the Insolvency and Ban.....
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Patna High Court Summons Traffic SP in Matter of Seized Vehicles from Police Stations(27.04.2022)
Patna High Court has summoned the Superintendent of Traffic Police, Patna in the subject of removal of roadblocks including seized vehicles at Gandhi .....
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Orissa HC Upholds Constitutional Validity of Section 34 RP Act(02.05.2022)
Orissa High Court upheld the Constitutional validity of Section 34 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 that specifies that eligible citizens.....
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CJI DY Chandrachud: 1,091 SC Judgments To Be Released In Regional Languages On Republic Day(25.01.2023)
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has said that the process of releasing Supreme Court (SC) judgments in regional languages has begun and as.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Response on Plea for Declaring PM CARES Fund as State Under Article 12 Delhi(18.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to file its reply on a petition seeking declaration that PM CARES Fund is "State" under Article 12 of the Consti.....
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Calcutta HC: Gazetted Officer Who Is Part of Raid Is Not 'Independent Person'(16.05.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that a Gazetted Officer who is a member of the raiding party cannot be said to be an independent person. The Court furthe.....
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Non-Compliance of S. 148A Notice: Rajasthan HC asks Income Tax Dept to Follow SC Judgment(19.05.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the income tax department to proceed with the notices quashed earlier under Section 148A of Income-Tax Act, 1961, in.....
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Del. HC: South Asian University an International Organization, Not Amenable to Writ Jurisdiction(25.01.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that South Asian University is not amenable to the writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India as it en.....
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Andhra Pradesh HC: Substantial Questions of Law Can’t Be Created By Contradicting Initial Position(09.02.2024)
Andhra Pradesh High Court while dismissing a second appeal, has held that a second appeal filed by taking a contradictory stand to the initial stand b.....
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Del HC: Sending Legal Notice Can’t be Considered Compliance of Commercial Courts Act(24.02.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that the act of issuing legal notice or mediation request cannot be considered as compliance of Section 12A of the Comme.....
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS - Bombay HC Holds Journolist Guilty of Extortion for Threatening to Defame Person in News(08.03.2019)
Bombay High Court has held a journalist guilty of extortion for threatening to publish a news item defaming complainant and demanding money in exchang.....
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Calcutta HC Issues Notice on Plea for Cancellation of Registration of Standing Counsel(22.09.2020)
Calcutta High Court has issued notices on a Writ Petition, seeking cancellation of registration of a Standing Counsel for the Central Government alleg.....
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Telangana HC Directs Re-Postmortem on Contention of Wiping of Evidence of Encounter(05.10.2020)
Telangana High Court has directed the re-postmortem of the three deceased persons, allegedly killed by the Naxal Wing of the state police in an allege.....
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Madras HC Disposes of Plea Seeking Direction to State to Distribute Free Laptops(29.06.2021)
Madras High Court has disposed of a petition that sought a direction to the State to distribute free laptops to the students of Class XII of the 2017-.....
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Delhi HC Quashes Order Cancelling GST Registration on Grounds of Faulty Show Cause Notice(15.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has quashed the order cancelling the goods and services tax (GST) registration as the Show Cause Notice was completely deficient in m.....
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Madras High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to IIT-M Professors in PhD Scholar Sexual Harassment Case(21.04.2022)
Madras High Court has granted Anticipatory Bail to two professors of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) in relation with a case for se.....
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SC Dismisses Senthil Balaji's Plea Challenging ED Custody in PMLA Case(07.08.2023)
Supreme Court has dismissed plea filed by Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji challenging the custody by the Enforcement Directorate in the money laund.....
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SC: Non Joining Duty Vacancy Can't be Filled from Expired PSC Rank List(27.04.2020)
Supreme Court has held that Public Service Commission cannot advise any candidate to a Non-Joining Duty vacancy from an expired rank list, if such vac.....
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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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Rajasthan HC Directs State to Decide on Plea Seeking Grant of Possession of Land by War Widow(21.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government to decide on a war widow's plea seeking grant of possession and document of title of the land a.....
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Twin Blast Case: Kerala HC Acquits The Accused(28.01.2022)
Kerala High Court while acquitting the accused in the Kozhikode 2006 twin bomb blast case held that National Investigating Agency (NIA) had failed to .....
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Delhi HC: A Will will Be a Will Only When it will Lay to Rest Wishes of Who is at Rest(13.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that it is the foremost duty of the Court to carefully give a purposeful meaning to the words and logical interpretation to .....
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SC Asks Wife to Seek Financial Assistance for Husband’s Surgery Under National Policy(17.08.2021)
Supreme Court has asked a wife seeking financial assistance for her husband's lung transplant to make a representation under the National Policy formu.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea of Two Female ITBP Constables Seeking Redeployment in Afghanistan(23.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea filed by two female constables working with Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) who sought redeployment at the Ind.....
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SC Grants Bail to Indrani Mukerjea in Sheena Bora Murder Case(18.05.2022)
Supreme Court has granted bail to Indrani Mukerjea, after being in judicial custody for 6.5 years, who is the prime accused in the Sheena Bora murder .....
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Ker. HC: ‘No Mens Rea’, Bail Granted to Teacher for Cutting Hair of Tribal Student During Assembly(23.01.2024)
Kerala High Court while granting anticipatory bail to a teacher for cutting hair of a student belonging to the Scheduled Tribe community has held that.....
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Del. HC Refuses to Direct Trial Courts in National Capital to Issue Notice At Pre-Trial Stage(08.02.2024)
Delhi HC while refusing to direct trial courts in the national capital to compulsorily issue notice to the complainant or victim in a criminal case at.....
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SC: In Domestic Violence Act Proceedings, Physical Presence of Parties Not Necessary(24.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that as the proceedings under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 are quasi-criminal in nature, thus, .....
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Delhi HC on Depleting Forest Cover: We Should Leave Something for Future Generations(02.02.2023)
Delhi High Court while hearing suo motu public interest litigation initiated in 2015 on the issue of air pollution in Delhi, observed that Delhi is lo.....
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When the assessee has not taken the benefit of the CENVAT credit, there is no liability to pay interest(23.04.2024)
The Appellants are manufacturers of cotton yarn which they are clearing on payment of duty under Notification No. 29/2004-CE and also availing full ex.....
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Parliament Passes Bill to Declare Two Food Technology Institutes as Institutions of National Importan(27.07.2021)
Lok Sabha has passed the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2021, to declare the National Institute of Food.....
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CESTAT, New Delhi: Dispute Relating to Rebate Amount Subjudice Before Appellate Forum(27.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi has observed that dispute relating to amount of rebate subjudice before the appellate foru.....
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Delhi HC: Arbitral Tribunal Cannot Decrease Liquidated Damages on Guess Work(02.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled the arbitral tribunal can’t reduce the liquidated damages on guesswork if it finds that it is genuine pre-estimated damages.....
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Calcutta HC Allows Use Of Hookah In Licensed Restaurants And Bars(25.01.2023)
Calcutta High Court has allowed use of hookah in restaurants and bars in the State after noting that the Central as well as the State governments earn.....
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SC Directs Union Govt. to Make Necessary Changes to Address Caste-Based Discrimination in Prisons(29.01.2025)
SC while observing the discrimination done with prisoners in prisons on the basis of their castes, has directed the Union Government to make necessary.....
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SC Upholds Constitutionality of Law Delegation Power of Issuing Transport Permits to STA Secretary(10.02.2025)
Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation and Certain Other Law (Amendment) Act, 2003 that grants power of i.....
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ITAT Hyderabad: Cost of Steam Transferred from Power Division to Sugar Division Computed was more(04.03.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Hyderabad Bench has while upholding the order of Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) noted that the cost of ste.....
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Kerala High Court Stays Show-Cause Notice for IGST Demand on Ocean Freight(10.03.2021)
Kerala High Court has issued the notice to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) upon a plea challenging applicability of the goods a.....
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Delhi Government Decides to Deregister Diesel Vehicles That Complete 10 Years on January 1, 2022(17.12.2021)
Delhi Government has decided that it would be de-registering all the diesel vehicles that will complete 10 years on January 1, 2022 in view of a 2016 .....
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Bombay HC Seeks Constitution of Lok Adalats Across Zones of Railway Claims Tribunal(27.12.2021)
Bombay High Court has sought constitution of Lok Adalats across various zones of the Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT) to clear the huge pendency of cases.....
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SC Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to Woman Accused of Sexually Assaulting Stepdaughter(17.11.2022)
Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to a woman who was accused of sexual assault by her minor stepdaughter, after noting that in the given cas.....
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MP HC: Minor Differences in Nomination Form Can’t be Called Substantial Defect(26.08.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that mere minor differences in the nomination form or non-disclosure of some information regarding dues cannot be s.....
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Power Ministry Calls for Public Comments on Proposed Amendments to Electricity Act(20.04.2020)
Ministry of Power has published a draft of Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020 for comments on its website with various provisions that will pave way f.....
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SC: Authorities Have No Power to Alter Fee Structure of Private Schools(04.05.2021)
Supreme Court has held that the Statutory Authorities under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 have no power to deal with the subject of school fee str.....
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Allahabad HC: In Matrimonial Disputes, Court to be Careful on Summons to Distant Relatives(09.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that in criminal cases arising out of matrimonial disputes, the Court has to be careful in summoning distant relativ.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Plea Seeking Transfer of Trial in Chhatrasal Stadium Murder Case(16.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has sought the response of the Delhi Police on a plea seeking transfer of trial in the Chhatrasal Stadium Murder case from city's Roh.....
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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.....
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SC Refuses to Restore Uddhav Thackeray Government(11.05.2023)
Supreme Court constitution bench while observing that it can’t restore Uddhav Thackeray Government since he resigned without facing floor test, has he.....
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Rajasthan HC: Arbitral Award Beyond Express Terms of Contract is Patently Illegal(02.06.2025)
Rajasthan High Court has held that an arbitral award granting relief beyond the express terms of the contract is patently illegal and is liable to be .....
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SC: Calculation of Limitation for Refund of Stamp Duty to Begin from Execution of Cancellation Deed(28.01.2025)
Supreme Court while directing refund of stamp duty to flat owners which was rejected on the ground of limitation, has observed that period of limitati.....
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Raj. HC: State has the Authority to Change Eligibility Criteria Unless Shown Arbitrary(07.02.2025)
Rajasthan High Court while dismissing a plea challenging appointment of Additional Advocate General (AAG), has observed that while appointing AAG, Sta.....
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SC: Lumpsum Compensation better Remedy than Reinstatement in Cases of Wrongful Dismissal(18.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that in cases of wrongful dismissal a grant of lumpsum compensation could be more appropriate remedy instead of reinstateme.....
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Rajasthan HC: Interference of Court in Tender Matters Very Restrictive(17.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that the interference of the Court in tender matters is very restrictive and it should refrain from interfering in the i.....
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Delhi HC: Petition Under Article 227 Based on Violation of Legal Provisions Can't Be Allowed(08.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that a petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, 1949 cannot be allowed against an order passed under Sectio.....
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Delhi HC: Partial Quashing of FIR, Qua Accused with Whom Complainant has Settled Matter Permissible(13.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that partial quashing or part quashing of First Information Report only qua the accused with whom the complainant has compro.....
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Lack of evidence depicting direct use of mark on products for the initial period does not debilitate claim of continuous usage of trademark, as a trade name also qualifies for trademark protection(28.05.2024)
Present petition has been brought under Sections 47 and 57 of the Trademarks Act, 1999 to cancel the registration of the trademark "WHITE BOY,", in fa.....
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Assistance in filing of the applications for fixation of Standard Inputs Output Norms (SION)(08.02.2023)
1. It is informed that there is an existing permanent platform wherein daily video conference facility for interaction between DGFT Regional Authoriti.....
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A party was bound by their pleadings and ordinarily, they would not be allowed to raise a different or fresh case without a due amendment(03.05.2023)
The Respondent (Mr. Gqamane) was arrested without a warrant for allegedly assaulting the complainant. A charge of assault with intent to commit grievo.....
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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Press Mud Made During Manufacture of Sugar Can’t be Exempted Products(02.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that the Bagasse/ Press mud made during the course of manufacture of sugar .....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Rule 6 of Central Excise Rule, 2004, sugar
Del. HC: S. 129 of GST Act Can’t be Interpreted as Being Intended to Override Section 126 of GST Act(20.01.2025)
Delhi HC has observed that the non-obstante clause in Section 129 of GST Act cannot possibly be interpreted as being intended to override what had bee.....
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SC: Doctors Who Joined Duty after August 22 Shouldn’t be Treated as Absent for Period of Protest(30.01.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing suo motu case in rape and murder of doctor in RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata, has clarified that doctors who returned to duty .....
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SC Expresses Displeasure at Registry Accepting Affidavit from Party Not Impleaded(11.02.2025)
Supreme Court has expressed displeasure at the act of registry officials accepting counter-affidavit from party that is not even impleaded in the case.....
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Payment of Service Tax by Department of Posts and Ministry of Railways by way of book adjustment(21.03.2023)
1.Board had earlier noted that the practice of payment of Service tax by way of book adjustment adopted by the Department of Posts and the Ministry of.....
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SC to Centre: Maintain Status Quo on Release of Genetically Modified Mustard Seeds(04.11.2022)
Supreme Court has asked Union Government to maintain status quo on the commercial cultivation of Genetically Modified Mustard and to refrain from taki.....
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Rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond, 2024(06.05.2024)
The rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2024 (FRB 2024) applicable for the half year May 07, 2024 to November 06, 2024 shall be.....
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Kerala High Court Permits Interstate Travel from Kerala to Karnataka for Emergency Situations(18.08.2021)
Kerala High Court has permitted interstate travel from Kerala to Karnataka for emergency situations like death in the family or medical treatment, irr.....
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Karnataka HC: Invoking S.138 Of NI Act Does Not Bar Registration of Crime Under Section 420(16.05.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that proceedings under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code are maintainable even if a complaint has been invoked under .....
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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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All. HC: Denying Pension by Applying Amended Rule Retrospectively Violates Arts. 14 & 16 of COI(25.01.2024)
Allahabad HC has held that denying pension to individual by retrospectively applying Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Appointment and .....
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Madras HC: Participation in Funeral of Immediate Family Member Part of Article 25 of Constitution(12.02.2024)
Madras High Court while paving way for an undertrial to attend his father’s funeral, has held that right to attend funeral of the parent/spouse/child .....
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SC: When Tribunals are Constituted, HC don’t Substitute themselves as Decision Making Authority(24.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that it is well-settled that when statutory tribunals are constituted to adjudicate and determine certain questions of law .....
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Late submission of OBC certificate to not be overlooked in ‘pedantic’ manner(24.02.2016)
A candidate appearing in an examination under the OBC category remains eligible for selection to the post advertised, despite not submitting the OBC c.....
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Kerala HC: Priests/Nuns Too Have Rights of Intestate/ Testamentary Succession of Property(09.06.2017)
Kerala High Court has ruled that a person cannot be denied his/her property rights on the mere fact of being a priest or nun.
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All. HC Grants Interim Stay on Broadcast of Al Jazeera's Documentary 'India: Who Lit The Fuse'(15.06.2023)
Allahabad High Court while granting interim stay on broadcast of Al Jazeera’s documentary ‘India: Who lit the Fuse?’ in view of consequences that may .....
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SC: Customs Act Doesn’t Create Statutory First Charge on Customs Dues(22.08.2023)
Supreme Court has held that Customs Act, 1962 does not create a statutory first charge on the customs dues, overriding the charge created in favour of.....
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Calcutta HC Seeks Response in Plea Seeking Deployment of Parliamentary Forces in WB Municipal Poll(08.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has sought response from the State Election Commission as well as the State government in a batch of PILs seeking deployment of ce.....
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Bombay High Court Quashes IT Notice Against Tata Son Ltd For 2003-04(15.02.2022)
Bombay High Court has quashed a notice issued by Income Tax authorities for the financial year 2003-2004 against Tata Sons Ltd – holding company of Ta.....
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Raj. HC Acquits 4 Convicts in 2008 Jaipur Blasts Case(30.03.2023)
Rajasthan High Court while acquitting four convicts in 2008 serial Jaipur blast case and upholding conviction of one other accused has observed that i.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, 2008 Serial Jaipur Blasts Case, Unfair Means, Probe
Master Circular for Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)(15.05.2024)
1. For effective regulation of Infrastructure Investment Trusts, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has been issuing various circulars from.....
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SC Dismisses Plea for Restraining Landlords from Demanding Rent from Students/ Labour Class(06.05.2020)
Supreme Court has refused to direct the Centre to implement the Home Ministry order requiring landlords to abstain from compelling students and labour.....
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SC: High Courts Shall Not Pass Order of 'No Coercive Steps' While Dismissing Petition u/s 482 CrPC.(14.04.2021)
Supreme Court has stated that while dismissing/disposing of the quashing petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and/or und.....
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Bombay HC: Sessions Court Cannot Stay Own Bail Order Under CrPC(09.12.2021)
Bombay High Court has held that a sessions court cannot stay its own order granting bail to an accused under the criminal procedure code, 1973.
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Raj. HC: Divorce Application Can’t be Thrown Out Only Because Exact Date of Marriage Not Mentioned(16.08.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that failure to mention exact date of marriage in an application for divorce alone cannot be reason for dismissing such .....
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High court will only exercise its jurisdiction in exceptional circumstances(29.09.2023)
The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS) initiated an investigation into a series of transactions involving Absa Bank and several.....
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Government to support startups through better incubation centres in smaller towns(03.03.2022)
The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal today called for making IIT-Madr.....
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Delhi HC: First Learns to Mean Actual Knowledge and Not Merely Speculative Knowledge(03.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has clarified that the phrase first learns used in the Limitation Act 1963 vide Articles 68 and 91(a) in its Schedule means actual kn.....
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Del. HC: Court Can Permit Parties to Join Appln. Seeking Leave to Sue Trust Before Grant of Leave(06.01.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that courts can permit a person to join an application seeking leave to institute a suit against a Trust under Section 92 of.....
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Investments in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)(19.12.2023)
1. Regulated entities (REs) make investments in units of AIFs as part of their regular investment operations. However, certain transactions of REs inv.....
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Del. HC: Customs Dept. to Inform Parties about Disposal of Confiscated Property Via Mail & on Mobile(18.02.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that it must be ensured by Customs Department that information regarding disposal of detained or confiscated property is giv.....
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Kerala HC Seeks Explanation on Controversy of Stale Halal Jaggery Used at Sabarimala(22.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the Commissioner of Food Safety to file an explanation about the ongoing controversy of stale halal jaggery being used .....
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Raj HC: Depriving Married Daughter from Compassionate Appointment Violates Articles 14 &16(14.09.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that depriving a married daughter from right of consideration for compassionate appointment, violates the right to equal.....
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SC: To Determine Correctness of Caste Claim, Affinity Test is Not Essential(24.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that affinity test is not a litmus test to decide a caste name and is not an essential part in the process of the determination.....
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Patna HC Orders Fresh Trial in POCSO Case in Which Trial was Concluded in Single Day(06.04.2023)
Patna High Court while setting aside a trail in POCSO case in which court framed charges and convicted accused in single day, ordered a fresh trail an.....
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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.....
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Delhi High Court refusal to interfere in ‘odd-even’(11.01.2016)
In most other decisions the High Court’s refusal to interfere with government policy on its merits and possible alternatives may seem mundane, but it .....
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NGT Bans Burning of Waste in Open Places, Announces Fine of Rs 25,000 for Violators(23.12.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a complete ban on burning of waste in open places and announced a fine of Rs. 25,000 on each incident of bul.....
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Mizoram Passes Mizoram Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill, 2017(26.05.2017)
Mizoram State Assembly has unanimously passed Mizoram Goods and Services Tax (SGST) Bill, 2017.
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Bombay HC: No Formula to Determine Period of Limitation for Filing Administration Suit(07.05.2018)
Bombay High Court while allowing a man to claim rights as a beneficiary to an estate under a will over three years after a parent's death has held tha.....
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Madras HC Upholds Conviction of Accused in Gokulraj Murder Case(05.06.2023)
Madras High Court while upholding the conviction of life imprisonment of eight accused in the Gokul Raj murder case and altering the conviction agains.....
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Supreme Court: DNA Test Cannot be Ordered Without Any Valid Need for Same(06.08.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that DNA Test cannot be ordered without there being appropriate satisfaction for requirement of such test. The Court held t.....
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Allahabad HC Directs UP Advocates' Welfare Fund Trustees Committee to Take Loan(20.05.2020)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Trustees Committee, constituted under the Uttar Pradesh Advocates Welfare Fund Act, 1974, to take a loan in case.....
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SC: Purchasers of Non-GST Goods Entitled to 'Form C' Under CST for Concessional Rate(31.03.2021)
Supreme Court has upheld the views taken by various High Courts that the Goods and Services Tax Act does not affect the right of purchasers of goods n.....
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Delhi HC Restrains Narinder Batra from Discharging Functions as President of IOA(27.06.2022)
Delhi High Court while restrained Narinder Dhruv Batra from discharging functions as President of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has held that purit.....
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Chh. HC: Once Resignation is Accepted, Employee Cannot Claim its Withdrawal(18.10.2024)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that once the resignation of an employee is accepted there is no jural relationship between the employee and the empl.....
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Bench Strength of J&K and Ladakh High Court Increased from 17 to 25(08.11.2024)
Ministry of Law and Justice has increased the Judge Strength of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, from 17 to 25 Judges, with 19 Permanent Jud.....
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SC: Hostile Witness's Credible Evidence Can Form Basis for Conviction in Criminal Trial(29.11.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that credible evidence even of a hostile witnesses can form the basis for conviction in a criminal trial. The Court has sai.....
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SC Directs Integration of Technology Adopted to Streamline Stages in Government Revenue Litigation(03.12.2021)
Supreme Court has directed for integration of the technology adopted to streamline and monitor all stages in government revenue litigation , to the In.....
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Bom HC: State's Obligation to Protect Citizens from Wild Animal, Any Injury Caused is Govt's Failure(27.09.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that while it is State’s duty to protect wild animals and not allow them to wander outside restricted zone, it is also obli.....
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Pat HC: Can’t Infer Adulterous Relationship on Refusal for DNA Test After Allegation of Adultery(16.05.2023)
Patna High Court while observing that refusal for DNA test after allegations of adultery cannot be a ground for inference of adulterous relationship, .....
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SC: Complaint under Section 138 NI Act Not Maintainable if Demand Notice Lacks Exact Amount(22.09.2025)
Supreme Court reiterated that a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act must have a demand notice specifying the exact cheque am.....
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Manipur HC Stresses on Need for Taking Steps to Tackle Third Wave of Covid-19 Pandemic(04.06.2021)
Manipur High Court has stated that it would be necessary for the State to demonstrate the steps already taken, in terms of the demands raised for medi.....
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Calcutta HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Delayed Investigation in Criminal Cases(10.06.2021)
Calcutta High Court has taken suo moto cognizance regarding Delayed Investigation in Criminal Cases. The Court has noted that as per the information r.....
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Securities and Exchange Board of India Levies Fine on 3 Entities in Illiquid Stock Options Case(11.03.2022)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has imposed a total of Rs 15 lakh fine on three entities for indulging in non-genuine trades in stock options o.....
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Kerala HC to Govt. Medical Colleges: Implement Order Relaxing Timings of Hostels(21.12.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed all Government Medical Colleges to act in terms of Government Order dated 06.12.2022, which has substantially relaxed t.....
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SC Grants Bail to Teesta Setalvad in Case Related to Fabrication of Evidence in 2002 Riots Cases(20.07.2023)
Supreme Court has granted bail to activist Teesta Setalvad in the Gujarat police case over alleged fabrication of evidence in the 2002 riots cases and.....
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Tel. HC: Wife of Man in Vegetative State Appointed as Legal Guardian of His Property(15.07.2024)
Telangana High Court on a writ petition that was filed raising the parens patriae jurisdiction of the Court, has appointed the wife of a man in a vege.....
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Ker. HC: Gain from Property Kept for Investment Purpose to be Taxed Under Capital Gains(24.07.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that any gain that is obtained from a property kept for the purpose of investment shall be taxed under the category of capi.....
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SC Flags Conflict in AMU VC Appointment; Husband Presided Over Meeting That Shortlisted Wife(18.08.2025)
CJI-led bench expressed concerns over Prof. Naima Khatoon’s appointment as AMU VC, noting her husband, then officiating VC attended the meeting that s.....
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SC: Generating Company & Distribution Licensee Can’t by Private Agreement, Execute PPA on their Own(01.09.2025)
SC has stated that a generating company and a distribution licensee cannot, by private agreement, execute a PPA on their own or stipulate tariff there.....
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Allahabad HC Directs to Take Decision on Representations to Include Rajbhar Community in ST List(17.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to take a decision over the representations forward to it by the Centre seeking inclusi.....
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J&K&L HC: Successful Prosecution is Based Upon Quality of Investigation, Not Length of Custody(05.12.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has observed that a successful prosecution of a criminal case in a court of law is based upon quality of polic.....
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Ker. HC: Approach Court of Lowest Forum when Concurrent Revisional Jurisdiction is Available(02.11.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that it is just and appropriate for a party to invoke jurisdiction of the Court of Sessions first, where the revision is po.....
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CESTAT, Delhi: Amount of Service Tax Paid by Mistake to be Treated as Deposit and to be Refunded(31.01.2022)
Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has held that the amount of service tax paid by mistake shall be treated as.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Finance Minister Informs on Expansion of Parivesh for Green Clearances(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister informs on expansion of scope of Parivesh - single window portal for all green clearances. e-Passports to be rolled out in 2022-23 wi.....
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Rajasthan HC: Females Migrating to Rajasthan Post Marriage Not Entitled to Public Employment(04.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has reiterated that females outside the State on migrating to Rajasthan post marriage may not be entitled to the benefit of reser.....
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Delhi HC: Ad Industry Would Loathe Government Dictated Regulations(10.01.2023)
Delhi High Court while dismissing plea filed to restrain Advertising Standards Council of India from creating impediments in broadcast of advertisemen.....
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SC Issues Guidelines to High Courts Regarding Summoning Government Officials(03.01.2024)
Supreme Court framed a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the summoning of government officials to address the issue of arbitrary and frequent sum.....
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RBI Nods to Hike Service Charge on Deposits by Non-Chest Branches(22.01.2016)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said currency chest holding branches can raise service charges to be levied on cash deposited by non-chest bank branch.....
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Delhi HC Notices Ex-Indian Air Force Chief SP Tyagi over CBI Plea Challenging his Bail(30.12.2016)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to Ex-Indian Air Force Chief SP Tyagi, over CBI's plea challenging his bail in AgustaWestland chopper bribery scam.
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Delhi High Court Stops Ex-IAF Chief SP Tyagi From Travelling to Indonesia(31.05.2017)
Delhi High Court has stayed a Trial Court order allowing former IAF chief SP Tyagi, a key accused in AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, to travel to In.....
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Supreme Court: Connivance By Investigative Agencies to Suppress Facts Can’t Be Ignored(14.05.2018)
Supreme Court has observed that the investigative authority has a responsibility to investigate in a fair manner and elicit truth and that the investi.....
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Delhi High Court: Step-Father Acquitted on Ground of Victim’s Testimony Being Tutored(14.03.2024)
Del. HC while acquitting a step-father who was earlier convicted under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, has stated that victim’s.....
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J&K&L HC: WL Can't be Used to Fill Posts Falling Vacant Due to Resignation of Selected Candidate(30.06.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that no candidate from the waiting list (WL) shall be appointed on any vacancy which is caused due to.....
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Kerala HC Quashes Decision to Exclude JV of Contractor Accused of 'Palarivattom Flyover Scam'(05.05.2020)
Kerala High Court has reiterated the principle that the blacklisting of a contractor cannot be done without affording an opportunity of prior hearing......
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Bombay HC Directs Installation of CCTV Cameras in All Institutional Quarantined Centres(13.04.2021)
Bombay High Court has directed the Collector of Nagpur, Commissioner of Nagpur Municipal Corporation and other heads to prepare proposals for installi.....
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Madras High Court Restrains Coercive Action Against Digital Media Platforms Under IBDF(08.12.2021)
Madras High Court has restrained the Central Government from taking any coercive action under the Information Technology Rules 2021, against digital m.....
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Madras HC: If Removal of Husband Only Way to Ensure Domestic Peace, He Must be Asked to Leave House(16.08.2022)
Madras High Court has held that if removing the husband from the house alone ensures domestic peace, courts should pass such orders regardless of whet.....
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If a business has been set up, even it has not commenced its activities, then expenditure relatable to said business, including interest expenses should be allowed as deduction(27.09.2023)
The assessee firm has filed its return of income for the assessment year 2015-16 on 30.09.2015 declaring total income of Rs.1,31,50,650. During the co.....
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Supreme Court Extends Stay on Criminal Proceedings Against Azim Premji & Wife(06.10.2021)
Supreme Court has extended the interim order of stay on the criminal proceedings before the court of an Additional City Civil and Sessions Court, Beng.....
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GST Portal Facilitates Addition of ‘Additional Trade Name’ Under Same GSTIN(02.06.2022)
Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has enabled the new functionality in the official portal to add “Additional Trade Name” under the same Goods and.....
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CESTAT: Service to Associate Co. Falls Under Export if Provider and Recipient Are Separate Persons(09.06.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad bench has held that service provided to associate company falls under category of.....
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Karnataka High Court: Welfare State Expected to Treat Pensioners With Soft Gloves(02.04.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that an employer in a Welfare State is required to treat pensioners with soft gloves as they have retired after putting .....
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Delhi HC: National Commission for Scheduled Castes Not Equivalent to Civil Court(01.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that merely because the Commission has the powers of a Civil Court for the purpose of carrying out investigations or enquiri.....
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Delhi Court Denies Bail to Rajeev Sharma for Allegedly Sharing Confidential Information(19.07.2021)
Delhi Court has denied bail to freelance journalist Rajeev Sharma in connection with a case alleging that he supplied confidential information to Chin.....
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SC Seeks Gujarat’s Response on Freezing of Teesta's Personal Bank Account(12.07.2016)
SC has sought response from Gujarat Government on social activist Teesta Setalvad's plea challenging freezing of her personal bank account by State Po.....
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Gujarat High Court Orders Status Quo on Land Acquisition Near Statue of Unity(26.07.2019)
Gujarat High Court has ordered ''status quo'' with respect to the acquisition of land for various tourism projects and asked the State Government not .....
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MP HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Financial Assistance for Lawyers(29.05.2020)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking financial assistance for needy lawyers with liberty to file a fresh Petit.....
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Kerala HC: Universities Should Prefer Candidates on Rank Lists by PSC for Sanctioned Posts(19.03.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that while making appointments to temporary posts of university assistants, either through contractual appointment or on da.....
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Rajasthan HC: Citizenship Can’t be Determined Based on Definition of ‘Resident’ Under IT Act(16.06.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that the definition of the term ‘resident’ under the Income Tax (IT) Act, 1961 is designed for including persons in the .....
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Gauhati HC Orders Change of IO for Harassing Accused to Purchase His Land(23.06.2022)
Gauhati High Court has ordered the Commissioner of Police to change the investigating officer (IO) of a theft case, after the accused alleged that IO .....
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SC: Power to Grant Minority Status is With Centre(18.01.2016)
SC has said , “The power to grant minority status to an institute entirely vests with Central Government, which may decide it based on relevant materi.....
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Bombay HC Directs State to Form Action Plan to Regulate Protest Marches(21.12.2016)
Bombay High Court has asked State Government to come up with a solution to regulate protest marches across city so that traffic is not affected and pe.....
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NHRC Seeks Report From Jharkhand on Abduction, Recruitment of Children By Maoists(24.05.2017)
National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to Government of Jharkhand, calling for a report after taking suo motu cognizance of a news artic.....
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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.....
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Kar. HC Allows Petitioner Opposing Lingayat Reservation to Access Background Commission’s Report(30.05.2023)
Karnataka High Court while hearing plea opposing inclusion of Panchamasali Lingayat sub-sect in reservation quota available to Category 2A has directe.....
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Supreme Court: Prosecution Witness Identifying Accused at Police Station Not Proper TIP(18.03.2024)
Supreme Court while acquitting the accused, has held that the process of prosecution witness identifying accused persons at the police station cannot .....
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CESTAT: Extended Limitation Claimed by Department is Not Valid in Absence of Suppression of Fact(04.07.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad Bench has held that extended limitation claimed by the department is not valid in.....
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Delhi HC Directs Amicus Curiae to Convene Meeting for Installation of PSA Oxygen Plants(21.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Amicus Curiae, Senior Advocate Rajshekhar Rao to convene a meeting between Chairpersons of Delhi Municipal Corporati.....
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SC: No Statutory Appeal Against Order u/s 14B of Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act(06.01.2022)
Supreme Court has held that no statutory appeal lies against an order passed under Section 14B(1) of the Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act, 1959, ref.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Stay CIC Order Requiring Hockey India to Disclose List of Salaries Under RTI(14.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has refused to stay the order passed by Central Information Commission (CIC) directing Hockey India to disclose certain information, .....
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HC Slams Kerala Govt For 'Playing Hide and Seek' Over Issue of Unauthorised Flags, Banners(18.10.2022)
Kerala High Court asked the State to not to play a 'hide and seek' game with the court by asking the state government to come clean on whether it want.....
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Del. HC: Cross Examination of Overseas/Outstation Witnesses can be Done Through VC(23.10.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that in the case of overseas/outstation witnesses if for any reason such witnesses cannot travel and the reason is found to .....
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Udaipur Court Remands Two Accused in Kanahiya Lal Murder to 14 Days Judicial Custody(01.07.2022)
Udaipur Court has remanded the two accused involved in Udaipur's heinous murder of the tailor Kanahiya Lal Telli to 14 days judicial custody.
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Raj. HC: Right To Live with Dignity Includes Being Able to Attend Once in a Lifetime Family Rituals(29.10.2024)
Rajasthan High Court, while allowing the interim bail application filed by the Accused’s son has ruled that right to life under Article 21 of Constitu.....
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SC: Promotion Becomes Effective Upon Assumption of Duties on Promotional Post(28.11.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that promotion only becomes effective upon the assumption of duties on the promotional post and not on the date of occurren.....
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Notification regarding investments in Alternative Investment Funds(27.03.2024)
1. This is with reference to the circular DOR.STR.REC.58/21.04.048/2023-24 dated December 19, 2023 ('Circular') on the captioned subject, in terms of .....
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‘Ritu Kumar’ designs lose copyright battle(23.03.2016)
The Delhi High Court reiterated a ruling that “once a drawing, a sketch or a design is used for creation of dresses, then, once the dresses cross 50 n.....
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Supreme Court Adjourns SBI Led Consortium’s Plea Against Vijay Mallya Till Feb 27(21.02.2017)
Supreme Court has adjourned hearing of State Bank of India (SBI)-led consortium's plea against defunct airline Kingfisher's owner Vijay Mallya till Fe.....
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Kerala HC Permits Release of Seized Goods on Payment of 50% of Demand as per GST Laws(18.09.2017)
Kerala High Court has directed Commercial Tax Officer to release detained goods on payment of 50% of demand as per the new Goods and Services Tax (GST.....
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Himachal Pradesh High Court: Timeline Cannot be Imposed on Speakers to Decide Resignations of MLAs(19.06.2024)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that no timeframe can be fixed by the Constitutional Court for the Speaker to decide the issue of resignation ten.....
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Finance Ministry Says No Extension of Financial Year(31.03.2020)
Finance Ministry has said that it has not extended the financial year 2019-20 and it will end as scheduled on 31st March, 2020.
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ITAT, Delhi Deletes Additions on Passing of Expiry Date of Product in Relief to Hindustan Coca Cola(27.01.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi in a relief to Hindustan Coca Cola has deleted the additions of Rs. 20.89 Lakhs on account of passing of t.....
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SC Directs to Provide Information About Financial Stability of Families of Children Restored to Paren(01.02.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the State Governments/Union Territories to provide information in 2 weeks about the financial stability of the families of .....
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Madras High Court Orders Relaxation on COVID-19 Restrictions from November 15(10.11.2021)
Madras High Court has ordered relaxation of many restrictions that have been in place for long to fight COVID-19. The relaxations would come into forc.....
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Delhi HC: Appl. Against Order Rejecting Waiver of Interest Would Fall Under Direct Tax (VSV) Act(01.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that an application under the Companies Act against the order rejecting the application for waiver of interest would fall wi.....
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SC: Secular State Must Prevent Hate Speech at Any Cost(06.02.2023)
Supreme Court directing that meeting proposed by 'Sakal Hindu Samaj' in Mumbai on February 5 should be videographed by police and that contents should.....
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Jh. HC: Process of Constituting Transgender Welfare Board Must be Expedited(30.04.2024)
Jharkhand High Court while focusing on the importance of addressing the needs of the transgender community has directed the State Government to speed .....
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Mad. HC: Punishing Person Without Proper Identification Directly Impinges Personal Liberty(01.06.2023)
Madras High Court while setting aside conviction of man charged for robbery has highlighted need for Test Identification Parade (TIP) and observed tha.....
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CCI Finds Google Play Store’s Updated Billing Policy Violative of Competition Act(18.03.2024)
Competition Commission of India has prima facie found Google Play Store’s updated billing policy violative of provisions of Section 4(2)(a), 4(2)(b) a.....
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SC: Officers of DRI are ‘Proper Officers’ for Purpose of Section 28 of Customs Act(08.11.2024)
SC has held that the officers of DRI, Commissioners of Customs-Preventive, Directorate General of Central Excise Intelligence, and Commissioners of Ce.....
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SC to States/UTs: File Status Report on Suggestions for Proper Implementation of DV Act(03.12.2024)
The Supreme Court has directed the States and Union Territories to file a status report in response to the suggestions given by an NGO for the effecti.....
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Delhi HC Disposes Of Plea Seeking Evacuation of Students in Kazakhstan(30.03.2020)
Delhi High Court has disposed of the plea seeking evacuation of students stranded in Kazakhstan due to the lockdown ordered in light of coronavirus.
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Kerala HC: Execution Proceedings Against Idol to be Set Aside When Deity Not Party to Suit(06.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that execution proceedings initiated against an idol and its property are liable to be set aside when the deity or a public.....
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Mutilation property in DUSU Election: Del. HC Directs Candidates to File Affidavit & Beautify Campus(29.10.2024)
Delhi HC, while hearing a plea concerning the "defacement" of public property in Delhi University (DU) due to the Delhi University Students' Union (DU.....
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SC: Changing Religion Just to Avail Benefit of Reservation Without Genuine Belief Amounts to Fraud(27.11.2024)
SC has stated that conferment of Scheduled caste communal status to a person, who is a Christian by religion, but claims to be still embracing Hinduis.....
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Delhi HC Directs Centre to Ensure Welfare of Indian Students Stranded At Kazakhstan Airport(26.03.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Ministry of External Affairs to promptly appoint a Nodal Officer from the Indian Embassy in Kazakhstan to ensure the.....
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Madras HC: Sitting on Hunger Strike Would Not Amount to Attempt to Commit Suicide(19.02.2021)
Madras High Court has stated that sitting on a hunger strike for days together to press certain demands and refusing to cooperate with the authorities.....
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ITAT, Kolkata Deletes Addition as Interest on Loan After Deduction of TDS(22.10.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Kolkata has deleted the addition as interest on Loan duly paid by the assessee after deducting Tax Deducted at S.....
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Rajasthan HC: Concrete Action Plan is Required From State to Curb Child Labour Activities(08.06.2022)
Rajasthan High Court while hearing PIL to institutionalise effective machinery and mechanism for rescue and post rescue rehabilitation of all child la.....
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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea Challenging 18% GST on DNB Doctors' Fee(24.08.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea filed by Association of DNB Doctors against the imposition of 18% GST on fee deposited by DNB Candidates.
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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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ITAT: Unregistered Document Has No Evidentiary Value(18.07.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Surat Bench has upheld the denial of capital gain exemption under Section 54 of Income-Tax Act, 1961, by holding.....
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SC to Nagaland State Election Commission: Notify Local Body Polls With Women Quota Before March 14(14.02.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Nagaland State Election Commission to notify local body elections with women quota and place before it the official notific.....
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Guj. HC: State Authorities Need to Introspect Their Casual Attitude in Passing Detention Order(08.05.2023)
Gujarat High Court while observing that State Authorities are passing orders in a casual manner, has stated that State Authorities should introspect a.....
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SC: P&H HC Needs to Take Firm Stand for Ensuring Proper Bar Election in Haryana(28.05.2025)
SC while criticizing P&H State Bar Council for not taking firm stand regarding irregularities in bar election, has remarked that if procedure has not .....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Monitor Plea on Preventing Stubble Burning in Punjab, Haryana and UP(23.10.2020)
Delhi High Court has refused to further monitor a plea seeking a direction to be issued to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to take stern measu.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice To Lokayukta Police On Plea To Upload FIRs On Website(19.10.2022)
Karnataka High Court has issued notices on an Advocate's Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking direction to upload the First Information Reports (F.....
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JKL HC: Detention Orders on Irrelevant Grounds are Violative of Constitutional Rights(27.10.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that inclusion of an irrelevant, non-existent, obscure, or vague ground is an invasion of the constit.....
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Extension of last date to receive comments on TRAI's Consultation Paper on 'Assignment of spectrum in E&V Bands, and, spectrum for Microwave Access (MWA) & Microwave Backbone (MWB).'(14.11.2023)
1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had released a Consultation Paper on 'Assignment of Spectrum in E&V Bands, and Spectrum for Microw.....
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SC: Residential Accommodation for Nuns & Hostels for Students Can Claim Property Tax Exemption(02.03.2021)
Supreme Court held that residential accommodation for nuns and hostel accommodations for students which are attached to various educational institutio.....
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#Union Budget 2021-2022: Late Deposit of Contributions Not Allowed as Deductions to Employers(01.02.2021)
Finance Minister has reiterated that late deposit of contributions will not be allowed as deductions to employers, taking notice that some employers d.....
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SC Refuses to Interfere with Allahabad HC Order Transferring Probe of Custodial Death(09.11.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to interfere with an order of the Allahabad High Court transferring the probe into the alleged custodial death of a 24-year-.....
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Telangana HC: Investigation Post Filing Application No Bar for Applicant to Seek Advance Ruling(30.08.2022)
Telangana High Court has held that the investigation post-filing of the application would not debar the applicant from seeking an advance ruling.
Tags : Telangana High Court, Advance Ruling, Investigation
Madras HC: Women Residing in India Temporarily, OCI Cardholders Entitled to Relief Under DV Act(02.02.2023)
Madras High Court has held that persons who were living temporarily in India and foreign citizens who are Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cardhold.....
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PIL Seeking ‘Authoritative Interpretation’ of Section 66 PMLA Refused by Delhi High Court(29.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought an authoritative interpretation of Section 66 of the Preventi.....
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Gujarat HC Junks 10% Upper-Caste Quota(04.08.2016)
Gujarat High Court has cancelled 10% reservation for the poor among upper castes.
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Evidence Needed for Conviction Under SC/ST Act: Hyderabad High Court(09.04.2018)
Hyderabad High Court has observed that Courts will not punish those who are accused u/s 3(1)(x) of SC/ST Act, 1989 in absence of any evidence of alleg.....
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Fake Invoice Racket Busted by GST Commissionerate(22.05.2019)
Based on information received from Kolkata and investigation, the Commissionerate registered cases against these firms which have been allegedly indul.....
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#New Education Policy 2020 : More Focus on Vocational Studies in School-Level(30.07.2020)
Central Government has stated that every child shall learn at least one vocation by sampling of vocational crafts, such as carpentry, electric work, m.....
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Madras HC Grants Bail to Kanniyakumari Priest Accused for Passing Inappropriate Remarks(11.08.2021)
Madras High Court has granted bail to Kanniyakumari priest George Ponniah who is accused of passing certain remarks about Bharat Mata, the Prime Minis.....
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Tel. HC to State: Submit Affidavit on Anti-Ragging Measures Enforced in Educational Institutions(29.08.2023)
Telangana High Court has directed State Government to submit a report stating the Anti-Ragging measures undertaken to curb ragging in school and colle.....
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P&H HC: State Must Ensure Proper Care to Person in Custody who has Suicidal Tendencies(19.09.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that it is the duty of the State to ensure that sufficient care has been extended towards person in custody who.....
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Bombay High Court Grants Temporary Relief to 63 SC/ST Income Tax Officials(08.08.2019)
Bombay High Court has temporarily stayed the demotion of 63 income tax officials belonging to the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe communities whos.....
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SC: Unjust Exclusion of Legal Heirs in Will Can be Regarded as Suspicious Circumstance(20.05.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that an unfair disposition of property or an unjust exclusion of the legal heirs, particularly the dependants, is regarded .....
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Madras High Court Scraps PIL Seeking Compulsory COVID-19 Test for Candidates Contesting Elections(31.03.2021)
Madras High Court has come down heavily on a Petitioner who sought directions from the Court mandating that all candidates contesting in the Legislati.....
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Rajasthan HC: Police to Charge Married Couple for Police Protection if it Has Adequate Income(27.06.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that if the petitioner's income is more than taxable income under the Income Tax Act, Superintendent of Police after con.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Taxable Income, Financial Charge
Kar HC: Rule 9(5) Has Mandatory Application if Auction Purchaser is Unable to Pay Sale Consideration(18.10.2024)
Kar. HC has held that Rule 9(5) of the Security Interest (Enforcement) Rules, 2002 providing for forfeiture of the earnest money has mandatory applica.....
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Ker. HC: Media Expressing Definitive Opinion Regarding Guilt/Innocence of Party Not Protected u/a 19(08.11.2024)
Ker. HC has held that the expression by media of any definitive opinion regarding guilt or innocence of a party in a Criminal investigation before an .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Article 19, Criminal Investigation
Madras HC to GSTN: Facilitate Payment of Tax For Taxpayers Whose GST Registration was Cancelled(03.06.2022)
Madras High Court has directed the GST Network (GSTN) to allow the payment of tax, penalty and fine by the taxpayer whose GST registration is cancelle.....
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Kerala GST Department Invites Application From Traders to Avail Benefits of Amnesty Scheme(10.06.2022)
Kerala GST Department announced an amnesty scheme in 2022 to pay tax debts unpaid before the implementation of GST. The amnesty programme will apply t.....
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Del. HC: IT Addition Eligible for Deduction u/s 80-IC of IT Act if Made Towards Unsub. Share Capital(04.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that Income Tax Addition are eligible for deduction under Section 80-IC of the Income Tax Act, 1961 if they are made towards.....
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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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Gujarat HC Releases Gujarat High Court (Live Streaming of Court Proceedings) Rules, 2021(19.07.2021)
Gujarat High Court has released the Gujarat High Court (Live Streaming of Court Proceedings) Rules, 2021. The rules provide that the live streaming of.....
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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Cenvat Credit Allowable on Courier Services Used for Export of Goods(11.04.2022)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that cenvat credit is allowable for courier services on the amount of input .....
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Telangana HC Grants Liberty to Accused to Initiate Proceeding for Non-Following of Arrest Procedure(22.11.2021)
Telangana High Court granted liberty to an accused to initiate proceedings against police officials if the procedure for arrest under Section 41A of t.....
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Cal. HC: DM Can Delegate Powers to Executive Magistrate to Take Possession of Secured Assets(14.09.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that step taken under Section 14 of SARFAESI Act while taking possession of the secured assets is a ministerial step and .....
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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.....
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Guj. HC: CCI’s Investigation Order Doesn’t Affect Rights and Liability of Party(04.04.2023)
Gujarat High Court while dismissing petition filed by J.K. Paper Ltd. challenging an investigation order by Competition Commission of India (CCI) obse.....
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SC: PwD Allowed to Attend Interview if They Have Got Minimum Marks Prescribed For SC/ST Categories(22.05.2024)
Supreme Court while granting an interim relief, has passed an order allowing persons with disabilities (PwD) to appear in the interview for appointmen.....
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Supreme Court Directs Deposit of Legal Costs for Notice on Challenge Against Regularization(29.10.2021)
Supreme Court has directed a Municipality to deposit legal costs of Rs. 50,000 as condition to issue notice on its challenge against a High Court dire.....
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SC: Wish of Child is Different from Best Interest of Child(01.08.2022)
Supreme Court while allowing father’s plea seeking child custody has held that the question of 'what is the wish/desire' of the child is different and.....
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JKL HC: Can’t Register FIR Against Journalist Reporting on Information Given by Identifiable Source(13.02.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while quashing FIR against a journalist, has observed that restrains can’t be placed on Press by registering F.....
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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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SC: Can Allow Prosecution to Produce Docs. Omitted to be Submitted with Chargesheet(26.05.2025)
SC has observed that if there is an omission on part of the prosecution in forwarding the relied upon documents to the Magistrate, even after chargesh.....
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Rajasthan HC: Establishment of Toll Plaza Can't be Faulted on of Vicinity to Adjoining Villages(11.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that in the absence of any statutory prohibitions, establishment of Toll Plaza could not be faulted only because the Tol.....
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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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Mad. HC: Sufficient Knowledge in Tamil Language A Sine Qua Non for Service in Group-IV Posts(03.06.2024)
Mad. HC has upheld Govt. order mandating candidates to secure minimum qualifying marks of 40% in Tamil Paper in examination conducted by the Tamil Nad.....
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CESTAT: Payments Made Through Cenvat Account Liable To Be Re-Credited If Excise Duty Paid In Cash(23.01.2023)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal has ruled that once the duty has been paid in cash, earlier payments made through the Cenvat Accou.....
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SC Constitutes SIT to Investigate if NOIDA Authorities Paid Excess Compensation to Landowners(27.01.2025)
Supreme Court has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for investigating and examining whether the officers of NOIDA paid excess compensatio.....
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Karnataka High Court Issues Notice to Banks on Petition Filed by Vijay Mallya(06.02.2025)
Karnataka High Court has issued a notice to banks on a petition filed by fugitive Vijay Mallya that sought directions on banks to provide account stat.....
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NBSA Asks Aaj Tak to Air Apology for Attributing Fake Tweets to Sushant Singh Rajput(16.04.2021)
News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA) has asked Hindi news channel 'Aaj Tak' to air an apology on 23rd April, 2021 at 8PM for its misreporting .....
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Rajasthan High Court Issues Notice on Plea Against Denial of Physical Hearing by NCLT Jaipur Bench(13.12.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has issued notice to the Jaipur Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) while adjudicating upon an appeal against an or.....
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Del. HC: Magistrates Taking Cognizance of Offences Can’t be a Routine Exercise(21.09.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that if there is an order of magistrate taking cognizance of offence then the same would be perfunctory and not refle.....
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SC: Can’t Issue Completion Certificate Unless Satisfied that Construction done as Per Permission(19.12.2024)
Supreme Court while issuing guidelines for curbing unauthorized constructions, has directed that building completion certificate cannot be issued unle.....
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Uttarakhand High Court Orders Complete Ban on Mining Activities in Bageshwar District(08.01.2025)
Uttarakhand High Court while hearing a Public Interest Litigation on alleged illegal mining activities in Bageshwar district, has directed complete ba.....
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Kerala HC: Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists Cannot Use “Dr.” Without Medical Degree(06.11.2025)
Kerala High Court ruled that physiotherapists and occupational therapists without recognized medical qualifications cannot use the “Dr.” prefix. The c.....
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Allahabad HC Quashes NSA Detention of Accused in 'Journalist Shubham Tripathi Murder Case'(24.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has quashed the National Security Act, 1980 (NSA) detention of one Kanhaiya Awasthi, who is an accused in the Unnao-based journal.....
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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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Uttarakhand HC Orders Removal of Aggressive Stray Dogs Across State Through Municipalities(19.07.2022)
Uttarakhand High Court has directed the Municipalities across the state to identify and remove the aggressive stray dogs within the areas under their .....
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All. HC: Child in Conflict With Law Can't Seek Anticipatory Bail U/S 438 CrPC(15.02.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that a child in conflict with law can’t file an application under Section 438 of CrPC seeking anticipatory bail as per t.....
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Before taking extreme action of blacklisting, the entity has to be put to notice for the same(02.05.2023)
By way of present petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950, the Petitioner seeks setting aside of order passed by Responden.....
Tags : Registration, Contractor, Cancellation
SC: Split Verdict Delivered in Challenge to Approval for Genetically Modified Mustard Cultivation(23.07.2024)
Supreme Court has delivered split verdict on petitions challenging Centre’s approval on release of genetically modified mustard. While Justice BV Naga.....
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Allahabad HC: NCMEI Has Exclusive Power to Grant Minority Status(14.08.2025)
The Allahabad HC has quashed State Government's rejection of Sharda University's minority status in NEET counseling, holding NCMEI alone has authority.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, NCMEI, minority status, Sharda University, 1999 GO, NEET counseling, Section 11 NCMEI Act
Delhi Lieutenant Governor’s Notification regarding Evidence of Police officers Put on Hold(29.08.2025)
Delhi police released a statement stating that operation of the Lieutenant Governor’s notification regarding police officers' evidence in police stati.....
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Delhi High Court: Procedure Aids Justice But Cannot Be Ignored For Substantive Rights(11.09.2025)
Delhi HC observed that while procedure supports justice and technicalities shouldn’t infringe substantive rights, procedural rules cannot be “trashed”.....
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Allahabad HC: Refund Application Under GST Cannot be Rejected on Grounds of Delay(16.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the refund application under the Goods and Service Tax (GST) cannot be rejected merely on the ground of delay.
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Allahabad HC Orders to File Affidavit Disclosing Steps Taken in Bulandshahr Custodial Death Case(28.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has ordered the additional chief secretary Uttar Pradesh to file a personal affidavit disclosing the steps taken by the State in .....
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CESTAT, Mumbai: Enhancement of Value Cannot be Ground to Invoke Penal Provisions/Confiscation(13.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed enhancement of value cannot be a ground on voluntary statement to invoke penal p.....
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ECI Directed to Ensure Appointment of Vote Counting Staff Strictly Through Prescribed Guidelines(04.06.2024)
Calcutta High Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure the appointment of counting staff for Lok Sabha polls 2024 strictly .....
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No Service Tax on Sale/Purchase of Property on a Principal to Principal Basis: CESTAT(07.12.2018)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax AppellateTribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has held that there cannot be any service tax liability under the category “Real Est.....
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Non-payment of a part of the sale price would not affect the validity of the sale(09.07.2020)
The present Civil Appeal has been filed to challenge the impugned Judgment passed by a Division Bench of the Gujarat High Court, which affirmed the Or.....
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Rajasthan HC Grants Time to Centre to Respond on Plea for Issuance of Temporary Ration Cards(02.03.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has granted three weeks' time to the Central Government to file its reply on grievances raised by Pakistan Minority Migrants rega.....
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Madras HC Directs Police to Refrain from Arresting Former Minister Rajenthra Bhalaji(22.11.2021)
Madras High Court has asked the Tamil Nadu Police not to arrest till the next date of hearing, former Minister and Senior AIADMK member, K.T. Rajenthr.....
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Del. HC: DDA Criticized for Not Taking Measures for Beautification of District Park(22.07.2024)
Delhi High Court while criticizing Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for not taking beneficial measures for beautification of District Park, has obser.....
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HP High Court: Trial Court Can’t Dictate Investigation Manner, If Remand Purpose Is Clear(14.08.2025)
The Himachal Pradesh High Court while quashing a trial court’s order refusing police custody, has also expunged the remarks made by it by calling the .....
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SC: Orders DGFT & CBIC to Fix Systems, Protect Exporters from Clerical Errors(27.08.2025)
SC has held that exporters cannot be denied MEIS benefits due to inadvertent broker mistakes later corrected under law. The Court directed DGFT & CBIC.....
Tags : Supreme Court, DGFT, Exporters, Clerical Error, Natural Justice
Sikkim HC: No Refund of Unused ITC on Business Closure u/s 54 CGST; Must Reverse u/s 29(5)(09.09.2025)
Sikkim HC ruled that unutilised Input Tax Credit (ITC) on business closure under Section 54 CGST Act cannot be refunded. Instead, it must be reversed .....
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Madras High Court Rejects NEET Candidates' Plea for Change of Community Status(01.12.2020)
Madras High Court has rejected NEET candidates’ plea to change communal status from ‘OBC’ to ‘General’ remarking that Courts cannot keep on condonin.....
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MP HC Imposes Rs. 2 Lakh Exemplary Cost on SBI for 'Inhuman Approach'(29.07.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has imposed exemplary cost of Rs. 2 lakhs on the State Bank of India (SBI) for adopting a very 'inhuman approach' while deal.....
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SC Refuses Interim Protection to Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh in PMLA Case(17.08.2021)
Supreme Court has declined to grant interim relief to Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh who had moved the Top Court seeking protection fr.....
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Madras HC: Masters in Law, Enrolment as Advocate Not Required for Teaching 'Pre-Law Courses'(23.08.2021)
Madras High Court has held that the notification issued by the Teachers Recruitment Board mandating candidates to be enrolled as an advocate and to po.....
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Meghalaya HC: Dishonored Cheque Must Have Been Issued by Account Holder U/S.138 NI Act(18.05.2022)
Meghalaya High Court has reiterated that the dishonoured cheque must have been issued by the account holder under his name and signature for an offenc.....
Tags : Meghalaya High Court, Dishonoured Cheque, Section 138, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Kar. HC: Rule of Locus Standi to be Construed Liberally in Matters of Illegal Grant of State Largess(23.01.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that rule of locus standi should be construed liberally in matters that are related to illegal grant of State largess wh.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Locus Standi, Illegal Grant, State Largess
CESTAT: Service Tax Not Applicable on Service For Electricity Transmission By GETCO(08.02.2024)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) Ahmedabad Bench has held that service tax is not applicable for the erection of bays, sub.....
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P&H HC: Dismissing Pleas due to Shortage of Stenographers Unwarranted(21.02.2025)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has stated that the dismissal of the application(s) on account of shortage of stenographers and typists is unwarranted and.....
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Madras High Court: Party Wanting to Abandon Claim Cannot be Compelled to Continue Case(01.04.2024)
Madras High Court while allowing the State of Tamil Nadu to withdraw cases, has observed that when a party wasn’t to abandon a case without reserving .....
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Supreme Court Gives the Go-Ahead to the Construction of the Central Vista Project(05.01.2021)
Supreme Court has given the go-ahead to the construction of the new parliament complex near Delhi's India Gate, the Central Vista project, holding tha.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea to Regulate Police Officers' Social Media Disclosures on Investigations(25.10.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a writ petition seeking issuance of directions to the Centre for framing rules and regulations or guidelines to gov.....
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SC Dismisses SLP Filed by AKM Ashraf to Restrict Entry of People Without RT PCR Certificate(29.10.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed a special leave petition filed by AKM Ashraf, member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly assailing the Kerala High Court's .....
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Delhi HC: Vicious Character Attacks Not Journalistic Freedom(01.08.2022)
Delhi High Court while directing Mint newspaper to take down article which had alleged defamatory statements against Youtuber Gaurav Taneja, has held .....
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Interest Equalization Scheme (IES) on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit(22.02.2024)
1. This is with reference to the instructions issued vide circulars No. DOR.STR.REC.93/04.02.001/2021- 22 dated March 8, 2022 and DOR.STR.REC.39/04.02.....
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Calcutta HC Orders Interim Stay on Preparation of New OBC list by Government(18.06.2025)
Calcutta High Court has directed stay on the preparation of new Other Backward Caste (OBC) list by the West Bengal Government which includes new caste.....
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CESTAT, Hyderabad: Exported Goods Cannot Be Confiscated Under Section 113 of Customs Act(26.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Hyderabad has ruled that Section 113 of the Customs Act, 1962 only provides for confiscation of go.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Section 113 of the Customs Act, 1962, confiscation of goods
CESTAT, Chennai : Royalty Need Not be Included in Transaction Value if Not Paid to Foreign Supplier(29.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has ruled that royalty need not be incorporated in transaction value if not paid to a foreig.....
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MP High Court Junks Plea Alleging Illegality In Sale Of Tickets in Ind vs. NZ ODI Match(23.01.2023)
Madhya Pradesh High Court while observing that a PIL on the basis of newspaper reporting is not maintainable, has dismissed a PIL alleging that illega.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Cricket Match, India, New Zealand
SC: Can’t Discard Testimony of Witness Merely Because of Relation with Victim(24.01.2025)
Supreme Court has stated that the law nowhere states that the evidence of the interested witness should be discarded altogether. The law only warrants.....
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Cal. HC: Once Funds of PF are Transferred to Statutory Fund, Employees Can’t Claim a Separate Share(04.02.2025)
Calcutta High Court has observed that once funds of a provident fund trust are transferred to the statutory Provident Fund, employees cannot claim a s.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice Questioning Legality of Nominating People to State Board for Wildlife(16.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation questioning the legality of nominating nine people, including the son of an MLA.....
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Allahabad High Court: Rape Victim Cannot be Compelled to Undergo DNA Test(13.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has ruled that a victim of rape cannot be compelled to undergo DNA test to determine the paternity of her child. The Court was ad.....
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Cal. HC: One-Line Order dismissing Appeal on Ground of Delay in Filing is Invalid(18.08.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that the one-line order dismissing an appeal on ground of delay in filing without discussing the merits of the case shall.....
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BCI to SC: Practicing Advocates Cannot Simultaneously Work as Full Time Journalists(17.12.2024)
Bar Council of India has informed the Supreme Court that practicing advocates cannot simultaneously work as full time journalists as there are rules t.....
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Ker HC: Not Necessary to Obtain Probate for Wills by Christians & Muhammadans after Amendment to ISA(08.01.2025)
Kerala High Court has restated that considering the amendment made to Section 213(2) of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, it is not necessary to obtain.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Probate, Christians, Muhammadans
Bombay HC Cancels ERC Order, Rules Stakeholders Must Be Heard Before Amending Multi-Year Tariff(06.11.2025)
Bombay HC held that Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) cannot amend or review a Multi-Year Tariff order without giving notice and a .....
Tags : Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission, Stakeholders, Tariff
Ker. HC: No Bar on Cheque Dishonour Proceedings Due to Moratorium During Insolvency Process(14.02.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process there will not be any bar on cheque dishonour proceedings again.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Negotiable Instruments Act, Cheque Dishonour
SC Disapproves Estranged Wife's Demand That Alternate House Should Have Same Luxuries(06.12.2021)
Supreme Court has disapproved the stand taken by an estranged wife that the alternate accommodation offered to her should have the same luxuries as he.....
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JKL HC: Standing Order Issued by State for Regulation of Stone Crushing Units is a Valid Legislation(06.03.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while observing that Standing Order issued by J&K Government in 2021 for regulation of the stone crushing unit.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Stone Crusher, Standing Order
Bom HC: FIR can be Against IO if he Fails to File Chargesheet Within 180 Days in NDPS Case(19.05.2023)
Bombay High Court while directing prosecution of investigating officer (IO) for failing to file chargesheet within time stipulated of 180 days under S.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, FIR, Chargesheet, NDPS Act, Investigating Officer
SC Finds 3-Year Delay in Case Listing Disturbing and Orders an Inquiry Against the Registry(24.09.2025)
Supreme Court condemned its Registry for delaying the listing of a case by over three years despite a clear order to list it immediately after service.....
Tags : Inquiry, Registry, Registrar
Kerala HC: Printing Digital Files on Paper is a Service, Attracts 18% GST(10.10.2025)
Kerala High Court ruled that printing digital images, letters, or photos on paper is a service, attracting 18% GST, not 12%. The issue before the benc.....
Tags : Printing, Service, GST
Delhi HC Issues Restraining Orders on Bank Strike(12.07.2016)
Delhi HC has issued interim orders restraining staff and officers associations from going on strike against proposed merger of associate banks with St.....
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Allahabad HC Upholds Constitutional Validity of Appeal Provision under SC/ST Amendment Act(11.10.2018)
Allahabad High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Section 14A (2) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015, which make.....
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Delhi HC Directs Delhi Jal Board for Quick Action on Disposal of Septic Waste(29.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Jal Board to expeditiously finalise the tender for hiring specially fabricated machines to collect, transport and .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Jal Board, Septic Waste
Madras HC Sets Aside Conviction of Youngster Who Allegedly Raped and Murdered a Minor(19.03.2021)
Madras High Court has set aside the conviction and death sentence imposed on a youngster for having allegedly raped and murdered a 13-year-old girl. T.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Youngster Who Allegedly Raped and Murdered a Minor
IBBI Amends Regulations on Grievance & Complaint Handling Procedure and Inspection & Investigation(16.06.2022)
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has notified IBBI (Grievance and Complaint Handling Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 and IBBI .....
Tags : IBBI, Grievance and Complaint Handling Procedure, Inspection and Investigation.
Kerala HC Grants Bail to Convicts Father Kottoor and Sister Sephy in Sister Abhaya Murder Case(23.06.2022)
Kerala High Court has granted interim bail in the plea by Father Thomas Kottoor and Sister Sephy seeking suspension of their sentence in the infamous .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Interim Bail, Sister Abhaya Case
Cabinet approves National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme(05.07.2016)
The Union Cabinet approved implementation of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme, by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.<.....
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Domestic Violence Act Not for Live-In Ties if Man is Already Married: Delhi High Court(10.10.2018)
Delhi High Court has said that the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act can’t be invoked in a live-in relationship if the man is already mar.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Domestic Violence
Delhi HC Asks Government to List Steps Taken to Help Seriously Ill(28.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and the Aam Aadmi Party Government to inform about the steps taken by them to treat seriously-ill corona patient.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Steps to Help Seriously Ill
Delhi High Court Restrains Future Retail-Reliance Deal(18.03.2021)
Delhi High Court has restrained Future Retail from taking any further action on its Rs. 24,713 Crore Reliance deal and held that Future Retail has wil.....
Tags : Future Retail, Reliance Industries
CBIC Issues Advisory on Changes in System Relating to AD Code Registration in Exports(16.06.2022)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIC) has issued an advisory introducing change in the Customs System related to Authorised Dealer Code (AD Code) Reg.....
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Kerala HC: Any Hindrance to Medical Workers Qualify as Violence(23.06.2022)
Kerala High Court while denying anticipatory bail to a man accused of obstructing a doctor from performing official duty, held that under the Kerala H.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Healthcare Service Persons, Obstruction
Reasons behind any decision are necessary to be assigned by the administrative authorities(27.04.2023)
The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950 against the impugned Memorandum dated 10th March, 2023 passed.....
Tags : Principles, Natural justice, Admission
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Launches Start-Up India Initiative(18.01.2016)
PM, Shri Narendra Modi, has launched Start-up India initiative in New Delhi. Start-ups will be exempted from paying income tax on their profit for the.....
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Delhi HC Directs Cops to Conduct Lie Detector Test on 9 JNU Students(23.12.2016)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Police to conduct lie detector tests on nine Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students, allegedly connected to di.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, JNU, Najeeb Ahmed, Conduct Lie Detector Test
Supreme Court Allows Serving Judicial Officers to Appear for District Judges Examination(25.05.2017)
Supreme Court dealing with eligibility of serving judicial officers to apply for direct recruitment as District Judges, has issued notice, and permitt.....
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Rajasthan High Court: ‘Condom Ads Too Obscene to be Aired During Day’(02.05.2018)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a petition against the Centre’s order allowing condom advertisements to be aired only after 10 pm.
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Advertisements
Mad. HC Stays Press Release Inviting Suggestions on Bill as Centre Fails to Provide Translated Copy(02.06.2023)
Madras HC has granted interim stay on the press communique issued by the Joint Committee on the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023, inviting su.....
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Ker HC: Challenge to Protocol Mandating Sexual Offence Survivor to be Examined Only by Gynae. Dism.(19.03.2024)
Kerala High Court has dismissed the petition that challenged Clause 6 of the Kerala Medico-legal Protocol for Examination of Survivor of Sexual Offenc.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Sexual Offence Survivor, Gynaecologists
Kerala HC: Registration of Crime Under Section 102 CrPC Illegal(21.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has quashed proceedings against a 21 year old man holding that Section 102 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) is not an offe.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Ensure No Protest Held in Bangalore City Except at Freedom Park(04.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to forthwith ensure that no protest, meetings, processions, etc. are held in the city of Bengal.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, No Protest Held in Bangalore City
Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority and DBS Bank inks MoU to spread awareness on investment and fraudulent schemes(19.02.2024)
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and DBS Bank, a prominent financia.....
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Calcutta HC: Failure to Examine Weapon becomes Fatal in Cases of Circumstantial Evidence(16.07.2025)
Calcutta High Court has held that in cases based on the circumstantial evidence, failure to examine the weapon recovered and alleged to have been used.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Circumstantial Evidence, Weapon
Delhi HC: High Court's Supervisory Jurisdiction Over Orders Under Order 39 Rules 1&2 Restricted(26.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the scope of interference in exercise of its supervisory jurisdiction of the High Court under Article 227 of the Const.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Article 227, Constitution of India, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Order XXXIX, supervisory jurisdiction
Rajasthan HC Dismisses Widow's Plea Seeking Horizontal Reservation in ST Category(28.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a widow's challenge to the legality of the category-wise merit list prepared after preliminary examinations for rec.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, widow's, preliminary examinations, category-wise merit list, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, Rajasthan Judicial Services
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 .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Money Recovery, Pre-Arrest Bail
SC Directs Competent Authority to Consider Reinstatement of Suspended 32 Tihar Jail Officials(24.01.2025)
Supreme Court has directed the competent authority to decide the issue of reinstatement of 32 Tihar jail officials who were suspended for extending un.....
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SC Dismissed Public Interest Litigation Challenging Validity of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961(04.02.2025)
Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that challenged the validity of Sections 2, 3, 4 and 8A of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Public Interest Litigation, Dowry Prohibition Act
Kerala HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Removal of Muslims, Certain Christians from Backward Classes(26.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed the petition seeking a declaration to cancel the reservation and financial aid provided to Muslims, Latin Catholics, a.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Removal of Muslims, Certain Christians from Backward Classes
SC Seeks Centre's Stand Regarding Judicial Vista Construction(26.04.2022)
Supreme Court has asked the Centre to explain its stand on a petition seeking direction to arrange the layout and execute the construction work of Jud.....
Tags : Supreme Court , Judicial Vista, construction work
AAR, Gujarat: Apple And Malt Cola Fizzy Attracts 28% GST And 12% GST Compensation Cess(29.04.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling, Gujarat has observed that 28% Goods and Services Tax and 12% GST Compensation Cess are due on Apple and Malt Cola Fizzy.
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, 28% Goods and Services Tax, 12% GST, Compensation Cess, Apple, Malt Cola Fizzy
CESTAT: No Case Made Out By Customs For Confiscation Of Goods Meant For Export(23.01.2023)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has observed that a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) is not required from the Drug .....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, No Objection Certificate, Drug Controller, export
Rajasthan High Court: No Law for Conducting Arrest through Video Calls(24.01.2025)
Rajasthan High Court while taking suo motu cognizance of cybercrimes in India, has observed that it is right time and high time to make the public at .....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Video Calls, Suo Motu Cognizance
Delhi HC Allows Plea Challenging Office Memo of AIIMS Cancelling Admission of Students(08.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has allowed a petition filed by students of MSc Nursing at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), challenging an Office.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Cancelling Admission of Students
MeitY invites comments from stakeholders and general public on amendment proposed to 'IT Rules'(19.01.2023)
Government to hold public consultation on proposed amendment of IT rules with respect to fact checking misinformation or patently false and untrue or .....
Tags : Comments, Stakeholders, 'IT Rules'
Delhi HC: 'No Coercive Steps' Does Not Mean Stay or Suspension of Investigation(04.11.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that the phrase “no coercive steps” does not imply a stay or suspension of an investigation, clarifying that such wording ca.....
Tags : Coercive Steps, Suspension, Investigation
SC Asks Patna HC to Decide on Issue of Transportation of Sand and Stone by Trucks Expeditiously(06.01.2022)
Supreme Court has requested Patna High Court to decide the petitions filed by Bihar Truck Owners Association challenging State of Bihar's notification.....
Tags : Supreme Court, on Issue of Transportation of Sand and Stone by Trucks
SEBI Bans 6 Individuals for Indulging in Stock Price Manipulation(14.01.2022)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has cracked down on WhatsApp and Telegram groups in which stock-tips were being shared to inflate share prices......
Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India, Stock Price Manipulation
DY Chandrachud Appointed as 50th CJI, to Take Oath on Nov 9(18.10.2022)
President of India has appointed Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud as the Chief Justice of India (CJI) w.e.f 9th November 2022. He will take ove.....
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Tel. HC: S.22A of Registration Act Doesn’t Violate Article 300A of Constitution(23.10.2023)
Telangana High Court has held that the action of non-registration of a document under Section 22A of Registration Act, 1908 does not prevent a person .....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Registration Act, Article 300A
SC: Candidate in Select List Doesn’t Have Indefeasible Right to Be Appointed(08.11.2024)
Supreme Court has held that a candidate placed in the select list gets no indefeasible right to be appointed even if vacancies are available but the S.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Select List, Indefeasible Right
SC: Can’t Deny Experience Marks to Candidate Performing Regular Duties in Unsanctioned Post(02.12.2024)
Supreme Court has held that a candidate cannot be denied the benefit of mark for experience merely because at the time of appointment as outsourced ma.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Unsanctioned Post, Outsourced Manpower
Karnataka HC Issues Notice on PIL Asking State Govt to Provide Laptops/Tablets to EWS Students(26.10.2020)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the State Government on a public interest litigation seeking directions to immediately formulate a plan of a.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Provide Laptops/Tablets to EWS Students
Clarification regarding applicability of IGST on repair cost, insurance and freight, on goods re-imported after being exported for repairs, on the recommendations of the GST Council made in its 43rd m(19.07.2021)
1. References have been received seeking clarification on the issues of the applicability of IGST on repair cost, insurance and freight, on goods re-i.....
Tags : Applicability, IGST, Repairs
Orissa HC: Remand Date to be Excluded From Calculation of Statutory Period for Granting Default Bail(26.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has reiterated that while calculating the statutory period for granting default bail under Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Pr.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, statutory period, default bail, Section 167(2), Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, res integra
AP HC: Plea of Alibi Can’t be Taken Into Consideration at Pre-Trial Stage as it’s Disputed(29.04.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed the petition for discharge of accused on his plea that he was not present during the commission of the offence.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, plea of alibi, question of fact, framing of charges
Delhi HC Gives Protection to Omar Abdullah's Wife, Kids from Eviction till July 28(13.07.2016)
Delhi HC has protected estranged wife of ex- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and their children from being evicted from their governmen.....
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Rajasthan High Court Rules Benami Amendment Act, 2016 Cannot be Enforced Retrospectively(26.07.2019)
Rajasthan High Court has ruled that Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016 cannot have retrospective effect. Under the amended law whic.....
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Telangana HC: Ambulances to be Made Available on National/State Highways(29.05.2020)
Telangana High Court has stated that the State must ensure that Ambulances are available on National and State Highways being presently used by migran.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Ambulances on National/State Highways
AAAR, UP: No ITC Can be Claimed on 5% GST Paid on Licence Fee to Indian Railway(19.03.2021)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Uttar Pradesh while upholding the AAR’s ruling has held that no Input Tax Credit (ITC) can be claimed on.....
Tags : Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling, GST Paid on Licence Fee to Indian Railway
Gujarat HC: Relinquishment of Right in Property Valued Above Rs.100 to be Compulsorily Registered(16.06.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that if any right concerning a property valued above Rs. 100 has been relinquished, it requires compulsory registration be.....
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SC: Plea to Remove Minister Can be Listed Only After Placing Before CJI(23.06.2022)
Supreme Court has held that PIL seeking direction to Delhi and Maharashtra Government to remove its Health Minister Satyendar Jain & Cabinet Minister .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India, Money Laundering
NGT to Govt.: Consider Setting Up of ETPs Instead of STPs for Treating Sewage Water(15.01.2016)
NGT has directed Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) to consider setting up effluent treatment.....
Tags : NGT , Central Pollution Control Board , Union Ministry of Environment and Forests
SEBI Notifies New Norms for Issue of REITs(20.12.2016)
SEBI has notified detailed guidelines for public issuance of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) including allocation of units to institutional inve.....
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Power of Court to indicate provisional measures will be exercised only if there is urgency, that, irreparable prejudice will be caused to rights in dispute before Court gives its final decision(18.05.2017)
In facts of present case, On 8th May, 2017, Government of Republic of India filed in Registry of Court an Application instituting proceedings against .....
Tags : Consular access, Death sentence, Provisional measure, Stay
Govt Extends Due Date of Transfer of Shares to IEPF Authority, New Dates to Notify Soon(31.05.2017)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs has extended due date of transfer of shares to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority which earlier was.....
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Clarification regarding provisions relating to charitable and religious trusts(24.05.2023)
1. Income of any fund or institution or trust or any university or other educational institution or any hospital or other medical institution referred.....
Tags : Clarification, Provisions, Religious trusts
Electoral Bonds Data Uploaded on Election Commission of India’s Website(15.03.2024)
The Election Commission of India has uploaded on its website data related to electoral bonds that was supplied by the State Bank of India.
Tags : Election Commission of India, Electoral Bonds, State Bank of India
J&K&L HC: High Court has Absolute & Exclusive Disciplinary Control Over District Judiciary(01.07.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that control over District Judiciary vested in the High Court in Article 235 of the Constitution is c.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, District Judiciary, Control
Guidelines for public issue of units of InvITs(11.05.2016)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India released guidelines for the public issue of units of infrastructure investment trusts.
As with .....
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Union Budget 2017-18: Key Updates(01.02.2017)
#Income Tax rate for annual income between Rs 2.5 lakh to 5 lakh reduced to 5% from 10%.
#Zero tax liability for people with annual income of Rs 3 la.....
Tags : Budget 2017-18, Union Budget, Rail Budget, Arun Jaitley, Finance Minister
National Green Tribunal Bans Use of Plastic Bags of Less Than 50 Microns Thickness in Delhi(10.08.2017)
NGT has banned the use of non-degradable plastic bags which are less than 50 microns in Delhi and directed that any person found in possession of such.....
Tags : National Green Tribunal, Non-degradable plastic bags
Mad. HC: Pedigree Based on Caste Will Have No Role to Play in Appointment of Archaka in Temple(27.06.2023)
Madras High Court has observed that it is always left open to Trustees to appoint Archakas in Agamic temples by ensuring that he is well-versed, prope.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Archaka, Temple, Appointment, Caste
Director General of Foreign Trade notifies procedures for registration of import consignments under Melon Seeds Import Monitoring System(09.04.2024)
1.In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, as amended from time to time, and in reference.....
Tags : Procedures, Registration, Import consignments
All. HC: UP Government to Develop Scheme Addressing Unauthorized Constructions(13.02.2025)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to develop a scheme to addresses the issue of unauthorized constructions in residential, c.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh Government, Unauthorized Constructions
AP HC: Satisfaction of Detaining Authority Necessary for Preventive Detention as Per Triple Test(21.03.2023)
Andhra Pradesh High Court although the person in question was accused of serious offenses, if the necessary satisfaction as per the triple test i.e. s.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Detaining Authority, Satisfaction, Preventive Detention, Triple Test
Rajasthan High Court to Have Only Virtual Hearings from January 5 to January 14(05.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has decided to have only virtual hearings from January 5, to 14, 2022, considering the instant surge in Covid-19 cases and the sp.....
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Karnataka High Court has upheld the amendments made to the Karnataka Essential Commodities Public Dis(14.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has upheld the amendments made to the Karnataka Essential Commodities Public Distribution System (Control) Order 2017, fixing min.....
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Notification regarding pension fund 2589555 Ontario Limited(13.10.2022)
In exercise of powers conferred by sub-clause (iv) of clause (c) of the Explanation 1 to clause (23FE) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 o.....
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Bom. HC: Unregistered Partnership Firm Can be Made an Accused in Cheque Bounce Case(19.10.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that registration or non-registration of the partnership firm will have no bearing insofar as Section 141 of Negotiable Ins.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Cheque Bounce, Unregistered Partnership Firm
Madras HC Dismisses Plea for Strict Implementation of NMC Fee Structure in Private Medical College(17.02.2022)
Madras High Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation for strict implementation of medical fees determined by the Government against.....
Tags : Madras High Court, NMC Fee Structure in Private Medical College
Allahabad HC Stays Arrest of Man on FIR Against Live-in Relationship with Married Woman(23.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of a man and his family members who is living with a married woman in connection with an FIR registered aga.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Arrest, Live-in Relationship with Married Woman
Madras HC to State: Make Tourist Destinations Accessible for Disabled(30.11.2022)
Madras High Court has directed State government to take steps and make all tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu accessible for disabled persons in accor.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Tourist, Disabled
Industrial Tribunal, Rouse Avenue Courts Issues POSH Guidelines for IIT Delhi(18.04.2023)
Industrial Tribunal of Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Courts while observing that sexual harassment of women is an expression of unhealthy human relationship, h.....
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Oral hearing in the anti-dumping duty investigation concerning imports of "Sulphur Black" from China PR(12.01.2024)
1. This is to inform that in the above-mentioned investigation, DGTR will hold an oral hearing at 2:30 PM (IST) on 6th February 2024 in the conference.....
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Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against Suspension of FCRA Registration(15.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) assailing an order which had suspended its registration.....
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Del. HC: Foreign Jurisprudence on Standard Essential Patent has to be Adapted(31.03.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that foreign jurisprudence on Standard Essential Patent (SEP) has to be adapted in Indian realities as India’s judge pop.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Standard Essential Patent, Foreign Jurisprudence
All HC: SI Fixed at 6% p.a On Excess/Less Determination of Provi. Tariff Ultra Vires Electricity Act(20.05.2024)
All HC has struck down Regulation 5A of Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) (First Amendment), Regulations, 200.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Simple Interest, Provisional Tariff
Del. HC: PIL Seeking Removal of Videos of Women and Minor on YouTube, Refused(22.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking removal of videos of women and minor girls that were uploaded on .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Interest Litigation, YouTube
SC: Constitution Bench to Decide Eligibility of Judicial Officers For Bar Quota District Judge Posts(12.08.2025)
The Supreme Court referred to a Constitution Bench the issue of whether a judicial officer with 7 years’ Bar experience can be appointed as District J.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Constitution Bench, District Judge, Bar Quota, Judicial Officers, Article 233(2)
Rajasthan High Court: Ensure Life-Saving Devices are Functional Around Year(20.05.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the State Government to ensure that ventilators and other life saving machines are kept operational throughout the y.....
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Allahabad HC Seeks Report on Treatment Given to Sitting High Court Judge VK Srivastava(05.05.2021)
Allahabad High Court has sought response from the State health authorities about the treatment that was given to Justice Virendra Kumar Srivastava, a .....
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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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SC Admits Plea Against Abolition of State-Funded Madrassas in Assam(02.11.2022)
Supreme Court has admitted a special leave petition against a Gauhati High Court decision upholding a 2020 Assam Assembly law, according to which all .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Madrassas, Educational Institutions
Raj HC Consider Parole of Dacoity-Murder Convict as Per Rules Applicable at Time of Conviction(06.04.2023)
Rajasthan High Court has asked State to consider parole application of a Dacoity-Murder convict under the Rajasthan Prisoners Release on Parole Rules,.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Parole, Old Rule
Financial Assistance Scheme for District Judiciary Employees Introduced by CJ of Madras HC(23.05.2024)
Chief Justice (CJ) of Madras High Court has launched the Chief Justice Relief Fund Scheme for district judiciary employees and is a subscription based.....
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Guahati HC: Accused Absconded May Reflect Guilty Mind; Same Is Not Substantive Evidence of his Guilt(23.01.2023)
Gauhati High Court has ruled that an absconding accused reflects guilty state of mind, however, the same cannot be a substantive evidence of his guilt.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, absconding, substantive
Bom. HC Stays Suspension of Female Advocate for Total Disregard to Principles of Natural Justice(27.01.2025)
Bombay High Court has stayed an order passed by the Bar Council of India (BCI) suspending the license of a female advocate and stated that there has b.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Bar Council of India, Natural Justice
Ministry of Health Affairs States Newspaper Delivery Chain in List of Essentials(30.03.2020)
Ministry of Health Affairs has clarified to States that the newspaper delivery chain is allowed under print media in the list of essential items permi.....
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SC: Dependent Cannot Seek Compassionate Appointment on Higher Post(06.10.2021)
Supreme Court observed that a dependent/applicant cannot seek compassionate appointment on the higher post than what was held by the deceased employee.....
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SC Criticizes ‘Cyclostyled Manner’ of Quashing FIRs, Direct to Follow Arnesh Kumar’s Guidelines(03.06.2022)
Supreme Court while showing displeasure has stated that the matters pertaining to quashing of FIR were disposed in ‘Cyclostyled’ manner by Uttarakhand.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Quashing of FIR, Cyclostyled
Delhi HC: Bar Against Entertaining Revision Application Not Applicable to Petition Under Article 227(23.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that the bar provided under Section 8 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 against entertaining revision application or petiti.....
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Gujarat HC: Inclusion/ Exclusion of Name In Voters' List Not An Extraordinary Circumstance(18.05.2022)
Gujarat High Court has reiterated that removing a person's name from the voters' list is not an extraordinary circumstance that requires the High Cour.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, voters' list, High Court, Article 226
Raj. HC: Tenant Can’t Avoid Eviction by Showing Other Properties More Suitable for Bonafide Use(23.01.2024)
Rajasthan High Court while allowing eviction petition of the landlord has held that bonafide necessity of the premise is to be decided by the landlord.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Bonafide Use, Eviction Petition, Tenancy
Uttarakhand Becomes The First State to Pass The Uniform Civil Code Bill(08.02.2024)
The Uttarakhand State Legislative Assembly on 07.02.2024 passed the Uniform Civil Code, Uttarakhand, 2024 Bill and with this Uttarakhand becomes the f.....
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Del. HC: Harbouring Terrorists Leads to Creation of 'Safe Havens' for them(21.02.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that an act of harbouring terrorists or a series of acts which lead to creation of 'Safe Havens' for terrorists endanger.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Harbouring Terrorists, Safe Havens
Supreme Court Expresses Concerns about Vacancy of Judges in District Judiciary(05.03.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing proceedings initiated in relation to addressing the systematic flaws under the POCSO Act, 2012 has expressed concerns abou.....
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Kar. HC to State: Remove All Encroachments on Storm Water Drains Immediately(13.09.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed State Government and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to take immediate steps for removal of all encroachme.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Encroachment, Storm Water Drains
Kerala HC to Monitor Implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules(22.03.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that t would be monitoring the implementation of the Solid Waste Management and Handling Rules, 2016 in the state.
Tags : Kerala High Court, Implementation, Solid Waste Management Rules
Calcutta HC Disposes of Plea Alleging Police Inaction in Complaint Registered By Same-Sex Couple(25.08.2021)
Calcutta High Court has disposed of a plea moved by a same sex couple alleging police inaction after noting that the concerned police authorities had .....
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SC Sets Aside Judgments Delivered by Bombay HC Quashing Notification to Reserve Post of Mayor(02.09.2021)
Supreme Court has set aside a judgment delivered by the Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) which had quashed a notification issued by the Maharashtr.....
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SC Stays Karnataka HC Judgment Which Allowed Trial of Husband for Marital Rape(20.07.2022)
Supreme Court has stayed the judgment of the Karnataka High Court which allowed the trial of a husband for the offence of rape alleged by his wife. Th.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Marital Rape, Stay
CESTAT Allows Cenvat Credit to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Consulting Engineer’s Services(17.02.2023)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi bench has granted Delhi Metro Rail Corporation a cenvat credit for consulting engin.....
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Supreme Court: Can’t Order Confiscation of Vehicle Without Hearing its Registered Owner(21.05.2024)
SC has observed that the plain reading of Section 63 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 indicates that the court cannot order.....
Tags : Supreme Court, NDPS, Registered Owner, Confiscation
State Government had no authority to tinker with the lists of Scheduled Castes published under Article 341 of the Constitution of India(15.07.2024)
The present appeal arises out of the Patna High Court Division Bench judgment where the court upheld the resolution dated 1st July, 2015 of the State .....
Tags : Tanti-Tantwa community, Scheduled Castes, Constitution of India
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.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, SC/ST Act, Video Record
SC Grants Ad Interim Protection from Arrest to Anup Majee in West Bengal Coal Scam Probe(26.03.2021)
Supreme Court has granted ad interim protection from arrest to the prime accused in the West Bengal coal scam probe, Anup Majee, conditional on him jo.....
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Ministry of Finance Extends Compensation Cess Levy Upto 31 March, 2026(27.06.2022)
Ministry of Finance has extended the time period for the levy of compensation cess up to 31 March, 2026.
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Rajasthan HC: High Court Not Bound to Invite Bar's Views While Deciding Criminal Reference(01.07.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that Section 395 of CrPC, which makes provision for criminal reference, does not obligate the court to invite the views .....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Criminal Reference, Bar Members
Kerala HC Dismisses Transfer Petition Alleging Bias of Judicial Officer and Imposes Rs. 15K as Cost(29.10.2024)
Kerala High Court while dismissing a transfer petition filed in a matrimonial dispute case, alleging bias of judicial officer, has imposed a cost of f.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, transfer petition, Cost
SC: Courts to Ensure Distant Relatives are Not Unnecessarily Impleded in Cases of Domestic Cruelty(28.11.2024)
Supreme Court has cautioned Courts to ensure that in domestic cruelty cases under section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 distant relatives of the.....
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Rajasthan High Court: Suo-Motu Cognizance Taken Over Lack of Public Washrooms(05.12.2024)
Rajasthan High Court while taking suo-motu cognizance over lack of sanitary public washrooms for women, has observed that the facilities available to .....
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DGFT Notifies New RoDTEP Schedule to Align with Finance Act, 2022(03.06.2022)
Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified a new Refund of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (“RoDTEP”) schedule Appendix 4R consequent.....
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SC: Income, Age, Bigger Family Cannot be Sole Criteria in Child Custody Matters(10.06.2022)
Supreme Court has held that income, age, bigger family can’t be the sole criteria to decide matters related to child- custody.
Tags : Supreme Court, Child Custody
CESTAT: 'Mining Service' Covers Services Like Wireline Logging & Perforation for Drilling Oil Wells(04.04.2024)
Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that undertaking services like wireline logging, perforation, and.....
Tags : CESTAT, Mining Service, Oil Wells, Wireline Logging
Kerala HC: Company Entitled to Acquire Properties Dehors Cancellation of Its Registration As NBFC(26.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that even when an entity is stripped of its Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) license, it continues to operate as a com.....
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Delhi HC Restrains 26 Rogue Websites from Violating Broadcasting Rights of 'FanCode'(26.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued an interim order restraining 26 rogue websites and apps said to be unauthorizedly telecasting, broadcasting and streaming .....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Disha Ravi's Plea Alleging Leakage of Information to Media(19.02.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea filed by Activist Disha Ravi seeking to restrain Delhi Police from leaking any investigation material rel.....
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Kerala HC Refuses Bail to Accused in UAPA Case(02.06.2022)
Kerala High Court has rejected a bail application in UAPA Case, stating that there exists a prima facie case suggesting involvement of the accused in .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, UAPA, Maoist, Bail
CESTAT: Attempt to Smuggle Prohibited Goods Cannot be Brushed Aside as Mere Violation of CBLR(09.06.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai bench has held that an attempt to smuggle prohibited goods cannot be brushed aside .....
Tags : CESTAT, Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, Smuggle
Extension of Registration Period for Unregistered Entities Providing Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Services and/or WPAN/WLAN Connectivity for M2M Services(27.03.2024)
1. Consequent upon the issue of instructions for registration of unregistered entities providing Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Services and/or WPAN/WLAN Co.....
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Kerala HC: No One Would Level False Rape Allegations in Conservative Society Like India(02.09.2022)
Kerala High Court while reiterating the settled law on conviction based on sole testimony of prosecutrix in a rape case, has held that in conservative.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, False Allegation, Sole Testimony
Imposition of port restrictions on supply of Prohibited/Restricted essential commodities to the Republic of Maldives during 2024-2025(15.04.2024)
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992), as ame.....
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Ori. HC: ‘Online RTI Portal’ Launched by Orissa High Court(02.05.2024)
Orissa High Court has launched a Right to Information portal on which the citizens may register themselves to obtain information under the Right to In.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Right to Information, District Judiciary
Bombay HC Seeks Reply from State over Vehicular Parking under Flyovers(18.01.2016)
Bombay High Court has sought an explanation from State Government as to why vehicular parking is being allowed beneath flyovers in Mumbai despite its .....
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Delhi HC Directs Centre to Fix MRP of Coronary Stents by March 1(23.12.2016)
Delhi High Court has directed Central Government to fix Maximum Retail Price (MRP) and a ceiling price by March 1, 2017, for coronary stents, used to .....
Tags : Delhi HC, MRP, coronary stents, ceiling price
SC Says ‘Last Seen Together’ Coupled With ‘Absence of Explanation’ Insufficient For Conviction(25.05.2017)
Supreme Court has reiterated that “last seen together” along with “absence of satisfactory explanation” cannot be made sole basis of conviction, when .....
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Bombay High Court: School Boards Can’t Refuse to Change Names of Students, Parents(03.05.2018)
Bombay High Court has ruled that the law does not prohibit an individual from changing her name, and therefore school boards cannot bar her from doing.....
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Kerala HC Directs Kollam Police to Probe Alleged Forgery of NEET Score Card of Candidate(02.06.2023)
Kerala High Court has directed the District Police Chief, Kollam, to conduct an enquiry in the matter of alleged manipulation in the National Eligibil.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test, NEET
Utt. HC: State to Come Up With Directions for Live-in/Married Couples to Approach SSP Directly(19.03.2024)
Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State Government to issue general instructions whereby Live-in/Married couples can approach the Senior Superin.....
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Senior Superintendent of Police, General Instructions
Tel. HC: Teacher Eligibility Test Guidelines Framed to Ensure that Competent Persons are Recruited(05.12.2024)
Tel. HC has observed that guidelines for conducting Teacher Eligibility Test have been framed to ensure that competent persons are recruited as Teache.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Teacher Eligibility Test, Competent Persons
AAR, Telangana: 18% GST Payable On The Forest Permit Fee(23.01.2023)
Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Telangana has observed that 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is payable on the forest permit fee.
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, Goods and Services Tax, forest
Del. HC: Department Can't Hold Compliance once Court Orders Release of Bank Guarantee by Trader(24.01.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that once the Court has ordered release of the bank guarantee furnished by a trader, Customs Department cannot hold back.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Bank Guarantee, Customs Department
SC: Registry Not Authorised to Delete Case Notified on Cause List Unless Ordered by Concerned Court(05.02.2025)
Supreme Court has held that once a case is notified on the cause list, unless there is a specific order to that effect, either of the bench concerned .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Cause List, Specific Order
SC Begins Hearing on Issue Whether Courts Can Modify Arbitral Award Under Section 34/37 of A&C Act(14.02.2025)
Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench has begun hearing on the issue whether Courts have the authority to modify an arbitral award under Section 34 and 3.....
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SC: Persons With Disabilities Should Not Be Asked to Remove Prosthetic Limbs At Airport Security(03.12.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that differently abled persons with prosthetic limbs/callipers should not be asked to remove the prosthetics at airport sec.....
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SC: Permanent Injunction Can’t be Sought on The Basis of an Unregistered Agreement to Sell(27.09.2022)
Supreme Court while observing that a relief of permanent injunction cannot be sought on the basis of such an unregistered document/agreement to sell, .....
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Delhi HC: Notice of Complaint Should Issue Separately to Company & its Members to Initiate Proceeding(13.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that if the company is the drawer of the cheque, a notice of complaint should issue separately to the company and its membe.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, section 138, Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881
Delhi HC: S.148 NI Act Will Extend to Appeals Out of Complaint Filed Prior to 2018 Amendment(19.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that the applicability of Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 will be extended to appeals arising out of.....
Tags : Section 148 Negotiable Instruments Act 1881, Appeals, 2018 Amendment
Delhi High Court: Can’t Set Aside Stipulation of Higher Merit Because it Restricts Talent Pool(24.01.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that stipulation of a higher merit for a post in an educational institution cannot be set aside on the ground that it restri.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Stipulation, Higher Merit, Talent Pool
SC: Panchayat Members in Mah. To Produce Caste Certificate In 12 Months to Avoid Disqualification(09.02.2024)
Supreme Court has held that Panchayat members in Maharashtra, who have been elected from seats reserved for the SC/OBC Class have to produce Validity .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Disqualification, Panchayat Members, Caste Certificate
J&K HC: Accused Residing Beyond Jurisdiction Makes Prelim. Inquiry Mandatory before Issuing Process(24.02.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that where the accused is residing outside the jurisdiction of the magistrate court it is mandatory to conduct a.....
Tags : J&K High Court, Magistrate Court, Preliminary Inquiry
Kerala High Court: 1998 State Law Inadequate to Curb Menace of Ragging(06.03.2025)
Kerala High Court has stated that Kerala Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1998 is inadequate to curb menace of ragging and there is a need to frame new rul.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, 1998 State Law, Ragging
All. HC: Raise Claims for Arrears of Rent Through DJs, Don't Take Recourse to Judicial Proceedings(17.05.2023)
Allahabad High Court has directed Judicial Officers seeking claims for arrears of rent in cases where Judicial officer was not provided Government acc.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Arrears of Rent, Judicial Proceedings, District Judges
Bombay HC Denies Anticipatory Bail, Says Promise of 10-15% Monthly Profit Shows Dishonest Intent(22.09.2025)
Bombay High Court held that promising abnormally high guaranteed profits in intra-day trading shows prima facie dishonest intent, attracting criminal .....
Tags : Anticipatory Bail, Dishonest Intent, Promise
SC: Stamp Duty Based on Legal Nature of Instrument, Not Its Name(10.10.2025)
Supreme Court held that in determining stamp duty liability, the key factor is the true legal character of the instrument, not the name or title given.....
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SC: Death Penalty in Rarest of Rare Case Required Only if No Chance of Reformation(22.03.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that ‘rarest of rare’ doctrine requires that death sentence not be imposed only by taking into account grave nature of crim.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Death Penalty, Rarest of Rare Case, Reformation
SC Upholds Validity of IBC Provisions Relating to Personal Guarantors(09.11.2023)
Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of IBC provisions (Section 95 to Section 100) relating to Personal Guarantors Insolvency Resoluti.....
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Delhi HC Directs RBI to Reconsider Jindal Steel and Power Ltd Application(07.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has remanded to the Reserve Bank of India, an application by Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) to transmit $300 million to its wholly.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Reserve Bank of India, Jindal Steel and Power Ltd
Ker. HC: Can’t Use ‘Emergent Reasons’ as Ground to Remove Street Vendors(13.02.2025)
Kerala High Court has held that there should not be eviction of street vendors on grounds of ‘grave and emergent’ reasons in violation of their rights.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Street Vendors, Emergent Reasons
Karnataka High Court Urges State to Fill Up Vacant Posts in Forensic Science Laboratories(19.11.2021)
Karnataka High Court has urged the state government to fill up vacant posts in Forensic Science Laboratories in the state, to improve its functioning .....
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Bombay HC: Owner Does Not Include Importer of Goods(12.09.2022)
Bombay High Court while observing that seized goods can only be provisionally released under Section 110A of the Customs Act, 1962 (the Act) in favour.....
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SC: Centre has Power to Abolish State Administrative Tribunal(21.03.2023)
Supreme Court while dismissing petition filed by Odisha Administrative Tribunal (OAT) Bar Association challenging Orissa High Court's decision which u.....
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Del. HC: Section 4(iii)(c)(i) of Surrogacy Act Cannot be Applied Retrospectively(18.10.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that 4(iii)(c)(i) of Surrogacy 2021 Ac, which imposes age restriction on intending parents, can’t be applied retrospectively.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Surrogacy, Assisted Reproductive Technology
All. HC: Prelim. Inquiry can be Ordered if Appln u/s 156(3) CrPC Doesn’t Disclose Cognizable Offence(09.11.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that if the application u/S 156(3) Cr.P.C, filed before Magistrate, in the considered opinion of the Magistrate, doesn’t.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Cognizable Offence, Preliminary Inquiry, Magistrate
Supreme Court Directs IIT to Treat OCI Student At Par with Indian Student With Respect to Fees(08.02.2022)
Supreme Court has directed Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT) to treat a student belonging to Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) category at pa.....
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Rajasthan HC Directs State to Take Steps to Treat Transgender Community as Backward Class(15.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government to take steps to treat the transgender community as socially and educationally backward class o.....
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Ker. Lok Ayukta Refers Complaint Against Chief Minister & Ors. In CMDRF Misuse Case to Full Bench(31.03.2023)
Kerala Lokayukta has referred the complaint against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and former Ministers in misuse of amount in Chief Minister Disaste.....
Tags : Kerala Lokayukta, Chief Minister Disaster Relief Fund, Full Bench
SC: Conviction for Stalking Quashed Due to Marriage Between Convict and Complainant(20.05.2024)
The conviction of a man for offence of stalking under Section 354D of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 was quashed by the Supreme Court on the ground that .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Section 354D of IPC, Stalking
Bom. HC: Stock Broker Can’t be Booked for Duping Shareholders Only for Forwarding Whatsapp Messages(22.07.2024)
Bom. HC has observed that merely because a stockbroker has forwarded certain WhatsApp messages concerning details of shares that could be said to be d.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Shareholders, Stock Broker
Karnataka HC: Cannot Compel Govt to Follow National Education Policy(12.08.2025)
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a PIL against the State’s decision to stall NEP 2020, holding it cannot force adoption of a policy absent violation.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, National Education Policy, NEP 2020, State Education Policy, Vibhu Bakhru, Ramchandra D Huddar
Ker. HC: KPSC Has No Power to Conduct an Enquiry into an Applicant's Caste Status(04.11.2024)
Ker. HC has observed that Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has no power to conduct an enquiry into an applicant's caste status. If it suspects .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Caste Status, Fraud
NCLAT: Can’t Reject Petition u/s 9 of IBC on Grounds of False Claim of Pre-Existing Dispute(28.11.2024)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that petition under Section 9 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 cannot be rejected on grounds of false claims of .....
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No TDS on Broadcast Company on Channel Placement Fees: ITAT(23.04.2019)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai bench has held that Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) provision will not be applicable for broadcast company .....
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Allahabad HC Extends Date for Compliance of Order for Removal of Anti-CAA Protestors Posters(18.03.2020)
Allahabad High Court has pushed the date for the compliance of its order for the immediate removal of anti-Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 protesters'.....
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Bombay HC Imposes Costs on Petitioner for Mentioning Matter Without Urgency(27.03.2020)
Bombay High Court has fined a Petitioner Rs.25,000 for failing to adhere to the directions issued by the Court in light of the outbreak of the pandemi.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Costs on Matter Without Urgency
Delhi Court Directs Police to Register FIR Against DSSSB for Using Caste-Abusive Words(19.02.2021)
Delhi Court has directed the Police authorities to register a First Information Report against the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB),.....
Tags : Delhi Court, Using Caste-Abusive Words in Question Paper
SC: Courts Should Strike Balance Between Testimony of ‘Injured Witness’ and ‘Interested Witness’(20.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that it is a well-established principle of law that the evidence of an injured witness is considered to be on a higher pedestal.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Injured Witness, Interested Witness, Testimony
Rajasthan Government Notifies E-Way Bill Limit to be Rs.1 Lakh w.e.f. 1 April 2021(31.03.2021)
Rajasthan Government has notified the E-Way Bill limit to be Rs.1 Lakh with effect from 1 April, 2021. The Government seeks to amend notification No. .....
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Rajasthan HC: Whether POC Act Can be Invoked Against Private Person Requires Consideration(28.06.2022)
Rajasthan High Court while granting bail to a Chartered Accountant has held that whether or not the provisions of Prevention of Corruption (POC) Act c.....
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SC Recalls Judgement Striking Down S. 3(2) and 5 of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988(21.10.2024)
Supreme Court has recalled its judgement which struck down Sections 3(2) and 5 of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 as unconstitutional.
Tags : Supreme Court, Unconstitutional, Section 3(2)
Supreme Court Issues Guidelines Regarding Recruitment of PwBD in District Judiciary(11.11.2024)
Supreme Court has issued guidelines regarding recruitment of persons with benchmark disabilities in District Judiciary and the guidelines will have to.....
Tags : Supreme Court, District Judiciary, Judicial Officers
Ori HC: State Can’t Question Maintain. of Suit for No Notice at Stage of Appeal if Not Done in WS(06.12.2024)
Orissa High Court has observed that if State does not raise any objection about maintainability of suit in their written statement on the ground of no.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Maintainability of Suit, Written Statement
Gujarat HC: Court can Allow Evidence on Affidavit in Cases Under Domestic Violence Act(10.05.2023)
Gujarat High Court has held that Court can allow evidence on affidavit in its discretion and while considering aims/objects of the Domestic Violence. .....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Evidence, Affidavit, Domestic Violence
SC: Wife Remaining Unmarried after Divorce Entitled to Maintenance Reflecting her Standard of Life(02.06.2025)
SC has observed that the wife who remains unmarried after divorce and is living independently is entitled to a level of maintenance that is reflective.....
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Supreme Court: We Cannot Make a Law, It is for the Parliament to do so(28.01.2025)
Supreme Court while dismissing a Public Interest Litigation seeking directions for ensuring that a man and his family are not harassed in false domest.....
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MP HC: Court Has Power to Decide if Children Should be Rescued or Kept in Childcare Institution(07.02.2025)
MP HC while hearing petition filed by several parents for production of children that are in custody of Child Welfare Committee, has stated that High .....
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SC: Evidentiary Value of TIP is Lost When Witness Who Identified Accused Isn’t Examined in Trial(18.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that if the witness who identified a person or an article in the Test Identification Parade(TIP) is not examined during tri.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses BJP MP Subramanian Swamy's Challenge to Air India Disinvestment Process(06.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a PIL filed by BJP MP Subramanian Swamy, seeking to quash the Air India disinvestment process. The Court has said that .....
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SC: Taking Custody of Jewellery for Safety Cannot Constitute Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC(14.01.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that taking custody of jewellery for safety cannot constitute cruelty within the meaning of Section 498A of the Indian Pena.....
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Kerala HC Seeks Details of Treatment Being Given to Injured KSRTC Employees(18.10.2022)
Kerala High Court has asked for full details regarding the treatment provided to Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) employees, who sustai.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, Popular Front of India
SC Upholds Ban on Reinforced Paper Cups in Tamil Nadu(23.10.2023)
Supreme Court while refusing to interfere with Madras HC’s order upholding the ban on reinforced paper cups introduced in Tamil Nadu observed that it .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Reinforced Paper Cups, Non-Woven Bags, Single Use Plastic
Kar. HC Suggests State to Install Audio Announcement Systems in Pvt. Buses to Aid Visually Impaired(10.11.2023)
Karnataka High Court has suggested the State Government to issue circular directing private bus operators to install audio announcement system service.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, audio announcement system
CESTAT: Service Tax Cannot be Levied on Incentives(15.03.2024)
Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) while distinguishing between ‘commission’ and ‘incentive’ has held that se.....
Tags : CESTAT, Service Tax, Incentives
AAR: GST is Payable on Receipt of Gratuitous Payment From Outgoing Member(09.06.2022)
Maharashtra Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that Goods and Services Tax (GST) is payable on receipt of gratuitous payment from outgoing mem.....
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Del. HC: PIL Seeking Constitution of High Powered Committee Affairs of Cooperative Banks, Rejected(02.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought the constitution of the High Powered Committee to look into affairs of co.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Interest Litigation, High Powered Committee
Kerala HC to Kochi Corporation & DM: Take Actions to Prevent Flooding Amid Heavy Rainfall(02.08.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed officers of Disaster Management Authority and Kochi Municipal Corporation to ensure that every ground level measure is .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Prevent Flooding, Heavy Rainfall, Disaster Management Authority
Modifications to Prudential Guidelines on Revitalising Stressed Assets(25.02.2016)
The Reserve Bank of India modified and cl.....Tags : Prudential guidelines, stressed assets, modification
Bombay High Court Says 'One-night Stand Not Marriage Under Hindu Law'(12.06.2017)
Bombay High Court has said that a one-night stand or a physical relationship between a man and a woman does not fall under the definition of marriage .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, one-night stand
MP HC: RERA Should Refer Development Agreement to Registrar of Stamps if it is Not Duly Stamped(15.06.2023)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that if RERA comes to the conclusion that the development agreement in question is not duly stamped, it was incumbe.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, RERA, Development Agreement, Stamp
Delhi HC Seeks Consolidated List of All Pending and Adjourned Cases U/S 138 of NI Act(03.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has sought from the Principal District and Sessions Judge (Headquarters) a consolidated list of all cases pending or adjourned under .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Negotiable Instruments Act, Proclaimed Offenders
CESTAT: Penalty Collected From Contractor Not Subject to Service Tax(10.06.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi bench has held that the penalty collected from a contractor, being ‘liquidated dama.....
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Bom. HC Dismisses PIL Challenging Additional Fees Imposed for Delay in Applying for Vehicle Services(04.04.2024)
Bombay High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that challenged the imposition of additional fees for several vehicle services like.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Additional Fees
Calcutta HC Directs Health Secretary to Meet Protesting Medical Students and Junior Doctors(26.10.2021)
Calcutta High Court has directed the Health Secretary of the West Bengal government to meet protesting medical students and junior doctors of the R.G......
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CESTAT: Rejection of Refund on Flimsy Ground Defeats The Purpose of Rebate Schemes(26.07.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Kolkata Bench has held that the rejection of refund on flimsy ground would defeat the pur.....
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Allahabad HC: Seriousness of Offence Alone Cannot be The Basis for Granting Bail(02.08.2022)
Allahabad High Court while granting bail to an accused in GST Scam case, has held that the seriousness of the offences alone is not conclusive of the .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Bail, GST Scam
Cal. HC to State: Hand Advocate's Unclaimed Dead Body to Bar Association for Performing Last Rites(02.08.2022)
Calcutta High Court has allowed a PIL seeking handing over of an Advocate's unclaimed dead body to the High Court Bar Association, for performing the .....
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Gujarat High Court: Past Service of Daily Wagers to Qualify for Pension(05.04.2022)
Gujarat High Court has observed that past services of the daily wagers where they have completed 240 days of continuous service under Section 25B of t.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, daily-wagers, past services, 240 days of continuous service, Section 25B of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, pension
CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Non-filing of Declaration Can’t be Reason to Refuse Reversal of Credit(11.04.2022)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that mere non filing of declaration can’t be a reason to deny the proportion.....
Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004, Reversal of Credit
CESTAT, Mumbai: Third Party Records Cannot Form Basis of Clandestine Removal(13.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that records of the third party cannot form the basis of clandestine removal, un.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, clandestine removal, corroborated
Ker. HC: High Degree of Diligence Required from Authorities in Matters of Preventive Detention(04.06.2024)
Ker. HC has held that diligence of a high degree is expected from authorities in cases of preventive detention as it involves curtailment of some of t.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Preventive Detention, Constitutional Right
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.....
Tags : Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Order Confirming Recovery of CENVAT Credit
AAAR: No GST Payable on Occupational Health Check-Up Services by Hospital(02.06.2022)
Gujarat Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling has held that no GST is payable on the occupational health check-up service by the hospital as it was co.....
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GSTN Reminds E-Com Operators to File TCS Return by 10th June(09.06.2022)
Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN) has reminded the e-commerce operators to file TCS return in form GSTR-8 on or before 10th June 2022.
Tags : GSTN, TCS Return, GSTR-8
Court Remands Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to Judicial Custody till 15th April(01.04.2024)
Rouse Avenue Courts has remanded Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till 15th April 2024 in a money laundering case related .....
Tags : Rouse Avenue Courts, Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, Judicial Custody
ITAT: Interest Income Earned By Co-Operative Society Eligible For Deduction(23.01.2023)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the interest income earned by a co-operative society on its investments held with co-operative.....
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Ker. HC: Creating Geographical Restriction for an Escort Visit Can’t be Considered Violation of FRs(24.01.2025)
Ker HC has observed that object of an escort visit is to enable the prisoner to interact with his family. However this must be within the limits of St.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Geographical Restriction, Escort Visit
SC Disposes off PIL Seeking Identification of Children by their Mother’s Name(05.02.2025)
Supreme Court has disposed of a public interest litigation seeking identification of children by their mother’s name in official documents after notin.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Public Interest Litigation, Official Documents
SC Calls for Suggestion in Preventing Suffering of Adolescent Girls in POCSO Cases(14.02.2025)
Ministry of Law and Justice has published the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025 for public comments. The bill seeks to amend the Advocates Act, 1.....
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Madras HC Sets Aside Appointment of Asst Professor in Department of Architecture(16.02.2022)
Madras High Court has directed the National Institute of Technology (Tiruchirapalli) to issue a fresh call for filling the vacancies, pointing towards.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Appointment of Asst Professor in Department of Architecture
Delhi Court Issues Notice on Appeal Against Civil Judge Order Dismissing Suit to Restore Temples(23.02.2022)
Delhi Court has issued notice on an appeal filed against the order of a Civil Judge dismissing a civil suit filed on behalf of Jain deity Tirthankar L.....
Tags : Delhi Court, Restoration of Temples, Qutub Minar Complex
J&K&L HC: Medical Geneticist Not Required to Undertake Competency Test Under PNDT Training Rules(28.11.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that medical geneticists shall not be under an obligation to undergo competency-based assessment test.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Medical Geneticist
Mumbai Court: Nude Strip Searching of Undertrial Prisoner Violates Right to Privacy(17.04.2023)
Mumbai Court has while directing Mumbai Central Prison authorities to use scanners and electronic gadgets to conduct personal searches of Undertrial P.....
Tags : Mumbai Court, Undertrial Prisoner, Nude Strip Searching, Privacy
SC: Failing to File Written Statement Within Time Does Not Lead to a Decree Against the Defendant(15.01.2024)
Supreme Court has held that mere failure or neglect of a defendant to file a written statement controverting the pleaded facts in the plaint, may not .....
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CAT To Ker. Govt.: No Appointments or Transfers to IAS Cadre Posts Without CSB Recommendation(16.11.2023)
Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Ernakulam Bench has passed an interim order refraining the State Government from issuing orders of appointment,.....
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SC Dismisses Plea Challenging MoEF Draft Notification on Western Ghats(13.09.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed a PIL challenging the Draft Notification published by Central Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, demarcat.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Western Ghats, Draft Notification
SC: Can’t Relax Time Limit Under Rule 4(2) of Declaration of Wild Life Stock Rules(22.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that the time for making a declaration of the possession of any wild animal or animal article as per the Wild Life Stock Rules .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Time Limit, Declaration of Wild Life Stock Rules
SC: Comments to be Made Within Public View to Punish Person for Casteist Insults Under SC/ ST Act(21.05.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that in order to decide a complaint under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, the.....
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Central Government exempts specified goods from the whole of goods and service tax compensation cess leviable under Customs Tariff Act(12.07.2024)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) read with sub-section (12) of section 3, of.....
Tags : Special Economic Zone, Goods and Services Tax, Customs Tariff Act
Rajasthan HC: Trial Court Required to Ascertain Only Prima-Facie Relevancy of Proposed Witnesses(04.07.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that trial Court is required to prima-facie ascertain the relevancy and requirement of the proposed witnesses while deci.....
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Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of UP Madarsa Education Act, 2004(05.11.2024)
SC while setting aside Allahabad High Court’s judgement that struck down the UP Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, has upheld the constitutional va.....
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SC: Recovery on Basis of Statement by Accused before Section 27 Disclosure is Not Admissible(29.11.2024)
Supreme Court has held that recovery of materials on the basis of statements given by accused prior to recording of statement under Section 27 of Indi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Statement by Accused, Section 27
State of Kerala’s Suit Challenging Limits on State’s Borrowing Capacity Referred to Consti. Bench(01.04.2024)
Supreme Court while refusing to pass orders of interim relief in favor of the State of Kerala, has referred the suit challenging the limits on the Sta.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Borrowing Capacity, State of Kerala, Constitution Bench
Delhi HC: Mere Regulation of Body by Statute Does Not Mean That Body is Discharging Public Function(25.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that merely because a body is obligated to comply with various statutory requirements, that cannot be conclusive to answer t.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Function, Statute
Karnataka HC Orders Rs. 5 Lakhs Compensation to Man Wrongly Arrested(01.08.2022)
Karnataka High Court while directing State to pay compensation of Rs.5 lakhs to applicant for wrongful arrest based on alleged confusion in identity h.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Compensation, Wrongful Arrest
Bombay HC Pulls Up State Govt Over Dearth of Medical Staff in Prisons Amid COVID-19(14.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has pulled up the State officials on the shortage of medical and paramedical staff inside prisons. The Court has observed that the v.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023:Overview of Changes in Custom Duties and Regime(01.02.2022)
Union Budget proposes to apply a moderate customs tariff of 7.5%.Custom duty on cut and polished diamond reduced to 5%.Custom duty on imitation jewell.....
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SC Seeks Response to 1993 Bombay Blast Convict Argument on Restraint on Extension of Imprisonment(03.02.2022)
Supreme Court has sought the response of the Central Government to 1993 Bombay blast convict Abu Salem's argument that his imprisonment cannot extend .....
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SC Dismisses Plea Against All. HC Order Refusing to Quash FIRs Relating to Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust(05.01.2023)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain plea filed by the office-bearers of Rampur's Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust, headed by Azam Khan, for quashi.....
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Orissa HC to State: Withhold Final Orders on Establishment of New Districts Sans Court Approval(26.12.2023)
Orissa High Court has directed the State Government that the process of reorganization of the district, which the State Government wants to undertake,.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, New Districts, Approval
CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Non-filing of Declaration Can’t be Reason to Refuse Reversal of Credit(11.04.2022)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that mere non filing of declaration can’t be a reason to deny the proportion.....
Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004, Reversal of Credit
Karnataka HC Upholds Constitutional Legality of Proviso (v) to S.14(1) SARFAESI Act(14.04.2022)
Karnataka High Court has upheld the Constitutional legality of proviso (v) Section 14(1) of the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Constitutional legality, Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002
Del. HC: Error in Inte. of Doctrine of ‘Initial Interest Confusion’ in TM Case by Forest Essentials(04.06.2024)
Delhi HC while issuing notice to Baby Forest in a trademark case file by Forest Essentials has observed that the learned single-judge has erred in its.....
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Extension of last date to receive counter comments on TRAI Consultation Paper on "Assignment of Spectrum for Space-based Communication Services"(14.06.2023)
1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had released a Consultation Paper on "Assignment of Spectrum for Space-based Communication Service.....
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AAR: Training and Awareness Programme on Fire Prevention and Emergency Attracts 18% GST(03.06.2022)
Karnataka Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that training and awareness programme on fire prevention and emergency attracts 18% GST.
Tags : AAR, GST, Fire Prevention and Emergency
Karnataka Issues Circular Regarding Revocation of Canceled GSTIN Beyond 90 Days Based on Court Orders(10.06.2022)
Karnataka State (GST) Department has issued a circular regarding revocation of cancelled GSTIN beyond 90 days by LGSTO’S/SGSTO’S based on Appeal order.....
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SC: Civil Proc. Outcome Binding on Criminal Proc. to Extent of Making Sentence/Damages Unsustainable(05.04.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that the outcome of a civil proceeding shall only be binding on the outcome of a criminal proceeding to the extent of holdi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Civil Proceeding, Criminal Proceeding, Unsustainable
Telangana HC: Customs Act Provides Mechanism for Dealing With Offences, S. 160 CrPC Not Applicable(26.07.2022)
Telangana High Court has held that the Customs Act provides its own mechanism to deal with the offences and therefore, the provisions of the Criminal .....
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SC: Right to Cross Examination Can’t be Denied to Accused for Failure To Deposit Interim Compensation(03.08.2022)
Supreme Court has held that right to cross-examine the witnesses examined on behalf of the complainant cannot be denied to an accused for his failure .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Cross Examination, Compensation, Negotiable Instruments
Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Aadhar Requirement for Availing Ration(06.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation that challenges the mandatory requirement of Aadhaar card to avail free ration under the N.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, public interest litigation, National Food Security Act, 2013, Aadhaar card
Rajasthan HC Dismisses Challenge to Civil Judge Exam Preliminary Merit List(11.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a batch of writ petitions questioning the correctness and legality of the merit list prepared after Preliminary Exa.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, merit list, Preliminary Examination, Rajasthan Civil Judge Cadre
Calcutta HC: Testimony of Sole Eyewitness Cannot be Ignored on Unreliability(03.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that the testimony of a sole eyewitness with respect to an accused cannot be ignored solely because her evidence with res.....
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SC to Centre: Formulate Scheme for Regulating Funds of NGO(09.01.2023)
Supreme Court while hearing a plea filed by ML Sharma against Anna Hazare for withdrawing money from government and using it for himself, has directed.....
Tags : Supreme Court, NGO, Legislation, Administrative Scheme, Anna Hazare
Lok Sabha passes Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill(21.12.2023)
In a historic decision, the Lok Sabha passes the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, repealing the colonial era law of the Press and Reg.....
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Delhi HC: Plea Against Unauthorized Construction Requires Leading of Evidence(03.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has refused to entertain public interest litigation against alleged unauthorized construction on a government land, stating that it c.....
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SC: Payment of Stipend to Junior Lawyers a Real Issue(28.09.2022)
Supreme Court while hearing the petition challenging the validity of All India Bar Examination observed that that issue of fair remuneration to junior.....
Tags : Supreme Court, AIBE, Junior Lawyers, Stipend
Del HC: Consider Lower Side on Margin of Error if Ossification Test Opines Victim is b/w 15-17 Yrs(17.05.2023)
Delhi High Court while referring to Jarnail Singh v. State of Haryana (MANU/SC/0626/2013) has held that for determining age of a child victim under PO.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, POCSO Act, Bone Ossification Test
SC: Simultaneous Statements by Multiple Accused under Section 27 Evidence Act Need Strict Scrutiny(23.09.2025)
Supreme Court observed that simultaneous disclosure statements by multiple accused under Section 27 of the Evidence Act require strict scrutiny. This .....
Tags : Statements, Evidence Act, Accused
Kerala HC: High Courts Cannot Lower Sentence Below Statutory Minimum(10.10.2025)
Kerala High Court recently clarified that High Courts do not have the authority to reduce a criminal sentence below the minimum punishment prescribed .....
Tags : Sentence, Statutory, Punishment
Allahabad High Court: Protecting Homebuyers’ Interests is Paramount in Real Estate Insolvency(03.11.2025)
Allahabad High Court held that homebuyers’ interests are paramount in the insolvency resolution of a real estate company, as the process directly affe.....
Tags : Interest, Real Estate, Insolvency
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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Karnataka HC: State Government Cannot Suo-Moto Entrust Inquiry to Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta(29.07.2021)
Karnataka High Court has held that state government cannot suo-moto entrust an inquiry to the Lokayukta or Upa-lokayukta, against employees of statuto.....
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Delhi HC: No Clarity Whether Buffer Stock of Medical Oxygen Maintained for Third Wave of Covid(05.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that there is no clarity as to whether Centre and Delhi Government have created a buffer stock of liquid medical oxygen .....
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Delhi High Court Waives Off Cooling Period for Estranged Couple by Mutual Consent(24.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has waived the six-month cooling off period and has granted divorce to an estranged couple by mutual consent, observing that both the.....
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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.....
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SC Restrains Union/States from Reducing Forest Land Unless Compensatory Land is Provided(05.02.2025)
Supreme Court has directed that no steps will be taken by the Union or any of the states which would lead to reduction in the forest land, unless comp.....
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SC: When FIR Registered Under Stringent Laws, Strict Scrutiny is Required(14.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that when FIR is registered under stringent laws like Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act, 1986 then its strict scrutiny is require.....
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Punjab and Haryana HC Upholds Custody of Teenage Daughter with Mother(01.03.2021)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has upheld the custody of a teenage daughter with her mother stating that there are so many things that a daughter can't d.....
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Kerala HC Directs to Decide on Proposal to Construct Gabion Box Bridge over Pampa River(19.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State to take a final call on the proposal to construct a Gabion box bridge across the Njunangar river at Pampa and.....
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NGT Orders Maharashtra Government to Pay ?12,000 Crore Compensation for Improper Waste Management(12.09.2022)
National Green Tribunal while directed the State of Maharashtra to pay ?12,000 crores as environmental compensation, has held that compensation under .....
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Madras High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Inclusion of Gudugudupukarar Caste in ST List(15.03.2024)
Madras High Court has held that the Presidential order of Scheduled Tribes (ST) list cannot be tinkered with by the Court. The National Commission for.....
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MHA Notifies FCRA Violations Now Compoundable Before Prosecution(04.07.2022)
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified certain violations under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 that are now compoundable before pros.....
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J&K HC: Complainant/Dependent to be Heard if Accused files Bail Application Under SC/ST Act(06.11.2024)
J&K High Court has observed that on filing of a bail application for being released in a case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities Act), 1989 the.....
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Cal HC: For Maint. Strict Proof of Marriage not Required if Couple Living as Husband & Wife for Long(29.11.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that where a man and woman have been living together as husband and wife for a reasonable long period of time, strict pro.....
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Delhi HC to Centre: Examine Claims of Delhi and Haryana for Power Allocation from Dadri-II Plant(02.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed Centre to examine the claims and validity of the rights of the States of Haryana and Delhi for power allocation from Dad.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Minstry of Power, Delhi, Haryana
Tamil Nadu State Department (GST) Issues Circular Allowing New Registrations to Avoid Bill Traders(09.06.2022)
Goods and Services Tax (GST), Tamil Nadu State Department has issued a circular regarding allowing of new registrations to track and avoid bill trader.....
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Bom. HC: Can’t Dismiss Complaint U/S 138 NI Act Because Complainant Failed to Disclose Amount in ITR(22.08.2023)
Bombay High Court has observed that complaint which is otherwise maintainable under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act is not liable to be.....
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Del. HC: Objections in Contested Testamentary Petition Shouldn’t be Rejected on Technical Ground(07.12.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that while dealing with a testamentary petition, the endeavour of the Court should be not to reject the objections on techni.....
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Bom. HC: PIL Filed to Allow Children Involved in Custody Cases to Appoint Lawyers(06.02.2025)
Bombay High Court has issued notice in a petition seeking a framework through which children involved in custody cases and family court cases can appo.....
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Gau. HC Asks State if Minor Mineral Rules Stipulate Action Against Contractor for Illegal Mining(14.02.2025)
Gauhati High Court has asked the State Authorities if there is any provision under the existing mineral rules that allow action against the contractor.....
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ITAT, Jaipur: Exemption u/s 11 and 12 Allowable on Donation by Charitable Trust(01.12.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Jaipur has given relief to Rajasthan Cricket Association and held that the exemption under Section 11 and 12 of .....
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Calcutta HC Refuses to Interfere in Ongoing Investigation in Cattle and Coal Smuggling Case(29.07.2021)
Calcutta High Court has refused to interfere in the ongoing investigation being conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the cattle a.....
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SC Quashes Bombay HC Judgment on Reserving Post of Mayor for Dhule Municipal Corporation(03.09.2021)
Supreme Court has set aside a judgment delivered by the Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) which had quashed a notification issued by the Maharashtr.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Post of Mayor for Dhule Municipal Corporation
Kerala HC Imposes Cost on Litigants for Securing Favorable Judgment by Producing False Memo(20.07.2022)
Kerala High Court has set aside a judgment obtained by producing a fake memo showing service of notice and imposed Rs 10,000 on the litigants who prod.....
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SC: Accused Bound to Give Explanation Once Prosecution Establishes ‘Last Seen Theory’(20.02.2023)
Supreme Court has held that once the theory of “last seen together” is established by the prosecution, the accused is expected to offer some explanati.....
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SC: Police Officers Should be Vigilant Before Invoking Stringent Laws Like SC-ST Act(12.05.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that police officers, who institute an FIR, based on any complaint, are duty bound to be vigilant before invoking any provi.....
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Rajasthan HC Directs State to Not Take Coercive Steps Against Meat Shop Owners(02.06.2025)
Rajasthan High Court while disposing of plea moved by certain meat shop owners has directed the State authorities to not take coercive action for anot.....
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Ministry of Corporate Affairs Notifies Procedure of Transfer of Shares to IEPF Authority(15.06.2021)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer, and Refund) Amendment Ru.....
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NGT Seeks Complete Ban on Plastic Bags in Punjab and Haryana(18.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has prohibited use of plastic carry bags in various areas of Punjab and Haryana and sought responses on imposition of a .....
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Madras HC Seeks Reason to Abolish Puducherry State Information Commission(21.12.2016)
Madras High Court has asked that under what circumstances did Centre has decided to abolish State Information Commission in Union Territory of Puduche.....
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Taiwan’s Constitutional Court Rules 'Illegal to Ban Marriages Between Two People of Same Sex'(25.05.2017)
Taiwan’s Constitutional Court, while paving the way for Asia’s first law allowing same-sex marriage, has ruled that it is illegal to ban marriages bet.....
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India Exploring Signing of MoU with South Korea for Road Information System, Shri Gadkari Inaugurates the 29th National Road Safety Week(23.04.2018)
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Nitin Gadkari has said that In.....
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Mad. HC: Punishing Person Without Proper Identification Directly Impinges Personal Liberty(01.06.2023)
Madras High Court while setting aside conviction of man charged for robbery has highlighted need for Test Identification Parade (TIP) and observed tha.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Test Identification Parade, Article 21 of the Constitution, Personal Liberty
Commission of India Finds Google Play Store’s Updated Billing Policy Violative of Competition Act(18.03.2024)
Commission of India has prima facie found Google Play Store’s updated billing policy violative of provisions of Section 4(2)(a), 4(2)(b) and 4(2)(c) o.....
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CESTAT: No Service Tax on Ocean Freight Charges Under The Head ‘BAS’(04.07.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai Bench has held that no service tax applicable on ocean freight charges under the .....
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SC: All Stray Dogs in Delhi To Be Shifted To Shelters; No Release Back To Streets(12.08.2025)
SC has ordered Delhi-NCR authorities to capture stray dogs, house them in shelters, and never release them back. The Court has also warned obstruction.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Stray Dogs, Dog Bites, Rabies, JB Pardiwala, R Mahadevan
SC: If High Court Doesn’t Deliver Judgment in 3 Months, Matter to be Placed before Chief Justice(26.08.2025)
SC has directed that if a High Court bench does not deliver judgment within three months of it being reserved, the Registrar General must place the ma.....
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SEBI Imposes Penalty on Viaan Industries and Promoters for Violating Insider Trading Norms(29.07.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 3 lakhs on Viaan Industries and its promoters Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kun.....
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SC: No Rational Justification for Different Age of Retirement for Doctors Practicing Different System(04.08.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that there is no rational justification for different age of retirement for doctors practicing AYUSH system of medicines an.....
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Madras HC Imposes Penalty on Madha Dental College for Interpolating Attendance Register(23.03.2022)
Madras High Court has imposed a penalty of Rs. 3 crore on Madha Dental College and Hospital at Kundrathur in Chennai for having interpolated the atten.....
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Bombay HC: Application of Hudson's Formula for Computation of Loss is Not Unreasonable(12.12.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that Hudson's formula is widely accepted in construction contracts for computing losses and therefore the application of th.....
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SC to Judges: Be Cautious While Making Adverse Remarks During Live Streaming(22.03.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that remarks made during live-streaming have far reaching consequences has cautioned judges against passing adverse rema.....
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Ker. HC: Reservation Under CEI (Reservation & Admission) Act Applies to IIMs(10.11.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode would have to follow the reservation policy stipulated under the Centr.....
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Madras HC Grants Relief to WhatsApp Administrator in FIR Over Offensive Post(27.12.2021)
Madras High Court has granted relief to an administrator of a WhatsApp group in an First Information Report registered over offensive post in the grou.....
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Ker HC Appoints Amicus Curiae in Plea Challenging Age Limit Under ART Act(15.11.2022)
Kerala High Court has appointed amicus curiae to assist the court in a batch of petitions challenging the upper age limit under the Assisted Reproduct.....
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SC Upholds Pre-import Conditions for Availing GST Exemptions on Imports Under Advance Authorization(01.05.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that even though ‘pre-import condition’ may have caused hardship to exporters, has upheld Pre-Import Condition to claim .....
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SC: Trial of Criminal Case Against Indian Citizen for Offences Outside India Needs Government Sanctio(05.08.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the trial of the criminal case against an Indian citizen for offences committed outside India cannot commence without .....
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Karnataka High Court Directs RGUHS to Take Action Against Delinquent Examiners(24.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) to take action against delinquent examiners, taking note of i.....
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Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Seventh Amendment) Regulations, 2022(05.12.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 11, subsection (2) of section 11A and section 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 199.....
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SC: S.202 CrPC Procedure Mandatory When Accused Resides at Place Outside Jurisdiction of Magistrate(25.08.2023)
Supreme Court has held that there is no doubt that procedure under Section 202 CrPC will have to be held as mandatory in a case where the accused is r.....
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Foreign Investment in MSME sector(07.12.2023)
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is an enabling policy, which is uniformly applicable irrespective of scale and size of eligible investee entities. To .....
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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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Supreme Court: District-Level Committee’s Scope Expanded(19.02.2024)
Supreme Court has expanded the scope of district-level committees that are to be constituted by the States or Union Territories to reduce the issue re.....
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Delhi HC: State Delaying in Challenging Orders is a Setback to Victim’s Pursuit of Justice(08.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that when the State delays in challenging orders which may adversely affect the victim's case, such as an order of disch.....
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SC: Will is a Registered Document thus there is a Presumption regarding its Genuineness(22.07.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that the Will, is a registered document and thus there is a presumption regarding genuineness thereof and the burden of pro.....
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Kiren Rijiju: Making IB, RAW Reports Public a Matter Of Grave Concern(25.01.2023)
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that it was a “matter of grave concern” that certain portions of sensitive reports of the Intelligence Bureau.....
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Del. HC: Issue of Making Subjects Mandatory Part of Curriculum is in the Realm of Policy Making(28.01.2025)
Delhi High Court while hearing a public interest litigation seeking direction to make "Health and Yoga Science" a mandatory part of curriculum in scho.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Ensure No Rally, Dharna Demonstration to be Allowed(17.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to ensure that no rally, dharna, demonstration or political gathering is allowed in any distric.....
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Centre Tells SC: No direction Can be Issued to Parliament to Frame UCC(19.10.2022)
Law Ministry has told the Supreme Court that the court cannot direct Parliament to frame or enact any law, as it sought dismissal of Public Interest L.....
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Kar. HC: O21 R97 Appln. Can be Dismissed if Obstructor Fails to Show prima facie Right or Interest(26.10.2023)
Karnataka High Court has held that executing court can dismiss the application under Order 21 Rule 97 of CPC, without holding an enquiry if it is not .....
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For a property in a sectional title scheme to be transferred into the name of a purchaser, the body corporate must issue a clearance certificate(02.11.2023)
Present appeal concerns the interpretation of Section 15B(3)(a)(i)(aa) of the Sectional Titles Act, 1986 (the ‘embargo provision’)The appeal is agains.....
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SC: No Direction to ECI to Publish Info. Regarding Disclosure of Final Data of Voter Turnout(24.05.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing an application by the NGO Association for Democratic Reforms has refused to pass any interim order directing the Election .....
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AFT: Military Personnel Who Refuse to Take Promotion Cadre Test Disentitled from Finan. Upgradation(04.06.2024)
Armed Forces Trib. has held that if a military personnel gives unwillingness to undergo promotion cadre test or unwillingness for promotion those are .....
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Kerala HC Lifts Bail Condition Imposed on Former PWD Minister V.K. Ebrahim Kunju(19.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has lifted the bail condition imposed on Former PWD Minister V.K Ebrahim Kunju to the effect that he cannot leave the jurisdictional.....
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Delhi HC Allows Sushant Singh Rajput's Father to Approach Single Judge Against Release of Film(27.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted liberty to the father of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, to approach the single judge with his grievance perta.....
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SC Junks Plea of Inquiry in Ram Navami Clashes(27.04.2022)
Supreme Court has junked a plea seeking the setting up of a judicial inquiry commission, headed by a former Chief Justice of India, to probe into the .....
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Allahabad HC Dismisses Actress Jaya Prada's Plea Challenging Mohd Azam Khan's Win(02.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed an election petition filed by actress Jaya Prada challenging the election of Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan from .....
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Punjab and Haryana HC Seeks Details of Cases Against MPs, MLAs from Trial Courts(01.03.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed all the District and Sessions Judges to send information regarding pending cases against MLAs, MPs with cle.....
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Kerala HC: Substantial Distinction Between Consent and Submission to Sexual Intercourse(19.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that there is a substantial distinction between consent and submission to sexual intercourse. The Court has observed that m.....
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Del HC: Aided Minority Educational Institution Affiliated With University Must Follow its Procedure(13.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that St Stephens College must follow admission policy of Delhi University for academic sessions 2022-23 for students belongi.....
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SC: State Board Employees Can't be Considered State Government Employees(22.03.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that employees of Orissa Khadi and Village Industries Board are not entitled to pension on par with Government employees.....
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Bombay HC: No DNA Test on Rape Survivor's Adopted Child(17.11.2023)
Bombay High Court while ruling out a DNA test on a minor rape survivor's child given in adoption has observed that, since the child is given in adopti.....
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Meghalaya HC: Petition u/s 482 CrPC Challenging Domestic Violence Act Proceedings Maintainable(10.03.2021)
Meghalaya High Court has held that petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 before it challenging Domestic Violence Act, 200.....
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SC Asks Delhi HC to Decide on Plea Seeking FIR Against Politicians for Alleged Hate Speech(17.12.2021)
Supreme Court has asked the Delhi High Court to decide expeditiously, preferably within three months, a writ petition seeking registration of FIR and .....
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Madras HC: Lack of Physical and Violent Resistance Not Indicative of Consent(27.12.2021)
Madras High Court has dismissed the criminal revision petition of the accused, holding that lack of physical and violent resistance against the accuse.....
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Bombay HC to Revenue Dept: Consider Providing E-Stamp Facilities, License for New Vendors(16.11.2022)
Bombay High Court has directed Maharashtra Revenue Department to take an appropriate decision on allotment of new authorized stamp vendor licenses in .....
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MP HC: Preference in Appointments on Basis of Caste Can be Granted Only if Other Things are Equal(23.08.2024)
MP HC has held that preference in appointment can be granted only if other things are equal. Once minimum educational qualification was Class-X pass, .....
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Delhi HC: Centre Asked to Issue Instructions Regarding Identity of Victims in MTP Cases(11.09.2024)
Del. HC has directed Director General, Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India to issue suitable instructions to a.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Ministry of Health, Termination of Pregnancy
Supreme Court: NCRB Authorised to Collect Data of Prisoners(08.11.2024)
Supreme Court has clarified that the directions passed by it regarding deletion of caste column in prison registers will not impede the collection of .....
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Del. HC: Magistrates Cannot Question Validity of FIR under their Power to Supervise Investigation(02.12.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that under the power to supervise investigation, Magistrates and Special Courts cannot question the validity of the FIR and .....
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Delhi Court Denies Bail to Wrestler Sushil Kumar in Chhatrasal Stadium Murder Case(06.10.2021)
Delhi Court has denied bail to Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar in connection with the Chhatrasal Stadium murder case of former junior national wrestling.....
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DGGI Issues Notice to Swiggy for Wrongfully Availing ITC(03.06.2022)
Director-General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Hyderabad has issued a notice to the operator of food delivery app Swiggy In a case on alleged GST evasio.....
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SC to Bihar Govt.: Consider Framing Guidelines for Arrest Similar to Those Adopted by Delhi Police(09.06.2022)
Supreme Court has directed Bihar Government to look into the guidelines for arrest, keeping in view section 41A of Criminal Procedure Code, similar to.....
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Google's Appeal Against Rejection of Patent, Dismissed by High Court With Cost of Rs. 1 Lakh(03.04.2024)
Delhi High Court while dismissing Google’s appeal against the rejection of the grant of patent on the grounds of lack of novelty and inventive step, h.....
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SC: Bail Conditions Should be Proportionate(26.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that the bail conditions imposed by the Courts, apart from bearing a nexus with the purpose of imposing them, ought to be propo.....
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Bom. HC: No Public Interest in PIL Seeking Guidelines on Tenders for Solid Waste Management(07.02.2025)
Bombay High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation seeking uniform guidelines for awarding tender for solid waste management on the ground t.....
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SC: If Possession Is Granted, Agreement to Sell Attracts Stamp Duty(18.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that an agreement to sell that specifies delivery of the possession of the property would satisfy the requirement to treat .....
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District Court Refuses Second Bail Plea of Co-Accused Sadaqat Khan in Munawar Faruqui Case(11.02.2021)
District and Sessions Court, Indore has rejected the second bail plea of Sadaqat Khan, the person who was arrested along with Comedian Munawar Faruqui.....
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Allahabad High Court Asks DCP to Complete Probe in Lucknow District Court Violence Incident(30.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Deputy Commissioner of Police, West Zone, Lucknow to file a report on the violent behaviour of the lawyers outside .....
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Delhi HC Grants Bail to Student in North East Delhi Riots Case(06.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted bail to a 20 year old student accused in connection with a North East Delhi riots case observing that the possibility of .....
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SC Upholds 'Change In Law' Compensation for Adani Power(07.03.2023)
Supreme Court while criticizing State Distribution Companies for taking a stand contrary to that of the Union regarding grant of "Change in Law" compe.....
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Raj. HC: Forcing a Person to Trial Without Prima Facie Evidence is Infringement of Fundamental Right(19.05.2023)
Rajasthan High Court while observing that framing of charges by trial Court is an important exercise of power, has held that forcing a person to go th.....
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Kerala HC Directs BEVCO to Abide by Orders of Excise Commissioner to Relocate or Equip Liquor Stores(03.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has asked the Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO) to abide by the instructions of the Excise Commissioner in relocating the 8.....
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Bombay HC: No IGST on Roaming International Long-Distance Services to Foreign TCOs(21.07.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that roaming services and international long-distance services provided by Vodafone Idea to the Foreign Telecom Operators (.....
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Mad HC: Test Sample Becomes Unreliable if Time Limit Prescribed Under Statute is Not Adhered to(20.02.2023)
Madras High Court has observed that object of prescribing time limit to send sample for analysis and get test results in a prescribed time is to see t.....
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Del. HC to Collector of Stamps: Adjudicated Stamp Duty Should be Communicated Within 30 Days(12.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed collector of Stamps to adjudicate payable stamp duty and communicate the same to respective parties within 30 days and s.....
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SC to Consider Whether Courts Can Hear Disputes Relating to Properties of Erstwhile Princely States(03.06.2025)
Supreme Court is set to consider whether Courts under Article 363 of the Constitution of India have the jurisdiction to hear disputes relating to the .....
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Tel. HC: Since Wife's Right to Demand Khula Is Absolute, Court’s Only Role is to Put Judicial Stamp(25.06.2025)
Telangana HC has stated that since the wife's right to demand Khula is absolute and does not have to be predicated on a cause or acceptance of the dem.....
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Supreme Court Urges Revival of Day-To-Day Trial Practice in Sensitive Cases for Speedy Justice(25.09.2025)
Supreme Court expressed serious concern over the discontinuation of day-to-day trials in important and sensitive cases, noting that a practice common .....
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SC to Ministry of Law: Conduct Judicial Impact Assessment of All Tribunals at the Earliest(23.03.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Ministry of Law & Justice to conduct "Judicial Impact Assessment" of tribunals as per its directions in Rojer Mathew v. Sou.....
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AAR, Karnataka: 5% GST on Marine Engine and Spare Parts for Fishing Vessel(20.12.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka has ruled that 5% goods and services tax (GST) marine engine and its spare parts be supplied for fishing .....
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MCA Invites Public Comments on Proposed Changes to CIRP Framework under IBC(27.12.2021)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs has invited the Public Comments on proposed changes to Corporate Insolvency Resolution and Liquidation Framework under .....
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SC Stays Bombay HC Observation That People Who Feed Street Dogs Must Adopt Them(17.11.2022)
Supreme Court has stayed the observation of Bombay High Court that persons who feed street dogs must adopt them and ordered that no coercive steps sha.....
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Supreme Court: Judge Not A Mere Post Office to Frame Charge at Behest of Prosecution(27.08.2024)
SC while quashing two orders passed by Special Judge, CBI, has observed that judge is not a mere post office to frame the charge at the behest of pros.....
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Del. HC Allows Postmortem Sperm Retrieval of Man Who Committed Suicide(28.01.2025)
Delhi High Court while hearing a plea seeking preservation of a man’s semen through Postmortem Sperm Retrieval (PMSR), has allowed the procedure to be.....
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Chhattisgarh HC: Suo Motu Cognizance Taken of on-Functioning of State Bar Council(07.02.2025)
Chhattisgarh High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of non-functioning of State Bar Council of Chhattisgarh since 2021. The Court has noted that var.....
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SC: State of Delhi to Ensure Petitions Against Acquittal is Sikh Riots are Filed within 6 Weeks(18.02.2025)
Supreme Court has directed the State of Delhi to file Special Leave Petitions in six cases where the accused in the 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots were acquitte.....
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Pakistan Court Hands Death Penalty to Former President Pervez Musharraf(17.12.2019)
Pakistan Court has sentenced former president Pervez Musharraf to death for high treason, giving its judgment on charges relating to the imposition of.....
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Bombay HC: Allegations Against Police Officer Would Not Incite Action Against Government(01.12.2020)
Bombay High Court has ruled that allegations levelled against a police officer that he is involved in criminal activities and publishing news report r.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Response from Facebook on Plea for Action Against Impersonation(30.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought a response from Facebook in a plea of breach of privacy and impersonation, which takes on the social media platforms. The .....
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Kerala High Court: Tourist Vehicle Cannot Run its Service Like a Stage Carriage(12.09.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that a tourist vehicle operator does not have a right to stop the vehicle to pick up or drop off passengers not included in.....
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SC Grants Relief to Dalit Student Who Lost Admission Due to Late Payment of Online Admission Fees(01.10.2024)
Supreme Court while granting relief to a Dalit student who lost admission due to late payment of online admission fees, has directed that the student .....
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Cal. HC: Prosecutor’s Opinion Must be Based on materials collected by the Investigating Officer(05.04.2023)
Calcutta High Court while expressing displeasure at conduct of public prosecutor (PP) for not raising objection to bail application, observed that PP .....
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SC: Can’t Deny Permanent Status to Workmen Who Worked Without Interruption for 480 Days in 24 Months(22.05.2024)
SC has held that if workmen have worked without interruption for more than 480 days in 24 months in a commercial establishment engaged in activities o.....
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SC: Opposite Party Whose Right to File WS is Closed, Can’t Bring in Pleadings through Evidence(23.07.2024)
SC has held that in absence of provisions dealing with non-filing of WS/forfeiture of right to file a WS, it can only be held that it should bar the o.....
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All HC: Don't Remand Accused to Custody If Chargesheet Filed Sans Arrest(14.08.2025)
The Allahabad High Court has directed UP trial courts not to remand accused to custody if chargesheet is filed without arrest. The Court observed that.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, single surety, chargesheet, arrest, BNSS, Article 21, trial court, judicial custody, anticipatory bail
Govt. Reduces GST to 5% on Domestic Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Services in Aviation Industry(16.03.2022)
Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified the reduction in Goods and Service Tax (GST) from 18% to 5% on Domestic Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Serv.....
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Government Notifies SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2022(25.03.2022)
Central Government has notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Second Amendment) Regula.....
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SC: Accused's Plea on Applicability of S. 300 CrPC Has to be Considered at Discharge Stage(13.12.2022)
Supreme Court has held that the accused's plea on applicability of Section 300 CrPC has to be considered at the stage of discharge under Section 227 C.....
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Bombay HC Cancels Appointment of Managing Committee of Sai Baba Shirdi Trust(14.09.2022)
Bombay High Court while observing that trustees to a public trust must be appointed for the betterment of devotees and not for the ruling government t.....
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HP HC: Water is State Property; Not Private Entitlement of People Who Use it(24.03.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court while observing that it is a misconception that water belongs to villagers who use it, has held that Water is State proper.....
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Home Ministry Refuses FCRA Renewal Application of Missionaries of Charity(28.12.2021)
Ministry of Home Affairs has refused the Missionaries of Charity's application for renewal of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) r.....
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Delhi HC Upholds Constitutional Validity of Section 193(9) of BNSS, 2023(28.08.2025)
Delhi High Court while upholding the constitutional validity of Section 193(9) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, has observed that the prov.....
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SC Orders Status Quo on Mhadei Tiger Reserve, Seeks CEC Report on Goa’s Proposed Project(10.09.2025)
Supreme Court directed the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to examine the proposal to notify Goa's Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary and surrounding areas a.....
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Kerala HC: Arrest Under Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act to be Conducted by Special Police Officer(01.12.2020)
Kerala High Court has made it clear that any investigation or arrest under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 has to be conducted only by a Sp.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Minority Status of Christians and Muslims in State(30.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that no power is vested with the Central Government to redetermine minority status. The Court has observed that there is n.....
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Bombay HC: Students Passing 10th/ 12th Standard from Outside Maharashtra Not Eligible for State Quota(16.03.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that a medical aspirant domiciled in Maharashtra, but having passed 10th or 12th standard from outside the state shall not .....
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Rajasthan HC Puts Ban on Fresh Permissions Under Rajasthan Tourism Guest House Scheme, 2020(25.03.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has put a ban on fresh permissions for residents planning to develop a homestay or guest houses in their residences under the for.....
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Gauhati High Court: Notify the Child Protection Policy and the rules under the Juvenile Justice Act(01.04.2024)
Gauhati High Court has asked the State Government to notify the rules under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, 2015, and the Child Protec.....
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Gujarat HC: Power of Further Investigation Available Upto Pre-Trial Stage & Not Beyond That(01.08.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that the power of Court to direct further investigation under Section 173(8) of Code of Criminal Procedure is available on.....
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CESTAT, Kolkata: Manufacturer is Eligible to Avail Cenvat Credit on Sales(13.04.2022)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata has observed that since the sale and manufacture are inter connected, the cenvat credit i.....
Tags : Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, cenvat credit, sales commission
SC Refuses to Grant Relief to YSR Congress Party Challenging Circular Relaxing Postal Ballot Norms(03.06.2024)
Supreme Court has declined to entertain a petition filed by the YSR Congress Party challenging new rules for counting postal ballot votes in Andhra Pr.....
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SC Questions Maharashtra Govt. Over Non-Allotment of Funds for Solid Waste Management(27.01.2025)
Supreme Court has questioned the Maharashtra Government over failure to allot funds for implementation of two projects under the Solid Waste Managemen.....
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Del HC: Furnishing Grounds of Arrest to Arrestee an Hour before Remand Isn’t Due Compliance of S. 50(05.02.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that furnishing grounds of arrest to arrestee an hour before remand cannot be considered as due compliance of Section 50.....
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Bom. HC: Can Apply Business Efficacy Test if Ambiguity in Arbitration Agreement(14.02.2025)
Bombay High Court has held that business efficacy test can be applied to recognize the intent of parties if there is any ambiguity in the arbitration .....
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MP HC: Provision Requiring Inter-Faith Couples to Declare Conversion Before DM is Unconstitutional(18.11.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that Section 10 of MP Freedom of Religion Act, 2021 which requires a person desiring to convert religion to give a .....
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Supreme Court: Judge Not A Mere Post Office to Frame Charge at Behest of Prosecution(27.08.2024)
SC while quashing two orders passed by Special Judge, CBI, has observed that judge is not a mere post office to frame the charge at the behest of pros.....
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Bom. HC: Validity Granted to the Caste Certificate Cannot Be Challenged In Election Petition(12.09.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that even an erroneous decision of the Caste Scrutiny Committee, granting validity to the caste certificate cannot be chall.....
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Delhi High Court: Fact of Being Elderly or Infirm Doesn’t Entitle Person to Pre-Arrest Bail(01.10.2024)
Delhi High Court has stated that in cases, where the accused is alleged to be directly involved in the incessant demands of dowry and harassment of th.....
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Rajasthan High Court Extends Limitation Period/ Interim Orders During Lockdown Period(17.05.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has issued a circular stating that all Courts in the State shall continue to function completely through virtual mode. All inter.....
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NCLAT: Goods Lying in Customs Bonded Warehouses Can’t be Assets of Corporate Debtor(06.12.2021)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), New Delhi has held that goods lying in the Customs bonded warehouses cannot be considered assets of t.....
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CESTAT: No Service Tax on Services of Advertisements in Print Media(06.03.2023)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi bench has held that service tax is not applicable to the service of advertisement i.....
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SC Upholds Practice of Jallikattu As Permitted by the 2017 Tamil Nadu Amendment(18.05.2023)
Supreme Court Constitution Bench while upholding practice of Jallikattu as permitted by the 2017 Tamil Nadu Amendment to the Prevention of Cruelty to .....
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SC: Government Not Bound by Estoppel in Sovereign, Legislative, or Executive Actions(24.09.2025)
Supreme Court has ruled that estoppel cannot be invoked against the Government when it is exercising its legislative, sovereign, or executive powers. .....
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Delhi HC: Govt Can Regulate Private School Fees to Prevent Profiteering, Not Control Fee Structure(10.10.2025)
Delhi High Court held that the Delhi Government’s Directorate of Education can regulate fees of unaided private schools only to prevent profiteering, .....
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Delhi High Court Rules Law Students Cannot be Barred From Exams For Not Meeting Minimum Attendance(03.11.2025)
Delhi High Court ruled that no student enrolled in any recognized law college or university in India can be barred from exams or hindered in academic .....
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Madhya Pradesh HC Quashes Rape FIR Against Indian Railway Officer In Case Of Malicious Prosecution(27.01.2023)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) registered against the then Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Bhopal Gaura.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, First Information Report, clerk, malicious prosection
SC Directs Compliance of High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) Order, 2018 in NCR(29.01.2025)
SC while directing compliance of High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) Order, 2018 in NCR, has stated that duplicate registration certificate, canc.....
Tags : Supreme Court, HSRP, Duplicate Registration, Cancellation of Hypothecation
Broadcasters to not pay TDS on acquiring broadcasting rights(29.02.2016)
The Central Board of Direct Taxes clarified that broadcasters acquiring only telecasting or broadcasting rights do not partake in a contract for 'carr.....
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Chief Justice Master of Roster, Has Power to Assign Cases: Supreme Court(06.07.2018)
Supreme Court has ruled that Chief Justice of India is the "master of the roster" and has the power to assign cases.
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Manipur HC to State: Provide Limited Internet Service at Designated Places(20.06.2023)
Manipur High Court while hearing a PIL seeking restoration of internet services in the State, has directed State authorities to provide limited intern.....
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Karnataka High Court Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Travel Restrictions at Kerala Border(01.03.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the Union Government and State government on a Public Interest Litigation challenging the restrictions on th.....
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Allahabad High Court Orders Enquiry into Lucknow District Court Violence Incident(19.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has ordered an inquiry into the violent behavior of the lawyers outside the Lucknow District Court campus on October 30, stressin.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Dispense With Rapid Antigen Test for Medicos Doing BAT on Aviation Personnel(12.09.2022)
Delhi High Court while refusing to dispense with Rapid Antigen Tests for Medicos doing Breath Analyser Tests (BAT) has held that Doctors and paramedic.....
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SC: Judges Not Following Judgments on Bail Might be Taken Off from Judicial Work & Sent for Training(22.03.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that even after 10 months of judgment, district judiciary is not complying with direction in Satender Kumar Antil case, .....
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Orissa High Court to State: Use Facial Biometrics to Identify ATM Users, Deter Criminal Activities(10.11.2023)
Orissa High Court has directed the State to have discussion with all bank authorities to install ‘facial biometric identification systems’ at all Auto.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, facial biometric identification systems, Automated Teller Machines, ATM
SC: Can’t Prove Will by Random Witness Saying he Saw Attesting Witness Sign it(22.11.2023)
Supreme Court has held that for Section 69 of Evidence Act, in order to prove the genuineness of a will, it is not enough to merely examine a random w.....
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Startup India initiative to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation, startups and encouraging investments in the country(06.12.2023)
The Startup India initiative was launched by the Government on 16th January 2016 to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation, startups and en.....
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SC Dismisses PIL Challenging Provisions Allowing Students to Vote in their Place of Education(10.02.2025)
Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation that challenged provisions allowing students not present in their constituency to vote in the.....
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Supreme Court Directs Protesting Doctors in State of West Bengal to Return to Work(10.09.2024)
Supreme Court has directed the doctors in West Bengal, protesting against the rape and murder of a doctor at the RG Kar Medical College Hospital, to r.....
Tags : Supreme Court, West Bengal, Punitive Action, Medical College
BCI: Law Students to Declare Ongoing FIR, Criminal Case before Issuance of Final Marksheets & Degree(25.09.2024)
BCI has issued a notification making it mandatory for law students to declare any ongoing FIR, criminal case, conviction, or acquittal before issuance.....
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Delhi HC Directs RBI to Reconsider Jindal Steel and Power Ltd Application(07.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has remanded to the Reserve Bank of India, an application by Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) to transmit $300 million to its wholly.....
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Madras High Court Strikes Down Tamil Nadu's Law Banning Online Games with Stakes(04.08.2021)
Madras High Court has struck down the Tamil Nadu Gaming and Police Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021 which imposes a ban on playing of games such as rummy an.....
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Patna HC Seeks Reply from BSEB Officers on Non-Consideration of Defective TET Paper Questions(23.03.2022)
Patna High Court has sought reply from the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) officers on alleged non-consideration of more than the five defective.....
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Allahabad HC: Political Activists Have a Right to Protest Against Administration(09.12.2022)
Allahabad High Court while quashing criminal case filed against the sitting minister in the State government and BJP MLA, Dinesh Pratap Singh, has hel.....
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Utt. HC: State Not Prohibiting Live-in-Relationships, Only Requires Registration(18.02.2025)
Uttarakhand High Court while hearing a petition challenging certain provisions of Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code (UCC), has remarked that the State .....
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Delhi High Court Grants More Time to CBI to Complete Investigation Against Rakesh Asthana(18.12.2019)
Delhi High Court has granted more time to the Central Bureau of Investigation against the agency’s former Director Rakesh Asthana. The CBI had sought .....
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CESTAT: CENVAT Credit Can’t be Denied on Sales Commission(02.12.2020)
Customs, Excises, and Service Taxes Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that the CENVAT Credit cannot be denied on sales commission as it falls under.....
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Rajasthan HC Directs Superintendents to Inform Eligible Prisoners of Right to Parole(30.07.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the Superintendent of jails across the state to inform all eligible prisoners of their right to be considered for be.....
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ITAT, Bangalore: Flight Testing Services Cannot be Taxed as Fees for Technical Services(16.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that flight testing services provided to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited cannot be taxed as fees for .....
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MoRTH Issues Draft Notification to Bring Amendments to Rules Automated Testing Station(28.03.2022)
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a draft notification dated March 25, 2022 to bring certain amendments in the rules for Reco.....
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Kar. HC to State: Ensure Compliance of Order Restricting Protests & Processions to Freedom Park(02.08.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed State government to ensure compliance of the Licensing and Regulation of Protests, Demonstrations and Protest Marche.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Freedom Park, Bengaluru, Protests
Allahabad HC Denies Bail to Nurse Accused of Throwing Unadministered COVID Vaccines in Garbage(19.07.2021)
Allahabad High Court has denied pre-arrest bail to a Nurse allegedly involved in criminal wastage of 29 doses of COVID vaccine by thrown the same in t.....
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CESTAT, Mumbai: Lehman Brothers Securities Eligible for Refund of Service Tax(11.04.2022)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that Lehman Brothers Securities Pvt Ltd is entitled for the refund claim of Ser.....
Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Lehman Brothers Securities Pvt Ltd, Service Tax, legal consultancy, Reverse Charge Mechanism
CESTAT, Ahmedabad: No Service Tax on Electricity Charges Reimbursed to Service Provider(13.04.2022)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that service tax cannot be levied on reimbursement of electricity charges .....
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Constitutional Validity of S. 71(3A) of IT Act Upheld by Delhi High Court(03.06.2024)
Delhi High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Section 71(3A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 which was added by Section 31 of the Finance Act.....
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SC: Order for Visitation Right/Temporary Child Custody Can’t Be Passed in Proceedings U/S 9 of HMA(13.12.2022)
Supreme Court has held that orders giving visitation rights or temporary child custody cannot be passed in a proceeding under Section 9 of the Hindu M.....
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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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Rajasthan HC: Magistrate Empowered to Sentence Defaulter to Separate Terms of Imprisonment(06.12.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has held that a Magistrate is empowered under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to pass separate sentences over.....
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Ker HC: Apply Caution While Considering Bail in POCSO Case Against Parent Litigating Child's Custody(09.03.2023)
Kerala High Court while allowing bail to father accused of sexually assaulting minor son has observed that Courts must exercise caution while consider.....
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Del. HC: Arbitral Award Passed After Inordinate/Unexplained Delay is Contrary to Justice(22.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that an arbitral award passed after an inordinate, substantial and unexplained delay is contrary to justice and in conflict .....
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Allahabad HC: Provisional Attachment of Bank Accounts not Allowed Solely on GST Show Cause Notice(26.09.2025)
Allahabad High Court held that provisional attachment of bank accounts cannot be made solely based on the issuance of a show cause notice under Sectio.....
Tags : Attachment, Bank Accounts, GST, Show Cause Notice
CESTAT, Ahmedabad Directs Revenue to Re-Consider Refund Claim of IOCL(23.11.2021)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad has given relief to Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) directing the Revenue.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Del. HC to MCD: Ensure Paramedical Staff's Salary Not Withheld for Failing to Mark Attendance in App(14.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to ensure that salary of employees of its paramedical technical staff welfare a.....
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Gau. HC to Assam Govt.: Pay Rs 5 Lakh Compensation to Custodial Death Victim's Wife(27.03.2023)
Gauhati High Court has directed Assam Government to pay Rs. 5 lakh as compensation to a woman, whose husband died in jail because timely appropriate a.....
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Ker. HC Directs State To Provide Security, Education To Two Assam Girls who was Sexually Exploited(20.10.2022)
Kerala High Court has ordered the State government to ensure the safety and education of two minor girls from Assam who had migrated to the State with.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, sexual abuse, State government
Bom. HC: No Acceptable that IO Doesn’t Look at the Material Sought by Accused(31.10.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that while material which is sought to be produced by the accused may or may not help the investigating agency, but, it is .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Investigating Officer, Material
Karnataka Assembly Passes Bill to Impose Restrictions on Religious Conversions(24.12.2021)
Karnataka Legislative Assembly has passed the Karnataka Protection of Right To Freedom Of Religion Bill, 2021, which seeks to impose restrictions on r.....
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Orissa HC: Remand Date to be Excluded From Calculation of Statutory Period for Granting Default Bail(26.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has reiterated that while calculating the statutory period for granting default bail under Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Pr.....
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Gauhati HC: Assam Minerals Dept Can't Stop Railway From Moving Goods in Course of Inter-State Trade(29.04.2022)
Gauhati High Court has prima facie observed that the Assam Mineral Development Corporation can't stop the Railways from transporting goods, in this ca.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Assam Mineral Development Corporation, No Objection Certificate, inter-state trade
Cal. HC: Accused Must Apply For Default Bail On Expiry Of Statutory Detention Period(23.01.2023)
Calcutta High Court has ruled that an accused under detention as per the NDPS Act cannot be released automatically on statutory bail on the expiry of .....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, statutory bail, 180 days.
Ker. HC: Implicating Doctor under POCSO for Not Reporting Crime is Injustice(27.01.2025)
Kerala High Court has stated that doctors mechanically arrayed as accused with the aid of Section 19 of the POCSO Act is nothing but absolute injustic.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Absolute Injustice, Mental Trauma
Rajasthan Govt. Introduces Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025(06.02.2025)
Government of Rajasthan has introduced the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025 that seeks to criminalise religious con.....
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SC: Accused has Fundamental Right of Speedy Trial as Enshrined in Article 21 of Constitution(17.02.2025)
SC while granting bail to an accused charged under UAPA has observed that, howsoever serious a crime may be, accused has a fundamental right of speedy.....
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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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Orissa High Court Releases Rules for Live Streaming of Court Proceedings(29.07.2021)
Orissa High Court has released a notification stipulating that it would begin live streaming of proceedings soon and thereby published the High Court .....
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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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Calcutta HC Directs WB Govt to Submit Status Report on Rampurhat Incident in Birbhum District(24.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to submit a status report on the Rampurhat incident in Birbhum district within 24 hours w.....
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RBI announces rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2031(06.12.2022)
The rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2031 (FRB 2031) applicable for the half year December 7, 2022 to June 6, 2023 shall be .....
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US Federal Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Barring Devas-Antrix Agreement(02.03.2021)
United States Federal Court has issued a temporary restraining order barring start-up firm Devas Multimedia from entering any agreement with Antrix Co.....
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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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SC Refuses to Entertain Plea Challenging Exclusion of SC/ST Reservation in Jharkhand DJ Appointment(13.09.2022)
Supreme Court while refusing to entertain plea challenging exclusion of reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes .....
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SC to HCs: Respond to Suggestions of Amicus on Expediting Trials in Cases Against MPs/MLAs(22.03.2023)
Supreme Court has directed High Courts to respond to suggestions made by amicus curiae Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria for expediting the trail in the .....
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Calcutta HC Urges West Bengal State Election Committee to Postpone Proposed Elections(17.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has urged the West Bengal State Election Commission to postpone the proposed elections to four municipal corporations for a period.....
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Madras HC: 'Ego' Is A Small Three Letter Word That Spoils Relationships(19.10.2022)
Madras High Court while dismissing a wife's habeas corpus petition claiming that her husband had kept their four year old son in illegal custody, has .....
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Decision by Registration Committee of Central Insecticides Board (CIB) to provisionally approve registration does not amount to registration by itself with CIB(20.09.2016)
Instant appeal, by special leave, filed questioning justifiability of judgment passed by High Court of Delhi declining to interfere with decision take.....
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Delhi HC: Issue as to Which Party Would Bear GST Expenses Under Agreement is Arbitrable(08.12.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that an issue that relates to the inter se liability of the parties regarding the burden of GST is not related to the taxing.....
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Supreme Court Orders Removal of Overhead Power Transmission Lines to Save Bustards(19.02.2020)
Supreme Court has said that the overhead power transmission lines in the Desert National Park in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district and surrounding areas .....
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SC Declines to Intervene in Order Refusing to Restrain Shulurmattam Police in Nilgiris District(08.09.2021)
Supreme Court has declined to intervene in a Madras High Court order refusing to restrain the Shulurmattam police in the Nilgiris district from conduc.....
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SC: Offence of Criminal Breach of Trust is Not Attracted if There was Not Entrustment of Property(24.05.2022)
Supreme Court observed that the offence of criminal breach of trust under Section 405 will not be attracted if there was no entrustment of the propert.....
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Deposit of tax during the course of search, inspection or investigation(25.05.2022)
1. During the course of search, inspection or investigation, sometimes the taxpayers opt for deposit of their partial or full GST liability arising ou.....
Tags : Deposit, Tax, Investigation
Workshop on impact of GST on the Oil and Gas Sector held(29.05.2017)
Minister of State (I/C) for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed the impact of GST on the Oil & Gas Sector. A workshop was orga.....
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Bom. HC: Provide Laptops/iPads to Prosecutors for Implementing E-Filing System(09.11.2023)
Bombay High Court while observing that to make the mechanism of E-fling effective, it is absolutely essential that prosecutors are provided with the f.....
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Delhi HC Quashes FIR Against Law Student Who Appeared as Proxy Counsel Before Trial Court(08.12.2022)
Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR registered against a first-year law student who appeared before a Metropolitan Magistrate as a proxy counsel on in.....
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Kerala HC Allows Screening of Anand Patwardhan Documentary 'Reason' In Film Festival(26.06.2019)
Kerala HC has allowed Screening of Anand Patwardhan Documentary 'Reason/Vivek' at the International Documentary and Short Film Festival going on in Th.....
Tags : Kerala HC, Anand Patwardhan, Thiruvananthapuram, international documentary and short film festival
Calcutta High Court Stays Construction of Reliance JIO Infocomm Limited Mobile Tower(14.02.2020)
Calcutta High Court has stayed the construction of Reliance JIO Infocomm Limited mobile tower as the local self-governing authorities did not comply w.....
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Delhi Court Directs CBI to Hand Over Documents from Chargesheet in INX Media Case(19.02.2020)
Delhi Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to handover P Chidambaram and his son, Karti Chidambaram, certain documents filed along w.....
Tags : Delhi Court, Central Bureau of Investigation, INX Media corruption case
CESTAT, Hyderabad: SEZ Act to Have Overriding Effect Over Service Tax Laws(08.09.2021)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Hyderabad has ruled that Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Act, 2005 has an overriding effect o.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, SEZ Act
SC: Levy of Separate IGST on Indian Importers for Ocean Freight Violates Section 8 of CGST Act(24.05.2022)
Supreme Court has held when the Indian importer is liable to pay IGST on the composite supply, which includes supply of goods and services of transpor.....
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Likelihood of deception or confusion must be attributable to the resemblance of the marks themselves and not to extraneous matter(26.05.2022)
The Appellant, Open Horizon Ltd, had sought an order interdicting and restraining the Respondent, Carnilinx (Pty) Ltd, from infringing its PACIFIC tra.....
Tags : Infringement, Restraint, Deception
SC Directs to Expedite Consideration of Policy of Rehabilitation for Khori Gaon Forest Demolitions(04.08.2021)
Supreme Court has asked the State of Haryana to expedite the consideration of the draft policy of rehabilitation submitted by the Municipal Corporatio.....
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ITAT, Kolkata: Contributions Made After Statutory Due Date Shall be Allowable as Deduction(22.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Kolkata has allowed relief to Deloitte Haskins & Sells, holding that the contributions made after the statutory .....
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Meghalaya HC: Teachers of Aided Colleges Can Take Part in Election; Not Bearers of Office of Profit(08.12.2022)
Meghalaya High Court has held that employees of the educational institutes do not hold an Office of Profit, and if they satisfy the requisite conditio.....
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Kerala HC to State: Publicize Toll-Free No. “112” as Emergency Response Support System(24.05.2022)
Kerala High Court while suggesting State to consider to assist child abuse or sexual violence survivors, has emphasised the need to take steps to publ.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Sexual Assault, Emergency Response Support System
Interest earned by the assessee on surplus held with cooperative banks would be eligible for deduction under Section 80P(2)(d) of the IT Act(20.05.2022)
The Revenue is in appeal in respect of the allowability of deduction under Section 80P(2)(d) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (IT Act) in respect of intere.....
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SC: Fresh Notification For Vijayawada ACB Police Station not Required After AP Bifurcation(09.01.2026)
Supreme Court set aside the Andhra Pradesh High Court judgment that had quashed several FIRs registered by the ACB for want of jurisdiction, holding t.....
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AP HC Refuses Writ Petition Filed by SBI Against Obligation to Pay Towards Under-Declared GST(02.08.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has refused to entertain a Writ Petition (WP) filed by the State Bank of India (SBI) against an obligation to pay Rs. 215.11.....
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CESTAT: No Service Tax on Activity of Installing and Maintaining Fixed Facility for Supplying Oxygen(17.03.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Kolkata has ruled that service tax is not applicable on the activity of installing and ma.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Installing and Maintaining Fixed Facility for Supplying Oxygen
Manner of processing and sanction of IGST refunds(28.11.2022)
1. Attention is invited to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for verification of risky exporters and their suppliers dated 23.01.2020 issued to CGS.....
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Allahabad HC to State: Ensure Criminal History of Accused is Available at One Stroke(14.12.2022)
Allahabad High Court has directed State's Principal Secretary Home and DGP to take necessary steps so that criminal history of an accused is available.....
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AP HC: DRI Officers has No Jurisdiction to Inspect Units Situated Outside the SEZ Area(26.05.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that the Customs authorities (Directorate General of Revenue Intelligence) have no power or jurisdiction to inspec.....
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Gauhati HC to State: Take Action Against Schools Not Reserving 25% Seats for Disadvantaged Groups(13.03.2023)
Gauhati High Court while directing State to implement its policy under Right to Education Act regarding admission benefits to children from weaker sec.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Admission, RTE Act, Unaided and Non-Minority Institutions
Delhi HC: ‘Busybodies’ With Oblique Interest Can’t be Allowed to Waste Judiciary’s Time(24.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that while Court is cognizant of the liberal rules pertaining to public interest litigation, it must also ensure that busybo.....
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SC: HC Judge Can't Deny Referring Bail Plea to Previous Judge Due to Roster Change(30.09.2025)
Supreme Court recently criticised a High Court judge for refusing to refer a regular bail plea to the same judge who had earlier heard the anticipator.....
Tags : Regular Bail, Roster, Anticipatory bail
Madras HC: Cryptocurrency is Property and Can be Held in Trust(27.10.2025)
Madras High Court recognized cryptocurrency as a form of property that can be owned, enjoyed, and held in trust, while protecting an investor whose di.....
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SC Directs Madhya Pradesh HC to Reinstate Woman Judge Who Made Sexual Harassment Allegations(13.02.2020)
Supreme Court has directed the Madhya Pradesh High Court to consider reinstating a woman judge, claiming only her seniority to be maintained, who had .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Madhya Pradesh High Court, Reinstatement of Woman Judge
Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking CBI Inquiry on Instances of Molestation Inside Gargi Campus(17.02.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notices to Central Government, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Delhi Police, in a plea seeking CBI Inquiry on al.....
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SC: Offences Under Section 172 to 188 IPC Cannot be Split to Bypass Section 195 CrPC(21.08.2025)
Supreme Court has ruled that Section 195 of CrPC bars cognizance of offences under Section 172 to 188 of IPC without a public servant’s written compla.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Cognizance, Public Servant, Investigation, FIR, Obstruction
Calcutta HC Rejects PIL Requesting CBI Investigation in 15-Year Caste Certificate Fraud Allegations(03.09.2025)
Calcutta High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking cancellation of caste certificates and a CBI probe into alleged irregular grant of caste certificates .....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, PIL, CBI, Caste Certificates
NCLAT: Plea under IBC Section 7 Can't Be Restored After Corporate Debtor Pays Principal & Interest(15.09.2025)
NCLAT held that once the corporate debtor pays the principal and interest under NCLT’s order in an IBC Section 7 case, the financial creditor cannot s.....
Tags : Corporate Debtor, Principal, Interest, Financial Creditor
Orissa HC: Merit List Not a Reservoir for Future Appointments(06.12.2022)
Orissa High Court while denying appointment to a candidate who approached the Court, 15 years after publication of the merit list has held that a meri.....
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UP Court Convicts Mukhtar Ansari in a Gangster Act Case for 10 Years in Jail(16.12.2022)
Ghazipur District Court has convicted and sentenced ex-MLA Mukhtar Ansari and his aide to 10 years imprisonment in a 26 year old Gangster Case.
Tags : Ghazipur District, Mukhtar Ansari, Gangster Case
CESTAT: No Service Tax Leviable on Toll Collection(27.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that amount collected by a toll collector during toll-collection activity will no.....
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AAR, Karnataka: GST Applicable to Reimbursement Received Towards Stipend Paid to Trainees(22.03.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka has held that goods and services tax (GST) is applicable to reimbursement received towards stipend paid t.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Stipend Paid to Trainees
Ker HC: Investigation Into Non-Cognizable Offence w/o Magistrate’s Order Renders Entire Probe Faulty(08.12.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that Section 155(2) of CrPC prohibits commencement of an investigation by police without orders from Magistrate in cases wh.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Non-Cognizable Offence, Investigation
Gau. HC Declares Levy of Court Fee at the rate of 7% for Grant of Probate as Unconstitutional(17.05.2024)
Gau. HC has declared Article 11 of Schedule I of Court Fee (Amendment) Act, 1950 as unconstitutional in respect of levy of court fee for grant of prob.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Grant of Probate, Letter of Administration, 7% Ad Valorem
Supreme Court: It’s the Constitutional Duty of State to Protect Water Bodies(19.07.2024)
Supreme Court has held that it is the paramount duty of the State not only to protect the ponds/lakes/water bodies in the State but also to ensure tha.....
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Del HC: Wife's Right to Reside in Shared Household Doesn’t Violate Husband’s Right to Seek Partition(07.08.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that a married woman's right to reside in a shared household under Section 17 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 does not ov.....
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Rajasthan HC: Additional Evidence Plea During Appeal to Be Heard at Final Hearing(21.08.2025)
Rajasthan High Court has held that application under Order 41 Rule 27 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 for additional evidence must be heard during fi.....
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Bom. HC Refers to Larger Bench the Issue Whether Grounds of Arrest Must be Furnished to Accused(03.02.2025)
Bombay High Court has referred to a larger bench the issue, whether grounds of arrest are required to be furnished to the accused in offence under POC.....
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Income Tax Bill, 2025 Set to be Introduced in Lok Sabha Today(13.02.2025)
Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman is set to introduce the Income Tax Bill, 2025 which aims to consolidate and amend the taxation laws of the co.....
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SC to Punjab Govt.: Relook into Punjab Preservation of Subsoil Water Act(08.11.2023)
Supreme Court while dealing with the issue of stubble burning and its effect on air quality has observed that adherence to Punjab Preservation of Subs.....
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J&K&L HC: When WP Dismissed in Default is Restored, Orders Passed Therein are Revived(07.12.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that as corollary to the restoration of a writ petition, dismissed in default, all orders passed woul.....
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MP HC: Courts Other Than HCs’ to be Addressed as District Judiciary and Not Sub-Ordinate Judiciary(19.12.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has passed a notification whereby all the courts in the State other than the High Court (HC) shall now be referred to as Dis.....
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SC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging NGT Order Refusing To Stop Illegal Felling Of 500 Trees(07.09.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in an appeal filed by the Naharpur Residents Welfare Association challenging the order passed by the Principal Bench, .....
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Bombay High Court Allows Anticipatory Bail to Teesta Setalvad And Her Husband(12.08.2015)
Bombay High Court has allowed anticipatory bail to Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand while dismissing Central Bureau of Investigation’s char.....
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SEBI order in the matter of M/s Magnox Infraprojects Limited(17.08.2015)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India passed an order restraining M/s Magnox Infraprojects Limited and its directors from dealing in the securiti.....
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#OneNationOneTax: GST Council Revises Tax Rates For Restaurants, Seals Rates for Lotteries(19.06.2017)
Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has fixed cost of eating out at restaurants at 18%, down from 28% decided earlier. Council has fixed tax of state.....
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Workshop on GST to Sensitize Maritime Fraternity(19.06.2017)
The Ministry of Shipping conducted a workshop on "GST for Shipping" in New Delhi today to sensitize all constituents of the maritime fraternity. The w.....
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Kerala High Court Quashes Administrative Tribunal's Order to Extend PSC Rank List Validity(04.08.2021)
Kerala High Court has quashed an order issued by the Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) extending the validity of the Last Grade Servants (LGS) in S.....
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Rajasthan HC Upholds Allotment of Bungalow in Civil Lines to Former CM(23.03.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a contempt petition against former chief secretary D B Gupta and upheld the allotment of a bungalow in Civil Lines .....
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Kerala HC: ‘Customer’ in a Brothel Can Be Prosecuted Under Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act(09.12.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that a 'customer' in a brothel can be prosecuted under Section 7 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 if the condi.....
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Delhi High Court Seeks Jawaharlal Nehru University’s Response on Criteria for Teaching Posts(17.02.2020)
Delhi High Court has sought Jawaharlal Nehru University’s response on a plea challenging its decision to change selection criteria for vacant teaching.....
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NGT: Plastic Pens are Covered Under the Statutory Framework of Plastic Waste Management Rules(15.01.2021)
National Green Tribunal has observed that plastic pens are covered under the meaning of "plastic" as provided in Rule 3(o) of the Plastic Waste Manage.....
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SEBI: Principal Officer to Obtain Certification from National Institute of Securities Markets(09.09.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified that the Principal Officer having decision making authority related to fund management has .....
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Telangana HC Directs Khammam District Collector to Remove Mother Theresa Statue(28.03.2022)
Telangana High Court has directed the Khammam District Collector Gautham to remove the Mother Theresa statue installed at Mutualamma circle in Khammam.....
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MP HC: Can’t Object to Jurisdiction After Participating in Arbitral Proceedings Without Protest(14.12.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a party which has participated in the arbitration proceedings without any protest or challenge as to the juris.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Contempt Plea Filed Against AAP for Failure to Comply(21.01.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a contempt plea filed against the Aam Aadmi Party government, three municipal corporations, Delhi Development Au.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Compliance with Seismic Stability of City
Delhi High Court Asks Delhi Govt to Enhance Capacity of Narco Analysis Test Facility(13.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Government to enhance the said capacity so as to ensure that there is no backlog, observing that the capacity of .....
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Allahabad HC Quashes FIR Against Siddharth Varadarajan & Ismat Ara Over "The Wire" Report(26.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court has quashed the FIR registered against The Wire's founding editor Siddharth Varadarajan and reporter Ismat Ara over a report on t.....
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Ker. HC: HRC Being Quasi Judicial Body is Duty Bound to Comply With Principles of Natural Justice(24.07.2024)
Ker. HC has observed that Human Rights Commission being a quasi judicial body is duty bound to comply with the principles of natural justice while dis.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Telecommunication Development in Rural Areas(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has stated that 5% annual collection of service obligation fund will be allocated for rural telecom and broadband development. Contra.....
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SC Refuses to Pass Interim Order to Restrain Coercive Steps Against Future Retail(03.02.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to pass any interim order to restrain coercive steps by the consortium of banks against Future Retail Ltd(FRL) over loan def.....
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Ker. HC: Sale Under SARFAESI Won’t Extinguish Prior Existing Charge for Dues Under State Tax Laws(10.01.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that statutory charge created under Kerala General Sales Tax Act, and Kerala VAT Act, prior to any mortgage made, against t.....
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Bombay HC: DV Act Cases Can be Transferred to Family Court(02.01.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that Section 12 application under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 before a magistrate can be transferred to a Family Court .....
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SC: Forfeiture of Earnest Money Impermissible When Both Buyer and Seller are at Fault(06.01.2026)
Supreme Court held that forfeiture of earnest money is impermissible when both buyer and seller are at fault in performing the contract, as such forfe.....
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Kerala HC: Investigation Cannot be Said to be Incomplete on Sending Requisition to Authority(13.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that the investigation cannot be said to be incomplete on sending the requisition to the authority concerned to get the ana.....
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Karnataka HC Expresses Doubts About Members Appointed for Great Indian Bustard(22.01.2021)
Karnataka High Court has expressed doubts about members appointed by the state government in the advisory committee formed for development and upliftm.....
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Kerala HC Grants Bail to Ten CPI (M) Workers Allegedly Involved in the Thalassery Post-Poll Violence(14.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has granted bail to ten CPI(M) workers allegedly involved in the Thalassery post-poll violence which culminated in the death of one .....
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ITAT: Charitable Trust Engaged in Activities Benefiting for Religion can Claim Exemption U/S 11(26.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi bench has held that the charitable trust engaged in activities that benefited for particular religion can claim e.....
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Del HC: Sufficient Service on Part of GST Dept. if Notices Uploaded Under Heading Additional Notices(15.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that if the GST Department uploads notices under the heading ‘additional notices’ it shall amount to sufficient notice by th.....
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Delhi High Court: Educational Institutions Strong Pillar of Democracy(24.07.2024)
Del. HC has observed that educational institutions are a strong pillar of democracy and the entire country as the country's future depends on students.....
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SC Issues Coordination Guidelines: CGST Summons Not Barred by S.6(2)(b) Despite State Proceedings(18.08.2025)
Supreme Court while stating that summons under S.70 CGST Act, 2017 do not constitute “proceedings” under S.6(2)(b) of the Act, has held that there is .....
Tags : Supreme Court, CGST, SGST, Summons, S.6(2)(b), GST Law, Cooperative Federalism
Taking the discrimination out with the guesswork(28.08.1981)
Courts nowadays usually work off a simple formula when faced with differing terms and conditions for appointment and retirement of men and women for t.....
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Punjab and Haryana High Court Directs State to Make Public Waiting List of Qualified ETTs(07.12.2016)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Punjab Government to put the waiting list of qualified Elementary Trained Teachers (ETTs) against vacant po.....
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SC to Centre: Examine Means to Improve Conditions of Persons Suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(06.12.2022)
Supreme Court while hearing plea filed by a person claiming to be suffering from a condition called Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.....
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SC Allows Rajasthan HC Bar Association Elections(16.12.2022)
Supreme Court has allowed Rajasthan High Court Bar Association to conduct elections for the post of office-bearers on Friday, December 16, strictly in.....
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CBIC Waives GSTR-4 Late Fee(27.05.2022)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has waived the late fee for GSTR-4 till 30th June 2022.
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PIL on Stray Dog Issue Refused by Supreme Court(17.07.2024)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed regarding prevention of accidents arising due to stray dogs issue and .....
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Delhi High Court: Fencing around Yamuna Floodplains must be Ensured(25.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Development Authority to ensure proper fencing around Yamuna River floodplains whenever illegal or unauthorize.....
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SC Rejects Review Plea on WB SSC Jobs, Upholds Quashing of 25k Appointments(20.08.2025)
Supreme Court has dismissed West Bengal’s review petition against its April 3 ruling that invalidated nearly 25,000 SSC appointments. It held that the.....
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SC Questions Trial Court Practice of Remanding Accused When They Appear in Response to Summons(22.03.2023)
Supreme Court while questioning the practice followed by Courts to remand accused to custody, moment they appear in response to summoning order, has o.....
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Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Journalist Rajeev Sharma(07.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has granted bail to journalist Rajeev Sharma, who was arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Chinese intelligence.
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P&H HC Grants Bail to Man Over Alleged Objectionable Speech Against Haryana CM(04.08.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted Bali to a farm leader who allegedly delivered an objectionable speech (during a protest) against the Chief M.....
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Rajasthan HC Orders Release of Suspended ADJ Jitendra Gulia in Sexual Assault Case(23.03.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has ordered the release of suspended additional district judge (ADJ) Jitendra Gulia and two other accused, Rahul and Anshul, on b.....
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Delhi HC: Police Can't Transfer FIR Citing Jurisdiction After Magistrate's Order U/S 156(3) CrPC(09.12.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that once he order has been passed by the magistrate under Section 156(3) of CrPC directing investigation, it is not open to.....
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AAR: No GST on Transfer of Going Concern Service(31.05.2022)
West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that transfer of going concern service is a supply and attracts NIL rate of GST.
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Madras HC Rejects Plea for Quashing Govt Order on Free Distribution of Rice to Mosques(27.04.2020)
Madras High Court has refused to interfere with a Government order for free distribution of raw rice to mosques, during the holy month of Ramzan.
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SC Calls for Strict Police Action Against 'Rowdy Behaviour' of Striking Lawyers in Odisha(15.12.2022)
Supreme Court has directed State Government of Odisha and State Police to take stringent actions against lawyers who indulged in vandalism in court pr.....
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Delhi Court Refuses Bail to CA, Accused of Making Forged Certificates to Claim GST Refund(27.05.2022)
Patiala House Court has refused to grant bail to the CA who is accused of preparing forged certificates for bogus companies claiming GST refunds.
Tags : Patiala House Court, GST Refund, CA, Forged
SC Strikes Down Resolution Merging One Community in Backward Class to another Community of SC List(16.07.2024)
Supreme Court has struck down resolution issued by Bihar Government in the year 2015 that merged one community in the backward class by the name “Tant.....
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SC: Rehabilitation of People Necessary before Evicting them for Development of Railway Station(25.07.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing an application on an order staying eviction of people who encroached upon railway property, has stated that authorities sh.....
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Chhattisgarh HC takes Suo-Motu Cognizance of Unregulated Knife Sales(19.08.2025)
Chhattisgarh High Court while taking suo motu cognisance of rising stabbings in Bilaspur has linked the surge to unchecked knife sales in local shops .....
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SC: No Culprit Should Manage an Acquittal on the Basis of Unreasonable Doubts(02.09.2025)
SC has observed that every instance of acquittal of an actual culprit revolt against the sense of security of the society and acts as a blot on the cr.....
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SEBI Imposes a Fine on M/s Asit C Mehta Investment Intermediaries Ltd.(22.01.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a fine of Rs. 27 lakhs on M/s Asit C Mehta Investment Intermediaries Ltd. for a series of vi.....
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Rajasthan High Court Stays Construction of Any Road Passing Through Lakes in Udaipur(13.09.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has stayed the construction of any road passing through any of the lakes in Udaipur. The order has been passed by a Division Benc.....
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Delhi HC Directs Google to Remove 'PUMA GUARD' App from Play Store(26.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed Google LLC to remove the application 'PUMA GUARD' from its Google Play Store while dealing with a trademark infringement.....
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Calcutta High Court: Warrant of Arrest Should Not be Issued Mechanically(24.07.2024)
Calcutta High Court while quashing warrant of arrest against accused, has observed that warrant of arrest cannot be issued by trial court without appl.....
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SC Recommends Appellate Tribunal for Tariff Authority for Major Ports; Remits Dispute to TAMP(18.08.2025)
SC has set aside an arbitrator’s award and Orissa HC’s ruling on tariff fixation by Paradip Port Authority, holding that only Tariff Authority for Maj.....
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Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Centre’s Ethanol Blending Programme(01.09.2025)
Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that challenged the Central Government’s Ethanol Blending Programme mandating the sale .....
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SC: Administrative Delays by State Agencies Must Not Be Condoned(15.09.2025)
SC warns High Courts against condoning delays by State agencies due to administrative lethargy. Setting aside Karnataka HC’s order, SC rejected condon.....
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Karnataka High Court Quashes Seat Matrix of Telugu Linguistic Minority in Medical College(21.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has quashed the revised seat matrix issued on January 31, for postgraduate and undergraduate courses in medicine for the academic.....
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Orissa HC to DGP: Explore Option of Registering e-FIRs, Especially in Cases of Crimes Against Women(06.12.2022)
Orissa High Court has directed the Director General of Police, Odisha (DGP) to explore the possibility for registration of 'e-First Information Report.....
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SC to States & HC: File Status Report on Establishment of Gram Nyayalayas(16.12.2022)
Supreme Court has ordered all State Governments and High Courts in the country to file status reports/reply within a period of 8 weeks from today in a.....
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CESTAT: Goods Improperly Imported are Liable for Confiscation U/s 111 and 112 of Customs Act(27.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai has held that Sections 111 and 112 of Customs Act are attracted only when goods a.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Finance Minister Informs on Finalization of Draft DPR for River Links(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has informed that Draft DPR for 5 river links have been finalised, whereby the Centre will provide support for their implementations......
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Gujarat HC: Writ Courts Interfering in Arbitral Procedure Orders Defies A&C Act’s Purpose(15.09.2025)
Gujarat HC ruled that writ courts should interfere in arbitral procedural orders, only if, they are completely perverse, made in bad faith, or in rare.....
Tags : Arbitration & Conciliation Act, Arbitral Procedure, Rarest of Rare
JKL HC: Ex-Facie Illegality Required to Challenge Preventive Detention Order at Pre-Execution Stage(16.12.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that a preventive detention order can be challenged at the pre-execution stage, provided the petition.....
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Supreme Court Bars Lenders from Making Claims in Arbitration Tribunals(25.01.2021)
Supreme Court has barred banks and financial institutions from making a claim in an arbitration tribunal to recover their money stating that holding t.....
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ITAT: Investments Converted into Stock-in-Trade Can Avail Exemption U/S 10(38)(23.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune has held that investment converted into stock in trade can avail exemption u/s 10(38) of Income Tax Act 196.....
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Federal Court: Non-Lawyers Providing Legal Advice in Debt Cases are Protected by First Amendment(27.05.2022)
Federal Court in New York has ruled that non-lawyers will be allowed to provide legal advice to low-income New Yorkers who face debt collection action.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Aim for Ecologically Sustainable Roads in Hilly Areas(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has highlighted that in regards to plans of development of ecologically sustainable roads in hilly areas, the Government aims to prov.....
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Allahabad HC: Form GST DRC-01A is Pre-Show Cause Notice Intimation Focusing on Reducing Litigation(21.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has ruled that Form GST DRC-01A is a pre-show cause notice intimation which focuses on reducing litigation.
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Kerala HC: Breach of 'Monetary Relief' Order Can't be Prosecuted U/S 31 of DV Act(06.12.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that the penalty provided under Section 31 of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence (DV) Act would attract only breach.....
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SC: Direct Evidence of Bribe Demand Not Necessary for Conviction Under POCA(15.12.2022)
Supreme Court Constitution Bench has held that direct evidence of demand of bribe is not necessary to convict a public servant under the Prevention of.....
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AAR: Advance Ruling Cannot be Made for a Person not Registered within State(27.05.2022)
Telangana Authority for Advance Ruling has held that ‘Advance Ruling’ cannot be made for a person not registered in the State as Section 96 of CGST & .....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Launch of New Portal for Skilling; Expansion of One Class, One TV Channel(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has said that a new portal will be launched for skilling. One Class, One TV channel, will be expanded from 12 to 200 TV Channels to h.....
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P&H HC: Employee Cannot Seek Protection Against Dispensation of Services(07.02.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that an employee cannot seek protection against the dispensation of services if he has attained the employment .....
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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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SC: Testimony of Hostile Witness Can be Considered to Convict Accused(16.12.2022)
Supreme Court Constitution bench while observing that witness turning hostile does not result in automatic rejection of evidence has held that there i.....
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SC: Clause Limiting Interest on Delayed Payments Doesn’t Bar Pendente Lite Interest under A&C Act(03.09.2025)
Supreme Court has held that an arbitral tribunal can award pendente lite interest unless the contract explicitly or implicitly bars it. A clause restr.....
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NCLAT: Corporate Debtor’s Guarantor Liability Unchanged Despite Internal Adjustments Among Creditors(15.09.2025)
NCLAT ruled that internal adjustments like merger or demerger among financial creditors don’t affect the corporate debtor’s guarantor liability. The l.....
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Kar. HC: Onus on Accused to Prove that Issued Cheque was Misused by Complainant(20.12.2023)
Karnataka High Court while observing that when the court draws presumption under section 139 of Negotiable Instruments Act in favor of the holder of t.....
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Madras HC Stays Order Related to Levy of GST on Flat, Villa Maintenance Charges(10.09.2021)
Madras High Court has stayed a Single Judge Order on levy of Goods and Service Tax on flat, villa maintenance charges. Flat or villa owners paying mor.....
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CESTAT: Proceeding Can't be Initiated When Excise Duty was Paid Prior to Issuance of Notice(25.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Kolkata Bench has held that the authorities has no jurisdiction to initiate proceedings a.....
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Patna HC:Before Harshest Punishment, Authority Must Consider Officer’s Reply(12.08.2025)
Patna HC has quashed a Bihar officer’s dismissal in a bribery case, citing failure to consider his second show cause reply and other procedural lapses.....
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NEET-UG 2025: Rajasthan HC Grants Relief to OBC-NCL Candidate Treated as General(27.08.2025)
Rajasthan HC directed that a candidate, wrongly treated under General category in NEET-UG admissions despite OBC-NCL State certificate, be considered .....
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Educated Woman in Relationship with Married Man Knowing His Status isn’t Legally Exploited: Delhi HC(09.09.2025)
Delhi HC held that an educated, independent woman in a romantic relationship with a married man, aware of his marital status, cannot claim legal explo.....
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Rajasthan HC: Father’s Rape of His Daughter Transcends Ordinary Crime; Victim’s Testimony Suffices(09.01.2026)
Rajasthan High Court, while dismissing an appeal against a POCSO rape conviction, held that the victim’s testimony, as the convict’s daughter, constit.....
Tags : Rape, Crime, Testimony
Allahabad HC Stays Announcement of Urban Local Body Polls Dates(13.12.2022)
Allahabad High Court has restrained State Election Commission from announcing Urban Local Body Elections notification and asked the State if the "trip.....
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Delhi HC Directs SDMC, Police to Conduct Join Inspection; Seeks Report on Unauthorised Construction(13.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the South Delhi Municipal Corporation and the Delhi Police to conduct a joint inspection and submit a report highlightin.....
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Delhi HC Awards ?10 Lakh Damages to Blue Heaven Cosmetics for Trademark Infringement(25.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has awarded damages of Rs. 10 lakh to M/s Blue Heaven Cosmetics Pvt. Ltd. in the case of competing trademarks of a cosmetic range. Th.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Trademark, Dishonest Conduct, Cosmetic
SC: Customs Duty to be Paid by Owner Even When Confiscated Goods are Redeemed by Paying Fine(24.07.2024)
Supreme Court has held that the owner of goods has a liability to pay customs duty, even after confiscated goods are redeemed after payment of fine un.....
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SC Reserves Order on NHAI Plea Over Toll Suspension on NH 544 Due to 12-Hour Traffic Block(18.08.2025)
SC has reserved order on NHAI's plea against Kerala High Court ruling suspending toll at Paliyekkara due to poor road conditions. The bench questioned.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Paliyekkara Toll, Kerala High Court, Infrastructure, Traffic Block
MP HC Issues Notice to Centre on Plea to Exempt 'Fantasy Sports' from New Online Gaming Law(04.09.2025)
Madhya Pradesh HC issued a notice on a plea challenging the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025. The petition, filed by Clubboom 11 Spo.....
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SC Rejected Writ Petition Seeking Review of Judgment Upholding WB Madrasah Service Commission Act(16.09.2025)
Supreme Court rejected a writ petition by Contai Rahamania High Madrasah seeking to reconsider its 2020 ruling upholding the West Bengal Madrasah Serv.....
Tags : Writ Petition, Misconceived, West Bengal Madrasah Service Commission Act
Rajasthan HC Issues Bailable Warrants Against 6 Accused on Kin's Plea Against Their Acquittal(07.09.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has issued a bailable warrant against six persons who were acquitted in the year 2019 in the Pehlu Khan lynching case by an Alwar.....
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CESTAT: Steel Plates and MS Channels are Capital Goods; Modvat Credit can be Availed(24.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Hyderabad Bench has ruled that the assessee is entitled to avail of modvat credit on stee.....
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P&H HC: Undisputed Signatures on Cheque in Itself Not Sufficient for Conviction U/S 138 of NI Act(30.05.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while dealing with an application for grant of leave to appeal, has observed that undisputed signatures of the responden.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Section 138, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Mad. HC Sentences TN Minister Ponmudi and his Wife Visalakshi in Disproportionate Asset Case(21.12.2023)
Madras High Court has sentenced Tamil Nadu Minister Ponmudi and his wife Visalakshi to 3 years simple imprisonment in a disproportionate asset case, a.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Disproportionate Asset Case, Minister Ponmudi
MP HC Suspends Sentence of Convict Citing Inconsistencies Between Dying Declaration & Oral Statement(12.12.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has suspended the sentence of a murder convict on the ground that there were certain inconsistencies between the dying decla.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Murder, Dying Declaration, Inconsistencies
AAR, Tamil Nadu: Applicant Can Adopt Methods to Arrive at Value of Supply to Distinct Persons(20.01.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Tamil Nadu has ruled that the applicant can adopt methods provided under Rule 28 read with Section 15 of the Centra.....
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ITAT Delhi Upholds CIT (A) Order Disallowing Expenses in Relief to Tulip Star Hotel(13.09.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi, in a major relief to Tulip Star Hotel, has upheld an order of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) w.....
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CESTAT: Refund of Excess Duty Paid Can’t be Denied for Non-Option of Provisional Assessment(25.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad has held that the refund of excise duty paid in excess cannot be rejected solel.....
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Del. HC Upholds Validity of Section 115BBE of Income Tax Act(29.12.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that Statutory Acts and their provisions are not to be declared unconstitutional on the fanciful theory that power wo.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Constitutional Validity, Income Tax Act
SC Clubs 81 FIRs Against Builder, Grants 6-Month Bail to Aid Settlement with Home Buyers(18.08.2025)
SC has clubbed 81 FIRs against builder Alok Kumar in ?13.94cr fraud case and granted 6-month bail to enable settlement with home buyers. Court said pr.....
Tags : Supreme Court, FIR Clubbing, Alok Kumar, Real Estate Fraud, Home Buyers, Temporary Bail
Rajasthan HC Puts Stay on Installation of Dairy Booth Outside Private Residence(29.08.2025)
Rajasthan High Court while staying the installation of dairy booth outside private residences, has stated that the matter pertains to Violation of Fun.....
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Bombay HC: Missing a Few Hearings Isn't Enough to Dismiss a Case for Non-Prosecution(12.09.2025)
Bombay High Court ruled that a complaint can't be dismissed under Sec 256 of Criminal Procedure Code due to absence of the complainant or counsel on a.....
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SC: CJs of HCs Acting on Administrative Side Don’t Have Any Rule Making Authority of Executive(04.01.2024)
Supreme Court while observing that policymaking needs consideration of many factors, has held that Chief Justices(CJs) of High Courts, acting on the a.....
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SC: Studying in a Government Institute Does Not Create an Automatic Right to a Government Job(09.01.2026)
Supreme Court has ruled that admission to and completion of a course in a government institution does not by itself give rise to a legitimate expectat.....
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Meg. HC: Rain is No Justification for Poor Condition of Roads(11.07.2023)
Meghalaya High Court while expressing displeasure over State’s justification for failure in maintaining roads, has stated that despite being one of th.....
Tags : Meghalaya High Court, Roads, Justification
Apple files for mistrial against $625 million lawsuit(08.02.2016)
Apple has filed for a declaration of mistrial in a patent infringement suit, which concluded in it being held liable for over $625 million in damages......
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Jodhpur Based Court Acquits Salman Khan of All Charges Under Arms Act in Black Buck Poaching Case(18.01.2017)
A Jodhpur based Court has acquitted Bollywood Actor Salman Khan of all charges in Arms Act case against him in alleged poaching of two black bucks, af.....
Tags : Chief Judicial Magistrate, Jodhpur district, Salman Khan, Arms Act, Black Buck Poaching
First Investment Agreement signed between NIIF and a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Inv estment Authority(16.10.2017)
Pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India and the Government .....
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ITAT: Charitable Trust Engaged Solely in Educational Purpose can Avail Exemption in Income Tax Act(24.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Rajkot Bench has held that a Charitable Trust engaged solely in educational purposes can avail exemption under S.....
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Allahabad HC: Application U/S 482 CrPC Not Maintainable Against Summoning Order under SC/ST Act(30.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court while taking into account Section 14A(1) of the S.C./S.T. Act has held that Application under Section 482 of CrPC can't be filed .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Section 482 CrPC, SC/ST Act
Delhi HC: Advocates Bound by Client’s Instructions, Not Required to Verify Truthfulness of Claims(21.08.2025)
Delhi HC has held that an Advocate is bound by the instructions given to him by his client and it does not form part of the Advocate’s duty to verify .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Advocates, Client Instructions, Professional Misconduct
Delhi HC: State cannot limit Parole, Furlough in the name of Disciplining Prisoners(04.09.2025)
Delhi HC criticized the Delhi govt for withdrawing notification that allowed prisoners with warning punishment to seek furlough. J. Kathpalia called i.....
Tags : Prisoners, Punishment, Regressive Step, Parole
SC: Non-Production of Contraband Not Fatal If Seizure and Sample-Drawing Follow S.52A of NDPS Act(16.09.2025)
Supreme Court ruled that under the NDPS Act, the prosecution is not defeated if the seized contraband is not produced in court, provided the seizure a.....
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HP HC: Object of S.311 CrPC is to is to Do Substantial Justice(21.12.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court while observing that object of Section 311 CrPC is to do substantial justice, has held that Court can exercise power under.....
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SC: Constitute Inter-State River Water Disputes Tribunal for Pennaiyar River Dispute Within 3 Months(15.12.2022)
Supreme Court has directed Centre to complete the process of constituting the Inter-State River Water Disputes Tribunal to resolve the Pennaiyar river.....
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SC Slams Akola Cops For Dereliction, Orders Formation of SIT With Hindu and Muslim Officers(12.09.2025)
Supreme Court reminded police that they must forget personal biases and uphold duty impartially. Criticizing Akola cops for dereliction, the Court ord.....
Tags : Hindu, Muslim, Investigation
#Union Budget 2022-2023: Launch of National Mental Health Tele-programme(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has informed on launch of National Mental Health Tele-programme with NIMHANS being Nodal centre, highlighting the accentuated mental .....
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Rajasthan HC Disposes PIL Seeking Compensation to Next Kin of Deceased Died Due to Black Fungus(07.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that Black Fungus infections and the spread had not been stated to be of such a magnitude that it has been considere.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Compensation to Next Kin of Deceased
Kar. HC Orders Isha Yoga Centre to Maintain Status Quo on Construction Activity Near Nandi Hills(12.01.2023)
Karnataka High Court while hearing a PIL, has directed Isha Yoga Centre to maintain status quo on the construction activity being carried out by it ne.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Isha Yoga Centre, Status Quo, Construction
Del. HC: Can’t Force Accused to Disclose Password of Devices Seized During Investigation(04.01.2024)
Delhi High Court while observing that investigating agency can’t expect accused to "sing in a tune which is music to their ears", has held that accuse.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Password, Devices, Investigation
Gujarat High Court Refuses Bail to Lawyer Accused of Cheating & Criminal Breach of Trust(24.05.2022)
Gujarat High Court has refused bail to the Applicant who had allegedly eloped for 3 years with money during the execution of a sale deed, while opinin.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Bail, Cheating, Criminal Breach of Trust
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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Telangana HC Directs State to File Fresh Status Report to Tackle Covid-19 Spread in State(07.04.2021)
Telangana High Court has instructed State Government to file a fresh status report within 48 hours on steps taken to tackle further spread of the viru.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Fresh Status Report to Tackle Covid-19 Spread
Gujarat HC Issues Notice on PIL Plea Seeking Establishment of NCLAT Bench at Ahmedabad(21.01.2022)
Gujarat High Court has issued a notice to the Central Government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea filed seeking the establishment of a circu.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Establishment of NCLAT Bench at Ahmedabad
Kerala HC Acquits Lashkar-e-Taiba Operative in 2006 Kozhikode Twin Blast Case(27.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has allowed the appeals preferred by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative Thadiyantevida Nazeer and Shafaz, prime accused in the 2006 Koz.....
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Bombay HC to Centre: Consider Maharashtra's bill to make S. 498A IPC Cases Compoundable(12.10.2022)
Bombay High Court has asked the Union of India to consider Maharashtra's bill to make domestic violence cases under Section 498A IPC compoundable with.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Domestic Violence, Compoundable
Allahabad HC Bars Amethi Police from Taking Coercive Action Against Interfaith Couple(15.01.2021)
Allahabad High Court has barred Amethi police from taking any coercive action against an interfaith couple in a three-year-old case being investigated.....
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Delhi HC on Plea Challenging System of Awarding Gallantry Medals to Armed Forces as Arbitrary(09.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed as withdrawn a petition filed by a retired defence personnel, alleging that the current system of awarding gallantry me.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, System of Awarding Gallantry Medals
Gurugram Court rejects Bail Application of 2 CAs’ in Gurugram GST Refund Fraud Case(24.05.2022)
ACJM, Gurugram has rejected the bail applications filed by two Chartered Accountants in the recent GST refund fraud case.
Tags : ACJM, Bail, Chartered Accountant, GST Refund
Child's Emotional Attachment with Grandparents Not Enough to Deny Custody to Parents: Bombay HC.(08.09.2025)
Bombay HC ruled that a child's custody can't be granted to grandparents solely due to emotional attachment, which doesn’t outweigh biological parents'.....
Tags : Emotional Attachment, Child's Custody, Grandparents, Biological Parents
SC Suspends Sentence of Kerala Priest Edwin Figarez Convicted of Raping a Minor Girl(19.09.2025)
Supreme Court of India has suspended the sentence of Kerala Catholic priest Father Edwin Figarez, convicted for repeatedly raping a minor girl between.....
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J&K&L HC: GST Refund is a Vested Right and Cannot Be Curtailed by Retrospective 2019 Amendment(05.01.2026)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court ruled that the 2019 GST amendment altering the limitation period for refund of unutilised input tax credit can.....
Tags : GST Refund, Vested Right, Retrospective
Kerala High Court Grants More Time To State To Frame Comprehensive Policy On Illegal Flag Masts(28.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has granted three more weeks’ time to the State government to draw up a comprehensive policy to deal with the menace of illegal flag.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Illegal Flag Posts, State Policy
All HC: Restaurant Not Responsible for Quality of Raw Material Purchased from Registered Manufac.(12.02.2025)
Allahabad High Court has held that a restaurant purchasing raw material or ingredient of food from a registered manufacturer in a sealed packet with a.....
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Kar. HC: Media Must Comply With Cable TV Act While Carrying Out Sting Operations(08.11.2023)
Karnataka High Court while observing that sting operations are healthy; but they should be ‘healthy sting operations’ i.e. in accordance with law, has.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Sting Operations, Cable TV Act
Cal. HC: Magistrate Denuded to Remand Accused Beyond 30 Days Once UAPA Offences Are Added to FIR(07.12.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that a Magistrate neither has the power to try, nor commit cases involving UAPA, and therefore, once the addition of offe.....
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All. HC Orders Enquiry Against Advocate for Printing Name on Advertising Leaflets for Property Sale(19.12.2022)
Allahabad High Court has ordered State Bar Council to hold an inquiry for against an Advocate whose name was mentioned on advertising leaflets for pro.....
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Rajasthan High Court: Seizure Memo Needs to be Prepared at Spot of Recovery(18.07.2024)
Raj. HC has held that seizure officer should prepare seizure memo at the place of recovery of contraband material as prescribed under the Standing Ins.....
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Raj. HC: In Absence of Statutory Rules, Denying Appt. on Basis of Minimum Height is Discriminatory(26.07.2024)
Raj. HC while granting relief to a woman seeking appointment at post of geologist, has held that since statutory rules framed regarding recruitment in.....
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SC to Suspend Operation of Committee Under UP Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance, 2025(08.08.2025)
SC has stated that it will pass an order suspending the operation of Committee under the Uttar Pradesh Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance, 2.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Operation of Committee, Constitutional Validity
SC: Andhra Pradesh FROs Declared ‘State Forest Service’, Eligible for IFoS Promotion(25.08.2025)
SC has held that Andhra Pradesh Forest Range Officers are part of the State Forest Service and are eligible for IFS promotion once approved by Centre......
Tags : Supreme Court, Fros, State Forest Service, Indian Forest Service, Promotion
SC: Witness Protection Not a Substitute for Bail Cancellation, Raps HC For 'Cyclostyled' Orders(05.09.2025)
Supreme Court slammed the Allahabad HC for passing cyclostyled, template orders in bail cancellation cases, wrongly treating the witness protection sc.....
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Karnataka HC: Person Joining Festivals of Another Religion Does Not Violate Rights(17.09.2025)
Karnataka High Court held that participation by a person of one religion in the festivals of another does not violate any constitutional rights. The C.....
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Bom. HC: Appeal u/s 14A of SC/ST Act not Allowed When Case is Under Both SC/ST Act and POCSO(21.12.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that in a case involving offenses under both, the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 198.....
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Kerala HC Stays Stay on Decree Against Expulsion of Members for Marrying Outside Diocese(10.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has stayed the operation of an order of a District Court in Kerala which had in turn stayed a declaration given by a civil court tha.....
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Rajasthan HC: State is Trustee of Natural Resources, Must be Conscious to Sustain it(25.05.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has directed the State to ensure compliance of law and prevent illegal mining, encroachments etc. in the Forests, Wild Life Sanct.....
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SC Orders District-Wise Survey to Ensure POSH Act Compliance by Employers(13.08.2025)
The Supreme Court has directed all States and UTs to conduct a district-wise survey within 6 weeks to ensure compliance with the POSH Act, especially .....
Tags : POSH Act, Internal Committee, Supreme Court, Labour Commissioner, District Officer, Workplace Harassment, Compliance Survey, NALSA, SheBox
Rajasthan High Court Directs Asaram Bapu to Surrender, Rejects Bail Extension(27.08.2025)
Rajasthan HC has refused Asaram Bapu’s plea for extension of interim bail on medical grounds in the 2013 rape case. Citing the medical board’s report .....
Tags : Rajasthan HC, Asaram Bapu, Interim Bail, Parole, 2013 Rape Case
Karnataka HC Issues Notice on PIL to Reinstate Parashurama Statue After ?5L Deposit(09.09.2025)
Karnataka HC issued notice to the state on a PIL seeking reconstruction of the 33-ft Lord Parashurama statue at Udupi’s theme park. Petitioner, Uday S.....
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Madras HC: State Recommendation Alone Cannot Justify Seeking Caste Certificate for Scheduled Tribe(22.09.2025)
Madras HC questioned the Erode District Collector on issuing SC certificates to Malayali community members. The court noted that only a parliamentary .....
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Allahabad HC: Anticipatory Bail Plea Not Maintainable if Accused Already in Custody in Another Case(13.12.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that the anticipatory bail application of an accused is not maintainable if he is in jail in connection with another cri.....
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Supreme Court: Only Courts May Condone Delay; Tribunals Lack Power Unless Statute Allows(08.01.2026)
Supreme Court reaffirmed that the Company Law Board or Tribunal has no power to condone delay in filing appeals unless such authority is expressly con.....
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Telangana HC Strikes Down Ennuchs Act as Unconstitutional(10.07.2023)
Telangana High Court while striking down the Telangana Eunuchs Act, 1329 Fasli, as unconstitutional, observed that the statute is an intrusion into pr.....
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IBBI invites suggestions to simplify, ease and reduce cost of compliance of Regulations notified under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016(12.10.2023)
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) invites suggestions/comments from public and regulated entities, on the Regulations for simplifyin.....
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SC Allows Appeal by State of Telangana against HC’s Order on Domicile Rule(01.09.2025)
Supreme Court has allowed an appeal filed by the State of Telangana against an order passed by the Telangana High Court holding that permanent residen.....
Tags : Supreme Court, State of Telangana, Permanent Resident
Delhi HC Rules Employed Wife Deserves Maintenance Matching Marital Standard of Living(12.09.2025)
Delhi HC held that a highly qualified, employed wife is entitled to maintenance matching the standard of living during marriage. The court emphasized .....
Tags : Maintenance, Standard of Living, Marriage
Guj HC to State: Frame Policy to Address Stray Cattle Menace(12.07.2023)
Gujarat High Court has directed State government to urgently formulate a comprehensive policy or issue administrative directions to control the cattle.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Stray Cattle, Policy
SC Directs to Open GST Portal for Claiming Transitional Credit for Two Months(22.07.2022)
Supreme Court has directed to open the GST system enabling to claim transitional credit for two months.
Tags : Supreme Court, GST System, Transitional Credit
Meg. HC to State: Consider Enhancing Compensation for Custodial Violence by 25%(04.05.2023)
Meghalaya High Court has directed State to consider enhancing the compensation to custodial violence victims by 25% or consider making a distinction b.....
Tags : Meghalaya High Court, Custodial Violence, Compensation
Supreme Court Has Asked States to Regularise Existing Court Managers(19.05.2025)
Supreme Court while expressing concerns over Court Managers working on a contractual basis has directed that all States should regularise the existing.....
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Rajasthan HC: Can’t Label FIR as Frivolous if Case Diaries Establish Commission of Offence(06.06.2025)
Rajasthan HC has observed that FIRs cannot be labelled as false/frivolous FIRs which have been lodged with ulterior motives particularly when the case.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Frivolous FIRs, Commission of Offence
J&K&L HC: Custody Can't Favor Either Parent Solely Based On Gender; Constitution Forbids Bias(12.09.2025)
J&K & Ladakh HC upheld constitutional equality, ruling custody can't favor a parent solely by gender. Justice Wani, allowing a mother’s appeal, cited .....
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Allahabad HC Stays Decision of UP Govt to Appoint Additional Assistant Teachers in The State(31.01.2022)
Allahabad High Court has stayed the decision of the Uttar Pradesh government to appoint 6800 additional candidates as primary assistant teachers in th.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Launch of PM Development Initiative Scheme for North East(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has informed on launch of PM Development Initiative Scheme for North East to fund infrastructure in spirit of PM Gati Shakti. This wi.....
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SC: Discrepancies Between FIR and Subsequent Statement Not Grounds for Discharge(07.02.2022)
Supreme Court observed that discrepancies between the FIR and any subsequent statement under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 canno.....
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Orrisa HC: Prima Facie Disclosure of Violence Sufficient to Maintain a Complaint Under PWDV Act(11.01.2023)
Orissa High Court has observed that complainant need not mention particulars of every single act of domestic violence in complaint and even a prima fa.....
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SC: Registered Sale Deed Where Entire Consideration is Paid Would Operate from Date of Execution(04.01.2024)
Supreme Court while observing that as per Section 47 of Registration Act, a registered sale deed where entire consideration is paid would operate from.....
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SC Refuses to Entertain Writ Seeking Stay on Streaming of Movie, Why I Killed Gandhi(31.01.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a writ petition seeking a stay on the streaming of the movie, Why I killed Gandhi, which was set to release on .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Streaming of Movie
#Union Budget 2022-2023: Finance Minister Highlights 4 Priorities for Government(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has highlighted the 4 priorities of the Government in the present budget as: PM Gati Shakti; Inclusive Development; Energy transition.....
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Calcutta HC Dismisses PIL Against Physical Classes for Unvaccinated Students Aged Below 15 Yrs(07.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to ensure that conduct of physical classes for Class VIII stud.....
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SC: FSS Act Will Prevail Over Food Adulteration Act to the Extent They're Inconsistent(20.12.2023)
Supreme Court has held that in case where an offence is punishable under both Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006 and Prevention of Food Adulter.....
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Raj. HC: Department Can’t Deny Immunity Benefit Merely on Initiation of Penalty u/s 270A of IT Act(08.01.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has held that the department's action of denying the benefit of immunity merely on the ground that the penalty was initiated unde.....
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SC Issues Direction to Centre and State for Effective Implementation of DV Act(21.05.2025)
Supreme Court has issued a set of directions to the Centre, State and Union Territories regarding the effective implementation of the Protection of Wo.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Effective Implementation, Domestic Violence Act
Bombay HC: Preventing Feeding Stray Dogs at Society or Bus Stop is Not 'Wrongful Restraint'(23.12.2025)
Bombay High Court held that a person stopped from feeding stray dogs at non-designated spots in a society, such as entry/exit points or school bus sto.....
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Delhi Court Grants Bail to Anoop Kumar Gupta in Augusta Westland Money Laundering Case(06.04.2021)
Delhi Court has granted bail to businessman Anoop Kumar Gupta, an accused in the Augusta Westland money laundering case subject to his furnishing of p.....
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Kerala HC Directs State Tax Officer to Reconsider Plea Seeking Copies of Witness Statements(19.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that there is a clear distinction between refusing to consider an application and rejecting one with reasons, while finding.....
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NCLT Kochi Allows Initiation of Insolvency Resolution Process Against Personal Guarantor(27.01.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Kochi has allowed initiation of Insolvency Resolution Process (IRP) against the Personal Guarantor, Mr. Shahdulla M.I. .....
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All. HC: Muslim Man Can’t Marry Another Woman if he Isn't Capable of Fostering First Wife, Children(11.10.2022)
Allahabad High Court while observing that as per the mandate of the Holy Quran bigamy is not sanctified unless a man can do justice to orphans, has he.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Muslim Man, Fostering
SC: Hindu Marriage Can Be Dissolved Through Customary Divorce(05.10.2023)
Supreme Court has held that a Hindu marriage can be dissolved by way of a customary divorce deed, subject to the condition that the party relying on a.....
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SC: If Statute Prescribes Lesser Time, Section 5 of Limitation Act Can’t be Invoked(25.10.2023)
Supreme Court has held that if there is a lesser time period specified as limitation in a statute, then the provisions of the Limitation Act, 1963 can.....
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P&H High Court Scraps Haryana's Law Mandating 75% Quota in Private Sector(17.11.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has struck down the controversial Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020 mandating 75% reservation for r.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Orders Reverse Real Estate Insolvency Process(12.02.2020)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has passed an order for a reverse insolvency process, which could set a template for stressed real estate proj.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Union Response in Alleged Bookie Sanjeev Chawla's Plea Against Police Custody(17.02.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Union Government to file a status report in a plea moved by alleged cricket bookie, Sanjeev Chawla seeking quashing .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Sanjeev Chawla, Plea Against Police Custody
Kerala High Court Directs Govt to Consider Private Labs' Objections Against Price Cap(18.01.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the Kerala Government to consider the grievances of private laboratories against the November order which capped the pr.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Price Cap on COVID Tests
Allahabad HC Transfers Probe into Alleged Custodial Death of Man into CBI(10.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has transferred a probe into the alleged custodial death of a 24-year-old man to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as it .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Alleged Custodial Death of Man
Calcutta HC Dismisses Plea by WBCPCR Seeking Compensation From Election Commission For Covid Orphans(25.05.2022)
Calcutta HC dismissed a PIL filed by West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) seeking a direction upon the Election Commission t.....
Tags : West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Election Commission, Covid-19, Compensation
Delhi HC: Person Invoking Article 226 Must Come With Clean Hands, Disclose Correct Facts(25.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that a person approaching the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution must come with a pair of clean hands, add.....
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All. HC: UOI’s Reply Sought in PIL Challenging Declaration of June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas'(23.07.2024)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Union of India to file a reply in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that has challenged government’s decision t.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas
P&H HC: Default Bail Can Be Granted by Magistrate/Sessions Court Even If Bail Plea Pending Before HC(14.08.2025)
Punjab & Haryana HC has ruled that Magistrates/Sessions Courts can grant default bail under Sec 167(2) of Criminal Procedure Code, even if, regular ba.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, default bail, Section 167(2) CrPC, BNSS, Article 21, statutory right, fundamental rights
P&H HC Directs Counselling of Minor Girl Held in Illegal Custody of Mother(28.08.2025)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed PGIMER, Chandigarh to counsel a minor girl who was allegedly held in illegal custody of her mother in the p.....
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SC raps States for Not Appealing Acquittals in PC-PNDT Cases Calls It a Cover-Up for Poor Prosecution(10.09.2025)
Supreme Court questioned why States fail to appeal acquittals in Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act. It cited Rule 18A.....
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Withdrawal of Rs. 2000 Denomination Banknotes - Status(03.07.2023)
The Reserve Bank of India had announced the withdrawal of ₹ 2000 banknotes from circulation vide Press Release 2023-2024/257 dated May 19, 2023. The t.....
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SC Appoints Justice Nageswara Rao as Ombudsman of Bihar Cricket Association(13.08.2025)
SC appointed Justice L. Nageswara Rao as Ombudsman of Bihar Cricket Association, citing “dirty politics” and misuse of public funds. The Court, while .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Bihar Cricket Association, Ombudsman, Justice Nageswara Rao, BCCI, Article 142
Petition Challenges LG’s Notification Allowing Police Video Testimony from Police Stations(27.08.2025)
A plea in Delhi HC contests LG VK Saxena’s order permitting police officers to depose via video from police stations, calling it violative of Section .....
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Punjab and Haryana HC: Arrest without Exchange of Fire Can Still Be Treated as an Encounter(09.09.2025)
P&H HC has ruled that the arrest of armed militants even without an exchange of fire qualifies as an “encounter” for granting reservation benefits to .....
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Bombay HC: Refusing Residence to Brother’s Wife in Shared Household is Domestic Violence(22.09.2025)
Bombay High Court held that preventing a woman from residing in her shared household amounts to domestic violence under Section 3 of the Domestic Viol.....
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Bombay HC: Housing Society Earning From Telecom Towers Isn’t An ‘Industry’; Staff Get No Gratuity(06.01.2026)
Bombay High Court held that merely installing telecom antennas and employing staff does not make a cooperative housing society an ‘industry’ under the.....
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SC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity of S. 18 of Transgender Act(21.01.2022)
Supreme Court has issued notice to the Union Government in a writ petition filed challenging the Constitutional validity of Section 18 of the Transgen.....
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ITAT: Dividend Received by Builder not Subject to DDT Shall Assessable as ‘Other Income’(24.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai bench has held that the dividend income received by the assessee, a builder, which is not subject to Divi.....
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P&H HC: Previous Statement of Witness Should be Put to His Notice if it’s Used For Contradicting Him(31.05.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that if the witness was not confronted with that part of the statement with which the defense wanted to contrad.....
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Supreme Court Stays Direction of Two Judges Bench regarding Stray Dogs(25.08.2025)
Supreme Court has stayed the direction passed by a two-judge bench prohibiting the release of the treated and vaccinated stray dogs. The Court further.....
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Delhi Court Stops Journalists from Publishing 'Defamatory', 'Unverified' Reports against Adani.(08.09.2025)
Delhi court has temporarily barred journalists and two websites from publishing unverified and defamatory content against the Adani Group. The judge h.....
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Supreme Court: High Court Cannot Recall Dismissal Order to Grant Anticipatory Bail Later(19.09.2025)
Supreme Court set aside the Punjab & Haryana High Court's order that recalled a rejected anticipatory bail plea and granted bail. The Court held that .....
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Bombay HC Conducts Emergency Hearing from CJ’s Residence as Court Staff Deployed for Elections(02.01.2026)
Bombay High Court held an emergency hearing at the Chief Justice’s residence after the BMC Commissioner directed city court staff to report for two ho.....
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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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Madras HC: Proceedings U/S 12 of DV Act Can Be Challenged Only Under Article 227(18.11.2022)
Madras High Court has held that proceedings under Section 12 of Domestic Violence Act can be challenged in High Court only under Article 227 of Consti.....
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Del. HC Uphelds Constitutional Validity of Rule 4 of Delhi High Court (Original Side) Rules, 2018(27.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Rule 4, Chapter VII of the Delhi High Court (Original Side) Rules, 2018 which makes it mand.....
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Supreme Court: In Matters of Personal Liberty, Each Day’s Delay Matters(13.09.2024)
Supreme Court has held that in the matters pertaining to personal liberty of the citizens, the Authorities are enjoined with a constitutional obligati.....
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SC: Can’t Allow Further Investigation When Application Filed Without Fresh Material(03.10.2024)
SC has stated that an application for further investigation cannot be permitted to do a fishing and roving enquiry when the police had already filed a.....
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Supreme Court: Stay Should be Granted in Bail Order Only in Exceptional Cases(23.07.2024)
Supreme Court has held that though court may have power to grant stay on bail, it must be done only in exceptional circumstances. Normally bail orders.....
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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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CESTAT: Deposits in Profit and Loss Account is Not Duty Under Excise Act(24.03.2022)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) has ruled that deposit in Profit & Loss Account is not duty and therefore, provisions o.....
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J&K&L HC: Enlarging Waitlist Does Not Confer Any Right on Candidates Unless Govt Approves(12.12.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that mere recommendation by Selection Committee for enlarging waitlist, without there being a decisio.....
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Kerala HC: Trial Judges Do Not Have Discretion to Prune or Reject List of Witnesses(20.01.2021)
Kerala High Court has observed that the trial Judges do not have absolute discretion to prune or reject the list of witnesses submitted by the accused.....
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Calcutta HC Imposes Stay on Rustication Order of 3 Students of Visva Bharati University(10.09.2021)
Calcutta High Court has imposed an interim stay on the rustication order of three students of Visva Bharati Univeristy (VBU) and permitted them to joi.....
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CESTAT: Order for Confiscation of Goods Cannot be Made through Corrigendum to Original Order(25.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai bench has held that the corrigendum to original order can only correct typo error.....
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Ker. HC: Response Sought from Govt. Regarding Tourism Dept. Vehicles Carrying Dignitaries(24.07.2024)
Ker. HC has sought response from the Government on a query regarding the vehicles owned by the Tourism Department, which are used for carrying constit.....
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SC: Parties Who Consent to Arbitration Can't Later Oppose Award on Non-Arbitrability Grounds(18.08.2025)
SC has held that once parties consent to arbitration and accept a consent decree, they’re estopped from later challenging the award as non-arbitrable .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Arbitration, Consent Decree, Estoppel, Non-Arbitrability, Trust Disputes
Allahabad HC: No Power on Police to Open History-Sheet on Likes or Dislikes(29.08.2025)
Allahabad High Court has held that 'unbridled' and 'uncanalised' power cannot be exercised by the police in opening history sheets against someone mer.....
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Delhi HC: GST Officials Need Lawyer’s Consent or Presence to Access Their Computer Devices(12.09.2025)
Delhi HC warned GST Dept against accessing advocates’ computers without their presence or consent. Justices Singh and Jain stressed this protects atto.....
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Rajasthan HC Decides to Continue Functioning of Courts Through Virtual Mode Till January 29(24.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has decided to continue the functioning of all Subordinate Courts, Special Courts & Tribunals only through virtual mode till 29 J.....
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DCDRC: E-Commerce Portal Liable if Seller Does Not Mention Country of Origin of Product(03.10.2022)
District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC), Hyderabad while holding an e-commerce platform liable for vendor not displaying country of or.....
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Kerala HC Upholds STA’s decision mandating installation of cameras with Fatigue Detection Censors(29.08.2025)
Kerala High Court has upheld decision of the State Transport Authority which mandated installation of surveillance cameras with fatigue-detection sens.....
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Telangana HC Quashes Case on Anti-Congress Tweets, Issues New FIR Guidelines for Social Media Posts(11.09.2025)
Telangana HC quashed 3 criminal cases against X user @Nallabalu for tweets critical of the Congress govt, ruling them as legitimate political expressi.....
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Modalities related to Investment Adviser applications(26.09.2022)
SEBI, vide circular ref. 2021/579 dated June 18, 2021, granted recognition to BSE Administration and Supervision Ltd. (BASL), a wholly owned subsidiar.....
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Mad HC: Frame SOP for Conducting Potency Test by Collecting Blood Sample(11.07.2023)
Madras High Court while observing that it wants to do away with the Two-Finger Test and the Archaic Potency Test, has directed authorities to frame SO.....
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Rajasthan HC: Writ Court May Not Interfere in Every Decision Taken on Administrative Side(03.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that that the writ Courts, under Article 226 of the Constitution, may not interfere in every decision that is taken .....
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SC Quashed Complaint Alleging Offence Under SC/ST Act(09.01.2023)
Supreme Court while quashing a complaint alleging complaint under Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, has observ.....
Tags : Supreme Court, SC/ST Act, Private Dispute, Abuse of Law
All. HC: Cause of Action to Seek Divorce Arise Once Cruelty is Found Committed(28.12.2023)
Allahabad High Court while observing that once cruelty is found committed, the cause of action to seek divorce does arise, has held that the Court sho.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Divorce, Cruelty, Attending Circumstances
Del HC: Security Guards Performing Duties Cannot Be Prosecuted For Wrongful Restraint or Molestation(06.01.2026)
Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against security guards accused of wrongful restraint and outraging modesty, holding that actions done b.....
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Raj. HC: Governor & Its Secretariat Not Independent Entities But Part & Parcel of State Govt(29.09.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that Governor is Executive Head of State and all transactions of State Government are carried out under his name and the.....
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J&K&L High Court: UAPA Provides Full Adjudication; NIA Act Cannot Bypass Its Remedies(22.09.2025)
J&K&L HC held that if a statutory forum exists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, an appellant cannot bypass it by invoking the Hig.....
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Delhi HC Acquits Man Who Faced Trial Without Any Legal Aid(09.01.2023)
Delhi High Court while acquitting a man as the trial was vitiated due to non-assistance of accused by legal aid counsel, has observed that it a classi.....
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Ker. HC: Definition of 'Landslide Prone Area' Can’t be Expanded Without Approval of State Authority(28.12.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that as per S.31(2) of Disaster Management Act, 2005 State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) must approve plans p.....
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Delhi HC Absence of Formal Arrest under Section 311A Crpc Does Not Bar Giving Handwriting Samples(06.01.2026)
Delhi High Court held that under Section 311A CrPC, the absence of a formal arrest does not prevent a Magistrate from directing a person to provide ha.....
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SC: HC Can’t Quash Magistrate's Order U/S 14 SARFAESI Act, While Exercising Power U/S 482 CrPC(10.07.2023)
Supreme Court has held that petition filed under Section 482 of CrPC to quash an order passed under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act is not sustainable,.....
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SC: Court Must Take Liberal and Justice Oriented Approach Regarding Delay in Appeals Filed by State(10.10.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that if the appeals filed by the State are lost for individual default, those who are at fault, will not usually be individ.....
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CESTAT, Delhi: Cenvat Credit Admissible for Input Service Used in Storage Facilities(07.04.2021)
Customs, Excises, and Service Taxes Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has ruled that the Cenvat Credit is admissible for input service used in storag.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Air Traffic Controllers’ Plea Against Random Breath Analyser Tests(21.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Air Traffic Controller Guild India against the random breath analyser tests conducted on 5% con.....
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Rajasthan HC: Insurance Company to Pay Compensation to Claimant First(27.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has upheld the decision of Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Alwar which, while relying on the principle of pay and recover,.....
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Delhi HC to State: Create OTP-based System for Processing Payment of Fees to Standing Counsels(12.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Government to ensure that an OTP-based verification system is created on the Online Single Window System (OSWS) po.....
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RuPay Domestic Card Scheme Agreement between India and the UAE(05.10.2023)
NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has entered into a strateg.....
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In case of trivial matter, Court can refuse to draw the presumption of corruption(03.10.2023)
Present appeal is filed by the Appellant/original complainant against the judgment delivered by the Special Judge (under the Prevention of Corruption .....
Tags : Inconsistencies, Evidence, Acquittal
SC Poses Question on Relevant Authority for Applications Seeking Registration of Vehicles(12.04.2021)
Supreme Court has posed a question as to which authority should it refer the applications seeking registration of vehicles to, in the case of MC Mehta.....
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SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Clarification of Verdict Against Shaheen Bagh Protests(24.01.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed a miscellaneous application filed seeking clarification of its judgement dated 7th October 2020 passed with regard to the .....
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Bombay HC: Custodial Interrogation is Not Imperative Merely Because Offence is Murder(04.10.2022)
Bombay High Court while granting anticipatory bail to accused booked under Section 302 of IPC, has held that custodial interrogation of an accused is .....
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Cal HC: Petition for Removal of State Election Commissioner is Not Maintainable(13.07.2023)
Calcutta High Court while dismissing petition seeking removal of State Election Commissioner, among other reliefs, has observed that such a prayer can.....
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CESTAT: No Service Tax on Company for Payment of Rent if Premise Not Used for Commercial Purpose(22.07.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi Bench has held that the service tax cannot be levied on the Company for the payment.....
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Madras HC Refuses to Stay Release of 'The Kerala Story' Movie(05.05.2023)
Madras High Court has dismissed the PIL seeking to ban the release of 'The Kerala Story' Movie and observed that without watching the movie it cannot .....
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Supreme Court Vacates Stay on Telangana HC Order Quashing Nomination of 2 MLCs(14.08.2025)
SC has vacated the stay on Telangana HC order quashing MLC nominations of Prof. Kodanda Rama Reddy & Amer Ali Khan, ruling that stay was a mistake. Fu.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Telangana HC, MLC nominations, stay deleted, Kodanda Rama Reddy, Amer Ali Khan, Governor’s quota, High Court
SC: Executive Instructions Cannot Override Statutory Recruitment Processes(29.08.2025)
SC while setting aside Government of Tripura’s decision to scrap ongoing recruitments and start a fresh process under the New Recruitment Policy, 2018.....
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Student Suicides Rising; Delhi HC Calls for Functional Anti-Ragging Helpline as Urgent Need(11.09.2025)
Delhi HC stressed the urgent need for a functional Anti-Ragging Helpline as student suicides rise. A bench led by Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya warned th.....
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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Finance Minster Introduces Battery-Swapping Policy(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister proposes to formulate battery swapping policy and inter operability standards to improve efficiency for Electric Vehicle.
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Telangana HC Directs to Ensure Provision of Facilities to Students to Attend Online Classes(04.02.2022)
Telangana High Court has instructed the government to ensure facilities were provided for students to attend classes online in all government schools,.....
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Bom. HC: Denying DNA Test of Child Not Sufficient to Draw Adverse Inference(10.01.2023)
Bombay High Court while dismissing man’s plea challenging grant of maintenance to his wife has observed that wife's refusal to undergo DNA test for as.....
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Del. HC: PIL Seeking Removal of Videos of Women and Minor on YouTube, Refused(22.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking removal of videos of women and minor girls that were uploaded on .....
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Gujarat HC: Giving Probe Papers to Complainant Before Chargesheet is filed Is 'Prima Facie Dangerous'(11.08.2025)
Gujarat HC, while directing SP to take action against IO, who gave investigation papers to complainant, has held that sharing investigation papers wit.....
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Rajasthan HC Bars Use of Unsafe School Buildings, Orders Govt to Ensure Alternatives for Students(25.08.2025)
Rajasthan High Court, in a suo motu case over a classroom collapse that killed 7 children, restrained the State from using dilapidated school building.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Dilapidated Buildings, Suo Motu, Student Protection
SC Grants Interim Relief to YSRCP’s Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy in Double Murder Case of TDP Activists(05.09.2025)
Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to YSRCP leader Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy and his brother Venkatarami Reddy in the double murder.....
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Delhi HC: Women’s Entry into Army Corps Can’t be Restricted; Vacant Male Posts Must be Open to Women(18.09.2025)
Delhi High Court ruled that women's induction into notified Army corps under Section 12 of the Army Act cannot be numerically restricted. The Court he.....
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Del. HC: SFIO Not Barred from Investigating Offence Under IPC(26.12.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that a conjoint reading of Sections 4(1) & 154 of CrPC and Sections 212 & 219 of Companies Act, 2013, it cannot be said that.....
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Kerala HC: No Bar on Granting Pre-Arrest Bail if Substantive Offence under SC/ST Act is Absent(22.09.2025)
Kerala High Court held that the bar on anticipatory bail under the SC/ST Act does not apply if there is a prima facie finding that the substantive off.....
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Delhi HC: Give Grains to Poor Without Ration Cards(28.04.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Aam Aadmi Party Government to ensure that food grains were distributed to the poor and marginalised even if they did.....
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Andhra Pradesh HC Overturns Decision to Impose Stay on MPTC and ZPTC Elections(08.04.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has cleared the way for MPTC and ZPTC elections scheduled for 8th April, 2021, by overturning Justice U. Durga Prasad Rao's .....
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MP HC Dismisses PIL Against Recent Decision to Rename Habibganj Station in Bhopal(21.01.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation plea filed against the recent decision of the Centre to rename Habibganj station .....
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P&H HC on RERA: Inconvenience In Making Pre-Deposits Not A Circumstance Warranting Relaxation(28.01.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court held that mere hardship in making pre-deposits which include diverting funds is not an arduous circumstance in any manne.....
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SC to WB Sessions Court: Decide Mohammad Shami’s Domestic Violence Case in One Month(07.07.2023)
Supreme Court has directed West Bengal Sessions Court to decide and dispose of all proceedings against cricketer Mohammad Shami in a cruelty and assau.....
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Kar. HC: Second Petition u/s 482 of CrPC Not Maintainable Unless Founded Upon Change in Circumstance(02.09.2025)
Karnataka HC has observed that second petition under Section 482 of the CrPC is neither maintainable nor entertainable unless founded upon demonstrabl.....
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Delhi HC: Plaintiff Doesn’t Have Vested Right to File Rejoinder under CPC(15.09.2025)
Delhi HC held that filing a replication is judicially permitted but not a statutory right. It allows the plaintiff to clarify or rebut the defendant's.....
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SC Strikes Down Section 10(26AAA) Income Tax Act as Unconstitutional(16.01.2023)
Supreme Court while striking down exemption provision under Section 10(26AAA) Income Tax Act as unconstitutional for excluding Sikkimese woman because.....
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Raj HC: No Penalty on Assessee u/s 270A IT Act, Once Deduction Claim for Education Cess is Withdrawn(05.01.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has held that no penalty shall be imposed on the Assessee under Section 270A of Income-Tax Act, 1961, once the deduction claim fo.....
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SC: Trial Judge Has Duty to Ask Crucial Questions(05.05.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that trial judge has tremendous powers to ask any question he pleases, in any form, at any time, of any witness, or of t.....
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SC: LDCE Quota for Promotion as District Judges to be Increased from 10% to 25%(21.05.2025)
Supreme Court has directed that quota of reservation for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for promotion from the cadre of Civil Jud.....
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J&K&L High Court: Successive Bail Applications Can Be Filed Even Without Change in Circumstances(22.12.2025)
High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh held that a change in circumstances is not required for filing successive bail applications, allowing the H.....
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Rajasthan HC Allows Joint Application Filed for Waiver of 6 Months Cooling Off Period(18.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has allowed a joint application filed by the petitioner-wife and the respondent-husband for waiver of six months cooling off peri.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Interest on Delay in Payment of Advancements Charged Only on Returned Income(27.01.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that the interest on delay in payment of advancements shall be charged only on the returned inco.....
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Guj. HC: Banners of Committees Become Immaterial, When Citizens are Permitted to Celebrate Festivals(10.10.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that what is important is that the festivals are allowed to be celebrated, and it is immaterial under whose banner the sam.....
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Mad. HC: State Can Impose Cap on Minority Student Intake in Minority Educational Institution(03.10.2023)
Madras High Court while observing that reservation for SC/ST or OBC would not apply to Minority Institutions, has held that State Government would be .....
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Bom HC: No Consent Required for Additional Construction if Full Project Disclosed at Agreement Stage(13.06.2025)
Bom. HC has stated that once the entire project is placed before flat takers at the time of the agreement, then the promoter is not required to obtain.....
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J&K&L HC: Gold Voluntarily Given to Customer is 'Entrustment'; Theft Excluded from Insurance Cover(29.12.2025)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court held that when insured property is voluntarily handed over on trust, it amounts to entrustment, and any dishones.....
Tags : Voluntarily, Customer, Insurance Cover
Delhi HC Rejects Britannia's Plea of Trademark Infringement Against ITC'S Sunfeast(06.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed the petition by Britannia Industries Ltd against ITC Ltd for alleged trademark infringement and has opined that the pa.....
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Rajasthan High Court Stays Constructions Within 1 Km of Kumbhalgarh Forest Reserve(20.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has stayed all construction activities being undertaken within a distance of 1000 meters from the boundary of the Kumbhalgarh For.....
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Bombay HC Issues Notice on Plea for Restoration of Assault FIR Over Breach of Consent Terms(27.01.2022)
Bombay High Court has issued notice to actor Armaan Kohli on his ex-girlfriend's application to restore the case she filed against him in 2018 while a.....
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Delhi HC Directs IGST Refund After Deducting Differential Amount of Duty Drawback(11.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed the department to grant IGST refund paid on the goods exported after deducting the differential amount of duty drawback.
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SC: Courts Must Ensure that Criminals Don’t Escape on Account of Mere Procedural Technicalities(09.10.2023)
Supreme Court has held that it is expected that the courts would deal with cases involving crimes against women in a more realistic manner and won’t a.....
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SC Refuses to Order SIT Probe Against Adani Group for Allegation Levelled in Hindenburg Report(03.01.2024)
Supreme Court while refusing to order an SIT probe against the Adani group of companies for alleged stock price manipulations as leveled in the Hinden.....
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SC: In Customs Classification, Statutory Tariff Headings and HSN Notes Prevail over Common Parlance(08.01.2026)
Supreme Court held that aluminium shelves imported for mushroom cultivation cannot be classified as parts of agricultural machinery and must instead b.....
Tags : Tariff, Customs, Prevail
Meg. HC: HC/SC Can’t Interfere with Views of Specialized Body Unless Grossly Inappropriate(10.07.2023)
Meghalaya High Court has held that body that deals with a particular type of matters is expected to have greater command over law applicable in the fi.....
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Raj HC: Very Thin Line B/W Disposal Without Delay and Over-Zealousness in Dispensation of Justice(02.05.2023)
Rajasthan High Court while setting aside POCSO case on ground that undue haste was shown by trail judge, has held that it is very easy to crossover th.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, POCSO, Delay, Justice
SC: Promotions Must be Made on Principle of Merit-Cum-Seniority and on Passing a Suitability Test(15.05.2023)
Supreme Court while staying promotion of judicial officers as district judges in Gujarat as the notification for the same was made while the matter wa.....
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SC: NBE Files Application Seeking Postponement of NEET-PG 2025(04.06.2025)
National Board of Examination has filed an application before the Supreme Court seeking postponement of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-P.....
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Mad. HC: Proposed Changes in Criminal Laws Could have been Brought Through Amendments(19.07.2024)
Madras High Court while listening to Public Interest Litigations (PILs) challenging the constitutionality of the three new criminal laws, has observed.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Public Interest Litigations, Criminal Laws
SC: For Welfare Purposes Like Pension Scheme, Expression 'Mother' Should Not be a Static Expression(08.08.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing a matter regarding pension benefit to a stepmother who raised a deceased officer’s son from a very young age, has stated t.....
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Madras HC: Being an MLA Does Not Warrant Transfer of S.138 NI Act Trial(21.08.2025)
Madras HC refused to transfer a Section 138 NI Act, 1881 trial against a sitting MLA, citing lack of evidence for bias. The Court held that transfer i.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Section 138 NI Act, Judicial Magistrate, Procedural Fairness
SC Slams HC for Questioning Lack of Arrest Instead of Deciding Anticipatory Bail Plea(05.09.2025)
Supreme Court while granting anticipatory bail to a man in a corruption case, has criticised Punjab and Haryana high court for issuing a "cryptic and .....
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Delhi High Court: Students with Less Than 75% Attendance Cannot Contest DU Student Union Elections(17.09.2025)
Delhi High Court held that students who do not meet the 75% minimum attendance requirement cannot contest Delhi University College Students' Union ele.....
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SC Astounded by Plea to Declare Fundamental Rights as Unconstitutional(11.10.2022)
Supreme Court while rejecting a petition seeking a declaration that the Fundamental Rights enshrined in Part III of the Constitution were ultra vires .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Fundamental Rights, Unconstitutional
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.....
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AP HC Restores Arbitral Awards in Hindustan Shipyard Case, Allows Moderation of Exorbitant Damages(05.01.2026)
Andhra Pradesh High Court set aside a trial court order quashing 13 arbitral awards against Hindustan Shipyard Limited, holding that arbitrators can m.....
Tags : Arbitral Awards, Damages, Hindustan Shipyard Case
SC: Second Sale Deed Can’t be Executed Over Same Plot while First Sale Deed is Pending Registration(22.07.2024)
Supreme Court has held that another sale deed cannot be executed by a vendor if the first sale deed with regard to the same property is pending regist.....
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Gujarat HC Notifies Revised SOP for Virtual/Hybrid Hearing of Cases(08.08.2025)
Gujarat High Court has notified revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Virtual/Hybrid Hearing of Cases that enables a waiting room for all the.....
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SC: Gujarat Must Rationalise Pay as Contractual Asst Professors Paid Only ?30K(25.08.2025)
Supreme Court has slammed State of Gujarat for paying contractual Assistant Professors Rs. 30,000 while regulars earn Rs. 1L+ for identical work. Call.....
Tags : Supreme Court, State of Gujarat, Minimum Pay Parity
SC Asks SHUATS University to Approach HC over Plea Against Alleged Forced Idol Installation on Campus(05.09.2025)
Supreme Court while declining to entertain a plea seeking protection of SHUATS University’s minority status after alleged forced idol installation, ha.....
Tags : Forced Idol Installation, Minority Status, Remedies
Bombay HC: Magistrate Need Not Pass Preliminary Order U/S 145 CrOC If HC or SC Directs Inquiry(18.09.2025)
Bombay High Court held that when an inquiry under Section 145 of CrPC is directed by the High Court or Supreme Court, the Magistrate need not pass a p.....
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SC: Restrictions Not Found in Article 19(2) Can’t be Imposed on Right to Free Speech(03.01.2023)
Supreme Court Constitution Bench while observing that the grounds mentioned in Article 19(2) are exhaustive, has by 4:1 majority held that additional .....
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Delhi HC Issues Guidelines for Better Functioning of Child Care Institutions(29.09.2022)
Delhi High Court while issuing guidelines for better functioning of child care institutions in national capital, has held it is unfortunate that apath.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Child Care Institutions, Guidelines
SC: Right of Forest Inhabitants to be Heard Against Eviction, Not Limited to Certain Communities(07.07.2023)
Supreme Court has held that right of forest inhabitants to be heard by forest officer, for claims against eviction must be granted to all claiming pos.....
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SC: Burden of Proof on the Customs Department to Establish Undervaluation(10.10.2023)
Supreme Court has held that if the Customs department wants to allege under valuation, it must make detailed inquiries, collect material and also adeq.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Undervaluation, Customs Department
Meg. HC to State: Indicate Actions Taken Against Illegal Coal Mine Operations(10.05.2023)
Meghalaya High Court while observing that kingpins of illegal coal mining in state had been nurtured and protected by the State, has directed State to.....
Tags : Meghalaya High Court, State Government, Illegal Coal Mine
Raj. HC: Can’t Extend ‘Child Specific’ Safeguards to Victim to Attaining Majority During Trial(30.05.2025)
Rajasthan HC has held that procedural safeguards given under Section 3392) and 37 of POCSO Act, 2012 cannot be extended to victim who attained majorit.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Child Specific, Procedural Fairness
Rajasthan HC Dismisses Petition Filed by Mother Seeking Termination of Pregnancy of Minor Daughter(23.06.2025)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a mother seeking termination of her 17 year old minor daughter’s pregnancy and stated that the .....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Termination of Pregnancy, Minor Daughter
Delhi High Court: Statutory Appeals Cannot Be Denied Due to DRAT Vacancies or Administrative Delays(24.12.2025)
Delhi High Court observed that litigants cannot be denied an effective appellate remedy under debt recovery law even if their statutory appeal is dela.....
Tags : Appeals, Vacancies, Administrative Delays
SC Issues Contempt Notice to Suraz Trust MD for Failure to Appear Before Court(06.04.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice of contempt to Rajiv Daiya, MD of NGO Suraz India Trust whilst strongly deprecating his conduct and noting the non-com.....
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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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NCLT Kochi Allows Initiation of Insolvency Resolution Process Against Personal Guarantor(27.01.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Kochi has allowed initiation of Insolvency Resolution Process (IRP) against the Personal Guarantor, Mr. Shahdulla M.I. .....
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SC: Early Conclusion of Trial Would Enhance People's Faith in Justice Delivery System(11.10.2022)
Supreme Court has held that early conclusion of criminal trials would enhance the faith of people in justice delivery system.
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Bom HC: Bone Ossification Test Required Only When Victim’s Age is Border Line with Majority Age(05.10.2023)
Bombay High Court while observing that the question of the ossification test comes when the girl is on the borderline, has held that the testimony of .....
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Rajasthan HC: Appellate Court’s Scope of Interference is Limited When Equitable Jurisdiction(07.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that the appellate court's scope of interference is limited when the trial court has exercised its discretionary and.....
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Amicus Curiae to Ker. HC: DNA Test of Children of Rape Victims Will Defeat Concept of Adoption(19.12.2023)
Amicus Curiae Advocate A. Parvathi Menon has informed the Kerala High Court that subjecting the adopted child of a rape victim to DNA tests will only .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Amicus Curiae, DNA Test, Rape Victim, Adoption
SC: Fact not Stated by Witness u/s 161 CrPC Can’t be Sought to be Proved by Prosecution(05.01.2024)
Supreme Court has held that Prosecution cannot seek to prove a fact during trial through a witness which such witness had not stated to police during .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Prosecution, Witness, Investigation
Sikkim HC: Offences U/S 138 NI Act Can be Compounded at Any Stage(05.05.2023)
Sikkim High Court has held that irrespective of provisions of Section 320(9) of the Criminal Procedure Code, offences under Section 138 of the Negotia.....
Tags : Sikkim High Court, Negotiable Instruments, Compounded
SC Frames Uniform Pattern for Pay in District and State Consumer Commissions Across All States& UTs(21.05.2025)
Supreme Court while exercising its jurisdiction under Article 142 of Constitution of India has framed a uniform pattern of service conditions regardin.....
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Delhi HC Directs Government to Consider Premature Release of Life Convict(12.06.2025)
Delhi High Court while citing Kautilya's Arthshastra making references to the element of reformatory policy of sentencing, has directed the Government.....
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Rajasthan HC: Govt Cannot Indefinitely Postpone Panchayat Elections, Must Follow Article 243-E(21.08.2025)
Rajasthan High Court ruled that Government can't indefinitely delay Panchayat polls, citing Article 243-E of COI and Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 199.....
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Calcutta HC: Section 94 BNSS is a 'Supplementary Tool' to secure Documents during Probe(04.09.2025)
Calcutta HC has held that S. 94 of the BNSS empowers courts to seek the production of documents or evidence not yet on record, crucial for ongoing inv.....
Tags : BNSS, Evidence, Supplementary tool, Investigations
Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Industrial Pollution in Rajasthan's Jojari River(16.09.2025)
Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of pollution in Rajasthan's Jojari River caused by industrial waste harming villages and making drinking water .....
Tags : Suo Motu Cognizance, Industrial Pollution, Jojari River
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
Calcutta High Court Seeks Replies from President and Secretary of Mendipur Bar Association(18.02.2020)
Calcutta High Court has sought replies from the President and Secretary of the Mendipur Bar Association explaining why action must not be taken agains.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Incessant Lawyers' Strike
Madras High Court Directs PCCF to Prepare Catalogue of All Captive Elephants in State(06.09.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) to prepare a catalogue of all captive elephants in the State. The Cou.....
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CESTAT: No Service Tax on Rajasthan CDF for Collection of Service Charges from Milk Unions(24.05.2022)
Custom, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi Bench has held that no service tax is payable on the service charges collected by the .....
Tags : CESTAT, Service Tax, Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation
Madras HC: Delay in Custody Cases May Result in Persistent Harassment of Minors(30.05.2022)
Madras High Court has held that matters of custody of children have to be expeditiously decided by the courts. If the decision of the court is delayed.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Custody, Harassment, Minor
Orissa HC: Accused Released on Interim Bail is Deemed to be in Constructive Custody of Court(21.12.2023)
Orissa High Court has observed that even though the word custody has not been defined in CrPC, there is no cavil that the accused who has been release.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Interim Bail, Constructive Custody
Delhi HC: Framing of Charges is Interlocutory and Not Appealable under Section 21 of NIA Act(23.12.2025)
Delhi High Court held that an order framing charges is interlocutory and cannot be challenged under Section 21 of the National Investigation Agency Ac.....
Tags : Framing, Charges, National Investigation Agency Act
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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Delhi HC: Passing Off is a Distinct Right, Which Resides in its Own Common Law Space(02.07.2025)
Del. HC has observed that passing off is a distinct right, which resides in its own common law space, apart from & independent of, the confines and co.....
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Delhi HC Removes 'Unkind' Mark; Grants Mankind Pharma Higher Protection Over 'Kind' Marks(25.08.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that Mankind Pharma Limited deserves stronger protection for its “Kind” family marks, ordering “Unkind” to be removed from t.....
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Delhi HC:WhistleblowingDoesn’t Grant Employees Immunity from Transfer Orders(05.09.2025)
Delhi HC ruled that whistleblowing doesn’t grant immunity from transfer. Alleging vengeance alone can’t shield an employee indefinitely. However, if a.....
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Delhi High Court: Calling a Woman 'R***I' Insults Her Modesty and Questions Her Sexual Dignity(19.09.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that calling a woman “r***i” attacks her character and sexual dignity, amounting to outraging her modesty. Justice Swarana K.....
Tags : Woman, Modesty, Sexual Dignity
Chhattisgarh HC Restrains NTPC from Invoking Bank Guarantee Against Contracting Party(01.02.2022)
Chhattisgarh High Court has directed the National Thermal Power Corporation [NTPC] to try and amicably resolve a contractual dispute before proceeding.....
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SC: Limited Estate Given to Wife for Maintenance Would Mature as Absolute Estate(03.02.2022)
Supreme Court has held that Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 does not bar the bequeathing of a limited estate to a female by way of a W.....
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SC: Mere Dispute on Monetary Demand Doesn’t Attract Offence of Criminal Breach of Trust(04.01.2023)
Supreme Court has held that even if complainant is of opinion that monetary demand or claim is incorrect and not payable, an offence under section 405.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Criminal Breach of Trust, Monetary Demand
Kar. HC: Longevity of Workman’s Past Service Needs to be Recognized Advantageous to Workman(22.12.2023)
Karnataka High Court while upholding Labour Court’s award of reinstating the workman dismissed for intermittent absence from work, has held that longe.....
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Delhi High Court: Customs Officials Acting Officially Cannot be Cross-Examined as of Right(29.12.2025)
Delhi High Court held that Customs officials acting in their official capacity cannot be cross-examined as a matter of right in adjudication proceedin.....
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Gujarat HC Suggests State to Take Urgent Serious Steps to Curb Rising Covid Cases(07.04.2021)
Gujarat High Court has suggested the State Government to take urgent serious steps to curb the situation and impose lockdown for 3-4 days to curb the .....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Steps to Curb Rising Covid Cases
Allahabad HC Refuses to Entertain PIL Seeking Postponement of UP Assembly Polls 2022(20.01.2022)
Allahabad High Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea filed in the Allahabad High Court seeking postponement of electi.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Postponement of UP Assembly Polls 2022
Karnataka HC Dismisses Appeal Challenging Order to Reduce Interest on Home Loan(27.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Canara Bank (E-Syndicate Bank) challenging an order of the Single judge by which it was directed.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Order to Reduce Interest on Home Loan
Kerala HC: Head of Edu. Institution Liable if Students Are Carried in Tourist Buses Violating Norms(12.10.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that head of educational institution would be liable if any tourist bus, which does not meet the safety standards and stand.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Educational Institution, Bus
SC: Can’t Presume Validity of Will Merely Because it is Registered(09.10.2023)
Supreme Court has held that mere registration of the Will would not be sufficient to prove its validity, as its lawful execution necessarily had to be.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Will, Registered, Lawful Execution
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.....
Tags : Meghalaya High Court, Judicial Discipline, Correctness, Consistency
RBI announces rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond, 2024(04.05.2023)
The rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2024 (FRB 2024) applicable for the half year May 07, 2023 to November 06, 2023 shall be.....
Tags : Rate, Interest, Floating Rate Bond
SC to MP HC: Retirement Age of District Judges Can be Enhanced to 61 Years(27.05.2025)
Supreme Court has asked the Madhya Pradesh High Court to take an administrative decision on enhancing the retirement age of District Judges to 61 year.....
Tags : Supreme Court, MP High Court, District Judges
Kerala HC Issues Directions Banning Use of Single-Use Plastic in the State(18.06.2025)
Kerala High Court has issued directions banning the use and sale of single use plastic in the State except 5L plastic water bottles and 2L plastic sof.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Single-Use Plastic, Soft Drink Bottles
SC asks BJP to exit state right(13.07.2016)
The Supreme Court concluded the proceedings of the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh during the 6th session of the State’s Legislative Assembly to be in v.....
Tags : arunachal pradesh, president’s rule, unconstitutional, disqualification
Assessing Officer can impose penalty for default in making payment of tax, but same shall not exceed amount of tax in arrears(01.07.2017)
In the present case, Income Tax Return of Respondent-Assessee was processed under Section 143(1) of Income Tax Act, 1961, demand was raised and penalt.....
Tags : Arrears, Tax, Interest, Inclusion
Declaration of Historic City of Ahmadabad as a UNESCO's World Heritage Property(10.07.2017)
It is under the dynamic and visionary leadership of the Prime Minister of India that India has been successful in securing the nomination of the "Hist.....
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Winding a fine line between ‘public interest’ and interest(02.08.2004)
Tobacco advertising occupies a grey area in the debate on moral policing. On the one hand is consumer will and freedom to consume a legal substance, o.....
Tags : Pan masala, public interest, ban, state
SC Notifies the “Guidelines for Retention and Destruction of Records, 2025”(27.06.2025)
In order to handle administrative records in the Registry, Supreme Court has notified the “Guidelines for Retention and Destruction of Records, 2025” .....
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Wasn't Given Enough Time, Says GST Network CEO Prakash Kumar on Glitch-Ridden Rollout(13.08.2018)
Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) CEO Prakash Kumar, however, said the system had now stabilised and policymakers had also acknowledged the need t.....
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Monitoring of Investments in Alternative Investment Fund (AIF)(28.07.2023)
The Authority vide its circular IRDA/F&I/ClR/INV/172/08/2013 dtd.23rd August,2013 had permitted insurers for investments in Category I and II AIFs (wi.....
Tags : Monitoring, Investments, AIF
Mad. HC: Basic Structure of Consti. & Democracy Demolishes When Electors Gratified During Election(18.04.2024)
Mad. HC has observed that gratifications made to electors in various forms demolish basic structure of constitution and democracy but since legislatur.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Basic Structure, Democracy, Election
SC: Fill NCLT, NCLAT Vacancies Urgently; Ensure Adequate Staffing In RERA for Effective Functioning(15.09.2025)
SC directs Centre to urgently fill NCLT, NCLAT vacancies, noting lack of action despite past orders. The court further calls for dedicated IBC benches.....
Tags : NCLAT, RERA, Adequate Staffing
#Union Budget 2022-2023: Launch of Digital University(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has said that a digital university will be established for world- class education, in different languages, based on networked hub mod.....
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Gauhati HC: Version of Sterling Witness to be Unassailable in Criminal Appeal(07.02.2022)
Gauhati High Court held that the version of sterling witness is of very high quality and calibre and therefore, requires it should be unassailable whi.....
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SC: Raises Serious Questions When Accused Suggest Which Body Should Investigate Case(13.01.2023)
Supreme Court while hearing an SLP moved by CBI challenging Allahabad High Court’s order which directed transfer of a dowry-death case investigation, .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Investigate, Dowry Death
SC: Custody Under Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act Does not Mean Formal Custody(04.01.2024)
Supreme Court while observing that the expression “person accused of an offence” and “in the custody of a police officer” in Section 27 of the Evidenc.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Arrested, Custody, Surveillance
Dollar linked coastal tariff put in abeyance(16.05.2016)
The Ministry of Shipping has put on hold instructions requiring coastal vessels take into account exchange rate fluctuations between the rupee and the.....
Tags : Shipping, coastal rates, dollar linked
SC: Party to Contract Can’t Question Amount Levied as Per Contract After Signing it(16.01.2023)
Supreme Court has held that signing a contract and issuing an undertaking in accordance with the contract would estop the parties from challenging the.....
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Ker. HC: No Person has a Vested Right to Seek NOC for Granting of Lease for Mining Minerals(04.01.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that no one has a vested right to seek consideration of his application for granting NOC without applying the guidelines is.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Vested Right, Lease, Mining Minerals
Kerala HC: Can Admit Unregistered Sale Agreements as Evidence in Specific Performance Suits(30.06.2025)
Kerala High Court has held that an unregistered sale agreement can be admitted as evidence in suits for specific performance of contract.
Tags : Kerala High Court, Unregistered Sale Agreements, Specific Performance
RBI looking into permitting FPI involvement in unlisted debt securities(16.05.2016)
The Reserve Bank of India released a draft cir.....Tags : draft circular, fpi, unlisted debt
#RERA: 23 States Notify Rules, Six Misses July 31 Deadline(01.08.2017)
The July-31 deadline to register projects under the Real Estate Regulatory Act (RERA) is over, however, six states are yet to notify rules. These incl.....
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Justice KS Jhaveri Sworn In as Chief Justice of Orissa High Court(13.08.2018)
Justice Kalpesh Satyendra Jhaveri has sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court.
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SC: Court U/A 142 Can’t Ignore Any Substantive Statutory Provision Dealing with a Subject(05.10.2023)
Supreme Court has held that court in exercise of powers under Article 142 cannot ignore any substantive statutory provision dealing with the subject, .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Article 142, Substantive Law
Kerala HC: Family Courts to Not Involve Police Stations in Custody Arrangement of Children(23.05.2025)
Kerala High Court after noticing order of a family Court directing the parents to exchange the child at police custody as interim custody arrangement .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Police Stations, Custody Arrangement
Delhi HC: It is State’s Duty to Ensure that Every Person in Custody is Kept Safe(17.06.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that it is the duty of the State to ensure that every person who is in custody is kept safe and secure from themselves a.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Inmates, Custody
Bombay HC: Can’t Quash Rape Cases on the Basis of Compromise(03.07.2025)
Bombay High Court has observed that a compromise in a rape case to quash the FIR cannot be accepted as it would be against the interest of the society.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Rape Case, Interest of Society
Exit Order In Respect of Delhi Stock Exchange Limited (DSE) ( De-recognized)(23.01.2017)
SEBI vide Circular dated May 30, 2012 had issued Guidelines for exit of stock exchanges. This contained details of the conditions for exit of de-recog.....
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Bom. HC: Child Custody Orders Can be Moulded Keeping in Mind Needs of the Child(08.05.2023)
Bombay High Court while observing that child custody orders can’t be rigid and final, has held that they can be moulded keeping in mind the needs and .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Child Custody, Altered
Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of Kerala's Luxury Tax on Cable TV(23.05.2025)
Supreme Court has upheld Kerala luxury tax as constitutionally valid and affirmed the state's power to tax cable TV services under Entry 62 of State L.....
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SC: Person Working in Society Which is a State under Article 12 Isn’t a Government Servant(17.06.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that a person working in a registered society which is a ‘State’ under Article 12 of the Constitution of India cannot be ca.....
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Rajasthan HC: Centre & State to Issue Directions Regarding Excessive Use of Mobile Phones by Children(02.07.2025)
Rajasthan High Court has suggested the Central and the State Government to issue directions to all Secondary Education Boards regarding development of.....
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CIC Recommends Action Against RTI Activist for Misuse of Law(21.04.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has recommended action against an RTI applicant for misusing the law to harass his colleagues in Bhai Parmanand I.....
Tags : Central Information Commission , Bhai Parmanand Institute of Business Studie
SC To Amicus Curiae: Suggest Ways to Monitor, Improve Forest Cover(07.09.2017)
Supreme Court has directed Amicus Curiae Harish Salve to look into the status report filed by Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change and .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Forest Cover
Government of India, Government of Rajasthan and World Bank sign a $250 Million Agreement to Support Electricity Distribution Sector Reforms in Rajasthan(28.08.2018)
The Government of India, the Government of Rajasthan and the World Bank signed here today a $250 million Development Policy Loan (DPL) to support the .....
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RBI releases the Financial Stability Report(27.06.2024)
Today, the Reserve Bank released the 29th issue of the Financial Stability Report (FSR), which reflects the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee.....
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Bombay HC Directs State Govt. to Issue Circular for Reducing Weight of School Bags(25.09.2015)
Bombay HC has directed State Government to issue circular to schools, within 4 weeks, for implementation of recommendations on reducing weight of scho.....
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Reporting of U.S. Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) for pre-existing accounts by Financial Institutions(15.01.2018)
India and USA have signed the Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) under FATCA in 2015. To enhance the effectiveness of information exchange and transpa.....
Tags : Tax Identification Numbers, (TINs), Accounts, Financial Institutions
RBI announces rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2028(03.10.2023)
The rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2028 (GOI FRB 2028) applicable for the half year October 04, 2023 to April 03, 2024 sha.....
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SC: Power Generators Entitled to Claim Compensation for Cost Escalations from Regulatory Changes(28.05.2025)
Supreme Court while affirming APTEL’s appeal to allow Adani Power Rajasthan Ltd’s claim for compensation for cost escalations from regulatory changes,.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Compensation, Cost Escalations, Regulatory Changes
Karnataka HC: State to Consider Bringing Regulations to Monitor Sewage Treatment Plants(20.06.2025)
Karnataka High Court has suggested the State Government to consider bringing in regulations for monitoring Sewage Treatment Plants in public and priva.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, State Government, Sewage Treatment Plans
RBI proposes foreign investors hold securities in demat(09.05.2016)
The Reserve Bank of India proposed requiring foreign investment by non-residents in debt, equity and securities be made only in dematerialised form.Tags : Demat, foreign investor, transparency
Delhi HC Notices AAP Govt Over Non Implementation of CIC Order on Environ Cost(01.02.2017)
Delhi High Court has sought response of Delhi Government on why it has not complied with a 2011 Central Information Commission (CIC) order to display .....
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AP HC: Sudden Death When No Indication of Previous Disease Should be Treated as Stress of Work(21.07.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that any sudden death caused shall be treated as stress and strain of the work when there is no indication about pr.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Workmen’s Compensation, Stress of Work
Bom. HC: Can’t Interpret GST Act to Deny Right to Carry Trade And Commerce by Citizens(20.02.2023)
Bombay High Court while observing that constitutional guarantee is unconditional and unequivocal and must be enforced regardless of shortcomings in th.....
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Ker. HC: HC Can Order Mitigation Investigation at Appellate Stage Even Before Upholding Conviction(12.05.2023)
Kerala High Court while considering death sentence references observed that there will be serious issues and delay if study process is commenced only .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Mitigation Investigation, Conviction, Death Sentence
Delhi HC Grants ‘Superlative Injunction’ in Favor of Broadcaster Star India(03.06.2025)
Delhi High Court has granted a ‘superlative injunction’ in favour of broadcaster Star India allowing it to avail the grant of real-time relief(s) agai.....
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Kar. HC Declares S. 3(1) of Karn. Electricity (Taxation on Consumption) Act, 1959 Unconstitutional(25.06.2025)
Karnataka High Court has declared Section 3(1) of the Karnataka Electricity (Taxation on Consumption) Act, 1959 which was amended in the year 2003 and.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Intervene with WFI’s Decision on the 74kg Rio Olympics Berth(17.05.2016)
Delhi HC, while hearing plea filed by Indian Wrestler Sushil Kumar regarding the 74kg Rio Olympics berth, has refused to intervene in the matter and a.....
Tags : Delhi HC, Wrestling Federation of India, Sushil Kumar
Cal. HC: Writ Court Can’t Re-appreciate Evidence Already Examined by Industrial Tribunal(03.10.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that High Courts can’t interfere with awards passed by Tribunals by re-appreciating evidence already considered and exami.....
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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.....
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Mediation Campaign for Settling Pending Cases to Commence from 1st July(27.06.2025)
A mediation campaign titled ‘Mediation For the Nation' being launched across the country to settle pending cases is set to commence on 1st July. The a.....
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Cal. HC: WB Government Directed to Finalise Minimum Wage of Tea Plantation Workers Within Six Weeks(17.04.2024)
Calcutta High Court has directed the State of West Bengal to decide the issue of minimum wages of tea plantation workers under the Minimum Wages Act, .....
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Madras HC Irks at Practice of Regularising Unauthorised Constructions(12.04.2016)
Madras HC has irked and disapproved practice of courts sympathising with people who purchase land earmarked for public purposes, such as schools and p.....
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Bombay High Court Seeks Centre’s Stand on Deportation of Pakistani Couple(23.02.2017)
Bombay High Court has directed Union Home Ministry to clarify its stand on deportation of a Pakistani couple.
Tags : Bombay High Court, Pakistani Couple
HP HC Orders Action Against Officials Who Failed to Prevent Illegal Dumping of Muck in Forest Areas(06.07.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered disciplinary action against government officials for their failure to prevent the illegal dumping of muck in f.....
Tags : Himachal Pradesh High Court, Illegal Dumping, Forest, Disciplinary Action, Officials
SC: Employee Getting Terminated Without Disciplinary Enquiry Violates Principles of Natural Justice(19.04.2024)
Supreme Court while reinstating the Registrar at GB Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology, has held that termination of services of an employee.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Disciplinary Enquiry, Natural Justice, Termination
CBEC’s ambiguous clarification on gifts from abroad(11.04.2016)
The Central Board of Excise and Customs threw the baby out with the bathwater with its latest memo to customs and excise Chief Commissioners. As anyon.....
Tags : Customs, gift, courier, foreign country
Supreme Court: Interpretation of Documents & Examining Its Effect Involves Question of Law(27.02.2017)
Supreme Court has observed that when a High Court is called upon to interpret documents and examine its effect, it involves questions of law and it is.....
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Calcutta HC Upholds Single-Bench Order, Nullify West Bengal Madrasa Service Commission Act, 2008(10.12.2015)
Calcutta High Court has upheld a single bench order that nullified the West Bengal Madrasa Service Commission Act, 2008 and rejected appeal by West Be.....
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Kerala HC Grants Permission for Burial of Maoist P Ajitha(19.12.2016)
Kerala High Court has granted permission for conducting burial services for alleged Maoist activist P Ajitha, who died in an 'encounter' with a police.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, burial, Maoist P Ajitha
Exemption to Interest Income on Specified Off-shore Rupee Denominated Bonds(17.09.2018)
Interest payable by an Indian company or a business trust to a non-resident, including a foreign company, in respect of rupee denominated bond issued .....
Tags : Interest Income, Denominated Bonds Exemption
Kerala State Information Commission: Under RTI Act Bar Associations are ‘Public Authorities’(23.05.2025)
Kerala State Information Commission has held that all Bar Associations functioning in Kerala fall under the ambit of 'public authority' as per section.....
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Bombay HC: Provisions of Treaty do Not Override Customs Law(17.06.2025)
Bombay High Court has observed that based on a treaty provision that is not transformed or incorporated into the national law or statute, the provisio.....
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Delhi HC: Passing Off is a Distinct Right, Which Resides in its Own Common Law Space(02.07.2025)
Del. HC has observed that passing off is a distinct right, which resides in its own common law space, apart from & independent of, the confines and co.....
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Sale of Study Materials by Coaching Centres Would Not Attract Service Tax: CESTAT(16.08.2018)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Allahabad bench has observed that sale of study materials by a registered coaching centre.....
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SC: Unfortunate That Indian Coast Guard Opposes PC to Women Unlike Army, Navy & Air Force(11.04.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that it is unfortunate that unlike the Indian Army, Air Force and Navy have inducted women on a permanent basis following C.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Indian Coast Guard, Permanent Commission
Department of Disinvestment Renamed as ‘DIPAM’(21.04.2016)
Department of Disinvestment has been renamed as Department of Investment and Public Asset Management or ‘DIPAM’. Finance Minister had announced renam.....
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Rajasthan HC Issues Notice to State Govt. on Death of Infants(25.05.2016)
Rajasthan HC has issued notice to State's Chief Secretary, Principal Medical and Health Secretary and five others, over a petition on recent death of .....
Tags : Rajasthan HC , Ajmer’s Jawaharlal Nehru Government Hospital
#GST Council Says for 'Rent a Cab Service' Rate will be 12% If Service Provider Does Not Claim ITC(08.08.2017)
GST Council has said that in case of 'rent a cab service', GST rate will be 12% if service provider does not wish to claim Input Tax Credit (ITC), whi.....
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Madras High Court Orders CBI Inquiry into Firing at Anti-Sterlite Protests(16.08.2018)
Madras High Court has ordered a time-bound Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the police firing that killed 13 people during the prote.....
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Raj. HC: Coercive Action Stayed Against Magistrate Who Allegedly Asked Rape Victim to Strip(10.04.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has stayed coercive action against a Judicial Magistrate who has been accused of asking a rape victim to strip and show her injur.....
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Bombay HC Slaps Reliance Infra Rs 1 Lakh for ‘Abuse of Legal Process’(20.04.2016)
Bombay HC has slapped a fine of Rs 1 lakh on Reliance Infrastructure for filing a petition that it termed an "abuse of the process of law".
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Govt Extends Deadline for Filing GST Returns(06.09.2017)
GIC (GST Implementation Committee) has decided to extend date of GSTR 1, GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 for the month of July to 10th, 25th and 30th September 2017.....
Tags : Goods and Services Tax (GST), One-Nation_One-Tax
Calcutta High Court Commutes Death Sentence of Convict Who Stabbed Ex-Girlfriend 45 Times(13.06.2025)
Calcutta High Court has commuted the death sentence of a convict who murdered his ex-girlfriend by stabbing her 45 times, to life imprisonment and sta.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Death Sentence, Rarest of Rare
Supreme Court Introduces SC/ST Reservation in its Staff Recruitment(02.07.2025)
Supreme Court, for the first time, has introduced reservations for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes in its staff appointment.
Tags : Supreme Court, Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes
Karnataka HC Becomes the First Court to Hear Arguments of Speech & Hearing-Impaired Advocate(09.04.2024)
Karnataka High Court has created history by becoming the first court in the country to hear submissions advanced by a speech and hearing-impaired advo.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, First Court, Sign Language Interpreter, Speech & Hearing-Impaired
8 Weeks Time Given to UP Govt. to Consider Need for Guidelines on Invocation of Gangsters Act(22.04.2024)
Supreme Court has given eight weeks time to the Government of Uttar Pradesh for considering the need to lay down guidelines for invocation of the Utta.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Guidelines, Gangsters Act
Vice-Principal of Delhi Kendriya Vidyalaya Suspended for Corruption on Retirement Day(01.09.2018)
Nearly 20 teachers of the government school confirmed that they have been getting Rs 350 instead of Rs 500 for teacher's learning material. The Vice P.....
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Kar HC: PIL Seeking Direction for Government Correspondence to be Done in Kannada Language, Rejected(28.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought direction on the State Government to use Kannada language.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Kannada Language
Raj HC to District Parole Committee: Reconsider Asaram's Plea for Parole Under 1958 Rules(12.07.2023)
Rajasthan High Court has directed District Parole Advisory Committee, Jodhpur to reconsider the application filed by Asaram seeking 20-day parole unde.....
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HP HC Grants Bail to NDPS Accused Citing Delay in Initiating Trial Proceedings(05.06.2025)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has granted bail to an accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act after observing that the pe.....
Tags : HP High Court, Trial Proceedings, Custody
SC Stays Gujarat HC Order Refusing to Stay Summons Issued by State Police to a Lawyer(26.06.2025)
Supreme Court has stayed an order passed by Gujarat High Court that refused to stay summons issued by the State police to a lawyer.
Tags : Supreme Court, Gujarat High Court, State Police
Calcutta HC Forms 3-Member Committee In Narada Sting Case(12.04.2016)
Calcutta HC has constituted a three-member committee to collect video footage of a sting operation in which many leaders of West Bengal's ruling Trina.....
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Delhi High Court to Roche: Can’t Hang on to Breast Cancer Drug For Lifetime(23.02.2017)
Delhi High Court has told Swiss pharma major Roche that it “cannot hang on to” breast cancer drug Trastuzumab, innovated by it, for rest of its life a.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Trastuzumab, Breast Cancer
A mandamus would be issued to only to enforce a legal right(04.09.2017)
The Petitioners have filed the present petition, praying for issue an appropriate Writ, order and/or direction including an order, direction or writ i.....
Tags : Cost Model, Disclosure, Right
Mad. HC: Provisions Cannot be Overridden by Numerals Inserted for Illustrative Clarity(20.06.2024)
Madras High Court has observed that the numerals that are inserted in provisions by way of abundant caution to provide illustrative clarity cannot add.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Illustrative Clarity, Provision
HP HC: Rule Making Power Under Drugs & Cosmetics Act Lies Exclusively With the Central Government(04.07.2025)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that the rule making power under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 lies exclusively with the Central Government. Th.....
Tags : HP High Court, Central Government, State Drug Controller
CESTAT: No Service Tax to be Levied on Flats Construc. Prior To 01.07.2010 Having Less Than 12 Flats(11.04.2024)
Chennai Branch of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that no tax liability shall be imposed if the flats are co.....
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Amendments in Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill 2015(20.04.2016)
The Union Cabinet approved amendments to the Tags : Clarification, GST liability, ITC
Orissa HC Directs Commissioner of Endowments to Extend Financial Assistance to Sevayats(30.10.2020)
Orissa High Court has directed the Commissioner of Endowments to consider and dispose of the representation of Sevayats and other similarly situated S.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Financial Assistance to Sevayats
MP HC Issues Directions to Review Situation on Decongestion of Prisons(05.07.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued directions to the High Powered Committee to review the situation and evaluate compliance of earlier resolutions p.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Decongestion of Prison
Calcutta HC Quashes No Confidence Motion Against Nandigram Panchayat President(09.07.2021)
Calcutta High Court has quashed a 'no confidence' motion initiated against Pabitra Kar, President of Boyal-I, Gram Panchayat in the District of Purba .....
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P&H HC: Party Under Legal Obligation to Opt Where Effective Remedy is Available U/S 41(h) SR Act(06.05.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court, while dealing with a revision petition, held that it is well-settled law that under Section 41(h) of the Specific Relie.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Section 41(h), Specific Relief Act, 1963, statutory provisions, efficacious
CESTAT, Mumbai: Value of Excisable Goods Sold at Depot Will be Determined Using Sale Price From Depot(12.05.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that the value of excisable items sold at depot shall be established based on the s.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, depot
Karnataka High Court Seeks Railways Response on Plea to Reduce Train Speed in Forest Routes(28.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Union Ministry of Railways and other respondents to file in a month’s time their statement of objections to a pe.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Reduce Train Speed in Forest Routes
CESTAT, Ahmedabad: No Demand Sustainable on Shortage and Statements of Persons(14.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that no demand is sustainable simply on shortage and statements of persons,.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, cross-examined, no demand
Rajasthan HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Direction to Conduct Census to Centre in Specific Time Frame(20.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation seeking a direction to Union government to conduct the Census in scheduled timeline, s.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, a public interest litigation, Union government, Section 3 of the Census Act, 1948, ultra vires
SC: Can’t Transfer Every Case of Improper Investigation to CBI(02.08.2023)
Supreme Court while dismissing an SLP for transfer of an investigation to CBI for fair investigation, has observed that very case of improper investig.....
Tags : Supreme Court, CBI, Investigation, Transfer
Supreme Court: Distributor Not An Agent But An Independent Contractor(01.03.2024)
SC has held that legal position of a distributor is generally different from an agent. Distributor buys goods on his account and sells them in his ter.....
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SC: Can Quash Domestic Violence Act Complaints Under Section 482 of CrPC(20.05.2025)
Supreme Court has held that High Courts can exercise power under Section 482 of CrPC (Section 528 of the BNSS) for quashing the proceedings emanating .....
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Rajasthan HC: States Must Ensure Plantation of Trees if Uprooted for Development Work(10.06.2025)
Rajasthan HC has stated that while carrying out development work for beautification of the city and expansion of roads in larger public interest, the .....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Plantation of Trees, Development Work
Telangana HC Strikes Down State Government’s Decision to Allot Land to Arbitration Centre(30.06.2025)
Tel. HC has set aside decision of State Government to allot a land free of cost to International Arbitration & Mediation Centre and stated that unless.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, State Government, Allotment
SC: Mere Deficiencies in Investigation Can't be Basis for Concluding Bias by Investigating Officer(27.10.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that Mere deficiencies in investigation or chinks in the prosecution case can't be the sole basis for concluding bias by In.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Bias in Investigation
SC Issues Notice on Petition Seeking SIT Probe into West Bengal Post-Poll Violence(02.07.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice to the Central Government, State of West Bengal, and the Election Commission of India in a plea seeking for an inquiry.....
Tags : Supreme Court, West Bengal Post-Poll Violence
Delhi HC Seeks Response on Availability of Amphotericin B, Oxygen Buffer Stock(08.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought response of the Centre and Delhi Government on various aspects including the import and domestic production of Amphoterici.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Availability of Amphotericin B, Oxygen Buffer Stock
Petrol-Diesel Price Surge Saddening, But Can’t Help, Clarifies MP’s Finance Minister(05.09.2018)
The issue of fuel price hike could come up for discussions during the GST council meeting scheduled to take place in New Delhi on Sep 29.
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Rajasthan HC: Smuggling of Gold Can't be Treated As Terrorist Act Under UAPA(09.05.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that Customs Act, 1962 is not included in Schedule-II of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 and conseque.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Customs Act, 1962, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, Terrorist Act, bailable, Schedule-II
Orissa HC Dismisses Challenge to Retirement of Former Additional District & Sessions Judge(15.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has dismissed challenge to a notification which notified the decision to compulsorily retire a former Additional District & Sessions.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Retirement of Former Additional District & Sessions Judge
CESTAT, Mumbai: Dept Bound to Accept Description of Goods on CA Certificate(21.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that the customs department is bound to accept the description of goods on the ba.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chartered Accountant, special additional duty, customs department
Tel. HC: SHRC Can’t Adjudicate Upon Property Disputes(07.08.2023)
Telangana High Court has observed that as per G.Manikyamma v. Roudri Cooperative Housing Society Ltd. (MANU/SC/1097/2014) it is evident that Section 1.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, State Human Rights Commission, Property Dispute
MeitY: Social Media Intermediaries to Take Permission Before Launching AI Products in Country(04.03.2024)
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) has issued advisory to social media intermediaries and artificial intelligence platforms an.....
Tags : Ministry of Electronics and IT, Social Media Intermediaries, AI Products
Bombay HC Directs State Govt. to Inform Steps Taken to Prevent Farmers’ Suicides(23.10.2015)
Bombay High Court has directed State Government to inform it about steps taken by it to help farmers, especially in Marathwada, concerned over rising .....
Tags : Bombay High Court , State Government
Delhi HC Quashes FIR against Minister in Extortion Case(24.10.2016)
Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR in an alleged extortion case against Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Imran Hussain and four of his associat.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, FIR, Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister
GST Council Slashes Rates for 27 Items(09.10.2017)
GST Council has lowered tax rates on 27 products and a few services and asked a panel of state ministers to examine if 18% GST on air-conditioned rest.....
Tags : Goods and Services Tax (GST), One-Nation_One-Tax
Remittance of Refund Amounts to Investors of PACL(10.10.2018)
SEBI in compliance of the order dated February 02, 2016 of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the matter of Subrata Bhattacharya V. Securities and .....
Tags : Remittance, Refund Amounts, Investors
CESTAT, Mumbai Deletes Custom Duties, Penalties on Retail Packing of Diapers and Sanitary Napkins(22.06.2021)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai has provided relief to the Godrej Hygiene Products Ltd, by deleting the Customs d.....
Tags : Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Custom Duties, Penalties on Retail Packing of Diapers and Sanitary Napkins
Bombay HC: Wife Staying Abroad for Career Not 'Cruelty' to Husband or 'Desertion of Spouse'(29.06.2021)
Bombay High Court has refused to grant a divorce to a 44-year-old engineer alleging cruelty and desertion following his spouse's refusal to join him i.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Wife Staying Abroad for Career
CBIC Exempts Cotton from Customs Duty and AICD Till 30 September, 2022(15.04.2022)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has exempted cotton from customs duty and the Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess (AIDC). T.....
Tags : Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Exemption of Cotton, Customs Duty
Rajasthan HC Grants Temporary Bail to Convict to Perform Daughter's Kanyadan(21.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has granted 15 days temporary bail to a man to perform Kanyadan and other ceremonies in his daughter's marriage.
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, 15 days, Kanyadan
Allahabad HC: Purely Punitive Action Shouldn’t be Taken Against Students(07.08.2023)
Allahabad High Court has observed that purely punitive action taken by the University against a student, to the exclusion of opportunities to reform h.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Punitive Action, Student
Delhi High Court: First-Come-First-Serve Criteria Under Election Symbols Order, 1968 Upheld(05.03.2024)
Delhi High Court has upheld the criteria of ‘First-Come-First-Serve’ that allots free symbol to an unrecognized political party under the Election Sym.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, First-Come-First-Serve, Election Symbols Order
SC Registrar: WhatsApp Not Valid Mode of Service Under Supreme Court Rules(17.02.2023)
Registrar Court at Supreme Court has stated that service of notice on a party via messaging platform WhatsApp is not valid, as per Supreme Court Rules.....
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SC: Can’t Freeze Company’s Bank Account for Investigation Against Unrelated Party(10.05.2023)
Supreme Court while setting aside a freezing order imposed on a Foreign Institutional Investor company, has held that when appellant company is in no .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Freezing Order, Criminal Investigation
Delhi HC Calls for SOP for Implementation of Online Processes in Various Forums Under Labour Laws(29.05.2025)
Delhi High Court has called for adoption of standing operating procedure by the Centre and Delhi Governments for implementation of facilities for onli.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Standing Operating Procedure, Labour Laws
Cal. HC: No Benefit to Appointees Once Issue of Illegal Appointment has been Conclusively Decided(23.06.2025)
Cal. HC has observed that once the highest Court of the land has decided the issue of illegal appointment conclusively and opined that the appointment.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Illegal Appointment, Statutory Authority
CBDT Notifies Income Tax Exemption to Press Trust of India(06.09.2018)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Income Tax Exemption to Press Trust of India.
Tags : Income Tax, Press Trust of India
Delhi HC: Registration of Family Arrangement Necessary Only If Terms Are Reduced Into Writing(02.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that registration is not necessary where family arrangement is oral and that the same is essential only if the terms of .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Registration, family arrangement
Amendment in First Schedule under Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act, 1985(05.05.2022)
Whereas the Central Government, having regard to the development and promotion of export of de-oiled rice bran, considers it necessary and expedient t.....
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CESTAT, Hyderabad: Liquidated Damages Does Not Attract Service Tax(10.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Hyderabad has held that receipt of liquidated damages by the service provider for breach of condit.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, liquidated damages, Service Tax
AAR, West Bengal: No GST on Service Provided to State Government for Collection and Disposal of Bio-M(18.04.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, West Bengal has ruled that service provided to the State Government for the collection and disposal of bio-medical waste.....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, State Government, bio-medical waste, Goods and Services Tax
Bombay HC Allows 2 Weeks Protection to Narayan Rane, Union Minister(22.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has allowed two weeks interim protection to Narayan Rane, Union Minister in a First Information Report over his slap comment against.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Narayan Rane, First Information Report, Uddhav Thackarey, Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Karnataka HC: Courts Should Ensure That Legal Procedures Are Not Abused in Order to Reduce Burden(27.02.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that Providing Fast Track Court and use of Alternate Dispute Resolution, is not sufficient to reduce burden of courts. C.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Fast Track Court, Alternate Dispute Resolution
SC Denies Anticipatory Bail to a Police Officer(07.03.2024)
Supreme Court has denied pre-arrest/anticipatory bail to a police officer who failed to discharge its fundamental duty as a police officer of carrying.....
Tags : Supreme Court , pre-arrest, anticipatory bail
Delhi HC: Admissions Can't be Delayed Due to RCI's Dispute with Aptitude Test Organisers(29.09.2025)
Delhi High Court refused to stall admissions of specially-abled candidates to diploma courses, despite a contractual dispute between the Rehabilitatio.....
Tags : Admissions, Aptitude Test, Rehabilitation Council of India
1993 Custodial Death Case: SC Upholds Conviction of Eight Cops(05.09.2018)
Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of eight personnel of Maharashtra Police in connection with a 1993 custodial death case.
Tags : Supreme Court, 1993 custodial death case.
Rajasthan High Court: Lands Protected from Demolition Drive Amid Vacation of Court(01.07.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has prevented the Jaipur Development Authority from demolishing properties of private land owners as a part of an encroachment re.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Development Authority, Regular Bench
J&K HC: Not Standing Up for National Anthem May Amount to Disrespect(12.07.2021)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that not standing up for National Anthem or singing it may amount to disrespect and failure to adhere to the fun.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Standing Up for National Anthem
Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Upgradation of Overall Working Conditions of CBI Prosecution Cadre(06.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation plea seeking a direction to the Department of Personnel and Training and the Central B.....
Tags : Public Interest Litigation, Allahabad High Court, Central Bureau of Investigation, Department of Personnel and Training, working condition
Supreme Court: MPs/MLAs Cannot Claim Immunity Under Constitution of India For Receiving Bribe(04.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that Members of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies cannot claim immunity under Articles 105(2) and 194(2) of the Constitutio.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Members of Parliament, Legislative Assemblies, Article 105(2) of Constitution
SC: Cheque Dishonour Complaint Maintainable Against Trustee Without Adding Trust(10.10.2025)
Supreme Court held that a cheque dishonour complaint is maintainable against a trustee who signed the cheque on behalf of a Trust, without naming the .....
Tags : Cheque Dishonour, Complaint, Trustee
CESTAT Allows to Pay Service Tax for Construction of Residential Complex(10.05.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate, Bangalore has allowed to Pay Service Tax under Composition scheme of Works Contract (Composition Scheme for P.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate, Service Tax, Composition scheme of Works Contract (Composition Scheme for Payment of Service Tax) Rules, Residential Complex
Allahabad HC: Electricity Act Inapplicable When Contract is for Supply of Materials Simplicitor(22.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has ruled that the embargo under Section 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003 does not apply when the agreement is for supply simplici.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Section 86 of the Electricity Act, agreement, transmission, distribution
SC: Disclosure Statements can’t establish Charges Beyond Reasonable Doubt on its Own(14.08.2023)
Supreme Court has held that although disclosure statements hold significance as a contributing factor in unriddling a case, they are not so strong a p.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Disclosure Statements, Beyond Reasonable Doubt
SC: Hospital's Registration Can Be Cancelled, Only if, It Is Necessary in Public Interest(07.03.2024)
SC has held that suspension/cancellation of registration of Hospital/Clinic under Sec. 20(3) of Pre-Conception and Pre-¬Natal Diagnostic Techniques (R.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Pre-Conception and Pre-¬Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation & Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994, Section 20
Supreme Court Reopens Case Against Ex-MLA Over Alleged Fake Caste Certificate in Elections(15.10.2025)
Supreme Court restored the criminal case against former MLA Rajendra Singh and others for allegedly fraudulently obtaining a Scheduled Caste certifica.....
Tags : Elections, Caste Certificate, Constituency
SC Permits Registration of All BS VI Compliant Diesel Vehicles in NCT Delhi(07.08.2023)
Supreme Court has clarified that registration of all BS VI Compliant diesel vehicles is allowed to be done in NCT Delhi irrespective of their requirem.....
Tags : Supreme Court, BS VI Diesel Vehicles, Registration
SC: Words Spoken in Anger Without Any Intention to Abet Suicide, Not Criminal Instigation(04.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that a word uttered in a fit of anger or emotion without intending the consequences to actually follow cannot be said to be ins.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Mens Rea, Instigation, S. 106 of IPC
Extension of due date for furnishing the return in FORM GSTR-3B for the month of April, 2023 till the thirty-first day of May, 2023(24.05.2023)
1.In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (6) of section 39 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Commissioner,.....
Tags : Due date, Extension, FORM GSTR-3B
Supreme Court: Delay in Filing Written Statement During COVID Limitation Extension Allowed(09.10.2025)
Supreme Court reiterated that a written statement filed late in a commercial suit cannot be rejected if the delay occurred during the COVID-19 limitat.....
Tags : Written Statement, COVID, Limitation
Allahabad HC: Juvenile Conviction Cannot be Treated as Disqualification for Government Jobs(31.10.2025)
Allahabad High Court held that a juvenile’s conviction under the Juvenile Justice Act, relying on Section 19 of the 2000 Act and Section 24 of the 201.....
Tags : Juvenile Justice Act, Conviction, Government Jobs
SC Paves Way to Common Entrance Test for Medical Courses, Sets Aside its 2013 Order(11.04.2016)
Supreme Court has paved the way for implementation of National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) for medical courses across the country and set aside i.....
Tags : Supreme Court, National Eligibility Entrance Test
Supreme Court: Terrorists involved in Killing Innocents Better Forget Family Ties(21.02.2017)
Supreme Court, while rejecting bail plea of a militant convicted in 1996 Lajpat Nagar blast case, has said that it would be better for terrorists invo.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Terrorists, 1996 Lajpat Nagar blast
Government Extends Due Date for Filing GSTR for July by ISD to Oct 13(14.09.2017)
Central Government has extended the due date for filing of returns for the month of July by Input Service Distributor to October 13th.
Tags : Goods and Services Tax (GST), One-Nation_One-Tax
Bom. HC: Robust Mechanism to be Developed for Imposing Costs on Individuals Misusing Judicial Process(18.06.2024)
Bombay High Court has observed that a robust mechanism ought to be developed for imposing heavy costs on individuals who end up wasting the time of th.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Robust Mechanism, Judicial Process
Bombay High Court: Reading Communist or Naxal Literature Doesn’t Constitute Offence Under UAPA(06.03.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that reading or sympathizing with literature that contains Communist or Maoist philosophy does not constitute an offence un.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Communists, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act
Kerala High Court Directs Expedited Service of Summons in MP/MLA Cases Pending over 10 Years(25.09.2025)
Kerala High Court directed the state government and court administration to instruct Nodal Officers to expedite the service of summons in cases agains.....
Tags : Summons, Nodal Officers, State Government
Gauhati HC: PIL Challenges Assam Government’s Push Back Policy(01.07.2025)
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Gauhati High Court in which it has been sought that the “push-back” policy adopted by Assam Governm.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Assam Government
Rajasthan High Court Suspends Life Term of Ajmer dargah Blast Convicts(31.08.2018)
Rajasthan High Court has suspended the life sentence awarded to two persons convicted for their role in the bomb blast in the Ajmer dargah in 2007.
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Ajmer Blast
Karnataka High Court: News Channel ‘Power TV’ Restrained from Broadcasting till Next Date of Hearing(27.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court has restrained news channel ‘Power TV’ operated by M/s Power Smart Media Private Limited from broadcasting till the next date of .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Power TV, Broadcasting, News Channel
Calcutta HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Youth Leader iIn Case of Alleged Violence During Protest(20.04.2022)
Calcutta High Court has granted anticipatory bail to prominent youth leader and president of West Bengal Democratic Youth Federation of India, Meenaks.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, anticipatory bail, youth leader, West Bengal Demorcatic Youth Federation of India, Meenakshi Mukherjee, Anis Khan, violence
JKL HC: Fundamentalist Muslim Can’t be Equated With an Extremist or a Separatist(01.08.2023)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while observing that the phrase “fundamentalist ideology” doesn’t necessarily mean that detenue possesses an ext.....
Tags : Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Fundamentalist Muslim, Preventive Detention
Ker. HC: No Member of Hindu Public Can Claim to Perform Services That Only Archakas Can Perform(29.02.2024)
Kerala HC has held that no member of Hindu public could claim as part of rights protected by Article 25(2)(b) of Constitution of India, that a temple .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Performing Services, Archakas, Article 25(2)(b) of Constitution
Delhi High Court: Ensure Street Dogs Are Not a Nuisance(01.08.2017)
Delhi High Court, while warning two South Delhi residents to ensure that the canines do not cause fear or discomfort to others, has said that feeding .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Street Dogs
Justice V.K. Tahilramani Sworn-in Chief Justice of Madras High Court(13.08.2018)
Justice Vijaya Kamlesh Tahilramani has sworn-in as Chief Justice of the Madras High Court.
Tags : Madras High Court, Chief Justice
SC: Can’t Apply S.180 of IPC Against a Person for Refusing to Sign Statement Given to Police(05.07.2023)
Supreme Court has held that Section 180 of IPC gets attracted only if a statement is refused to be signed which a public servant is legally competent .....
Tags : Supreme Court, IPC, Statement, Police
Calcutta High Court: Notice Preventing Forest Dwellers from Entering Forest Lands Set Aside(18.04.2024)
Cal HC set aside the notice ousting forest dwellers from their forest dwellings and held that since no process of recognition of rights given in Sched.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Forest Dwellers, Forest Lands
Govt. Notifies SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Rules, 2016(18.04.2016)
Amendments done in the Principal Rules namely the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995 by the Scheduled Ca.....
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SC: Encroaching Into Rights of Other Organs of Govt Tantamount to Violation of Rule of Law(27.02.2017)
Supreme Court has observed that judicial restraint need to be observed while quashing criminal cases of non-compoundable nature on basis of settlement.....
Tags : Supreme Court, judicial restraint
Delhi High Court Directs Release of Bhushan Steel Ex-promoter Neeraj Singal on Interim Bail(30.08.2018)
Delhi High Court today has directed that Bhushan Steel erstwhile promoter Neeraj Singal, arrested by the SFIO for allegedly siphoning off Rs 20 billio.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Bhushan Steel
Supreme Court Declines to Stay Interim Bail Granted to Former Bhushan Steel Promoter(05.09.2018)
Supreme Court has refused to stay the interim bail granted by Delhi High Court to former Bhushan Steel promoter Neeraj Singal.
Tags : Supreme Court, Bhushan Steel, Neeraj Singal
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.....
Tags : Directions, Issuance, Customer Preference Regulations
Tripura HC Stays Probe into Facebook Post by Person Associated with Political Party(05.07.2021)
Tripura High Court has stayed probe in a matter wherein a person, associated with a political party, had put a post on his Facebook account "Finish th.....
Tags : Tripura High Court, Facebook Post by Person Associated with Political Party
Kar. HC: For Denial of Relief by Court, Political Influence in Transfer & Posting May be the Ground(25.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court has observed that the act of public servants causing political influence in matters of transfer & posting is a matter of deprecat.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Political Influence, Public Servants, Constitutional Jurisdiction
Supreme Court Extends Stay on CERC Members’ Functioning(27.10.2020)
Supreme Court has extended the stay on functioning of two members of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) by four weeks.
Tags : Supreme Court, Stay on CERC Members’ Functioning
Karnataka HC Directs State to Submit Plan for Infrastructure Development in Government Schools(02.07.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to submit a plan of action for spending the Rs 100 crore allocated towards infrastructure devel.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Infrastructure Development in Government Schools
Uttarakhand HC Directs State to Take Concrete Steps to Control Inflow of Tourists(08.07.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State government to take concrete steps to control the inflow of tourists in the State. The Court has stressed.....
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Steps to Control Inflow of Tourists
Chhattisgarh HC bar University From Replacing Guest Lecturer Except by Way of Regular Appointment(05.05.2022)
Chhattisgarh High Court has reiterated that because a person is selected as a Guest Lecturer at a college or a University, doesn’t mean that he/she do.....
Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, contractual appointments, legitimate expectation, Guest Lecturer, complaint
SC Asks MP SEC to Notify Local Body Election Programme Within 2 Weeks(11.05.2022)
Supreme Court has directed the Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC) to notify the programme for local body elections in the state within two.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission, local body, elections
Govt Proposes To Increase Threshold Limits For Maintenance Of Books Of Account(02.02.2017)
Government has proposed to increase threshold limits for maintenance of books of account in case of individuals and Hindu Undivided Family of income a.....
Tags : Budget 2017-18, Union Budget, Rail Budget, Arun Jaitley, Finance Minister
Supreme Court Slams Delhi Householders Over Waste Management(07.08.2018)
Supreme Court has said that householders in the National Capital hardly make effort to take time to do the simple task of segregating biodegradable wa.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Waste Management
All HC: Police Duty Bound to Record in Writing Reasons for Arrest(30.06.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that police officer is duty-bound to record the reasons for arrest in writing, and consequence of non-compliance with Se.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Police, Arrest, Reason
Supreme Court: Regulations of University Grants Commission are Binding on Universities(16.04.2024)
Supreme Court while directing Jamia Milia Islamia University to reinstate teachers on a permanent basis even after University Grants Commission’s lett.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Jamia Milia Islamia, University Grants Commission, Reinstatement
Applicability of Concentration of Credit/ Investment Norms(07.04.2016)
The Reserve Bank of India exempted systemically important Non-Banking Financial Companies from the concentration of credit, investment norms. The exem.....
Tags : Systemically important, Nbfc, investment
US Supreme Court Rules Against Affirmative Actions in College Admission Process(30.06.2023)
United States Supreme Court has struck down affirmative action policies in student admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of Nor.....
Tags : United States Supreme Court, Affirmative Actions, Admission
Bombay HC: Court Setting Aside Magistrate's Order for Police Investi. Won’t Lead to Quashing of FIR(15.04.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that if a revision court sets aside a Magistrate’s order to conduct a police investigation in a cognizable offence under Se.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Section 156(3) of CrPC, First Information Report, Magistrate's Order
RBI’s first monetary policy statement in 2016(05.04.2016)
The Reserve Bank of India reduced its rate under the liquidity adjustment facility to 6.5 per cent and the cash reserve ratio to 90 per cent – a massi.....
Tags : Rbi, interest rates, liquidity
Supreme Court Slams Bengal Government For Not Filing Response to PIL(20.02.2017)
Supreme Court has rapped West Bengal Government for not filing its response to a PIL pertaining to waste disposal in rivers.
Tags : Supreme Court , West Bengal Government, PIL
Delhi High Court: Delhi University Can Declare DUSU Prez Poll Results(13.09.2017)
Delhi High Court has given a go-ahead to Delhi University to declare results for the post of President in Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elect.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi University Students Union
Supreme Court: Firm Action to be Taken Even if 0.001% Negligence in NEET –UG 2024 Exam(18.06.2024)
Supreme Court has told the Central Government and National Testing Agency to ensure that even if there is 0.001% negligence on the part of anyone in c.....
Tags : Supreme Court, National Testing Agency, NEET
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
Aadhaar not mandatory for registering marriage(01.04.2016)
The Central Information Commission ordered Delhi government to provide adequate facilities for couples seeking registration of their marriage on the b.....
Tags : Rti, Marriage registration, aadhaar
Karnataka High Court Asks BBMP to Evolve Software to Check Illegal Constructions(21.02.2017)
Karnataka High Court has asked BBMP to evolve a software to deal with complaints relating to illegal constructions in Bengaluru.
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Illegal Constructions
Cooling off period mentioned in Section 13-B(2) of Hindu Marriage Act is not Mandatory(12.09.2017)
Factual matrix giving rise to instant appeal is that marriage between the parties took place on 16th January, 1994. Two children were born in 1995 and.....
Tags : Divorce, Mutual consent, Statutory period, Waiver
Kerala High Court: State’s Response Sought in Plea Against Increased Working Days(20.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has sought the response of the State Government in a petition challenging the increase in number of working days in aided and govern.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, State Government, Working Days
Supreme Court Acquits Man for Allegedly Abandoning Lady of SC-ST Community(15.04.2022)
Supreme Court has acquitted a man who had allegedly abandoned a lady belonging to SC-ST Community with whom he was living together. The Court has obse.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Abandoning Lady of SC-ST Community
Delhi HC: Restraint Order Against Husband Under DV Act from Making Arrangement for Child Visitation(21.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the domain and extent of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and Family Courts Act, 1984, being two c.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Family Courts Act, 1984
Cal. HC: Mental Cruelty Can’t Have Uniform Standard in Matrimonial Cases(08.08.2023)
Calcutta High Court while observing that Mental cruelty is a state of mind and such feeling and intensity are felt differently by each person, has obs.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Mental Cruelty, Uniform Standard, Matrimonial Cases
Karnataka High Court: Regularisation of Workmen Will Depend on Work Done For Corporation(05.03.2024)
Karnataka High Court while dismissing the order of regularisation by the Industrial Tribunal, has held that the claim of regularisation is not depende.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Regularisation, Industrial Tribunal
SC Stays Judgment Which Held Defence Authorities' Reference Against Land Acquisition Compensation(06.12.2021)
Supreme Court has stayed the operation of the impugned judgement of the Madhya Pradesh High Court which held that Defence Authorities had no right to .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Reference Against Land Acquisition Compensation
Indian Government Accounting Standard on Prior Period Adjustments(02.03.2023)
Whereas, accounting on cash basis recognises prior period items for rectification of errors or adjustment of financial statements for one or more prio.....
Tags : Accounting, Standard, Prior Period
Companies Can Avail Cenvat Credit on CSR Expenses: CESTAT(06.09.2018)
Customs Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that a Company is eligible for the Cenvat Credit in respect of the payments made tow.....
Tags : CESTAT, CSR
Kerala HC: Magistrate Can Decide Validity of Talaq in Wife's Petition Under DV Act(02.05.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that a Magistrate is empowered to decide the plea of talaq raised by the husband in his wife's petition filed under the Dom.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, talaq, Domestic Violence Act, 2005, marital status
Liquidity Adjustment Facility- Change in rates(04.05.2022)
1. As announced in the Monetary Policy Statement, 2022-23, today, it has been decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to increase the policy Re.....
Tags : Liquidity Adjustment Facility, Change, Rates
Chhattisgarh HC: MSME Facilitation Council can Also Administer Arbitration(18.04.2022)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that the bar under section 80 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 which prevents the conciliator acting as .....
Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, section 80 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Ministry of Micro, small & Medium Enterprises
Karnataka HC: Lodging Electoral Expenditure Accounts Ensures Transparency of Candidates(22.04.2022)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition, passed by the Karnataka State Election Commission by disqualifying from continuing as the elected membe.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Karnataka State Election Commission, Returning Officer
Bom HC: Temporary Injunction Granted in Favour of Pidilite in Infringement of Registered Design Suit(18.06.2024)
Bom. High Court has granted interim injunction in favour of Pidilite Industries Limited and has restrained Astral Limited from using Pidilite's regist.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Pidilite Industries, Registered Design, Astral Limited
Central Government Extends Last Date of Filing of QPRs/APRS by SEZ/EOU/Developers(30.06.2021)
Ministry of Commerce and Industry extended the last date of filing Quarterly Progress Report (QPRs) or Annual Performance Report (APRS) by Special Eco.....
Tags : Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Last Date of Filing of QPRs/APRS by SEZ/EOU/Developers
Chhattisgarh HC: Mandatory to Place Report of Further Investigation Carried Out Before Magistrate(18.04.2022)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that in cases where an additional investigation has been carried out then irrespective of its outcome, such further i.....
Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, investigation report, Magistrate
Bombay HC: Orders U/S 60 Maharashtra Police Act are Quasi-Judicial, Must be Supported by Reasons(22.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has observed that the order of Divisional Commissioner on externment under the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951 are not administrative .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, administrative orders, quasi-judicial
SC: If Accused Are Already Shown to Witnesses in Police Station, Sanctity of TIP is Doubtful(09.08.2023)
Supreme Court while hearing an appeal against the conviction based on circumstantial evidence, has observed that if the accused are already shown to t.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Circumstantial Evidence, Test Identification Parade
J&K HC: Valuation of Leasehold Interest in Land Can be Done Since it is an Asset to the Company(06.03.2024)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that valuation of leasehold interest in land can be done as it is an asset of the company.
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Leasehold Interest, Valuation
NCLAT Extends Hearing of Tata Mistry Matter to October 31(06.09.2018)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has extended the hearing of the Tata Mistry matter to October 31.
Tags : NCLAT, Tata Mistry
Rajasthan High Court Cancels Allotment of Public Utility Land to AREPRL(30.06.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has ordered to cancel the allotment of public utility land measuring 1,452 bigha near Pokhran in Jaisalmer to the Adani group-own.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Adani Renewable Energy Park Rajasthan Ltd
Allahabad HC: Compliance of Pre-Deposit Mandatory Under RERA Act Before Entertainment(18.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has ruled that the statutory compliance of a pre-deposit under Section 43(5) of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act,.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Section 43(5) of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, Appellate Tribunal
Bombay HC: Orders U/S 60 Maharashtra Police Act Are Quasi-Judicial, Must be Supported by Reasons(22.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has observed that the order of Divisional Commissioner on externment under the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951 are not administrative .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, administrative orders, quasi-judicial
SC: Court Must Try to Read in Between the Lines in Frivolous or Vexatious Proceedings(09.08.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that in frivolous or vexatious proceedings, Court owes a duty to look into other attending circumstances emerging from the .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Vexatious Proceedings, Circumstances
Supreme Court Grants Custody of Minor to Aunt, Says Personal Laws Can’t Supersede Child’s Welfare(06.03.2024)
Supreme Court while granting a minor’s custody to her aunt, has held that the statutory provisions dealing with the custody of the child under any per.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Custody, Child’s Welfare, Personal Laws
Karnataka HC Directs State to Return Land to Jamanlal Bajaj Seva Trust(12.07.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to return 354 acres 10 guntas of land to the Jamanlal Bajaj Seva Trust by quashing a 2017 order.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Jamanlal Bajaj Seva Trust
Calcutta HC Allows CBI to Commence Fresh Investigation Even After Filing of Charge Sheet(06.05.2022)
Calcutta High Court has upheld a Single Judge order allowing the Central Bureau of Investigation to take up investigation regarding a case pertaining .....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Central Bureau of Investigation, West Bengal post, poll violence, charge sheet
Delhi High Court: Wife Igniting Animosity and Hostility in Child Against Father Amounts to Cruelty(04.03.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that the act of the aggrieved wife of igniting animosity and hostility in the minor child against the father is not only an .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Cruelty, Animosity, Hostility
Delhi HC: Sisters Giving up Property Rights to Brother not Considered a 'Gift' Under Stamp Act(09.10.2025)
Delhi High Court has ruled that when sisters, being co-owners, relinquish their property rights in favour of their brother, who is also a co-owner, th.....
Tags : Gift, Stamp Act, Property Rights
Supreme Court: Long-Standing Religious Rituals Must Not be Changed for Administrative Convenience(03.11.2025)
Supreme Court observed that long-standing religious rituals should not be disrupted due to public inconvenience. The remark arose during a dispute ove.....
Tags : Religious Rituals, Administrative, Public
Calcutta HC: Post-Award Interest is Not Advisory but Mandate of A&C Act(04.05.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that award of future or post-award interest is not advisory but a mandate of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 a.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Post-award
CESTAT, Mumbai Allows Refund of CENVAT Credits on Service Tax Paid on Import of Services(11.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has allowed the refund of CENVAT credits against payment of Service Tax paid during the Goo.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, CENVAT credits, Service Tax, Goods and Service Tax, Reverse Charge Mechanism
SC: Registry Can’t Decide Whether or Not Review Petiton Merits Relook Through Curative Petiton(28.02.2024)
Supreme Court has held that registry cannot be vested with the power to decide whether a review petition, after being dismissed in open court hearing,.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Review Petiton, Curative Petiton, Registry
Del. HC: Confessional Statement u/s 50 of PMLA Can Only be Used for Corroboration of Evidence(11.03.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that confessional statement under Section 50 of Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) can only be used for corrobo.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Section 50 of PMLA, Confessional Statement
SC: Only Instructing Counsel Can Make Mentionings Before Vacation Bench(24.05.2023)
Supreme Court while refusing to permit Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi to mention a matter before it, has observed that as per vacation bench norms, onl.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Vacation Bench, Instructing Counsel, Senior Counsel
Delhi HC Bars Rupa from Selling 'Coat-Pocket' Constitution Edition in EBC-Like Trade Dress(01.10.2025)
Delhi High Court, in a trademark infringement suit filed by Eastern Book Company (EBC), restrained Rupa Publications from publishing or selling its 'c.....
Tags : Rupa, Eastern Book Company, Trademark
Supreme Court Rejects Plea for CBI Probe Against Lalu Prasad Yadav in 'Land for Railway Job Scam'(05.09.2018)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for registration of a fresh case agains.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Central Bureau of Investigation, Lalu Prasad Yadav
Order of pre-arrest bail being an extra ordinary privilege, should be granted only in exceptional cases(27.06.2024)
Present applications are filed under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, for orders of pre-arrest bail. The Petitioners are the accus.....
Tags : Pre-arrest bail, Grant, Discretion
All. HC: Businessman Doing Business Activities Within Slum Can’t Be Called a Slum Dweller(28.02.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that a businessman by taking possession of a piece of land from slum dwellers and by illegally raising business construc.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Slum Dweller, Business Construction
CBDT clarifies provisions under Finance Act 2023 relating to donations made by a trust/institution to another trust/institution for purposes of application of income(06.03.2024)
Any trust or institution registered u/s 12AA or 12AB of the Income Tax Act 1961 is exempt, subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions
In.....
Tags : Provisions, Application, donations, Trusts
Delhi HC: Foreign State Cannot Claim Sovereign Immunity Against Enforcement of Arbitral Award(23.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that a Foreign State cannot claim sovereign immunity under Section 86 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 against enforcement o.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Sovereign Immunity Against Enforcement of Arbitral Award
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.....
Tags : Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Covid Testing of Imported Live Animals
Madras HC: Age of Superannuation Fixed By AICTE Binding on All Universities/Institutions(18.04.2022)
Madras High court has ruled that the regulations prescribed by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) are binding on all universities a.....
Tags : Madras High court, All India Council for Technical Education, universities, institutions
Rajasthan HC: Unilateral Amount Deposit in Lack of Allotment Letter Does Not Create Rights in Lands(22.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has ruled that merely depositing an amount unilaterally by the petitioner-firm, in lack of any allotment letter, would not create.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, allotment
Kar. HC: Can’t Stretch Protection u/a 21 to Those Posing Threat to Nation’s Sovereignty & Integrity(27.02.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that Article 21 of Constitution of India cannot be stretched too long to afford protection to persons who have least con.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Article 21 of Constitution, Sovereignty
Madras HC: Discipline is of Paramount Consideration in Military Services(07.03.2024)
Madras High Court while hearing a plea against an order of Central Administrative Tribunal upholding a driver's removal from service has observed that.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Central Administrative Tribunal
Supreme Court Asks BCI to Reconsider Its Stand on CLAT Age-Limit(21.02.2017)
Supreme Court has asked Bar Council of India to re-consider age-limit restriction imposed by it for appearing Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).
Tags : Supreme Court, Common Law Admission Test
GST: Registration Window for GST Composition Scheme Open Now(18.09.2017)
Government has opened option for GST Composition Scheme for the assessment year 2017-18 for small traders. The persons who want to avail the benefit o.....
Tags : Goods and Services Tax (GST), One-Nation_One-Tax
Ker. HC: Order Holding Malabar Parota Similar to Bread and Exigible at 5% GST, Stayed(19.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has stayed an order of a single bench holding that Malabar Parota was akin to bread and demandable at the rate of 5% GST and not 18%.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, 5% GST, Malabar Parota
Delhi HC: Party Can't Exhaust Alternate Remedy in SC Before Approaching HC U/Art. 227(03.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that a party cannot be bound for exhausting the alternate remedy available before the Supreme Court before approaching the .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Supreme Court, High Courts, Articles 226, Articles 227, Constitution
Allahabad HC: 4% VAT Applicable on AT-PLAST Used in Mixing of Ready Mix Concrete(09.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court by allowing the revision petition has observed that the item AT-PLAST used in mixing of ready mix concrete is taxable at the rate.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh Value Added Tax Act, 2008, AT-PLAST
Delhi HC: Criminal Justice Machinery Should Not be Kept in Limbo(22.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the criminal justice machinery shall not be kept in limbo and that the proceedings cannot remain stayed before the Tri.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, criminal justice machinery, Trial Court
SC: Person Receiving Information of Crime or Detecting the Occurrence, Can Investigate the Same(14.08.2023)
Supreme Court while upholding a conviction under Kerala Abkari Act has held that merely because person receiving the information of the crime or detec.....
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Bombay HC Directs Police to Submit Status Report on Investigation into Fake Vaccination Drives(23.06.2021)
Bombay High Court has taken serious note of a series of Covid-19 vaccination frauds in Mumbai and directed the police to submit a status report on the.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Investigation into Fake Vaccination Drives
SC Affirms Delhi High Court's Refusal to Suspend Central Vista Project Work During COVID(30.06.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed petitions challenging the Delhi High Court judgment which dismissed a plea to halt the Central Vista Redevelopment project.....
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Rajasthan HC: Panchayat Has No Authority to Decide Question of Revenue Entries(18.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that Panchayat has no right to decide the question of the revenue entries as the same lies in the domain of the revenue .....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Panchayat, revenue entries, revenue authority, State of Rajasthan
Delhi HC: State Govt Can't Cause Impediment to Grant/ Refuse Recognition to Institutes(22.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that while it is for the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) to grant or refuse recognition to the institutes upon.....
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All. HC: False POCSO/SC-ST Cases Being Filed to Claim Money from the State(11.08.2023)
Allahabad High Court has observed that certain false FIR under the POCSO as well as SC/ST Act are being lodged against innocent persons ruining their .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, False Case, POCSO, SC/ST Act
Calcutta HC: Replacement of Child’s Biological Father’s Surname With Step-Father’s Name Allowed(06.03.2024)
Calcutta HC has held that with change in circumstances, entry in respect of father of minor child has to be taken as improper and liable to be rectifi.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Biological Father, Step-Father, Replacement
Supreme Court Sets Aside Rajasthan HC Ruling For "No Facts, No Submission, No Reasons In Order"(24.04.2017)
Supreme Court has set aside a Rajasthan High Court judgment which did not set out even factual controversy nor dealt with submissions urged by parties.....
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Competition Commission of India imposes Penalty on Chemists and Druggists Association of Baroda(16.01.2019)
The Competition Commission of India ('Commission') has found the Chemists and Druggists Association of Baroda ('CDAB') to be in contravention of the p.....
Tags : Restrictive trade practices, Penalty, Imposition
Madras High Court Suggests Amendments to Industrial Disputes Act(05.01.2016)
Madras HC has made suggestion to amend Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 and empower Labour Courts to directly initiate criminal action against employers .....
Tags : Madras High Court , Industrial Disputes Act
RBI Tightens Provisions for Yet to Fail CDR Accounts(12.01.2016)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked lenders to increase provisioning for accounts that may not have yet failed Corporate Debt Restructuring (CDR) bu.....
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Sebi Streamlines Norms for Mergers Involving Listed Companies to Increase Public Shareholding to 25%(16.01.2017)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced more checks and balances for Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) involving unlisted companies, un.....
Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India, Listed-Unlisted Companies, Merger, Public Shareholding
#GST: Registered Persons Can Claim Refund of Integrated Tax on Export of Goods/Services(03.07.2017)
Govt has notified amended rules relating to CGST which has inserted a new clause, Rule 96A to CGST Rules that allows a registered person to claim refu.....
Tags : Goods and Services Tax (GST), One-Nation_One-Tax
Kerala HC: Public Protests Cannot Hold Rule Of Law For Ransom And Negate Statutory Mandate(10.07.2017)
Kerala High Court has said that however justified an instance of protest is, it cannot hold the rule of law for ransom and negate the statutory mandat.....
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COMPANY - Statutory Dues of Companies are Operational Debt: NCLAT(22.03.2019)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has held that statutory liability, including income tax and value added tax dues, of debt-ridden compa.....
Tags : NCLAT, Statutory Dues of Companies, Operational Debt
Supreme Court: Cannot Describe Criticizing Abrogation of Article 370 of Constitution, as an Offence(11.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that every citizen of India has a right to be critical of the action of abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution of India .....
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Del HC: Rejecting Appln. Under SVLDR Scheme Without Hearing is Violates Principle of Natural Justice(24.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that rejecting of application under Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019 (SVLDR Scheme) without granting a.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, SVLDR Scheme, Natural Justice
Delhi HC: 45-Day Period to File Replication Starts from Recording of Delayed Written Statement(30.09.2025)
Delhi HC clarified that the 45-day period to file a rejoinder or replication does not begin simply because a belated written statement is served by th.....
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Kerala HC: Ex-CISF Personnel can Buy Liquor from CAPF Canteens(24.10.2025)
Kerala HC ruled that retired Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel can buy liquor from canteens of other CAPFs including CRPF & BSF using.....
Tags : Central Industrial Security Force, Canteens, Central Liquor Management System
Rajasthan HC: NHAI Can't be Directed to Construct Highways Through Populated Areas(23.08.2022)
Rajasthan High Court while dismissing a PIL seeking direction to National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to not construct a by-pass on highways, ha.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, NHAI, By-Pass
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
Chhattisgarh HC: Woman's Character Can't be Decided by Certificate Given by People(04.05.2022)
Chhatisgarh High Court has held that if a wife doesn't squeeze into the mold as per the desire of husband, it would not be a crucial factor to lose th.....
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Supreme Court Asks SAD Leader to Approach High Court for Quashing of FIR(11.05.2022)
Supreme Court has granted liberty to Shiromani Akali Dal Leader Bikram Singh Majithia to approach the Division Bench of P&H High Court for the quashin.....
Tags : Supreme Court, First Information Report, narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, Shiromani Akali Dal, Bikram Singh Majithia
Cal. HC: Cannot Differentiate Between Contractual and Permanent Employees For Maternity Leave(27.02.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that, for the purpose of maternity leaves any differentiation done between permanent and contractual employees shall be p.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Maternity Leaves, Article 14 of Constitution
Delhi High Court: Cannot Compromise Individual’s Right to Use His or Her Name for Own Goods(11.03.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that an individual’s right to use his/her name for their own goods cannot be compromised as it would result in infringement .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Identity Marker, Unconstitutional
Kerala HC Stays Collector's Order for Closure of Liquor Shops(23.08.2022)
Kerala High Court has stayed operation of an order issued by the Thiruvananthapuram district collector directing closure of liquor shops in Vizhinjam .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Protests, Liquor Shop
SC: Mere Framing of Charges No Bar to Order Further Investigation(27.02.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that victim has a fundamental right of fair investigation and fair trial has held that mere filing of the chargesheet an.....
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Kar. HC: Parent Losing Child Custody Should be Given Sufficient Visitation Right(24.05.2023)
Karnataka High Court has observed that Court has to ensure that sufficient visitation rights to a parent, who is not given child's custody, should be .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Child Custody, Visitation Right
Delhi HC: Courier Agency Liable for Penalty if it Fails to Report Suspicious Consignment to Customs(01.10.2025)
Delhi High Court held that the Commissioner of Customs is empowered to impose a penalty on a courier service that fails to report suspicious consignme.....
Tags : Courier Agency, Penalty, Consignment, Customs
Madras High Court: Customs Authorities Do Not Have Jurisdiction to Issue Directions under GST Law(28.10.2025)
Madras HC has ruled that Customs authorities lack jurisdiction to issue directions under Goods and Services Tax (GST) law. It invalidated a Feb 2021 C.....
Tags : Customs, Jurisdiction, Goods and Services Tax
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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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Man Recommended for Extradition to Australia
P&H HC: Affidavit On Marital Status Must In Protection Pleas Filed By Couples(24.09.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed that the High Court Registry must ensure that before any protection plea is adjudicated upon, affidavits of.....
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Delhi HC: Order Terminating Arbitral Proceedings Without Issuing Show Cause Notice Is Unsustainable(12.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the Arbitral Tribunal's abrupt issuance of orders terminating arbitral proceedings under Section 25 (a) of the Arbitra.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, unsustainable, Section 25 (a)
CESTAT, Ahmedabad: No Demand Sustainable on Shortage and Statements of Persons(14.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that no demand is sustainable simply on shortage and statements of persons,.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, cross-examined, no demand
Gujarat HC: Employer Liable to Pay Wages to Workman Against Labour Court's Reinstatement Order(20.04.2022)
Gujarat High Court has reiterated that when a Labour Court directs reinstatement of any workman and the employer prefers any proceedings against such .....
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SC: One Can’t Contend that he is Entitled for Lease Merely on the Basis of a Pending Application(02.08.2023)
Supreme Court while setting aside Rajasthan High Court’s order that declared Rule 4 (10) and 7(3) of Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1986 as.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Mining Lease, Vested Right
Rajasthan High Court: Accrual Time For Taxing Income to Be Postponed Till Dispute’s Adjudication(01.03.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has held that the time of accrual for taxing income gets postponed till the dispute is adjudicated by the Civil Court.
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Accrual Time, Adjudication
Delhi HC to Police: Ensure Compliance of SC Order on CCTV Cameras in Police Stations(02.03.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Police work expeditiously to ensure compliance of directions of the Supreme Court on Cameras in Police Stations.
Tags : Delhi High Court, Police Station, CCTV
Ker. HC: Not Proper to Arrest Accused Before Verifying if Any Interim Order Subsits in Bail Plea(25.05.2023)
Kerala High Court has observed that it is not proper on the part of the Police Officer to arrest an accused, without verifying from the office of the .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Arrest, Bail Application, Interim Order, Verify
Karnataka High Court: PTCL Act Can Apply Again if Restored Land is Later Transferred(01.10.2025)
Karnataka HC, differing from a co-ordinate bench, held that if land restored under the Karnataka Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prohibition of.....
Tags : Prohibition of Transfer of Certain Lands, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Land
Madras HC: Customs Brokers’ Offence Report Need Not Be Penal; 90-Day Period Starts on Receipt(28.10.2025)
Madras High Court stated that an offence report under Regulation 17(1) of the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018, does not necessarily imply .....
Tags : Customs, Offence, Receipt
Kerala HC Urges State to Draft Law to Penalise Retired Police Officers Tampering With Investigation(16.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State to look into the matter of absence of law in force to take action against a police officer who tampers with a.....
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Delhi HC Asks Delhi Government to File Statement to Ensure Access to Adequate Food(24.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Government to file a statement, indicating a "future roadmap" for ensuring that poor, needy and marginalized non-.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Statement to Ensure Access to Adequate Food
Madras HC Orders Complete Abolition of Orderly System from TN Police in Four Months(24.08.2022)
Madras High Court has directed the authorities to ensure that the orderly system is completely abolished within a period of four months; and to remove.....
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Delhi HC Orders Blocking of 12 Websites Illegally Streaming Content of Universal City Studios(06.05.2022)
Delhi High Court in a matter relating to copyright infringement, has ordered for blocking of 12 websites which were illegally streaming, hosting and m.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, copyright infringement, Universal City Studios LLC, 12 websites
Calcutta HC: Grant of Leave for Requirement of Pre-Institution Mediation Constitutes Judicial Act(15.04.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that the grant of leave for dispensation of the mandatory requirement of pre-institution mediation as prescribed under se.....
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Rajasthan HC: Prosecution Not Required to Seek Corroboration Where Ocular Testimony is Convincing(21.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that it is a well settled principle of criminal jurisprudence that in a case of murder, where ocular testimony is credib.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, criminal jurisprudence, ocular testimony, corroboration
Madras HC: Woman’s Status Can’t be Taken Away Depending Upon Her Martial Status(07.08.2023)
Madras High Court while observing that it is unfortunate that archaic belief that a widow entering a temple will cause impurity, continues to prevail,.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Woman, Marital Status
NBDSA Issue Guidelines For Broadcasting Information Related to LGBTQIA+ Community(04.03.2024)
News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) issued guidelines with regard to broadcasting information related to the LGBTQIA+ community wh.....
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SC: Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code Will Prevail Over The Customs Act(26.08.2022)
Supreme Court had held that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) will prevail over the Customs Act and that the customs authority can only determi.....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Writ Petitions Challenging Levy of GST on Royalty(29.09.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a batch of writ petitions challenging the levy of GST on reverse charge basis on royalty of mining extraction.
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, GST, Rotalty
Pat. HC: Child Custody Matters Can be Altered With Respect to Needs of Child Under Sec. 26 of HMA(18.05.2023)
Patna High Court while observing that child custody matters can be altered keeping in mind needs of child, has stated that under Section 26 of Hindu M.....
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Punjab & Haryana HC: Unwelcome Talk with Woman is Annoying but Not Outraging Her Modesty(23.09.2025)
Punjab and Haryana High Court held that merely initiating an unwelcome conversation with a woman, though annoying, does not amount to the criminal off.....
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Delhi HC: Missing Videograph of Chance Recovery Does Not Invalidate Seizure under NDPS Act(10.10.2025)
Del. HC clarified that failure to videograph or produce CCTV footage of a chance recovery does not invalidate the seizure of alleged contraband. While.....
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Delhi HC: Only a Sessions Court, Not an Ilaqa Magistrate, Can Order Further Probe After Committal(03.11.2025)
Delhi High Court ruled that once a case is committed, only the Court of Sessions can order further investigation, not an Ilaqa Magistrate. The court e.....
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Supreme Court Issues Notice on PG Doctors' Plea Challenging 'Last Minute' Changes in Exam Pattern(20.09.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a writ petition challenging the "abrupt" and "last-minute" changes made by the National Board of Examinations for t.....
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Rajasthan HC Bars State Govt from Holding Party Functions During 'Gaurav Yatra'(06.09.2018)
Rajasthan High Court has held that no government events should be organised on the sidelines of Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje's 'Gaurav Yatra'.
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Gaurav Yatra
Rajasthan HC: Bar Expected to Advise Parties Against Pursuing Lumber Litigation, Save Judicial Time(09.05.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that if any litigation, with passage of time or due to prolonged life of the litigation has lost its merits; the par.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, lumber litigation, judicial time
Supreme Court: Payment of Loan Amount to NBFC Along With Decided Rate of Interest Non-Refundable(05.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that if a person has executed an agreement and repaid the loan amount obtained with the interest as per the terms of the agreem.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Payment of Loan, NBFC, Rate of Interest
Madras HC: Protest Using Animals Would Amount to Animal Cruelty(22.08.2022)
Madras High Court while dismissing a man's petition seeking permission to conduct a democratic protest using a buffalo, the Madras High Court held tha.....
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Income-tax (Twenty Eighth Amendment) Rules, 2022(22.08.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 115TD read with section 295, of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central B.....
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Calcutta HC to Decide on Permitting Schools to Expel Students for Fees Default(05.07.2021)
Calcutta High Court has said that it will decide on permitting school authorities to expel students for non-payment of fees in the absence of good cau.....
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ITAT, Bangalore: Irrecoverable Advances for Land for Real Estate Development Business Allowable(02.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that the advances agreed for purchase of land in the normal course of business of carrying on real .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Income Tax Act, 1961, Real estate development
Monetary Policy Statement, 2022-2023 Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) May 2 and 4, 2022(04.05.2022)
On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting today (May 4, 20.....
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Supreme Court: States Cannot Use Taxation to Discriminate Against Out-of-State Goods(25.09.2025)
Supreme Court struck down a 2007 Rajasthan notification that gave VAT exemption to local asbestos sheet makers while taxing those from other states. I.....
Tags : Taxation, Discriminate, Unconstitutional
Orissa HC: Informant Can be Made Accused if Involved, No Separate FIR Needed(14.10.2025)
Orissa High Court clarified that if an investigation reveals the informant’s complicity or incriminating evidence against them, the informant can be m.....
Tags : Informant, Accused, First Information Report
Delhi HC Expresses Displeasure About Delays in Probe on Bribery Case Against Asthana(15.04.2019)
Delhi High Court has slammed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) over the delays in finishing probe against controversial officer Rakesh Asthana, in.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Rakesh Asthana, CBI
BSE Fines 370 Firms for Not Complying with SEBI Norms on Woman Director(09.10.2015)
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has fined 370 companies for not complying with Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) norm on appointment of at l.....
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Registration of Alliance Capital Mutual Fund Cancelled(29.09.2016)
At the request of Alliance Capital Mutual Fund, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), vide its letter dated September 29,2016, has cancelled .....
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Washington State Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Seattle’s Gun Tax(11.08.2017)
Washington State Supreme Court, while upholding Seattle’s tax on gun and ammunition sales, has ruled 8-1 to affirm a previous decision by King County .....
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Vijay Ratnakar Gutte, Director of 'The Accidental Prime Minister', Arrested For Rs 34 Crore GST Fraud(03.08.2018)
Vijay Gutte has been booked under Section 132 (1)(c) of the CGST Act, which pertains to “wrongful availment†of input tax credit using bills and i.....
Tags : GST
Registered Trade Union can File Insolvency Petition as Operational Creditor: SC(01.05.2019)
Supreme Court has held that a registered trade union can maintain a petition as an operational creditor on behalf of its members.
Tags : Supreme Court, Operational Creditor, Registered Trade Union
SC: Executing Court to Determine Whether Transfer of Suit Property Was Made Post Dismissal of Suit(19.05.2023)
Supreme Court has held that executing court will have to determine whether transfer of immovable property which was made post dismissal of suit, was m.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Executing Court, Post Dismissal, Lis Pendens
Delhi HC: Private Schools Must Follow RPwD Act and Give Reasonable Accommodation to Disabled Students(24.09.2025)
Delhi High Court stated that private schools are obligated under Section 16 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, to take appropriate .....
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Delhi HC: Father Granted Custody When Mother’s Adultery Allegation Includes Neglect(13.10.2025)
Delhi High Court held that a father is entitled to custody of a child when allegations of the mother’s adultery are combined with deliberate neglect a.....
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SC Stays SAT Order Upholding Payment by RIL to Investors’ Protection Fund(18.12.2020)
Supreme Court has stayed a Securities Appellate Tribunal order upholding Securities and Exchange Board of India’s direction to Reliance Industries Lim.....
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SC Directs Faridabad Municipal Corporation to Disclose Unauthorised Structures on Forest Land(21.09.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the Faridabad Municipal Corporation to submit a chart disclosing the unauthorised structures standing on Khori Gaon forest .....
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SC: 'Ghee' Must be Considered As 'Product of Livestock' in Notified Market Areas of AP(07.03.2024)
Supreme Court while dismissing the challenge to 1994 Andhra Pradesh Notification has held “ghee” to be a “product of livestock” for the purposes of re.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Andhra Pradesh, product of livestock, Ghee
Supreme Court: Cheating and Criminal Breach of Trust Cannot Be Based on Identical Allegations(26.09.2025)
Supreme Court held that the offences of cheating and criminal breach of trust cannot coexist based on the same allegations. Cheating involves dishones.....
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SC Halts NCDRC Order Granting Compensation to Rajasthan Royals for Sreesanth, Citing No Match Played(14.10.2025)
Supreme Court stayed the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) order directing United India Insurance to pay over ?82 lakhs to the o.....
Tags : National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Rajasthan Royals, United India Insurance
Kerala HC Directs University to Award Average Marks to Student Whose Answer Sheets Went Missing(15.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the University of Kerala to award average marks to a student whose answer sheets had gone missing during transit, takin.....
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SC Dismisses Chhattisgarh Govt's Appeals Against HC Stay on FIR Against BJP Leaders(22.09.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed the petitions filed by the State of Chhattisgarh challenging Chhattisgarh High Court's order staying investigation in the .....
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SC: Can’t Convict Accused For Keeping Narcotics if Mandate u/s 52 of NDPS Act Not Fulfilled by Police(04.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that if no proceedings under Section 52A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS) are undertaken by t.....
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NCLT Approves Hindustan Unilever’s Ice Cream Business Demerger into Kwality Wall’s(31.10.2025)
NCLT approved the demerger of Hindustan Unilever’s ice cream business into its subsidiary Kwality Wall’s creating an independent entity as part of Uni.....
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No power under the Employees' State Insurance Act to statutory interest(29.10.2021)
In facts of present case, by a notice dated 6th April 1990, a demand was made by the Insurance Corporation in the sum of Rs.8,01,510 by way of contrib.....
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Supreme Court Slams Jharkhand Government for Arrest of News 11 Bharat Reporter(29.08.2022)
Supreme Court while refusing to interfere with interim order passed by the Jharkhand High Court granting interim bail to News 11 Bharat Journalist, ha.....
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SC to Courts/Tribunals: Mandatorily Deposit Amounts Deposited by Parties With Registry in Bank(01.02.2023)
Supreme Court has directed all Courts and Tribunals to frame guidelines in cases where amounts are deposited with office/registry of court/tribunal, t.....
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All. HC: It’s an Obligation of Bank Officials to Fully Co-operate in Criminal Investigations(29.04.2024)
Allahabad High Court has observed that bank officials are expected to be law-abiding citizens who are under an obligation of law to cooperate in crimi.....
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Bombay HC Rejects Plea to Prohibit Newspapers From Publishing Pictures of Gods & Goddesses(03.05.2022)
Bombay High Court has dismissed an Advocate's Public Interest Litigation seeking information for a policy restricting publication of photographs of go.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Public Interest Litigation, photographs, newspapers, garbage bin
CESTAT: Foreign Origin Gold Bar With Unexplained Source Liable for Absolute Confiscation(10.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai while remanding the matter back, has held that the gold bar with a foreign marking, the so.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, gold bar, prohibited good
Delhi HC: Need to Streamline Income Certificate Process For National Overseas Scholarship Scheme(29.09.2025)
Delhi High Court observed an urgent need to streamline the process for obtaining income certificates under the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Sch.....
Tags : Income Certificate, National Overseas Scholarship Scheme, Higher Studies
Orissa HC: Directors Liable under S.138 NI Act Despite Company’s Insolvency(16.10.2025)
Orissa High Court held that company directors cannot escape liability for cheque dishonour under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 m.....
Tags : Negotiable Instruments Act, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, Cheque Dishonour
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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Kerala HC Allows Man's Plea for DNA Test of Child to Establish Wife's Infidelity(15.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has allowed a man's plea for the DNA test of a child born during the subsistence of his marriage to establish his allegations of inf.....
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Delhi HC: Foreign Creditors Can't be Treated Differently From Domestic Creditors(09.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that in the modern times of globalization, foreign creditors cannot be treated differently from domestic creditors.
Tags : Delhi High Court, globalization, foreign creditors, domestic creditors
Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Delhi Student's Plea to Start Physical Classes(20.09.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a writ petition seeking directions to Centre and States to take a speedy decision regarding re-opening the scho.....
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Madras HC to SBC: Verify Advocates' Past Before Allowing Them To Hold Posts In Statutory Committees(22.08.2022)
Madras High Court has directed the State Bar Council (SBC) of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to verify the antecedents of lawyers before they are permitted.....
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Reserve Bank of India lifts the business restrictions imposed on American Express Banking Corp.(24.08.2022)
In view of the satisfactory compliance demonstrated by American Express Banking Corp. with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular dated April 6, 201.....
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SC Asks Petitioner Challenging GST on Hand Sanitizers to Approach HC(19.11.2020)
Supreme Court has required the petitioner challenging the levy of Goods and Services Tax on hand sanitisers under the same Tariff Heading as insectici.....
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NGT Permits Bhushan Steel and Strips Ltd to Operate for 3 Weeks(17.12.2015)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has allowed Bhushan Steel and Strips Ltd's Sahibabad plant in Uttar Pradesh, which had been ordered to be closed for pol.....
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SC Agrees to Hear Centre's Plea Seeking Stay on Proceedings Before Various HC Against Demonetisation(17.11.2016)
Supreme Court has agreed to hear a fresh plea of Centre seeking stay on proceedings before various High Courts and Other Courts, apart from Apex Court.....
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CBI Court Convicts Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in Rape Case, Quantum of Sentence on Monday(25.08.2017)
Special Central Bureau of Investigation court has convicted Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a rape case registered against him in 20.....
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CCI Imposes Fine on Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar(20.09.2018)
Competition Commission of India has imposed a penalty of Rs. 12.35 crore on Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar for alleged contravention of provisions of Competit.....
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ITAT Delhi: Cost of Investment in Land is part of Cost of Construction of Residential House(07.06.2019)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has noted that the cost of investment in land is also part of the cost of construction of the residential h.....
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Rajasthan HC Launches E-Filing Facility for Urgent Matters Amid Lockdown(09.04.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has introduced the e-Filing facility for urgent matters. The litigants can avail the service of a specially developed and secured.....
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SC: Presiding Officers/Members of JJ Board Should Specifically Mention Names in Orders(10.05.2024)
SC has observed that Presiding Officers or Members of the Juvenile Justice Board must mention their names when the order is passed. In absence of name.....
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Madras HC: Taxpayer Not Responding to Notices Should be Sent Reminder through RPAD(25.04.2025)
Madras High Court has held that if a taxpayer does not respond even after repeated notices which are uploaded in the common portal by the department, .....
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Delhi HC Seeks Response on AAP Govt on Non-Compliance on Ensuring Seismic Stability of Buildings(16.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has sought responses of the Aam Aadmi Party government, Delhi Development Authority and the three municipal corporations on a plea se.....
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SC: Unilateral Cancellation of Registered Sale Deed Can't be an Anticipatory Bail Condition(20.09.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that a registered sale deed cannot be cancelled unilaterally by one party to the said document in purported compliance of t.....
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Kerala HC: Prior Approval Not Necessary When Act of Public Servant is Ex-Facie Criminal(27.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that for offences like falsification of accounts, breach of trust and misappropriation of funds or acts which are ex facie.....
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Ker. HC: Can’t Discriminate Against Students for Availing Student Concession Rate While Boarding Bus(08.08.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that as long as student concessions are in force, owners and employees of a bus cannot take a discriminative stand against .....
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SC: Can’t Claim Refund of Interest Amount if Loan Amount Paid With Decided Rate of Interest(05.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that if a person has executed an agreement and repaid the loan amount obtained with the interest as per the terms of the agreem.....
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SC: Injured Passenger is Entitled to Claim by Railway Admin. Irrespective of Not Being at Fault(19.05.2023)
Supreme Court has held that when in course of working of railway, an untoward incident occurs then whether or not there has been any wrongful act, neg.....
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Kerala HC: In-Court ID is Mandatory, Substantive Proof Even if Witness Personally Knows Accused(24.09.2025)
Kerala High Court set aside the conviction of three men for criminal trespass and mischief by fire, noting that the trial court failed to record any i.....
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Jharkhand HC: Fresh Anticipatory Bail Plea Not Maintainable After Earlier Rejection under S. 482 BNSS(13.10.2025)
Jharkhand High Court clarified that Section 482 of the BNSS, which governs anticipatory bail, has limited scope and does not allow revival of "reasons.....
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Rajasthan HC Issues Notice on Plea for Mandatory Use of A4 Size Paper with Double Sided Printing(19.11.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has issued notice on a petition seeking to implement the use of A4 Sheets with double-sided printing, instead of legal-size paper.....
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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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ITAT, New Delhi Deletes Addition Against Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages(27.11.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), New Delhi has deleted the addition against Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages and has held that no tax is applicable .....
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Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Challenging Government Order To Issue Caste Certificate In English(04.10.2021)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition challenging the Government's order allowing for the issuance of the cas.....
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ITAT: Income Tax New Rules allows Hearing through Video Conference(11.07.2022)
Income tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai Bench has held that the denial of assessee’s specific request to attend the personal hearing through vide.....
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Delhi HC: PIL for Dual Citizenship for Indian Diaspora, Refused(01.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has refused a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought grant of dual citizenship for Indian diaspora. The Court observed that the.....
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Guj. HC: Authorities to Implement Mandatory Requirement of Wearing Helmets by 2 Wheeler Riders(08.08.2024)
Gujarat High Court while dealing with the issue of traffic congestion in Ahmedabad, has directed the authorities to implement the mandatory requiremen.....
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Amendment under Interest Equalisation Scheme(25.05.2023)
1. Attention of Trade and Industry is drawn towards the extension of Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) upto 31.03.2024, as notified by RBI vide its C.....
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Rajasthan HC: State Must Set Up Trauma Centre, Art Institute; Temple Board Can Only Assist(08.10.2025)
Rajasthan High Court modified its order, holding that the responsibility for developing a Trauma Centre and a National-Level Institution to promote In.....
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Delhi HC: DV Act Rights of Daughter-in-Law Cannot Deny In-Laws’ Right to Reside in Home(31.10.2025)
Del HC observed that while daughter-in-law’s residence rights are protected under the Domestic Violence Act the in-laws’ right to live in their home w.....
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Del. HC: Must Exercise Caution While Passing Strictures Against Investigating Authorities(02.03.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that judges must exercise more control and caution while passing strictures against investigating authorities and police off.....
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Provisions of Section 13 of IT Act would be attracted only at the time of assessment and not at the time of grant of registration(02.07.2024)
Present is an appeal filed by the assessee against the order of the learned Commissioner of Income-tax (Exemption), rejecting application for registra.....
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Kerala HC Orders SIT Probe into Sabarimala Gold Loss(24.10.2025)
Kerala High Court observed that the investigation into the alleged misappropriation of gold from the Dwarapalaka idols and side frames of Sabarimala t.....
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AP HC Suspends Govt Orders Nominating Special Invitees to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Trust Board(23.09.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has suspended the operation of G.O. numbers 568 and 569 through which the government nominated a total of 52 special invitee.....
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J&K&L HC: Detaining Authority Must Show Compelling Reasons for Preventive Detention(23.08.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that preventive detention orders can be passed even when a person is in police custody. However the c.....
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SC: Matter of ‘Menstrual Leave’ Falls in Policy Domain(24.02.2023)
Supreme Court while refusing to entertain petition seeking menstrual leave for female students and working women across India, has observed that the i.....
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Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice to Rajasthan HC Bar Association at Jaipur(05.10.2021)
Supreme Court has issued contempt notice to the office bearers of the Bar Association of the Rajasthan High Court at Jaipur for boycotting a bench of .....
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SC: Not Prudent to Convict Accused Without Test Identification Parade(13.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that it would not be prudent to convict an accused solely on the basis of their identification for the first time in court, wit.....
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SC: NI Cases Can be Transferred to Other State by Invoking Section 406 CrPC(22.02.2023)
Supreme Court has held that notwithstanding non-obstante clause in Section 142(1) of Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act, power of Court to transfer crimi.....
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Delhi HC Seeks CBI's Response on Order for Investigation in Corruption Case Against Maneka Gandhi(23.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation on Bharatiya Janta Party Member of Parliament, Maneka Gandhi's plea challeng.....
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CESTAT, Delhi Sanctions Refund of CVD and SAD Paid u/s 142 of GST(28.09.2021)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has sanctioned refund of Countervailing Duty (CVD) and Special Additional Duty (SAD.....
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SC: Arbitrator Cannot Grant Pendente Lite Interest if Contract Contains Specific Clause(05.10.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that an arbitrator cannot grant pendente lite interest if the contract contains a specific clause which expressly bars paym.....
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AP HC: SC/ST Act Not Attracted if Offence Not Done With Intention That Victim is of Particular Caste(12.07.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that when the offence is not done with an intention that the victim belongs to a particular case, then the provisio.....
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SC Refuses PIL to Direct Union and States to Take Action Against Superstition and Sorcery Practices(03.08.2024)
SC has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation seeking direction upon the Union and States to take action against practices of sorcery and s.....
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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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Bombay HC: Offence of Abetment by Instigation Would Depend on Intention of Accused(17.09.2021)
Bombay High Court has held that the offence of abetment by instigation would depend on the intention of the accused and not the victim's actions.
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Karnataka HC Quashes Clause 7 of Guidelines Issued by KSLU on Passing of Students(27.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has quashed Clause 7 of the guidelines issued by the Karnataka State Law University by which a candidate who secures less than 40.....
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SC: Writ Petition Raising Service Disputes Not Maintainable Against Pvt. Educational Institution(25.08.2022)
Supreme Court has held that a writ petition raising service disputes against private educational institutions are not maintainable, if they are not go.....
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Ker. HC: Absence of TI Parade Doesn’t Vitiate Identification of Accused in Court(03.03.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that if ocular evidence and identification of accused by witnesses in court are impressive, nothing restricts court from re.....
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ICAI Announces Cut-off Date for Conversion from Earlier Scheme to Revised Scheme(28.07.2020)
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ( ICAI ) has announced the cut-off date for conversion from Earlier Scheme to Revised Scheme of CA Final E.....
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TRAI releases revised Standards of Quality of Service for Access and Broadband Services(02.08.2024)
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) releases revised Regulations namely 'The Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wirelines and Wireles.....
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Courts are not supposed to grant interest on interest except where it has been specifically provided under the statute(07.08.2024)
The sole issue before present Court is whether interest is payable on interest or whether 15% interest per annum awarded would be on the principal sum.....
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SC: Article 20 Doesn’t Restrain Court from Imposing Lesser Punishment According to New Enforced Law(11.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held imposition of lesser punishment by courts, according to a new law that was enforced after the date of committing an offence, ca.....
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Allahabad HC Fines SBI ?1 Lakh for Delay in Deciding Compassionate Appointment Claim(30.09.2025)
Allahabad High Court imposed a ?1 lakh cost on the State Bank of India for failing to decide a compassionate appointment application for five years, t.....
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Kerala HC: No Caste or Lineage Required for Temple Priests(24.10.2025)
Kerala High Court dismissed a writ petition by Akhila Kerala Thanthri Samajam (AKTS) challenging the accreditation and recognition of certain 'Thanthr.....
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CESTAT: Services Provided With Respect to Government Sports Stadium, Not Commercial Service(13.07.2022)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi Bench has held that an activity undertaken in a government stadium and which is used.....
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GST collections and other relevant data will henceforth be available on the GST Portal(01.08.2024)
The monthly data regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections (gross and net) and IGST settlement state wise for the month of July, 2024 has.....
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Kerala HC: PIL Based Purely on Paper Report Not Maintainable(27.11.2020)
Kerala High Court has stated that Public Interest Litigation filed purely on the basis of paper report is not maintainable.
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Constitution (105th Amendment) Act Has Come In Force From 15th August, 2021(04.10.2021)
The Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021, which restores the power of the State Governments and Union Territories to identify and .....
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Kar. Consumer Forum Orders BYJU's to Refund Fees to Student Over Failure to Provide Proper App(11.07.2022)
Karnataka District consumer forum has directed BYJU to refund fees of a student who alleged that the Ed-tech company did not provide him with a proper.....
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Centre Issues Notification for Constitution of GST Appellate Tribunals(01.08.2024)
The Central Government has notified constitution of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunals (GSTAT) across the country. The notification shall be e.....
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SC: Challenge to Patna HC Judgement Declaring Vishnupad Temple a Public Trust, Dismissed(08.08.2024)
SC has held that considering the origin of temple, the right exercised by devotees with regard to worship, nature and extent of gift/contribution made.....
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MP HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Ban on Inter- State Bus Transportation Amid Covid -19(16.08.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a plea challenging ban on inter-state bus transportation amid Covid-19, by observing that prohibition on vehic.....
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Finance Minister Tables Taxation Laws Amendment Bill to Withdraw Retrospective Tax(06.08.2021)
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, which seeks to withdraw the contentious retrospective ta.....
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Kerala HC Refuses to Quash Criminal Cases Against Archbishop George Alenchery(13.08.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed the petitions filed by Cardinal Mar George Alencherry, the Major Archbishop of Syro Malabar Church, seeking to quash t.....
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Del. HC: Causing Financial Instability to Wife Comes Within the Ambit of Mental Cruelty(07.09.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that the term “mental cruelty” is wide enough to take within its ambit the “financial instability”, has observed that.....
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Bombay High Court: Desire of Contesting Elections Not Sufficient to Stay Conviction(08.07.2024)
Bom. HC has observed that merely because accused has to represent his constituency, it could not be an exceptional circumstance for a grant of stay to.....
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Madras HC to Centre: Consider Issuing Indian Passport to Sri Lankan Refugees’ Daughter(01.02.2023)
Madras High Court while observing that petitioner is for all practical purposes a stateless person and wants passport only to explore overseas employm.....
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Delhi HC Asks Police to File Report on Inquiry on Confessional Statement of Jamia Millia Student(27.11.2020)
Delhi High Court has asked police to file a report on an internal vigilance inquiry conducted to probe allegations that a confessional statement of a .....
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Rajasthan HC: Convenience Of Wife Is To Be Preferred Over The Convenience Of Husband(04.10.2021)
Rajasthan HC while allowing the transfer application filed by wife in a Divorce case observed that in such matters, courts are required to give more w.....
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SC: Person Securing Appointment on The Basis of False Caste Certificate Can’t Retain Benefit(12.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that when a person secures appointment on the basis of a false caste certificate, he cannot be permitted to retain the benefit .....
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MP HC: Manner of Investigation or Choice of Agency Cannot be Dictated by Accused(01.08.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that accused has no right to seek investigation in a particular manner or by a specific investigating agency and Co.....
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Andhra Pradesh High Court: Can’t Issue Appellate Order Only in Hindi(08.08.2024)
AP High Court has held that in State of Andhra Pradesh appellate order under Section 107 of CGST Act, 2017 cannot be issued only in Hindi. English cop.....
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Orissa High Court Allows Input Tax Credit Under GST Regime to Realtor Making Shopping Mall(21.05.2019)
Orissa High Court has allowed input tax credit to a shopping mall construction company thereby resolving an important issue of blocked credit under th.....
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Raj. HC: No Compassionate Appointment Where Bereaved Family Does Not Face Indigent Circumstances(22.08.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has upheld the decision of a bank denying compassionate appointment saying that the deceased's family was not facing indigent cir.....
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Tel. HC Suo Moto Cognizance in Mohammed Khadeer's Custodial Death Case(21.02.2023)
Telangana High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of custodial death of 35 years old daily wager, Mohammed Khadeer, held by the Police over a chain-s.....
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Madras HC Directs Authorities to Allow TV Channels to Cover 'Soorasamharam'(23.11.2020)
Madras High Court has directed the authorities to permit all the Television Channels to cover the Festivals live and that there should not be any disc.....
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MCA Extends Last Date of Filing of Cost Audit Report to Board of Directors(28.09.2021)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has extended the last date of filing of the Cost Audit Report to the Board of Directors under Rule 6(5) of the Com.....
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CESTAT, Chennai Allows Refund Claim by Hyundai Motor India(05.10.2021)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai has allowed a refund claim by Hyundai Motor India where the Tribunal quashed an .....
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CESTAT: Charge of Forgery on Textile Reports Not Sustainable in Absence of Cogent Evidence(12.07.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad Bench has held that the charge of forgery on textile reports is not sustainable i.....
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Raj. HC: ‘Zero Tolerance Policy’ Called Against Unqualified Proxy Teachers in Govt. Schools(02.08.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has directed Rajasthan Government to launch a campaign of zero tolerance policy against proxy teachers being illegally appointed .....
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Amendment to Master Circular for Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) dated May 15, 2024(06.08.2024)
1. Para 22.3.1. (b) of Chapter 22, titled "Board nomination rights to unitholders of Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)", of the Master Circula.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Status Report on Steps Taken for Rehabilitation of Children Affected by Beggary(24.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has sought a detailed status report containing zone wise steps taken in entire NCT region, from the Centre, State as well as Delhi Co.....
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Del HC to Centre: Take Decision on Attaching DMRC’s Assets for Payment of Dues to Reliance Infra(28.02.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Central government to take a decision whether it proposes to grant sanction for attachment of the movable and immovable .....
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NCDRC Members Roasted for Issuing Warrants Despite SC’s Order Directing Non-Coercive Steps(25.04.2024)
SC expressed concern on National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's (NCDRC) order issuing non-bailable warrants despite Supreme Court’s order di.....
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Supreme Court: Constitutionality of Minimum Mark Criteria for Interview Upheld(07.05.2024)
SC has upheld the constitutionality of rules that require a candidate to fulfill minimum mark criteria in the viva voce test for appointment to Distri.....
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P&H HC Directs SSP to Respond on Serious Allegation of Custodial Violence by Punjab Police(23.04.2025)
The Punjab and Haryana HC, while taking note of serious custodial violence and brutal torture, has a sought response from SSP by way of an affidavit a.....
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Bombay HC: IBC Proceedings Don't Bar Criminal Case under NI Act Against Directors(07.10.2025)
Bombay High Court has held that prior initiation of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) proceedings does not bar criminal prosecution of directors un.....
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Delhi High Court: Renting or Leasing Residential Property for Residential Use Exempt from GST(29.10.2025)
Delhi High Court held that GST is not applicable on renting or leasing residential premises for residential use. The court clarified this while addres.....
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NBDSA Holds News18 India & Zee News Guilty for Communally Charged Programs(01.03.2023)
News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) has found news channels News18India and Zee News guilty of airing communally charged programs,.....
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Del. HC: Municipal Solid Waste in Delhi Not Getting Processed as Per Solid Waste Management Rules(25.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that municipal solid waste up to 3000 tonnes is not getting processed in Delhi on a daily basis. The Court further expre.....
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SC: History Sheets Shouldn’t Contain Name of Innocent Indiv. Solely Because of their Caste or Backg.(08.05.2024)
SC has directed States to revisit policy regarding entries in History Sheets and observed that studies are available in public domain that reveal a pa.....
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Supreme Court: UGC May Proceed to Finalize the Draft (UGC) Regulations, 2025(25.04.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing a PIL regarding caste discrimination in higher educational institutions, has clarified that University Grants Commission m.....
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Bombay HC Dismisses Plea Against Construction of Lokhandwala-Andheri Link Roads(08.12.2020)
Bombay High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation filed by a group of residents from Versova questioning the construction of Lokhandwala An.....
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CESTAT: Objection of Audit Cannot be Basis for Determining Duty Liability(18.12.2020)
Customs, Excise, Service Taxes Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that objection of audit cannot be the basis for determining duty liability, in abs.....
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Chhattisgarh HC: Existence of Serious Dispute Between Husband and Wife Not Prerequisite for Divorce(21.09.2021)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that the existence of a serious dispute between husband and wife is not a prerequisite for the grant of divorce by mu.....
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Central Govt. specifies pension fund, namely, CPPIB India Private Holdings Inc., as specified person in respect of eligible investment made by it in India on or after publication of this notification(17.08.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (iv) of clause (c) of the Explanation 1 to clause (23FE) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (.....
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Kar. HC: Petition to Quash S. 138 of NI Act Conviction is Not Maintainable Under Section 482 CrPC(20.02.2023)
Karnataka High Court has said that a petition filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) seeking to quash conviction handed down to an .....
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Ker. HC: Payment of Interest Can’t be Reviewed or Added While Enforcing Foreign Award(01.05.2024)
Ker. HC has held that the executing court cannot review a foreign award or add anything to it. Moreover, the executing court cannot go behind the decr.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Executing Court, Foreign Award, Payment of Interest
SC: Courts Shouldn’t Impose Onerous Conditions on Complainants Under DV Act(28.02.2023)
Supreme Court while setting aside condition imposed by Delhi High Court that victim of domestic violence can lead evidence subject to payment of Rs. 2.....
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Delhi HC to DSLSA: Provide Roadmap for Implementing Para-Legal Volunteers Scheme in Police Stations(30.01.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) to provide a roadmap for implementing its scheme for engaging paralegal vol.....
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SC: Can Only Apply Egg Shell Skull Rule if Patient Had Pre-Existing Conditions(25.04.2024)
Supreme Court While enhancing the compensation amount for a patient from Rs. 2 Lakh to Rs. 5 Lakh, has observed that the egg shell skull rule that hol.....
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Bom. HC: Bank Regis. with CERSAI has Priority Over DCST Against Proceeds of Enforce. under SARFAESI(07.05.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that against proceeds of enforcement under SARFESI Act, 2002 lender bank registered with the Central Registry of Securitisa.....
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P&H HC Allows Canadian Woman’s Habeas Corpus Plea Seeking Custody of Child(24.04.2025)
P&H HC while allowing a Canadian woman’s habeas corpus plea seeking custody of child from father who violated Canadian Court order has stated that Ind.....
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P&H HC: Can’t Grant Bail on Ground of Long Custody When Recovery is Heavy(06.05.2025)
Punjab & Haryana High Court while refusing to grant bail to an accused, has observed that bail cannot be granted to an accused on the ground of long c.....
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NCLAT: Claimants Must Prove Asset Ownership; Liquidator Need Not Establish Title of Assets in Custody(03.11.2025)
NCLAT, New Delhi, upheld the NCLT’s order permitting liquidators to remove movable assets from leased premises owned by Reliance Realty Limited, while.....
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J&K&L HC: Acts Which Gravely Prejudice Public Order Qualify as Acts Prejudicial to Security of State(26.08.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that every act which is prejudicial to the security of the state would qualify to be an act prejudici.....
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Ker HC: Prohibition of Liquor Around Areas of Religious Festivals May Reduce Instances of Violence(06.03.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that although licensees make substantial investments to carry on liquor vending, disruption of sales for few days es.....
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Supreme Court: Replication to WS Can be Filed by Election Petitioner if New Facts Not Introduced(10.05.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that a replication in an election petition can be filed by an election petitioner against a written statement, only on the .....
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P&H HC: Haryana Government to Expedite Process of Fast Track Court under POCSO Act(29.04.2025)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Government of Haryana to expedite the process of establishment of Fast Track Special Courts under POCSO.....
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Bom. HC: In a Society Governed by Rule of Law, Supremacy of Statute Over Contract is Non-Negotiable(13.05.2025)
Bombay High Court has observed that in a society governed by rule of law, the supremacy of statute over contract is non-negotiable. If cooperative soc.....
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Central Government hereby specifies the pension fund in respect of the eligible investment made in India(03.08.2021)
1. In exercise of powers conferred by sub-clause (iv) of clause (c) of the Explanation 1 to clause (23FE) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (4.....
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Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs State to Reimburse Entire Admissible Fees to Law Student(16.08.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to reimburse the entire admissible fees to a law student belonging to the OBC category und.....
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Pre-shipment and Post-shipment Export Credit and Packing Credit in Foreign Currency (PCFC) for E-Commerce Exports(04.09.2023)
1. Reference Chapter 9 of the new Foreign Trade Policy 2023 on 'Promoting Cross Border Trade in Digital Economy', it is submitted that consultations w.....
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SC: Can Consider Death by Single Stab as Murder if Ingredients of S. 300 IPC are Fulfilled(10.07.2024)
Supreme Court while upholding the conviction of an accused for murder, has held that causing the death of a person by a single stab can also be consid.....
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Kerala HC: “Debt Due” under Section 18(1) SARFAESI Act Includes Future Interest until Appeal Filing(27.10.2025)
Kerala HC held that under Section 18(1) of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (S.....
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Gujarat HC: Revisional Power Can't be Invoked With Unclean Hands(23.08.2022)
Gujarat High Court has upheld the decision of Sessions Court rejecting the complaint under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act on the ground that.....
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Bom. HC: Non-Performance of Statutory Duties Won’t Automatically Disqualify Sarpanch(27.02.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that merely because a sarpanch of a village has not performed his statutory duties, he cannot be disqualified from the post.....
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SC: After Bar Council term Ends, Muslim Member Appointed on that Ground Can't Remain on Waqf Board(23.04.2025)
The Supreme Court has observed that a person appointed as a member of the State Waqf Board by virtue of being a Muslim member of a State Bar Council c.....
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SC: Mandate of Substantive Equality Demands that PwD be Afforded Reasonable Accommodations(06.05.2025)
SC has observed that the constitutional mandate of substantive equality demands that person with disabilities and PwBD be afforded reasonable accommod.....
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Delhi High Court: SEBI and RBI Directed Conclude Probe into Axis-Max Life Deal Scam Expeditiously(13.08.2024)
In a Public Interest Litigation filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy alleging a scam of approximately ?5,100 crore in Axis Bank-Max Life deal, Delhi .....
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CESTAT, Delhi: Anti-Dumping Duty Paid After Validity of Notification is Refundable(05.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the Anti-dumping duty paid after the expiry of the period mentioned in the co.....
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Delhi HC Criminalizes Marital Rape; Holds Exception 2 Of Section 375 IPC Unconstitutional(11.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has passed a split verdict challenging the Exception 2 of Section 375 of Indian Penal Code, 1860, exempting forceful sexual intercour.....
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SC to CBI in Manipur Sexual Violence Case: Refrain from Recording Survivor’s Statements Survivors(01.08.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to refrain from taking statements of the survivors of the Manipur sexual violence cas.....
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Supreme Court: Stay Orders of High Court on Trials Not to Get Vacated Automatically(29.02.2024)
Supreme Court while overruling its 2018 judgement Asian Resurfacing of Road Agency Pvt. Ltd. and Ors. Vs. Central Bureau of Investigation (MAN.....Tags : Supreme Court, Stay Orders, Interim Orders
Kerala HC Disposes Of PIL Seeking Directions to Take Action for Proper Solid Waste Management(24.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the concerned authorities to initiate immediate action for .....
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Kar HC: Quo Warranto Writ Can be Issued Only if Appointment Made in Violation of Statutory Provision(24.08.2022)
Karnataka High Court while dismissing petition challenging appointment of the Chairman of Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, has held that a wri.....
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P&H HC Stays Order to Close Down Private Slaughter Houses/Meat Shops in Ambala During Jain Festival(26.08.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed the decision of the official authorities to close down private slaughterhouses/meat shops in Ambala from Augu.....
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Meg. HC: Application U/S 12 DV Act Not a Complaint(06.03.2023)
Meghalaya High Court while observing that application under Section 12 of Domestic Violence Act is not a complaint, has held that procedure and procee.....
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Status Quo Ordered by SC on Felling of Trees in Ridge/Reserve Forest, Contempt Notice Issued(10.05.2024)
Supreme Court while issuing notice in contempt petitions filed for unauthorized felling of trees in Delhi's Ridge Forest, has ordered parties to not b.....
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Delhi HC: Music Based on Hindustandi Classical Music Can be Original Compositions(28.04.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that musical works that are based on Hindustani Classical Music even though belonging to the same genre, same Raga can be or.....
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SC: Can Admit Unregistered Agree. to Sell as Evidence to Prove Contract in Specific Performance Suit(12.05.2025)
Supreme Court has held that to establish the existence of a contract in a suit seeking specific performance, an unregistered agreement to sell may be .....
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Supreme Court: Serious Concern Expressed Over Plastic Pollution in Rivers(07.08.2024)
Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over plastic pollution in rivers and observed that the dumping of plastic is causing serious environment d.....
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SC Warns TN Police Media Statements May Affect Impartiality of Karur Stampede Probe(14.10.2025)
Supreme Court observed that media statements by senior Tamil Nadu police officers about the Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives, may raise doubts i.....
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SC: Right Not to Have Legitimacy of Children Questioned Frivolously is Part of Right to Privacy(21.02.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that DNA tests of children may be directed only if there is prima-facie material to dislodge presumption under Section 1.....
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SC: Stamp Duty Can be Imposed by State on Insurance Policies Executed Within State(02.05.2024)
Supreme Court while rejecting appeals filed by Life Insurance Corporation against a demand of stamp duty of Rs. 1.19 crore by the State, has held that.....
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Madras HC: Inspector General of Registration to Ensure No Society is Registered With a Caste Name(18.04.2025)
Madras High Court while asking the Inspector General of Registration to ensure that no society is registered with a caste name, has observed that if c.....
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SC: Courts Must Adopt Strict Approach While Dealing With Cases of Illegal Construction(02.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that courts must adopt a strict approach while dealing with cases of illegal construction and should not readily engage the.....
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Gujarat HC: Reinstatement a Normal Course When Section 25(F) ID Act is Violated(25.08.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that the benefits of reinstatement would be a 'normal course' that ought to follow once there is a violative of Section 25.....
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HP HC: Offences for Cheque Dishonor Can be Compounded after Conviction(03.03.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that Courts under Section 147 of Negotiable Instrument Act are empowered to proceed to compound an offence, even .....
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SC: When Constitutional Courts Pass Directions Every Authority is Bound by it(12.05.2025)
SC has observed that when a Constitutional Court issues any direction, every authority howsoever high he or she may be, is bound to respect the said o.....
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Delhi HC: Specifications of Invention Before & After Amendment Need Not Be Identical(07.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that amendments to a patent specification or claims prior to grant ought to be construed more liberally than narrowly, and o.....
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Jh. HC: Provisions to File Written Statements Within 90 Periods is Directory Not Mandatory(30.07.2024)
Jh. HC has observed that in Order VIII Rule 1 r/w S. 151 of C.P.C. time prescribed for filing WS from date of service of notice is 30 days. Further, 6.....
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SC: B.Sc (Polymer Chemistry) Degree Can’t be Treated Equivalent to B.Sc(Chemistry) for Recruitment(07.08.2024)
Supreme Court while affirming the judgement of Kerala High Court, has held that for recruitment to the post of High School Teacher for Physical Scienc.....
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Supreme Court: No Additional Post-Award Interest if Award Fixes Interest Rate until Payment(25.09.2025)
Supreme Court held that if an arbitral award sets a composite interest rate covering the entire period from cause of action to payment, the award hold.....
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SC: Magistrates Can Order Voice Samples From Witnesses, Not Just Accused, No Article 20(3) Breach(14.10.2025)
Supreme Court held that Magistrates can direct voice samples from both accused and witnesses, as such samples are material evidence, not testimonial. .....
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Madras High Court: Guidelines Issued to Eradicate Manual Scavenging(01.05.2024)
Mad. HC while issuing guidelines to eradicate manual scavenging, has observed that an act like this is nothing less than State-sanctioned casteism and.....
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SC: Violence During Protests Against Waqf Amendment Act is Disturbing(17.04.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing petitions on constitutionality of the Waqf(Amendment) Act, 2025, has stated that the violence taking place during protests.....
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SC: If Mandate for Doctors to Prescribe Generic Medicines Exists it Would Resolve Bribing Issues(02.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that if there is a statutory mandate for doctors to prescribe generic medicines that will assist n resolving the issue of p.....
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Kar. HC: No Compassionate Appointment of Sister Upon Death of Married Brother(13.09.2023)
Karnataka High Court as held that under Karnataka Civil Services (Appointment on Compassionate Grounds) Rules, 1996, sister doesn’t figure in the defi.....
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All. HC: Bail Granted to Assessee Since Proceedings u/s 70 and 74 of GST Act Pending for Too Long(04.03.2024)
Allahabad High Court while granting bail to an assessee who had availed excess input tax credit, has stated that since the proceedings under Section 7.....
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Allahabad HC: Police Can Freeze Accounts on Suspicion; Affected Party May Seek Magistrate’s Relief(03.11.2025)
Allahabad High Court held that police can freeze bank accounts if suspicious transactions are found during investigation, while the affected party has.....
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SC Quashes FIR Against Father For Taking Away Son From Mother's Custody(26.08.2022)
Supreme Court while quashing First Information Report which was registered against a father for secretly taking away his son from his mother's custody.....
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Supreme Court: Arrest by GST Officers Should Not be Made on Mere Suspicion(13.05.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing petitions related to the Goods and Service Tax Act being incompatible with provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1.....
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Delhi High Court: Rampant Corruption in CBI, ED Shakes Entire Edifice of Machinery(29.04.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that rampant corruption in CBI, ED and such other Departments shakes the entire edifice of our Executive and the Investi.....
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SC: IO’s Testimony Based Only on Section 161 CrPC Statements of Witnesses is Not Admissible(14.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that testimony of investigation officer proving the witness statements recorded under Section 161 of Code of Criminal Proce.....
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Uttarakhand HC Continues Stay on Tree Felling in Sahastradhara(22.08.2022)
Uttarakhand High Court has extended the stay on the proposal to cut thousands of trees to widen the road connecting an important tourist destination i.....
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Delhi HC: CBSE's Caution is Must While Taking Decisions Affecting Lakhs of Students(29.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that greater degree of care and caution, as well as due diligence is required on part of functionaries of Central Board of S.....
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Allahabad HC: Not Providing ‘Grounds of Arrest’ is Violative of Article 22(1) of COI(15.04.2025)
Allahabad High Court while quashing the arrest of a man in a forgery and cheating case, has noted that not providing grounds of arrest to an accused v.....
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Raj HC: For Abetment to Suicide Direct Link between Action of Accused & Victim’s Decision Must Exist(29.04.2025)
Rajasthan High Court while overturning Trial Court’s order charging accused with abetment to suicide has observed that the legal framework requires a .....
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Rajasthan HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of News Report Claiming Non-Functioning of 16 Lok Adalats(15.05.2025)
Rajasthan High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of a news report published in a Dainik Bhaskar that claimed that as many as 16 permanent Lok Adalat.....
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Rajasthan HC Denies Police Protection to Married Lady in Live-in Relationship(16.08.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has denied police protection to a married lady, who is in a live-in relationship with another man and who sought police protectio.....
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SC Reduces Jail Sentence Awarded to Man Accused of Killing a Person for Stealing Pigeon(22.09.2021)
Supreme Court reduced jail sentence awarded to an accused who allegedly killed a person for 'stealing' his pigeon. The Court has said that the killing.....
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Kerala HC: Transportation of LPG Cylinders is a Public Utility Service(23.08.2022)
Kerala High Court while declaring the transportation of LPG Cylinders to be a 'public utility service' as defined in Section 2(n) of the Industrial Di.....
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Kerala HC: Active Politicians Can't be Temple Trustees(22.02.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that a person actively involved in politics, whether or not holding an official post, is not eligible to be appointed as a .....
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SC: NCLT/NCLAT Not Vested With Powers of Judicial Review Over Decision Taken by Government(05.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that neither the NCLT nor the NCLAT is vested with the powers of judicial review over the decision taken by the Government .....
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Ker. HC: Can’t Conduct DNA Test to Clear Mere Suspicion of Paternity(20.09.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that DNA or other scientific tests cannot be resorted to clear a suspicion regarding the paternity of the child, in the abs.....
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Kerala High Court: Imposition of Unaffordable Cost is Akin to Denial of Relief(12.07.2024)
Ker. HC has observed that law does not permit imposition of such a heavy cost, which is a burden to the accused. Cost is liable to be imposed, in cons.....
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SC: Challenge to State Consent for CBI Probe Must be Raised Soon After FIR(14.10.2025)
SC held that objections to CBI's lack of state consent u/s 6 of Delhi Special Police Establishment Act must be raised immediately after FIR registrati.....
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SC: IO to Make Clear & Complete Entries in Chargesheet, Role Played by Each Accused to be Mentioned(02.05.2024)
SC has held that the investigating officer (IO) must make clear and complete entries in chargesheet so that the court can clearly understand which cri.....
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SC Upholds Rajasthan HC’s Order Striking Down Rule 17(20) of Central Sales Tax (Rajasthan) Rules(18.04.2025)
SC while upholding Rajasthan HC's decision striking down Rule 17(20) of the Central Sales Tax (Rajasthan) Rules, 1957, has stated that State cannot fr.....
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SC: High Courts Can’t Rely on Investigation Report in Plea to Quash FIR(02.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that while exercising powers under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973(CrPC), High Courts cannot assess or .....
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Del. HC: Visitation Rights Must be Given to Non-Custodial Parent to Ensure Contact with Child(11.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that in matters of child custody, a parent who does not have custody of the child must have visitation rights in order t.....
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Orissa HC: Can't Direct State To Extend Financial Assistance To Workers Associated With Durga Puja(04.10.2021)
Orissa High Court observed that it can't direct the State Government to separately extend financial relief to workers associated with the Durga Puja f.....
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Kar. HC: Second Stint of Police Custody Not Allowed(01.08.2023)
Karnataka High Court while relying on CBI v. Anupam J. Kulkarni (MANU/SC/0335/1992), has held illegal, a second stint of Police custody for interrogat.....
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Bom HC: Emp. to Ensure That Minor Mistakes Due to Candidate’s Disability Shouldn’t Lead to Job Loss(29.02.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that minor errors stemming from the impairment of disabled candidates should not result in discrimination or unfair treatme.....
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Kerala High Court Directs Excise Commissioner To Ensure Proper Infrastructure At Liquor Stores(16.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the Excise Commissioner to not default in complying with the instructions passed by the Court regarding appropriate inf.....
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MP HC: Juvenile Justice Board to Take Assistance of Psychologists or Other Workers(24.09.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that it is mandatory for Juvenile Justice Board to take the assistance of experienced psychologists or psycho-socia.....
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Delhi HC: Citizens' Right to Establish Educational Institution Can be Restricted Only by Legislation(25.08.2022)
Delhi High Court while accepting argument that citizen can’t be deprived of right to establish educational institution unless legislature impose reaso.....
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SC Criticizes Punjab CM and Governor Over Delay in Summoning of Budget Session(01.03.2023)
Supreme Court while criticizing both Chief Minister of Punjab and Governor for the dereliction stating that constitutional dialogue between functionar.....
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Cal. HC Dismisses PIL Seeking New Process for Scrutiny of Candidates Contesting Bengal Elections(15.04.2025)
Calcutta High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought a new process for the scrutiny of candidates contesting the Bengal el.....
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Rajasthan HC: State Must Evolve Mechanism to Monitor Functioning of Municipal Bodies(29.04.2025)
Rajasthan HC has observed that if State lacks a mechanism to monitor and supervise functioning of its Municipal Council/Board it must establish one. A.....
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SC Upholds Constitutional Validity of Sec. 5A of Kerala GST Act & Section 7A of Tamil Nadu GST Act(14.05.2025)
Supreme Court has rejected the challenge to the constitutional validity of Section 5A of the Kerala General Sales Tax Act, 1963 and Section 7A of the .....
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Bom. HC: Constitutional Validity of UGC Regulations on Open and Distance Learning, Upheld(09.07.2024)
Bom HC has upheld constitutional validity of UGC (Open & Distance Learning Programmes & Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020 that require universities.....
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Delhi HC: Mere Trade Variants of Pre-Existing Designs Not Capable of Registration(11.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that a design identical with or even materially similar to a pre-existing design should not be published or registered under.....
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Supreme Court: Performance Audit of Maharashtra Slum Areas Act, Directed(01.08.2024)
SC while suggesting audit of Maharashtra Slum Areas Act, 1971 has stated that reviewing and assessing implementation of statute is an integral part of.....
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Kerala HC: District Collectors Will be Answerable for Accidents Caused by Road Potholes(22.08.2022)
Kerala High Court has ordered that every future road accident caused by potholes would have to be explained by District Collectors, and directed that .....
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Del HC: Decision to Hold Compensation to Wife of Constable Who Died While on Covid Duty Not Tenable(20.02.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that decision taken by Delhi Government to hold compensation of ex-gratia payment of Rs. 1 crore to wife of 28 year old .....
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Cal. HC Upholds Life Sentence of Pakistani National Arrested Carrying Highly Explosive Substances(03.02.2023)
Calcutta High Court has upheld life sentence awarded to a Pakistani national belonging to terrorist organization Al-Badar, who was found to have enter.....
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Del. HC: Proper Officer Empowered to Grant Upto 3 Adjournments if Sufficient Cause Shown(30.04.2024)
Del. HC has held that Section 75(5) of the Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017 empowers the proper officer to grant upto three adjournments if sufficient .....
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Supreme Court Invites Suggestions for Amendment of Supreme Court Rules, 2013(16.04.2025)
Supreme Court has proposed amendments in the Supreme Court Rules, 2013 and issued a circular inviting suggestions/views from stakeholders regarding th.....
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SC: Inconsistent Decisions Coming Out from Different Benches Shake Public Trust(01.05.2025)
Supreme Court has stated that consistency in judicial outcomes is the hallmark of a responsible judiciary. Inconsistent decisions coming out from diff.....
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Delhi HC Asks AAP Govt to Increase Covid Tests in Districts with High Infection(15.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has asked the Aam Aadmi Party government to increase the number of Covid-19 tests in those districts that had reported high infection.....
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Karnataka HC Directs Registrar General to Expedite Process of Framing Rules for Live Streaming(17.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed its Registrar-General to expedite the process of framing rules for live streaming of the court’s proceedings after n.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Stand on Petition Seeking Appointment of Authority for Licensing of Sound Systems(24.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought Delhi Government's stand on a petition seeking appointment of an authority for the purpose of granting license to persons/.....
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SC Dismisses Petition Challenging Election of Kerala Health Minister in 2016 Assembly Elections(25.08.2022)
Supreme Court of India has dismissed a petition challenging the election of Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Veena George in the Kerala State A.....
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SC: Mere Acquittal in Criminal Case Doesn’t Entitle Employee to Reinstatement(02.03.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that merely because a person is acquitted or discharged, it cannot obviously be inferred that he was falsely involved, o.....
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SC to Trial Courts: Don’t Record Witness Testimonies Only in English(31.01.2023)
Supreme Court has disapproved of the practice of trial judges recording the testimonies of a witness only in the English language form as translated b.....
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Raj. HC: Impermissible for Mag. & ASJ to Take Cognizance Against Same Accused for Diff. Offences(25.04.2024)
Raj HC has held that a conjoint reading of Section 193 and 209 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 would make it clear that situation wherein part cog.....
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Supreme Court: Concept of 'Parental Alienation Syndrome' Discussed in Child Custody Dispute(09.05.2024)
SC has stated that Courts ought not to prematurely and without identification of individual instances of 'alienating behaviour', label any parent as a.....
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SC: Prospective Accused Can’t Challenge Direction for CBI Investigation Once FIR is Registered(25.04.2025)
SC has observed that once an FIR is registered and investigation has taken place, direction for an investigation by the CBI is not open to challenge b.....
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Gau. HC: Unless Investiga. Authority Made Liable, Constitu. Safeguards of Arrestee Will be Violated(07.05.2025)
Gau. HC while allowing bail application of an accused has observed that unless investigating/arresting authority are made liable for their lapses in c.....
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CJI Launches e-DHCR Portal for Digital Publication of Judgments of Public Importance(06.08.2024)
Chief Justice of India Justice DY Chandrachud, has launched the e-DHCR portal which has been defined as a user friendly official platform for digital .....
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Clarification regarding investment of Mutual Fund schemes in units of Corporate Debt Market Development Fund(06.09.2023)
1. This has reference to SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/IMD/PoD2/P/CIR/2023/129 dated July 27, 2023 on Investment by Mutual Fund Schemes and AMCs in units of C.....
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SC: Suit by State of WB Against Union Govt. Over Registration of Cases by CBI is Maintainable(10.07.2024)
Supreme Court has held that a suit by the State of West Bengal against the Central Government over the registration of cases by the Central Bureau of .....
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Tamil Nadu Government Notifies Acts on Basis of ‘Deemed Assent’ of Governor(15.04.2025)
Tamil Nadu Government has notified ten State Acts on the basis of a judgment of Supreme Court that declared the laws as “deemed to have been assented.....
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SC: Can’t Fully Disregard Evidence of Hostile Witness Cross-Examined by Prosecution(29.04.2025)
SC has observed that whether there is declaration of 'hostility' or not, evidence of witness who has been cross-examined under Section 154 Evidence A.....
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SC Asks Centre to Submit Response on Status of Women Army Officers' Permanent Commission(26.11.2020)
Supreme Court has asked Centre to file a reply in an application contending that the Indian Army has "not granted Permanent Commission to even 50% of .....
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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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Delhi HC: Advertising Campaign Can be Protected Under IP Law if it Has Become Distinctive(11.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that an advertising campaign can be granted protection in Intellectual Property (IP) law, if it signifies the source and has.....
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All. HC: District Inspector of Schools Can’t Interfere With Seniority List Issued by Institution(31.07.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that the District Inspector of Schools has no authority under provisions of the regulations framed under the U.P. Interm.....
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SC: Petitions Seeking Fast-Tracking of Hearings in High Court Can’t be Entertained(07.08.2024)
Supreme Court while expressing that it cannot entertain petitions seeking fast-tracking of hearings in High Court, has observed that considering the h.....
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Gujarat High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Usage of Gujarati Language in Courts(22.08.2024)
Gujarat High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought the usage of Gujarati language in courts across the State. The Court s.....
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Bom. HC: Ensure Availability of Essential Infrastructure to Implement e-Mulakaat System in Prisons(09.05.2024)
Bom. HC has observed that the State shall implement the e-Mulakaat System in all the prisons throughout Maharashtra and shall also provide adequate in.....
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AP HC: Married Sisters Taunting Wife for Not Conceiving Child Isn’t a Ground for Cruelty(25.04.2025)
Andhra Pradesh High Court while quashing proceedings against sisters-in-law of a woman, has held that taunting brother’s wife for not conceiving child.....
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Delhi HC: Wikimedia Foundation Withdraws its Appeal Against ANI(08.05.2025)
Wikimedia Foundation has withdrawn its appeal from the Delhi High Court against an order directing it to remove allegedly defamatory statements publis.....
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Raj. HC: Service Rules to Prevail Over Conditions Mentioned Under Advertisement/Notification(06.08.2024)
Raj HC while granting relief to workers who were terminated as their experience letter was not certified by authority mentioned under advertisement, h.....
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Country’s First Exclusive Digital Court for Negotiable Instruments Act Cases Inaugurated(20.08.2024)
Supreme Court judge Justice BR Gavai inaugurated the Country's first exclusive Digital Court for Negotiable Instruments Act Cases in Kollam, Kerala. T.....
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Allahabad HC: It’s a Child’s Natural Right to Know and Meet His Parents(05.07.2024)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the child's natural right to know and meet his parents is near perfect even during the pendency of custody case.....
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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 .....
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CESTAT: No Provision in Cenvat Credit Rules to Allow Cash Refund of Cess in Cenvat Credit Balance(06.05.2024)
Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that there is no provision in the Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004 or in .....
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SC: Person Deemed to be ‘Principal Employer’ if Acts as Agent of Owner or Supervise the Establishment(22.04.2025)
Supreme Court while upholding conviction of a General Manager for not remitting Employees' State Insurance contribution to ESIC, has observed that a p.....
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SC: Clause for Forfeiture of Earnest Money is Not Penal in Ordinary Sense(05.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that a clause for the forfeiture of earnest money is not penal in the ordinary sense, rendering Section 74 of the Indian Co.....
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Bom HC: SC/ST Act Applicable Even if Victim not Recognized as SC/ST in Place of Offence(04.09.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that a person belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe is entitled to protection under SC/ST Act in any other part o.....
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Del. HC: Circumstances Along with Age Important to Determine Intelligent Preference of Child(20.09.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that while considering the intelligent preference of a child to appoint its guardian, not only the age of the child but also.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Digitisation of District Courts(30.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has sought response from the Finance Secretary of the Delhi Government on the proposals to digitise the District Courts which have be.....
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SC Directs Kerala University to Appoint Candidate Who Was Denied Lecturer Post 14 Years Ago(09.08.2021)
Supreme Court has directed Kerala University to appoint a candidate who was illegally denied the post of Lecturer in Department Of Education in the se.....
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Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Construction of LuLu Mall(16.08.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea that challenged the construction of LuLu Mall, a popular shopping mall in the Capital city of Kerala on the gro.....
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Kar. HC to State: Revisit School Timings and Working Hours to Reduce of Traffic Congestion(13.09.2023)
Karnataka High Court has directed State to take appropriate steps regarding the issue of revisiting school timings, along with revisiting the working .....
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Supreme Court: Secularism Held to be Constitution’s Basic Structure in Many Judgements(11.07.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing a Public Interest Litigation to delete the words ‘socialist’ and ‘secularism’ from the Constitution, has observed that sec.....
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SC Dismisses PIL Seeking Balanced Protection for All Parties in Matrimonial Disputes(16.04.2025)
Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought balanced protection for all parties in matrimonial cases under Section 498A.....
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SC: Court Should Not Interfere With Order Granting Deemed Conveyance Under MOFA(22.04.2025)
SC has observed that in writ jurisdiction, the Court should not interfere with the order granting deemed conveyance under Section 11(4) of Maharashtra.....
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SC: Stamp Vendors are Public Servants Within the Ambit of Section 2(c)(i) of the PC Act(05.05.2025)
SC has observed that stamp vendors across the country, by virtue of performing an important public duty and receiving remuneration from the Government.....
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Delhi High Court: Make Sure Grievances of Students Heard(27.05.2019)
Delhi High Court has sought to ensure that every university/educational institution in the capital has a proper cell for grievance redressal to cater .....
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Madras HC Restrains Youtuber from Posting Defamatory Content Against Tamil News Channel News 18(31.07.2020)
Madras High Court has granted interim relief to News 18 Tamil Nadu which was aggrieved by a "vitriolic attack" on its reputation by YouTuber Maridhas,.....
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Bombay HC Sets Aside Government Decision to Hold Common Entrance Test for Class XI Admission(11.08.2021)
Bombay High Court has set aside the Maharashtra Government's decision to hold a common entrance test (CET) based only on the State Board's syllabus fo.....
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Del. HC to Law Ministry: Periodically Monitor Status of Uploading Acts on the India Code Portal(04.09.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Secretary, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice to periodically monitor the status of uploading the Acts .....
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SC Asks Madras HC to Decide Constitutional Validity of Section 40(a)(iib) of Income Tax Act(26.11.2020)
Supreme Court has directed the Madras High Court to decide the constitutional validity of Section 40(a)(iib) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
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MHA Notifies Extension of Validity of Registration Certificates Issued Under FCRA Act(01.10.2021)
Ministry of Home Affairs has notified the extension of the validity of the registration certificates issued under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation.....
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Bombay HC to State: Establish Family Court in Every District in Maharashtra(11.07.2022)
Bombay High Court has urged the Maharashtra government to take steps to establish a family court in every district of the state.
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All. HC: District Inspector of Schools Can’t Interfere With Seniority List Issued by Institution(31.07.2024)
All. High Court has held that the District Inspector of Schools has no authority under provisions of regulations framed under the U.P. Intermediate Ed.....
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Delhi High Court: Registrar General to Decide Plea for Increasing E-Filing Size Limit(07.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has directed its Registrar General to decide a plea regarding increase in the e-filing size of documents to be filed before the Delhi.....
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Ker. HC: State Directed to Place Before Court the Entire Justice Hema Committee Report(22.08.2024)
Kerala High Court has directed the State Government to place before it the entire Justice Hema Committee Report including all the removed portions in .....
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SC: Plaint May be Amended at Any Stage of Proceedings to Enable Plaintiff to Seek Alternative Relief(05.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that the plaint may be amended at any stage of the proceedings to enable the plaintiff to seek an alternative relief, inclu.....
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Allahabad High Court: No GST to be Levied at Duty-Free Shops(27.05.2019)
Allahabad High Court has ruled that GST will not be levied on purchases made at arrival or departure terminals in an attempt to provide relief to all .....
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SC Restores Punishment of Cashiering' Imposed on Army 'Medical Specialist(31.07.2020)
Supreme Court has restored the sentence of cashiering from service imposed on an Army Officer who while working as Medical Specialist had allegedly mi.....
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MCA: Companies to Disclose Details of Crypto Currency in Financial Statements(11.08.2021)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs has stated that Companies have to disclose details of Crypto Currency in Financial Statements while answering a question.....
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Mad. HC: State Employees Governed by TN Government Fundamental Rules and not Maternity Benefits Act(01.09.2023)
Madras High Court while observing that State Employees are governed by the Tamil Nadu Government Fundamental Rules and not the Maternity Benefits Act .....
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Cal. HC: Public Can’t Be ‘Held Ransom’ by Protesters by Causing Rail Blockades(20.09.2023)
Calcutta High Court while observing that road and rail blockades are variants of ‘bandh’ and therefore they are illegal and impermissible has held tha.....
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SEBI Notifies Rules on Co-Investment Made by Investors of Alternative Investment Funds(15.11.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Investment Funds) (Fifth Amendment.....
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Central Government specifies California Public Employees Retirement System as the specified person for the purposes of section 10(23FE) of IT Act(25.01.2023)
In exercise of powers conferred by sub-clause (iv) of clause (c) of the Explanation 1 to clause (23FE) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 o.....
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Supreme Court Launches Whatsapp Messaging Services, Advocates and Parties to Receive Updates(25.04.2024)
Supreme Court has announced the integration of Whatsapp messaging services with its IT services and through this initiative, Advocates on Record and p.....
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Centre to Withdraw Letter Asking States to Not Take Action Against Ayurvedic & Ayush Products Ads(08.05.2024)
Central Government has informed the Supreme Court that the letter sent by the Ministry of Ayush to all the State licensing authorities to not take any.....
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SC: Courts Must Tread Carefully to Prevent Employees from Claiming Leave Encashment Multiple Times(25.04.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that courts must tread carefully to prevent employees from claiming leave encashment multiple times for the same accrual, w.....
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SC: Must Furnish List of Materials Not Relied Upon by IO to Accused(07.05.2025)
SC has held that a copy of the list of statements, documents that are not relied upon by the investigating officer must also be furnished to the accus.....
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Kerala HC: Interest Received by Assessee as Compensation under LAA to be Classified as ‘Capital Gains(16.04.2025)
Kerala HC has stated that interest amounts received by an assessee in respect of delayed payment of compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 .....
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SC Rejects Resolution Plan Submitted by JSW Steel for Bhushan Steel and Power Ltd(02.05.2025)
Supreme Court has rejected the resolution plan submitted by JSW Steel for Bhushan Steel and Power Ltd after holding that the resolution was illegal an.....
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Orissa HC: Desist from ‘Two Finger Test’ as it violates Right to Privacy and Integrity(13.09.2023)
Orissa High Court has directed medical professionals to desist from two-finger test in the private part of the sexual assault victim as the test viola.....
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Delhi High Court: BNSS Heralds a Transformative Era in Criminal Justice(11.07.2024)
Del. HC while hearing a bail application, has held that BNSS, with its emphasis on technological integration, heralds a transformative era in criminal.....
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J&K&L HC: Condition of Filing Complaint U/S 138 NI Act Not Fulfilled if Notice Sent on Wrong Address(12.07.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that an inference of having received the statutory notice of demand by a drawer of a cheque as mandat.....
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Kerala HC: Suo Motu Case Initiated to Prevent and Manage Natural Disasters(09.08.2024)
Kerala High Court has initiated a suo motu case regarding prevention and management of natural disasters in Kerala. The suo motu proceedings have been.....
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Del HC: In Delhi, Giving Monthly Pension of Rs.3000 to Building & Construction Workers is Very Small(02.05.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that, the per mensem rate of pension, which is Rs. 3000 given to building and construction workers after completion of 6.....
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SC: Dealing with Substance Listed Under NDPS Act is Offence Even Though Nothing Mentioned in Rules(21.04.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that activities which involve a psychotropic substance listed in the Schedule of the NDPS Act, 1985 constitute an offence e.....
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SC: Unless Extraordinary Circumstances Exist, Bail Should be Granted for Offences u/s 132 CGST Act(02.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that person accused of committing offences under Section 132 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 should normall.....
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Kar. HC: Gomal Land Can be Diverted to Other Larger Public Purposes(18.09.2023)
Karnataka High Court has observed that there is absolutely no material on record to substantiate the argument that any provision of law is violated by.....
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SC: Spouse Can File Divorce Petition if Restitution of Conjugal Rights Decree Ignored for 1 Year(12.07.2024)
SC has observed that u/s 13(1A)(ii) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, it is provided that a divorce petition can be presented on the ground that there has .....
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SC: Armed Forces Personnel Liable to Face Disciplinary Action for Adultery(01.02.2023)
Supreme Court Constitution Bench has held that striking down of Section 497 of IPC which criminalized adultery will not impact court martial proceedin.....
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SC: ‘Stridhan’ Absolute Property of Wife, Husband has No Control Over it(27.04.2024)
Supreme Court has reiterated that the husband can use ‘stridhan’ at times of distress but he has no title or independent dominion over the property as.....
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Supreme Court: Cannot Set Aside Conviction Only on the Ground that Witness Turned Hostile(09.05.2024)
Supreme Court while declining to set aside the conviction of the accused merely because the witness turned hostile, has observed that evidence of the .....
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Delhi HC: No Affect on Charitable Trust’s Status for Making Payments for Services by Related Party(25.04.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that the status of a charitable trust shall not be affected by citing violation of Section 13 of the Income Tax Act, 196.....
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Registrar General of P&H HC Warns of Contempt in Case of Recording of Court Proceedings(09.05.2025)
In a notice issued by Punjab & Haryana High Court, Registrar General has stated that recording of Court proceedings by any person or entity is prohibi.....
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SC: Substantive Right Should Not be Defeated Citing Procedural Defects Capable of Being Cured(07.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that substantive right accrued to the litigant should not be defeated citing a procedural defect capable of being cured.
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Del. HC: DDA Directed to Remove Encroachments & Illegal Construction on Yamuna River Bank(11.07.2024)
Delhi High Court while disposing of a plea regarding unauthorized construction on the Yamuna river bank, has directed the Delhi Development Authority .....
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Kerala High Court Sets Aside Order Reducing Price of RT PCR Tests(05.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has set aside the State government's order reducing the price of RT PCR tests from Rs. 1700 to Rs. 500 in all the private diagnostic.....
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Orissa HC: No Mandate That 2 Years Must Be Added To Outer Age Limit Determined By Ossification Test(12.07.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that there is no law that two years mandatorily be added to the outer limit of age as determined by 'ossification test'.
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SC: Can’t View Slum Rehabilitation Scheme as Real Estate Development Project(02.08.2024)
Supreme Court has held that Slum Rehabilitation Scheme cannot be treated as a real estate development project since there is a public purpose involved.....
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SC: Recording of Confession by Medical Officer When Accused in Police Custody, Hit by S. 26 of IEA(09.08.2024)
Supreme Court has set aside the conviction of accused in a murder case on the ground that the confessions by the accused are ex-facie inadmissible in .....
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SC: To Enforce Firecrackers' Ban, NCR States to Issue Directions Under S.5 Environment Protection Act(07.05.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing a matter concerning air pollution in Delhi NCR, has directed the states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana to issue d.....
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SC: Term of Justice Gita Mittal Committee Extended by Six Months(06.08.2024)
Supreme Court has extended the term of Justice Gita Mittal Committee for 6 months. The Committee has been constituted by Supreme Court to address the .....
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MP HC: Registration of Label Cannot be Denied on Mere Ground of Objection by Third Party(14.08.2024)
MP HC has held that, for registration of a label Excise Commissioner may make an enquiry and if he is satisfied that pre-requisites for registration h.....
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Allahabad High Court Asks UP Govt on Steps Taken to Control Noise Pollution(12.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to file an affidavit indicating the steps taken to control the menace of noise pollution g.....
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SC: Judge Can’t be a Mute Spectator in a Trial(06.09.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that if courts are to impart justice in a free, fair and effective manner, then the judge cannot afford to remain a mute sp.....
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Allahabad High Court Rescues Elderly Couple Having Limited Access to Sanitation and Food(04.07.2024)
All. HC has come to the rescue of an elderly couple locked up by their son and daughter-in-law with limited access to sanitation & food and constitute.....
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Ker. HC: Fitting of Sensors in Buses Used as Stage Carriages Can’t be Insisted by Registration Author(27.04.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that as long as the vehicle satisfies the provisions contained in Chapter VI of AIS-052, registration authority will not be.....
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Supreme Court: Illegal for a Stranger to File Condonation of Delay Application(10.05.2024)
SC held that entertaining an application filed at behest of a stranger for condonation of delay in filing an application for restoration of subject su.....
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Madras HC: Taxpayer Not Responding to Notices Should be Sent Reminder through RPAD(25.04.2025)
Madras High Court has held that if a taxpayer does not respond even after repeated notices which are uploaded in the common portal by the department, .....
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SC: High Courts to Submit Reports on Date of Pronouncement of Judgments and their Uploading(12.05.2025)
Supreme Court has directed the Registrar Generals of all High Courts to submit a report giving full description of the dates of pronouncement of judgm.....
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CESTAT: CENVAT Credit Cannot be Denied on Free Warranty Service Through Third Parties(07.07.2022)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad Bench has held that Central Value Added Tax (CENVAT) credit cannot be denied o.....
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SC: State Bar Councils and BCI Cannot Charge More than the Specified Amount as Enrollment Fee(30.07.2024)
Supreme Court has held that the State Bar Councils and the Bar Council of India cannot charge more than the amount specified under Section 24(1)(f) of.....
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SC: Continue Practice of Having 1/3rd High Court Judges from District Courts(01.03.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that he present ratio of 1:3 between the judges who are elevated from District Judiciary to the High Courts from the servic.....
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Delhi HC: Wife Making Serious Allegations of Criminal Conduct, Unable to Prove, Amounts to Cruelty(12.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that a wife making serious allegations of criminal conduct against her husband and his parents, which she was unable to .....
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Delhi HC to State: Set Up ‘One Stop Centres’ for Women & Children in Every District(30.01.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to set up “one stop centres” for Women & Children in every district in compliance of a Supreme Cour.....
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Kar. HC: Challenge to Singing State Anthem Dismissed, Right to Remain Silent Cited(25.04.2024)
Kar. HC while dismissing a petition challenging State’s order prescribing singing of state anthem, has observed that Government has done it in executi.....
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Centre to Withdraw Letter Asking States to Not Take Action Against Ayurvedic & Ayush Products Ads(08.05.2024)
Central Government has informed the Supreme Court that the letter sent by the Ministry of Ayush to all the State licensing authorities to not take any.....
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Bom. HC: In Absence of Statutory Backing, Can’t Issue Guidelines to Union/State under Article 226(24.04.2025)
Bombay High Court has observed that it cannot issue guidelines under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to the Union or State in the absence of .....
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Cal. HC Strikes Down State Law Allowing Companies to Penalise Consumer Consuming More Electricity(06.05.2025)
Calcutta HC has struck down rule under Regulation 4.4 of the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulation.....
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Allahabad HC Asks for Filing of Affidavit for Provising Necessary Infrastructure to Revenue Courts(24.11.2020)
Allahabad High Court has asked the State Chief Secretary to file an affidavit indicating the steps taken by the Uttar Pradesh Government to provide ne.....
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Supreme Court Holds Suraz India Trust Chairman Rajiv Daiya Guilty Of Contempt Of Court(29.09.2021)
Supreme Court has held Suraz India Trust Chairman Rajiv Daiya guilty of contempt of court for scandalising the Court and wasting its judicial time by .....
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Orissa HC: Appeal Can’t be Dismissed on Sole Ground of Non-Submission of Certified Order(05.07.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that the GST Appellate Authority cannot dismiss an appeal merely on the technical ground that the certified order is not su.....
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Del. HC: Denying Seat to Candidate Due to Administrative Fault Would be Unjust(26.07.2024)
Del. HC has observed that a MD seat denied to a candidate due to administrative inefficiency would be unjust and contrary to principles of fair compet.....
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SC: Suo Motu Case Initiated to Probe into Safety Measures Taken by Buildings and Coaching Institutes(05.08.2024)
SC has initiated Suo Motu case to look into safety measures being undertaken by buildings and coaching institutes in the national capital and stated t.....
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District Court has jurisdiction over area in which temple is situated(16.02.2016)
The Kerala High Court dismissed a review petition suggesting that an incident that occurred at a temple in Vadanappalli - when an elephant ran amok - .....
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Restriction on EPF withdrawal(05.05.2016)
The Minister for Labour and Employment outlined the restrictions on withdrawal of funds from the Employees Provident Fund Scheme. Instances when withd.....
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Delhi High Court Rejects Plea Seeking Stay on St Stephen's College Admission Interviews(12.07.2019)
Delhi High Court has rejected a plea challenging the inclusion of a supreme council member of St Stephen's College in the interview panel for admissio.....
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Ministry of External Affairs to Allow Transit of Foreign Nationals Stranded in India(03.04.2020)
Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to allow transit of foreign nationals stranded in India in view of the representations made by some foreign count.....
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Bombay High Court: Preserve Valuables of Scientists(05.08.2015)
Bombay High Court has suggested to the Maharashtra and Central Government that steps should be taken to ensure protection and preservation of valuabl.....
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Bombay High Court to CBI: Decide on Time Frame to Complete Fake Stamp Paper Scam of 2002(22.03.2018)
Bombay High Court has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to decide on how long it intends to continue the prosecution in the fake stamp p.....
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CRIMINAL - AgustaWestland: CBI Court Directs to Shift Christian Michel to Cell Meant for Undertrials(06.03.2019)
A Special CBI Court in New Delhi has directed to shift Chirstian Michel, the alleged middleman in AgustaWestland case, to cell meant for undertrails f.....
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Tax tribunal makes innovative and aggressive use of IT techniques to dispense faster justice in the field of Direct Taxes despite corona(17.09.2020)
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, a statutory quasi-judicial institution created under the Income Tax Act, 1961 and the second appellate authority de.....
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#GST: Council Finalizes GST Rates For 1,211 Items, Items of Daily Use to Attract Lower Tax Rate(19.05.2017)
GST Council has finalized tax rates for over 1,200 items, wherein a consensus was drawn to exempt or lower taxes on several items of daily use.
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ENVIRONMENT - NGT Refuses Permission for Registration of New Vehicles for Garbage Disposal(25.02.2019)
National Green Tribunal has dismissed a plea seeking review of its order refusing permission for registration of new vehicles of municipal corporation.....
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AAR, Kerala: Artificial Body Parts/Devices Implanted by Surgical Procedure Exempt from GST(04.11.2019)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Kerala has held that artificial body parts/devices implanted in the body by means of a surgical procedure shall be .....
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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.....
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MP HC: Police Investigations Cannot be Supervised by Courts(29.07.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that Courts cannot supervise the investigation and giving a direction to arrest the accused and file the charge she.....
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Bom HC: CPC Doesn’t Have Provision to Extend Time for Filing WS Due to Pendency of Misc. Application(06.08.2024)
Bombay High Court has observed that there is no provision in the Civil Procedure Code, 1908 or any pronouncement of the Court stating that time to fil.....
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Del. HC: Plea on Rahul Gandhi’s Citizenship to be Treated as Public Interest Litigation(20.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has stated that former Union Minister Subramanian Swamy’s plea to revoke Indian citizenship of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shall be .....
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CESTAT: Exemption of Excise Duty For Galvanized Solar Structures As Part of Solar Power Generation(17.05.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi has ruled that galvanised solar structure is a part of solar power generation facility and.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, galvanized, solar power, excise
ITAT: Amount Invested in Capital Gain Scheme not Subjected to Tax in The Year of Investment(23.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi bench has held that the amount once invested in the capital gain scheme cannot be brought to tax in the ye.....
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Mad HC: Lawyers Enlisted by Banks Don’t Hold Civil Post; Not Entitled to Reservation Under Art. 16(06.02.2024)
Madras High Court has held that the lawyers who are empanelled by the banks to represent them in cases do not hold a civil post and thus, the law of r.....
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Bom. HC: Merely Pulling Hair or Pushing Woman During Quarrel Doesn’t Outrage Her Modesty(06.08.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that pulling hair or pushing a woman during a quarrel does not constitute the offence of outraging the modesty of a woman a.....
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SC: Granting Temp. Custody of Child to Relative Doesn’t Preclude Natural Guardian from Seeking it(21.08.2024)
Supreme Court while granting custody of a minor girl in favour of her father, has observed that merely because temporary custody of a child has been g.....
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CESTAT: No Excise Duty on Goods Manufactured on Job Work Basis(18.05.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has ruled that no excise duty on goods manufactured on job work basis from old and used go.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, excise duty, job work, supplier
P&H HC: 7 Days Period to File Reply of Notice Served Through E-Filing Portal is ‘Unreasonably Short’(23.05.2022)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has held that the period of 7 days, granted to file the reply of the Notice issued under Section 148A of the Income Tax Ac.....
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Election Commission Recognizes Ajit Pawar Faction As The Official Nationalist Congress Party(07.02.2024)
Election Commission of India while recognizing the Ajit Pawar faction as the official Nationalist Congress Party has held that Ajit Pawar faction will.....
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SC Outlines Key Circumstances for Registration of Second FIR(20.02.2025)
Supreme Court while outlining key circumstances for registration of second FIR, has held that while a second FIR for the same offence is not permitted.....
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Supreme Court: Cannot Include Confession Made before Police in Charge Sheet(15.07.2024)
Supreme Court has stated that confessional statements recorded by the Police Officers which are part of the charge sheet cannot remain a part thereof .....
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J&K&L HC: Elaborate Reasons Not Necessary While Issuing Entrustment Orders(08.08.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that merely because elaborate reasons have not been given in entrustment orders passed by Superintend.....
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SC: Trial Won’t be Vitiated on Failure to Put All Incriminating Circumstances Unless Prejudice Caused(25.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that where there has been a failure in putting all incriminating circumstances appearing against accused in evidence, the same .....
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SC: In a Compromise Decree Acquiring Property with Pre-Existing Right, No Stamp Duty is Required(23.12.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that if a person acquires a property through compromise decree in which he already has a right then there is no need of reg.....
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Finance Ministry Files Review Petition in Supreme Court’s Safari Retreats Case Ruling(09.01.2025)
Finance Ministry has filed a review petition in SC seeking review of its Safari Retreats Case judgement (MANU/SC/1080/2024; 2024 INSC 756) that allowe.....
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Kerala HC: Complainant Must be Informed if Probe Against FIR-Named Accused is Dropped(10.11.2025)
Kerala High Court directed the State Police Chief to ensure that investigating officers notify complainants or their legal heirs when an accused named.....
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Sterling Biotech RP for Failing to Discharge Duty: NCLT(16.04.2019)
National Company Law Tribunal rebuke resolution professional for failing to discharge his duties, asked to submit an explanation why he didn’t opt for.....
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RBI Allows Financial Institutions to Conduct Business in Indian National Rupee in IFSC(20.01.2020)
Reserve Bank of India has allowed the Financial Institutions to conduct businesses in Indian National Rupees in International Financial Services Centr.....
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SC: Section 32, Registration Act Does Not Require the Presence of Parties During Registration of Sale(27.01.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that Section 32 of the Registration Act, 1908, does not require the presence of both parties to a deed of sale when the sam.....
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Air Quality Commission calls for strict implementation of RFID system at 13 toll plazas of Delhi(29.12.2020)
Commercial vehicles without RFID tags or inadequate balance in the tags will not be allowed entry from 01st January.
Move to help reduce veh.....
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Delhi HC Explains Doctrine of Constructive Res Judicata(06.05.2025)
Del. HC has observed that in case the doctrine of Constructive Res Judicata is not applied to writ proceedings, it may lead to situation where a party.....
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SC Explains the Requirements to be Fulfilled for Initiating Perjury Proceedings against Litigant(14.08.2024)
SC has held that, to initiate perjury proceedings against a litigant court should be of prima facie opinion that there exists sufficient & reasonable .....
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CESTAT: Service Relating to Modernization, Renovation Are Input Services(08.08.2022)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Kolkata bench has held that services relating to modernization, and renovation are input.....
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Ker. HC: No Liability on RTO to Pay Compensation if Vehicle Owner Fails to get it Insured(25.09.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that if the motor vehicle owner fails to get the motor vehicle insured, the liability for payment of compensation would not.....
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NCLAT: Submission of Status Report in Cr. Proceeding Won’t Have Bearing While Deciding App u/s 7 IBC(26.12.2024)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that while deciding an application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 submission of status rep.....
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AP HC: Trial Court Shall Not Insist Compliance of Object. Not Given in CPC while Registering Plaint(13.01.2025)
AP HC has stated that the Trial Court cannot insist compliance with such objections, which are not contemplated by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 o.....
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Supreme Court: Crude Soybean Oil is Eligible for Customs Duty Exemption(16.05.2025)
Supreme Court has held that Crude Soybean Oil is eligible for customs duty as it is not an agricultural produce but a manufactured product which chang.....
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CESTAT: Central Excise Duty Not Payable on Intermediate Products(19.05.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that central Excise Duty is not payable on intermediate products, used captiv.....
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SC: Article 30 Not an Enabling Provision but an Obligation on State While Granting Minority Status(24.01.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing the issue of granting minority status to Aligarh Muslim University, has observed that Article 30 of the Constitution of In.....
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Cal. HC: Bill Generated For Exporting Goods Expired Due to Accident, 200% Penalty Quashed(08.02.2024)
Calcutta HC while quashing 200% penalty has observed that unless department establishes that transporter or owner of goods had an intention to violate.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Section 129 of WBGST Act, 200% Penalty
Ker. HC: Nowadays, There is a Tendency to Make Statements Based on Religion, Caste Etc.(24.02.2025)
Kerala High Court while denying bail to an accused has observed that nowadays, there is a tendency to make statements based on religion, caste etc. Th.....
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J&K HC: Burden of Proof that Seized Samples were Not in Safe Custody Doesn’t Lie on Accused(05.03.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that the burden of proof that seized samples were not in safe custody does not lie on the accused rather it lies.....
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IP Office Declares Starbucks, NDTV and Economic Times as Well-Known Trademark(22.04.2025)
Intellectual Property Office has declared Starbucks, New Delhi Television (NDTV) and Economic Times as well-known trademark. Process of designating a .....
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Bombay HC Directs Consideration of Separate Registration List Potentially Requiring Transplant(05.05.2025)
Bom HC has observed that human need for an organ transplant is facet of right to life as guaranteed under Article 21 of COI. The Court also directed S.....
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Delhi High Court: Poster Hoarding Business During Bar Elections Must Stop(13.08.2024)
Delhi High Court while hearing a PIL seeking 33% reservation for women lawyers in elections to Bar Councils, has remarked that the culture of putting .....
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Exemption of registered person whose aggregate turnover in the financial year 2023-24 is up to two crore rupees, from filing annual return(10.07.2024)
In exercise of the powers conferred by the first proviso to section 44 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Commissioner,.....
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SC: P&H HC's 50% Minimum Mark Criteria in Interviews For Promotion As District Judges Upheld(14.02.2024)
Supreme Court has upheld the criteria set by Punjab and Haryana High Court (P&H HC) which requires the judicial officers to secure a minimum of 50% ma.....
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Food Aduletration: Rajasthan High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance(02.07.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of rampant food adulteration incidents and observed that the Fundamental Right to Life includes a s.....
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CESTAT: Blending, Bottling, and Packaging of IMFL not subject to Service Tax(08.08.2022)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Kolkata Bench has held that blending, bottling, and packaging of Indian-made foreign liq.....
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Guj. HC: Elected Members Must Not Disrepute the Institution to Which they are Elected(25.09.2023)
Gujarat High Court has held that it is expected from the elected members that they must ensure that no conflict arises between the public duties and t.....
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Cal. HC: Statutory Framework under CGST Act Provides Mechanisms to Address Assessee’s Concerns(26.12.2024)
Calcutta HC has observed that the statutory framework under the CGST Act, 2017 provides adequate mechanisms for addressing the Assessee’s concerns, in.....
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SC: Prior Registration Not Required under MSMED Act to Invoke Payment Dispute Resolution Mechanism(13.01.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that it is not mandatory for the MSMEs to have prior registration under Section 8 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise.....
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Supreme Court: Ordering DNA Test is Unwarranted When Paternity Issue Has no Connection to Offence(11.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that DNA tests cannot be routinely ordered to determine paternity, emphasizing the presumption of legitimacy for children born with.....
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Del. HC Upholds DU’s Decision to Relax Age Limit for Candidates in Student’s Union Elections(21.09.2023)
Delhi High Court has upheld that decision of Delhi University (DU) to adjust the maximum age limit for undergraduate and postgraduate students contest.....
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SC: Before Decision of Arrest, Materials Exonerating Accused Must also be Considered(15.07.2024)
SC has stated the officer acting under Section 19(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) cannot ignore or not consider the material.....
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Supreme Court: Centre & States to Take Steps to Implement NCAHP Act, 2021(13.08.2024)
Supreme Court has directed the Centre to conduct a meeting with all the State Secretaries of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, to come out wi.....
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Raj. HC: Officials Can Be Ind. Proceeded Against Even If Charges Not Confirmed After GCM Proceedings(13.02.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has held that if certain charges are not confirmed after General Court-Martial (GCM) proceedings, the Chief of Army Staff and oth.....
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Bombay HC: Customs Department to Explain How Show Cause Notice Isn’t Barred by Limitation(27.02.2025)
Bombay High Court while hearing Skoda Auto Volkswagen India's petition challenging tax demand by Indian Customs authority, has asked the Customs Autho.....
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Supreme Court AORA Launches Help Desk to Assist Members with Procedural and Substantive Matters(10.03.2025)
Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has launched a help desk staffed by experienced AORs to assist its members with procedural and .....
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SC Resolves Overlap between 'Design' and 'Copyright' Protection u/s 15(2) of the Copyright Act(16.04.2025)
Supreme Court has resolved the overlap between 'design' and 'copyright' protection u/s 15(2) of the Copyright Act, 1957 by laying down twin tests that.....
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SC: Must Disclose to the Manufacturer, Test Reports Justifying Reclassification(30.04.2025)
SC has observed that a copy of test report justifying reclassification of petrochemical products has to be furnished to manufacturer as unless a copy .....
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Delhi High Court: Controller of Patents Must Clearly Specify ‘Known Substance’ in Hearing Notice(16.05.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that 'known substance' against which the claimed invention of an applicant is being assessed must be clearly specified in th.....
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Central Government waives basic customs duty and health cess on import of Medical Oxygen and related medical equipments(24.04.2021)
Centre has decided to grant full exemption from Basic Customs Duty and health cess on import of Medical Oxygen and other medical equipments related to.....
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All. HC: If Ocular Testimony is Suspected, Existence/Absence of Motive Acquires Significance(14.08.2024)
Allahabad High Court while acquitting an accused in a murder case due to unreliable ocular testimony, has observed that when ocular testimony appears .....
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Madras HC: All Unaided Private Educational Institutions "Establishment" for Purpose of ESI Act(04.08.2020)
Madras High Court has ruled that all private educational institutions will come under the purview of the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 and will.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Entertain PIL Seeking Installation of Flags in Court Complexes(12.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation seeking installation of Indian flags and statue of justice in court complexes a.....
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Mad. HC: Continuance of Senthil Balaji as Minister w/o Portfolio Against Constitutional Ethos(06.09.2023)
Madras High Court while observing that continuance of V. Senthil Balaji as a Minister without Portfolio does not augur well with Principles of Constit.....
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Raj. HC: Provision of Appeal Recommended in Matters of Transporting Bovine Animals Without Permit(03.07.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has recommended the introduction of provisions of appeal in matters where orders are passed under Section 6A of the Rajasthan Bov.....
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Delhi HC: Can Produce 'Final Report-I' of CBI in Exceptional Circumstances(28.02.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that even though the final report of Central Bureau of Investigation is a confidential document, the production of the same .....
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Kerala HC: PIO Doesn’t Have Authority to Start Investigative Process under Section 7 of RTI Act(16.05.2025)
Kerala High Court while clarifying the duty of a Public Information Officer (PIO), has observed that under Section 7 of the Right to Information Act, .....
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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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SC: Bar Association Can’t Bring Judicial Working to a Standstill to Condole Lawyer's Death(13.09.2023)
Supreme Court while issuing notice to Odisha Bar Association for abstaining from court work citing the death of one of its members, has observed that .....
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Allahabad HC: Merely Because Refund is Due, Liability to Deposit Tax Can’t be Escaped(10.07.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that merely because a refund is due to a registered dealer from assessment proceedings, liability of depositing tax unde.....
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SC: Arbitral Tribunal or Courts Not Permitted to Grant Interest Upon Interest(08.08.2024)
Supreme Court has held that ordinarily courts are not supposed to grant interest on interest except where it has been specifically provided under the .....
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Bombay High Court to Decide if Donuts & Cakes Should be Taxed under GST(06.03.2025)
Bombay High Court has addressed the issue of whether the supply of donuts falls within the ambit of restaurant services and is set to decide whether d.....
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Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Accused on ‘Trial Basis’(04.03.2025)
Supreme Court while granting bail to accused in the Chhattisgarh Coal Levy Scam Case, has observed that the release of the petitioners on interim bail.....
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J&K High Court: Accused Already on Bail Can’t be Re-Arrested for Different Offence in Same Case(12.03.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that if an accused has been granted bail then he cannot be re-arrested for a different offence in the same case .....
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Telangana HC: State Must Have a Litigation Policy(28.07.2023)
Telangana High Court while observing that State cannot be the biggest litigant and that State also has a stake in the Justice Administration System, h.....
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Gujarat HC Grants Bail in Case of Fraudulent Claim of ITC(30.03.2022)
Gujarat High Court has approved bail to the accused who falsely claimed input tax credit (ITC) as the department has attached the immovable properties.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Input Tax Credit, Bail, GST evasion
Central Government notifies the infrastructure debt fund namely, the Kotak Infrastructure Debt Fund Limited(31.03.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (47) of section 10 of Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby notifies the infr.....
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Del. HC: Regulation by FSSAI Enhancing Size of Statutory Warning on Pan Masala Packages, Upheld(11.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has upheld the regulation issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) that enhanced the size of statutory warn.....
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SC: SDRF Cannot be Diverted, Revert to SDRF Diverted Amount(12.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that money from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) cannot be diverted or used for any other purpose and it would be proper.....
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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.....
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Supreme Court: Blacklisting Orders Must be Justifiable and Proportionate(09.08.2024)
SC has held that orders of blacklisting are a drastic remedy and they need to be justifiable and proportionate. It further observed that debarring a p.....
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Pat. HC: For Initiating Section 145 CrPC Proceeding Magistrate’s Satisfaction is Condition Precedent(24.02.2025)
Patna High Court has observed that condition precedent for initiating proceedings under Section 145 CrPC is the Executive Magistrate’s satisfaction re.....
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SC: Parameters for Grant of Anticipatory Bail in Serious Offence Like Corruption Are to be Satisfied(07.03.2025)
SC has observed that parameters for grant of anticipatory bail in a serious offence like corruption are required to be satisfied. Anticipatory bail ca.....
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Supreme Court: Bail Granted to Manish Sisodia in Liquor Policy Case(09.08.2024)
Supreme Court has granted bail to Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the liquor policy case on account of long incarceration running around.....
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Rajasthan High Court: Citizens of the State Cannot be Treated as Cattle(21.04.2025)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that people of the State are suffering from extreme heatwaves and heat strokes. Citizens of the State cannot be trea.....
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Andhra Pradesh High Court: Cannot Extend Benefits of SC&ST Act to Converts(05.05.2025)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that the caste system is alien to Christianity and once an individual has converted to Christianity and professes t.....
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SC: Caution Must be Exercised by Trial Court in Accepting Dock Identification of Accused Without TIP(12.07.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that in cases where the accused is a stranger to a witness and there has been no Test Identification Parade (TIP), the tria.....
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Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Alleged Middleman Christian Michel in Agusta Westland Case(11.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed the bail applications filed by Christian James Michel, facing investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation and .....
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All. HC: No Illegality in Taking Written Statement of Witness Under Section 161 CrPC(26.12.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that if written statement has been submitted by the witness himself to the Investigating Officer and the IO assures its .....
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SC: Delay in Registering FIR for Offences Punishable with More than 3 Years No Ground to Quash FIR(01.05.2025)
Supreme Court has stated that it is settled law that delay in registration of the FIR for offences punishable with imprisonment of more than three yea.....
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SC: Fees Collected from NRI Students Can Be Utilized for a Variety of Purposes(19.05.2025)
SC has observed that fees collected from NRI students can be utilized for variety of purposes, including but not limited to subsidizing fees for other.....
Tags : Supreme Court, NRI Students, Subsidization of Education
Delhi HC Warns EDMC Official over Failure to Provide Books to Students under Right to Education Act(02.08.2016)
Delhi HC has irked at failure of East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) Officials to supply writing material to nearly 2 lakh students enrolled in sc.....
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Supreme Court Agrees to Examine Law to Arrest Individuals For GST Evasion(29.05.2019)
Supreme Court has agreed to examine the powers of tax authorities to arrest an individual for Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion.
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Bombay HC Extends Interim Protection from Arrest Granted to TISS Student by 3 Weeks(25.02.2020)
Bombay High Court has extended the interim protection from arrest granted to Kris Chudawala, a Masters student of the Tata Institute of Social Science.....
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Bombay HC: Covid Test Results Should be Given to Patients Immediately Through Whatsapp(19.04.2021)
Bombay High Court said that Covid test results should be given to patients immediately through Whatsapp and hard copies without waiting for them to be.....
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Del. HC: Company’s Subsidiary Doesn’t Ipso Facto Constitute its Permanent Establishment(27.02.2025)
Del. HC has held that there is no general presumption in law that a subsidiary can never be acknowledged to be a Permanent Establishment (PE). This is.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Permanent Establishment, Double Taxation Treaty
Assault of Tribal Woman: Guj. HC States Restorative Care to be Provided to her Extremely Important(10.03.2025)
Gujarat High Court while hearing a suo motu plea relating to the reported assault of a tribal woman, has stated that the rehabilitation and restorativ.....
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Raj HC: Procedural Safeguards Provided by Statute Must be Followed Strictly(24.07.2023)
Rajasthan High Court while quashing interception orders for phone tapping of a private individual issued by authorities in the state in 2020-2021, obs.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Procedural Safeguards, Interception Orders, Phone Tapping
AAR: Payment of Equated Yearly Installments and Interest on Delayed Payment Is Exigible To GST(01.04.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, Telangana has observed that payment of Equated Yearly Installments made under Annuities Model, including interest on del.....
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Tel. HC: Elders in the House Can’t Decide Custody of Child(25.09.2023)
Telangana High Court while observing that in custody matters, welfare of the minor child is the paramount consideration, has held that elders cannot d.....
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All. HC: Organisations Cannot Claim Allotment of Particular Land at Mahakumbh Mela(23.12.2024)
Allahabad HC while disposing a petition seeking allotment of a particular land during Mahakumbh Mela, has stated that no particular organisation can c.....
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SC: Agreed Interest Rate Cannot Be Challenged as Exorbitant; Arbitrator Cannot Override Contract(05.12.2025)
Supreme Court dismissed BPL Limited’s appeals against an arbitral award, upholding a 36% annual interest on dues to Morgan Securities, ruling that cor.....
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All. HC: Can’t Challenge Orders u/s 482 CrPC if Appeal Lies Under Section 14A of the SC/ST Act, 1989(14.02.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that in cases where an appeal against an order would lie under Section 14A of SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.....
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Kerala HC: Eligible Woman Can Undergo IVF Even if Husband Ineligible(27.02.2025)
Kerala High Court while permitting woman to undergo Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) procedure, has observed that a married woman of eligible ag.....
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Rajasthan HC: Tenancy Act Mandates Maintainability of Revision Petition Only in “Decided” Case(10.03.2025)
Rajasthan HC has observed that the Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955 mandates the maintainability of the revision petition only in a “decided” case by the s.....
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CESTAT, Bangalore: Gold was Freely Importable by Normal Importer Prior to DGFT Notification(07.03.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Bangalore, has ruled that gold was freely importable by the normal importer prior to the .....
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Delhi HC Directs Delhi University to Devise Mechanism for Issuance of Attested Marksheet Manually(14.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi University to put in place a mechanism so that in case of any urgency, a student can write an email to the con.....
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Rajasthan HC: State Government Granting Bonus Marks is Purely Policy Decision(07.08.2024)
Raj. HC has held that if State Govt. has chosen not to provide any bonus marks for services, like the post of Medical Officer (Dental), then it cannot.....
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Supreme Court: Registrar Must Ensure that Assistants Work Diligently(23.08.2024)
Supreme Court has stated that the Registrar shall ensure that the dealing assistants and senior court assistants diligently perform their work. Any re.....
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SC to Centre: Appointing Judicial Officers to Vacant Seats of Industrial Tribunals Before August 31(19.07.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Central Government to complete the process of appointing judicial officers to the vacant seats of the Central Government In.....
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J&K HC: Executing Courts Have Authority to Adjudicate Claim of Obstruction Under O.21 Rule 97 of CPC(05.03.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has observed that under Order 21 Rule 97 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), the executing court is empowered to exam.....
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J&K HC: Mere Filing of WS doesn’t Constitute Waiver of Right to Arbitration(18.03.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that if a party has raised a preliminary objection in respect of the arbitration clause at the outset then the m.....
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NCLAT: Corporate Debtor’s Last Payment within Limitation Period Amounts to Acknowledgement(06.01.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that Corporate Debtor’s act of making last payment within the limitation period amounts to acknowledgement under Sectio.....
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Delhi HC Directs to Consider Plea on Regulation of Rate of HRCT Test as Representation(04.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Authorities to treat the plea to regulate or cap the rate of High-Resolution Computerised Tomography ('HRCT') test i.....
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AAR, Karnataka: TDS Applicable on Services Purchased as Innovative Ideas to Minimize Cost(11.06.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka has ruled that the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is applicable on all services purchased on account of inn.....
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Rajasthan HC Directs Reliance Jio to Shift 4G Tower Creating Inconvenience to Devotees(11.03.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has directed Reliance Jio to shift its 4G mobile tower from the existing place to 15-20 feets away from the gate of a Gurudwara w.....
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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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Ker. Court: Threating Woman Without Intention to Outrage Modesty Not Offence U/S 354 IPC(20.07.2023)
Kerala Court has held that merely holding woman’s hand and threatening her that he would kill her without any culpable intention to outrage her modest.....
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Delhi HC: CCI Cannot Levy Interest Retrospectively Before Valid Service of Demand Notice(05.11.2025)
Delhi High Court held that the Competition Commission of India cannot impose interest retrospectively or from a date before valid service of a demand .....
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MP HC: Compassionate Appointment Can be Provided by Pvt. Institutions but without State’s Aid(01.08.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that private institutions can provide compassionate appointment to individuals but it must be done without the expe.....
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Andhra Pradesh High Court: Can’t Issue Appellate Order Only in Hindi(08.08.2024)
AP High Court has held that in State of Andhra Pradesh appellate order under Section 107 of CGST Act, 2017 cannot be issued only in Hindi. English cop.....
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SC: Panchayat Members in Mah. to Produce Caste Certificate In 12 Months to Avoid Disqualification(09.02.2024)
Supreme Court has held that Panchayat members in Maharashtra, who have been elected from seats reserved for the SC/OBC Class have to produce Validity .....
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Rajasthan HC: Only Waqf Tribunal Can Adjudicate Disputes Related to Masjid(24.02.2025)
Raj. HC has observed that Masjid comes within the definition of 'Waqf' and once the suit property is Waqf, any dispute in respect of the Waqf property.....
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SC Directs HCs to Call for Information Regarding Pendency of Execution Petitions in District Courts(07.03.2025)
SC has directed HCs to call for necessary information from their respective district judiciary regarding pendency of execution petitions. The HCs shal.....
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Delhi HC Enquires on Government Policy on Administration of Amphotericin-B Drug(04.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to spell out its policy with regard to the priority of patients who should be administered the Amphotericin-B.....
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Delhi HC: Post-Dated Cheques Given as Security Attract Section 138 NI Act After Liability Arises(12.11.2025)
Delhi High Court ruled that post-dated cheques issued as security can attract Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, if they are dishono.....
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Supreme Court: Stamp Duty Relief for Co-Operative Societies Cannot Depend on Extra-Legal Verification(08.12.2025)
Supreme Court has struck down a Jharkhand Government memo that required co-operative societies to secure an Assistant Registrar’s recommendation befor.....
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SC: Should Not Grant Stay on Discharge Orders Unless Exceptional Circumstances Arise(28.02.2025)
Supreme Court has held that stay on discharge should never be granted unless circumstances are exceptional and further held that even for action under.....
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Calcutta HC: Can Grant Unconditional Stay of Award if it is Induced by Fraud(10.03.2025)
Calcutta High Court has observed that an unconditional stay of award can be granted if it is affected or induced by fraud or corruption. However an ho.....
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MP HC Orders Inquiry Against Police Officer for Investigating in Wrong Direction(07.03.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Director General of Police to seek explanation from an Investigating Officer, for wasting his time and reso.....
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Rajasthan HC Orders Seizure of Buses Picking and Dropping Passengers in Violation of Relevant Laws(14.03.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has ordered that buses shall be seized of those bus operators who are found picking and dropping passengers in violation of relev.....
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SC: If Land Acquisition Compensation Not Paid, Schemes Like Ladli Behna Will be Stopped(14.08.2024)
Supreme Court has reprimanded the State of Maharashtra for not coming up with a reasonable figure for compensation in cases where State illegally occu.....
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Kerala HC: Accused Has No Right to Dictate Terms of Investigation(10.03.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that an accused has no absolute right to seek further investigation or to dictate terms for investigation or to say tha.....
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Rajasthan HC Upholds Rejection of Candidature Under Outstanding Sports Persons Category(14.03.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has upheld the rejection of petitioner's candidature under Outstanding Sports Person category for appointment for the post of Com.....
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Allahabad HC to SEC: Notify ULB Polls Without OBC Quota(28.12.2022)
Allahabad High Court while observing that State Government doesn't fulfill the Triple Test Formality, has directed State Election Commission (SEC) to .....
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SC: Settlement Between Union & Employer Wouldn’t Override Model Standing Orders(26.07.2023)
Supreme Court has held that employer and employee union cannot enter into a contract overriding the statutory contract embodied in the certified Stand.....
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Karnataka HC Rejects Plea to Award Bharat Ratna Award to Late Sri Shivakumara Swami(04.04.2022)
Karnataka High Court has rejected a public interest litigation seeking a direction to be issued to the Prime Minister of India to consider the represe.....
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Allahabad HC: Mandatory for Seller to Download E-Way Bill Once Goods Put in Transit(10.03.2025)
Allahabad High Court has held that it is mandatory on the part of the seller to download the e-way bill once the goods are put in transit. Subsequent .....
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Madras HC: Employee Can't Claim Specific Post When Two Posts Are In The Same Cadre With Identical Pay(08.03.2022)
Madras High Court while deciding the issue related to appointment and promotion has observed that when service conditions are not infringed from and o.....
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Supreme Court Grants Relief to Company to Pay OTS Amount with Interest(14.03.2022)
Supreme Court has granted relief to a company to pay OTS amount with interest considering that the default in payment was due to Covid.
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J&K&L HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Reimbursement Under PM Special Scholarship Scheme(28.12.2022)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has dismissed a Jaipur-based University's plea for reimbursement of expenses incurred by it with regard to tuiti.....
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Ker HC: Can’t Seize Vehicle on Mere Apprehension that it may be used for Smuggling(26.07.2023)
Kerala High Court has observed that under Section 115 of Customs Act, 1962, a vehicle can be seized by customs if it was actually used or is being use.....
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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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CESTAT Delhi: No Service Tax Payable on Service Charges Collected by Rajasthan CDF from Milk Unions(23.05.2022)
Custom, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has ruled that no service tax is payable on the service charges collected by the Rajas.....
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SC Approves UOI's Scheme Allowing Resignation of Only Those NEET Candidates Who Have Joined INIs(02.02.2024)
Supreme Court has approved a proposal brought forth by Union of India (UOI) to allow only those candidates to resign from National Eligibility Cum Ent.....
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SC: Elder Sister Cannot Exercise Guardianship Over Younger Sister Unless There is Court Order(16.02.2024)
Supreme Court while dismissing a Habeas Corpus Petition filed by a lady for production of her younger sister, has held that an elder sister doesn’t ha.....
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Cal. HC: Focus Must be on Restoring and Making Heritage Structures Functional(28.02.2025)
Calcutta High Court has remarked that it is easy to destroy and dismantle heritage structures but the focus must be on restoring and making them funct.....
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Kerala HC: Mental Condition of the Youngsters of Our Country is Astonishing and Disturbing(10.03.2025)
Kerala High Court has stated that the mental condition of the youngsters of our country is astonishing and disturbing. There is no purpose in blaming .....
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MP HC: Tehsildar Who Allegedly Misused Post Not Entitled for Protection(14.03.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a Tehsildar, alleged to have misused her position by extending undue benefit to her husband as well as her ser.....
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HP HC: No Requirement of Practicing for 7 Years for Appointment as District Judge(15.07.2024)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that Article 233(2) of the Constitution of India does not require continuous practice for seven years as an advoc.....
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MP High Court: Expression ‘Lower’ Encompasses Punishment to Minimum/Lowest Pay Scale to Employee(13.02.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the expression 'lower' grade/post given under Clause 39(1)(d) of LIC Staff Regulation, 1960 includes within it.....
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SC Acquits Jeweler Who Possessed Stolen Gold Bars without Having Knowledge of it being Stolen(27.02.2025)
Supreme Court has acquitted a jeweler convicted for receiving stolen gold bars and observed that merely possessing a stolen property without the knowl.....
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Supreme Court AORA Launches Help Desk to Assist Members with Procedural and Substantive Matters(10.03.2025)
Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has launched a help desk staffed by experienced AORs to assist its members with procedural and .....
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CESTAT, Ahmadabad: Cenvat Credit Can’t be Denied for Warranty Services Provided Free of Cost(01.04.2022)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmadabad has reiterated that the cenvat credit can’t be denied on warranty services during the war.....
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SC: No Person/Entity Can Be Allowed To Make Undue and Unjust Profit from Public Property(23.12.2024)
SC has stated that the golden principle is that Govt. procedures or policies pioneered in public interest must genuinely serve public & not merely enr.....
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Streamlining of Customs Post Clearance Audit (PCA) Work-Instructions(06.09.2023)
1. The undersigned is directed to draw your kind attention to the Instruction No. 02/ 2021-Customs dated 16.02.2021 regarding Customs Post Clearance A.....
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Supreme Court: People Don’t Purchase High-End Luxurious Cars to Suffer Discomfort(10.07.2024)
SC while granting relief to two companies who purchased cars from Mercedes-Benz, has observed that people do not purchase high-end luxurious cars to s.....
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SC: Directions Issued for Better Administration of Gokarna Temple Committee(01.08.2024)
Supreme Court has issued directions for better administration of the oversight committee of the Gokarna -Mahabaleshwar temple that is headed by Retire.....
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SC: Practice of Courts in Gujarat to Let IO Seek Police Custody While Granting Bail is Illegal(08.08.2024)
SC has held that the practice prevailing in Gujarat, that IOs are given liberty to seek police custody remand of accused after Court has granted antic.....
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Delhi HC: Not Supplying 'Grounds of Arrest' to Accused Either in Arrest Memo or Separately is Illegal(05.03.2025)
Delhi High Court declared the arrest of a man as illegal after noting that “grounds of arrest” were neither given to accused in the arrest memo nor se.....
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Supreme Court: All the Sports Associations are Ailing Bodies(18.03.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing a plea moved by Maharashtra Wrestling Association, has remarked that all the sports associations in India are ailing bodie.....
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All. HC Stays Judgment that Read Down Regulation 40 (?) of U.P Intermediate Education Act(19.07.2023)
Allahabad High Court has stayed operation of May 2023 single judge judgment that read down Regulation 40(?) of Uttar Pradesh Intermediate Education Ac.....
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Central Government hereby specifies Canada Pension Plan Investment Board as the specified person for the purposes of the clause (c) of the Explanation 1 to clause (23FE) of Section 10 of IT Act, 1961(22.04.2021)
In exercise of powers conferred by sub-clause (iv) of clause (c) of the Explanation 1 to clause (23FE) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 o.....
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Allahabad HC Grants Bail to Kashmiri Students Accused of Celebrating Pakistan's T20 Win(31.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has granted bail to the three Kashmiri students who were arrested on sedition charges for allegedly raising pro-Pakistan slogans .....
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Calcutta HC Issues Notice to NHRC for Committee for People Displaced in Post-Poll Violence(05.04.2022)
Calcutta High Court has issued notice to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the State Legal Services Authority (SLSA) in connection with .....
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Allahabad HC: S.372 CrPC Proviso Providing Substantive Right of Appeal Isn't Retrospective in Nature(17.08.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that the amendments made in Section 372 Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) by adding a proviso in the year 2009, creating.....
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SC: Police Officials Accused of Misconduct During Tenure Ought to be Tried Summarily(16.12.2024)
SC while quashing summons against an IPS officer over allegations of misconduct, has stated that Special Judge is not empowered to issue a notice u/s .....
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Raj. HC: Can’t Use Land Recorded As “For Mining Purposes” for Agricultural Purpose(07.01.2025)
Rajasthan High Court has held that when the nature of land has been recorded as “for mining purposes” in the revenue records, the same cannot be used .....
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Calcutta High Court Transfers Kolkata Doctor’s Rape-Murder Case to CBI(14.08.2024)
Cal. HC has transferred the case of rape and murder of 2nd year PG medical student to CBI. The Court held that since there has been no significant pro.....
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SC Asks Centre to Consider Withdrawing Insurance Exemption for State Public Transport Corporations(12.08.2021)
Supreme Court has asked the Central Government to examine the possibility of withdrawing exemption from insurance for State Corporations that run publ.....
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Kar. HC: Under DV Act, Question of Awarding Maintenance Till Marriage of Daughters Doesn’t Arise(05.09.2023)
Karnataka High Court has held that under the provisions of Domestic Violence Act, question of awarding maintenance till marriage of the daughters does.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Domestic Violence Act, Maintenance, Daughters
Mad. HC: Action Can be Taken Against Lawyers Using Advocate Stickers to Seek Immunity(03.07.2024)
Madras High Court has informed the State Government that police without fearing anything, is allowed to take action against lawyers who use advocate s.....
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Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of S. 69 and 70 of GST Act(28.02.2025)
Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Sections 69 and 70 of the Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 that provide the power to arrest an.....
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Cal. HC: Organisation Once Recognized as Minority will Always be Minority(10.03.2025)
Calcutta High Court has held that once the status of minority has been given to an organization it will always be recognised as a minority institution.....
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SC Constitutes Committee to Examine Financial Status of Schools(19.03.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing a plea challenging Allahabad High Court’s order directing private schools to either adjust/reimburse 15% of fees paid by p.....
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Kar. HC: Right to Associate and Association are Constitutionally Guaranteed(19.07.2023)
Karnataka High Court while observing that Right to associate and association are constitutionally guaranteed, has held that people gathering to pay ho.....
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NCLAT: If Liquidation Cost Not Paid as Per Regulations, Security Interest Shall Stand Relinquished(11.12.2024)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that if the secured creditor does not pay the liquidation costs as per Regulation 21A(3) of the Liquidation Regulations.....
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SC: Unnecessary to Implead Civil Authority in Bail Applications by Foreigners under Foreigners Act(07.01.2025)
SC has held that it is unnecessary to implead civil authority or Registration Officer in bail applications by foreigners under Foreigners Act, 1946 as.....
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Supreme Court: If Centre Wants DRT to Furnish Data it Must Provide Additional Staff(20.01.2025)
Supreme Court has held that if Centre wants Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRT) to furnish data in a particular case then it must provide additional staff t.....
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NCLAT: NCLT Cannot Change Capital Structure of a Legally Compliant Successful Auction Purchaser(24.11.2025)
NCLAT held that the NCLT cannot alter the capital structure proposed by a successful auction purchaser when it is legally compliant, unopposed by stak.....
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JKL HC: Juvenile Justice Board has all the Trappings of a Criminal Court(24.07.2023)
Jammu & Kashmir High Court has held that Juvenile Justice Board has all the trappings of a Criminal Court, and therefore proceedings pending before th.....
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Kar. HC: Acquittal Order Can’t be Put in Challenge by Stranger to the Case(22.09.2023)
Karnataka High Court has held that a fresh investigation upon acquittal or conviction of the accused cannot be ordered for an askance by persons who w.....
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NCLAT: Can’t Extend CIRP beyond 330 Days u/s 12(3) of IBC Unless Exceptional Circumstances Present(19.12.2024)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that, under Section 12(3) of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 the maximum timeline prescribed for CIRP is 330 days .....
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Ker. HC: Man Calling a Woman’s Body Structure ‘Fine’ Amounts to Sexual Harassment(09.01.2025)
Kerala High Court while refusing to quash an FIR, has observed that a man calling a woman’s body structure ‘fine’ amounts to sexual harassment.
Tags : Kerala High Court, Body Structure, Sexual Harassment
Delhi HC: Not Here to Monitor Delhi University, but Students Must Follow Law During Elections(07.11.2025)
Delhi High Court observed that while it cannot oversee the daily functioning of Delhi University, students cannot take the law into their own hands du.....
Tags : Delhi University, Elections, Students
NCLT Mumbai: Pending Cheque-Bounce Case Does not Prevent Admission of Insolvency Petition(02.12.2025)
NCLT Mumbai ruled that a pending cheque-bounce case under the Negotiable Instruments Act does not bar insolvency proceedings. It admitted Rexel India .....
Tags : Cheque-Bounce, Negotiable Instruments Act, Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process
Guidelines for Utilization of Steel Slag in Road Construction released(01.07.2024)
Member (Science) Niti Aayog, Dr. V.K. Saraswat in the First International Conference on Steel Slag Road jointly organized by CSIR-CRRI and PHDCCI at N.....
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Supreme Court: It Is For the State As Custodian to Assess If Tree-Felling Is Required or Not(07.02.2024)
Supreme Court has conveyed its displeasure at private parties seeking permission to fell trees for industrial projects without first approaching the c.....
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Del. HC: Temporary Restrain on Instagram Handles from Infringing Trademarks of House of Masaba(21.02.2025)
Delhi High Court has temporarily restrained certain Instagram pages/handles from infringing trademarks of designer Masaba Gupta's brand House of Masab.....
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Supreme Court: Failure on Part of State Led to Development of Private Hospitals(05.03.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that in proportion to the population of this country, the states have not been able to develop the requisite medical infras.....
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Bom. HC: Prosecutions Must Not be Launched to Stifle Agitations that are Part of Democratic Process(17.03.2025)
Bombay HC has observed that prosecutions must not be launched to stifle agitations that are part of the democratic process so long as people do not ta.....
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Raj HC to State: Provide Details of Curriculum & Management of Madrasas(18.07.2023)
Rajasthan High Court while hearing a PIL to declare the enactment of Rajasthan Madarsa Board Act, 2020, as unconstitutional, has directed State Govern.....
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SC Adjourns Plea Challenging Constitutionality of Election Commissioners' Law(20.02.2025)
Supreme Court has adjourned pleas that challenged that constitutionality of Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 thr.....
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Supreme Court Flags Issue of Engaging Contract Staff in Tribunals(04.03.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing petition raising issues regarding pendency vacancies and service conditions in tribunals, has flagged concerns regarding e.....
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Kerala High Court: Lawyer Recording Proceedings of Courts Amounts to Contempt of Court(12.03.2025)
Ker. HC has observed that recording of proceedings of the Court constitute contempt of court as it amounts to interference with the administration of .....
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SC: Court Must Adopt Justice Oriented Approach While Dealing With Delay Condonation Plea(28.07.2023)
Supreme Court while restoring an appeal filed after a delay of 52 days, has observed that if only the Court concerned had been sensitive to justice-or.....
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Jharkhand HC: Interest Liability Can't Be Raised Under GST Without Initiating Adjudication Process(30.03.2022)
Jharkhand High Court has observed that if an assessee disputes the liability of interest, either its calculation or the leviability, then the only alt.....
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CBDT extends last date for filing of Form No. 10AB for seeking registration or approval under Section 10(23C), 12A or 80G of the Income-tax Act, 1961(31.03.2022)
On consideration of difficulties in electronic filing of Form No.10AB as stipulated in Rule 2C or 11AA or 17A of the Income-tax Rules, 1962, the Centr.....
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Justice Hema Committee Report Made Public(20.08.2024)
Justice Hema Committee report constituted in 2017 by the Kerala Government has been made public. The report states that there must be an independent f.....
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Kerala HC Directs Corporations to Erect Signposts at Locations Designated as Feeding Spaces(12.08.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the Municipalities in the State to erect signposts at the locations designated for feeding points for community dogs an.....
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SC Stays Kar. HC’s Order Which Held that Online Rummy Isn’t Taxable As ‘Betting’ And ‘Gambling'(07.09.2023)
Supreme Court has stayed the judgment of Karnataka High Court which held that online Rummy games and other online games played on Gameskraft’s platfor.....
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Mad. HC: Disciplinary Procee. to be Initiated Against Lawyers Soliciting Work Through Online Service(04.07.2024)
Madras High Court has directed State Bar Councils to initiate disciplinary proceedings against lawyers soliciting work through online websites and add.....
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CIVIL MP HC: WS Filed After 120 Days Not Permissible, Summer Vacations Not 'Extraordinary Circumstanc(02.02.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a written statement (WS) filed after the lapse of 120 days since the service of summons cannot be permitted to.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Written Statement, Summer Vacations, Extraordinary Circumstance
SC Continues Hearing on Whether Courts Have Power to Modify Arbitral Award(19.02.2025)
Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench while hearing the matter whether courts have power to modify arbitral award under Section 34 and 37 of the Arbitrat.....
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Guj. HC: Promissory Estoppel Applies if Customer Acts on Basis of Bank's One Time Settlement Scheme(12.07.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that once a customer acts on the basis of offer made by a Bank under its One Time Settlement scheme, the principle of prom.....
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Cal. HC: Engagement on ‘Sensitive Posts’ on Contractual Basis Creates Difficulty(01.08.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that the posts of ‘Stenographer’, ‘Bench Clerk’ are very sensitive post for functioning of District Judiciary. Engagement.....
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Bombay HC: Constitutional Validity of Regulation Setting Out Qualification to Obtain CoP, Upheld(09.08.2024)
Bom. HC has upheld constitutional validity of Regulation 10 of Institute of Actuaries of India Regulations, 2017 that sets out the qualification requi.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice on PIL Alleging Caste Verification Committee is Non-Functional(07.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the State government on a public interest litigation petition alleging that the district caste verification .....
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Rajasthan HC: Live-in Relationship Between Married and Unmarried Person Not Permissible(11.06.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has ruled that a live-in-relationship between a married and unmarried person is not permissible in a plea of the Couple who sough.....
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MP HC Refuses to Interfere with Decision of Adult Woman to Move Out of House to Pursue Studies(11.03.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to accede to the request of a family to bring their adult daughter (Petitioner) back to them, under police custo.....
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Kar. HC: State Directed to Take Steps Regarding Overcrowding in Govt. Hostels For SC/ST Students(21.08.2024)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State to take steps regarding the overcrowding in hostels run by the Government in the State for Scheduled Caste.....
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Delhi HC Restrains Netflix & Others from Broadcasting of Documentary "A Big Little Murder"(13.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has restrained Netflix, Channel News Asia and others from restraining or streaming the documentary titled "A Big Little Murder" based.....
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Raj. HC: Depriving a Woman of Employment Based on her Marital Status Violates Articles 14 and 16(08.09.2023)
Rajasthan High Court has held that depriving a woman of public employment on the grounds of her being unmarried is violative of women’s right and ther.....
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Circular regarding charges levied by Market Infrastructure Institutions(01.07.2024)
1. Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) being public utility institutions act as first level Regulator and are entrusted with the responsibility .....
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Kerala High Court Refuses to Quash Woman's Complaint Against Youth Who Followed Him(24.02.2020)
Kerala High Court has refused to quash a criminal case against a man accused of following a woman, a total stranger to him, and inviting her to accomp.....
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Madhya Pradesh HC Issues Directives/Suggestions to Curb 'Plastic Pollution'(02.03.2020)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to issue directions to schools and colleges to stop the use of plastic immediately and als.....
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Cal. HC: SAMA Not Duly Recognized by Government, Parties Should Approach Court for Arbitrator(21.08.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 there is no independent Dispute Redressal Institution in Kolkata in.....
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SC: In case of Unjust Executive Action, Courts must Interfere in Election Process(08.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that in cases where issues crop up, indicating unjust executive action or an attempt to disturb a level-playing field between c.....
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All. HC: Extension of Benefits of Schemes for SC, STs/OBCs to BPL Card Holders is a Matter of Policy(08.07.2024)
All. HC while disposing a PIL seeking extension of benefits of Schemes meant for SC, ST, OBC and Minorities to BPL, has observed that issues raised fa.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Policy Matters
Madras HC Denies Bail to NRI Company Director Accused of Money Laundering(30.03.2022)
Madras High Court has refused to grant bail to Ahmed A.R Buhari, director and promoter of M/s Coastal Energen Private Limited (CEPL) who was accused u.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, of M/s Coastal Energen Private Limited
Calculation of investment concentration norm for Category III AIFs(28.03.2022)
1. Regulation 15(1)(d) of SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 ("AIF Regulations"), has been amended and notified on March 16, 2022, .....
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Kerala HC Declines to Grant Interim Stay on Decision Allowing Early Administration Of Second Jab(28.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has declined to stay the single judge decision allowing early administration of the second dose of COVISHIELD vaccine to the workers.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice to Former HC Judge in Plea to Probe Bribe Scandal for Governor's Post(05.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to a former judge of the court in a petition seeking directions to the police to initiate action against her fo.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Bribe Scandal for Governor's Post
SC: Suggestion of Backward Classes Commission Can’t be Accepted After Election Has Been Notified(13.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that suggestion of the Commission appointed by the Maharashtra Government to ascertain the extent of OBC reservation required i.....
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Bom. HC: Courts Cannot Assess If a Dog is Aggressive or Not and What Makes it Aggressive(03.08.2024)
Bombay High Court while directing BMC to constitute an Animal Welfare Committee for a society in Mumbai in order to deal with the issue of stray dogs,.....
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MP HC: Can’t Send Police Constables to Band Practice Without Written Consent(09.08.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court while allowing plea by police constables against enlisting them in the police band's without their consent, has held that th.....
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SC: Need to Have a Code of Investigation for Police(25.09.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that it is high time that a consistent and dependable code of investigation is devised with mandatory and detailed procedur.....
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E-Waste Management Rules, 2016(23.03.2016)
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the E-Waste Management Rules 2016. The new Rules have expanded applicability which now.....
Tags : e-waste, rules, producers, informal sector
Madras HC Calls For Assembly Footage Over Plea to Declare Palaniswami Trust Vote Void(28.02.2017)
Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu Assembly Secretary to produce video recording of entire House proceedings on the day of confidence vote whic.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Palaniswami, Trust Vote
Delhi High Court: Custodial Violence Won't Be Tolerated(25.07.2017)
Delhi High Court, while directing Tihar Jail authorities to ensure that Sukesh Chandrasekhar, who is accused in Election Commission bribery case, is n.....
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Uttarakhand High Court: No Nightstay at Meadows(24.08.2018)
Uttarakhand High Court ordered banning of night stay at high-altitude meadows and limiting the number of tourists visiting there.
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, night stay at high-altitude meadows
Supreme Court Upholds Madras HC Order on Right of Victim/ Interested Persons to File Protest Petition(04.02.2020)
Supreme Court has upheld the Madras High Court order whereby it has ruled that a Petitioner, being a victim, is mandatorily entitled to notice before .....
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Odisha AAR: 18%GST Applicable on Construction of Faculty Quarters in IIT, Bhubaneshwar(29.12.2020)
Odisha Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has ruled that 18% Goods and Services Tax applicable on the construction of the Director’s Bungalow and the c.....
Tags : Odisha Authority of Advance Ruling, Construction of Faculty Quarters in IIT, Bhubaneshwar
SC: Non-Questioning on Incriminating Circum. Vitiate Trial if Omission Causes Miscarriage of Justice(09.07.2024)
SC has observed that when incriminating circumstances are not put to question before accused and he is not given an opportunity to explain such incrim.....
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Supreme Court: GST Evaders Can be Arrested(28.05.2019)
Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging Telangana High Court judgment that held that a person can be arrested by the competent authority in cas.....
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CESTAT, Bangalore: Collection of Contribution to Build Corpus Fund Liable to Pay Service Tax(24.02.2020)
Customs Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Bangalore has held that the collection of contribution to building a corpus fund to secure t.....
Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Collection of Contribution to Build Corpus Fund
ITAT, Pune: Stamp Value Would be Full Consideration Only if Payment Made Through Bank(02.03.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune has observed that the stamp value on the date of agreement to sell shall be considered as full value of con.....
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Delhi HC Inquires on Boosting of Medical Infrastructure During Covid Surge(26.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has inquired from the Delhi Government as to how it is planning to boost medical infrastructure in order to meet the potential requir.....
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AAR, Odisha: Sending of Raw Materials for Manufacture of Industrial Gas Not Job Work(30.03.2022)
Authority for Advance Rulings, Odisha has concluded that IOCL’s sending of raw materials for the manufacture of industrial gas does not qualify job wo.....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, Industrial gas, Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017.
Madras High Court Strikes Down Section 32(2) Of Benami Transaction Act as Unconstitutional(05.04.2022)
Madras High Court has declared that Section 32(2) of the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 as unconstitutional and directed the go.....
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Madras High Court: No Proposal Initiated to Live Stream Court Proceedings(09.06.2021)
Madras High Court has stated that it has not taken steps to implement the Supreme Court's directions regarding the live-streaming of court proceedings.....
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Allahabad HC Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Financial Support/ Stipend For Junior Lawyers(09.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has issued notice to Union of India, Uttar Pradesh Bar Council and others on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea seeking sti.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Financial Support/ Stipend For Junior Lawyers
J&K&L HC: State Consumer Commission Not Empowered to Exercise Powers of Review(19.12.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that State Consumer Commissions and District Consumer Forums are not empowered to exercise powers of .....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, State Consumer Commissions, Review
Delhi HC: FEMA Summons Follow CPC, Not CrPC; ED May Call Women to Office For Statement Recording(02.12.2025)
Delhi HC ruled that summons issued u/s 37 of FEMA are governed by the CPC, not the Criminal CrPC. The court noted that these powers mirror those u/s 1.....
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SC: Evidence Act does Not Prescribe Minimum Age for Witness(25.02.2025)
Supreme Court while overturning the acquittal of a man after relying on child witness testimony, has observed that the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 does .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Child Witness Testimony, Competent Witness
SC: App. u/s 47 Raising Question of Right/Title to be Treated as Application Under Order 21 Rule 97(10.03.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that an application filed under Section 47 of CPC raising questions of right, title, or interest in the property would be d.....
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Gujarat High Court: GST Registration of Dealers Can't Be Cancelled For Inadvertent Mistake of CA(01.04.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that the dealer must not be forced to pay a hefty price for the termination of the GST registration for the chartered acco.....
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Rajasthan HC: Second Wife’s Child of a Deceased Employee Eligible for Compassionate Appointment(21.11.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that a child who was born from second wife of deceased employee is eligible for compassionate appointment and observed t.....
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Supreme Court: Registry to Give Explanation When Case Not Listed Despite Specific Orders(28.08.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that when there is a specific order of the Court that a particular petition shall be listed, the minimum expectation from t.....
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Clarification to deal with difference in Input Tax Credit (ITC) availed in FORM GSTR-3B as compared to that detailed in FORM GSTR-2A for the period 01.04.2019 to 31.12.2021(17.07.2023)
1. Attention is invited to Circular No. 183/15/2022-GST dated 27th December, 2022, vide which clarification was issued for dealing with the difference.....
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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Process of Segregation of Waste is Manufacture Activity(01.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal Ahmedabad has observed that the process of segregation of waste amounts to manufacturing activity, .....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, process of segregation, concessional Notification
Supreme Court: Ordering DNA Test is Unwarranted When Paternity Issue Has no Connection to Offence(11.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that DNA tests cannot be routinely ordered to determine paternity, emphasizing the presumption of legitimacy for children born with.....
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Del HC: Pre-SCN Consultation is Unnecessary in Large-Scale GST Fraud Cases with Complex Transactions(04.12.2025)
Delhi High Court observed that pre-SCN consultation under Rule 142(1A) of the GST Rules, 2017, serves no purpose in large-scale fraud cases involving .....
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Madras HC Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Agitated Law Students(29.12.2021)
Madras High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against certain agitated laws students who had gathered outside their college since they were denie.....
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SC: Quantity of Neutral Substance Can’t be Ignored While Labelling Recovered Contraband(21.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that quantity of neutral substances cannot be ignored while labelling the quantity of contraband recovered as 'small quantity' .....
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NCLAT: Can’t Lay Down Straight Jacket Formula for Adjudication of Application u/s 12A of IBC(10.03.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that for adjudication of application under Section 12A of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 by the Adjudicating Auth.....
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P&H HC: Plea of Violation of Principles of Natural Justice Not Maintainable Without Grounds(04.04.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that the plea seeking to violate the principles of natural justice is unacceptable by the courts unless, it.....
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Cal. HC: Must File Application u/s 8 of A&C Act Before or Simultaneously With Written Statement(14.01.2025)
Cal. HC has held that while determining alimony the question is not what are the actual daily requirements of the wife but as to what is the perceived.....
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Calcutta High Court: Juvenile Accused Eligible to Apply for Anticipatory Bail under Section 438 CrPC(17.11.2025)
Calcutta High Court held that juveniles can file anticipatory bail applications under Section 438 CrPC. The court clarified that the Juvenile Justice .....
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J&K&L HC: Courts Should Exercise Caution When Granting Interim Relief in Public Infrastructure Cases(12.12.2025)
J&K and Ladakh High Court highlighted delays that stalled the Aishmuqam Degree College for over a decade, causing “avoidable hardship” and “educationa.....
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BCI Issues Circular Suggesting Monthly Stipend to Advocates in Urban and Rural Areas(16.10.2024)
BCI has issued a circular making recommendation that junior advocates should be paid a monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000 in urban areas and Rs. 15,000 in .....
Tags : Bar Council of India, Monthly Stipend, Rural Areas, Urban Areas
Kar. HC: Not Every False Statement Made in Court Must be Subject to Prosecution(29.09.2023)
Karnataka High Court while observing that not every false statement that is intended must be the subject matter of the prosecution, has held that Cour.....
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SC: It May Not Be Prudent to Deploy Outsourced Staff in Judicial/Quasi-Judicial Institutions(03.01.2025)
SC while dealing with a matter relating to functioning of CAT bench at Jammu, has stated that it may not be prudent to deploy the outsourced staff in .....
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SC: Can’t Deny Promotion as District Judges Under Merit-cum-Seniority Quota to Suitable Candidates(16.01.2025)
Supreme Court has held that merit-cum-seniority quota is not a competitive process and promotion to the post of District Judges cannot be denied to su.....
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AP HC: Fulfilling Rehabilitation Promises to Displaced is State’s Constitutional Obligation(19.11.2025)
AP HC emphasized that when the Government promises jobs or rehabilitation to land-displaced persons/families, it must honour those commitments without.....
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Supreme Court: Compassionate Appointees Cannot Later Claim Entitlement to a Higher Post(15.12.2025)
Supreme Court held that a person who accepts a compassionate appointment cannot later seek a higher post, stressing that such appointments are excepti.....
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Bom HC to State: Direct Edu Institutions to Allow Retrospective Name, Gender Change for Transgenders(27.04.2023)
Bombay High Court has directed Maharashtra government to direct all educational institutions to enable retrospective name and gender change for transg.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Educational Institutions, Retrospective, Transgender
Utt. HC Grants Bail to Accused in UAPA Case after No Progress in Investigation in First 90 Days(10.01.2025)
Uttarakhand High Court has granted bail to two accused implicated under UAPA Act, 1967 after noting that there was no substantial progress by the inve.....
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Supreme Court: Ordering DNA Test is Unwarranted When Paternity Issue Has no Connection to Offence(11.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that DNA tests cannot be routinely ordered to determine paternity, emphasizing the presumption of legitimacy for children born with.....
Tags : DNA Test, Paternity, Offence
SC: Agreed Interest Rate Cannot Be Challenged as Exorbitant; Arbitrator Cannot Override Contract(05.12.2025)
Supreme Court dismissed BPL Limited’s appeals against an arbitral award, upholding a 36% annual interest on dues to Morgan Securities, ruling that cor.....
Tags : Interest Rate, Exorbitant, Arbitrator
Bombay High Court: Mere Desire of Child Not Sole Factor to Decide Custody(30.08.2024)
Bom. HC has stated that mere desire of a child at a tender age is not a sole factor to be considered for taking decision in respect of the custody. Th.....
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All. HC: No Period of Limitation in Suit for Declaration of Matrimonial Status of Parties(16.09.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that it is abundantly clear that no period of limitation is prescribed for a Suit or proceeding for declaration of matri.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Matrimonial Status, Family Courts Act
Calcutta HC: No Criminal Breach of Trust for Non-Payment of Outstanding Dues Towards Salary(08.10.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that non-payment of outstanding dues towards outstanding salary or performance bonus by the company does not amount to cr.....
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SC: NCR States to Form Teams to Monitor Compliance of GRAP Measures(20.12.2024)
Supreme Court has directed the NCR States to create multiple teams who shall regularly submit reports regarding compliance as well as breaches of GRAP.....
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Tripura HC: Employer is under Obligation to Give Reasons for Not Filling Vacant Government Posts(09.01.2025)
Tripura High Court has observed that if vacancy exists in any department under the Government or any other authority, and the same is not filled-up, t.....
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SC: Arrest & Remand Illegal if Grounds Not Given in Language Arrestee Understands(07.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that if the written grounds of arrest are not provided to the arrestee in a language they understand, both the arrest and any subse.....
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Kerala HC: Further Probe under Section 173(8) CrPC Allowed Only by Original Investigating Agency(02.12.2025)
Kerala High Court reaffirmed that any further investigation under Section 173(8) of the CrPC must be carried out only by the agency that conducted the.....
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SC Refuses to Entertain PIL Seeking Regulation of Internet Prices(25.02.2025)
Supreme Court while dismissing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking regulation of internet prices, has stated that consumers have multiple optio.....
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Meghalaya HC: Applicants to Explain How Trees Have Become Dangerous to Life & Property(07.03.2025)
Meghalaya High Court has directed the State Authorities to instruct applicants who have filed applications for felling of trees to explain how these t.....
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Bombay HC Imposes Cost on Law Firm for Disclosing Rape Victim’s Name in Petition(27.12.2022)
Bombay High Court has observed that despite Section 228A of IPC and repeatedly telling Advocates that it is an offence to disclose name of rape victim.....
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JKL HC: S.482 CrPC Cannot be Invoked to Challenge Proceedings Initiated U/S 12 J&K DV Act(25.07.2023)
Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh HC has held that Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) cannot be used to challenge the proceedings initiated under.....
Tags : Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh HC, Code of Criminal Procedure, Jammu and Kashmir Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2010
Finance Ministry Clarifies that Members of Queer Community Can Open Joint Bank Accounts(30.08.2024)
Ministry of Finance has issued a notification clarifying that members of the queer community can open a joint bank account and can also nominate their.....
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Del. HC: Customs Admin. While Initiating Procedure for Verification Must Specify Nature of Violation(17.09.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that the Customs Administration of the importing Party while initiating a procedure for verification must also specify w.....
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Gauhati High Court Issues Guidelines for Acceptance of Final Report Form by Courts(08.10.2024)
Gauhati HC has issued guidelines directing Courts that charge sheets or final reports shall be accepted without insisting for original case diaries an.....
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UGC Amended Regulation Not Binding on State Univ. Affiliated Institutions Without State Adoption(10.12.2024)
SC has held that amended UGC or AICTE regulations that raise the age of retirement to 65 years do not apply to institutions affiliated to State Univer.....
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SC: On Account of Defective Investigation Benefit Will Not Inure to Accused Persons(07.01.2025)
SC has held that, on account of defective investigation the benefit will not inure to the accused persons on that ground alone. It is well within the .....
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SC: HC Can’t Pass Interim Order in Appeal u/s 100 without Framing Substantial Questions of Law(20.01.2025)
Supreme Court has held that High Court cannot pass an interim order in an appeal under Section 100 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 without satisfying.....
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Supreme Court: Endless Investigation and Long Delay in Filing Chargesheet Can Justify Quashing Case(24.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that trial courts remain empowered to order further investigation and must seek explanations from investigating agencies for signif.....
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Gujarat HC Allows Engineering Student to Appear in Supplementary Exams(26.04.2021)
Gujarat High Court has allowed an Engineering student to appear in the supplementary examinations for both the first and second semesters, who claimed.....
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Calcutta HC Directs Former WBSSC Advisor To Disclose His Assets in SSC Group-D Recruitment Scam(30.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has affirmed a Single Judge's order directing S.P. Sinha, former West Bengal School Service Commission (SSC) advisor to provide d.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, S.P. Sinha, Bengal School Service Commission, appointment, Higher Secondary, West Bengal Board of Secondary Education
Delhi HC Issues Notice in Anil Ambani's Plea Seeking Impleadment of Chinese Banks(13.10.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in an application moved by Anil Ambani seeking the impleadment of Chinese banks in his pending Petition challenging.....
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Andhra Pradesh HC Clears Way for Distribution of B. Anandaiah’s ‘K’ Type Herbal Preparation(09.06.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has cleared the way for the distribution of B. Anandaiah’s ‘K’ type herbal preparation, directing the Government to submit i.....
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SC: Existence of Vacancy Will Not Create Right in Favour of Employee for Retrospective Promotion(09.03.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that mere existence of vacancy per se will not create a right in favour of an employee for retrospective promotion. The Cou.....
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Calcutta HC Suspends Order Cancelling GST Registration on Vague Show Cause Notice(15.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has suspended the order cancelling goods and service tax (GST) registration on the grounds that the allegations contained in the s.....
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SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Action Against Comic Anubhav Bassi for Humiliating Judicial System(18.07.2023)
Supreme Court has dismissed a petition against the stand-up comedian, Anubhav Singh Bassi, filed for allegedly humiliating advocates and the judicial .....
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Tel. HC to State Lake Protection Committee: Notify Buffer Zone for Water Bodies in Greater Hyderabad(28.07.2023)
Telangana High Court while observing that State Lake Protection Committee has not issued any guidelines in respect of tanks and water bodies, the buff.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, State Lake Protection Committee, Buffer Zone, Water Bodies
ITAT, Delhi: Accessing Premises for Technical Assistance Can't Be Treated as Permanent Establishment(11.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that access to a foreign enterprise for providing technical assistance to its Joint Venture Company in i.....
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Chhattisgarh HC: Girls Aged 10-15 Yrs Undergo Biological Changes, Needs Care & Attention of Mother(26.12.2022)
Chhattisgarh High Court while granting custody of minor Hindu girl to her mother observed that a girl child aged between 10 to 15 years undergoes biol.....
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Delhi HC: Centre Must Continue its Efforts to Combat Substance Abuse(21.07.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that Union Government must continue its efforts and remain steadfast in the endeavour to combat substance abuse, as it requi.....
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Del. HC: Cost Accountants and Chartered Accountants Not Similarly Placed Under Law(22.09.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that Cost Accountants and Chartered Accountants are not at all similarly placed under law and are governed by two ind.....
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SC: Constitutional Court cannot Direct Trial Courts to Write Bail Orders in a Particular Manner(19.12.2024)
SC has stated that no Constitutional Court can direct Trial Courts to write orders on bail applications in a particular manner. If HC directs that in .....
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Ker. HC: To Prefer a Protest Petition, Complainant is Entitled to Her Own Section 164 CrPC Statement(09.01.2025)
Kerala High Court has stated that in order to prefer a protest petition, a complainant can seek copy of her own statement recorded under Section 164 o.....
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Central Government Exempts Covid-19 Vaccines and Oxygen from Basic Custom Duty(26.04.2021)
Central Government has notified that the Covid-19 vaccines and Oxygen are exempted from basic customs duty. The Centre has also directed customs offic.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Non-Payment of GST
Chhattisgarh HC: Director Cannot Be Prosecuted u/s 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act(30.03.2022)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that a director could not be charged under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 without the company be.....
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Confession though retracted is an admission and binds the Petitioner(31.03.2022)
Present appeal has been filled against the Order-in- Original adjudicating authority vide which the request for cross examination of panch-witnesses a.....
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Ker. HC: Violence in Visual Media Can Have Undesirable Effect on People(19.03.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that violence in visual media can have an undesirable effect on people because of glorification of violence. On the oth.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Glorification of Violence, Constitutional Morality
Lok Sabha Passes the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024(13.12.2024)
Lok Sabha has passed the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 seeking to amend the Disaster Management Act, 2005. This bill aims at strengthenin.....
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SC: Bank is Responsible to Safeguard Customers against Fraudulent Transactions(07.01.2025)
SC has stated that it is the responsibility of the bank to safeguard customers from unauthorized and fraudulent transactions and the Bank should remai.....
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Rajasthan HC: Magistrate Can’t Order Secured Creditor to Pay Police Expenses For Asset Possession(04.11.2025)
Raj HC has held that a Magistrate cannot require a secured creditor to deposit police expenses for taking possession of a secured asset under Section .....
Tags : Creditor, Possession, Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act
Kerala HC: Arrest is Illegal if Accused isn’t Produced in 24 Hours and Rearrest From Prison is Barred(25.11.2025)
Kerala High Court, invoking its inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS, set aside a remand order and granted bail to an NDPS accused, holding that his.....
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Rajasthan HC: Settlement Between Employer and Workmen to be Sent to Labour Commissioner(05.04.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that unequal bargaining power between an employer and its workmen under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 requires the settl.....
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SC: Unless Execution of Will Proved as Per Evidence Act, Its Mere Registration Will Not Make it Valid(06.01.2025)
Supreme Court has restated that unless execution of will is not proved as per the requirements of Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 and Se.....
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Supreme Court Calls for Rectification of Issues related to Fake Invoices(16.01.2025)
Supreme Court while flagging the issue occurring in GST matters where genuine purchasers face problem due to fictitious bills raised by suppliers, has.....
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Supreme Court: Endless Investigations and Long Delays in Chargesheets Can Justify Quashing(21.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that trial courts do not become functus officio after allowing further investigation and must seek reasons for long delays in filin.....
Tags : Investigations, Delays, Chargesheets
ITAT, Mumbai: Amount Spent on Consumable Items can’t be Claimed as Improvement Cost(04.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the amount spent on consumable items including sofa, tiles, etc., can’t be claimed as cost .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, improvement cost, Income Tax Act, 196, capital gain
Allahabad HC Urges PM Modi to Postpone Elections in View of Omicron Threat(24.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has urged the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi to postpone the upcoming elections in view of the rising threat of Omicron. .....
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Master Circular on issuance of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for release of 1% of Issue Amount(07.11.2022)
1. As per the provisions of regulation 38 (1) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 20.....
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SC: Action Under Section 31 of SRA to Cancel Instrument is Not ‘In Rem’(01.05.2023)
Supreme Court has held that actions taken under Section 31 of Specific Relief Act (SRA), 1963 for cancellation of an instrument are not an action in r.....
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Cal. HC: Can’t Compound Proceedings u/s 138 NI Act at Revision Stage Without Complainant’s Consent(28.09.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that the prayer of compromise and compounding the proceeding under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, at the stag.....
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SC: In CrPC the Term Complaint Means One Filed before Judicial Magistrate & Not Executive Magistrate(03.01.2025)
Supreme Court has stated that a complaint within the meaning and scope of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 would mean such a complaint filed befor.....
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Calcutta High Court Pulls State Government Over Lack of Funds(15.01.2025)
Calcutta High Court pulled up the State Government over lack of funds and stated that it is a very sorry state of affairs that there is no money for p.....
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Provisions of Tribunal Reforms Act 2022 Struck Down as Unconstitutional(19.11.2025)
SC held Tribunal Reforms Act 2022 violates the constitutional principles of separation of powers and judicial independence. The Act amounts to "legis.....
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Calcutta High Court: Mere Presence of Alcohol in Post-Mortem Cannot Bar Compensation to Heirs(15.12.2025)
Calcutta High Court held that the mere presence of alcohol in a deceased accident victim’s post-mortem report cannot deny compensation to heirs under .....
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Rajasthan HC: Government Cannot Seek Coercive Recovery of Remaining Custom Duty(23.12.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has held that the government cannot seek coercive recovery of remaining Customs Duty in an indirect manner by blocking export inc.....
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SC: Construction Workers Affected by GRAP Closures Must be Paid Compensation(03.03.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that whenever the construction activities are required to be closed due to implementation of GRAP measures, compensation sh.....
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J&K HC: Authorities Must Ensure that Anonymity of Victim in Cases u/s 376 or POCSO Act is Maintained(10.03.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed that state authorities must ensure that anonymity of victim in cases under section 376 of IPC or POCSO Act, .....
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Bombay HC: Causing Bomb Blast Not an Official Duty(02.01.2023)
Bombay High Court while rejecting an appeal filed by Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit, seeking discharge in the case of 2008 Malegaon blast .....
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Cal. HC: Further Investigation Can’t be Ordered if Relevant Material is Already on Record(27.07.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that prayer for further investigation for the Second time cannot be allowed if the relevant materials are already on reco.....
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Madras HC: Law of Limitation Substantive in Nature, Parties to Follow Prescribed Periods(04.04.2022)
Madras High Court has held that the Law of Limitation is substantive and that the litigations and appeals are to be filed within the period of limitat.....
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Supreme Court: Pendency of Writ Proceedings Does Not Bar Availing Alternative Statutory Remedies(17.11.2025)
Supreme Court observed that the mere pendency of a writ petition does not exempt litigants from exhausting alternative statutory remedies, which are t.....
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Karnataka High Court Stays Election for Post of Mayor of Mysuru City in Lieu of Covid Restrictions(11.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has stayed the election scheduled to be held on 11th June, 2021 to the post of Mayor of Mysuru city as restrictions imposed to ch.....
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AAR: Leasing & Maintaining of Industrial Gas Plant Doesn't Qualify as Job Work(11.03.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Orissa has ruled that the leasing and maintenance of hydrogen and nitrogen gas plants does not qualify as job work.
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Leasing & Maintaining of Industrial Gas Plant
J&K&L HC: Investigating Agency of State Government Can Probe Scheduled UAPA Offences(21.12.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently has held that provisions of National Investigation Act do not prohibit investigation of Scheduled off.....
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HP HC: Can’t Create Bogey of Mistrust in Public Selection Process(20.07.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court while dismissing plea seeking mandatory video recording of interviews conducted by the HPPSC, has stated that one cannot c.....
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Supreme Court: Cap of 10 Years Experience Not Applicable to Post of Treasurer(08.01.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing a plea seeking reservation for women lawyers in Delhi District Bar Associations, has clarified that cap of 10 years experi.....
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Delhi HC: VC Rules Don’t Shield PMLA Accused From Physically Appearing Before ED in Probe(05.11.2025)
Delhi High Court held that videoconferencing rules cannot be used by PMLA accused to avoid mandatory physical appearance before the Enforcement Direct.....
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SC Warns States/UTs for Not Forming Expert Committees for Identification of Forest Areas(05.03.2025)
SC has directed all states/UTs in which expert committees for identification of forest areas have not been constituted, to constitute such committees .....
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Bombay HC Upholds Suspension of TISS Student for Participating in Anti-National' Activities(13.03.2025)
The Bombay High Court has upheld the suspension of a Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) PhD student, Ramadas KS, who was debarred for 2 years fo.....
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SC: Non-participation in a Proceeding of Restitution of Conjugal Rights has Civil Consequences(31.07.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that nonparticipation in a proceeding of a restitution of conjugal rights, of the party who seeks for transfer of such proc.....
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SC: No Quota Applies For Judicial Officers in District Judge Posts, Issuing Seniority Guidelines(20.11.2025)
Supreme Court ruled out any special quota for promotee judges in District Judge posts, noting no nationwide disparity in Higher Judicial Service. It h.....
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Supreme Court: Forest Land Cannot Be Leased or Used For Agriculture Without Centre’s Approval(19.12.2025)
SC held that forest land cannot be leased or used for agricultural purposes without prior approval of the Central Government under Section 2 of the Fo.....
Tags : Forest Land, Agriculture, the Forest (Conservation) Act
ITAT, Delhi: Penalty Notice Issued Without Applying Mind in Stereotyped manner is Not Valid(30.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that a penalty notice issued in a stereotyped manner under section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, .....
Tags : Delhi Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, stereotyped, Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961
Allahabad HC Relies Upon Extra-Judicial Confession of Wife to Confirm Life Sentence(05.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has upheld the life sentence awarded to a wife who killed her husband in concert 18 years back with two others by relying upon he.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, life sentence, extra-judicial confession, 18 years, voluntary, trustworthy
All. HC: Irrespective of Marital Status, Daughters have Right to Apply for Compassionate Appointment(19.07.2023)
Allahabad High Court has struck down the term ‘unmarried’ occurring before ‘daughter’ in Regulation 104 of U.P. Cooperative Societies Employees' Servi.....
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Karnataka HC Upholds Validity of Micro Loan and Small Loan Ordinance, 2025(19.03.2025)
Karnataka High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the Karnataka Micro Loan and Small Loan (Prevention of Coercive Actions) Ordinance, 202.....
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SC: Matters Exclusively Within Jurisdiction of Statutory Authorities are Not Arbitrable(13.12.2024)
SC has stated that matters falling exclusively within the jurisdiction of statutory authorities are not arbitrable and dispute related to wages and te.....
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SC Slams Maharashtra Authorities Over Non-Payment of Compensation for Land Acquistion(07.01.2025)
Supreme Court has slammed Maharashtra authorities over non-payment of compensation for land acquisition by State in 2005 and has directed suitable act.....
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Delhi Court Grants Interim Bail to MP Brij Bhushan Singh in Sexual Harassment Case(19.07.2023)
Rouse Avenue District Court, Delhi has granted interim bail to MP and former Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Singh in sexual hara.....
Tags : Rouse Avenue District Court, Brij Bhushan Singh, Sexual Harassment, Women Wrestlers
J&K HC: Individual Seeking Reservation in EWS Must Not Fall Under Reserved Categories(17.03.2025)
J&K HC has observed that an individual seeking to claim reservation in the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category must not fall under any of the .....
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NCLAT: Corporate Debtor’s Last Payment within Limitation Period Amounts to Acknowledgement(06.01.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that Corporate Debtor’s act of making last payment within the limitation period amounts to acknowledgement under Sectio.....
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Ker. HC: Malayalam Phrase ‘Pulayadi Mone’ Doesn’t Attract SC&ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989(17.01.2025)
Kerala High Court has held that going by the dictionary meaning, the phrase ‘Pulayadi Mone’ means son of a prostitute and is not considered as a caste.....
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SC Holds Landowners Who Accept Compensation Settlements Cannot Later Seek Statutory Benefits(21.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that landowners who voluntarily accept a compensation settlement under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes A.....
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Allahabad HC Issues Notice on Plea Against Statements of Shia Waqf Board Chairman(24.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh Government and sought its counter affidavit on a plea filed against the alleged disputed.....
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Allahabad HC Issues Contempt Notice to Man for Making Offensive Statements Against Judges(01.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has issued a contempt notice to the man who wrote a letter alleging that in the District Court, all the Officers, Judges and empl.....
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Complainant is entitled to delay period interest under Section 18 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016(17.07.2023)
Present complaint is filed under Section 18 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 before this Authority against the project SHRIRA.....
Tags : Interest, Delay, Entitlement
Calcutta HC: Writ Petition Not Maintainable as Alternative Remedy for Challenge to GST Order(30.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has held that the writ petition not maintainable as statutory alternative remedy available for challenging Goods and Services Tax .....
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Gauhati HC to State: File Status Reports on Child Sexual Abuse Cases Before HC's JJC Every 6 Months(28.12.2022)
Gauhati High Court while issuing directions for proper enquiry in cases relating to sexual abuse of children has directed State and Assam State Commis.....
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SC to States & UTs’: Submit Menstrual Hygiene Policies to the Union Government by August 31, 2023(26.07.2023)
Supreme Court has directed all States and Union Territories who haven’t filed their responses to the Union regarding menstrual hygiene policies, to do.....
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Delhi HC Asks Centre Over Delay in Restricting Use of Oxygen in Industries(22.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Central Government as to why there is a delay in restricting use of oxygen in industries, in view of acute shortage of .....
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MP HC: Preliminary Assessment Under Section 15 Not Mandatory for Grant of Bail Under Section 12(29.03.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that the Juvenile Justice Board's power to grant bail under Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protec.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Bail, Juvenile Justice, Assessment
SC Dismisses Plea of Maharashtra Govt for Transfer of Anil Deshmukh Probe from CBI to SIT(01.04.2022)
Supreme Court has rejected the plea of Maharashtra government that seeks for transfer of the probe against Anil Deshmukh, former Home Minister from th.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Maharashtra government, Anil Deshmukh, Central Bureau of Investigation
Raj. HC: Competent Authority Must Record its Satisfaction While Suspending a Civil Servant(30.08.2024)
Raj. HC has held that in cases of suspension of civil servants the competent authority must record its satisfaction and if suspension is made merely o.....
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SC: Administrative Orders Must be Based on Stated Reasons and Cannot Add New Grounds Later(27.11.2025)
Supreme Court reiterated that a government order can only be defended based on the reasons stated within it, and these reasons cannot be supplemented .....
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‘Permanent’ Custody of Children Can’t be Ordered in Proceedings Under DV Act: Bombay HC(18.07.2018)
Bombay High Court has held that no ‘permanent custody’ orders can be made in proceedings under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 200.....
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Supreme Court Clarifies, “No Anticipatory Bail, GST Violators Can be Arrested Without FIR(30.05.2019)
Supreme Court has suggested to the High Courts not to grant anticipatory bail to those who default on the Goods and Services tax, reminding them that .....
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Delhi High Court Lifts Stay on Nauroji Nagar Infrastructure Project(26.02.2020)
Delhi High Court has lifted the restraint on National Buildings Construction Corporation for construction on the Nauroji Nagar redevelopment project.
Tags : Delhi High Court, Nauroji Nagar Infrastructure Project
AAR, Gujarat: GST Applicable on Reverse Charge on Amount Paid for Reimbursement of Stamp Tax(20.04.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Gujarat has ruled that the Goods and Services Tax is applicable on a reverse charge basis on the amount paid for re.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Amount Paid for Reimbursement of Stamp Tax
Kerala High Court Quashes POCSO Charges Against Man After His Marriage to Survivor(27.04.2021)
Kerala High Court has quashed a chargesheet filed by the police in February 2019 against a 22-year-old man charging him with sexual assault and other .....
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AP HC: Absence of Reasons in Order Imposing Penalty Violates Principles of Natural Justice(31.03.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has observed that absence of reasons in an order as to why conditions and penalty are imposed violates principles of natural.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, natural justice, penalty
Delhi HC: Yamuna River Has Surpassed Threshold and Any Interference for Restoration is Not Justified(04.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that the present condition of the Yamuna River has surpassed the threshold where any further interference in its rejuven.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Yamuna River, Restoration Efforts
Ker. HC: When Acts Constitute Offence, Shutting Doors of Criminal Court would be Travesty of Justice(12.03.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that it would amount to travesty of justice to shut out the doors of criminal court against a party for the sole reason.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Criminal Court, Travesty of Justice
Mad. HC to State: Prevent use of Stickers such as ‘Police’ or ‘GOI’ on Private Vehicles(29.09.2023)
Madras High Court has directed State to ensure that stickers and artifacts containing “Emblem”, “Govt of India”, “Government of TN”, “High Court” and .....
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SC: Incorrect on Part of HC to Delete District Magistrate as Necessary Party in Election Petition(03.01.2025)
SC while issuing notice in a petition that challenged order by Allahabad HC allowing deletion of DM as necessary party in an election petition, has ob.....
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Ker. HC: No Separate Notification Required for Cross-Empowerment of State Officials(16.01.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that there is no need of a separate notification for the cross-empowerment of State officials under the Goods and Servi.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Cross-Empowerment, State Officials
SC: Interest Rate Disputes Doesn't Fall under Public Policy to Set Aside Arbitration Awards(20.11.2025)
Supreme Court upheld a 24% interest rate in an arbitral award, ruling that the rate, agreed upon in a commercial loan, did not violate Indian public p.....
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Rajasthan HC Quashes Recommendation Rejecting Rape Convict's Plea to be Sent to Open Air Camp(14.03.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has quashed the recommendation of the respondent-state, which rejected a rape convict's application for being sent to Open Air Ca.....
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Bombay HC Refuses to Extend Stay on Order Granting Bail to Anil Deshmukh(28.12.2022)
Bombay High Court has refused to extend the stay on order granting bail to former state home minister Anil Deshmukh in a corruption case.
Tags : Bombay High Court, Bail, Stay, Anil Deshmukh
SC: In Case of Second Appeal, Court Not Required to Frame Substantial Questions as Per S.100 of CPC(26.07.2023)
Supreme Court has held that in second appeals arising out of the state of Punjab or the State of Haryana, courts are not required to frame substantial.....
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CESTAT, Delhi: Delay in Filing Appeal Due to Drafting and Calculation Error can be Condoned(29.03.2022)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi, has stated that the delay of two days in filing due to delay in drafting the appeal and ca.....
Tags : Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delay, Condoned, Calculation Error
CESTAT, Delhi: No Penalty on Importer on Ground of Error in Bill of Entry(04.04.2022)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the penalty under the Customs Act, 1962 can’t be imposed on an importer for th.....
Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Error in Bill of Entry
AP HC: Trial Court Shall Not Insist Compliance of Object. Not Given in CPC while Registering Plaint(13.01.2025)
AP HC has stated that the Trial Court cannot insist compliance with such objections, which are not contemplated by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 o.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh HC, Compliance, Registration of Plaint
Calcutta HC Disqualifies Politician Mukul Roy from Assembly under Anti-Defection Law(13.11.2025)
Calcutta High Court disqualified senior leader Mukul Roy from the West Bengal Assembly, ruling that his move from the BJP to the Trinamool Congress af.....
Tags : Assembly, Anti-Defection Law, Constitution
Gujarat High Court Issues Notices Over BJP's Remdesivir Distribution Drive(22.04.2021)
Gujarat High Court has issued notices to state Bharatiya Janta Party president CR Paatil and the Vijay Rupani government in connection with the procur.....
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Supreme Court Grants Bail to Accused on Deposit of Amount in GST Scam(29.03.2022)
Supreme Court has granted bail to one of the Directors of M/s Miraj Products Private Limited on a condition to deposit Rs. 200 crores as a pre-require.....
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Delhi High Court Refuses To Extend Internship Cut-Off Date for Ayush PG Entrance Test 2021(04.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has rejected an appeal that seeks to extend the cut-off date for completion of Internship towards determination of eligibility for Al.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, All India Ayush Post-graduate Entrance Test, 2021, cut-off date, completion of Internship
SC: Customer-Banker Relationship Based on Mutual Trust, Postmaster’s Reinstatement Quashed(14.11.2025)
Supreme Court set aside the reinstatement of a Post Master removed for embezzling depositors’ funds, ruling that merely repaying the misappropriated a.....
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Madras HC: All State Departments Must Address Representations by Persons with Disabilities Promptly(11.12.2025)
Madras High Court directed the Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu to issue a circular instructing all state government departments to ensure that represent.....
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SC: Cannot Delay Implementation of Bail Order After Finding Accused Entitled To Bail(03.09.2024)
The Supreme Court has ruled that once a court concludes that an accused is entitled to bail, it cannot postpone the implementation of the bail order, .....
Tags : Supreme Court, bail,, Article 21 of the Constitution
US Federal Court Allows Unshorn Hair and Beards for Sikhs in Marine Corps' Boot Camp(30.12.2022)
United States Federal Court has ordered Marine Corps to allow Sikh recruits with unshorn hair and beards to immediately begin basic training, while a .....
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Del. HC to Centre: Maintain Highest Standards of Safety and Security at Railway Stations(27.07.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Union government to ensure that there is a periodic audit and maintenance of highest standards of safety and security at.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Railway Stations, Audit, Safety
CESTAT, Mumbai: Sahara India TV Network Can Utilize Cenvat Credit for Payment of Service Tax(28.02.2020)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) Mumbai has ruled that Sahara India TV Network is entitled to utilize Cenvat credit for payme.....
Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Sahara India TV Network
SC: GST Provision Allowing Revenue Department to Attach Property Draconian in Nature(22.04.2021)
Supreme Court has stated that the provision under the Goods and Services tax regime that allows the revenue department to provisionally attach propert.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Against Reopening of Schools for Unvaccinated Children(29.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation which challenged the decision of Delhi government to recommence physical classes for schoo.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Physical class, Public Interest Litigation
AAR, Gujarat: Transportation of Parcels by GSRTC in Its Buses Attracts 18% GST(04.04.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling, Gujarat has held that 18% goods and services tax (GST) is payable by the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC).....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, 18% GST, Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation
SC Expresses Reservations Over Farmer’s Objection to Provide Medical Aid to Jagjit Singh Dallewal(27.12.2024)
Supreme Court while expressing reservation over objection of protesting farmers in providing medical aid to farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has .....
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Del. HC: For Filing Additional WS After, Comm. Court Act Doesn't Prevent Appl. of Order 8 Rule 9 CPC(13.01.2025)
Delhi HC has stated that there is nothing in the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 to suggest that the provisions of Rule 9 of Order VIII CPC shall not be a.....
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SC: Long Custody or Trial Delay Not Ground for Bail in Commercial Narcotic Cases if S.37 Unmet(14.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that trial delays or prolonged custody alone cannot justify bail in commercial quantity narcotics cases if Section 37 NDPS Act cond.....
Tags : Custody, Trial, Narcotic
Delhi HC: Woman's Right to a Shared Household Does Not Allow Indefinite Occupation of In-Laws' Home(09.12.2025)
Delhi High Court held that a woman’s right to a shared household under Section 17 of the Domestic Violence Act is protective, not ownership, and does .....
Tags : Right to a Shared Household, Woman, Domestic Violence Act
MP High Court: Children Prolonging Proceedings at Cost of Father, Cannot be Allowed(18.09.2024)
MP HC while dismissing a plea filed by children of a senior citizen father concerning the ancestral property, has observed that the children have only.....
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SC: By Operation of S. 31(7)(b), Sum Directed to be Paid Under Arbitral Award Shall Carry Interest(14.10.2024)
Supreme Court has held that by operation of Section 31(7)(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the first principle is that the sum direct.....
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AAR, Gujarat: RTC Attracts 18% GST for Enabling GTA for Door to Door Delivery of Parcels(05.04.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, Gujarat has observed that Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation for enabling goods transport authority for door to do.....
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Allahabad HC Seeks Reply on Plea Filed By Altaf's Father Seeking CBI Probe and Compensation(27.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has sought the response of Superintendent of Police, Kasganj within ten days on the plea filed by the father of Kasganj Custodial.....
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P&H HC: Subcontracting for a Service is Not an Intermediary Service(15.11.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while quashing a demand by the GST Department against Genpact India, has held that subcontracting for a service is not a.....
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SC: Court Can Dissolve Marriage Using Article 142 in Case of Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage(01.05.2023)
Supreme Court Constitution Bench has held that it is possible for Supreme court to dissolve marriage on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marri.....
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SC: Accused Already in Custody Can Apply for Anticipatory Bail in Another Case(10.09.2024)
Supreme Court has held that an accused who is already in custody for an offence can seek anticipatory bail in another case as custody in one case does.....
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SC: Courts Should Avoid Making Comments Which May be Construed as Being Misogynistic or Prejudicial(26.09.2024)
SC while hearing a matter relating to controversial comments made by a judge of Karnataka High Court, has stated that Courts have to be careful not to.....
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Alumni Assoc. of MGM Hospital Files Petition Seeking Halt on Transportation of Union Carbide Waste(31.12.2024)
Alumni Association of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital has filed a petition in the Madhya Pradesh High Court seeking halt on transportation of toxic w.....
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P&H HC: While Adju. Pre-Arrest Bail Plea Manner in Which Accused is Arraigned in FIR is Important(13.01.2025)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has explained that while adjudicating a plea for anticipatory bail, the court cannot remain oblivious to the circumstances.....
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MP High Court: Estranged Husband Entitled to Loss of Consortium Compensation After Wife’s Death(14.11.2025)
Madhya Pradesh High Court awarded compensation for loss of consortium to a man after his wife’s death in a road accident, even though they were living.....
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Meghalaya HC: Non-Signatory or Non-Existent LLP Cannot Claim Arbitration via Group of Companies(11.12.2025)
Meghalaya High Court dismissed Suraksha Salvia LLP’s appeal against the termination of a PPP for a diagnostic centre in Shillong, ruling that a compan.....
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SC: Principles of Natural Justice to be Read into While Dealing with Remission Cases(04.09.2024)
Supreme Court has remarked that while deciding cases of grant of remission to convict, principles of natural justice will have to read into Section 43.....
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SC: Literal Construction to Be Considered if Language of Instrument/Document Is Clear & Unambiguous(20.09.2024)
Supreme Court has held that it is a cardinal principle of interpretation that where the language employed in the instrument is clear and unambiguous, .....
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P&H HC: Constitution isn’t Privilege Charter; Reservation in Promotions Requires Statutory Amendment(07.11.2025)
P&H HC held that reservation in promotion cannot be implemented through executive orders or policy without a statutory rule under Article 309. It note.....
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SC: Cheque Dishonour Complaints Must be Filed at the Payee’s Home Branch under S.142(2)(A)(01.12.2025)
Supreme Court held that complaints arising from the dishonour of account payee cheques must be filed only in the court having jurisdiction over the br.....
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Government of India at forefront to promote Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems(08.02.2024)
The Government has been at the forefront of promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems. The enabling legal framework for resolution of disputes .....
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SC Seeks Comprehensive Affidavits from NCR States Over Compliance of Solid Waste Management Rules(25.02.2025)
Supreme Court while dealing with the issue of solid waste management in the National Capital Region, has asked the state to file comprehensive affidav.....
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Bom. HC Restrains Entity from Using Trademark Similar to STREAX(07.03.2025)
Bombay High Court has restrained an entity from using a trademark that is deceptively similar to the hair color brand Streax. The Court found that the.....
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Bombay High Court: Temporary Relief Granted to US Fast-Food Giant "Burger King"(27.08.2024)
Bombay High Court has granted temporary relief to United States food giant 'Burger King' and restrained a food joint based in Pune from using the trad.....
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Del. HC: Reopening Assessment on Basis of Estimation Report by DVO isn’t Sustainable(12.09.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that report/estimate of the Valuation Officer cannot be the sole ground for re-opening assessment under Section 148 of I.....
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Punjab and Haryana HC Rejects Miner’s PLea on Contract Term(02.11.2015)
Punjab and Haryana HC has rejected plea of mining lease holders from Haryana that period of mining contract should commence after obtaining environmen.....
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Delhi HC Seeks District Judge Response over Plea to Quash Ads for English Stenos(06.10.2016)
Delhi HC has sought a reply from District and Sessions Judge on a plea seeking quashing of an advertisement for appointment of 326 English stenographe.....
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Environment Ministry Grants 6 Months Window For Green Clearance to Units(21.03.2017)
Environment Ministry has granted a six-month window as one-time opportunity to secure environmental clearance to units which have not obtained such a .....
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SC Rejects PIL Seeking Probe into AgustaWestland Chopper Purchase(13.02.2018)
Supreme Court has dismissed a PIL seeking a probe into alleged irregularities in the purchase of AgustaWestland helicopters for VIPs by the Chhattisga.....
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CIVIL - Pre-Emptive Judicial Strikes Against Army's Disciplinary Jurisdiction is Unwarranted: SC(20.02.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that High Court should not preempt exercise of disciplinary jurisdiction of Armed forces by taking over essential function .....
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Supreme Court Mulls Setting Up Expert Panel to Study Effect of Mining Near Eco-Sensitive Zones(05.11.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that it was thinking of setting up an expert committee to assess the effect of mining in the coal blocks near eco-sensitive.....
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Termination of anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Isononanol (INA, 2-Propylheptyl Alcohol (2-PH) and 2-Ethyl Hexanol (2-EH)(11.11.2020)
Having regard to the Customs Tariff Act 1975 as amended from time to time (hereinafter also referred to as the "Act") and the Customs Tariff (Identifi.....
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President proclaims powers under Article 356 in Arunachal Pradesh(26.01.2016)
The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, proclaimed powers of government, legislature and governor of the State of Arunachal Pradesh. The Government .....
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CLAT 2018 Results Shall Be Subject to Decision of Petitions Challenging It: Rajasthan HC(21.05.2018)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that if the result of the CLAT Examination is declared before the 29th May 2018, it shall be subject to the decision.....
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Bombay HC Refuses to let College Student End Pregnancy(02.04.2019)
Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a 20-year-old woman seeking to terminate her pregnancy claiming it would have a detrimental effect.....
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Allahabad HC Seeks Government Reply on National Population Register Pro Forma(06.03.2020)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Central Government to obtain instructions on a Public Interest Litigation seeking direction to the Government to pr.....
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Clarification in respect of residency under Income-Tax Act, 1961(03.03.2021)
The Central Board of Direct taxes (CBDT) has received various representations requesting for relaxation in determination of residential status for pre.....
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SC Grants Bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Liquor Policy Scam Case(13.09.2024)
Supreme Court has granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi Liquor Policy scam case on considering the ground that the trial is un.....
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SC: If Construction of Building Essential for Carrying Supplying Services, it Can be Held as a Plant(04.10.2024)
SC has held that if construction of a building was essential for carrying out activity of supplying services such as renting or lease or other transac.....
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Gujarat HC: To Prosecute Person Under SC/ST Act, Accused Should Have Knowledge of Caste(18.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that to prosecute a person under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, it must b.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on PIL Over Illegal Constructions And Encroachments In Okhla Industrial Area(23.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a suo moto public interest litigation registered over the issue of illegal constructions and encroachments of pu.....
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Madras HC Initiates Suo Moto Contempt Proceedings Against Witness for Making False Statement(02.12.2022)
Madras High Court has initiated suo moto contempt proceedings against Swathi, a prime witness to the Gokulraj Murder Case for making false statements .....
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SC Refers Issue of Validity of GST on Lease/Rent Payments to 9 Judge Constitution Bench(20.04.2023)
Supreme Court while referring the issue of constitutional validity of GST on lease/rent payments to 9 judges constitution bench, has clarified that th.....
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SC Seeks Reply on Plea Seeking Setting Up of Separate Pay Commission for Judges(15.09.2015)
Supreme Court has issued notice to Centre, State and Registrar General of all high courts on a petition filed by All India Judges Association, seeking.....
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Madras HC Appoints Retired Justice as Ex-CM’s Trust Administrator(25.11.2016)
Madras High Court has appointed Retired Justice D Hariparanthaman as administrator of trust and properties of Ex-Chief Minister M G Ramachandran.
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Madras HC Rejects PIL Seeking Re-postmortem on 5 TN Woodcutters(21.02.2018)
Madras High Court has refused to entertain a PIL seeking re-postmortem of five woodcutters, saying the case fell under the jurisdiction of the Andhra .....
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Court has power to manage access to its records in a pending action.(16.01.2019)
The present application is about restricting access by persons who are not parties to the action. The applicant, Cockburn Cement Limited, has applied .....
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Telangana High Court Seeks Detail Report on TSRTC Employees Strike(30.10.2019)
Telangana High Court, by describing the report presented by the State government on the ongoing strike by Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Quash Registrar General's Order Mandating Submission of Court Fee(21.10.2020)
Delhi High Court has refused to set aside the order passed by the Court's Registrar General whereby submission of Court fee and duly attested affidavi.....
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Supreme Court: Independence of District Judiciary is Cardinal(23.07.2021)
Supreme Court has pointed out that “trial judges work amidst appalling conditions” and called for a change in what it said is “the colonial mindset wh.....
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Gujarat High Court: Waqf Institutions Must Pay Court Fees When Filing Disputes in State Tribunal(18.12.2025)
Gujarat High Court has dismissed petitions by waqf institutions challenging the Gujarat State Waqf Tribunal’s rejection of applications over waqf prop.....
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Jharkhand Govt. Approves Medical Insurance, Monthly Stipend for Lawyers(09.09.2024)
Jharkhand Government has approved medical insurance of Rs. 5 Lakh for over 30,000 lawyers across the State. In addition to this, advocates aged 65 yea.....
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Karnataka High Court Posts Note on Live Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings(23.09.2024)
Karnataka High Court posted a note before live streaming of court proceedings and informed the public about Karnataka Rules on Live Streaming and Reco.....
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Karnataka HC: State Cannot Ignore Distribution of Sanitary Napkins During Second Wave of Covid-19(01.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to ensure that all efforts are made for proper implementation of the Shuchi scheme, observing t.....
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AAR, Maharashtra: 18% GST Payable on Construction of Buildings and Civil Structures(22.02.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) Maharashtra has ruled that 18% goods and service tax (GST) payable on Construction of buildings and civil structures.....
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Delhi HC Constitutes Fact-Finding Committee to Conduct Investigation Issues in Equestrian Sports(10.01.2025)
Delhi High Court has constituted a fact-finding committee for conducting a detailed investigation into issues of Equestrian sports in India that inclu.....
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SC: Notice under Indian Forest Act Does not Transfer Private Forests to Maharashtra Law(10.11.2025)
SC granted relief to Maharashtra’s private forest owners, overturning the Bombay High Court’s ruling that had vested ownership in the State based on a.....
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Calcutta HC: Unilaterally Appointed Arbitrator Violates Natural Justice and Sets Aside the Award(04.12.2025)
Calcutta High Court set aside an ex-parte arbitral award, holding that a sole arbitrator appointed unililaterally by one party violates the principles.....
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Cal. HC: When Monthly Paybale Amount Surpasses Threshold, Dispute Becomes Subject to Arbitration(13.09.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that when monthly payments required to be made exceed the statutory limit for matters falling within the scope of the Wes.....
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SC: Preparation of Final Select List Signals Conclusion of the Appointment Process(07.10.2024)
Supreme Court has stated that the preparation of the final select list signals the conclusion of the appointment process and scrapping the entire proc.....
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NCLT, Kochi: Initiation of CIRP Not Mandatory for Application Against Personal Guarantors(28.02.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Kochi has held that when an application for initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) is pending bef.....
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SC: Can’t Use PIL Jurisdiction for Formulation of Centralized Rating Mechanism of Taxpayers(09.09.2024)
SC while dismissing PIL seeking formulation and implementation of a centralized rating mechanism of taxpayers under the Central Goods and Services Tax.....
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Supreme Court: Private Parties are Free to Change their Party Loyalties(23.09.2024)
SC has held that private citizens are free to change their party loyalties, there is no bar on a private citizen professing loyalty to any political p.....
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A petition based on unconfirmed news reports without verifying their authenticity should not normally be entertained(19.08.2020)
The Petitioner in present Criminal Miscellaneous Petition/application is the Petitioner in writ petition. The said writ petition was filed under Artic.....
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Delhi HC Quashes Orders Restraining Private Schools from Collecting Annual Charges(01.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has quashed two orders issued by the Delhi Government dated 18th April and 28th August 2020 restraining private schools from collecti.....
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Allahabad High Court Stays Demolition of 100-Yr-Old Clinic, Restaurant(21.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has stayed the proposed demolition of a hundred-year-old homeopathic clinic and restaurant for the purpose of constructing the Pr.....
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Delhi HC: Strictures Must Be Passed With Utmost Circumspection(23.11.2022)
Delhi High Court while observing that words forming part of a judicial order forms a permanent record, has held that judicial strictures must be passe.....
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Centre Totally Bans Non-Medical Use of Liquid Oxygen(26.04.2021)
Union Ministry of Home Affairs has imposed a total ban on the use of liquid oxygen for non-medical purposes in view of the acute shortage of medical o.....
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Gujarat High Court Grants Bail to Accused in Fake GST ITC Claim(30.03.2022)
Gujarat High Court has affirmed the legality of the provisional attachment proceedings initiated by the GST department and granted bail to the accused.....
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AAR, Telangana: Ready to Eat Popcorn Attracts 18% GST Sold in Retail Packages(05.04.2022)
Calcutta High Court has observed that the reasons mentioned in the notice under Section 142(1) and Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 were not ex.....
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Ker. HC Restrains State Government from Transferring Elephants to Kerala(10.09.2024)
Kerala High Court has restrained the State Government and Chief Wildlife Warden from allowing the transfer of elephants from other States to Kerala. T.....
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SC: Relevant to Examine Whether Accused is Aware of Ingredients of Offence for Which He Is Convicted(27.09.2024)
SC has observed that law is well-settled that in order to judge whether a failure of justice has been occasioned, it will be relevant to examine wheth.....
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Del. HC: Tick Mark Against an Answer Given Entitles the Student to Get Full Marks(11.01.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that whenever an examiner puts a tick mark against an answer provided by the student without awarding any marks then, unless.....
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Punjab and Haryana HC Junks Allotment of 222 Industrial Plots in Rohtak(30.11.2015)
Punjab and Haryana HC has junked the allotment of 222 industrial plots in Rohtak after finding huge irregularities in the allotment process adopted by.....
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NGT Notices EDMC over Restaurant Causing Pollution(07.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notice to East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) on a plea seeking closure of a Restaurant in East Delhi for.....
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Rajasthan High Court Says 'No' to Placement Agencies For Government Services(12.04.2017)
Rajasthan High Court has banned hiring in Government services through placement agencies, while also restraining State Government from employing a per.....
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Delhi High Court Stays NAA Order on Pyramid Infrastructure(21.11.2018)
Delhi High Court has given interim relief to real estate developer Pyramid Infrastructure, which had been fined for profiteering under GST.
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NGT Directs CPCB to Take Action Towards Plastic Waste Management(12.09.2019)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed that there is no proper mechanism for plastic waste management in the country and directed the Central Poll.....
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SC: Strangers Cannot File Appeal Unless They Satisfy Court That They are 'Aggrieved Persons’(24.08.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that strangers cannot be permitted to file an appeal under Section 96 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 unless he satisf.....
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Appointment of Election Officer to conduct 13th council elections of Indian Institute of Insurance Surveyors and Loss Assessors for 1/3rd members who are due to retire on 28th July 2021(24.05.2021)
Authority hereby appoints Ms. Nimisha Srivastava, DGM, IRDAI as the Election Officer for conducting the 13th Council Elections for 1/3rd vacancy arisi.....
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Supreme Court: Hostile Witness Testimony Can't Be Discarded; Consistent Parts Remain Valid(09.12.2025)
Supreme Court held that a witness’s testimony cannot be rejected merely because the witness is declared hostile. The Court clarified that any part of .....
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Bombay HC Imposes Fine on Premier Stationery for Breaching Infringement Order Protecting Fevicol Mark(02.09.2024)
The Bombay High Court has slapped a fine of Rs. 50 lakh on Premier Stationery Industries Pvt. Ltd. for breaching its earlier order restraining Premier.....
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SC: No Demolition Except for Unauthorised Construction to Take Place Without Permission of the Court(18.09.2024)
SC while hearing pleas against bulldozer actions in several States, has ordered that there shall be no demolitions without seeking leave of the court......
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Madras HC: To Invoke PMLA, Mere Possession of Proceeds of Crime Sufficient(09.10.2024)
Bombay High Court while upholding the order by ITAT, has affirmed that Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust situated in Shirdi is eligible for exemption from .....
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All HC: Visa and Citizenship Claim to be Decided on Merits & not on Negative Report of DM(22.01.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that claim for visa and citizenship cannot be decided by a negative report of the District Magistrate (DM). It has to be.....
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Supreme Court Accepts CBSE and ICSE Scheme for Evaluation of Students(17.06.2021)
Supreme Court has accepted the scheme formulated by CBSE and ICSE for evaluation of students, while asking the Boards to incorporate the provision for.....
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Bombay HC: Open Manholes Are Death Traps(23.11.2022)
Bombay High Court while observing that all open manholes adjoining the Eastern Express Highway must be covered by December 1, has termed them a ‘death.....
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Cal. HC: Constructive Criticism of State is a Necessary & Essential Right of Any Citizen(11.04.2023)
Calcutta High Court while ordering State to restore the security protection of a retired IGP, has observed that Constructive criticism of the State is.....
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Rate of Interest on Floating Rate Savings Bond, 2020 (Taxable) - FRSB 2020 (T) for the Period January 01, 2024 - June 30, 2024(01.01.2024)
1. In terms of Para 13 (ii) of Government of India Notification F.No.4(10)- B(W&M)/2020 dated June 26, 2020 on Floating Rate Savings Bonds, 2020 (Taxa.....
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CESTAT, Kolkata: DRI Officials Have No Power Under Customs Act in Absence of CG Notification(02.03.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata has ruled that show cause notice under the Customs Act, 1962 can be issued only by the offic.....
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Central Government Modifies Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules, 2022(23.02.2024)
Centre has amended the Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules, 2022 and notified that when District Medical Board certifies that either husband or wife suffers .....
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Delhi HC: Unauthorized Constructions Can't be Allowed to Stand in Perpetuity(11.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that unauthorized constructions are a bane to orderly development of the city which is bursting at its seams and they cannot.....
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Kar. HC Evolves Triple Test to Consider Application Under Surrogacy Act of a Man Aged Above 55 Yrs.(26.04.2023)
Karnataka High Court while directing State Surrogacy Board to consider application of a man above 55 years of age, for grant of an eligibility certifi.....
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SC: Civil Courts or Family Courts Are In Better Position to Deal With Child Custody Cases(09.09.2024)
SC has observed that Civil/Family Court dealing with child custody cases is in advantageous position. A child can be brought to play centre, where jud.....
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NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Death of 26 Year Old Due to Excessive Workload(23.09.2024)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of death of a 26 year old Chartered Accountant who worked at Ernst & Young (EY)......
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MP HC: Separate Show-Cause Notice Liable to be Issued for Blacklisting or Suspension of Registration(17.10.2024)
MP HC while quashing suspension of registration of a contractor with State PWD has observed that blacklisting or suspension can be done simultaneously.....
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Del HC: Incorrect to Deny Benefits to Construction Workers For Failing to Pay For Renewal of Regist.(26.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that disentitling construction worker to benefits on the basis that the worker has failed to pay contribution for renewal of.....
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SC: Statutory Corporation Can Deduct under S.36(1)(viii) Only for Income from Long-Term Finance(11.12.2025)
Supreme Court held that a statutory corporation cannot claim the 40% deduction under Section 36(1)(viii) of the Income Tax Act for income earned outsi.....
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Supreme Court: Procedure to Admit Insufficiently Stamped Instruments Explained(04.09.2024)
Supreme Court by extracting the steps to be followed as per Sections 33, 34, 35, 37, and 39 of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957, has explained the proced.....
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Bom. HC: Person Working as Waiter Where Women are Dancing Cannot be Booked for Obscenity(20.09.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that a person working as a waiter in a bar and restaurant where women are dancing in obscene manner, cannot be booked for t.....
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SC: If Public Land Used Without Compliance of Condition, Land Will be Restored to Original Condition(15.10.2024)
Supreme Court while dealing with the issue of enhancing green cover in Delhi, has stated that if lands are used for public purposes without compliance.....
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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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Allahabad HC Refuses to Quash Criminal Case on Circulation of Derogatory Message Against PM Modi(02.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has refused to quash a criminal case against one Mohd. Imran Malik, who is the admin of a WhatsApp group, wherein a message was s.....
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SC: Need of Custodial Trial Not Relevant Aspect While Considering Bail Application U/S 439 CrPC(18.11.2022)
Supreme Court while setting aside bail granted to a rape accused has held that 'need of custodial trial' is not a relevant aspect while considering a .....
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Raj. HC: Rule 76 of Raj. Minor Mineral Concession Rules Applicable When Lease Holder Dies Intestate(27.08.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has held that Rule 76 of Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2017 which provides for procedure of mutation of the mineral l.....
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Ker. HC: Can’t Penalise Vehicle Owners for Glazing With Plastic Film if Confirming to Standards(13.09.2024)
Ker. HC has held that State Government or its officials are not legally justified in penalising owners of motor vehicles, the windscreens or window gl.....
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Raj. HC: Protecting Children's Right is Not Just a Legal Obligation, It's a Moral Imperative(03.10.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that protecting children's right is not just a legal obligation, it's a moral imperative that directly impacts the f.....
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Supreme Court Asks UP Govt to Show Position of Posts in All District Hospitals(18.02.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that vacancy positions of 62% and 70% of male and female doctors/ attendants particularly in District Hospital, Sambhal was.....
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Kerala High Court Quashes Consumer Forum Proceedings Against Subramanian Swamy(23.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has allowed the petition moved by BJP Rajya Sabha MP and former Union Minister Dr Subramanian Swamy to quash the non-bailable warran.....
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SC to Centre: Make GST Appellate Tribunal Paperless(14.11.2022)
Supreme Court has directed Union Government to ensure that all filings by it in tax matters before High Courts and Tribunals are in e-filing mode, and.....
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Ghazipur MP/MLA Court Convicts BSP MP Afzal Ansari in a Gangster Act Case(01.05.2023)
Ghazipur MP/MLA Court has convicted BSP MP Afzal Ansari to 4 years in prison along with Rs. 1 Lakh fine, in a Gangster Act Case. He now stands disqual.....
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Supreme Court: Litigant Whose Land was Illegally Occupied, Gets Relief(10.09.2024)
Supreme Court has granted relief to a litigant whose land was illegally occupied by Maharashtra authorities sixty years ago. The Court directed the St.....
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SC: Agreement for Sale to be Treated as Conveyance if Possession Handed Over Immediately(25.09.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that explanation 1 to Article 25 of Schedule-I of the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958 makes it lucid that an agreement for sale.....
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Del HC: Interim Maintenance Can’t be Denied Based on Unproven Allegations of Illicit Relationship(10.01.2024)
Delhi High Court held that a wife cannot be denied the benefit of interim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 merely on the basis of all.....
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SC: In Rape Cases, Settlement Can be Done in Exceptional Circumstances(17.07.2025)
SC has observed that quashing of proceedings involving offences u/s 376 IPC on ground of settlement between parties should not be permitted lightly. H.....
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SC: If Complaint Reveals Cognizable Offence, Magistrate May Order FIR Registration U/S .156(3) CrPC(05.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that if a complaint discloses a cognizable offence, a magistrate can direct police to register an FIR under Section 156(3) CrPC. Se.....
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Delhi HC: Statements to Customs under Section 108 During Goods Seizure Aren't Admissible As Evidence(26.11.2025)
Delhi High Court held that statements made by an assessee to Customs officials under Section 108 of the Customs Act, 1962 at the time of seizure of go.....
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SC: If Prima Facie Case Not Made Out, Bar of Section 18 of SC & ST Act Not Applicable(26.08.2024)
SC has held that if on a prima facie reading of materials referred to in complaint, ingredients necessary for constituting offence are not made out, t.....
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Ker. HC: Centre to Consider Framing Sexual Harassment Laws With More Feminist Perspective(11.09.2024)
Kerala High Court while pointing out lacunae in the PoSH Act, 2013, has stated that legislation doesn’t focus on harassment faced by women seeking emp.....
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Calcutta High Court: Granting Pre-Award Interest is Against Law(30.09.2024)
Calcutta High Court has observed that interest is payable post assessment. Any interest given for the period prior the date of award is against law an.....
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NCLAT: Restoration Application Can't Be Dismissed if Filed Within 30 Days of Dismissal of OA(07.07.2025)
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has held that a restoration application under Rule 48(2) of the National Company Law Tribunal Rule.....
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SC: Centre Made Party to Interpret the Word ‘Person’ Under Consumer Protection Act(19.09.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing a issue whether charitable trust can be considered a “consumer”, has made the Union of India a party in the case for assis.....
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SC: By Operation of S. 31(7)(b), Sum Directed to be Paid Under Arbitral Award Shall Carry Interest(14.10.2024)
Supreme Court has held that by operation of Section 31(7)(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the first principle is that the sum direct.....
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Delhi HC Directs Advocates, Staff Members & Litigants to Refrain from Feeding Stray Animals(02.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed all the Advocates, Litigants, Staff members, Police and CRPF Personnel to strictly refrain from feeding the stray animal.....
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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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Madras HC: Cannot Hold Protests at Whim and Fancies(14.07.2025)
Madras High Court has observed that the conducting of protest is not meant for fun and such protests cannot be conducted to the whims and fancies of t.....
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SC: Can Amend Complaint Post Cognizance Step, Provided No Prejudice is Caused to Accused(28.07.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that a complaint can be amended at the post-cognizance stage if no prejudice is caused to the accused and the complainant's.....
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Supreme Court: Position of Deputy Chief Minister Merely A Label, Appointment Not Unconstitutional(12.02.2024)
SC while dismissing a PIL challenging the appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers, has held that a Deputy Chief Minister is first a minister in the gove.....
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SC: Personal Liberty of Individuals should Not be Lightly Interfered With(25.02.2025)
SC while setting aside an order cancelling bail of an accused, has observed that the liberty of an individual is a precious right under the Constituti.....
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P&H HC Seeks Affidavit from Government Over Girls Dropping Out of Schools(07.03.2025)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought fresh affidavit from Punjab Government in a matter relating to village girl students dropping out of schools .....
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Gujarat HC: Positive Act of Instigation Essential for Conviction u/s 306 IPC(01.04.2022)
Gujarat High Court has observed that devoid of a positive act by the accused to instigate or aid in committing suicide, conviction under Section 306 o.....
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Del. HC: No Presumption in Law that Acquisition of MF is Necessarily for Trade & Not for Investment(17.01.2024)
Delhi HC has held that it is important to ascertain the intent considering the time period and purpose for which the shares or mutual funds (MF) are h.....
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Kerala HC: Cannot Claim Reservation Benefit Retrospectively if Community Later Added in OBC List(09.07.2025)
Kerala High Court has held that candidates applying under general category cannot seek benefit of reservation if their community was added to the OBC .....
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Supreme Court: State of Jharkhand Files Contempt Petition Against Central Government(18.09.2024)
State of Jharkhand has filed a contempt petition against Centre for delay in appointment of Chief Justice of the Jharkhand HC. It was stated that unre.....
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Bom. HC: Sai Baba Sansthan Trust Eligible for Exemption on Income Tax for Anonymous Donations(09.10.2024)
Bombay High Court while upholding the order by ITAT, has affirmed that Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust situated in Shirdi is eligible for exemption from .....
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JKL HC: Prosecutor is Independent Statutory Authority; Must Justify Extension of Investigation(10.04.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while observing that Public Prosecutor is an independent statutory authority, has held that he is expected to .....
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SC: If Actions of Cabinet Committee are Validated by CoM, Rules of Business Not Violated by State(24.04.2023)
Supreme Court has held that when Cabinet Sub-Committee is merely acting on behalf of entire Council of Ministers (CoM), then it cannot be claimed that.....
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Del. HC: Findings of Cruelty Against Wife Cannot be a Base To Deny Maintenance To her Under DV Act(22.01.2024)
Delhi High Court while deciding the revision petition filed by the wife has held that findings of cruelty against a wife in the divorce proceedings by.....
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Uttarakhand High Court Refuses to Stay Release of Movie, ‘Sherni’(17.06.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has refused to stay the streaming of ‘Sherni’ – a movie which is scheduled to be released on 18th June, 2021 on an OTT platform.....
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SC: Government Order Modifying Previous Order Would be Applicable Prospectively(03.10.2024)
SC has observed that if a subsequent Govt. Order is a modification of the earlier Govt. Order, its application would be prospective as retrospective a.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Against Extension of Kashmir Based Photojournalist's Judicial Remand(25.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea challenging a trial court order extending judicial remand of Mohd. Manan Dar, a 24 year old Kashmir based.....
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Raj HC: ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Absolute Right of Juvenile if Benefits Under Sec. 24 JJ Act Extended(19.02.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has held that if the benefits under Section 24 of the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act) have be.....
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SC Initiates Suo Motu Action Over Agencies Summoning Lawyers for Advising Accused(09.07.2025)
Supreme Court has initiated suo motu case against investigative agencies for summoning advocates over their legal opinion given to clients.
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Gujarat HC: Police Must Show no Reluctance in Taking Actions against Cars bearing HC Stickers(23.07.2025)
Gujarat High Court while taking serious note of "wrong side driving" incidents, has remarked that police must not show reluctance in taking action aga.....
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Rajasthan HC: Accommodation to Female Candidates for Karwa Chauth isn’t Violation of Article 14(05.08.2025)
Rajasthan High Court while upholding accommodation granted to female candidates to appear for Patwari Direct Recruitment Examination one day prior on .....
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SC: 2 Months Given to Uttarakhand for Rehabilitation Scheme for People to be Evicted by Railways(12.09.2024)
Supreme Court has given two months time to the State of Uttarakhand to come up with a rehabilitation scheme for all the people who are to be evicted b.....
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Supreme Court: Can’t Expect Judges to Work Without Salary(01.10.2024)
Supreme Court while directing the State of Bihar to release the salary of a Patna High Court judge, has stated that no judge should be expected to wor.....
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Bom. HC Allows Refund of Stamp Duty Beyond Limitation Period(15.01.2024)
Bombay HC has allowed stamp duty refund to a flat purchaser on cancellation of flat purchase agreement after the expiry of limitation period of 5 year.....
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Ker HC: Daughter of Hindu Who Dies after 20.12.2004 is entitled to Equal Share in Ancestral Property(08.07.2025)
Ker HC has observed that from the commencement of the Hindu Succession (Amendment Act), 2005, daughter of a Hindu who dies after 20.12.2004, in the St.....
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Calcutta HC: Maintenance is a Tool to Maintain Lifestyle(21.07.2025)
Calcutta High Court has held that the present time and age there has been a drastic change in the society with relation to marital obligations. Mainte.....
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Rajasthan HC Urges Amendment: Tribal Women Barred from Inheritance Under Hindu Succession Act(04.08.2025)
Rajasthan High Court noted that Section 2(2) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 bars tribal women from claiming ancestral property. The court called fo.....
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All. HC: Govt Bound by Apostille Documents Issued by Countries Signatory to the Apostille Convention(19.01.2024)
Allahabad High Court while observing that Union Government is bound by the Convention of Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public.....
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MP HC Directs Husband Accused of Beating Wife to Stay at In-Laws House For 1 Month(28.02.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed a man who has been accused of beating his wife to live with his wife at his in-laws' place for one month so tha.....
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Bombay High Court Directs State to Fill Vacancies in Child Welfare Institutions Within Three Months(19.02.2024)
Bombay High Court while warning that neglecting to safeguard the rights and well being of children can lead up to cycles of abuse and also affect educ.....
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Karnataka HC: State to Respond in 3 Weeks regarding Mandatory Teaching of Kannada(11.07.2025)
Karnataka High Court has asked the State Government to file within three weeks, its objections to a public interest litigation questioning a few enact.....
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SC: Google Files Appeal against NCLAT Ruling in Play Store Dominance Case(24.07.2025)
Google has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging NCLAT’s decision which partially upheld Competition Commission of India’s findings that th.....
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Supreme Court Dismisses Justice Yashwant Verma’s Petition Challenging in-house Inquiry Report(07.08.2025)
Supreme Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by Justice Yashwant Verma which challenged the in-house inquiry report in the cash-at-home scandal a.....
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Supreme Court: Judges Appointed for Tribunal Positions Need to be Treated with Dignity(30.09.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing a matter on the salaries of retired judges appointed for positions in the state tribunals and commissions has stated that .....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Plea Opposing Closure of Century Old Railway School Running in Losses(16.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation opposing the decision of the railway authorities to close down the railway senior seco.....
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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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Delhi HC: DTVSV Act is a Remedial Statute(28.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020 (DTVSV Act) is neither a taxing statute nor an amnesty act; it is a remedial .....
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Mumbai Court: Nude Strip Searching of Undertrial Prisoner Violates Right to Privacy(17.04.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while observing that right to avail appropriate remedy under law can’t be construed as obstruction in course o.....
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All HC: Notice of Proceedings under CGST Act must be Served on Address of Assessee(12.01.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that once the GST Registration of the assessee is canceled, the Department must serve notices u/s 74 GST Act at the addr.....
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Ker HC: Accused Under NDPS Act Can Seek Bail on Oral Application if IO Fails to File Final Report(18.01.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that an accused under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) is entitled to be released on statutory bai.....
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P&H HC: Must Record Statement of Person Summoned by DGGI During Office Hours(24.07.2025)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has restated that the statement of any person summoned by the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence.....
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CJI: No Designated Senior Advocate to Orally Mention Matters(06.08.2025)
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has stated that no designated Senior Advocate will be allowed to orally mention matters in Court No.1 from next Monday.....
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Baggage Rules, 2016(01.03.2016)
The Central Board of Excise and Customs notified Baggage Rules, 2016 superseding Rules of 1998. The Rules provide limits on quantities of articles tha.....
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Pakistan Supreme Court Bans Zardari, His Sister from Travelling Abroad(09.07.2018)
Pakistan Supreme Court has banned former president and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur from tra.....
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Kar HC: For Application of S.306 IPC, Proximate to the death must be a Positive Act of Instigation(22.06.2023)
Karnataka High Court while quashing prosecution initiated against a couple under section 306 IPC, has held that to establish proximity to death, it mu.....
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SC: Anticipatory Bail Can't be Set for a Limited Period(02.12.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that once the Court has concluded that custodial interrogation is not required then there is no justification to restrict t.....
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Kar. HC: Amendment Conferring Magistrate’s Power Upon Executive Authority is Ultra Vires(19.04.2023)
Karnataka High Court has held that Karnataka Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Rules, 2022 which conferred powers on Revenue officials to .....
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Ker. HC: Quarrying Activities Can’t be Done on Lands Assigned Under the Kerala Land Assignment Act(17.01.2024)
Kerala High Court while ordering Interim stay on quarrying near Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary has held that no quarrying can be done on lands assigned und.....
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Finance Ministry Informs Delhi HC About Inducing Rs. 50 Coin(09.07.2025)
Finance Ministry has informed the Delhi High Court that it has no current plans to introduce ?50 coin as their feasibility study to analyze the usage .....
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SC Issues Notice in Appeals Challenging Bombay HC’s Judgment Acquitting Accused in Train Blast Case(24.07.2025)
SC has issued notice in criminal appeals filed by State of Maharashtra that challenged the judgment of Bom. HC acquitting all accused in 7/11 Mumbai t.....
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SC: Can Infer Creation of Trust from Circumstances when No Formal Recognition Given to Society(06.08.2025)
SC has observed that when no formal recognition has been given to the society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, the creation of a trust can .....
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SC: All Vacancies in State Pollution Control Boards of NCR States to be Filled by 30th April, 2025(29.08.2024)
SC has directed that National Capital Region States will address the issue of filling in substantial vacancies in the State Pollution Control Boards o.....
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SC: Can’t Consider Resignation Final Unless its Acceptance is Communicated to the Employee(16.09.2024)
Supreme Court while allowing the reinstatement of an employee, has observed that internal communication regarding acceptance of resignation cannot be .....
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Del HC: No Prohibition Against Posthumous Reproduction if Consent of Sperm or Egg Owner Demonstrated(07.10.2024)
Delhi High Court has opined that under the prevailing Indian law, there is no prohibition against posthumous reproduction if the consent of the sperm .....
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SC Discharges Murder Accused on Grounds of ‘Natural Death as Per Post-Mortem Report’(19.01.2024)
Supreme Court while discharging accused for a murder on the basis of Post-Mortem Report has held that the expert testimony of the doctor who performed.....
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Madras HC: Untouchability Includes All Forms of Social Ostracism, Not Merely Caste-Based Practice(26.06.2023)
Madras High Court has observed that Untouchability goes beyond the specific Caste-based practice and includes all practices of social ostracism and ex.....
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Ker. HC: All India Tourist Vehicles Cannot be Permitted to Operate as Stage Carriage(27.11.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that All India tourist vehicles cannot be permitted to operate as stage carriages as it is detrimental to the stage carriag.....
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Delhi HC: Extension to Issue SCN U/S 110 of The Customs Act Must be Granted Before Six Months Expire(26.11.2025)
Delhi High Court clarified that the six-month extension permitted under Section 110 of the Customs Act, 1962 for issuing a show-cause notice after goo.....
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SC: Can’t Direct Legislature to Enact Law for Enforcement of Fundamental Duties(12.09.2024)
SC while hearing a plea seeking enforcement of the Fundamental Duties under the Constitution of India, has observed that duties are very important but.....
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Tel. HC: Perceived Statutory Bar on Filing Appeal Beyond 90 Days May be Described as ‘Justice Bar’(30.09.2024)
Tel. HC has observed that the perceived statutory bar against extension of timelines as contained in Section 21(5) of the NIA Act, 2008 on filing an a.....
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SC: Conviction Under S. 302 IPC Cannot be Based Upon Statement of Untrustworthy Witness(15.01.2024)
Supreme Court while setting aside the conviction of a person in a murder case of 1999 has held that if a witness is branded as untrustworthy having al.....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Appeal Against Single Judge Order Refusing to Stay Release of KGF-2 Movie(25.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has refused to grant interim stay in a plea seeking complete ban on exhibition of KGF-2 movie and its Teaser. The movie is set to.....
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Appointment of Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India(28.02.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1)(a) and sub-section (4) of section 4 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (15.....
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Bombay HC Issues Notice on PIL on Permanent Stipend Scheme for New and Junior Lawyers(28.02.2022)
Bombay High Court has issued notices on a Public Interest Litigation filed by twelve young lawyers from Maharashtra, seeking a permanent stipend schem.....
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Supreme Court: Apple Not Responsible to Trace Stolen Iphone Through Unique Identity Number(21.02.2024)
Supreme Court while observing Odisha State Consumer Commission’s order as unwarrented, has obliterated the order passed by the Commission.
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P&H HC: Seriousness of Offence of Drug Trafficking Can’t Trample Constitutional Safeguards(14.07.2025)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has observed that the menace of drug trafficking is indeed a grave threat, steadily corroding, the social fabric and destr.....
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Bombay HC: Idols Made of Plaster of Paris till Height of 6ft to be Immersed in Artificial Ponds(25.07.2025)
Bombay HC has clarified that idols made of Plaster of Paris (PoP) which are till the height of 6 feet, will have to be mandatorily immersed in artific.....
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SC Refuses to Direct States to Establish Public Libraries(03.04.2025)
Supreme Court while refusing to direct State Governments to establish public libraries in rural areas, has observed that there are more pressing issue.....
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Monitoring the sale of fresh fruit & vegetables, for presence of pesticides residues, non-permitted wax coating, non-permitted artificial ripened and artificial colours, in the market(21.11.2023)
This is in continuation to the directions/letters issued regarding 'Request for action against unauthorised use of artificial fruit ripening agents' R.....
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SC: Evidence of TIP Inadmissible if Suspects Were Shown to Witnesses Before Identification(14.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that evidence of Test Identification Parade (TIP) is inadmissible if the suspects were shown to the witnesses before the identi.....
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JKL HC: Court Can’t Extend Period for Filing Written Statement Beyond 120 Days(27.04.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that period of 120 days to file written statement under CPC is mandatory in nature so far as its appl.....
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SC: Can’t Pass Uniform Directions in Matters of Evening Courts & Virtual Hearings at District Level(09.09.2024)
Supreme Court while dismissing a petition seeking provisions of virtual hearing and evening courts at District level, has stated that these are matter.....
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Ker HC: Effect of RPwD Act Can’t be Taken Away by Conditions in Prospectus of Educational Institutes(24.09.2024)
Kerala High Court has stated that the effect of the RPwD Act, 2016 cannot be taken away by certain conditions imposed in the prospectus of educational.....
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Kerala High Court Stays State Government’s Decision of Allowing Euthanasia of Stray Dogs(31.07.2025)
Kerala High Court has stayed Kerala Government’s decision of implementing euthanasia of stray dogs under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Animal .....
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AP HC: Amendments Introducing Auction Based System for Grant of Minor Mineral Leases Upheld(25.03.2025)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has upheld amendments made to the A.P. Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1966 which sought to fundamentally alter the manner o.....
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SC: Govt. Can’t Create Posts & Absorb Those in Service in the Absence of Sanctioned Posts(12.04.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that government can’t be compelled to create post and absorb people who are continuing in service of the State, in the abse.....
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Bom. HC: Suspended Employee Entitled to Subsistence Allowance Without Marking Daily Attendance(08.01.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that an employee who has been suspended from work is entitled to receive subsistence allowance without the imposition of th.....
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Del. HC: For Purpose of Maintenance, DV Act Doesn’t Distinguish between First or Subsequent Marriage(16.07.2025)
Delhi HC observed that the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 does not distinguish between a first or subsequent marriage for the purpose of entitlement to m.....
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Raj. HC: Rent Petition Maintainable against Partnership Firm Only if Tenancy Created in Firm’s Name(30.07.2025)
Rajasthan High Court has held that a rent petition against the partnership firm is liable to be filed only if the tenancy is created in the name of th.....
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Delhi HC: GST Dept Can’t Issue Fresh Notice during Pendency of Same Cause of Action(23.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) department cannot issue a fresh notice during the pendency of the proceedings under Se.....
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SC: In Cases of Group Clashes Courts Must Ensure No Innocent Bystander is Convicted(25.03.2025)
SC has observed that in cases of group clashes where a large number of persons are involved, an onerous duty is cast upon the courts to ensure that no.....
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Madras HC On Orderly System: Menial Jobs Below the Dignity of Uniformed Personnel(23.11.2022)
Madras High Court has held that trained Uniformed Personnel are expected to perform the combatant duty and other law and order duties in the interest .....
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Delhi HC Upholds Notifications Levying GST on Services Booked Through Apps Like Uber, Ola(13.04.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that notification issued by Centre levying GST on auto rickshaw and bus services booked through e-commerce platforms .....
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MP HC: Compassionate Appointment of a Person Rules Out his/her Claim of a Higher Post(09.01.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court held that once an individual has accepted the appointment on a compassionate basis, he/she cannot claim an appointment at a .....
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Delhi HC: Can Arrest Accused after Curing Procedural Defects of Prior 'Illegal Arrest'(16.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that once procedural defects of a prior illegal arrest are cured, there is no statutory or judicial bar on re-arrest of .....
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Kerala High Court: Must Give Accused Opportunity of Being Heard before Magistrate take Cognizance(30.07.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that a key addition in Section 223(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 is the requirement that th.....
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Benefit of an interpretation must favour a person who is likely to suffer an irreparable harm and serious prejudice(06.07.2018)
By present petition, the Petitioner prays that, the impugned order passed by the District Collector, be quashed and set aside. The Petitioner has been.....
Tags : Resignation, Delivery, Post, Removal
Del. HC: Proprietor of TM Must Establish Valid Registration to Claim Relief Against Infringement(18.08.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that as per Section 28(1) of Trade Marks Act, in order to enjoy the fruits of registration, whether in the form of a right t.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Trademark, Registration, Validity
NCLT Ahmedabad: Must Determine Related Party Status When Insolvency Proceedings Commence(15.07.2025)
NCLT Ahmedabad bench has observed held that determination of related party status as per the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 must be done on the da.....
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SC Reserves Judgment of Justice Yashwant Verma’s Plea Challenging in-house Inquiry Report(30.07.2025)
Supreme Court has reserved judgment on petition filed by Justice Yashwant Verma in which he challenged the in-house inquiry report, which indicted him.....
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SC: Electricity Act Empowers State Commissions to Regulate Open Access Within their Respective States(04.04.2025)
SC has observed that Section 42(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003 expressly empowers State Commissions to regulate open access within their respective s.....
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New National Commission for Backward Classes to be constituted in same manner as National Commissions for SCs and STs(30.05.2017)
The new National Commission for Backward Classes will be constituted under Article 338B and will commence functioning as a constitutional authority, i.....
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Dept Cannot Insist for Cash / DD to Release Goods When Penalty Paid Through GST Portal: Kerala HC(12.07.2018)
Kerala High Court has held that the department cannot insist assessee to make payment in cash or demand draft to release goods under Kerala Goods and .....
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Ker HC: Distinction b/w Murder and Culpable Homicide not Amounting to Murder Must Not be Overlooked(16.08.2023)
Kerala High Court has observed that the distinction between murder and culpable homicide not amounting to murder must not be overlooked as it would re.....
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Mad HC Stays ED Summons to District Collectors in Sand Mining Money Laundering Case(28.11.2023)
Madras High Court has stayed the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to the District Collectors in sand mining money laundering case.
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Bombay HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Restraining Order against PRADA(18.07.2025)
Bombay High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought restraining order against the brand PRADA from commercializing and usin.....
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NIA Court: Court Rejects Claim ATS Tried to Frame RSS Chief in Malegaon Case(04.08.2025)
The Special NIA Court dismissed arguments that the Anti-Terrorism Squad attempted to implicate RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat in the 2008 Malegaon blast case.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Stay ED Summons to Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti(19.03.2021)
Delhi High Court has refused to grant a stay on summons by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued to the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, .....
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Bombay HC: Bed & Breakfast Lodging Permitted in Residential Premises Requires BMC License(17.06.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that bed & breakfast lodging permitted by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation in residential premises to promot.....
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GST Department Issues Advisory for Taxpayers Who Opted for QRMP to Pay Tax Before 25th June(24.06.2022)
Goods and Services Tax (GST) department has issued an advisory asking the taxpayers opted for Quarterly Returns Monthly Payment (QRMP) scheme to pay t.....
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AP HC: Mere Acquittal Will Not Confer on Employee Right to Claim Benefit, Including Reinstatement(27.03.2025)
AP HC has observed that that mere acquittal by a criminal court will not confer on the employee a right to claim any benefit, including reinstatement......
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Ker. HC: Unintended Mistake of Magistrate Cannot Attract Prosecution u/s 228 IPC(11.01.2024)
Kerala High Court while observing that inadvertent mistake on part of Magistrate can’t lead to action u/s 228 IPC, has held that judicial officers are.....
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Cal. HC: Order by HC Bench Not Conferred With Determination by Roster is Void(04.07.2025)
Cal. HC has held that an order passed by a bench of the High Court not been conferred with determination by virtue of the roster fixed by the Hon'ble .....
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Rajasthan HC: Cannot Pass Termination Order Questioning Integrity, without Holding Inquiry(17.07.2025)
Rajasthan High Court has held that an employee cannot be terminated under Rajasthan State Road Transport Workers & Workshop Employees Standing Orders,.....
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Calcutta HC: Compromise Scheme Under Companies Act Overrides SARFAESI(01.08.2025)
Calcutta High Court ruled that once a scheme of compromise or arrangement is sanctioned by a company court, it cannot be frustrated by invoking the SA.....
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SEBI Relaxes Mutual Fund Norms on Unclaimed Investor Money(26.02.2016)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has relaxed mutual fund norms to allow Asset Management Companies (AMCs) to invest unclaimed redemption .....
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CBEC Releases Transition Rules Approved by GST Council(08.06.2017)
Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has unveiled Transition Rules as finalized by GST Council in its meeting held on New Delhi last week.
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Del. HC: Samsung India Electronics is Not Samsung Korea’s Permanent Establishment in India(17.01.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd is not exigible to tax in India as it is not a 'Permanent Establishment' of South Ko.....
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SC: Landowners Accepting Compensation Settlements Cannot Later Claim Statutory Benefits(24.11.2025)
Supreme Court held that landowners who voluntarily enter compensation agreements under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act,.....
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AAAR, Tamil Nadu: Strengthening of Headquarters Building of TANGEDCO Attracts 18% GST(05.04.2022)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling, Tamil Nadu has ruled that strengthening of headquarters building of Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corp.....
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Ch. HC: Appeal Against Acquittal Order u/s 138 of NI Act Lies to HC u/s 378(4) of CrPC(10.01.2024)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that an appeal against orders of acquittal under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 shall lie to the.....
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Gujarat HC Extends Interim Stay Orders till July 2(21.06.2021)
Gujarat High Court has extended the life of interim stay orders passed by it and by the Courts subordinate to it till July 2, 2021.
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Madhya Pradesh HC Refuses to Grant Custody to Mother on Children’s Inclination Towards Father(04.03.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to pass an order of child custody in favour of the Appellant-mother, upon noting that the children themselves ha.....
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Seat Matrix Issue: Delhi High Court Rules in Favour of Delhi University(09.09.2024)
Del. HC while dealing with issue of seat matrix and allocation at St. Stephen's College, has ruled in favour of DU and stated that if any college has .....
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Raj. HC: PO Omitting to Mention Date of Arrest in Order Rejecting Bail is a Significant Oversight(24.09.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that the date of arrest of accused is an integral and crucial part of a bail order and the Presiding Officer omittin.....
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Rajasthan HC: Condition to Submit Bank Guarantee Against Annual Fees as Illegal(01.06.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has held that the condition imposed by private medical institutions requiring students seeking admission to MBBS Course to submit.....
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CBI Court Sentences Lalu Prasad Yadav to 5 Years Imprisonment in Doranda Treasury Case(22.02.2022)
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)Court, Ranchi has sentenced former Chief Minister of Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav to five years' imprisonment and als.....
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Bombay HC to Nagpur Civic Body: Remove Collars of Unregistered Stray Dogs(24.11.2022)
Bombay High Court has directed Nagpur Municipal Corporation to check whether any stray dogs in the city have been collared without proper registration.....
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Cal HC: Repeal and Amendment Act of 2016 Does Not Remove S. 2A(2) of Industrial Disputes Act(17.04.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that Repeal and Amendment Act of 2016 does not have the effect of removing section 2A(2) from Industrial Disputes Act, 19.....
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Del. HC: Merely because wife Fails to Provide Date & Time of Torture Doesn’t Mean Case is Baseless(31.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has stated that merely because a wife failed to provide the exact date and time of the alleged tortures does not tantamount to mean t.....
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SC: Public Authorities Must Take Statutory Notice Issued to Them in All Seriousness(26.03.2025)
SC has observed that public authorities must take statutory notice issued to them in all seriousness and must not sit over such notices and force the .....
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Rajasthan HC: Re-Evaluation Result Would Not Relate Back to the Date of Original Declaration of Resul(08.04.2025)
Rajasthan HC has observed that re-evaluation result would not relate back to the date of original declaration of result. Hence, one cannot claim himse.....
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Chhattisgarh HC: Accommodation U/S 2 of Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act Includes Superstructures(23.12.2022)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that a superstructure is included in the definition of 'accommodation' given under Section 2(1) of the Chhattisgarh R.....
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Mad. HC Temporarily Restrained Google from Delisting Disney+ Hotstar from Play Store(20.07.2023)
Madras High Court has restrained Google from delisting the mobile application of ‘Disney+ Hotstar’ from its Play Store over failure to accept Google’s.....
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Ker. HC: Step-Parent Can’t Adopt Child without Consent of Biological Parent(07.03.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that as long as the biological parent does not give his consent to the adoption of the child, the adoption by the step-.....
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J&K&L HC: Obtaining a Passport is a Constitutional Right; Citizens Need Not Prove Travel Necessity(28.11.2025)
J&K and Ladakh High Court held that the right to a passport stems from a citizen’s fundamental right to personal liberty, ruling that no one is requir.....
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AAR, Karnataka: 18% GST Payable on Income Earned Through Guest Lectures(17.02.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka has ruled that 18% goods and services tax is payable on Income earned from conducting guest lectures.
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Madras HC: People Cannot Decide Working Hours of Eateries and Restaurants(23.02.2022)
Madras High Court has held that police cannot decide the working hours of eateries and restaurants under the guise of law and order problems. The Cour.....
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Delhi HC Sets Aside Life Sentence of Accused 18 Years After Murder Conviction(28.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has set aside the life sentence of a murder convict after he took the plea of juvenility during the pendency of his appeal, as ossifi.....
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MP HC Dismisses Congress MLA's Plea Seeking Disaster Management Committee Dissolution(17.06.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a plea filed as Public Interest Litigation by Congress MLA Sanjay Shukla and others praying for a direction th.....
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Kerala High Court Condemns Practice of Erecting Flags, Festoons Announcing State Meeting(02.03.2022)
Kerala High Court has condemned the Communist Party of India (Marxist) for erecting flags, festoons, and boards announcing the party’s State meeting t.....
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SC Upholds All. HC’s Direction to Medically Examine Person Called in Police Station After Release(22.02.2024)
Supreme Court while upholding Allahabad High Court’s direction to medically examine person called in police station after release, has stated that suc.....
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Bombay HC: March of Development in Mumbai Cannot Trample Heritage Structures(14.07.2025)
Bombay HC has observed that whilst the march of development and infrastructural projects cannot be halted in a city like Mumbai, such a march cannot b.....
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SC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Stray Dog Bites in Delhi(28.07.2025)
Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of news item reported by Times of India in its Delhi edition titled "City hounded by strays and kids pay p.....
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SC: Physical Training Instructor Must be Treated as a Teacher(15.12.2023)
Supreme Court has held that merely because Physical Training Instructor was not expected to conduct classes within the four walls of the College, as i.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Income Tax Notice, Revisionary Proceedings Against Dead Person is Void(07.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has held that the notice issued against a dead person is null and void and all consequent proceedings or o.....
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Del. HC: Can’t Reject TM Owner’s Claim Merely because Defendant Could have Sought Removal of Mark(04.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has clarified that Court cannot reject a registered trademark owner's claim against infringement merely on the ground that the defend.....
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Kerala High Court: No Bar on Use of Automatic or Electric Vehicles for Driving Test(17.07.2025)
Kerala High Court has held that automatic or electric vehicles cannot be restricted for driving test by the State Government, through its rule-making .....
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Supreme Court: ‘Himachal May Disappear’, Flags Environmental Crisis(01.08.2025)
Supreme Court raised a strong alarm about the environmental degradation in Himachal Pradesh, stating that the entire state may vanish if development c.....
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Ker. HC: Can’t Consider Expert's Report as Formal Substitute for Section 65B(4) of Evidence Act(26.03.2025)
Ker. HC has stated that an expert's report cannot be considered as a formal substitute for Section 65B(4) of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 certificate.....
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J&K HC: Feasibility or Viability of Infrastructural Project by Government Cannot Be Looked Into by Co(10.04.2025)
J&K HC has held that this Court is not equipped to decide upon viability & feasibility of infrastructural project by the government. Whether the propo.....
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Delhi HC: Section 498A IPC Applies Even if Marriage is Later Declared Invalid(04.11.2025)
Delhi High Court ruled that Section 498A IPC, which penalizes cruelty by a husband or his relatives, applies even if the marriage is later declared in.....
Tags : Marriage, Cruelty, Legal Status
Guj HC: Edible Crude Palm Kernel Oil Qualifies for Duty Exemption; End-Use Condition not Applicable(24.11.2025)
Gujarat High Court quashed a Rs. 464 crore duty demand on edible crude palm kernel oil, ruling that the imported oil qualifies for customs duty exempt.....
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Raj. HC: Can’t Treat Pre-Arbitration Steps Mandatory if they Could Not be Fructified(23.08.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that if the pre-arbitration steps that are mentioned in the agreement could not be fructified, it cannot be said tha.....
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Raj. HC: Offences Under Section 420 and 405 of IPC Cannot be Invoked Together(10.09.2024)
Rajasthan High Court while hearing the petition of an individual charged under Section 420 and 405 of Indian Penal Code, 1860, has reiterated that the.....
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Cal HC: Enterprise Contracting with Govt Recognised Concessionaire Can be Granted Benefit of S. 80IA(27.09.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that benefit of deduction under Section 80IA(4) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 can be granted to an enterprise contracting w.....
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Gujarat HC: ITC Received from Input Service Distributor Lying Unutilized Liable to be Refunded(07.03.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that Input Tax Credit received from input service distributor lying unutilized in electronic credit ledger is liable to be.....
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Bombay High Court: Person Shaking Neck Towards Woman While Riding is Not Stalking(14.10.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that a person’s act of shaking of his neck i.e. grooving his neck while riding and simultaneously listening to the music, r.....
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Rajasthan HC: To Teach English, You Must Have Studied English(05.06.2017)
Rajasthan High Court has ironed out another wrinkle in State's education system by observing that prospective school teachers need to have studied the.....
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Supreme Court Slams Government For Not Looking into Issue of Solid Waste Management(11.07.2018)
Supreme Court has lashed out at government in several states for not looking into the issue of solid waste management which it believed was one of the.....
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JKL HC: Failure of Employer to Assign Work Would be Deemed Retrenchment(16.08.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that in case the employer fails to issue termination order against the employee, the subsequent failu.....
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All. HC: Order Passed Cannot go beyond the Show Cause Notice(28.11.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that in the event a particular case is made out in the show cause notice and the order passed subsequently is beyond the.....
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Cal. HC: Right of Reg. Person to Take ITC Vested Right Only if Conditions to take it are Fulfilled(15.12.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that the right of a registered person to take input tax credit (ITC) under Section 16(1) of the GST Act becomes a vested .....
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Delhi HC: Non-Appearance in Custom Matters Leads to Gross Wastage of Judicial Time(07.03.2025)
Del. HC has observed that a large number of customs matters, the Counsels are either not appearing or appear without proper instructions which reflect.....
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Jharkhand HC: DNA Tests Can't be Directed as a Matter of Course(23.12.2022)
Jharkhand High Court while observing that DNA tests can encroach upon privacy and physical autonomy of an individual, has held that order to conduct D.....
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SC Refers Delhi Government's Challenge Against Centre's Ordinance on Services to Constitution Bench(21.07.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that the extent of the powers of Parliament under Article 239AA(7) were not considered in either of the earlier Constitu.....
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Kerala HC Upholds Life Terms For Five, Acquits Two in Renjith Johnson Murder, Says TIP Not Needed(28.11.2025)
Kerala High Court upheld the conviction of five accused in the 2018 abduction and murder of Renjith Johnson, holding that a test identification parade.....
Tags : Murder, Acquits, Test Identification Parade
Supreme Court Dismisses BJP Leaders' Plea to Deploy Central Forces for West Bengal Local Polls(25.02.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed the petition filed by the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) party leaders Mousumi Roy and Pratap Banerjee seeking deployment of .....
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SC: Voluntarily Surrendering Accused Can’t be Taken In Custody When Court Hasn’t Summoned Him(19.02.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that accused who has voluntarily surrendered cannot be taken into custody when Court has not issued a summoning order again.....
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Mad HC: Inspection of Rehabilitation Centres Necessary to Safeguard Public Interest(21.04.2023)
Madras High Court while observing that rehabilitation/de-addiction centres can’t be run by any individuals without obtaining a proper permission and l.....
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Ker. HC: Dishonest Intention Essence of Criminal Misconduct Under Prevention of Corruption Act(22.01.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that dishonest intention is sine qua non to attract the offence punishable under Section 13(1)(d) of the PC Act. Mere condu.....
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SC Sets Aside Rajasthan High Court’s Order Suspending Sentence of Accused(07.08.2025)
Supreme Court while setting aside order of Rajasthan High Court suspending the sentence of the accused, has observed that High Court had failed to ass.....
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Bom. HC to SIC: Establish Time Limit for Disposal of Second Appeals Under RTI Act(14.12.2023)
Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra State Information Commission (SIC) to take appropriate steps to formulate some reasonable time limit an.....
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Kar. HC: Lokayukta Acting Upon Complaint before registration of FIR Violates S. 17 of P&C Act(21.03.2025)
Karnataka High Court has held that Lokayukta acting upon the anonymous complaint embarked upon elaborate enquiry, summoning officers before the regist.....
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SC Explains Difference between FIR Registration Provisions under CrPC and BNSS(02.04.2025)
SC while explaining the difference between FIR registration provisions under CrPC & BNSS has observed that while Section 173(1) of BNSS is similar to .....
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Tel. HC: Daughter’s Good Financial Status No Ground to Deny Share in Father’s Self Acquired Property(19.02.2024)
Telangana High Court has held that a daughter cannot be denied claim in the self-acquired property of her father merely because she has a good financi.....
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MP HC: Apart from Government & Local Bodies No One Authorized to Install Statues at Public Place(10.07.2025)
Madhya Pradesh High Court while hearing a petition regarding illegal attempt to erect a statue on public land, has stated that apart from government a.....
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Orissa HC: In Garb of Right to Protest, Cannot Allow People to Take Law in their Hands(24.07.2025)
Orissa HC has observed that in the garb of a right to protest, no one should be allowed to take the law in their hand nor should cause any disturbance.....
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SC: Alimony from First Marriage Irrelevant to Decide Alimony from Second Marriage(06.08.2025)
Supreme Court while rejection a husband’s contention that the wife was not entitled to alimony as she got a fair settlement from her first divorce, ha.....
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Appointment of Judges(03.03.2016)
Statement showing the working strength of judges and vacancies in the Supreme Court and High Courts has been released. As on 29 February 2016 the Supr.....
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Petroleum Products to be Brought Under GST in Stages, Says Adhia(09.07.2018)
Currently, diesel, petrol, crude oil, natural gas and aviation turbine fuel are outside the purview of goods and services tax, and states have the rig.....
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Hyderabad High Court Denies to Condone Inordinate Delay in Filing Appeal(23.11.2015)
Hyderabad High Court has rejected petition filed by State Government seeking condoning of delay of 800 days in filing an appeal against acquittal of a.....
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Madras HC Rejects Habeas Corpus Petition by Gangster’s Wife(19.10.2016)
Madras High Court has dismissed a Habeas Corpus Petition filed by wife of a gangster accusing Dindigul police of keeping him in illegal custody, after.....
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Govt Extends Due Dates for Filing GSTR-1 by Taxpayers with Aggregate Turnover of Upto 1.5 Crore(16.11.2017)
Central Government has extended due dates for furnishing of GSTR-1 for those taxpayers with aggregate turnover of upto Rs.1.5 crores. The due dates ar.....
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Scam in Sheep Distribution: Telangana High Court Issues Notice to State Government, CBI(22.07.2019)
Telangana High Court has directed the State Government to file counter affidavit in a PIL seeking CBI probe into alleged large scale irregularities in.....
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HP HC Directs Man to Restore Forest Cover by Planting 200 Tree Saplings(08.02.2021)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed a man to restore and enlarge the forest cover by planting 200 tree saplings, underlining that when a forest i.....
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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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SC: Circumstantial Evidence Has to Be Supported With Other Evidence in Order to Make it Strong(22.02.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that for proving a case on the basis of circumstantial evidence it must be established that the chain of circumstances is c.....
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Rajasthan HC: Should Not Penalize Party Due to Negligence of Legal Counsel(15.07.2025)
Rajasthan HC has observed that numerous rulings affirm that a party should not be penalized or prejudiced due to the negligence or misconduct of their.....
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Kerala High Court Recommends Parliament to Amend Criminal Procedural Law(29.07.2025)
Kerala High Court while hearing a case regarding prosecution of a dissolved company accused of cheating, has recommended Parliament to amend criminal .....
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NCLAT: Security to Become Part of Liquidation Estate if Creditor Fails to Deposit Amount in 90 Days(24.03.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that security shall become part of the liquidation estate if there is failure on part of a secured creditor to deposit .....
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SC: Can’t Deny Bonus to Workers on Ground of Factories being Run by Charitable Trust(04.04.2025)
Supreme Court has held that workers in a factory cannot be denied bonus on the ground that the factories are being run by a charitable trust.
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SC Directs Demolition of Commercial Building Raised in Prohibited Zone(16.07.2025)
Supreme Court while refusing to quash criminal case against a Kerala based builder who raised a commercial building in a prohibited zone, has directed.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Illegal Construction, Prohibited Zone
HP HC: Caste is Assigned to a Person at Birth and Does Not Change after Marriage(30.07.2025)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that caste is assigned to a person at birth and does not change during the lifetime of a person even upon marryin.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Quash Decision to Extend Training Period of Medical Students(27.05.2020)
Delhi High Court has refused to set aside National Board of Examination's decision to extend the completion of the training period of the final year s.....
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Delhi HC Gives Last Opportunity to UOI in Plea Seeking Restrain on Leak of Investigation Material(18.03.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted one final opportunity to Union of India and Delhi Police to file replies within 2 weeks in the plea filed by Disha Ravi s.....
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Delhi HC: Non-Examination of 4 Year Old Rape Victim Not Fatal To Prosecution(14.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has upheld life sentence awarded to accused for committing rape on a 4 year old minor girl within his close family. The Court observe.....
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Karnataka HC: Abuses Hurled in Basement Which was Not in Public View is Not Offence(22.06.2022)
Karnataka High Court while quashing proceedings under Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015, has he.....
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Shipping Bill (Post Export Conversion in Relation to Instrument Based Scheme) Regulations, 2022(22.02.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 157 read with section 149 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Board, hereby makes the following .....
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Supreme Court: Accused Absolved of Charges Under IPC Can’t Be Charged Under UP Gangsters Act(20.02.2024)
SC has held that to prosecute accused under Section 3(1) of Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities(Prevention) Act, 1986 it should be prov.....
Tags : Supreme Court, S. 3(1) of UP Gangsters Act, Anti-Social Activities
Kerala HC: Can Make IRCTC Responsible for Managing Waste in Railway Stations(14.07.2025)
Kerala High Court after discussing about the various waste management issues in Ernakulam city, has orally suggested that IRCTC can be made a responsi.....
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Kerala HC: Sale Certificate Which Isn’t an ‘Instrument’ Can become One if Original Presented in Court(25.07.2025)
Kerala High Court has opined that a sale certificate, which is not an 'instrument' at the time of its issuance, can nevertheless metamorphose into one.....
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Ker. HC: State to Frame Gudelines for Ensuring Anonymity of Complainant in POSH Cases(21.03.2025)
Kerala High Court has directed the State Government to frame guidelines for keeping the details of the complainant anonymous from public domain during.....
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AP HC: Mere Projection of Prejudice Not Sole Ground to Brush Aside Principles of Natural Justice(02.04.2025)
AP HC has observed that the doctrine of prejudice does not supplant the principles of natural justice but operates as an integral part. Therefore, mer.....
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CG. HC: Child Can Testify if he Gives Rational Answers(22.06.2023)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that child of tender age can be allowed to testify, if he has intellectual capacity to understand the questions and g.....
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P&H HC: Don’t Adjourn Trial Due to Pending Quashing Plea Unless a Stay has been Granted(24.11.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued specific directions to the Trial Courts to continue with their proceedings in cases where a quashing petition.....
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Muzaffarnagar Student Slapping Case- SC to UP Govt: Provide Plan to Implement TISS Recommendation(12.12.2023)
Supreme Court while hearing PIL in the Muzaffarnagar student slapping case, has directed Uttar Pradesh Government to provide a plan on how the Governm.....
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Extension of last date to receive comments/counter comments on TRAI Consultation Paper on "Ease of Doing Business in Telecom and Broadcasting Sector"(23.12.2021)
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had released a Consultation Paper on "Ease of Doing Business in Telecom and Broadcasting Sector" on 8.....
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Calcutta HC: No Illegality in State Government’s Door Step Ration Delivery Scheme(21.06.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that there is no illegality in the West Bengal Duare Ration scheme, under which the State government delivers foodgrains .....
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Allahabad HC: Cannot Approve Attitude of Officials Ignoring Orders(23.07.2025)
Allahabad High Court has criticized the officials of the State Government and stated that the attitude of the officers, in ignoring the orders passed .....
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MP High Court: District Magistrate Can Re-Execute Possession Orders u/s 14 of SARFAESI Act(05.08.2025)
Madhya Pradesh High Court while allowing an appeal, has upheld that a district magistrate can re-execute possession orders u/s 14 of the SARFAESI Act,.....
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Allahabad HC: Grabbing Breasts of Victim Will Not Constitute Offence of Rape(20.03.2025)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the act of grabbing the breasts of the minor victim, breaking the string of her pyjama will not constitute the .....
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Delhi HC: CESTAT’s Order Interdicting GST Dept. from Invoking Extended Period of Limitation Upheld(01.04.2025)
Delhi HC has upheld the order passed by CESTAT which interdicted GST Dept. from invoking extended period of limitation for recovery action against a s.....
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Bombay HC: Can’t Ask Husband to Pay Instalments for Under Construction Flat(08.07.2025)
Bombay High Court has observed that a husband cannot be directed to pay instalments of an under construction flat as it cannot be termed a 'shared hou.....
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Calcutta HC: Identity of a Child is an Integral Part of Her Personal Development and Autonomy(22.07.2025)
Calcutta HC has held that the identity of a child, including her surname is an integral part of her personal development and autonomy. Courts have hel.....
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SC: GUVNL Cannot be Guided by its Own Commercial Interests(05.08.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) cannot be guided only by its own commercial interests, like a private busines.....
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Bombay HC Reprimands Municipal Corporation for Failure to Comply with Order on Illegal Constructions(15.03.2021)
Bombay High Court has reprimanded eight municipal corporations and the Maharashtra State's Urban Development Department (UDD) for their failure to com.....
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P&H HC: Partner Cannot Claim Experience of Erstwhile Firm in Independent Capacity(22.03.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a person who was earlier a partner of an erstwhile partnership firm could not claim the benefit of experie.....
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Delhi Court Denies Bail to Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain in PMLA Case(20.06.2022)
Delhi Court has denied bail to Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain, in connection with a money laundering case under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PML.....
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SC: Can’t Deny Bonus to Workers on Ground of Factories being Run by Charitable Trust(04.04.2025)
Supreme Court has held that workers in a factory cannot be denied bonus on the ground that the factories are being run by a charitable trust.
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Orissa HC: State Vigilance Department Can't be Completely Exempted from RTI Act(22.06.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that the State Vigilance Department cannot be completely exempted from Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 and directed th.....
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CJI Constitutes Committee Formed to Conduct Inquiry into Allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma(24.03.2025)
Chief Justice of India has constituted a committee of three members for conducting an inquiry into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge o.....
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SC Reserves Judgment on Pleas Challenging Centre’s Order Allowing Ex-Post Facto Clearance(04.04.2025)
Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on pleas challenging notifications issued by the Central Government that allowed ex-post facto clearance for m.....
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GST: Input Tax Credit Limit on Existing Stocks Raised to Support Transition Period Sales(05.06.2017)
GST Council has decided to increase limit on input tax credit to 60% from earlier proposed 40% on items with excise rates above 18%, bringing some res.....
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Madras High Court Rejects Sterlite Copper Plant's Plea for Restoring Power Supply to Unit(10.07.2018)
Madras High Court has rejected a plea of Sterlite copper plant in Tuticorin for restoring power supply to the unit to deal with an acid leak, observin.....
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Raj. HC: Chest Measurement Criterion for Women in Recruitment is Arbitrary and Outrageous(16.08.2023)
Rajasthan High Court has held that chest measurement as a criterion for female candidates, is absolutely arbitrary, rather outrageous and it is a clea.....
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NCLAT: Can’t Dismiss Restoration App. if Filed in 30 Days from Date of Dismissal of Original App.(04.07.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi has held that there cannot be dismissal of a restoration application under Rule 48(2) of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Rule.....
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Bombay HC: Collector Has Inherent Power to Review Administrative Orders(17.07.2025)
Bombay High Court has observed that even in the absence of an express statutory provision the Collector has inherent power to review administrative or.....
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Patna High Court: Claim of Juvenility Can be Raised Before Any Court, at Any Stage(04.08.2025)
Patna HC has observed that the claim of juvenility can be raised before any court, at any stage, even after final disposal of the case and if the cour.....
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Ministry of Finance: Income Tax Officials Can’t Access E-mails, Bank Accounts of All Assesses(27.03.2025)
Ministry of Finance has informed that Income Tax officials cannot access the personal emails, Bank accounts of all the assesses. However, there are pr.....
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Patna High Court: Can Grant Child Custody on Basis of Present Day Circumstances(10.04.2025)
Patna High Court while rejecting a father’s plea for custody over his minor daughter, has observed that the sense of security which the child needs, t.....
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Ker HC: IIM Kozhikode Not Instrumentality of State(15.06.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that IIM, Kozhikode being an autonomous body is not an instrumentality of state has held that since there are no sta.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, IIM Kozhikode, State, Service Dispute
CJI Launches Live Streaming Of Bombay HC Proceedings(07.07.2025)
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) has launched live streaming of Bombay High Court proceedings. The service will be available for hearings/proceedings .....
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Bom. HC: Court Just Concerned with Fair & Just Process While Determining Challenge to Tender Process(17.07.2025)
Bombay High Court has observed that while determining challenge to a tender process, the courts are not concerned with the merits of the decision, but.....
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Rajasthan HC: Prior Sanction No Shield Against Strong Prima Facie Evidence(04.08.2025)
Rajasthan High Court ruled that prior sanction under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 isn't a blanket protection when electronic .....
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Karnataka HC States Modified Restrictions on Road Travel from Kerala are Misconceived(19.03.2021)
Karnataka High Court has observed that the modified order passed by the Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada regarding restrictions for road travel.....
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IBBI Asks to Furnish Extracts of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B & E-Way Bills Along With Application(17.06.2022)
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has notified that the operational creditors shall furnish extracts of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and e-way bills,.....
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MHA Extends FCRA Validity of NGO’s With Pending Renewal(24.06.2022)
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act [FCRA] validity of NGO’s with pending renewal till 30th Septembe.....
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Kerala HC Asks Working Committee to Consider Legislature’s Intention regarding Prohibition of Ragging(04.07.2025)
Kerala High Court has asked the Working Committee constituted to provide suggestions regarding amendments to the Kerala Prohibition of Ragging Act, 19.....
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SC: “Healthcare Services” in Service Tax Exemption Notification Includes Stem Cell Banking Services(17.07.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that “Healthcare Services” exempted from service tax as per the notifications issued by the Ministry of Finance shall inclu.....
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SC: Recalls Judgment in Bhushan Steel Case Citing Injustice Under Art. 142(01.08.2025)
Supreme Court recalled its previous order that had rejected JSW Steel’s resolution plan for Bhushan Power & Steel, noting that Article 142 had been us.....
Tags : Article 142, JSW Steel, Bhushan Power, Resolution Plan, Recall of Judgment
AP HC: Can’t Entertain Second Execution Petition When First Petition was Dismissed(26.03.2025)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that if the first petition for enforcement of an award has been rejected on merits then the second execution petiti.....
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SC: 3 Judge Bench Dismisses Appeals of Candidates to Submit Caste Certificates Beyond Cut-Off Date(09.04.2025)
Supreme Court has dismissed appeals filed by certain candidates who were denied appointment at the post of Civil Judge by the Rajasthan High Court on .....
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Mad. HC: Medical Practitioners Conducting Two-Finger Test will be Guilty of Misconduct(24.11.2023)
Madras High Court has held that if a medical practitioner conducts ‘two finger test’ in contravention of directions of Supreme Court in State of Jhark.....
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Ker HC: Revisional Power of Collector Can be Exercised against AO under S.13 of Ker Building Tax Act(11.12.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that from the bare perusal of Section 13, it can be gathered that the District Collector may exercise the Revisional power .....
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NCLAT Partially Upholds CCI’s Decision that Google Leveraged its Dominance in Play Store Ecosystem(01.04.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has partially upheld the Competition Commission of India’s decision that Google leveraged its dominance in the Play Store ecosys.....
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Rajya Sabha Passes Bill to Declare Food Technology Institutes as Institutions of National Importance(16.03.2021)
Rajya Sabha has passed the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2019, to declare the National Institute of Fo.....
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AAAR: No GST on Dried and Polished Turmeric(13.06.2022)
Appellate Authority for Advance Rulings (AAAR), Maharashtra has held that GST cannot be levied on dried and polished turmeric as it can be classified .....
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Bombay HC Grants Bail to Pharmacy Student Arrested for Social Media Post Against Sharad Pawar(22.06.2022)
Bombay High Court has granted bail to 21-year-old pharmacy student Nikhil Bhamre, who was arrested for defamatory posts allegedly aimed at NCP preside.....
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NCLAT: Delivering Demand Notice to Last Known Address to be Deemed Valid(21.03.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that delivery of demand notice to the last known address of the personal guarantor as has been stated in the deed of gu.....
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Kar. HC: Rapido, Uber Can’t Operate in State Unless Relevant Guidelines Issued(03.04.2025)
Karnataka High Court while directing the State Government to ensure that all bike taxi operations cease to operate in the State, has held that bike ta.....
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Google Looses Anti-Trust Battle Against Makers of ‘Fortnight’(13.12.2023)
California Jury on 12th December ruled in favor of Epic Games, maker of Fortnite, and held that Google had violated antitrust laws to extract fees and.....
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Mumbai Court: Wandering At Night No Offence in City Like Mumbai(21.06.2022)
Mumbai Court while acquitting a man arrested at 1:30 AM at night, has held that wandering on the streets at 1.30 AM in a city like Mumbai, is not an o.....
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SC Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Strict Implementation of RPwD Act in Prisons(20.03.2025)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking strict implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 20.....
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SC: Can Summon Additional Accused on Basis of Witness Statement Without Cross-Examination(02.04.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that additional accused can be summoned on the basis of unrebutted examination-in-chief of the witness without the need to .....
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SC Proposes to Constitute Grievance Redressal Committees to Avert Situations of Advocates’ Strikes(18.04.2023)
Supreme Court has proposed constitution of grievances redressal committees in every High Courts consisting of Chief Justice of every High Court along .....
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Retrospective Cancellation of GST: Delhi HC Directs Restoration To Original Number(15.01.2024)
Delhi High Court while restoring the GST registration of the petitioner to its original number has held that the taxpayers are not provided an opportu.....
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Bombay High Court to Get New Bench at Kolhapur District(04.08.2025)
Bombay High Court is set to get a new bench at Kolhapur district which will commence its sitting from August 18. A notification in this regard was iss.....
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CBIC Issues Advisory on Changes in Customs System With Respect of AD Code Registration in Exports(20.06.2022)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIC) has issued an advisory on the changes in the customs system with respect to AD Code Registration in exports.
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CESTAT: Service Tax Cannot be Imposed on Value of Material Supplied to Client(24.06.2022)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad Bench has held that service tax cannot be imposed on value of material supplie.....
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SC to Custom Authorities: Upgrade Lab Facilities for Proper Testing of Disputed Articles(31.03.2025)
Supreme Court while reversing the confiscation of imported goods labeled as “Base Oil SN 50” classified as “High Speed Diesel (HSD)” has directed Cust.....
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Del. HC: True Copy of Arbitration Agreement Sufficient for S.11 Petition if Stamp Duty Not Disputed(24.08.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that if the stamp duty of the arbitration agreement is not disputed, the true or certified copy of the agreement containing .....
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SC Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Strict Implementation of RPwD Act in Prisons(20.03.2025)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking strict implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 20.....
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SC: Court May Award Interest Higher than 6% in Commercial Transactions(02.04.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that in a commercial transaction, in absence of an agreement between the parties regarding the rate of interest on delayed .....
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Del HC: For Arrest Made Before ‘Pankaj Bansal’ Oral Communication of Grounds is Proper Compliance(09.01.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that if grounds of arrest have been communicated orally to the accused then it is a proper compliance of Section 19(1) of PM.....
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SC: In Matters of Custody, Best Interest of Child Remains of Utmost Importance(17.07.2025)
SC while reviewing its order granting permanent custody of a minor child to his biological father, has restored custody to the mother and stated that .....
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Rajasthan HC: Pendency of Criminal Case u/s 498-A No Ground to Deny Permission to Travel Abroad(31.07.2025)
Rajasthan HC has observed that pendency of criminal case under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC cannot be a ground to deny permission to a person to travel .....
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NCLT: Issue of Post Dated Cheques is Not Unqualified Admission of Debt(15.06.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Allahabad Bench has held that issuance of post dated cheques cannot be taken to be unqualified admission of debt.....
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CESTAT: Assessee Entitled to Refund of Unutilized Education And Krishi Kalyan Cess in CENVAT Account(23.06.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai has held that the assessee is entitled to a refund of education cess and Krishi K.....
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SC: If Adequately Explained, Delay in Recording Witness Statement Isn’t Fatal(26.03.2025)
Supreme Court has held that if delay in recording eyewitness's testimony has been explained properly then it would not draw an adverse inference again.....
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SC to Solicitor General: Provide Data on No. of People Benefitted from S.6A of Citizenship Act(06.12.2023)
Supreme Court while hearing pleas challenging the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, has asked Solicitor General of I.....
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Tripura HC Orders Rs. 10 Lakh Compensation to Family of 27 Year Old Victim of Custodial Death(24.06.2022)
Tripura High Court has directed the state to pay a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the family members of Jamal Hossain, who allegedly died due to custod.....
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Rajasthan HC: Decision to Close Hostel Mess Due to Covid Won’t Amount to Abolition of Post(01.04.2025)
Rajasthan High Court while directing reinstatement of hostel-mess workers of a school, has observed that closing the hostel due to spread of COVID19 P.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Hostel Mess, Abolition of Post
SC: No Provision Under Registration Act, 1908 Allows Authority to Ascertain if Vendor has Title(08.04.2025)
SC has observed that no provision under the Registration Act, 1908 confers power on any authority to refuse registration of a transfer document on the.....
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CSCs To Function As GST Suvidha Providers(29.05.2017)
A workshop on "CSCs as GST Suvidha Provider" to train the top performing VLEs and the State level representatives of CSC SPV for enabling implementati.....
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Patna High Court Moots For ‘Plastic Free Bihar’, Calls For State’s Views(16.07.2018)
Patna High Court has said that some bold, effective decisions should be taken by the government to make the State “Plastic Free Zone”.
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Ker. HC: KeLSA can Grant Victim Compensation without Court Order Except under POCSO(17.08.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KeLSA) can grant victim compensation suo moto, without a court recommendation, .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Kerala State Legal Services Authority, Victim Compensation
All. HC: S.388 Allows Appeal Against Order of Inferior Court to District Judge(01.12.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that proviso to Section 388(2) of the Succession Act creates an exception by providing that an appeal from any order of .....
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SC Dismisses Petition Challenging Order that Grabbing Breasts of Minor is Not Rape(25.03.2025)
Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging order passed by the Allahabad High Court which held that grabbing the breasts of a minor girl, brea.....
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SC Refuses to Entertain PIL Seeking Prohibition on Social Media Usage for Children Below 13 Years(07.04.2025)
Supreme Court while refusing to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking prohibition on social media usage for children below 13 years of .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Public Interest Litigation, 13 Years
Del. HC: Importation of Gold is a Prohibited Item Under Section 2(33) of Customs Act(22.08.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that importation of gold is a prohibited item under Section 2(33) of Customs Act; and that redemption in case of importation.....
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Ker HC: If Presence of Accused Can’t be Secured Despite Best Effort, Magistrate can Stop Proceedings(07.12.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that in cases where the presence of the accused cannot be secured notwithstanding the earnest and sincere efforts of the Pr.....
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All. HC: Principles of Natural Justice Should Compulsorily be Followed(28.11.2023)
Allahabad High Court while setting aside an order of blacklisting and cancellation of the mining lease, has observed that in a civilized society princ.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Natural Justice, Civilized Society
All. HC: Muslim Woman Entitled to Custody of Child Until he Attains 7 Years of Age(15.12.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that as per the Mohammedan Law, a mother a entitled to the custody of a male child until he completes the age of 7 years.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Muslim Woman, Custody, Child
Mumbai Sessions Court Acquits Two Accused in 2002 Best Bakery Case(14.06.2023)
Mumbai Sessions Court has acquitted two accused in second part of the 2002 Best Bakery case in Gujarat. The two accused were absconding when the other.....
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SC: Election is Purely a Statutory Proceeding(21.08.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that Election contest is not an action at law or a suit in equity but purely a statutory proceeding, provision for which ha.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Election, Statutory Proceeding
Del. HC to Authorities: Conduct Structural Audit of Buildings to Check Stability During Earthquakes(06.12.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed the city authorities to conduct a structural audit of buildings of all hospitals, schools and colleges in the national c.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, structural audit, earthquakes
AP HC: Can’t Call Proceedings before Registrar as Arbitral Proceedings(26.03.2025)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has observed that proceedings held before the Registrar under A.P. Cooperative Societies Act, 1964 cannot be termed as arbit.....
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SC: MCD to Start Massive Awareness Campaign to Inform Public about Duties of Waste Generators(09.04.2025)
Supreme Court has directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to start massive awareness campaigns about the duties of various stakeholders unde.....
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Bombay HC Stays Construction in City(02.03.2016)
Bombay High Court, while tackling problem of waste management, has stopped construction of any new residential and commercial in the city.
Tags : Bombay High Court,construction , waste management
A person exercising a public function must not do anything that constitutes discrimination, harassment or victimisation(24.05.2017)
In facts of present case, in August 2004, Appellant was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, with a tariff of 11 years and three months. Her tar.....
Tags : Approved Premises, Stay, Discrimination
Gau. HC to Arunachal Govt: Expedite Establishing of Control Centre for Police Station CCTVS(19.06.2023)
Gauhati High Court has directed Arunachal Pradesh government to expedite the process of establishing comprehensive CCTV system in all police stations .....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Arunachal Pradesh, CCTV, Centralized System
Raj. HC: Delay Itself Can’t be a Ground for Refusing to Make a Reference U/S 10 of ID Act(24.08.2023)
Rajasthan High Court while observing that delay and latches itself cannot be a ground for refusing to make a Reference u/s 10 of Industrial Disputes (.....
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Raj. HC: Can’t Refuse Marriage Certificate Merely Because one of the Parties is a Foreign National(11.12.2023)
Rajasthan High Court while observing that the right to equality applies to non-citizens too, has held that it is not justified to refuse registration .....
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Allahabad HC Questions Appointment of Administrator of Shia Waqf Board(22.03.2021)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to explain as to under which authority of law it appointed an administrator in the Shia Wa.....
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Rajasthan HC: Unwarranted Pregnancy from Rape Causes Grave Injury to Victim's Mental Health(20.06.2022)
Rajasthan High Court while allowing a rape survivor to medically terminate 18 weeks pregnancy has held that the anguish caused by an unwarranted pregn.....
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Cal. HC: Supplying Warrant of Arrest Without Mentioning Substance of Charge is Unconstitutional(14.04.2025)
Calcutta High Court has held that supplying warrant of arrest without mentioning substance of a warrant is unconstitutional in terms of Article 22(2) .....
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Comprehensive Master Directions on Know Your Customer(25.02.2016)
The Reserve Bank of India issued Master Direction called the ‘Tags : Supreme Court, Electricity Act, Electricity Industry
Delhi HC to Police: Before Holding Any Such Function, Proper Police Force is Made Available(18.08.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that it is the responsibility of the police to ensure safety and security of the students when functions/fests take p.....
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Bom. HC: Trial Court can Compound Offence u/s 138 NI Act at Initial Stage w/o Consent of Complainant(01.12.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that when the application for compounding offences u/s 138 of the NI Act is made at the initial stage of the case and if th.....
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SC Grants Relief to BAMS Student Who Was Denied Degree(20.03.2025)
SC has granted relief to a BAMS student who was denied degree because he did not meet the eligibility criteria of studying English in 12th class at ti.....
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Delhi HC: Initiation / Expansion of Live Streaming Must be Preceded by Adequate Preparation(01.04.2025)
Delhi HC has observed that the initiation / expansion of live streaming must be preceded by adequate preparation so as to ensure that the quality and .....
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CIC Asks Lt Governor and Others to Clarify Powers,Jurisdiction and Procedures to Handle Graft(04.03.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC), while noting current ambiguity which discourage people from taking on corruption,has held that Delhi's Lt Govern.....
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Kerala Govt Sanctions Additional Two Seats Per Course for Transgender Students(06.07.2018)
Kerala Government has sanctioned additional two seats for transgenders in all course in Universities and affiliated Science and Arts Colleges.
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SC: Chain of Circumstantial Evidence has to be Complete in All Respect(20.06.2023)
Supreme Court has held that in case of circumstantial evidence the chain has to be complete in all respects so as to indicate the guilt of the accused.....
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SC: Test Identification Parade Does Not Violate Article 20(3) Of Constitution(25.08.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that conduct of Test Identification Parade (TIP) is not violative of Article 20(3) of the Constitution, has held that ac.....
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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: Appointing Authority’s Approval Not Required for Initiating Disciplinary Action(31.03.2025)
The Supreme Court, after referring to Article 311(1) of the Constitution has clarified that while appointing authority's approval is necessary for dis.....
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RBI announces rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond, 2031(06.12.2023)
The rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2031 (FRB 2031) applicable for the half year December 07, 2023 to June 06, 2024 shall b.....
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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Results & Answer Key of NEET-UG 2025 Exam(07.07.2025)
The Supreme Court has rejected a plea challenging the final answer key and result of NEET-UG 2025 exam held by the National Testing Agency.
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SC: Remedy under Order XLI Rule 4 CPC Doesn’t Apply When All Defendants Jointly Appeal(21.07.2025)
Supreme Court has held that remedy under Order XLI Rule 4 of CPC allowing one party to appeal on behalf of others if the decree is based on common gro.....
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Rajasthan HC: School Certificate Alone Not Proof of Victim's Age(04.08.2025)
Rajasthan High Court held that a school-issued certificate, unsupported by other proof, is insufficient to determine the age of a kidnapped victim, un.....
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Budget: Incentives for Start-Ups, Tax-Neutral Treatment for LLPs, Low Corporate Tax for Manufactures(01.03.2016)
For start-ups, 100 % deduction of profits for 3 out of 5 years will be allowed for units set up over April 2016-March 2019. But, MAT will apply. Tax-n.....
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Assam Govt Issues Guidelines for Enrolment of GST Practitioners(12.06.2017)
Assam State Government has issued a memo containing guidelines for enrolment of GST practitioners. As per the rules, portal for enrolment of GST pract.....
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Gauhati HC: Absence of Protective Steps Leadings to Encroachment of Heritage Cites(19.06.2023)
Gauhati High Court while observing that illegal encroachment of the Heritage sites related to the Ahom Dynasty including those is going on unabated du.....
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Del. HC to District Courts: Adopt Standardized Online Filing System(23.08.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed District Courts in the State to adopt a standardized online filing system for pleadings, documents, and miscellaneous ap.....
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P&H HC: Peaceful Protest is Not a Penal Offence Under Section 188 IPC(08.12.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while quashing FIR against political leaders for violating order under Section 144 CrPC, has observed that merely bringi.....
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CESTAT, New Delhi Frees M/S Shree Rolling Mill from Charge of Clandestine Removal(22.03.2021)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi has freed M/S Shree Rolling Mill from charge of clandestine removal, stating that charge .....
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Delhi Court Acquits Two Accused in Delhi Riots Case(17.06.2022)
Delhi Court has acquitted two men in North East Delhi riots of 2020, as prosecution had miserably failed to establish their identification.
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Calcutta HC: Denial of Economic Support is DV Even if Parties Aren't Residing in Shared Household(24.06.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that denial of economic support to the wife and the minor son constitutes domestic violence (DV) under Protection of Wome.....
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J&K HC: Delay in Considering Detenue’s Representation Breaches Statutory Requirements(27.03.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that if there is a delay of more than three months in considering a detenue's representation, it breaches statut.....
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NCLAT: For Filing Appeal, Limitation Period Begins from Pronouncement Date if Substa. Order Passed(14.04.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that if substantive order is passed on the date of pronouncement then limitation period for filing appeal shall begin f.....
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Del. HC Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Reduction of Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard(20.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking reduction of bird aircraft strike hazard and closure of illegal slaug.....
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SC: No Absolute Rule that When Investigation is at Nascent Stage, High Court Cannot Quash an Offence(01.04.2025)
SC has observed that there is no absolute rule that when investigation is at a nascent stage, High Court cannot exercise its jurisdiction to quash an .....
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SC Issues Directions to Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi in Delhi NCR Pollution Case(14.12.2023)
Supreme Court while hearing a batch of pleas regarding deteriorating air quality in Delhi NCR, has issued directions to the States of Punjab, Haryana,.....
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Madras HC: Courts Should Allow Parties to Let in Evidence in Guardianship Matters(21.06.2022)
Madras High Court while allowing appeal by a father seeking custody of his minor child, has held that while deciding the original petition to appoint .....
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Kar. HC: Lokayukta Acting Upon Complaint before registration of FIR Violates S. 17 of P&C Act(21.03.2025)
Karnataka High Court has held that Lokayukta acting upon the anonymous complaint embarked upon elaborate enquiry, summoning officers before the regist.....
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SC Clarifies if Assistant Profs. in Engineering Colleges be Re-designated as Associate Profs. Without(02.04.2025)
Supreme Court has held that Assistant Professors in Engineering institutes who are appointed after 15.03.2000, who were non-Ph.D and had also failed t.....
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SC: Arbitration Clauses in Unstamped Agreements are Inadmissible but not Void(13.12.2023)
Supreme Court 7-judge bench while overruling the 5-judge bench judgment in N.N. Global Mercantile Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Indo Unique Flame Ltd. (MANU/SC/04.....
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Bombay HC: Can Police Provide Number to Report Traffic Violations?(02.09.2016)
Bombay HC has sought information from State Government on whether it is possible to introduce a software for automatic registration of complaints agai.....
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SC Awards 6 Months Jail Term to J. Karnan For Contempt, Prohibits Media Reporting of His Statements(09.05.2017)
Supreme Court has held Calcutta HC Judge CS Karnan guilty of Contempt of Court and sentenced him to six months in jail and asserted that its order nee.....
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Hyderabad High Court Clears Teacher Test Papers in Andhra Pradesh(01.12.2017)
Hyderabad High Court has directed AP Public Service Commission and Higher Education Department to evaluate OMR answer sheets of the petitioners who ap.....
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Madras High Court Pulls Up Authority on Illegal Constructions in Kodaikanal(20.08.2019)
Madras High Court has observed that Kodaikanal has already become a concrete jungle and has passed directions for conserving the ecology of the well k.....
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Supreme Court Asks Petitioner Challenging 'FASTag' Policy to Approach Delhi HC(26.02.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea challenging the mandatory fitting of FASTags in motor vehicles being made compulsory for purposes of ren.....
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SC Allows Centre to Further Disinvest Shares In Hindustan Zinc Ltd., Orders CBI Investigation(18.11.2021)
Supreme Court has ruled that the Union of India may disinvest its residual shareholding of 29.5% in Hindustan Zinc Ltd. The Court has also directed th.....
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U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Obama Administration’s Net Neutrality Rules(15.06.2016)
A U.S. Appeals Court has upheld Obama administration’s net neutrality rules, backing the Federal Communications Commission’s definition of the interne.....
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Madras HC: 17 Years Old Boy Mature Enough to Leave Parental Home(27.06.2016)
Madras HC has denied custody of a 17-year-old boy to his father as it finds him mentally mature to take a decision of not wanting to reside with his f.....
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Supreme Court Directs UP to Produce Student, Found in Rajasthan(30.08.2019)
Supreme Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to inform it when the girl who accused former Union Minister Chinmayanad of sexual assault can be.....
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SC Sets Aside P&H HC Order on Maintenance of Status Quo with No Prima Facie Case(20.07.2020)
Supreme Court has set aside a Punjab and Haryana High Court order in a revision Petition which directed parties in a civil suit to maintain 'status qu.....
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Allahabad HC Expresses Dissatisfaction at Steps Taken for Testing and Treatment of Covid-19(18.05.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that citizens of Uttar Pradesh are being led towards the third wave of pandemic, expressing its dissatisfaction at t.....
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Kerala High Court Demands Status Report on Police Investigation on Missing CPM Worker(04.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has sought a statement from the respondents on the stage of investigation in the habeas corpus plea moved by a CPM worker's wife all.....
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Courts Should Desist from Passing Interim Orders Directing Provisional Admissions of Students: SC(13.11.2018)
Supreme Court has set aside a Madras High Court order and reiterated that courts should desist from passing interim orders directing provisional admis.....
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Rajasthan HC Disposes Plea for Waiver of School Fees Amid Lockdown Based on State Assurance(18.05.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation seeking waiver of school fees, after the Government apprised the Court that a policy.....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Plea Challenging New Excise Policy(25.03.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed the petition challenging the new excise policy on the grounds that it was a policy matter and it was in the purview.....
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Extension of limitation will not be applicable in circumstances where the Defendant was not prevented from filing written statement(17.12.2021)
Present order will dispose of the application filed by the Defendants under Order VIII Rule 1 read with Section 151 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (.....
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Bombay HC Rejects PIL Seeking New Commission to Probe Gandhi Murder(07.06.2016)
Bombay HC has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking appointment of a Commission of Inquiry to probe afresh the murder of Mahatma Gandhi.....
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May Merge 12% and 18% GST Rates to Have Just Three Tax Slabs, Hints Arun Jaitley(06.12.2017)
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley further went on to add that banks with their left-over cash post-demonetisation will fund the medium and small-scale ent.....
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Bombay HC Grants Interim Stay on CIC’s Order Directing RBI to Disclose Wilful Defaulters’ List(17.12.2018)
Bombay High Court has granted interim stay on Central Information Commission’s order directing the RBI to submit a list of wilful defaulters with a ba.....
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NCLT Delhi Seeks Reply of Bhushan Steel's Monitoring Committee on Policy for Retirement(07.08.2020)
National Company Law Tribunal, Delhi has sought response from the Monitoring Committee of Bhushan Power & Steel Limited in relation to its retirement .....
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Manipur HC Refuses to Issue Directions for Procurement of Medical Oxygen in State(12.05.2021)
Manipur High Court has refused to issue directions for procurement/ supply of medical Oxygen in the State, saying that it would be inappropriate to is.....
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#Economic Survey 2021-2022: India to Spend USD 1.4 Trillion to Step Up Infrastructure Investment(31.01.2022)
Economic Survey has said that to achieve USD 5 trillion GDP by FY'25, India needs to spend about USD 1.4 trillion over this period on infrastructure t.....
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Circumstances howsoever strong cannot take place of proof and the guilt of the accused have to be proved by the prosecution beyond reasonable doubt(15.02.2022)
The present appeal filed by the Appellants-accused emanates from the Judgment passed by the High Court, whereby the High Court has dismissed the said .....
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SC: Ex-CMs Not Entitled to Govt. Accommodation(01.08.2016)
Supreme Court has held that Ex-Chief Ministers (CMs) are not entitled for government accommodation for lifetime.
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Parliament Passes Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2018(27.07.2018)
Parliament has passed a bill namely the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2018 aiming at allowing a court to try offences related to cheque bou.....
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National Company Law Tribunal, Delhi Approves Adani’s Bid to Buy Aditya Estates(24.02.2020)
National Company Law Tribunal, Delhi has approved the resolution plan of Adani Properties to acquire Aditya Estates for a total deal value of Rs 400 C.....
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Karnataka HC: Fundamental Right of Holding Peaceful Protest is Basic Feature of Democracy(02.03.2020)
Karnataka High Court has observed that the fundamental right to hold peaceful protests is a basic feature of democracy while holding that the impositi.....
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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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Andhra Pradesh HC: In Contract, Rate of Interest May be customized by Court on Equitable Grounds:(30.03.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has decided that where the rate of interest is fixed in the contract, it would be open to the Court to alter the rate of int.....
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CIVIL - SC Agrees to Hear Shillong Times Editor’s Plea(15.03.2019)
Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea by The Shillong Times editor Patricia Mukhim against an order of Meghalaya High Court finding her and her publ.....
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RBI Introduces New Prepaid Payment Instrument for Daily Grocery Payments(26.12.2019)
Reserve Bank of India has given consumers a new option to make their daily payments at local shops and retail outlets for the purchase of daily househ.....
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Supreme Court Upholds Levy of GST on Lottery, Betting and Gambling(04.12.2020)
Supreme Court upheld the levy of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on lotteries, betting and gambling.
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Karnataka HC Suggests to Include Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff of Schools as Frontline Workers(03.08.2021)
Karnataka High Court has suggested the State Government to include teaching and non teaching staff of schools in the category of frontline workers for.....
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Schemes For progress of Industries(16.03.2022)
Government has taken a number of recent initiatives under the AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on industries. Some of th.....
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Arbitral tribunal has power to award future interests on the awarded amounts, which as expressly provided under Section 31(7)(a), may include interests on the amounts awarded(19.04.2022)
The Petitioner has issued a Notice Inviting Tender for three construction projects. The Respondent being the successful bidder entered into an agreeme.....
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MHA: Zoom Not Safe Platform for Video-Conferences(17.04.2020)
Ministry of Home Affairs has warned that ‘Zoom’ is not a safe platform stating that cyber attacks were on the rise ever since people took to working f.....
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Rajasthan HC to Function Through Virtual Mode, Interim Orders & Limitation Period Extended(03.05.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has notified that Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur and Jaipur Bench and Subordinate Courts/Special Courts/Tribunals in the State o.....
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Kerala High Court Refuses to Stay Govt Order Capping RTPCR Tests(07.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has refused to grant interim stay in petitions filed by ten private laboratories challenging the Kerala Government's decision to cap.....
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Reinstatement cannot flow as a matter of right, when acquittal is not an honourable acquittal(10.02.2022)
The present petition has been filed assailing the order of the Respondent, whereby the Petitioner was dismissed from service under Rule 19(i) of the C.....
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Bombay HC: No VAT Payable by Subway on Franchise Fees in Maharashtra(19.08.2016)
Bombay HC has held that franchise and royalty fees received by Subway Systems India, a group company of the international fast food chain, cannot be s.....
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Paralysed Agriculturist Should Get Rs 4,000 Per Month, Says Supreme Court(02.01.2018)
Supreme Court has ruled that an agriculturist paralysed in an accident should get Rs 4,000 as monthly income.
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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.....
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SC: Death Occurred Due to Single Stab Injury Can Also Attract Section 302 IPC(10.09.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that even in cases when death occurs due to single stab injury, Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 can be attracted.....
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Gujarat HC: DRI Officer Can Arrest on Suspicion of Smuggling(18.09.2020)
Gujarat High Court has ruled that a Customs or Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officer can arrest anybody on suspicion of smuggling and the .....
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Cabinet Notifies Continuation of CSS for Development of Infrastructure Facilities(15.07.2021)
Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary for ano.....
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Delhi HC Grants Interim Protection From Arrest to SpiceJet Promoter Ajay Singh in Fraud Case(08.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to Ajay Singh, SpiceJet Promoter in an alleged fraud case with regard to transfer of airli.....
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RBI announces rate of interest on Floating Rate Bonds, 2020(20.06.2019)
The rate of interest on the Floating Rate Bonds, 2020 (FRB 2020) applicable for the half year June 21, 2019 to December 20, 2019 shall be 6.13% per an.....
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ITAT, Kolkata Quashes Re-Assessment Proceedings Against Price Waterhouse & Co.(13.02.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Kolkata has quashed the re-assessment proceedings against Price Waterhouse & Co. and held that to reopen the ass.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging MCA Notification for Technical Member Post in NCLAT(18.02.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Central Government in a plea challenging the notification of Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), inviting a.....
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Rajasthan High Court Stays Construction of Any Road Passing Through Lakes in Udaipur(06.09.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has stayed the construction of any road passing through any of the lakes in Udaipur. The order has been passed by a Division Benc.....
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Orissa HC Directs Inspector General of Registration to Ensure Strict Compliance with RERA(23.05.2022)
Orissa High Court has directed the Inspector General of Registration to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the Real Estate Regulatory Aut.....
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Bombay High Court Stops Work on Casting Yard Related to Sea Link Project(28.01.2019)
Bombay High Court has restrained Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) from carrying out any work relating to a casting yard being co.....
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Hyderabad High Court Directs Setting Up 3-Member Judicial Committee to Resolve TSRTC Strike(13.11.2019)
Hyderabad High Court has ordered setting up a committee of three retired judges of the Supreme Court to sort out the issue of the Telangana State Road.....
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HP High Court Denies Bail to Husband Accused of Posting Nudes of Wife(29.10.2020)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has denied the benefit of Anticipatory Bail to a Husband accused of posting and uploading nude photographs of his wife in .....
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CESTAT, Bangalore Allows Refund of Cenvat Credit as Transition Merely an Error(05.07.2021)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Bangalore has allowed the refund of cenvat credit as the transition of refund amount mer.....
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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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Kerala HC Dismisses Wife's Plea for CBI Investigation in RSS Worker's Murder Case(05.05.2022)
Kerala High Court has dismissed the plea filed by the wife of deceased Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker Sanjith, who was hanged to death in No.....
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Sister Abhaya Murder Case: Kerala HC Dismisses Discharge Pleas of Accused(10.04.2019)
Kerala High Court has dismissed revision petitions filed by two accused, a priest and nun, seeking their discharge in more than two decade old Sister .....
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Bombay HC: Nothing in RTI Act Empowers CIC to Constitute Any Committee or Conduct Any Enquiry(16.01.2020)
Bombay High Court has ruled that nothing in the Right to Information Act, 2005 empowers the State or Central Information Commission to constitute any .....
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Bombay HC Grants Compensation to Father in Case of Custodial Death of 16-Year Old(15.12.2020)
Bombay High Court has granted ex-gratia compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the father of a 16-year-old boy, who died in the custody of Shirdi police station.....
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SC Directs Gujarat Govt to Prepare Draft Mechanism to Consider Requests for Bonafide Transfers(17.09.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the State of Gujarat to prepare a draft mechanism to consider requests for bona fide transfers of property allotted to MLAs.....
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Karnataka HC: Registration of Second FIR on Same Incident Would be Hit by Doctrine of Sameness(27.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has said that registration of the second FIR on the same incident would be hit by the "doctrine of sameness" and will have to be .....
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AAR: Go-karts' Are Not Roadworthy, Can't be Registered as Motor Vehicles With RTO(25.08.2022)
Karnataka Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that Go-karts can’t be registered as motor vehicles with RTO and therefore not classifiable as "m.....
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SC Raps States, UTs over Illegal Religious Structures(19.04.2016)
SC has rapped States and Union Territories for their failure to comply with its directions to file affidavits spelling out steps they have taken for r.....
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President Promulgates Ordinance to Raise GST Compensation Cess on Motor Vehicles(04.09.2017)
President Ram Nath Kovind has promulgated an ordinance to raise the compensation cess levied luxury, sports utility and large cars under the Goods and.....
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Code of Criminal Procedure does not provide for reinvestigation. In a rare case, re-investigation can be ordered to meet ends of justice(27.08.2018)
The present petition is maintained by the Petitioner under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) for re-investigation in the FIR .....
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CESTAT Mumbai: Swachh Bharat Cess Paid on Input Services Available as CENVAT Credit(18.06.2019)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai has observed that the Swachh Bharat Cess paid on input services has to be availab.....
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SC Upholds Constitutional Validity of Section 43B(f) of Income Tax Act(27.04.2020)
Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of clause (f) of Section 43B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, reversing the judgment of the Calcutta .....
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Online filing of requests for closure of advance authorizations(30.03.2021)
1. DGFT has revamped its IT systems to provide a paperless, contact-less, electronic interface to the exporters/importers and other stakeholders of DG.....
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Bombay HC Commutes Death Sentence of 2 Sisters for Murdering and Kidnapping Children(19.01.2022)
Bombay High Court has commuted the death sentence of two sisters for murdering and kidnapping children between 1990 and 1996 in Kolhapur to life impri.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Commutation of Sentence, 2 Sisters
NCLT Allows to Replace BoI in NCLT Proceedings Against National Steel & Agro Industries Limited(27.01.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has allowed an interlocutory application by JM Financial ARC Limited, a third party, to substitute Bank of India .....
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RBI launches (DAKSH) - Reserve Bank's Advanced Supervisory Monitoring System(06.10.2022)
The Reserve Bank of India has been taking various initiatives in strengthening supervision, which among other initiatives include adoption of latest d.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Appeal Challenging Collection of Fees from Students(08.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in appeals filed by Delhi Government and students challenging the single judge bench decision allowing private scho.....
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Karnataka High Court Held That District Magistrate Empowered To Attach Property(08.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that the District Magistrate is empowered to attach the property and not the Commissioner of Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike.....
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CESTAT, Mumbai Allows CENVAT Credit Even When Goods Not Classified as Capital Goods(14.03.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai has allowed the CENVAT credit even when the goods were not classified as capital g.....
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Central Government declares the services engaged in the Coal industry to be public utility service(28.12.2022)
Whereas the Central Government is satisfied that public interest so requires that the services engaged in the Coal industry, which is covered under it.....
Tags : Services, Coal industry, Public utility
GST Bill Rolls Out of Lok Sabha(09.08.2016)
The Constitution (122nd Amendment) Bill for rollout of the Goods and Sevices Tax (GST) has passed by the Lok Sabha, with 443 members present in the H.....
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Delhi HC Reduces Sentence Imposed on Man Who Killed Five(16.04.2018)
Delhi High Court has reduced the sentence imposed upon an Indian Reserve Battalion Constable who had shot dead five of his colleagues for trying to so.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Indian Reserve Battalion Constable, sudden provocation
Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Petition Against BSP MLAs' Merger with Congress(27.07.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has dismissed Madan Dilawar's Writ Petition questioning the Speaker's inaction on his complaint against the merger of six Bahujan.....
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Delhi HC Extends Interim Protection from Arrest to Newsclick Founder Till December 17 in Foreign Fund(06.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has extended the interim protection from arrest granted to Newsclick Founder and Editor In Chief Prabir Purkayastha in connection wit.....
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Karnataka HC Extends Interim Order Restraining Makers of Documentary ‘Wild Karnataka’(13.08.2021)
Karnataka High Court has extended the interim order passed by it on 29th June 2021 by which it had restrained the makers of the documentary 'Wild Karn.....
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Del. HC: Service Charge Can’t be More Than 10% of Total Bill Excluding GST(07.09.2023)
Delhi High Court while directing members of Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India to only use the term ‘Staff Contribution’ in plac.....
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Kerala HC Allows Couple Above Statutory Age Bar to Continue With Assisted Reproductive Procedure(23.11.2022)
Kerala High Court has granted a married couple aged over 50 years to continue their treatment with Assisted Reproduction Technology in-spite of the up.....
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Delhi HC Appoints Justice Bharihoke as Returning Officer for Election of Equestrian Fed. of India(12.04.2023)
Delhi High Court while issuing directions for conducting elections of the office bearers to Equestrian Federation of India to ensure that a democratic.....
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Registration cannot be cancelled with retrospective effect mechanically, it can be cancelled, only if, the proper officer deems it fit to do so(04.01.2024)
Petitioner impugns order and Show Cause Notice. Vide Show Cause Notice, Petitioner was called upon to show cause as to why the registration be not can.....
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Delhi HC to Continue with Restrictive Functioning Till October 8(01.10.2020)
Delhi High Court has decided to continue with the current hybrid model of both physical and virtual hearings. The Court has decided to extend the rest.....
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Delhi HC Grants Interim Custody of Woman Tortured by In-Laws to Father(28.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted interim custody of a woman to her father who had suffered partial loss of memory and speech after she was allegedly menta.....
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Madras HC: MSMED Act Overrides Arbitration Agreement between Parties(14.04.2022)
Madras High Court has ruled that section 18 of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 will override the arbitration clause between th.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on PIL Seeking to Fill up Staff Vacancies in City Prisons(20.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation seeking filling up of various staff vacancies in city prisons with those of Medical.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Medical Officers, Welfare Officers, Counsellors, Teachers for Education, Yoga Teachers, Education Vocational Counsellors
Patna HC Allows Caste Based Survey Being Undertaken by the State of Bihar(02.08.2023)
Patna High Court while dismissing petitions challenging State’s decision to conduct the caste-based survey in the State has held that the actions of t.....
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Bombay HC Denies Bail to Ateef Mulla, Mulund Blast Convict(08.07.2016)
Bombay HC has denied temporary bail to Ateef Mulla, who has been convicted and sentenced to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment in the Mulund blast case o.....
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Madras High Court Directs State to Allot Alternate Land to TNSTC-Tirunelveli(08.10.2018)
Madras High Court has directed the state to allot alternate land to the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Tirunelveli, in lieu of the 0......
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Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on Border Restrictions(27.05.2020)
Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response to two PILs seeking to do away with restrictions put up by Uttar Pradesh and Haryana on entry of people.....
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Delhi HC: Any Affected Party May Prefer Appeal Against Order Of Tribunal Under Senior Citizen Act(17.03.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that any person, affected by an order passed by a Maintenance Tribunal under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Seni.....
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MIB: No Ads Promoting Online Betting(14.06.2022)
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has issued an advisory to print, electronic and digital media to refrain from advertising online bettin.....
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Guj. HC: Workmen Terminated in Violation of Retrenchment Procedure is Entitled to Reinstatement(22.06.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that where a workman is terminated in violation of the procedure for Retrenchment & Re-Employment provided under Sections .....
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TRAI recommendations for international roaming SIM cards(09.05.2016)
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released rec.....Tags : international roaming, sim card,transparency, customer support
#GST Council Brings Down Tax Rates on Agricultural Services to 12%(08.08.2017)
GST Council has brought down agriculture services, tax rate of post-harvest and storage to 12% from current 18%. Tax rate for entry into planetariums .....
Tags : Goods and Services Tax (GST), One-Nation_One-Tax
Bombay High Court Upholds State’s Ban on Hilltop, Slope Construction(14.08.2018)
Bombay High Court has upheld the state government’s directives to prohibit construction on hilltops and hillslopes and to adhere to a 100 feet no-deve.....
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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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MP HC Refuses to Grant Bail to Computer Baba for Allegedly Manhandling Panchayat Staffer(17.11.2020)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to grant interim bail to Computer Baba alias Namdev Das Tyagi in a criminal case registered by Gandhinagar polic.....
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Karnataka High Court Dismisses Plea Against KSLU's Decision to Hold Semester Exam(25.11.2020)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed by two Law Students, challenging the circular issued by Karnataka State Law University (KSLU) in s.....
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SC: Irrigation Department of State Not An 'Industrial Establishment' Under Section 25L Of ID Act(30.09.2021)
Supreme Court has held that to decide as to whether a Department is an Industrial Establishment or not, the test would be to consider the predominant .....
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Kar. HC: Individuals Not Members of Terrorist Organization Can Also be Prosecuted for Terrorist Act(06.07.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that it is not necessary that a person being prosecuted for ‘terrorist act’ defined under Section 15 of the Unlawful Act.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, UAPA, Terrorist Act, Individual
Sahara Refund Portal(24.07.2024)
In an Interlocutory Application filed by the Ministry of Cooperation in WP (C) No.191/2022 (Pinak Pani Mohanty vs UoI & Ors.), the Hon'ble Supreme Cou.....
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#Union Budget 2021-2022: Finance Minister Announces Allocations to Health and Wellness Sector(01.02.2021)
Finance Minister has announced Rs. 2,83,846 Lakh Crore for health and wellness sector which also includes Rs. 35,000 Crore for Covid-19 vaccines.
Tags : Finance Minister, Union Budget, Health and Wellness Sector
Madras HC Recommends Constitution of Quasi-Judicial Appellate Tribunal(02.11.2021)
Madras High Court has observed that fraudulent registration of sale deeds in the State have only reduced and not stopped completely and has recommend.....
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SC: Appeal Against Award Passed by Compensation Commissioner Only on Substantial Question of Law(15.11.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that an appeal against the award passed by Compensation Commissioner is maintainable only on a substantial question of law .....
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Delhi Court Discharges Man Accused of Providing Gun to Shahrukh Pathan(31.01.2023)
Delhi Court has discharged Babu Wasim, who was accused of an providing gun to Shahrukh Pathan, an accused in a Northeast Delhi riots case, however cha.....
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Bom. HC: Tender Conditions Challenged by Contractors Through PIL Pollute Purity of Stream of PIL(25.04.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that permitting a contractor to file a public interest litigation (PIL) petition challenging the conditions of a tender, is.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Tender Conditions, Public Interest Litigation
SC: Can Use Witness Statement Recorded In Absence of Accused, if Conditions of S. 299 CrPC Fulfilled(09.05.2024)
Supreme Court has held that if the conditions given under Section 299 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 are fulfilled only then the statement of.....
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Allahabad HC: Accused Cannot Claim Confessional Statement to be Considered for Some Offences(20.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has held that when a conviction is made as a whole regarding any occurrence or set of occurrences, the accused cannot, at a later.....
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: KYC Form is Prima Facie Proof For Address of Account Holder(17.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has ruled that Know Your Customer (KYC) Form is prima facie proof for address of account holder and upholds t.....
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Jharkhand HC: Registrar of Jharkhand Cooperative Society Not Barred to Act as Arbitrator(23.05.2022)
Jharkhand High Court has held that appointment of arbitrator who is the Registrar of the Jharkhand Cooperative Society, and also The Ex-Officio Direct.....
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Rajasthan HC: RCSAT Can’t Entertain Service Matter Appeal of Contractual Employee of RFC(05.02.2024)
Rajasthan High Court observed that the Rajasthan Civil Services Appellate Tribunal (RCSAT) does not have jurisdiction to hear an appeal affecting serv.....
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SC: Can’t Reduce Benefit of Input Tax Credit without Statutory Sanction(19.02.2025)
Supreme Court has held that the benefit of input tax credit is traceable to the statute. If the same has to be reduced, which will have an adverse civ.....
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Delhi HC: Woman’s Claim Seeking Right to Shared Household Valid Even in Absence of Domestic Violence(03.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that a woman’s claim under Section 17 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 seeking right to shared.....
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Orissa HC & Subordinate Courts to Continue Restrictive Functioning Till May 17(04.05.2020)
Orissa High Court has intimated that normal working of the High Court as well as the courts subordinate to it will further remain suspended till 17th .....
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Kerala HC Pulls Up Bar Council for Delay in Implementing Order on Stipend for Junior Advocates(13.05.2020)
Kerala High Court has come down heavily upon the State Bar Council for "grave delay" in implementation of 2018 Government order whereby sanction was a.....
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Bombay HC: Refund Application Filed Manually Not to be Filed in FORM GST RFD 01 on GST Portal(08.12.2021)
Bombay High Court held that the refund application filed Manually not supposed to be filed in FORM GST RFD 01 on GST portal.
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Delhi HC: GST Provisional Attachment Not Valid After Expiry of Time Period U/S 83 of CGST Act(10.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that provisional attachment is not valid after the period prescribed under section 83 of the Central Goods and Services Tax .....
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Mad. HC: Record Statements of Witnesses u/s 161 CrPC Using Electronic Means atleast in Serious Crime(28.09.2023)
Madras High Court has directed Principal Secretary, Home Department and the Director General of Police to record statements of witnesses under Section.....
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SC: MCD has Power to Issue Tariff-Based Bids for Waste-To-Energy Project(03.01.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing an appeal by Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) against order of Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL), has upheld .....
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Del. HC: Support to Terrorist Organisation through Money or Networking is Prohibited under UAPA(14.01.2025)
Delhi HC has stated that Section 39 of UAPA proscribes support to a terrorist organization which could include monetary support, assistance in arrangi.....
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Delhi HC: Award of Interest Contrary to Terms of Agreement Can be Challenged(02.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has reiterated that the award of interest contrary to the express terms of the agreement between the parties would be susceptible to .....
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RBI releases "Statistical Tables relating to Banks in India: 2021-22"(27.12.2022)
The Reserve Bank released its web publication entitled 'Statistical Tables relating to Banks in India: 2021-22' covering the activities of the Indian .....
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Del. HC: Family Court Can Extend the Time for Filing Written Statement in Exceptional Circumstances(20.12.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that for expeditious disposal of family disputes, the schedule for filing a written statement must be followed, has h.....
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Supreme Court: High Courts Cannot Quash Cheque Bounce Cases by Pre-Trial Inquiry Into Liability(22.12.2025)
Supreme Court held that High Courts cannot quash cheque dishonour cases by conducting a pre-trial examination of disputed facts, especially when the s.....
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Environment Ministry Orders Closure 150 Industrial Units Along Ganga(21.01.2016)
Environment Ministry has ordered closure of 150 industrial units, including sugar mills and tanneries, along the river Ganga after these failed to ins.....
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Delhi HC Notices AAP Govt over Parole Plea of Ex-Haryana CM(29.12.2016)
Delhi High Court has sought AAP Government’s reply on a plea by ex-Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, serving a 10-year jail term in teachers.....
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Govt Releases Draft Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017(30.05.2017)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs has released Draft Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017 with an aim to introduce a robust regulatory.....
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Supreme Court Attaches All Properties of RTSCL, CCIL(14.05.2018)
Supreme Court has passed an order attaching the properties of two companies, operating Collective Investment Schemes (CIS), and their sister concerns.
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Kar. HC: SHRC Can Only Suggest State Government Regarding Action Against Policemen(11.03.2024)
Karnataka High Court has restated that the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) can only suggest State Government to act against policemen and lacks t.....
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47th GST Council Meeting Update(30.06.2022)
GST Council waives GST registration requirements for small online sellers.
GST late fee waived for delay in filing of GSTR-04 and CMP-08.
GST Counci.....
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Kerala HC: Criminal Courts of District Judiciary Cannot Recall their Earlier Orders(25.10.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that it is explicit that the criminal courts of the District Judiciary cannot recall their earlier orders. An illegal order.....
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SC: Can’t Forego Fundamental Requirements of Election of Society in Absence of Specific Provisions(22.11.2024)
SC has observed that absence of specific provisions regulating an election in the statute cannot be a reason for holding elections without the basic r.....
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Rajasthan HC Directs ICMR to Brief Hospitals to Discharge Completely Cured Corona Affected Patients(25.03.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has asked the Director of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to pass necessary instructions to all medical and health .....
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Allahabad HC Directs State to Ensure Construction of Ladies’ Toilets in Police Stations(18.02.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to ensure construction of ladies’ toilets in each Police Station in the State, stating .....
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Madras HC Orders Appointment of Priests in Temples Subject to Case Where Only Trustees Entitled(21.10.2021)
Madras High Court has ordered that appointment of priests in temples managed by Fit Persons (interim administrators appointed by the Hindu Religious a.....
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AAR: GST Not Payable on Monthly Collection Upto Rs.7500 Per Member of RWA(08.06.2022)
Telangana Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that GST is not payable on monthly collection not exceeding Rs. 7500 per member of the Resident W.....
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Bom. HC: Legal Action to be Taken Against Doctor for Gross Negligence in Conducting Postmortem(28.03.2024)
Bom. HC has directed the Secretary, Health, Government of Maharashtra as well as Commissioner of Police Thane to take cognizance of the postmortem rep.....
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Allahabad HC Dismisses Paternal Grandparent's Habeas Corpus Plea Seeking Child's Custody(25.10.2021)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed the habeas corpus petition of paternal grandparents, seeking the custody of a minor girl child aged about 3 years, .....
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SC: Mere Support To Terrorist Organization Does Not Attract Section 38/39 UAPA(29.10.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that mere support given to a terrorist organization or mere association with it, is not sufficient to attract offences unde.....
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Bombay HC: Ministers, Political Leaders Should Appeal to Followers Not to Put Up Illegal Hoardings(29.07.2022)
Bombay High Court has remarked against the conduct of political leaders and ministers for not proactively curtailing their followers from putting up i.....
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Guj. HC: Person Working in Supervisory Capacity Cannot Raise Industrial Dispute(05.08.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that a person working in ‘supervisory’ capacity cannot raise an industrial dispute under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.....
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Delhi HC: Transgender Person to Produce Gender Re-Assignment Certificate, Violates Article 21(12.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the Passport Rules, 1980 as they require a Transgender person to produce Gender Re-assignment certificate Surgery, is p.....
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All HC: UP Government Directed to Consider Framing Insurance Scheme for Lawyers Appearing for State(03.06.2024)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to consider framing of insurance scheme for law officers who appear for the State Gover.....
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Karnataka HC: PIL Seeking Declaration that Temples are Not Public Authorities, Dismissed(13.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a declaration that temples in Karnataka are not public authorities withi.....
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Telangana HC Instructs on Not Opening Residential Schools with Hostels(01.09.2021)
Telangana High Court has instructed the State government not to reopen its residential schools with hostel facilities, including those being run by So.....
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Delhi HC: If Tender Conditions are in Public Interest, Court Can't Interfere With Procedural Errors(15.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that if the decision relating to terms or award of contract is bona fide and in public interest, Courts shall not exercise i.....
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Cal. HC: Advocate's Mistake Should Not Prejudice Party's Rights(07.02.2023)
Calcutta High Court while observing that mistake on part of advocate representing any party shouldn’t act as prejudice against rights of a party, has .....
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SC Gives Split Verdict on Jurisdiction of Settlement Commission w.r.t Goods U/S 123 Customs Act(08.05.2023)
Supreme Court division bench comprising Justices Krishna Murari and Sanjay Karol has delivered a split verdict in respect to issue if jurisdiction of .....
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SC: Can’t Dismiss Partition Suit at Preliminary Stage If Benami Exception is Pleaded(22.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that there cannot be dismissal of a suit seeking partition of joint family property at a preliminary stage under Order VII .....
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Meghalaya HC: State to Show Action taken by it Under 2023 Street Vendors Scheme(16.06.2025)
Meghalaya High Court while hearing a PIL involving identifying street vending areas, has asked the State Government to show by July 1 the action taken.....
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Finance Ministry Notifies Section 100 of Finance Act, 2019(26.08.2020)
Ministry of Finance on Tuesday (August 25) notified that Section 100 of Finance Act, 2019 will come into force from 1st September, 2020.
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Gauhati HC Sets Aside Police Commissioner's Order Suspending Telecast of TV Serial 'Begum Jaan'(04.09.2020)
Gauhati High Court has set aside the order passed by Commissioner of Police, Gauhati to suspend the telecast of Assamese serial 'Begum Jaan'.
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Bombay HC Extends Private Hospital Stay of Father Stan Swamy Till July 5(18.06.2021)
Bombay High Court has extended 84-year-old tribal rights activist from Ranchi Father Stan Swamy's private hospital stay till July 5th after perusing h.....
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CESTAT, New Delhi: Amount on Alleged Wrongly Availed Cenvat Credit Liable to be Refunded(02.03.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi has held that the amount on alleged wrongly availed Cenvat Credit deposited at .....
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SC: Art. 300A of COI Enshrining Right to Property Applicable on People Who Aren’t Citizens of India(26.02.2024)
Supreme Court has held that the expression person in Article 300-A of Constitution of India (COI) covers not only a legal or juristic person but also .....
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Supreme Court: Public Interest Cannot be Sole Ground for ERC to Entertain Cases(16.07.2025)
Supreme Court has clarified that as a principle of law, the Electricity Regulatory Commissions (ERCs) are not competent to entertain a matter on the s.....
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SC: To Fix Market Value, Highest Bona Fide Sale Exemplar to be Considered(30.07.2025)
SC while enhancing land acquisition compensation for compulsorily acquired agricultural land has stated that it is settled position of law that when t.....
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India Can't Have Single Rate GST, 3-slab Structure Possible: CEA Arvind Subramanian(12.07.2018)
Under the GST regime, there are four rates — 5 per cent, 12 per cent, 18 per cent and 28 per cent. Luxury and demerit goods are subject to cess on t.....
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SC: No Prohibition to Effect a Partition Without Written Instrument(17.08.2023)
Supreme Court has held that there is no prohibition to effect a partition otherwise than through an instrument in writing by duly complying with the r.....
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Cal. HC: Situation of Rape Victim Being a Sterling Witness Can’t be Considered to be Universal(01.12.2023)
Calcutta High Court while allowing the appeal of a convict in a rape case, has observed that a victim of rape being an injured witness is exclusively .....
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Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade releases Report on Logistics Costs in India(14.12.2023)
India’s National Logistics Policy, which was launched on 17th September 2022, aims to reduce logistics costs in India. To achieve this objective, the .....
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SC: No Deemed Registration in Case of Non-deciding of S. 12AA Application(28.04.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that there cannot be a deemed registration in case of non-deciding of an application filed under section 12AA (2) of the In.....
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Guj. HC: Citizens Have Right to Know Rules Under Which They Are Denied Permission to Protests(18.01.2023)
Gujarat High Court while observing that citizens have the right to know the rules based on which the State Police grants or denies permission to hold .....
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Gujarat High Court, 4% Reservation, Persons With Disabilities(22.01.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that adjudicating authority can decide issue of maintainability of application under section 7 of Insolvency and Bankru.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Adjudicating Authority, Substantive Issues
SC Expresses Shock at Person Leaving Country While his Passport is in Court’s Custody(03.02.2025)
Supreme Court while expressing shock over a person leaving the country while his passport is in the custody of the Court, has issued a non-bailable wa.....
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Guj. HC: Grievance Related to MGNREGA Scheme to be Raised under Statutory Scheme Provided Therein(12.02.2025)
Gujarat High Court has directed that as the conduct of the MGNREGA scheme is governed by the Statutory enactment named as the MGNREGA Act, 2005, any g.....
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Delhi HC: Minor Inconsistency in Statement Does Not Make Unreliable Witness(02.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that minor inconsistency in a statement made by a wife during cross-examination by husband before Family Court in divorc.....
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SC: Grant of Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearance Permissible in Exceptional Circumstances(23.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that grant of ex post facto environmental clearance in exceptional cases is not impermissible, and such approvals cannot be dec.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Ex Post Facto Clearance, Exceptional Circumstances
SC Upholds Notification Withdrawing Concession on Import of Printing Machinery(15.05.2023)
Supreme Court while setting aside the Calcutta HC order has upheld the withdrawal of notification whereby the concessional rate of customs duty was wi.....
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Delhi HC Rejects PIL Challenging Notifications Permitting Exchange of Rs. 2000 Notes Without ID Proof(29.05.2023)
Delhi High Court has dismissed public interest litigation (PIL) challenging Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and State Bank of India's (SBI) notifications .....
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SC Issues Notice to IndiGo on Customs & GST Plea Against IGST Exemption Ruling(07.10.2025)
Supreme Court has issued a notice to IndiGo’s parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, seeking a response to a petition by the Customs Department. The pet.....
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Delhi HC: Waitlist Panel Cannot Be Segregated, Vacancies Must Be Filled From Valid Waitlist(31.10.2025)
Delhi High Court ruled that the waitlist panel cannot operate in a segregated manner, particularly in provisional recruitment results. It dismissed DS.....
Tags : Vacancies, Waitlist, Recruitment, Candidates
Bombay HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Gadchiroli Elephants Shifting to Zoo(09.09.2022)
Bombay High Court while taking suo moto cognizance of forest department’s decision to move wild elephants from Gadchiroli forest to zoo, has observed .....
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SC: Proceedings Questioning Employee’s Caste Certificate Can’t be Done Ex-Parte(20.03.2023)
Supreme Court has held that in a scenario where validity of community certificate is put to question, keeping in mind the importance of document and e.....
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Rajasthan HC Denies Police Protection to Runaway Couple Apprehending Threat from Families(13.01.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has denied Police protection to a runaway couple, apprehending threat from their families. The Court has observed that there is n.....
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Delhi HC: Time for Filing Written Statement Starts From Date of Providing Suit to Defendant(17.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the time for filing the written statement by the defendant under the Code of Civil Procedure, after issuance of summon.....
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Del. HC: Stamp Duty Not Payable on Instrument Executed on Behalf/in favor of Government(16.10.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that the Apex Court decision in M/s. N.N. Global Mercantile Private Limited (MANU/SC/0445/2023) is not applicable on an inst.....
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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, .....
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Special NDPS Court Denies Bail to Siddharth Pithani, Flatmate of Late Actor Sushant Singh Rajput(16.12.2021)
Special Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Court, Mumbai has rejected the bail application filed by Siddharth Pithani, flatmate of late actor.....
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Karnataka HC Stays Further Proceedings in Criminal Case Against Byrathi Basavaraj(23.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has stayed further proceedings in a criminal case initiated against Minister Byrathi Basavaraj by a special court on a private co.....
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Cal. HC: Objection on Maintainability Hits Root of Judicial Proceeding if it Raises Question of Law(11.11.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that an objection on maintainability of writ petition cannot be raised at eleventh hour and that such an objection cannot.....
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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.....
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Meghalaya Govt. to SC: Circular Issued Regarding Prohibition of 'Two Finger test' on Rape Survivors(06.09.2024)
State of Meghalaya has informed the Supreme Court that a circular has been issued in relation to the prohibition of ‘Two Finger Test’ on rape survivor.....
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PIL in Supreme Court to Investigate Use of Adulterated Ghee in Laddus Served at Tirupati Temple(23.09.2024)
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court to seek investigation in the alleged use of adulterated ghee containing animal .....
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Kar. HC Dismisses Appeal Against 30% Cap on Trade Margin of 42 Anti-Cancer Drugs(28.03.2023)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed an appeal against single judge bench order which had upheld a 2019 order issued by Ministry of Chemicals and Fertil.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, Anti-Cancer Drugs, Trade Margin
Supreme Court: Difference Between ‘Reasons of Arrest’ and ‘Grounds of Arrest’ Stated(16.05.2024)
SC explained difference between reasons of arrest and grounds of arrest and stated that reasons of arrest would apply to any person arrested on charge.....
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Calcutta HC: Arbitration Invoked After Stipulated Period Doesn’t Frustrate Intention to Arbitrate(18.07.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that if arbitration has been invoked by the parties after the period that is defined in the arbitration clause, it shall .....
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MP HC: Precautions and Warning Signs at Construction Sites Must be Ensured by Owner(26.07.2024)
MP HC has held that a contractor who does not ensure placing of warning signs and precautions at a construction site ultimately resulting into a fatal.....
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SC: 'Obstruction' u/s 186 IPC Includes Impediment to Public Servant’s Duty, Not Just Physical Force(21.08.2025)
Supreme Court has clarified that Section 186 of IPC does not require physical force or violence. Any act, including threats, intimidation, or delibera.....
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SC Takes Suo Motu Case of Missing CCTV Cameras in Police Stations(04.09.2025)
Supreme Court took suo motu case of the absence of functional CCTV cameras in police stations. A bench led by Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta a.....
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Madras HC Directs State to Revamp Madras Medical Registration Act(07.12.2022)
Madras High Court has directed the State to revamp the ‘archaic’ Madras Medical Registration Act, 1914 after it was brought to the court's notice that.....
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SC: PILs Becoming an Instrument of Blackmail Against Infrastructural Projects(19.12.2022)
Supreme Court has remarked that PILs are becoming an instrument of blackmail when infrastructural and building projects were concerned.
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Karnataka HC: Award of Compensation under National Highways Act Not Attract Stamp Duty(30.05.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that an award of compensation passed by an Arbitrator under National Highways Act, 1956 does not attract stamp duty. Pay.....
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Delhi HC: Leniency in Condoning Delay for Filing Written Statements Defeats the Purpose of CPC(16.09.2025)
Delhi High Court held that civil courts should not adopt a lenient view in condoning delays in filing written statements as doing so would defeat the .....
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Bom. HC: Compulsory Music Licence Not Available to Internet Based Music Streaming Platforms(03.10.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that statutory licenses under Section 31D are restricted to traditional non-internet-based radio and television broadcastin.....
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SC Seeks Explanation from Madras HC Registry for Not Listing Bail Applications under SC/ST Act(02.07.2025)
Supreme Court has sought an explanation from Madras High Court’s Registrar General for not listing anticipatory bail plea filed under the SC/ST (Preve.....
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SC: Case to Proceed as Pvt. Complaint if Cognizance of Additional Materials Taken With Protest Petiti(22.04.2024)
Supreme Court has held that a protest petition is to be treated as a private complaint under Section 200 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 if co.....
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Kar. HC: Before Cancelling FCRA Registration, Reasonable Opportunity of Hearing to be Given(28.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court has set aside cancellation of registration issued to a trust centre under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, on the.....
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Supreme Court Extends Stay on Ritu Maheshwari's Non-Bailable Warrant(12.05.2022)
Supreme Court has extended the stay on the non-bailable warrant issued by the Allahabad High Court against Noida Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Ind.....
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Rajasthan High Court: Reinstate Ayurvedic Doctors Who Haven’t Attained 62 Years of Age(01.03.2024)
Rajasthan High Court has directed that those ayurvedic doctors who have been superannuated on attaining the age of 60 years but have not completed the.....
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Kerala HC: Pension Liability for Services Rendered in NEFA Prior to it Becoming A.P is on Centre(02.03.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that family pension liability of person died while being deployed in North-Eastern Frontier Agency (NEFA), now Arunachal Pr.....
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Delhi HC: If Use of Smoke Cannister a Terrorist Act then Every Holi & IPL Match Will Attract UAPA(25.04.2025)
Delhi High Court while hearing bail plea of accused in 2023 Parliament security breach case, has remarked that if use of smoke canister comes under th.....
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SC: Constitutional Courts Exercising Power of Judicial Review Act Within Framework of Constitution(09.05.2025)
SC has observed that Statutes are subject to judicial review to test their constitutionality as well as for judicial interpretation. Therefore, when t.....
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Gau. HC: GST Authorities Can’t Take Benefit of Notification that is Ultra Vires GST Act(06.08.2024)
Gauhati High Court has held that a notification which is ultra vires the Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017 cannot be used for benefit by State G.....
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MP HC: Protesting Doctors Directed to Come Back to Work(20.08.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court while addressing a notice regarding strike by doctors, medical students, and associated medical organizations in response to.....
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Kerala High Court: Long Lasting Provocation Can’t be Construed as Sudden Provocation(08.07.2024)
Kerala High Court while disallowing a discharge application of an accused, has observed that long lasting provocation, either mild or grave, could not.....
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Guj. HC: State to Take Stand on Challenge to Gujarat Local Authorities Laws (Amendment) Act 2023(11.03.2025)
Gujarat High Court has sought the stand of State Government on a PIL challenging the constitutional validity of the Gujarat Local Authorities Laws (Am.....
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Del. HC Imposes Cost on Restaurants Assoc. for Not Complying With Order on Service Charge(28.07.2023)
Delhi High Court while providing last opportunity to Restaurant Associations for filing affidavits in compliance of the order on Service Charge, has i.....
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Premature redemption of a part of outstanding stock of Non-interest bearing Government of India IDBI Special Security, 2024(31.03.2022)
Government of India, hereby notifies further premature redemption on Non-interest bearing Government of India IDBI Special Security, 2024 (hereinafter.....
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Delhi High Court: Unproven Immoral Conduct of a Parent Cannot Influence Child Custody Decisions(18.11.2025)
Delhi High Court held that child-custody decisions cannot hinge on unproven allegations about a parent’s moral conduct, emphasizing that the welfare o.....
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SC Sets Up Secondary Medical Board to Assess Passive Euthanasia Plea of Man in Vegetative State(12.12.2025)
Supreme Court has directed the AIIMS Director to form a Secondary Medical Board to evaluate whether passive euthanasia may be allowed for a 32-year-ol.....
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Bom. HC: Amount Collected by Revenue Without Authority of Law Amounts to Unjust Enrichment(17.10.2024)
Bombay HC has reiterated that an amount collected by Revenue without the authority of law or by the erroneous application of the provision of law, if .....
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AP HC: Appropriate if Government Establishes Register for Recording Disputes between Parties(25.03.2025)
AP HC has observed that it would be appropriate, if government establishes a statutory basis for creation of a dispute register with rules set out for.....
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Supreme Court: Maintain Status Quo on Demolitions in Gurugram's DLF City(07.04.2025)
Supreme Court while issuing notice on batch of petitions filed by aggrieved residents of Gurugram's DLF City, has directed maintenance of status quo i.....
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