MAN.....Tags : Supreme Court, Stay Orders, Interim Orders
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SC Criticises Centre For Not Specifying Range of Rates For Treatment in Pvt. Hospitals & Clinics(29.02.2024)
SC while criticizing Centre for not specifying the range of rates for treatment services in pvt. hospitals & clinics has directed the Centre to provid.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Private Hospitals, CGHS Empanelled Hospitals
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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.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Candidate’s Disability, Minor Mistakes, Discrimination
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Independent Contractor, Distributor
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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.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Public Employment, Marital Status
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Del. HC: Patent Agents Don’t Come Within the Ambit of BCI or Advocates’ Act, 1961(08.09.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that patent agents do not come within the ambit of the Bar Council of India or the Advocates’ Act, 1961, has stated t.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Patent Agents, Advocates’ Act, Regulatory Authority
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All. HC Constitutes Judicial Committee for Lawyers' Grievance Redressal in Hapur Violence Case(11.09.2023)
Allahabad High Court has constituted a judicial committee to address the grievances of the lawyers regarding the Hapur violence Incident.
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Judicial Committee, Lawyers' Grievance, Hapur Violence
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Uttarakhand HC to State: Formulate the Tourism Development Plan(11.09.2023)
Uttarakhand High Court while observing that the policy of the State, in practice, appears to be only to commercialise the hills, without any emphasis .....
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Tourism Development Plan, Hills, Commercialise
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Bom. HC Directs ‘Triller’ to Pay 300,000 USD to ‘Zee’ for use of Copyrighted Music(11.09.2023)
Bombay High Court has directed Video Sharing Platform ‘Triller’ to pay unpaid dues of USD 300,000 to Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited for use of .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Copyrighted Music, Triller, Zee
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Orissa High Court: Can’t Apply Principle of ‘No Work, No Pay’ Universally(14.05.2024)
Orissa High Court has held that the principle of no work no pay cannot be applied in all cases and particularly where the fault lies with the employer.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Employer, Services
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All. HC: Unmarried Daughter Falling Under the Category of Aggrieved Person Entitled to Maintenance(15.01.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that unmarried daughter, irrespective of her religion and age is entitled to obtain maintenance under the Protection of .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Unmarried Daughter, Aggrieved Person, Maintenance
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Kar. HC: Taking Away Job of Employee Without Enquiry is Violation of Fundamental Rights(15.01.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that if a criminal case has been registered against an employee, he/she cannot be dismissed from service without holding.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Employee, Fundamental Rights, Article 21
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Ker HC: Absence After Expiry of Approved Leaves is Non-Duty for all Purposes Except Pension(15.01.2024)
Kerala High Court while setting aside the promotion of an employee, has held that absence of any employee after expiry of his/her approved leaves must.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Employee, Unauthorized Leaves
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Ori. HC: Person Can Apply for Anticipatory Bail u/s 438 CrPC if Added as Accused u/s 319 Crpc Trial(15.01.2024)
Orissa High Court has held that a person who is added as an accused by the court during the trial under Section 319 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) .....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Anticipatory Bail, Trial
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Ker. HC Allows Family to Offer Cooked Meat to Goddess in Their Private Temple(16.01.2024)
Kerala High Court as an interim relief has allowed a family to offer cooked meat to the goddess inside their private family temple.
Tags : Kerala High Court, Private Temple, Cooked Meat, Offering
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Ker. HC: Discrepancies in Evidence Due to Normal Errors of Observation & Memory is Not Material(16.01.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that minor discrepancies in evidence due to normal errors of observation or memory cannot be considered as material discrep.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Evidence, Material Discrepancies
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Delhi HC: Expeditiously Fill Vacant Posts in Adjudicatory Authority Under PMLA(09.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed filling up all the vacant posts in Adjudicatory Authority under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on an expediti.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Prevention of Money Laundering, Vacant
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Delhi HC: Treatment of Children With Rare Diseases Can’t Be Suspended for Lack of Clinical Studies(10.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that treatment of children suffering from rare diseases should not be suspended on the ground that long term clinical trial .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Clinical Trial, Rare Diseases
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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.....
Tags : ITAT, Mutual Funds, Distribution
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Gujarat HC: Voluntary Retirement Come in Force on Expiry of Notice Period if Not Expressly Denied(13.06.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that if the appointing authority does not permit or refuse to grant the permission for retirement before the expiry of the.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Voluntary Retirement, Notice Period
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MP HC Denies Bail to Janpad Panchayat CEO for Allegedly Embezzling Funds Under Vivah Sahayata Yojna(13.06.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has denied bail to the CEO of a Janpad Panchayat who allegedly embezzled money set out for the beneficiaries of the Vivah Sa.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Janpad Panchayat , White Collar Crime
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Delhi HC: RTE Act Cannot be Unconditionally Enforced Against Private Unaided Schools(13.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that while the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 guarantees the right to education, it nowh.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, RTE, Private Unaided School
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Supreme Court Asks Its Registry to Not Refer Trial Courts As Lower Courts(12.02.2024)
Supreme Court has asked its registry to not use the term ‘Lower Courts’ for ‘Trial Courts’ and has further added that even the record of the Trial Cou.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Trial Courts, Lower Courts, Lower Court Record
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Telangana High Court: Members Without Legal Experience Can Form Part of Adjudicating Authority(13.02.2024)
Telangana High Court has held that the 'adjudicating authority' constituted under Section 6 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) can.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Adjudicating Authority, Section 6 of PMLA
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Minimum Marks, Promotion, District Judges
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MP HC: Contempt Notice Served by Husband’s Father, Lawyer at Wife’s House Not Criminal Trespass(14.02.2024)
MP HC has held that father-in-law serving the notice directly at the house of the daughter-in-law can’t be said to have been tainted with any mala fid.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Contempt Notice, Criminal Trespass
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SC Explains Principles That Appellate Courts Should Follow While Deciding Acquittal Appeals(15.02.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that if through appreciation of evidence two possible views are being made out then the Appellate Court cannot reverse the .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Acquittal Appeals, Trial Court
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Supreme Court Sets Aside Interim Protection Granted to Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. Officers(15.02.2024)
Supreme Court while setting aside the interim protection granted to Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. officers in an FIR, has held that the extraordinar.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Indiabulls Housing, Interim Protection
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Authoritative Interpretation
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Licenses of 14 Patanjali and Divya Pharmacy Products Suspended by Uttarakhand Licensing Authority(30.04.2024)
Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority has suspended the licenses of 14 products of Patanjali Ayurved Ltd and its sister concern Divya Pharmacy under R.....
Tags : Licensing Authority, Patanjali Ayurved, Divya Pharmacy, Drugs and Cosmetic Rules
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SC: Appropriate Rites and Ceremonies Need to be Performed to Make a Hindu Marriage Valid(01.05.2024)
SC has observed that where a Hindu marriage is not performed according to applicable rites/ceremonies such as saptapadi when included, the marriage wi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Hindu Marriage, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Saptapadi
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Del. HC: Police Protection Granted to Transgender Person for Filing Nominations for Lok Sabha Polls(01.05.2024)
Del. HC while granting police protection to a transgender person for filing nominations for Lok Sabha election, has observed that any discrimination o.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Transgender Person, Lok Sabha, Sexual Orientation
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Del HC: Stay on Delhi Govt’s Circular Asking Private Unaided Schools to Get Sanction Before Fee Hike(02.05.2024)
Delhi High Court has stayed the circular issued by the Delhi Government making it mandatory for private unaided schools to get prior sanction from the.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Government, Private Unaided Schools, Director of Education, Academic Session
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SC: Amend Arbitration Act For Prescribing Limitation Period For Applications u/s 11 of the Act(04.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that Parliament should take into consideration the amendment of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 as there is no statu.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Section 11 of A&C Act, Limitation Period
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Gauhati High Court Frames Policy For Persons With Disabilities(04.03.2024)
Gauhati High Court has framed the 'Equal Opportunity Policy for Persons with Disabilities' in order to avoid discrimination and harassment taking plac.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Persons with Disabilities, Discrimination
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MeitY: Social Media Intermediaries to Take Permission Before Launching AI Products in Country(04.03.2024)
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) has issued advisory to social media intermediaries and artificial intelligence platforms an.....
Tags : Ministry of Electronics and IT, Social Media Intermediaries, AI Products
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SC: Can’t Sustain Case Under Karnataka Cow Slaughter Act if Sample Collected by Unauthorised Officer(05.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that if a sample of the meat has been collected by an officer who is not authorized under law to do so, then a case under Karna.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Karnataka Cow Slaughter Act, Unauthorised Officer
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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
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Madras High Court: Rape Accused Who Was Later Acquitted Has a ‘Right to be Forgotten’(06.03.2024)
Madras High Court has held that the principle of ‘Right to be Forgotten’ shall be applicable to a person who has been accused of rape and later acquit.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Right to be Forgotten, Rape Accused
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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
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All. HC: Commercial Electricity Rates Not Applicable to Lawyers' Chambers(07.08.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that the legal profession by no stretch of imagination can be called as a commercial activity, trade or business and the.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Commercial Electricity Rates, Lawyers' Chambers
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P&H HC Stays Demolition Drive in Nuh until Further Orders(08.08.2023)
Punjab & Haryana High Court in its suo moto action, has stayed the ongoing demolition drive in Nuh until further orders, after it had come to the noti.....
Tags : Punjab & Haryana High Court, Demolition Drive, Nuh
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Cal. HC: Mental Cruelty Can’t Have Uniform Standard in Matrimonial Cases(08.08.2023)
Calcutta High Court while observing that Mental cruelty is a state of mind and such feeling and intensity are felt differently by each person, has obs.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Mental Cruelty, Uniform Standard, Matrimonial Cases
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Ker. HC to State: Constitute Committee to Examine Requests for Sex-Selective Surgeries(08.08.2023)
Kerala High Court has directed State government to constitute a State Level Multidisciplinary Committee consisting of experts to examine requests for .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Sex-Selective Surgeries, Intersex children
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JKL HC: Competent Authority must Reach a Bona Fide Opinion to enforce Order of Compulsory Retirement(08.08.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that a government servant can’t be compulsorily retired unless competent authority comes to a conclus.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Compulsory Retirement, Competent Authority
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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.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Child Welfare Institutions, Rights of Children
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Del HC: Party’s Agreement to Constitute Arb. Tribunal Precludes Them From Opposing Arbitrator’s App.(20.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that if once a party has agreed on constituting an arbitral tribunal then it is prohibited from subsequently opposing the ap.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Arbitrator’s Appointment, Arbitral Tribunal
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Supreme Court Quashes Judgement Released by Judge After Retirement(20.02.2024)
Supreme Court while remitting a case to the High Court for fresh consideration, has quashed the judgement released by the judge after his retirement a.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Retirement, Demitting, Gross Impropriety
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Delhi HC: Prospective Adoptive Parents Can't Demand Their Choice on Which Child to Adopt(20.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that Right to Adopt does not come within the ambit of Article 21 of the Constitution of India hence prospective adoptive par.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Right to Adopt, A. 21 of COI, Prospective Adoptive Parents
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Del. HC: DDA & MCD Must Put Structural Reforms In Place to Deal With Issue of Illegal Construction(21.02.2024)
Delhi High Court while observing that illegal construction is going on in Delhi in an unusual manner, has held that Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MC.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Delhi Development Authority
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All. High Court Explains ‘Prima Facie Satisfaction’ of Magistrate Before Summoning/Issuing Process(21.02.2024)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the Magistrate before summoning/issuing process against an accused has to hold an enquiry under Section 202 of .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Section 202 of CrPC, Prima Facie Satisfaction
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All. HC: Mentioning Certain Sections in Title of Claim Made to Labour Court Won’t Determine Jurisdi.(14.05.2024)
Allahabad High Court has observed that it is well settled that the title of an application/claim and reference made therein or merely mentioning certa.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Title of Claim, Jurisdiction
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Cal HC: Not Operating in Totalitarian State, Govt. Can’t Exercise Blanket Power Over Every Instit.(14.05.2024)
Cal HC has held that we do not operate in a totalitarian state and it cannot be held that Government has blanket power over any and every institution .....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Totalitarian State, Blanket Power
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Andhra Pradesh HC: Cannot Cancel Selection Process in Absence of Valid, Bonafide Reasons(14.05.2024)
AP HC has held that it is settled that mere participation in the selection process does not give any indefeasible right to a candidate to get appointe.....
Tags : AP High Court, Selection Process, Indefeasible Right
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Plea to Terminate 30 Weeks Pregnancy Dismissed, SC Talks About Right to Life of Child in Womb(16.05.2024)
Supreme Court while dismissing a petition to terminate thirty weeks of pregnancy on the ground that there were neither foetal abnormalities diagnosed .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Right to Life, Foetal Abnormalities, Thirty Weeks Pregnancy
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SC: Can’t Consider Payment of Compensation A Factor to Reduce Sentence of Convict(16.05.2024)
SC has held that in criminal proceedings courts should not conflate sentence with compensation to victims. Sentences such as imprisonment and/or fine .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Criminal Proceedings, Imprisonment, Compensation
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Bom HC: Detention Under MCOCA Must be Terminated if Competent Authority Denies Sanction to Prosecute(01.04.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that once the competent authority declines to grant sanction under Sec. 23(2) of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Section 23(2) MCOCA, Competent Authority, Detention
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Ker. HC: Writ Jurisdiction Cannot be Invoked to Re-Appreciate Evidence in Disciplinary Proceedings(01.04.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that the Court cannot consider the question about the sufficiency or adequacy of evidence in support of a particular conclu.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Disciplinary Proceedings, Writ Jurisdiction
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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
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SC: Hardship Due to State’s Financial Mismanagement No Ground to Seek Interim Relief Against Union(02.04.2024)
Supreme Court has held that if the State has essentially created financial hardship because of its own financial mismanagement, such hardship cannot b.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Interim Relief, Mismanagement
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Mad. HC: Providing Police Protection to Person With Criminal Background Would Send Wrong Signals(03.04.2024)
Mad. HC has held that if the Court directs to give police protection to persons with criminal background, it will send a wrong signal to society and a.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Criminal Background, Police Protection
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Cheque Offered Only for Security, Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction Under Section 138 of NI Act(03.04.2024)
Supreme Court set has aside a conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act) on the ground of finding of the civil proc.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Section 138 of NI Act, Civil Proceedings, Security
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Bom. HC: For Issuing Reopening Notice After Three Years, Sanctioning Authority has to be PCCIT(02.05.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that in order to reopen notice after the expiry of three years, the sanctioning authority has to be the Principal Chief Com.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, PCCIT, Sanctioning Authority
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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
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SC: Court Can Exempt Accused from Personal Appearance Before Grant of Bail(03.05.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that power to grant exemption from personal appearance under the Code of Criminal Procedure should not be read in a restric.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Bail, Code of Criminal Procedure
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Orissa HC: Trespassers Must Accept Responsibility for Risk in Crossing Railway Tracks(03.05.2024)
Orrisa High Court while dismissing a writ petition seeking compensation from Railways in incidents resulting in fatalities on railway tracks has held .....
Tags : Orrisa High Court, trespassers
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Ker. HC: Declining a Rape Victim to Terminate Pregnancy Violates Right to Live With Dignity(06.05.2024)
Ker HC has observed that declining permission to rape victim to medically terminate her unwanted pregnancy would amount to forcing the responsibility .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Right to Live, Rape Victim, Pregnancy
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Hemant Soren, Former CM of Jharkhand Moves SC After HC Dismissed Challenge to His Arrest by ED(06.05.2024)
Former Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren has moved Supreme Court after the Jharkhand High Court dismissed the challenge to his arrest by the E.....
Tags : Hemant Soren, Supreme Court, Enforcement Directorate, Money Laundering
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Del. HC: No Privacy Issues MCD SMART Mobile Application(27.12.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that policy mandating attendance by paramedical staff of MCD on SMART Mobile Application is not arbitrary or unfair, .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, MCD SMART Mobile Application, Privacy
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Mad HC: Muslim Man Entitled to Polygamous Marriage But Must Treat All Wives Equally(28.12.2023)
Madras High Court while upholding Family Court’s order of dissolution of marriage on the ground of cruelty, has held that under Islamic law, the husba.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Polygamous Marriage, Muslim
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NY Times Files Infringement Suit Against Microsoft & OpenAI for Copying Content Through AI Models(29.12.2023)
The New York Times has filed a copyright infringement suit against Microsoft and OpenAI alleging that the companies unlawfully used the copyrighted co.....
Tags : New York Times, Copyright, Microsoft, OpenAI
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Del. HC: Court Can’t Set Aside Majority Opinion of the Arbitral Award(02.01.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that a party can’t file a petition u/s 34 of A&C Act for setting aside a majority or a dissenting opinion, as in the event C.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Arbitral Award, Majority Opinion
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Tel. HC: Wife of Married Officer has No Right to Retain Accommodation(02.01.2024)
Telangana High Court has observed that Rule 4 of the Quartermaster Rules only deals with the entitlement of a married officer to an accommodation and .....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Accommodation, Married Officer
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SC: Candidature Can't Be Cancelled for Insignificant Trivial Errors(03.01.2024)
Supreme Court while observing that a candidate can’t be penalized for insignificant error which has no bearing on the ultimate result, has held that a.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Trivial Errors, Candidature, Misrepresentation
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Delhi HC Passes Direction for Protecting Mental Health of Prisoners(09.08.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that while imprisonment restricts the right to liberty, it does not restrict the human rights of convicts, has issued.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Mental Health, Prisoners
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Ker. HC to State: Propose Steps to Ensure Children are Not Forced to Perform 'Theyyam' Ritual Dance(10.08.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that selecting children as performers is violative of their fundamental rights, against their best interests, has di.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Children, 'Theyyam' Ritual Dance
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SC: Minimum 75% Eligibility Condition for Sports Quota is Discriminatory(11.08.2023)
Supreme Court has held that imposition of minimum 75% eligibility condition doesn’t subserve the object of introducing sports quota, but is, rather de.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Sports Quota, Discriminatory
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SC: Criminal Antecedents Can’t be Sole Consideration to Decline Relief U/S 482 CrPC(11.08.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that the Court should not decline to relief under Section 482 CrPC on the ground that the accused is a history sheeter, if .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Criminal Antecedents, Section 482 CrPC
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Mad. HC: Employees Have a Right to Vent(14.08.2023)
Madras High Court has observed that employees have a right to vent and action can’t be taken against them for posting a message in a WhatsApp group ch.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Right to Vent, Management
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SC: If Frivolous Litigations by the Union is Curtailed, 70% of Court’s Role Would be Reduced(14.08.2023)
Supreme Court has observed that if the Union of India decides, 70 percent of litigation can be curtailed if so many frivolous litigations by the union.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Frivolous Litigations, Government
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HP HC: Benefit of Probation of Offenders Act can’t be Extended to Offence u/s 304A IPC(13.12.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that a person convicted for the offence of rash and negligent driving under Section 304-A of IPC can’t be extende.....
Tags : Himachal Pradesh High Court, Probation of Offenders, Rash and Negligent Driving
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Del HC: No Room for One who Conceals Facts About Criminal Antecedents to Seek Employment in Defence(14.12.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that there has to be strict obedience towards disclosure about criminal antecedents by anyone seeking employment in d.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Defence, Employment, Criminal Antecedents
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Del HC: No Room for One Who Conceals Facts About Criminal Antecedents to Seek Employment in Defence(14.12.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that there has to be strict obedience towards disclosure about criminal antecedents by anyone seeking employment in d.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Defence, Employment, Criminal Antecedents
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Mad HC: Question that Killing of Hindu Religious Leaders Would Constitute Terrorist Act is Debatable(14.12.2023)
Madras High Court has noted that the question as to whether the killing of Hindu religious leaders by itself can constitute a terrorist act is debatab.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Hindu Religious Leaders, Terrorist Act
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Del HC: Overlapping Jurisdiction for Maintenance Under Different Legislation Leads to Forum Shopping(14.12.2023)
Delhi High Court has observed that conflicting orders, in similar facts and circumstances, under overlapping jurisdiction of different Acts for grant .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Overlapping Jurisdiction, Forum Shopping
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Ker. HC Issues Guidelines on Crowd Management of Pilgrims at Sabarimala(14.12.2023)
Kerala High Court has issued guidelines to State Police Chief and KSRTC for crowd management of pilgrims at Sabarimala during the Mandala- Makaravilak.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Guidelines, Crowd Management, Sabarimala
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Bom. HC: No Relaxation in Aviation Safety Norms for Projects by Public Authority(16.01.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that no relaxation in civil aviation safety norm regarding height restriction can be granted just because the project is pr.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Aviation Safety, Public Authority
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Del HC Directs Framing of Rape Charges Against a Man for Making False Promise of Marriage(16.01.2024)
Delhi High Court has directed the framing of rape and criminal intimidation charges against a man who promised married couple that he will marry the w.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Marriage, Divorce
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Kar HC: All Criminal Proceedings to be Disclosed in Nomination Form(17.01.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that while filing an election nomination form by a candidate, all the details related to the criminal proceedings irresp.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Election Nomination, Criminal Proceedings
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Ori HC: Domestic Incident Report not a Pre-Requisite to Grant Interim Maintenance to Aggrieved Woman(17.01.2024)
Orissa High Court has held that it is not mandatory to have Domestic Incident Report' (DIR) from the 'Protection Officer' in order to grant relief of .....
Tags : Orissa High Court, DV Act, Maintenance
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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.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Interim Stay, Quarrying
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Del. HC: Interest Cannot be Included in “Aggregate Value of Claim & Counter-Claim” u/s. 12 of CCA(17.01.2024)
Delhi HC has held that to determine pecuniary jurisdiction of a Court for petition u/s 34 of the A&C Act the value of claims and counterclaims shall n.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Pecuniary Jurisdiction
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SC: Employees Filing Writ Petitions Against Air India After its Privatisation, Not Maintainable(17.05.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that the writ petitions, although maintainable on the dates they were instituted, have ceased to be maintainable by reason .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Air India Limited, Privatisation
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Supreme Court Explains 7 Sub-Rights that Must be Protected by State During Land Acquisition(17.05.2024)
SC has explained 7 sub-rights State must protect during land acquisition that include Right to Notice, Right to be Heard, Right to Reasoned Decision, .....
Tags : Supreme Court, 7 Sub-Rights, Land Acquisition
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Mad. HC: Ritual of Devotee Rolling Over Leaves on Which Food Was Eaten by Others, Allowed(20.05.2024)
Mad. HC has allowed a person to perform ritual of rolling over leaves on which food was eaten by others and observed that if right to privacy includes.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Spiritual Orientation, Right to Privacy
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Constitution Bench, Material Error
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Del. HC: Entities Restrained from Infringing Personality Rights of Actor Jackie Shroff(20.05.2024)
Delhi High Court has restrained various entities from infringing the personality and publicity rights of Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff by utilizing or.....
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PM Modi Degree Case: Gujarat HC Rejects Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's Review Petition(10.11.2023)
Gujarat HC has dismissed the review petition filed by Delhi CM seeking review of order quashing Central Information Commission’s directions to the uni.....
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McDonald’s Franchisee Made Illegal Profit of Rs. 7.49 Crores: Anti Profiteering Authority(22.11.2018)
National Anti Profiteering Authority has found that Hardcastle Restaurants, a franchisee of McDonalds, did not pass on the benefit of Input Tax Credit.....
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Sabrimala Temple: Can’t Stop Pilgrims Chanting Devotional Songs in Group, Says Kerala High Court(22.11.2018)
Kerala High Court has ruled that Sabarimala pilgrims should not be prevented from moving in groups and chanting Ayyappa keerthanam (devotional songs) .....
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Judges Allowed to be Facebook Friends with Lawyers, Rules Florida SC(22.11.2018)
Supreme Court of Florida, USA, has ruled by 4:3 majority that Facebook friendship between a judge and an attorney appearing before him in a matter is .....
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ECHR Agrees with Austrian Court Order that Fined Woman for Defaming Prophet Muhammad(22.11.2018)
European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has agreed with the order of an Austrian Court by which it has fined a woman for her statements against Prophet .....
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Supreme Court Drops Contempt Case Against Manoj Tiwari in Sealing Case(23.11.2018)
Supreme Court has spared the Delhi BJP chief, Manoj Tiwari of any punitive action but disapproved his action of breaking the seal of a building under .....
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Don’t Give Free Rice in Tamil Nadu: Madras High Court(26.11.2018)
Madras High Court has pulled up Tamil Nadu Government for distributing rice free of cost to all people in the state irrespective of their socio-econom.....
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Gauhati HC Issues Directions for Registration of Muslim Marriages Only by Licenced Registrars(27.11.2018)
Gauhati High Court has issued directions in order to ensure that only those who are duly authorised by the government under the Assam Moslem Marriages.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Assam Moslem Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935, Registration of Muslim Marriages Only by Licenced Registrars
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Secured Creditor can File Winding Up Petition After Obtaining Recovery Certificate from DRT: SC(30.01.2019)
Supreme Court has held that a secured creditor can file a winding up petition after obtaining a decree from the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) and a re.....
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Accused and His Witnesses can Lead Evidence on Affidavit in Dishonour of Cheque Trial: Gujarat HC(31.01.2019)
Gujarat High Court has held that just like the witnesses, the accused in a case filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act can also lea.....
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Delhi HC Tells State to Decide in 2 Weeks Parole Plea of Sikh Riots Accused Balwan Khokhar(01.02.2019)
Delhi High Court has asked Delhi Government to decide in two weeks the parole plea of Balwan Khokhar, who along with former Congress leader Sajjan Kum.....
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Make Interim Policy to Protect River Beds: Bombay HC(01.02.2019)
Bombay High Court has suggested to state government that it lay out an interim policy to protect rivers in Maharashtra till the Centre comes up with a.....
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#Budget2019: 2% Interest Subvention to Farmers Pursuing Animal Husbandry and Fisheries(01.02.2019)
Government has announced 2% interest subvention to farmers pursuing animal husbandry and fisheries and all farmers severely affected by severe natural.....
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#Budget2019: Govenment Announces Pension Scheme for Workers in Unorganised Sector(01.02.2019)
Government has announced a pension scheme called Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan, to provide assured monthly pension of Rs. 3000/- per month, with t.....
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Availability of Alternative Remedy No Bar to Invoke Contempt Jurisdiction: Chhattisgarh HC(15.01.2019)
Chhattisgarh High Court has termed contempt jurisdiction a 'Jurisdiction of Necessity' and also observed that a contempt petition cannot be held to be.....
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Bombay HC Orders State to Shift 3 Accused in Gauri Lankesh Murder from Bengaluru to Mumbai(15.01.2019)
Bombay High Court has ordered that three accused in Gauri Lankesh murder case be shifted from a Bengaluru jail to Mumbai's Arthur Road prison to enabl.....
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Educational Qualifications Prescribed for Public Posts can't be Relaxed: Kerala HC(17.01.2019)
Kerala High Court has observed that educational qualifications prescribed for public posts are not relaxable unless it is clearly stated in the notifi.....
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Price Escalation and Change in Foreign Law can't be Considered Force Majuere : Delhi HC(18.01.2019)
Delhi High Court has held that escalation of price of coal and change in law abroad will not amount to "force majuere" under the agreement, so as to a.....
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Criminal Background of a Person can't Hinder his Right as Devotee: Kerala HC(18.01.2019)
Kerala High Court has permitted a man, accused in various crimes, to have 'darsan' of Lord Ayyappa at Sabarimala, observing that his right as a devote.....
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NGT Imposes a fine of Rs. 100 Crores on Volkswagen for Emission of Nitrogen Oxide(18.01.2019)
National Green Tribunal has imposed a penalty of Rs.100 crores on Volkswagen India on finding that its vehicles emitted nitrogen oxide beyond permissi.....
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Government can't Go Further with Steel Bridge Without Environmental Clearance: Karnataka HC(10.01.2019)
Karnataka High Court has ruled that the Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) cannot go ahead with the Steel Bridge project without seeking environmen.....
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Compassionate Appointment can't be Denied to Children Born Out of Void Marriage: SC(11.01.2019)
Supreme Court held that benefit of compassionate appointment scheme cannot be denied to the children born out of void marriage.
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Rendering Medical Service for Furtherance of Religion Not Illegal: Delhi HC(11.01.2019)
Delhi High Court has quashed an order issued by Consulate General of India (CGI), Houston, that cancelled a Doctor's Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) C.....
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President Re-promulgates Triple Talaq Ordinance(14.01.2019)
President of India Ramnath Kovind has re-promulgated the "Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Ordinance, commonly known as Triple Talaq Or.....
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Bombay HC Quashes Special Court's Land Probe Order Against Maharashtra CS(23.04.2019)
Bombay High Court, in a relief to Maharashtra chief secretary U P S Madan, has quashed and set aside a special court order directing state Anti-Corrup.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Drive-in Theatre, Bandra-Kurla Complex
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SC Directs State to Pay Rs. 50 Lakh Compensation & Provide Govt Job to Gujarat Riot Gang Rape Victim(23.04.2019)
Supreme Court has directed Gujarat Government to pay Rs. 50 lakh compensation and to provide government job to a woman who was gang raped during Gujar.....
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FSSAI is Independent Authority and CAT has No Jurisdiction Over It: CAT(24.04.2019)
Central Administrative Tribunal has said that Food Safety & Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) is an independent statutory authority and unless a spe.....
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Bombay HC Quashes Suicide Abetment Case Against Scribe, Retired Soldier(19.04.2019)
Bombay High Court has quashed a case lodged against a senior journalist and a retired soldier for allegedly abetting the suicide of an Army jawan and .....
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Bombay HC Asks TMC to Seal Hospitals Not Having Fire Department NOC(19.04.2019)
Bombay High Court has directed Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) in Maharashtra to seal all private hospitals and nursing homes that were operating wi.....
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Bombay HC Asks TMC to Seal Hospitals Not Having Fire Department NOC(19.04.2019)
Bombay High Court has directed Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) in Maharashtra to seal all private hospitals and nursing homes that were operating wi.....
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CCI Approves DHFL’s 50% Stake Sale in Pramerica MF(19.04.2019)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its nod for transaction involving US-based Prudential Financial buying out DHFL’s 50 percent sharehold.....
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Bombay HC Asks TMC to Seal Hospitals Not Having Fire Department NOC(19.04.2019)
Bombay High Court has directed Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) in Maharashtra to seal all private hospitals and nursing homes that were operating wi.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Bombay High Court, Private Hospitals, Thane Municipal Corporation, Fire Department NOC
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Principles of Natural Justice to be Followed Before Branding a Company a Shell Company: Gauhati HC(19.04.2019)
Gauhati High Court has held that an order branding any company as a shell company, without serving notice or hearing, violates principles of natural j.....
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Delhi High Court: It's Government Job to Check Unauthorized Constructions(04.05.2017)
Delhi High Court has said that it is the job of Union Govt to monitor situation arising out of unauthorized construction in National Capital and not t.....
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Bombay HC Fines 75-year-old Woman Rs. 10 Lakh for Frivolous Litigation(03.05.2019)
Bombay High Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 10 lakh on a 75-year-old businesswoman for filing a “frivolous litigation” against the Brihanmumbai Munici.....
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Bombay HC Holds Marriage of 52-Year Old With Minor as Valid(07.05.2019)
Bombay High Court has ruled in the case of a lawyer, then 52 years old, who had married a 14-year-old girl in 2015 that if the girl, who is now a lega.....
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Bombay HC: Internet Broadcasting Not Covered U/s. 31D Copyright Act(10.05.2019)
Bombay High Court in a significant judgment held that Section 31D of the Copyright Act, 1957 covers only radio and TV broadcasting and not internet br.....
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ITAT: Purchase of Land before Sale of Capital Asset ineligible for Deduction(10.05.2019)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that the capital gain exemption under Section 54 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be availed in case o.....
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ITAT: Revisional Jurisdiction Can’t be Exercised on Issue not Covered in Re-Assessment(10.05.2019)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that Commissioner of Income Tax cannot invoke revisional jurisdiction under Section 263 of Income Tax Ac.....
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ITAT: Mistake Committed by Advocate is Reasonable Cause for Condonation of Delay(10.05.2019)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that the mistake committed by Advocate is a reasonable cause for condonation of delay in filing appeals.
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President Issues Order to Set up Circuit Bench of Calcutta HC at Jalpaiguri(08.02.2019)
President Ram Nath Kovind has issued order to establish a circuit bench of Calcutta High Court in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal.
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Deduction of 50% of Wages From Prisoners Unconstitutional: Madras HC(08.02.2019)
Madras High Court has held that Rule 481 of Tamil Nadu Prison Rules, 1983 is unconstitutional to extent it provides for deduction of 50% of the wages .....
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Muzaffarnagar Riots: A Court in UP Sentences 7 Accused in Kawal Jats Murder Case to Life Imprisonment(08.02.2019)
A sessions court in Uttar Pradesh has sentenced all seven accused in Kawal Jats double murder case of August 2013 which had triggered riots in Muzaffa.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses PIL to Regulate Netflix, Amazon Prime Video Content(11.02.2019)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea seeking framing of guidelines by the government to regulate the functioning of online media streaming platforms .....
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SC Directs Minority Commission to Decide on Guidelines for Identifying "Minorities"(12.02.2019)
Supreme Court has directed the National Commission for Minority (NCM) to take a decision within three months on a representation seeking laying down o.....
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Give Up Self Torturing Faith Based Practices: Madras HC(12.02.2019)
Madras High Court exhorted temple authorities to start thinking of giving up self-torturing faith based practices and said no God is expecting from an.....
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Issue Rules for Registering Case Against Doctors: Madras HC(12.02.2019)
Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu Government to inform the guidelines framed through a government order, which should be strictly followed whi.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Registering Case Against Doctors
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CIVIL - SC Refers Ayodhya-Babri Land Dispute for Mediation(08.03.2019)
Supreme Court has decided to refer Ayodhya-Babri Masjid title dispute case for mediation and constituted a panel of mediators headed by former SC judg.....
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TENANCY - Whether Disputes Between Landlord-Tenant Arbitrable: SC Refers the Question to Larger Bench(08.03.2019)
Supreme Court has referred to larger bench the correctness of its judgment in Himangni Enterprises v. Kamaljeet Singh Ahluwalia, in which it was held .....
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CRIMINAL - 2002 Gujarat Riots Case: SC Grants Bail to Babu Bajrangi(11.03.2019)
Supreme Court has granted bail to former Bajrang Dal leader Babu Bajrangi, sentenced to 21 years in jail in Naroda Patiya massacre case in which 97 pe.....
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National Green Tribunal Asks MOD to Submit Report on Compliance of Environmental Norms by Armed Force(14.05.2019)
NGT has directed the Ministry of Defence to submit a report on a plea seeking scientific disposal of waste generated by weapons, hospitals and other e.....
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Supreme Court: Review/Recall/Modification Of Orders/Judgments Barred In Criminal Matters(14.05.2019)
Supreme Court has observed while setting aside a High Court order in a Section 482 CrPC petition that an application for review or modification could .....
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Delhi High Court Grants Parole to Convict in Priyadarshini Mattoo Case to Write Law Exam(14.05.2019)
Delhi HC has granted three-week parole to Santosh Kumar Singh, who is serving life term for the 1996 rape and murder of law student Priyadarshini Matt.....
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Pakistan Supreme Court Accepts Nawaz Sharif Family's Plea Against Disqualification(13.09.2017)
Pakistan's Supreme Court has accepted a plea to form a five-judge bench to hear the review petitions of ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his childr.....
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NGT Refuses to Lift Ban on 10-year-old Diesel Vehicles in Delhi-NCR(14.09.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has dismissed Centre's plea seeking modification of its ban order on diesel vehicles and refused to lift a ban on 10-yea.....
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Supreme Court Outlines Conditions for Arrest of Foreign Ship for Maritime Claim(18.09.2017)
Supreme Court has held that arrest of a foreign ship for a maritime claim is permissible only if there is no change of ownership between the date when.....
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Delhi High Court Asks Centre to Frame Policy to Curb Celebratory Firing(18.09.2017)
Delhi High Court has asked Centre and other authorities to frame a policy within three months to curb the practice of celebratory firing.
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National Green Tribunal Seeks Status Report on Pragati Maidan Plan(28.05.2019)
National Green Tribunal has sought a status report from a committee on the redevelopment of the Pragati Maidan exhibition complex on a plea that sough.....
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National Green Tribunal Seeks Action-Taken Report on Narela, Bawana Industrial Units(29.05.2019)
National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to furnish an action-taken report on the recovery of compensation from poll.....
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Madras High Court: Conversations Between a Prisoner and Spouse Should be Unmonitored(29.05.2019)
Madras High Court has held that the conversations between a prisoner and spouse should be unmonitored in recognition of the conjugal rights of prisone.....
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CIVIL - Delhi High Court Upheld Parsvnath's Rs 1,034 Crore Claim in RLDA Case(25.03.2019)
Delhi High Court has upheld Realty firm Parsvnath Ltd. claim of Rs 1,034 crore in a dispute with Rail Land Development Authority related to a project .....
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INSOLVENCY - NCLAT Sets Aside Jyoti Structures Liquidation(25.03.2019)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has set aside the order to liquidate Jyoti Structure and asked the Mumbai bench of NCLT to consider th.....
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REAL ESTATE - Allahabad HC: Either Husband or Wife Eligible for Noida Flat Schemes(25.03.2019)
Allahabad High Court has ruled that in a case pertaining to a man and wife who applied separately for Noida authority residential flat scheme and both.....
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- Sabarimala Case: SC Dismisses Govt's Plea To Transfer Petitions Pending Before HC To Supreme Court(25.03.2019)
SC while dismissing the application seeking transfer of petitions over the Sabarimala Temple entry controversy pending in the Kerala High Court to its.....
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FAMILY - Supreme Court Rejects Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity of ‘Triple Talaq’ Ordinance(25.03.2019)
Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the constitutional validity of Ordinance which makes the practice of instant 'triple talaq' a punishabl.....
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CIVIL - Sabarimala Case: SC Dismisses Govt's Plea To Transfer Petitions Pending Before HC To Supreme Court(25.03.2019)
SC while dismissing the application seeking transfer of petitions over the Sabarimala Temple entry controversy pending in the Kerala High Court to its.....
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Driving in High Speed in Busy Road can be Said to be Rash & Negligent Driving: Bombay HC(22.04.2019)
Bombay High Court has observed that when a person drives his vehicle in a very high speed, in spite of knowing fact that it is thickly populated and v.....
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National Green Tribunal Questions Use of RO Water for Cricket Fields(03.06.2019)
National Green Tribunal has expressed concern over the use of potable or drinking water on cricket fields and directed an expert committee to submit r.....
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National Green Tribunal Seeks Action Taken Report from Municipal Bodies on Waste Management(03.06.2019)
National Green Tribunal has asked the municipal bodies in Delhi to submit an action taken report on measures to handle waste thereby taking strong exc.....
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NGT Directs Three States to Deposit Rs. 25 Lakhs Each for the Continued Damage to the River(03.06.2019)
NGT has pulled up States of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal over inaction on their part to respond to the Green Tribunal for unabated damage to river.....
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Delhi High Court Will Not Stop Plan to De-Clog Savitri Crossing(04.06.2019)
Delhi High Court has observed while asking AAP Government's Public Works Department to swiftly start road widening project at a key South Delhi traffi.....
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National Green Tribunal: Committee to Study Methods to Recharge Groundwater(04.06.2019)
National Green Tribunal has guided a panel to take groundwater samples and study the methodology of recharging it after an appeal alleged that rainwat.....
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Delhi High Court Refuses To Pass Order On PIL Seeking Check On Fuel Prices(13.09.2018)
Delhi High Court has refused to pass an order on a PIL seeking the court's intervention to rein in petrol and diesel prices hike.
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Delhi HC Asks Why There Is a Cut In Prisoners' Salary(13.09.2018)
Delhi high court has questioned the Tihar Jail authorities’ decision to deduct 25 per cent of the prisoners’ salary for victim compensation fund, sayi.....
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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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Madras HC Seeks Report From Tuticorin SP On Police Excess(13.09.2018)
Madras High Court has directed the Tuticorin SP to file a counter report in response to a petition which alleged that a sub-inspector hurled casteist .....
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NGT Directs Closure Of 5 UP Tanneries For Extracting Ganga Water Without Permission(13.09.2018)
NGT has directed the closure of five Kanpur-based tanneries for discharging effluents in river Ganga after CPCB informed it that the units lacked NOC .....
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Delhi High Court Takes Suo-Moto Cognizance Of Loopholes In Aadhaar Verification System(14.09.2018)
Delhi High Court has taken suo-moto cognizance of the loopholes existing in the Aadhaar verification system at the time of linkage with existing mobil.....
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Failure to Explain Possession of Bribe Money Will Attract Prosecution: Supreme Court(17.09.2018)
SC has observed that once the prosecution has established that the accused was possessing the bribe money, it is for the accused to explain that how t.....
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CRIMINAL - Orissa HC Rejects Bail Plea Of 'Good News India' Chairman Accused of Sexually Abusing Children(25.02.2019)
Orissa High Court has rejected bail applications filed by Dr. Fayaz Rahman, Founder and Chairman Good News India, and Udit Kumar Lima, Asst. Project D.....
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CIVIL - Sharing Social Media Posts Akin to Endorsing Them: Madras HC(25.02.2019)
Madras High Court has rejected anticipatory bail plea of a BJP leader and observed that sharing social media posts or forwards is akin to endorsing th.....
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CIVIL - SC Exempts Popular Drug Saridon from Govt Ban(26.02.2019)
Supreme Court has exempted popular drug for headache Saridon from list of banned fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs.
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CRIMINAL - Delhi Court Grants Bail to Priya Ramani in MJ Akbar's Criminal Defamation Case(26.02.2019)
A Delhi Court has released Priya Ramani on bail in criminal defamation case filed by MJ Akbar for an article published by Priya Ramani during #MeToo c.....
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SERVICE - Delhi HC Slams State Government for Delay in Appointment of Notaries(26.02.2019)
Delhi High Court has pulled up Delhi Government for delaying appointment of notaries, saying people were suffering as they were not able to avail of f.....
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SERVICE - Madras HC Orders Files Withholding Transfer of Prison Personnel(26.02.2019)
Madras High Court has directed chief secretary and IG of Prisons, Puducherry, to submit the files related to withholding of transfer orders of prison .....
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CRIMINAL - SC Directs SIT Probing Lankesh Murder to Take Over Kalburgi Case Investigation(26.02.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that there are similarities between murders of Kannada scholar M M Kalburgi and journalist Gauri Lankesh and ordered that S.....
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SC Considers Centres Response on Setting Up of Minority Panel in J&K(13.03.2018)
Supreme Court has taken note of the Centres response that the Jammu and Kashmir government has indicated that it would consider setting up of a state .....
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Continue with CoA in Hyderabad Cricket Association: Hyderabad High Court(14.03.2018)
Hyderabad High Court has asked the BCCI to continue the Committee of Administrators (CoA) which was appointed by it to streamline the administration o.....
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Chartered Ship Owned by Third Party Can’t Be Arrested in Maritime Claim Against Charterer: SC(16.03.2018)
Supreme Court has held that a maritime claim against the charterer of a ship, who is not the de jure owner of the ship, cannot be enforced through a r.....
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Bombay High Court Seeks Government’s Reply on Human Rights Panel’s Request for Office Premises(19.03.2018)
Bombay High Court has sought a reply from the Maharashtra government after the state human rights commission approached the court with a rather odd re.....
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Delhi High Court to AAP Government: Stop Regularising Unauthorised Construction(19.03.2018)
Delhi High Court has suggested to the AAP government to “stop regularising” illegally-built buildings and to not allow them to exist after paying a “c.....
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Once Manufacturing Starts, Factories Act Would Apply: Chhattisgarh High Court(19.03.2018)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that the moment manufacturing process begins in an industry, the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 would be appli.....
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COMMERCIAL - 120 Days Deadline to File Written Statement in Commercial Suits is Mandatory: SC(19.02.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that proviso added to Code of Civil Procedure by Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts Act, 2015, is mandatory and n.....
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COMMERCIAL - Deadline of 120 Days to File Written Statement in Commercial Suits is Mandatory: SC(19.02.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that proviso added to Code of Civil Procedure by Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts Act, 2015, is mandatory and n.....
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CONTEMPT OF COURT - Ericsson case: SC Holds Anil Ambani Guilty of Contempt, Asks Him to Pay Rs. 453 cr or Face Jail(20.02.2019)
Supreme Court has held Reliance Group chairman and its two directors guilty of contempt for willfully not paying Rs. 550 crore to Ericsson and asked A.....
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CONTEMPT OF COURT - Ericsson Case: SC Holds Anil Ambani Guilty of Contempt, Asks Him to Pay Rs. 453 cr or Face Jail(20.02.2019)
Supreme Court has held Reliance Group chairman and its two directors guilty of contempt for willfully not paying Rs. 550 crore to Ericsson and asked A.....
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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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CIVIL - SC Sets Aside Uttarakhand HC Direction to Establish Permanent Bench of AFT in State(21.02.2019)
Supreme Court has set aside an order of Uttarakhand High Court that directed for establishment of a permanent Bench of Armed Forces Tribunal in the St.....
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Supreme Court Moots Framing of a Pragmatic Policy for Children of Women Prisoners(06.08.2018)
Supreme Court has expressed concern about the children of women prisoners and has also suggested framing of a pragmatic policy for looking after such .....
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Karnataka High Court Directs State to Provide Steps Taken to Supply Drinking Water to Bidar District(12.06.2019)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to provide steps taken by it to supply drinking water to two talukas in Bidar district. The Cou.....
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Madras High Court Issues Interim Injunction Against Kolaiyuthir Kaalam(12.06.2019)
Madras High Court has issued an interim injunction against Kolaiyuthir Kaalam. It has asked the producers of Kolaiyuthir Kaalam to respond on June 21......
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Madras High Court to Govt: What Have You Done to Address City’s Water Crisis(13.06.2019)
Madras High Court has asked for details from the State Government on steps taken by it to fulfill the daily water requirements of people in the city. .....
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Allahabad High Court Tells State Govt to Ensure Fool Proof Security in Courts(13.06.2019)
Allahabad High Court while taking a stern view of the Uttar Pradesh Bar Council Chairperson Darvesh Yadav's murder in Agra court premises has directed.....
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NGT Orders Demarcation of Yamuna Floodplains in Agra Within Three Weeks(24.01.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed a panel of scientists and officials from National Institute of Hydrology, Central Water Commission and othe.....
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Supreme Court Seeks Status Report on Vacancies in Police Services(24.01.2017)
Supreme Court has directed Home Secretaries of all states to file affidavits giving details of vacancies in police services at all levels.
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Supreme Court Transfers PIL of 1985 on Cleaning of River Ganga to NGT(25.01.2017)
Supreme Court has transferred a PIL on cleaning of river Ganga, pending for over a decade, to National Green Tribunal (NGT) which is hearing the matte.....
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Delhi HC: “Should Rape Crisis Cells Be Closed”(25.01.2017)
Delhi High Court has asked Lieutenant Governor that ‘Should Rape Crisis Cells run by Delhi Commission for Women be closed down?’, in light of his clai.....
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Bombay HC Dismisses Plea On Three-Member Wakf Tribunal(25.01.2017)
Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition challenging appointment of a three-member Wakf Tribunal.
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Madras HC Directs State to Set Up Bio Metric Attendance System in Public Hospitals(27.01.2017)
Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu Government to put in place bio metric attendance system for doctors in all the Government Hospitals within f.....
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NGT Seeks Possibility of Intercepting Drains Discharging Polluted Sewage in Ganga(27.01.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked various stakeholders if it is possible to intercept all drains which discharge grossly polluting sewage in riv.....
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RBI Bans Investments in ‘Non-cooperative Countries’(27.01.2017)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has prohibited Indian entities from making direct investments in any entity located in 'non co-operative countries and ter.....
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Gujarat HC Upholds Marriage of Muslim Minor Girl(02.01.2017)
Gujarat HC has given legal sanction to marriage of a minor Muslim girl who had eloped with her 21-year-old lover, citing an earlier judgment enabling .....
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NCDRC: Malarial Death by Mosquito Bite An Accident, Insurer Labile to Pay Up(02.01.2017)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held that a malaria death caused by mosquito bite is an accident, and directed insurer to .....
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Madras HC Expresses Concern over Increase in Crime Rates For Gain(02.01.2017)
Madras High Court, while expressing concern over increasing number of murders for gain being reported from various parts of State, has observed that r.....
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Delhi HC Restrains Shemaroo Ent. From Selling, Broadcasting ‘Teesri Kasam’(02.01.2017)
Delhi High Court has restrained Shemaroo Entertainment and one of its top officials from distributing, selling or broadcasting through any platform th.....
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Madras HC Rejects Cognizant's Plea Challenging Rs 2,912 Crore Income Tax Demand(26.06.2019)
Madras High Court has dismissed information technology major Cognizant Technology Solutions plea of challenging the recovery proceedings initiated by .....
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ITAT, Jaipur: Defect in Notice would invalidate Penalty Proceedings(26.06.2019)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Jaipur Bench has held that the defect in the notice issued by the income tax department would nullify the entire.....
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NGT: Absolute Information Regarding Southern Ridge Encroachments Not Available(27.06.2019)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has noted that total information regarding encroachments in the Southern Ridge area is not available and has directed of.....
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Executing Court can't Decide Whether Court Which Decreed Suit had Territorial Jurisdiction: SC(21.01.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that an executing court has no jurisdiction to decide whether the court which passed the decree had territorial jurisdictio.....
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Imposing High Cash Security as Bail Condition is Virtual Denial of Bail: Karnataka HC(21.01.2019)
Karnataka High Court has observed that insistence on high cash security as condition for bail would amount to discrimination and denial of bail itself.....
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Madras High Court Orders Collector to Evict Encroachers from Nilgiris Water Bodies(21.01.2019)
Madras High Court has directed Nilgiris Collector on January 11 to evict encroachers from public land, bus stands and water bodies in the district.
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No Need to Hear Out 3rd Party During Insolvency Admission, NCLAT Tells NCLT(21.01.2019)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has said that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) should not hear any third party, other than the.....
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Supreme Court Turns Down PIL on Fielding of Candidates with Criminal Records(22.01.2019)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to the Election Commission to restrain political parties from fielding candidates wi.....
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Bombay HC Slams Girish Bapat for Restoring PDS Shop Licence(22.01.2019)
Bombay High Court has set aside the order of Maharashtra civil supplies minister Girish Bapat to restore the licence of a fair price shop in Beed dist.....
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Supreme Court Admits Trai Plea Against TDSAT Predatory Pricing Order(22.01.2019)
Supreme Court has agreed to hear Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) plea challenging Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal’s .....
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NGT Issues Bailable Warrant Against DMRC Chief(04.01.2018)
National Green Tribunal has issued bailable warrant against the managing director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation in a matter pertaining to rain water.....
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NGT Quashes Centre’s Notification Diluting Provisions of Environmental Clearance For Constructions(04.01.2018)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has quashed notification dated 09.12.2016 issued by Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, whereby substantive prov.....
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Women Eligible To Join Territorial Army: Delhi High Court(08.01.2018)
Delhi High Court has quashed the Centre's advertisements excluding women from being recruited in the Territorial Army (TA), ruling the ads were ultra .....
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Adult Girl Has Unfettered Right to Live Life of Her Choice: Supreme Court(08.01.2018)
Supreme Court, while striking hard at the societal tendency to impose restrictions on girls with regard to their choice of dress, profession and life .....
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Supreme Court to States: Why Long Delay in Forming Rights Courts(08.07.2019)
Supreme Court has sought a response from the Central Government, the States and the Union Territories on the prolonged delay for over a quarter of a c.....
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Jharkhand High Court Directs State Govt to Submit Report on Tabrez Ansari Lynching Case(09.07.2019)
Jharkhand High Court has directed the State Government to submit a report on the lynching of Tabrez Ansari by a mob in Seraikela-Kharswan district. Th.....
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Supreme Court Seeks Status Report of SIT Probe into 1984 Anti-Sikh Riot Cases(17.01.2017)
Supreme Court has ordered Centre to file a comprehensive report on status of investigation conducted by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into 1984 a.....
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SC Directs Centre to Appoint NCST Chief in Three Months(17.01.2017)
Supreme Court has directed Centre to appoint Chairperson of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) without fail within three months.
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Bombay HC: Sex Partners Cannot be Compelled to Marry(17.01.2017)
Bombay High Court has observed that just because two individuals are sexually involved they cannot be compelled to marry.
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Special Court Grants Bail to Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia(16.07.2019)
Special Court has granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with a defamation suit f.....
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NGT Pulls Up Official Over Ridge Encroachment(19.07.2019)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped the New Delhi District Magistrate for delay in submission of information pertaining to the demarcation of the.....
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Supreme Court: Finish Babri Case in 9 Months(19.07.2019)
Supreme Court has ordered that the trial in the Babri Masjid demolition case, in which prominent BJP and Sangh Parivar leaders such as L.K. Advani, Mu.....
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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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Madras High Court Reduces Sri Venkateshwara Medical College Management Quota by Five Seats(24.10.2018)
Madras High Court has reduced five seats from the quota allotted to Sri Venkateshwara Medical College Hospital & Research Centre at Ariyur in Puducher.....
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NGT Orders Demolition of Temples on Mathura's Giriraj Parvat(25.10.2018)
National Green Tribunal has ordered demolition of temples located on the forest land on the Giriraj Parvat in Mathura after "respectfully" removing th.....
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NGT Orders Demolition of Temples on Mathura's Giriraj Parvat(25.10.2018)
National Green Tribunal has ordered demolition of temples located on the forest land on the Giriraj Parvat in Mathura after "respectfully" removing th.....
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High drug prices due to unreasonable margins of companies: CCI(25.10.2018)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has said in a policy note on affordable healthcare that Unreasonably high trade margins of drug companies are t.....
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HC can’t Modify Life Sentence to ‘Period Already Undergone’ While Upholding Conviction Of Murder: SC(26.10.2018)
Supreme Court has observed in a murder case that high court as an appellate court, cannot modify the life imprisonment imposed by the trial court to p.....
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Extramarital Affair Alone is Neither Cruelty Nor Abetment of Suicide: Madras High Court(29.10.2018)
Madras High Court has held that a man’s extra-marital affairs cannot be a ground for abetting his wife to commit suicide and has set aside the orders .....
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Andhra Pradesh High Court Stays Andhra’s Green Tariff Renegotiation(26.07.2019)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has stayed Andhra Pradesh’s move to renegotiate tariffs of signed contracts, but they also suffered losses as the State shut.....
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CIVIL - SC Orders Eviction of More Than 10 Lakh Tribals(21.02.2019)
Supreme Court has ordered eviction of at least 10 lakh Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers after their claims on forestlands were r.....
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CIVIL - Triple Talaq and Companies (Amendment) Ordinance Gets President Ram Nath Kovind's Approval(22.02.2019)
President of India has given assent to The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Second Ordinance, 2019 (Ord. 4 of 2019) and The Companies (.....
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CIVIL - Triple Talaq and Companies (Amendment) Ordinance Gets President Ram Nath Kovind's Approval(22.02.2019)
President of India has given assent to The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Second Ordinance, 2019 (Ord. 4 of 2019) and The Companies (.....
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CIVIL - Auction Sale can't be Held 3 Years After End of FY in which Recovery Certificate was Issued: Kerala H(22.02.2019)
Kerala High Court has set aside an auction sale held for recovery of arrears due to a bank on ground that it was done beyond the period of three years.....
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CIVIL - Auction Sale can't be Held 3 Yrs After End of FY in which Recovery Certificate was Issued: Kerala HC(22.02.2019)
Kerala High Court has set aside an auction sale held for recovery of arrears due to a bank on ground that it was done beyond the period of three years.....
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FAMILY - President Gives Assent to Law Which Removes Leprosy as Ground for Divorce(22.02.2019)
President has given assent to a bill, already passed by parliament, removing leprosy as a ground for divorce under five personal laws including the Hi.....
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FAMILY - President Gives Assent to Law which Removes Leprosy as Ground for Divorce(22.02.2019)
President has given assent to a bill, already passed by parliament, removing leprosy as a ground for divorce under five personal laws including the Hi.....
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SAT: Regulator Abetting Corruption in Insurance Business Can’t Be Tolerated(19.03.2018)
Securities Appellate Tribunal has directed Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India to relook into the complaint of a United Kingdom-ba.....
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CCI Imposes Rs 2.7-Crore Penalty on Three Companies for Bid Rigging(06.08.2019)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a total penalty of Rs 2.7 crore on three firms for indulging in anti-competitive practices by collud.....
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Rajya Sabha Passes Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Amendment Bill, 2019(07.08.2019)
Rajya Sabha has passed the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Amendment Bill, 2019. The Bill aims at the speedy eviction of unauthor.....
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Apex Court: Initiating Criminal Complaint for Settling Civil Dispute is Abuse of Process of Law(09.08.2019)
Apex Court has ruled that initiating criminal proceedings and filing a criminal complaint for settling a civil dispute is nothing but an abuse of the .....
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Delhi HC to Police: Are Drinking Water, Sanitation Facilities Provided to Traffic Cops at Duty Sites(12.08.2019)
Delhi High Court has asked the Commissioner of Police whether facilities, including drinking water, sanitation and medical check-up, are being provide.....
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Defamation of CM: Tripura High Court Directs Accused to Surrender(12.08.2019)
Tripura High Court has directed a man accused of posting defamatory posts about the Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb to surrender before the Magistrate.....
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Supreme Court Orders Status Quo on CCI Probe Over Uber Pricing(30.01.2017)
Supreme Court has stayed a probe ordered by Competition Appellate Tribunal against taxi aggregator Uber for allegedly misusing its dominant position a.....
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Delhi HC: Hindu Marriage Is Sacrament, Not A Contract(30.01.2017)
Delhi HC, while rejecting plea of a woman to be declared as legally wedded wife of a government servant, now deceased, so that she can get a job on co.....
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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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Supreme Court Fines Seven States Over Status of Human Rights Courts(14.08.2019)
Supreme Court has slapped penalty of up to Rs. 1 lakh on seven states for failing to file responses on setting up human rights courts despite its dire.....
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Apex Court Explains High Court Cannot Reappreciate Evidence While Exercising Revisional Jurisdiction(14.08.2019)
Apex Court has explained that the High Court cannot reappreciate evidence while exercising revisional jurisdiction under Section 20 of the Kerala Buil.....
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Apex Court: Seniority Cannot be Asserted from Date of Initial Appointment as Ad-Hoc District Judges(19.08.2019)
Apex Court has ruled that the District Judges who previously served as ad-hoc District Judges cannot claim seniority from the date of their initial ap.....
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NCLAT Clears Way for Liquidation of Amtek Auto(19.08.2019)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has directed asked the Chandigarh Bench of National Company Law Tribunal to proceed with the liquidati.....
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Supreme Court: Offences Relating to Theft of Electricity Compoundable(29.01.2018)
Supreme Court has held that the offence of ‘interference with meters or works of licensee’ under section 138 of the Electricity Act of 2003 also relat.....
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Delhi High Court: False Cases of Caste Discrimination Damages People’s Integrity(29.01.2018)
Delhi High Court has opined that false cases of caste discrimination are “equally divisive and pernicious to the integrity of the people of this natio.....
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Delhi High Court: Not Mandatory for Authority to Call for Info Under RTI(29.01.2018)
Delhi High Court has held that even if a public authority has the power to call for certain information, it is not mandatorily required to seek the da.....
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Gujarat High Court: Modern Marriages Fixed on Facebook Bound to Fail(29.01.2018)
Gujarat High Court has observed that modern marriages fixed on Facebook are bound to fail, while hearing a petition filed under Section 482 of CrPC fo.....
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Supreme Court: Will Take All Steps to Get Absconding Businesswoman Back(30.01.2018)
Supreme Court has said that absconding businesswoman Ritika Awasty, currently residing in London, will have to face the “wrath of law” and it will tak.....
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Act Increasing Salaries of Supreme Court, High Court Judges Notified(31.01.2018)
Government has notified the hike in salaries of Supreme Court and High Court judges. It increases the salary of CJI from the current Rs. 1 lakh to Rs......
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Physical Presence of Couple Compulsory for Marriage Registration: Madras HC(04.02.2019)
Madras High Court has directed Inspector General of Registration to issue a circular making physical presence of parties to marriage mandatory for reg.....
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Exoneration in Departmental Proceedings Won't Lead to Dropping of Criminal Charges: Patna HC(04.02.2019)
Patna High Court has reiterated that exoneration in departmental proceedings ipso facto would not result into quashing of criminal prosecution against.....
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Playing Songs During Marriage Function and Related Ceremonies will not Amount to Copyright Violation(03.09.2019)
Central Government has clarified that utilization of any sound recording during the course of a religious ceremony including marriage procession and a.....
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National Green Tribunal Slams Delhi Pollution Control Committee for Inaction Against Violators(04.09.2019)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slammed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) over its inaction on controlling pollution and taking action ag.....
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Apex Court Expresses Despair Over Tussle Between Child Rights Commissions of Centre and West Bengal(04.09.2019)
Apex Court has observed that it is sad that both the Commissions i.e. the Child Rights Commissions of Centre and of West Bengal cannot come to a concl.....
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KHC: Demanding Info About Bank Accounts without Statutory Support Violates Right to Privacy(05.09.2019)
Kerala High Court (KHC) has ruled information about one’s bank accounts and Income Tax returns constitute personal information. As a result demand of .....
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Madras High Court to State Government: Do Not Prevent Protests Over Water Crisis(01.07.2019)
Madras High Court has directed the State Government not to prevent protests highlighting the water woes in the State and said it should work with orga.....
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Supreme Court Clears Last Obstacle in Way of PM’s Kashi Corridor(01.07.2019)
Supreme Court has cleared the last legal hurdle in the way of the PM’s Kashi Vishwanath corridor when it disposed of a bunch of petitions challenging .....
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Karnataka High Court Rejects United Spirits' Plea for Release of IDBI-Held Shares(02.07.2019)
Karnataka High Court has rejected a plea by United Spirits seeking release of its securities held by IDBI Bank as a pledge from United Breweries Holdi.....
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Supreme Court Refuses Plea to Frame Guidelines on Marital Rape as Ground for Divorce(02.07.2019)
Supreme Court has declined to entertain a plea seeking a direction to the Centre to frame appropriate guidelines for registration of FIR for marital r.....
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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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Supreme Court Grants Nearly Rs 50 Lakh Compensation to Disabled Driver of Deceased Punjab Minister(02.07.2019)
Supreme Court has awarded nearly Rs 50 lakh compensation to a man who suffered permanently disability in an accident while driving the car of the then.....
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Supreme Court Will Not Interfere With HC Order Involving Trinamool Leader's Wife(04.07.2019)
Supreme Court has declined to interfere with the Calcutta High Court order which put in abeyance the summons issued by the Customs Department against .....
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Rajya Sabha Passes Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019(23.07.2019)
Rajya Sabha has passed the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019, amid Opposition call to refer the Bill to a select committee. The Bill f.....
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Lok Sabha Passes Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019(23.07.2019)
Lok Sabha has passed the Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019 which proposed to give the Centre the power to set the tenure and salaries of the.....
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Delhi HC: Why Pleas for Quashing Money Laundering FIR Against Bhandari, Vadra Not be Heard Together(23.07.2019)
Delhi High Court has sought to know as to why the separate pleas of arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari and Robert Vadra, seeking quashing of a money launderi.....
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1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Supreme Court Grants Bail to 34 Accused(23.07.2019)
Supreme Court has granted bail to 34 persons accused in the anti-Sikh riots in Delhi. The order follows a previous order passed by the apex court gran.....
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National Green Tribunal Imposes Penalty of Rs 1 Crore on Grasim Industries(24.07.2019)
National Green Tribunal has imposed an interim penalty of Rs 1 crore on Grasim Industries Limited for storing huge stock of the mercury, obtained as a.....
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Patna High Court Orders Inquiry Into Wrongdoings in Bihar Cricket Association(24.07.2019)
Patna High Court has asked the state police to investigate the matter with regards to a sting operation wherein members of the Bihar Cricket Associati.....
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Denial of Passport Affects Fundamental Rights: Delhi High Court(17.09.2018)
Delhi High Court has held that the denial of a passport or its non-renewal affects the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution.
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Punjab & Haryana High Court Stays Action Against Punjab Police Officers in 2015 Firing(17.09.2018)
Punjab and Haryana HC has stayed the proceedings against three Punjab Police officers booked in connection with the Behbal Kalan police firing in Fari.....
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Supreme Court: False Cases Filed by Couples Will End Institution of Marriage(16.09.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that false charges filed by married couples against each other will end the institution of marriage. The Court regretted th.....
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Delhi High Court: Injury Caused to Copyright Owner Due to Exclusion from Credits is Irreversible(16.09.2019)
Delhi High Court has restrained Balaji Telefilms from using the song ‘Dhagala Lagli’ in its latest release ‘Dream Girl’. The Court ruled that such use.....
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Supreme Court: Schools, Colleges Funded by Government Come under Right to Information(18.09.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that schools, colleges and non-profits funded substantially by the Government will come under the Right to Information Act,.....
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Delhi High Court Permits Kejriwal to Withdraw Plea to Quash Summons in Defamation Case(18.09.2019)
Delhi High Court has permitted Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to withdraw his plea seeking to quash the summons issued in a defamation complaint again.....
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Bombay HC Rejects Plea of Teen Who Did Not Want to be Tried as Adult(08.04.2019)
Bombay High Court has rejected a petition filed by an 18-year-old city resident, who is facing a charge of murder and was 17 at the time of incident.
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Holding Period of House Starts from Date of Allotment, Not Registration: ITAT(08.04.2019)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai bench has held that date of allotment of a house shall be treated as the date of acquisition and holding .....
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Domestic Inquiry During Pending Criminal Trial Not Contempt: SC(09.04.2019)
Supreme Court, while upholding termination of a teacher accused of harassing girl students in a Private school, has observed that departmental procee.....
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Manipur HC Quashes Detention of Manipur Journalist's Under NSA for Facebook Posts Against PM & CM(09.04.2019)
Manipur High Court has released Manipur journalist Kishorchandra Wangkhem, who was detained under the National Security Act on November 27, 2018 for m.....
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Delhi HC Extends Stay on Fee Hike in Private Schools(09.04.2019)
Delhi High Court has extended till April 30 its interim order staying the single judge’s order that allowed private unaided schools to go ahead with a.....
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Ericsson May have to Refund Rs. 576 Crore to RCom: NCLAT(09.04.2019)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has said that Swedish equipment maker Ericsson would have to refund Rs. 576 crore including interest to Relian.....
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Manipur HC Quashes Detention of Manipur Journalist Under NSA for Facebook Posts Against PM & CM(09.04.2019)
Manipur High Court has released Manipur journalist Kishorchandra Wangkhem, who was detained under the National Security Act on November 27, 2018 for m.....
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P&H High Court Quashes Appointment of Chief Principal Secretary to CM(18.01.2018)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside the appointment of Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh's Chief Principal Secretary Suresh Kumar, holding.....
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Bombay HC: No Appointment to Judicial Members of Tax Tribunals Without High Court's Consultation(18.01.2018)
Bombay High Court has held that judicial members of tax tribunals cannot be appointed without effective consultation with the high court and administr.....
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Appoint Manipur Human Rights Commission’s Office-Bearers Within 3 Months: Manipur High Court(19.01.2018)
Manipur High Court has directed the state to appoint the chairperson and the members of the Manipur Human Rights Commission within a period of three m.....
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Adequate Efforts Not Made to Examine Witness of '84 Riots: Supreme Court(22.01.2018)
Supreme Court has said that adequate efforts were not made to examine key prosecution witnesses in the five 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases in which the De.....
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Supreme Court: Judges Should Possess Sterling Quality of Integrity(23.09.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that the judiciary is an institution founded on honesty and integrity while reasserting that it is necessary for judicial o.....
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PMLA Appellate Authority: IBC Prevails Over Prevention of Money Laundering Act(24.09.2019)
In an important decision, the Appellate Authority of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 has upheld the prevalence of the Insolvency and Bank.....
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Bombay High Court Asks Maharashtra Govt to Set Up Child-Friendly Courts on Priority(27.11.2018)
Bombay High Court has directed Maharashtra Government to set up child-friendly courtrooms in all the judicial premises across the state on a “priority.....
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Application for Interim Measure of Protection Maintainable Even After Arbitration Award: Kerala HC(28.11.2018)
Kerala High Court has held that application under Section 9(1)(ii) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking an interim measure of protect.....
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Sabarimala is Not a Place for Protests: Kerala HC Forms Panel to Enforce its Order(28.11.2018)
Kerala High Court has directed police to confine themselves to law and order issues in Sabarimala and also appointed a three-member panel, comprising .....
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1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Delhi HC Upholds Conviction & Punishment of Over 80 Rioters(29.11.2018)
Delhi High Court has upheld the jail terms of more than 80 people for their involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and also lamented the delay witnes.....
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Idol Theft Case: Madras HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Venu Srinivasan(29.11.2018)
Madras High Court has granted anticipatory bail to TVS Motor chairman Venu Srinivasan and Tamil Nadu chief stapathy Muthiah in an idol theft case in S.....
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NCLT Admits Insolvency Plea Against Ariisto Developers(29.11.2018)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has admitted and initiated insolvency proceedings against Mumbai-based Ariisto Developers and has appointed an in.....
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National Green Tribunal Directs Railways to take Remedial Measures Against Pollution(13.06.2019)
National Green Tribunal has directed the Railway Board to look into the matter, take appropriate action and apprise the Tribunal of the action taken w.....
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Criminal Procedure Code (Uttar Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2018 Re-introduced in Uttar Pradesh(13.06.2019)
Uttar Pradesh Government has re-introduced the provision of anticipatory bail after almost 43 years. This has paved the way for the Accused to get adv.....
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AAR West Bengal: Drainage of Channels and Riverbeds Exempted From GST(14.06.2019)
Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) West Bengal has noted that the drainage of channels and riverbeds is an exempt supply under the Goods and Services.....
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Calcutta High Court Declines to Pass Interim Order on Doctors’ Strike(14.06.2019)
Calcutta High Court has declined to pass any interim order on the strike by junior doctors at state-run hospitals in protest against the attack on two.....
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Calcutta High Court Asks 'Striking' Doctors to Reconcile(17.06.2019)
Calcutta High Court has refused to issue any specified directions in a PIL filed against ongoing doctors' strike in West Bengal and reminded the 'stri.....
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National Green Tribunal Takes Suo Motu Cognizance on Water Contamination Near Okhla Landfills(04.06.2019)
National Green Tribunal has taken suo motu cognizance of a news item published in The Times of India regarding huge water contamination in the unautho.....
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Delhi HC: Interim Maintenance Cannot be Refused Unless it is Proved that Wife is Gainfully Employed(04.06.2019)
Delhi High Court has observed that once interim maintenance is sought by a wife under Section 23 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.....
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Karnataka High Court Allows Rule Restricting Admission to Private Unaided Schools(04.06.2019)
Karnataka High Court (KHC) has upheld the validity of amendment of Rule 4 of Karnataka Right of Children to Free & Compulsory Education Rules, 2012 wh.....
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National Green Tribunal: Improve Surveillance to Stop Encroachments Along Highways(05.06.2019)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has shown concern over the large scale encroachments along the national highways and directed the Government to evolve a.....
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Securities Appellate Tribunal Dismisses NSE Plea for Bank Guarantee to SEBI(07.06.2019)
Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has rejected NSE's plea for allowing it to provide bank guarantee instead of transferring Rs 687 crore from escrow.....
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CRIMINAL - Orissa HC Rejects Bail Plea Of 'Good News India' Chairman Accused of Sexually Abusing Children(25.02.2019)
Orissa High Court has rejected bail applications filed by Dr. Fayaz Rahman, Founder and Chairman Good News India, and Udit Kumar Lima, Asst. Project D.....
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District Forum Directs SBI to Pay Rs. 1 Lakh to Customer for Wrongly Debiting his Account(09.10.2019)
District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Hyderabad has directed the State Bank of India (SBI) to pay compensation and litigation costs worth Rs 1 l.....
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Supreme Court: Marriage can be Dissolved if it Breaks Down Irretrievably(10.10.2019)
Supreme Court has ordered dissolution of a marriage of a couple, living separately for 22 years and failing to reconcile their differences. The Court .....
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Delhi High Court has Jurisdiction on Case of Any State(10.10.2019)
Delhi High Court has directed the Union Jalshakti Ministry to consider the Writ Petition on illegalities and corruption in execution of the under-cons.....
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SEBI Prohibits Citizens, NRIs from Buying DRs of India-Listed Companies(11.10.2019)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has barred Indian citizens, including those ordinarily resident overseas, from buying depository receipts (DRs).....
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Mayapuri Mess: NGT Directs Officials to Submit Report(24.07.2019)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi Pollution Control Committee and other authorities to continue action against violators and submit an .....
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Delhi High Court: Slaughtering of Animals Cannot Take Place at Any Crossroad(25.07.2019)
Delhi High Court has observed that slaughtering of animals "cannot be allowed at any crossroad" and sought to know from the municipal corporation of E.....
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Delhi High Court Seeks Mukthar Ansari's Reply in BJP Leader Murder Case(16.10.2019)
Delhi High Court has sought the reply of MLA and gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari and six others, who were acquitted in the 2005 murder case .....
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Delhi High Court Declines to Grant Ad-Interim Injunction to Saregama for Copyright Infringement(17.10.2019)
Delhi High Court has declined to grant ad-interim injunction to Saregama India Ltd in its copyright infringement against Maddock Films Pvt Ltd for the.....
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Supreme Court: Statutory Authorities can Review Orders Only if Concerned Act Provides Such Power(18.10.2019)
Supreme Court has reiterated that the power of review can be exercised by a statutory authority only when the statute provides the same. The Court fur.....
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EDUCATION - Delhi HC Upholds Circular Asking Schools to Follow Textbooks Prescribed by SCERT/NCERT/CBSE(28.03.2019)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a challenge against the circular issued by Directorate of Education, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi,.....
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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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TRUSTS & SOCIETIES - Gujarat HC Stays Anandiben Patel's Appointment as Trustee of Education Trust(28.03.2019)
Gujarat High Court has stayed an order of the Ahmedabad charity commissioner by which former Chief Minister Anandiben Patel, who is presently the Gove.....
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CIVIL - Delhi HC Directs Restaurant Chain to Use Fine Amount For Mid-day Meal at Orphanages(28.03.2019)
Delhi High Court has directed major Indian restaurant chain to use Rs. 20L fine imposed on company for violating the trademark of French Luxury fashio.....
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CRIMINAL - Sessions Court can't Award Sentence Between 'Life Imprisonment' & 'Death Sentence': Karnataka HC(29.03.2019)
Karnataka High Court has held that a Sessions Court can only award either life imprisonment or death sentence in a murder case, and has no power to in.....
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CRIMINAL - Sessions Court can't Award Sentence Between 'Life Imprisonment' & 'Death Sentence': Karnataka HC(29.03.2019)
Karnataka High Court has held that a Sessions Court can only award either life imprisonment or death sentence in a murder case, and has no power to in.....
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NARCOTICS - Calcutta HC: NDPS Court Not Exercising Magisterial Powers While Remanding Accused at Post-Cognizance(26.03.2019)
Calcutta High Court has dismissed habeas corpus petition holding that Special Court under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) is not.....
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INSOLVENCY-Workmen's Dues of Pension, Gratuity, PF Not Included in Liquidation Assets of Debtor: NCLT(26.03.2019)
National Company Law Tribunal has ruled that dues of provident fund, pension and gratuity do not form part of liquidation estate of corporate debtor a.....
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CIVIL - Orissa HC Allows Vedanta to Take Part in NALCO's Tender for Alumina(27.03.2019)
Orissa High Court has allowed Vedanta Limited to participate in the tender floated by the National Aluminum Company Ltd. (NALCO) for the sale of its 3.....
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS - Delhi HC Bans 12 Firms From Selling Patanjali Goods In International Market in Trademark Infringement(27.03.2019)
Delhi HC while deciding the matter in Patanjali Ayurved has granted ex-parte ad-interim injunction against Masala King Exports Trading Private Limited.....
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CONSTITUTION - Statutory Regulation on Private Bodies Does Not Make Them Subject To Writ Jurisdiction: SC(27.03.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that mere regulation by a statute on a private body cannot be conclusive of whether it discharges a public function, to hol.....
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DIRECT TAXATION - Addition for Unexplained Share Capital and Share Premium Can’t be Made Prior to 2013 Amendment: ITAT(27.03.2019)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that addition in respect of share capital and premium by treating the same as unexplained cannot be made.....
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Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Telecom Regulator's Tariff Order(31.10.2018)
Supreme Court has dismissed the plea challenging the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's March, 2017 regulations and tariff order relating to fixa.....
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Delhi High Court Stays Notice to Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund to Vacate Teen Murti Complex(02.11.2018)
Delhi High Court has stayed the eviction notice given to Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund (JNMF) to vacate the Teen Murti Estate Complex, from where it .....
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Delhi High Court Supports OTP Over Aadhaar Biometrics for SIM Registrations Due to Security Concerns(03.11.2018)
Delhi High Court has backed suggestions from a pair of amicus curiae briefs that OTP authentication replace the use of Aadhaar biometrics for SIM regi.....
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Bombay High Court Refuses to Stop Land Reclamation for Shivaji Memorial(03.11.2018)
Bombay High Court has refused to stop reclamation of land for the Chhatrapati Shivaji Memorial in the Arabian Sea in a petition filed by the Conservat.....
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Trend of Girls Eloping with Aged and Married Men Shocking: Madras High Court(03.11.2018)
Madras High Court has expressed its shock over increasing incidents of minor girls eloping with married and old persons and observed that by such elop.....
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Won't Examine Triple talaq Ordinance: Supreme Court(03.11.2018)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain PILs challenging the constitutional validity of the Centre's ordinance making triple talaq a punishable offence.....
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National Green Tribunal Fines IOCL's Panipat Refinery Rs 17.312 cr for Pollution(15.05.2019)
National Green Tribunal has fined an interim penalty of Rs 17.31 crore on Indian Oil Corporation 's Panipat refinery for violation of environmental no.....
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Orissa High Court Stays Notices Issued by DRI Against Exporters(17.05.2019)
Orissa High Court has stayed the notices issued by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence against exporters for violating pre-import conditions impos.....
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Karnataka High Court Affirms Life Imprisonment to Advocate Who Killed a Fellow Woman Lawyer in Court(17.05.2019)
Karnataka High Court has upheld the verdict of the lower court whereby the latter had convicted Advocate S. L. Rajappa, who had killed a fellow lady a.....
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Debt Recovery Tribunal asks Vikram Bakshi, McDonald's India to Deposit Settlement Funds(20.05.2019)
Debt Recovery Tribunal, Delhi has asked Connaught Plaza Restaurants’ Managing Director Vikram Bakshi and McDonald’s India to appear before it and depo.....
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National Green Tribunal Tells States, UTs to Emulate Haryana, Inventory Water Bodies(20.05.2019)
National Green Tribunal has instructed all States and Union territories to follow Haryana’s example and create detailed inventories of water bodies no.....
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Orissa High Court's Green Note at Centre's Indiscretions(20.05.2019)
Orissa High Court has directed the Union of India to provide 2,000 trees for plantation in the Cuttack Development Authority area while allowing resto.....
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SC Dismisses RCom's Plea for More Time to Pay Ericsson Dues(14.12.2018)
Supreme Court has dismissed Reliance Communications’ (RCom) plea for more time to pay Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson.
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Bombay HC Asks V Raheja to Pay Rs. 10 Lakh Litigation Fee to Businessman(14.12.2018)
Bombay High Court has asked V Raheja Design Construction Private Limited to pay litigation fees worth Rs. 10 lakh to a businessman, who had filed a su.....
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Educated Woman Should be Aware of Consequences of Having Sex Before Marriage: J&K HC(17.12.2018)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has observed that when a woman is major and educated, she is supposed to be fully aware of the consequences of having sex.....
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Causes of Action for Design Infringement & Passing Off can be Combined in Single Suit: Delhi HC(17.12.2018)
Delhi High Court has held that the causes of action for infringement under Designs Act and for passing off under Trademarks Act can be combined togeth.....
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Serving Judicial Officers can’t Participate in District Judge Selection Meant for Lawyers: Orissa HC(18.12.2018)
Orissa High Court has observed that serving judicial officers cannot participate in the selection process of the direct recruitment meant for lawyers .....
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HC can’t Go Beyond Decree of Trial Court While Dismissing Appeal in Absence of Cross Appeal: SC(18.12.2018)
Supreme Court has observed that, while dismissing an appeal filed by a defendant, the high court could not pass any further order beyond the judgment .....
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Delhi HC Allows Rajiv Gandhi Trust to File FCRA Annual Returns, Without Aadhaar Linking(18.12.2018)
Delhi High Court has allowed the NGO, Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust to file its annual returns under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), 2.....
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Psychological Evaluation of Criminal to be Done Before Awarding Death Sentence: SC(30.11.2018)
Supreme Court has held that, before awarding death sentence, a proper psychological/psychiatric evaluation is to be done by courts to assess probabili.....
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Supreme Court Slams Centre for Not Ensuring Speedy Trial for Prisoners(30.11.2018)
Supreme Court has slammed Centre for not taking appropriate steps itself for ensuring speedy trial for under trial prisoners but "criticising" the cri.....
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Airports Authority of India can’t be Permitted to Shoot Dogs: Gujarat HC(03.12.2018)
Gujarat High Court has denied permission to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to relocate or shoot the stray dogs which enter its operational area.....
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Kerala High Court Appoints Observers’ Panel to Visit Sabarimala(03.12.2018)
Kerala High Court has appointed three-member panel of observers to ensure a smooth Sabarimala pilgrimage and asked the panel to conduct a two-day visi.....
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Kerala High Court Appoints Panel of Observers to Visit Sabarimala(03.12.2018)
Kerala High Court has appointed three-member panel of observers to ensure a smooth Sabarimala pilgrimage and asked the panel to conduct a two-day visi.....
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PWD Scam Case: Tripura High Court rejects Bail Plea of CPI(M) Leader(01.11.2019)
Tripura High Court has rejected the bail application of former Minister and CPI(M) leader Badal Choudhury, indicted in the alleged Rs. 640 crore Publi.....
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AP High Court Vacates Stay on Genco’s Pre-closure Order(01.11.2019)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has vacated the stay imposed by it on the order given by APGenco for termination of the Polavaram hydel power plant contract.....
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Bombay HC Upholds Order Refusing to Register RSS as Charitable Society(23.01.2019)
Bombay High Court has upheld an order of Assistant Registrar of Societies denying permission to register a charitable society under the name and style.....
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Child Born Out of Marriage Between Muslim Man and Hindu Woman Entitled to Claim Father's Property: SC(23.01.2019)
Supreme Court has said that although the marriage between a Muslim man and Hindu woman is an irregular marriage, described as "fasid" in Mohamadan law.....
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Notional Extension of Employment Applies When Deceased Workman wasn't in Workplace by his Choice: SC(23.01.2019)
Supreme Court has held that doctrine of notional extension of employment applies when accident occurred while deceased workman was in workplace not by.....
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Tripura HC Asks Govt Why About 70% of Persons Arrested in NDPS Cases are Out on Bail(23.01.2019)
Tripura High Court has sought explanation from the state government about why 435 out of 660 persons arrested in connection with crime relating to psy.....
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Candidates Clearing Prescribed Qualification After Cut-Off Date can't be Considered Qualified: SC(24.01.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that eligibility of the candidates must be decided with reference to the qualification possessed as on the cut-off date and.....
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NGT: Industrial Development Cannot be Done on Graves of Human Beings(11.11.2019)
National Green Tribunal has observed that industrial development cannot be done on the graves of human beings and should not be done at the cost of "a.....
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DIRECT TAXATION - ITAT Rejects Fake Claim for Deduction of Rent Paid to Mother as Same Was an Afterthought(27.03.2019)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has disallowed a fake claim for deduction because it was established that the rent paid to mother was nothing, bu.....
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DIRECT TAXATION - Delay in Statutory Audit is Reasonable Cause for Delayed Filing of Tax Audit Report: ITAT(27.03.2019)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that the delay in completion of statutory audit can be a reasonable cause for delay in filing of the tax.....
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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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DIRECT TAXATION - ITAT: Mere Suspicion that Expenditure is for Non-Business Purposes Can’t be a Ground for Addition(28.03.2019)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that addition cannot be made merely on the ground that the expenditure is for non-business purposes.
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Madras High Court: Forced Abstinence is Violation of Human Rights(25.11.2019)
Madras High Court has suo motu enhanced the compensation awarded to N.Ananda Kumar while dismissing an appeal from the Commissioner, Corporation of C.....
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Supreme Court Reiterates No Bar in Rejecting 'Admitted' Writ Petition on Ground of Alternative Remedy(25.11.2019)
Supreme Court has reiterated that after admitting a writ petition there is no bar on a High Court to reject it on the ground of alternate remedy.
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SERVICE - Drunkenness While on Duty A Serious Misconduct: SC(29.03.2019)
Supreme Court has upheld dismissal of a police constable for drunkenness and misbehavior with the public and observed that drunkunness while being on .....
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CIVIL - Foot Over-bridge Collapse: Work with Each Other to Take Stock of Matter, Bombay HC to Railways, BMC(29.03.2019)
Bombay High Court has questioned both BMC and Central railways regarding recent foot-overbridge collapse near CST station in Mumbai that killed six pe.....
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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.....
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CIVIL - Foot Over-Bridge Collapse: Work with Each Other to Take Stock of Matter, Bombay HC to Railways, BMC(29.03.2019)
Bombay High Court has questioned both BMC and Central railways regarding recent foot-overbridge collapse near CST station in Mumbai that killed six pe.....
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CRIMINAL - Probation Benefit can't be Extended to a Convict Punished with Life Imprisonment: SC(30.03.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that benefit of Probation of Offenders Act cannot be extended to an accused convicted for an offence punishable with life i.....
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CIVIL - Be very careful while driving: Madras HC to Motorists(30.03.2019)
Madras High Court has appealed to the motorists ‘with folded hands’ to be very careful while driving, as lives of not only their own, but also other i.....
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Kerala High Court: Immovable Property Can Constitute Essence of Offence of Criminal Breach Of Trust(07.06.2019)
Kerala High Court has observed “In order to establish "entrustment or dominion" over property to an accused person the mere existence of that person's.....
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NGT Stays AP Govt's Godavari-Penna Interlinking Projects Due to Lack of Environment Clearance(10.06.2019)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has stayed the Andhra Pradesh Government's Godavari-Penna interlinking projects due to lack of environmental clearance. .....
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Madras High Court: Strike Call by Ambulance Unions Illegal(10.06.2019)
Madras High Court while terming a strike call by two ‘108’ ambulance workers unions in Tamil Nadu during Deepavali last year illegal has imposed costs.....
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Delhi High Court Acquits Man Convicted for Demanding Rs 250 Bribe(10.06.2019)
Delhi High Court has acquitted a former Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) official twenty eight years after he was booked on charges of demanding a.....
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District and Sessions Court, Pathankot Convicts Six and Acquits One in Kathua Rape Case(10.06.2019)
District and Sessions Court Pathankot held six of the eight accused in the rape and murder of an eight-year-old nomadic girl in Kathua including the .....
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Lok Sabha Passes Finance Bill, 2019(12.02.2019)
Lok Sabha has passed Interim Budget for financial year 2019-20.
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Lok Sabha Passes Interim Budget(12.02.2019)
Lok Sabha has passed Interim Budget for financial year 2019-20.
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Criminal Complaints can't be Quashed Just because Allegations Appear to be of Civil Nature: SC(13.02.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that criminal complaints cannot be quashed only on the ground that the allegations made therein appear to be of a civil nat.....
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Hindu Marriage Between Hindu and Non-Hindu Individuals is Valid: Bombay HC(14.02.2019)
Bombay High Court has held, if a marriage is performed as per Hindu rites by two individuals, in which one is of another religion, then their marriage.....
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NCLT Grants Gail India Status of Operational Creditor in Alok Industries Case(14.02.2019)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has accepted Gail India Ltd's plea to be treated as operational creditor in the textile player Alok Industries' i.....
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Delhi High Court to Prison Officials: Provide Inmates with Items Allowed under Prison Rules(09.12.2019)
Delhi High Court has directed the AAP Government and the prison authorities to ensure that convicts and undertrials are provided only those items in j.....
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Delhi High Court Quashes Proceedings in Defamation Case Against Arvind Kejriwal(11.12.2019)
Delhi High Court has put on hold the proceedings in a criminal defamation complaint against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for re-tweeting an allegedl.....
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Sealing Drive in Delhi : Supreme Court Seeks Reply From Officials(09.07.2019)
Supreme Court has directed the Land and Development Office to respond on the allegations leveled by the Court Appointed Monitoring Committee that offi.....
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Delhi High Court Refuses Plea to Direct Centre to Make Marital Rape a Ground for Divorce(09.07.2019)
Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking direction to the Centre to frame guidelines for registration of FIR for marital rape as also .....
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Bombay High Court to Coastal Authority: Be Very Critical With Nod for Big Projects(09.07.2019)
Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority that it should take a “very critical stand” while dealing with enviro.....
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Jammu and Kashmir High Court Seeks Report on Food Monitoring(11.07.2019)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has sought a report from the Government on monitoring of different food items in Jammu and Kashmir. While hearing a suo-m.....
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National Green Tribunal Directs CPCB to Finalise Norms for Checking Pollution by Dairies(11.07.2019)
NGT has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to conduct a study and finalise guidelines for checking pollution caused by dairies throug.....
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Madras High Court Allows Decision of Chennai Metro Authority to Deny Job to 'Overqualified' Woman(12.07.2019)
Madras High Court has allowed the rejection of candidature of a woman, who had applied for job, by Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. on the ground that she was .....
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Orissa High Court Annuls Election of Sundargarh Congress MLA(31.01.2018)
Orissa High Court has declared the election of Congress MLA from Sundargarh (ST) Assembly constituency Jogesh Chandra Singh as null and void after fin.....
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Concept of Unjust Enrichment Applicable for Export of Service: CESTAT Delhi(31.01.2018)
Delhi Bench of CESTAT has held that the concept of unjust enrichment is applicable for Export of Service under the Finance Act, 1994.
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SIC, Pune: Religious Trusts Do Not Fall Under the RTI Act(05.02.2018)
State Information Commission (SIC), Pune has ruled that the religious or public trusts that are receiving financial aid or grant from government agenc.....
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NGT Allows Registration of Diesel Ambulances of AIIMS(05.02.2018)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has allowed registration of diesel ambulances of the premier medical institute AIIMS which conform to BS-IV emission nor.....
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Supreme Court Dismisses BJP Leader's PIL Seeking Minority Status for Hindus in 8 States(17.12.2019)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation seeking that minority communities should be defined on the basis of state-wise pop.....
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Delhi High Court Stays Proceedings Against Kejriwal and Sisodia in Defamation Complaint(18.12.2019)
Delhi High Court has stayed the proceedings in a defamation complaint made against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia by BJP .....
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Bombay HC Asks Cops to Reverify Address of Man With Pakistani Wife(24.04.2019)
Bombay High Court has directed Mumbai Police to re-verify the address of Aamir Kasam Vadgama, who had approached HC seeking directions to Centre to is.....
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Transwoman Also a Bride Under Hindu Marriage Act: Madras HC(24.04.2019)
Madras High Court has held that as per Hindu Marriage Act, a transsexual is also a "bride" and the term would not necessarily refer only to a woman.
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Transwoman Also a Bride Under Hindu Marriage Act: Madras HC(24.04.2019)
Madras High Court has held that as per Hindu Marriage Act, a transsexual is also a "bride" and the term would not necessarily refer only to a woman.
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Madras HC Bans Sex Re-Assignment Surgeries on Intersex Children(24.04.2019)
Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu Government to ban sex reassignment surgeries on intersex infants and children in order to recognise human ri.....
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Delhi Court Issues NBWs Against Kejriwal, Others for Non-Appearance in Defamation Complaint(24.04.2019)
A Delhi Court has issued non-bailable warrants against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia and Swaraj India president Yogendra Y.....
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Fee for RTI Application shall be Sought as per RTI Rules Only: SC(24.04.2019)
Supreme Court has held that if a person seeks information under the provisions of the Right to Information Act, then payment has to be sought under th.....
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Delhi Court Stays Non-bailable Warrants Against Kejriwal, Sisodia and Yogendra Yadav(24.04.2019)
A Delhi court has stayed non-bailable warrants, which were issued against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia and Swaraj India p.....
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Krishnanand Rai Murder Case: CBI Court Acquits Afzal Ansari(04.07.2019)
CBI Court has acquitted all the accused, including don-turned-MLA Mukhtar Ansari and his brother and MP, Afzal Ansari in the Krishnanand Rai Murder Ca.....
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Supreme Court: No Barring Against Adoption in Christian Law Even if Couple Have Naturally Born Child(04.07.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that by virtue of adoption a child gets transplanted into a new family where after he or she is deemed to be member of that.....
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Economic Survey: GDP Growth for 2019-20 At 7%, Oil Prices to Slow Down(04.07.2019)
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled the Economic Survey in both Houses of Parliament. The Survey projected the GDP growth for 2019-20.....
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Delhi High Court Seeks Reply of BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri on Plea Challenging his LS Election(08.07.2019)
Delhi High Court has sought response from BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri and his party on a plea by rival AAP leader Raghav Chadha challenging his election to .....
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RBI Extends Availability of Relaxed Terms for Securitisation Transactions by NBFCs to June 30, 2020(02.01.2020)
Reserve Bank of India has extended the availability of relaxed terms for securitisation transactions or sale of assets by non-bank lenders to banks to.....
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NCLT: Sole Proprietary Concern Cannot Start Insolvency Proceedings(11.10.2019)
National Company Law Tribunal Delhi has ruled that since a Sole Proprietary Concern is not a person under Section 3(23) of the Insolvency and Bankrupt.....
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MP HC: Plea of Privacy not Justifiable to Resist Gender Detection Test in Matrimonial Disputes(11.10.2019)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that in a matrimonial dispute if gender of one of the parties is questioned by the other party, the Court may dire.....
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Tripura High Court: Documents Forming Genesis of Opinion of Authority Should be Supplied to Detenu(11.10.2019)
Tripura High Court has clarified that the documents forming genesis of an order of preventive detention necessarily have to be supplied to the detenu .....
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Bombay High Court: Mumbai Court has Jurisdiction to Try US Domestic Violence Complaint(14.10.2019)
Bombay High Court has rejected a plea by a US-based IT professional that if an incident of domestic violence has occurred in the United States a magis.....
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Telangana High Court Seeks Explanation from State, ‘Why Demolish Newer Secretariat Buildings?(15.10.2019)
Telangana High Court has directed the State Government to explain as to why it wanted to demolish the existing secretariat buildings, including those .....
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Telangana High Court Directs Transport Workers to Call of Strike, Sit for Talks with State Government(16.10.2019)
Telangana High Court has directed the striking state transport employees to call off their agitation and sit for talks with the State Government. The .....
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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.....
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Service Tax Paid by Mistake Can’t be Refunded under Finance Act, 1994: CESTAT(10.05.2019)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that refund of the service tax paid by mistake cannot be processed under the Fina.....
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Ayodhya- Babri Land Dispute: SC Extends Time For Completing Mediation Till Aug 15(10.05.2019)
Supreme Court has extended the time for completion of mediation in the Ayodhya-Babri Masjid land dispute case till August 15.
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Supreme Court: Plea Of Hardship Cannot Be Raised If Not Pleaded In Written Statement(10.05.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that a Defendant in a specific performance suit should plead in his written statement the hardship that will be caused if t.....
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Consumer Forum, Kolkata Directs VLCC to Compensate Client who Sustained Burn Injuries(20.01.2020)
District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kolkata has directed beauty clinic Vandana Luthra Curls and Curves to compensate a client who sustain.....
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AAR, Karnataka: Govt. Timber Depots Are Not Government Department; Must Collect GST and Issue Invoice(20.01.2020)
Authority of Advance Ruling, Karnataka has ruled that the Government Timber Depots are not Government Department, thereby reverse charge mechanism wil.....
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CESTAT: Refund of Unutilised Credit Can't Denied if Amount Voluntarily Debited/Credited in GSTR-3B(20.01.2020)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has held that the refund of unutilized credit cannot be denied if the Assessee voluntarily d.....
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MP High Court Reverses State Government Order of Revoking Pension of MISA Detainees(01.11.2019)
Madhya Pradesh HC has directed State Government to continue to pay the pension of 15 Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) detainees.
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Adoption Fees Received From Adoptive Parents by Trust Exempted From GST: AAR Maharashtra(01.11.2019)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Maharashtra has ruled that, Goods and Services Tax (GST) is exempted on Adoption Fees received from Adoptive parent.....
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SEBI Tightens Asset Quality Disclosure Norms for All Listed Banks(01.11.2019)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has tightened the asset quality disclosure norms for banks and directed all listed lenders to make discl.....
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Delhi HC Orders Judicial Probe into Tis Hazari Court Scuffle(04.11.2019)
Delhi High Court has ordered judicial enquiry into the violence that took place at Tis Hazari complex and appointed retired high court judge SP Garg t.....
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P&H High Court Issues Directions To Ensure Proper Functioning Of Prisons(04.11.2019)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has passed mandatory directions to ensure that the prisons in the state function properly and that humane living conditi.....
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SC: Amendment in Criminal Laws Beneficial to Accused Can Be Applied in Pending/Earlier Cases(04.11.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that if the amendment in a criminal law is beneficial to the accused persons, it could be applied with respect to earlier c.....
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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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Kerala High Court Asks State Police to Train Cops to Tackle Cyber Crimes(05.11.2018)
Kerala High Court has called upon the State Police to bring out a good practise guide for digital evidence to tackle cyber crimes and also to impart t.....
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Basic Amenities Must be Provided to Prisoners: Madras High Court(06.11.2018)
Madras High Court has made it clear that the State is bound to provide water, medical care, clothing and other basic amenities to the prisoners.
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NGT Gives Nod to Long Awaited Neutrino Project(06.11.2018)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has upheld the environmental clearance earlier granted to India based Neutrino Observatory (INO) project by the ministry.....
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Look into Working of Mumbai Branch Secretariat: Bombay HC to Centre(12.11.2018)
Bombay High Court, while hearing a petition urging the court to put a stop to reclamation of land for the Chhatrapati Shivaji Memorial, has come down .....
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AAR, Rajasthan: Fortified Rice Kernels and Fortified Milk, Classified as ‘Otherwise Prepared’(30.01.2020)
Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Rajasthan has ruled that the Fortified Rice Kernels and Fortified milk are classified as ‘otherwise prepared’ and .....
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ITAT, Pune Allows Claim for Set-off of Loss by Husband Invested in Wife’s Business(30.01.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Pune has held that the wife’s separate income can be clubbed into husbands total income and in the case of any loss inc.....
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Delhi High Court Upholds 20-year RI Awarded to Two Men for Raping Mentally Disabled Woman(26.08.2019)
Delhi High Court has upheld 20 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) awarded to two men by a lower court for gang-raping a mentally disabled woman while.....
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NGT Declines Review of Order to Prohibit RO Purifiers where TDS Level is Below 500 Mg Per Litre(26.08.2019)
National Green Tribunal has declined to review its order directing the Government to prohibit RO purifiers in regions where total dissolved solids con.....
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Supreme Court Explains Civil Suit Objecting Jurisdiction of Arbitrator not Valid(26.08.2019)
Supreme Court has explained that a suit for injunction and declaration challenging the jurisdiction of arbitrator is not valid. The Court observed tha.....
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Uttarakhand High Court has rejected a ‘Juvenility’ plea of a tripRejects Triple Murder Convict's Plea(26.08.2019)
Uttarakhand High Court has rejected a ‘Juvenility’ plea of a triple murder convict whose death sentence affirmed by the Supreme Court was later commut.....
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Supreme Court: Incriminatory Material as not Put to Accused Must be Eschewed(27.08.2019)
Supreme Court has clarified that the incriminating material that came in evidence is to be put to the accused during his examination under Section 313.....
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Bombay High Court Directs 'Serial Litigant' to Clean Beach for One Week(28.08.2019)
Bombay High Court has directed a "serial litigant", who claimed he filed his pleas for society's betterment, to do some "real social work" like beach .....
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Bombay HC Imposes Rs. 5 Cr Costs on Firm Dealing in Spurious Carbon Pipes(24.04.2019)
Bombay High Court has imposed an unprecedented cost of Rs.5 crore on defendants in a suit for selling spurious carbon seamless pipes in a trademark in.....
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Myanmar SC Upholds Conviction of Pulitzer Prize Awardee Journalists Under Official Secrets Act(24.04.2019)
Supreme Court of Myanmar has dismissed appeals of two Journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, winners of 2019 Pulitzer Prize, who were sentenced to seve.....
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Delhi HC: DDA Doesn't Have Power to Punish Citizen Without Any Legal Sanction(25.04.2019)
Delhi High Court has held that Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is not empowered to punish a citizen just because it is perceived that he/she tried t.....
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NGT Seeks Report on Signature Bridge Green Violations(25.04.2019)
Yamuna pollution monitoring committee, a panel formed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), directed Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to submi.....
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HRERA to Developers: Don’t Use Buyers’ Funds to Repay Loans(25.04.2019)
Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) has ordered that Developers should not repay loans taken from banks and financial institutions by usi.....
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CIC: Staff Entitled To Know About Financial Status of Company(25.04.2019)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has held that employee is entitled to know under Right To Information Act 2005 about the financial status of the .....
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SC Asks TN Govt to Decide Premature Release Plea of a 'SriLankan Refugee' Who Spent 3 Decades in Jail(26.04.2019)
Supreme Court has directed Tamil Nadu Government to decide representation submitted by a 'Sri Lankan Refugee' who spent 30 years in jail seeking remis.....
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BANKING - CBI Court Convicts Ex Indian Bank CMD for Fraud(30.03.2019)
A Special CBI Court has convicted and sentenced former Indian Bank Chairman and Managing Director M Gopalakrishnan and 11 others to three years Rigoro.....
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CRIMINAL - CBI Court Convicts Ex Indian Bank CMD for Fraud(30.03.2019)
A Special CBI Court has convicted and sentenced former Indian Bank Chairman and Managing Director M Gopalakrishnan and 11 others to three years Rigoro.....
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Mere Use Of Filthy/Abusive Language During Political Speech Not Criminal Intimidation: Tripura HC(01.04.2019)
Tripura High Court has observed that mere use of abusive words or filthy language and body posture during speech of a political leader will not come w.....
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Mere Use of Filthy/Abusive Language During Political Speech Not Criminal Intimidation: Tripura HC(01.04.2019)
Tripura High Court has observed that mere use of abusive words or filthy language and body posture during speech of a political leader will not come w.....
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Mauritius, Singapore Investments Fully Taxable for Capital Gains(01.04.2019)
Capital Gains on investments made in India through companies in Mauritius and Singapore will become fully taxable from 1st April because of revisions .....
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Mere Empanelment Does Not Create Any Indefeasible Right to Appointment: SC(02.04.2019)
Supreme Court has reiterated that mere existence of vacancies or empanelment does not create any indefeasible right to appointment.
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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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Gujarat High Court: Petitioner Can Give Unverified Audio Clips to Courts(04.11.2019)
Gujarat HC in important ruling has said that it is not necessary to get electronic evidence authenticated at the time of submission in court and the s.....
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Apex Court Directs Odisha Govt to Depute Full-Time Administrator for Puri's Shri Jagannath Temple(05.11.2019)
Apex Court has directed the Odisha Government to depute a chief administrator for managing the affairs of ancient Shri Jagannath Temple at Puri and pa.....
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RBI Issues New Guidelines Over Private Bank CEO Remuneration(05.11.2019)
Reserve Bank of India has told private banks to raise the variable portion of remuneration to at least half of the total for their chief executives a.....
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Tis Hazari Court Clash: Delhi High Court Issues Notice to BCI, Other Bar Associations(06.11.2019)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to Bar Council of India (BCI) and other Bar associations on an application filed by Centre/Ministry of Home Affairs.....
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Delhi High Court: Maximum Autonomy Should be Given to Private Unaided Schools(06.11.2019)
Delhi High Court has reiterated the position of law that maximum autonomy should be given in the administration of private unaided institutions as pre.....
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Madras High Court Rejects Plea to Remove Inscriptions on Periyar Statues(06.09.2019)
Madras High Court has declined to remove the inscriptions that there is no God, the inventors and preachers are fools and rogues and those who worship.....
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NGT Levies Cost of 5 Crore on Mumbai Industrial Development Corporation for Polluting Water Body(12.09.2019)
National Green Tribunal has levied a cost of Rs 5 crores on Mumbai Industrial Development Corporation for causing pollution by discharging industrial .....
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Special Judge Convicts Wildlife Offenders for Money Laundering(13.09.2019)
Special Judge has convicted two persons for committing an offence under Sections 3 and 4 of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. The Court also o.....
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Apex Court Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Reckoning of Seniority from Initial Date of Appointment(13.09.2019)
Apex Court has issued notice on a special leave petition seeking reckoning of seniority of ‘Ad-hoc’ Judges in Gujarat from the initial date of appoin.....
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Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Reply on PIL Challenging Triple Talaq Law(13.09.2019)
Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Central Government seeking its Reply on public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the validity of Muslim W.....
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Supreme Court Allows Centre to Seek Fresh Date for Hanging from Trial Court in Nirbhaya Case(12.02.2020)
Supreme Court has permitted the Centre to seek a fresh date for the hanging of Nirbhaya case death row convicts whose mercy pleas have been rejected.
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NCLT Rebukes SBI for "Lackadaisical Approach"(29.06.2018)
National Company Law Tribunal’s Mumbai chapter has rebuked State Bank of India for its “lackadaisical approach” in sanctioning a Rs 334 crore loan to .....
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NCLAT Declines to Stay ElectroSteel Steels' Delisting(29.06.2018)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has refused to stay the delisting process of debt-ridden firm ElectroSteel Steel under the resolution .....
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US Supreme Court Partly Rejects Redrawn North Carolina Election Districts(29.06.2018)
U.S. Supreme Court threw out part of a lower court ruling that had invalidated a series of state legislative districts drawn by Republicans in North C.....
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Missing Bonda Student Case: Orissa High Court Issues Notice To KISS(02.07.2018)
Orissa High Court has issued notice to Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences(KISS) in connection with the case of missing Bonda student Rama Chandra Ma.....
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Madras High Court Asks TRAI to Revise Tariff on Cable Landing Stations(03.07.2018)
Madras High Court has ordered Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) to re-do the charges it has fixed on the access facilitation and others, as.....
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Supreme Court: Magistrate’s Order Not Necessary to Obtain Accused’s Fingerprint Specimen(03.07.2018)
Supreme Court has held that a police officer need not obtain an order from a Magistrate for obtaining a specimen of fingerprints of the accused under .....
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Punjab & Haryana HC Asks Amarinder to Devise Ways to Improve Criminal Trials(06.07.2018)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked Chief Minister Amarinder Singh to examine and devise ways to strengthen the prosecution of criminal cases.
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Delhi High Court: Parity in Fees of Private Nursing Homes and Hospitals not Possible(12.11.2019)
Delhi High Court has ruled that there can be no uniformity in rates charged by private nursing homes and hospitals as the amount would depend upon the.....
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BHC: Divisional Commissioner does not have Jurisdiction to Set Aside Appointment of Anganwadi Sevika(12.11.2019)
Bombay High Court (BHC) has ruled that Divisional Commissioner does not have jurisdiction under Section 267A of Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Pancha.....
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Elgaar Parishad Case: Pune Court Dismisses Gautam Navlakha’s Anticipatory Bail Plea(13.11.2019)
Sessions Court, Pune has dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of activist Gautam Navlakha in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.
The Court also dec.....
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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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Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Plea of AIMPLB Challenging Triple Talaq Act(13.11.2019)
Supreme Court has sought response from the Centre on a plea of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) challenging the law which criminalises.....
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PewDiePie Vs. T-Series: Delhi HC Directs YouTube to Remove Defamatory Songs(12.04.2019)
Delhi High Court has directed YouTube to remove two songs published by Swedish YouTuber PewDiePie from its platform.
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PNB Scam to be Heard by One Court Designated Under Both PMLA and PC Act: Bombay HC(12.04.2019)
Bombay High Court has ruled that one court designated under both Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and Prevention of Corruption Act (PC) will .....
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Charitable Donations can’t be Included in Assessable Value While Determining Excise Duty: SC(12.04.2019)
Supreme Court has held that charitable donations charged in invoice while selling goods cannot be included in the assessable value while determining e.....
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SC Closes 22 Year Old Enron-Dabhol Bribery Case Citing Long Delay(12.04.2019)
Supreme Court has closed a special leave petition filed by Centre of Indian Trade Union(CITU) in 1997 seeking probe into the alleged Enron-Dabhol corr.....
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Right to Travel Abroad an Important Basic Human Right: SC(15.04.2019)
Supreme Court has said that right to travel abroad is an important basic human right, while permitting IPS officer who is facing departmental proceedi.....
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Money Laundering Law Prevails over Bankruptcy Act, Insolvency Code: Delhi HC(15.04.2019)
Delhi High Court has held that Money Laundering law, PMLA, prevails over Bankruptcy Act and Insolvency Code when it comes to attachment of properties.....
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Lenders Having Vested Interest in Debtor shouldn’t be Part of Creditors’ Panel: NCLT(15.04.2019)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Chennai Bench has held that a party having a vested interest /relation with a corporate debtor should not be a p.....
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Supreme Court: Marital Dispute Between Parents Affects Child's Personality(12.07.2019)
Supreme Court observed while refusing to interfere with a High Court order directing to admit a child in a boarding school that the ill-effects of the.....
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Karnataka Crisis: Supreme Court Orders Status Quo Over Resignation of Rebel MLAs(12.07.2019)
Supreme Court has ordered status quo on the matter of resignation and disqualification of rebel Congress and JD-S MLAs meaning that the lawmakers will.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Penalty Cannot be Levied for Genuine Omissions in Income Tax Returns(19.02.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that genuine omissions must be excluded from the levy of penalty under Section 271 (1) (a) of th.....
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Sales Tax Tribunal, Mumbai: 4% Tax Levied on Turnover of Sales in Respect of Charter Hire of Vessels(19.02.2020)
Sales Tax Tribunal, Mumbai has held that the levy of tax on the turnover of sales in respect of the charter hire of Vessels is confirmed and has to be.....
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CESTAT, Chennai Allows Excise Duty Exemption to Pepsico on ‘Nimbooz’(19.02.2020)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT ), Chennai has observed that the brand ‘Nimbooz’ is not lemonade and allowed excise duty exe.....
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Karnataka High Court Directs State Government to Provide Burial Ground in Every Village(28.08.2019)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to provide burial grounds to all villages and towns which do not have one within a period of si.....
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Delhi High Court Upholds Validity of Foreign Contributions (Regulation) Act, 2010(28.08.2019)
Delhi High Court has rejected a batch of seven writ petitions and observed that the Central Bureau of Investigation was empowered to investigate in ma.....
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Elgar Parishad Case:Why Do You Have 'War And Peace' At Home, Bombay High Court Asks Arrested Activist(29.08.2019)
Bombay High Court has asked Elgar Parishad-Bhima Koregaon case accused Vernon Gonsalves to explain why he kept "objectionable material", such as a cop.....
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P & H High Court: Comfort of Lawyer No Basis for Transferring Petition to Another Jurisdiction(29.08.2019)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed while declining a request for transfer of a divorce petition that the Court was not liable to see the conve.....
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Bombay High Court Pulls Up Goa IG Prisons Over 'Mechanically' Dismissing Parole Pleas(29.08.2019)
Bombay High Court has come down heavily on the Goa Inspector General of Prisons for "shirking his responsibility" and handling parole and furlough app.....
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Rajasthan HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Prohibition of 'Married Daughters' from Availing Benefit(02.09.2019)
Rajasthan High Court has rejected a plea against prohibition of married daughters from availing the benefit of compassionate appointment under Rajasth.....
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Allahabad High Court Bars Arrest of Mukhtar Ansari's Son in Arms Case(21.10.2019)
Allahabad High Court has restrained the Uttar Pradesh police from arresting Abbas Ansari, an international shooting player and son of jailed Member of.....
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Supreme Court: Disputed Property Claim Based on Inheritance Cannot be Resolved in Criminal Proceeding(22.10.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that a disputed property claim based on inheritance can be only resolved in an appropriate civil proceeding and not in a cr.....
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1992 Bombay Riots Case: Bombay High Court Quashes Conviction of Man in Assault Case(22.10.2019)
Bombay High Court has set aside conviction of Abdul Gani Mulla, a man sentenced to seven years in prison for allegedly ransacking a house and assaulti.....
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Karnataka High Court Directs HAL Staff to Call Off Strike(23.10.2019)
Karnataka High Court has directed workers of the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd to call off their indefinite strike, which entered the ninth day......
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Supreme Court:Criminal Complaint Cannot Carry on After Settlement Between Parties in Marital Disputes(25.10.2019)
Supreme Court has ruled that a criminal complaint made under Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 and Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 cannot contin.....
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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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Linguistic Minorities Can Skip Tamil Test in Class X Board Exams: Madras HC(24.09.2019)
In a great reprieve to students belonging to linguistic minorities in Tamil Nadu, the Madras High Court has granted them exemption from writing compul.....
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SEBI Imposes Rs. 22 Crore fine on Aurobindo Pharma for Insider Trading(24.09.2019)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has imposed a fine of Rs. 22.7 crore on Aurobindo Pharma Ltd., its promoters and related entities for insider t.....
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Google Wins Landmark "Right-To-Be-Forgotten" Case in Top European Union Court(24.09.2019)
In a land mark case, European Court of Justice has ruled that Google does not have to apply the right to be forgotten globally which means that firm n.....
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Google Wins Landmark "Right-To-Be-Forgotten" Case in Top European Union Court(24.09.2019)
In a landmark case, top court of European Union has held that Google does not have to apply the right to be forgotten globally and the firm needs to r.....
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AP HC Directs Renewable Cos to Approach State Electricity Regulator Against Renegotiated Tariffs(25.09.2019)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed solar and wind energy companies to approach state electricity regulator after they opposed the renegotiation of.....
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Supreme Court Refers Sabarimala Case to Larger Bench(14.11.2019)
Supreme Court has referred petitions seeking a review of its decision to allow the entry of women of all age groups in Kerala's Sabarimala Temple to a.....
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SEBI Permits Exchanges to Modify Commodity Derivatives Contracts(15.11.2019)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has decided to give more flexibility to exchanges regarding modifying contract specifications for all commodity.....
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SC: Writ Petition Should Normally not be Entertained Against Mere Issuance of Show Cause Notice(18.11.2019)
Supreme Court has reiterated that a writ petition should normally not be entertained against mere issuance of show cause notice. The Court further not.....
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Supreme Court: Mere Registration of Agreement of Marriage is not Enough to Prove Marriage(18.11.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that mere registration of an agreement of marriage is not sufficient to prove marriage. Further the Court noted that the Pl.....
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Madras High Court Strikes Down Rules on Fixation of Seniority Based on Reservation in Promotions(18.11.2019)
Madras High Court has directed the State Government to redo the exercise of fixation of seniority in state appointments after finding the fixation of .....
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IT Law Doesn’t Bar Partners to Draw Remuneration from More than One Firms: ITAT(15.04.2019)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Kolkata bench has held that the income tax law does not prohibit a partner from drawing remuneration/ salary fro.....
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Meghalaya High Court Makes Verification of Affidavits Mandatory(02.03.2020)
Meghalaya High Court has directed its Registry to ensure that affidavits filed by the parties during the course of proceedings are duly verified. The .....
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ITAT, Chandigarh: Cancellation of Registration to Society Cannot be Ground for Imposing Penalty(02.03.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chandigarh has held that penalty under Section 271(1) (a) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be levied on a char.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Unsigned Balance Sheets Not Admissible as Evidence(02.03.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has held that the unsigned balance sheets by Auditor or the Director of Company cannot be treated as relia.....
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ITAT, Bangalore: Hindu Undivided Family Cannot be Taxed After Its Partition(02.03.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore has held that once partition is completed and the Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) is dissolved, such HUF .....
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Madras High Court Counts Twins as Two Deliveries(03.03.2020)
Madras High Court has ruled that a woman giving birth to twins counts as two deliveries while denying maternity benefits to a Central Industrial Secur.....
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Gauhati High Court: No Authority to Transfer Proceedings Pending Before Foreigners' Tribunal(11.06.2019)
Gauhati High Court has noted that a proceeding before one Foreigners' Tribunal cannot be transferred to another Foreigners' Tribunal in exercise of p.....
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Kerala High Court: Student’s Right to Choose College of His/Her Choice is a Fundamental Right(11.06.2019)
Kerala High Court has observed that "When a student feels that he can secure better education in another college and there is no legal bar in exercise.....
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National Green Tribunal Indicates Shock at Stubble Burning by Government Agency(11.06.2019)
National Green Tribunal has taken suo-motu cognizance based on a news report of stubble burning at the Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute. The .....
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Kathua Rape Case : District and Sessions Court, Pathankot Sentences Three Accused to Life Term(11.06.2019)
District and Sessions Judge Pathankot Tejwinder Singh has pronounced sentence in the ghastly crime relating to gang rape and murder of an eight year o.....
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Reserve Bank of India Eases Norms for No-Frills Accounts(11.06.2019)
Reserve Bank of India has eased the norms for the Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) accounts popularly known as no-frills accounts by allowing banks t.....
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Supreme Court: Historians Report on Babri Mosque Mere ‘Opinion’(18.09.2019)
Supreme Court has declined to give credence to a report cited by the Sunni Waqf Board by four historians, who in 1991 had opined that the disputed Bab.....
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Telangana HC Issues Notice to Centre and CBI Over Illegal Activities by Super Agri Seeds' Promoter(20.09.2019)
Telangana High Court has issued notices to the Central Government, CBI and others concerned to reply to the petition filed seeking CBI probe into the .....
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NAA Orders Patanjali to Pay ?75 Crore for Not Passing GST Cut(17.03.2020)
National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) has ordered Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd to pay up Rs 75.08 Crore for not passing on benefits of goods and servic.....
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NAA Orders Patanjali to Pay Rs 75 Crore for Not Passing GST Cut(17.03.2020)
National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) has ordered Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd to pay up Rs 75.08 Crore for not passing on benefits of goods and servic.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Preservation of Video Footage, Compensation for Victims(17.03.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notices to Central Government, Delhi Government, and Delhi Police in a plea seeking preservation of video footage from the.....
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Rajya Sabha Passes Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2019(17.03.2020)
Rajya Sabha has passed the Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2019 to convert Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan in New Delhi; Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rash.....
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CESTAT, Kolkata: Service Tax Refund Can Be Claimed on Basis of Monthly Consolidated STTG Certificate(20.01.2020)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal has ruled that the Service Tax Refund can be claimed on the basis of monthly consolidated Service Ta.....
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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal by Delhi Sales Tax Authorities(20.01.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by Delhi Sales Tax Authorities and upheld the final judgment and order passed by the Delhi High Court that sales.....
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National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Asks DLF to Register Transfer of Shares to Legal Heirs(20.01.2020)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has directed DLF Ltd. to register the transfer of 60,000 shares to the legal heirs of one of its deceased shar.....
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Centre Declares United Arab Emirates as Reciprocating Territory Under Section 44A of Code of Civil Pr(20.01.2020)
Central Government of India has declared United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a reciprocating territory under Section 44A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 190.....
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AAR: Building Completion and Finishing Services is Single Service Which Attracts 18% GST(20.01.2020)
Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Maharashtra has held that building completion and finishing services are to be regarded as a single service and no.....
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NCLAT Stays NCLT’s Order Prohibiting Appointment of Ex- Bankers as Resolution Professional(21.01.2020)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has stayed National Company Law Tribunal’s Order which prohibited appointing a former bank official as indepen.....
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Chhattisgarh HC Quashes Circulars that Restrict Tribal Groups from Undergoing ‘Sterilization’(19.12.2018)
Chhattisgarh High Court has quashed government circulars that restrained Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) from ‘family planning’ by underg.....
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Bombay High Court Orders Several Steps to Clean Up Godavari River(19.12.2018)
Bombay High Court has passed an order ensuring several steps to rejuvenate and prevent further pollution of Godavari river.
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Bombay High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Goa CM's Medical Examination(21.12.2018)
Bombay High Court has dismissed petition seeking medical examination of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar’s ailing health and reaffirmed that Parri.....
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NGT Puts Ban On Mining Near Sariska Tiger Reserve(24.12.2018)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed that all mining activities in the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of the Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR) to be stopped.....
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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Input Tax Can’t be Denied Because Invoice Bears Handwritten Serial Number(30.03.2020)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad has held that the input tax credit cannot be denied merely on the ground that t.....
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Chhattisgarh HC Extends Interim Orders Till 15th May(31.03.2020)
Chhattisgarh High Court has extended the life of all interim orders passed by it and by the Courts subordinate to it, which have expired or will expir.....
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National Green Tribunal:Army Should Comply With Rules of Municipal Solid Waste Management(11.06.2019)
National Green Tribunal has ordered the Army to co-operate with the Delhi Cantonment Board in complying with the Municipal Solid Waste Management Rule.....
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SC Passes Guidelines on Modalities Surrounding Videoconference Hearings During Lockdown(06.04.2020)
Supreme Court has directed that National Informatics Centre that State officials be appointed to liaise with and support State High courts in order to.....
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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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Calcutta HC Takes Suo Moto Case on Risk of COVID-19 Infection in Children Protection Homes(07.04.2020)
Calcutta High Court has taken a suo moto case on measures to be taken to protect children lodged in Protection Homes from the Corona virus. The Court .....
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SC Seeks Govt Reply on Vacancies in Apex Telecom Tribunal, Extends Chairman’s Tenure(08.04.2020)
Supreme Court has sought the response of Central Government on Centre's apathy in not appointing members and chairperson of the Telecom Disputes Settl.....
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NCLT Urges Litigants to File Joint Memo of Written Submissions to Avoid Delay in Disposal(08.04.2020)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has urged all the litigants to file "Joint Memo" of written submissions, to avoid the lengthy process of filing r.....
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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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SC: Medium of Instruction Immaterial to Discover Whether School is Linguistic Minority Institution(26.09.2019)
Supreme Court has noted that the medium of instruction whether it be Hindi, English, Bengali or some other language would be wholly irrelevant to disc.....
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Uttarakhand High Court : Advocates' Strikes Illegal, Amounts to Misconduct and Contempt of Court(26.09.2019)
Uttarakhand High Court has noted that strikes and court boycotts by lawyers are illegal. The Court has further warned that strict action would be take.....
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Bom HC Directs Authorities to Provide Help to Man who Stabbed Woman After She Rejected His Proposal(27.09.2019)
Bombay High Court has directed the Superintendent, Thane Prison to provide psychiatric help to a man accused of stabbing a woman who turned down his p.....
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Delhi High Court Rejects Plea Against Limit on Drinking Age(27.09.2019)
Delhi High Court has rejected a Public Interest Litigation challenging the minimum prescribed age for drinking liquor in the city and said it is a pol.....
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Telangana High Court Pulls Up State Government for Failing to Control Dengue Crisis(27.09.2019)
Telangana High Court has pulled up the State Government and warned it of serious consequences for failing to control the menace in a month’s time. The.....
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Anti-Sikh Riots Case: Supreme Court Directs AIIMS to Submit Sajjan Kumar’s Health Report(06.11.2019)
Supreme Court has directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences to submit Sajjan Kumar’s health report in four weeks. He has been sentenced for.....
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NGT Slams MoEF for Delay in Issuing Notification to Ban RO Purifiers(07.11.2019)
National Green Tribunal has slammed the Environment Ministry (MoEF) for the delay in issuing a notification to ban RO purifiers where total dissolved .....
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Supreme Court Rejects Plea for Guidelines for Daughter’s Right to Perform Last Rites of Parents(08.11.2019)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking direction to the Centre for formulating guidelines for daughter’s right to perform last rites of.....
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Tis Hazari Court Violence: Delhi HC Tells Lawyers to Settle Dispute with Delhi Police through Talks(08.11.2019)
Delhi High Court has asked the lawyers to settle their dispute with Delhi Police personnel in Tis Hazari Court clash through talks. The Court refused .....
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Madras HC Takes Cognizance on Mob Attack Against Burial of Doctor Died of COVID-19(21.04.2020)
Madras High Court has issued notice to the State on the issue of the right to burial being guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, 1.....
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Gujarat HC Denies Interim Bail to Mother to Attend to Minor Children(21.04.2020)
Gujarat High Court has declined the plea of a mother to release her on temporary bail to attend to her children lodged in shelter homes during COVID-1.....
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CONTEMPT OF COURT - SC Issues Contempt Notice to Nedumpara for Using Name of Senior Advocate Fali S Nariman(12.03.2019)
Supreme Court has issued notice to Advocate Mathews Nedumpara for hearing him on punishment for committing "contempt in the face of court" for taking .....
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CRIMINAL - Death Sentence Only When Life Term is Inadequate: SC(13.03.2019)
Supreme Court, while commuting death sentence awarded to a man convicted for rape and murder of a five year old girl, has observed that death sentence.....
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FAMILY - Married Daughter has Right of Succession in Lease Premises Under Goa Succession Law: SC(14.03.2019)
Supreme Court has observed that a married daughter would have a right of succession in the "lease premises", as per the provisions of Goa Succession, .....
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CRIMINAL - Cognizance Under MCOC Act Doesn't Automatically Enable Court to Frame Charges: Bombay HC(14.03.2019)
Bombay High Court has held that merely because cognizance of a complaint under Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes (MCOC) Act, 1999 is taken, it d.....
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CRIMINAL - Tripura HC Seeks Govt's Response Regarding 'Inhuman' Frisking of Under Trial Prisoners(14.03.2019)
Tripura High Court has directed State Government to respond to report filed by District Judge about 'inhuman' and 'barbaric' frisking of under trial p.....
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CIVIL - SC Slams Assam Government over Functioning of Foreigners Tribunal(14.03.2019)
Supreme Court has pulled up Assam Government over inadequacies in the functioning of foreigners tribunals in the state and sought details on it by Mar.....
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Delhi High Court Displeased Over No Disability Audit by Govt, DDA(22.03.2018)
Delhi High Court has expressed displeasure over the city government and the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for not taking steps to carry out audit .....
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IRDAI Bars Insurers from Rejecting Claims Based on Genetic Disorders(22.03.2018)
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has sent directives to all General and Health insurers to not include ‘Genetic Disorde.....
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Madras High Court Imposes Rs 50,000 on Priest for Deceiving Court(26.03.2018)
Madras High Court has dismissed with exemplary cost of Rs. 50,000 a petition from a poojari/archagar of a temple, who suppressed the fact of dismissal.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses DDCA’s Objections Against Proposed Articles of Association(26.03.2018)
Delhi High Court has dismissed the objections raised by the Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) against amendments to its Articles of Associatio.....
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Delhi High Court: Nikah After Marriage Under Special Marriage Act, Divorce Petition Maintainable(26.03.2018)
Delhi High Court has held that Family Court can entertain and try a petition for dissolution of marriage under the Special Marriage Act, if the partie.....
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Mere Demand of Bribe is a Punishable Offence, Says Bombay High Court(26.03.2018)
Bombay High Court has held that mere demand of bribe is punishable under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, 1988.
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NGT Fines Security Agencies Rs 10 Lakh for Building Offices on Ridge Fforest(26.03.2018)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh each on the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Bureau of Police Research and .....
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Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Minority Schemes(21.01.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notices to the Central Government on a Petition filed by a self-styled Vedic outfit challenging the annual budgetary outlay f.....
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AAR: 18% Goods and Service Tax Applicable on Entry Fee and Amusement Facility in Public Park(21.01.2020)
Authority for Advance Ruling, Rajasthan has ruled that 18% of Goods and Services Tax would apply to the entry fee and amusement facility in the public.....
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Authority for Advance Ruling: Dealers Eligible for Input Tax Credit on Demo Cars(21.01.2020)
Authority for Advance Ruling, Maharashtra has held that input tax credit charged on inward supply of demo cars, which are used for demonstration purpo.....
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ITAT: Normal Business Advances Not in Nature of ‘Loan’ are Not Deemed Dividend(21.01.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the transaction where advance is received in the normal course of business and which is not taken a.....
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AAR: Compensation Paid for Setting Up of SEZ to be Considered as ‘Supply of Services’(21.01.2020)
Authority for Advance Ruling, Goa has held that the compensation paid for setting up of Special Economic Zone (SEZ) unit will be considered as a ‘supp.....
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Delhi HC Extends Relief to Mayapuri Traders Till May 20(29.04.2019)
Delhi High Court has extended its interim order of restraining Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) from taking any action against the traders of .....
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Bombay HC Orders BMC, State Not to Cut Trees for Three Roads in Andheri(29.04.2019)
Bombay High Court, in an interim order, has restrained BMC and State Government from cutting any tree for a project to construct three roads to connec.....
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EVM Security Lapse: Madras HC Orders Disciplinary Action Against Errant Election Officials(29.04.2019)
Madras High Court has directed that disciplinary action be taken against errant election officials in charge after it came to light that a Tahsildar a.....
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EVM Security Lapse: Madras HC Orders Disciplinary Action Against Errant Election Officials(29.04.2019)
Madras High Court has directed Election Commission to initiate disciplinary action or prosecution against PA (General) to Madurai District Collector a.....
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Delhi HC Sets Aside Centre's Move to Restrict Basmati Rice Cultivation to Seven States(30.04.2019)
Delhi High Court has set aside Centre's decision to restrict production of Basmati rice only to Indo-Gangetic plains in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Himach.....
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Sole Testimony of Prosecutrix can be Ground for Conviction: Delhi HC(30.04.2019)
Delhi High Court has reiterated that the sole testimony of the prosecutrix if found reliable, can be the sole ground for convicting the accused and al.....
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Madras High Court Dismisses Law Teacher's Request to Appear in District Judge Examination(18.06.2019)
Madras High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a law teacher seeking directions to amend the Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service (Cadre and Recruit.....
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KHC Asks State Govt to Appoint NEERI to Suggest Measures for Protection of Lakes in Bengaluru(18.06.2019)
Karnataka High Court (KHC) has noted that prima facie it found that there has been a complete failure on part of the State Government and its authorit.....
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Karnataka HC:Widow Cannot be Dispossessed of Property Merely For Contracting Second Marriage(18.06.2019)
Karnataka High Court has noted that a widow cannot be deprived of the property vested in her merely for contracting a second marriage. The Court obser.....
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Madras High Court Analyses Methods to Stop Reckless Driving(18.06.2019)
Madras High Court has taken up a case suo motu in order to examine the ways and means to stop reckless driving of motor vehicles and also to ensure th.....
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Tripura HC Orders Govt. to Grant Reimbursement as per Tripura Industrial Investment Promotion Scheme(19.02.2020)
Tripura High Court has directed the State Government to grant reimbursement of Value Added Tax as per the Tripura Industrial Investment Promotion Ince.....
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SC: District Council Court Can Try Criminal Cases in Where Both Parties Belong to Scheduled Tribe(19.02.2020)
Supreme Court has held that the District Council Courts in Meghalaya have jurisdiction to entertain criminal cases in which both the victim and the ac.....
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Supreme Court: Subordinate Judges Cannot Seek Direct Recruitment to Post of District Judges(19.02.2020)
Supreme Court has held that Civil Judges are not eligible to seek direct recruitment to post of District Judges in bar quota. The Court has further he.....
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Meghalaya HC: No Discretion for Governor in Appointments in District Councils in Tribal Areas(19.02.2020)
Meghalaya High Court has held that the Governor of the State does not have any discretion in the matter of appointments to the Executive Committee of .....
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Bombay HC Imposes Penalty on Adani Group for Seeking Belated Review of Order Appointing Arbitrator(19.02.2020)
Bombay High Court has quantified Rs. 5 Lakhs as costs to be paid to Antikeros Shipping Corporation while allowing appeals filed by them against an ord.....
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ITAT, Bangalore Extends Stay Period for Google India Due to Delay in Disposal of Appeal(19.02.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore has granted an extension of stay period to Google India citing a reason for the delay in non-disposal .....
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Punjab and Haryana High Court: Merit and Ability Supersede Seniority for Promotions(02.09.2019)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that suitability of an employee for promotion is to be determined on basis of merit-cum-seniority and not seni.....
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Allahabad HC Quashes Order Disengaging District Government Counsels(04.05.2020)
Allahabad High Court has quashed several Government Orders disengaging the District Government Counsels in the State.
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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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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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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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Orissa HC Seeks Response on Disbursement of Compensation to Sanitation Workers’ Families(01.06.2021)
Orissa High Court has sought response of Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO) on the issue of disbursement of compensation to the families of sanitatio.....
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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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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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ITAT, Delhi: Revision of Orders Prejudicial to Revenue Not to be Invoked for Computational Error(02.06.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has ruled that the provision related to revision of orders prejudicial to revenue under Section 263 of the.....
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SC: Constitution of HPC Not to Stand in Way of Remission Boards Considering Remission of Prisoners(02.06.2021)
Supreme Court has clarified that the constitution of High-Powered Committees in State Governments to de-congest prisons will not stand in the way of r.....
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Calcutta HC to Hold Hearings Through Virtual Mode from April 14(14.04.2021)
Calcutta High Court has decided to hold hearings only through virtual mode from 14th April 2021 till further orders at principal seat at Kolkata and c.....
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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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ITAT, Delhi: No Tax on Compensation for Acquisition of Agricultural Land by State Govt(15.04.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has held that no tax shall be payable on compensation for acquisition of agricultural land by the state go.....
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Delhi High Court Rejects Bail Plea of Delhi Riots Accused Shahrukh Pathan(15.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has rejected the bail application of a Delhi riots-accused, Shahrukh Pathan Khan, who faces charges of firing shots at a Head Constab.....
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Kerala HC: MACT Cannot Attribute Contributory Negligence to Deceased and Deduct Compensation(16.04.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) cannot attribute contributory negligence to a deceased or the injured two-whee.....
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Shares at Face Value by Amalgamated Company Not Covered Under Income Tax Act(16.04.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad has ruled that the Shares at ‘face value’ by the amalgamated company to shareholders in pursuance of s.....
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Kerala HC Acquits Two Non-Tribal Person Arraigned as Accused in Rape and Murder of Tribal Woman(22.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has acquitted two non-tribal persons who were arraigned as accused in the case relating to the rape and murder of a tribal woman fol.....
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Karnataka HC Confirms Interim Order Staying Government Orders on Online Classes(22.07.2021)
Karnataka High Court has confirmed the interim order passed by a coordinate bench of the Court on 8th July, 2020, by which it had stayed the governmen.....
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Bombay High Court Issues Directions for Proper Functioning of Tree Authority in Goa(22.07.2021)
Bombay High Court has issued several directions for their proper functioning, being "extremely distressed" by the fact that the Tree Authorities in bo.....
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Delhi HC Transfers CBI Investigation into Allegation of Killing of Undertrial Prisoner in Tihar Jail(22.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has transferred to Central Bureau of Investigation the investigation into alleged killing of an undertrial prisoner by jail officers .....
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Gujarat HC Directs Hospital to Conduct IVF/ART on Critical COVID Patient on Wife's Plea(22.07.2021)
Gujarat High Court has directed a hospital in Vadodara to conduct an IVF/Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedure for the collection of sample.....
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Delhi HC Gives TRAI Time to Take Action on SCN Issued to Show Progress in Compliance with TCCCPR(22.09.2020)
Delhi High Court has given 8 weeks to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to take some action on the show-cause notices issued to entities to sh.....
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Karnataka HC: Provide Periodical Training to Authorities Appointed Under PC-PNDT Act(23.09.2020)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to conduct periodical training programmes for members of the appropriate authority constituted .....
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SC Upholds Categorization of Prisoners for Temporary Release Due to Covid-19(23.09.2020)
Supreme Court has dismissed the National Alliance for People's Movements plea challenging the decision of the High Power Committee in Maharashtra to c.....
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Bombay HC Refuses to Recall Order Restraining Financial Institutions from Recovering EMIs(23.09.2020)
Bombay High Court has dismissed an application seeking recall of a order directing various financial institutions not to recover EMIs from home buyers.....
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Rajasthan HC Raps CBI Court for Issuing Arrest Warrants Against Arun Shourie(23.09.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has rapped the Central Bureau of Investigation Court for issuing arrest warrants against former Union Minister Arun Shourie and f.....
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Kerala HC Mandates Use of A4 Sheets with Double Side Printing from November 2(24.09.2020)
Kerala High Court has mandated the use of A4 sheets for filing Petitions, Affidavits, memoranda of Appeal and other proceedings before it from 2nd Nov.....
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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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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 Asks to Consider Inclusion of Aadhar Card in Eligibility Criteria for Rehabilitation(28.09.2021)
Supreme Court has asked the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad to consider whether Aadhar card could be included in the eligibility criteria for ident.....
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Kerala HC: If Party Enters Into Second Marriage While Pending Divorce Not Offence of Bigamy(28.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that if a party enters into a second marriage when the appeal of the decree of divorce of the first marriage is still pendi.....
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Delhi HC Issues Directions Regarding Administration, Maintenance of Kalkaji Temple and Bari Rights(28.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued slew of directions regarding the administration and maintenance of Kalkaji Temple as also for resolution of disputes perta.....
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Delhi HC Stays Order of ASI Withdrawing Approval Granted to Professor P.J. Cherian(29.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has stayed an order of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) withdrawing the approval granted to Professor P.J. Cherian, director .....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on NewsClick Plea for Quashing of ED's Money Laundering Case(06.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on M/s PPK NewsClick Studio Pvt Ltd and its founder Prabir Purkayastha's petition seeking quashing of an ECIR again.....
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Rajasthan HC: Court Not Obligated to Provide Opportunity of Hearing in Bail Application of Juvenile(06.07.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has ruled that it is not obligated to provide the complainant with an opportunity of hearing while adjudicating upon a bail appli.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Recognition to Same-Sex Marriages(06.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Consulate General of India, New York on a.....
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ITAT, Delhi Upholds Income Tax Addition of 3.9 Crores against Indian Franchise of KFC, Pizza Hut(07.07.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has upheld an Income Tax addition of Rs. 3,91,94,260 against Indian franchise of KFC, Pizza Hut, holding t.....
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NGT Expresses Displeasure Over Repeated References to Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Projects(07.07.2021)
National Green Tribunal has said that repeated litigation of the same matter was not appropriate, expressing displeasure over the repeated references .....
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Delhi HC Orders Immediate Release of NRI Couple Allegedly Detained At IGI Airport Without Food, Water(24.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has ordered forthwith release of a NRI couple, said to be senior-citizens and allegedly detained at the Indira Gandhi International A.....
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Allahabad HC Quashes 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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Bombay HC Warns of Action on Deaths of Children Due to Malnutrition(24.08.2021)
Bombay High Court has warned Maharashtra government of action if there are any more deaths of children due to malnutrition or a lack of medical attent.....
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Delhi HC Enquires Government on Not Permitting Registration of Marriages Through Video Conference(25.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Government why it is not permitting registration of marriages through video conferencing despite a clear directio.....
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Bombay HC: Not Necessary to Hear Respondents at Time of Admission of Second Appeal(25.08.2021)
Bombay High Court has held that it is not necessary to hear the respondents at the time of admission of the second appeal filed under Section 100 of t.....
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Gauhati HC: Foreigners Tribunal Cannot Suo Moto Assume Jurisdiction to Give Opinion(22.07.2021)
Gauhati High Court has ruled that the Foreigners Tribunal cannot suo moto assume the jurisdiction to give an opinion which is not sought while answeri.....
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Orissa High Court Disposes of PIL for Aid to Rape Victim after 15 Years(23.07.2021)
Orissa High Court has disposed of a public interest litigation filed 15 years ago seeking Rs 10 lakh compensation for a rape victim as it was not clea.....
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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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ITAT, Bangalore: Income Tax Deduction Not Allowed to Professional Charges Paid for Acquisition(26.07.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore has held that the income tax deduction cannot be allowed to professional and consultancy charges paid .....
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NGT Directs KRMB to Visit Worksite of Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme(26.07.2021)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) to visit the worksite of Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme (RLIS.....
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SC: Will Verify If Khori Gaon Demolitions Were Carried Out As Per Directions(07.09.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that once the demolition of unauthorised structures that have been planned by the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad at Kho.....
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Kerala HC: Marriages Under Special Marriage Act Can be Registered Through Video Conference(07.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that considering the technological advancements in place, marriages under the Special Marriage Act (SMA), 1954 can be regi.....
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Calcutta HC Imposes Costs on WB Primary Education Board President(07.09.2021)
Calcutta High Court has imposed costs to the tune of Rs 3.8 lakhs on the President of the West Bengal Board of Primary Education Manik Bhattacharya on.....
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Delhi Court Grants Interim Bail to Accused Who Suffered Bullet Injury During Riots(07.09.2021)
Delhi Court has granted three months interim bail to one Mohd. Shahid, accused in a riots case, after taking note of the precarious health conditions.....
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Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain BSP MLA Mukhtar Ansari's Wife's Plea Seeking Protection(07.09.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a writ petition filed by BSP MLA Mukhtar Ansari's wife, Afshan Ansari seeking protection and safety of her husb.....
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Calcutta HC Stays Three Cases Registered Against BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari, Orders No Coercive Action(07.09.2021)
Calcutta High Court has extended interim relief to BJP MLA and Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari in the context of Cri.....
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Telangana HC Issues Notice to State in Plea Filed Alleging Trespass of Jamuna Hatcheries Lands(05.05.2021)
Telangana High Court has issued notices to the State government after hearing a writ petition filed by Jamuna Hatcheries Pvt. Ltd., owned by members o.....
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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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Tripura HC Issues Notice Seeking Criminal Action Against DM for Abuse of Authority(05.05.2021)
Tripura High Court has issued notice in a Public Interest Litigation seeking criminal action against the District Magistrate for misusing and abusing .....
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice on PIL Challenging Whatsapp Privacy Policy(06.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Centre and social media platforms, Facebook and WhatsApp seeking their responses on a Public Interest Litiga.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in PIL Seeking Priority Vaccination for Persons with Disabilities(06.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Union Ministry of Health and the Delhi government in a Public Interest Litigation seeking priority vaccinati.....
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SC: Entries in Balance Sheets Can Amount to Acknowledgement of Debt(16.04.2021)
Supreme Court has held that entries in balance sheets can amount to acknowledgement of debt for the purpose of extending limitation under Section 18 o.....
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Karnataka HC: Right to Lead Healthy Life Cannot be Obstructed by People Not Following Covid Protocol(16.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has said Right to lead a healthy life is an integral part of Article 21 of the Constitution of India, 1949 and cannot be obstruct.....
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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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SC Issues Directions to Expedite Trial of Cheque Dishonour Cases(16.04.2021)
Supreme Court has issued a set of directions to expedite the trial of cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.....
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Madras HC: Right to Privacy, Reputation Extinguishes After Death(19.04.2021)
Madras High Court has ruled that the right to privacy of an individual and the reputation earned during their lifetime extinguishes after death, and t.....
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Rajasthan HC Grants Interim Protection from Arrest to Former Union Minister Arun Shourie(24.09.2020)
Rajasthan High Court has granted interim order/protection to Former Union Minister Arun Shourie from Arrest in the Laxmi Vilas Hotel, Udaipur case.
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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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SEBI Eases Rules for Rights Offers(24.09.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has revised fund-raising rules to make it easier for listed entities to get more capital. The rules incl.....
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Orissa HC Refuses Termination of Mentally-Challenged Rape Survivor's Pregnancy(24.09.2020)
Orissa High Court has refused to allow the termination of the pregnancy of a physically and mentally-challenged rape survivor.
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Gujarat HC Imposes Cost on Advocate for Smoking During Virtual Hearing(25.09.2020)
Gujarat High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 10,000 upon an Advocate who was smoking during the course of Court proceedings via video conferencing.
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SC Sets Aside Judgment Directing Conducting of Load Test Before Demolishing Palarivattom Flyover(25.09.2020)
Supreme Court has set aside a Kerala High Court judgment which directed the Government to conduct a load test before demolishing the Palarivattom Flyo.....
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SC: Insurer Not Liable Unless Vehicle Owner Took Reasonable Care to Renew Driver’s Licence(25.09.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that when an employer employs a driver, he has to take reasonable care to see that his employee gets his licence renewed wi.....
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Manipur HC Directs State to Not Deny Food-Grains to Non-Vaccinated Beneficiaries Under PMGKAY(25.08.2021)
Manipur High Court has passed an interim direction asking the State authorities to not deny supply of food-grains to such beneficiaries under the PMGK.....
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Delhi HC: Provisions of DV Act Cannot be Used as Ploy to Claim Right in Father’s Property(25.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that the provisions of Domestic Violence Act, 2005 being a social welfare legislation, cannot be used by a son as a ploy to .....
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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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CESTAT, Delhi Quashes Service Tax Commissioner Order Confirming Recovery of CENVAT Credit(26.08.2021)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has quashed the Service Tax Commissioner’s Order confirming recovery of CENVAT cre.....
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AAAR, Kerala: 12% GST Payable on PVC Tufted Coir Carpet/Mat(26.08.2021)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Kerala has ruled that 12% Goods and Service Tax payable PVC tufted coir carpet or Mat.
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Delhi High Court Directs Fire Department to Conduct Mock Drill for Identifying Shortcomings(26.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Fire Services to conduct a mock drill in the Nehru Place Market, on a working day, for the purpose of identify.....
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Securities and Exchange Board of India Proposes T+1 Settlement Cycle from January 1(08.09.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has proposed a ‘Trade-plus-one’ (T+1) settlement cycle from 1st January, 2022, where the trades will get settle.....
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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.....
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ITAT, Mumbai Deletes Income Tax Penalty Against Bollywood Actress Preity Zinta(08.09.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has deleted a penalty order imposed against the actress Preity Zinta. The department has imposed the pena.....
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Supreme Court Grants Ad Interim Bail to 97 Convicts Lodged In UP Jails for Over 20 Years(08.09.2021)
Supreme Court has granted ad-interim bail to 97 convicts lodged in two different jails of Uttar Pradesh for over 20 years. The Court has also issued n.....
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Delhi HC Closes Plea Against Alleged Gathering of Foreign Nationals Seeking Asylum(08.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has closed the plea against the alleged gathering and squatting of a large number of foreign nationals in Delhi's Vasant Vihar area, .....
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Delhi HC and Subordinate Courts to Continue Restrictive Functioning Till August 14(31.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has decided to continue with the current mode of restricted functioning till 14th August, 2020 in light of the extension of the natio.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Plea Seeking Stay on Appointment of Delhi Minorities Commission Chairman(31.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has sought response of the Centre, Delhi government and the lieutenant governor on a plea seeking a stay on further appointment to th.....
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Telangana HC Directs State to Allow Media Coverage of Secretariat Demolition(31.07.2020)
Telangana High Court has directed the State Government to allow the media to cover and report/telecast the demolition activity of the Secretariat buil.....
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Gujarat HC: Supply of Services Outside India by "Intermediaries" Not Export(04.08.2020)
Gujarat High Court has ruled that supply of services outside India by "intermediaries" in India is not an export, thereby continuing their liability o.....
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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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J&K HC Initiates Suo Moto Contempt Against Govt. Departments for Non-Compliance of Interim Orders(04.08.2020)
Jammu & Kashmir High Court has initiated suo moto contempt proceedings against Department of Health and Medical Education and the Jammu & Kashmir Publ.....
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SEBI Issues Guidelines for Proxy Advisors(04.08.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has said proxy advisors should share their reports with their clients and the company they are examining.....
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Delhi HC Stays Suspension of Subsidy on Tata’s Nexon Electric Vehicles(11.03.2021)
Delhi High Court has stayed the Aam Aadmi Party government’s decision to suspend subsidy on Tata’s Nexon electric vehicles (EVs).
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Punjab & Haryana High Court Stays Deportation of Indian Origin Person to Kenya(11.03.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued stay orders on the deportation of the petitioner to Kenya till next date of hearing in a plea raising an impo.....
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Calcutta HC Reverses EC Decision Rejecting Nomination of Trinamool Congress Candidate(12.03.2021)
Calcutta High Court has reversed the Election Commission's decision to reject the nomination of Trinamool Congress candidate for the Joypur assembly s.....
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ITAT, Mumbai Denies Refund of Foreign Taxes Paid by Bank of India(12.03.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has denied in a recent order a refund in respect of foreign taxes aggregating to Rs 182.6 crore paid by B.....
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Delhi HC Imposes Costs for Filing of Frivolous Sexual Harassment Suit(12.03.2021)
Delhi High Court has imposed a cost of Rs.30,000 on the petitioners with a warning not to file false and frivolous cases, ruling that time has come to.....
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SC: Single Bench Cannot Pass Decree for Dissolution of Marriage While Hearing Transfer Petition(12.03.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that its single bench while hearing a Transfer Petition cannot invoke power under Article 142 of the Constitution of India,.....
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Delhi HC Directs Framing of Structured Response in Plea for Social Security of Migrant Workers(06.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued direction to the Delhi Government to frame a structured response so that the voiceless and the marginalized sections of th.....
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Ministry of Labour & Employment Mandates Aadhar Information for Social Security Benefits(06.05.2021)
Ministry of Labour & Employment has now been mandated to seek the 12-digit unique identification number Aadhaar from people like employees and unorgan.....
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Tripura HC Allows Government to Conduct Inquiry on Marriage Raids by DM(06.05.2021)
Tripura High Court has given a green signal to the Government to conduct a further inquiry in relation to a viral video of an incident that took place.....
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Gujarat HC Issues Notice on Plea Demanding Pay Parity with Judicial Members(07.05.2021)
Gujarat High Court has issued notice to the Centre, state government and registrar of the Gujarat State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission after tw.....
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Kerala HC Suggests Government to Take Over 50% of Beds of All Private Hospitals(07.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has suggested that the government take over 50% of the beds of all private hospitals for treatment of COVID-19 patients. The Court h.....
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Karnataka HC Extends Interim Orders Passed By It And All Subordinate Courts Till May 29(19.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has extended the operation of all interim orders passed by it or the subordinate courts and Tribunals that are due to expire till.....
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Bombay High Court Extends All Interim Orders of the HC, Subordinate Courts Till May 7(19.04.2021)
Bombay High Court has directed all interim orders of the Bombay High Court, subordinate courts and tribunals to be unconditionally extended till May 7.....
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Bombay High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Covid-19 Surge in Prisons(19.04.2021)
Bombay High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the surge in Covid-19 cases in various prisons across Maharashtra based on newspaper reports. The C.....
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Calcutta High Court Asks WB-CID to Submit Status Report on CISF Firing in Cooch Behar(19.04.2021)
Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a progress report of the investigation into Sital.....
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Gauhati HC Sets Aside Ex-Parte Order Which Declared a Woman Foreigner(19.04.2021)
Gauhati High Court has set aside an ex-parte order declaring a woman as foreigner observing that the order was passed without hearing the petitioner. .....
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SC Sets Aside Judgment Directing Delhi Police to Consider Candidates Despite Criminal Cases(26.08.2021)
Supreme Court has set aside a Delhi High Court judgment which had directed the Delhi Police to consider certain candidates for police constable select.....
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Madras HC Directs to Consider Application Seeking Exemption of Temple from Factories Act(27.08.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the State government to consider an application made by Palani Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple authorities seeking exempti.....
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Tripura HC Discharges Machinery Due to Expiry of E-Way Bill on Undertaking(27.08.2021)
Tripura High Court has released the Machinery detained due to the expiry of the E-Way bill on an undertaking stating that if any tax or Penalty is cry.....
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Chhattisgarh HC: When Fundamental Rules Provide for Full Pay, ‘No Work No Pay’ Principle Won’t Apply(27.08.2021)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that when the Fundamental Rules expressly provide for the grant of full pay and allowances on the exoneration of a Go.....
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AP HC: Right to Life Not Only Available to Living Person But Also to Dead Body(27.08.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has observed while holding that right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, 1949 is not only ava.....
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Allahabad HC: Seeking Transfer of Criminal Trial at Drop of Hat Not Recognized by Court(27.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that seeking of the transfer of criminal trial at the drop of a hat is not recognized by the Courts or by any tenent.....
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J&K HC Grants Bail to Councillor Accused of Making 'Derogatory Remarks' During Indo-China Face-Off(25.09.2020)
Jammu & Kashmir High Court has granted bail to an elected Councillor of LAHDC (Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh) who has been accused o.....
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Karnataka HC Stays Govt Order Deferring Variable Dearness Allowance Payment(25.09.2020)
Karnataka High Court has by way of interim relief stayed the execution and operation of the order by which the State Government directed that the paym.....
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SC Declines Interim Stay on CBI Inquiry in Periya Double Murders(25.09.2020)
Supreme Court has refused to stay the investigation of Central Bureau of Investigation, as directed by the Kerala High Court, in the Periya twin murde.....
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Gauhati HC Dismisses Review Against Order on Woman's Refusal to Accept Her Marriage(28.09.2020)
Gauhati High Court has dismissed review against its order holding that refusal to wear 'sakha and sindoor' are indicative of the wife's refusal to acc.....
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Madras HC Directs State to Implement Rule Indicating Punishment for Non-Wearing of Masks(28.09.2020)
Madras High Court has directed the State Government to strictly implement the amended Rule framed indicating the punishment for non-wearing of the mas.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Modification in Order Directing Extension of Interim Bail(28.09.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to Delhi government in an application seeking modification in Court's order on extending the interim bail granted t.....
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Allahabad High Court Denies Bail to School-Van Driver(29.09.2020)
Allahabad High Court has denied bail to a School Van Driver who has been accused of showing porn videos to children aged about 5-6 years.
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Delhi HC Directs Google, Facebook to Block Websites, Domain Names Infringing 'AAJ TAK' Trademark(08.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed Google and Facebook to block or suspend certain websites and domain names for infringing trademark 'AAJ TAK'. The Court .....
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NGT Directs DM to Furnish Report on Encroachment by Private Developer(09.09.2021)
National Green Tribunal has directed the District Magistrate to furnish a report within one month in a plea seeking action against encroachment by a p.....
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Bombay HC: Regular Drinking Water is the Fundamental Right of People(09.09.2021)
Bombay High Court has severely criticised the drinking water service provider for failing to provide for the residents of a village in Thane district......
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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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SC: Railways Liable to Pay Compensation for Late Arrival of Trains If Delay is Not Explained(09.09.2021)
Supreme Court has held that until and unless the railways provide evidence and explain the late arrival of a train to establish and prove that delay o.....
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Bombay High Court Extends All Interim Orders Till June 30 or Further Orders(07.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has unconditionally extended all interim orders till June 30, 2021, or until further orders, unless specifically dealt with by a jud.....
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Orissa High Court: Right to Education Includes Right to Safe Education(07.05.2021)
Orissa High Court has held the "Right to education includes right to safe education", and when the very purport of the Right to Education Act, 2009 is.....
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Karnataka HC: Advocates Appearing in Cases Should Not Comment on Social Media(07.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has said that the advocates and parties in person who are appearing in matters being heard before the Court should not comment on.....
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NCLT Kochi Allows Promoter of Corporate Debtor MSME to File Resolution Plan in Individual Capacity(07.05.2021)
National Company Law Tribunal, Kochi has held that the promoter of an MSME can submit a Resolution Plan Application in his individual capacity, and th.....
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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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ITAT, Chandigarh: Tax Authorities Cannot Evade Responsibility to Collect Correct Taxes(10.05.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chandigarh has held that the Tax authorities cannot evade responsibility to ensure only correct and due taxes ar.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Removal of Muslims, Certain Christians from Backward Classes(26.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed the petition seeking a declaration to cancel the reservation and financial aid provided to Muslims, Latin Catholics, a.....
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NGT Constitutes Committee for Recommending Remedial Measures Against Ground Water Contamination(26.07.2021)
National Green Tribunal has constituted a five member joint committee in order to recommend the remedial measures to curb the contamination of ground .....
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Calcutta HC Upholds Senior Citizen's Right to Reside in His Own House(26.07.2021)
Calcutta High Court has reiterated that the right of a senior citizen to exclusively reside in his own house and also direct the eviction of his son a.....
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Karnataka High Court Denies Bail to Accused in Gauri Lankesh Murder Case(26.07.2021)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition seeking bail filed by Mohan Nayak who is an accused in the journalist Gauri Lankesh murder case, observi.....
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Bombay HC Refuses Javed Akhtar’s Application for Quashing Petition Regarding Didda Copyright Row(27.07.2021)
Bombay High Court has refused to hear lyricist Javed Akhtar's interim application in Kangana Ranaut's quashing petition regarding the Didda Copyright .....
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Lok Sabha Passes Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2021(27.07.2021)
Lok Sabha has passed the Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 with an aim to liberalize the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011 by widening the scop.....
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NGT Prepones Summer Vacation for Principal Bench, Zonal Benches from April 19 to May 18(19.04.2021)
National Green Tribunal has modified its calendar for summer vacation of 2021 in light of the recent surge in Covid 19 cases throughout the Country, r.....
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Delhi HC Enquires Over Budget Approval for Hybrid Hearings Without Involvement of Experts(22.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has questioned as to how the revised estimate of over Rs. 79 crores was approved by the Delhi Government for providing infrastructure.....
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Tripura HC Asks to Form Expert Committee to Assess Condition of Endangered Karbong Community(22.10.2021)
Tripura High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a news report highlighting the plight of Karbong community, said to be on the verge of extinction .....
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Kerala HC Enquires Over Power of State and Police to Manage Affairs of Sabarimala Temple(22.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has questioned the State and its Police Force if they are empowered to manage the affairs of the Sabarimala temple, overriding the p.....
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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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NCPCR Issues Notice to Netflix to Stop Streaming of Show ‘Bombay Begums’(12.03.2021)
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has issued a notice to Netflix and has asked subscription-based streaming service provider .....
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ITAT, Bangalore Extends Stay of Collection of Outstanding Tax Demand Against Google India(15.03.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore has allowed the further extension of stay of collection of outstanding tax demand to the tune of Rs.12.....
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ITAT, Cuttack: Interest Not Leviable if TDS Paid Before Completion of Proceedings(15.03.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Cuttack has ruled that no interest is leviable if Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is timely deducted and paid to th.....
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NGT Rejects Telangana Plea on Non-Maintainability of Petition Against Work on PRLIS(02.11.2021)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rejected the plea of Telangana that the petition filed by one D. Chandramouleswara Reddy and others of Kadapa distri.....
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Bombay HC: Writ Petition Not Maintainable as Statutory Alternative Remedy is Available Under MVAT Act(02.11.2021)
Bombay High Court has ruled that the writ petition is not maintainable as Statutory Alternative Remedy is available for under Maharashtra Value Added .....
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SC: Offender Who Had Not Used Deadly Weapon During Robbery Cannot Be Convicted(02.11.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that an offender who had not used any deadly weapon at the time of committing robbery/dacoity cannot be convicted under Sec.....
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Telangana HC Directs to Consider Pleas of Aspirants Seeking Exemption from Appearing in NEET 2021(09.09.2021)
Telangana High Court has directed the Medical Council of India to consider as representation the pleas of certain overseas Indian citizens, seeking ex.....
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MP HC: Once Jurisdictional Challenge Is Rejected, Party Has To Wait Till Stage of S. 34 Proceedings(09.09.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has reiterated that the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is a self contained code dealing with every aspect of arbitra.....
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Bombay HC Directs Shifting of Terminally Ill Undertrial Prisoner in Naxal Blast Case(09.09.2021)
Bombay High Court has allowed a terminally ill prison inmate suffering from stage four cancer to take palliative care or pain management at a hospice .....
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AAR, Tamil Nadu: Value of Apartments Deemed Equal to Amount Charged for Similar Apartment(10.09.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Tamil Nadu has ruled that the value of construction in respect of Apartments shall be deemed to be equal to the Tot.....
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SC Grants Protection from Arrest to Man Accused of Raping Olympian Mayookha Johny's Friend(10.09.2021)
Supreme Court has granted protection from arrest to C.C Johnson, the man accused of raping Olympian Mayookha Johny's friend, and for capturing her nud.....
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SC Orders Stay on Disbursement of Compensation in Enrica Lexie Case(27.08.2021)
Supreme Court has ordered a stay on the disbursement of the compensation of 2 crores to the owner of the boat named "St Antony" which was attacked by .....
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Karnataka HC: Right to Appeal Under Maintenance Act Conferred on Both Sides(27.08.2021)
Karnataka High Court has said that the right to appeal under Section 16 (1) of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2002 is.....
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Delhi High Court Denies Interim Protection to Pinky Chaudhary in Jantar Mantar Sloganeering Case(27.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on the anticipatory bail plea filed by Bhupinder Tomar alias Pinky Chaudhary, prime accused in the alleged inflamma.....
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Madras HC: Person Engaged in Selling Fair Price Commodities to be Sincere in Duties(31.08.2021)
Madras High Court has said that a person who was engaged in selling or distributing fair price commodities was expected to be sincere and honest in pe.....
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Patna HC: No Provision Providing for Right to Appeal by Victim Seeking Enhancement of Sentence(31.08.2021)
Patna High Court has observed that there is no provision under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 which provides for a right to appeal by the 'victi.....
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Bombay HC Extends Life of Interim Orders Passed by Court and Tribunals Till September 30(31.08.2021)
Bombay High Court has further extended the life of all interim orders passed by courts and tribunals in the State till 30th September, 2021 to protect.....
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SEBI Notifies Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2021(10.05.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) (.....
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Kerala HC Allows Advocates to Travel to Courts for Physical Sittings During Lockdown(10.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has allowed advocates and their clerks to travel to Courts during the lockdown, if physical sittings are notified, provided they car.....
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Kerala HC: Consuming Liquor in Private Place Without Causing Nuisance Not an Offence(15.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that consuming alcohol in a private place does not constitute an offence as long as they do not cause any nuisance in the .....
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SC: Jurisdiction of High Court Hearing An Arbitration Appeal Is Distinct from First Appellate Court(16.11.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the jurisdiction in a first appeal arising out of a decree in a civil suit is distinct from the jurisdiction of the Hi.....
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea For Expeditious Disposal Cases Pending Before NIA Courts(17.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea seeking early and efficacious disposal of cases falling under Scheduled Offence of the National Investiga.....
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Madras HC: Producer IS Copyright Owner In Film(17.11.2021)
In a copyright dispute, Madras HC observed that merely because the producer has given credit to the author for screenplay or dialogue, it would not am.....
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Madras HC Directs to Establish Portal to Track Delay in Considering Representation of Detenues(07.07.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the State of Tamil Nadu to establish a dedicated web portal and use technologies such as e-mail, fax or WhatsApp to tra.....
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Kerala HC Orders Constitution of Medical Board to Examine Infant Suffering from Rare Disease(08.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State to set up a medical board to examine a six-month-old infant diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) afte.....
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Central Government Publishes Draft Bill to Deal with Human Trafficking Crimes(08.07.2021)
Central Government has published a draft of a Bill to deal with Human Trafficking crimes. The Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitat.....
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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.....
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Uttarakhand HC Directs State to Take Concrete Steps to Control Inflow of Tourists(08.07.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State government to take concrete steps to control the inflow of tourists in the State. The Court has stressed.....
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P&H HC Grants Interim Bail to Gurdas Maan Booked for Hurting Religious Sentiments(16.09.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted interim anticipatory bail to Singer Gurdas Maan in a case registered against him for his comments which hurt.....
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Kerala HC Urges State to Draft Law to Penalise Retired Police Officers Tampering With Investigation(16.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State to look into the matter of absence of law in force to take action against a police officer who tampers with a.....
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J&K HC: All Hindus Living in Kashmir Valley Cannot Claim Benefits Meant for Kashmiri Pandits(16.09.2021)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that all Hindus residing in the Valley cannot be said to be a Kashmiri Pandit, thereby allowing them to avail th.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice to IRCTC on Plea to Relax License Fee for Catering Services(16.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) on an appeal seeking relaxation in license fee granted t.....
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SC Disposes Off PIL Seeking Direction for Free and Equitable Vaccine Distribution(16.09.2021)
Supreme Court has disposed off a PIL seeking directions to the UOI to frame a uniform pan-India policy for free-of-cost vaccination and the constituti.....
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Karnataka HC Quashes Govt Order Declaring Pockets of Land as Forest Land(17.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has quashed the government’s order of declaring certain pockets of land, including those used for grazing of cattle by Sri Ramach.....
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NCDRC: Pecuniary Jurisdiction to be Determined by Value Of Goods/ Services 'Paid'(07.09.2020)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held that for determining the pecuniary jurisdiction of Consumer fora, the value of the go.....
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NCDRC: Pecuniary Jurisdiction to be Determined by Value Of Goods/ Services 'Paid'(07.09.2020)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held that for determining the pecuniary jurisdiction of Consumer fora, the value of the go.....
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NCDRC: Pecuniary Jurisdiction to be Determined by Value Of Goods/ Services 'Paid'(07.09.2020)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held that for determining the pecuniary jurisdiction of Consumer fora, the value of the go.....
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NCDRC: Pecuniary Jurisdiction to be Determined by Value Of Goods/ Services 'Paid'(07.09.2020)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held that for determining the pecuniary jurisdiction of Consumer fora, the value of the go.....
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Supreme Court: Time Period Spent in Prosecuting SLP Would be Ground for Condonation of Delay(25.11.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that despite some delay on appellant's part, the time period spent in prosecuting a Special Leave Petition would be a good .....
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Karnataka HC: Right of Woman to Exercise Reproductive Choice is Personal Liberty Under Article 21(26.11.2021)
Karnataka High Court has said that the right of a woman to exercise her reproductive choice is a dimension of personal liberty as understood under Art.....
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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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CESTAT, Delhi: No Service Tax Payable on Services Provided by Government Company(18.10.2021)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has ruled that no Service Tax payable on services provided to Government Company fo.....
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Kerala HC: Trial Court Bound to Adjudicate Suit Seeking Fixing of Property Boundaries(18.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that a trial court is bound to adjudicate upon a suit seeking fixing of the boundary of a plaintiff's property and give a .....
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Madras HC Directs State to Conduct Periodical Inspections of Children's Homes(18.10.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the concerned State authorities to conduct periodical inspections of Children's Homes in order to regulate the living c.....
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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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AAR, Telangana: Dwelling Units Falling Under PMAY Scheme Attracts Concessional GST Rate(19.10.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Telangana has ruled that dwelling units falling under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme attract Concessional.....
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MP HC Upholds Judgment on Compassionate Appointment of Married Daughter(19.04.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has expressed its agreement with the position taken by a Full Bench of the High Court in Indore, vis-à-vis consideration of .....
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Supreme Court Dismisses Trinamool Congress Leader's Plea for 100% VVPAT Verification(20.04.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by Trinamool Congress Leader Gopal Seth seeking 100% verification of votes with Voter Verifiable Paper Au.....
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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.....
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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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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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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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Bombay HC: Hindu Remarried Widow Has Right to Deceased Husband's Property(13.09.2021)
Bombay High Court has held that a re-married widow has a right to her deceased husband's property, if she was not re-married when the husband passed a.....
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Gauhati HC: Second Marriage Contracted by Muslim Man with Hindu Woman is Void(13.09.2021)
Gauhati High Court has observed that section 4 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954 does not save a second marriage contracted by a Muslim male with a Hi.....
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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 Extends Interim Relief Granted to Delhi Police for Depositing Cost Imposed by Trial Court(14.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has extended till November 15 the interim relief granted to Delhi Police for depositing Rs. 25,000 cost imposed on it by a trial cour.....
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Gauhati High Court Sets Aside Ex-Parte Order Declaring Man as Foreigner(14.09.2021)
Gauhati High Court has observed that citizenship, being an essential right of a person, ordinarily, should be decided based on merit by considering th.....
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Government Notifies Last Date for Submitting Applications for Scrip Based FTP Schemes(17.09.2021)
Government has notified the last Date for Submitting applications for Script-based FTP Schemes and the validity period of Duty Credit Scrips. The Gove.....
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Delhi HC Seeks CBI's Response in Bail Plea Filed By Sub Inspector Abhishek Tiwari(17.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought CBI's response in the bail plea filed by Sub Inspector Abhishek Tiwari in connection with the allegations of leaking sensi.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Order Directing Further Investigation Against State DGP(17.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the integrity of a Government Order directing further investigation into a criminal case agains.....
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Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Two Men Accused of Firing Bullets in Riots Case(17.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted bail to two men namely Shiva and Nitin accused of allegedly firing bullets during the North East Delhi riots. The Court h.....
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Allahabad HC: Two Adults Have the Right of Choice of Matrimonial Partner(17.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that it cannot be disputed that two adults have the right of choice of their matrimonial partner irrespective of the.....
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Allahabad HC Refuses Protection to Woman/Girl Claiming to Have Married Hindu Man(08.07.2021)
Allahabad High Court has refused to pass a protection order in favor of a woman/girl claiming to have married a Hindu Man noting that she did not prod.....
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Bombay High Court Issues Notice on PIL Alleging Privacy Breach by True Caller App(08.07.2021)
Bombay High Court has issued notices to the Union and Maharashtra Government, among others, in a PIL against the Truecaller International LLP alleging.....
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MP HC: Extraordinary Situation of Pandemic, Government Empowered to Put Restrictions(08.07.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that in the extraordinary situation of a pandemic or disaster involving loss of life and human suffering, the C.....
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Orissa HC Grants Bail to Man Accused of Urging People to Assault Former CJI(08.07.2021)
Orissa High Court granted bail to a man accused of posting a message in a WhatsApp group urging people to join him on a mission to assault the former .....
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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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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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NCLAT Prepones Summer Vacation from April 26 to May 20(20.04.2021)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has modified its calendar for summer vacation of this year in light of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases thro.....
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Calcutta HC Passes Injunction Order Restraining Activities on River Banks, Alluvial Landscapes Etc(20.04.2021)
Calcutta High Court has passed an order of an injunction restraining any activity on the lands which are river banks or alluvial landscapes or alluvia.....
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Supreme Court Asks High Courts to Adopt Draft Rules of Criminal Practice Within 6 Months(20.04.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the High Courts to take expeditious steps to adopt the draft rules of criminal practice, which has been prepared by amici c.....
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Orissa HC Seeks Record of Deaths of Sanitation Workers in Past 28 Years(22.04.2021)
Orissa High Court has sought to know how many sanitation workers have died in the past 28 years and if manual scavengers or sewer workers have been re.....
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NCLAT Declines Plea Challenging Order Approving Piramal Bid for DHFL(29.06.2021)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has declined a plea by US-based Prudential International Insurance Holdings Ltd challenging a National Company.....
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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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SC Affirms Delhi HC Decision on Maximum 45-Day Period for Filing of Replications(29.06.2021)
Supreme Court has affirmed a Delhi High Court decision holding that the maximum 45-day period for filing of replications is mandatory for even non-com.....
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NGT Orders Compensation to Victims Injured From Blast in Palghar Fire Cracker Factory(29.06.2021)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered the State Government to provide compensation to the victims in a suo moto case registered by it on the basis.....
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AP HC Seeks Response on Allocation of Amphotericin B Injections to Different States(29.06.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has sought response of the Centre and the State Government on the matters concerning allocation of Amphotericin B Injections.....
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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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Allahabad HC Upholds Conviction of Man for Murdering Wife and Daughters(12.07.2021)
Allahabad High Court has upheld the conviction of a man for brutally murdering his wife and four minor daughters aged 7, 5, 3 years and the youngest o.....
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AP HC Warns to Take Action Against Amara Raj Batteries Over Dangerous Levels of Lead(13.07.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has said reports from the Pollution Control Board and the Environment Protection Training and Research Institute of India ha.....
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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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Madras HC Affirms Orders Convicting and Sentencing Auto-Rickshaw Driver for Sexual Harassment(13.07.2021)
Madras High Court has affirmed the orders of a lower Court convicting and sentencing an auto-rickshaw driver to seven years of rigorous imprisonment f.....
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Orissa HC Seeks State's Response on Availability of RT-PCR Testing Facilities in Rural Areas(13.07.2021)
Orissa High Court has sought response from the State government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking urgent directions to ensure the availabi.....
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ITAT: Single Transaction of Buying and Selling of Shares Can’t be Treated as Business Activity(29.09.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai has held that a single transaction of buying and selling of shares cannot be treated as a business acti.....
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ITAT, Chennai: Capital Gain Exemption Cannot be Denied to Assessee Merely on Basis of Facts(29.09.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai has held that the capital gain exemption under section 54F of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be denied .....
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Calcutta HC Seeks Response on Application of Foreigners Act, 1946 on Religious Minorities(29.09.2021)
Calcutta High Court has sought the State government's stand on the application of the Foreigners Act, 1946 in respect of prosecution of religious mino.....
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Tripura HC Issues Notice to State Govt Over PIL Challenging Order To Prohibit Political Gathering(29.09.2021)
Tripura High Court has issued a notice to the State government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition challenging the order of the District Ma.....
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Karnataka HC: Order Permitting Only Mujawar to Perform Rituals At Datta Peeta a Violation(29.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has observed that the Government's order permitting only a Mujawar (Muslim Priest) to perform the rituals at the Datta Peeta - a .....
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Kerala HC Permits New Govt Order Fixing Room Rent at Private Hospitals to Operate for 6 Weeks(09.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has decided to allow the operation of the Government Order dated 7th July, 2021 for a period of six weeks to evaluate the efficiency.....
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Uttarakhand HC Issues Notice to State on Plea Seeking Direction to Notify Rules for Sikh Marriages(09.07.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has issued a notice to the state government on a plea urging that State Government should notify the rules under the Anand Marr.....
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Delhi High Court Asks NDMC, Delhi Govt to Clear Dues; Augment Resources(09.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has come down heavily on the North Delhi Municipal Corporation for non-payment of salaries and pensions to its employees, observing t.....
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Orissa HC Seeks Response on Implementation of Advisory Prohibiting Human Entry into Septic Tanks(09.07.2021)
Orissa High Court has sought response of the State Authorities on the functionality of established Emergency Response Sanitation Units and also on the.....
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ITAT, Allahabad: Amount of Share of Conversion of Leasehold Land Allowed as Cost of Improvement(12.07.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Allahabad has held that the amount paid by a co-owner of the property towards his share for conversion of afores.....
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ITAT, Jodhpur: Genuineness of Cash in Hand Not Dependent on Time Gap Between Withdrawal and Deposit(20.09.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Jodhpur has ruled that mere time gap between Withdrawals and Deposits cannot be a sole basis for suspecting genu.....
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Tripura HC: Citizens of State Should Not Suffer Faulty Software Developed by Government of India(20.09.2021)
Tripura High Court has observed that the citizens of the State as well as of the country should not suffer on account of a faulty system and faulty so.....
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Karnataka High Court Directs Waiver on Private School Fees for 2020-21(20.09.2021)
Karnataka High Court has modified the Government order dated 29.01.2021, inter alia restraining the educational institutions from collecting fees for .....
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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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Bombay HC Dismisses RSS Worker Plea Seeking Directions to Exhibit Transcripts of Rahul Gandhi(21.09.2021)
Bombay High Court has dismissed Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) worker Rajesh Kunte's petition seeking directions to a Magistrate in Maharashtra to .....
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Karnataka HC: Husband's Extra-Marital Partner Not Respondent in Domestic Violence Proceedings(29.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has held that a wife cannot make the woman with whom her husband is having an illegal relationship as a respondent in the applica.....
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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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NGT: No Need to Impose Environmental Compensation on KPCL at Yelahanka(30.06.2021)
National Green Tribunal has said that no violations have been committed by the Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd. (KPCL) at the gas-based power plant at.....
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ITAT, Indore: Revisional Jurisdiction Cannot be Invoked if Assessment Orders Not Erroneous(30.06.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Indore has held that revisional jurisdiction under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be invoked if .....
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SEBI: Two-Thirds of Members of NRC and AC of Listed Company to be Independent Directors(30.06.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has said that two-thirds of the members of the nomination & remuneration committee (NRC) and the audit committe.....
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SC Issues Notice on Sister's Plea Challenging Quashing of KCOCA Charges Against Accused(30.06.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a special leave petition filed by filmmaker Kavita Lankesh challenging a judgment of the Karnataka High Court which.....
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Supreme Court of Sri Lanka Orders Rs One Million Compensation for Custodial Killing(18.12.2019)
Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has directed the Government to pay Rs One Million as compensation to the wife of a man who was killed by police in a fake e.....
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Supreme Court: Article 142 can be Invoked to Dissolve Marriage Found to be Dead Letter(18.12.2019)
Supreme Court has observed while dissolving a marriage on the ground of its irretrievable breakdown that while marriages are said to be made in heaven.....
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Delhi High Court: No Interim Protection to Two Jamia Students(19.12.2019)
Delhi High Court has refused to grant interim protection from coercive action to two women students of Jamia Millia Islamia, in relation to the protes.....
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Supreme Court: Do not Conduct Trials in Undue Haste(19.12.2019)
Supreme Court has ruled while setting aside the order of a trial court which wrapped up proceedings within a fortnight and awarded death sentence to t.....
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Agnelo Valdaris Case: Bombay High Court Directs Trial Court to Frame Murder Charges Against 8 Cops(20.12.2019)
Bombay High Court has ruled that the death of 25-year-old Agnelo Valdaris in 2014 is prima facie a custodial death, directing the trial court to frame.....
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NHRC Issues Notice to Delhi Govt Over Increasing Incidents Of Violence Among Tihar Jail Inmates(29.09.2021)
National Human Rights Commission, NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report alleging increasing incidents of violence among inmates in the.....
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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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Delhi High Court Stays ASI Withdrawing Approval Granted to Professor P.J. Cherian(30.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has stayed an order of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) withdrawing the approval granted to Professor P.J. Cherian, director .....
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SC: Non Compoundable Criminal Cases of Predominantly Private Nature Can Be Quashed U/s 482 CrPC(30.09.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that a High Court can quash criminal proceedings in exercise of its inherent powers under Section 482 of the Code of Crimin.....
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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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AAR, Tamil Nadu: Tamarind Inner Pulp Not Exempted from GST as Not Agricultural Produce(22.04.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Tamil Nadu has ruled that the tamarind inner pulp without shell and seeds is not exempted from Goods and Services T.....
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AAR, Tamil Nadu: No GST Exemption on Operation of High Quality Treated Drinking Water Plant(22.04.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Tamil Nadu has ruled that no Goods and Services Tax exemption is available on operation and maintenance of high qua.....
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AAAR, Tamil Nadu: Waste Collection Under Service Agreements Not Exempted from GST(22.04.2021)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Tamil Nadu has ruled that Waste Collection, Segregation, Treatment, transportation, Disposal Services un.....
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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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Manipur HC: Principle of Non Refoulement Can Prima Facie Be Read into Article 21(22.04.2021)
Manipur High Court has observed that the principle of non Refoulement can prima facie be read within the ambit of Article 21 of the Constitution of In.....
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Delhi High Court Extends Interim Orders Passed By It & Subordinate Courts Till July 16(22.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has suo moto extended the interim orders passed by it and the Courts subordinate to it, which were subsisting as on 19th April 2021 o.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Plea Challenging 20-Lakh Cap for Non-PDS Beneficiaries(12.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought response of the Delhi Government on the issue of revising the number of non-PDS beneficiaries under its scheme for providi.....
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Calcutta HC Lifts Stay on Teacher Recruitment Process for Upper Primary Schools(12.07.2021)
Calcutta High Court has lifted the interim stay order that had been imposed on the West Bengal government's ongoing process of recruitment of teachers.....
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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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Orissa HC Orders Inquiry into Complaints of Medical Negligence at State-Run COVID Facility(12.07.2021)
Orissa High Court has formed a committee to conduct an inquiry into the allegations of medical negligence in the treatment of victims during COVID-19 .....
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Allahabad High Court Issues Guidelines for Physical Hearing from July 14(12.07.2021)
Allahabad High Court is set to resume the Physical Hearing, in both the benches (at Lucknow and Allahabad), from 14th July, 2021. In this regard, the .....
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Chhattisgarh HC: Under Trial Prisoners in Cases of Anti-National Activities Not Entitled to Release(12.07.2021)
Chhattisgarh High Court has observed that the under trial prisoners who are facing trial for offences investigated by specialized agencies, cases invo.....
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Kerala HC Permits Registration of Marriage of Couple Residing Abroad Through VC(13.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has allowed the registration of marriage of a couple residing abroad through video conferencing, without requiring a power of attorn.....
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Kerala HC Directs State to Consider Possibility of Supplying Material to Private Laboratories(13.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State to consider the possibility of Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd supplying necessary materials to priva.....
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Madras HC Clarifies Extension of Interim Orders Not to Continue Beyond July 15(13.07.2021)
Madras High Court has clarified that its earlier orders extending the life of interim orders due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic shall not continue b.....
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NGT Pulls Up Delhi Jal Board for Failing to Control Odour from Sewage Treatment Plant(13.07.2021)
National Green Tribunal has pulled up the Delhi Jal Board for its failure to prevent and control bad odour from a Sewage Treatment Plant in Delhi's Ko.....
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AP High Court Asks State to List Reasons for Rise in Covid-19 Cases in 3 Districts(13.07.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has sought State Government's response on the rise in Covid-19 cases in three particular districts of the State, namely- Eas.....
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Delhi HC: Right To Be Forgotten Depends On How Far It Has To Be Stretched(30.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that the Right to be Forgotten depends on how far it has to be be stretched and that the rights of a person have to be b.....
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice on Sushil Kumar Tiwari's Bail Plea in Jantar Mantar Sloganeering Case(30.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on the bail plea filed by Sushil Kumar Tiwari, accused in connection with the alleged inflammatory and anti-Muslim .....
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SC: Adjudicating Authority Can Examine Material on Record by Corporate Debtor(01.10.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that adjudicating authority can examine the material placed on record by the corporate debtor to determine whether an appli.....
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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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Delhi HC Directs Centre For Filling Up Of Vacancies In Adjudicating Authority Under PMLA(04.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Centre for filling up the vacancy positions for members in the Adjudicating Authority under the Prevention of Money .....
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Kerala HC: Son-In-Law Has No Legal Right In Father-In-Law's Property(04.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that a son-in-law cannot have any legal right in his father-in-law's property and building, even if he has spent a consider.....
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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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Karnataka HC issues Notice to State Road Transport Employees Over Strike(22.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to Karnataka State Road Transport Employees League, which has called for an indefinite strike of all bus servic.....
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SC: Mandamus Cannot Be Issued For Setting Up an Adjudicatory Body or Tribunal(22.04.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that a mandamus cannot be issued by this Court for setting up an adjudicatory body or tribunal, while dismissing a writ pet.....
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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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Karnataka High Court Directs State to Provide Electricity to All Anganwadi Centres in State(22.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to take immediate steps for providing electricity supply to all anganwadi centers in the state.
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Madras HC Directs State to Form Expert Body to Keep Rivers Free from Effluents(22.04.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the State Government to constitute an expert body to formulate appropriate measures to suggest appropriate measures, wh.....
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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Matrix Cellular's Plea for Release of Oxygen Concentrators(30.06.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in plea by Matrix Cellular Limited against Delhi High Court's order denying relief in its plea seeking immediate relea.....
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Calcutta High Court Extends Interim Orders Passed By It and Subordinate Courts Till July 20(30.06.2021)
Calcutta High Court has extended interim orders of stay passed by the Court which were due to expire during the ongoing Covid restrictions further til.....
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Kerala HC Further Extends Interim Orders Till 13th July Amidst Ongoing Covid Restrictions(30.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has extended interim orders of stay passed by the Court in custody matters which were due to expire during the ongoing Covid restric.....
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AP HC Seeks Report on Non-Payment of Dues to Two Private Contractors(30.06.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has sought a report on seemingly 'pathetic' financial status of the State Government along with reasons for non-payment of d.....
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MP HC: Constitutional Right of Detenu to Make Representation to Detaining Authority(30.06.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that it is a constitutional right of a detenu, who has been detained under the National Security Act, 1980 to make .....
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Gauhati High Court Directs on Priority Vaccination of Persons with Disabilities(30.06.2021)
Gauhati High Court has directed the State of Arunachal Pradesh to make provision for giving priority in attendance and administration of Covid-19 vacc.....
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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.....
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AAAR, Maharashtra: Subscription & Admission Fees to Rotary Club Not Liable to Goods and Services Tax(05.02.2020)
Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR), Maharashtra has ruled that the amount collected as membership subscription and admission fees by Rotary.....
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ITAT, Bangalore: Capital Gain Deduction Allowable for House Purchased Outside India(05.02.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore has allowed a claim of deduction under Section 54/54F of the Income Tax Act, 1961 on a house purchased.....
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National Green Tribunal Gives Nod for Bridge on Yamuna Floodplains(07.02.2020)
National Green Tribunal has allowed the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to construct a bridge on the Yamuna floodplains under Phase-IV of the project. Th.....
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Supreme Court Orders for Inventory of Sabarimala Jewels(07.02.2020)
Supreme Court has ordered a complete inventory of all jewellery and ornaments used to adorn the statue of Lord Ayyappa at Kerala's iconic Sabarimala t.....
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Patna HC Directs State Human Rights Commission to Conduct Surprise Inspections at Covid Hospitals(22.04.2021)
Patna High Court has sought intervention of the Bihar Human Rights Commission, expressing strong displeasure over absence of any comprehensive action .....
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Tripura HC: Statement That Political Support Encouraged Immoral Activities Not Defamation(22.04.2021)
Tripura High Court has ruled that mere statement that a person was providing political support to some person which encouraged him to get involved in .....
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Supreme Court Asks High Courts to Adopt Draft Rules of Criminal Practice Within 6 Months(22.04.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the High Courts to take expeditious steps to adopt the draft rules of criminal practice, which has been prepared by amici c.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses WhatsApp, Facebook's Challenge to CCI Order for Probe on New Privacy Policy(22.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has rejected Facebook Inc and its subsidiary WhatsApp's challenge to an order by the Competition Commission of India directing a prob.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Create Grievance Redressal Mechanism Within 3 Days(23.04.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to create a grievance redressal mechanism within three days to receive complaints from public a.....
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Karnataka HC Directs Gulbarga Electricity Company to Reconsider Decision on Recovery of Dues(13.07.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company Limited to reconsider its decision to recover unpaid electricity dues of the.....
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AAR, Karnataka: GST to be Paid Only on Difference in Amount on Second Hand Gold(14.07.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka has ruled that Goods and Services Tax is to be paid only on difference between selling price and purchase.....
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Kerala High Court Extends Interim Orders Till 26th July Amid Ongoing Pandemic(14.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has further extended the life of interim orders up to 26th July 2021, considering that it was pertinent to extend these orders amids.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Removal of Chairman of Delhi Minorities Commission(14.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea seeking removal of Mr. Zakir Khan from the post of Chairman of the Delhi Minorites Commission alleging th.....
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Karnataka HC: Children from Void/Voidable Marriages Eligible for Compassionate Appointments(15.07.2021)
Karnataka High Court has said that Children born from all void or voidable marriages, irrespective of the personal laws applicable to their parents, a.....
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RBI Imposes Restrictions on Mastercard from On-Boarding New Customers in India from July 22(15.07.2021)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) while taking supervisory action on Mastercard Asia / Pacific Pte. Ltd. has imposed the restrictions on Mastercard from On-.....
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Tripura HC Directs State to Issue Necessary Guidelines in Association with Aids Control Society(22.10.2021)
Tripura High Court has directed the State government as well as the Union to issue necessary guidelines to its authorities in association with the Aid.....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Take Prompt Action for Removal of Unauthorized Advertisements(22.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to take prompt action for removal of unauthorized advertisements, hoardings, display boards of .....
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Kerala HC: Right to Refuse Medical Treatment Not to Affect Measures Taken by Executive Authority(25.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that although an individual is entitled to the right to refuse medical treatment under the Constitution, such right does n.....
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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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Madhya Pradesh High Court to Resume Physical Hearing of Cases from October 25(25.10.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has decided to resume physical hearing of cases at the Principal Seat in Jabalpur and Benches at Indore and Gwalior from Oct.....
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Delhi High Court Directs Reliance Industries, British Gas to Disclose Assets on Centre Plea(23.12.2019)
Delhi High Court has directed Reliance Industries and British Gas to disclose their assets on the Central Government's plea for directions to both com.....
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NGT Declines Relief to UP Jal Nigam for Polluting River Ganga(24.12.2019)
National Green Tribunal has declined relief to UP Jal Nigam and has directed it to deposit Rs 1 Crore as environmental compensation with the Central P.....
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Delhi High Court Junks Plea to Replace Delhi Police with CISF in District Courts(26.12.2019)
Delhi High Court has observed that the existing security system at the district courts provided by police was "sufficient enough" to protect visitors .....
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Jammu and Kashmir High Court to State Govt: Provide Facilities to Prisoners as per SC Directions(27.12.2019)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has asked the State Government to provide all facilities to prisoners in Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladak.....
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Seemapuri Violence: Delhi Court Allows Police to Conduct Bone Test to Ascertain Age of Accused(28.12.2019)
Delhi Court has allowed the Delhi Police to carry out bone ossification test to ascertain the age of an accused, arrested in connection with violent p.....
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Madras HC Recommends Constitution of Quasi-Judicial Appellate Tribunal(02.11.2021)
Madras High Court has observed that fraudulent registration of sale deeds in the State have only reduced and not stopped completely and has recommend.....
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Delhi Court Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Order Discharging CM Arvind Kejriwal in Assault Case(02.11.2021)
Delhi Court has issued notice on a revision petition filed by Former Delhi Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash challenging the order discharging Chief Minis.....
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SC: Waqf Tribunal Has Jurisdiction Even If Subject Property is Admitted To Be Waqf Property(02.11.2021)
Supreme Court has held that a Wakf Tribunal has jurisdiction to adjudicate a dispute even if a property is admitted to be a waqf property.
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SC: Mere Apprehension of Threat of Life Not Sufficient Ground to Transfer A Criminal Case(02.11.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that mere apprehension of threat of life is not a sufficient ground to transfer a case, without lodging a complaint or subs.....
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Delhi HC: Rights of Persons With Disability Act Not An Embargo on Exercise of Parens Patriae(02.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that the Rights of Persons With Disability Act, 2016 Act or the Rules framed there under do not create any embargo on the ex.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on PIL Filed by Final Year Law Students for Certified Copies of Answer Scripts(02.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a public interest litigation filed by two final year law students seeking directions on Guru Gobind Singh Indrap.....
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MP HC: Compelling Married Woman to Live in Parental Home After Marriage is Cruelty(30.06.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that compelling a married woman to live in her parental home after marriage amounts to cruelty and that for thi.....
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NGT Orders Five Sponge Iron Plants to Pay Rs. 7 Crore Environmental Compensation(01.07.2021)
National Green Tribunal has ordered that five sponge iron plant at Nemakallu and Hirehal in the district to pay Rs. 7 crore as environmental compensat.....
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Madras High Court Extends Life of Remands, Bails, Paroles, Interim Orders Till July 15(01.07.2021)
Madras High Court has extended life of remands, bails, paroles, interim orders subsisting as on 30th April, 2021 till 15th July, 2021.
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Karnataka HC Directs to Prepare Proposal for Hybrid Video Conference System to All Courts(01.07.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Computer Committee of the High Court to prepare a proposal which would be submitted to the state government for .....
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Bombay HC Upholds TRAI's Tariff Order Except One Condition in TV Channels' Challenge(01.07.2021)
Bombay High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Section 11 of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Act, 1997 regarding the reg.....
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Allahabad HC Asks UP Government Over Timeline for Arrangement of Security for Judgeships(26.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government as to how long would it take to provide the arrangements with regard to security, biometri.....
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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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NGT Imposes Fine on Company for Changing Course of Natural Water Channel in Odisha(29.11.2021)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), Eastern Zone, has slapped a fine of Rs. 2 crore on the Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) for changing the natural c.....
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Delhi High Court Slams Petitioner Who Alleged SEBI Irregularities in IPO Approvals(29.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has slammed a petitioner for alleging that the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is approving IPOs (initial public offeri.....
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Tripura HC Directs State to Take Steps to Recover Girl Allegedly Kidnapped & Taken to Bangladesh(29.11.2021)
Tripura High Court directed the Tripura police department to ensure her recovery at the earliest, while dealing with a habeas plea for recovery of a m.....
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Kerala HC Directs to Notify Order Clarifying Procedure for Medical Professional in Criminal Case(25.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State to expeditiously notify an order clarifying the procedure to be followed by medical professionals while exami.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Voting Rights for Nurses with Delhi Nursing Council(25.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a PIL filed by Indian Professional Nurses Association, an NGO, seeking voting rights to all nurses registered wi.....
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Delhi HC Asks Stakeholders to File Suggestions for Enhancing Security Measures at Court Complexes(25.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked all the stakeholders concerned to file their suggestions for enhancing security measures at court complexes in the national.....
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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 High Court: Lubricants Not Excisable Goods for SVLDRS(26.10.2021)
Madras High Court has ruled that Lubricants can’t be considered to be excisable goods for purposes of the Sabka Viswas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Sch.....
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Delhi HC: No Further Extension of Interim Bails by District Courts, Closes Suo Moto Extension(26.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has disposed of its plea concerning the suo moto petition registered on the extension of interim orders in all matters pending before.....
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Orissa High Court Permits Sale and Use of Only Green Crackers During Diwali(02.11.2021)
Orissa High Court has allowed the use and sale of only green crackers during the upcoming festivities pursuant to the prior directions of the Supreme .....
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Kerala High Court Grants Bail to Prime Accused Swapna Suresh And Others(02.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has granted bail to the accused, including prime accused Swapna Suresh and Sarith P.S. in the infamous gold smuggling case which had.....
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Securities and Exchange Board of India Notifies Simplified Norms for Ease of Doing Business(08.11.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified as an ongoing measure to enhance the ease of doing business for investors in the securities.....
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Telangana HC: Police Do Not Have Power to Detain or Seize Vehicle in Drunk-Driving Cases(08.11.2021)
Telangana High Court has clarified that police do not have power to detain or seize a vehicle on the ground that the person driving or riding the vehi.....
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Madras HC: Long Cohabitation Will Not Confer Any Legal Right to Raise Matrimonial Dispute(08.11.2021)
Madras High Court has observed that long cohabitation or living together will not confer upon the parties any legal right to raise a matrimonial dispu.....
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Delhi High Court Stays Increase in Auto-Rickshaw Fares by AAP Govt(07.02.2020)
Delhi High Court has stayed the AAP Government's decision to increase auto-rickshaw fares in the national capital.
The Court said, "We hereby stay th.....
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Supreme Court: Reservations for Jobs, Promotions not Fundamental Right(10.02.2020)
Supreme Court has said that quotas and reservations for promotions for government jobs is not a fundamental right. The top court said it could not com.....
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Supreme Court Grants Permission for Felling of Trees for Krishna Govardhan Road Project(13.12.2021)
Supreme Court has granted permission for the felling of 1803 trees for the Mathura-Deengh Govardhan Project in strict compliance with conditions that .....
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Kerala HC: Driving Slow But Recklessly Amounts to Rash & Negligent Driving(13.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that driving a vehicle in a reckless and negligent manner even if it is done at a low speed, would still amount to rash an.....
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Delhi HC Finalizes Draft Rules Governing Patent Suits & Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules(13.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has published the final drafts of High Court of Delhi Rules Governing Patent Suits, 2021 and Delhi High Court Intellectual Property R.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Report Over Compliance of Order to Permit Hybrid Hearings at Parties' Request(13.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has called for a report from all the district judges, disclosing the details of the courts which were not complying with its directio.....
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Allahabad HC Directs All Officers to Wear Face Mask Compulsorily(01.07.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed all its Officers, Officials & Staff of High Court, Allahabad to wear Face-Masks compulsorily and failure to do the s.....
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Uttarakhand HC Directs Immediate Transfer to Transport Corporation for Payment of Salaries(01.07.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has directed that an amount of Rs. 23 Crores be immediately transferred to the State Transport Corporation for the purpose of p.....
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Jammu and Kashmir HC to Resume Physical Hearings from July 5(01.07.2021)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has decided that the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir as well as in the District and Subordinate Courts and Tribunals in U.....
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Delhi HC: Mere Recovery of Stridhan Can't be Sole Ground for Arresting Person(14.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that the mere fact that recovery of stridhan is to be made from a person cannot be the sole ground for arresting him for.....
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Calcutta HC Seeks Response on Printing of Subhash Chandra Bose's Picture on Currency Notes(14.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has sought the Union government's response in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to print images of Netaji Subh.....
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AAR, Telangana: 18% GST Payable on Supply of Artwork Along with Advertisement Space(14.12.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Telangana has ruled that Supply of artwork along with advertisement space amounts to supply of other advertisement .....
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Punjab and Haryana HC: Specifying Rights of Accused under NDPS Act Mandatory Requirement(08.11.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that a notice under Section 50 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 should specify what .....
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Bombay HC: Lack of Aadhaar Linkage No Reason to Deny Benefits Under Food Security Act(08.11.2021)
Bombay High Court has ordered the Tehsildar of Murbad to distribute supplies to nearly 90 tribals, noting that several tribals were denied supplies un.....
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Karnataka HC Directs to Enquire Into Complaints About Unauthorised Statues and Flag Posts(08.11.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Chief Commissioner of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to enquire into complaints made to it about unau.....
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Delhi High Court Dissolves Marriage Between Couple on Grounds of Cruelty(08.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has dissolved marriage between a couple by decree of divorce on the ground of cruelty observing that the husband had viewed his wife .....
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NGT Orders Interim Compensation for Environment Damage, Spreading Muck Beyond Allotted Area(09.11.2021)
National Green Tribunal has directed the project proponent to deposit Rs. 2 Crore as interim compensation for causing environment damage and spreading.....
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SC: Consent of SEBI Not Mandatory for Compounding Offences Under SEBI Act(28.07.2021)
Supreme Court has held that the consent of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is not mandatory for the compounding of offences under se.....
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Parliament Passes Marine Aids to Navigation Bill, 2021(28.07.2021)
Parliament has passed the Marine Aids to Navigation Bill, 2021, citing "enormous technological development" in the field of marine navigation and the .....
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Delhi High Court Seeks Reply on Pleas for Increasing Crematoriums/ Burial Grounds(28.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the concerned authorities to file their replies to a batch of petitions seeking directions for dignified burial/crematio.....
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Bombay High Court Refuses Ad-Interim Relief to Raj Kundra in Porn Film Case(28.07.2021)
Bombay High Court has refused to grant ad-interim reliefs to businessman Raj Kundra, husband of actor Shilpa Shetty, in his plea seeking release in a .....
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Madras HC Extends Interim Orders Till August 31 Except For Orders Pertaining to Encroachment(28.07.2021)
Madras High Court has observed that the life of all interim orders shall be extended till 31st August, 2021 except for orders pertaining to encroachme.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Delhi Police Plea Challenging Trial Court Order Imposing Costs(28.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on Delhi Police's plea challenging Trial Court's order which had imposed Rs. 25,000 cost on it by calling the inves.....
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AAR, Telangana: ITC Can be Availed on GST Charged by Contractor Supplying Service of Works(14.12.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Telangana has ruled that input tax credit can be availed on goods and services tax (GST) charged by contractor supp.....
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AAR, Telangana: 18% GST Payable on Supply of Pulp Wood(14.12.2021)
Authority of Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Telangana has ruled that the 18% goods and services tax (GST) shall be payable on the supply of pulpwo.....
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SC Upholds Selection of Candidate Suffering from Bipolar Affective Disorder to Delhi Judicial Service(14.12.2021)
Supreme Court has upheld the selection of a candidate suffering from Bipolar Affective Disorder to Delhi Judicial Service 2018 under the category of p.....
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Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection to Raghav Bahl in Money Laundering Case(16.12.2021)
Supreme Court has agreed to grant interim protection to media baron Raghav Bahl in relation to money laundering case filed against him by the Enforcem.....
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SC: Verifying Affidavit in Support of Election Petition Need Not be Thrown Out on Wrong Form(16.12.2021)
Supreme Court has held that the verifying affidavit in support of election petition need not be thrown out merely because it is not in Form 25 as pres.....
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Meghalaya HC: Granting Bail on Humanitarian Grounds Not Legally Tenable(14.12.2021)
Meghalaya High Court has observed that granting of bail on humanitarian grounds is not legally tenable while setting aside the bail granted to an accu.....
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Delhi High Court Gives Relief to Christian Couple with Faulty Adoption of Child(03.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has given relief to a Christian couple who had looked after a child for six years from her birth, although they had not followed the .....
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Kerala HC: Where Wife Refuses to Resume Marital Relationship Without Reasonable Cause(03.08.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that when the appellant-husband makes an offer to resume the marital relationship, and the respondent-wife resists without .....
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Rajasthan HC: Orders Passed by Rent Tribunal Not Amenable to Writ Jurisdiction(03.08.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has held that orders passed by Rent Tribunal are not amenable to the writ jurisdiction of the High Court under Article 226 of the.....
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SEBI Allows Payments Banks to Carry Out Activities of Investment Bankers(04.08.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has allowed payments banks to carry out the activities of investment bankers to provide easy access to investor.....
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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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Calcutta HC Issues Notice in Mamata Banerjee's Election Petition Against Nandigram Results(15.07.2021)
Calcutta High Court has issued notice to Suvendu Adhikari, the elected candidate of BJP on the election petition filed by West Bengal Chief Minister M.....
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Gauhati HC Directs State to Provide Benefits to People Entitled Under Food Security Act(15.07.2021)
Gauhati High Court has directed the State Government to provide benefits and services to people entitled under the Food Security Act, 2013, observing .....
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Orissa HC Announces Launch of Telegram Channel for Providing Info on Cause Lists(15.07.2021)
Orissa High Court has announced the launch of an official Telegram channel that would facilitate instantaneous information sharing at the convenience .....
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Rajasthan HC Directs to Conduct Training of Principal Magistrates in JJ Boards(15.07.2021)
Rajasthan High Court has directed Child Rights Department of the State Government to ensure that a training programme is conducted for Principal Magis.....
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Kerala HC Quashes Tender Floated by KSEB for Procurement of Electric Poles(16.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has quashed the tender floated by the KSEB for procuring electric poles of 8 m length with a working load of 140 kg. The Court has c.....
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Madhya Pradesh High Court Extends Interim Orders Till June 15(26.04.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has suo moto extended the interim orders passed by it and the Courts subordinate to it, which were subsisting as on 10th Mar.....
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P&H HC: Wearing Mask Casually Liable to Punitive Action(26.04.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has stated that the persons wearing their masks casually leaving their mouth or nose exposed will be treated on equal fo.....
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Calcutta HC Extends Interim Orders Passed By It and Subordinate Courts Till June 30(26.04.2021)
Calcutta High Court has extended the interim orders till 30th June, 2021 passed by the Court, in view of the recent Covid surge and restricted functio.....
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Allahabad HC Extends Interim Orders Passed by It and Subordinate Courts Till May 31(26.04.2021)
Allahabad High Court has extended all the interim orders passed by various Courts and Tribunals in the State, which were subsisting on 15th March 2021.....
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Punjab & Haryana High Gives Former CM Parkash Singh Badal Clean Chit in Kotkapura Firing Case(26.04.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has given a clean chit to former CM Parkash Singh Badal in the Kotkapura Firing Case. The Court has noted that the Polic.....
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Delhi HC Asks HPC to Clarify Whether Guidelines Can be Applied to Under Trial Prisoners(01.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked its High Powered Committee to clarify as to whether the guidelines issued this year can be applied to under trial prisoners.....
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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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NCLT Allows Initiation of Personal Insolvency Against Venugopal Dhoot(02.09.2021)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai has admitted a personal insolvency petition against Videocon promoter Venugopal Dhoot just a day after th.....
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Allahabad High Court Denies Bail to Man Accused of Slaughtering a Cow(02.09.2021)
Allahabad High Court has denied bail to one Javed who has been accused of slaughtering a cow, observing that cow should be declared as national animal.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Publication of Final Result for Commission in Territorial Army(02.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on the petition moved by 8 women candidates seeking publication of final merit list/ result for commission in Terri.....
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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 High Court Stays Order Fixing Price of Packaged Drinking Water(16.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has stayed the government order fixing the price of bottled water in the State at Rs 13 citing the State's lack of jurisdiction. The.....
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AAR, Maharashtra: 12% GST Chargeable by Sub-Contractor to Main Contractor(15.12.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Maharashtra has ruled that 12% goods and services tax (GST) shall be charged by the sub-contractor to the main cont.....
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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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AAAR, Karnataka: Landfill-Pit is Civil Structure, No ITC Available(15.12.2021)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Karnataka, has upheld the ruling of Authority of Advance Ruling holding that the landfill-pit is a civil.....
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SC: Authorities Under IBC Cannot Direct Parties to Proceedings Before Settling Dispute(15.12.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that Adjudicating Authority and Appellate Authority under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code cannot compel a party to the proce.....
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Madras HC Refuses to Pass Interim Order on Basis of Oral Submissions(29.07.2021)
Madras High Court has refused to pass any kind of interim order on the basis of oral submissions that the State government was gearing up to implement.....
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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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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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Kerala HC Seeks Response in Plea Seeking Clarification to Penalize Devices While Driving(29.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has sought response of the State Government in a plea seeking clarification on the move by the Police department to penalize the use.....
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Calcutta High Court Seeks Report on Existing VC Facilities at District Courts & Tribunals in State(04.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has directed the State government to apprise the Court about the steps which are taken to set up video conferencing facilities in .....
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Kerala High Court Upholds 10% EWS Reservation for Veterinary & Dental Courses Under KEAM(03.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has upheld the 10% reservation earmarked for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) for Veterinary and Dental Courses under Kerala Engine.....
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Madras HC Stresses Need for CBI to Probe Into Reasons for Thoothukudi Firing(14.09.2021)
Madras High Court has stressed the need for Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to find out the circumstances under which the police fired at unarme.....
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ITAT, Delhi: TDS Required to be Deductible on Commission to Overseas Agents(15.09.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has held that the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is required to be deductible on the amount of commission pa.....
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SC: NCLAT Has No Jurisdiction to Condone Delay Exceeding 15 Days From Period Of 30 Days(15.09.2021)
Supreme Court observed that the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has no jurisdiction to condone the delay exceeding 15 days from the pe.....
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NHRC Issues Notice to Four States Citing Adverse Impact on Industries, Transportation(15.09.2021)
National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to four states, calling upon them to submit their respective Action Taken Reports with regard to th.....
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Kerala HC Observes Right to Conduct Marriage in Temples Restricted to Available Infrastructure(15.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has observed that the right of a worshipper to arrange marriages at the temple is restricted to the already available infrastructure.....
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Madras HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Amendment Transferring 'Education' from State List(15.09.2021)
Madras High Court has issued notice to the Central government on a petition that challenged Section 57 of the Constitution (42nd Constitutional amendm.....
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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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Madhya Pradesh High Court to Hear Cases Only Through Virtual Mode(26.04.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (S.O.P.) for the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Principal Seat Jabalpur and its B.....
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P&H HC Directs DLSA Secretaries for Speedy Action on COVID Related Grievances(26.04.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed that Secretaries, Legal Services Authority in every district would be member of Committee/Nodal Agencies co.....
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Bombay HC: All Persons Wearing Masks Incorrectly Shall be Booked Under Relevant Offences(27.04.2021)
Bombay High Court has come down heavily on lockdown violators, including people not wearing masks properly, and has asked the police in 11 Marathwada .....
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Supreme Court Extends Limitation Period to File Cases Under All Laws Across Country(27.04.2021)
Supreme Court has relaxed the limitation period to file cases under all general and special laws across the country from 14th March, 2021 until furthe.....
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Jharkhand HC Directs CBI to Take Over Probe into Death of District Judge Uttam Anand(04.08.2021)
Jharkhand High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over the probe into the death case of Dhanbad district judge Uttam.....
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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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SC: Detailed Enquiry Into Merits of Allegations Not Warranted While Exercising Jurisdiction(04.08.2021)
Supreme Court has reiterated that a detailed enquiry into the merits of the allegations is not warranted while exercising jurisdiction under Section 4.....
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Allahabad HC: Necessary for Legislature to Provide for Cases of False Promise of Marriage(04.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that it is necessary for the legislature to provide a clear and specific legal framework to deal with the cases wher.....
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Madras HC: Inter-se Seniority Among Civil Judges Cannot be Fixed on Basis of Roster System(04.08.2021)
Madras High Court has held that the inter-se seniority among civil judges (junior division) cannot be fixed on the basis of 200-point roster system fo.....
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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.....
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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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SC: Right To Be Represented By Counsel Or Agent Of Choice In Disciplinary Proceedings Is Not Absolute(17.11.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that right to be represented by a counsel or agent of one's choice in a disciplinary proceedings is not an absolute right, .....
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Lakhimpur Kheri Case : SC Appoints Justice RK Jain To Monitor Investigation(17.11.2021)
Supreme Court has appointed Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, former judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court, to monitor the investigation in the Lakhmipur Kh.....
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Delhi HC: District Courts Bound To Facilitate Hybrid/ VC Hearing At Parties' Request(17.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that once its Full Court has permitted the city district courts to allow hybrid or video conferencing facility at the re.....
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AP HC: Disputed Signature Cannot Be Compared With Photostat Copy To Ascertain Veracity(18.11.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has observed that comparing of disputed signature in the photostat copy with the original signature is impermissible in law .....
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Orissa HC Expresses Serious Concern Over Lack of Basic Amenities at Rehabilitation Colony(16.12.2021)
Orissa High Court has expressed serious concern over the lack of basic amenities at the rehabilitation and resettlement colony set up by the Cuttack M.....
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SC Directs Decisions of High Court Benches Shall Not Affect Pending Trial in Amazon-Amway Case(15.12.2021)
Supreme Court has directed that while both the division and single benches of the Delhi High Court had made observations on merits of the contentions,.....
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Delhi HC Directs Treatment of Children Suffering from Rare Diseases(15.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed that the treatment of children suffering from rare diseases be started forthwith at AIIMS or other Centres of Excellence.....
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Calcutta HC Seeks Response in Plea Challenging Expansion of BSF Jurisdiction in West Bengal(15.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has sought response from the Central government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition challenging the Central government'.....
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Madras HC Directs Sessions Court to Expeditiously Complete Trial in Eight-Year-Old Murder Case(15.12.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Tiruvannamalai District and Sessions Court to reach an end with regards to the criminal trial within a period of si.....
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Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection to Raj Kundra From Coercive Action(16.12.2021)
Supreme Court has directed that no coercive action shall be taken against Raj Kundra in a 2020 porn videos case registered by Nodal Cyber Police Stati.....
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Supreme Court Dissolves an 'Emotionally Dead' Marriage Invoking Article 142 Powers(15.09.2021)
Supreme Court has remarked that the marriage between the parties is emotionally dead and there is no point in persuading them to live together any mor.....
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Bombay HC: 10 Years of Experience in Law for Appointment as Judicial Member in Tribunal(15.09.2021)
Bombay High Court has said 10 years of experience in law and in other specialized fields is sufficient for appointment as a judicial member in the Tri.....
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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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Securities and Exchange Board of India Cuts Timeline for Filing Settlement Application to 60 Days(18.01.2022)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has cut the timeline for filing settlement applications to just 60 days from the current 180 days in its.....
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Calcutta HC Directs to Conduct Enquiry Into Alleged Misappropriation of MGNREGA Funds(18.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has directed the District Magistrate, Purba Medinipur to conduct an enquiry into the alleged defalcation of funds allocated under .....
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SC Issues Notice in ED's Plea Challenging Bail to Chinese National Accused in Money Laundering Case(18.01.2022)
Supreme Court has issued notice in Enforcement Directorate's plea challenging bail granted to a Chinese National accused in the money laundering case .....
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AAR: Activity of Bus Bodybuilding is Supply of Goods and Services Depending on Principal Supply(07.12.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Uttar Pradesh has ruled that activity of bus body building is supply of goods and services depending on the princip.....
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SC Issues Notice on Parsi Group's Plea to Allow Last Rites As Per Religious Practices(07.12.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea by the Surat Parsi Panchayat Board for a direction to permit it and its members to perform Dokhmenashini/las.....
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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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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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Supreme Court Grants Bail to Syrian National in NDPS Case(08.12.2021)
Supreme Court has granted bail to a 23 year old Syrian national staying in Delhi who was in custody for his alleged involvement in trafficking of comm.....
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NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Media Reports on Killing of Civilians in Nagaland(08.12.2021)
National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, India has taken suo-motu cognizance of media reports on the killing of at least 14 civilians in Oting village .....
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Gauhati HC Extends All Interim Orders Passed by It and Subordinate Courts Till July 19(16.07.2021)
Gauhati High Court has extended all interim orders passed by the High Court and all other subordinate Courts and Tribunals till 19th July, 2021 in the.....
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Manipur HC Directs to Specify on Augmentation of Vaccination Drive(16.07.2021)
Manipur High Court has directed the State government to specify as to how it proposes to augment the vaccination drive undertaken by it, in the light .....
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Karnataka HC Strikes Down Condition Denying Compassionate Appointment to Children in Second Marriage(16.07.2021)
Karnataka High Court has set aside a circular issued by the Karnataka Power Transmission Coporation Ltd by which it denied appointment on compassionat.....
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Orissa HC Directs Governor to Address Plea Seeking Disqualification of Several MLAs(16.07.2021)
Orissa High Court has directed the Governor of Odisha to expeditiously dispose of a plea seeking the disqualification of several Members of the Legisl.....
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Kerala HC Extends Term of Present Judicial Members in Kerala Administrative Tribunal(16.07.2021)
Kerala High Court has extended the term of the present judicial members in the Kerala Administrative Tribunal, permitting them to continue to hold the.....
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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 .....
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Delhi Court Refuses Interim Injunction Against Salman Khurshid's Book(18.11.2021)
Delhi Court has refused to grant an ad-¬interim ex-¬parte injunction in the suit filed by Hindu Sena President, Vishnu Gupta against the book written .....
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Criminal Defamation Case: Madras High Court Orders Release Of Filmmaker Leena Manimekalai's Passport(18.11.2021)
Madras High Court has observed that the passport of filmmaker Leena Manimekalai could not have been impounded merely on the basis of a criminal defama.....
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Kerala High Court Seeks Response On Alleged Use Of Spoiled Jaggery To Prepare Prasadam At Sabarimala(18.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has sought response of the State and the Travancore Devaswom Board on a plea alleging that spoiled halal-certified jaggery was being.....
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Delhi HC Directs Police To Remove Unauthorised Hawkers, Vendors From Munirka Village Area(18.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police to ensure, on a daily basis, that the unauthorised hawkers and vendors are removed and do not return to.....
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Supreme Court Dismisses CBSE-ICSE Students' Plea Seeking Hybrid Option for Class X-XII Term Exams(18.11.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by students seeking urgent directions to conduct Class X and XII CBSE and ICSE Term I exams in hybri.....
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SC Refuses to Entertain Plea for Default Bail by Former UP Minister Gayatri Prajapati(18.11.2021)
Supreme Court has declined to entertain an application of default bail moved by former Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Gayatri Prajapati and instead ob.....
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J&K&L High Court Orders 10 Lakh Compensation in Illegal Deprivation of Land Case(04.01.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed the Jammu and Kashmir Government to pay Rs. 10 Lakh as compensation to the petitioners in a case .....
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SC: Arbitral Tribunal Before 2015 Amendment Would Lose Mandate on Violation of Neutrality Clause(05.01.2022)
Supreme Court has held that an arbitral tribunal constituted as per an arbitration clause before the 2015 amendment to the Arbitration and Conciliatio.....
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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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AAR: GST Payable on Services of Boarding and Lodging Facility for Officials of Municipal Corporation(03.01.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Telangana has held that the goods and services tax (GST) payable on services of boarding and lodging facility for o.....
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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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Kerala HC: Father Legally Bound to Provide Maintenance to Child Born Out of Interfaith Marriage(15.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that a father is legally obligated to provide maintenance for his child born out of an inter-faith marriage.
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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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AAR, Gujarat: 5% GST Leviable on Ammonium Sulphate Supplied for Direct Use as Fertilizers(17.12.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Gujarat has ruled that 5% goods and services tax (GST) is leviable on Ammonium Sulphate supplied for direct use as .....
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AAR, Gujarat: Petronet’s Activity of Re-Gasification of LNG Taxable at 12%(17.12.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Gujarat has ruled that Petronet’s activity of re-gasification of LNG owned by its goods and services tax (GST) regi.....
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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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Cabinet Clears Proposal to Increase Age of Marriage for Women to 21 Years(16.12.2021)
Union Cabinet has cleared the proposal to raise the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years. This move would bring the legal age of marria.....
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DGFT Issues Export Authorisation for SCOMET Items from New Online Restricted Exports IT Module(05.08.2021)
Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued the Export Authorisation for Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment, and Technologies .....
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SC: 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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SC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Mechanism for Price Payment of Sugarcane Produce to Cane Farmers(05.08.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea filed seeking directions for setting up of a strict mechanism for payment of price of sugarcane produce to c.....
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Parliament Passes Bill to Amend Act Regulating Major Airports in India(05.08.2021)
Parliament has passed the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill proposes to amend Section 2(i) of the Airpo.....
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Jharkhand HC: Defence Of Accused Cannot Be Put Forth At The Stage Of Framing Of Charges(28.01.2022)
Jharkhand High Court declined to quash criminal proceedings against a public servant, where the trial has already begun noting that at the stage of fr.....
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Madras HC: If Extramarital Relationship of Man Causes Domestic Discord, Mental Cruelty to Wife(31.01.2022)
Madras High Court has stated that if an extramarital relationship of a man causes serious domestic discord between the married couple, then he can be .....
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Madras HC Directs CBIT to Consider Uber Plea on Exemption from Paying GST on Motorcycle Service(23.02.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIT) to consider a representation made by Uber India Systems Private Limited to e.....
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AAAR, Karnataka: Appeal Against Advance Ruling May be Made Within 30 days(23.02.2021)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Karnataka has ruled that advance ruling may be appealed before the Appellate Authority within a period o.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Leaseholder’s Expenses Not Capital Expenditure(23.02.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai, has ruled that lease-holder’s expenses are not liable to be considered as capital expenditure for the pur.....
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AAAR, Karnataka: Renting of E-Bikes and Bicycles Taxed at Rate of 5% and 12% respectively(23.02.2021)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Karnataka has set aside the Advance Ruling of the lower authority ruling that the renting of e-bikes and.....
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SC Dismisses Plea Against Disciplinary Enquiry for Failure to Consider Parole Applications(23.02.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed the plea of a Jail Superintendent opposing the decision of the government to initiate departmental enquiry against him for.....
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Karnataka HC Asks Govt About Steps for Survey of All Quarries in State(24.02.2021)
Karnataka High Court has asked the state government to inform whether it will be carrying out a survey of all quarries in the State in a phased manner.....
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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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SEBI: Intermediary Ensure Persons Comply with Fit and Proper Person Criteria(19.11.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Intermediaries) (Third Amendment) Regulations, .....
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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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Telangana HC Allows A4 Size Papers, Back to Back Printing for Pleadings & Internal Communications(19.11.2021)
Telangana High Court has allowed the usage of A4 size papers to be printed on both sides for filing pleas and internal communications at all levels of.....
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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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NCLT Benches to Function Through Virtual Mode from January 3 to January 31(03.01.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has decided to revert to Virtual Mode of hearing from January 3, 2022, to January 31, 2022, taking note of the pr.....
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Allahabad High Court to Hear Cases Virtually from January 3(03.01.2022)
Allahabad High Court has decided to hear cases virtually in view of rising cases of COVID in the state of Uttar Pradesh. This arrangement would remain.....
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NGT Asks Govt to File Proper Report on Study Carried Out to Identify Sources of Air Pollution(04.01.2022)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the government to file a proper report on the study carried out in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram to identify th.....
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AAR, Telangana: No IGST Payable on Supply of Imported Goods on High Sea Sale Basis(04.01.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Telangana has held that no integrated goods and services tax (IGST) payable on supply of imported goods on High Sea.....
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AAAR, Karnataka: 18% GST Payable on Supply of Vouchers(04.01.2022)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Karnataka while upholding the Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR)’s ruling held that 18% Goods and Service.....
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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 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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Delhi HC Enquires on Permission to Prison Inmates to Video Conference Person Outside India(16.07.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the prison authorities to explain why it does not permit any person outside India to meet prison inmates via Video Conferen.....
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AP HC Sentences ACP to Imprisonment and Fine in Contempt Case(19.07.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has sentenced K. Srinivasa Rao, who had worked as the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Vijayawada, to four weeks im.....
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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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Calcutta HC Extends All Interim Orders Passed By It & Courts Subordinate to It Till August 20(19.07.2021)
Calcutta High Court has extended the life of all interim orders passed by the High Court and courts subordinate to it, including the Tribunals till 20.....
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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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Gauhati HC Asks Advocate General to Consider on Operation of Child Friendly Courts(19.07.2021)
Gauhati High Court has asked the Advocate General to take up to issue with State Government so that a child friendly Court is made operational at the .....
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Delhi HC Grants Time to Christian Michel for Filing Additional Documents in Bail Pleas(03.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted time to Christian Michel, the accused in Agusta Westland case, for filing additional documents in the fresh bail pleas fi.....
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Delhi HC Quashes FIR Against 13 Persons Over Scuffle During Bar Association Elections at Local Court(03.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR registered against 13 persons in connection with a scuffle that ensued during Bar Association Elections at Dwarka .....
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Gujarat HC: Depression Can be Classified as 'Serious Illness' in COVID's Context(03.09.2021)
Gujarat High Court has set aside the order and decision of a government college to cancel the registration and admission of a student as he failed to .....
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SEBI Directs Investors to Link PAN with Aadhaar Before September 30(06.09.2021)
Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has directed the investors to link PAN with Aadhaar before September 30th, 2021. As per Central Board of Dir.....
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ITAT, Bangalore Grants Partial Relief to Google Ireland Where Tribunal Expedited Hearing(06.09.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore has granted partial relief to Google Ireland where the Tribunal expedited the hearing and posted the m.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in bail Plea Accused in Anti-Muslim Sloganeering at Jantar Mantar(06.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on the regular bail plea moved by Preet Singh, accused in connection with the alleged inflammatory and anti-Muslim .....
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Delhi HC Directs City Subordinates to Adhere to Directions Permitting Hybrid or Video Conferencing(19.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed all the city's subordinate courts to strictly adhere and comply to the directions passed by its Full Court permitting th.....
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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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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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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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Orissa High Court: Time of Essence in Matters of Medical Termination of Pregnancy(19.11.2021)
Orissa High Court, while refusing to allow a gang-rape survivor to terminate her over 26-week pregnancy, has noted that time is of the essence in matt.....
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AAR, Telangana: 18% GST Payable on Supply of Artwork Along with Advertisement Space(14.12.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Telangana has ruled that Supply of artwork along with advertisement space amounts to supply of other advertisement .....
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AAR, Telangana: ITC Can be Availed on GST Charged by Contractor Supplying Service of Works(14.12.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Telangana has ruled that input tax credit can be availed on goods and services tax (GST) charged by contractor supp.....
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AAR, Telangana: 18% GST Payable on Supply of Pulp Wood(14.12.2021)
Authority of Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Telangana has ruled that the 18% goods and services tax (GST) shall be payable on the supply of pulpwo.....
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SC Upholds Selection of Candidate Suffering from Bipolar Affective Disorder to Delhi Judicial Service(14.12.2021)
Supreme Court has upheld the selection of a candidate suffering from Bipolar Affective Disorder to Delhi Judicial Service 2018 under the category of p.....
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Meghalaya HC: Granting Bail on Humanitarian Grounds Not Legally Tenable(14.12.2021)
Meghalaya High Court has observed that granting of bail on humanitarian grounds is not legally tenable while setting aside the bail granted to an accu.....
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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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Madras HC Quashes FIR Against YouTuber Maridhas for Alleged Statements on Tablighi Jamaat(24.12.2021)
Madras High Court has quashed the First Information Report registered by the Melapalayam police in Tirunelveli against YouTuber Maridhas alleging that.....
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ITAT, Amritsar: Assessee to Claim Deduction of Employees Share of ESI and PF(24.12.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Amritsar has held that the assessee to claim deduction of employee’s share of Employees’ State Insurance and Pro.....
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Madras HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Illegal Use of Govt School's Play Ground by Private School(17.12.2021)
Madras High Court has taken suo motu cognizance in a matter related to the use of a Government school playground by a private school and the local mun.....
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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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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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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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SC: Out-Door Catering Services Used for Personal Use Excluded from Input Service(22.11.2021)
Supreme Court has affirmed that such a service is excluded from input service as per CENVAT Credit Rules 2004 post-April 1, 2011, upholding the ruling.....
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Tripura High Court Directs Appointment of Special Prosecutors Within 2 Weeks(22.11.2021)
Tripura High Court has asked the state government to appoint special public prosecutors for conducting the proceedings in the cases related to Tripura.....
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Delhi HC Grants Interim Injunction to Britannia in Trademark Infringement Suit(22.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted an ad interim injunction to Britannia Industries against an oral care seller for allegedly using it's identical trademar.....
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P&H HC: Court can Impose Composite Civil Imprisonment in Case of Default in Payment of Maintenance(22.11.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that in the exercise of its powers under Section 125(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, a court ca.....
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NGT Directs NTPC to Pay Compensation for Damaging the Environment(24.02.2021)
National Green Tribunal has upheld the penalty of Rs. 57.96 Lakhs imposed on NTPC Limited on Polluter Pays principle by Uttarakhand Pollution Control .....
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NCLT Benches to Resume Physical Hearing from March 1(24.02.2021)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has decided to resume physical hearing of cases filed before it from 1st March, 2021. However, if any party expre.....
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Supreme Court Directs Joint Monitoring Team to Submit Report on Alleged Contempt by Karnataka(24.02.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the Joint monitoring team to submit report on issues in contempt plea filed by State of Goa with alleging illegal diversion.....
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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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Delhi HC: Give Prisoners Choice Between Video Conferencing & Physical Appearance(24.02.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked Director General Prisons, Delhi, while hearing a petition filed by Pinjra Tod activists Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Response on Plea for Quashing Delhi Minorities Commission(24.02.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on and sought response of the Central Government, the Delhi Police and publishers on a plea seeking quashing of rep.....
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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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Delhi HC: Mere Recovery of Stridhan Can't be Sole Ground for Arresting Person(14.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that the mere fact that recovery of stridhan is to be made from a person cannot be the sole ground for arresting him for.....
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Calcutta HC Seeks Response on Printing of Subhash Chandra Bose's Picture on Currency Notes(14.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has sought the Union government's response in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to print images of Netaji Subh.....
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NGT Slaps Penalty on Hindustan Zinc for Violation of Environmental Norms in Rajasthan(08.02.2022)
National Green Tribunal has slapped a penalty of Rs. 25 crore on Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd. for violation of environmental norms in Rajast.....
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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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ITAT, Mumbai Disallows Fees Paid for Investment Advisory Services on Lack of Documentary Evidence(08.02.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai has disallowed fees paid towards Investment Advisory Services as assessee only furnished debit note, and .....
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Delhi High Court Grants Two Weeks Time To Centre For Deciding Its Stand on Marital Rape Exception(08.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has granted two weeks' time to the Central Government to decide and clarify its stand in a bunch of pleas challenging the exception o.....
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Madras HC: Segregation of Burial Ground Cannot be Endorsed by Court(08.12.2021)
Madras High Court has held that segregation of burial ground for a particular caste/ community cannot be endorsed by the Court, while clarifying that .....
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Delhi HC Stays Trial Court Proceedings Summoning Four BJP Leaders in Criminal Defamation Case(08.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has stayed the trial court proceedings as well as the order which had summoned four BJP leaders including its Delhi Unit President Ad.....
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Orissa HC Asks to File Affidavit Specifying Steps to Implement Manual Scavenging Prohibition Act(08.12.2021)
Orissa High Court has asked the State Government to file an affidavit specifying steps it has taken so far to implement the Prohibition of Employment .....
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Kerala HC Directs to Widely Broadcast Facilities to Enable More Devotees Attend Sabarimala Darshan(08.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State and the Travancore Devaswom Board (TBD) to broadly promulgate the facilities recently made available to Sabar.....
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NGT Constitutes Joint Expert Committee for Remediation of Fly Ash from Ennore(09.12.2021)
National Green Tribunal has constituted a joint expert committee to be headed by retired IAS officer Santha Sheela Nair to prepare a detailed project .....
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ITAT, Delhi: Addition Cannot be Made on Evidence of Third Party(09.12.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has held that the Addition cannot be made on evidence of third party without granting the cross-examinatio.....
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Delhi HC: Obligation on Banks and Financial Institutions to Maximise Value of Securities(06.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that there is an obligation on banks and financial institutions to maximize value of the securities furnished to them by bor.....
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Allahabad HC: Insurance Company Cannot be Permitted to Avoid Liability on Lack of Driving Licence(16.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed the insurance company cannot be permitted to avoid its liability only on the ground that the person driving the vehi.....
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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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NCDRC Benches to Conduct Only Physical Hearings from Feb 21 Onwards(16.02.2022)
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has resolved that all its Benches shall conduct only physical hearings from February 21, 2022 .....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Ansal Brothers' Pleas Seeking Suspension of Sentence in Evidence Tampering Case(16.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed the pleas filed by real estate barons, Sushil Ansal and Gopal Ansal, seeking suspension of their seven-year jail term i.....
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Orissa HC Orders Constitution of Advocates Committee for Assessment of Ground Situation in Dhinkia(17.02.2022)
Orissa High Court has ordered constitution of an advocates’ committee for assessment of the ground situation in Dhinkia, epicentre of anti-steel proje.....
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ITAT, Bangalore: Omission to Serve Notice u/s 143(2) of Income Tax Act is Not a Curable Defect(21.12.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore, while deleting an assessment order held that the omission to serve a notice under section 143(2) of t.....
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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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Delhi HC Seeks Measures to Address Default in Sharing Data with DSLSA Apropos FIRs(20.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought to streamline the process of supplying FIRs pertaining to commission of sexual offences to the Delhi State Legal Services .....
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Delhi HC: No Extension of Limitation Where Defendant Not Prevented from Filing Written Statement(20.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that the Supreme Court's orders on extension of limitation will not be applicable in circumstances where the defendant w.....
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Chhattisgarh HC Grants Interim Relief on 5-Yr Moratorium on Opening of New Pharmacy Colleges(20.12.2021)
Chhattisgarh High Court has granted interim relief to a batch of colleges who had approached it challenging the 5 year moratorium/ ban imposed by Gove.....
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P&H HC: Merely Because Adult Boy Not of Marriageable Age, Would Not Deprive Right to Live Together(20.12.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that merely because the adult boy is not of marriageable age, it would not deprive the young couple of thei.....
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Calcutta HC Extends All Interim Orders Passed by It & Courts Subordinate to It Till March 31(24.02.2021)
Calcutta High Court has extended the subsistence of all the interim orders passed by it and the courts subordinate to it till 31st March, 2021.
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Delhi HC Directs Filing of Status Report in Alleged Murder of 23-Year Old Undertrial Prisoner(25.02.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police to file a status report within 3 days in a compensation petition on the alleged murder of a 23-year old.....
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Orissa HC Registers Suo-Moto PIL Taking Cognizance of Death of 800 Olive Ridley Sea Turtles(25.02.2021)
Orissa High Court has registered suo-moto PIL ‘In Re : Olive Ridley Turtles’ taking into cognizance Down to Earth Magazine's report based on the death.....
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SC: Salaries and Pensions are Rightful Entitlement of Government Employees(25.02.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that salaries and pensions are rightful entitlements of Government employees and the Government which has delayed the payme.....
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SC Seeks Views on Creation of Additional Courts for Trial of Cheque Dishonour Cases(25.02.2021)
Supreme Court has sought the views of the Central Government on the creation of additional Courts for the trial of cheque dishonour cases under Sectio.....
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Kerala HC: Funds for Tribal People Under Various Schemes Not to be Diverted(26.02.2021)
Kerala High Court has ordered that funds available under various schemes for tribal people should not be diverted in any manner and they should accord.....
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ITAT Allows Deduction on Expense of Education Cess in Relief to PC Jewellers(09.12.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has granted the deduction on Expense of Education Cess as it does not fall under capital expense, personal expen.....
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Supreme Court Sets Aside Order Disqualifying Manipur MLA's Keshtrimayum Biren Singh(09.12.2021)
Supreme Court has set aside an order of disqualification passed by the Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly disqualifying Keshtrimayum Biren Singh,.....
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Delhi High Court Issues Directions for Removal of Unauthorized Encroachments(09.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued additional directions for removal of unauthorised encroachments by shopkeepers and residents inside city's Kalkaji Temple .....
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Delhi HC: Delhi Government to Open Up Fair Price Shop in Residential Area in Delhi’s Baprola(09.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has said that it expects the Delhi Government to open up a fair price shop in a residential area in Delhi's Baprola within two weeks,.....
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Kerala HC Slams Child Rights Commission for Ordering Psychiatric Treatment of Woman(09.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has come down on the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights for its decision ordering psychiatric evaluation and treatment .....
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Delhi HC Seeks ED's Response on Plea by Popular Front of India Challenging Money Laundering Case(09.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought the response of the Enforcement Directorate on a plea filed by Popular Front of India (PFI) challenging a money laundering.....
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Calcutta HC Restrains Special Audit of Bank Headed by BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari(19.07.2021)
Calcutta High Court has held that the West Bengal government's Co-operative Department shall not conduct a special audit of the Contai Cooperative Ban.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Reassessment Proceeding Cannot be Held Time Barred When Amendment Increases Limitation(25.02.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has held that reassessment proceeding cannot be held time barred when an amendment increasing limitation of time.....
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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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AAAR: Powdered Form of Ready to Cook Mixes Attracts 18% GST(28.02.2022)
Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR), Tamil Nadu has held that powdered form of ready to cook branded products such as idly-dosa mix, tiffin .....
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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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Telangana High Court Suspends Physical Hearings with Immediate Effect Until Further Orders(05.01.2022)
Telangana High Court has released a notification stipulating that physical hearing of cases by all Division Benches and Single Benches of the High Cou.....
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P&H HC Quashes Income Tax Order as No Opportunity of Hearing Afforded to Assessee(06.01.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed the Income Tax Order as no opportunity of hearing afforded to assessee. The Court has allowed the petition .....
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NCLT, Hyderabad Initiates Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process Against Tata Projects Ltd(06.01.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Hyderabad has initiated Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process against Tata Projects Limited for its failure to pay ba.....
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Tripura HC Upholds Conviction Of Rape Accused(07.01.2022)
The Tripura High Court has confirmed the conviction of rape accused of sexually assaulting a girl child. The court further stated that the mother of a.....
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NHRC Issues Show Cause Notice to Commissioner of Delhi Police Against Illegal Arrest(07.01.2022)
National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, as to why compensation of Rs. 1,00,000/- should not be give.....
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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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Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Response on Plea to Disclose Names of Persons Arrested in Delhi Riots Cases(13.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Central Government to file a response in plea alleging that Delhi Police had violated section 41C of the Criminal Pr.....
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P&H HC: Variations in Facts by Witness is Natural in Depositions(14.07.2020)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has asserted that in a criminal case, "one cannot be expected to have an eidetic/photographic memory" and that "slight c.....
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Delhi HC Extends Interim Orders Till August 31(14.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has extended till 31st August, 2020, all interim orders, including bails granted to accused in various cases.
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ITAT, Mumbai: Interest Income Earned by HSBC Bank Not Eligible to Tax(14.07.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has ruled that interest income of Rs 1,498 crore earned by HSBC Bank during the assessment year 2015-16 f.....
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Allahabad HC Extends Interim Orders Passed by It & Courts Subordinate to It Till July 31(15.07.2020)
Allahabad High Court has extended all the interim orders passed by it and by the Courts subordinate to it that expired subsequent to 19th March, 2020 .....
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Delhi HC Grants Time to TRAI to Show Action Taken Against Compliance of TCCCPR Regulations(15.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has granted six weeks to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to show action taken to ensure compliance with the Telecom Commercial .....
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Supreme Court Refuses to Extend Validity Period of Cheques(15.07.2020)
Supreme Court has refused to extend the period of validity of a cheque, while holding that a decision on the same may be taken by the Reserve Bank of .....
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NCLAT: Ola Has Not Abused Its Dominant Position, Not Used Predatory Pricing(18.01.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has refused to set aside the order passed by the Competition Commission of India in 2017 and held that Ola has.....
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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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AAAR, Tamil Nadu: INOX Cannot Utilise ITC of GST Restricted u/s 17 (5) (d)(19.01.2022)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR) Tamil Nadu while upholding the Authority of Advance Ruling’s Order has held that INOX cannot utilise Inpu.....
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Calcutta HC Extends All Interim Orders Passed By It & Courts Subordinate to It Till February 28(19.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has extended the life of all interim orders passed by the High Court and courts subordinate to it, including the Tribunals till Fe.....
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Madras HC Refuses to Quash Public Auction of Lease for Fishing Rights in Periyakulam(19.01.2022)
Madras High Court has refused to quash the public auction of lease for fishing rights in Pappaiyampattikulam Kanmoi in Periyakulam while stating that .....
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Kerala High Court Extends Validity of All Interim Orders Till February 21 Amid COVID-19 Surge(19.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has extended the life of all interim orders passed by all courts and tribunals falling under the supervisory jurisdiction of the Hig.....
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Calcutta High Court Deprecates Lawyers Strike(28.12.2019)
Calcutta High Court has taken strong exception to the lawyer’s strike and has warned that any obstruction to Judges, police personnel or other public .....
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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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Rajasthan HC: Proper Facts & Evidence Must Be Placed Before Court to Invoke PIL Jurisdiction(07.03.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that a citizen approaching the court in a public interest jurisdiction holds greater duty to make full research and .....
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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 .....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Gold, DGFT Notification
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Karnataka HC Directs Jail Superintendent to Provide Treatment to Accused in Private Hospital(07.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Superintendent of Jail to shift and provided treatment to K T Naveen Kumar, an accused in the journalist Gauri L.....
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Gujarat HC: Anticipatory Bail Can Be Granted If No Prima Facie Offence Is Made Out(08.03.2022)
Gujarat HC has observed that anticipatory bail can be granted if no prima facie offence is made out against the person charged under the Scheduled Cas.....
Tags : Gujarat HC, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocity) Act, 1989, Anticipatory Bail
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Orissa HC Directs GSTN to Take Steps to Facilitate Filing of TRAN-1(10.12.2021)
Orissa High Court has directed the Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN) to either modify the Goods and Service Tax (GST) portal to facilitate filing o.....
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SC: Only Consumer Has Right to Make Representation Before Electricity Ombudsman(10.12.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that only Consumers and not Distribution Licensee have a right to make representation before the Electricity Ombudsman in a.....
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Bombay HC Upholds Conviction of God-Man for Raping Married Woman as Part of Child Bearing Ritual(10.12.2021)
Bombay High Court has said while confirming a god-man's conviction for raping a married woman under the guise of child bearing rituals, that the blind.....
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Madras HC Refuses to Transfer Investigation on Death of Dalit Youth in Kanyakumari to CBI(10.12.2021)
Madras High Court has refused to transfer investigation on the death of Dalit youth in Kanyakumari to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The Court.....
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Delhi HC Disposes Of Plea Alleging Favouritism in Granting Admission in School(10.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has disposed of a plea which had alleged favouritism in granting admission in one of its affiliated school namely Syed Abid Husain Se.....
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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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Calcutta HC: 20% Reduction in Private School Fees to Continue Only Till March 15, 2022(20.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has observed that the previously stipulated 20% reduction in fees charged by private schools would end on March 15, 2022, owing to.....
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Centre Introduces Bill to Raise Age of Marriage of Women as 21 Years in Lok Sabha(21.12.2021)
Union Ministry for Women and Child Development has introduced in the Lok Sabha the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which seeks t.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea on Effect of Vaccination Mandate on Right to Livelihood(21.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea raising a question as to whether the action of mandating COVID-19 vaccination can adversely affect citize.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea of Man Who Lost Parents in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots(22.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on the plea filed by a man who lost his parents in the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots, seeking directions on the Delhi Govern.....
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Supreme Court Extends Last Date for Admission to Engineering Courses in State of Odisha(23.12.2021)
Supreme Court has extended the last date for admission to engineering courses in the State of Odisha till December 31, 2021, taking into account the d.....
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Karnataka HC: Child Visitation Rights of Muslim Man Diminishes on Getting Married to Another Woman(23.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has held that child visitation rights of a Muslim man diminishes to a great extent, on him having married to another woman during.....
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi: 10% Presumptive Tax on Hiring of Security Guards(19.10.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has ruled that 10% Presumptive Tax shall be applicable on business of hiring security guards for customers.....
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ITAT, Amritsar Allows Registration Under Section 12A to Educational Welfare Society(19.10.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Amritsar has allowed Registration under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act, 1960 to an Educational Welfare Societ.....
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Madras HC Directs State to Conduct Periodical Inspections of Children's Home(19.10.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the concerned State authorities to conduct periodical inspections of Children's Homes in order to regulate the living c.....
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Telangana HC Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Mechanism to Regulate Fee Structures in Private Schools(20.10.2021)
Telangana High Court had issued notices to the State government in a Public Interest Litigation petition seeking creation of a mechanism to regulate f.....
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Kerala HC: Competent Authority for Land Acquisition Should Take Into Account All Germane Inputs(20.10.2021)
Kerala High Court has observed that the competent authority for land acquisition under the National Highway Act, 1956 should take into account all the.....
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Supreme Court Stays Contempt Proceedings Against Karnataka’s State Officer(07.01.2022)
Supreme Court has stayed the contempt proceedings initiated against Karnataka’s Additional Chief Secretary for non-compliance with the High Court orde.....
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Karnataka High Court: ED Can Probe A Case Throughout India Under PMLA(07.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that the Enforcement Directorate can probe a case throughout India, including the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir u.....
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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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NCLAT: Stage for Considering Default in Order at Time When Matter Taken Up u/s 100 IBC(07.01.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has held that when an application is filed under Section 95 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, the A.....
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NCLAT: 'Adjudicating Authority' Is Not A 'Court of Law' And 'CCIRP' Is Not Synonymous To litigation(07.01.2022)
NCLAT, Chennai Bench in the case of Drip Capital Inc. v. Concord Creations (India) Pvt. Ltd. set aside the order passed by the Adjudicating Authority,.....
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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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SC: Maximum Punishment for Money Laundering Does Not Dilute Gravity of Offence(17.02.2022)
Supreme Court has remarked that the fact that the Prevention of Money Laundering Act,. 2002 contemplates a maximum punishment of 7 years imprisonment .....
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Delhi HC Seeks Response in Bail Plea Filed by Yes Bank Founder in Money Laundering Case(17.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has sought response of the Enforcement Directorate in the bail plea filed by Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor in a money laundering case .....
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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.....
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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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Gujarat High Court: Financial Crisis Valid Grounds for Condonation of Delay(17.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that as the legal settled proposition which has been set-out here-in-above, considering the prevalent economy condition of.....
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Calcutta HC Directs to Frame Policy Regarding Horse Carriages Plying Near Victoria Memorial(19.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has directed the State government to frame a policy to address the deplorable condition of horses used to haul tourist carriages n.....
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AAAR, UP: 18% GST Applicable on Body Building, Mounting of Body on Chassis of Tippers(20.01.2022)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Uttar Pradesh has ruled that 18% goods and services tax (GST) is applicable on body building, mounting o.....
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P&H HC Makes Declaration Regarding Status of Minor Children from First Marriage Mandatory(20.01.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it mandatory for parties moving the High Court with their protection pleas in case of Live-in relationships or .....
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Allahabad High Court Extends All Interim Orders Passed By It & Courts Subordinate to It Till Feb 28(20.01.2022)
Allahabad High Court has extended the life of all interim orders passed by the High Court and Courts subordinate to it, including the Tribunals till F.....
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Calcutta HC Directs Conduct of Enquiry into Alleged Misappropriation of Govt Scheme Funds(20.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has directed the District Magistrate, South 24 Parganas to conduct an enquiry into the alleged misappropriation of funds allocated.....
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Delhi HC Directs AIIMS to Provide Proper Treatment to Minor Suffering from Rare Disease(20.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed AIIMS to immediately provide her proper treatment, while the issue of necessary funds will be dealt with at a later stag.....
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Allahabad High Court Quashes FIR Against Makers, Directors & Writers of Mirzapur Web-Series(10.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has quashed the First Information Report (FIR) registered against Web Series Mirzapur's producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwa.....
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AAR, Maharashtra: 5% GST Payable on Parts of Diesel Marine Engine or Genset Supplied to Indian Navy(13.12.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Maharashtra has held that 5% goods and services tax (GST) is payable on parts of diesel marine engine or genset sup.....
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AAR: 18% GST on Surface Coating on Old, Worn Out or Used Goods Received from Customers(13.12.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Maharashtra has held that 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is applicable on activity of surface coating on old, wo.....
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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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Orissa HC Refuses to Interfere E-Auction Process of Karlapat Bauxite Block(13.12.2021)
Orissa High Court has refused to interfere in the e-auction process of Karlapat Bauxite Block, initiated by the Government of Odisha, on the plea of a.....
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Delhi HC Grants Interim Relief to ED, Stays Notices Issued by West Bengal Police(13.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted ad interim relief to the Enforcement Directorate by staying the operation of the notices, issued by West Bengal Police, t.....
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DGFT Notifies Extension of Date for Mandatory Electronic Filing on Non-Preferential CoO(20.10.2021)
Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the extension of the Date for Mandatory electronic filing of the Non-Preferential Certificate of.....
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ITAT, Mumbai Quashes Demand of 6% of Value of Exempted Service as Job Work(20.10.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has quashed the demand of 6% of value of exempted service as job work is incidental and ancillary to manu.....
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SC: Period for Filing of Written Statement Directory In Civil Suits; But Mandatory in Commercial Suit(20.10.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the period of 90 days for filing of written statement under Order VIII Rule 1 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 in civi.....
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Calcutta HC Suspends Sentence of Imprisonment of Convicts on Grounds of Hearing of Appeal(20.10.2021)
Calcutta High Court has suspended the sentence of imprisonment imposed on two convicts on the ground that there lies no possibility of their appeals b.....
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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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SC Sets Aside Interim Order Staying Law with 75% Reservation for People in Private Sector Jobs(17.02.2022)
Supreme Court has set aside the interim order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court which stayed the operation of the Haryana law(The Haryana State Emp.....
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SC: Minority Union Workers Not Bound by Settlement Between Employer and Majority Union(17.02.2022)
Supreme Court has held that a minority Union of workers, who were not party to the settlement entered between the majority Union and the employer, is .....
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Karnataka HC Directs BBMP to Lodge FIR Against Contractor on Charges of Misappropriation(17.02.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Commissioner to lodge a FIR against M/S Simplex Infrastructures Ltd., .....
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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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Delhi HC: Offence of Money Laundering is Layered and Multi-Fold Including Stages of Offence(18.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the offence of money laundering under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 is layered and multi-fold which incl.....
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Delhi HC 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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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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Delhi HC Quashes FIR Against Man Who Married Girl Aged 17 Yrs 11 Months & 12 Days(24.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has quashed FIR against a man who had married a girl aged 17 years 11 months & 12 days i.e. one month before attaining the age of maj.....
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Delhi HC: Negotiable Instruments Act Being Penal Statute Should Receive Strict Construction(22.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 should receive strict construction for the reason of being a penal statute. Th.....
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Karnataka Govt Tables Bill to Impose Restrictions on Religious Conversion, Inter-Faith Marriages(22.12.2021)
Karnataka Government has introduced the Karnataka Protection of Right To Freedom Of Religion Bill, 2021, which seeks to impose restrictions on religio.....
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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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Allahabad HC Issues Guidelines for Functioning of District Courts, Tribunals from Jan 10(10.01.2022)
Allahabad High Court has decided to issue certain guidelines that shall be applicable to all the Courts (including Tribunals) subordinate to the High .....
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Delhi High Court: Father Cannot Relinquish His Responsibility Towards Unmarried Daughters(10.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that a father cannot abandon his responsibility of looking after his unmarried daughters. The court held that father has.....
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Orissa High Court Quashes FIR Considering Inaction To Conclude Investigation For Long 15 Years(10.01.2022)
Orissa High Court quashed the FIR and the consequent proceedings taking into account the inaction of the investigating agency to conclude the investig.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Quashing Of FIR, Criminal Intimidation
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Allahabad HC: Criminal Intimidation Is Cognizable Offence In Uttar Pradesh(10.01.2022)
Allahabad High Court observed that an offence of Criminal Intimidation Punishable under Section 506 IPC, if committed in the State of Uttar Pradesh wi.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Cognizable Offence, Criminal Intimidation
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Supreme Court Agrees To Revive Limitation Extension Orders In View Of Rising COVID Cases(10.01.2022)
Supreme Court has agreed to revive the suo motu orders extending the limitation period for filing cases in Courts and Tribunals in view of the rising .....
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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.....
Tags : Punjab & Haryana HC, Drug Case, Interim Protection, Arrest
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Karnataka HC: Un-Remarried Ex-Wife Incapable of Maintaining Herself Has Right to Maintenance(20.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has held that a Muslim man is duty-bound to make provision for his ex-wife's maintenance beyond iddat period, despite paying Mehr.....
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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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Madras HC: Writ Petition in High Court Not Maintainable if Statutory Alternative Remedy Available(21.10.2021)
Madras High Court has held that the writ petition in High Court is not maintainable if Statutory Alternative Remedy is available under Central Goods a.....
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Supreme Court Restores KCOCA Charges Against Accused in Gauri Lankesh Murder Case(21.10.2021)
Supreme Court has restored the charges under Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act (KCOCA) against accused Mohan Nayak in the Gauri Lankesh murder.....
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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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SC: Specific Role of Accused Not Required in Order Granting Prior Approval U/s 24(1)(a) KCOCA(22.10.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the specific role of the accused is not required to be stated in the order granting prior approval under Section 24(1).....
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Delhi HC Asks to Conduct Further Investigation in Death of Man Forced to Sing National Anthem(16.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has asked the city police to conduct further investigation without any fear or influence, in the case of 23 year old Faizan, who was .....
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Calcutta HC Grants Custody of 4-Yr-Old Girl to Deceased Mother's Friend Over Biological Father(13.12.2021)
Calcutta High Court has refused to grant custody of a four and a half years old girl child to her biological father and instead permitted the child to.....
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Allahabad HC Issues Contempt Notice to DMs Over Failure to Shut Down Brick Kilns(13.12.2021)
Allahabad High Court has issued a contempt notice against the District Magistrates of two districts of Uttar Pradesh, Gautam Budh Nagar and Bulandshah.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Subscriber Fee Not Taxable as Royalty as Per India-Singapore DTAA(28.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the subscriber fee would not be taxable as royalty as per the India-Singapore Double Taxation Avoid.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Subscriber Fee Not Taxable as Royalty as Per India-Singapore DTAA(28.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the subscriber fee would not be taxable as royalty as per the India-Singapore Double Taxation Avoid.....
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Amount Received from HUF Not in Nature of Gift and Shall Not be Taxable(28.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has held that the amount received by the assessee from its HUF which is not in the nature of gift or received.....
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: IBC to Have Overriding Effect Over Income Tax Proceedings(28.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad has held that since the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 has overriding effect over the income tax.....
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Travel Restrictions at Kerala Border(26.02.2021)
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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ITAT, Delhi Accepts Harish Salve’s Deduction of Foreign Scholarship as Business Expense(01.03.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi, has accepted the claim of Senior Advocate Harish Salve for deduction of the foreign scholarship given by him.....
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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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Orissa High Court Constitutes Panel to Study Cause of Deaths of 800 Olive Ridley Turtles(01.03.2021)
Orissa High Court has formed a three-member Panel, inter alia, to hold consultations with stakeholders and to suggest what steps need to be immediatel.....
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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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Delhi HC Directs Central Govt. to Nominate Members for Posts at National Commission for Minorities(27.04.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed that the Central Government to nominate members against all the vacant positions at the National Commission for Minoriti.....
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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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Supreme Court Asks Centre to Explain Rationale of COVID Vaccine Pricing(28.04.2021)
Supreme Court has asked the Central Government to explain the rationale behind the pricing policy for COVID vaccines in the suo moto case taken on 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
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Delhi HC: As Is Where Is Condition in License Agreement Not to Absolve Parties from Disclosures(05.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has upheld the award of an Arbitral Tribunal that stipulated that the condition of as is where is basis in an Agreement of License do.....
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Kerala HC: Duty of Courts to Protect Properties of Religious and Charitable Institutions(18.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that it is the duty of courts to protect and safeguard the properties of religious and charitable institutions from wrongfu.....
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NCLAT, Delhi: Operational Creditor is At Liberty to File Legal Proceedings to Recover Claims(21.02.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Delhi has held that the Operational Creditor is at liberty to file appropriate legal proceedings to r.....
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P&H HC Refuses to Quash FIR for Making Remarks Against Lord Shri Krishna(21.02.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to quash an FIR filed against a man who has been booked for allegedly making remarks against Lord Shri Krish.....
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J&K&L HC Rejects PIL Seeking Prohibition on Illegal Practice of Slaughtering of Animals(21.02.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea seeking prohibition on the illegal practice of slaughteri.....
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Kerala High Court Issues Directions to Curb Operation of Unauthorised Street Vendors in Kochi(21.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has issued a comprehensive list of directions to ensure strict implementation of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Re.....
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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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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.....
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Calcutta HC Issues Directions to Augment Security of Suvendu Adhikari(21.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has issued a host of directions to address a plea moved by BJP MLA and Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari alleging that the.....
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Delhi HC: Judicial Officers Expected to Follow Order on Virtual and Hybrid Hearings(21.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has said that it expects the judicial officers of the district and sessions courts to follow the order passed by it regarding holding.....
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Karnataka HC: Cricket Match Fixing Does Not Amount to Offence of Cheating(21.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that cricket match fixing does not amount to the offence of cheating and therefore the offence under Section 420 of the .....
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Mere Change of Opinion Cannot be Ground Invoking Revisional Jurisdiction(24.01.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad, has held that a mere change of opinion cannot be a ground for invoking revisional jurisdiction under .....
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ITAT, Chennai: Right Through Share Warrants is Valuable Right, Can be Treated as Capital Asset(24.01.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai, has held that a right acquired through share warrants is a valuable right, can be treated as a capital .....
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Kerala High Court Allows Virtual Solemnisation of Marriage Amid Omicron Scare(23.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has allowed a couple to solemnise their marriage through online mode and directed the Marriage Officer to register the same, conside.....
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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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Gauhati HC Directs State to Identify Ration Card Beneficiaries in Slum Areas of Guwahati(27.12.2021)
Gauhati High Court has directed the state government to identify the ration cards beneficiaries in slum areas of Guwahati. The Court has also directed.....
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Madras HC Directs to Extend Scope of Garima Greh Scheme to All LGBTQIA+ Community(28.12.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Union Government to extend the scope of Garima Greh Scheme to all members of the LGBTQIA+ Community and not transge.....
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Tripura HC Allows State to Give Suitable Posting to DM Involved In Conducting Raids at Wedding Halls(29.12.2021)
Tripura High Court has given liberty to the state government to give suitable posting to Dr. Sailesh Kumar Yadav, IAS who had raided two wedding halls.....
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ITAT Revisionary Jurisdiction Can Be Invoked In A Very Gross Case Of Inadequacy(11.01.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi bench has held that the revisionary jurisdiction under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 can be avai.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Petty Expenses Cannot be Disallowed on Ad-Hoc Basis in Corporate Entity(12.01.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has held that the petty expenses relating to telephone expenses, advertisement expenses cannot be disallow.....
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ITAT, Delhi: AO Cannot Undertake Fishing or Roving Inquiry Under Guise of Re-Assessment(12.01.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has held that the Assessing Officer under guise of power to re-open Assessment cannot undertake a fishing .....
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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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Kerala High Court Dismisses Appeal Against Interim Order Staying Order Fixing Bottled Water Prices(12.01.2022)
Kerala High Court has dismissed the appeal challenging a Single Judge decision that stayed the government order fixing the price of bottled water in t.....
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Karnataka HC Upholds 2016 Order of Trial Court Acquitting Raghaveshwara Bharathi Shri Swamiji(12.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has upheld a 2016 order of the trial court by which it discharged/ acquitted Raghaveshwara Bharathi Shri Swamiji, pontiff of the .....
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Delhi HC Orders DHCB to Constitute Committee for Vaccination of Lawyers and Hybrid Hearings(01.03.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Executive Committee of the Delhi High Court Bar Association to constitute a committee for submitting its recommendation.....
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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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SC: Moratorium u/s 14 IBC Covers Section 138 NI Act Proceedings Against Corporate Debtor(01.03.2021)
Supreme Court has held that the declaration of moratorium under Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 covers criminal proceedin.....
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Bombay High Court Refuses Plea by Sandeep Lahoria to Transfer Trial to Another Court(02.03.2021)
Bombay High Court has rejected a plea by Sandeep Lahoria to transfer the trial in the February 2013 murder of his father Sunil, a real estate develope.....
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SC Refuses to Extend Bail of Prisoners Released to Decongest Prisons During Covid-19(02.03.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to extend the bail of the prisoners who were released last year to decongest jails in Delhi due to the outbreak of Covid-19 .....
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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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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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AAR Goa: Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers Attract 18% GST(15.07.2020)
Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Goa has ruled that there shall be no exemption on essential commodities and that the alcohol based hand sanitizers.....
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Orissa HC: Money Laundering an Act of Financial Terrorism, Poses Threat to Sovereignty(16.07.2020)
Orissa High Court has observed that the offence of Money Laundering is nothing but an act of financial terrorism that poses a serious threat not only .....
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AAR, Andhra Pradesh: Services Provided by TSCCL are Exempted Services(16.07.2020)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Andhra Pradesh has ruled that services provided by Tirupati Smart City Corporation Limited (TSCCL are exempted serv.....
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ITAT, Delhi Allows Taxmann Publication Claim of Depreciation on Intangible CMS Software(16.07.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has directed the Assessing Officer to allow the Assessee, Taxmann Publication to claim depreciation on the.....
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ITAT, Jodhpur Grants Tax Exemption to Charitable Trust Providing Mid-Day Meals(16.07.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Jodhpur has allowed income tax exemption to a charitable Trust engaging in the activity of providing mid-day mea.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Income Tax Penalty Cannot be Imposed Unless Assessee Obliged In Law(05.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi observed that the penalty of income tax under section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be obligatory .....
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Delhi HC: Elaborate Investigation at Stage of Framing Charges Discouraged(05.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that an investigation into the offence and elaborate appreciation of evidence is not important and is rather not encouraged .....
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NBDSA Directs Zee News to Remove Video of Program Against Shehla Rashid(06.04.2022)
News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) has observed that a show aired by Zee News against Shehla Rashid, Scholar of Jawaharlal Nehr.....
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SC Issues Notice on NCLT Bar Association's Petition Challenging MCA Notification(06.04.2022)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a writ petition that seeks to change the term of 3 years fixed by a notification issued by the Ministry for the mem.....
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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.....
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NCLAT: Asset Can be Kept Out of Liquidation Estate if Asset is Sub-Judice Before High Court(24.01.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has held that an asset can be kept out of liquidation estate if the said asset is sub-judice before the High C.....
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Jharkhand HC: Murder of Driver on Duty Not Proximate to Nature of Employment(24.01.2022)
Jharkhand High Court has set aside a decision of the Commissioner which awarded compensation for the murder of a truck driver on duty under the under .....
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Calcutta HC Directs to Probe Into Case of Undertrial Gone Missing from Correctional Home(24.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has appointed Advocate General S.N Mookherjee to conduct a thorough probe into the case wherein an undertrial had allegedly gone m.....
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NCLAT: Approval of Committee of Creditors Not Mandatory When Seeking Exclusion of Time(24.01.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has held that the approval of the Committee of Creditors is not mandatory when seeking exclusion of time in vi.....
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Orissa HC Directs State Bar Council to Hold Election on The Basis of Existing Electoral Roll(24.01.2022)
Orissa High Court has directed the Odisha State Bar Council to hold its long overdue election within 6 weeks on the basis of the existing electoral ro.....
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Delhi HC Grants Interim Relief In Trademark & Copyright Infringement Suit Against Fake Kajaria Tiles(24.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued a temporary injunction under Order 39 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, restraining the Defendant from infringing the tile.....
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SC Directs UP Police to Provide Protection to Witnesses, Record Statements of Relevant Witnesses(26.10.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the State of Uttar Pradesh to provide protection to the witnesses of the Lakhimpur Kheri violence of October 3, which claim.....
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AAR, Maharashtra: 18% GST Payable on Reshelling of Old Sugar Mill Rollers(27.10.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Maharashtra has ruled that 18% goods and services tax payable on Reshelling of old Sugar Mill Rollers.
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Karnataka HC Directs Police Officers to Strictly Follow Circular of State Government(27.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed police officers who are in-charge of investigations to strictly follow the circular issued by the State government a.....
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Delhi HC Extends Time for Sending Suggestions to Draft Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules(27.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has extended the time for sending comments and suggestions to the Draft Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules, 2021 from the me.....
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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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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Complainant's Plea Challenging Anticipatory Bail of MP Prince Paswan(28.10.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on the plea filed by complainant challenging the anticipatory bail granted to Lok Janshakti Party MP Prince Paswan .....
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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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Madras High Court Warns Greater Chennai Corporation Over Waterlogging Issue(10.11.2021)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai, while directing the Goods and services tax (GST) refund to Service Provider rul.....
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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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Delhi High Court Seeks Reponse of Delhi Government Regarding Fixing of Liquor Prices(10.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought response of the Delhi Government regarding the liquor brands of which MRPs have been fixed under the New Excise Policy as .....
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Delhi HC: Practice of Handwritten Clauses In Mediation Settlement Needs To Be Discontinued(10.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has observed that the practice of handwritten clauses in mediation settlements needs to be discontinued forthwith, unless it is count.....
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Kerala HC: No Person Supposed to Share Seat of Driver in 3-Wheeler Goods Carriage(10.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has held that in a three-wheeler goods carriage, no other person whether a passenger or as an owner of the vehicle is supposed to sh.....
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Karnataka HC Upholds State's Prerogative to Impose Conditions for Compassionate Authorization(12.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has upheld the state government's power and prerogative to impose conditions such as restriction of age and pass in 10th Standard.....
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SC Issues Notice in PIL Seeking Criminal Action on Haridwar Hate Speeches(12.01.2022)
Supreme Court has issued notice to the State of Uttarakhand in a Public Interest Litigation seeking criminal action with respect to the Haridwar Dharm.....
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Karnataka HC: Victim/Complainant Does Not Have Right to Challenge Every Order of Trial Court(13.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that a victim/ complainant does not have the right to challenge each and every order that is passed by the trial Court. .....
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Orissa High Court Shuts Down Functioning for 5 Days From January 13 to January 17(13.01.2022)
Orissa High Court has announced that it would completely shut down its functioning for five days owing to the unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases in.....
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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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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.....
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Bombay HC Extends All Interim Orders Passed by It and Subordinate Courts Till August 31(16.07.2020)
Bombay High Court has extended operation of all interim orders passed by the High Court and subordinate Courts till 31st August, 2020.
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NGT Directs NTPC to Deposit Interim Compensation for Dumping Fly Ash in Rihand Reservoir(16.07.2020)
National Green Tribunal has directed NTPC Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station, situated in Madhya Pradesh, to deposit a sum of Rs. 10 Crores with .....
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Bombay HC Disposes of PILs Seeking Directions for Relief Against 'Inflated' Electricity Bills(17.07.2020)
Bombay High Court has disposed of two Public Interest Litigations seeking directions for relief against the allegedly inflated and exorbitant electric.....
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Bombay HC: RBI Circulars on Loan Moratorium Not Applicable to Mutual Funds(17.07.2020)
Bombay High Court has held that the Reserve Bank Of India's circulars granting moratorium on payment of instalment of term loans for three months and .....
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SC: NGT Has Power to Issue General Directions for Future Guidance to Prevent Injury to Environment(17.07.2020)
Supreme Court has held that the National Green Tribunal has power to issue general directions for future guidance, to avoid or prevent injury to the e.....
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EU Court Scraps US Data-Sharing Agreement(17.07.2020)
European Court of Justice has struck down a trans-atlantic agreement that allows companies to move data between the European Union and the United Stat.....
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ITAT, Mumbai Confirms Addition of Undisclosed Income of Renu T. Tharani(20.07.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has allowed the sum of Rs 196 Crores held by HSBC Private Bank, Switzerland, in the name of Tharani Family Trust.....
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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
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AAR, Maharashtra: Professional Services Regarding Mining Operations Attract 18% GST(06.04.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR ), Maharashtra has observed that professional, technical, and business services with regard to mining operations attr.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Maharashtra, professional, technical, business services, 18% GST, mining operations
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ITAT, Delhi Upholds Order Against Gandhi Family on Commercial Immovable Property(06.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has upheld the case against the Gandhi family in relation with commercial immovable properties worth more than Rs.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Gandhi family, commercial immovable properties, Rs 800 crore, Young Indian, share capital of Rs 5 lakh, hawala entry, Rs 1 crore
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ITAT, Delhi: Expenditure of Royalty for Technical Know-How Can Be Treated as Revenue Expenditure(06.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the royalty expenditure for the use of know-how can be treated as revenue expenditure under Income .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, royalty expenditure, use of know-how, Income Tax Act, 1961
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ITAT, Delhi: Expenditure of Royalty for Technical Know-How Can Be Treated as Revenue Expenditure(06.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the royalty expenditure for the use of know-how can be treated as revenue expenditure under Income .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, royalty expenditure, use of know-how, Income Tax Act, 1961
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ITAT, Delhi: Expenditure of Royalty for Technical Know-How Can Be Treated as Revenue Expenditure(06.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the royalty expenditure for the use of know-how can be treated as revenue expenditure under Income .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, royalty expenditure, use of know-how, Income Tax Act, 1961
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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.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Disclosure of Criminal History of Citizens
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Delhi HC Rejects Suit Filed Against Syed Waseem Rizvi's Book Muhammad(27.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has rejected a suit filed against Syed Waseem Rizvi's book, Muhammad, alleging that it contained various demeaning and incendiary sta.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Syed Waseem Rizvi's Book Muhammad
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P&H HC: 17 Yr Old Muslim Girl Competent to Enter Into Contract of Marriage with Person of Choice(27.12.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted protection to a 17 Year Old Muslim Girl who married a 33 Year Old Hindu Man, noting that she is of marriagea.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Competency to Enter Marriage
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NCLT Directs Indiabulls Real Estate to Discuss Embassy Merger with Shareholders(27.12.2021)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has directed realty developer Indiabulls Real Estate to convene a meeting of its shareholders to discuss and seek.....
Tags : National Company Law Tribunal, Merger of Indiabulls with Embassy Group
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TDSAT Stays TRAI Order on Allowing Subscribers to Port Out of Network from Service Provider(28.12.2021)
Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has stayed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) orders which allowed subscrib.....
Tags : Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal, Allowing Subscribers to Port Out of Network
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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 .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Flight Testing Services
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AAAR, Haryana: Cooking Cream Attracts 18% GST(16.03.2022)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Haryana has ruled that 18% Goods and Service Tax (GST) is payable on the cooking cream.
Tags : Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling, Cooking Cream
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Delhi High Court Grants Ex-Parte Injunction in Favour of ADOBE in Trademark Infringement Suit(16.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has granted ex-parte injunction in favour of ADOBE in a trademark infringement suit against one Namase Patel, who had registered the .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, ADOBE, Trademark Infringement
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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.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Extended Period of Limitation
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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
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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
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Karnataka HC: Legality of Notification Restricting Admission of OCI Candidates in NRI Quota Upheld(11.11.2021)
Karnataka High Court has upheld the legality of the March 4, 2021 notification issued by the Central Government under the Citizenship Act, 1955 restri.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Admission of OCI Candidates in NRI Quota Upheld
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SEBI: Audit Committee of Listed Entity to Define Material Modifications(11.11.2021)
Securities, and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement.....
Tags : Securities, and Exchange Board of India, Material Modifications
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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
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Supreme Court Directs Centre to Take Immediate Steps to Enhance Prison Management(11.11.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that there was urgent need for prison reforms and enhanced prison management, citing sorry state of affairs in Tihar Jail i.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Steps to Enhance Prison Management
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SC: 2 Year Prescribed Period for Lapse of Land Acquisition Proceedings Not to Apply to Award(11.11.2021)
Supreme Court has held that the 2 year period prescribed under the Land Acquisition Act 1894 for the lapse of land acquisition proceedings for not del.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Prescribed Period for Lapse of Land Acquisition Proceedings
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ITAT, Delhi: Expenditure of Royalty for Technical Know-How Can Be Treated as Revenue Expenditure(06.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the royalty expenditure for the use of know-how can be treated as revenue expenditure under Income .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, royalty expenditure, use of know-how, Income Tax Act, 1961
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ITAT, Delhi: Depreciation not Allowable On Non-Compete Fee(06.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that the depreciation is not allowable on non-compete fee under section 32 of the Income Tax Act, 19.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, depreciation, non-compete fee, section 32 of the Income Tax Act, 1961
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ITAT, Mumbai: Provisions of Black Money Act Cannot be Invoked for Minor Breach of Law(06.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has observed that the provisions of the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Impositio.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Black Money Act
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AAAR, Maharashtra: No Legislative Intent to Tax Water for General Purposes(06.04.2022)
Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling, Maharashtra has observed that no legislative intent to tax water for general purposes and holds Tertiary Treat.....
Tags : Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling, Maharashtra, no legislative intent, tax water, GST exemption, Tertiary Treated Water
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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
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Madras HC: Unilateral Refusal to Consummate Marriage is Ground for Divorce(06.04.2022)
Madras High Court has reiterated that marriage can be dissolved by decree of divorce on a petition filed either by the husband or the wife on the grou.....
Tags : Madras High Court, marriage, decree of divorce, consummate, solemnization
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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.....
Tags : National Company Law Tribunal, Application Against Personal Guarantors
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NCLT, Jaipur: Personal Guarantors of NBFC/FSC Cannot be Proceeded Against Unless Threshold Satisfied(28.02.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Jaipur has held that Personal Guarantors of Non-Banking Finance Company/ Financial Services Provider cannot be proceede.....
Tags : National Company Law Tribunal, Personal Guarantors of NBFC/FSC
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ITAT, Mumbai: Invalid Re-Assessment By AO Cannot Be Subject Matter of Revision(28.02.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has held that when an assessment framed by the Assessing Officer is invalid in law, the said invalid order canno.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Subject Matter of Revision
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J&K&L HC Dismisses Appeal Against MACT Award on Basis of Invalid Driving License(28.02.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has dismissed an appeal moved by an Insurance company wherein it had challenged the award made by Motor Accide.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Basis of Invalid Driving License
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Delhi HC Notifies Rules Governing Patent Suits; Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules, 2022(28.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has notified the High Court of Delhi Rules Governing Patent Suits, 2022 and Delhi High Court Intellectual Property Rights Division Ru.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules, 2022
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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.....
Tags : Ministry of Home Affairs, Missionaries of Charity
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Andhra Pradesh HC Strikes Down GO on Regulation of Fees in Private Schools(28.12.2021)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has struck down the Government Orders (GOs) 53 and 54 issued in August this year aimed at regulating the fees in private sch.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Regulation of Fees in Private Schools
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Patna HC Seeks Reply on Pitiable Condition of Memorial of Dr. Rajendra Prasad in Bihar(28.12.2021)
Patna High Court has sought the reply of the Union and State Government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea highlighting the pitiable state of .....
Tags : Patna High Court, Pitiable Condition of Memorial of Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Telangana HC Issues Notice on Rapido’s Plea Challenging Withdrawal of Exemption on Auto Rides(30.12.2021)
Telangana High Court has issued the notice to the government on the plea filed by the Roppen Transportation Services Pvt. Ltd. (Rapido) challenging wi.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Withdrawal of Exemption on Auto Rides
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SEBI Notifies Extension of Lock-in Period for Issues Opening April 01 as 90 Days(30.12.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has notified that the existing lock in of 30 days shall continue for 50% of the portion allocated to anchor inv.....
Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India, Extension of Lock-in Period
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Delhi HC Dismisses Challenge Against Prohibition on Chhath Puja at Yamuna River Banks(11.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Delhi Government's decision that prohibited devotees to perform Chhath Puja on the banks of .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Prohibition on Chhath Puja at Yamuna River Banks
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Allahabad HC: Indefeasible Right To Default Bail If Chargesheet Not Filed Within Stipulated Time(11.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that an accused has an indefeasible right to 'default bail' under proviso to section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Indefeasible Right To Default Bail
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Kerala HC Declines to Grant Leave to File Appeal Against Interim Order in Church Dispute(11.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has declined to grant leave to an applicant to file an appeal against an order of a Single Judge in the Church dispute.
Tags : Kerala High Court, Interim Order in Church Dispute
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea by Recently Released UK Ex-Convict, Seeking Removal of Articles(12.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea filed by a man namely Mohammed Umar Ashrafi, who was convicted by UK's Leicester Crown Court in 2015 and .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Removal of Articles, Right to be Forgotten
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Orissa HC Directs to Ensure Peaceful Protest, No Closure Of Shops, Disruption of Public Transport(12.11.2021)
Orissa High Court has directed the Congress party in the State to ensure that whatever protest is organized tomorrow i.e. on 12th November 2021 is pea.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Peaceful Protest, No Closure Of Shops, Disruption of Public Transport
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Calcutta HC Allows Restricted Immersion Processions to Take Place for Jagasddhatri Puja(12.11.2021)
Calcutta High Court has allowed for restricted immersion procession to take place for Jagaddhatri puja following all Covid-19 protocol. The Court was .....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Immersion Processions to Take Place for Jagasddhatri Puja
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AAR, Kerala: GST Is Payable on Fair Trade Premium(06.04.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Kerala has observed that Goods and Services Tax is payable on fair trade premium, forming part of the consideration.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Kerala, Goods and Services Tax, fair trade premium
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ITAT, Kolkata: Limitation for Revisionary Jurisdiction Runs from Assessment Date Order(06.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata has observed that the limitation period for exercising revisionary jurisdiction runs from the date of assessmen.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata, limitation period, revisionary jurisdiction, assessment order, Section 263 of Income Tax Act, 1961
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Delhi HC Grants Ex-Parte Ad-Interim Injunction Against Satta Dream 11(06.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has granted ex-parte ad-interim injunction in a suit against trademark infringement filed by Dream 11, a fantasy sports platform, aga.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, ex-parte ad-interim injunction, trademark infringement, Dream 11, fantasy sports platform, Satta Dream 11
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Allahabad HC: Absconder/ Proclaimed Offender Not Entitled to Anticipatory Bail(07.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has refused anticipatory bail to a POCSO accused who raped a minor girl and her mother, holding that if anyone has been declared .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, anticipatory bail, The Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 82
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NCLAT: No Bar in Pendency of Execution Proceedings u/s 9 IBC(07.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has observed that the pendency of an execution petition does not bar the operational creditor from filing a pe.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, execution petition, Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
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SC: Absence of Arbitration Agreement Make Article 137 of Limitation Act Inapplicable to Arbitration(07.04.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that Article 137 of the Limitation Act, 1963 would be inapplicable in arbitration proceedings commenced under Bihar Public .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Article 137 of the Limitation Act, 1963, Bihar Public Works Contracts Disputes Arbitration Tribunal, arbitration proceedings
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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 .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Private Complaint Before Magistrate Court
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ITAT, Delhi: Belated Payment of Employees Contribution to Provident Fund and Insurance Scheme(17.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that belated payment of employees' contribution to the Provident Fund and State Insurance Scheme cannot.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Belated Payment of Employees Contribution
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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.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Rajbhar Community, Scheduled Tribes List
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Allahabad HC Asks UP Govt to Reconsider Ban Imposed by Fee Hike in Private Schools(17.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to reconsider the ban imposed by it on fee hike in private schools. The Court has ordered .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Ban Imposed by Fee Hike in Private Schools
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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.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Extended Period of Limitation
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AAR, Maharashtra: Membership Fee Collected by Club Exigible to GST(21.03.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Maharashtra has ruled that the membership fee and annual subscription fee collected by a Club from its members is .....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, Membership Fee
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Tripura HC Directs State to Frame Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Policy for Environmental Protection(29.12.2021)
Tripura High Court has directed the State Government to take urgent steps to frame a comprehensive electric vehicle policy for the State of Tripura in.....
Tags : Tripura High Court, Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Policy
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Kerala HC Directs CBI Investigation Into Scam Involving Misappropriation from Advocates Welfare Fund(29.12.2021)
Kerala High Court directed a CBI investigation into a scam involving misappropriation of over Rs. 7.5 crores from the Kerala Advocates Welfare Fund. T.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Scam Involving Misappropriation from Advocates Welfare Fund
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Central Government Notifies Rules on Revision of Pecuniary Jurisdiction of Consumer Commissions(31.12.2021)
Central Government has notified new rules to revise pecuniary jurisdiction for entertaining consumer complaints at district, state and national level .....
Tags : Central Government, Pecuniary Jurisdiction of Consumer Commissions
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ITAT: VAT Expenses on Deemed Import Eligible to be Set Off Against VAT Output(31.12.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad has held that the Value Added Tax (VAT) expenses on deemed import are eligible to be set off against t.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, VAT Expenses on Deemed Import
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SC: Not Obligatory to Remit Matter to Tribunal Because Party Filed Application u/s 34(4)(04.01.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that merely because an application is filed under Section 34(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 by a party, i.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Remit Matter to Tribunal
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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
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Tripura High Court Bans Sale of Meat Products in Public Places/Streets(28.02.2022)
Tripura High Court has directed the State Government to ban the sale of meat products in public places and/or streets and to consider providing locati.....
Tags : Tripura High Court, Sale of Meat Products
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Tripura HC Directs State to Inspect All Govt Schools, Look Out for Shortfall of Teachers & Infra Need(28.02.2022)
Tripura High Court has directed the Tripura state to carry out inspection of all State Government schools within the State of Tripura and to take such.....
Tags : Tripura High Court, Shortfall of Teachers & Infra Needs
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SC: Consent of Parties Not Necessary to Dissolve Marriage on Ground of Irretrievable Breakdown(28.02.2022)
Supreme Court observed that the consent of the parties is not necessary to order the dissolution of marriage on the ground of irretrievable breakdown .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Dissolution of Marriage, Irretrievable Breakdown
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Delhi HC: Prior Inaction Cannot Possibly Constitute Basis of Invocation of Doctrine of Legitimate Exp(28.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that prior inaction cannot possibly constitute a basis for invocation of the doctrine of legitimate expectation which it.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation
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Chhattisgarh High Court Allows Plea of Accused to Recall Prosecutrix in POCSO Case(02.03.2022)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that the right to cross-examination is a part of right to fair trial which every person has in the spirit of right to.....
Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, Recall Prosecutrix in POCSO Case
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Gujarat High Court Refuses to Quash Trial Court Order Dismissing Private Complaint(02.03.2022)
Gujarat High Court has observed that the Trial Court had duly followed the procedure under Section 203 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, affirm.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Dismissal of Private Complaint
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SC: Right to Equality is Vested Right and Same is Violated When Equals Treated Unequally(28.10.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the right to equality under Article 14 of the Constitution of India 1949 is a vested right and the same is violated wh.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Right to Equality
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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.....
Tags : Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Courier Imports and Exports (Clearance), Amendment, Regulations, 2021
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Mere Support To Terrorist Organization
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Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to Kerala CPI(M) Leader's Son Bineesh Kodiyeri in PMLA Case(29.10.2021)
Karnataka High Court has allowed the bail application filed by Bineesh Kodiyeri, son of Kerala CPI (M) leader Kodiyeri Balakrishnan who was arrested b.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Bail to Kerala CPI(M) Leader's Son Bineesh Kodiyeri
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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.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Steps for Demolition of Unauthorised Statues
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Delhi HC: Application for Leave to Serve Interrogatories Need Not be Decided Ex-Parte(07.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that no prescription in law, either statutory or precedential, that inhibits from issuing notice under Order XI Rule 1 of Co.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, statutory, precedential, Order XI Rule 1 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, prescription in law
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NCLAT Delhi: Resolution Professional Cannot Decide Eligibility Under Section 29A IBC(07.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has observed that the Resolution Professional is not required to take a decision in regard to the ineligibili.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Resolution Professional, Section 29A of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016, Resolution Applicant
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NCLT, Bengaluru Dismisses Insolvency Petition Against Café Coffee Day(07.04.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Bengaluru has dismissed the insolvency petition filed against the parent company of Cafe Coffee Day namely Coffee Day G.....
Tags : National Company Law Tribunal, parent company, Cafe Coffee Day, Coffee Day Global Limited, Cooperative Rabobank U.A
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ITAT, Delhi: No Liability to Deduct TDS on Payments Made by Lenskart to Facebook Ireland(07.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has upheld the order passed by Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) by deleting additions of over Rs. 67 Lakhs ma.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Sixty Seven Lakhs, Lenskart's, Tax Deducted at Source, Facebook, Ireland
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Delhi HC: Breach of Contract u/s 74 Not Applicable at Pre-Formation Stage(07.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has admitted a writ petition that seeks refund of bid security paid by Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and has dismissed the all.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, bid security, Indian Hotels Company Limited, pre-formation stage, breach of contract
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Sikkim HC Suspends Suo Motu Monitoring of Covid-19 Situtation in State(21.09.2021)
Sikkim High Court has suspended its suo motu monitoring of the Covid-19 situation in the State, upon being convinced that the State Government has tak.....
Tags : Sikkim High Court, Suo Motu Monitoring of Covid-19 Situtation
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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.....
Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, Existence of Serious Dispute Between Husband and Wife
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Madras HC Seeks Counter Affidavit from State on Alleged Murder of Temple Priest(22.09.2021)
Madras High Court has sought a counter affidavit from the State in the case of alleged murder of a Scheduled Caste temple priest in Pudukkottai distri.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Alleged Murder of Temple Priest
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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.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Western Union
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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.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Right to Use Previous Statements
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Kerala HC Directs State to Disburse Prize Amount to Winner of Government Lottery(23.09.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State government to disburse the prize amount of Rs. 40.95 lakh to the winner of the government’s ‘win win’ lottery.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Prize Amount to Winner of Government Lottery
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SC: Date from Which Regularization of Services Has to be Granted is Prerogative of Employer(21.03.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that the date from which regularization of services has to be granted is a prerogative of the employer and that no parity c.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Regularization of Services
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Karnataka HC: Permission from Trial Court Not Necessary for Renewal of Passport(21.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that the permission from a trial court is not necessary for renewal of passport when the proceedings are stayed by a hig.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Permission from Trial Court
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SC: Handwriting Expert's Opinion Not Only Mode to Prove Signature and Handwriting(21.03.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that opinion of the handwriting expert is not the only way or mode of proving the signature and handwriting of a person. Th.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Handwriting Expert's Opinion
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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.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Seat Matrix of Telugu Linguistic Minority
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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 .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, IPL Telecast Rights Dispute
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J&K&L HC: Extreme Injustice to Parties if Despite Settlement, Criminal Proceedings Allowed to Continu(21.03.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has observed that it would amount to extreme injustice if despite settlement having been arrived at by the par.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Criminal Proceedings, Settlement
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Allahabad HC: Matrimonial Dispute Cannot be Transferred Due to Transfer of Husband(29.10.2021)
Allahabad High Court has observed that merely because the husband has now been posted to a different station, a matrimonial dispute case cannot be tra.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Matrimonial Dispute
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, HC Order Quashing 80:20 Distribution
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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 .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Restrict Entry of People Without RT PCR Certificate
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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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Allahabad High Court Denies Bail to Person Accused of Gang-Rape of Girlfriend(01.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has denied bail to a person accused of gang-raping his girlfriend, along with three other persons noting that he (boyfriend of th.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Gang-Rape of Girlfriend
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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
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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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Calcutta HC Seeks Response in Suvendu Adhikari's Plea Alleging Inadequate Security Arrangement(14.01.2022)
Calcutta High Court has sought the State government's response in a plea moved by BJP MLA and Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari alleging that .....
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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, .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Disclosure of List of Salaries
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Delhi High Court has admitted the appeal preferred by former Union Minister MJ Akbar, against acquitt(14.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has admitted the appeal preferred by former Union Minister MJ Akbar, against acquittal of journalist PriyaRamani in the criminal defa.....
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Delhi HC Admits MJ Akbar's Appeal Against Priya Ramani's Acquittal in Criminal Defamation Case(14.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has admitted the appeal preferred by former Union Minister MJ Akbar, against acquittal of journalist PriyaRamani in the criminal defa.....
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SEBI Bans 6 Individuals for Indulging in Stock Price Manipulation(14.01.2022)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has cracked down on WhatsApp and Telegram groups in which stock-tips were being shared to inflate share prices......
Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India, Stock Price Manipulation
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ITAT, New Delhi: Interest on Enhanced Compensation Does Not Come u/s 56 IT Act(08.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal( ITAT ), New Delhi has observed that received interest on enhanced compensation does not comes under income from other s.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, received interest, enhanced compensation, Tax Deduction at Source, section 194A of the income tax act, 1961
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CESTAT, Bangalore: Consignment Note Sufficient to Prove Transportation for CHA(08.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Bangalore has observed that a consignment note is enough to prove transportation for cust.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, consignment note, customs house agent
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CESTAT, Delhi: No Service Tax on Toll Collection on Behalf of NHAI(08.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has observed that an independent contractor is not liable to pay service tax while .....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, independent contractor, National Highways Authority of India, toll collection
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CESTAT, Delhi: No Malafide Intention on Claiming Cenvat Credit on Rent a Cab Service(08.04.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has confirmed a demand in relation to availment of cenvat credit of service tax paid on rent.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, cenvat credit, service tax, rent-a-cab service, malafide intention
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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
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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
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Delhi HC Directs Deputy Conservator of Forest to Examine Peepal Tree in Inderpuri Area(12.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Deputy Conservator of Forest to examine a 60 year old Peepal tree in city's Inderpuri area, after prima facie observ.....
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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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ITAT: BCCI Can't Be Denied Income Tax Exemption Just Because IPL Makes Profits(15.11.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is entitled to registration under Section 12A of the Inco.....
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Allahabad High Court Orders Protection for Married Woman Residing With a Man(15.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed the police authorities especially the Superintendent of Police, Gonda to protect the life and liberty of a married w.....
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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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ITAT, Delhi: No TDS Since Routine Business Support Services Can’t be Treated as Fee for Technical Ser(25.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has has held that routine business support services are not taxable as fees for technical services (FTS) s.....
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ITAT, Delhi Allows Exemption to Association of State Road Transport Undertaking(29.09.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), New Delhi has allowed the exemption under Section 11 and 12 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 to Association of State .....
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Karnataka HC Extends All Interim Orders Till November 29(30.09.2020)
Karnataka High Court has further extended the operation of all interim orders passed by it or the subordinate Courts and Tribunals, that are due to ex.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Extension of Interim Orders
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SEBI: Companies to Disclose Forensic Audit Information to Stock Exchanges(30.09.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has made it mandatory for all listed entities to disclose to the stock exchanges any forensic audit that.....
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Special CBI Court, Lucknow Acquits All Accused in Babri Masjid Demolition Case(30.09.2020)
Special Central Bureau of Investigation Court, Lucknow has acquitted all 32 persons accused of hatching the criminal conspiracy behind the demolition .....
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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
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#Major Changes Implementing From Today: Sweet Sellers to Display 'Best Before Date'(01.10.2020)
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed the sweet shop owners to declare the 'best before date' of non-packaged or loose swe.....
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#Major Changes Implementing From Today: FSSAI Bans Blending of Mustard Oil with Other Cooking Oil(01.10.2020)
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned blending of mustard oil with any other cooking oil with effect from 1st October, 2020.
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Allahabad High Court Grants Bail In Alleged Case of Sex on Marriage False Promise(01.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has granted bail to a man accused of establishing a physical relationship with her on the false pretext of marriage, noting that .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Sex on Marriage False Promise
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Allahabad HC Issues Contempt Notice for Violation of Court's Order on Operation of Brick Kilns(01.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has issued a contempt notice to the District Magistrate of the Mathura district, Navneet Singh Chahal for his failure to ensure c.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Operation of Brick Kilns
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Punjab and Haryana HC: Prisoner Cannot be Deprived of Attending Important Family Event(01.11.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that a prisoner cannot be deprived of attending an important family event owing to the reason that immediat.....
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Tripura High Court Allows MP Abhishek Banerjee's TMC Rally After Police Cancelled Permission(01.11.2021)
Tripura High Court gave its nod for the proposed Trinamool Congress proposed 31st October rally to be led by the party's national general secretary Ab.....
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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
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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
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Gujarat HC: Offending Driver's Statement Can't Form Part of Charge-Sheet(21.03.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that when proceedings against a driver are instituted for negligence causing a motor accident, then such driver's statemen.....
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Karnataka HC: Not Mandatory for Magistrate Courts to Pass Orders Directing Interim Compensation(21.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that it is not mandatory for Magistrate Courts to pass orders directing interim compensation under Section 143A of the N.....
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Tripura HC: Non-Placing and Non-Consideration of Bail Orders Vitiates Subjective Decision(21.03.2022)
Tripura High Court has observed that non-placing and non-consideration of bail orders, wherein bail had been granted to detenu in cases referred to in.....
Tags : Tripura High Court, Non-Placing and Non-Consideration of Bail Orders
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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.....
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Madras High Court Grants Interim Bail to Subbiah Shanmugam, Former President of ABVP(22.03.2022)
Madras High Court has granted interim bail to Subbiah Shanmugam, former national president of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), in a case boo.....
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Calcutta HC Issues Notice on Questions Related to Aviation Security of CM Mamata Banerjee(22.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has sought the Centre's response on questions related to aviation security of West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. The Cour.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Aviation Security of CM Mamata Banerjee
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Delhi Court Denies Bail to Jamia Alumni President in Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case(08.04.2022)
Delhi Court has denied bail to Shifa-Ur-Rehman, President of Jamia Millia Islamia Alumni Association in connection with the Delhi riots larger conspi.....
Tags : Delhi Court, Shifa-Ur-Rehman, President of Jamia Millia Islamia Alumni Association, Delhi riots, conspiracy
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, interim protection, arrest, Ajay Singh, SpiceJet Promoter, fraud
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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
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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.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Rule 4(3)(d)(III) of Madhya Pradesh State Services Examination Rules, 2015, meritorious candidates, reserved categories
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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
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Orissa High Court Dismisses Dara Singh's Plea for Reduced Sentence in Murder Case(14.01.2022)
Orissa High Court has dismissed a petition moved by Dara Singh alias Rabindra Pal Singh seeking modification of his life imprisonment in a case pertai.....
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NCLAT Refuses to Grant Interim Relief to Amazon Against CCI Order Suspending Deal(14.01.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has refused to grant interim relief to Amazon against its plea challenging the order of the Competition Commis.....
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Gauhati HC Sets Aside Order of Forigners Tribunal Declaring Resident of Jorgah Village as Foreigner(14.01.2022)
Gauhati High Court has set aside an order passed by a Foreigners' Tribunal declaring a resident of Jorgah village, Sonitpur as a foreigner after notin.....
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Tripura HC: Plea for DNA Test Cannot be Entertained Unless Explicit Challenge to Birth Documents(14.01.2022)
Tripura High Court has held that unless and until there is an explicit challenge to birth documents and school records of a person, a plea for conduct.....
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SC: Fundamental Right to Travel Cannot be Denied for Arraignment as Accused(17.01.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that the fundamental right of personal liberty to travel abroad cannot be denied to a person only because he is arrayed as .....
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NCLAT: Successful Bidder Cannot be Permitted to Wriggle Out of Bid Claiming Conditional Offer(17.01.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has held that a Successful Bidder cannot wriggle out of the contractual obligations and withdraw the bid after.....
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CESTAT, Bangalore: Service by Foreign Service Provider is not Telecommunication Service(14.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that service by Foreign Service Provider is not Telecommunication Service and.....
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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
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CESTAT, Bangalore: Executive Appointed is not Manpower Recruitment or Supply Agency Service(14.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that appointment of an executive by foreign/holding company is not Manpower R.....
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CESTAT, Bangalore: Executive Appointed is not Manpower Recruitment or Supply Agency Service(14.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that appointment of an executive by foreign/holding company is not Manpower R.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, appointment, Manpower Recruitment, Supply Agency Service
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CESTAT, Bangalore Holds Service, Being Export of Service, Cannot be Chargeable to Service Tax(14.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that service recipient has not physically made accessible any goods to the se.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, service tax, service recipient, export
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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
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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.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Recruitment of District Judge
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Delhi High Court Allows Counsels to File 2 Reports in North-East Delhi Riots Case(21.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has allowed both the standing counsel and the special public prosecutor to argue and file their respective status reports opposing an.....
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SEBI’s New Margin Rules Postponed to December 1(21.07.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has postponed the implementation of the enhanced margin requirements for trading in the stock market, aimed at .....
Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India, Margin Rules
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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.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Housing Development & Infrastructure Limited
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Tripura HC Closes Plea on Plight of Minor Girl Who was Sold Due to Poverty of Family(21.07.2020)
Tripura High Court has closed the suo-moto Public Interest Litigations registered against the plight of a minor girl aged about 14 years, native of No.....
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Delhi HC Directs DG (Prisons) to Conduct Inquiry and Submit Report on Release of Prisoners(22.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Director General (Prisons) to conduct an inquiry as to on how many occasions were the prisoner not released within 2.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Release of Prisoners
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ITAT, Mumbai: Non-Disclosure of Foreign Asset in ITR Not Valid Reason for Imposition of Penalty(08.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has observed that non disclosing of a foreign asset in the income tax return, by itself, is not a valid r.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, foreign asset, income tax return, Black Money Act, assessee
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NCLT, Kolkata: Corporate Debtor Cannot Be Sent Into Liquidation(08.04.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata has observed that just because the liquidation value is being projected higher than the value of the resolutio.....
Tags : National Company Law Tribunal, liquidation value, resolution plan, Corporate Debtor, liquidation
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ITAT, Mumbai: Payment for Transponder Services Not Amount to Royalty(08.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the payment for transponder services would not amount to royalty under the provisions of Incom.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, transponder services, royalty, Income Tax, Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements
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ITAT, Pune: Capital Gain Exemption u/s 54F for Purchase of Office Premises not available(08.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Pune has observed that the capital gain exemption under section 54F of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is not available in the.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Revisional Jurisdiction Invoked for Lack of Inquiry, Not for Inadequate Inquiry(08.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that the revisional jurisdiction can be invoked only for lack of inquiry and not for inadequate inquir.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Revisional Jurisdiction, lack of inquiry, section 263, Income Tax Act, 1961
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Section 16(3), Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Article 227, Constitution, Tribunal, Jurisdiction
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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
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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.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Act, arbitration clause, overriding, non-obstante clause
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CESTAT, Chennai: No Prohibition on Selling of Goods by Importer to Another(15.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai bench has held that there is no prohibition on the selling of goods by the importer to anoth.....
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SC: Hawker Can't Claim Right to Leave Goods & Wares Overnight at Hawking Place(15.04.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that any hawker can be permitted to hawk in the market only as per the hawking policy and not against the same. The Court h.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Hawker, Rights, Storage of Goods, Hawking Place
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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 .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Operation of Brick Kiln Industries
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Orissa HC: Court for Deciding Applications Arising Out of Arbitration Agreement is Commercial Court(15.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has observed that the Court for the purpose of deciding all the applications arising out of the arbitration agreement between the pa.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Court for Deciding Arbitration Applications, Commercial Court
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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: Advisory Jurisdiction to Provide Legal Advice u/s 151 CPC(01.10.2020)
Delhi High Court has clarified that it doesn't have the advisory jurisdiction to provide legal advice to the parties in applications moved under secti.....
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Bombay HC Extends Interim orders Till October 31(01.10.2020)
Bombay High Court has extended the operation of interim orders passed by the High Court and its subordinate Courts in Maharashtra and Goa till 31st Oc.....
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NHRC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Hathras Gang Rape Case(01.10.2020)
National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh Government, asking it file a report, taking suo moto cognizance of the "seriou.....
Tags : National human Rights Commission, Hathras Gang-Rape Case
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NHRC Issues Notice to Govt. on Amnesty's Decision to Close India Operations(01.10.2020)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) takes suo motu cognizance of the matter and directs issuance of the notice to the Home Secretary, Ministry of .....
Tags : National Human Rights Commission, Amnesty International
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SC: Criminal Cases Cannot be Transferred on Ground of Lack of Territorial Jurisdiction(01.10.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that transfer of criminal cases cannot be ordered under Section 406 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 on the ground o.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Transfer of Criminal Cases
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Gauhati HC Issues Notice in Case Related to Drilling of Wells in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park(01.10.2020)
Gauhati High Court has issued notices to 14 authorities, including the Centre, Assam government and Oil India Limited, asking them to respond within t.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Drilling of Wells, Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
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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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NHRC Issues Notices to Chief Secretaries of Odisha, Chhattisgarh on Hirakud Displacement(02.03.2021)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Chief Secretaries of Odisha and Chhattisgarh over the action taken to alleviate the .....
Tags : National Human Rights Commission, Hirakud Displacement
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Delhi HC Grants Centre Time to Respond to Plea Against WhatsApp's Privacy Policy(02.03.2021)
Delhi High Court has refused to issue notice on petition against WhatsApp's new privacy policy, giving the Central Government 4 weeks' time to respond.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Whatsapp’s Privacy Policy
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Supreme Court Grants Bail to Undertrial Languishing in Jail for 9 Years(02.03.2021)
Supreme Court has granted bail to an accused in a murder case who had been languishing in jail for 9 years while observing that there was no likelihoo.....
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Allahabad HC Grants Bail To Under Trial In Jail for Over 11 Years(13.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court has granted bail to an under trial prisoner who has been in jail for over 11 years regarding an attempt to murder case. The court.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, under trial prisoner, pecuniary position, 11 years
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Delhi HC: Fairness Assured by Article 21 Would Receive Jolt If Period of Deprivation Becomes Long(13.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that if the period of deprivation pending trial or disposal of criminal appeal becomes unduly long, the fairness assured by.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, under trial prisoner, pecuniary position, 11 years
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Kerala HC Seeks Explanation on Controversy of Stale Halal Jaggery Used at Sabarimala(22.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the Commissioner of Food Safety to file an explanation about the ongoing controversy of stale halal jaggery being used .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Controversy of Stale Halal Jaggery Used at Sabarimala
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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
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AAAR, Karnataka: 18% GST Eligible on Services Provided by Airbus Group(23.11.2021)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), Karnataka has ruled that the 18% goods and services tax is eligible on services provided by Airbus Group.....
Tags : Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling, Services Provided by Airbus Group
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Karnataka HC Permits to Move Atal Bihari Vajpayee Zoological Park Inside Reserve Forest(23.11.2021)
Karnataka High Court has allowed the State government to shift the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Zoological Park from Ballari to Bilikallu Reserved Forest, Hos.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Zoological Park
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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.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Irregularities in Non-Teaching Staff Appointments
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P&H HC: Parameters Laid Down in Dharampal Case for Suspension of Sentence Are Only Guidelines(11.04.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the parameters laid down by the High Court in the case of Dharampal for suspension of the sentence are onl.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Dharampal case, parameters, invariable rule.
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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
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Allahabad HC: Learning Driving License, Voter ID Card Can't Be Considered to Determine Juvenile's Age(11.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the Learning Driving License and Voter I.D. Card should not be taken into account while determining the age of .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Learning Driving License, Voter I.D., juvenile
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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.....
Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, cenvat credit, Rule 2(l) of the Cenvat Rules, 2004
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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
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ITAT, Mumbai: Payment for Transponder Services Does Not Amount to Royalty(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the payment for transponder services would not amount to royalty under the provisions of Incom.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, transponder services, royalty, Income Tax Law, Double Taxation, Avoidance Agreements
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Telangana HC Extends All Interim Orders Till November 06(01.10.2020)
Telangana High Court has extended the operation of interim orders passed by this Court, as well as by the District and other Subordinate Courts till 6.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Extension of Interim Orders
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SC: Factories Act Notification Indicative of Intention to Force Workers into Servitude(05.10.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that the Gujarat Government's notification increasing the working hours of factory workers and exempting factories in the S.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Factories Act notification
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P&H HC: Courts Must Be Cautious While Exercising Discretion to Condone Delay in Filing WS(23.05.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the provisions of Order 8 Rule 1 of the CPC are directory in nature, however, the Courts must exercise the.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, CPC, Written Statement, Condone Delay
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Gauhati HC: Managing Directors Can Only be Summoned if The Representatives Are Not Cooperating(23.05.2022)
Gauhati High Court has held that the Managing Director of a company should not be directly summoned by authorities under S. 108 of the Customs Act and.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Managing Director, Customs Act, Authorized Representative
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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.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, RERA, Inspector General of Registration
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P&H HC: Mistake by Court While Adjourning Matter Can't Take Away Right of Party to Lead Evidence(23.05.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the plaintiff-respondent cannot be deprived of her valuable right of leading evidence merely because the C.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Adjourning, Right to lead Evidence
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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.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Breach of Written Undertaking
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AAAR: Allocation of Salary of Head Office Employee to Branch Subject to GST(17.01.2022)
Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR), Maharashtra says allocation of salary of a head office employee to a branch, and its recovery from ther.....
Tags : Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling, Allocation of Salary of Head Office Employee
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Madras HC: Enforcement of a Foreign Arbitral Award can be Filed in More Than One High Court(01.06.2022)
Madras High Court has held that more than one High Court can exercise jurisdiction for the recognition and enforcement of an arbitral award if the cla.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Arbitral Award, Jurisdiction
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AAR: Execution Work by Railway is not Composite Supply of ‘Original Work’(01.06.2022)
West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling ( AAR ) has held that the execution work by Railway for dismantling of existing sleeper fixing and/or install.....
Tags : AAR, Railway, Original Work
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Orissa HC Orders Compassionate Appointment After 7 Years Delay(01.06.2022)
Orissa High Court while ordering compassionate appointment, after a delay of 7 years , has held that it is highly improper to keep such cases pending .....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Compassionate Appointment, Delay
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Orissa HC: Candidates Holding 'Dual Degrees' Can't Be Arbitrarily Rejected While Making Appointments(01.06.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that candidature for appointment to a public office cannot be arbitrarily rejected for reason that candidate holds ‘Dual De.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Dual Degree, Appointment
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Delhi HC Quashes Charges U/S 132 IT Act for Lack of any Material on Record(01.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has quashed Criminal Charges u/s 132 of Income Tax Act without any material on record for prima facie satisfaction.
Tags : Delhi High Court, Income-Tax, Prima Facie
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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.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Aggrieved Person
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Madras HC: No Jurisdiction Based on Location of Branch Office Where No Cause of Action Has Arisen(23.11.2021)
Madras High Court has interpreted, actually and voluntarily resides or carries on business or personally works for gain, in Section 134(2) of Trade Ma.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Jurisdiction Based on Location of Branch Office
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SC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Decision Declaring Tanti/Tatwa as Synonyms to Paan/Sawasi(23.11.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea filed challenging the Bihar Government's 2015 decision declaring Tanti/Tatwa, an extremely backward class as.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Decision Declaring Tanti/Tatwa as Synonyms to Paan/Sawasi
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SC: Residuary Jurisdiction of NCLT Cannot be Invoked to Adjudicate Contractual Dispute(24.11.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the residuary jurisdiction of the National Company Law Tribunal cannot be invoked to adjudicate contractual dispute if.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Residuary Jurisdiction of NCLT
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SC Clarifies Rights and Entitlements Under Rights of Persons With Disabilities Act, 2016(24.11.2021)
Supreme Court has clarified that the rights and entitlements under the Rights of Persons With Disabilities Act, 2016, including the right of persons w.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Rights and Entitlements of Persons with Disabilities
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ITAT, Pune: Exemption of Capital Gain u/s 54F not available for Purchase of Office Premises(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Pune has observed that the exemption of capital gain under section 54F of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is unavailable if th.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, capital gain, section 54F of the Income Tax Act, 1961, sale consideration
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ITAT, Mumbai: Revisional Jurisdiction Can be Invoked for Lack of Inquiry, Not for Inadequate Inquiry(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the revisional jurisdiction under section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 can be invoked only .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, revisional jurisdiction, section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, lack of inquiry, inadequate inquiry
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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 .....
Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, cenvat credit, input tax, courier services
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ITAT, Vishakhapatnam: Use of Agricultural Produce for Feeding Children is Charitable Activity(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Vishakhapatnam has observed that the activity of agricultural products for feeding children in the orphanage is charita.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, agricultural products, charitable, orphanage, charitable society
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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Cenvat Credit on Services within Factory Premises allowable(11.04.2022)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that cenvat credit in respect of garden maintenance service under the Cenvat.....
Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, cenvat credit, Cenvat Credit Rules, garden maintenance
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ITAT, Mumbai: Corpus Donations by Un-Registered Trust Considered as Capital Receipt(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that Corpus Donations received by an un-registered trust will be under the purview of Capital Recei.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Corpus Donations, Capital Receipt
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Telangana HC: Arbitral Award A Nullity If Passed Beyond Prescribed Period(15.04.2022)
Telangana High Court has held that the provisions of Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) are cast in mandatory terms a.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Arbitral Award, Nullity, Prescribed Period
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AAR, Maharashtra: GST Payable on Composite Supply of Work Contract Involving Earth Work(15.04.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Maharashtra has ruled that goods and services tax (GST) is payable on the composite supply of work contracts involv.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Composite Supply of Work Contract
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Calcutta HC Sets Aside Speaker's Order Dismissing Suvendu Adhikari's Plea to Disqualify Mukul Roy(15.04.2022)
Calcutta High Court has set aside West Bengal Assembly Speaker's order dismissing a petition by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari seeking disquali.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Suvendu Adhikari, Mukul Roy
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ITAT, Mumbai: Assessing Officer Cannot Make Addition on Basis of Suo-Moto Disclosure of Assessee(15.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that the Assessing Officer cannot make any addition to assessee's income on the basis of the suo-moto .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Addition on Basis of Suo-Moto Disclosure
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Delhi HC: Petition u/s 9 A&C Act Not Maintainable Against Procedural Orders of Arbitral Tribunal(15.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that a petition under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A& Act) for interim measures of protection, .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Procedural Orders of Arbitral Tribunal
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ITAT, Indore: Denial of Opportunity to Cross-Examine Parties Would be Violation of Natural Justice(23.09.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Indore has held that the denial of opportunity to the assessee to conduct cross-examination of the parties who h.....
Tags : income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Violation of Natural Justice
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Tripura High Court Rejects TMC's Plea to Hold 'Protest' Rally in State(23.09.2021)
Tripura High Court has dismissed a plea filed by the All India Trinamool Congress seeking permission to organize a protest rally despite State Governm.....
Tags : Tripura High Court, 'Protest' Rally in State
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Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response on Plea for Regulation of Private Detectives(23.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought response of the Centre on a plea seeking guidelines to regulate the work of private detectives till the codified Act comes.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Regulation of Private Detectives
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Supreme Court to Recall Suo Motu Extension of Limitation Period With Effect From October 1(23.09.2021)
Supreme Court had said that it will recall the suo motu order of April 27, 2021, which had extended with effect from March 14, 2021 the limitation per.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Suo Motu Extension of Limitation Period
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NCLAT: 'Success Fees' is of Contingent and Speculative Nature; Not a Part of IBC(23.09.2021)
National Company Appellate Law Tribunal has held that 'success fees' which is more in the nature of contingency and speculative, is not a part of the .....
Tags : National Company Appellate Law Tribunal, Success Fees
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DGFT Extends Export Obligation Period of Specified Advance and EPCG Authorisations(24.09.2021)
Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the extension of the export obligation period of specified Advance and Export Promotion Capital .....
Tags : Director-General of Foreign Trade, Obligation Period of Specified Advance and EPCG Authorisations
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Allahabad High Court Acquits Man Convicted for Raping and Murdering Minor Girl(24.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has acquitted a man convicted for raping and murdering a minor girl and facing the death penalty, having found the evidence of th.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Man Convicted for Raping and Murdering Minor Girl
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SC: Advance Measures Must be Taken to Control Delhi’s Air Quality Crisis(24.11.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that advance measures must be taken with respect to the Delhi's air quality crisis, on the basis of anticipation about wind.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Delhi’s Air Quality Crisis
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Delhi HC Grants Time to Frame Rules to Deal with High Value Cases In Debt Recovery Tribunals(25.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted six weeks time to the Central Government for coming up with the Rules to deal with high value cases, where the recovery i.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, High Value Cases In Debt Recovery Tribunals
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Kerala High Court Asks Petitioner to Analyse Concept of Halal in Sabarimala Spoiled Jaggery Row(25.11.2021)
Kerala High Court has questioned the petitioner organisation that had challenged the alleged use of halal-certified jaggery at the Sabarimala temple i.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Sabarimala Spoiled Jaggery Row
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Bombay High Court Rejects Tarun Tejpal's Plea for In-Camera Hearing of Rape Case Appeal(25.11.2021)
Bombay High Court has rejected an application moved by journalist Tarun Tejpal under Section 327 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for conductin.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, In-Camera Hearing of Rape Case Appeal
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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 .....
Tags : AAAR, GST, Agricultural Produce
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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Non-filing of Declaration Can’t be Reason to Refuse Reversal of Credit(11.04.2022)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that mere non filing of declaration can’t be a reason to deny the proportion.....
Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004, Reversal of Credit
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ITAT, Mumbai: Reasons Mentioned in Notice for Re-Assessment Cannot be Improved Later(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the reasons specified in the re-assessment notice under section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 196.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, re-assessment notice
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ITAT, Mumbai: Architect Fee Paid in Connection with Transfer of Development Rights Allowable(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the architect fee paid by the assessee regarding the transfer of development rights are allowa.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, architect fee, assesse, section 48 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, capital gain
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ITAT, Mumbai: Reasons Mentioned in Notice for Re-Assessment Cannot be Improved Later(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the reasons specified in the re-assessment notice under section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 196.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, re-assessment notice
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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Non-filing of Declaration Can’t be Reason to Refuse Reversal of Credit(11.04.2022)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that mere non filing of declaration can’t be a reason to deny the proportion.....
Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004, Reversal of Credit
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ITAT, Mumbai: Reasons Mentioned in Notice for Re-Assessment Cannot be Improved Later(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the reasons specified in the re-assessment notice under section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 196.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, re-assessment notice
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ITAT, Mumbai: Remuneration Paid to Partner Out of Profit Cannot be Treated as Salary(25.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that the remuneration paid to Partner out of the share of profit cannot be treated as salary to .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Remuneration
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NCLAT, Delhi: Fresh Resolution Plan Cannot be Considered by Committee of Creditors(25.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Delhi has held that a fresh resolution plan cannot be considered by a Committee of Creditors (COC) on.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Fresh Resolution Plan
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NCLAT, Delhi: Amount Given as Share Application Money is Not Covered Under Financial Debt(25.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) , Delhi has held that money given as Share Application Money cannot be treated as a financial debt in .....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Share Application Money
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Bombay HC: Court Can't Grant Interim Relief u/s 9 of A&C Act, If Contract is Determinable(25.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that an application for interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) in the form .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Interim Relief u/s 9 of A&C Act
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Allahabad HC Imposes Cost on Woman for False Rape Charges Against Husband Before Marrying Him(25.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has quashed an FIR lodged pursuant to the false allegations of rape made by a woman, who later on, got married to the accused, as.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, False Rape Charges, Marriage
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Orissa HC: Date of Submission of Chargesheet is Only Relevant Date for Grant of Default Bail(25.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that date of submission of chargesheet is the only relevant date that should be taken into consideration while granting def.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Date of Submission of Chargesheet, Grant of Default Bail
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Gauhati HC: Incriminating Evidence Under Section 3113 CrPC Should be Put Up in Concise Manner(15.04.2022)
Gauhati High Court has observed that under Section 313 of Code of Criminal procedure, 1973 (CrPC), the trial Court should bring to accused’s notice, i.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Incriminating Evidence
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Karnataka High Court Directs Restaurant to Earmark Hookah Smoking Area, Obtain License(15.04.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed a restaurant, Soho Pub & Grill, to earmark separate area in its premises, after obtaining a licence, for allowing it.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Hookah Smoking, Soho Pub & Grill
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Orissa HC Dismisses Challenge to Retirement of Former Additional District & Sessions Judge(15.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has dismissed challenge to a notification which notified the decision to compulsorily retire a former Additional District & Sessions.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Retirement of Former Additional District & Sessions Judge
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Orissa HC: Writ Court Cannot Exercise Jurisdiction to Pronounce on Legal Right of Person(15.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that a writ Court like High Court cannot exercise its jurisdiction to pronounce on a legal right of a person to receive com.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Writ Court, Legal Right of Person
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Madras HC: TPO to Mandatorily Pass Order Determining Arm's Length Pricing Within 60 Days(18.04.2022)
Madras High Court has observed that the transfer pricing officer must mandatorily pass the order to determine arm's length pricing within 60 days, sta.....
Tags : Madras High Court, transfer pricing officer, 60 days
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Chhattisgarh HC: MSME Facilitation Council can Also Administer Arbitration(18.04.2022)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that the bar under section 80 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 which prevents the conciliator acting as .....
Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, section 80 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Ministry of Micro, small & Medium Enterprises
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ITAT, Bangalore: Non-Appearance of Assessee During Hearing Can’t be Reason to Recall Tribunal Order(02.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that the Tribunal cannot recall an order by invoking Rule 25 of the Appellate Tribunal Rules, 1963 .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Rule 25, Appellate Tribunal Rules, 1963, assessee
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AAR, Karnataka: Pre-developed Computer Software Can be Treated as Goods and Attracts 5% GST(02.05.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, Karnataka has ruled that pre-developed and pre-designed Computer Software can be treated as goods and attracts 5% Goods .....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, Goods and Services Tax, Computer Software, Goods
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Undisclosed Sale Consideration of Property Can Only Assessable as Capital Gain(02.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has ruled that the undisclosed sale consideration of the property can be subjected to tax as capital gain und.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, capital gain, section 48, Income Tax Act, 1961, Undisclosed sale consideration
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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.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, public interest litigation, Dr. Anulya Morya, Vice Chancellor, Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University
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Delhi HC: Failure to Supply of Legible Copies of Documents Renders Detention Order Illegal(03.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that an order of detention passed by the Detaining Authority based on illegible copies of documents suffers from non-app.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, detention, Detaining Authority, illegible copies, non-application of mind
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Delhi HC: Husband & Wife Two Pillars of Family, Whole House Crashes Down if One Gets Weak(03.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has upheld an order passed by the Family Court allowing divorce in favour of the wife under section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage A.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Family Court, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, section 13(1)(ia), Mental cruelty
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ITAT, Mumbai: Architect Fee Paid in Connection with Transfer of Development Rights Allowable(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the architect fee paid by the assessee regarding the transfer of development rights are allowa.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, architect fee, assesse, section 48 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, capital gain
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ITAT, Bangalore: No Rationale in Making Additions to Income on Violation of RBI Notifications(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that there is no rationale in the action of the Assessing Officer of making additions to income .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, rationale, Assessing Officer, assesse, Section 68 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, Reserve Bank of India
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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
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Allahabad High Court Allows Child's Father to Visitation Rights(11.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed the father is entitled to visitation rights to meet his child by allowing a Habeas Corpus plea filed by a father see.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Visitation Rights
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NCLT, Kolkata: IRP Against Legal Heirs of Personal Guarantor by Financial Creditor Not Permissible(11.04.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata has held that the application is not maintainable against legal heirs of the Personal Guarantor under the Insol.....
Tags : National Company Law Tribunal, Financial Creditor, Personal Guarantor, Bank of Baroda
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ITAT, Bangalore: Agricultural Land Not Converted at Time of Sale Not Included as Capital Gain(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that since the agricultural land was not converted at the time of sale, the sale consideration s.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, agricultural land, sale consideration, Income Tax Act, 1961, assessee
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P&H HC: Affidavit On Marital Status Must In Protection Pleas Filed By Couples(24.09.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed that the High Court Registry must ensure that before any protection plea is adjudicated upon, affidavits of.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Affidavit On Marital Status
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Bombay HC Grants Maharashtra Government to Fill Up Vacancies in Human Rights Commission(24.09.2021)
Bombay High Court has granted the Maharashtra Government one last chance to fill up vacancies in the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission while h.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Vacancies in Human Rights Commission
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Tripura HC Stays Investigation Against Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee(24.09.2021)
Tripura High Court has stayed investigation against Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, MP Dola Sen, West Bengal Minister Bratya B.....
Tags : Tripura High Court, Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee
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Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Against Alleged Unauthorized Construction With 50K Cost(24.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has rejected with Rs. 50,000 cost, a Public Interest Litigation filed challenging alleged unauthorised construction on properties, wi.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Alleged Unauthorized Construction
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Bombay High Court Extends Interim Orders Passed by Courts and Tribunals Till October 8(24.09.2021)
Bombay High Court has extended the life of all interim orders passed by courts and tribunals in Maharashtra and Goa till 8th October 2021, indicating .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Interim Orders Passed by Courts and Tribunals
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ITAT, Mumbai: Shell India Not Taxable in India for Consideration Received from Resale of Software(27.09.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that Shell India not taxable in India for consideration received from resale/use of the computer.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Shell India
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ITAT, Bangalore: Wife Eligible for Capital Gain release if Money Given for Acquisition of Property(03.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has held that the wife is eligible for capital gain exemption regarding the money given for the acquisition o.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, reimbursement, capital gain, acquisition
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AAR, Gujarat: No GST Leviable on Amount Representing Employees Portion of Canteen Charges(03.05.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling, Gujarat has ruled that no Goods and Services Tax is leviable in the hands of the employer on an amount in lieu of the emp.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Goods and Services Tax, canteen charges
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AAR, Karnataka: Computer Software Supplied to Public Funded Research Institutions Attracts 5% GST(03.05.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling, Karnataka has ruled that 5% Goods and Services Tax is payable on computer software supplied to public-funded research ins.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, 5% Goods and Services Tax, computer software
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: CIT(A) Shall Condone Delay and Dispose Appeal on Merits(03.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has ruled that the Commissioner (Appeals) shall condone the delay and dispose the appeal on merits if the ass.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, malafide manner, assessee
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SC: Claims of Insurance Can't be Rejected on Definitions of Terrorism(03.05.2022)
Supreme Court has ruled that the parties, including insurance firms, cannot rely on definitions of terrorism in various penal laws to reject insurance.....
Tags : Supreme Court, insurance firms, terrorism
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Madras HC: TET Not Compulsory for Teachers In Minority Institutions(03.05.2022)
Madras High Court has reiterated that Teacher Eligibility Test qualification cannot be made applicable to minority institutions.
Tags : Madras High Court, Teacher Eligibility Test , minority institutions
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Additions Cannot be Made to Assessee's Income on Basis of Document(03.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal , Ahmedabad has held that additions cannot be made to assessee's taxable income on the basis of documents that are decla.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal , Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, service tax
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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
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SC: Appeal to NCLAT Shall Be Filed Within Period of 30 Days(13.05.2022)
Supreme Court has reiterated that an appeal against the order of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) shall be filed before the NCLAT within a period.....
Tags : Supreme Court, National Company Law Tribunal , thirty days, fifteen days
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Kerala HC: Wife Can Claim Maintenance U/S 125 Crpc Until She Obtains Benefit Under Muslim Law(13.05.2022)
Kerala HC has restated that a divorced Muslim woman can seek maintenance under Section 125 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), until she obtai.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Muslim, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, Section 125
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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
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Orissa HC: An Unreasoned Arbitration Award Is Against Public Policy(13.05.2022)
Orissa High Court by setting aside the award of the arbitrator has ruled that an unreasoned arbitral award would be against the public policy. The cou.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, public policy, arbitrator
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Karnataka HC: Can't Take Cognizance of Offences by Advocate Unless Sanctioned by Centre/State(13.05.2022)
Karnataka High Court has ruled that taking cognizance for offences committed by an advocate or notary is banned under Section 13 of the Notaries Act, .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Section 13, Notaries Act, 1952, charge sheet, cognizance
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HP HC Directs to Commence Repair Work at 11th Century Mata Mrikula Devi Temple(25.04.2022)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to constitute a special team to inspect, submit an estimate and comme.....
Tags : Himachal Pradesh High Court, 11th Century Mata Mrikula Devi Temple
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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.....
Tags : National Company Law Tribunal, Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process, compulsory registration
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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
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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
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Telangana HC: Outright Rejection of Stay Application is Not Justified(26.04.2022)
Telangana High Court has held that the appellate and revisional authorities must judiciously implement their discretionary power so as to grant a stay.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, appellate, revisional authorities, Telangana Value Added Tax Act, 2005
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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.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, service tax, threshold limit
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Allahabad HC: Compliance of Pre-Deposit Mandatory Under RERA Act Before Entertainment(18.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has ruled that the statutory compliance of a pre-deposit under Section 43(5) of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act,.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Section 43(5) of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, Appellate Tribunal
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NCLAT, Delhi: Quantum of Debt Not to be Decided At Stage of Admission of S. 7 IBC Application(18.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that the quantum of debt is not to be considered at the stage of admission of a petition u.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, admission
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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
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Allahabad HC: Divorced, Unmarried Muslim Woman Can Claim Maintenance u/s 125 CrPC(18.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that a divorced Muslim woman shall be entitled to claim maintenance from her husband under Section 125 of the Code of Cr.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, iddat
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Delhi HC: Failure to Issue Notice for Additional Payment Does Not Preclude Later Claim(18.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the failure on the part of the contractor to issue notice under the contract does not deprive him of his right to claim.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, contract, arbitral tribunal
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ITAT, Mumbai: Corpus Donations Received by Trust Not Taxable, Even If Trust Is unregistered(18.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has held that the corpus donations received by a Trust for a specific purpose are not taxable, even if the Trust.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Section 12 A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, capital receipt
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SC Quashes Criminal Cases Against Italian Marines in Enrica Lexie Case Accepting Compensation(15.06.2021)
Supreme Court has quashed the criminal proceedings pending in India against against two Italian Marines -Massimilano Latorre and Salvatore Girone - wi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Enrica Lexie Case
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Gauhati High Court Further Extends Interim Orders Till June 25(16.06.2021)
Gauhati High Court has extended by two weeks all interim orders passed by the High Court and all other subordinate Courts and Tribunals till 25th June.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Extension of Interim Orders
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Karnataka HC Dismisses PIL for Action Against Alleged Police Atrocities During Lockdown(16.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation filed by an advocate seeking directions to concerned Station House Officers to registe.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Alleged Police Atrocities During Lockdown
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Sikkim High Court Dismisses Plea Alleging Misappropriation of Covid-19 Funds(17.06.2021)
Sikkim High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking enquiry into alleged misappropriation of funds under Covid-19 package provided to.....
Tags : Sikkim High Court, Misappropriation of Covid-19 Funds
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Karnataka High Court Issues Notice on MBBS Graduates' Plea Against Govt Notification(17.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the State Government and other respondents on a batch of petitions filed challenging the notification issued.....
Tags : Sikkim High Court, Misappropriation of Covid-19 Funds
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AAAR, Karnataka: Manufacturer of HDPE Drums Not Eligible for Concessional Rate Tax(03.05.2022)
Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling, Karnataka has ruled that the manufacturer of High Density Polyethylene Drums are not eligible for concessional.....
Tags : Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling, High Density Polyethylene Drums
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CESTAT, Mumbai: Confiscation Order Can’t be Invoked Without Corroborating Evidence(03.05.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that an order of confiscation under section 111(m) of customs Act 1962, along with .....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, section 112, Customs Act, 1962
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Deemed Rent Inapplicable to Property That is Stock-in-Trade(03.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has ruled that the concept of deemed rent can’t be applicable to the properties which are treated as stock-in.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, stock-in-trade, deemed rent
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Delhi HC: ITAT Final Arbiter of Facts, Its Order Can be Interfered Only if There is Question of Law(03.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that the High Court can interfere with its order only if there is substantial question of law or there is manifest illeg.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
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Allahabad HC: Proceedings U/S 145 CrPC Has to be Discontinued if Suit for Possession is Pending(04.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that where a civil suit for possession or declaration of the title with regard to the same property is pending, the .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Section 145, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Possession
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ITAT, Delhi: Assessing Officer Cannot Apply Wrong Method in Lack of Audited Financials of AE(04.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the Assessing Officer cannot give benefit to the assessee for non-cooperation in providing audited.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, associated enterprises, Assessing Officer
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Delhi HC: Jurisprudence Doesn’t Extend to Condoning All Inordinate/Unjustifiable Delays(13.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has decided that the jurisprudence does not extend to accommodating and condoning all undue or unjustifiable delays by government bod.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, jurisprudence, government bodies
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NCLAT, Delhi: Arrears of Salary Accumulated for More Than Three Years Are Not Eligible for CIRP(13.05.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi has ruled that arrears of salary due beyond a period of three years would be barred by limitation f.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, three years, Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process, limitation
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ITAT: Income Tax Penalty U/S 271E Cannot be Levied In Absence of Regular Assessment(13.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has ruled that the income tax penalty under Section 271E of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be levied in the .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Income Tax Act, 1961, Section 271E, assessee
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ITAT: Non-Cooperation With Dept Cannot be Sole Ground for Addition U/S 69A(13.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has ruled that mere non-cooperation with the department cannot be the sole ground to make an addition under S.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Section 69A, Income Tax Act, 1961
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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.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
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Orissa HC: Commission Paid To Persons Who Are Not Beneficial to Business of Assessee is Taxable(16.05.2022)
Orissa High Court while dismissing a challenge against an order of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal which disallowed commission expenses as claimed b.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
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Orissa High Court Directs Mediation Between Private Schools and Parents(09.09.2020)
Orissa High Court has ordered the School and Mass Education Department of the State to convene a meeting between all the stakeholders including the pa.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Mediation Between Private Schools and Parents
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Karnataka HC Convicts Reporter & Editor for Defamation(10.09.2020)
Karnataka High Court has reversed the acquittal of a reporter and an editor of a magazine for criminal defamation, observing that the right to life gu.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Criminal Defamation
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Supreme Court Asks Centre on Right to Life for Animals(10.09.2020)
Supreme Court has asked the Centre if animals should have right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, 1949 while entertaining a Publi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Right to Life for Animals
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SC: Writ Petition Not Maintainable Against Judicial Order Passed by High Court(11.09.2020)
Supreme Court has held that a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1949 would not be maintainable in order to challenge which.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Writ Petition Against Judicial Order
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Delhi HC: Accused has Right to Oppose Police Plea for Extension of Time for Investigation(14.09.2020)
Delhi High Court has ruled that an accused has a right to be heard to oppose an application for extension of time for completion of investigation accr.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Right to Oppose Extension of Investigation
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NGT Asks CPCB to Consider Environmental Audit of E-Commerce Websites(14.09.2020)
National Green Tribunal has asked the Central Pollution Control Board to submit an action taken report against manufacturers and e-commerce websites w.....
Tags : National Green Tribunal, Environmental Audit of E-Commerce Websites
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ITAT, Mumbai: Corpus Donations Received by Trust Not Taxable, Even If Trust Is unregistered(18.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has held that the corpus donations received by a Trust for a specific purpose are not taxable, even if the Trust.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Section 12 A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, capital receipt
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Kerala HC: Dissenting Views of Minority Members Does Not Constitute Arbitral Award(18.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has observed that the Arbitral Tribunal can pass only one arbitral award and not multiple awards, stating that dissenting views can'.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Arbitral Tribunal, arbitral award
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AAR, West Bengal: No GST on Service Provided to State Government for Collection and Disposal of Bio-M(18.04.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, West Bengal has ruled that service provided to the State Government for the collection and disposal of bio-medical waste.....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, State Government, bio-medical waste, Goods and Services Tax
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AAR, West Bengal: No GST on Service for Collection and Disposal of Bio-Medical Waste(18.04.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, West Bengal has ruled that service provided to the State Government for the collection and disposal of bio-medical waste.....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, State Government, bio-medical waste, Goods and Services Tax
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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
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ITAT, Delhi: No Penalty on Receiving Cash Loan from Family Members to Meet Business Exigency(18.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that the penalty under sections 271D and 271E of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be leviable on rece.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Cash loan, Business Exigency
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ITAT, Bangalore: Independent Building with More Than One Residential Unit Eligible for Capital Gain(27.09.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore has held that an independent building with more than one residential unit within it shall be eligible .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Independent Building with More Than One Residential Unit
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Delhi High Court Extends Deadline For Establishments & Industries for Aadhar-UAN Linkage(27.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has, vide an interim order, extended the deadline for Aadhar-UAN linkage of employees working in establishments and industries, till .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Deadline For Establishments & Industries
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P&H HC: Marriage Of Minor Becomes Valid If Not Declared Void Till Age of 18(27.09.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that if a girl marries before attaining the age of 18 years, she can seek separation through a decree of divorc.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Marriage Of Minor
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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.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Prior Approval for Investigation
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Orissa High Court Imposes 50K Cost on An Investigating Officer for Non-Production of Case Diary(27.09.2021)
Orissa High Court has imposed Rs.50,000/- cost on the Investigating Officer of Jaipatna Police Station (investigating a criminal case) for non-product.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Non-Production of Case Diary
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SC: Mere Failure or Inaction of State Administration No Basis to Infer Conspiracy(27.06.2022)
Supreme Court while dismissing appeal filed by Zakia Jafri challenging the clean chit given by the SIT to Narendra Modi and 63 other state functionari.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Gujarat Riots Case, Zakia Jafri
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Bombay HC Rejects Review Plea Seeking Default Bail to Varavara Rao, Vernon Gonsalves & Arun Ferreira(04.05.2022)
Bombay High Court has dismissed a review application filed by three accused in the Bhima Koregaon – Elgar Parishad Case seeking bail and accurate corr.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Bhima Koregaon, Elgar Parishad Case, bail
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Orissa HC: No Prohibition on Third Party to Proceed Even After Rejection of Impleadment(04.05.2022)
Orissa High Court has ruled that there is no prohibition to bring an application under Order 21 Rules 97, 99 and 101 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Order 21, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Order 1
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ITAT, Bangalore: TDS Not Applicable to Commission for Professional Service by Non Resident(04.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that Tax Deduction at Source is not applicable to commission for professional service by Nonresiden.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Tax Deduction at Source, professional service
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Orissa HC: Dying Declaration Can't Be Discarded Because Certificate of Fit Mental State Not Appended(05.05.2022)
Orissa High Court has ruled that dying declaration made to a doctor can neither be called to question nor should be doubted only because a certificate.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, dying declaration, deceased
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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.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, notification, importer, anti-dumping duty
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Punjab And Haryana High Court: Wife Can't Be Denied Maintenance On Grounds That She Is Well-Educated(05.05.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that husband is legally and morally responsible; wife cannot be denied maintenance on the grounds of being .....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Maintenance for Wife, Section 125 Criminal Procedure Code
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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
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NCLAT: NCLT Doesn't Have Power to Classify Transaction As Preferential Transaction(16.05.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Law Tribunal, has observed that NCLT does not have the power to suo-moto classify a transaction as a Preferential Trans.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Law Tribunal, Section 44, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, Preferential Transaction
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Orissa HC: Govt. No Vested Right of Employee to Seek Transfer to Particular Position that is Vacant(16.05.2022)
Orissa High Court has ruled that a government employee has no vested right to seek posting to a particular position even if the desired position is ly.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, government employee, vacant
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CESTAT: Refund Can’t be Treated as Time Barred as Claim Made Before Wrong Forum(16.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has ruled that the claim of refund made before a wrong forum cannot be rejected by treatin.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai, section 11B, Central Excise Act, 1944, wrong forum
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ITAT, Pune: Revisional Jurisdiction Cannot be Invoked Sans Illegality in Original Re-Assessment(16.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune while quashing a revisional jurisdiction under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, has ruled that the .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune, revisional jurisdiction, Section 263, Income Tax Act, 1961
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NCLAT: Salary Incrementation is Valid by Employment Agreement or Board Resolution(16.05.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, (NCLAT) has observed that salary incrementation is valid only by an employment agreement or board resolution .....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, Section 9
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SC: Suppression of Information of Criminal Case Can be Ignored in Certain Conditions(22.03.2022)
Supreme Court has held that suppression of information relating to a criminal case by a candidate can be ignored in certain situations. The Court has .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Suppression of Information of Criminal Case
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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 .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Contributions Made After Statutory Due Date
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ITAT, Kolkata: Commissioner Cannot Point Out Issues Other Than Issue Taken Up by AO(22.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata has held that the Commissioner, while invoking his jurisdiction under section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 c.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Commissioner, Issues
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Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Woman Accused of Trafficking Minor Tribal Girl(23.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has denied bail to a woman, accused of trafficking a minor tribal girl, saying it was unfortunate that an innocent girl of tender age.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Trafficking Minor Tribal Girl
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ITAT, Delhi Deletes Penalty Since Non-Deduction of Tax was Due to Non-Receipt of Invoices(23.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has deleted a penalty order under section 271C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 by holding that the non-deducti.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Non-Deduction of Tax
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Punjab & Haryana HC: Fundamental Right to Travel Abroad Can be Controlled by Imposing Conditions(29.03.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has stated that the petitioner has a fundamental right to travel abroad, which can be controlled by imposing certain sit.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Fundamental Right, Right to travel abroad
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AAR, Gujarat: 18% GST Payable on Supply of Functional Cattle Feed Plant(29.03.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, Gujarat has observed that the 18% goods and services tax is valid on supply of a functional Cattle Feed Plant, inclusive.....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, Supply of Functional Cattle Feed Plant
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Central Government Introduces Bill to Collect Biometrics of Prisoners(29.03.2022)
Central government has introduced the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022. The bill proposes to repeal Identification of Prisoner Act, 1920.....
Tags : Central Government, Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022
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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
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WB Taxation Tribunal: State Cannot Establish Entry Tax Subsequent to Constitutional Amendment(29.03.2022)
West Bengal Taxation Tribunal has stated that the State lacks legislative authority to make legislation in the field of goods entry into the local are.....
Tags : West Bengal Taxation Tribunal, Entry Tax, Constitution, GST
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Delhi HC Grants Permanent Injunction Against Now Banned Club Factory Website(29.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has decided permanent injunction against a China based portal, Club Factory, that was banned amid pandemic by the Indian Government, .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Trademark Infringement, Permanent Injunction, Club Factory
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ITAT, Pune: Reimbursement on Welfare Expenses Incurred by Multinationals in India Not Taxable(18.05.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune has said that reimbursement on welfare expenses incurred by multinationals in India shall not be taxable if.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Reimbursement on Welfare Expenses Incurred by Multinationals in India
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Supreme Court Directs Medical Examination of Arrested YSRCP MP Raghu Rama Krishna Raju(18.05.2021)
Supreme Court has directed that YSR Congress MP K Raghu Rama Krishna Raju, who has been arrested by Andhra Pradesh Police in a sedition case over his .....
Tags : Supreme Court, YSRCP MP Raghu Rama Krishna Raju
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Madras HC Extends Life of Remands, Bails, Paroles, Interim Orders Subsisting as on April 30(18.05.2021)
Madras High Court has resolved to extend interim orders subsisting as on 30th April, 2021 till 30th June, 2021. Additionally, the Court has extended a.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Extension of Remands, Bails, Paroles, Interim Orders
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Patna HC Directs State to Verify All Facts Before Placing Affidavit Before Court(18.05.2021)
Patna High Court has directed the State Government to verify all facts from all sources before placing affidavit before Court else it would amount to .....
Tags : Patna High Court, Verification of Facts
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Delhi HC Held That Writ Jurisdiction Cannot be Entertained If there is Alternative Remedy(05.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has declined to quash a re-assessment order on the ground that there was no violation of natural justice and the writ jurisdiction un.....
Tags : Writ Jurisdiction, Alternative Remedy, Article 226
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ITAT: Outstanding Balances cannot be treated as ‘Bogus’ when Payment made through Banking Channels(05.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad bench has observed that the outstanding balances cannot be suspected as bogus when the payments to par.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal , Bogus Payments
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Delhi HC: Accused Can't Claim De Novo Trial Unless Claim Of Counsel's Ineffectiveness Is Proved(05.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that an accused cannot, as a matter of right claim de novo trial, except where he is able to show and prove his claim of cou.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, de novo trial
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CESTAT, Mumbai: Voluntarily Acceptance of Higher Value Exempts Importer From Confiscation Liability(05.05.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has reiterated that voluntarily acceptance of a higher value and willing to pay the customs d.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, customs duty, Customs Act, 1962, enhanced rate, redemption fine
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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.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Central Bureau of Investigation
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CESTAT: Cenvat Credit in Outward Transportation for Services From Place of Removal to Customers Place(05.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that cenvat credit is available in case of outward transportation for the s.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, cenvat credit, outward transportation
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Bombay HC Asks Maharashtra Govt to Examine in Alleged Illegal Distribution of Remdesivir(17.06.2021)
Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra Government to seriously examine the role of MLA Zeeshan Siddique and actor Sonu Sood regarding the alleged.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Alleged Illegal Distribution of Remdesivir
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Bombay HC Sets Aside Arbitration Award Directing BCCI to Pay Compensation to DCHL(17.06.2021)
Bombay High Court has set aside the arbitration award directing Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) to pay over Rs. 4800 crore to Deccan Chro.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Board for Control of Cricket in India
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ITAT, Pune: Income from Sale of Software License Not ‘Royalty’ Under Indo-US DTAA(17.06.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune has held that the income from the sale of software license cannot be treated as “royalty” for the purpose o.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Income from Sale of Software License
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SEBI Notifies Promoters and Directors Dealings to be Brought Under System Driven Disclosures(17.06.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has decided to bring listed companies' promoters and directors' dealings in listed debt securities under the pu.....
Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India, Promoters and Directors Dealings
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SEBI Issues Guidelines for Settlement of Running Accounts of Client Funds and Securities(17.06.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has come out with new guidelines for settlement of running account of client's funds and securities that will b.....
Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India, Settlement of Running Accounts
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ITAT, Delhi: Performance Guarantee Commission is Not Business Income Under DTAA(29.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that performance guarantee commission by an assessee from its foreign Associated Enterprise is not i.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, Assessee, Income Tax
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Allahabad HC Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to Amazon Prime Video Head Aparna Purohit(29.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has approved final anticipatory bail to Amazon Prime Video head Aparna Purohit who is facing FIR for allegedly depicting Hindu go.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Amazon Prime Video head Aparna Purohit, Tandav, Web Series
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Himachal Pradesh HC Issues Notice on Plea Restraining State Government from Paying Income Tax of MLAs(29.03.2022)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to the state government on a plea challenging the provisions of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assem.....
Tags : Himachal Pradesh High Court, State Government, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Allowances & Pension of Members) Act, 1971, Salaries & Allowances of Ministers (Himachal Pradesh) Act, 2000
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Allahabad HC: Matrimonial Case Cannot Be Transferred On Ground of Distance/ Financial Stress(30.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that once an application under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 has been allowed and uninterrupted litigation .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Matrimonial Case, Matrimonial Dispute, Transfer Application, Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
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Calcutta HC: Discretionary Scope to Stay Award u/s 19 MSME Act Wider Than u/s 36(3) Arbitration Act(30.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that the scope of discretion upon a Court to stay an award or a decree under Section 19 of the Micro, Small and Medium En.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act
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Gauhati HC Seeks Details on Prisoners Who are Liable to be Released(18.05.2021)
Gauhati High Court has sought details from the State Government as to the number of prisoners who are lodged in jails in Assam who are liable to be re.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Prisoners Who are Liable to be Released
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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.....
Tags : Tripura High Court, Testing of Children in Orphanages
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Karnataka HC Upholds Order Banning Sand Extraction from Rivers During Rainy Seasons(19.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has upheld the order of the Department of Mines and Geology prohibiting sand extraction from rivers during rainy season, observin.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Order Banning Sand Extraction from Rivers
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ITAT, Mumbai: Forex Gains on Repayment of Interest-free Loan by Relative Not Taxable(19.05.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ordered that foreign exchange gains arising in the hands of an individual, on a repayment of an interest-fre.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Forex Gains on Repayment of Interest-free Loan by Relative
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Kerala HC Seeks Statement on Plea Seeking Inclusion of Advocates in Vaccine Priority Group(19.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has sought a written statement on the State Government's stance on a petition for including advocates and judicial officers in the p.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Inclusion of Advocates in Vaccine Priority Group
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Vires of GNCTD Act, 2021(19.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to Union of India and Delhi LG in another plea challenging the vires of Government of National Capital Territory of.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 2021
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CESTAT: Cenvat Credit Available in Outward Transportation From Place of Removal to Customers Place(05.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that cenvat credit is available in case of outward transportation for the s.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, cenvat credit, outward transportation
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SC Upholds Delhi HC Order Directing DMRC to Pay Arbitral Award to DAMEPL(05.05.2022)
Supreme Court has upheld a Delhi High Court order directing the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to pay over Rs 4,600 crore of arbitral award together wit.....
Tags : Supreme Court , Rs 4,600 crore , arbitral award ,Airport Metro Express Private Limited
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Gujarat HC: Income Tax Not Applicable on Interest Awarded by Motor Accident Claim Tribunal(06.05.2022)
Gujarat High Court has observed that the interest awarded by the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal (MACT) under Section 171 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 198.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, section 171, Motor Accident Claim Tribunal
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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.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, sleeper fixings, H-Bean Steel sleepers, Goods and Services Tax
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ITAT, Mumbai Deletes Transfer Pricing Adjustment on International Transaction(06.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai while ruling that Transfer Pricing Officer (TPO) has adopted the wrong Gross Profit Margin of the comparable com.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Transfer Pricing Officer, Gross Profit Margin, Transfer pricing
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ITAT, Delhi: AO Cannot Apply Wrong Method to Determine Profit in Absence of Audited Financials(06.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the Assessing Officer cannot give benefit to the assessee for non-cooperation in providing audited.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Assessing Officer, audited financials
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Delhi HC: Democratic Fabric of Society Will Suffer If Respect for Judiciary Is Undermined(16.05.2022)
Delhi High Court observed that the purpose of contempt jurisdiction is to uphold the majesty and dignity of the courts of law. The court further held .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Democratic Fabric, Judiciary
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NCLAT: Insolvency Cannot be Initiated on Basis of Unpaid LTC And Leave Encashment Dues(16.05.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, has ruled that the welfare claims such as Leave Encashment, superannuation dues are not operational debt for .....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Leave Encashment, Corporate Debtor, Section 9, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016, superannuation dues
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NCLAT: Salary Incrementation is Valid by Employment Agreement or Board Resolution(16.05.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, (NCLAT) has observed that salary incrementation is valid only by an employment agreement or board resolution .....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, Section 9
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ITAT, Pune: Revisional Jurisdiction Cannot be Invoked Sans Illegality in Original Re-Assessment(16.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune while quashing a revisional jurisdiction under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, has ruled that the .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune, revisional jurisdiction, Section 263, Income Tax Act, 1961
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Bombay HC Grants Bail to POCSO Accused; Says Kissing & Fondling Not Unnatural Offence U/S 377 IPC(16.05.2022)
Bombay High Court has granted bail to a man accused of a minor boy's sexual assault
and observed that kissing and touching private parts are prima fa.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 377, kissing, private parts
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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.....
Tags : Madras High Court, pilgrims, festival
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ITAT: Law Does Not Mandate Written Agreement to Prove Commission Expenses(13.06.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi bench while deleting an order disallowing expenses has held that there is no law that mandates a written a.....
Tags : ITAT, Written Agreement, Commission Expenses
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P&H HC: Factories Act Does Not Override Indian Penal Code(13.06.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that provision of Factories Act, 1948 are not in substitution but are supplemental to any other Act. Therefore .....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Factories Act, Indian Penal Code
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Allahabad HC Denies Bail to Ex-MLA Mukhtar Ansari in Funds Misappropriation Case(14.06.2022)
Allahabad High Court while denying bail to former MLA Mukhtar Ansari n connection with a case over misappropriation of MLA funds, called him a dreaded.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Funds Misappropriation, Bail
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SC: Long Cohabitation Between Man & Woman Raises Strong Presumption in Favour of Their Marriage(14.06.2022)
Supreme Court has held that long cohabitation between a man and women raises a strong presumption in favour of their marriage. Although, the presumpti.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Marriage, Presumption
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Madras HC: Settled Seniority Cannot be Unsettled After Lapse of Several Years(14.06.2022)
Madras High Court while dismissing police inspector’s plea for retrospective promotion, has held that settled positions cannot be unsettled after a la.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Retrospective Promotion, Seniority
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Karnataka HC: Stridhan Cannot be Retained by Family of Husband After Divorce(15.06.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that annulment of marriage cannot mean that all the articles including stridhan that woman carried to the matrimonial ho.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Stridhan, Divorce
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DGFT Notifies Provisions for Allocation of TRQ for Crude Soya Bean Oil And Crude Sunflower Oil(15.06.2022)
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the additional provisions for the allocation of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for 20 lakh MT of cru.....
Tags : DGFT, Tariff Rate Quota
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NHRC Seeks Government Response on Chitrakoot Prison Firing Incident(19.05.2021)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought response from the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police and local and prison authorities of Chit.....
Tags : National Human Rights Commission, Chitrakoot Prison Firing Incident
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Kerala High Court Allows Physical Swearing-In Function of State Government(20.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has refused to set aside the State Government's decision to conduct the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected Government in a ph.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Physical Swearing-In
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Kerala HC Extends Life of Interim Orders and Interim Bails Till May 31(21.05.2021)
Kerala High Court has extended the life of its interim orders, orders from matters relating to Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Life of Interim Orders and Interim Bails
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Delhi HC Directs Centre to File Report on Production Capacity of Amphotericin B Drug(21.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to file status report indicating the present production capacity of the Amphotericin B drug, along with the e.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Production of Amphotericin B Drug
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Bombay HC Directs State to Ensure Vaccine Priority to be Given to Citizens with Online Registration(21.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has directed the State to ensure that citizens who have confirmed appointments through online registration are given preference to w.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Vaccine Priority
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ITAT, Chennai Quashes Income Tax Department Assessment Order Against T.T.V. Dhinakaran(24.05.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai has quashed an Income Tax Department assessment order determining undisclosed income of about Rs. 57.43 .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, T.T.V. Dhinakaran
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NCLT, Chennai: No Conflict Among Prohibition of Benami Property Transaction Act and IBC, 2016(06.05.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Chennai has ruled that there is no conflict between the Prohibition of Benami Property Transaction Act, 1988 and the In.....
Tags : National Company Law Tribunal, Prohibition of Benami Property Transaction Act, 1988, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, attachment of property
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Allahabad HC: Using Loudspeakers In Mosque Not A Fundamental Right(06.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court by rejecting an application seeking permission for playing loudspeaker/mike in the mosque has held that the use of loudspeakers f.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, fundamental right, loudspeakers, mosques
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AAR, Tamil Nadu: 12% GST on Solar Pump Controller for Solar Submersible Pump Application(06.05.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, Tamil Nadu has observed that 12% Goods and Services Tax Applicable on Solar Pump Controller for Solar Submersible Pump A.....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, Goods and Services Tax, 12%, Solar Pump Controller
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AAR, Tamil Nadu: PSA Medical Oxygen Generation Plant Attracts 18% GST(06.05.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, Tamil Nadu has ruled that Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Medical Oxygen Generation Plant attracts 18% Goods and Service.....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, Goods and Services Tax, Pressure Swing Adsorption, Medical Oxygen Generation
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ITAT: Capital Gain Exemption Can't be Denied For Presence of Husband's Name in Purchase Document(06.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has held that the capital gain exemption cannot be denied to the wife for the mere presence of the husband's .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, capital gain, purchase document
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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
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MP HC Upholds Punishment of Compulsory Retirement of Court Staff Taking Bribe(30.03.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld its verdict of not interfering with the order of the Disciplinary Authority, and has directed compulsory retireme.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Compulsory Retirement, Disciplinary Authority, punishment, bribe
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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
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Allahabad High Court Stays Arrest in Hisab Kitab Remark Case(30.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of Mau Sadar MLA Abbas Ansari, the son of jailed politician Mukhtar Ansari in regard to the Hisab -Kitab Re.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Mau Sadar, Mukhtar Ansari, Abbas Ansari
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Kerala HC: No Illegality in Invoking LARR Act for Land Acquisition(30.03.2022)
Kerala High Court has reiterated that the State government was reasonable in acquiring land in furtherance of its K-Rail SilverLine Project by invokin.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, K-Rail SilverLine Project, Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013
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CESTAT, Chennai: Employer Ineligible for Cenvat Credit on Canteen Services(30.03.2022)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has observed that the employer is not eligible for the cenvat credit on the canteen service.....
Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Cenvat Credit, Input Service Credit
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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.
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SEBI Bars Shri Research Services and Proprietor from Market for Two Years(18.06.2021)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has barred Shri Research Services and its proprietor Gourav Kumar Gour from the securities markets for at least.....
Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India, Shri Research Services
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MP HC Revokes Order Restraining MPERC from Revising Power Tariff for Different Consumers(18.06.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has revoked its order restraining Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) from revising the power tariff fo.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Revising Power Tariff for Different Consumers
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Kerala HC Dismisses Writ Challenging Draft Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation 2021(18.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the draft Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation 2021 which proposes to develop town.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Draft Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation 2021
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CBIC: Laterals/Parts Used with Sprinklers or Drip Irrigation System Taxable at 12% GST(18.06.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has clarified that laterals/parts to be used solely or principally with sprinklers or drip irrigati.....
Tags : Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Laterals/Parts Used with Sprinklers or Drip Irrigation System
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Supreme Court Refuses to Halt Demolition of Settlements in Faridabad Khori Gaon(18.06.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to halt demolition of 10,000 houses that has been planned by the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad at Khori Gaon in Faridab.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Demolition of Settlements in Faridabad Khori Gaon
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Karnataka High Court Grants Default Bail to 115 UAPA Accused in Bengaluru Riots Case(18.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has granted default bail under section Section 167(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) to 115 accused in the case rega.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru Riots Case
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P&H HC: S.24 CPC Can't Be Construed Loosely To Allow Transfer On Frivolous & Flimsy Grounds(06.05.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court, while dealing with a transfer application concerning a matrimonial dispute, held that provisions of Section 24 of Code .....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Section 24, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, matrimonial dispute
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NCLT: Committee of Creditors Are Competent to Revise Approved Fees of Resolution Professional(09.05.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has ruled that the Committee of Creditors is fully competent to revise its earlier approval of the fees of the.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Committee of Creditors, Resolution Professional
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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
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Delhi Court Denies Bail to 8 Men in Jahangirpuri Violence Case(09.05.2022)
Delhi Court has discarded bail to 8 men accused with regard to the clashes that broke out last month in city's Jahangirpuri area during a Hanuman Jaya.....
Tags : Delhi Court, Jahangirpuri, Hanuman Jayanti, 8 men
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Jharkhand HC: Pending Litigations Can't be Sole Ground to Quash Criminal Proceedings U/S 482 CrPC(09.05.2022)
Jharkhand High Court has ruled that simply because there is a case and a counter case between the parties or merely because there has been a title sui.....
Tags : Jharkhand High Court, criminal proceedings
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AAR, Maharashtra: Composite Supply of Hospital Construction Works for Govt Entity Attracts 18% GST(09.05.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling, Maharashtra has ruled that 18% Goods and Services Tax is payable on the composite supply of hospital construction works f.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, 18%, Goods and Services Tax, composite supply
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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.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Rampurhat Incident in Birbhum District
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SC: State Legislatures Have Power to Tax Lotteries Organised by Other States(24.03.2022)
Supreme Court has held that State Legislatures have the power to tax lotteries organised by other states. The Court has said a lottery conducted by Go.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Power to Tax Lotteries
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SEBI Bars Promoter of Deccan Chronicle Holding from Market for Various Violations(24.03.2022)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has barred the promoters of Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd (DCHL) from the securities market for a period rangin.....
Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India, Deccan Chronicle Holding
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Cooling Period for Estranged Couple
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CESTAT: Deposits in Profit and Loss Account is Not Duty Under Excise Act(24.03.2022)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) has ruled that deposit in Profit & Loss Account is not duty and therefore, provisions o.....
Tags : Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Deposits in Profit and Loss Account
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ITAT, Agra: No Late Fee for Failure to File TDS/TCS Returns Prior to 1st June(24.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Agra has held that the late fee shall not apply under section 234E of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the failure to file .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Failure to File TDS/TCS Returns
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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.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, central excise duty, module mounting structures
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SC: Arbitral Tribunal Can Grant Post Award Interest Included in Sum of Award(26.04.2022)
Supreme Court has ruled that the Arbitral Tribunal can grant post-award interest on the sum of the award including the interest component. The Court r.....
Tags : Supreme Court, arbitral tribunal, Section 31(7), Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
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Allahabad HC: Non-Reporting of Seizure U/S 102 (3) CrPC Doesn't Make Such Seizure Illegal(26.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has ruled that non-reporting of the seizure forthwith, under Section 102(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 shall not ips.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Section 102(3), Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973, ipso facto, seizure
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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.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, statutory period, default bail, Section 167(2), Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, res integra
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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.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, statutory period, default bail, Section 167(2), Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, res integra
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Delhi HC: Mere Absence of a Running Contract Not Sufficient to Discontinue Social Measures(23.05.2022)
Delhi High Court expressed displeasure over Delhi Govt. action of discontinuing distribution of sanitary napkins to girl students of govt. and govt. a.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Kishori Yojana, Delhi Government
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NCLAT Upholds Dismissal of Petition Filed During Prohibited Period(24.05.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal while adjudicating an appeal has upheld that Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process cannot be initiated over .....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process, Insolvency and Bankruptcy
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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.....
Tags : ITAT, Charitable Trust, Educational Purpose, Exemption
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Gujarat HC Permits Appointment under ST Quota Pending Scrutiny of Caste Certificate(24.05.2022)
Gujarat High Court has permitted a person claiming to be from Scheduled Tribe community, to be provisionally appointed to the post of Sales Tax Inspec.....
Tags : Gujarat high Court, Scheduled Tribe, Sales Tax
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Criminal Breach of Trust, Property
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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
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AAR, Maharashtra: Composite Supply of Hospital Construction Works for Govt Entity Attracts 18% GST(09.05.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling, Maharashtra has ruled that 18% Goods and Services Tax is payable on the composite supply of hospital construction works f.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, 18%, Goods and Services Tax, composite supply
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Delhi HC: Convict Under POCSO Act Not Barred From Seeking Parole(09.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has reiterated that a convict under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 is not barred from seeking parole, as d.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, Competent Authority, parole
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ITAT: Salary Reimbursement based on Cost to Cost Cannot Attract TDS Liability u/s 195(09.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that Tax Deduction at Source is not applicable to reimbursement of salary based on the cost to cost.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Section 195, Income Tax Act,1961, Tax Deduction at Source
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ITAT, Bangalore: Assessment Cannot be Based on Presumptions U/S Section 153C of IT Act(09.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore while considering the directions from the Karnataka High Court has ruled that the assessment under Section 15.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, assessment, Section 153C, presumption
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ITAT Deletes Addition u/s 68 of IT Act, Says Firm not Taxable for Capital introduced by Partner(09.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has observed that the Firm cannot be made taxable for the capital introduced by the Partner as section 68 of th.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, section 68, Income Tax Act, 1961
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Delay Due to Liquidation Proceedings Constitute Reasonable Cause(10.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has ruled that if dominion ownership of car rest with the assessee, the assessee is eligible for depreciation.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, depreciation, assessee
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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.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Private Hospital Stay of Father Stan Swamy
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Karnataka HC Directs to Decide on Extending Free Treatment to Persons Suffering from Mucormycosis(18.06.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to decide on extending free treatment to persons suffering from Mucormycosis. The Court has sai.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Free Treatment to Persons Suffering from Mucormycosis
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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.....
Tags : Kerala HC, Registration of Crime
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Bombay HC: Arbitral Tribunal Cannot Apply Public Law Principles(21.06.2021)
Bombay High Court while setting aside the arbitration award against the BCCI over the termination of Deccan Chargers from IPL observed that an Arbitra.....
Tags : Bombay HC, Arbitral Tribunal
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Orissa HC: Anticipatory Bail Plea of Journalist Suman Chattopadhyay Dismissed(21.06.2021)
Orissa High Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail plea filed by journalist Suman Chattopadhyay apprehending arrest by the CBI in connection with t.....
Tags : Orissa HC, Anticipatory Bail
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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.
Tags : Gujarat HC, Interim Stay
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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.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, cenvat credit
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ITAT, Mumbai: Deemed Dividend Would Not Attract Loans and Advances Out of Commercial Consideration(26.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that the provisions of deemed dividend under Section 2(22)(e) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 would be .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Deemed Dividend, Section 2(22)(e), Income Tax Act, 1961
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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.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, service tax, contract
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NCLAT, Delhi: Time Period Under Regulation 35A is Directory, Not Mandatory(27.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, has observed that period of time prescribed under Regulation 35A of the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process f.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Regulation 35A, IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (CIRP) Regulations, 2016
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NCLAT, Delhi: Time Period Under Regulation 35A is Directory, Not Mandatory(27.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, has observed that period of time prescribed under Regulation 35A of the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process f.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Regulation 35A, IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (CIRP) Regulations, 2016
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Allahabad HC: Maintenance U/S 125 CrPC Can be Granted if Restitution of Conjugal Rights is Passed(27.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that there is no bar under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to grant maintenance to a wife, even agai.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Section 125, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, conjugal rights
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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.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Rajasthan Tourism Guest House Scheme, 2020
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Karnataka HC: Man Cannot Escape Trial for Rape Only Because Victim is Wife(25.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that a man cannot escape trial for rape only because the victim is his wife, stating that a brutal act of sexual assault.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Trial for Rape
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SEBI Imposes Fine on Axis Bank for Failure to Make Disclosures(25.03.2022)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has imposed a fine of Rs. 5 lakh on Axis Bank for failing to make requisite disclosures under the merchant bank.....
Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India, Axis Bank
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Lok Sabha Passes Demands for Grants and Appropriation Bill 2022(25.03.2022)
Lok Sabha has passed the Demands for Grants and Appropriation Bill 2022, authorising the government to withdraw Rs 122.43 lakh crore from the Consolid.....
Tags : Lok Sabha, Demands for Grants and Appropriation Bill 2022
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NHRC Issues Notice to Bengal Government, Police on Birbhum Incident(25.03.2022)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the West Bengal Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police over the violence in .....
Tags : National Human Rights Commission, Birbhum Incident
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NGT Asks Petrochemical Companies to Pay Compensation for Marine Pollution in North Chennai(25.03.2022)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Manali Petrochemicals Ltd., Tamilnadu Petrochemicals Ltd., and Kothari Petrochemicals Ltd. to pay an interim e.....
Tags : National Green Tribunal, Marine Pollution in North Chennai
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ITAT: Customs House Agent Bound to Pay TDS on Payment to CFS Agents(25.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai has held that the Customs House Agent bound to pay TDS under section 194C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 on.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, TDS on Payment to CFS Agents
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Delhi HC Grants Permanent Injunction In Trademark Infringement Suit Against ANINEWSINDIA(30.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has granted permanent injunction against ANINEWSINDIA in a trademark infringement suit filed by news agency ANI. The Court has injun.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, permanent injunction, ANINEWSINDIA, ANI, trademark infringement
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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
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Allahabad HC: Co-Accused Cannot be Convicted if Main Accused Acquitted After Examination(31.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that in view of the testimony of witnesses if one accused is acquitted, no criminal proceeding can be sustained against .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, testimony of witnesses, criminal proceeding
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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 .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Bail to Kashmiri Students, Pakistan’s T20 Win
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MP HC: Condition of Living in Separation for One Year Can't be Waived(31.03.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that one year period of living separately is a must for filing of an application for divorce by mutual consent unde.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, mutual consent, divorce, Section 13B(1) of the Hindu Marriage Act
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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 .....
Tags : Patna High Court, Superintendent of Traffic Police, roadblocks, seized vehicles, Gandhi Maidan Police Station
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Bombay HC: Boarding in Crowded Mumbai Local Train is Calculated Risk; Not Criminal Act(27.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has ruled that boarding a crowded train for a Mumbaikar was a calculated risk and not a criminal act and directed the railways to pa.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, calculated risk, criminal act, Rs. 3 lakh, septuagenarian
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ITAT, Bangalore: Digital Data Recovered During Search has Evidentiary Value(27.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that the digital data recovered by the income tax department has evidentiary value during the se.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, digital data, income tax department, Income Tax Act, 1961
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ITAT, Kolkata: Adjudicating Authorities Cannot Grant Approval U/S 10(23C) With Retrospective Effect(27.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata has ruled that the adjudicating authorities under the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot grant approval under section .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Income Tax Act, 1961, section 10(23C), retrospective
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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.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, subjudice, rebate amount
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SC Seeks Opinion of Centre, States on Plea to Make Sports Fundamental Right(27.04.2022)
Supreme Court has sought the view of the Centre and state governments on a proposal that physical literacy or sports be recognised as a fundamental ri.....
Tags : Supreme Court , physical literacy, fundamental right, 90 minutes
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Orissa HC: No Absolute Rule that One Ad-Hoc Employee Cannot be Replaced by Another Ad-Hoc Employee(01.06.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that there is no absolute rule that one ad-hoc/temporary employee can never be replaced with another ad-hoc employee.
Tags : Orissa High Court, Ad-Hoc
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P&H HC: Widow Can’t Claim Inheritance through Succession if Husband Not Owner of Property(02.06.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while deciding the inheritance dispute, has held that as husband was not the owner of the suit land on the date of his d.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Inheritance, Succession
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Delhi HC: ‘Change of Opinion’ Cannot be Alleged If AO Finds Fresh Material to Reopen Assessment(02.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that change of opinion cannot be alleged if there is fresh tangible material with the Assessing Officer (AO).
Tags : Delhi High Court, Tangible Material, Assessing Officer
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Delhi HC Dismisses Anticipatory Bail Plea of Accused in Jahangirpuri Riots Case(03.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed anticipatory bail plea filed by an accused in connection with the Jahangirpuri riots seeking directions on police not t.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Bail, Jahangirpuri Riots
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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.....
Tags : DGFT, Custom Tariff, Finance Act
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SC Dismisses Pleas Challenging Construction in Puri Jagannath Temple by Odhisa Government(03.06.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed two petitions filed against the construction and redevelopment works undertaken by the Odisha Government at Shree Jagannat.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Odhisa Government, Puri Jagannath
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Delhi HC Upholds Circular Restricting Foreign Travel of District Court Employees(03.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has upheld a circular stipulating that the city's district court employees can be allowed to visit a foreign country only during vaca.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, District Court Employees, Foreign Travel
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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.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, GST, E-way Bill, Interception Period
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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.....
Tags : ITAT, Dividend Distribution Tax, Income from other sources
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Gujarat AAAR: LNG Jetties is Not in the Nature of 'Plant And Machinery'(25.05.2022)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling has ruled that LNG jetties are not in the nature of "plant and machinery" and so, applicant cannot avail 'input .....
Tags : Gujarat Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling, Input Tax Credit, Plant and Machinery
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Calcutta HC Dismisses Plea by WBCPCR Seeking Compensation From Election Commission For Covid Orphans(25.05.2022)
Calcutta HC dismissed a PIL filed by West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) seeking a direction upon the Election Commission t.....
Tags : West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Election Commission, Covid-19, Compensation
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Orissa HC: Hon’ble Discharge in Departmental Proceedings Would Nullify Criminal Prosecution(25.05.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that honorable exoneration in departmental proceedings would warrant quashment of criminal prosecution which emanated from .....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Honorable Exoneration, Departmental Proceeding
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Allahabad HC Directs Trial Court to Complete Examination of Private Witnesses on Same Day(25.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Sessions Courts throughout the state to make an endeavor to complete the examination of the private witnesses, b.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Sessions Court, Private Witness
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ITAT, Delhi: Fee for Cloud Services Not Royalty(27.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi while granting relief to a subsidiary company of Information Technology giant Microsoft Corporation, Ministry of .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Information Technology, Microsoft Corporation, Ministry of Law Corporation, subscription fee, royalty, cloud computing
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Delhi HC: Husband Having Sufficient Means Obligated to Maintain Wife & Children(27.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that under section 125 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 entails that if the husband has adequate means, he is duty-bo.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, section 125, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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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.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, interim maintenance, Section 125, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Calcutta HC: Electricity Distribution Company Can Install Electric Poll on Private Land(28.04.2022)
Calcutta High Court has observed that West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited has the right to install electric polls on private la.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited, electric connection
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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
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ITAT, Bangalore: Payment of Sub Contracting Charges to Subsidiary Liable to TDS(18.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that payment of sub-contracting charges to subsidiary is liable to Tax Deduction at Source.
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Tax Deduction at Source, sub-contracting charges
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ITAT, Chennai: Mere Mistake in Filing of Income Tax Return Not Effect in Enhancement of Income(18.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has observed that a mere mistake in the filing of return of income would not result into income enhancement of .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, assessee, filing of return
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ITAT, Chennai: Penalty Can’t be Levied Based on Estimate Addition(18.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has observed that the order of penalty under section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be levied mer.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961
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ITAT, Delhi: TDS u/s 194D Inapplicable to Reinsurance Commission(18.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that the provisions of Tax Deducted at Source under section 194D of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is not.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Tax Deducted at Source, section 194D of the Income Tax Act, 1961
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ITAT, Delhi: Framing of Reassessment u/s 147 of IT Act against Non-Existing Entity Void Ab-initio(18.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the re-assessment under section 147 and section 143(3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is not sustaina.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, section 147, section 143(3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961
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ITAT, Bangalore: Service Tax Collected But Not Remitted Can be Disallowed u/s 43B of Income Tax Act(18.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that the amount of service tax collected under section 43B of the Income Tax Act, 1961 but not remi.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, service tax, section 43B of the Income Tax Act, 1961
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ITAT, Chennai: Provisions of Sec 44AD Not Applicable to Commission Agents(18.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has observed that the provisions of Section 44AD of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be applied to commission ag.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Section 44AD of the Income Tax Act, 1961, commission agents
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Delhi HC: Speech Given During Elections Just to Create Atmosphere, Different from Ordinary Times(28.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has said in a case related to alleged hate speeches connected to the Northeast Delhi riots that a speech given during election time i.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Speech Given During Elections
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CCPA Slaps Fine on Paytm Mall and Snapdeal for Selling Substandard Pressure Cookers on Platforms(28.03.2022)
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has slapped a fine of Rs. 1 lakh each on Paytm Mall and Snapdeal for sale of substandard pressure cooker.....
Tags : Central Consumer Protection Authority, Paytm Mall and Snapdeal
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Supreme Court Seeks Foolproof Norms to Identify Scheduled Tribes(28.03.2022)
Supreme Court wants to fix foolproof parameters to determine if a person belongs to a Scheduled Tribe and is entitled to the benefits due to the commu.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Norms to Identify Scheduled Tribes
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NCLT Orders Insolvency Proceedings Against Supertech in Rs. 432 Crore Default Case(28.03.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has declared Real estate developer Supertech bankrupt by the. The Court has ordered initiation of insolvency proc.....
Tags : National Company Law Tribunal, Supertech
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Madras HC Calls for Suggestions from CMRL on Reasons for Which CCTV Footage Can be Shared(28.03.2022)
Madras High Court has called for suggestions from Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) on the list of bona fide reasons for which it could share its clos.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Sharing of CCTV Footage
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P&H HC: Can't Approach HC U/S 438 CrPC After Rejection of Pre-Arrest Bail for Case Under SC/ST Act(04.07.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that once the plea for anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC is rejected by Sessions Court to accused under .....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Anticipatory Bail, Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribes
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ITAT, Delhi: Registration of Trust is Deemed in Absence of Refusal of Registration(31.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that trust is deemed to be registered under section 12AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 in the absence of r.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, section 12AA, 6 months
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ITAT, Bangalore: Delay in Filing Form 67 Cannot be Reason to Deny Foreign Tax Credit(31.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that Rule 128 of the Income Tax Rules which requires the assessee to submit Form 67 before filin.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Rule 128 of the Income Tax Rules, filing Form 67, Form 67, Foreign Tax Credit
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SC Directs to Respond to SIT Reports Seeking Cancellation of Bail to Ashish Mishra(31.03.2022)
Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to the two reports of a retired judge by April 4, monitoring the SIT investigation .....
Tags : Supreme Court, SIT, Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, Ashish Mishra
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SC to Start Physical Hearing of Cases from April 4(31.03.2022)
Supreme Court has notified that it will commence physical hearing of cases from 4th April, 2022. The Court has further notified that virtual hearing m.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Physical hearing
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Madras HC: Adjudication is Conclusive to Incidental/Connected Subject Matter of Litigation(31.03.2022)
Madras High Court has held that the principle of res judicata prevents the parties to a judicial determination from litigating the same question again.....
Tags : Madras High Court, principle of res judicata, judicial determination
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AAR, Maharashtra: Design and Development of Patterns is a Supply of Service(31.03.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling ( AAR ), Maharashtra has reiterated that the activity of design and development of patterns used for manufacturing of cams.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, manufacturing camshafts, supply of service
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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.....
Tags : CESTAT, confiscation, Original Order
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Rajasthan HC: Attempt to Resolve Civil Dispute by Invoking Criminal Jurisdiction is Abuse of Process(25.05.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that the attempt of a complainant to get the civil dispute resolved by invoking jurisdiction of a criminal court amo.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Civil Dispute, Criminal Jurisdiction
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P&H HC: Executive Can't Exempt Use of Copyrighted Sound Recordings in Marriage Functions(25.05.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the executive has no authority under the Copyright Act to clarify or interpret the applicability of the la.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Copyright, Exemption, Public Notice
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J&K Terror Funding Case: NIA Court Sentences Life Imprisonment to Yasin Malik(26.05.2022)
Special NIA Court, Delhi has sentenced Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik to Life Imprisonment after he was convicted in connection with Jammu & K.....
Tags : NIA Court, Terror Funding, Life Imprisonment
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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.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Custom Authorities, SEZ
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NCLAT: Article 1 of Limitation Act,1963 not Apply to Proceedings Under IB Code, 2016(26.05.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) Principal Bench has held that the Article 1 of Limitation Act, 1963 is not applicable to the Petition .....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, Limitation
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Delhi HC: Denial of Conjugal Relationship Ground for Divorce But Not Exceptional Hardship(19.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that although denial of conjugal relationship is a ground for divorce and equivalent to cruelty, the same cannot be said.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, conjugal relationship, divorce, cruelty, Section 14 of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955
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AAR, Telangana: Liquidated Damages and Penalties Due to Breach of Contract Exigible to GST(19.04.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling, Telangana has observed that the liquidated damages and penalties received by the applicant due to breach of conditions of.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, liquidated, Central Goods and Services Tax, State goods and Services Tax Acts, exigible
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ITAT, Delhi: No TDS Required to be Deducted on Enhanced Compensation Under Land Acquisition Act(19.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the interest on enhanced compensation awarded to land owners by the Court under Section 28 of the L.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, enhanced compensation, Section 28 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, Tax Deducted at Source
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Orissa HC: Revision Petition Not Maintainable Against District Court Appellate/Revisional Order(19.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that a revision petition under Section 115 of the Code of Civil Procedure Code,1908 is not maintainable before the High Co.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, under Section 115 of the Code of Civil Procedure ,1908, High Court, revisional jurisdiction
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ITAT, Delhi: Suppression in Net Sales as Business Income, Can’t be Treated As Deemed Income(19.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the income surrendered for suppression in the net sales shall be assessable as Income from Busines.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Suppression in Net Sales, Business Income
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NCLAT: Territorial Jurisdiction Cannot be Taken Away by Agreement Between Parties(28.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has observed that the territorial jurisdiction of NCLT to decide a case under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Co.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, territorial jurisdiction
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Karnataka HC: Period Must be Counted for Default Bail U/S 167(2) CrPC if Liberty of Accused Lost(28.04.2022)
Karnataka High Court has reiterated that even when the accused is protected on body warrant, the liberty of the said accused is lost and that period w.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Section 167(2), Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, statutory bail
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Allahabad HC: Provision Of De Novo Trial Is Mandatory For Any Accused Summoned U/S 319 CrPC(28.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the provision of de novo trial is compulsory for the accused summoned under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, de novo trial, Section 319, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Telangana HC: Parties Cannot be Referred to Arbitration in Absence of Privity of Contract(28.04.2022)
Telangana High Court has observed that in the absence of a privity of contract parties cannot be referred to arbitration.
Tags : Telangana High Court, privity of contract, arbitration
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ITAT, Mumbai: IT Law Doesn't Bar Assessing Officer to go Beyond Reasons Where Re-Assessment Initiated(28.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that there is no bar under the law that the Assessing Officer is entitled to confine assessment on .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Assessing Officer, Income Tax Act, 1961, sections 147, sections 148
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ITAT, Bangalore: Transactions Between Trust and Trustee Not Covered U/S 269SS of Income Tax Act(28.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that the managing trustee of the society is not covered by the expression any other persons stirrin.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, section 269SS, 269T of the Income Tax Act, 1961
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Kerala HC: Limited Physical Hearing in District Courts After Govt Relaxes Lockdown Restrictions(21.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has issued an official memorandum with revised guidelines for the functioning of courts in the district judiciary with effect from M.....
Tags : Kerala HC, Limited Physical Hearing
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Madras HC: Leave Travel Concession for Traveling Abroad Not a Statutory Right(14.07.2022)
Madras High Court has held that concessions or facilities extended by way of Administrative Instructions beyond the scope of the rules cannot be const.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Leave Travel Concession, Service Right
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Legal Service Authority, Justice
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SC: Anardana to be Classified Under Heading 1209 of Tariff Entries Under Customs Tariff Act(15.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that 'anardana' would fall under Heading 1209 of the Tariff entries issued under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, attracting a cus.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Customs Tariff Act, Anardana
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SC: Allottees Unable to Meet Payment Timeline Under PMAYS May Make Request to Concerned Authorities(15.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that slum dwellers eligible for rehabilitation under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Scheme (PMAYS), but facing difficulty in me.....
Tags : Supreme Court, PMAYS, Concerned Authorities
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MP HC: Burden Lies Upon Prosecution to Prove First Marriage & Legality of Second Marriage(15.07.2022)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that in a prosecution for matrimonial offences, the burden of proof lies upon the prosecution to prove the first ma.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Marriage, Legality
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SC: False Charge U/S 211 IPC Refers To Initial Accusation & Not False Evidence Adduced During Trial(15.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that the expression 'falsely charges' in Section 211 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) refers to the initial accusation which puts.....
Tags : Supreme Court, False Charge, Trial
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ITAT: Capital Gain Exemption Cannot be Claimed for Agricultural Land Purchased in Wife’s Name(15.07.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench has held that the capital gain exemption under Section 54B of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be cla.....
Tags : ITAT, Capital Gain Exemption, Agricultural Land
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P&H HC: Electricity Consumer Liable to Pay Surcharge if Consumption in Excess of Sanctioned Load(18.07.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that in case of electricity consumption beyond the sanction load, the electricity consumer is liable to pay pen.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Electricity Consumer, Demand Surcharge
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SC: Opportunity of Hearing to Army Officer Not Required Before Suspending Them Pending Court Inquiry(18.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that opportunity of hearing is not required to be afforded to army officers before suspending them pending the Court of Inquiry.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Hearing, Suspending, Inquiry
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SC: Object of Plea for Child's Custody is to Determine in Whose Custody Best Interest of Child Lies(18.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that in petition seeking writ of habeas corpus in matter relating to custody of child, the Court exercises an inherent jurisdic.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Child Custody, Welfare, Inherent Jurisdiction
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Delhi HC: Pregnancy Out of Consensual Relationship Can’t be Terminated After 20 Weeks(18.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that an unmarried woman, whose pregnancy arises out of a consensual relationship, is clearly not covered by any of the Claus.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Unmarried Woman, Pregnancy, Termination
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Karnataka HC Issues fresh SOPs for Hearing of Cases Through Videoconferencing(24.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued fresh standard operating procedures (SOPs) making hearing only through videoconference mode in its Principal Bench in .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Hearing of Cases Through Videoconferencing
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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.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Committee to Plan for Care & Nutrition of Stray Animals
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J&K HC Issues Directions on Provision of Protection to Inter-religious Married Couple(24.05.2021)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has issued directions to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for protection to an inter-religious married couple, af.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Protection to Inter-religious Married Couple
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Patna High Court Acquits All 13 Accused in 1999 Senari Massacre Case(24.05.2021)
Patna High Court has acquitted all 13 accused persons in connection with 1999 Senari Massacre case killing 34 persons after observing that the circums.....
Tags : Patna High Court, 1999 Senari Massacre Case
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Karnataka HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Directions on Production and Distribution of Vaccines(24.05.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the Union of India and others in a petition filed by Professor S. Chandrashekar, a former Indian Space Resea.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Production and Distribution of Vaccines
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ITAT, Mumbai: Data Retrieved From Pen Drive Can’t be Sole Evidence For Re-Assessment(28.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has held that the data retrieved from the pen drive seized during the search can’t be a sole basis for re-assess.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, data retrieved, Income Tax Act, 1961, section 147, section 148, section 65B (4), Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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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 .....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, First Information Report, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 482
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Delhi HC: Child Bearing Age of Officers Not to be Irretrievably Prejudiced by Non-Grant of Relief(28.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that child-bearing age for the young couple should not be irretrievably prejudiced by the non-grant of a relieving order.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, child-bearing age, All India Service officers
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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
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AP HC: Judicial Order Wilfully Disobeyed Can’t be Decided in Contempt Proceedings(28.04.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has observed that a Court exercising contempt jurisdiction can’t test correctness or otherwise of the order or give addition.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, contempt jurisdiction
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ITAT, Jaipur: FDRs Interest Made for Business Purposes Shall be Treated as Business Income(29.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Jaipur has ruled that the interest income received from the Fixed Deposit Receipt made for business purposes and for ge.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Fixed Deposit Receipt, Income from Other Sources, Income Tax Act, 1961
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ITAT, Delhi: Fulfillment of Twin Conditions is Mandatory for Invoking Jurisdiction u/s 263(19.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that fulfillment of twin conditions is obligatory for invoking the jurisdiction under section 263 of.....
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ITAT, Bangalore: Corporate Guarantee Falls Within Ambit of International Transaction(19.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that corporate guarantee falls within the extent and ambit of international transaction and Arm’.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Arm’s Length Price, international transaction
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ITAT, Delhi: Royalty Cannot be Endorsed to Providing Customized Research Advisory Services(19.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal; Delhi has observed that customized research advisory services are not taxable under the head Royalty under the relevant.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Royalty, Income Tax Act, 1961, customized research advisory services
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Delhi HC Grants Ex-Parte Ad-Interim Injunction Against AAJ TAK GURGAON in Trademark Suit(19.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has granted ex-parte ad-interim injunction in a trademark infringement suit filed by news channel AAJ TAK, a part of India Today Grou.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, AAJ TAK, trademark infringement, AAJ TAK GURGAON
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ITAT, Delhi Restricts Addition Only on Embedded Portion of Profit(19.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that the addition due to mismatch amid the Books of Accounts and Form 26AS can be made only on the e.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Books of Accounts, Form 26AS, embedded profit portion
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AAR, Maharashtra: Composite Supply of Works Contract Not Covered Under Term Earth Work(19.04.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, Maharashtra has observed that the composite supply of works contract is not covered under the term Earth Work.
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, contract, Earth Work
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JKL HC: Convicted Accused Who Can't Understand Proceedings Can Be Referred To HC u/s 341 J&K CrPC(19.04.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that the case of an accused who’s convicted, although not insane, but who can’t be made to comprehend.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, section 341 of Jammu and Kashmir Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, High Court
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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.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Privacy, Police Standing Orders
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Del. HC: Rejection of S.34 Plea Under A&C Act Doesn’t Mean Court Concurs Views of Arbitral Tribunal(18.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that merely because the challenge to an arbitral award is dismissed by the Court exercising powers under Section 34 of the A.....
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Delhi Court Upholds Ansal Brothers' Conviction in Evidence Tampering Case(19.07.2022)
Delhi Court has dismissed the appeals of real estate barons Sushil Ansal and Gopal Ansal challenging their conviction in the evidence tampering case i.....
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Delhi HC: Employee Can’t Seek Regularisation of Service if Continued on Ad Hoc Basis for Decades(19.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that an employee will not be entitled to seek permanency or regularization of service even if he has continued on ad hoc bas.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Regularisation, Ad Hoc
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Gauhati HC: State Cannot Prematurely Retire Officers Without Following Due Procedure(20.07.2022)
Gauhati High Court has held that the State cannot prematurely retire members of the Assam Rifles Battalion citing 'low medical categorisation' without.....
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Allahabad HC: S.326A IPC Applicable Even if No 'Grievous Hurt' Caused to Acid Attack Survivor(20.07.2022)
Allahabad High Court has clarified that the charge under Section 326A IPC can be framed against the accused even if no grievous hurt has been caused t.....
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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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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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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
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Delhi HC Grants Interim Relief to Magic Moments Restraining Use of Mark Evening Moment(01.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has granted interim injunction in favour of liquor brand Magic Moments to restrain another company from selling or manufacturing alco.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, liquor brand, Magic Moments, manufacturing alcohol, Evening Moment
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Chhattisgarh HC: Marriage Expenses Can be Claimed by Unmarried Daughter(01.04.2022)
Chhattisgarh High Court has observed that marriage expenses can be claimed by an unmarried daughter from her parents under the provisions of the Hindu.....
Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, unmarried daughter, marriage expenses
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AAR: Payment of Equated Yearly Installments and Interest on Delayed Payment Is Exigible To GST(01.04.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, Telangana has observed that payment of Equated Yearly Installments made under Annuities Model, including interest on del.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Grant Bail to Riots Accused in Hashim Ali Murder Case(24.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has refused to grant bail to one Pankaj Sharma in connection with the Hashim Ali murder case which took place during the Delhi Riots,.....
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Delhi HC Directs Social Media Platforms to Suspend Accounts for Illegal Sharing of Movie(24.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed WhatsApp and other social media platforms to forthwith suspend accounts who are illegally sharing and/or selling pirated.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Illegal Sharing of Copies of Movie
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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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Allahabad HC: Media Runs Kangaroo Courts & Oversteps Upon Sanctity of Judiciary(27.07.2022)
Allahabad High Court while denying bail to Lakhimpur Kheri violence case accused Ashish Mathur, has held that recent trend in media to conduct ill-inf.....
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NGT to LMC: Deposit ?100 Crores Towards Interim Compensation for Death of People at Dump Site(27.07.2022)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), New Delhi has directed the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (LMC) to deposit a sum of Rs. 100 crores with the District Ma.....
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SC: Public Prosecutor Owes Duty to Give Fair Idea Regarding Prosecution Case to Trial Court(28.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that before a Trial Court proceeds to frame the charge against the accused, the Public Prosecutor owes a duty to give a fair id.....
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ITAT, Bangalore: Assessee Couldn’t Submit Evidence for Payment of Brokerage for Sale of Property(29.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has permitted 1% of the sale consideration as brokerage for the sale of the property since the assessee could.....
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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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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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ITAT, Mumbai: No TDS on Payments to Foreign Insurers, Rules(29.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that any payment prepared by the assessee company to such foreign insurers would not be chargeable .....
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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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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
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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.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Section 56 of the Rajasthan Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, Appellate Tribunal, Regulatory Authority, adjudicating officer, ultra vires
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JKL HC: Convicted Accused Who Can't Understand Proceedings Can Be Referred To HC u/s 341 J&K CrPC(19.04.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that the case of an accused who’s convicted, although not insane, but who can’t be made to comprehend.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, section 341 of Jammu and Kashmir Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, High Court
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Calcutta HC Directs to Withdraw Notice Preventing Students from Classes for Default of Dues(20.04.2022)
Calcutta High Court has reiterated that unaided private schools whose names had come up regarding allegations of arbitrary fee hike during the pandemi.....
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AAR, Telangana: ITC Can Be Availed on IGST Paid Both on Imports Intra & Inter-State Sales Authority(20.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the Court for the reason of an application under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 woul.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Goods and Services Tax, 2017, Input Tax Credit
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Assessing Officer Cannot Interfere With Business Decisions of Assessee(20.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that the Assessing Officer cannot interfere with the business decisions of the assessee.
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea to Centre Challenging Vires of Waqf Act(20.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a public interest litigation filed seeking uniform law for Trust and Trustees, Charities and Charitable Institut.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, public interest litigation, Waqf Act, 1995, Charities and Charitable Institutions and Religious Endowments
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Bombay HC: Can't Compute Compensation on Basis of 45% Permanent Disability in Motor Accident Claim(20.04.2022)
Bombay High court has held that the Motor Accident Tribunal has committed an error in accepting the claimant’s permanent disability of a motor acciden.....
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NCLT: Salary During Notice Period Does Not Fall Within the Definition of 'Operational Debt' Under IBC(26.05.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench has held that salary for purported notice period amounts to specific performance of the appointment letter.....
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Orissa HC: Unlawful Possession Can't be Defended on Ground that Clause is Prospective in Nature(26.05.2022)
Orissa High Court has stated that an unlawful possession of a property, which does not bestow any right, cannot be defended only on the ground that th.....
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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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Delhi HC: Suo Moto Proceedings Cannot be Initiated by Real Estate Appellate Authority(27.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the Real Estate Appellate Authority is not vested with the power to initiate suo moto proceedings or on its own motion.
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AAR: Advance Ruling Cannot be Made for a Person not Registered within State(27.05.2022)
Telangana Authority for Advance Ruling has held that ‘Advance Ruling’ cannot be made for a person not registered in the State as Section 96 of CGST & .....
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P&H HC: Contribution by Daily Wage Service to Be Considered While Computing Retiral Benefits(27.05.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that for computing retiral benefits, daily wage services rendered by an employee prior to regularization is to .....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Regularization, Pension
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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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ITAT, Delhi: Subscription Fee Towards Cloud Services Not Taxable as Royalty(29.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the subscription fee received towards Cloud Services is not taxable as royalty.
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Cloud Services, subscription fee, royalty
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SC: Quota Candidates Getting More Marks Allowed to General Category Seats(29.04.2022)
Supreme Court has said that candidates belonging to the Other Backward Class (OBC) category are necessary to be accustomed against the general categor.....
Tags : Supreme Court , Other Backward Class, general category candidates, meritorious
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NCLAT: Resolution Professional Can Submit An Additional Report Under Section 99 I&B Code(29.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has observed that the Resolution Professional can submit an additional report under Section 99 of the Insolven.....
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NCLAT: If Credit Facility Agreement is Unstamped, Petition U/S Section 7 is Maintainable(29.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has observed that if a credit facility agreement is unstamped, then petition under Section 7 of the Insolvency.....
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Madras HC: Section 34 Proceedings Are Summary in Nature; Does Not Permit Additional Evidence(29.04.2022)
Madras High Court has ruled that the challenge proceedings under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 are summary in nature, hence.....
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Bombay HC: High Court Office to Accept Appeals by Advocates Appointed by Legal Aid or Court(01.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has observed that the High Court Office must accept appeals filed by advocates appointed by the Legal Aid Service Authority or the C.....
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Delhi High Court Refuses Interim Injunction Against RTPCR Testing Kit OMISURE(01.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has refused to pass an ad interim injunction against Tata Medical and Diagnostics Limited, manufacturer of OMISURE, an RTPCR kit that.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, ad interim injunction, Tata Medical and Diagnostics Limited, OMISURE, COVID-19, Omicron variant, Mankind Pharma
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ITAT, Delhi: Payment to Microsoft for Software Purchase Does Not Amount to Royalty(04.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that the assesee, HP Services (Singapore) cannot be taxed for royalty as per the Indo-Singapore Doub.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, HP Services, Indo-Singapore, Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, Microsoft company
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Andhra Pradesh HC: Notice Issue for Hearing is a Statutory Requirement under GST(04.04.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that issuing notice for hearing is a statutory requirement under Section 75(4) of Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017 b.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Notice for Hearing, Section 75(4) Of Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017
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ITAT, Delhi: Non-Appearance Before Authorities to Imply Assessee Has Nothing to Rebut(04.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Delhi has observed that the income tax proceedings are attached with the presumption of truth and the non-appearance bef.....
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CESTAT, Delhi: No Penalty on Importer on Ground of Error in Bill of Entry(04.04.2022)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the penalty under the Customs Act, 1962 can’t be imposed on an importer for th.....
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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
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Allahabad HC: Section 6 of GST Act is Enacted to Avoid Possibility of Conflicting Orders(11.04.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that section 6 of Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 is enacted to avoid possibility of orders of conflict and holds n.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Circular Due to Difficulties in E-filing Software Can’t be Relied(11.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that the private discretionary trust shall be treated as AoP and has rejected the plea of the assessee.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, AoP, CBDT, software, private discretionary trust
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Delhi HC: Continuing Cause of Action in Trademark Suits No Defence to Multiple Proceedings(11.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that a trademark owner cannot drag a Defendant to multiple fora, being a higher court or before a court of coordinate jurisd.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, trademark owner, multiple fora, coordinate jurisdiction, forum
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Orissa HC: Court Can Take Cognizance of Complaint on Notice Pursuant to Re-Presentation of Cheque(11.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has ruled that Court can take cognizance of a complaint for cheque bounce filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act,.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, cognizance, cheque bounce, Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, dishonour
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Madras HC: Reference to Transfer Pricing Officer After 21 Months Barred by Limitation(15.06.2022)
Madras High Court has held that a reference to the Transfer Pricing Officer under Section 92CA of the Income (IT) Tax Act, 1961 cannot be made after e.....
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Gujarat HC: Copyright in Artwork Subsists Till Death of Author and 60 Yrs After Death(15.06.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that under Section 22 of the Copyright Act, 1957, copyright would subsist in the life time of the author and until 60 year.....
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Kar. HC: Suitability of Partners to a Marital Relation Rests Exclusively With The Individuals(15.06.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that the decision of the suitability of partners to a marital tie rests exclusively with the individuals themselves and .....
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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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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.
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Delhi HC: Allegations That Voting Strategy of Individual is Sold Off, Encroaches Right to Privacy(16.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that alleging that the voting strategy of an individual or of a political party or their nominees has been sold off without .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Right to Privacy, Voting
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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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AP HC: Caste-Based Insult Over Telephone Conversation Not an Offence U/S 3 SC/ ST Act(29.04.2022)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has reiterated that to constitute an offence under Section 3(1)(x) of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevent.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Section 3(1)(x), Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
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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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ITAT, Bangalore: Income Tax Penalty Can’t be Imposed on Expenditure Due to Wrong Professional Advice(29.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that the income tax penalty under section 271(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be imposed for .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, income tax, section 271(1), Income Tax Act, 1961, Chartered Accountant
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ITAT, Bangalore: Subsidy Expenditure Does Not Attract TDS Provision(29.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that subsidy expenditure not attracts Tax Deducted at Source provision and set asides the order dis.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Tax Deducted at Source, Section 40(a)(ia), Income Tax Act, 1961
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ITAT, Chennai: Subscription Money received From Customers Shall be Treated as Deferred Income(29.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has ruled that the subscription monies received in advance by the Company shall be treated as deferred income a.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, subscription monies, deferred income, methodology
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Kerala HC: Contributory Negligence Cannot be Established Solely on Basis of Scene Mahazar(06.06.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that contributory negligence cannot be found against the driver of the other vehicle solely relying on the recitals in the .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Contributory Negligence
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AAR: Supply of Works Contract Services to Nagar Nigam Attracts 12% GST(06.06.2022)
Gujarat Authority of Advance Ruling has ruled that 12% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is payable on the supply of work contract services to Nagar Nigam.
Tags : Gujarat Authority of Advance Ruling, Goods and Services Tax, Nagar Nigam
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AAR: Sale of Car by Company After Using it for Business Purpose Attracts 18% GST(06.06.2022)
Gujarat Authority of Advance Ruling has ruled that 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is payable on the sale of a car by a company after using it for bu.....
Tags : Gujarat Authority of Advance Ruling, Goods and Services Tax, Sale
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P&H HC: Small Distance is Not a Reason to Transfer Matrimonial Suit(06.06.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that distance of sixty kilometers is small and therefore not an overwhelming reason for the Court to order the .....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Transfer, Hindu Marriage Act
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AAR: Support Services to Overseas Customers are Not Export Service(06.06.2022)
Tamil Nadu Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that support services to overseas customers are not export services since the taxable territory.....
Tags : AAR, Taxable Territory, Export Service
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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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SC to Orissa HC: Dispose Matter in Which Status Quo Orders Regarding Mining Licenses has Been Passed(07.06.2022)
Supreme Court has directed Orissa High Court to dispose of within 6 months all the matters wherein the status quo orders have been passed regarding mi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Orissa High Court, Mining Licenses
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Madras HC: Removal from Service for Alleged Past Misconduct Unsustainable(11.04.2022)
Madras High Court has ruled that a past misconduct of the employee can’t be a reason for imposing a major penalty such as removal from service under I.....
Tags : Madras High Court, misconduct, removal, service, Indian Maritime University Teaching and Non-Teaching Employees (Terms and Conditions of Services) Rules)
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Delhi HC Dismisses Tax Appeals Against Moser Baer in View of Liquidation Proceedings(12.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed the appeals against Moser Baer, filed by the income tax department in the light of the liquidation proceedings pending .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Moser Baer, Liquidation Proceedings, income tax department, National Company Law Tribunal
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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
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AAAR, Maharashtra: No GST Payable on Sewage Treatment Plant(12.04.2022)
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling, Maharashtra has observed that sewage treatment plants are exempted from the Goods and Service tax.
Tags : Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling, sewage treatment plants, goods and service tax
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Delhi HC Dismisses Red Bull Application for Interim Injunction Against PepsiCo(12.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed Red Bull AG's application for interim injunction against PepsiCo India, holding that prima facie, the latter's tagline,.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Red Bull, interim injunction, PepsiCo India, tagline, energy drink
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Delhi HC Dismisses Pleas Challenging Minimum 6 Yrs Age Criteria for Admission in Class 1(12.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a bunch of pleas challenging the minimum age criteria of 6 years for admission in class 1 for the academic year 2022-23.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, 6 years, academic year 2022-23, Kendriya Vidyalayas
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ITAT, Delhi: Revisional Jurisdiction Can be Invoked in Very Gross Case of Inadequacy in Inquiry(29.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the Revisional jurisdiction under section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 can be invoked in a very.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, revisional jurisdiction, section 263, Income Tax Act, 1961
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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.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Section 34, Representation of the People Act, 1951, State Legislative Assembly, Member of Parliament
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Arbitral tribunal, liquidated damages, pre-estimated damages
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NCLAT Chennai: Corporate IRP Can be Resume on Failure of Settlement Agreement(02.05.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has observed that Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process can be revive/resume in case of failure of .....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process
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AAR, Gujarat: GST ITC Admissible on Bus Hired for Employees Transportation(02.05.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling, Gujarat has observed that the Goods and Services Tax Input Tax Credit is permissible on buses hired for transportation of.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Goods and Services Tax, Input Tax Credit, 13 passengers
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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
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Kerala HC Rejects Appeal Against Order Refusing Interference with Consecration of New Catholics(04.04.2022)
Kerala High Court rejected an appeal moved by Orthodox parishioners against a single-judge order that refused to interfere in the consecration of new .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Orthodox parishioners, Syrian Church, Patriarch of Antioch
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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
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Kerala HC: Tribunal's Power of Maintenance Not Circumscribed to Ordering Monthly Allowance(04.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has observed that the power of the Maintenance Tribunal under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 i.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Maintenance Tribunal, Senior Citizens Act
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Bombay High Court Grants Bail to 10 Tribal Accused In Palghar Mob Lynching(04.04.2022)
Bombay High Court had granted bail to 10 tribals who were accused in the Palghar mob lynching cases in which three people were lynched including two S.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, 10 tribals, Palghar mob lynching case
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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.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, principles of natural justice
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ITAT, Mumbai: Order of Assessment without Reasons, Not Erroneous or Prejudicial to Interest of Revenu(04.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that action of the Assessing Officer to accept the explanation submitted by the Assessee during scr.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Assessing Officer, Assessee
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Delhi HC: FIR for Non-Compoundable Offences Can be Quashed in Matrimonial Disputes(20.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that First Information Report or complaints can be quashed even with regard to non-compoundable offences pertaining to matri.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, First Information Report, matrimonial disputes, non-compoundable
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: TDS on Car Hiring Charges Paid Above Rs. 1.8 Lakhs U/S 194I of Income Tax Act(20.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that charges of car hiring falls under the provision of section 194I of the Income Tax Act, 1961.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, section 194I of the Income Tax Act, 1961, Rs. 1.8 lakhs, Tax Deducted at Source
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CESTAT, Mumbai Holds 4G Mobile Towers that are Movable in Nature and Eligible for CENVAT Credit(20.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that the 4G mobile towers are movable in nature and entitled for CENVAT credit.
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, 4G mobile towers, CENVAT credit
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AAR, Telangana: ITC Can be Claimed on IGST Paid Both on Imports Intra & Inter-State Sales, Rules(20.04.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling, Telangana has observed that Integrated Goods and Services tax paid on imports is eligible to be availed as an Input Tax C.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Integrated Goods and Services Tax, Input Tax Credit
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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.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Income Tax Act, 1961, advance tax installment, advance pricing agreement
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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.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Income Tax Act, 1961, advance tax installment, advance pricing agreement
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FSSAI: Food Delivery Apps Must Give Nutrition Information(16.06.2022)
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed the food delivery apps to upgrade their interface so that food business operators ca.....
Tags : FSSAI, Food Delivery Apps, Nutrition Information
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Karnataka HC: Right to Defend Cannot be Illusory(17.06.2022)
Karnataka High Court has directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to furnish to the accused, all the documents and evidence collected prior to.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Fair Trial, NIA
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Karnataka HC: Wife Leveling Unsubstantiated Allegations of Husband Being Impotent Amounts to Cruelty(17.06.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that a wife calling her husband an impotent without legally substantiating the same by itself would amount to cruelty wi.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Cruelty, Hindu Marriage Act
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ITAT: Depreciation Claimed on Government Securities Categorised as AFS is Allowable(17.06.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad Bench has held that depreciation claimed for the Government securities categorised as 'Available for S.....
Tags : ITAT, Government Security, AFS
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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.
Tags : Delhi Court, North East Delhi Riots
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Guj. HC: Penalty U/S 20 of RTI Act for Destruction of Information Attracted Only if Act Malafide(20.06.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that where any information sought under the Right to Information Act is destroyed and it is not the case of malafide destr.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Right to Information, Malafide
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CBDT Issues Revised Instruction for Constitution And Functioning of Local Committees(20.06.2022)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued revised Instruction for constitution and functioning of Local Committees to deal with taxpayers’ griev.....
Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, Local Committees, Grievances
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Gujarat HC: Bar on Cognizance U/S 195(1)(b)(ii) CrPC Not Attracted When Forgery Took Place(02.05.2022)
Gujarat High Court has ruled that the bar of Section 195(1)(b)(ii) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 would be attracted only when the offences p.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Section 195(1)(b)(ii), Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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CESTAT, Bangalore: Simple Aluminium Plates Classifiable Under 7606 1200 of Chapter Tariff Heading(02.05.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that Simple Aluminium Plates are classifiable under 7606 1200 of Chapter Tariff .....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chapter Tariff Heading, 7606 1200, Simple Aluminium Plates
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ITAT, Delhi: Amount from Indian Associate for Support Service is not Fees and not liable to Tax(02.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that amount expected from Indian Associate for Support Service is not Fees for Included Services and.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Indian Associate, Support Service
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ITAT, Lucknow: Clerical Mistake in Audit Report Form 10B Can be Rectified(02.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Lucknow has observed that the clerical mistakes in audit report form 10B can be rectified and the same should not be a .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, form 10B, Audit Report
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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.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Customs Tariff Act, 1975, sports boats
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ITAT, Delhi: Amendments to Sections 43B and 36(1)(va) IT Act Can’t Have Retrospective Effect(02.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the amendments to sections 43B and 36(1)(va) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot have retrospective.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, sections 43B, sections 36(1)(va), Income Tax Act, 1961, retrospective effect
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ITAT Hyderabad: Ignorance of Law Concerning Compulsory Audit Not Reasonable for Deleting Penalty(21.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Hyderabad has held that mere ignorance of law under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for compulsory audit of ac.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, ignorance of law, Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, Section 273B
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Gauhati HC: Assessing Officer and Inspecting Person Need Not Be Similar Person Under Electricity Act(21.04.2022)
Gauhati High Court has observed that Section 126 of the Electricity Act, 2003 empowers the Assessing Officer as chosen to carry out the provisional as.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Section 126 of the Electricity Act, 2003, Assessing Officer
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Delhi HC: Litigant Seeking Adjournments Can't Invoke High Court's Supervisory Jurisdiction U/Art 227(21.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that it is impermissible for a litigant to seek adjournments before a Trial Court and later invoke the jurisdiction of t.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Trial Court, High Court, Article 227, litigant
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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
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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
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SC: Anti Encroachment in Jahangirpuri, Status Quo Till Further Orders(21.04.2022)
Supreme Court has extended the status quo until further orders on the subject of demolition of buildings in violence-hit Jahangirpuri area of the nati.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Jahangirpuri, national capital, demolition
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NCLT, Mumbai: Retired Partner Cannot Initiate Resolution Proceedings to Claim Retirement Dues(02.03.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai has rejected the Section 9 application filed by the Operational Creditor on the ground that a retired partner ca.....
Tags : National Company Law Tribunal, Retired Partner. Retirement Dues
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Orissa HC: Extension Beyond Statutory Period in Submitting Chargesheet Cannot Be Granted(02.03.2022)
Orissa High Court has reiterated that it is mandatory to issue notice and provide fair hearing to accused before extending time beyond statutory perio.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Extension for Submitting Chargesheet
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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.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, DRI Officials
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NCLAT, Chennai: Suspended Board of Directors Do Not Have Powers to Appoint Resolution Professional(02.03.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has held that the suspended Board of Directors has no power under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Powers to Appoint Resolution Professional
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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 .....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Cenvat Credit
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AAR, Tamil Nadu: Supply of Pure Services by Rendering Consulting Services Exempt from GST(03.03.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Tamil Nadu has ruled that supply of pure services by rendering Consulting Services for Programme Management and acc.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, : Supply of Pure Services
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ITAT, Cuttack: Source of Money Cannot be Doubted if Fixed Deposits Are Made Out of Savings(02.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Cuttack has observed that the cause of money cannot be doubted if the fixed deposits are made out of the savings of the.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, fixed deposits, assessee
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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
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J&K&L HC: No Vicarious Liability Under Criminal Law Unless Strictly Mandated by Statute(08.08.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that in criminal law, there is no concept of criminal vicarious liability and only if there is a stat.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Vicarious Liability, Mandate
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Allahabad HC Orders DNA Test in Murder Trial to Unearth Truthfulness of Prosecution's Case(08.08.2022)
Allahabad High Court has allowed conduct of DNA Test in a murder trial as it noted that the same was in the interest of justice to unearth the truthfu.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, DNA, Murder Trial
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J&K&L HC: Magistrates Can't Forward Original Complaints to Police(08.08.2022)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that a Judicial Magistrate may face administrative action as well as charge for destroying the record o.....
Tags : Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Original Complaint, Court Record
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Delhi HC: Sex Worker Entitled to All Rights But Cannot Claim Special Treatment if She Violates Law(08.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that although a sex worker is entitled to all rights available to a citizen, but at the same time, if she violates the law, .....
Tags : Delhi High Court has held that although a sex worker is entitled to all rights available to a citizen, but at the same time, if she violates the law, she would be subjected to the same consequences under law and cannot claim any special treatment.
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Karnataka HC: Foreign Arbitral Award Enforceable if Property Within Territorial Jurisdiction(04.04.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that an international commercial arbitral award rendered between parties that have no link with India can be enforced by.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, international commercial, arbitral award, territorial jurisdiction
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Bombay HC: 7 Days Jail for Prison Superintendent for Denying Emergency Parole to Eligible Prisoners(04.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has observed the Superintendent of Central Prison guilty of contempt and punished him to seven days simple imprisonment for selectiv.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Prison Superintendent, emergency parole, Covid pandemic
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Jharkhand HC Rejects Plea to Seek Regularization of Persons Engaged Under MNREGA(04.04.2022)
Jharkhand High Court has rejected a writ plea filed by 39 persons working on the sanctioned post of Gram Rojgar Sewak under the Mahatma Gandhi Nationa.....
Tags : Jharkhand High Court, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, Gram Rojgar Sewak, 39 persons, scheme for regularization
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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
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ITAT, Mumbai: Revisional Jurisdiction Can’t be Invoked , Order of Assessment Without Reasons(04.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai, has observed that the revisional jurisdiction under section 263 of Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be invoked while.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, revisional jurisdiction, Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, M/s Reliance Payment Solutions Pvt Ltd
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AAR, West Bengal: Services for Collection and Disposal of Bio Medical Waste Iis Exempt From GST(12.04.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, West Bengal has held that services provided for collection and disposal of bio-medical waste to the State Government is .....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, services, bio-medical waste, State Government, Goods and Services Tax
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AAR, West Bengal: Services for Collection and Disposal of Bio Medical Waste Iis Exempt From GST(12.04.2022)
Authority for Advance Ruling, West Bengal has held that services provided for collection and disposal of bio-medical waste to the State Government is .....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, services, bio-medical waste, State Government, Goods and Services Tax
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Bombay HC: Court Does Not Have Adjudicatory Powers Under Section 27 of A&C Act(12.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has observed that the Court under Section 27 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 does not have the jurisdiction to conside.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Section 27 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, arbitral tribunal
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NCLT, Kolkata: IRP Cannot be Maintained Against Legal Heirs of Personal Guarantor(12.04.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata has held that insolvency resolution process cannot be maintained against the legal heirs of the personal guaran.....
Tags : National Company Law Tribunal, Insolvency Resolution Process, legal heirs, Personal Guarantor
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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.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, recipient, service provider, export, service tax
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NCLAT: Resolution Professional Cannot Withhold Any Plan and Refuse to Submit Before CoC(12.04.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, has observed that Resolution Professional of its own cannot withhold any plan and reject to submit the same b.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Resolution Professional, Committee of Creditors
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AP HC: Registration of Crime by Police Without Material Allegation May Lead to Anarchy(14.09.2020)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has observed that the registration of a crime without any material allegation to constitute cognizable offence, and harassin.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Registration of Crime by Police Without Material Allegation
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Karnataka HC: Second Marriage Under Muslim Law May be Construed as Cruelty To First Wife(14.09.2020)
Karnataka High Court observed that even though contracting a second marriage by a Muslim husband is lawful, it often causes "enormous cruelty" to the .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Second Marriage Under Muslim Law
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Bombay HC Denies Bail to Married Man Accused of Raping 17-Year Old(15.09.2020)
Bombay High Court has denied bail to a man accused of raping a 17-year-old girl who happened to be his business partner's daughter observing rape is j.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Bail to Married Man
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NCLAT Sets Aside NCLT Order Dismissing Initiation of CIRP Against Mittal Corp(15.09.2020)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has set aside an order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai which had dismissed .....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Mittal Corp Limited
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ITAT, Mumbai Deletes Tax Claim on Vodafone Rights Issue(15.09.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has deleted the addition of Rs 795 Crores by tax authorities as income received from nine Mauritian entities tha.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Tax Claim on Vodafone Rights Issue
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ITAT, Bangalore: No Restriction in Challenging Intimation Passed on Ratification of Mistake(16.09.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore has held that there is no restriction in challenging intimation passed on ratification of mistake unde.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ratification of Mistake
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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
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P&H HC: Trafficking of Human Beings Won’t Amount to Jeopardising Sovereignty & Integrity of India(10.05.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that trafficking in human beings doesn't jeopardize the sovereignty and integrity of India. It stated that it m.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, trafficking, human beings, sovereignty, integrity
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Kerala HC: Litigant Can’t Invoke Extraordinary Jurisdiction of HC If Alternative Remedy Available(10.05.2022)
Kerala High Court while disposing of the writ petition has ruled that when there is an alternative and equally efficacious remedy opens to a litigant,.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, writ petition, High Court, litigant
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Third Party Shareholders Renouncing Rights Shares is Liable to Tax U/S 56(2)(10.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has ruled that third party shareholders renouncing rights shares in favour of the assesse are liable to tax u.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, assesse, Section 56(2), Income Tax, 1961
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ITAT, Delhi: Re-Assessment Based on Incorrect and Irrelevant Facts is Invalid(10.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the re-assessment under section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 invoked on the basis of incorrect a.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Income Tax Act, 1961, section 148
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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
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ITAT: Payment of Consultation Fee After IT Dept.’s Order Cannot be Treated as Prior Period Expenses(20.06.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai Bench has held that payment of Tax Consultation Fee after passing of Order by Income Tax Department canno.....
Tags : ITAT, Tax Consultation Fees, Prior Period Expenses
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Bombay HC Reprimands Principal Chief Commissioners of Customs for Non-Representation in Cases(20.06.2022)
Bombay High Court while warning the Principal Chief Commissioners of customs for non-representation instructed that all Principal Chief Commissioners .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Principal Chief Commissioners, Non-Representation
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P&H HC: Muslim Girl of Age Above 16 Years Can Enter Into Marriage With Person Of Her Choice(20.06.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted protection to 16 years old muslim Girl who married a 21 years old muslim boy and held that she is of marriag.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Muslim Personal Law, Marriage
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Calcutta HC Orders Removal of Chairman of WB Board of Primary Education(21.06.2022)
Calcutta High Court has removed Trinamool MLA Manik Bhattacharya from the post of Chairman of the Board of Primary Education with immediate effect in .....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Primary Teacher Recruitment Scam
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Bombay HC to AG: Visit Prisons in The State And Submit Report(21.06.2022)
Bombay High Court has directed the State Advocate General (AG) to visit prisons in the state to gauge the situation and facilities in prisons and subm.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Advocate General, Prison
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Kerala HC: Court Can Strike Off Defence for Willful Non-Compliance of Order for Interim Maintenance(21.06.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that Court can strike off the defence of the defaulter if they willfully refuse to comply with its order directing payment .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Willful Non-Compliance, Interim Maintenance
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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.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Lahmeyer Holding GambH, section 44BBB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, permanent establishment, bonafide
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Delhi HC: Time Spent in Mediation Would be Excluded from Limitation for Invoking Arbitration(13.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that when the agreement between the parties provides for compulsory mediation, the time spent in the mediation process shal.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, agreement, mediation, limitation period
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Delhi HC: Apprehension That Accused May Flee Not Enough for Rejecting Benefit of S.445 CrPC(13.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that a mere apprehension communicated by the prosecution that the accused may flee the course of justice, cannot be the .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, apprehension, Section 445 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, prosecution
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Delhi HC: Claims Raised Before Arbitral Tribunal Cannot be Rejected if Not Mentioned in Notice(13.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that it is not necessary that a notice issued under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 should quantify.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Arbitral Tribunal
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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
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Delhi HC: Medical Assessment & Rating Board Must Show Prima Facie Justification for Orders Passed(13.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that the Medical Assessment & Rating Board (MARB) is an authority entrusted with an essential task of regulating medical.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Medical Assessment & Rating Board, medical education, prima facie
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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
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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
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Delhi HC: Right of Party to File Counter Claims Exists Independently of Any Liberty(22.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that any issue on which the Arbitral Tribunal has the jurisdiction to pass a final award can also be the subject matter of a.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Arbitral Tribunal, Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Higher Rate of Depreciation Available to Vehicles Let Out on Hire(22.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has ruled that the assessee can avail higher rate of depreciation that is accessible to vehicles to let out o.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, assessee, higher rate, depreciation
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Payments to Medical Labs for Screening of Sickle Cell Anemia Subject to TDS(22.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has held that under sections 194J and 194C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is applicable to the payments made to .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Income Tax Act, sickle cell anemia, medical labs
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SC Declines Bail Plea of Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik(22.04.2022)
Supreme Court has declined to approve bail to Maharashtra Cabinet Minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik in a case of money laundering, by stating that t.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Maharashtra Cabinet Minister, Nawab Malik, money laundering
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CESTAT, Delhi: CHA Has No Reason to Doubt Any Malpractice of Export of Prohibited Goods(10.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the Custom House Agent had no reason to doubt any malpractice and attempted e.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Custom House Agent, malpractice, prohibited goods, abetment
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P&H HC: Public Morality Cannot Overshadow Constitutional Morality(11.05.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while dealing with a petition seeking protection of life and personal liberty, has ruled that the Constitutional right o.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, life and personal liberty, Constitutional right
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Delhi HC Grants Bail to Former Religare CFO in RFL Scam Case(11.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has granted bail to Krishnan Subramanian, former chief financial officer of Religare Enterprises Limited, with regard to the Fortis R.....
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ITAT: If TDS Statement filed on Time Contains Technical Errors, No Late Fee Can be Charged(11.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has held that a late fee under section 234E of the Income Tax Act of 1961 cannot be imposed if a statement is.....
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Delhi HC: Daughter-in-law Can Seek Maintenance From Father-in-law if Inherited Husband's Estate(11.05.2022)
Delhi High Court by dismissing a plea filed by a widowed daughter-in-law and grand-daughter under section 19 of the Family Court Act, 1984 has ruled .....
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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
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Punjab and Haryana High Court Says Don't Create Hurdles To Interfaith Marriages(27.07.2018)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked Haryana Government officials not to create hurdles to interfaith marriages, saying some of the information sou.....
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Orrisa High Court Asks 5 Accused Including IAS Officer To Surrender(27.07.2018)
Orissa High Court has rejected the plea of five persons including IAS officer and former director of Odisha Rural Housing Development Corporation, Bin.....
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Orissa High Court Stays Safeguard Duty on Imported Solar Panels(30.07.2018)
Orissa High Court has stayed the imposition of safeguard duty on imported solar panels until August 20.
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Delhi High Court Slams Police for Separating Hindu-Muslim Couple(30.07.2018)
Delhi High Court has slammed Delhi Police for forcibly separating an inter-faith couple despite knowing well that the Muslim woman is above 21 years a.....
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Delhi HC: Satyendar Jain Can’t be Disqualified from Legislative Assembly Under Writ Jurisdiction(22.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that in exercise of writ jurisdiction under Article 226, the Court cannot declare Jain as a person with unsound mind and can.....
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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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J&K&L HC: Can’t Deny Promotion Merely Because Criminal Proceedings Are Pending Against Employee(22.08.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that promotion can’t be withheld merely because some criminal proceedings are pending against employe.....
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Delhi HC: Mere Wrong Decision Not Enough to Attract Jurisdiction Under Article 227(03.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that a mere wrong decision without anything more is not enough to attract the supervisory jurisdiction of High Court und.....
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AAR, Rajasthan: Education and Training in Practices of Yoga Attracts 18% GST(03.03.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Rajasthan has ruled that 18% of Goods and Service Tax (GST) is payable on education and training in physical, menta.....
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SC Refuses to Modify Its Order Directing Priadarshni Foundations to Reconvey Land to Unitech(03.03.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to modify its last year's order directing Priadarshni Foundations Pvt. Ltd to reconvey the lands ad-measuring 30.71 acres to.....
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ITAT, Bangalore: Employee Contribution to Provident Fund Before ITR Eligible for Deduction(03.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore has ruled that an Employee contribution to Provident Fund (PF)/ Employee State Insurance (ESI) before .....
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ITAT, Delhi: House Rent Allowance Exemption Allowable on Rent Paid to Spouse(04.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has held that Income Tax Act, 1961 does not prohibit claiming house rent allowance (HRA) exemption on the .....
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Gauhati HC: Children Can't Seek Claim in Property Not Inherited by Deceased Father(04.03.2022)
Gauhati High Court has held that there is no claim on property of a deceased person by his children if the said property was not inherited by the dece.....
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Calcutta HC Directs to Pay Amount to Consumer for Unauthorised Disconnection of Electricity(08.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL) to pay an amount to the tune of Rs. 6,07,000 to a co.....
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Supreme Court to Resume Physical Hearings on Wednesdays & Thursdays from February 14(08.02.2022)
Supreme Court had decided that all the matters listed on Wednesday and Thursday, as non-miscellaneous days, would be heard by it only in the physical .....
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SC Refuses Mohammad Azam Khan’s Plea Seeking Ad-interim Ex-Parte Bail(08.02.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking ad-interim ex-parte bail filed by Mohammad Azam Khan, Samajwadi Party's candidate from Rampur in.....
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Delhi HC Upholds Compensation Given to Children from Deceased's First Marriage(08.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has upheld the compensation given to two children from the deceased's first marriage reiterating that legal representatives of a pers.....
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ITAT, Pune: No Income Tax Payable on Sale of Software Licence(09.02.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune, has ruled that no Income Tax payable on Sale of Software Licence, support, maintenance as it is not Royalt.....
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SC Refuses to Entertain Azam Khan's Plea Seeking Interim Bail to Participate in Election Campaign(09.02.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking ad-interim ex-parte bail filed by Mohammad Azam Khan, Samajwadi Party's candidate from Rampur in.....
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US SC Overturns Roe v. Wade, Strikes Down Right to Abortion(27.06.2022)
US Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion in the U.S. in 1973. The Court .....
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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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NAA Upholds Profiteering Charges Against L’Oréal(27.06.2022)
National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA) has upheld the profiteering charges against M/s L’Oréal and determines the amount of profiteering as Rs. 1,.....
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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.....
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DGFT Issues Clarification on Chip Import Monitoring System(28.06.2022)
Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) vide Policy Circular No. 40/2015-2020 dated 27th June, 2022 has issued clarification regarding Chip Import Mo.....
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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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Bombay HC: Girl Sharing Friendly Relationship Can’t be inferred as Consent for Physical Relationship(28.06.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that merely because a girl is friendly with a boy, doesn't allow him to take her for granted and construe it as consent to .....
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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.....
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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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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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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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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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Delhi HC: Employees of Unaided Private School Entitled to Benefits of Government Run Schools(13.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the employees of an unaided private school are allowed to the benefits as being given to the employees of the governme.....
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Delhi HC: Undesirable for Courts to Make Remarks Censuring Action of Police Officers(13.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that it is undesirable for Courts to make remarks censuring the action of police officers unless such remarks are strictly .....
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Lok Sabha Passes Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019(26.07.2019)
Lok Sabha has passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 to ban the practice of triple talaq among Muslims and punish the g.....
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Rajya Sabha Passes Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019(26.07.2019)
Rajya Sabha has passed the Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019, was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday amid high drama. The Bill seeks to .....
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Orissa High Court Sends Notice to General Administration Department Regarding NH-16 Land(26.07.2019)
Orissa High Court has issued notice to Special Secretary in General Administration Department to show cause as to why contempt proceedings should not .....
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Jammu and Kashmir High Court Pulls Up Gulmarg Development Authority(26.07.2019)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has called for putting in place a mechanism to ensure that different companies, whose products lead to pollution at the s.....
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Bombay High Court Issues Notices to Gadkari & Election Commission Over His Election(26.07.2019)
Bombay High Court has issued notices to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and the Election Commission of India, seeking their stands on a bunch of petition.....
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Bombay High Court Upholds Death Sentence of Pune Man for 2012 Triple Murder(26.07.2019)
Bombay High Court has upheld the death sentence of a 25-year-old man for the murder of his mother, wife and two-year-old daughter in 2012. The Court r.....
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Karnataka High Court: Not Abiding to Promise of Marriage Not Cheating(24.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has reiterated that not abiding with the promise of marriage will not amount to the offence of cheating under section 420 of the .....
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NCLT, Delhi: Advanced Deposit Towards Licence Fee Considered as Operational Debt(25.01.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Delhi has held that advanced deposit towards license fee would be considered as an Operational Debt and issuance of not.....
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Delhi HC Directs to Remove Unauthorised Squatting in Sarojini Nagar Market Area(25.01.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed the North Delhi Municipal Corporation as well as the Delhi Police to remove unauthorised squatting in city's Sarojini Na.....
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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.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Interest on Delay in Payment of Advancements Charged Only on Returned Income(27.01.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that the interest on delay in payment of advancements shall be charged only on the returned inco.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Transponder Charges Not in Nature of Royalty Income(27.01.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that the transponder charges are not in the nature of royalty income as per the provisions of th.....
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ITAT, Chennai: No TDS on Advertisement Expenses Paid to Online Platforms(22.04.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai, while granting relief to Matrimony.com, has held that Tax Deducted at Source shall not be paid on advertisemen.....
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Delhi Court Denies Bail to Former NSE CEO Chitra Ramkrishna in Money Laundering Case(29.08.2022)
Delhi Court has denied bail to former NSE CEO Chitra Ramkrishna in a money laundering case registered by the Enforcement Directorate in connection wit.....
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SC: Appeal Against ITAT Order Lies before HC in Whose Jurisdiction AO Situates(29.08.2022)
Supreme Court has held that appeals against Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) order lies before the High Court in whose jurisdiction the Assessing .....
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SC Dismisses Plea Challenging Mandate for Advance Notice & Publication of Personal Details(30.08.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition challenging certain provisions of the Special Marriage Act, 1954 (SMA) which mandate parties to marr.....
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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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Delhi HC Sets Aside Arbitral Award Requiring Antrix to Pay Over 560 Million USD to Devas Multimedia(30.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has set aside a 2015 arbitral award directing Antrix Corporation Limited, commercial and marketing arm of ISRO, to pay US$ 562.2 mill.....
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NCLT, Delhi: NCLT Empowered to Pierce Corporate Veil to Ascertain True Successful Bidder(11.05.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi has held that it has the power to pierce the corporate veil to establish the real successful bidder. The corp.....
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Orissa HC: Government is Not Required to Refer National Security Issues to National Tribunal(11.05.2022)
Orissa High Court has ruled that it is not obligatory for the Central Government to refer a matter of national importance to the National Industrial T.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Central Government, National Industrial Tribunal, Section 7-B, Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
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ITAT, Mumbai: Computers, Including Computer Software, Are Eligible to 60% Depreciation(11.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has observed that depreciation of 60 % can be allowed to ‘computers including computer software’ under Rule 5 of.....
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Universal Music India Rejoices as Bombay HC Upholds ITAT Order(11.05.2022)
Bombay High Court in a major relief to Universal Music India, has upheld an order of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) quashing a revisional or.....
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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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Madras HC: Convicted Prisoner Has No Fundamental or Statutory Right to be Released Prematurely(12.05.2022)
Madras High Court while considering a petition filed by the mother of a life convict Hariharan challenging the Government order rejecting his prematur.....
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Kerala High Court: Human Rights Commission Does not Have Unlimited Jurisdiction(26.07.2019)
Kerala High Court has observed that the Human Rights Commission does not have unlimited jurisdiction and that it cannot exercise plenary powers in der.....
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SC:Matriculation Certificate Does not Have Preference Over DOB Certificate to Determine Juvenility(29.07.2019)
Supreme Court has ruled that under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 for determining juvenility the matriculation or eq.....
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Supreme Court Asks for BCI's Reply on Plea Seeking Security Measures for Women Lawyers(30.07.2019)
Supreme Court has sought reply from the Bar Council of India (BCI) on a plea seeking measures for women lawyers such as safety in courts, maternity be.....
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Madras High Court: Police Complaints Authority not Authorized to Issue Directions to Register FIR(31.07.2019)
Madras High Court has ruled that the Police Complaints Authority was not authorized to issue directions to police for registration of FIR or further i.....
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Parliament Passes Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019(31.07.2019)
Parliament has passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 five days after it got the nod from Lok Sabha. This comes nearly .....
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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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NGT Directs Delhi Jal Board to Manage Sewage in Trilokpuri(02.08.2019)
National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to come up with a system for carrying untreated sewage and waste water for treatment fr.....
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Karnataka High Court: Good Roads and Footpaths are Fundamental Rights of Citizens(02.08.2019)
Karnataka High Court has in a landmark verdict that gives major relief to citizens suffering from bad roads in Bengaluru and other parts of the State.....
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Supreme Court on Criminal Probes in India: 'Accused Can be Ordered to Give Voice Samples'(02.08.2019)
Supreme Court has held that a judicial magistrate can order an accused to give his voice samples even against his consent in the course of a criminal .....
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Orissa HC: Amendment to Cure Inherent Defect in EP After End of Limitation Period Can't be Allowed(05.09.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that an amendment application under Order 6, Rule 17 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 cannot be allowed to cure some in.....
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Bom. HC: Commercial Court Can’t be Regarded as Person Or Institution Under Section 11(6) of A&C Act(06.09.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that the jurisdiction and power of the High Court in relation to the appointment of an arbitral tribunal under Section 11 o.....
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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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Madras HC Orders to Release Goods and Vehicles on Payment of 25% Penalty Imposed(13.04.2022)
Madras High Court has ordered to release the goods and vehicles detained on payment of 25 % of the penalty imposed and held that as the alleged violat.....
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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
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Orissa HC: Pre-Payment Charges Can’t Be Imposed Without Giving Prior Information(13.04.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that pre-payment charges cannot be imposed by the banks without furnishing prior information about the same.
Tags : Orissa High Court, pre-payment charges, information
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Karnataka HC Upholds Constitutional Legality of Proviso (v) to S.14(1) SARFAESI Act(14.04.2022)
Karnataka High Court has upheld the Constitutional legality of proviso (v) Section 14(1) of the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Constitutional legality, Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002
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Bombay HC Refuses to Stay Release of Shahid Kapoor Starrer Jersey(14.04.2022)
Bombay High Court has declined to stay the release of Shahid Kapoor starrer Jersey filed by a writer in a copyright infringement suit.
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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.....
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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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Kerala HC: Artificial Breaks in Service Cannot be Used to Deny Maternity Leave Benefits(12.05.2022)
Kerala High Court has ruled that short artificial breaks in service between successive contracts cannot be used as a device to reject maternity rights.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, successive contracts, maternity rights
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ITAT, Chennai: Subscription Money Received in Advance by DTH Operators is Taxable(12.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has declared that subscription money received by direct-to-home (DTH) providers in advance is not taxable. The .....
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NCLAT: Threshold of Rs.1 Crore Is Required for Initiation of CIRP(12.05.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has ruled that an application filed after 24.03.2020 under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy .....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Section 7, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, threshold, One Crore
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ITAT: Amendments to Income Tax Deduction for Contributions to ESI and PF Are Not Retrospective(12.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Jaipur has ruled that amended provisions relating to income tax deduction for ESI and PF contributions would be effecti.....
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Allahabad HC quashes Re-Assessment Order; Says Notice Issued Without Jurisdiction is Invalid(12.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that once the notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, issued by the assessing authority was declared witho.....
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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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Uttarakhand HC: Inherent Jurisdiction Must Not be Exercised Arbitrarily(09.02.2022)
Uttarakhand High Court has reiterated that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 must not be exercised arbitrari.....
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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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Allahabad HC Grants Bail to Ashish Mishra, Prime Accused in Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Case(11.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Ashish Mishra, the son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni, who is the prime accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri Vi.....
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Madras HC Quashes Defamation Case Pending Against Youtuber M. Maridhas(11.02.2022)
Madras High Court has quashed a defamation case pending against YouTuber M. Maridhas for targeting Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) over the announceme.....
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Bombay HC to Resume Full Physical Hearing from February 14(11.02.2022)
Bombay High Court has decided to suspend hearing matters virtually and resume full physical functioning from February 14 till March 4, owing to the im.....
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ITAT: Re-Assessment on Wrong Assumption And Information From Another Assessing Officer Invalid(16.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has ruled that the reopening of assessment based on wrong assumption and information received from anothe.....
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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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CESTAT, Kolkata: Compensation Received For Coal Blocks Cancellation, Not Liable to Pay Service Tax(16.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata has held that compensation received under a statute for cancellation of coal blocks/mines .....
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ITAT, Kolkata: Disallowance U/S 14A Not to be Considered While Computing Book Profit(16.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata has ruled that the disallowance under Section 14A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be considered while comput.....
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Delhi HC Upholds NHAI's Challenge Against Arbitral Tribunal's Fee Fixing Authority(17.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that the Arbitral Tribunal is permitted to fix its fee, if its appointment is made by way of an ad hoc agreement between th.....
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Calcutta HC: Accused Shall be Given Opportunity to Explain Circumstances Appearing Against Him(17.05.2022)
Calcutta High Court has observed that while examining an accused under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), the prosecution is .....
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AAAR: 18% GST Applicable On Mango Pulp/Puree(08.03.2022)
Andhra Pradesh Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR) has held that 18% GST is chargeable on Mango Pulp/Puree.
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AAAR: Printing Of Pamphlet/Leaflet Attracts 18% GST(08.03.2022)
Daman Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR) while upholding the ruling of the Authority of Advance Ruling held that printing of pamphlet/leafle.....
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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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ITAT: Consideration For Accessing Database Cannot Be Treated As 'Royalty'(08.03.2022)
Delhi Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has observed that the consideration for accessing Database cannot be treated as 'Royalty' under In.....
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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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Gujarat HC: It Is The Right Of Accused Under NDPS Act To Be Searched In Presence Of Magistrate(08.03.2022)
Gujarat High Court has confirmed the order of the acquittal by the lower Court on the ground that the Respondent-Accused was not made aware of his rig.....
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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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Allahabad HC Quashes Re-Assessment Order; Says Notice Issued Without Jurisdiction is Invalid(12.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that once the notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, issued by the assessing authority was declared witho.....
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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.....
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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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Patna HC: Order for Interim Compensation Under NI Act Can be Enforced As 'Public Demand'(12.05.2022)
Patna High Court has ruled that an order for payment of interim compensation under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act) can be enforced under.....
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SC Refuses Interim Relief on Pleas Seeking Stay on LIC IPO Share Allotment(12.05.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to grant stay in a batch of petitions contesting the decision of the Central government to sell five percent of its sharehol.....
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Calcutta HC: Writ Court Cannot Impose Penalty In Exercise of Plenary Jurisdiction(13.05.2022)
Calcutta High Court has ruled that a writ Court in exercise of its powers under Article 226 of the Constitution cannot inflict a penalty which is not .....
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SC: Victim's Right to Appeal Against Acquittal Absolute, Not Necessary to Obtain Special Leave(27.01.2022)
Supreme Court has observed that the right provided to the victim to prefer an appeal against the order of acquittal is an absolute right and there is .....
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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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Gujarat HC Refuses to Waive Off Cooling Period for Couple Who Lived Together for 12 Days(27.01.2022)
Gujarat High Court has upheld an order of the family court refusing to waive off the statutory 6 months cooling period in a plea by a couple seeking a.....
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P&H HC: Consent During Prior Sexual Acts Won’t Extend to Future Occasions(27.01.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that the consent given during prior sexual acts won't extend to future occasions, stressing that law acknow.....
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Gujarat HC: Maximum Limit of 90 Days for Filing Written Statement Directory Not Mandatory(27.01.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that the maximum limit of 90 days for filing the written statement as under Order VIII Rule 1 of Code of Civil Procedure, .....
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Madras HC: Power to Issue Writ Under Article 226 or 227 is Subject to Court’s Discretion(27.01.2022)
Madras High Court has held that the power to issue writ under Article 226 or Article 227 is subject to the court's discretion even when an alternative.....
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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.....
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ITAT, Kolkata: No Revision U/S 263 IT Act When AO Has Made Sufficient Enquiry(17.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata has ruled that no revision under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 when Assessing Officer has made suffic.....
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CESTAT: Stability Studies, Technical Testing & Analysis of New Drugs Not Subject to Service Tax(17.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that the stability studies, technical testing and analysis of new drugs are no.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, stability studies, technical testing, Scientific and Technical Consultant Service, Technical Testing and Analysis Service, service tax
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CESTAT: Cenvat Credit Allowable on Steel Items Used in Creation of Sponge Iron Kiln and Power Plant(17.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata has applied the "user-test" by providing cenvat credit on steel goods used in the construc.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, user-test, cenvat credit, sponge iron kiln, power plant
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ITAT, Amritsar: Revisional Order Should be in Detail, Enriched With Facts(17.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Amritsar while quashing a revisional order, has observed that the order under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 s.....
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SC: Appeal Under IBC is Valid Only if it is Initiated Within 30 days From Date of Order(17.05.2022)
Supreme Court has ruled that an appeal under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) is only acceptable if it is filed within 30 days from the .....
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Allahabad HC Grants Bail To Undertrial In Jail for Over 11 Years(13.05.2022)
Allahabad High Court has granted bail to an undertrial prisoner who has been in jail for over 11 years regarding an attempt to murder case. The court .....
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Delhi HC Dismissed Facebook India’s Petition Challenging Probe Initiated by CCI(29.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed Facebook India's petition challenging the probe initiated by Competition Commission of India (CCI) against it in connec.....
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SC: Wife Conceiving Out of Forced Sex Can Seek Abortion Under MTP Act(29.09.2022)
Supreme Court while observing that rape must be held to include ‘marital rape’ for purpose of Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, has held tha.....
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SC: Distinction Between Married & Unmarried Women for Abortion of Pregnancy is Unconstitutional(29.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that unmarried women are also entitled to seek abortion of pregnancy in term of 20-24 weeks arising out of consensual relations.....
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SC Gives Suggestions to Centre on Prison Reforms: CSR Funded Private Jails(30.09.2022)
Supreme Court while observing the questionable conditions of jails in the country, has suggested to Central government the idea of private jails and r.....
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SC: Rights of Under-trial Includes Right to Receive Medical Attention(30.09.2022)
Supreme Court while directing Superintendent of Taloja Jail to take Gautam Navlakha to a hospital of his choice immediately for a thorough medical che.....
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Orissa HC: Can't Deny Condonation of Short-Fall in Pensionable Service of Discharged Serviceman(07.03.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that Regulation 125(a) of the Pension Regulations for the Army, 1961 cannot be employed to deny condonation of short-fall u.....
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Orissa HC: Right of Accused to Recall Witnesses u/s 311 CrPC Cannot be Denied(07.03.2022)
Orissa High Court has ruled that the right of an accused to recall witnesses under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 cannot be denie.....
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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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Madras HC Grants Interim Stay on Notification to Dissolve & Re-Constitute TN Child Rights Commission(07.03.2022)
Madras High Court has granted an interim stay on the government notification that dissolved the Tamil Nadu Commission for Protection of Child Rights i.....
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Calcutta High Court & Subordinate Courts to Resume Physical Hearings from Tuesday, March 7(07.03.2022)
Calcutta High Court has issued a notice communicating its decision to resume physical hearings from March 7, 2022. However, virtual hearings can be op.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Sale of Transferable Development Rights Does Not Attract Capital Gains Tax(07.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that sale of transferable development rights does not attract capital gains tax since the cost of acqu.....
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Delhi HC: No Bar On Trial Courts in Deciding Issues Having No Precedent(30.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the Trial Courts are wholly competent to decide the questions of fact and law which may arise before them, many of whic.....
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Allahabad HC to Mathura Court: Decide Plea for Survey of Shahi Idgah Mosque Premises Within 4 Months(30.08.2022)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Mathura Court to decide on two applications pending before it, filed in connection with the Sri Krishna Janambhu.....
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SC Closes Contempt Proceedings Against UP Government Over Demolition of Babri Masjid(31.08.2022)
Supreme Court has closed the contempt proceedings pending in relation to the demolition of Babri Masjid in 1992, and took note of the passage of time .....
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SC to Maharashtra Government: Provide Details of Compensation Paid to Victims of 1992 Bombay Riots(31.08.2022)
Supreme Court in a plea seeking implementation of Justice Sri Krishna Commission report in relation to 1992 Bombay riots, has directed Maharashtra gov.....
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Kar. HC: Insurer Liable to Compensate Spare Driver if Only One Claim Made(31.08.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that the insurer is liable to pay compensation of spare driver under Motor Vehicles Act, if there is only one claim unde.....
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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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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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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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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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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: Tihar Inmate Ankit Gujjar Death Case, Jail Authority To Provide Protection To Co Accused(28.01.2022)
Delhi High Court directed the jail authorities to provide adequate protection to a co-accused with inmate Ankit Gujjar, a 29-year old old gangster, wh.....
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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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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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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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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.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, 18% GST, ready to eat popcorn
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Kerala HC: Rape on False Promise of Marriage Can't Be Presumed on Marriage to Another Woman(05.04.2022)
Kerala High Court has observed that merely because the accused contracted another marriage immediately after the sexual act with the victim, it cannot.....
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Delhi HC: Performance Security Cannot Be Retained After Acknowledgement of Due Performance(05.04.2022)
Delhi High Court has ruled that no principle in law allows for a party to be permitted to retain the performance security after it had acknowledged du.....
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Lok Sabha Passes Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill for Collection of Prisoners' Biometrics(05.04.2022)
Lok Sabha has passed the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 which enables investigating officers to collect the biometric details of priso.....
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Allahabad HC Initiates Criminal Contempt Proceedings Against Litigants for Filing Forged Documents(30.09.2022)
Allahabad High Court has initiated suo moto criminal contempt proceedings against two litigants for filing forged documents before the high court and .....
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Delhi HC: DTC Must Check Antecedents of Employees(30.09.2022)
Delhi High Court while observing that Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is not expected to unleash untrained and unlicensed drivers on unsuspecting in.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Satyendar Jain's Plea Against Transfer of Proceedings in PMLA Case(03.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed the plea moved by Aam Aadmi Party leader Satyendar Jain challenging the transfer of proceedings against him in money la.....
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Ker. HC: Legal Advice Given by Advocate General to Government Exempted from Disclosure Under RTI Act(03.10.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that the legal advice rendered by the Advocate General to the Government is exempted from disclosure under Section 8(1)(e) .....
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Calcutta HC: Right to Privacy Entitles Person to Carry Secrets to Grave(03.10.2022)
Calcutta High Court while directing police to immediately withdraw WhatsApp messages and photographs of deceased woman with her friend, that were disc.....
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Bombay HC: Woman Who Leaves Matrimonial House Before Divorce Can't Claim Right to Reside in House(03.10.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that a woman, who leaves her matrimonial house before her divorce, cannot later seek right to residence under the Protectio.....
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Gujarat HC: ITC Received from Input Service Distributor Lying Unutilized Liable to be Refunded(07.03.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that Input Tax Credit received from input service distributor lying unutilized in electronic credit ledger is liable to be.....
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Allahabad HC: Right to Hearing Must Be Granted Where Adverse Order Is Contemplated(07.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that an opportunity of hearing has to be granted by authorities to a person against whom an adverse decision is cont.....
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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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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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Odisha POCSO Court Sentences Man to 20 Years Rigorous Imprisonment for Rape of 10 Year Old(01.11.2022)
Odisha POCSO Court has convicted a man and sentenced him to undergo rigorous imprisonment for twenty years in a 2018 rape case which took place in the.....
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Bengaluru Court Awards 5 Year Jail Term to Student Who Celebrated Pulwama Attack(01.11.2022)
Bengaluru Court has sentenced a 21-year-old engineering student to 5-Year imprisonment for Celebrating the Pulwama Attack by posting derogatory commen.....
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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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ITAT, Kolkata: Non-Mentioning of Relevant Limb in Penalty Notice is Not Curable Defect(17.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata has ruled that the failure to mention a crucial limb in the penalty notice is not a curable defect, and the pro.....
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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.....
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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.....
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CESTAT: Galvanised Solar Structure to Set Up Solar Power Plants Exempted From Excise Duty(18.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that galvanised solar structures manufactured and cleared for the initial setting .....
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SC Orders Release of AG Perarivalan in Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case(18.05.2022)
Supreme Court has ordered the release of AG Perarivalan, one of the convicts serving life imprisonment in connection with the assassination of former .....
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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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Orissa HC Declines to Intervene Against Police Action in Distorted Ganesh Idol Case(31.08.2022)
Orissa High Court while declining to entertain PIL filed against alleged police actions in preventing making and selling certain types of idols of Lor.....
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Delhi HC: Courts Can Direct Telegram to Disclose Info of Copyright Infringers Using The Platform(31.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that copyright infringers can’t be permitted to seek shelter under Telegram's policies merely on the ground that its physica.....
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Kerala HC: Younger Generation Thinks Marriage is an Evil, Ending Marriage for Selfish Reasons(01.09.2022)
Kerala High Court while declining a decree of divorce has opined that young generation think of marriage as an evil that can be avoided to enjoy free .....
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Del HC: Demolition of Unauthorised Property Can’t be Done Without Giving Opportunity of Hearing(01.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that a property cannot be demolished on the ground that it is unauthorized, unless the owner or resident is given an adequat.....
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Delhi HC: Urgent Interim Relief in IPR Cases Important to Protect Interest of Parties & Consumers(01.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that urgent interim relief including at ex-parte and ad-interim stage is extremely important in intellectual property rights.....
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SC to MHA: Obtain Verification Reports from 8 States on Allegations of Violence Against Christians(02.09.2022)
Supreme Court has directed Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to obtain verification reports from law enforcement agencies of 8 states, namely, Biha.....
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Karnataka HC: Anticipatory Bail Plea Not Maintainable Once Accused Enters Appearance(28.01.2022)
Karnataka High Court has observed that once an accused has appeared before the court, either personally or through his counsel, he cannot seek anticip.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Section 438 Criminal Procedure Code
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Del HC Rejects Sci-Hub’s Appln. Seeking Withdrawal of Admission Accepting Copyright of Publishers(07.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has rejected Sci-Hub Founder Alexandra Elbakyan's application seeking withdrawal of an earlier admission accepting the copyright owne.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Sci-Hub, Copyright
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Delhi Court Frames Charges Against Tahir Hussain in Delhi Riots Case(07.11.2022)
Karkardooma Court, Delhi has framed charges against former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain and seven other men in the case alleging that a Kh.....
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Bengaluru Court Orders Blocking of INC & Bharat Jodo’s Twitter for Unauthorised Use of KGF-2's Music(08.11.2022)
Bengaluru Civil Court has directed Twitter to temporarily block accounts of Indian National Congress and Bharat Jodo after MRT Music accused party of .....
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Kar. HC Sets Aside Lower Court Order Blocking Twitter Accounts of Congress & Bharat Jodo Yatra(09.11.2022)
Karnataka High Court while allowing appeal preferred by Indian National Congress against civil court order directing Twitter to block Congress party's.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Twitter, Copyright
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Delhi HC to Tata Power: Provide Electricity Connections to Pakistani Hindu Migrants Within 1 Month(11.11.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) to provide electricity connections to Pakistani Hindu migrants, who are re.....
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Rajasthan HC: Government has Authority to Regularise Unauthorised Conversion of Agricultural Land(11.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has held that the government has authority in terms of Section 90B of the Land Revenue Act, 1956 as it stood at the relevant time.....
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Delhi High Court, District Courts to Commence Complete Physical Hearings from March 2(11.02.2022)
Delhi High Court and district courts will function with restricted physical hearings till February 28. There shall however be complete resumption of p.....
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CESTAT, Delhi Quashes Service Tax Demand on Notice Pay from Employees for Premature Resignation(14.02.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has quashed the service tax demand on notice pay recovered from employees for prema.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Premature Resignation
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NCLT, Mumbai: Co-Operative Society Is Not a Corporate Person Under IBC(14.02.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai has dismissed an application filed under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 against Sangola T.....
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Gujarat HC: Depletion of Sex Ration Resulting in More Cases of Exchange Marriages(14.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has observed that the depletion of the sex ratio in the State of Gujarat is resulting in more and more cases of exchange marriages,.....
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NCLAT, Delhi: Order of Mediation Along with Dishonoured Cheques Not Extension of Limitation(14.02.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that an order of mediation along with dishonoured cheques does not imply an extension of limi.....
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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: No Bar on Allowing Counter Claim Filed Long After Written Statement But Before Framing of Issues(13.10.2022)
Supreme Court has held that there is no bar in taking on record a counter claim filed long after filing of written statement but before framing of iss.....
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Bombay HC: Seriousness of Accusation No Reason to Deny Bail to Undertrial if Half Sentence Served(13.10.2022)
Bombay High Court while granting bail to a businessman accused of duping investors under Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (In Financia.....
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NCLT: Indemnity of Obligations Under an Agreement Is Not 'Financial Debt' Under IBC(14.10.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai while adjudicating an application has observed that indemnity of the obligations under the Agreement is not a 'f.....
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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.....
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AAR, Gujarat: Combined Wire Rope Not Integral Part of Fishing Vessel; Attracts 18% GST(14.10.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling, Gujarat has observed that combined wire rope is not a part of a fishing vessel but it is used to tie the fishing net with.....
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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Service Tax Not Applicable on Take-Away Food(09.03.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad has ruled that service tax is not payable on packed food sold as take away and .....
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NCLAT, New Delhi Dismisses NOIDA Appeal Against Order Directing Participation in CIRP Process(09.03.2022)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi has dismissed the Appeal preferred by New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) against th.....
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ITAT, Bangalore: Unascertained Business Loss Cannot be Allowed as Deduction(09.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has ruled that unless the recovery of embezzled amount in the course of business was impossible, it could not.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Non Production of Persons Despite Summons Leads to Inference of Routing Own Money(09.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that an Assessing Officer has the power to verify transactions beyond the paperwork submitted by the As.....
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ITAT: Unascertained Liability Cannot be Allowed as Embezzlement Losses in Computing Business Income(10.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore has held that the embezzlement loss stated by the assessee is not ascertained liability and hence cann.....
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Del. HC: Pregnant Woman Deserves Dignity, Giving Birth in Custody Traumatic for Both Mother & Child(22.08.2022)
Delhi High Court while granting three months interim bail to a pregnant under-trial prisoner, who was expecting her delivery in jail, has held that ev.....
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Del. Court Acquits Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia & Yogender Yadav in 2013 Criminal Defamation Case(22.08.2022)
Delhi Court has acquitted Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and former Aam Aadmi Party leader Yogender Yadav in a 2.....
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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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Guj HC: Benefit Accrued to Litigant by Interim Order Can’t be Claimed if Litigation End Against Them(22.08.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that merely because of some benefit has accrued to the litigant because of operation of interim orders; the litigant canno.....
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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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Madras HC: Magistrate Can’t Act as Post Office & Direct for Registration of FIR Mechanically(22.08.2022)
Madras High Court while heavily criticizing the order of Magistrate directing registration of FIR against an accused, without due application of mind,.....
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UK HC: Consider Declaring Elephant Corridors in Jim Corbett National Park as Eco-Sensitive Zones(02.09.2022)
Uttarakhand High Court has directed the Central Government to consider declaring elephant corridors in the Jim Corbett National Park as 'Eco-sensitive.....
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SC to State LSA: Use DLSA Model on Inclusion of Para-Legal Volunteers in Police Stations(02.09.2022)
Supreme Court has directed to circulate the Delhi State Legal Services Authority's (LSA) scheme regarding empanelment of Para Legal Volunteers in poli.....
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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.....
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SC: Inter Departmental Communications Cannot be Relied Upon as a Basis to Claim Any Right(05.09.2022)
Supreme Court while observing that inter-departmental communications can’t be relied upon as basis to claim any right has held that before something a.....
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J&K&L HC: Expert Opinion Necessary to Set Criminal Law Into Motion Against Medical Professionals(05.09.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that court should obtain opinion of the medical expert and if from such opinion, a prima facie case o.....
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NGT Imposes Rs. 3500 Crores Fine on State Of West Bengal for Continuing Environmental Damage(05.09.2022)
National Green Tribunal has imposed a heavy fine of Rs. 3500 as environmental compensation on the State of West Bengal for causing continuous damage t.....
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ITAT: Deduction U/S 80IA IT Act Cannot be Disallowed on Failure of Form No.10CCB Submission(19.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that the Claim of deduction under Section 80IA of Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be disallowed only.....
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ITAT: Income Tax Deduction for CAM Charges Included in Rent(19.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that Common Area Maintenance (CAM) Charges included in rent were allowable as a deduction.
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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.
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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.....
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Delhi HC: AO & PCIT Failed to Consider Balance of Convenience And Irreparable Injury(19.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that neither the Assessing Officer (AO) nor the Principal Commissioners of Income Tax (PCIT) have considered the three basic.....
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Delhi HC: AO & PCIT Failed to Consider Balance of Convenience And Irreparable Injury(19.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that neither the Assessing Officer (AO) nor the Principal Commissioners of Income Tax (PCIT) have considered the three basic.....
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Supreme Court Grants Bail to Perarivalan, Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case Convict(10.03.2022)
Supreme Court has granted bail to AG Perarivalan, one of the seven convicts serving life sentence in the case related to the assassination of former P.....
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Allahabad HC: Daughter-In-Law Eligible for Allotment of Fair Price Shop on Compassionate Grounds(10.03.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that a daughter-in-law is very well entitled to allotment of a fair price shop on compassionate grounds. The Court has r.....
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P&H HC: Owner of Vehicle Not Vicariously Liable for Any Misdeclaration by Owner of Goods(10.03.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the owner of the vehicle who is seeking only release of the vehicle is not liable to pay fine for the conf.....
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ITAT, Chennai: Capital Gains to be Computed as per Share of Parties in Residential Property(10.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has held that capital gains under the Income Tax Act, 1961 is to be computed according to the respective share .....
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Punjab And Haryana High Court Withdraws Order Extending Life of Interim Orders(10.03.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has withdrawn April 2021 order extending the life of interim orders pertaining to the functioning of courts, orders of e.....
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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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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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ITAT, Jaipur: Equalisation Levy Not Applicable Where Target Audience Are Outside India(14.10.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Jaipur has observed that an equalisation levy is not payable on advertising payments where advertisers or the target au.....
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Delhi HC: Department Failed To Pass Re-Assessment Order Within Prescribed Time Limit(14.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has quashed the show-cause notice and the reassessment order as the department failed to pass the reassessment order within the presc.....
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DGFT Notifies Export Quota of Broken Rice For LCs Prior To September 08, 2022(14.10.2022)
Director General of Foreign Trade has notified the export quota of broken rice for Letters of Credit (LCs) prior to September 8, 2022, for the Financi.....
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DGFT Notifies Export Quota of Broken Rice For LCs Prior To September 08, 2022(14.10.2022)
Director General of Foreign Trade has notified the export quota of broken rice for Letters of Credit (LCs) prior to September 8, 2022, for the Financi.....
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Rajasthan HC: POCSO Convict Serving Life Sentence was Granted 15-Day Parole for Purpose of Progeny(17.10.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has granted 15-day parole to a life convict on a petition filed by his wife, who is issueless and is desirous of retaining/mainta.....
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Gujarat HC Declines Permission to Reconnect Sewer Lines for Discharge of Industrial Effluents(14.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has stressed the significance of effluent management in the textile industries discharging wastewater in the Sabarmati River, empha.....
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CCPA Directs to Stop Misleading Advertisements Imposing Penalty(14.02.2022)
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has passed two orders against GlaxoSmithKline Asia and Naaptol Online Shopping and directed them to immed.....
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Rajasthan HC: Disputed Question of Title of Plot Outside Scope of Extraordinary Writ Jurisdiction(14.02.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that the disputed question of fact regarding title of the plot in question cannot be gone into by the High Court whi.....
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AAR, Karnataka: 5% GST Payable on Outboard Motors of Marine Engines(15.02.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) Karnataka has ruled that 5% goods and services tax is payable on Outboard motors of marine engines and its spare par.....
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SC Issues Notice Against Order Declaring Anti-Conversion Law Not to Apply to Inter-Faith Marriages(15.02.2022)
Supreme Court has issued notice on the special leave petition filed by the State of Gujarat against the order of the Gujarat High Court which declared.....
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P & H HC Restricts Filing of Multiple Writ Petitions on Similar Cause of Action(22.07.2020)
Punjab and Haryana High Court last week restricted the practice of filing multiple writ petitions with regard to the same or similar cause of action.
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Delhi HC Questions Delay in Payment of Salaries to Teachers on COVID-19 Duty(22.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has questioned the delay by North Delhi Municipal Corporation in paying full salaries to its teachers engaged in COVID-19 duty.
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Tripura HC: Wife's Repeated Refusal to Return with Husband Mitigating Factor at Time of Sentencing(22.07.2020)
Tripura High Court has reduced the sentence of a man, convicted for throwing acid on his wife, while holding that his frustration, caused due to the w.....
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Delhi HC Rejects Plea by Police Seeking Cancellation of Bail of Faisal Farooq(23.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has rejected a fresh plea by the police seeking cancellation of bail granted to Faisal Farooq, principal of Rajdhani Public School, i.....
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NGT Questions Environment Ministry on Drilling of Seven Oil Wells in Eastern Assam(23.07.2020)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Environment Ministry, Oil India Limited (OIL) and two other entities to explain how the proposed drilli.....
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Delhi HC Directs ICMR to Clarify Stand on Requirement of Doctor's Prescription for COVID Testing(23.07.2020)
Delhi High Court has directed the Indian Council of Medical Research to file an affidavit stating its stand on the requirement of a doctor's prescript.....
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SC Issues Notice in Anti-Sikh Riots Convict Sajjan Kumar's Interim Bail Plea(23.07.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notice in the interim bail plea of Ex-Congress Member of Parliament, Sajjan Kumar, convicted and serving a life sentence in a.....
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SC: Ethically Wrong for Estranged Daughter-in-Law to Make Mother-in-Law Bear Expenses of Children(16.09.2020)
Supreme Court has said it was ethically wrong to rope in a mother-in-law and bind her through a Court order to bear the educational expenses of her gr.....
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Tripura HC: Dissolution of Marriage of ST Couple Not Maintainable Under Hindu Marriage Act(16.09.2020)
Tripura High Court has observed that marriage between persons who belong to Scheduled Tribes (ST) notified under Article 342 of the Constitution of In.....
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Calcutta HC Refuses to Stay Publication of NUJS Merit List(17.09.2020)
Calcutta High Court has refused to grant interim relief in a writ petition challenging the constitutionality of the law mandating 30% domicile reserva.....
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SC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Provisions of Special Marriages Act, 1954(17.09.2020)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea challenging provisions of the Special Marriages Act, 1954 in so far as they require the parties to the marri.....
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SC: Period for Filing Plea for Enforcement of Foreign Award is Under Article 137 of Limitation Act(17.09.2020)
Supreme Court has held that the period of limitation for filing a Petition for enforcement of a foreign award under Sections 47 and 49 of the Arbitrat.....
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SC Stays Kerala HC Judgment Quashing Appointment of Presiding Officer of Industrial Tribunal(17.09.2020)
Supreme Court has stayed the operation of a Kerala High Court judgement which had restrained V. Vijayakumar from functioning as the Presiding Officer .....
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SC Calls for Status Report from Union, Internet Intermediaries on Steps Against Child Pornography(20.09.2022)
Supreme Court has directed Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati to furnish status report of Government and internet intermediaries to the Cour.....
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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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Delhi Court Stays Proceedings Against AAP Leader Satyendar Jain(20.09.2022)
Delhi Court has stayed trial court proceedings against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain, who is presently in judicial custody in money laun.....
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Guj HC: Don’t Casually Authorize Detention in Offences With Imprisonment Less Than 7 Years(20.09.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that where offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may be less than seven years or which may extend to se.....
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Orissa HC: Collector Can Transfer Gram Rozgar Sevaks for Administrative Exigencies(20.09.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that Collector can transfer Gram Rozgar Sevakas, who are engaged under Section 18 of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Empl.....
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SC: Mere Possession of Sensitive Information Not Enough for Insider Trading, Profit Motive Essential(22.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that merely because a person was in possession of unpublished price sensitive information at the time of trading in securities,.....
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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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Orissa HC Directs Govt to Pay Compensation to 2008 Kandhamal Riot Victim's Kin(03.10.2022)
Orissa High Court while expressing shock over Odisha government's rejection of a claim for grant of compensation to the brother of a man, who died in .....
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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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Kar. HC: Bank Can Initiate Criminal Action if A/C Declared Fraud, Even After Invoking SARFAESI Act(04.10.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) can investigate complaint registered by a bank against company and its direct.....
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Kerala HC: Mistake by Court Staff Not Sufficient Ground to Non-Suit Party(04.10.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that non-compliance of the Kerala Criminal Rules of Practice by the court staff would not be sufficient ground to non-suit .....
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Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Anil Deshmukh in Money Laundering Case(06.10.2022)
Bombay High Court has granted bail to former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh, 73, in a money laundering case being investigated by the Enforce.....
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NGT Slaps ?35 Cr Penalty on J&K Admin for Doodh Ganga Pollution(17.10.2022)
National Green Tribunal has imposed a penalty of Rs 35 Crore on the Jammu & Kashmir administration for failing to prevent the discharge of untreated s.....
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ITAT: Cess Received By Trust From Milk Societies, Not Voluntary; Can't Be Corpus Donation(17.10.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has held that the Cess received by a trust from the milk supplying societies, against the sales made by them .....
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ITAT: Cess Received By Trust From Milk Societies, Not Voluntary; Can't Be Corpus Donation(17.10.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has held that the Cess received by a trust from the milk supplying societies, against the sales made by them .....
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Maharashtra RERA Directs Developer To Hand Over Two Properties With Interest For Delayed Possession(17.10.2022)
Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has directed Orbit Enterprises to hand over possession of two units at BKC, Mumbai, to actor S.....
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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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Madras HC Dismisses Appeals Against Electricity Project in Krishnagiri(11.03.2022)
Madras High Court has refused to entertain a writ appeal challenging the laying of high tension transmission lines at Sevaganappalli in Krishnagiri, a.....
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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.
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NGT Imposes Penalty on J&K Govt Over Pollution in Doodh Ganga & Mamath Kull(11.03.2022)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 3 Crore on the Jammu and Kashmir Govt for failure to prevent illegal mining, discharge of s.....
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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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ITAT, Mumbai: Claim Of Deduction to be Reckoned From Date of Possession of New Property(11.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that an assessee's claim of deduction under Section 54 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 was to be reckoned .....
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Apex Court: Protection from Criminal Prosecution not Available to PSU Employees(20.08.2019)
Apex Court has ruled that protection from criminal prosecution is not available to those public servants who work in government companies or undertaki.....
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Centre Over Plea to Equalise Legal Age of Marriage for Both Genders(20.08.2019)
Delhi High Court has sought reply from the Centre on a Public Interest Litigation/PIL seeking equalising of the legal age of marriage for men and wome.....
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Gujarat High Court Slams Sales Tax Authority on Grounds of Revenue Collection from Private Firm(21.08.2019)
Gujarat High Court has slammed Sales Tax Authority for collecting revenue from a private firm Micromax Informatics Limited. The High Court has termed .....
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Chopper Deal: Delhi High Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail Plea of Ratul Puri(21.08.2019)
Delhi High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Ratul Puri, nephew of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, in a money-laundering case.....
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Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Plea Examining Legality of New Triple Talaq Law(23.08.2019)
Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Central Government seeking its reply on the new law that makes "Triple Talaq" a punishable offense. The Court.....
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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
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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,.....
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Orissa HC Upholds Life Sentence To Man For Murder of Cousin Brother(20.05.2022)
Orissa High Court has upheld the conviction of a person, who was sentenced to life for committing murder of his cousin-brother and observed that it is.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Murder, Life Sentence, Close Relatives
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Karnataka HC: Directors of Company Can't Be Prosecuted Unless They Played "Active Role" in Process(20.05.2022)
Karnataka High Court has quashed the criminal proceedings initiated against the Proprietors/ Directors of a drugs manufacturing company for alleged pr.....
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Patna HC Grants Bail to a Man Accused of Making Fake Calls in Police Superintendent's Name(20.05.2022)
Patna High Court has granted bail to a man accused in the case of making fake calls in the name of Superintendent of Police for pressurizing the compl.....
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Karnataka HC: Employees Entitled for Gratuity from the Time They Were Employed(20.05.2022)
Karnataka High Court has declined to quash an order passed by the Controlling Authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, which directed govern.....
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Delhi HC: Trial Court has Power to Modify Orders of Custody & Disposal of Property Pending Trial(20.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the Trial Court has power to modify orders of custody and disposal of property pending trial under Sec. 451 of the Code.....
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Delhi HC: It's For CM to Consider Whether to Allow Persons With Criminal Background to be a Minister(28.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that it is for Chief Minister (CM) to act in the best interest of the State and consider if a person who has criminal backgr.....
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Delhi HC: Court Cannot Interfere With Private Body's Internal Management(28.07.2022)
Delhi High Court while observing that Writ of Mandamus cannot be used as remedy against private wrongs has held that Court cannot interfere with the i.....
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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 .....
Tags : AAR, GST Exemption, Fish Farming, Agriculture
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Del HC: Court’s Jurisdiction in Quo Warranto Writ Limited to Cases Where Office Bearer is Ineligible(28.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the jurisdiction of the Court while issuing a writ of quo warranto is limited to cases where the person holding public .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Quo Warranto, Jurisdiction, Eligibility
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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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Ker. HC: Court Not Refrained from Granting Relief to Which Party is Entitled But Didn’t Seek(29.07.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that Court exercising power under Article 226 of Constitution could not refrain from granting a relief to which a party is .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Writ, Relief
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Calcutta HC: COVID-19 Victims Have Right to Decent Burial as Per Religion(17.09.2020)
Calcutta High Court has ruled that the immediate family members of Covid-19 victims be permitted to perform the funeral rites of the deceased as per r.....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Compensation for Getting Fined for Not Wearing a Mask(18.09.2020)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to Central and Delhi Government in a plea moved by an Advocate challenging issuance of challan against him for alle.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Challan for Not Wearing Mask
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SEBI Modifies NAV Rules for Mutual Funds(18.09.2020)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has asked mutual funds to uniformly apply net asset value (NAV) across schemes upon realisation of funds.....
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SC: Writ Petition Can be Entertained Only if Lack of Inherent Jurisdiction in Arbitrator's Order(21.09.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that a Petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, 1949 against dismissal of a Petition under Section 16 of th.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Lack of Inherent Jurisdiction
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Delhi HC: Not Court's Duty to Monitor Public Urination(20.12.2022)
Delhi High Court while dismissing a PIL against practice of affixing sacred images of gods on walls as measure to prevent public urination and spittin.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Urination, Sacred Images
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J&K&L HC: Writ Jurisdiction Can’t Override Efficacious Statutory Dispensation(21.12.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that where statutory remedy is created by law, the writ petition should not be entertained ignoring t.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Writ Jurisdiction, Override
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Delhi HC: Existing Panel of Delhi Govt. Can’t Continue to Function Under Mental Healthcare Act(06.10.2022)
Delhi High Court while rejecting Delhi Government stand that State Authority for Mental Health Services can continue to function as it is under Mental.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Mental Healthcare Act, Authority
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Delhi HC Orders Shifting of Kashmiri Separatist Leader to AIIMS After Cancer Diagnosis(06.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed RML Hospital and Tihar Jail authorities to ensure that the Kashmiri separatist leader Altaf Ahmad Shah, who has been in .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Kashmiri Separatist, Terror Funding
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Ker. HC Cracks Whip on Buses With Illegal Alterations & YouTube Vloggers Promoting Such Vehicles(07.10.2022)
Kerala High Court while initiating suo moto proceedings on Vadakkancherry bus accident, has called for strong action against tourist buses fitted with.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Illegal Modifications, Tourist Buses
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Delhi Court Denies Bail to Saleem Malik in Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case(07.10.2022)
Delhi Court has denied bail to Saleem Malik alias Munna, an accused in case alleging larger conspiracy behind 2020 North East Delhi riots and held tha.....
Tags : Delhi Court, Delhi Riots, Bail
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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.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Payment to Foreign Company for Utilisation of Transponder of Satellite Not Royalty(11.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai ruled that the payment made to a foreign company for the utilisation of a transponder centred on a satell.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Utilisation of Transponder of Satellite
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ITAT, Delhi: Accessing Premises for Technical Assistance Can't Be Treated as Permanent Establishment(11.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that access to a foreign enterprise for providing technical assistance to its Joint Venture Company in i.....
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NCLT, New Delhi: Proceedings u/s 95 IBC Shall Abate on Death of Personal Guarantor(11.03.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi has rejected an application filed by the Financial Creditor under Section 95 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy.....
Tags : National Company Law Tribunal, Death of Personal Guarantor
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Orissa HC: Deposit of Amount in No-Lien/Escrow Account Will Not Constitute Actual Payment(11.03.2022)
Orissa High Court has ruled that deposit of amount in no-lien/escrow account will not constitute actual payment under Section 43-B of the Income Tax A.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Entertain PIL for Premature Release of Old Aged Prisoners(11.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a PIL seeking premature release of old aged and infirm prisoners in terms of recommendations made by Mulla C.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Premature Release of Old Aged Prisoners
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Kashmiri Separatist Leader Yasin Malik Convicted in J&K Terror Funding Case(20.05.2022)
A Special NIA Court in Delhi convicted Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, after he pleaded guilty in relation with Jammu & Kashmir terror funding.....
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ITAT: Revisional Order Based on Suspicion is Invalid(20.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai Bench, has held that the revisional order under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be merely.....
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ITAT: No Disallowance of PF/ESI Contributions on Account of Delay in Deposit(20.05.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ( ITAT ), Delhi Bench has held that no disallowance of provident fund and Employees State Insurance contributions on acc.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Disallowance, Provident Fund, Delay in Deposit
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Mathura Court: Places Of Worship Act Not Applicable To Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Dispute(20.05.2022)
Mathura court has held that the suit to remove the Shahi Idgah Masjid, allegedly built on the land of Shrikrishna Janam Bhoomi is maintainable. The Co.....
Tags : Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Dispute, Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Trust, Places Of Worship Act
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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.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, West Bengal Administrative Tribunal, Dearness Allowance, West Bengal Services Rule
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Delhi HC: Right To Lead Evidence May Be Closed If Party Acts In 'Recalcitrant Fashion'(20.05.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that where a party is acting in a recalcitrant fashion, and refusing to make the witness available for examination or cross-.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Right to lead Evidence, Examination, Witnesses
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Delhi HC Sentences Man To 5 Years In Jail For Sexual Assault Of 4-Year-Old(17.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has sentenced the man to five years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a four-year-old minor victim.
Tags : Delhi High Court, imprisonment, sexually, minor
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UP Govt's 'Inaction' Prompts Allahabad High Court To Grant Interim Relief To MLA Abbas Ansari(17.10.2022)
Allahabad High Court has granted relief to Mau Sadar MLA Abbas Ansari, the son of jailed politician Mukhtar Ansari in connection with the Hisab-Kitab .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Mukhtar Ansari, Hisab-Kitab
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Allahabad HC Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To Rape Accused Till Completion Of Probe As He Marries Victim(17.10.2022)
Allahabad High Court has granted pre-arrest bail to a Rape accused till the completion of the investigation or till the filing of the police report/ch.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court , Rape, married
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SC Allows Adani to Operate Thiruvananthapuram Airport(18.10.2022)
Supreme Court has upheld the Kerala High Court order of 2020 which allowed Adani Enterprises to operate, manage, and develop Thiruvananthapuram Intern.....
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ITAT: IT Exemption To Defence Personnel Invalidated From Service Due To Disability(18.10.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that income tax (IT) exemption should be available to Defence Forces personnel who have been invalid.....
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SC Closes Plea Filed By TMC For Protection Of Party Members During 2021 Municipal Elections(18.10.2022)
Supreme Court while considering that the 2021 Tripura municipal elections are over and results are notified, has disposed of the petition seeking issu.....
Tags : Supreme Court, elections, Tripura, TMC
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SC Rejects Plea by Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar to Shift Him Out of Mandoli Jail(18.10.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed a fresh plea by alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar to transfer him from Mandoli jail, where he is presently lodged, to s.....
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Delhi High Court Directs VAT Department to Allow Changes in Tax Period(11.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed the Value Added Tax (VAT) department to allow rectification of bonafide errors in the tax period of the challan.
Tags : Delhi High Court, Changes in Tax Period
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Karnataka HC Dismisses Appeal Seeking Default Bail in Gauri Lankesh Murder Case(11.03.2022)
Karnataka High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by 10 accused allegedly involved in the murder case of journalist Gauri Lankesh, challenging an ord.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Gauri Lankesh Murder Case
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Delhi HC Grants Ex-Parte Injunction in Trademark Infringement Suit by VOLVO(14.03.2022)
Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to owners of registered trademarks VOLVO and FMX, restraining Lamina Suspension Products Limited from usi.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Trademark Infringement Suit by VOLVO
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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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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.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal , Advertisement Services
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Rajasthan HC: Husband Cannot be Absolved to Pay Interim Maintenance(14.03.2022)
Rajasthan High Court has observed that the husband, who admittedly earns Rs.40,000/- per month, cannot be absolved of his obligation to pay interim ma.....
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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.....
Tags : Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, Foreign Relatives
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CCPA: Hotels/Restaurants Can't Add Service Charge Automatically or by Default in Bill(05.07.2022)
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an order barring Hotels and restaurants from levying service charges automatically or by defau.....
Tags : Central Consumer Protection Authority, Service Charge, Default
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Kerala HC Refuses to Entertain Plea Challenging Agnipath Scheme(05.07.2022)
Kerala High Court while refusing to entertain plea filed by 23 candidates who have cleared physical and medical tests for Indian Army in 2021, has hel.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Armed Forces Tribunal, Agnipath Scheme
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ITAT: Sale of Agricultural Land Does Not Amount to Capital Gain(05.07.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Kolkata Bench has held that the sale of agricultural land does not amount to capital gain for the purpose of all.....
Tags : ITAT, Agricultural Land, Capital Gain
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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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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 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.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Restrain Criminals, Democracy
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Karnataka HC: Victim Includes Parents & Family Members of Person Suffering Injuries(24.07.2020)
Karnataka High Court has observed that a victim under the Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 includes not only the perso.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Victim of Crime
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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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Central Government Establishes Central Consumer Protection Authority(24.07.2020)
Central Government has established the Central Consumer Protection Authority with its headquarter at New Delhi, with effect from 24th July 2020.
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SC Takes Note of "Appalling Situation" and Directs Centre to Fill Up Vacancies at NGT(24.07.2020)
Supreme Court has directed the Centre to expedite steps to ensure that all vacancies are filled at the earliest, taking note of the "appalling situati.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Vacancies at National Green Tribunal
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UttaraKhand HC: Owner Must Follow Manner Provided by Law to Dispossess Even an Unauthorized Occupant(04.01.2023)
Uttarakhand High Court has held that although it is settled position in law that injunction cannot be granted against true owner of the property, even.....
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Unauthorized Occupant, Owner
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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 .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Biometric System, Case Files
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CESTAT Directs Central Excise Dept. to Reconsider Refund of Cenvat Credit to Tata Consumer Products(14.03.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Bangalore has directed the Central Excise Department to reconsider the refund of cenvat c.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Refund of Cenvat Credit , Tata Consumer Products
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ITAT, Dehradun: Interest on Income Tax Refund Not on Permanent Establishment Not Business Income(14.03.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Dehradun has ruled that interest on income tax refund received by a foreign enterprise is not effectively connected to .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Interest on Income Tax Refund
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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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Securities and Exchange Board of India Slaps Penalty on Future Enterprises for Lapse in Disclosures(15.03.2022)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has slapped a penalty of Rs. 5 lakh on Future Enterprises for not disclosing Singapore arbitration proceedings .....
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Securities and Exchange Board of India Imposes Fine on Jaypee Infratech for Lapse in Disclosures(15.03.2022)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has imposed Rs 7 lakh fine on Jaypee Infratech Ltd for disclosure lapses. The Board has said that the company d.....
Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India, Jaypee Infratech Ltd
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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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Del HC: Sanctioning Authority's Order Can’t be Challenged in Delhi When Proceeding Pending Elsewhere(10.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that mere fact that authority granting sanction for prosecution under UAPA is located in Delhi, will not give the court the .....
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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
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SC Dismisses Plea Seeking to De-Register Parties for Not Publishing Candidates' Criminal Antecedents(11.10.2022)
Supreme Court has dismissed writ petition seeking directions to the Election Commission of India to de-register political parties which fail to publis.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Political Parties, Criminal Antecedents
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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.
Tags : Supreme Court, Trial, Justice
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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
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SC Extends Tenure of Judicial Members of Karnataka Administrative Tribunal(11.10.2022)
Supreme Court in exercise of power under Article 142 of the Constitution directed the incumbent judicial members of the Karnataka State Administrative.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Tribunal, Judicial Member, Tenure
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Delhi HC Refuses to direct Newslaundry to Take Down Videos About India Today & Aaj Tak(29.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has refused to grant interim relief to news channels India Today and Aaj Tak in their defamation and copyright infringement suit agai.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Interim Relief, Newslaundry
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Delhi HC to State: Decide On Banning Medically Unnecessary Sex-Selective Surgeries on Intersex Infant(29.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Government to take appropriate decision on recommendation given by Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Sex-Selective Surgeries, Intersex
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J&K&L HC: Right to Property May No More be a FR, But Its Sanctity as Human Right is Still Intact(01.08.2022)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that the Right to property might have fell from the pedestal of being a fundamental right (FR) but it.....
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Gujarat Court Denies Bail to Teesta Setalvad And RB Sreekumar in Fabrication of Evidence Case(01.08.2022)
Gujarat Court while denying bail to Teesta Setalvad & RB Sreekumar in case of fabrication of evidence in relation to 2002 Gujarat riots larger conspir.....
Tags : Gujarat Court, Gujarat Riots Larger Conspiracy, Monetary Fund
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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
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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.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Retrenchment, Workmen, Industrial Dispute Act, 1947
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Orissa HC Orders To Plant At Least 50 Trees As Penalty In Disposal Of Land Encroachment Case(20.05.2022)
Orissa High Court has ordered the Tahalisdar, Kakatpur to plant 'at least 50 trees' as a penalty for passing a 'bizarre' order in a land encroachment .....
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Calcutta High Court: Finding of MSME Council on Its Jurisdiction Cannot be Termed as Interim Award(23.05.2022)
Calcutta HC has held that the decision of the MSME Council on its jurisdiction is an order under Section 16 of Arbitration &Conciliation Act and canno.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Interim Belief, MSME
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Madras HC to State: Ensure Prisoners Can Access Kiosks in Their Own Language(16.01.2023)
Madras High Court has directed State to set up Kiosks inside prisons which will enable the prisoners to know the status of their cases.
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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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Delhi HC to YRF: Prepare Audio Description & Subtitles for Hearing & Visually Impaired People(17.01.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Yash Raj Films (YRF) to prepare audio description, close captioning and subtitles in Hindi language for the OTT release .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Yash Raj Films, Audio Description, OTT, Pathaan
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Unauthorized Constructions, Perpetuity
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Supreme Court to Launch Online RTI Portal Soon(11.11.2022)
Supreme Court has said that it will soon launch an online portal which can be used by public to file applications under Right to Information Act (RTI .....
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Kerala HC to Devaswom Boards: Extend Proper Facilities to Sabarimala Pilgrims During Festival(14.11.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed Travancore Devaswom Board and Cochin Devaswom Board to ensure that proper facilities are provided to Sabarimala pilgrim.....
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SC: Seniority of Direct Recruits & Promotees has to be Determined as Per Service Rules(14.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that seniority of direct recruits and promotees in a particular service has to be determined as per the service rules.
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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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Delhi HC: Barricades Continue to Remain Unmanned in Delhi at Various Places(14.11.2022)
Delhi High Court while seeking a detailed report on the number of barricades put up by Delhi Police and Resident Welfare Associations under each of th.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Barricades, Report
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SC: Can’t Cancel Bail Merely for Any Perceived Indiscipline by Accused Before Granting Bail(15.11.2022)
Supreme Court while observing that cancellation of bail can’t be ordered merely for any perceived indiscipline on the part of accused before granting .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Bail, Proper Trial
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Independent Investigation in Communal Violence in Tripura
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Allahabad High Court Seeks UP Govt Response on Accused Ashish Mishra's Bail Plea(29.11.2021)
Allahabad High Court has heard the bail plea filed by Ashish Mishra, the main accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, and sought the response of the .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Lakhimpuri Kheri Violence Case
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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 .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Lucknow District Court Violence Incident
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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea Alleging Rigging of OMR Sheets in NEET-UG 2021(30.11.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice in a writ petition preferred by 6 NEET-UG candidates who allege rigging of their OMR sheets after the publication of t.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Rigging of OMR Sheets in NEET-UG 2021
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Supreme Court Issues Notice on PIL Seeking to Ensure Food Security for Refugees & Asylum Seekers(30.11.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre and several states on the Public Interest Litigation seeking to ensure food security for all refugees an.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Food Security for Refugees & Asylum Seekers
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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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SC: Trial/Appellate Court Has Full Discretion to Order Sentences to Run Concurrently(06.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that Trial court and Appellate Court has full discretion to order sentences for two or more offences at one trial to run concur.....
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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
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Delhi HC Stays Bail Granted to Ex-Congress Leader Sajjan Kumar(06.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has stayed a Trial Court order which had granted bail to former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in connection with a case of rioting and.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots, Bail
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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.
Tags : Supreme Court, Substantive Rights, Procedural Defects
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HP HC: Petition U/S 11 of A&C Act Would be Non-Maintainable After Filing Petition U/S 13 of A&C Act(07.07.2022)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that a party cannot file a petition under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation (A&C) Act after it has a.....
Tags : Himachal Pradesh High Court, Arbitration and Conciliation, Jurisdiction
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Delhi HC: Lack of Clarity Not Ground to Dismiss an Application as Non-Maintainable(07.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that an application which may be unclear or wanting in requisite details, does not suffer from maintainability on that groun.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Lack of Clarity, Maintainability
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SC: Plea of Territorial Jurisdiction Cannot be Entertained in a Transfer Petition U/S 25 CPC(07.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that its jurisdiction under Section 25 of Civil Procedure Code (CPC) cannot be extended to determine the question of territoria.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Territorial Jurisdiction, Transfer Petition
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Allahabad HC Sentences Mukhtar Ansari to 7 Year Jail For Abusing And Threatening Jailer in 2003(22.09.2022)
Allahabad High Court has sentenced former UP MLA Mukhtar Ansari to 7 years in jail after holding him guilty of intimidating a Jailer who was performin.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Mukhtar Ansari, Abusing, Intimidating
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Bombay HC: Writ Petitions No Longer Maintainable Against Air India Owing to Airline's Privatization(22.09.2022)
Bombay High Court has held that writ petitions brought by Air India Ltd employees against the company over salaries and promotions are no longer maint.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Writ, Air India, Privatization
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SC: High Courts Shouldn’t Writ Petitions Filed Bypassing Statutory Alternative Remedies(23.09.2022)
Supreme Court has held that High Courts should refrain from excercising writ jurisdiction where there is an alternate remedy available. When there is .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Writ Jurisdiction, Alternative Remedy
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Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Plea on Regulation of Alcoholic Drinks(23.09.2022)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain plea filed by BJP leader and advocate Ashwini Upadhyay seeking to prohibit or regulate the production, distribu.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Alcoholic Drinks, NCT of Delhi
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Delhi Court Frames Charges Against Five in Murder Case During Delhi Riots(26.09.2022)
Delhi Court has framed charges against five men, accused of murdering a 40-year-old man during the 2020 riots, for promoting enmity between different .....
Tags : Delhi Court, Murder, Delhi Riots
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Delhi HC: Public Entry to Private Temple on Festivals Does Not Convert it Into Public Temple(26.09.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that occasional entry of public to a private temple on some festivals does not convert it into a public temple so as to .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Public Entry, Private Temple
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Karnataka HC to State: File Status Report on Steps Taken to Prevent Illegal Slaughtering of Animals(28.06.2022)
Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the state government seeking their response about the steps taken for prevention of illegal slaughtering of .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Illegal slaughtering, Prevention
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Allahabad HC Grants Bail to Man Accused of Beating People Raising Slogan of ‘Jai Sri Ram’(28.06.2022)
Allahabad High Court has granted conditional bail to a man accused of beating people were returning back to their house raising the slogan of 'Jai Sri.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Bail, Jai Sri Ram
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Delhi HC Stops DDA's Demolition Action Against Jhuggis in Nizamuddin's Gyaspur Area(29.06.2022)
Delhi High Court has ordered status quo on the Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) proposal to demolish jhuggi clusters in city's Gyaspur area in Hazr.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Development Authority, Demolition
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SC Stays Tripura HC Order Calling for MHA Files on Security Cover to Ambani Family(29.06.2022)
Supreme Court has stayed the orders passed by the Tripura High Court seeking the production of files of the Ministry of Home Affairs relating to the s.....
Tags : Supreme Court, MHA Files, Security, Mukesh Ambani
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Gujarat HC Sends Disputed Cheque to Handwriting Expert in Larger Interest of Fair Trial(29.06.2022)
Gujarat High Court has directed to send the disputed cheque to the Forensics Laboratory for the opinion of the Handwriting Expert to ensure the larger.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Cheque, Handwriting Expert
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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.....
Tags : CESTAT, Customs Tariff Act, Nomenclature
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NCLT: Guarantor is Entitled to Initiate CIRP Against Principal Borrower Under Right of Subrogation(30.06.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Kolkata has held that if a Guarantor pays the debt on behalf of the Principal Borrower, then it steps into the s.....
Tags : NCLT, CIRP, Right of Subrogation
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Patna HC: Disciplinary Authority Can’t Rely on Documents Furnished in Parallel Criminal Proceedings(22.08.2022)
Patna High Court has held that a disciplinary authority cannot rely on extraneous documents, such as those furnished during parallel criminal proceedi.....
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Madras HC: Municipalities Can't Engage Manual Scavengers Through Private Contractors(23.08.2022)
Madras High Court has held that if any municipality was seen to engage in the practice of manual scavenging, even through private contractors, the Com.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Manual Scavengers, Private Contractors
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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.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Public Utility Service, Strike
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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.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, SC/ST Act, Electricity Theft
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SC: PMLA Judgment Allowing Taking Possession of Property Before Trial Leaves Scope for Arbitrariness(24.08.2022)
Supreme Court while delivering judgment related to Benami Transaction Prohibition Act, stated that ratio of the recent PMLA judgment in relation to Se.....
Tags : Supreme Court, PMLA, Arbitrariness
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Bombay HC: Lack of Basic Amenities Violates Fundamental Rights of Tribal Villagers in Gadchiroli(24.08.2022)
Bombay High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the non-existence of even basic amenities like water and electricity for tribals of certain village.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Basic Amenities, Tribal
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Allahabad HC Slams CBI for Failure to Produce Autopsy Reports in Appeal Against Death Penalty(15.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has slammed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for its failure to produce the post mortem reports of the victims of the Ni.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, 2006 Noida Serial Murders Case
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Delhi HC: Right to Bail Not to be Denied Merely on Sentiments of Community(15.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has granted bail to a man accused in a robbery case, observing that the right to bail is not to be denied merely because of sentiment.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Right to Bail
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NCLT, Mumbai: Pre-requisite of Notice to Personal Guarantor Satisfied on Service as Per Form B(15.02.2022)
National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai has admitted the application filed by the Union Bank of India/Financial Creditor under Section 95 of the Insolve.....
Tags : National Company Law Tribunal, Pre-requisite of Notice
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SC Dissolves Marriage on Lack of Grounds for Wife to Stay Away from Matrimonial Home(16.02.2022)
Supreme Court has dissolved marriage on the ground of desertion observing that the wife has not pleaded and established any reasonable cause for remai.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Dissolution of Marriage, Desertion
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Transfer of Trial in Chhatrasal Stadium Murder Case
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Allahabad HC: Wife Not Having Anyone to Accompany Her Across Long Distance a Relevant Factor(16.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that the fact that a wife is not having anyone to accompany her across a long distance is also a relevant considerat.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Transfer of Matrimonial Case
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Iowa SC: State Constitution Does Not Provide a Fundamental Right to Abortion(22.06.2022)
Supreme Court of the State of Iowa (United States of America) has held that the State Constitution is not a source to claim abortion as a fundamental .....
Tags : Iowa Supreme Court, Abortion, Fundamental Right
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West Bengal Assembly Passes Taxation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill, 2022(22.06.2022)
West Bengal Assembly has passed the West Bengal Taxation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill, 2022 which seeks to replace the Governor with the State Government.....
Tags : West Bengal, Taxation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill, 2022, Governor
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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.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, State Vigilance Department, Right to Information Act
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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 .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Criminal Proceeding, Stay of Demand
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MCA Notifies Penalty for Non-Compliance With NFRA Rules(22.06.2022)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified that the non-compliance with the National Financial Reporting Authority Rules (NFRA), 2018 would attr.....
Tags : Ministry of Corporate Affairs, National Financial Reporting Authority Rules, Penalty
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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.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act
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ITAT: Royalty from Operator Agreement not Chargeable to Income Tax Under Indo-US Tax Treaty(30.11.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has held that royalty from Operator agreement not chargeable to Income Tax under Indo-US Tax Treaty.
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Royalty from Operator Agreement
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SC: Irregularity in Order Taking Cognizance Will Not Vitiate Criminal Proceedings(30.11.2021)
Supreme Court has held that an irregularity in the order taking cognizance will not vitiate the proceedings in a criminal trial in an appeal filed aga.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Irregularity in Order Taking Cognizance
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea for Live Streaming Proceedings of Pleas on Same Sex Marriage(30.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea seeking live streaming of proceedings in the case concerning recognition and registration of same-sex mar.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Pleas on Same Sex Marriage
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Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Against Salman Khurshid's Book Sunrise Over Ayodhya(30.11.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed another petition filed against further publication/ circulation of the book Sunrise Over Ayodhya written by Congress Le.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Sunrise Over Ayodhya
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SC Instructs on Regularization of Buildings in Area for Formation of Shivaram Karanth Layout(01.12.2021)
Supreme Court has instructed the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) to regularise 300 buildings that were built in the area notified for the format.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Regularization of Buildings
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Pleas Seeking Recognition of Marriage of Lesbian Couples(01.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Central Government on two pleas seeking recognition of marriage of Transgender persons and lesbian couples......
Tags : Delhi High Court, Recognition of Marriage of Lesbian Couples
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Mansa Court Restrains Salim-Sulaiman from Releasing Sidhu Moosewala's Song 'Jaandi Vaar'(22.11.2022)
Commercial Court, Mansa has restrained the record label Merchant Records Private Limited and its directors Salim Merchant and Sulaiman Merchant from r.....
Tags : Commercial Court, Moosewala, Copyright
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Madras HC to State: Approach SC for Clarification on 50% Reservation for In-Service Candidates(23.11.2022)
Madras High Court has asked State Government to seek a clarification from Supreme Court regarding applicability of the Tamil Nadu government notificat.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Clarification, Reservation
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Kerala HC to State: Ensure Privacy for Lawyer-Client Meetings in Jails(23.11.2022)
Kerala High Court has directed the State government to ensure that there is enough space provided in jails to ensure privacy when an accused meets his.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Privacy, Lawyers
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Judicial Strictures, Reputation
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SC to SERCs’: Frame Regulations for Determination of Tariff Within 3 Months(23.11.2022)
Supreme Court directed all State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERC) to frame regulations under 181 of the Electricity Act 2003 on the terms and.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Electricity, Tariff
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Caste Certificate, Policy Discrimination
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Delhi HC: Unqualified Person Appointed Can’t Claim Right to Continue Employment as Matter of Right(08.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that a person appointed as a daily wager or on ad-hoc basis, who did not meet the qualification criteria and necessary certi.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Unqualified Person, Employment, Right
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Minorities, District Level
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Guj. HC: Court Must be Satisfied of Prima Facie Case Against Accused While Framing Charges(09.08.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that only a prima facie involvement of the accused in an alleged crime is required for framing of charges and the Court ne.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Charges, Prima Facie, Evidence
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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 .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, UAPA, Petrol Bottle, Terrorist Act
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Cal. HC: Persons With Disabilities Act Shifts Focus from Their Protection to Empowerment(09.08.2022)
Calcutta High Court while quashing resolution passed by a College refusing to consider person with impairment for appointment in physically handicappe.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Right of Persons with Disabilities, Empowerment
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ITAT: Employee Welfare Expenses Cannot be Included in Fringe Benefits Tax(09.08.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad Bench has held that the Employee Welfare expenses cannot be included in the value of Fringe Benefits T.....
Tags : ITAT, Welfare Expenses, Fringe Benefits Tax
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Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain PIL Seeking to Produce Undertrials in Court Virtually(12.10.2022)
Supreme Court while refusing to entertain a PIL seeking directions to prevent undertrial prisoners from being produced in court to ensure safety of ju.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Under-trial, Virtually
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Muzaffarnagar Riots Case: Special Court Sentences BJP MLA Vikram Saini to 2 Yrs. in Prison(12.10.2022)
Special court in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffar Nagar district has sentenced BJP MLA Vikram Saini, and 10 others to 2 years in imprisonment in connection wi.....
Tags : Special Court, Muzaffarnagar Riots, Imprisonment
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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.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Police Drills, Community, Terrorist
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Patna HC to Government: Shut 49 Brick Kilns for Failure to Shift to Cleaner Technology(07.02.2023)
Patna High Court has directed the government to shut 49 brick kilns that failed to shift to cleaner technology and produce fly ash bricks, despite a c.....
Tags : Patna High Court, Cleaner Technology, Brick Kilns, Pollution
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SC Dismisses Plea Against Appointment of Adv. Victoria Gowri as Madras HC Judge(07.02.2023)
Supreme Court has dismissed the petitions challenging the appointment of Advocate L. Victoria Gowri as an additional judge of the Madras High Court. S.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Appointment, Adv. Victoria Gowri
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SC to UP Govt.: Decide Plea for Remission Within 3 Months of Prisoner Becoming Eligible(07.02.2023)
Supreme Court while issuing slew of directions to institutionalize the process of pre-mature release of prisoners, has directed UP Government to dispo.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Remission, Premature, Prisoner
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Allahabad HC: HC Can Grant Transit Anticipatory Bail in Offences Registered Outside its Jurisdiction(07.07.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that a High Court has the power to grant transit anticipatory bail to an accused in connection with an offence registere.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Transit Anticipatory Bail, Jurisdiction
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SC Grants Interim Bail to Mohammed Zubair in Hate Speech FIR by UP Police(08.07.2022)
Supreme Court has granted interim bail for 5 days to Mohammed Zubair, the co-founder of fact checking website AltNews, in connection with the Hate Spe.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Interim Bail, Hate Speech
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Bombay HC to State: Establish Family Court in Every District in Maharashtra(11.07.2022)
Bombay High Court has urged the Maharashtra government to take steps to establish a family court in every district of the state.
Tags : Bombay High Court, Family Court, District
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Madras HC: Efflux of Time Valid Ground to Reject Claim for Compassionate Appointment(11.07.2022)
Madras High Court has held that a compassionate appointment cannot not be claimed as a matter of right and only if a person is entitled under the term.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Compassionate Appointment, Right
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Delhi HC: Quantum of Damages Can Only be Decided After Trial(11.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that quantum of damages to be awarded to the plaintiff can only be decided after the trial and therefore a plaint cannot be .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Quantum of Damages, Trial
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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.....
Tags : Karnataka District Consumer Forum, BYJU, Refund
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Telangana HC: Married Woman Willfully Cohabitating With Another Man Can't Prosecute Him for Rape(12.07.2022)
Telangana High Court has held that a married woman, willfully cohabitating with another man, cannot prosecute him for Rape on his refusal to marry her.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Married Woman, Cohabitating, Rape
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P&H HC: State Security Can't be Demanded to Display Authority And Flaunt Status(24.08.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the government to make fresh assessment in respect of security threats of 45 ex-Ministers, MPs and other pe.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Security Threats, Authority
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Madras HC: High Time Government Prioritizes Policies for Upliftment of LGBTQ+ Community(24.08.2022)
Madras High Court has remarked that persons belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community have been sidelined from the main society for a long period and it was.....
Tags : Madras High Court, LGBTQ+, Priority
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SC: Proceedings Should be Initiated Within Reasonable Period When No Period is Specified in Statute(25.08.2022)
Supreme Court while quashing notices issues in 2002 against banks to explain transactions of year 1992-1993, has held that the authorities are require.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Reasonable Period, Statute
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Guj. HC: Licensing Authority Can’t Discriminate Among Co-Accused Persons in Renewal of Arms Licenses(25.08.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that a licensing authority under the Arms Act cannot discriminate between two co-accused persons by renewing the license o.....
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AAR: Go-karts' Are Not Roadworthy, Can't be Registered as Motor Vehicles With RTO(25.08.2022)
Karnataka Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that Go-karts can’t be registered as motor vehicles with RTO and therefore not classifiable as "m.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Go-Karts, Customs Tariff Act
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Bombay HC: Jurisdiction of DM Under SARFAESI Act Purely Ministerial in Nature(25.08.2022)
Bombay High Court while observing that jurisdiction of District Magistrate (DM) is limited only to assisting secured creditors in taking possession of.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, SARFAESI, District Magistrate
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Calcutta to State: Disburse Funds for Victim Compensation in 6 Weeks(23.06.2022)
Calcutta High Court while directing the State government to ensure disbursal of adequate funds within 6 weeks has reprimanded State Legal Services Aut.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Victim Compensation, State Legal Services Authority
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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.....
Tags : CESTAT, CENVAT, Education Cess, Krishi Kalyan Cess
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Allahabad HC: Writ Maintainable at Lucknow Seat if a Part of Cause Of Action Arose in Areas of Oudh(23.06.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that a party has the option to attract the jurisdiction of the Lucknow seat of the Allahabad High Court even if a part o.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Writ, Lucknow Jurisdiction
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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
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Gauhati HC Orders Change of IO for Harassing Accused to Purchase His Land(23.06.2022)
Gauhati High Court has ordered the Commissioner of Police to change the investigating officer (IO) of a theft case, after the accused alleged that IO .....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Investigating Officer, Tribal Land
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Meghalaya HC: Courts Required to Bring Specific Attention of Accused to Incriminating Materials(23.06.2022)
Meghalaya High Court while setting aside a conviction has held that trial Courts are required to attract specific attention of accused to those materi.....
Tags : Meghalaya High Court, Conviction, Incriminating Materials
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Kerala High Court Reduces Sentence Awarded to Former Priest to 10 Yrs Imprisonment(01.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has reduced the sentence imposed on former priest Robin Mathew Vadakkumchery in the infamous Kottiyoor rape case that had shaken the.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Sentence Awarded to Former Priest
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Delhi High Court Disposes Plea for Enhancing Pecuniary Jurisdiction of Civil Judges(01.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has disposed of a public interest litigation seeking enhancement of pecuniary jurisdiction of Civil Judges for adjudicating original .....
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice o Sharjeel Imam's Plea for Bail in 2019 Jamia Rioting Case(01.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on the bail plea filed by Sharjeel Imam in a 2019 case alleging that he delivered provocative speeches which led to.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Bail in 2019 Jamia Rioting Case
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SC: Special Court Can Conduct Joint Trial of MMDR Offences With IPC Offences(02.12.2021)
Supreme Court has held that a Special Court under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 can conduct joint trial of the offence.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Joint Trial of MMDR Offences
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Karnataka High Court Directs State to Prevent Illegal Slaughtering of Animals(02.12.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to ensure that no illegal slaughtering of animals is carried out in any district of the state a.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Illegal Slaughtering of Animals
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Delhi HC Directs on Repairing Works of Sewage and Water Pipelines Passing Through Cemetery(02.12.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Jal Board to immediately commence repairing work of the sewage and water pipelines passing through a cemetery .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Repairing Works of Sewage and Water Pipelines
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Kerala High Court Asks TCS in Sabarimala Virtual Queue Row to Ensure Data Privacy(02.12.2021)
Kerala High Court has issued various directions to the Project Manager of the Tata Consultancy Services regarding the data of pilgrims entered into th.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Sabarimala Virtual Queue Row
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SC: State Electricity Commissions Have Full Autonomy in Determination & Regulation of Tariff(24.11.2022)
Supreme Court has held that State Electricity Commissions possess full autonomy in the determination and regulation of tariff, and State and the Centr.....
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Madras HC: Divorce Must To Annul Child Marriage(08.03.2016)
Madras High Court has held that a wedding between minor girl and boy will not become void automatically without either of them obtaining a decree of d.....
Tags : Madras High Court , Child Marriage
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Delhi HC Seeks Delhi Police’s Reply on Namdhari’s Bail(08.03.2016)
Delhi HC has sought Delhi Police’s reply on bail plea of sacked Uttarakhand minorities panel chief Sukhdev Singh Namdhari, who, along with 20 others, .....
Tags : Delhi HC , Sukhdev Singh Namdhari
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NGT Dismisses Akshardham Fine Plea(15.03.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has dismissed review petition by Akshardham temple authorities against July 2015 order of the panel for alleged expansio.....
Tags : National Green Tribunal , Akshardham temple
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SC: Produce I-T Details of Former CJI K G Balakrishnan’s Kin(15.03.2016)
Supreme Court has directed Centre to produce before it income tax assessment details of kith and kin of former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan.....
Tags : Supreme Court, K G Balakrishnan
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SEBI Allows FPIs to Invest in REITs, AIFs and Bonds under Default(16.03.2016)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has allowed Foreign Portfolio Investors or FPIs to invest in units of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REI.....
Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India, REITs, AIFs
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NGT Imposes Fine on Institutions Polluting Cooum(17.03.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed authorities to initiate criminal as well as closure proceedings against a group of private educational inst.....
Tags : National Green Tribunal , Cooum
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NGT Imposes Rs1 Lakh Fine on Realtors for Tree-Felling(18.03.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a combined fine of Rs 1 lakh on real estate firms for felling trees in Mangar village in Faridabad district .....
Tags : National Green Tribunal, Tree-Felling
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RBI Issues Norms for PDs in Exchange-Traded Currency Futures(18.03.2016)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued guidelines permitting standalone Primary Dealers (PDs) to participate in exchange-traded currency futures on ap.....
Tags : Reserve Bank of India , Primary Dealers, Currency Futures
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SC Questions Practice Of Barring Women of Age Group of 10 to 50 Years at Sabarimala(03.05.2016)
SC has questioned centuries-old practice of barring entry of women between age group of 10 to 50 years to Sabarimala temple in Kerala saying it would .....
Tags : SC , Sabarimala temple
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NGT Slams AAP for Failure to Ban Vehicles over 15 Years Old(03.05.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slammed Delhi Government for its failure to implement its order banning vehicles more than 15 years old from plying .....
Tags : National Green Tribunal, Delhi Government
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NGT Issues Showcause Notice to U'khand, Himachal over Forest Fires(03.05.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued showcause notice to Governments of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, asking as to what plans they have to dea.....
Tags : National Green Tribunal , Uttarakhand , Himachal Pradesh
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CIC: Notaries Law Need to be Amended(05.05.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has recommended to Law Ministry to amend law of notaries and update notaries system leaving no scope for falsific.....
Tags : Central Information Commission, Notaries Law , Law Ministry
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Karnataka HC Pulls Up Partial Stay on Central Price Control Order(05.05.2016)
Karnataka HC has lifted a stay on parts of a central cotton seed price control order which allowed the government to regulate royalty or trait fees be.....
Tags : Karnataka HC , seed price
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Madras HC's Observation on Victims’ Right to Prefer Appeals(06.05.2016)
Madras HC has held that a victim of a criminal offence would not cease to fall under definition of term ‘victim’ and lose his right to prefer appeal b.....
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NGT Orders Closure of Illegal Scrap Recovery Units(06.05.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed UP Government and State Pollution Control Board to shut illegal scrap recovery operations in the outskirts .....
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NGT Directs Inspection of Petrol Pumps Across Delhi-NCR(27.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed inspection of petrol pumps across Delhi-NCR by a committee comprising officials from Central Pollution Cont.....
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SC Denies to Interfere in Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro Fares Issue(28.01.2016)
Supreme Court has denied to interfere in ongoing petition in Bombay High Court over Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro fares.
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Bombay High Court Raps Developers of Worli High-Rise Palais Royale(28.01.2016)
Bombay High Court has slammed developers of Worli high-rise Palais Royale and held that 13 floors of 56-storey residential tower were illegally built.....
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SC Seeks Investigation Status in Anti-Sikh Riots Case(28.01.2016)
Supreme Court has asked Centre to apprise it of status of investigation conducted by Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up to investigate 1984 anti-.....
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NGT Raps Centre, UP Govt. over Dumping Bodies in Ganga(28.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Centre and UP Government for their lack of action in curtailing dumping of bodies in Ganga.
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NGT Asks Centre to Fix Norms on Noise Pollution Near Airports(28.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has expressed its displeasure over Government's failure to fix environmental norms on noise pollution in residential are.....
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Bombay High Court: Proposed Hike in Advertisement Licence Fees is Not Arbitrary(28.01.2016)
Bombay High Court has observed that taking into consideration general annual rise in cost of living and increased annual burden on municipal exchequer.....
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SC Upholds Constitutional Validity of Criminal Defamation Laws(13.05.2016)
Supreme Court has upheld constitutional validity of criminal defamation laws, which were challenged in court by various politicians across parties, in.....
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CIC Rules, Cabinet Secretariat Can’t Deny to Disclose Details of Agenda(16.05.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that Cabinet Secretariat can’t deny access to items on agenda of Cabinet after meeting is over under Ri.....
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NGT Issues Notice to Centre And UP Govt. over Insect Attack On Taj Mahal(17.05.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to Ministry of Environment and Forests, Uttar Pradesh Government, State Pollution Control Board, Stat.....
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Delhi HC Rejects Bail Plea of Uber Cab Driver Shiv Kumar Yadav(17.05.2016)
Delhi HC has rejected bail plea of Uber cab driver Shiv Kumar Yadav who was sentenced to jail for remainder of his life for raping a 25-year-old woman.....
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Bombay HC Refuses Bail to Convicts Sentenced in 2002-2003 Triple Bomb Blasts Case(18.05.2016)
Bombay HC has refused to grant bail to two convicts sentenced in the 2002-2003 triple bomb blasts case.
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Delhi HC Denies to Stay Tribunal's Proceedings in TERI Chief R K Pachauri's Case(18.05.2016)
Delhi HC has denied to stay proceedings before an industrial tribunal, which is hearing former TERI Chief R K Pachauri's plea against internal complai.....
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COMPAT Stays Rs 1,773-cr Penalty on Coal India, Imposed by CCI(18.05.2016)
Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT) has set aside Rs 1,773-crore penalty imposed on Coal India by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). It al.....
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NGT Seeks Report on Waste-to-Energy and Thermal Power Plants(08.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to submit within a week inspection report on waste-to-energy and ther.....
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SC: Prisoner is Entitled to be Treated With Dignity and Sympathy(08.02.2016)
SC has said that prisoner is entitled to be treated with dignity,sympathy and directed Undertrial Review Committee to see that undertrial prisoners ar.....
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Court Slams Compensation of Rs. 12 Lakhs in Motor Vehicle Accident Case(08.02.2016)
A trial court, while ordering a compensation of over Rs 12 lakh for family members of auto-driver, who was killed in road-accident due to rash and neg.....
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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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TRAI Bans Differential Pricing for India(08.02.2016)
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has banned differential pricing for India,i.e, all content on internet needs to be available at the same .....
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CIC Says Demands of Trade Union Before Employer is Fiduciary Information(09.02.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC), while rejecting case relating to R K Mishra seeking information from Steel Authority of India in his nine-point .....
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General Motors Books Indian Patent for New Hybrid Engine(13.04.2016)
General Motors Corporation (GM) has secured an Indian patent for invention on a control method for a hybrid power train system for vehicles.
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Supreme Court: Tradition cannot Justify Ban on Women's Entry in Sabarimala(14.04.2016)
Supreme Court has observed that denying women the right to enter and pray in the historic Sabarimala temple in Kerala cannot be justified on the basis.....
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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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Bombay HC Says Phonetic Similarity Not Enough for Alleging Trademark Infringement(18.04.2016)
Bombay HC, while holding that mere phonetic similarity is not sufficient to warrant judicial interference, has refused to grant relief to owners of th.....
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Gujarat HC: All in a Riot Mob Equally Guilty(19.04.2016)
Gujarat HC, while hearing on a nearly 13-year-old case of murder, dacoity and rioting in Ahmedabad's Shah-e-Alam area, has said that in cases involvin.....
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SC: Sabrimala Can't Ban Women under Right to Manage Religious Affairs(19.04.2016)
Supreme Court has said that gender equality is a constitutional message and Sabarimala Temple Management cannot say that banning entry of women of a p.....
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COMPAT Turns Down CCI's Penalty on Airlines(19.04.2016)
Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT) has turned down an order passed by Competition Commission of India (CCI) which had imposed a fine of Rs 257.91.....
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NGT Pulls UP Uttarakhand Government for Furnishing False Information(19.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has pulled up Uttarakhand Government for furnishing what it said was false information before it in the matter of beach .....
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NGT Imposes Rs 50 Cr Fine on 5 Illegal Miners in Saharanpur(19.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed five persons involved in illegal mining in Saharanpur area to pay an environmental compensation of Rs 50 cr.....
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NGT Issues Notice on Jantar Mantar Protesters(19.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to Delhi Police, Environment Ministry and New Delhi Municipal Council to submit their response on the.....
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Bombay HC: Demolish Illegal Religious Structures As Per Deadline(19.02.2016)
Bombay High Court has pulled up Municipal Authorities as well as State Government for slow progress in demolishing illegal religious structures across.....
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Delhi HC Stays Govt.'s Decision to Scrap Nursery Admission Criteria(19.02.2016)
Delhi HC has stayed Delhi Govt. decision to scrap two more criteria, besides the management quota and 11 other norms, for nursery admissions in privat.....
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Delhi HC: Formulate Insurance Policy for E-Rickshaws(22.02.2016)
Delhi HC has directed Delhi Government to formulate an insurance policy for e-rickshaws, in a move to enable accident victims to claim compensation an.....
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NGT Directs Govt. Authorities to Set Standards for Vehicle Horns(22.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Government authorities to participate in a consultative process next month on the issue of setting standard.....
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Tribunal Stays Fine Imposed on IndiGo, SpiceJet(09.02.2016)
Competition Appellate Tribunal has stayed penalties totalling Rs 106 crore imposed by Competition Commission of India on IndiGo and SpiceJet for alleg.....
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J&K High Court: Multiple Enquiries Against Delinquent Official on Same Charges Can be Possible(09.02.2016)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that more than one preliminarily inquires can be held against a delinquent official on same charges provided su.....
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Delhi HC Rejects Azad’s Plea for SIT Probe(09.02.2016)
Delhi High Court has rejected plea of Ex-Indian cricketers Kirti Azad and Bishan Singh Bedi seeking court monitored SIT probe into alleged financial i.....
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Tribunal Stays CCI's Ruling Against Alkem Labs(09.02.2016)
Competition Appellate Tribunal has stayed an order by Competition Commission of India's (CCI) imposing a penalty of over Rs 74 crore on Alkem Laborato.....
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NGT Pulls Up Delhi Jal Board for Spending Money on Yamuna Without Permission(10.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has pulled up Delhi Jal Board (DJB) for spending money on Yamuna without its permission, observing that despite spending.....
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NGT Irks Over Municipal Corporations for Waste Burning(10.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has irked over incidents of waste burning in Delhi and slammed municipal corporations for their failure to implement its.....
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NGT Slams Rs 30 Lac Fine on U'khand Industrial Unit for Polluting Ganga(10.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on an industrial unit in Uttarakhand for discharging effluent directly into the drai.....
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NGT Denies to Ease Rohtang Pass Curbs(29.03.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has refused to give any relaxation in conditions imposed by it regarding ban on all commercial activities in the eco-fra.....
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POTA Court Convicts 10 and Acquits 3 in 2002-2003 Mumbai Triple Blasts Case(29.03.2016)
A special Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) court has pronounced 10 accused guilty in the triple bomb blasts case that shook Mumbai between December .....
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Kerala HC Put Stay on GCDA Decision on Land Allotment(30.03.2016)
Kerala High Court has stayed decision of the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) to allot 50.35 cents of land lying in the light industrial zo.....
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UP Stamps and Registration Department Announces 4 Month Relief to Homebuyers on Stamp Duty Hike(30.03.2016)
UP Stamps and Registration Department has said that homebuyers whose papers are cleared by Noida Authority before April 1 will get a 4-month extension.....
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SC Raps Govt. for Outsourcing Sterilisation Drives to NGOs(30.03.2016)
SC has deprecated practice of sterilisation drives being outsourced by Governments to NGOs, which conduct such operations in a reckless and unhygienic.....
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SC Approves Centre's Guidelines to Protect Good Samaritans Who Help Accident Victims(30.03.2016)
Supreme Court has approved Centre's guidelines to protect good samaritans, who help road accident victims, from being unnecessarily harassed by police.....
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Delhi HC Rejects Ericsson’s Plea Challenging CCI Orders(31.03.2016)
Delhi HC, while upholding jurisdiction of Competition Commission of India (CCI) to probe anti-competitive practices including abuse of dominant positi.....
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NGT Directs Firecracker Firm to Stop Production(20.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), Pune, has ordered Suraj Firecrackers in Solapur to stop production of firecrackers due to its impact on animals, enviro.....
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NGT to WBPCB: Restart Pollution Monitoring Stations(20.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) to restart eight air monitoring stations that were closed down .....
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NGT Directs State-Run, Private Hospitals to Show Their Log Books(20.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed State-run and private hospitals located in Chennai district to produce their log books showing the month-wi.....
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Delhi HC: Private Schools on DDA Land Need Prior Government Sanction to Fee Hikes(20.01.2016)
Delhi High Court has ruled that private unaided schools on land allotted by DDA have to take prior government sanction before hiking fees, while sayin.....
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SC: If Wife Dies Mysteriously Within 7 Years of Marriage, Then Husband Can't Claim Stridhan(20.01.2016)
Supreme Court has held that a man would not be entitled to claim properties and stridhan gifted to his wife if she dies under mysterious circumstances.....
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SC Upholds Land Acquisition by Haryana Government(20.01.2016)
Supreme Court, while setting aside Punjab and Haryana High Court order, has upheld acquisition of land by Haryana Government in 2003-04 for the expans.....
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Punjab and Haryana HC Put Stay on Registration of Diesel Auto-Rickshaws(20.01.2016)
Punjab and Haryana HC has stayed notification issued by Punjab Government whereby it has permitted registration of diesel auto-rickshaws in Ludhiana, .....
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NGT Permits Construction of Wall in Rajaji National Park(31.03.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has granted its nod to construction of a concrete wall inside Rajaji National Park along Song river in Uttarakhand after.....
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NGT Issues Notice to Centre on Microbeads in Cosmetics(31.03.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to Ministries of Environment, Water Resources and Health, asking for their comments on microbeads fou.....
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NGT Bans Plastic Use Around Rewalsar Lake, Shimla(01.04.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has prohibited dumping of any municipal waste, particularly plastic waste, in and around the lake and the town.
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SC: Provide Security to Expedite Work on Peripheral E-Ways(01.04.2016)
Supreme Court, while providing big relief to National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to expedite construction of two peripheral expressways around.....
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Cabinet Introduces The Uttarakhand Appropriation (Vote on Account) Ordinance, 2016(01.04.2016)
Ministry of Law and Justice has introduced the Uttarakhand Appropriation (Vote on Account) Ordinance, 2016.
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Madras HC Imposes Costs on Adi Dravidar Department Secretary(04.04.2016)
Madras HC has imposed costs of Rs 15,000 on the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department Secretary for not implementing its order despite a lapse of.....
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SC Seeks Response from Health Ministry over Allegations Against Ranbaxy(04.04.2016)
Supreme Court has sought Health Ministry's response on allegations of adulteration made against Ranbaxy Laboratories.
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NGT Issues Notice to Delhi Government on Review Plea over Art of Living Event(05.04.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought response from Delhi Government and Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on a plea seeking review of its order al.....
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47 Policemen Get Life Terms in Pilibhit Fake Encounter Case(05.04.2016)
A Special CBI court has sentenced 47 policemen to life term for killing 10 Sikh pilgrims in a fake encounter in Pilibhit 25 years ago.
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SC Urges to Not to Politicise Issue of Guidelines to Curb Sikh-Centric Jokes(06.04.2016)
SC has counselled various parties before it seeking guidelines for curbing racial comments and jokes on Sikhs and a clampdown on websites carrying Sik.....
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NGT Asks For Ambient Air Quality Data from Different Locations in Delhi(06.04.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has set up a committee of officials and asked it to collect samples of ambient air quality from different locations in D.....
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NGT to Govt.: Raise Awareness About Ill-Effects of Burning Waste(07.04.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Delhi Government to create awareness about the ill-effects of vehicular emission and burning of municipal soli.....
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Delhi Court Takes Cognisance Against the Prime Minister for Allegedly "Insulting" the National Flag(07.04.2016)
A Delhi court has taken cognisance of a complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly "insulting" the national flag last year on the in.....
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NGT Directs DERC to Fix Waste Plant Power Rates(07.04.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has irked over a dispute for purchase of power from the Bawana waste-to-energy plant and directed Delhi Electricity Regu.....
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Bombay HC Denies Urgent Hearing to Activist on Right to Pray(08.04.2016)
Bombay HC has denied to give urgent hearing on an application filed by an activist seeking recall of its earlier order holding that it was a woman's f.....
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CCI Approves Acquisition of 2 HUL Rice Brands(18.05.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of two rice brands of Hindustan Unilever by LT foods, the owners of Daawar brand.
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MACT Awards Rs 30 L Damages to a Man Disabled in Road Mishap(18.05.2016)
Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has awarded Rs 30 lakh as compensation to a Delhi resident who got partly disabled in a road accident in 2014.
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NGT Slaps Rs 5 Lakh Fine on Govt. Bodies over Traffic Chaos and Air Pollution(19.05.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), while taking strong note of traffic chaos and air pollution near Kaushambi Bus Terminal on Delhi border, has imposed a .....
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Madhya Pradesh HC Dismisses Gajanand Distributor’s Plea in Herald Case(19.05.2016)
Madhya Pradesh HC has dismissed four petitions filed by Gajanand Distributors and others, praying to be impleaded as defendants in a civil suit filed .....
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Orissa HC Quashes Land Acquisition Notifications of Balangir District Collector(19.05.2016)
Orissa HC has quashed the land acquisition notifications of Balangir district Collector for acquisition of 272 acres of land in Bijkati village for th.....
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Green Tribunal Declares Rs 5K Fine for Dumping Waste in Aravallis(20.05.2016)
National Green Tribunal has said that any individual spotted throwing waste or muck in the Aravalli forest would now have to pay a penalty of Rs 5000.
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NGT Slams Govt. and Asks to Notify Wetlands in 2 Months(20.05.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slammed Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and UP Government for not taking effective steps to protect.....
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Delhi HC Blocks Site from Infringing Trademark of “Naukri.com ”(11.01.2016)
Delhi HC has stopped a website and its owners from using word 'naukri' as a trade name, trading style or in any manner that is likely to confuse peopl.....
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CCI Junks Compliant Against GVK Power, 2 Others(11.01.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected complaints against Bangalore International Airport, GVK Power & Infrastructure and Airports Authori.....
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PF Body Removes 5-Day Grace Period for Contribution by Employers(11.01.2016)
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has removed the grace period of five days given to employers to deposit the Provident Fund (PF) contribu.....
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Punjab and Haryana HC Directs GMADA to Inspect Sector-70 Flats(12.01.2016)
Punjab and Haryana HC has directed Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) to carry out inspection of Sector-70 flats following complaints o.....
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SC Questions Ban on Women Entry in Sabarimala Temple(12.01.2016)
SC has asked why women could not be allowed to enter Sabarimala temple. The court said women cannot be denied entry according to the Constitution of I.....
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Supreme Court Denies to Limit Its Power to Take Appeals Against Any Court(12.01.2016)
Supreme Court has denied to limit its power to entertain appeals against any court or tribunal order, disposing of the first of 29 constitution bench .....
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CIC Slams NGT over Spending Thousands to Claim Rs.40(12.01.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has slammed National Green Tribunal (NGT) for apparently paying over Rs 33,000 as litigation fee to contest its d.....
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NGT Issues Notice to All States over Plea to Ban Cattle Slaughter(12.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought response from all State Governments on a plea filed by a lawyer seeking nationwide ban on slaughter of indige.....
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NGT Bans Mining Near Neugal River(12.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has banned mining along Neugal river between Alampur and Bundla in Palampur.
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NGT Issues Notice to MP Govt. over Rising Pollution in Bhopal(12.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has served notices to Madhya Pradesh Government, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and MP Pollution Control Board (.....
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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 Raises Norms for MF Investment in Corporate Debt(12.01.2016)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has tightened norms for investment by debt-oriented Mutual Fund (MF) plans and introduced caps on how mu.....
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SEBI Approves Norms to Make “e-Book” Must for Pvt. Placement Debt(12.01.2016)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved new norms to make electronic book mandatory for all private placement issues on debt basis,.....
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SEBI Stiffens Operating Conditions for Commodity Exchanges(12.01.2016)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has stiffened operating conditions for commodity exchanges and said, “If there is no trading operation o.....
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CCI Nods for Acquisition of Cavendish Industries(22.02.2016)
JK Tyre & Industries has got nod from Competition Commission of India (CCI) for acquisition of Cavendish Industries.
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Delhi HC: Wife’s Letter Talking of Divorce, Remarriage Constitutes An Act of Cruelty(22.02.2016)
Delhi HC, while granting divorce to a man living separately from his estranged wife for the past 28 years, has said that a single letter, talking of d.....
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Bombay HC Sentences Man to Life Term for Raping his Daughter, Sodomising Son(23.02.2016)
Bombay HC has upheld life imprisonment of a 37-year old man from Karve Nagar for repeatedly raping his nine-year-old daughter and sodomising his 12-ye.....
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SC Seeks Expert Committee Report on Quadricycle(23.02.2016)
Supreme Court has asked Centre to place before it a report of a high-level committee which was set up to frame rules on new category of vehicles, incl.....
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NGT Slams DJB for Over Expending on Yamuna Cleaning(23.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slammed Delhi Jal Board (DJB) for spending crores of money on projects related to Yamuna cleaning "contrary to order.....
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NGT Calls Meeting for Deciding Noise Standards(23.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Pune has called a meeting and said that it will preside over a consultative process on March 21, involving senior tra.....
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COMPAT Stays CCI's Rs 151-Crore Penalty on Jet Airways(23.02.2016)
Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT) has stayed Competition Commission of India (CCI) ‘s penalty of Rs 151.69 crore imposed on Jet Airways for alle.....
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Bombay HC Expresses Concern over City’s Green Cover(29.01.2016)
Bombay HC has irked over steps taken by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to ensure city's green cover does not vanish. Relying on the photogra.....
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SC Denies to Stay NGT Ban on Adani’s Hazira Port(29.01.2016)
Supreme Court has denied to interfere with National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) order, which cancelled the environmental clearance granted to Adani Hazira .....
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NGT Rejects Petition Against Statue of Unity(29.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has dismissed a petition filed by Vadodara based environmental activists against Gujarat Government’s ambitious ‘Statue .....
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NGT Issues Warrant Against Lucknow-Based 5-Star Hotel(29.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued bailable warrant against a Lucknow-based five-star hotel for its failure to appear before it and not filing r.....
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NGT Orders Monitoring of Desilting Work at Srivaikuntam Dam(29.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered PWD Chief Engineer in Madurai division to continuously monitor desilting works at Srivaikuntam dam in Tutico.....
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Religare Gets CCI’s Approval to Sell 51% in MF Business to Invesco(29.01.2016)
Religare Enterprises has received approval from Competition Commission of India (CCI) to sell a controlling 51 per cent stake in its mutual fund busin.....
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Madras HC Issues Notices over PIL Seeking Removing Encroachments In Water Bodies(29.01.2016)
Madras High Court has issued notice to concerned officials, along with Revenue Secretary, on a PIL by Puthia Tamizhagam leader S Krishnaswamy seeking .....
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NGT: Unsafe Water Packaging Units to Stay Closed(01.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), while taking action on a petition to assess safety of drinking water in packaging units in 2013, has ordered that water.....
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Delhi HC Slams Delhi Govt. over Schools Demanding Money Under Management Quota(01.02.2016)
Delhi HC has told Delhi Government to take action against private schools that were “demanding money” from parents to admit kids under the management .....
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NGT Seeks Air Quality Report(01.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi Government to submit a report on ambient air quality in the national capital during the implementatio.....
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SC Issues Contempt Notice over Allowing Demolition of Ambedkar Sthal-Bhagidhari Bhawan Boundary Wall(01.02.2016)
SC has issued contempt notices to UP Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary of Urban Planning Department for allegedly violating its orders by allowi.....
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SEBI Changes Comex Rules(01.02.2016)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reduced position limits in agri commodities derivatives trading segment which, market players said, .....
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Orissa HC Dismisses Bail Plea of Advocate Debashis Panda(02.02.2016)
Orissa HC has dismissed anticipatory bail application of Advocate Debashis Panda, who was charged by CBI in June 2014 for his alleged commission of of.....
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NGT Emphasizes For Strict Implementation Of Laws On Air, Noise Pollution In Delhi(02.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi Government to convene a meeting of authorities concerned to mull over the ways for better implementat.....
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NGT Directs Demolition of Roadside Shops, Dhabas Along Assam's Kaziranga National Park(21.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered demolition of roadside shops and eateries along animal corridors near Assam's Kaziranga National Park in ord.....
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NGT Put Stay on Construction of Ghaziabad Club(21.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has stayed construction of a club and kiosks by Ghaziabad Development Authority on a green space along a posh residentia.....
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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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Cabinet Allows Amendments to National Tariff Policy for Differential Power Prices(21.01.2016)
Cabinet has allowed amendments to national tariff policy that provide for differential power prices in a day, allow companies to pass on change in dom.....
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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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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 High Court Seeks Govt’s Response on MakeMyTrip’s Plea(21.01.2016)
Delhi HC has sought reply from Government on plea by MakeMyTrip India Pvt. Ltd against arrest of one its senior officials for alleged service tax evas.....
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NGT Slams Govt. over Not Filing View on Banning Govt.'s Old- Age Diesel Vehicles(11.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Government agencies why they have not submitted their views on phasing out over a decade old diesel vehicles i.....
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NGT Issues Notice to Art of Living Foundation and Others(11.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to Art of Living Foundation, the organiser of the World Culture Festival, and Government agencies for.....
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NGT Vacates Stay on Widening East Coast Road(12.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has vacated interim injunction it had earlier granted on the widening of East Coast Road between Akkarai and Mamallapura.....
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NGT Raps UP for Failure to Control Traffic at Kaushambi Bus Terminal(12.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Uttar Pradesh Government for its failure to control traffic chaos near Kaushambi Bus Terminal on Delhi border.....
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CIC to Delhi CM: Make Expenses Public on Ads(12.02.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has held that office of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal should disclose expenses incurred on advertising Gov.....
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Kerala HC: Non Wearing of Helmet Can’t be Ground to Fix Contributory Negligence(15.02.2016)
Kerala High Court has held that non-wearing of helmet, though an offence under the relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, could not be taken a.....
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SC: How Can Women Be Discriminated from Entering Temple, As Men and Women, All Are Equal in God’s Eye(15.02.2016)
SC has questioned, how women could be barred from entering Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala when god did not discriminate between men and women, and refer.....
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Madras High Court Orders Assessment of Damages Suffered Due to Flood(12.01.2016)
Madras High Court has ordered assessment of damage suffered by residents of Tuticorin district due to recent floods and payment of compensation/flood .....
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Gujarat HC Issues Notices on State Government Authorities(12.01.2016)
Gujarat High Court has issued notices to various State Government Authorities while hearing a PIL seeking a directive on the issue of school children .....
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NGT to Centre: Don't Release Funds Without Our Approval(13.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has irked over approach of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand officials in enumerating reasons for pollution in Ganga and dir.....
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NGT Disposes Plea Against Running of Inter-State Diesel Taxis(13.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has disposed of petitions which alleged that diesel powered inter-state taxis operating in Delhi were violating Supreme .....
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NGT Calls for Checks on Tree-Cutting in Sindhudurg(13.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has called for checks on cutting of trees in non-forest areas in Sindhudurg and strict implementation of laws in the eco.....
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CCI Permits ATC's Rs 7,635-Crore Stake Buy in Viom Networks(13.01.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has permitted American Tower Corp to acquire a majority stake in telecom tower firm Viom Networks for Rs 7,635 c.....
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CCI Approves Strides Shasun’ Acquisition Plan(13.01.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Strides Shasun’ plan to acquire Sun Pharmaceutical's two business divisions in India for Rs 165 cro.....
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Gujarat HC Issues Notice to Anand Municipality, District Collector over Stray Cattle, Dog Menace(14.01.2016)
Gujarat HC has issued notice to Anand Municipality, District Collector and sought reply over measures undertaken to curb cattle menace and to control .....
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SC Permits Italian Marine to Delay India Return Till April 30(14.01.2016)
Supreme Court has permitted an Italian marine, accused of killing two Indian fishermen in 2012, to stay in his country until April 30 for medical trea.....
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SC Reverses Orissa HC Order on SRMCH Relocation(14.01.2016)
Supreme Court has reversed Orissa High Court's November 18 order on relocation of students of Sardar Rajas Medical College and Hospital (SRMCH) at Jar.....
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NGT Directs Closure of over 300 Industrial Units for Violating Environmental Laws(14.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed closure of arround 300 industrial units across India, including 23 in Gujarat, for violating key environmen.....
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NGT Issues Notice to UP Government over Poor Waste Management in Meerut(14.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought response Uttar Pradesh Government and others on a petition by a Meerut resident seeking steps to deal with he.....
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NGT Slams Delhi Govt. over Delay in Operationalisation of Bawana Plant(14.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slammed Delhi Government and North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) for inordinate delay in operationalising Bawan.....
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Bihar Govt. Levies Luxury Tax on Samosas, Kachoris , Namkeens Etc.(14.01.2016)
Bihar Govt. has decided to impose Value Added Tax of 13.5% on a host of items counted as luxury products, including sweets costing more than Rs.500 a .....
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Punjab and Haryana HC Slams MHA over Inaction on BSF Report(14.01.2016)
Punjab and Haryana HC has pulled up Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for not acting on a Border Security Force (BSF) report highlighting the urgen.....
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SEBI Tightens P-Note Norms(20.05.2016)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has tightened rules on issue of Participatory Notes (P-Notes) to bring in more transparency and curb mis.....
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Delhi HC: Enforcement Director Can't Act as 'Super Investigator'(24.05.2016)
Delhi High Court while hearing the pleas filed by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and others in connection with a money laundering cas.....
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NGT Bans Over 10 Years Old Diesel Vehicles in 6 Cities in Kerala(24.05.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has banned diesel vehicles which are more than 10 years old in 6 municipal corporations in Kerala. The Court also preven.....
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Supreme Court Refuses to Modify NGT Order on Rohtang(24.05.2016)
Supreme Court has refused to modify the National Green Tribunal (NGT) order that restricts the number of vehicles going to Rohtang Pass and observed t.....
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NGT Stays Issuance of Sand Mining Permit(24.05.2016)
The Southern Zone of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has stayed the issuance of sand mining permit and extraction of sand from rivers of Udupi distr.....
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CBDT: Publishing Houses Eligible to Claim Additional Depreciation(24.05.2016)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that publishing houses can claim additional depreciation on plant and machinery deployed by them as.....
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CIC: No Need to Disclose Records Related to Dorje’s Visit(02.02.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) , while observing that disclosure of documents related to visit of Ogyen Trinley Dorje to Sikkim can adversly aff.....
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CCI Approves Marriott-Starwood Deal(02.02.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its approval for acquisition of Starwood Hotels and Resorts by Marriott International.
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Rajasthan HC Gives Way to Ring Road Project(02.02.2016)
Rajasthan HC has ordered that farmers whose land was acquired for Ring Road project but its possession was not taken by Government before the new land.....
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Orissa HC Issues Stay on Continuation of Dr.Minati Behera(03.02.2016)
Orissa High Court has granted an interim stay on continuation of Dr Minati Behera of Cuttack city as the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilit.....
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Delhi HC Reserves Order on Nursery Admissions Controversy(03.02.2016)
Delhi HC has reserved its order regarding Delhi Government’s scrapping of a list of 62 criteria being followed by private unaided schools in their adm.....
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NGT Sets Up Panel to Study Renuka Dam Green Aspects(03.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has set up an 8 member experts’ committee to study various aspects of proposed Rs 5,242 crore Renuka Dam.
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NGT to Govt.: Explore Alternatives to Traditional Cremation Modes(03.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Union Environment Ministry and Delhi Government to initiate programmes to provide alternative modes of crem.....
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Delhi HC Stays De-Freezing of M/s Endeavour Systems’ Accounts(19.04.2016)
Delhi HC has stayed trial court's order allowing de-freezing of accounts of M/s Endeavour Systems Pvt. Ltd. in connection with the corruption case fil.....
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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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NGT Dismisses Dr. MGR Group’s Plea Against Rs. 40-Lakh Fine(20.04.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rejected a review application filed by the Dr MGR group of institutions challenging the imposition of a penalty of R.....
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NGT Looks For DJB’s Response on Fund Utilisation for Yamuna(20.04.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to apprise it on how it planned to utilise Rs 1400 crore sanctioned under Centre's Na.....
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SC: Father Can Give Property to Married Daughter(21.04.2016)
SC has ruled that a man is legally entitled to nominate his married daughter to own his cooperative society flat after his death, depriving his wife a.....
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Bombay HC Seeks Implementation of NEERI Study on Godavari Pollution(22.04.2016)
Bombay HC has asked Nashik Divisional Commissioner to take a decision on the recommendations of National Environmental Engineering Research Institute .....
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NGT Raps Art of Living Foundation(22.04.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Art of Living Foundation over handover of the World Culture Festival venue on the Yamuna floodplains and not .....
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Delhi HC Says, Unauthorised Speed Breakers Should be Removed(26.05.2016)
Delhi HC has said speed breakers constructed on public roads without authorisation or recommendation of traffic police and not conforming to prescribe.....
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NGT Seeks Report on Yamuna’s Biodiversity Damage(26.05.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Principal Committee, constituted to look into the rejuvenation of Yamuna’s ecologically sensitive floodplai.....
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SC Permits Italian Marine to Return to Italy(26.05.2016)
Supreme Court has permitted Salvatore Girone, one of the two Italian marines accused of killing two fishermen off Kerala, to return to Italy.
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Military Tribunal Rejects Army Jawan’s Triple Talaq Plea(27.05.2016)
Armed Forces Tribunal, Lucknow bench, has rejected the "triple talaq” by an Army jawan through ex parte proceedings, and said no person in the shadow .....
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Kerala HC Put Stay on NGT Order, Permits Registration of Diesel Vehicles(30.05.2016)
Kerala HC has stayed for two months, the order of National Green Tribunal, Circuit Bench, Kochi, directing that the State should not register diesel v.....
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SC: Private Broadcasters Should Share Ad-Free Sports Feed with Prasar Bharati(30.05.2016)
Supreme Court has ruled that broadcasters of important sports events such as Star India, must remove all commercials, sponsor logos and credits before.....
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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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Allahabad HC Issues Notice to UP, 42 Jail Officials(14.07.2016)
Allahabad HC has issued notices to 42 jail officials who were posted at Pilibhit district jail in 1994 and who had been found guilty and named in char.....
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NGT Imposes Fine on Fish Meal Units in Ullal, for Violating Rules(14.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), Chennai has imposed fine on fish meal units in Ullal following a complaint for contravening Rules under Coastal Regulat.....
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SEBI Notifies Tight Transfer Norms for P-Notes(14.07.2016)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified new norms restricting transfer of Participatory Notes (P-Notes), offshore instruments only .....
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Patna HC Grants Bail to Bindi Yadav in Liquor Bottle Recovery Case(15.07.2016)
Patna HC has granted bail to Bindeshwari Prasad Yadav alias Bindi Yadav, in connection with recovery of liquor bottles from his Gaya house when there .....
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Delhi HC to DDA: Set Up Panel to Review Reliance Mall Plan(15.07.2016)
Delhi HC has asked Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to constitute a committee of stakeholders to consider apprehensions of a group of South Delhi res.....
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Delhi HC to Govt.: Formulate Policy to Compensate E-Rickshaw Accident Victims in City(15.07.2016)
Delhi HC has asked AAP Government to come out with a policy for compensating the victims of the accidents caused by e-rickshaws on city roads.
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NGT Orders Jaypee Group to Start Garbage Processing Plant by July 27(15.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Jaypee Group to start garbage processing plant at Dadu Majra by July 27.
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SC Says, Breach of Trust Not Connected with Official Duty(30.06.2016)
SC has said that a public servant accused of criminal breach of trust cannot claim protection of lack of sanction for prosecution as the offence is no.....
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NGT Directs Demolition of Illegal Structure at Vagator(30.06.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) , Pune, has directed Tourism Department to demolish an illegal hotel construction at Vagator.
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SC to DDA: Refund Rs 450cr Deposited by Pvt. Builder(30.06.2016)
SC has directed Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to refund over Rs 450 crore deposited by a builder under a tender for constructing flats near the Ri.....
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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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Karnataka HC Denies Bail to 2 Nigerian Nationals Involved in Several Criminal Cases(01.07.2016)
Karnataka HC has denied to grant bail to two Nigerian nationals who were allegedly involved in several criminal cases in Bengaluru and Tumakuru after .....
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CCI Junks Complaint Against Kanoria Chemicals(01.07.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has junked allegations that Kanoria Chemicals & Industries abused its dominant position by imposing unfair price.....
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Karnataka HC: Merely Handling of Banned Drug not a Violation(04.07.2016)
Karnataka HC has given benefit of doubt to a person who was 'handling' a large quantity of Ketamine hydrochloride as he claimed that he was only an in.....
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NGT Raps States over Not Submitting Details of Air Pollution(31.05.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Chief Secretaries of eight States that failed to submit details of air pollution in their cities to do so on.....
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NGT Stops Eco-Park Work in Surajpur Wetlands(31.05.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered an immediate halt to all construction activities on the Surajpur wetland in reserved forests in Gautam Budh .....
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Krishi Kalyan Cess on Services from Tomorrow(31.05.2016)
Krishi Kalyan Cess (KKC), of 0.5 percent on all taxable services, will come in effect from June 1. With this, the total incidence of Service Tax will .....
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SC Put Stay on AFT Order Demoting Mehta from Lt General to Brigadier Rank(31.05.2016)
SC has stayed an Armed Force Tribunal (AFT) order demoting an officer of the rank of Lt General to Brigadier for allegedly misrepresenting facts and i.....
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Madras HC: Trial Courts can Remand Accused for Adopting Dilatory Tactics(31.05.2016)
Madras HC has said that trial courts can cancel bail granted to the accused in criminal cases and remand them to judicial custody if they indulge in d.....
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SEBI Notifies Winding Down Policy for Depositories(31.05.2016)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified new framework for orderly winding down of depositories in the events like a depository goin.....
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NGT Denies Art of Living’s Bank Guarantee Request on Compensation(31.05.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rejected Art of Living’s request to pay Rs.4.75 crore through a bank guarantee as environment compensation for a thr.....
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Bombay HC Says Same Person Can’t Be Framed for Murder and Suicide Abetment Alternatively(13.06.2016)
Bombay HC has held that a trial court cannot direct framing of charges against an accused for abetment to commit suicide and alternatively for murder.
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Kerala HC: RTE Act Applicable to Minority Institutions(13.06.2016)
Kerala HC has held that a provision in Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act which prohibited holding back promotion of a student or .....
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RBI Relaxes Stressed Asset Restructuring Rules for Banks(14.06.2016)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relaxed guidelines for restructuring of large stressed assets by lenders in a move that would allow the banks to more .....
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Delhi Court Orders Criminal Proceedings against Unitech(15.06.2016)
A Delhi District Court has ordered that proceedings be initiated against real estate developer Unitech and its promoters along with its top executives.....
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SC Expands Boundaries of Right to Self-Defence(17.06.2016)
Supreme Court, while expanding scope of the right to self-defence, has ruled that a person would be right in taking the law into his hands if he witne.....
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Karnataka HC Put Stay on DRT’s Order for 3 Months Issuing Demand Notice to UBHL , Kingfisher Airlines(20.06.2016)
Karnataka HC has put stay for three months on Debt Recovery Tribunal's (DRT) order issuing a demand notice to Vijay Mallya-owned United Breweries Hold.....
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Gujarat HC Issues Notice to CIC, Arvind Kejriwal(21.06.2016)
Gujarat High Court has issued notice to Chief Information Commissioner following a petition filed by Gujarat University in connection with the controv.....
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NGT Imposes Green Fine of Rs 15 Crore on Hospital(27.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed environmental compensation of Rs 15 crore on Human Care Charitable Medical Trust, a hospital in Sector 6, Dw.....
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Delhi HC Rejects Private Schools’ Review Plea over Fee Hike(28.07.2016)
Delhi HC has rejected review petition against its earlier order that no private unaided school allotted land by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) .....
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MCOCA Court Convicts Abu Jundal in Aurangabad Arms Haul Case(28.07.2016)
Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) Court, Mumbai, has held Abu Jundal (a key plotter of the 26/11 terror attacks) and others, guilty i.....
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Himachal Pradesh HC Grants Relief to Priyanka Vadra(29.07.2016)
Himachal Pradesh HC has ruled that Priyanka Vadra need not reveal land details or house plans under any Right to Information query.
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NGT Seeks Report on Fuel Adulteration in 4 Weeks(29.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to submit its report on adulteration of petrol and diesel at petrol p.....
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Delhi HC Put Stay on SDMs Order Barring Lawyers from Appearing(01.08.2016)
Delhi HC has put on hold an order and a public notice issued by two Sub Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) prohibiting lawyers from practicing or appearing.....
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Mumbai Industrial Court Charges Sun Pharma with Unfair Labour Practices(01.08.2016)
Mumbai Industrial Court has held that Sun Pharmaceutical Industries adopted unfair labour practices by holding back salaries of 86 sales promotion emp.....
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Gujarat HC Stays CIC Order on PM Modi's Degree(04.07.2016)
Gujarat High Court has stayed Central Information Commission (CIC) order asking the Gujarat University to provide details of the MA degree of Prime Mi.....
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Madras HC Directs Anna University to Grant Affiliation to Dhaya College(04.07.2016)
Madras High Court has directed Anna University to grant affiliation to Dhaya College of Engineering for the academic year 2016-2017 and include it in .....
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NGT Grants Interim Stay against Building Bridge across Adyar River(04.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) has granted an interim injunction to Officers Training Academy, an Army training establishment at St. Thomas Mount aga.....
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NGT Orders Status Quo around KBR Park(04.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered status quo around KBR Park ruling out any possibility of clearing trees for the Strategic Road Development P.....
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NGT Directs Railways to Strictly Impose Fine(05.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Railways to “strictly” impose a fine of Rs. 5,000 on those littering rail tracks.
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SC: Pay 1% Interim Cess to Sell Big Diesel Car(05.07.2016)
Supreme Court has indicated of lifting seven-month-long ban on sale of diesel cars and SUVs with engine capacity of 2000cc or more in the National Cap.....
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Govt. Eases Salary Reporting Norms(05.07.2016)
Govt. has notified Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Amendment Rules, 2016 and simplified salary reporting requirements.....
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Bombay HC Dismisses Script Theft Allegation against Director Ashutosh Gowarikar(03.08.2016)
Bombay HC, while providing relief to producers of 'Mohenjo Daro', has dismissed a plea for interim relief by a person who claimed that Director Ashuto.....
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NGT Orders to Demolish Illegal Religious Structures near Birla Temple(03.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Centre and Delhi Government to demolish illegal religious structures in the Central Ridge area near the Bir.....
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Green Tribunal Reserves Judgment in MPT Dredging Case(04.08.2016)
NGT (Green Tribunal) has reserved its judgment in complaint regarding capital dredging undertaken by Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) to facilitate entry of .....
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Bombay HC Grants Interim Protection to Pankaj Bhujpal(05.08.2016)
Bombay HC has granted interim protection to Pankaj Bhujbal till August 8 against any arrest by the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court.
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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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SC Upholds Order on Maharashtra Illegal Land Grant(08.08.2016)
SC has upheld Bombay High Court order cancelling allotment of over 100 industrial plots by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) i.....
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NGT Orders Inspection of Industries in Ghaziabad(08.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered inspection of over 200 industries in Ghaziabad to check if borewells are installed in their premises, on a p.....
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NGT Allows Bhopal Civic Body to Reopen Slaughter House for Eid(06.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), Bhopal has permitted Bhopal Municipal Corporation to reopen slaughter house and granted permission to reopen it tempora.....
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Madras HC: No Ex Parte Hearing, Disposal in Criminal Law(07.07.2016)
Madras HC has said that ex parte hearing, disposal, conviction or sentences are concepts unknown to criminal law and hence neither trial nor appeal ag.....
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NGT: Environmental Clearance Must for Railway Projects(07.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has made it mandatory to obtain environmental clearances for Indian Railway projects before any work begins on the groun.....
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NGT Imposes Fine on Officials of Horticulture Department for Non-Compliance of It’s Orders(07.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has pulled up Delhi’s horticulture department for failure to plant 2,000 saplings for cutting down 216 trees in a Northe.....
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NGT Asks DDA to Submit Report on Tree Deconcretisation after Every 6 Months(08.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to submit progress reports on deconcretisation and protection of trees in.....
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NGT Prohibits Use of Interlocking Tiles against Roadsides and in Parks(08.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal(NGT) while upholding its previous order has prohibited the use of interlocking tiles along roadsides and in parks and maintain.....
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NGT Seeks Reports on Action Taken against Noise Pollution in Marriage Halls(08.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) bench has directed Maharashtra Government to file district-wise reports, within a month, on the legal action taken again.....
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Uttarakhand High Court Asks CBI Not To Take Coercive Steps Against C.M. Harish Rawat(01.06.2016)
Uttarakhand High Court has directed CBI not to take any coercive steps against C.M. Harish Rawat in the course of its preliminary inquiry into the cas.....
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Government Notifies Constitution of NCLT and NCLAT(02.06.2016)
Government as a move to resolve corporate disputes faster and improve the ease of doing business in India has notified the constitution of the Nationa.....
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RBI Mandates Cyber Security Policy to Keep Hackers at Bay(03.06.2016)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed all banks to immediately frame cyber security policies approved by their respective boards.
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E-Rickshaw Recharge Stations: Delhi High Court Stays Proceedings in Special Court(06.06.2016)
Delhi High Court has put on hold the proceedings in a power theft case in which a special electricity court had issued directions to the City Governme.....
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Kerala High Court Bans Use of Elephants at Sabarimala(06.06.2016)
Kerala High Court has directed that elephant should not be used for idol procession during Sabarimala's main festival season, 'Makaravilakku'. However.....
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Delhi High Court Turns Down Sushil Kumar’s Plea for Trial to Decide Participation at Rio(07.06.2016)
Delhi High Court has refused wrestler Sushil Kumar’s plea to conduct a special trial against Narsingh Yadav to decide participation in the 74 kg frees.....
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ITAT Clarifies on Rent Deposits(07.06.2016)
Mumbai Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has observed that the notional interest on security deposit paid by an employer to the landlord c.....
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Madras HC Stresses Need to Codify Prisoners’ Rights(22.06.2016)
Madras HC has stressed need for legislature to codify the rights of prisoners after observing that they were also human beings and “crime does not red.....
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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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NGT to Govt.: Revive Water Bodies in Dwarka before Monsoon(23.06.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Delhi Government to revive water bodies in Dwarka sub-city before monsoon on a plea alleging that they were .....
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SEBI Relaxes Currency Derivatives Rules(23.06.2016)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has relaxed currency derivatives rules, allowing participants to continue to hold on to their open posit.....
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Punjab and Haryana HC: NRIs Entitled to Admission on Basis of 10+2 Marks(23.06.2016)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it clear that NRI candidates are entitled to admission against NRI quota seats on basis of qualifying marks ob.....
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NGT Seeks Info on Kasauli Hotels, Alleged of Flouting Eco Norms(27.06.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board to state how many hotels in the entire planning area of Kasaul.....
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CBEC: KKC Only on Services Rendered, Billed from June 1(27.06.2016)
Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has issued a notification granting exemption from Krishi Kalyan Cess (KKC) for services rendered and invoi.....
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NGT Looks for Details of Persons Flouting Dust Emission Directions(15.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Delhi Development Authority, NOIDA Authority and other departments to furnish complete details of builders and.....
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Delhi High Court Tells Police to Change British-Era Norms of Selection(18.07.2016)
Delhi High Court has said that "summary/ordinary conviction should not be treated as a conviction for entry or retention in government service”, there.....
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Tripura HC Slams State over Noise Pollution(19.07.2016)
Tripura High Court has directed State Government and Pollution Control Board to implement the law regulating noise pollution or face action for contem.....
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NGT Bans Use of Pressure Horns(19.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued an order stating that use of pressure horns would not be permitted for any vehicle in Delhi and NCR.
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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.....
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NGT: De- Register All Diesel Vehicles Older than 15 Years in Delhi(20.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued orders to de-register all diesel vehicles that older than 15 years and those that comply with BS-1 and BS-2 s.....
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NGT Asks Authorities to Ensure No Burning of Waste in Open(21.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed DDA, NDMC, Municipal Corporations, Delhi Cantonment Board to ensure that there is no burning of waste in th.....
Tags : National Green Tribunal (NGT), Construction Sites , DDA, NDMC, Municipal Corporations , Delhi Cantonment Board
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NGT Slams J&K Goverment over Throwing of Waste near Anchar Lake(12.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has prohibited J&K Goverment from throwing waste near Anchar lake and pulled up authorities concerned, saying no steps h.....
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NGT Imposes Fine on MCZMA for Not Responding to Notice(12.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) for not responding to its notic.....
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Bombay HC Imposes Fine on a Woman for ‘Frivolous’ PIL(16.08.2016)
Bombay HC, while observing that people should not rush to courts to file cases in profusion under garb of public interest,has imposed a fine of Rs 250.....
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SC Directs GRAs to Look into Harassment Complaints of MP Tribals(16.08.2016)
SC has said that complaints of tribals of three districts in Madhya Pradesh regarding alleged harassment by forest officials and police inaction would.....
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NGT Disposes of Petition to Stop Work on Noida Metro(16.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has disposed of a review petition demanding that work on the Noida-Greater Noida Metro Link and a railway project across.....
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CIC Asks Govt. to Reveal Bio-Safety Data on GM Mustard Trials(16.08.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Environment Ministry to reveal safety data regarding trials of Genetically Modified (GM) mustard wit.....
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SEBI Appointment: Delhi HC asks Economic Affairs Secretary to Reply to Contempt Plea(07.06.2016)
Delhi High Court has directed the economic affairs secretary to reply to a contempt plea for not complying with a court order related to the re-appoin.....
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SEBI Tightens IPF Norms for Depositories(08.06.2016)
SEBI has observed that depositories can use the money in their investor protection funds (IPF) only to promote investor education and awareness progra.....
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Ponty Chadha Shootout Case: SC Refuses to Hear Bail Plea of Sukhdev Singh Namdhari(09.06.2016)
Supreme Court has declined to entertain the bail plea of Sukhdev Singh Namdhari, accused in a 2012 shootout that killed liquor baron Ponty Chadha and .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Sukhdev Singh Namdhari, Ponty Chadha, Hardeep, Ponty Chadha Shootout Case
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NGT to CPCB: Analyse Water Samples Supplied to Delhi Residents(09.06.2016)
National Green Tribunal while hearing the complaints that potable water was not supplied to Delhi residents forcing them to install Reverse Osmosis (R.....
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Bombay High Court Dismisses Shrikant Purohit’s Bail Plea, Asks Him to Move Trial Court(10.06.2016)
Bombay High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Lt Col Shrikant Purohit, one of the main accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, against the trial.....
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NGT Nods for Registration of Diesel Vehicles for Waste Disposal(13.06.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi Government to register two new diesel vehicles which are conforming to BS-IV norms and would be used .....
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National Green Tribunal Pulls Stay on ONGC's Operations in Cauvery Delta(11.08.2015)
National Green Tribunal has pulled out interim order issued against ONGC's exploration in certain parts of Chennai, after both companies were found no.....
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NGT Seeks Reply from Governments on Inadequate Supply of CNG in West Bengal and Kolkata(11.08.2015)
National Green Tribunal has ordered Central and City Government and several agencies to explain why adequate green fuel like CNG is not supplied to We.....
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Kerala High Court: Street Vending Needs Prior Permission for Land Use(11.08.2015)
Kerala High Court has held that one could use land of National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) for street vending only with prior permission of auth.....
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CBDT Signs Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) to Usher in Certainty in Taxation.(06.08.2015)
In an effort to usher in certainty in taxation, the CBDT signed a further two Advance Pricing Agreements (APA) with multi-national companies. It has s.....
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Delhi HC: Authorities Can't Insist on Father's Name in Passport(23.08.2016)
Delhi HC has said that passport authorities cannot insist upon mentioning name of an applicant's father in the travel document.
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NGT Orders Alaknanda Hydro Power to Pay Rs 9.26 Cr(23.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has held Alaknanda Hydro Power Co. Ltd. - GVK liable for payment of compensation for lack of proper care in storing muck.....
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NGT to MoEF: Submit Report on River Regulation Zone(23.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken strong exception to undue delay in filing of a draft report on River Regulation Zone and directed Ministry of .....
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NGT Issue Notices to 8 Erring Vehicle Service Centres(19.08.2015)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to eight Vehicle Service Centres in Bhopal operating without consent to adopt civic wards in the city.....
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Gujarat High Court Provides Relief to Wagh Bakri in Trademark War(19.08.2015)
Gujarat High Court has restrained Rajasthan-based tea manufacturer from using trademark 'Sher Bakri' after Ahmedabad-based 'Wagh Bakri' tea producer .....
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Delhi HC Seeks Delhi Police Reply on E-Rickshaws(30.08.2016)
Delhi HC has sought a response from Delhi Police on a plea seeking direction to stop plying illegally operated e-rickshaws here following accidents in.....
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NGT Seeks Informaton on MoEF's Stop-Work Order on Polavaram Project(31.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought response of Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) on status of implementation of the Polavaram project s.....
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NGT Stays Demolition of Religious Structures near Birla Temple in Delhi(31.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has stayed for a week the demolition of illegal religious structures spread over 7.5 acres in the central Ridge area nea.....
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National Company Law Tribunal Asks Astro to Not to Exit AskMe for 6 Weeks(31.08.2016)
National Company Law Tribunal has asked Astro Entertainment Networks Ltd not to exit e-commerce website AskMe.com, in which it is an investor, for six.....
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SC: De Novo Hearing at Decided Case would Amount to Intra-Court Appeal(31.08.2016)
SC has ruled that de novo (afresh) hearing of a case already decided by a larger bench of the SC would amount to an intra-court appeal which is not "p.....
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NGT Directs Closure of Industrial Units in Residential Areas(01.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has irked over menace of unauthorised industrial units running in residential areas and directed Centre and Delhi Govern.....
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Punjab and Haryana HC: Calling to Police Station Does Not Amount to Defamation(08.08.2016)
Punjab and Haryana HC has held that merely being called to the police station in relation to a complaint does not amount to criminal defamation.
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NGT Seeks Details from States over Handling of Toxic Waste(08.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Governments to file an affidavit and inform it abo.....
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J&K High Court Orders Superintendent to Hand Over Custody of Minor to Mother(09.08.2016)
J&K High Court, while taking a strong note of detention of an eight-year-old boy by the police in Pulwama, has directed the Senior Superintendent of t.....
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Madras HC Refuses to Grant Bail to Bank Lawyer for ‘Defrauding’ Money(10.08.2016)
Madras HC has refused to grant anticipatory bail to M.P. Venkatakrishnan, Assistant Manager (Legal) of HDFC Bank in Tirunelveli district, in two cases.....
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Rajya Sabha Passes a Bill to Expedite Disposal of Debt Recovery Applications(10.08.2016)
Rajya Sabha has passed the Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Bill, 2016, which amen.....
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Delhi HC Calls off NDMC-Meridien Deal(10.08.2016)
Delhi HC has revived New Delhi Municipal Council’s (NDMC) suit seeking licence fee dues of more than Rs 400 crore from Le Meridien and left it open to.....
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Orissa HC Slashes Heritage Tax for Newlyweds(11.08.2016)
Orissa High Court has termed illegal the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation's practice of collecting Rs 1,000 from newlyweds towards maintenance of her.....
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NGT: Construction Sites will be Fined as per Their Plot Size for Flouting Air Quality Norms(21.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed that construction sites flouting air quality norms and causing dust pollution will be imposed with “environ.....
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Gujarat HC Reverses Trial Court Verdict of Acquittal in a Post-Godhra Riots Case(22.07.2016)
Gujarat HC has reversed a trial court verdict of acquittal in a post-Godhra riots case and held ten of the 27 accused guilty of murder of two people a.....
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NGT Stays Construction of Hindon Elevated Road in Ghaziabad(22.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has prohibited construction of Hindon elevated road in Ghaziabad over two land chunks due to lack of environment clearan.....
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NGT to Delhi University: Keep DUSU Elections Paper-Free(25.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi University to ensure that no paper in form of posters, pamphlets used for campaigning on campuses, ar.....
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NGT to GDA: Pay Rs. 1.17 Crore for Sewerage(25.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) to pay Rs. 1.17 crore to Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam within a month for con.....
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Himachal HC Issues Notice to Authorities over Private School Fee Hike(26.07.2016)
Himachal Pradesh HC has stayed fee hike by a private school in Shimla and has issued notices to Secretaries of State Education Department and Union Hu.....
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NGT Directs Cavelossim Panchayat to Clean “Nullah”(26.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Cavelossim panchayat to clean a polluted nullah in the village, stating that it cannot escape its responsib.....
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NGT Raps Delhi Govt. on Casual Monitoring of Vehicles Entering Delhi(28.08.2015)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Delhi Government over casual monitoring of vehicles entering Delhi through different entry points and also so.....
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NGT Imposes Fine on AMC for Polluting Yamuna(28.08.2015)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed fine of Rs 1 lakh on Agra Municipal Corporation (AMC) for dumping of waste on floodplains of river Yamuna in.....
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NGT Issue Notices to 45 Housing Societies in Vasundhara Enclave for Dumping Waste in Hindon(28.08.2015)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to 45 housing societies in Vasundhara Enclave in East Delhi to show cause why they not be directed t.....
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Bombay HC to State: Furnish Details of Steps Taken to Improve System of Criminal Administration(12.09.2016)
Bombay HC has directed State Government to furnish details of steps it is taking to tackle the problems of overcrowding in jails and of assigning esco.....
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NGT Issues Notice to Haryana & Others over Aravali Car Rally(12.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to Haryana Government, Forest Department, State Pollution Control Board and the organiser of a car ra.....
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Delhi HC Denies to Stay Order against Britannia for Copyright Infringement(12.09.2016)
Delhi HC has denied to stay order against Britannia for copyright infringement. ITC Ltd has claimed trademark and copyright infringement by Britannia .....
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Bombay HC Denies Relief to Society Objecting Goat Slaughter on Bakrid(13.09.2016)
Bombay High Court has denied to grant any relief to members of a Malabar Hill apartment, who sought orders restraining three other members of their ho.....
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Supreme Court Rejects Sanjiv Bhatt’s Plea for SIT Probe(13.10.2015)
Supreme Court has rejected Gujarat cadre IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt’s plea of seeking a court-monitored SIT probe in relation to the two FIRs lodged aga.....
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SC Denies Bail in Suriyanelli Rape Case but Raises ‘Disbelief’ in Prosecution Version(14.10.2015)
Supreme Court has dismissed bail to 27 persons, including main accused Dharmarajan, in Suriyanelli rape case, but noted there are “several points of d.....
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Irish Times Settles Trademark Dispute with London Times(14.10.2015)
Irish Times has settled trademark dispute with London Times over alleged infringement of its trademark through use of words “The Times Irish Edition” .....
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Bombay HC Directs Railways to Take Up Crowd Management Techniques(15.10.2015)
Bombay High Court has directed Central and Western Railway Authorities to take up crowd management techniques to ensure a smooth ride for sub-urban ra.....
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CCI Rejects Allegation over Power Grid Corporation(06.10.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed allegations that Power Grid Corporation abused its dominant position with policy that materials us.....
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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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NGT Seeks Report on Paddy Straw Burning(11.09.2015)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Ministry Of Environment and Forest (MoEF) to submit final report in case of paddy straw burning in states o.....
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NGT Seeks Report on Effects of Expansion of Mandideep Industrial Area(11.09.2015)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) and MP Audyogik Kendra Vikas Nigam (MPAKVN), to submit repor.....
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Bombay High Court Slams NGT for Stalling Development(11.09.2015)
Bombay High Court has slammed National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) decision opposing NH7 stretch passing through eco-sensitive zone of Pench Tiger Reserve .....
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Orissa HC Grants Interim Protection from Arrest to Ravi Sharma(28.09.2016)
Orissa HC has granted interim protection from arrest to Ravi Sharma, head of the news portal which had allegedly conducted sting operation on four BJD.....
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SC Permits Italian Marine Massimiliano Latorre To Stay in Italy(29.09.2016)
SC has allowed Italian marine Massimilano Latorre to remain in Italy till jurisdiction issue is decided in a case pertaining to killing of two Indian .....
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Madras HC Expresses Concern on Allowing Prisoners to Keep Children with Them(29.09.2016)
Madras HC has impressed upon the need for Judicial Magistrates to desist from passing orders in a “mechanical fashion” permitting prisoners to keep ch.....
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Punjab & Haryana HC Slams State for Not Filing Post of Agriculture Development Officers(30.09.2016)
Punjab and Haryana HC has virtually rapped Haryana Government for sleeping on a case relating to the appointment of Agriculture Development Officers i.....
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New Sebi Rules for Commodities Trading(05.10.2015)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has tightened margin and collateral requirements for commodities trading, to align these with practices .....
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Supreme Court Denies to Arbitrate Issue between BCCI and N Srinivasan(06.10.2015)
Supreme Court while adjudicating application filed by Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI), seeking a clarification whether Srinivasan can at.....
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Delhi HC: Gender Identity Key to Control One's Life(06.10.2015)
Delhi HC while deciding rescue of a US-based NRI transgender, has allowed her to immediately return to US and ordered her parents to arrange a return .....
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Cipher, Ranbaxy Settle Patent Dispute with Actavis over Absorica(06.10.2015)
Cipher Pharma Inc, along with partners Ranbaxy - a Sun Pharma firm - and Galephar Pharmaceutical Research, has entered into a patent litigation settle.....
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Madras HC Directs TN Agricultural University to Fill up Vacant ‘Lapsed Seats’(14.10.2016)
Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu Agricultural University to consider representation by Association of Self Finance Agriculture Colleges seeki.....
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Kerala HC Asks State Government to Provide Facilities to NRI Commission in a Month(14.10.2016)
Kerala High Court has granted State government a month’s time to provide all infrastructure facilities to the Non-Resident Indians (Keralites) Commiss.....
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NGT Issues Notice to Centre over Illegal Sand Mining at Gautam Budh Nagar(27.10.2015)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Centre to file reply to a plea seeking action against alleged illegal sand mining in Gautam Budh Nagar dis.....
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NGT Stops Barapullah Project Until it Gets Green Nod(27.10.2015)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has stopped the ongoing Barapullah project work at the Barapullah phase III elevated road across the Yamuna until the pr.....
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NHRC Notices Odisha Government over Fire at SUM Hospital(20.10.2016)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), while taking suo motu cognizance of media reports, has issued a notice to Odisha Government on the fire at SU.....
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Karnataka HC Summons Vijay Mallya to Appear on 24 November(21.10.2016)
Karnataka High Court has summoned Vijay Mallya to appear before it on 24 November for allegedly violating an “oral undertaking” given before Bengaluru.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Vijay Mallya, Debt Recovery Tribunal
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Calcutta HC Refuses to Stay Appointment of Primary School Teachers(21.10.2016)
Calcutta High Court has refused to stay appointment of primary school teachers in West Bengal, the process for which has already started for thousands.....
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Bombay HC Slams State Government over Failure to Procure Decibel Meters(21.10.2016)
Bombay High Court came down heavily on Maharashtra Government for failing to procure noise-measuring meters for State despite being given enough time .....
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Bombay HC Notices Ajit Pawar, Yavatmal MLC in Irrigation Scam(21.10.2016)
Bombay High Court has issued notices to Ex-Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and NCP MLC from Yavatmal Sandip Bajoriya in a PIL that alleged massive ir.....
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NGT Irks over Expenditure of Money Being Spent Without Any Success in Cleaning Ganga(09.11.2015)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has irked over huge amounts of money being spent without any success in cleaning the Ganga and sought to know if Ministr.....
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NGT Forms Panel to Study Patancheruvu Pollution(09.11.2015)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has appointed a panel to study pollution throughout Patancheruvu industrial area in Ranga Reddy district.
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NGT Serves Show Cause Notices to CS and Principal Secretaries of PHE(09.11.2015)
NGT has issued show cause notices to Chief Secretary and Principal Secretaries of Environment and Public Health Engineering (PHE) departments of West .....
Tags : NGT , Chief Secretary and Principal Secretaries of Environment and Public Health Engineering (PHE) departments of West Bengal
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Delhi HC Quashes Quota for Bureaucrats’ Children in Sanskriti School(09.11.2015)
Delhi HC while referring to the " Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb" to underscore need to have an inclusive primary education system where students from diverse b.....
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Actor Aditya Pancholi Convicted for Assaulting His Neighbour In 2005(07.11.2016)
A Mumbai Base Court has convicted Bollywood Actor Aditya Pancholi and sentenced him to one-year imprisonment for assaulting his neighbor; however, lat.....
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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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RBI Permits Indian Subsidiaries of MNCs to Hedge Forex Exposure(07.11.2016)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed Indian subsidiaries of multinational companies to hedge their foreign currency exposure through derivatives, O.....
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NGT Issues Notice to Uttarakhand Government on Illegal Brick Kilns in Haridwar(07.12.2015)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) on a plea over brick kilns in Uttarakhand's Haridwar district, alleging illegally excavating of soil, has issued notice .....
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NGT: Loud Gym Music Creates Nuisance in Residential Areas(07.12.2015)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has termed loud music from gyms located in residential areas as source of "nuisance" and restrained a health club in Eas.....
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NGT Announces Rs 5,000 Fine on Using Plastic in Chandigarh(07.12.2015)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) in order to make the city pollution-free, has announced a fine of Rs 5,000 on anyone found using or dealing with plastic.....
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NGT to NOIDA: Issue Public Notice on Challenge to Okhla ESZ(07.12.2015)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed NOIDA authority to issue a notice that any property deal in the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the Okhla b.....
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CCI Fines IPO-Bound Alkem Laboratories for Rs 74 Crore(07.12.2015)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of over Rs 74 crore on IPO-bound Alkem Laboratories and its two officials for indulging in.....
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SC: Landholder's Right to Fair Compensation Cannot be Compromised, Being a Part of Human Rights(07.12.2015)
Supreme Court has held that a landholder’s right to be fairly compensated for his land acquired by the government cannot be compromised as right to pr.....
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NGT: Introduce Mechanical Cleaning Techniques, Stop Manual Cleaning of Road Dust Immediately(15.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), while directing Delhi Government, to introduce mechanical cleaning in National Capital, has said that, manual cleaning .....
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Madras HC Provides Aid to a Dalit’s Decent Burial(05.01.2016)
Madras HC while deciding plea filed by a person belonging to Scheduled Caste, alleging that upper caste villagers were preventing him from burying his.....
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Supreme Court Seeks Kapil Sibal’s Assistance in Sanskriti School Quota Case(05.01.2016)
Supreme Court has sought assistance of senior lawyer Kapil Sibal in adjudicating the row over 60 per cent quota for children of Group-A bureaucrats in.....
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NGT Issues Summon to PWD Secretary over Pollution of Buckingham Canal(05.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Commissioner of Chennai Corporation and Principal Secretary of Public Works Department (PWD) to appear befor.....
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NGT Tells Centre, UP Take Clear Stand on Next Steps over Cleaning Ganga(05.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Central Government and Uttar Pradesh Government to take a clear stand .....
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SC to Gujarat Govt.: Make Functional Cooperative Tribunal(05.01.2016)
SC has directed Gujarat Govt. to make functional Gujarat State Cooperative Tribunal by filling up the vacant posts including that of judicial members......
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Bombay HC: Minority Educational Institutions Cannot be Compelled to Absorb Surplus Teachers(13.12.2016)
Bombay High Court has said that Minority Educational Institutions cannot be compelled to absorb surplus teachers unless institutions concur with the s.....
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NGT Bans Mechanical Sand Mining in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh(13.12.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Governments to ensure that there is no mechanical sand mining on riverbeds in .....
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Bombay HC Asks State : What Will You do against Maharashtra Police in Failed Cases?(22.12.2015)
Bombay HC has asked State Government what action it proposes to take against persons whose dereliction of duty forces cases of drunk driving to fall t.....
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Ericsson and Apple Sign Patent Deal, Settle Litigation(22.12.2015)
Ericsson has signed a patent licence deal with Apple Inc, ending a year-long dispute .
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Delhi HC Issues Notice to Arvind Kejriwal Over Defamation Suit Filed By Jaitley(22.12.2015)
Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and five other AAP leaders in a defamation suit filed by Finance Minister Arun .....
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Gujarat HC Directs State to Appoint 2 Information Commissioners(22.12.2015)
Gujarat HC has directed State Government to appoint two more information commissioners in State Information Commission for speedy disposal of cases an.....
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Bombay HC Rules 'Hindus Can Remarry 90 Days Post Dissolution of Marriage'(05.12.2016)
Bombay HC has said that a Hindu can marry again after 90 days of decree dissolving his or her marriage, if no appeal has been made against such decree.....
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MP High Court Notices SHED, College Principal & Others over ABVP National Convention on Campus(05.12.2016)
MP High Court has issued notices to State Higher Education Department (SHED), Indore Mayor, Municipal Commissioner and Principal of Atal Bihari Vajpay.....
Tags : MP High Court, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government College of Arts and Commerce, ABVP, national convention
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Supreme Court Rules, Income from Palace Rents Not Taxable Under IT Law(06.12.2016)
Supreme Court has held that income earned by erstwhile rulers of a princely state or their heirs by renting out a portion of residential palace was no.....
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NGT Directs Delhi Govt. to Plant 2K Saplings in Lieu of 216 Trees(06.05.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), while expressing concern over reckless felling of trees in large numbers, has directed Delhi Government to plant 2,000 .....
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SC: Uttarakhand Floor Test on May 10, But 9 Rebel MLAs Can't Vote(06.05.2016)
SC has fixed May 10 as date for floor test to ascertain if ousted Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat enjoys majority support in the State's assem.....
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NGT Orders Paper Mill to Pay Rs 30 Lakh Damages(09.05.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Century Pulp and Paper Ltd to pay Rs 30 lakh as environmental compensation for failing to manage pollution .....
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Hyderabad HC: Govt. Officials Can’t Refuse to Conduct Survey of Pvt. Land(09.05.2016)
Hyderabad High Court has ruled that officials of survey department are bound to conduct survey of private land if anyone makes such a request after pa.....
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NGT Announces Fine of Rs. 10,000 for Throwing Waste in Public Place(20.12.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), while announcing that throwing garbage in open will attract a fine Rs. 10,000, has said that municipal solid waste is o.....
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SC: Can ‘Rigorous’ Be Added By Courts When They Award Life Imprisonment?(21.12.2016)
Supreme Court has agreed to examine the question whether Courts are statutorily empowered to make life imprisonments tougher for convicts by adding ‘r.....
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, cheating, forgery, criminal breach of trust, Businesswomen
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Madras HC Grants 24-Hour Parole to Nalini Sriharan(08.03.2016)
Madras High Court has granted parole to Nalini Sriharan, serving life sentence in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, for attending the 16th day obsequie.....
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Rajya Sabha Passes 'Carriage by Air' Amendment Bill(08.03.2016)
'Carriage by Air (Amendment) Bill, 2015', has been passed by the Upper House with changes.
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Bombay HC Upholds Centre’s Move to Shift DRT From Mumbai to Vashi(03.01.2017)
Bombay High Court has upheld Centre’s decision to shift one of the Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRT) from Mumbai to a new site at Vashi, stating it did no.....
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Karnataka HC Sets Deadline for Disposal of Jayachandra’s Bail Plea in Money Laundering Case(03.01.2017)
Karnataka High Court has directed Trial Court to dispose of S C Jayachandra’s bail plea in three days from next date of hearing.
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NGT Stays Pune Metro Rail Project For Interim Period(03.01.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued an interim stay on proposed portion of Pune Metro Rail Project route passing through Mula –Mutha river bed in.....
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NGT Notices MoEFCC, MoUD For Diluting Laws on Buildings & Constructions(03.01.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notice to Ministry Of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD.....
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SC Seeks CBI, ED Response on Plea Seeking Probe Against 'Paid Media Writings' in Chopper Scam(03.01.2017)
Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea seeking a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe against certain prominent journalists for allegedly writing i.....
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Supreme Court Refers Case Seeking Redefinition of 'Industry' to Nine Judge Bench(03.01.2017)
Supreme Court has referred a case seeking to redefine the term ‘industry’ under Industrial Disputes Act (IDA), 1947 to a nine-judge bench.
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NGT Seeks Centre's Response on Ban of Microplastics(21.03.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT),over plea seeking a ban on “tiny’’ pollutants or microbeads/ microplastics, has issued notices to Centre seeking its com.....
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CIC Seeks CM's Reply over Address Change RTI(21.03.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has asked Kejriwal to respond to this RTI query, which sought to know how he was allowed to change his address du.....
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NGT Imposes Rs 5L Fine on Builder over Non-Functional Rainwater Harvesting System(21.03.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slapped a fine of Rs 5 lakh on a real estate developer here after it was found that the rainwater harvesting system .....
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has requested removal of the Ford Foundation from its ‘prior approval category’, having been placed under the scanner in .....
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Supreme Court Notices NHRC over Plea Seeking Law on Custodial Torture(10.01.2017)
Supreme Court has sent to notice National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on a plea seeking framing of an effective law to prevent torture and inhuman .....
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Delhi HC Directs DDA to Take Action on Tree Felling in Biodiversity Park(10.01.2017)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to immediately act against felling of trees in Aravalli Biodiversity Park here, on a p.....
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Bombay HC Gives Government ‘Last Chance’ to File Report in Kripashankar Assets Case(10.01.2017)
Bombay High Court gave Government a last chance to submit a report on its probe into alleged disproportionate assets of former Mumbai Congress chief K.....
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NGT Raps Railways over Human Defecation on Tracks(15.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Railways over human defecation sand other waste on tracks and also directed authorities in Delhi to expeditio.....
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NGT Directs Complainant to Initiate Criminal Proceedings Against GCZMA(15.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), while disapproving approach of Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) over granting permission to erect structur.....
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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Pleas Concerning Triple Talaq During Summer Break(14.02.2017)
Supreme Court has said that it will hear case challenging triple talaq and polygamy in first week of summer vacation.
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Gujarat High Court Orders Investigation By ACP in Negligence Case During Cataract Surgeries(15.02.2017)
Gujarat High Court has directed Government to transfer to an ACP-rank officer the probe in a case, where four persons lost their eyesight after underg.....
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NGT Orders CBI Investigation of UP Jal Nigam Ganga Cleaning Projects(15.02.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to carry out a thorough probe into dubious execution of Ganga cleanin.....
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Bombay High Court Expresses Displeasure Over Deaths Due to Malnutrition(16.02.2017)
Bombay High Court has observed it’s a sad state of affairs that 443 million people in country are children, 50% of whom are below poverty line, and 18.....
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Bombay High Court Seeks Progress Report on Rehabilitation of Victoria Owners(16.02.2017)
Bombay High Court has asked Government of Maharashtra to file an affidavit within 14 days explaining their progress on developing a rehabilitation pla.....
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SC Directs Sanskriti School to Not to Restrict 60% Quota(22.01.2016)
Supreme Court directed Sanskriti school to admit wards of all central government employees with transferrable jobs for upcoming academic year 2016-17 .....
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NGT Raps HP Govt. over Delay in Deciding Mode of Transport to Ply on Manali-Rohtang Highway(22.01.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped HP Government for delay in deciding mode of transport which it would prefer to ply on 51-km long Manali-Rohta.....
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SC Approves Govt e-KYC Plan for Mobile Users Verification(07.02.2017)
Supreme Court has approved Government‘s plan to record identification details of mobile subscribers through an e-KYC (Know Your Customer) mechanism li.....
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Delhi HC Imposes Cost on Delhi CM, MP Over DDCS Row(07.02.2017)
Delhi High Court has slapped a costs of Rs 10,000 and Rs 30,000 on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and MP Kirti Azad for delayed response to defamation suit .....
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NGT: Not a Single Drop of Ganga Cleaned(07.02.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), has rapped Government agencies for “only wasting public money” in name of Ganga cleaning project, and observed “Not a s.....
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NGT Imposes 25 Lakh Fine on Oil Company For Green Norms Violation(07.02.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a penalty of Rs 25 lakh on an oil firm KTV Oil Private Ltd under “polluter pays” principle for violating env.....
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Karnataka HC Orders Winding Up of United Breweries Ltd(08.02.2017)
Karnataka High Court has ordered winding of United Breweries (Holdings) Limited, parent company of UB group, for recovering dues payable by UBHL-promo.....
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SC Disposes Petition on Delhi’s Water Crisis(25.02.2016)
Supreme Court has disposed off a petition filed by Government of NCT Delhi with regard to the maintenance of regular water supply from Munak Canal in .....
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NGT Clears Way For Vintage Car Rally(30.01.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has allowed 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally to be held by agreeing to make an exception to its order that .....
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Supreme Court on Judicial Vacancies: 'We Cannot Run Away From Our Own Cause'(30.01.2017)
Supreme Court, while noting that “we cannot run away from our own cause”, has refused to heed to Centre's urging to stop hearing a batch of writ petit.....
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Delhi Court: Arvind Kejriwal Must Face Trial in Defamation Case Filed by Arun Jaitley(30.01.2017)
A Delhi Court has said that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal must face trial in a criminal defamation case filed against him by Finance Minister Arun Ja.....
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Madras HC Seeks Detailed Report on Marina Violence(31.01.2017)
Madras High Court has directed Advocate-General R Muthukumaraswamy to file within two weeks a detailed counter affidavit, giving reasons for removing .....
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Bombay HC Disposes Plea Alleging Molestation of Tribal Women by Police(31.01.2017)
Bombay High Court has disposed of a petition filed by an activist, which alleged that two tribal women from Chhattisgarh had been molested by Gadchiro.....
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Bombay HC: Proactive Approach May Tackle Cyber Crimes(31.01.2017)
Bombay High Court has said cyber crime and websites indulging in objectionable services are a problem for society at large, and police should be proac.....
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NGT Slams NHAI over Chopping of Trees for Road Widening(24.05.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slammed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for reckless chopping of trees in the name of development of.....
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NGT Seeks Data on Population and Vehicle Density of Major Cities(25.05.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the apex pollution monitoring body to file comprehensive data on the population and vehicle density in majo.....
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SC Calls For Speedy Trial in Babri Masjid Demolition Case; Advani, Uma Likely to Face Charges Again(06.03.2017)
Supreme Court has said that it won't accept dropping of charges against senior BJP leader LK Advani and might revive conspiracy charges against 13 BJP.....
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Supreme Court Refuses Relief to Absconding Rape Accused UP Minister Gayatri Prajapati(06.03.2017)
Supreme Court,after refusing to grant relief to UP Transport Minister and Samajwadi Party leader Gayatri Prasad Prajapati in a rape case, has termed i.....
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Supreme Court: Frivolous Filings Delays Administration of Justice(07.03.2017)
Supreme Court, while sending across a strong message to litigants who file frivolous and groundless petitions in courts, has imposed Rs. 5-lakh cost o.....
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Delhi High Court Directs Ex-Ranbaxy’s Promoters to Share Asset Details(07.03.2017)
Delhi High Court has directed Malvinder Singh and Shivinder Singh, former promoters of Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd, to furnish within a week details of a.....
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NGT Issues Notice to Haryana Govt. over Dye Industries(03.02.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to Haryana Government and its Pollution Control Board on a plea seeking closure of all illegal dyeing.....
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ITAT Delhi Orders Cairn UK to Pay Rs 10,000 Cr Tax For Transfer of Shares to Cairn India(15.03.2017)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi (ITAT), has ordered UK's Cairn Energy Plc to pay Rs 10,000 crore capital gains tax on transfer of ownership from.....
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Gujarat High Court Says No to Place For Reserved Candidates in General Merit List(16.03.2017)
Gujarat High Court has held that various reserved category candidates availing of age relaxation cannot claim a place in general category merit list f.....
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Hyderabad High Court Notices Telangana Govt Over Temple Offerings(16.03.2017)
Hyderabad High Court has ordered notices in a writ petition filed challenging offering by Telangana Government of gold ornaments to temples through it.....
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Karnataka High Court Asks United Breweries to Make Fair Offer to Banks(16.03.2017)
Karnataka High Court has asked United Breweries (Holdings) Limited (UBHL), a commercially insolvent company, to come out with a fair offer of deposit .....
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SC: Ban on Dubbed Serials Violates Competition Laws(17.03.2017)
Supreme Court has said that prohibition on exhibition of dubbed serial on television hinders competition in market and such an act amounts to violatio.....
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Bombay High Court to State: Frame Policy to Permit Victorias to Ply Officially(17.03.2017)
Bombay High Court has asked State Government to consider framing a new policy that permits iconic Victoria horse-drawn carriages to ply officially.
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Orissa High Court Puts On Hold State’s Tax Recovery Notice to IOCL(17.03.2017)
Orissa High Court has ordered to “keep in abeyance” a demand notice of VAT recovery issued by Odisha Government asking Indian Oil Corporation Limited .....
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SC Seeks Govt. Response over Verification of Mobile Phone Users(02.08.2016)
SC has asked Centre to respond to a plea seeking steps taken by Government to verify mobile phone subscribers against fake identities to protect natio.....
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NGT to NDMC: Register New Vehicles Only When Old Ones are Dismantled(02.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Delhi’s Transport Department to register 10 new diesel vehicles for North Delhi Municipal Corporation only aft.....
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NGT: Time is Not Far Away when People Will Have to Carry Oxygen Cylinder(02.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has pulled up authorities in Himachal Pradesh for not planting a single tree after clearing a forest area for a road pro.....
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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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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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Himachal High Court Quashes FIR against HPCA(03.08.2016)
Himachal Pradesh HC has quashed controversial FIR registered by State’s Vigilance and Anti-corruption Bureau against Himachal Pradesh Cricket Associat.....
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NGT Allows Registration of 4 Diesel Trucks to Clean Roads(07.04.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has allowed registration of four new diesel vehicles conforming to BS-IV norms to be used for mechanical cleaning of roa.....
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Gujarat High Court Rejects Plea to Quash OSA Charges For Filming RIL Installation(16.02.2017)
Gujarat High Court has refused to quash charges under Official Secret Act (OSA) against son of Former Minister, for recording and publishing on intern.....
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Patna HC Stays Appointment of 3600 Agriculture Coordinators(17.02.2017)
Patna High Court has put on hold appointment and posting of around 3600 agriculture coordinators in Bihar following complaints of mass-scale irregular.....
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SEBI Permits Foreign Players to Buy Shares Via Primary Markets(17.02.2017)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has allowed foreign investors to acquire shares through primary markets in depositories and clearing cor.....
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Bombay High Court Sets Aside Liquor Ban For Civic Polls(20.02.2017)
Bombay High Court has set aside ban on sale of liquor in Thane district on February 19 evening for civic elections.
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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.....
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Supreme Court Reserves Order on Referring Sabrimala Temple Entry Row to Constitution Bench(21.02.2017)
Supreme Court has reserved its order on whether to refer matter pertaining to ban on entry of women at Kerala's Sabrimala temple to a constitution ben.....
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SC Asks Karnataka & Tamil Nadu to Consider Forming Panel to Check Sewage Discharge into Cauvery(21.02.2017)
Supreme Court has asked Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to submit if an independent panel of experts could be formed to suggest measures to prevent drainage .....
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NGT Notices Haryana Govt, CPCB, HSPCB Over Noise Pollution Plea By Resident(21.02.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notice to Environment Ministry of Haryana Government, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Haryana Stat.....
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Madras HC Says, Concept of Fair Trial Also Extends to Victims and Society at Large(08.07.2016)
Madras HC, while confirming life term sentence to an 80-year-old man, who was charged of raping three children, has said that a fair trial is not conc.....
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DRT Rejects Kingfisher’s Plea(11.07.2016)
Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT), Bengaluru, has rejected interlocutory application filed by Kingfisher Airlines seeking permission to make amendment to i.....
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SC Refers Plea over Littering at Political Rallies to NGT(12.07.2016)
Supreme Court has referred a plea seeking redressal for littering at political rallies to National Green Tribunal (NGT).
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NGT Issues Show Cause Notice to GDA and Others(12.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued show cause notices to Secretary, Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA), District Magistrate and Additional Mu.....
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Delhi HC to Kejriwal: Explain ‘Thulla’ Remark, Stays Summons(13.07.2016)
Delhi HC has stayed summons issued by a trial court against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a criminal defamation case for allegedly making derogato.....
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Allahabad High Court Issues Directions For Dealing With Grievances Under NFSA(25.04.2017)
Allahabad High Court has directed UP Government to appoint District Grievance Redressal Officers within a month for expeditious and effective resoluti.....
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Supreme Court: Scrupulously Follow New Law on Rights of Persons with Disabilities(26.04.2017)
Supreme Court has directed all States and Union Territories to ‘scrupulously’ follow the new law prescribed under Rights of Persons with Disabilities .....
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NGT Seeks Phasing Out of Old Vehicles(22.04.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Delhi Government, “You are promoting the odd-even scheme so aggressively. Why don’t you take off 15-year-old v.....
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SEBI Makes E-Book Must for Pvt. Placement Debt Issues(22.04.2016)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has made electronic book mandatory for all private placement issues on debt basis for more than Rs 500 c.....
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Delhi HC Says Sexual Crimes Against Women Must Be Dealt With Strictly(25.04.2016)
Delhi High Court, while sentencing a rape convict, has said that sexual offences against women are increasing and such crimes have to be dealt with st.....
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Supreme Court Calls For Joint Decission on Minority Commission for J&K by Centre, State(28.03.2017)
Supreme Court has asked representatives of Centre and Jammu and Kashmir Government to sit together and take a considered decision on formation of a mi.....
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Delhi HC Invokes Revisional Jurisdiction in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Cases, Notices Acquitted Accused(30.03.2017)
Delhi High Court has issued show cause notices in five 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases in which all accused were acquitted in 1986, invoking revisional Jur.....
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Punjab & Haryana HC Seeks Air India Response on Route Change For Amritsar-Birmingham Flight(30.03.2017)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked Air India to explain and produce relevant record pertaining to circumstances under which it changed route of A.....
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RBI: Banks to Remain Closed on April 1(31.03.2017)
Reversing its earlier order, Reserve Bank (RBI) has said that the bank branches dealing in government businesses need not remain open on April 1 in vi.....
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Delhi High Court Refuses to stay Defamation Case Against Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia(31.03.2017)
Delhi High Court has refused to stay trial court proceedings in connection with criminal defamation complaint filed against Chief Minister Arvind Kejr.....
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Bombay HC Directs Liquidation of Mantri Realty's Assets(28.06.2016)
Bombay HC has ordered Official Liquidator to initiate process of liquidating assets of realty developer Mantri Realty, including its head office in so.....
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Gujarat HC Convicts 7 for Murder in 2002 Post-Godhra Riots Case(29.06.2016)
Gujarat HC, while reversing a trial court judgement, has convicted seven persons for murder in a 2002 post-Godhra riots case in Viramgam town in the d.....
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SC: No Right to Seek Parole or Premature Release for Terrorists(30.06.2016)
SC, while setting aside a P&H High Court judgment directing Gujarat Govt. to release life convict Lal Singh alias Manjit Singh on parole for 3 months.....
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Supreme Court: Prosecution Case Can't Be Negated on Ground That It Was a Case of Group Rivalry(18.04.2017)
Supreme Court has held that when there are eyewitnesses, including injured witness who fully support prosecution case which proved roles of different .....
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Delhi High Court Rejects Plea Against Delhi Govt. Making Payment to Ram Jethmalani(18.04.2017)
Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking to restrain AAP Government from paying Rs 1.22 crore to veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani for app.....
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Bombay High Court Notices State Over 'Police Complaint Authority' at State, District Level(18.04.2017)
Bombay High Court has asked State Government to file an affidavit with details of Police Complaint Authority that needs to be set up at State and Dist.....
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Supreme Court Restores Conspiracy Charges Against Advani, Other BJP Leaders in Babri Masjid Case(19.04.2017)
Supreme Court has allowed CBI's appeal in Babri mosque demolition case and restores criminal conspiracy charge against L K Advani and other BJP leader.....
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Delhi HC Orders Release of 410 VVPAT Machines For Use in Assembly Polls(08.02.2017)
Delhi High Court has allowed AAP Government's plea seeking release of 410 Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines, which were earlier ordere.....
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Supreme Court Directs Payment of Final Compensation to Narmada Oustees(09.02.2017)
Supreme Court has brought curtains on a decade-old litigation started by families affected by Sardar Sarovar project on Narmada River as it directed p.....
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SC: Marriage of Landlady Cannot Extinguish Her Bonafide Requirement of Land(09.02.2017)
Supreme Court has held that being married and shifting to other place does not automatically result in extinguishing of bona fide requirement of appel.....
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Supreme Court: Brother of Married Sister Cannot Claim Over Assets Inherited From Her Husband(10.02.2017)
Supreme Court has ruled that a woman's brother could neither be part of his sister's matrimonial family nor claim right over property inherited by his.....
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Kerala HC Rejects Plea to Quash Sexual Abuse Case Against School Warden(10.02.2017)
Kerala High Court has refused to quash a criminal case registered against former warden of Sree Ramakrishna Gurukula Vidyamandir Higher Secondary Scho.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Centre’s Reply Over Plea to Appoint NCMEI Chief(10.02.2017)
Delhi High Court has sought response of Centre on a plea seeking appointment of a chairperson in National Commission of Minority Educational Instituti.....
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Delhi HC Rejects AAP Govt Plea Challenging Stay on Neighbourhood Criterion For Nursery Admission(27.02.2017)
Delhi High Court has dismissed AAP Government’s appeal against interim stay on mandatory use of neighbourhood criterion as notified on January 17.
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Supreme Court: Apex Court Not An ‘Amrit Dhara’ For All Ailments Plaguing Society(28.02.2017)
Supreme Court has dismissed a PIL for "dignified transportation of bodies with religious respect" saying that Top Court was not an "Amrit Dhara (an ay.....
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Karnataka High Court Orders Injunction on Protesting Uber Drivers(28.02.2017)
Karnataka High Court has issued an injunction restraining striking unions, their leaders, members and followers from preventing driver partners of cab.....
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Bombay High Court: Mere Speeding Doesn’t Amounts to Rash & Negligent Driving(01.03.2017)
Bombay High Court has held that merely driving a vehicle at a high speed is not enough to attract offence of rash and negligent driving.
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Rajasthan High Court Seeks Norms For Power Connection in Prithiviraj Nagar(01.03.2017)
Rajasthan High Court has asked Jaipur Vidut Vitaran Nigam Ltd (JVVNL) of the criteria followed in giving power connections in Prithiviraj Nagar (PRN) .....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Prithiviraj Nagar , Jaipur Vidut Vitaran Nigam Ltd
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National Green Tribunal Orders Zero Discharge Deadline For Nitta Gelatin India Ltd(01.03.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued an order to Nitta Gelatin India Ltd (NGIL) to ensure zero discharge of chemical waste from its factory at Kat.....
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Delhi HC Rejects Kejriwal's Plea Seeking Financial Records of FM Arun Jaitley(01.03.2017)
Delhi High Court has dismissed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking details of bank accounts, tax returns and other financial records of Fina.....
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Punjab & Haryana HC Quashes Appointment of Parliamentary Secretaries by Punjab Govt.(16.08.2016)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed appointment of Parliamentary Secretaries by Punjab Govt. and held that Parliamentary Secretaries are in natu.....
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Mumbai ITAT Rules, Property Co-Ownership doesn’t Mean Joint I-T Liability(16.08.2016)
Mumbai Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has ruled that if a spouse has not invested in a property and is merely a co-holder, then on sale of such .....
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India Notifies Protocol Amending Mauritius Tax Treaty(16.08.2016)
India has notified a landmark Protocol that has now amended an existing 33-year-old Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between India and Mauri.....
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Gujarat HC Quashes Part of Ordinance Abolishing 15 % Quota for NRIs(17.08.2016)
Gujarat HC has partly quashed a recent ordinance abolishing 15 per cent NRI quotas in colleges offering medical and dental courses. The court held tha.....
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NGT Issues Notice to EDMC over Dumping of Waste near School(17.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), on plea alleging that reckless dumping of garbage and municipal solid waste near a school in East Delhi was causing hea.....
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SC Seeks Reply from Center, States and MCI over Guidelines for Private Hospitals(19.08.2016)
SC has asked Centre, States and Medical Council of India (MCI),” Are there any guidelines for private hospitals to make attendants aware of the treatm.....
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SC: ‘Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause’ In Arbitration Agreement Will Oust All Other Courts' Jurisdiction(20.04.2017)
Supreme Court has held that when there is an exclusive jurisdiction clause in an arbitration agreement stating that Courts at a particular place alone.....
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Supreme Court Upholds AP High Court Judgment Annulling 'Hereditary Job' Scheme in SCCL(20.04.2017)
Supreme Court has upheld Andhra Pradesh High Court judgment which had quashed ‘hereditary jobs’ scheme for Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL).....
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Supreme Court Rejects Centre's Suggestion to Put Off Hearing on WhatsApp Privacy Issue(20.04.2017)
Supreme Court has brushed aside a government suggestion that it hold off a hearing into privacy issues involving WhatsApp as new rules on data protect.....
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Supreme Court: Second Detention Order Under Bihar Control of Crimes Act Is Conditional(20.04.2017)
Supreme Court has held that a second detention order under Bihar Control of Crimes Act, 1981, can only be passed on fresh grounds that arise after ord.....
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Karnataka HC: State Cannot Exercise Power Under KIAD Act, 1956 Without Conforming to New Laws(20.04.2017)
Karnataka High Court has held that State Government can no longer exercise power under KIAD Act, 1966 without conforming to prerequisites as prescribe.....
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MP High Court Says 'No' to Writ Jurisdiction to Include or Exclude Any Case in Scheduled Tribes List(21.04.2017)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that Court in a writ jurisdiction cannot direct State to include or exclude any caste in list of Scheduled Tribes p.....
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Delhi HC Orders Return of Service Tax Payments made by MakeMyTrip(02.09.2016)
Delhi HC has directed Director General of Central Excise Intelligence (DGCEI) to return service tax payments made in MakeMyTrip, Ibibo and eBIZ servic.....
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NGT Notices Centre and Maharashtra over Green Nod to Chhatrapati Shivaji Memorial Office(02.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to Centre and Maharashtra Government seeking clarifications on environmental clearance and Coastal Re.....
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SEBI Tightens Risk Norms of Commexes(02.09.2016)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), while tightening risk norms of commixes, has removed five per cent of annual gross revenue cap on SGF c.....
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Punjab and Haryana HC Notices Chief Secretary over Private Schools' Fee Hike(05.09.2016)
Punjab and Haryana HC has issued a notice to Punjab Chief Secretary Sarvesh Kaushal and Principal Secretary (School Education) G Vajralingam on a cont.....
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SC to Karnataka: Live and Let Live(05.09.2016)
SC has told Karnataka to Live and let live, while urging the State to consider releasing water from the Cauvery river to neighbour Tamil Nadu.
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NGT Denies to Quash Approval Given to Vizhinjam Port(05.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has denied to quash the environment clearance granted to the Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd, being developed by Ada.....
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NGT Summons Delhi Environment Secretary over Supply of Dirty Water(05.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken exception to non-submission of status report on quality of water supplied to households in the national capita.....
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NCLT Rejects Plea Seeking Stay on TATA’s EGM on Feb 06(01.02.2017)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has refused to grant a stay on Tata Sons’ decision to call an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on February 6, .....
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Bombay High Court, Pune Techie Murder Case Delhi HC Slams Govt Over Inaction to Remove Encroachments(02.02.2017)
Delhi High Court has said Government and its various authorities appeared to be “not interested in our heritage” as monuments in Mehrauli Archaeologic.....
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NGT Seeks HUDA’s, MCG’s Report on Impact of Concretization of City’s Drain(02.02.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Haryana Urban Development Authority (Huda), Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) to submit a report on draw.....
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Bombay HC Directs State to Act Upon Shortage of Handwriting Experts(03.02.2017)
Bombay High Court has asked State Government to do something about shortage of handwriting experts in Mumbai.
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Bombay HC Asks Police Not to Take Action Against VCA For Norms Violation(03.02.2017)
Bombay High Court has directed police not to take any coercive action against Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) officials for alleged fire-safety and.....
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TRAI Gives Clean Cheat to Jio’s Happy New Year Plan(03.02.2017)
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has given a clean chit to billionaire Mukesh Ambani-run firm Jio’s free voice calling and data plan on it.....
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RBI Directs Banks to Report Cyber Crimes within 6 Hours(03.02.2017)
RBI, while asking banks to report any cyber security incident within two to six hours of its happening, has warned lenders that any delay in reporting.....
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Bombay High Court Refuses Relief to Govt Employee in Bribery Case(07.03.2017)
Bombay High Court has refused to grant relief to a MSEDCL (Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd) employee who was charged with accep.....
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Bombay High Court: Regularizing Illegal Homes Will Lead to Uncountable Litigations(08.03.2017)
Bombay High Court has said that Maharashtra Government’s proposed regularisation policy for unauthorised constructions across State would create many .....
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Delhi HC Permits To Export Patented Drugs For Specific Purposes(08.03.2017)
Delhi High Court has allowed generic drug manufacturers to export patented drugs for purposes of development, clinical trials and regulatory clearance.....
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Delhi High Court Says No Case Made Out Against CBI, IO in Graft Matter Against Kejriwal(10.03.2017)
Delhi High Court has said that no contempt proceedings were made out against CBI officials, including Investigating Officer, in a graft case against D.....
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Supreme Court Allows Urgent Hearing Plea Challenging Appointment of Parrikar as Goa CM(14.03.2017)
Supreme Court has agreed to urgently hear a Congress petition challenging former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's appointment as Goa CM.
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SC Says ‘Speedy Trial is Accused’s Fundamental Right’, Suggests Time Frame For Trial Procedure(14.03.2017)
Supreme Court, while holding that speedy trial in criminal cases is part of fundamental rights of an accused, has suggested a time-frame for lower cou.....
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Karnataka High Court Quashes Money Laundering Case Against Ex Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy(14.03.2017)
Karnataka High Court has quashed Enforcement Directorate proceedings against former minister and mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy, who came under inc.....
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Patna HC: If Divorce Decree Goes Unchallenged, the Second Marriage is Legal(19.09.2016)
Patna HC, while considering sustainability of a decree for judicial separation, has held that if divorce decree is not challenged then appeal against .....
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Delhi HC Raps Sajjan Kumar For Casting Aspersions on Sikh Judge(20.09.2016)
Delhi HC has rapped Congress functionary Sajjan Kumar for casting aspersions on a Sikh judge who is on the division bench hearing of an appeal relatin.....
Tags : Delhi HC, Sajjan Kumar, 1984 anti-Sikh riots
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Bombay HC Pulls Up Govt. over Delay in Razing Illegal Shrines(21.09.2016)
Bombay HC has pulled up State for not enforcing its own Government Resolution on demolishing illegal religious shrines that came up after September 29.....
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Madras HC Summons Principal Secretary, Department of School Education(21.09.2016)
Madras HC has directed Principal Secretary, Department of School Education, to appear in court with records on November 7 in connection with a public .....
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SC Put Stay on Admission to Unclaimed Medical Seats in All-India Quota(21.09.2016)
SC, on a petition filed by students in Delhi who have sought a second chance at claiming 15% seats in government institutes for NRIs and students from.....
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Himachal HC to MMMC: Start Admissions of MBBS Students(21.09.2016)
Himachal Pradesh HC has directed Principal of Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College (MMMC) give admission to 150 students in MBBS course as per list.....
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NGT Seeks Compliance Details From Govt Over Yamuna Cleaning Project(10.02.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Ministry of Water Resources and National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) to file an affidavit listing actions t.....
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Bombay HC Rejects Plea Challenging RTE Norms Prescribing Reservation For EWS(13.02.2017)
Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition challenging Right To Education Act provision that stipulates 25% of seats in schools be allotted to student.....
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Madras HC Directs State to Shut Eateries Without Parking Space(13.02.2017)
Madras High Court has directed Government to shut down eateries which do not have adequate parking space.
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Delhi HC Refuses Interim Relief to Sun Pharma Against Mylan Lab on Oxaliplatin Trademark Case(13.02.2017)
Delhi High Court has refused to provide Sun Pharmaceuticals any interim relief in their trademark infringement case against rival drug manufacturer My.....
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Bombay HC: Fair Price Shops Not Duty Bound to Collect Data on Ration Card Holders(14.02.2017)
Bombay High Court, while granting relief to fair price shopkeepers, has ruled that is was not their duty to collect data on ration card holders before.....
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SC Notices Kerala on TN Plea for Implementation of Court’s Verdict on Mullaperiyar Dam(04.05.2017)
Supreme Court has issued notice to Kerala on Tamil Nadu Government’s plea accusing the former of not allowing its officials to maintain Multiplayer da.....
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Supreme Court: Can't Ignore Hissar Jail Superintendent’s Plea, Just Because He is Jail Superintendent(05.05.2017)
Supreme Court, while observing that “just because he is jail superintendent, we can’t ignore his side”, has ordered a probe into Hissar Jail Superint.....
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NGT Locks Down Noida Banquet Hall for Playing Loud Music(23.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered a banquet hall, Punjabi Club in Noida Sector 29, located near a hospital, to shut down for playing loud musi.....
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SC Asks AAP Govt.: Why Not Exempt Trucks Carrying Chicken(23.08.2016)
SC has asked Arvind Kejriwal Government, “If trucks carrying ice and eggs to Delhi are exempt from paying green levy, why not extend the same benefit .....
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SC: Producer, TV Channel must Face Trial for Serial 'Bidaai'(24.08.2016)
SC has said that producer of a tele-serial allegedly insulting Valmiki community and the channel in which it was aired, will have to face trial.
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Delhi HC Protects Singers’ Right(24.08.2016)
Delhi HC has directed a Delhi-based restaurant to stop playing music or performing songs in any manner without obtaining permission from the Indian Si.....
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NGT Directs Shipping Firm to Pay Rs 100 Cr in Damages for Oil Spill(24.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed a Panama-based shipping company and its two Qatar-based sister concerns to pay up Rs 100 crore as damages f.....
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NGT Issues Notice to Centre on PETA’s Plea, Seeking Ban on “Manja”(24.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notice to Centre, on plea filed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) seeking nationwide ban .....
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SC: Two Indian Firms May Conduct Arbitration Outside India(26.08.2016)
Supreme Court has upheld Madhya Pradesh HC decision holding that two Indian firms, Sasan Power Ltd and North American Coal Corporation India Pvt Ltd.,.....
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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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Delhi Court Upholds Juvenile's Conviction in 2011 Delhi HC Blast Case(11.08.2016)
A Delhi Trial Court has upheld conviction of a juvenile in 2011 Delhi High Court blast case, saying that the teenager was a "co-conspirator" in the te.....
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SC: Co-Accused can be Tried after Death of Graft Accused(11.08.2016)
SC has held that death of a tainted public servant before trial begins in a corruption scam does not bar a special court from trying the fellow accuse.....
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Delhi HC Declines Para-Athlete’s Plea(12.08.2016)
Delhi HC has declined to order a re-selection trial for a slot in the Rio 2016 Paralympics on the petition of a national para-athlete saying that qual.....
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Bombay HC Permits Govt. to Raise Gosikhurd Dam's Height(12.08.2016)
Bombay HC has allowed Maharashtra Water Resources Department (WRD) to raise height of Gosikhurd National Irrigation Project which would enable the dep.....
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Supreme Court: Will Decide Only on Constitutional Vires of Triple Talaq, Not Polygamy(11.05.2017)
Supreme Court has started proceedings on Islamic practice of 'triple talaq' by making it very clear that it's only going to rule on constitutional val.....
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MP High Court Says 'No' to Judicial Review U/A 226 If Fundamental Rights Not Infringed(12.05.2017)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that if fundamental right of aggrieved party is not infringed than it is beyond the scope of judicial review under .....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Fundamental Rights
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NGT Imposes Rs 10 Lakh Fine on NBCC(27.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed fine of Rs 10 lakh on National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) for causing air pollution and envir.....
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NGT Seeks Expenditure Details of Rs 20,000 Crore from NMCG(27.07.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) to apprise it about expenditure details of Rs 20,000 crore budget g.....
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Bombay HC Issues Contempt Notice to RBI Regional Director(27.07.2016)
Bombay HC has issued contempt notice to Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Regional Director in a contempt plea filed by Akhil Bharatiya Adivasi Karmachari.....
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NHRC Awards Compensation of Rs 50,000 over Delay in Registration of FIR(27.07.2016)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has awarded a compensation of Rs 50,000 to a 25-year-old woman from Ghaziabad owing to a delay of three months.....
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Chhattisgarh HC: Dispute Must Be Adjudicated at Place Mentioned In ‘Exclusive Jurisdiction’ Clause(24.05.2017)
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that under ‘exclusive jurisdiction’ clause in arbitration agreement, dispute is to be adjudicated at the place mentio.....
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Delhi High Court Seeks Records Related to Smriti Irani’s Educational Qualifications Case(24.05.2017)
Delhi High Court has sought records of case pertaining to Union Minister Smriti Irani’s degrees.
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Delhi High Court Seeks Kejriwal's Reply Over FM's Second Defamation Suit(24.05.2017)
Delhi High Court has sought response of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on a fresh Rs. 10 crore defamation case filed by Finance Minister Arun Ja.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Ram Jethmalani, Arun Jaitley, Arvind Kejriwal
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Kerala High Court Directs State to Separate 'Crime Investigation' & 'Maintenance of Law & Order'(21.04.2017)
Kerala High Court, taking a note of ‘sad state of affairs’ prevailing in State in matter of crime investigation, has asked Government to take some con.....
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Kerala High Court Directs State to Separate 'Crime Investigation' & 'Maintenance of Law & Order'(21.04.2017)
Kerala High Court, taking a note of ‘sad state of affairs’ prevailing in State in matter of crime investigation, has asked Government to take some con.....
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Gujarat High Court Suggests Parents to Approach Govt Receiving Centres For RTE Admissions(21.04.2017)
Gujarat High Court has said that if parents find difficulty in securing admission for children in class I under Right of Children to Free and Compulso.....
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Bombay High Court: Parents Free to Purchase Private Text Books For References(21.04.2017)
Bombay High Court has said that if parents desire, they are at liberty to purchase private text books for their references.
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Supreme Court: Woman Has Choice to Love or Not to Love a Person, Man Must Accept This Concept(24.04.2017)
Supreme Court, while maintaining that no one can force a woman to love someone as she has her own independent choice, has observed that "Why can't wom.....
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MCI to Medical Practitioners: Say 'No' to Brand Name Drugs, Say 'Yes' to Generic Drugs(24.04.2017)
Medical Council of India (MCI), while asking all registered Medical Practitioners to ensure that they prescribe drugs with generic names only, has war.....
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Allahabad HC: Noida Authority Not a 'Profit-Making Organisation', Should be Considered 'Civic Body'(24.04.2017)
Allahabad High Court ruled that Noida Authority is not a profit-making organisation, hence, it should be considered a civic body and be allowed all be.....
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Bombay HC: Rules Mandating Knowledge of Marathi As Condition Precedent For Auto Permits ‘Illegal'(02.03.2017)
Bombay High Court has held that condition mandating knowledge of Marathi for autorickshaw drivers to get permits is "completely illegal".
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Madras High Court: Pendency of Criminal Cases No Bar for Re-issuance of Passport(02.03.2017)
Madras High Court has directed Regional Passport Officer to process actress Khushboo’s application for reissue of passport in her favour.
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Bombay HC Permits Construction of Temporary Jetty At Chowpatty For Power Boat Indian Grand Prix(02.03.2017)
Bombay High Court, while observing that Mumbaikars cannot be deprived of an International level power boating event for petty reasons raked up by City.....
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NGT Fines Water Ministry, UP Jal Nigam For Incorrect Data on Ganga Cleaning(02.03.2017)
National Green Tribunal has slapped a fine of Rs 25,000 each on officers of Ministry of Water Resources and UP Jal Nigam for furnishing incorrect info.....
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Bombay High Court to State: Identify Land to Construct Additional Prisons in Mumbai, Pune(03.03.2017)
Bombay High Court has given State Government three months to identify government land to construct additional prisons in Mumbai and Pune.
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Delhi High Court Seeks Report on Measures Taken to Prevent Crime Against Women(03.03.2017)
Delhi High Court has asked Centre and City Government to submit a comprehensive report on measures undertaken to prevent crime against women after 201.....
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NGT Bans Camping Activity Along River Ganga(03.03.2017)
National Green Tribunal has prohibited all camping activity on beaches along Ganga which fall within 100 meters from middle of river during lean seaso.....
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Bombay HC: Prisoners Cannot Claim a Right to Strike(13.09.2016)
Bombay HC, while approving transfer of several prisoners, after they staged a hunger strike, demanding better food, easier parole and furlough guideli.....
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NGT Issues Notice to Centre, Delhi Govt. on Yamuna Water Taxi Project(13.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), on plea seeking commencement of boat transport service on a section of Yamuna, has issued notices to Ministry of Water .....
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Bombay HC Permits Goats Slaughter on a Building Terrace on Bakrid(13.09.2016)
Bombay HC has held that city residents are entitled to sacrifice goats on occasion of Bakrid, subject to terms and conditions laid down in licences ob.....
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Madras HC: Why Rules not Framed for Salons, Spas(14.09.2016)
Madras HC has directed Central and State Governments to answer queries, including why rules to regulate such salons/spas have not been framed when TN .....
Tags : Madras HC, Salons, Spas, TN Private Clinical Establishments (Regulation) Act
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Bombay HC: BMC under Statutory Obligation to Maintain and Repair All Roads(14.09.2016)
Bombay HC, while taking plea alleging that Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had been neglecting Bharat Nagar Road, has held that BMC is under .....
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NGT Issues Contempt Notice against UP Govt. over Ethanol Production(14.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued contempt notices to Uttar Pradesh Government and other authorities on a plea seeking action against illegal m.....
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Bombay HC Seeks BMC’s Action Plan over Dengue & Leptospirosis(06.10.2016)
Bombay HC has said that diseases like dengue and leptospirosis were fast becoming epidemics and sought an action plan from the Brihanmumbai Municipal .....
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Bombay HC Dismissed Engineering Graduate’s Petition to Take Back his Degree(06.10.2016)
Bombay HC has rejected a petition filed by an engineering graduate seeking a direction to the University of Mumbai to take back his degree as he had o.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Suspend Order in Britannia-ITC Biscuit Pack Dispute(06.10.2016)
Delhi HC has refused to suspend its single judge order asking Britannia Industries Ltd not to use the packaging of its 'Nutri Choice Digestive Zero' b.....
Tags : Delhi HC, Britannia Industries Ltd, Nutri Choice Digestive Zero
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Madras HC Prohibits State Government to Drain Sewage Water into Amaravathi River(06.10.2016)
Madras HC has restrained State Government, from letting sewage into Amaravathi River which joins the Cauvery before the water is pumped out for the dr.....
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Calcutta HC Grants Interim Bail to Kunal Ghosh in Saradha Scam Case(06.10.2016)
Calcutta HC, while rejecting CBI’s plea to keep Ex-Transport Minister Madan Mitra, under house arrest and police surveillance, has granted him interim.....
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Bombay HC Seeks IRDA’s Response over Plan to Recover Unpaid Hospital Bills(06.10.2016)
Bombay HC has sought a response from Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) on insurance companies floating a scheme where hospitals ca.....
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Delhi HC Slams Civic Bodies for Failure to Ensure Zero Littering in Delhi(06.10.2016)
Delhi HC has slammed Civic Bodies for its failure to stop littering in the National Capital and said that "You don't even respect your Prime Minister".....
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SC Directs Karnataka to Give 6,000 Cusecs of Cauvery Water Every Day to TN(21.09.2016)
SC has directed Karnataka to release 6,000 cusecs of Cauvery river water a day to Tamil Nadu from September 21 to 27.
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SC Seeks Centre’s Response to Italian Marine’s Plea(21.09.2016)
SC has sought Centre’s response in a week to plea of Italian marine Massimiliano Latorre, accused of killing two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast on .....
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SC: State Should Regulate Fee in Pvt. Schools(21.09.2016)
SC, while hearing a long pending case over fee hike by private schools in Telangana, has said "State can and should constitute District Fee Regulatory.....
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SEBI to MFs: Disclose Absolute Commission Paid to Agents(21.09.2016)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), with an aim to bring in greater transparency in dealings of mutual funds, markets regulator, has asked .....
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Gujarat HC Issues Notice to State over Arvind Kejriwal Rally(22.09.2016)
Gujarat HC has issued notice to State Government in response to a petition by AAP, which alleged that Surat police are not giving it permission for a .....
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Delhi HC Warns Private School for Denying Admission to Disabled Child(22.09.2016)
Delhi HC has warned a Private School and said that it cannot be allowed to escape legal mandate by keeping its door closed to a disabled child under e.....
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SC Favours Deterrent Punishment for Talking on Mobile While Driving(22.09.2016)
SC has urged Union Government to enhance punishment for those who talk on their mobile phones while driving and provide for exemplary penalty for driv.....
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Delhi High Court Holds Stay Order on ITC Suit against Britannia(26.08.2016)
Delhi High Court did not issue any stay order on ITC Ltd's suit against rival biscuit maker Britannia Industries Ltd. which had alleged that the latte.....
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Triple Talaq: SC Issues Notice to Centre on Plea for Ban(26.08.2016)
Supreme Court has issued notice to Central Government on plea of a Muslim woman challenging the Constitutional validity of 'triple talaq' to end a mar.....
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Kamlesh Tiwari Case: SC Asks Allahabad HC to Dispose off Petition in 4 Weeks(26.08.2016)
Supreme Court has directed the Allahabad High Court to dispose off the petition of Hindu Mahasabha leader Kamlesh Tiwari in 4 weeks which challenged t.....
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MP High Court Directs Payment of Compensation to 2 Victims of Anti-sikh Riots(26.08.2016)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the district administration to pay compensation with interest to two victims of the 1984 anti-sikh riots.
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NGT: Uttarakhand Floods Not 'Act of God'(26.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal while rejecting GVK Group firm Alaknanda Hydro Power Company's contention that the 2013 cloudburst and floods in Uttarakhand w.....
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Bombay HC: Heinous Crime Should be Treated as Crime against Society(29.08.2016)
Bombay HC, while refusing to quash case lodged against 12 people on charges of attempt to murder, has said that crime of 'serious nature' should be tr.....
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SC: Two Years Jail for Rash Driving Causing Death Not Enough(29.08.2016)
SC, while expressing concern about menace of rash and negligent driving which claims nearly 400 lives on Indian roads every day, has said that the ex.....
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RBI Allows NRIs to Access ETCS Market(03.02.2017)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed NRIs access to Exchange Traded Currency Derivatives (ETCD) market to hedge currency risk arising out of their .....
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Japan's Supreme Court Rejects Claim For 'Right to be Forgotten' on Google(03.02.2017)
Japan’s Supreme Court has rejected a man’s attempt to argue for “right to be forgotten” in order to have references to his arrest for child prostituti.....
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Karnataka High Court Upholds ‘Right To Be Forgotten’ of a Woman(03.02.2017)
Karnataka High Court, while upholding 'Right to be Forgotten' in order to protect the dignity of a woman, has directed its Registry to make sure that .....
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Delhi HC Says No to NRI Who Wants His Name Delinked From Google Search(03.02.2017)
Delhi High Court has said that there is no reason for creation of a separate legal framework under 'right to be forgotten' to delink 'irrelevant infor.....
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Supreme Court: Private Coaching Centres Need to be Regulated(06.02.2017)
Supreme Court has said that private coaching centres in country need to be “regulated” as these cannot be “wiped out” and asked Centre to ponder over .....
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SC: Frame Guidelines to Conduct Proper Entrance Exams For Medical, Engineering Colleges(06.02.2017)
Supreme Court has asked Government to frame guidelines to do away with present system of a single test deciding their future for admission to medical .....
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Bombay HC Directs Cops to Recover Security Dues From Political Parties(06.02.2017)
Bombay High Court has said Police Department should recover dues from political parties concerned, if their functionaries, to whom police protection i.....
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NHRC Notices UP Government over Death of Asthma Patient in Ambulance(14.10.2016)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notice to UP Government over death of an asthma patient because of an empty oxygen cylinder in ambu.....
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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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Bombay HC Slams State Government over Malnutrition Deaths(17.10.2016)
Bombay High Court came down heavily on Maharashtra government for death of tribal children due to malnutrition, saying it seems to lack “sensitivity” .....
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NGT Directs AAP Government to Submit Quantum of Waste Generated by City Hospitals(17.10.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), while asking medical bodies to ensure proper collection, segregation and disposal of bio-medical waste in National Capi.....
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NHRC Notices TN Government over Death of Three Girls in Road Mishap(17.10.2016)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notice to Tamil Nadu government over reported death of three college girls in a road accident invol.....
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IRDA Stays Mandatory Listing of Insurance Companies(17.10.2016)
Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority (IRDA) has said that it is having second thoughts about mandatory listing of Insurance Companies on the S.....
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Delhi HC: Will Be Unique Day When Litigants Decide Who Will Hear Their Case(18.10.2016)
Delhi High Court, while hearing plea of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar and others for transferring their case regarding 1984 anti-Sikh riots, alleging b.....
Tags : Delhi HC, Congress, Sajjan Kumar, 1984 anti-Sikh riots
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SC Notices Centre & UP Government over Exemption to Minority Schools under Right to Education Act(06.10.2016)
SC has issued notice to Centre & Uttar Pradesh Government on a plea seeking a relook by a constitution bench on whether minority institutions both aid.....
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SC Confirms Death Penalty for Police Constable Turned Serial Killer(06.10.2016)
SC has confirmed death penalty for police constable-turned-serial killer B.A. Umesh on the basis of the evidence given by the sole witness in the case.....
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SC Slams Centre over Noncompliance of its Direction to Tackle Drought(06.10.2016)
SC has slammed Central Government and States for not complying with its directions to supply food grain to the drought-affected areas under the Nation.....
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SC Summons Delhi HC Registrar over Grading Given to Judicial Officer(07.10.2016)
Supreme Court has summoned Registrar-General of Delhi High Court to appear before it on Friday to explain how a Lower Court Judge had been graded unde.....
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GoAir-Indigo Domain Name Tussle: Bombay HC Questions Usage of Generic Words(07.10.2016)
Bombay High Court while dealing with ongoing dispute between private carriers GoAir and Indigo over an alleged ‘similarity’ in their domain names has .....
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Orissa HC Rejects Champua MLA’s Plea in Harassment Case(07.10.2016)
Orissa HC has refused to interfere in ongoing police investigation against Champua MLA Sanatan Mahakud in a harassment case filed by a woman, who clai.....
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NGT Asks AAP Government to Shut Pickling Units in National Capital(07.10.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), while noting that pickling units fall under prohibited list of industries as per Master Plan 2021, has directed Delhi g.....
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National Green Tribunal Summons State Officials Over Baina Beautification Works(30.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal has issued notices to the State Chief Secretary, Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority, Goa Tourism Development Corporation an.....
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National Human Rights Commission Issues Notice to CBI Over Alleged Torture of Ex-Bureaucrat Bansal(30.09.2016)
National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to CBI over the alleged torture of suspended senior bureaucrat BK Bansal and his family that led to.....
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National Green Tribunal: Green Signal for ISL Matches at Kolkata(30.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal has allowed Kolkata’s Rabindra Sarobar Stadium to host Indian Super League (ISL) football matches subject to certain restricti.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Government Opinion on Implementing Food Security Act(03.10.2016)
Delhi HC has sought Delhi Govt.’s response on a PIL seeking a direction to it to implement National Food Security Act to ensure good health to childre.....
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Bombay HC Directs State to Demolish Illegal Shrines by End of Year(03.10.2016)
Bombay HC, while observing that no religion allows worship at a place which has been built illegally, has asked the State Government to demolish all s.....
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Madras HC Dismisses Plea to Ban Private Practice of Government Doctors(03.10.2016)
Madras HC has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking a direction to State Government and Tamil Nadu Medical Council to ban private practice of.....
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Karnataka HC Directs United Breweries & Kingfisher Airlines to Approach Appellate Tribunal(03.10.2016)
Karnataka HC has directed United Breweries (Holdings) Ltd. and Kingfisher Airlines Ltd. to approach Appellate Tribunal against order of Adjudicating A.....
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SC Junks Plea to Stop Central Funds for Kashmiri 'Separatists'(15.09.2016)
SC has dismissed a PIL that sought to stop Central funds and security being given to 'separatists' in Kashmir and slammed a lawyer for calling Hurriya.....
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SC: Centre Should Do Away with Sterilisation Camps in 3 Years(15.09.2016)
SC has directed Centre to do away with sterilisation camps within 3 years and strengthen primary healthcare centre system, saying "it is time that wom.....
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NGT Asks Haryana, UP to Mull CNG Pumps Installation in NCR(15.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Uttar Pradesh and Haryana Government to mull over possibility of installing CNG stations in NCR while refusing.....
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NGT Raps GMC for Sewage Flow into Township(15.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued an order upon Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) asking them to explain as to why its directions to stop f.....
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Delhi HC Denies Relief to Britannia in Nutri Choice Digestive Zero Packaging Case(16.09.2016)
Delhi HC has refrained from passing an interim order on Britannia Industries Ltd's plea challenging a single judge's order restraining them from using.....
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Madhya Pradesh HC Commutes Life Imprisonment to 7 Years in Murder Case(16.09.2016)
Madhya Pradesh HC has commuted to seven years jail term life imprisonment awarded to a man for murder of a ten-year-old boy, holding that it was a cul.....
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Punjab & Haryana HC Raps Airport Authorities for Poor Facilities(23.09.2016)
Punjab and Haryana HC has directed a team of advocates to carry out an inspection of the airport on Sunday and submit a report on Oct. 5 over poor fac.....
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Madras HC Orders Speedy Trial in Alagiri Aide’s Murder Case(23.09.2016)
Madras HC has ordered speedy trial in case registered against Ex-Union Minister M.K. Alagiri’s one-time close aide V.P. Pandi alias ‘Attack’ Pandi on .....
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Madras HC: School Can’t Force Students to Have Food from Canteen(23.09.2016)
Madras HC has temporarily restrained a private school in the city from making it mandatory for students to have lunch and snacks provided by the insti.....
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Bombay HC: Take Immediate Steps to Control Waterlogging(23.09.2016)
Bombay HC has directed Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority to jointly take immediate measures .....
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NGT Orders Pammal Municipality to Clear Trash from Private Lands(23.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Pammal Municipality to clear 15,000 metric tonnes of garbage from private lands within three weeks.
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Bombay HC Reduces Punishment of Prisoner who Overstayed Furlough(26.09.2016)
Bombay HC has reduced punishment of a prisoner who overstayed for 93 days, the period of furlough leave granted to him as his wife was unwell, citing .....
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Bombay HC ‘No’ to Regularize ‘Illegal’ Admissions(26.09.2016)
Bombay HC has declined to confirm admissions made by two Amravati-based engineering colleges by lowering the pass percentage.
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Orissa HC Grants Three Week Bail to Puri Servitor(26.09.2016)
Orissa HC has allowed arrested Puri Temple servitor Rabi Dash in a case relating to his alleged involvement in Niladree Bije fiasco of sibling deities.....
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Supreme Court Gives Nod to National Security Clause in MoP(06.03.2017)
Supreme Court has MoP has incorporated National Security Clause that Centre had insisted on, ending 17-month judiciary-executive deadlock that held up.....
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TRAI: Don’t Charge More than Rs 130 For 100 SDCs(06.03.2017)
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has asked cable TV operators not to charge subscribers more than Rs.130 for 100 standard definition chann.....
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US Supreme Court Strikes Off Law Favoring Mothers Over Fathers in Citizenship Case(14.06.2017)
US Supreme Court has ruled that unwed mothers and fathers may not be treated differently in determining whether their children may claim American citi.....
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Kerala HC Affirms Priests, Nuns’ Right to Property Despite Poverty Oath(16.06.2017)
Kerala High Court while affirming priests and nuns’ right to property has ruled that Christian priests and nuns are entitled to their right to propert.....
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SEBI Tightens Disclosure Norms, Imposes Hefty Penalty for Non-compliance(16.06.2017)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has tightened compliance norms by levying hefty penalty of up to Rs. 1 crore and provision to prosecute .....
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1993 Mumbai Serial Blasts Case: TADA Court Convicts Abu Salem, Five Others; Abdul Qayyum Acquitted(16.06.2017)
A Special Terrorism and Disruptive Activities Act (TADA) court has convicted Abu Salem and five others in 1993 Mumbai serial blast case and acquitted .....
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CBDT Notifies Rule for Computing Interest Income for Secondary Adjustments Under Transfer Pricing(19.06.2017)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has amended Income Tax Rules, 1962 and inserted Rule 10CB for computing interest income for secondary adjustments.....
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CBDT Notifies Revised Form 3CE for APA Seeking Taxpayer Identification Number of AE(20.06.2017)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified revised Form 3CE for Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) wherein furnishing of Taxpayer Identification.....
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Orissa High Court Says 'No' to Suppression of Freedom of Speech & Expression on Ground of Convenience(20.06.2017)
Orissa High Court has observed that constitutional freedom of speech and expression is subjected to reasonable restraints, but it cannot be suppressed.....
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#GST: Govt Notifies Anti-Profiteering Rules(21.06.2017)
Central Government has notified the Anti-profiteering Rules, 2017 under the GST law.
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Bombay High Court: 'Malnutrition Deaths as Important an Issue as Farmers'(21.06.2017)
Bombay High Court has said that malnutrition deaths in tribal areas of Maharashtra is an issue as important as the farmers’ distress which attracted l.....
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Madras HC Says 'No' to Restitution of Conjugal Rights To Husband Who Remarried During Suit Pendency(22.06.2017)
Madras High Court has refused to grant relief of restitution of conjugal rights to a man who had remarried during the pendency of the suit.
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Supreme Court: Regulatory Commissions, Not Courts To Determine Electricity Tariff(22.06.2017)
Supreme Court has reiterated its stand that it would not be proper for Court to examine fixation of electricity tariff rates or its revision.
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Kerala HC: Writ Petition Maintainable Against Private Un-aided School(26.06.2017)
Kerala High Court has held that conditions of service of teachers in private un-aided schools can be enforced by exercising writ jurisdiction under Ar.....
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Madras HC Sets Aside Sale of Properties Endowed in 1907 for Temple Rituals(27.06.2017)
Madras High Court has reversed a Lower Court’s order granting permission to hereditary trustees of a religious endowment to sell immovable properties .....
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ITAT, Kolkata: Re-Assessment Without Any ‘Fresh Tangible Materials’ is Bad in Law(24.05.2017)
Kolkata bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has ruled that re-assessment solely based on original assessment records and without any fresh tangible.....
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NHRC Notices DGP, Jharkhand Over Mob Lynching of 7 on Suspicion of Being Child Kidnappers(24.05.2017)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report on mob lynching of seven persons on suspicion of being child k.....
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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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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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NCLAT Rules 'Dispute' As Defined in IBC is Illustrative and Not Exhaustive(25.05.2017)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has held that the term “dispute” as defined in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (S. 9) is illustrative and not e.....
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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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SC Disposes of Sehajdhari Case(16.09.2016)
SC has disposed of a petition by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) over Sehajdhari Sikhs’ right to vote in SGPC elections as the case had.....
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NGT Forms Expert Panel to Inspect Rabindra Sarovar Stadium(16.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a 5 -member expert group to inspect Indian Super League (ISL) football venue Rabindra Sarovar Stadium followi.....
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Supreme Court Gives Britannia, ITC Chance to Settle Dispute Out of Court(12.07.2017)
Supreme Court gave an opportunity to Britannia Industries Limited and ITC Limited to settle their dispute regarding the alleged deceptive packaging of.....
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Govt Clips Eings of Armed Forces Tribunal in New Rules(12.07.2017)
Union Government has changed rules governing appointment in Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), giving more powers to the Defence Secretary who would now hav.....
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Delhi HC Orders Fast Registration Of Refugee Couple’s Marriage(13.07.2017)
Delhi High Court has directed Registrar of Marriage (Christian Marriage Act) to ensure that marriage of a Mynamar refugee couple is registered expedi.....
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NGT Puts Total Ban on Nylon, Synthetic Manjha(13.07.2017)
National Green Tribunal has imposed complete ban on manufacture, distribution, sale and use of nylon or any synthetic manjha or thread holding that th.....
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NGT Notice To Centre On Coal-Based Power Plant Near Delhi(13.07.2017)
National Green Tribunal has issued notice to Centre on proposed coal-based power plant in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh just 100kms from Delhi, which is alrea.....
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Delhi HC: Office of Advocate General Not A ‘Public Authority’ Under RTI(06.02.2017)
Delhi High Court has held that Office of Attorney General of India is not a "public authority" as defined under Right to Information Act, since AG's ".....
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NGT Imposes Rs 25 Cr Fine on Okhla Energy Plant(06.02.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has allowed Okhla waste-to-energy plant to function while imposing an environmental compensation of Rs. 25 lakh on it fo.....
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SC: Discretionary Jurisdiction Must Be Exercised On Fair And Just Principles(17.07.2017)
Supreme Court has held that exercise of discretion under Section 427(1) Code of Criminal Procedure, in a given case, mandates that the substantive sen.....
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SC Slams MP Police For Botched-Up Probe in 2013 Khirkiya Riot Cases Over Dead Cow(18.07.2017)
Supreme Court has pulled up Madhya Pradesh police for being “hand in glove with a politician and letting his son go” in 2013 Khirkiya riots over a dea.....
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NCLT: Promoters Cannot Escape Liquidation of Personal Assets(19.07.2017)
National Company Law Tribunal has held that personal properties of Promoters given as security to Banks can be proceeded against, in spite of initiati.....
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Delhi High Court Questions Centre on Marital Rape(19.07.2017)
Delhi High Court has asked Centre to provide justification for the exception under section 375 that allows a man to rape his wife if she is more than .....
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Lahore High Court Lifts Ban on Airing of Indian Content on Television(19.07.2017)
Lahore High Court has lifted the ban placed on Indian serials being aired in Pakistan by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA).
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NGT Serves Notice to Centre, Odisha, Chhattisgarh over Mahanadi River Pollution(07.10.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought response from Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Central Government on a plea demanding immediate halt on all construct.....
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Delhi Court Seeks Clarification from Election Commission on Smriti Irani’s Educational Qualification(07.10.2016)
A Delhi Court has sought further clarifications from the Election Commission of India over a plea alleging Smriti Irani’s educational qualifications t.....
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Delhi HC Refrains from Passing Interim Order in Photocopy Case(07.10.2016)
Delhi HC has refrained from passing interim order in an appeal filed against a Single-Judge verdict allowing photocopying of textbooks for educational.....
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Bombay HC: RTE Does Not Apply to Minority Schools(10.10.2016)
Bombay HC, while hearing a petition filed by Federation of Linguistic & Religious Minority Education Institutions, has reiterated that Right To Educat.....
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Bombay HC: Divorcee Can’t Make Children Retain his Name(10.10.2016)
Bombay HC has said a divorcee cannot insist on his children retaining his name and surname if he has given up his custodial rights to them.
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CCI Approves Emerson Electric-Platinum Equity Deal(10.10.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of Emerson Electric's Network Power business by Platinum Equity and a grou.....
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Bombay HC Asks State Government to File Report on Investigation against Ex-Mumbai Congress Chief(13.10.2016)
Bombay HC has directed State Government to file report on its probe in a disproportionate assets case against Ex-Mumbai Congress Chief Kripashankar Si.....
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Madras HC Seeks Hindu Religious Department’s Response on Complaint of Suffering to Elephant(13.10.2016)
Madras HC has directed Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department to file its response within two weeks on a complaint that an elephant owned .....
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NCLT Dismisses Mistry's Plea Alleging Mismanagement, Minority Oppression at Tata Sons(24.04.2017)
National Company Law Tribunal, while dismissing Cyrus Mistry petition that alleged mismanagement and minority shareholder oppression at Tata Sons, has.....
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Supreme Court: Court Can't Relegate Parties Before Arbitral Tribunal After Setting Aside Award(24.04.2017)
Supreme Court has held that Section 34 (4) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, does not empower Court to relegate parties before Arbitral Tribun.....
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Supreme Court: Tax May be Levied on 'F1 Grand Prix Championship'(25.04.2017)
Supreme Court has held that Formula One World Championship (FOWC) in motor racing is liable to be taxed in India for the F1 Grand Prix Championship.
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Supreme Court Transfers to NGT Plea Over Yamuna River Pollution(25.04.2017)
Supreme Court has transferred a Public Interest Litigation seeking de-polluting of river Yamuna and a complete clean up to National Green Tribunal, af.....
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Supreme Court Outlines 3-Tier Approach to 'Right to Privacy', Reserves Verdict(03.08.2017)
Supreme Court has outlined a three-tier, graded approach to the question whether privacy is a fundamental right by examining the issue through its int.....
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Bombay HC to AAI: Don't Adopt a 'Dekha Jayega' Attitude With Regards to Airport Security(04.08.2017)
Bombay High Court has rebuked Airports Authority of India for taking a serious issue like security at Mumbai airport and its surroundings 'very casual.....
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Bombay HC Says 'Inmates of Open Prison Can Be Released on Furlough Without Surety'(08.08.2017)
Bombay High Court has upheld decision of a full bench of High Court that held that under Prisons (Bombay Furlough And Parole) Rules, 1959, a convict c.....
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Gujarat HC Pulls Up Tribal Land Owners And Lawyer For Misusing Atrocities Act(14.07.2017)
Gujarat High Court pulled up tribal land owners and a lawyer for blackmailing and extorting money from builders by utilizing the “powerful potent weap.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
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NGT: No Construction Within 100m of Ganga(14.07.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has prohibited dumping of waste within 500 metres of the river Ganga while announcing an environment compensation of RS .....
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Supreme Court: NHRC Reduced to 'Toothless Tiger', Must be Endowed with More Powers(17.07.2017)
Supreme Court has expressed regret over reduction of the National Human Rights Commission to a “toothless tiger”.
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MP HC: Proof of Allegations Not Concern of Trial Court At Time of Framing Charges(11.08.2017)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that Trial Court is not concerned with proof of allegation at the stage of framing of charges.
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Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Fresh Plea Against Triple Talaq(14.08.2017)
Supreme Court has refused to entertain a fresh plea challenging the constitutional validity of 'triple talaq', 'nikah halala' and polygamy practices a.....
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Supreme Court: It is the Duty of Every Institution to Help Disabled Persons(14.08.2017)
Supreme Court has directed Chhattisgarh Government to constitute requisite Medical Board within two days to examine a candidate suffering from Thalass.....
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Delhi High Court: 'Right to Life Includes Entitlement to Alternate Accommodation '(14.08.2017)
Delhi HC, while reiterating that right to housing is an essential part of right to life which is not merely an animal existence but entitlement to rea.....
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Allahabad HC Issues Criminal Contempt Notices to 15 Agra Lawyers(26.10.2016)
Allahabad High Court, while taking cognizance of an illegal strike and alleged misbehaviour with several Judges of Agra District Court, has issued cri.....
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Madras HC Orders Issue of Notice to AIADMK & DMK over ‘Tainted’ Candidates(26.10.2016)
Madras High Court has ordered notice returnable in two weeks to Election Commission of India (EC) on a petition seeking to forbear candidates of AIADM.....
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Supreme Court Allows Srirangam Temple Management to Move Madras HC for Repair Work(26.10.2016)
Supreme Court has allowed management of Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam to approach Madras High Court for carrying out repairs in Temple.
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NGT Seeks Government’s Response over NHAI’s Plea to Build Bridge across Yamuna(27.10.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought response from Ministries of Environment and Forests and Urban Development, Yamuna campaigner Manoj Mishra and.....
Tags : National Green Tribunal, Yamuna, NHAI
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Madras HC Rules ‘Mere FIR Cannot Debar a Candidate from Contesting Election’(27.10.2016)
Madras High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking to reject nomination of AIADMK candidate for Aravakurichi constituency, Senthil Balaji, stating that an .....
Tags : Madras HC, FIR, Election, Aravakurichi, AIADMK
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Bombay HC Raps State Government over Apathy to Check Malnutrition Deaths(27.10.2016)
Bombay High Court has directed Maharashtra Chief Secretary to personally look into death of tribal children due to malnutrition and lack of government.....
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Bombay HC Rejects Intervention Application of Godhra Riots Survivor(27.10.2016)
Bombay High Court while rejecting Intervention Application (IA) filed by Bilkis Bano, survivor of a gang-rape and witness to murder of her family, in .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Intervention Application, Bilkis Bano, Godhra riots
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Hyderabad HC Refuses to Renew Permit to Run Private Medical College(13.10.2016)
Hyderabad HC, while stressing on need to maintain standards in private medical colleges, has refused to direct Central Government and Medical Council .....
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NGT Directs Pollution Control Boards to Curb Pollution in Pali River(13.10.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Central Pollution Control Board and Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board to take preventive and effective s.....
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NGT Stays Implementation of DDA’s Unified By-Laws for Delhi(13.10.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has put brakes on implementation of Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) ‘Unified Building Bye-Laws’ that sought to merge.....
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Supreme Court Raises Concern Regarding Overcrowding in Prisons(14.10.2016)
SC, while blaming Delhi for paying “little or no attention” to fundamental rights of under trials and convicts, has said, it is “not only tragic but a.....
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SC Reduces Serial Thief’s Jail Term by 4 Years(14.10.2016)
SC while reducing Jail term of Benson who was convicted in 12 cases of theft & robbery by Kerala Trial Courts, has said that, sentences in last four .....
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MP HC: Release Compensation Amount To 1984 Riots’ Victim(22.08.2017)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed State Government to disburse within six weeks the compensation amount to a woman who lost four of her family me.....
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Central Information Commission Kendriya Bhandar within the Purview of RTI Act(03.10.2016)
Central Information Commission has declared Government Employees' Cooperative Society Kendriya Bhandar to be a public authority under the Right to Inf.....
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Madras HC Confirms Detention of 5 Suspected Maoists under National Security Act(04.10.2016)
Madras HC has confirmed detention of 5 suspected Maoists, including a 42-year-old woman, under National Security Act on charges of furthering terror a.....
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NGT Directs Probe into Cavelossim CRZ Violation Case(04.10.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed a foreign national, Walter Egle and his power of attorney holder to appear before Goa coastal Zone Manageme.....
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SEBI Fines Piramals Enterprises for Violating Insider Trading Norms(04.10.2016)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed fine on Piramal Enterprises Chairman Ajay Piramal, his wife and daughter, along with another.....
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Rajasthan HC Grants Bail to MLA’s Son in BMW Hit-&-Run Case(05.10.2016)
Rajasthan HC has granted bail to Siddharth Maharia, son of Independent MLA Nandkishore Maharia, who is main accused in BMW hit-and-run case of July 3,.....
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Gujarat HC Notices State Government over Petition Seeking Thangadh Police Investigation Report(05.10.2016)
Gujarat HC has issued notice to State Government on a petition filed by father of one of three Dalit youths killed in Thangadh police firing in 2012 s.....
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NGT to UPPCB: Initiate Action Against Polluting Units in Ghaziabad(07.04.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed UP Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to initiate action against polluting industries in Ghaziabad and adjoini.....
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TRAI Directs Reliance Jio to Withdraw 15-days Extension on Jio Prime plan(07.04.2017)
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has directed Reliance Jio to withdraw 15-days extension on Jio Prime plan.
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US Court of Appeals Says 'No' to Discrimination Against LGBT Employees(10.04.2017)
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago has ruled that Companies cannot discriminate against their LGBT employees because of their sexual orientation.....
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Madhya Pradesh HC: Right to Run Business Cannot Be Taken Away Without Due Process of Law(10.04.2017)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that fundamental right of a firm to run a business cannot be taken away without following due process of law.
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Madras HC Asks to Regulate Film Publicity Material(10.04.2017)
Madras High Court has asked State Government why a board to regulate film publicity material has not been constituted even 30 years after a legislatio.....
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SC: Ineligible BCCI Officials Cannot Attend ICC Meet(11.04.2017)
Supreme Court has said that officials ineligible to hold office in Indian Cricket Board or its affiliates cannot be nominated to attend the Internatio.....
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Supreme Court: Major Husband Can't Seek 'Annulment' Citing Wife's Minority During Marriage(11.04.2017)
Supreme Court has observed that a husband, who was major at time of marriage, cannot seek annulment of marriage with his wife on ground that she was m.....
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Delhi HC Stays DRAT Order Imposing Restrictions on Filing of Securatisation Application(11.04.2017)
Delhi High Court has stayed order of Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal, wherein DRAT had held that a Securitization Application under Section 17 of SA.....
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Delhi High Court Comes to Aid of Slum Dwellers with No Aadhaar Cards(26.05.2017)
Delhi High Court has appointed a local commissioner to inspect South Delhi slums where people are facing difficulty in getting subsidised foodgrain un.....
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Kerala High Court Nullifies Marriage Solemnized Post Conversion, Orders Probe(26.05.2017)
Kerala High Court has cancelled marriage conducted by a qazi between a Muslim man and a Hindu woman and ordered a detailed probe into allegation of bi.....
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TRAI Says 'No' to Discriminatory Tariffs to Subscribers in Same Class(26.05.2017)
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has directed operators not to provide discriminatory tariffs to subscribers in same class.
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SC Agrees to Hear Injured Air Warrior’s Plea to Vacate Stay on Grant of Compensation(29.05.2017)
Supreme Court has stayed Delhi High Court’s order granting compensation to air warrior, Wing Commander Sanjeet Singh Kaila, who was injured while bail.....
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Bombay HC Grants Relief to Widow of Man Who Died in Train Mishap 15 Yrs Ago(29.05.2017)
Bombay High Court has allowed an appeal against a Railway Claims Tribunal order which rejected a claim for compensation by widow of a man who died in .....
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ITAT Mumbai Says 'Sponsoring Foreign Trips of Doctors for Business Promotion is Expenditure'(29.05.2017)
Mumbai ITAT has held that sponsoring foreign trips of doctors for business promotion is allowable as expenditure under provisions of Income Tax Act.
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Security Guards Employed by Assessee Unit Are Workers Engaged in Manufacturing(29.05.2017)
ITAT, Ahmedabad has held that Security Guards employed by assessee-unit must be considered as part of workers engaged in manufacturing process for pur.....
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Supreme Court Terms 'Triple Talaq' Worst Form of Muslim Marriage Dissolution(12.05.2017)
Supreme Court has said that practice of triple talaq was "worst" and "not desirable" form of dissolution of marriages among Muslims, even though there.....
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Supreme Court Compares 'Triple Talaq' to 'Death Penalty', Says 'Abhorrent But Still Allowed'(15.05.2017)
Supreme Court has compared controversial practice of instant divorce in Islam to capital punishment, saying triple talaq was like death penalty, 'abho.....
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Delhi High Court Says 'Marital Rape' is a Serious Issue(16.05.2017)
Delhi High Court has said that marital rape is a "serious issue" which has notoriously become a "part of the culture".
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Supreme Court Notices Centre Over WhatsApp Privacy Policy(16.05.2017)
Supreme Court has said it was "concerned" whether the citizens' rights were being affected by WhatsApp's 2016 privacy policy and asked Centre what ste.....
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Kerala HC: Pendency of Litigation Doesn't Affect 'Right of Alienation'(17.05.2017)
Kerala High Court has held that mere pendency of litigation does not ispo facto affect person’s right to alienate the property.
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Bombay High Court Says 'No' to Sales Tax Exemption For Railway Catering Services(17.05.2017)
Bombay High Court has held that railway catering services cannot be exempt from sales tax under Article 285 of Constitution.
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ITAT: TDS Applicable to Payments Towards Channel Carriage Fees, Up-Linking, Bandwidth Charges(17.05.2017)
ITAT Kolkata has held that payments on account of channel carriage fees, up-l inking charges and Bandwidth charges are not in nature of payment toward.....
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Madras HC Orders Rs. 3 Lakh Interim Compensation to Fire Victims of Sivakasi(27.10.2016)
Madras High Court has ordered an interim compensation of Rs 3 Lakh each to families of nine people who died due to a fire accident at a cracker shop i.....
Tags : Madras HC, Interim Compensation, Fire Victims, Sivakasi
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Madras HC Imposes Rs. 20,000 Cost to Tamil Nadu Government(27.10.2016)
Madras High Court has imposed Rs. 20,000 as cost to State government for sitting on application made by Vanniar Educational Trust to establish a Priva.....
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Madras HC Confirms Life Sentence of Lankan Refugee for Murder of Kids(28.10.2016)
Madras High Court has confirmed conviction and life sentence imposed on a Sri Lankan refugee solely on basis of his extra-judicial confession to a Tah.....
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MP High Court Rejects Plea Seeking Appointment of Women Priest in Mahakal Temple(28.10.2016)
MP High court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation that sought appointment of women as priests in Ujjain's Mahakal Temple.
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Delhi HC Seeks AAP Government’s Response on Plea Seeking to Remove BRT Corridor Debris(28.10.2016)
Delhi High Court has sought Delhi Government's response on a plea seeking direction to remove all metal structures, dismantled from the BRT corridor, .....
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Orissa HC Asks Fugitive Puri Servitor to Cooperate with Investigation in Criminal Case(28.10.2016)
Orissa High Court has directed fugitive servitor Damodar Mahasuhar of Jagannath Temple in Puri to appear before Local Investigating Police Officer and.....
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NGT Notices 12 Mining Lease Holder over Plea Challenging their Operations(28.10.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to 12 mining lease holders based on an application challenging their operations.
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Calcutta High Court Orders CBI Probe into Sting Operation By Narada News(17.03.2017)
Calcutta High Court has passed an order asking Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to launch a probe into sting operation conducted by Narada News, .....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Narada News, Sting Operation, Trinamool Congress
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Uttarakhand HC: Zenith of Civilization Can Only Be Gauged How Clean Cities & Towns Are(17.03.2017)
Uttarakhand High Court, while disposing a petition against pollution in Dhela river, has issued landmark guidelines on solid waste management and said.....
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Bombay High Court Asks Centre to Resolve Bridge Issue(20.03.2017)
Bombay High Court has directed Maharashtra Government and Central Government to come up with a solution to temporarily build an overbridge around area.....
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Madras High Court: Parents Cannot Have Absolute Decision Autonomy to Their Children(20.03.2017)
Madras High Court has upheld decisions of Courts which supported view that parental authority, barring a few exceptions, would “out of bounds for a wr.....
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Uttarakhand HC Slams Centre, State For Giving ‘No Attention’ to River Ganga(20.03.2017)
Uttarakhand High Court slammed Union as and State Government for doing "nothing concrete" to clean Ganga River, while observing that a lot of effort w.....
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Ganga River, pollution
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Calcutta High Court Stays Criminal Proceeding Against Union Minister Babulal Supriyo(21.03.2017)
Calcutta High Court has stayed proceedings and non-bailable arrest warrant a City Court had issued against Union minister from Bengal Babul Supriyo fo.....
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Delhi High Court Permits Daiichi to Inspect Documents By Singh Brothers Disclosing Assets(21.03.2017)
Delhi High Court has allowed Japanese drugmaker Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd to inspect documents submitted by brothers Malvinder and Shivender Singh, forme.....
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MP High Court: No ‘Roving Inquiry’ While Exercising Jurisdiction U/s 482 CrPC(14.03.2017)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that while exercising jurisdiction of section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, Courts cannot indulge in a “roving in.....
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Bombay High Court Slams Civic Body Over Construction Approval Amid Water Crisis(14.03.2017)
Bombay High Court has warned Pune Municipal Corporation that it will not be allowed to grant permission for construction of new buildings if it fails .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Pune Municipal Corporation, Water Crisis
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Bombay High Court: State Doesn’t Seem To Value Human Rights Panel(14.03.2017)
Bombay High Court has said that State Government does not seem to care about State Human Rights Commission despite rise in instances of human rights v.....
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Delhi High Court Permits Britannia to Sell NutiChoice Zero Brand of Digestive Biscuits(14.03.2017)
Delhi High Court has set aside operation of an injunction order against Britannia Industries Ltd, allowing company to produce and sell its NutriChoice.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, NutiChoice, Britannia
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Lok Sabha Passes Maritime Admiralty Bill(14.03.2017)
Lok Sabha has passed Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Bill, 2016 that aims to establish a legal framework to consolidate exi.....
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SC on Goa Hung Mandate: No Stay on Manohar Parrikar's Oath Taking, 'Orders Immediate Floor Test'(14.03.2017)
Supreme Court has ordered an immediate floor test in Goa after hearing a Congress petition challenging Governor's decision naming Manohar Parrikar as .....
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Delhi High Court: Why Women Prisoners Denied Benefits?(05.09.2017)
Delhi High Court has sought responses from Delhi government, Lieutenant Governor (L-G) and Director General of Prisons as to why women prisoners are b.....
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Bombay HC: Income from Turnkey- Contract of Plantation Would Not Constitute ‘Agricultural Income’(09.08.2017)
Bombay High Court has held that income from turnkey- contract of plantation would not constitute ‘agricultural income’ for the purpose of section 2(1A.....
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Supreme Court Directs Centre to Provide Data on Implementing Child Marriage Prohibition Act(10.08.2017)
Supreme Court has asked Centre to provide data on number of Child Marriage Prohibition Officers, appointed under Child Marriage Prohibition Act, 2006 .....
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Supreme Court Observes 'Marital Rape Not Penal Offence'(10.08.2017)
Supreme Court has observed that the raging issue whether to make forced marital intercourse and sexual acts part of offence of rape in penal law has b.....
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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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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.....
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Bombay High Court: Cops Can't Be Private Guards(20.09.2017)
the Bombay High Court has said that Maharashtra Police cannot become private guards, while directing State government to review each and every case in.....
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Delhi HC: 'DDA' For 'Delhi Development Authority' Also Stands For ‘Don’t Do Anything’(22.09.2017)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to streamline the legal decisions which are taken, in terms of a policy to be framed, .....
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NGT Asks Delhi Government to Start Point-To-Point Buses to Lower Pollution(21.10.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi government to reduce traffic congestion on city roads and introduce destination buses to improve air .....
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NGT Allows Renovation of Minto Hall with Conditions(21.10.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has lifted stay on renovation of Minto Hall and construction of boundary wall.
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SC Limits BCCI's Financial Powers, Asks Panel to Appoint Independent Auditor(21.10.2016)
Supreme Court, while imposing limits on Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) financial powers, has said that, India’s cricket board will hav.....
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SC Upholds Centre’s Mechanism to Control Drug Prices(24.10.2016)
Supreme Court has upheld Centre's power to specify prices of essential medicines to curb profiteering by Pharmaceutical Companies.
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SC Refuses to Enter Debate on Right to Refuse Treatment(24.10.2016)
Supreme Court has refused to enter debate over a patient's right to refuse treatment during the pendency of a PIL seeking approval of a person's right.....
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Bombay HC Suggests for Evolving a Better Mechanism for Dissolving Marriages(24.10.2016)
Bombay High Court has suggested that a mechanism be evolved to ensure matrimonial disputes are heard and decided or resolved within a fixed time frame.....
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Rajasthan HC Says ‘No Special Treatment to VIP Prisoners’(24.10.2016)
Rajasthan High Court has directed State Government that no special treatment should be provided to VIP prisoners, and has asked Government to file tot.....
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President Gives Assent to Recovery Laws(19.08.2016)
President has given assent to the Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Act, 2016.
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Bombay HC Denies Relief to Prison Guard Carrying Brown Sugar in Jail(22.08.2016)
Bombay HC has denied to interfere with a 2008 order of Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) confirming departmental penal action of stopping incr.....
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Madras HC Seeks List of Prisoners Lodged in Jails outside their States(22.08.2016)
Madras HC, while seeking to offer succour to prisoners lodged in jails outside their home states and suffering due to language barrier, has directed a.....
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Bombay HC Asks Man to Pay 50,000 to Quash FIR against Minor Son for Under-Age Driving(22.08.2016)
Bombay HC, while sending out a tough message against under-age driving, has directed a man to give Rs 50,000 as costs, if he wants an FIR against his .....
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Madras HC: Old Age No Reason for Accused to Seek Transfer of Trial(22.08.2016)
Madras HC has ruled that accused in criminal cases cannot cite their old age and consequent inability to attend court proceedings frequently as a reas.....
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NGT Slams Delhi Government(22.08.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slammed Delhi Government over alleged non-utilisation of Rs 11.25 crores given to it by Railways way back in 2003-20.....
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CCI Approves HDFC ERGO - L&T General Insurance and HCL-Geometric Deal(22.08.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given approval to HDFC ERGO - L&T General Insurance deal and also to HCL Technologies' equity swap deal to b.....
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NGT Orders Environment Audit of All Government Buildings in Delhi(24.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered environment audit of all Government Buildings, including offices and hospitals, in Delhi to control pollutio.....
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Supreme Court: Adultery Per se is Not Cruelty to Wife(25.11.2016)
Supreme Court, while acquitting a man whose spouse had committed suicide because of his alleged extra-marital relationship, has held that, a person ca.....
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Supreme Court Raps Centre over Failure to Make Buildings Disabled-Friendly(25.11.2016)
Supreme Court has slammed Central Government for doing precious little to make Government buildings disabled-friendly.
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Orissa HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to SUM Hospital Trustees in Fire Mishap Case(25.11.2016)
Orissa High Court has granted anticipatory bail to Saswati Das and Arati Ranjana Nayak, both trustees of SUM Hospital where fire mishap had occurred o.....
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SC: Banks Can Sell Mortgaged Properties to Non-tribals in Tripura(28.11.2016)
Supreme Court, while upholding primacy of a Central Law over a State Act, has said that, there is no embargo on banks in Tripura to sell properties mo.....
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Madras HC: Acquittal from Trial Court Provides No Immunity from Departmental Proceedings(28.11.2016)
Madras High Court has ruled that a person’s acquittal of criminal charges by a Trial Court does not provide them with immunity from Departmental Actio.....
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Bombay HC Paves Way to Let Out Actress Nanda’s Triplex Flat(28.11.2016)
Bombay High Court has paved way to give Actress Nanda’s 4,000 sq ft sea-facing triplex residential flat in Versova on leave and licence, two years aft.....
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SC Rules ' Armed Forces Answerable to Government, Otherwise there would be Martial Law in Country'(28.10.2016)
Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking to restrain Government from using issue of surgical strikes and other actions o.....
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Consumer Forum Orders 3 Months Jail Term to Chennai Based Builder(02.11.2016)
Northern Chennai District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has ordered three months imprisonment for a city-based realtor, in a case in which Chennai.....
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Government to Fix Minimum Wage Rate for Unskilled Agricultural Labour(02.11.2016)
Labour Ministry has decided to fix minimum wage at Rs 350 per day for Unskilled Agricultural Labour in C-class towns in central sphere to be effective.....
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Government Notifies Real Estate Regulatory Act for Five Union Territories(02.11.2016)
Government has notified Final Rules to implement Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 for five Union Territories, that aims to bring tra.....
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NGT Stays Steel Flyover Project in Bengaluru(02.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued an interim injunction against proposed steel flyover planned by Bangalore Development Authority (BDA).
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Punjab & Haryana HC: Lower Courts Cannot Entertain School Fees Hike Cases(02.11.2016)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that Lower Courts will no longer entertain cases against private schools in fee-related matters or pass judgme.....
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Madras HC Slams Advocate for Casting Aspersions on Election Commission(02.11.2016)
Madras High Court came down heavily on an advocate for filing a Public Interest Litigation to postpone elections to Aravakurichi and Thanjavur Assembl.....
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Orissa HC Restricts Quota in Employment, Education to 50%(20.07.2017)
Orissa High Court has asked the state government to restrict the quantum of reservation for SC, ST and OBC or Special Categories in employment and edu.....
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NGT to Environment Ministry: Are Cigarette and Beedi Butts Biodegradable(20.07.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Ministry of Environment and Forests to clarify its stand on terming cigarette butts ‘biodegradable’.
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NGT: No Groundwater Extraction from Ganga Basin Unless Permitted by CGWA(20.07.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered a complete ban on extraction of groundwater for industrial and commercial purposes along Ganga floodplains u.....
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Supreme Court on Right to Privacy: Apple Gets Your Personal Data, Why Not The State?(21.07.2017)
Supreme Court, while hearing a challenge to Government's massive biometric or "Aadhaar" database, has said that companies like Apple already have acce.....
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UK Supreme Court on Right to Privacy: No Expectation of Privacy in Open Court Proceedings(21.07.2017)
UK Supreme Court, while refusing to allow plea for anonymity by a man who was arrested for child sex abuse, has said while a party is entitled to invo.....
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Kashmiri Pandits’ Killings: Supreme Court Refuses to Reopen 215 Cases(24.07.2017)
Supreme Court has refused to reopen 215 cases in which 700 Kashmiri Pandits were killed during the 1989-90 unrest in the Valley.
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Supreme Court to Gauhati HC: Decide upon Transfer of Case from Tripura HC(25.07.2017)
Supreme Court has asked Registrar General of Gauhati High Court to consider a plea of a litigant seeking transfer of his case from Tripura High Court.
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NGT Raps Centre, AAP Government & Neighbouring States over Failure to Tackle Mounting Air Pollution(07.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) came down heavily on Central Government, Delhi and Neighbouring states for doing little to tackle mounting air pollution.....
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Delhi HC Directs Hotel Leela to Pay Rs. 258 Crore to AAI(07.11.2016)
Delhi High Court has directed Hotel Leela Venture Ltd to pay Rs.258 crore to Airport Authority of India (AAI) regarding land leased by Airport Operato.....
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SC Seeks Centre’s Report on Shortage of Judicial Members in AFT(08.11.2016)
Supreme Court has asked Centre to file status report on severe shortage of judicial members in Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) that hear all cases related.....
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Delhi HC Gives Centre 60 Days for Finalizing Cairn’s Barmer PSC Extension(08.11.2016)
Delhi High Court has given Central Government another two months to arrive at its decision regarding extension of a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) .....
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Delhi HC Directs RGPPL & Konkan LNG to hold Shareholders & Creditors Meeting Separately(08.11.2016)
Delhi High Court has directed Ratnagiri Gas and Power (RGPPL) and Konkan LNG to hold separate meetings of their shareholders and creditors for conside.....
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Himachal Pradesh HC Notices Development Authorities in Kufri over Worsening Conditions(08.11.2016)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued notice to Special Area Development Authority (SADA), Kufri over issues relating lawlessness and deteriorating c.....
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Orissa HC Directs ASI Superintendent for Personal Appearance over Slow Pace of Jagamohan Repair(08.11.2016)
Orissa High Court has expressed serious displeasure over tardy progress of repair work of Jagamohan, hall facing sanctum sanctorum of Jagannath Temple.....
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NGT Directs CMC to Pay Tipping Fee of Rs 500 per Tonne to Jaypee Group for Garbage Processing(16.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (CMC) to pay tipping fee of Rs 500 per tonne daily to Jaypee Group, which.....
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NGT Bars Government from Further Spending on Ganga Rejuvenation Projects(16.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has stopped Government from spending "a single penny" for Ganga Rejuvenation Work between Haridwar and Unnao, saying a w.....
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NGT Refuses to Allow Farmers to Cultivate Vegetables on Land Along Polluted Yamuna(16.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), while refusing to permit a farmer to carry out cultivation on his farm along Yamuna river, has asked, why should farmer.....
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Delhi HC Stays CIC’s 2012 Order to Disclose Institutional Donors Details to PMNRF(16.11.2016)
Delhi High Court has stayed operation of a 2012 order passed by Central Information Commission (CIC) asking Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMN.....
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Rajasthan HC Orders CBI Probe into Mysterious Eleven Year Old Triple Murder Case(16.11.2016)
Rajasthan High court ordered a CBI probe into mysterious triple murder at National Handloom Showroom at Johari Bazar in Jaipur eleven years back.
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Hyderabad High Court Slams TTD for Fleecing of Pilgrims by Eateries(16.11.2016)
Hyderabad High Court has told Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) that Court wanted to see some “action” to curb fleecing of pilgrims on Seven Hills .....
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Allahabad HC Rejects Plea Seeking CBI Probe in Dadri Lynching Case(16.11.2016)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition seeking CBI probe into lynching of Mohd Akhlaq on beef consumption rumours at Dadri in Gautam Budh Nagar.....
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IRDA Specifies Procedure to be Followed to Deal with Resignation of ISPs of IMFs(29.05.2017)
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has issued procedure to be followed to deal with resignation of ISPs of IMFs which says that s.....
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Govt Notifies Rules for Issue of Summons Under Prevention of Money-Laundering Act(29.05.2017)
Govt has notifies rules for issue of summons under Prevention of Money-Laundering Act thereby making it mandatory to serve every summon or notice in F.....
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RBI Revises Guidelines on Rationalization of Branch Authorization Policy(29.05.2017)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has liberalised Branch Authorization Policy and has also widened role of bank boards, making them responsible for complyin.....
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Delhi HC Quashes FIR on Basis of Settlement Deed with Man Accused of Stalking Ex-Girlfriend(29.05.2017)
Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR against a man, who had been accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend, on the basis of a settlement deed between parti.....
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Delhi HC: Judicial Officers Need Sensitization in Intricacies of Special Enactments(30.05.2017)
Delhi High Court has rapped District and Sessions Judge, New Delhi & Additional Sessions Judge presiding over Special Court, over handling of Public P.....
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Madras High Court Restrains AAI From Taking Up Construction Work in Coimbatore(30.05.2017)
Madras High Court has restrained Airports Authority of India (AAI) from proceeding with any construction work on more than 100 acres of land acquired .....
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Himachal Pradesh HC Seeks Government’s Status Report over Shortage of Drinking Water Supply(02.11.2016)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed State Government to file a status report on shortage of drinking water supply in Shimla.
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Odisha HC Grants Interim Protection to Accused Servitor in Niladri Bije Fiasco(02.11.2016)
Orissa High Court has asked Puri Police not to take any coercive action against Jayakrushna Mahasuhar pertaining to non-bailable warrant issued agains.....
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Bombay HC Seeks MTDC’s Response over Accreditation of Lifeguards at Beaches(02.11.2016)
Bombay High Court has asked Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) to check if a firm contracted to train 89 lifeguards was properly accre.....
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Madras HC Slams Chennai Development Authority over Issues Relating Regularization of Buildings(02.11.2016)
Madras High Court has issued contempt notice to Member Secretary, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, asking why action should not be taken ag.....
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Hyderabad HC Raps Andhra Government over Whereabouts of Maoist Leader Ramakrishna(02.11.2016)
Hyderabad HC has ordered Andhra Pradesh Government to file a counter to a Habeas Corpus Petition filed by A Sirisha alias Padma, wife of Maoist leader.....
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Hyderabad HC Stays Telangana Secretariat Building Blocks Demolition(02.11.2016)
Hyderabad High Court has directed Telangana Government not to demolish Secretariat building blocks until further orders.
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SC Notices RBI over Contempt Petition on Derivative Scam Issue(02.11.2016)
Supreme Court has ordered issuance of notice to Reserve Bank of India officials after hearing contempt petition moved by Tirupur Exporters Association.....
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Supreme Court Upholds Life Term of 16 Persons Convicted For Killing Eight Family Members(14.12.2016)
Supreme Court has upheld life imprisonment awarded to 16 persons convicted for killing eight members of a family, including a one-and-half-year-old in.....
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NGT Imposes Fine of Rs. 50K Each on Centre, Gujarat Government, WIL For Green Norms Violation(14.12.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed fine of Rs 50,000 each on Central Government, Welspun India Limited (WIL), Gujarat government and its four o.....
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Gujarat HC Puts on Hold NGT’s Order Penalizing Centre, State, WIL for Green Norms Violation(14.12.2016)
Gujarat High Court has stayed an order passed by National Green Tribunal (NGT) by which it imposed a penalty of Rs 50,000 each on seven departments of.....
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NGT Seeks Centre’s Clarification on Illegal Distilleries(14.12.2016)
National Green Tribunal has directed Centre to clarify its stand on distilleries and sugar mills in Uttar Pradesh manufacturing, storing and transport.....
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Bombay High Court Rejects Habeas Corpus Plea By Chhagan Bhujbal(14.12.2016)
Bombay High Court has dismissed Habeas Corpus plea filed by Former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal alleging that his arrest by Enfor.....
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Chhattisgarh High Court Notices State Government over Appointment of Parliamentary Secretaries(14.12.2016)
Chhattisgarh High Court has issued a notice to State Government on a Public Interest litigation questioning appointment of Parliamentary Secretaries i.....
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Madras HC Raises Concern over Unauthorised Construction in Kodaikanal(24.10.2016)
Madras High Court has warned that there is every possibility that Kodaikanal, situated around 2,000 metres above sea level in Dindigul district, could.....
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Madras HC Directs Motor Accident Claims Tribunals to Release 450 Buses(24.10.2016)
Madras High Court has directed Motor Accident Claims Tribunals in State to release all 450 TNSTC buses, attached for want of payment to claimants invo.....
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Hyderabad HC Refuses to Stay Notification on Exclusion of Telangana(24.10.2016)
Hyderabad HC has refused to stay Notification issued by Central Government, which deleted State of Telangana from jurisdiction of AP Administrative Tr.....
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NGT Notices Uttarakhand Government & MoEF over New Legislative Assembly Building(24.10.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notice to Uttarakhand Government and Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) for not taking mandatory clea.....
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NGT Notices UP Government for Not Sealing Hand Pumps Releasing Toxic Water(24.10.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) came down heavily on Uttar Pradesh Government for not following its 2015 order to dismantle all hand pumps in six distri.....
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CIC Rejects Plea Seeking Inquiry Report of Collision & Sinking of INS Vindhyagiri(24.10.2016)
Central Information Commission (CIC) has rejected a plea of providing inquiry / investigation report of collision and sinking of INS Vindhyagiri, whic.....
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ITAT, Delhi: Propagation of Yoga Qualifies as Medical Relief(21.02.2017)
Delhi bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has granted exemption status under Sections 11 and 12 of the Income Tax Act to Baba Ramdev’s Patan.....
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Delhi High Court Stays CIC Direction to CBSE Allowing Inspection of Irani’s School Record(22.02.2017)
Delhi High Court has stayed a Central Information Commission (CIC) direction to CBSE to allow inspection of Class 10 and 12 school records of Union Mi.....
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Delhi High Court Extends Stay on Delhi CM Appearance in Defamation Case(22.02.2017)
Delhi high court has extended stay on a Trial Court order summoning Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in a criminal defamation complaint filed agai.....
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National Green Tribunal Seeks Status Report From HUDA, MCG on Wazirabad Bundh(22.02.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Haryana Urban Development Authority (Huda) and Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) to submit status rep.....
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Supreme Court’s Ultimatum to Polluting Industries(23.02.2017)
Supreme Court has directed all industrial units situated in severely polluted areas across country to install Primary Effluent Treatment Plants (PETP).....
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Delhi High Court Asks Centre to Decide on Regularization of Unauthorized Colonies(23.02.2017)
Delhi High Court has asked Centre to take an “in-principle decision” on AAP Government’s proposal to regularise unauthorised colonies, including posh .....
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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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CCI Gives Nod to Acquisition of Reliance Retail's Dairy Business by Heritage Foods(11.04.2017)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of Reliance Retail's dairy business by Heritage Foods, owned by Andhra Chief Minister N.....
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Supreme Court: Ban on Online Info On Prenatal Sex Determination Curtails 'Right to Know'(12.04.2017)
Supreme Court has observed that a general ban on all online content about prenatal sex determination will curtail fundamental right to know of a genui.....
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Kerala HC Rejects Plea To Retain Authorised Wholesale Distributors In PDS(12.04.2017)
Kerala HC has rejected plea of Kerala Ration Wholesale Distributors Federation to retain Authorised Wholesale Distributors (AWD) and not to shut them .....
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Madras HC Stays Arrest of O Panneerselvam's Son, Brother in Rioting, Criminal Intimidation Case(12.04.2017)
Madras High Court has restrained Tamil Nadu police from arresting Ex-Chief Minister O Panneerselvam's son O P Ravindranath Kumar and brother O Raja ti.....
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Supreme Court Says 'Women Criminals Can Be Shown Leniency'(13.04.2017)
Supreme Court has said that a woman convict having three minor children to support would be a ground for courts to impose a lenient sentence on her.
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Supreme Court Notices Centre, EC Over Allegation of EVM Tampering(13.04.2017)
Supreme Court has issued notice to Centre and Election Commission on a petition filed by Bahujan Samaj Party seeking immediate introduction of a paper.....
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Supreme Court: Freedom of Expression Includes Right to be Informed And Right to Know(14.04.2017)
Supreme Court has observed that citizens have right to access internet to gain information, wisdom and knowledge and their right cannot be curtailed u.....
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Supreme Court: Can’t Direct Investigation Against Prime Minister Without Sufficient Evidence(15.12.2016)
Supreme Court has said that allegations of misconduct against constitutional functionaries like Prime Minister should not be allowed to hang fire as i.....
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Supreme Court: No Exemption for High Court Judges from Re-embarkation Security Checks at Airports(15.12.2016)
Supreme Court has held that Judiciary should not enter domain of Executive to direct it to include Chief Justices and Judges of High Courts in list of.....
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NGT Imposes Nationwide Ban on Use of Manja for Kite Flying(15.12.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has banned nylon and glass-coated cotton kite strings or manja across the country in view of its threat to humans, anima.....
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Rajya Sabha Passes Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014(15.12.2016)
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014, which aims at securing and enhancing rights and entitlements of disabled persons has been passed by Ra.....
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NGT Orders Seizure of Repeated Offenders Vehicle in Narmada Illegal Sand Mining(16.12.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered to seize vehicles of repeated offenders in illegal sand mining on Narmada river bed and take action against .....
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Lok Sabha Passes Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014(16.12.2016)
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014, which aims at securing and enhancing rights and entitlements of disabled persons has been passed by Lo.....
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Supreme Court Defers Hearing of Plea Seeking SIT Probe Against PM Modi(19.12.2016)
Supreme Court has deferred hearing a plea seeking a probe against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly receiving payments from Sahara and Aditya.....
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Bombay HC Allows Bhujbal to Withdraw Plea Challenging Constitutionality of PMLA(16.11.2016)
Bombay High Court has allowed NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal and his nephew Sameer to withdraw a petition challenging constitutional validity of certain p.....
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NGT Questions AAP Government’s Move to Lift Ban on Construction in Delhi(17.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has questioned Delhi Government’s decision to lift ban on construction imposed by it earlier this month in a bid to cont.....
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Bombay HC Refuses to Stay Concert by British Rock Band ‘Coldplay’(18.11.2016)
Bombay High Court has refused to stay upcoming concert by British Rock Band ‘Coldplay’, but said Maharashtra Government should take an undertaking fro.....
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Orissa HC Notices Centre, State, District Collector over Japanese Encephalitis Death(18.11.2016)
Orissa High Court has issued notices to Centre, State Government and Malkangiri District Collector, asking them to file their responses over plea seek.....
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Bombay HC Seeks ED’s Report on Cases Against Chhagan Bhujbal(18.11.2016)
Bombay High Court has sought Enforcement Directorate’s report regarding its probe against Ex-Maharashtra Deputy CM Chhagan Bhujbal and his family memb.....
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Gujarat HC Upholds Acquittal of 16 Accused In Post-Godhra Riot Case(18.11.2016)
Gujarat High Court has upheld an Anand Court's decision to acquit 16 accused persons in connection with a Post-Godhra riots case, in which these peopl.....
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SC Rules 'Taking Fingerprint of Accused Doesn't Breach His Right Against Self-Incrimination'(05.05.2017)
Supreme Court, while settling a doubt which has troubled crime investigators for long, has ruled that asking an accused to give finger or foot prints .....
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SC: Subsequent Parties Entitled To Seek Declaration that Land Acquisition Proceedings Have Lapsed(05.05.2017)
Supreme Court has held that subsequent purchaser, assignee, successor in interest, power of attorney, etc., are all persons who are interested in comp.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act
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Supreme Court Stays Arrest of Contemnor, Orders Psychiatric Examination on Wife’s Plea(05.05.2017)
Supreme Court has stayed arrest of Dr.Lavit Rawtani, who was sentenced to three months imprisonment by Madhya Pradesh High Court for contempt, while d.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Contemnor, Psychiatric Examination
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Madras High Court Asks 'Why Marry If You Can’t Maintain Wife, Kids?'(05.05.2017)
Madras High Court, while disposing of revision petition against a maintenance case, has observed that there is unreasonable delay on part of Family Co.....
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Bombay HC Junks Appeal By 11 Convicts, Sets Aside Acquittal of Cops in Gujarat Riot Rape, Murder Case(05.05.2017)
Bombay High Court has dismissed appeal filed by 11 convicts who were sentenced to life by a Trial Court in 2008, after being held guilty of gang-rapin.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Gujarat Riot Rape And Murder Case
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Delhi High Court Seeks CBI Response in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case(05.05.2017)
Delhi High Court has sought CBI's response on a bail plea of a convict serving life term in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.
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NGT Puts on Hold Cutting of Trees in Yettinahole Water Project Area(08.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has stayed cutting of trees in 13.93 hectares of Yettinahole Drinking Water Project area till further order.
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Madras HC Directs State to Include Three Educational Experts in Panel(08.11.2016)
Madras High Court has directed State Government to include three educational experts in committee constituted by Government to deal with issues, inclu.....
Tags : Madras High Court, unauthorized schools, educational experts
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NGT Puts Interim Ban on Construction Activities in Delhi, NCR(09.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has banned construction activities for one week in Delhi and National Capital Region.
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Hyderabad HC Notices TTD over Costly Menu at Eateries(09.11.2016)
Hyderabad High Court has directed Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams (TTD) to produce report of vigilance wing which enquired into fleecing of pilgrims o.....
Tags : Hyderabad High Court, Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams, Eateries
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Madras HC: Litigants Cannot Choose Forum as Per Their Likes(09.11.2016)
Madras High Court has held that litigants cannot approach High Court directly, without moving an application before Jurisdictional District Court, for.....
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SC: Female Child Entitled to Enjoy Equal Rights Like Male Child(09.11.2016)
Supreme Court, while passing a slew of directions, including maintenance of an All-India Database of new borns to curb female feticide, has observed t.....
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SC Allows BCCI to Release Funds For Ind-Eng Series(09.11.2016)
Supreme Court has released Rs 58.66 lakh to Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to conduct test match between India and England scheduled for.....
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Madras HC Bans Use of Polythene Products in Courtallam, Ayeriperi(28.11.2016)
Madras High Court has banned use of polythene products in Courtallam as well as adjacent Ayeriperi Panchayat for maintaining the environment at site v.....
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NGT: Litigants Must Submit Documents in English, Prohibits Use of Hindi Language(28.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), while prohibiting use of Hindi during its proceedings, has made it clear that a litigant, who appears before it as part.....
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NGT Slams Telangana Government for Furnishing Fake Orders(28.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has pulled up Telangana Government for misleading Tribunal by furnishing a fake order during a hearing on ongoing case i.....
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Supreme Court Notices Centre Over National Security Policy(28.11.2016)
Supreme Court has issued notice to Centre on a plea by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, seeking framing of a cogent and clear National Security Policy co.....
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Bombay HC Seeks NIA’s Response over Discharge of Eight Accused in Malegaon Blast Case(29.11.2016)
Bombay High Court has directed NIA to file its affidavit in response to an appeal filed by Maharashtra's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) challenging discha.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Malegaon blasts, Anti-Terrorism Squad
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Gujarat HC Allows 19 Year Hindu Girl to Live-in with 20 Year Muslim Boyfriend(29.11.2016)
Gujarat High Court has permitted a 19-year-old Hindu girl to live-in with her Muslim boyfriend, who is just 20 years old and is currently ineligible f.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Hindu girl , Muslim boyfriend, Live-in
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Kerala HC: State Cannot Deny Licence Citing Abkari Policy(29.11.2016)
Kerala HC has said that State Government could not deny beer and wine parlous licence citing its Abkari policy as existing rules confer right to seek .....
Tags : Kerala HC, Abkari policy , Licence
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Madras High Court: RTI Cannot Be Invoked When Alternate Remedies Available(05.06.2017)
Madras High Court has held that Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 cannot be invoked at first instance, if an effective alternative remedy is availa.....
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Government Notifies Rules on Merger of Tribunals(05.06.2017)
Government has notified rules on appointments, term of office, salaries, allowances and removal of members for merger of eight autonomous tribunals wi.....
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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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Kerala High Court: Private Colleges Cannot Withhold Student’s Certificates For Payment of Amount(07.06.2017)
Kerala High Court has held that private self financing Colleges cannot withhold certificates of students, for payment of amount.
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Orissa High Court to CBSE: Re-evaluate Class 12 Answer Scripts(08.06.2017)
Orissa High Court has directed Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to re-evaluate answer scripts of those students who moved Court alleging di.....
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ITAT Chennai: Activities of Tamil Nadu Cricket Association are Not ‘Commercial’(08.06.2017)
ITAT Chennai has held that activities of Tamil Nadu Cricket Association are not “Commercial” in nature and hence exemption to assessee under section 1.....
Tags : ITAT Chennai, Tamil Nadu Cricket Association
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NGT to DDA: Fumigate 500 Abandoned Flats in Janakpuri(08.06.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to take immediate steps for cleaning and fumigating around 500 abandoned .....
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SC Gives 4 Weeks to Centre to Respond on Triple Talaq(05.09.2016)
SC has given Centre four weeks' time to file its response on the right of Muslim women in matrimonial matters relating to divorce and maintenance, inc.....
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SC: Are Tribal Rights Protected before Allowing Forest Projects?'(06.09.2016)
SC has asked Union Government to give detail mechanism put in place to evaluate traditional community rights of tribals and compensation paid to them .....
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Delhi HC Injuncts Britannia from Selling “NutriChoice Zero” Biscuits(06.09.2016)
Delhi HC, while providing an interim relief to ITC Ltd, has injuncted rival company Britannia Industries Ltd from selling its digestive biscuits, Nutr.....
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NGT Issues Notices to UP Govt., CPCB over Illegal Industries in Mathura(07.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to UP Government, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and others over a petition seeking direction.....
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NGT Seeks List of RWAs in Delhi(07.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT), with a view to bringing Residents Welfare Associations (RWAs), has directed Delhi Government to submit a detailed list .....
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SC asks All States, UTs to Upload FIRs on Websites within 24 Hours(07.09.2016)
SC has directed all States and Union Territories to upload the FIRs on their websites within 24 hours of registration at police stations.
Tags : SC , States, Union Territories, FIRs
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SC: Country Needs to Mend It’s Way(08.09.2016)
Supreme Court, while rejecting a batch of pleas of persons seeking extension of time for approaching a tribunal against sealing of their properties in.....
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SC Looks for Centre's Response on Applicability of RTE on Minority Institutions(08.09.2016)
SC has sought response from Centre on a plea seeking re-look by a larger constitution bench on whether minority institutions - aided and unaided - wer.....
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Supreme Court Clears Decks For Andheri Building Redevelopment(08.05.2017)
Supreme Court has cleared decks for redevelopment of a building in Andheri (W), dismissing a plea for intervention filed by four society members who r.....
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Delhi HC: Countervailing Duty on Cut Pieces of Used Tyres is Ultra Vires Customs Tariff Act(08.05.2017)
Delhi High Court has held that the process to which old tyres are subject to produce two or more pieces of cut tyre is not “manufacture? within the me.....
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Supreme Court to NDMA: Publish Annual Report, Update All Plans, Make Website Multilingual(09.05.2017)
Supreme Court has directed National Disaster Management Authority to regularly publish its Annual Report, to review and update all plans, and to make .....
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Supreme Court Stays TRAI's Tariff Order(09.05.2017)
Supreme Court has granted a stay on Tariff Order of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on a plea that said regulations issued by Trai stand .....
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Supreme Court Slams Police for Not Examining Videos in 2013 Communal Riots(09.05.2017)
Supreme Court has taken Madhya Pradesh police to task, saying it seemed it had not examined videos and photographs pertaining to 2013 communal riots, .....
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Supreme Court Seeks State Response Over Implementation of Minimum Support Price(09.05.2017)
Supreme Court has asked Tamil Nadu Government to file its reply on implementation of Minimum Support Price (MSP), its awareness amongst farmers and av.....
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Supreme Court: Include HIV+ Children in 'Disadvantaged Group' for Imparting Free Education(09.05.2017)
Supreme Court has said that so far, 11 states and one Union territory have issued notification effecting a change in Right of Children to Free and Co.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
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Supreme Court: 'Instant Triple Talaq' Not Part of Holy 'Quran'(17.05.2017)
Supreme Court, while observing that instant triple talaq is not part of the Quran and is a latter-day practice, has questioned why the controversial c.....
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Patna HC: High Court Empowered to Quash Vexatious Criminal Proceeding u/s 482(18.05.2017)
Patna High Court has noted that even those complaints of which the Magistrate has taken cognizance of, but are of a private and vexatious nature, can .....
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Tripura High Court Says No to Include Telcos Revenue From 'Non Licensed Activities' in AGR(18.05.2017)
Tripura High Court has ruled that revenue of telcos from “non-licensed activities” cannot be included while computing a carrier’s adjusted gross reven.....
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Supreme Court Reserves Judgment in Triple Talaq Matter(18.05.2017)
Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on several petitions which challenged constitutional validity of triple talaq.
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Madras High Court: Unmarried 2nd Daughter Eligible for Family Pension Upon Disqualification of 1st(19.05.2017)
Madras High Court has held that family pension may be transferred to unmarried second daughter upon disqualification of first daughter.
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Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Proposes To Introduce E-Hearing From June(19.05.2017)
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed to introduce e-hearing facility from June, 2017.
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Kerala High Court: Wife Paying Maintenance to Able Bodied Husband Would Promote “Idleness”(22.05.2017)
Kerala High Court has quashed a husband’s claim for maintenance, observing that maintenance under Section 24 of Hindu Marriage Act is to be paid to hu.....
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Barabanki District Court Acquits Former AMU Scholar Gulzar Wani in Sabarmati Express Blast Case(22.05.2017)
Barabanki District Court has acquitted two accused in Sabarmati Express Blast Case of 2000.
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Allahabad HC: Cow Slaughtering Hurts Sentiments of Hindus, Affects Public Order(27.02.2017)
Allahabad HC, while upholding a detention order passed against a person under National Security Act for allegedly slaughtering cows, has observed that.....
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Bombay HC Directs State to Make Complaints Authority Functional Within a Month(27.02.2017)
Bombay High Court has asked State government to make State Complaints Authority functional within a month in view of petitions alleging lack of redres.....
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Bombay High Court: Police Department Responsible for Delayed Trials(27.02.2017)
Bombay High Court has observed that trials were being delayed because of police department, who do not produce accused persons before Court, hampering.....
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P&H HC Notices Defence Ministry Over Alimony in Matrimonial Dispute Involving Soldiers(27.02.2017)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued a notice of motion to Ministry of Defence (MoD) on a petition by a serving army officer, Lt Col P Katal, for fa.....
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NGT Raps Oil Companies Over Data on Diesel Trucks(27.02.2017)
National Green Tribunal has rapped public sector oil companies for not submitting status report on their 10-year old diesel trucks used for transporti.....
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AP High Court Fixes Remuneration of Hyderabad Cricket Association CoA at Rs. 1 Lakh Per Day(17.10.2017)
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh High Court has agreed to a proposal submitted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Hyderabad Cricket Associat.....
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Supreme Court Puts on Hold Gauhati High Court Order Directing 24X7 Security at All ATMs(06.12.2016)
Supreme Court has stayed Gauhati High Court's direction to provide round-the-clock security at all ATMs in Assam after various banks pleaded that it w.....
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Supreme Court Notices Facebook, Google, Yahoo, Microsoft over Rising Cybercrimes(06.12.2016)
Supreme Court of India has issued notice to tech giants Google India, Yahoo, Microsoft, Facebook on their role in curbing rising cyber crimes in India.....
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Bombay HC Directs RBI to Issue Payment of Salaries of Aided School Teachers(06.12.2016)
Bombay High Court has asked RBI to consider issue of payment of salaries to aided school teachers since it is disbursed through District Cooperative B.....
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Delhi HC Reserves Judgment on Publisher’s Appeal in Photocopy Case(06.12.2016)
Delhi High Court has reserved its judgment on an appeal brought by a group of international publishers against an order allowing a photocopy shop in D.....
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Madras HC Directs Minority Schools to Conduct Refresher Courses for Teachers(06.12.2016)
Madras High Court has directed Government Aided & Unaided Minority Schools to take into consideration the interest and welfare of students studying in.....
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Bombay HC: ‘Schools Are Not Commercial Venture’(06.12.2016)
Bombay High Court, while chiding a Navi Mumbai school for refusing to admit poor students in its pre-primary section under Right of Children to Free a.....
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Government Demonetises Rs. 500 & Rs. 1000 Currency Notes, ATMs Shut for 2 Days, Banks Closed Today(09.11.2016)
Taking Nation by surprise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced demonetisation of Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 notes with effect from midnight of Nov. 8.....
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NGT Proposes Setting up of Central Committee to Combat Air Pollution(10.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has proposed constitution of a Central Committee of chief secretaries from five states — Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasth.....
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MP High Court Restores Admission of 37 MBBS Candidates in Private Colleges(10.11.2016)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has annulled admission cancellation order of 37 MBBS candidates who were given admission in private colleges exceeding intak.....
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Madras HC Notices State Government over Plea Challenging Fishing Restrictions(10.11.2016)
Madras High Court has issued notice to State Government on plea seeking to quash Government order prohibiting fishing by Mechanized Vessels, Motorized.....
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Bombay HC Notices State Government, BMC over Critical Shortage of Burial Spaces(10.11.2016)
Bombay High Court has issued notices to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), and State Government asking if the state has a policy in place t.....
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SC Declares Punjab Government Order on Sutlej Yamuna Link Canal Issue Unconstitutional(10.11.2016)
Supreme Court, while setting aside Punjab Government's order quashing Water Sharing Agreement with Haryana, has ruled that Punjab must share water wit.....
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NGT to MoEF: Prescribe Standards For Using Lead In PVC Pipes(30.05.2017)
National Green Tribunal has directed Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to lay down standards within four months for using lead in Polyvinyl C.....
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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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Government Notifies Merger of COMPAT with NCLAT(30.05.2017)
Government of India (GoI) has notified May 26, 2017 as the day on which appeals that were previously being heard by Competition Appellate Tribunal (CO.....
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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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ITAT,Hyderabad: No Penalty If Assessee Discloses Correct Income During Scrutiny(30.05.2017)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Hyderabad has held that penalty under Section 271(1)(c) of Income Tax Act is not leviable in a case where assess.....
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US Supreme Court Rules Lexmark Can’t Sue Toner-Cartridge Fillers for Patent Infringement(31.05.2017)
US Supreme Court has reaffirmed that patent-holders cannot keep their rights over a product once they sell it, ruling against a large printer maker in.....
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Court Frames 'Criminal Conspiracy' Charges Against Advani, Joshi, Bharti & Others(31.05.2017)
A CBI Court has charged Ex-deputy PM LK Adavni, Senior BJP leader MM Joshi and Cabinet Minister Uma Bharati for their role in conspiracy behind demoli.....
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Supreme Court Asks Delhi HC to Decide Kejriwal’s Plea in Defamation Case(18.11.2016)
Supreme Court has asked Delhi High Court to decide plea of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking quashing of defamation case filed against him by For.....
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Compat Sets Aside CCI’s Order in IATA’s Anti-Competitive Practices Case(18.11.2016)
Competition Appellate Tribunal (Compat) has set aside an order of Competition Commission of India (CCI) in a case of alleged abuse of dominant positio.....
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NGT Seeks Irrigation Department Explanation over Ongoing Works Near Heritage Ghats of Yamuna(18.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Irrigation Department to file its reply explaining why construction is still going near Vrindavan Heritage .....
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NGT: Builders Liable to Face Consequences for Polluting Ambient Air(18.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has said that it is builders and not construction workers who will have to face "consequences" for polluting ambient air.....
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Bombay HC: Auto Rickshaw Drivers Must Know Marathi Language(18.11.2016)
Bombay High Court has observed that State Government’s condition of compelling auto rickshaw drivers to have knowledge of Marathi language is ‘reasona.....
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NGT Asks All States to Issue Guidelines on Manufacture, Sale & Burning of Firecrackers(21.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) Asks all States to issue guidelines on manufacture, sale and burning of firecrackers keeping in mind that these were a m.....
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NGT Asks UP Government’s Action Plan on Regulating Tanneries(21.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has questioned Uttar Pradesh Government and its Pollution Control Board over regulation of tanneries on banks of river G.....
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GST: Retail Sale Price Declared on the Footwear Package is Inclusive of Goods and Service Tax(04.10.2017)
Central Government has clarified that Retail Sale Price declared on the Foot ware Package is inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST).
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Supreme Court Says, Can’t Quash Heinous Crime Cases Even if Parties Settle Dispute(05.10.2017)
Supreme Court has ruled that criminal proceedings in serious offences like rape, murder, dacoity and financial fraud cannot be quashed even if the par.....
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Gujarat HC Rejects Zakia Jafri’s Plea Challenging Lower Court Order Upholding Clean Chit to Modi(05.10.2017)
Gujarat High Court has rejected Zakia Jafri’s plea challenging a magistrate order upholding SIT’s clean chit to then Chief Minister Narendra Modi and .....
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National Green Tribunal: Stop Immediately All Protests, Assembly of People at Jantar Mantar(06.10.2017)
National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi Government to stop immediately all protests and assembly of people at the Jantar Mantar area in the hea.....
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National Green Tribunal Imposes Interim Stay on Telangana’s Kaleshwaram Project(06.10.2017)
National Green Tribunal has ordered an interim stay on Telangana Government’s Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project which aims to take water to its drou.....
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National Green Tribunal Orders Bhopal Municipal Corporation for Demarcation of Abattoir Land(06.10.2017)
National Green Tribunal has directed Bhopal Municipal Corporation to demarcate the land provided by State Government for construction of new slaughter.....
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Armed Forces Tribunal Quashes Army’s Order Demoting Major General to Brigadier’s Rank(06.10.2017)
Armed Forces Tribunal has quashed the orders of Army Headquarters whereby a newly promoted Major General was demoted to the rank of Brigadier while o.....
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NGT Permits Automakers to Seek Clarity(08.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has allowed Tata Motors and other automakers (and automotive societies) to file applications on September 27 seeking cla.....
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DIPP Clarifies Copyright Act Applies to Digital Streaming Services(08.09.2016)
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has clarified that all forms of broadcasting including digital music streaming fall under section.....
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Delhi Court Allows Sajjan Kumar to Confront a Prosecution Witness(08.09.2016)
A Delhi court has allowed Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, an accused in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, to confront a prosecution witness with her depositi.....
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NGT Orders Delhi, UP Govt. to Take Action against Unauthorized Industries(09.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi and Uttar Pradesh Governments to take action against unauthorized industrial units running in residen.....
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ITAT Bangalore: No Penalty If Assessee Admitted Income During Search and Paid Tax(07.11.2017)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore held that penalty under Section 271AAA of the Income Tax Act should not be levied if the assessee admi.....
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Rajasthan High Court Allows Converted Woman to go With Husband(08.11.2017)
Rajasthan High Court has allowed a 22-year-old woman, who has converted to Islam recently, to join her husband and leave the Nari Niketan women's home.....
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Delhi HC and NGT Raps Delhi, UP, Haryana Governments Over Air Pollution(08.11.2017)
Delhi High Court and the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped the Delhi Government, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana for their unpreparedness to deal wit.....
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Tripura High Court Says ‘Physical Relation With Minor Girl Below 16 Amounts to Rape’(21.03.2017)
Tripura High Court has observed that physical relationship with a minor girl aged below 16 amounts to rape, even if a love relationship existed betwee.....
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Madras HC Seeks Centre’s Response Over Killing of Fisherman by Sri Lankan Navy(22.03.2017)
Madras High Court has directed Centre to ascertain whose responsibility it was to conduct a probe into March 6 killing of an Indian fisherman, alleged.....
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Karnataka High Court Sets Aside Home Ministry Move to Refer Rudresh’s Murder Case to NIA(22.03.2017)
Karnataka High Court has set aside decision of Ministry of Home Affairs to refer to National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigation into Rashtriya S.....
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Bombay HC: Arbitral Tribunal Can’t Appoint HC Receiver as ‘Receiver Under Arbitration Act’(23.03.2017)
Bombay High Court has held that an arbitral tribunal does not have power to appoint Court receiver of High Court as a receiver under Section 17 of Arb.....
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Bombay HC Seeks Details of Children in State Prisons(24.03.2017)
Bombay High Court has asked State to reply on how many children are there in its 32 prisons and how much amount has been spent to establish anganwadis.....
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Hyderabad HC Appoints Former Judges to Administer Affairs of HCA(24.03.2017)
Hyderabad High Court has appointed Justice Anil R Dave, retired judge of Supreme Court, and Justice G V Seethapathy, Former Judge of High Court, to ac.....
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Supreme Court Directs Centre to Deposit Files in 1984 Anti Sikh Riot Cases(24.03.2017)
Supreme Court has directed Centre to deposit more than 190 files in connection with 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.
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NGT Directs EDMC to Approach Expert Committee over Land Allotment to Develop Sanitary Landfills(06.12.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) to approach a high powered expert committee for its plea seeking al.....
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SC Advocates for Stringent Punishment for Rash Driving, Directs Centre to Amend Laws(07.12.2016)
Supreme Court, while holding that existing two-year imprisonment for causing death due to rash and negligent driving as grossly inadequate, has asked .....
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Delhi HC Exempts CM Kejriwal from Personal Appearance in Defamation Case(07.12.2016)
Delhi High Court has granted permanent exemption to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal from appearing in person before a Trial Court here in a criminal de.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Government’s Opinion over Private Sale of Army Apparels, Gears(07.12.2016)
Delhi High Court has said that private sale of army apparel and gear was a "serious issue" since these have been used by terrorists to strike at milit.....
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Gujarat HC: Spouse of Nationalised Banks Entitled for Inter-District Transfer Benefits(07.12.2016)
Gujarat High Court has held that a government employee, who is spouse of a nationalized bank employee, is entitled to inter-district transfer to place.....
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Bombay HC Directs State to Show More Interest in Improving Poor Conditions of Tribal Population(07.12.2016)
Bombay High Court has asked Ministers of State Tribal Welfare Department & Women and Child Welfare department to "take more interest" and "show more s.....
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NGT Directs DPCC to Submit List of Hazardous Industrial Units(07.12.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has said that industrial units operating in residential areas are one of major contributors to air pollution in Capital .....
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Supreme Court Allows R.K. Raghavan to Bow Out of 2002-Godhra Riots Cases SIT(14.04.2017)
Supreme Court has allowed Ex-CBI Director R.K. Raghavan to bow out of his responsibilities as chairman of Special Investigation Team (SIT) into 2002 p.....
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Bombay High Court Upholds States Rule-Making Power Under Criminal Law Amendment Act 1932(14.04.2017)
Bombay High Court has examined whether State retains powers conferred by Section 10 of Criminal Law Amendment Act of 1932 to make certain offences cog.....
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NGT Continues Ban on Gorumara Tree Felling(14.04.2017)
National Green Tribunal has continued stay order issued earlier by Calcutta High Court on State Forest Department, restraining it from felling trees i.....
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Hyderabad HC: Bride-Burning Falls in Category of 'Rarest of Rare Case ', Warrants Capital Punishment(17.04.2017)
Hyderabad High Court has held that cases of bride-burning fall in the category of “rarest of rare cases” and also deserve death sentence.
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Bombay High Court Refuses to Ban Marathi Movie ‘Dashkriya’(21.11.2017)
Bombay High Court has rejected a plea seeking ban of a movie titled Dashkriya. The movie is based on Baba Bhand’s novel Dashakriya and the theme is co.....
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CIC: Indian Banks Association A Public Authority Under RTI(23.11.2017)
Central Information Commission has declared the Indian Banks Association (IBA) a public authority accountable under the Right to Information Act, 2005.....
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Supreme Court Strikes Down PMLA Section on Stringent Bail Conditions(24.11.2017)
Supreme Court has struck down as unconstitutional Section 45 (1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, which imposed stringent condi.....
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Delhi HC Quashes Order to Cancel Hospital’s Registration For Allegedly Conducting Pre-Natal Test(17.10.2017)
Delhi High Court while setting aside an order passed by the District Advisory Committee, which had cancelled the registration of a private hospital on.....
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Orissa HC to Dist. Magistrate: Constitute Local Complaints Committee To Probe Sexual Harassment(23.10.2017)
Orissa High Court has directed Collector-cum-District Magistrate, Ganjam to constitute a Local Complaints Committee (LCC) that would investigate compl.....
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SC Suspends Allahabad HC’s Decision On Compulsory Retirement Of A District Judge(25.10.2017)
Supreme Court has suspended the decision of Allahabad High Court based on the Screening Committee recommendations against an Additional District Judge.....
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SC to Delhi HC: Finalise Amendments to Ensure Speedy Disposal of Original IPR Suits(25.10.2017)
Supreme Court has given Delhi High Court, eight weeks to finalise amendments to its Original Side Rules and Practice Directions, in order to ensure sp.....
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Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules 'Electric Vehicle Registration Fee Unconstitutional'(25.10.2017)
Oklahoma Supreme Court has struck down $100 fee for the registration of an electric vehicle as well as $30 for a hybrid by declaring it unconstitution.....
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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 Rejects Plea for Probe into Mass Killing of Kashmiri Pandits(27.10.2017)
Supreme Court has rejected Kashmiri Pandit's plea for an investigation into the mass killing of community members in the late 80s, which resulted in .....
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Rajasthan High Court: Declare 'Cow' As National Animal of India(31.05.2017)
Rajasthan High Court, while pitching for the need to increase punishment for cow slaughtering, has observed that cow should be made the national anima.....
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SC Vacates Stay on Anticipatory Bail to Accused in Jodhpur Development Authority Scam(01.06.2017)
Supreme Court has lifted its stay on Rajasthan High Court’s grant of anticipatory bail to accused in Jodhpur Development Authority scam.
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Allahabad High Court: No Prosecution Against Doctors for Failing to Deliver on Assurance(01.06.2017)
Allahabad High Court has held that a doctor cannot be prosecuted for criminal negligence merely because he/she failed to deliver on assurances given t.....
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Courts Can Turn Down Child Repatriation, Says Supreme Court(07.12.2017)
Supreme Court has said that Indian courts can decline the relief of repatriation of a child to the parent living abroad even if a foreign court, locat.....
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Gujarat HC Allows Inter-Religion Couple to Stay Together Till Boy Attains Marriageable Age(07.12.2017)
Gujarat High Court has allowed a 20-year-old girl to go with her lover who has not yet attained the marriageable age considering their submission that.....
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No Law Provides Change of Woman's Religion After Marriage, Says Supreme Court(08.12.2017)
Supreme Court has said that the law does not sanction the concept of a woman's religion getting merged with her husband's faith after an inter-religio.....
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Delhi HC Sets Aside CIC Order Declaring Every Minister A Public Authority Under RTI Act(08.12.2017)
Delhi High Court has set aside ‘as not sustainable’ the order of the Central Information Commission declaring every minister a “public authority” unde.....
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Competition Commission of India Fines Aditya Birla Group Firm Grasim for Bid Rigging(06.10.2017)
Competition Commission of India has imposed fines totalling Rs 6.27 crore on Aditya Birla group firm Grasim Industries and two others for bid rigging .....
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Bombay High Court: "Every Act in Married Life is Not Cruelty"(09.10.2017)
Bombay High Court, while observing that “each and every act in a married life does not amount to cruelty”, has granted pre-arrest bail to a man whose .....
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NCLT Dismisses Cyrus Mistry’s Plea to Transfer Case Against Tata Sons(09.10.2017)
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has dismissed a petition moved by Cyrus Mistry’s firms seeking transfer of their company petition against Tata So.....
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Supreme Court Disallows Video Conferencing in Transfer Petitions(10.10.2017)
Supreme Court has held that video-conferencing cannot be allowed in hearing and deciding transfer petitions dealing with matrimonial disputes as this .....
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Supreme Court: Charge Sheets Filed In Any State Amounts to ‘Continuing Unlawful Activity’(10.10.2017)
Supreme Court has held that the words ‘competent court’ in S. 2(d) of MCOCA [Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act] is not restricted to courts i.....
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SC Invokes ‘Inherent Powers’ to Dissolve Marriage of District Judge Couple(10.10.2017)
Supreme Court, while invoking its inherent powers to do ‘complete justice’, has granted divorce to a District Judge in West Bengal, whose wife, also a.....
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NGT Seeks Explanation on Noise Pollution in West Bengal(11.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought explanations from West Bengal Environment Department, Director General of West Bengal Police and Commissioner.....
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NGT Seeks UPPCB’s Report on Steps Taken to Combat Air Pollution(11.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to file a status report on steps taken to combat air pollutio.....
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NGT Raps AAP Government for Not Installing Air Filters at Government Schools(11.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rapped Delhi Government for not installing Air Filters in Government Schools during recent thick smog which had engu.....
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NGT Defines Emergency Norms for Delhi & Four States over Air Pollution(11.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has defined the term “environmental emergency” and listed measures to be taken by Delhi and its neighbouring States when.....
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Madras HC: Appoint Additional Expert Members in NGT within Three Months(11.11.2016)
Madras High Court has given Central Government three months to appoint an additional expert member for South Zone Bench of National Green Tribunal (NG.....
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Karnataka HC Upholds State Government Rules Banning Surge Pricing by Ola, Uber(11.11.2016)
Karnataka High Court has upheld rules framed by State Government to regulate fares by Taxi Aggregators such as Ola and Uber, which includes a ban on s.....
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Supreme Court Refuses to Put on Hold Allahabad HC Order on DND Flyway(11.11.2016)
Supreme Court, while refusing to stay Allahabad High Court verdict restraining Noida Toll Bridge Company Ltd from levying cess, has said that DND flyw.....
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Supreme Court Upholds Triple Talaq Practice, Asks Centre to Bring Legislation(22.08.2017)
Supreme Court has upheld the practice of Triple Talaq and has asked Union Government to bring legislation. The Court has also stopped the practice til.....
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SC Holds Triple Talaq "Unconstitutional", Strikes It Down by 3:2 Majority(22.08.2017)
Supreme Court has held the Muslim practice of triple talaq unconstitutional and struck it down by 3:2 majority. Justice Nariman, Lalit and Kurien has .....
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Supreme Court: By 3:2 Majority, Court Says 'Triple Talaq Violates Fundamental Right of Muslim Women'(22.08.2017)
Supreme Court has said that triple talaq violates the fundamental right of Muslim women as it irrevocably ends marriage.
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CIC: Give Information on Security to Private People(23.08.2017)
CIC has directed the home ministry to disclose its policy regarding security to private people on a plea which was filed requesting information on the.....
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Delhi High Court Verdict on Cricket Broadcasting Rights in India Upheld by Supreme Court(23.08.2017)
Supreme Court has upheld the Delhi High Court's verdict barring Prasar Bharati from sharing with cable operators through Doordarshan channels the live.....
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Delhi HC Asks Arvind Kejriwal to Respond to Allegations of Perjury Made by Arun Jaitley(23.08.2017)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to Arvind Kejriwal asking him to respond to allegation made by Arun Jaitley that the AAP leader had filed a false a.....
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Supreme Court Overrules M P Sharma & Kharak Singh(24.08.2017)
Supreme Court has overruled eight-judge bench judgment in M P Sharma case and six-judge bench judgment in Kharak Singh case -both of which had ruled t.....
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CIC to Indian Navy: Disclose Why India Accepted Cost Escalation for Gorshkov(22.05.2017)
Central Information Commission has asked Indian Navy to disclose reasons for India agreeing to cost escalation by Russia for purchase of refurbished a.....
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NGT: Act Immediately Against Those Indulged in River Son Illegal Sand Mining(22.05.2017)
National Green Tribunal has directed District Collectors of Umaria and Shahdol of Madhya Pradesh to take immediate action against persons indulged in .....
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NCLAT: 14 Days Timeline to Admit or Reject Case Under IBC a 'Mere Directive'(22.05.2017)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has said that 14-day timeline for rejecting or admitting a case under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (.....
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United Kingdom’s First Tier Tribunal: POEM OF Mauritius Managed Trust in UK(22.05.2017)
United Kingdom’s Tribunal while ruling on Place of Effective Management (“POEM”) of two Guernsey based trusts having UK settlors and a Mauritius based.....
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Delhi High Court Wants Records of Undertrials in Public Domain(13.12.2017)
Delhi High Court has directed the DG (Prisons), the city government and the police to implement a system which would put in public domain the records .....
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Does Intelligence Bureau Have to Provide Info on Corruption Under RTI: Delhi High Court(13.12.2017)
Delhi High Court has asked the Intelligence Bureau (IB) to state whether it fell under the ambit of the Right to Information Act in cases where inform.....
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Cops Unnecessarily Implicate Many in Criminal Cases: Bombay High Court(13.12.2017)
Bombay high court has said that "imprudent acts of investigators (police)" were "overburdening criminal courts" and summoned a joint police commission.....
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Delhi High Court: Centre Took Steps For Public Grievance Redressal System(25.07.2017)
Delhi High Court, while noting that Centre had taken substantive steps to put in place a system for timely redressal of public grievance in every depa.....
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Rajya Sabha Passes Maritime Admiralty Bill(26.07.2017)
Rajya Sabha gave its nod to a bill that seeks to upgrade the law related to maritime claims, arrest and detention of ships and extends jurisdiction of.....
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Delhi High Court to Kejriwal: Don't Put Scandalous Questions to Jaitley(27.07.2017)
Delhi High Court has directed Arvind Kejriwal not to put "scandalous" questions to Union minister Arun Jaitley during his cross-examination in a defam.....
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NCLT: Proceedings u/s 138 NI Act Have Nothing To Do With Insolvency Application Under I&B Code(28.07.2017)
National Company Law Tribunal has ruled that disclosure of fact of initiation of proceedings u/s 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act in not necessary wh.....
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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: 'Concurrent Findings of Fact by Trial Court & Appellate Courts Binding on Apex Court'(31.07.2017)
Supreme Court has observed that if there are concurrent findings of fact by Trial Court, first and second Appellate Courts, such findings are binding .....
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#Insolvency Code: NCLAT Sets Aside Inox Wind’s Insolvency Proceedings(31.07.2017)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has set aside insolvency proceedings against Inox Wind Ltd, on grounds that “principles of natural jus.....
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Delhi HC: 2014-15 Auto rickshaws Permit Scheme was “Rigged”(08.12.2016)
Delhi HC, while observing that, 2014-15 scheme to issue permits to auto rickshaws was "rigged" and can't be allowed, has asked AAP Government how it p.....
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Gujarat HC Notices State Government over Kharicut Canal Pollution(08.12.2016)
Gujarat High Court has sought an explanation from State Government and Authorities concerned over a PIL that complained about heavy air and water poll.....
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NGT Notices Centre, Others over Untreated Sewage and Industrial Effluents Discharge in Yamuna(08.12.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought reply from Environment Ministry, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh Governments, Central Pollution Control Board, State .....
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Allahabad HC Declares "Triple Talaq" Unconstitutional, Upholds Constitutional Sovereignty(08.12.2016)
Allahabad High Court, while declaring “triple talaq" as unconstitutional, has said that it violates rights of Muslim women and has observed that "No.....
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National Green Tribunal To Centre : Clarify Stand On 'Illegal' Distilleries(12.12.2016)
National Green Tribunal has directed the Centre to clarify its stand on distilleries and sugar mills in Uttar Pradesh manufacturing, storing and trans.....
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High Court Not a Disciplinary Authority, Says SC(12.12.2016)
Supreme Court has said that a High Court is not a disciplinary authority and it is not its job to impose a punishment even if an employer hands down a.....
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Kerala HC Urges For Codified Law With Respect to Divorce(19.12.2016)
Kerala High Court has said that equality before law has been denied to Muslim women in India in matter of triple talaq.
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Bombay HC Directs State to Return ‘Unlawfully’ Taken Room(19.12.2016)
Bombay High Court has directed State to return a room it unlawfully took possession of in barracks at Nariman Point next to BJP State Headquarters.
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Madhya Pradesh HC Seeks NHAI’s Response over Steps Taken to Improve Roads(19.12.2016)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed National Highway Authority of India’s (NHAI) Bhopal Regional Officer to furnish details of steps it has propose.....
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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.....
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Punjab & Haryana HC Stays Appointments of 668 Panchayat Secretaries in Punjab(19.12.2016)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has stayed appointment of 668 Panchayat Secretaries in Punjab Government’s Department of Rural Development and Panchayats.
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CCI Approves Abbott Laboratories- St Jude Deal With Certain Limitations(19.12.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved pharma major Abbott Laboratories' proposed acquisition of heart device-maker St Jude Medical Inc, s.....
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Supreme Court: Indiscipline in Armed Forces Must Be 'Viewed Seriously'(19.12.2016)
Supreme Court has ruled that Indiscipline on part of security force personnel must be "viewed seriously" and deserting work by disobeying orders of su.....
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Supreme Court: Court Cannot Interfere in Policy Making Arena of Government(20.12.2016)
Supreme Court, while dismissing a plea against introduction of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojna, 2016, has held that Court cannot interfere in policy.....
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Orissa HC: Consideration Received as per Joint Development Agreement is “Business Income”(14.08.2017)
Orissa High Court has ruled that consideration received by land owner as per joint development agreement is “business income” when the land is treated.....
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Bombay HC Annuls Order Declaring Candidate For Sub-Inspector Post Unfit Due To His Tattoos(16.08.2017)
Bombay High Court has set aside an order declaring a candidate for post of Sub-Inspector in Central Industrial Security Force as unfit due to tattoos .....
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NHRC Notice to UP Govt Over Gorakhpur Hospital Tragedy(16.08.2017)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), while taking suo motu cognizance of media reports over Gorakhpur hospital tragedy, has issued notice to Gover.....
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1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: SC Appoints Panel to Examine 241 Cases(17.08.2017)
Supreme Court has appointed a panel headed by two of its former Judges to examine justification for closure of 241 anti-Sikh riot cases probed by Spec.....
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MP HC: Employer Can’t be Compelled to Appoint A Person With Criminal Antecedents(17.08.2017)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that even if a newly-appointed person makes declaration truthfully of having being acquitted in a criminal case, em.....
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Delhi High Court: Arvind Kejriwal is Not Following Proper Legal Procedure(24.01.2018)
Delhi High Court has said that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has a right to be allowed to confront a witness with documents in connection with a defa.....
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NGT Directs Delhi Government, Police to Impound Diesel Four Wheelers in National Capital(29.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi Government and Delhi Police to impound four wheelers running on diesel in Capital under Environment P.....
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SEBI Issues Framework for Stock Exchanges & Clearing Corporations at IFSCs(29.11.2016)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has issued a new framework for functioning of Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations that are setting.....
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Madras HC Sets Aside Order Banning Protest on Babri Masjid Demolition Day(30.11.2016)
Madras High Court has set aside an order passed by a Single Judge of High Court, directing State Government not to give permission for demonstrations,.....
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Bombay HC Dismisses Petition of Four Students Admitted Under RTE Act, 2009(30.11.2016)
Bombay High Court has rejected petition by four students, admitted in a Malad school under Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Ac.....
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NGT Gives Nod to Delhi-Merut Expressway(30.11.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has granted permission to NHAI to build a bridge and approach roads over Yamuna River for Delhi-Meerut Expressway noting.....
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SICA Repeal Act Shall Come into Force From Dec. 01, 2016(30.11.2016)
Ministry of Finance has appointed December 1, 2016 as the date on which provisions of Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Repeal Act, 2003 .....
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IRDAI: Link All Your Insurance Policies to Aadhaar and PAN(09.11.2017)
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has directed and made it mandatory for companies to link Aadhaar and PAN with every in.....
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SC: Period Undergone By a Convict While In Detention as Under Trial Could Be Set Off(09.11.2017)
Supreme Court has held that period already undergone by a convict while he was in detention, as under-trial and as convict, could be treated as jail s.....
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NGT Bans Construction Work In Delhi & NCR(10.11.2017)
National Green Tribunal has banned all construction activities in Delhi and NCR, while directing all agencies concerned to encourage public transport,.....
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NGT Slams Brakes on Odd-Even Return, Says Policy is 'Counter-Productive'(10.11.2017)
National Green Tribunal has barred Delhi Government from implementing the return of odd-even scheme from November 13-17, saying it first has to prove .....
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NGT Caps Number of Pilgrims at Vaishno Devi at 50,000 Per Day(13.11.2017)
National Green Tribunal has directed that only 50,000 pilgrims will be allowed to visit the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu to avoid any untoward inciden.....
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Delhi High Court: Why Child Protection Body Posts Still Vacant?(14.11.2017)
Delhi High Court has asked Central government to explain the inordinate delay in appointment of three members in the National Commission for Protectio.....
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NHRC: Chhattisgarh Govt Guilty Of Abetting Ghastly Salwa Judum Crimes, Cover-Up Ops(14.11.2017)
National Human Rights Commission has come down heavily on the Chhattisgarh government for abetting the ghastly Salwa Judum crimes in the state and tur.....
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Delhi HC Ends 8-Year Matrimonial Knot, Says Fast-Paced Lifestyle Took Toll(14.11.2016)
Delhi High Court, while dissolving an eight-year-old marriage of a well-qualified couple, has said fast-paced lifestyle, complexities of living and ch.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Matrimonial , Fast-Paced Lifestyle
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Delhi Sealing: Supreme Court Pulls Up DDA Over Tweaks to Master Plan(06.02.2018)
Supreme Court has questioned a proposal by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to bring changes to the Master Plan of Delhi 2021 to protect traders .....
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Supreme Court: Drastic Steps Must to Cut Delays in Criminal Appeals(07.02.2018)
Supreme Court has said that "drastic measures" are required to cut long delays in deciding criminal appeals, and contemplated a time frame for wrappin.....
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Interest Income from Capital Gains Bonds is Taxable as ‘Other Income’: ITAT Mumbai(07.02.2018)
Mumbai bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that interest income earned from capital gains bonds would be taxable under the head oth.....
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Bombay HC: Stepson of a Hindu Dying Intestate Can’t Claim Inheritance(07.02.2018)
Bombay High Court has held that the stepson of a Hindu citizen dying intestate cannot claim inheritance over his property.
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End Rape & Murder Trial of Constable in 3 Months: Madras High Court(08.02.2018)
Madras High Court has directed the District Sessions and Mahila Court in Tiruppur, to complete the trial and dispose of the rape and murder of a woman.....
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Himachal Pradesh HC: Right to Life of Animal Means Something More than Mere Existence, Survival(09.02.2018)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that life, in the context of animals, does not mean mere survival or existence or instrumental value for huma.....
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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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ITAT Hyderabad: Return by Govt Agency Can't be Rejected For Not Furnishing Audit Report(09.06.2017)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Hyderabad has held that income tax return filed by a Government agency cannot be rejected by authorities merely .....
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ITAT, Delhi: Section 50C Applicable to Sale of Leasehold Rights(12.06.2017)
ITAT Delhi has held that income earned from transfer of leasehold rights is chargeable to Income Tax under section 50C of Income Tax Act which provide.....
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CBDT Notifies Transfer Pricing Tolerance Limit for AYs 2017-18 and 2018-19(12.06.2017)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified transfer pricing tolerance limit for computation of Arm’s Length Price (ALP) applicable to assessmen.....
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Bombay High Court: Illegitimate Child Entitled to Benefits u/s 16 of Hindu Marriage Act(13.06.2017)
Bombay High Court has ruled that benefit of Section 16 of Hindu Marriage Act is available to an illegitimate child, who is born to parents who have un.....
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Delhi High Court: Fill Vacancies in NCPCR in 90 Days(20.02.2018)
Delhi High Court, while taking serious note of the inaction of Centre in filling up vacancies in the National Commission for Protection of Child Right.....
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Bombay High Court: Girl is Adult If She Does Not Tell Mom About her Relationship(20.02.2018)
Bombay High Court has deemed a girl to be “mature and adult” on the grounds that she had not informed her mother about her nearly one-year-long relati.....
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NGT Holds Art of Living Responsible For Damaging Yamuna Floodpains During World Cultural Festival(08.12.2017)
National Green Tribunal has held the Art of Living Foundation of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar responsible for the damage caused to the Yamuna floodplains due .....
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Police Machinery Can’t Be Utilised To Hold Husband at Ransom: Gujarat HC(11.12.2017)
Gujarat High Court has observed that the police machinery cannot be utilized for the purpose of holding the husband at ransom so that he could be sque.....
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SC Directs NALSA to Furnish Details on Jails with 150% Occupancy(27.02.2018)
Supreme Court has directed National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) to look into the issue of overcrowded prisons and sought information on jails whe.....
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Delhi HC Attaches Assets of Singh Brothers’ Investment Firms(27.02.2018)
Delhi HC has ordered the attachment of assets held by two investment companies of brothers Malvinder Singh and Shivinder Singh, former owners of Ranba.....
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National Green Tribunal Takes Note of Encroachments on Ghaziabad Green Belts(28.02.2018)
National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the U.P Government and others on a plea alleging illegal encroachments in the green belts of Ghaziab.....
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Finish Vallakadavu Bridge on Time: Kerala High Court(05.03.2018)
Kerala High Court has issued notice to the government on a petition seeking time-bound renovation of the Vallakadavu bridge that has heritage value.
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Arbitration Clause Won’t Curtail Consumer Rights: Supreme Court(05.03.2018)
Supreme Court has affirmed a ruling that arbitration agreements cannot curtail the jurisdiction of the consumer forum.
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Delhi HC: Incorrect to Presume All Private Unaided Schools are Making Profit(31.03.2017)
Delhi High Court has said that it is "not correct" to presume that all private unaided schools in the city are making profits since there are cases be.....
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Orissa HC Quashes Amendment to Odisha Zilla Parishad Election Rules(31.03.2017)
Orissa High Court has quashed the state government's amendment to Rule 51 of Odisha Zilla Parishad Election Rules of 1994.
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SC Refers Triple Talaq Case to Constitutional Bench; Hearing to Begin from May 11(31.03.2017)
Supreme Court has decided that a five-judge constitution bench will rule on the constitutional validity of the practice of triple talaq, 'nikah halala.....
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NGT Issues Notice to Delhi, UP on Waste Burning Along DND Flyover(31.03.2017)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a notice to the governments of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh on a plea alleging indiscriminate burning of municipal.....
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Supreme Court Refuses Early Hearing for Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid Case(31.03.2017)
Supreme Court has refused to give an early hearing to Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case, on a plea by BJP MP Subramanian Swamy.
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National Green Tribunal Relaxes Norms for Waste Disposal Diesel Trucks(03.04.2017)
National Green Tribunal in a relief to the North Delhi Municipal Corporation has directed Delhi Government to allow registration of eight new diesel v.....
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Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing on Banning Tainted Leaders From Polls(03.04.2017)
Supreme Court has refused to accord urgent hearing on a plea raising questions like whether people facing trial in serious crime cases can be allowed .....
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Supreme Court Seeks EC Response Over Plea Alleging EVM Tampering(27.03.2017)
Supreme Court has sought Election Commission’s (EC) response on a petition that raised doubts over security features of electronic voting machines.
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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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Punjab & Haryana HC Grants Rs 4 Lakh Compensation in Kite String Death Case(27.03.2017)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Punjab government to provide Rs 4-lakh compensation to a Khanna family whose sole breadwinner died after hi.....
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Bombay HC: ‘Immediate Inducement’ Not Sine Qua Non For Prosecution in Matrimonial Suicide Cases(27.03.2017)
Bombay High Court has held that in cases of suicides resulting from matrimonial disputes or sustained torture, ‘immediate inducement’ cannot be consid.....
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SEBI Bans Reliance Industries, Others From Equity Derivative Market For 1 Year(27.03.2017)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)has barred Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and 12 other entities from dealing in equity derivatives futures.....
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Supreme Court Bars Litigation on Selection Process with Regard to Appointments in Tribunals(21.03.2018)
Supreme Court has clarified its order that accepted suggestions made by the Central Administrative Tribunal Bar Association with regard to appointment.....
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Delhi High Court Displeased Over No Disability Audit by Govt, DDA(22.03.2018)
Delhi High Court has expressed displeasure over the city government and the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for not taking steps to carry out audit .....
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RBI Capped Withdrawal From Jan Dhan Accounts to Rs. 10000 Per Month(30.11.2016)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a notification saying that Jan Dhan Account Holders will be allowed to withdraw only Rs 10,000 a month, as a te.....
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Bombay HC: No Power with Passport Authority to Curb Travel(01.12.2016)
Bombay High Court has said that Passport Authority did not have any right to decide whether an accused in a criminal case could travel abroad or not.
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Delhi HC: Minutes of Inter-Ministerial Meetings Cannot Supersede a Legislation(01.12.2016)
Delhi High Court, while quashing Minutes of a March 2010 Meeting of erstwhile UPA government regarding citizenship to children born to Tibetan refugee.....
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Ministry of Finance Repeals SICA With Effect From Today(01.12.2016)
Ministry of Finance has repealed Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985 (SICA) with effect from today.
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Bombay HC Directs State Government to Make SPCA Functional Within Two Weeks(02.12.2016)
Bombay High Court has said that State Police Complaints Authority (SPCA) should start functioning in two weeks.
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Karnataka HC Upholds Government’s Order to Take Over Temple’s Administration(02.12.2016)
Karnataka High Court has upheld Government order of taking over administration of Sri Vinayaka Temple situated Jayanagar, after finding that temple wa.....
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Delhi HC: Government Under No Obligation to Raise Dispute with Foreign Nation Qua Private Claim(05.12.2016)
Delhi High Court has said that Government of India is under no obligation to raise a dispute with a Foreign Government qua the private claim of its ci.....
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NGT to States, Union Territories: Submit Action Plan on Use of Fly Ash(20.02.2018)
National Green Tribunal has directed all States and Union Territories to submit an action plan on the usage of fly ash that is generated from thermal .....
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NGT Junks Plea to Demolish Haj House in Ghaziabad(20.02.2018)
National Green Tribunal has junked a plea seeking demolition of a building for Haj pilgrims in Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, noting that the structure d.....
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NGT Junks Plea to Demolish Haj House in Ghaziabad(20.02.2018)
National Green Tribunal has junked a plea seeking demolition of a building for Haj pilgrims in Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, noting that the structure d.....
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Supreme Court: State Govt. Can Take Over Private Schools(20.02.2018)
Supreme Court has held that state decision to run Primary schools which were decided to be closed by their respective management was in public interes.....
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Formulate Comprehensive Policy to Stop Stubble Burning: NGT(21.02.2018)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi and four northern states to formulate a comprehensive policy for providing incentives and infrastruct.....
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Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage: NGT Raps State Over Rehabilitation of Mules(21.02.2018)
National Green Tribunal has rapped the J&K Government over its failure to submit a plan for the rehabilitation of horses and mules, which have been ba.....
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Supreme Court Stays Criminal Action Against Actress Priya Prakash Varrier(21.02.2018)
Supreme Court has stayed all criminal proceedings initiated against actress Priya Prakash Varrier in relation to the song Manikya Malarayi Poovi.
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NGT Lifts Stay, Elevated Road Back On Track(26.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has lifted its stay on construction of an elevated road on land belonging to a bird sanctuary, enabling Ghaziabad Develo.....
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NGT Seeks Reports on Constructions near Yamuna(26.09.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought report on around 18 establishments built near Yamuna from NGT Local Commissioner before September 27.
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Orissa HC Notices Ministries(27.09.2016)
Orissa HC has issued notices to Ministries of Law and Justice, Home, Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions over a writ petition seeking declaration.....
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Bombay HC Upholds Notification Issued by NPPA on Retail Price of Certain Drugs(27.09.2016)
Bombay HC has upheld notifications issued by National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), fixing maximum retail price for anti-diabetic and cardi.....
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CCI Permits Sanofi-Boehringer Asset Swap(27.09.2016)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has permitted swapping of Animal Health and Consumer Healthcare businesses between French drugmaker Sanofi and G.....
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Supreme Court Slams Centre Over Sealing Drive, Says 'You Can't Go On Destroying Delhi'(03.04.2018)
Supreme Court, while expressing anguish over the strikes and 'dharnas' against the ongoing sealing drive in the National Capital, has said that there .....
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Supreme Court Slams Centre Over Sealing Drive, Says 'You Can't Go On Destroying Delhi'(03.04.2018)
Supreme Court, while expressing anguish over the strikes and 'dharnas' against the ongoing sealing drive in the National Capital, has said that there .....
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NGT Seeks Response from NGO on Plea against Ban on PET Bottles(25.10.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notice to an NGO on an allegation that it was motivated by interests of Glass Industry and not environmental .....
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NGT Directs Odisha Government Not to Carry Any Activities in Eco-Sensitive Areas(25.10.2016)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Odisha Government not to carry out any activities like human settlements, construction of roads, railway li.....
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Allahabad High Court Rules, ‘Gift after Marriage is Not Dowry’(25.10.2016)
Allahabad High Court has ruled that gift articles demanded at time of 'Kalewa' ceremony held after wedding does not amount to dowry unless demand is r.....
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Kerala HC Allows Vigilance Inquiry against IPS Officer(25.10.2016)
Kerala High Court has permitted Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to proceed with its preliminary inquiry against State Crime Records Bureau DGP N .....
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Bombay HC: Running Clinics is not a Commercial Activity(25.10.2016)
Bombay High Court has held that a clinic run of a private doctor or their partnership firm can't come under the definition of 'commercial establishmen.....
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Allahabad HC Dismisses Kejriwal’s Plea Seeking Exemption in Poll Code Violation Case(25.10.2016)
Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Party Leader Kumar Vishwas, seeking exemption from personal appearance .....
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Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Selection of Chief Priest’s of Sabarimala Temple(10.11.2023)
Kerala High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed for challenging the selection of the Melsanthi (Chief Priest) of Sabarimala Temple for the year .....
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Orissa High Court to State: Use Facial Biometrics to Identify ATM Users, Deter Criminal Activities(10.11.2023)
Orissa High Court has directed the State to have discussion with all bank authorities to install ‘facial biometric identification systems’ at all Auto.....
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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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Krishna Janmabhoomi Dispute: SC Rejects Mosque Committee Request to Stay Proceedings Before All. HC(16.11.2023)
Supreme Court, in Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah Mosque dispute, has refused to suspend the ongoing proceedings before the Allahabad HC which is hea.....
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Kerala HC: Farmers Who Sell Grains to Govt. Can't be Shown as Borrowers in Paddy Receipt Sheets(16.11.2023)
Kerala HC has held that the farmers who sell their paddy to the Government under the tripartite agreement cannot be treated and shown as borrowers in .....
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Ker. HC: Non-Consideration of Disadvantages Attributable to Motherhood will Result in Discrimination(14.12.2023)
Kerala High Court while observing that pregnancy or motherhood cannot be seen as a burden or clog on the aspiration of women in public employment, has.....
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All. HC Allows Petition to Appoint Commission to Inspect the Idgah Mosque(15.12.2023)
Allahabad High Court has allowed a petition seeking the appointment of a court commissioner to inspect the Idgah Mosque in the ongoing Mathura's Krish.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Commissioner, Krishna Janmabhoomi, Shahi Eidgah Mosque
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SC: Advocates Must Verify Facts from Case Records(18.12.2023)
Supreme Court has observed though it is true that advocates would settle pleadings and argue on instructions given by their clients, however, their du.....
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MP HC: Can’t Sustain Proc. Against Accomplice for Fraud When Proc. Against Principal Borrower Closed(04.06.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that accomplices involved in the offence of fraud cannot be prosecuted once proceedings initiated against the p.....
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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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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
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Supreme Court: Judicial Decisions Do Not Lead to Infringement of Fundamental Rights(22.02.2024)
Supreme Court has restated that a judicial decision that has been given by a court of competent jurisdiction cannot be challenged on the grounds of vi.....
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Del HC: ‘Absolute Privilege’ Bars Claims Against Judges, Counsels For Statement Made During Proc.(22.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that Doctrine of ‘Absolute Privilege’ puts an embargo on entertainment of claims made against judges, lawyers or parties.....
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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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Ori HC: Can’t Recover Excess Payment Made to Emp. From Leave Encashment Benefits Post Retirement(23.02.2024)
Orissa High Court has held that if excess payment has been made to an employee without any fault on his part, such amount cannot be recovered by the e.....
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Cal. HC: Jurisdiction Can’t Be Assumed By Consumer Forum When Arbitration Prescribed By Special Law(23.02.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that Court under Section 11(6) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act is not merely obligated to appoint an arbitrator but c.....
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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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Calcutta HC Seeks Response from State in PIL Seeking Directions for Regular Maintenance of Ground(01.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has sought response from the State government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition seeking directions for regular mainte.....
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Gujarat HC: Insurance Company Cannot be Liable for Indemnity if Driver Does Not Have Valid Licence(01.02.2022)
Gujarat High Court has held that an insurance company cannot be held liable for indemnity if the driver of the offending vehicle does not have a valid.....
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Calcutta HC Dismisses Plea of Legal Insanity, Upholds Life Sentence of Man for Murdering Mother(01.02.2022)
Calcutta High Court has upheld the life sentence awarded to a man for murdering his mother by dismissing his plea of legal insanity. The Court has fur.....
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Delhi HC Asks DMRC to Take Instructions Over Payment of Arbitral Award to DAMEPL(01.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has asked Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to take instructions as to how it will make the payment of arbitral award to Delhi Airp.....
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Murder of 85 Year Old Woman, North East Delhi Riots
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Ker. HC: Continuous Cohabitation Doesn’t Acquire Character of Valid Marriage if Another Exists(19.01.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that continuous cohabitation for several years will not acquire the character of a valid marriage during the existence of a.....
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Kerala HC: Disputes Between Parties to a Void Marriage Can be Determined by Family Court(19.01.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that disputes related to void marriages as defined under Section 24 of the Special Marriage Act can be redressed by Family .....
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All. HC: Criminal Proceedings Also Disclosing Civil Dispute Between Parties Not Liable to be Quashed(19.01.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that the mere fact that allegations in criminal proceedings also make out the existence of civil dispute between the par.....
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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.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Dishonest Intention, Criminal Misconduct, Section 13(1)(d) PC Act
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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: Children Born out of Void Marriages Entitled to Share in Parent’s Property(22.01.2024)
Supreme Court has held that children born out of void and voidable marriages have to be considered legitimate children and shall be entitled to a vali.....
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Ker. HC: Admission of Confession Made to Police Can Vitiate Trial(27.10.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that admission of confessions of accused made to police under Section 25 and Section 26 of Indian Evidence Act, 1872 can vi.....
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Ker. HC Quashes Criminal Case Against Makers of ‘Kantara’ Movie in 'Varaharoopam' Copyright Row(30.10.2023)
Kerala High Court has quashed criminal case registered under Section 63 of Copyright Act over the alleged plagiarism of 'Navarasam' song of Thykkudam .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Kantara, Varaharoopam, Copyright
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Ker. HC: Properties Subject to Attachment Must be Properties Acquired through Proceeds of Crime(02.07.2024)
Kerala High Court has observed that the properties that can be proceeded against, exercising the powers of attachment must be those that have been acq.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Proceeds of Crime, Attachment
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Ker. HC: Authorities Cannot Proceed Against Assets Not Related to Money Laundering Under PMLA(02.07.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that the purpose of PMLA is to remove tainted money and also to initiate proceedings against proceeds of crime. Such a prov.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, PMLA, Tainted Money, Proceeds of Crime
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All. HC: Unlawful Conversions at Such Rampant Pace Would Lead to Majority Becoming Minority(02.07.2024)
All. HC has observed that if process of unlawful conversion is allowed to be carried out, majority population of this country would be in minority one.....
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Orissa HC: No Jurisdiction on Consumer Commission to Entertain Matters Under SARFAESI Act(03.07.2024)
Orissa High Court has observed that any suit or proceeding which can be entertained by the Debt Recovery Tribunal or the Appellate Tribunal cannot be .....
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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
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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.....
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Supreme Court: Court Which Granted Bail Can Cancel it if Serious Allegations Made(21.05.2024)
SC has observed that if there are serious allegations against accused, bail can be cancelled by same Court that has granted it, even if accused has no.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Relevant Material, Serious Allegations
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All. HC: Collector Being Quasi-Judicial Authority Has No Statutory Power to Review/Recall Order(21.05.2024)
All HC has held that Collector (Stamp) cannot recall or review his own order as no such power has been conferred under Section 47-A of Indian Stamp Ac.....
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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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Titanium Company Scam: Kerala High Court Orders CBI Investigation(16.11.2023)
Kerala HC has directed the Central Government to order the CBI to investigate the corruption allegations involving high officials of Titanium Company .....
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Kerala HC Stays State Govt. Order Mandating Installation of Surveillance Cameras on Private Buses(16.11.2023)
Kerala High Court has stayed the State government's order mandating the installation of security cameras in private buses as a precondition for renewa.....
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Ker. HC Directs Constitution of Medical Board to Consider Student's Plea Seeking Scribe to Write Exam(17.11.2023)
Kerala High Court has directed the Thrissur General Hospital to constitute a Medical Board to consider the request of a 22 year old law student seekin.....
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ITAT Mumbai: No Tax Notice to Legal Heir of Deceased(17.11.2023)
Income-tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has held an assessment order passed in the name of a deceased taxpayer to be 'non-est’ and quashed the addition .....
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Del. HC: Will can be Suspected if There is Unsigned Cuttings and Overwriting(20.11.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that only if it is found that there are substantial changes sought to be introduced to a Will by the cuttings and overwritin.....
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Del. HC: Transfer Pricing Officer Doesn’t Have Jurisdiction to Question Commercial Expediency(15.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that the authority of the Transfer Pricing Officer can only be extended to evaluating the enlistment of comparables or a.....
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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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SC Issues Direction for Court’s Security Amid Recent Gun Firing Incidents in the Court in Delhi(14.08.2023)
Supreme Court has issues directions to ensure safety within court premises in light of the recent incidents of gun firing within court premises in Del.....
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All. HC: Not Mandatory for Passport Authority to Impound Passport of Accused Persons(26.07.2024)
All. HC has held that legislature u/s 10 (3)(e) of Passports Act, 1967 had deliberately used word ‘may' meaning that passport officer by recording rea.....
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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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Mad. HC: Usage of Term “Tribal” Along With Name of the Government School Is Unwarranted(29.07.2024)
Mad. HC has held that usage of term “Tribal” along with name of Government School is unwarranted. Such usage, undoubtedly would result in stigmatising.....
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US Federal Court Allows Unshorn Hair and Beards for Sikhs in Marine Corps' Boot Camp(30.12.2022)
United States Federal Court has ordered Marine Corps to allow Sikh recruits with unshorn hair and beards to immediately begin basic training, while a .....
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Bombay HC Makes E-Filing Mandatory for Criminal, Arbitration and Civil Contempt Cases(02.01.2023)
Bombay High Court has made e-filing of new criminal cases, arbitration petitions and civil contempt petitions mandatory from January 9, 2023. E-filing.....
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J&K&L HC: Judicial Review Restricted to Public Functions if Pvt Entity Amenable to Writ Jurisdiction(02.01.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that if a private entity is amenable to writ jurisdiction, the powers of judicial review are confined.....
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Kerala High Court: Not Feasible to Direct Shifting Bio Toilets from Sabarimala to Wayanad(05.08.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that it is not feasible to temporarily give the bio-toilets placed at various places in the trekking path in Sabarimala to .....
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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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SC Extends Stay on Direction by UP & UK Govt. to Eateries on Kanwar Route to Display Names(06.08.2024)
Supreme Court has extended the stay on direction issued by Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments to eateries along the Kanwariya pilgrim route to .....
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Delhi High Court: Legal Database’s Subscription Can’t Be Considered as Transfer of Copyright(26.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that subscription to a legal database does not amount to transfer of copyright since there is a vast difference between tran.....
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Centre Notifies Date for Enforcement of Criminal Laws Replacing IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act(26.02.2024)
Central Government has notified that the three criminal laws Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adh.....
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Delhi High Court: Legal Database’s Subscription Can’t Be Considered as Transfer of Copyright(26.02.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that subscription to a legal database does not amount to transfer of copyright since there is a clear difference between tra.....
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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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Cal HC: High Court Lacks Jurisd. When Application u/s 9A of A&C Act Filed Before Commercial Court(26.02.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that if an application under Section 9A of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) has been filed before a comme.....
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Bombay HC: Can’t Entertain Application Increasing Valuation of Suit if Pecuniary Jurisdiction Lost(26.02.2024)
Bombay High Court has observed that an application for increasing the valuation of suit cannot be entertained by it when due to increase in pecuniary .....
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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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Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme as Unconstitutional(15.02.2024)
Supreme Court has struck down the Electoral Bond Scheme stating it to be violative of Article 19(1)(a) of Constitution of India and the Right to Infor.....
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Supreme Court Explains The Principles of Adverse Possession(15.02.2024)
Supreme Court while stating that a person pleading adverse possession has no equities in his favor because seeking such possession is attempting to de.....
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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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SC: Article 8 to be Applicable on People Residing Outside India on Date of Commencement of COI(21.10.2024)
Supreme Court has held that the provision of Article 8 of Constitution of India will only apply to someone ordinarily residing on the date of commence.....
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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.....
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Ker. HC: In Quashing Proc. Courts to Look at All Circumstances to See if Case Initiated With Malice(19.06.2024)
Ker. HC has observed that Courts owe duty to look into attending circumstances to see whether criminal proceeding is manifestly attended with mala fid.....
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Kerala HC: Can’t Condone Delay in Approaching Revision Authority Under Income Tax Act(19.06.2024)
Kerala High Court while upholding the order of Single Bench, has held that delay in approaching revision authority under the Income-Tax Act, 1961 cann.....
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AP HC: Registry to List Plea Challenging Illegal Detention of 195 Bovine Animals(20.06.2024)
Andhra Pradesh High Court while observing that in matters concerning the welfare of animals court cannot be stopped from exercising inherent jurisdict.....
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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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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.....
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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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SC: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's Withdraws Petition Challenging His Arrest by ED(22.05.2024)
Former Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren has withdrawn his plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money launderin.....
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All. HC: Juris. While Dealing With S.34 App. Can’t be Disputed by Party Filing S.9 App. in One Court(22.05.2024)
All. HC has held that if a party has filed an application under Section 9 of A&C Act, 1996 before one court then objection regarding territorial juris.....
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Delhi High Court: Man Held Guilty of Criminal Contempt for Posting Video Defaming Judges(23.05.2024)
Delhi High Court has held a man guilty of criminal contempt under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 for posting a video on social media platform that d.....
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Financial Assistance Scheme for District Judiciary Employees Introduced by CJ of Madras HC(23.05.2024)
Chief Justice (CJ) of Madras High Court has launched the Chief Justice Relief Fund Scheme for district judiciary employees and is a subscription based.....
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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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#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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#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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#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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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Overview and Inclusive Development of Agricultural Sector(01.02.2022)
Finance Minister has announced support for post-harvest value addition for millet products, as 2022 will be Year of Millet. Procurement of Wheat and R.....
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#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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Karnataka High Court: Section 63 of Copyright Act is Cognizable Offence(02.02.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that Section 63 of the Copyright Act, 1957 which prescribes a punishment of minimum 6 months that may extend to 3 years .....
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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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Supreme Court: Bail Granted to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Upheld(29.07.2024)
Supreme Court has dismissed plea filed by Enforcement Directorate challenging the Jharkhand High Court’s order granting bail to Jharkhand Chief Minist.....
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MP HC: Licencing Authority May Cancel Arm’s License if there is Threat to Safety and Peace(29.07.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified that if there is satisfaction on the part of licensing authority that a person is involved in a criminal activ.....
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SC: Once Special Court has Taken Cognizance of Complaint, ED Cannot Arrest Accused u/s 19 of PMLA(30.07.2024)
SC while granting bail to an accused in a complaint of money laundering filed by the ED, has observed that after the special court has taken cognizanc.....
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Bom. HC: 4 Crore Cost Imposed on Patanjali In Trademark Infringement Case(30.07.2024)
Bombay High Court has imposed cost of Rs. 4 Crore on Patanjali Ayurved Ltd. for violation of ad-interim order of the Court in relation to a trademark .....
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Kar. HC: Exoneration in Departmental Enquiry Will Not Come in Way of Criminal Trial Against a Person(30.07.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that if an employee accused of accepting and demanding bride is exonerated in a departmental enquiry, it shall not come .....
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HP High Court: State Not Competent to Enact Law on Levy of Cess on Water Usage for Electricity(06.03.2024)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that the matter related to the levy of cess on water usage for electricity generation is beyond the legislative c.....
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SC Constitutes Committee to Examine Issue of Safaris in Tiger Reserves & National Parks(07.03.2024)
Supreme Court has directed the constitution of a committee to decide the issue of safaris within Tiger reserves, national parks, and wildlife sanctuar.....
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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.....
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Supreme Court: Arbitration is Always Arbitrator Centric(20.01.2025)
Supreme Court has opined that Arbitration is always Arbitrator centric and parties must make the right choice of arbitrator in order to ease several c.....
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SC: Jharkhand Government to bring Prison Manual in Accordance with Model Prison Manual 2016(20.01.2025)
Supreme Court has directed the Jharkhand Government to bring out a prison manual which is in accordance with the Model Prison Manual 2016.
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Cal. HC: Once Seat of Arbitration is Designated it is to be Treated as Exclusive Jurisdiction(20.01.2025)
Calcutta High Court has held that once seat of arbitration has been designated in an agreement then that seat has to be treated as the exclusive juris.....
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Del. HC: Mindset that Women should Endure Suffering is ‘Right’ Emboldens Perpetrators(20.01.2025)
Delhi High Court while denying bail to a husband in a dowry death case, has held that the mindset that women should endure suffering is ‘right’ embold.....
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Kar. HC: Application for Substitution Can't Be Rejected Without Examining if 'Right To Sue' Survives(20.07.2022)
Karnataka High Court has said that a trial court cannot reject an application made by legal representatives seeking to come on record following the de.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Plaintiff’s Death, Right to Sue
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SC Stays HC Direction That Delhi Private Schools Must Fill Up Backlog EWS Seats in Next 5 Yrs(20.07.2022)
Supreme Court has stayed the operation of a Delhi High Court order which had asked Delhi Government to make every endeavor to ensure that private scho.....
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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
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Kerala HC: Selection of Candidates Can be Based on Rational Criteria if Applicants Exceed Vacancies(20.07.2022)
Kerala High Court has held that Selection Committee can shortlist qualified applicants to trim down the number of such eligible applicants, provided t.....
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AAR: E-Rikshaw Supplied Without Battery Classifiable as Electrically Operated Motor Vehicle(20.07.2022)
Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR), West Bengal Bench has held that a three-wheeled electrically operated vehicle, commonly known as e-rickshaw, when.....
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Delhi HC: CPC Contemplates Execution of Foreign Decree And Not an Order(21.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that remedy before the foreign arbitral tribunal would not be inefficacious when the bulk of the assets of a party are locat.....
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ITAT: Income from Cricket Betting is Business Income(12.07.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad bench has upheld addition of Income from Cricket Betting as Business Income.
Tags : ITAT, Cricket Betting, Business Income
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Supreme Court Extends Mohammed Zubair's Interim Bail in Hate Speech Case(12.07.2022)
Supreme Court has extended the 5 days' interim bail granted to Mohammed Zubair, the co-founder of fact checking website AltNews, in connection with th.....
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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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Kar. HC: Criminal Trespass Complaint Can't be Made if Property is Not in Possession of Complainant(13.07.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that a complaint of criminal trespass cannot be made if the property on which the accused is alleged to have trespassed .....
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Orissa HC: Possession Not Proved Merely by Sitting in Vehicle from Which Contraband is Seized(13.07.2022)
Orissa High Court has held that a person merely sitting in a vehicle from which contrabands were seized does not necessarily point to the fact that th.....
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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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Allahabad HC: Courts Shouldn't Stay Termination & Dismissal Order During The Pendency of Proceedings(13.07.2022)
Allahabad High Court has held that by way of an interim order, the order of suspension termination, dismissal, and transfer etc. should not be stayed .....
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SC: Beneficial Provision of Section 436A of CrPC Will Apply To Prosecution Under PMLA(21.10.2024)
SC while granting bail to an accused in a money laundering case, has relied on Vijay Madanlal Choudhary and Ors. vs. Union of India (MANU/SC/0924/2022.....
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Supreme Court Issues Guidelines Against Child Marriages(21.10.2024)
SC while issuing guidelines against child marriages, has stated that to ensure effective use of penal provisions in the Prohibition of Child Marriage .....
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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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P&H HC: BCI Can Assume Revisional Jurisdiction Only When Matter is Disposed of by State Bar Council(21.10.2024)
P&H HC has stated that the revisional jurisdiction by the Bar Council of India can only be assumed, when a matter is disposed of by a State Bar Counci.....
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SC Restrains Centre and States to Act Upon Withdrawal of Madarssas Not Complying with RTE(22.10.2024)
Supreme Court has passed an interim order and restrained the Central Government and States to act upon communications issued by the National Commissio.....
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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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Delhi High Court Asks Govt to Reconsider Order Mandating Face Masks Inside Private Vehicles(02.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has called the order passed by the Delhi Government mandating wearing of face mask inside private vehicle as absurd, asking further a.....
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Allahabad HC: Minor’s Right to be Educated Can’t be Violated on Father’s Fraudulent Claims(02.02.2022)
Allahabad High Court has observed that a minor's right to be educated can't be violated on account of his/her father's fraudulent claim under the Righ.....
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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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Orissa HC Upholds Mandamus Issued to HOUDD and OWSSB to Increase Superannuation Age(03.02.2022)
Orissa High Court has upheld the decision of Single Judge Bench which had issued a mandamus to the Housing and Urban Development Department, Governmen.....
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Delhi HC Directs to Issue Directions for Starting Treatment of Children Suffering from Rare Diseases(03.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to issue communications to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Centres for Excellence est.....
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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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Utt. HC: While Exercising Inherent Jurisdiction, HC Does Not Function As Court of Appeal or Revision(21.06.2024)
Utt. HC has held that inherent jurisdiction though wide should not be capriciously or arbitrarily exercised, but should be exercised in appropriate ca.....
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Del. HC: Mandate of Arbitral Tribunal Can be Extended by Court, Even After its Expiry(24.06.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that the court is fully empowered to extend the mandate, even after the expiry of the mandate of the tribunal under Section .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Arbitral Tribunal, S. 29A(4) of A&C Act
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Ker. HC: Settling Serious Crimes Like Murder, Rape Would Seriously Impact Society(24.06.2024)
Ker. HC has observed that heinous and serious offences involving mental depravity or offences such as murder, rape and dacoity cannot be quashed thoug.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Serious Crimes, Mental Depravity
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Ker. HC: AO Can’t Reopen Assessment in Block Period of 6 Years if Absence of Incriminating Materials(24.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that in case of absence of incriminating materials, the Assessing Officer (AO) cannot reopen the assessment in a block peri.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Incriminating Materials, Assessing Officer
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Tripura High Court: Accused Not Entitled to Bail on Mere Filing of Chargesheet(24.06.2024)
Tripura High Court has held that mere filing of a chargesheet is not a ground at all or has no persuasive value to grant bail to an accused of alleged.....
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Ori. HC: Re-Imprisonment of Prematurely Released Convict Can’t be Ordered Unless Release Challenged(24.06.2024)
Orissa High Court has held that once the accused has been released prematurely by the appropriate Government, the Appellate Court cannot order the con.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Re-Imprisonment, Appropriate Government
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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
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Ker. HC: Demand of Bribe to be Established by Prosecution in Case of Obtainment & Not in Acceptance(24.01.2024)
Kerala HC while explaining the provisions of Sec. 7 of Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1918 has observed that in the case of acceptance of b.....
Tags : Kerala HC, Section 7 of PC Act, Demand of bribe
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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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Madras HC: State Vicariously Liable for Neglect, Compensation Granted to Man for Injuries Upheld(25.01.2024)
Madras High Court while upholding an order granting compensation to a man who suffered injuries during a bandh, has held that State would be vicarious.....
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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.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Anticipatory Bail, SC/ST Act, Prima Facie Offence
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All. HC: Commercial Tax Tribunal’s Order Upheld, Court Condones 1365 Days Delay on Sufficient Cause(29.01.2024)
Allahabad High Court while upholding the condonation of delay of 1365 days by the Commercial Tax Tribunal in filing of appeal has held that it is the .....
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NCLAT: Section 43(1) of IBC applicable when Corporate Debtor has given a preference in transaction(09.12.2024)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has observed that the condition precedent for attracting Section 43(1) of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Co.....
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Must AddSection 304(II) of IPC In Accidents Involving Drunk Drivers(10.12.2024)
Calcutta HC has stated that in all cases of drinking and driving, where an accident had occurred, culpable homicide not amounting to murder underSecti.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Section 304(II), Reckless Driving
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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: Right to Maintenance Shall Have Overriding Effect on Rights of Claimants under SARFAESI/IBC(12.12.2024)
SC has stated that the right to maintenance being equivalent to a fundamental right will be superior to and have overriding effect on the statutory ri.....
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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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Bom. HC: Authority Processing Duty Credit Scrip Application is the Adjudicating Authority for Appeals(13.12.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that authority processing applications for duty credit scrip entitlement shall be the 'adjudicating authority' for appeals .....
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SC: Candidature Can't Be Cancelled for Insignificant Trivial Errors(03.01.2024)
Supreme Court while observing that a candidate can’t be penalized for an insignificant error that has no bearing on the ultimate result, has held that.....
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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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Del. HC: Issuance of Anti-Suit Injunction Possible if Foreign Proceedings Oppressive or Vexatious(04.01.2024)
Delhi High Court while observing that cases of injunction are governed by the doctrine of equity, has held that Indian Courts can issue anti-suit inju.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Anti-Suit Injunction, Oppressive, Matrimonial
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SC: Salaries of Employed Teachers Cannot be Abruptly Stopped if They are Not at Fault(04.01.2024)
Supreme Court while directing the Uttar Pradesh Government to pay salaries of the teachers whose salaries were abruptly stopped, has observed that 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.....
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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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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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MP HC: Admission of Unauthorised Recordings of Wife's Conversations Declined(06.08.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court while addressing the issue of admissibility of electronic evidence, has observed that unauthorized recordings of wife’s conv.....
Tags : MP High Court, Electronic Evidence, Privacy Rights
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Ker. HC: Writ Court Doesn’t Lack Jurisdiction in Disputes Involving a State Entity(06.08.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that when a State entity under Article 12 of COI enters into a purely contractual relationship with a private party, the Wr.....
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Mad. HC: Can’t Grant Police Protection to Person Inviting Threat Due to His Criminal Activities(06.08.2024)
Madras High Court has held that Police protection can be given by Court only in appropriate case based on threat perception. If a person invites a sit.....
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Ker. HC: Consent on Sexual Relationship to be Decided in Trial If Allegation are Made Out Prima Facie(06.08.2024)
Kerala High Court while refusing to quash rape proceedings against the accused, has held that in a case where the prosecution allegation are made out .....
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Del. HC: Non-Signatory's Action Aligning With Signatories Impresses that it’s a Veritable Party(23.10.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that if the non-signatory's actions align with those of the signatories, it could reasonably lead the signatories to bel.....
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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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SC Issues Directions Regarding Awareness of Convicted Prisoners' Right to Legal Aid(24.10.2024)
Supreme Court while issuing directions regarding awareness of convicted prisoners' right to legal aid, has observed that the most important task in an.....
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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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Kar HC: Necessary for Authorities to Dispose of Application to Renew Registration in Reasonable Time(24.10.2024)
Kar. HC has stated that it becomes necessary for the Competent Authorities to dispose of the application filed for seeking renewal of registration of .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Competent Authorities, Registration of Clinics
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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.....
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Cal. HC: Higher Pay Scale Can’t be Claimed if Duties Performed Without Obtaining Prior Permission(21.07.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that salary increment cannot be claimed when duties are performed without proper compliance of the relevant mandatory sta.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Pay Scale, Prior Permission
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SC: Abortion Can't be Denied Solely Because Woman is Unmarried(21.07.2022)
Supreme Court has passed an ad-interim order to allow an unmarried woman to abort her pregnancy of 24-weeks arising out of live-in relationship, subje.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Abortion, Un-Married Woman
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SC: Non-Forest Activities Cannot be Permitted Without Prior Approval from Central Government(22.07.2022)
Supreme Court has held that State Government/Competent Authority cannot permit any change of user of forest or deemed forest land without obtaining pr.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Forest Land, Prior Approval
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Cal. HC: Only Licensing Authority Can Suspend Driving License, Not Police Officer(22.07.2022)
Calcutta High Court has held that a police officer has no right to disqualify a person or revoke a driving license under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988,.....
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Allahabad HC Dismissed With Cost, Protection Plea Filed by Married Woman and Her Live-In Partner(22.07.2022)
Allahabad High Court while dismissing a protection plea filed by married woman and her live-in partner with cost has held that they failed to demonstr.....
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ITAT: Accepting Loans Through Journal Entries With Reasonable Cause Will Not Attract Penalty(22.07.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai Bench held that accepting loans through journal entries with reasonable cause will not attract penalty un.....
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SC Allows Centre to Continue Security Cover for Mukesh Ambani Family(25.07.2022)
Supreme Court while quashing the proceedings in the PIL pending before Tripura High Court challenging security cover given to Mukesh Ambani & his fami.....
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SC: Bombay High Court Verdict Upholding Hijab Ban in College Challenged(06.08.2024)
A plea challenging verdict of Bombay High Court upholding the ban imposed on the wearing of hijab, nakab, burkha, stole, cap, etc., by students on cam.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Bombay High Court, Hijab Ban, Private College
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Ker HC: No Relati. in Nature of Marriage if Couple Lives Together During Subsi. of Previous Marriage(07.08.2024)
Ker. HC has held that a couple that performed a marriage ceremony during subsistence of their previous marriage cannot be said to be in a relationship.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Marriage Ceremony, Legal Marriage
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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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Del. HC: Reassessment on the Basis of New Material Deprives Right of Taxpayer to Object(08.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that if the ultimate decision to justify initiation of reassessment be based on entirely new or previously undisclosed m.....
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Bom. HC: No Power on Cooperative Court to Return Plaint to Approp. Court When it Lacks Jurisdiction(08.08.2024)
Bombay High Court has observed that there is no provision under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960 that empowers the Cooperative Court t.....
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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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SC: In Matters of Regularization of Service, Decision-Making Authority Can’t Act on its Whims(23.08.2024)
SC while dealing with the issue of regularization of services of an Assistant Professor, has observed that the discretion vested in the Executive Coun.....
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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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SC: Benefit of Section 479 BNSS Extended to Undertrials in Cases Registered Before 1st July(26.08.2024)
Supreme Court has held that Section 479 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 shall have a retrospective application across the country and shal.....
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Bombay High Court: One Week Granted to Patanjali to Deposit Rs. 4 Crore Cost(26.08.2024)
Bombay High Court in a Trademark Infringement Case, has granted extra one week’s time to Patanjali for payment of Rs. 4 Crore fine imposed for non-com.....
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SC Grants Relief of Regularization to Woman Who Served Department for Thirty Years(27.08.2024)
SC has directed regularization of services of a woman engaged as a water woman who had served the department for a period of thirty years but was not .....
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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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All HC: Municipal Corp. to Ensure Availability of Clean Drinking Water to Residents of Lucknow(06.05.2024)
Allahabad High Court while addressing the issue of non-availability of clean drinking water in several areas of Lucknow, has directed the Lucknow Muni.....
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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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SC: Minimum 1/3rd Women's Reservation in SCBA Posts is on Experimental Basis(07.05.2024)
Supreme Court has clarified that its previous order directing reservation of a minimum 1/3rd seats for women in the Supreme Court Bar Association's ex.....
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Del. HC: Administration has Turned Blind Eye Towards Functioning of Dairies in National Capital(09.05.2024)
Delhi High Court while dealing with a plea alleging violation of various laws by dairy colonies in Delhi, has observed that the administration has com.....
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Open Air Prisons Suggested by Supreme Court as Solution to Overcrowding of Prisons(10.05.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that the establishment of open-air prisons or camps can be one of the solutions for overcrowding in prisons. The Court furt.....
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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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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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Punjab & Haryana High Court Stays Haryana Law Granting 75% Job Quota for Locals in Private Sector(03.02.2022)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted an interim stay on the Haryana government's law providing for 75% reservation for state domicile in the priv.....
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Karnataka HC Dismisses Proceedings Against Man Who Joined VC Hearing Without Shirt(04.02.2022)
Karnataka High Court has dropped proceedings initiated against a man, who had joined videoconference hearing on November 30, 2021, without wearing a s.....
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ITAT, Ahmedabad: Income Tax Assessment Against Deregistered Company Invalid(04.02.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Ahmedabad, has held that the income tax assessment against a company deregistered by the Ministry of Corporate Af.....
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Kerala HC: Individuals with Criminal Antecedents Not Allowed to Run Stalls in Temple Premises(04.02.2022)
Kerala High Court has established that individuals with criminal antecedents or those without a Police Clearance Certificate are not allowed to run or.....
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Rotation of Wards for Reserved Categories(04.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has dismissed two petitions challenging a notification issued by the State Election Commission last month, changing the seats reserve.....
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SC Quashes Criminal Defamation Case against Editorial Director of Bennett Coleman and Co Ltd(19.02.2025)
SC while quashing a criminal defamation case against editorial director of Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd that publishes the newspaper Times of India, has o.....
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SC Quashes Criminal Defamation Case against Editorial Director of Bennett Coleman and Co Ltd(19.02.2025)
SC while quashing a criminal defamation case against editorial director of Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd that publishes the newspaper Times of India, has o.....
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SC Quashes Criminal Defamation Case against Editorial Director of Bennett Coleman and Co Ltd(19.02.2025)
SC while quashing a criminal defamation case against editorial director of Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd that publishes the newspaper Times of India, has o.....
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SC: For Gratuity Forfeiture, Conviction in Criminal Case is Not Required(19.02.2025)
Supreme Court has held that for gratuity forfeiture under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, there is no requirement of a criminal conviction and dism.....
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Allahabad HC: Can Criticize Government on any Aspect(19.02.2025)
Allahabad High Court while extending stay on arrest of accused over his alleged X post, has observed that there can be criticism of the Government on .....
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Allahabad HC: Can Criticize Government on any Aspect(19.02.2025)
Allahabad High Court while extending stay on arrest of accused over his alleged X post, has observed that there can be criticism of the Government on .....
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Ker HC: Can Prosecute Guardian of Minor Driving Vehicle w/o Licence Even Before Deter. Minor's Guilt(25.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has observed that proceedings against the guardian of a juvenile or owner of a motor vehicle under section 199A of the Motor Vehicle.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, S. 199A of MV Act, Minor Driving Vehicle
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Kar. HC: For Denial of Relief by Court, Political Influence in Transfer & Posting May be the Ground(25.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court has observed that the act of public servants causing political influence in matters of transfer & posting is a matter of deprecat.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Political Influence, Public Servants, Constitutional Jurisdiction
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Ker. HC: Court Can Even Quash Criminal Proceedings u/s 376 of IPC by Invoking S. 482 of CrPC(25.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has observed that, in exceptional circumstances Court by exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 of Code of Criminal .....
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Arvind Kejriwal’s Bail Stayed by Delhi High Court(26.06.2024)
Delhi High Court has stayed the order granting bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on the ground that the Vacation Judge while passing the im.....
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Patanjali Director Summoned by Bombay High Court in Trademark Infringement Case(26.06.2024)
Bombay High Court in a trademark infringement case filed by Mangalam Organics Ltd. has summoned Patanjali Ayurveda director to appear before it for al.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Trademark Infringement, Mangalam Organics
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Kar. HC: If Accused Doesn’t Adhere to Settlement Under NI Act, Criminal Proc. Should be Initiated(26.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court has observed that if the accused does not adhere to the settlement between parties in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, S. 138 of NI Act, Criminal Proceedings
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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.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, District Judiciary, Criminal Courts
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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
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NCLAT: Dissenting Financial Creditor Entitled to Liquidation Value of its Secured Interest only(28.10.2024)
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has observed that as per Section 30(2)(b) of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), a dissent.....
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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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Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Vaibhav Jain and Ankush Jain in the PMLA Case(30.10.2024)
Delhi High Court has allowed bail application of Vaibhav Jain and Ankush Jain in the money laundering case involving AAP leader Satyendra Jain on the .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Prevention of Money Laundering Act , Vaibhav Jain, Ankush Jain
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SC: Concerned Over Wrong & Rampant Conversions of Civil Disputes into Criminal Cases(17.12.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing a plea seeking quashing of charges under Indian Penal Code, 1860, has expressed concerns over rampant practices of convert.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Rampant Conversions, Civil Disputes, Criminal Cases
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Cal HC: No Criminal Intimidation if Purchaser of Property Requests Tenant to Vacate or Face Eviction(18.12.2024)
Calcutta High Court while quashing a criminal intimidation case by tenants, has observed that the purchaser of a property requesting the tenants to va.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Criminal Intimidation, Eviction
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SC: Even if Arbitral Tribunal Becomes Functus Officio, Clarification on Award Can be Issued(19.12.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that even if after passing an award the Arbitral Tribunal becomes functus officio, it would still have the jurisdiction of .....
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Unauthorized Constructions, Building Planning Permission
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Ker. HC: Proceedings Under POCSO Cannot be Quashed on Ground of Settlement between Parties(19.12.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that the legal position is apparent and comprehensive that criminal proceedings involving very serious offences under the P.....
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Cal HC: Right to Property of Pvt. Landowners Must be Understood in Context of State’s Eminent Domain(19.12.2024)
Cal. HC has stated that the right to property of private landowners guaranteed under Article 300A of the Constitution of India must be understood in t.....
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SC: Courts and Arbitral Tribunal Have Duty to Examine the Clauses of Contract(27.08.2024)
Supreme Court while upholding Calcutta High Court’s decision to set aside arbitrator’s decision, has observed that it is the duty of every Arbitral Tr.....
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Cal. HC: Application u/s 34 of A&C Act Falls Under Entry No. 2(c) of Schedule II of Court Fees Act(29.08.2024)
Cal. HC has held that principal application u/s 34 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 falls under Entry No. 2(c) of Schedule II of the Court Fe.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, S. 34 of A&C Act, Higher Fees, Principal Applications
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Supreme Court: Custody Court Can Refuse to Grant Custody of Child to Natural Parents(29.08.2024)
SC while reserving judgement in a custody case, has observed that a custody court can refuse to grant custody to the natural parents. It all depends o.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Natural Parents, Legal Rights
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Del HC: Regular Training to be Provided to Officers Holding Summary Security Force Court Proceedings(29.08.2024)
Del. HC has directed mandatory regular trainings of officers holding the Summary Security Force Court (SSFC) proceedings under the Border Security For.....
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Del. HC: Rights of Women Under DV Act Must be Considered in Conjunction With Senior Citizens Act(30.08.2024)
Del. HC has held that DV Act, 2005 primarily safeguards rights of women within domestic spheres and the right to reside in the matrimonial or shared h.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Rights of Women, Senior Citizens
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Ori. HC: Refusing to Marry Girl After Engagement Doesn’t Constitute Offence Under Section 306 of IPC(26.06.2024)
Ori. HC has observed that refusing to marry a girl after engagement does not constitute an offence of abetment of suicide under Section 306 of IPC. Su.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, S. 306 of IPC, Mens Rea
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Sr. Advocate Accused of Taking Bribes, Telangana High Court Refuses to Quash FIR(26.06.2024)
Telangana High Court while refusing to quash an FIR filed against a senior advocate for accepting bribe, has observed that the allegation that money w.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Independence of Judiciary, Bribe
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Pat. HC: With Burn Injuries to the Extent of 100%, Making Dying Declaration Doubtful(26.06.2024)
Patna High Court has observed that a person who suffers burn injuries to the extent of 100% would not be in a position to give statements implicating .....
Tags : Patna High Court, Burn Injuries, Dying Declaration
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BCI: Bar Associations to Refrain from Protests and Agitations Against New Criminal Laws(27.06.2024)
After receiving representations from several bar associations expressing concerns about the new criminal laws, the Bar Council of India has appealed t.....
Tags : Bar Associations, Criminal Laws, Bar Council of India
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Liquor Policy Case: Delhi Court Remands CM Arvind Kejriwal to CBI Custody for Three Days(27.06.2024)
Rouse Avenue Court has passed an order remanding Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to three days of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody i.....
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Tri. HC: No Scope of Appeal u/s 54 of Land Acquisition Act Against Executing Court’s Orders(27.06.2024)
Tripura High Court while dismissing an appeal invoking Section 54 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, has observed that there is no scope to prefer any.....
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Union Territories, Domestic Violence
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Kerala HC Flags Exponential Rise in Drug Cases(19.02.2025)
Kerala High Court while granting bail to an accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, has flagged the exponential rise i.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Exponential Rise, Drug Cases
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SC Seeks View on Plea of Persons With Disabilities to Have the Option of Changing Scribe(20.02.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing a petition filed by persons with disabilities appearing for the Civil Services Examination, 2025, has sought the view of U.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Persons With Disabilities, Changing Scribe
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SC Grants Bail in Money Laundering Case Citing Prolonged Incarceration(21.02.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing the plea of accused who had been in custody for 14 months in a money laundering case, has granted bail to him citing prolo.....
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Chh. HC: Attacks by Naxalites on Security Forces Not Mere Criminal Acts but Part of Larger Insurgency(21.02.2025)
Chhattisgarh High Court while upholding the conviction of persons involved in naxal attack, has observed that attacks/ambush by Naxalites on security .....
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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.....
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SC: No Entitlement on Job Contractors to Pension for Pre-Regularisation Period(24.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that there is a clear distinction between the employees who are in work-charged establishment vis-à-vis those who are in jo.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Pre-Regularisation Period, Job Contractors
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SC: Authorities Seeking Felling of Trees Should Make Best Attempt to Reduce No. of Trees to be Cut(09.08.2024)
SC has observed that keeping in view spirit of Article 51A of the Constitution of India and right of citizens to a healthy environment, every public a.....
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Supreme Court: National Green Tribunal to Monitor Silicosis Prone Industries(09.08.2024)
SC has directed NGT to oversee impact of silicosis prone industries and factories across India and ensure that the CPCB comply with the directions of .....
Tags : Supreme Court, National Green Tribunal, Silicosis
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Paris Olympics: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Approaches Court of Arbitration for Sport(09.08.2024)
Wrester Vinesh Phogat who was disqualified from the Paris Olympics for being overweight, has approached the Court of Arbitration For Sport challenging.....
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Mad. HC: Can’t Term Speeches Criticising Govt. and its Policies as Threat to Public Order(09.08.2024)
Madras High Court has observed that speeches criticising the ruling government, its policies and actions or exposing corrupt or illegal actions in the.....
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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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Supreme Court: Hijab Ban Imposed by Mumbai Private College Stayed(12.08.2024)
Supreme Court has stayed the ban imposed by a private college in Mumbai on wearing of hijab, cap or badges by students on campus.
Tags : Supreme Court, Private College, Hijab Ban
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Renukaswamy Murder Case: Karnataka High Court Grants Interim Bail To Actor Darshan(30.10.2024)
The Karnataka High Court has granted interim bail to Kannada Actor Darshan Thoogudeep Srinivas, on medical grounds to undergo spine surgery.
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Supreme Court: All Private Properties Can’t Form Part of ‘Material Resources of Community’(05.11.2024)
Supreme Court with a 8:1 majority has held that the term 'material resources of the community' under Article 39(b) of the Constitution of India does n.....
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SC: Person Having Driving Licence for LMV Can Drive Vehicle Less than 7500 Kg(06.11.2024)
Supreme Court has held that a person having a driving licence for a light motor vehicle (LMV) is allowed to drive a transport vehicle weighing less th.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Driving Licence, Light Motor Vehicle
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Ker. HC: Even after Constitution of Waqf Tribunal, Civil Court Can Execute Decree Over Waqf Dispute(06.11.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that even after the constitution of the Waqf Tribunal, the Civil Court does not cease to have jurisdiction to execute the d.....
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SC: Limitation Period of 2 Years to be Applicable on Dues Incurred after Enforcement of 2003 Act(07.11.2024)
Supreme Court has held that the limitation period of two years prescribed for recovery of dues under Section 56 of the Electricity Act, 2003 would app.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Electricity Act, Recovery of Dues
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SC: Sessions Court to Order Compensation to Victims of Cases Concerning Bodily Injuries(07.11.2024)
Supreme Court has directed that a Sessions Court, which adjudicates a case concerning the bodily injuries such as sexual assault etc. particularly on .....
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ITAT, Kolkata Directs CIT (A) to Send Notices to Advocates Through Email(07.02.2022)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Kolkata has directed the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) to send notices to the advocate of the assessee thr.....
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Delhi HC: Employee of BRO Has No Fundamental Right to Claim Deputation to Another Organization(07.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that an employee of the Border Roads Organisation has no fundamental right to claim a deputation to any other Organisation o.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Fundamental Right to Claim Deputation
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Jharkhand HC: Wages to Include Privileges or Benefits that Can be Measured in Terms of Money(07.02.2022)
Jharkhand High Court has held that wages under the Employees Compensation Act, 1923 include privileges or benefits that can be measured in terms of mo.....
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Delhi HC: Settlements Entered Into in Industrial Disputes are Legal and Valid(07.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has observed that settlements entered into in industrial disputes are legal and valid even though provisions similar to Order XXIII R.....
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AP HC Grants Conditional Visitation Rights to Father Despite Son being Witness Against him(15.04.2025)
Andhra Pradesh High Court while granting visitation rights to a father despite son being a witness against him, has observed that through such conditi.....
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SC Proposes Independent Tribunal for Conducting Bar Elections in Haryana(16.04.2025)
Supreme Court has proposed formation of an independent, impartial, neutral Tribunal to conduct the bar elections in Haryana after noting extremely dis.....
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Gau. HC: Claimant Pulled for Concealing that Compensation had been Received for Loss of Vehicle(28.06.2024)
Gauhati High Court has set aside an award granted to a Ford Eco Sport owner by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal after it was found that the claimant.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Loss of Vehicle, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal
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Money Laundering Case: Jharkhand’s Former Chief Minister Heman Soren Granted Bail(28.06.2024)
Jharkhand High Court has granted bail to former Chief Minister Hemant Soren in a money laundering case that involves illegal possession of 8.36 acres .....
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Kar. HC: Before Cancelling FCRA Registration, Reasonable Opportunity of Hearing to be Given(28.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court while setting aside cancellation of registration issued to a trust centre on the grounds that the trust was deprived of a reasona.....
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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.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, FCRA Registration, Personal Hearing
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Gau. HC: Accused Eligible for Bail if Undue Delay in Trial Completion and Prolonged Incarceration(01.07.2024)
Gauhati High Court has observed that if there is an undue delay in the completion of the trial, and that the incarceration of the accused is long enou.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Trial Completion, Incarceration
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Manipur HC Notifies Launch of Hybrid Functioning, Mandatory E-Filing in District Courts(01.07.2024)
Man. HC notified launch of hybrid mode of functioning in district courts from July 1 and also intimated that e-filing would be mandatory in district c.....
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SC Urges Parliament to Secure Right of Survivorship of Tribal Women(20.12.2024)
Supreme Court while dismissing an appeal that challenged grant of property rights to a tribal woman, has urged the Parliament to come up with ways for.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Property Rights, Right of Survivorship
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Gau HC: Genuineness of Credit Recd by Assessee from Share Appli. Money is a Question of Fact Not Law(20.12.2024)
Gauhati High Court while refusing to entertain an appeal regarding the genuineness of credit received by an assessee from share application money, has.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Share Application Money, Court’s Jurisdiction
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Cal. HC: Cannot Label Regulatory Measures Under GST Act as Violative of Fundamental Right to Trade(20.12.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that regulatory measures under the Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 are necessary to ensure compliance and prevent tax ev.....
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Cal. HC: Cannot Label Regulatory Measures Under GST Act as Violative of Fundamental Right to Trade(20.12.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that regulatory measures under the Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 are necessary to ensure compliance and prevent tax ev.....
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SC: 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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SC: When Company Isn’t Added as Accused the Director Who Signed Cheque is Not Liable for Dishonour(23.12.2024)
Supreme Court while upholding the acquittal of a man convicted for dishonoured cheque, has observed that under Section 138 of NI Act authorised signat.....
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Del. HC: Subjecting Citizen to Police Scrutiny Without Any Reason is Invasion of Right to Privacy(25.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that subjecting a citizen to police scrutiny including verification of personal documents for no good reason would entail a .....
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Kar. HC: Constitution of Arbitral Tribunal Doesn’t Restrict Application for Interim Relief by Court(25.07.2022)
Karnataka High Court has held that the restriction contained under Section 9(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 would not apply once an .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Interim relief, Arbitral Tribunal
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Del. HC: Act of Rape is Not Mitigated Merely Because Sexual Abuse Resulted in Marriage(25.07.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that merely because an act of sexual abuse results in marriage between the victim and the accused or in birth of a child, it.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Rape, Marriage
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Tripura HC: Prosecution Must Prove Last Seen Theory Beyond All Reasonable Doubt(25.07.2022)
Tripura High Court has held that it is the prosecution which has to prove the last seen theory, together with the other connecting circumstances, to s.....
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SC: Union & States to Create Special POSCO Courts on Top Priority(19.05.2025)
Supreme Court has asked the Union of India and the State Governments to take appropriate steps to sensitize the officials associated with the investig.....
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Delhi HC: Waiver to Section 12(5) of Arbitration Act to be Given Once Tribunal is Constituted(19.05.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that party giving no-objection to the applicability of Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has t.....
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Del. HC: Property Given by Deceased Husband Can Only be Enjoyed by Hindu Woman Without Income(25.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that a Hindu woman without income only has complete rights to enjoy the property received by her deceased husband. She c.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Hindu Woman, Deceased Husband, Absolute Right
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Industrial Tribunal, Perverse
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Del. HC: Threshold Income to Claim Financial Aid Under Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi Unreasonable(25.04.2024)
Delhi High Court while initiating a suo motu case, has observed that the eligibility criteria of threshold income under the Central Government's Rasht.....
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SC: Possibility to Manipulate/Modify EVMs Unfounded(27.04.2024)
SC has observed that possibility to hack or tamper with agnostic firmware in the burnt memory to favour results is unfounded. Accordingly, suspicion t.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Electronic Voting Machines, Cross-Verification
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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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Del. HC: Persons Not Accused of Deceiving Others Should Handle Haj Pilgrims(27.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that Haj Group Organizers should be those persons who do have any allegations of deceiving Haj pilgrims. Haj Policy also giv.....
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SC: Candidate in Select List Doesn’t Have Indefeasible Right to Be Appointed(08.11.2024)
Supreme Court has held that a candidate placed in the select list gets no indefeasible right to be appointed even if vacancies are available but the S.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Select List, Indefeasible Right
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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
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SC: Minority Status of AMU Not Lost Merely Because of its Incorporation by Statute(08.11.2024)
Supreme Court with 4:3 majority has overruled the judgement of S. Azeez Basha vs. Union of India (MANU/SC/0039/1967; 1967 INSC 238) and has held that .....
Tags : Supreme Court, 4:3 Majority, Aligarh Muslim University
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Supreme Court Issues Guidelines Regarding Recruitment of PwBD in District Judiciary(11.11.2024)
Supreme Court has issued guidelines regarding recruitment of persons with benchmark disabilities in District Judiciary and the guidelines will have to.....
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Supreme Court Issues Guidelines Regarding Recruitment of PwBD in District Judiciary(11.11.2024)
Supreme Court has issued guidelines regarding recruitment of persons with benchmark disabilities in District Judiciary and the guidelines will have to.....
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SC Recalls Judgement Holding 2018 Amendment to SRA to be Applicable Prospectively(11.11.2024)
Supreme Court while exercising its review jurisdiction, has recalled its 2022 judgement in which it was held that the amendment to the Specific Relief.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Specific Relief Act, Review Jurisdiction
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SC: Moratorium Declared under IBC Will Not Extinguish Claims of Creditors(23.12.2024)
Supreme Court has held that a moratorium declared under Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 will not extinguish the claims of all t.....
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SC: Prima Facie Delay in Compliance of S. 52A of NDPS Act No Ground to Release Accused On Bail(23.12.2024)
SC has stated that any prima facie delay or lapse in compliance of Section 52A of NDPS Act by itself would not be a ground to release the accused on b.....
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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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Cal. HC: No Person Shall be Deprived of Personal Liberty Unless Specified by Fair and Just Procedure(24.12.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that no person shall be deprived of personal liberty unless specified by a fair and just procedure. Bail is an essential .....
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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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Delhi High Court Criticizes DDA for Gross Negligence in Construction of Apartments(26.12.2024)
Delhi High Court while criticizing Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for sub-standard construction of apartments, has allowed demolition of the same a.....
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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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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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Money Laundering Case: Supreme Court Grants Bail to Vijay Nair after 23 Months Custody(03.09.2024)
The Supreme Court has granted bail to Vijay Nair, the former communications-in-charge of the Aam Aadmi Party, who was in custody for approximately 23 .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Aam Aadmi Party, Money Laundering Case, Delhi excise police, Vijay Nair
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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea to Quash Defamation Case Against Arvind Kejriwal & Other AAP Leaders(03.09.2024)
The Delhi High Court has rejected the plea filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders to quash a defamation case .....
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WB Govt. Passes 'Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024'(04.09.2024)
West Bengal Government has passed the Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024 that seeks to amend the prescribed pu.....
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Delhi High Court: Can’t Permit Political Party to Sponsor Print Media for Political Purpose(04.09.2024)
Delhi High Court has stated that a political party cannot be permitted to sponsor the print media for political purpose, thereby stinging mud and maki.....
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SC: It is Up to the Arbitral Tribunal to Adjudicate Upon Construction of Terms of Contract(10.05.2024)
SC has held that it is for Arbitral Tribunal to adjudicate upon construction of terms of a contract. If Arbitral Tribunal takes a particular view on i.....
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SC: NGT’s Direction to Initiate Action Under PMLA, Stayed on Ground of Lack of Jurisdiction(13.05.2024)
SC has stayed National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) direction to initiate action against dumping of hazardous waste in violation of environmental norms and .....
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Del HC: Suo Moto Case Registered from PIL Against Order Dischar. Accused Storing Child Porn Material(13.05.2024)
Del HC registered a suo moto case from a public interest litigation (PIL) that challenged an order passed by the Trial Court discharging men accused o.....
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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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NCLAT: Single WhatsApp Message Sent Long Ago Can't Become Foundation to Reject Petition U/S 9 of IBC(07.07.2025)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has held that a single WhatsApp message sent long ago, without any reference to any specific invoice or the am.....
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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.....
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MP HC: Accused Cannot be Prosecuted by Married Woman for Rape on False Promise of Marriage(01.07.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court while quashing a rape FIR, has observed that on the date of developing physical relationship, the prosecutrix was a married .....
Tags : MP High Court, Married Woman, False Marriage Promise, Misconception of Fact
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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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Kerala High Court: Procedural Irregularity in Matter of Seizure of Contraband is Not an Offence(07.08.2025)
Kerala High Court while quashing an FIR against a police office for illegal search and bribery, has observed that procedural irregularity in the matte.....
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P&H High Court: Even if Convict Hasn’t Surrendered, Plea for Suspension of Sentence is Maintainable(07.08.2025)
P&H High Court has observed that a criminal revision petition against judgments of conviction is maintainable before this High Court, without the accu.....
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SC Recalls Direction to Remove Allahabad HC Judge from Criminal Jurisdiction after CJI’s Request(08.08.2025)
Supreme Court has recalled its own order in which it was observed that a Judge of the Allahabad High Court should be removed from criminal jurisdictio.....
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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.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Stage Carriages, Registration Authority, Pneumatic Doors
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Chh. HC: Can’t Build Matrimonial Home With Bricks & Stones, Love & Respect Between Spouses Required(27.04.2024)
Chhattisgarh High Court while dismissing the wife’s plea of divorce under Sections 13(1)(i-a) and 13(1)(i-b) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, has obse.....
Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, Section 13 of HM Act, Matrimonial Home
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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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All. HC: Candidates with Criminal Background Will Pose Severe Threat to Democracy if Elected(29.04.2024)
All. HC has observed that persons with criminal background having a long criminal history pollute the process of election and when such persons turn i.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Criminal Background, Elected Representatives
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AAR, Maharashtra: Supply of Online Games to Attract GST at 18%(22.12.2020)
Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR), Maharashtra has held that supply of online games, sent by an email attachment or via a secure link, to customers .....
Tags : Authority for Advance Ruling, Supply of Online Games
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Allahabad HC: Husband’s Appointment on Compassionate Ground Can’t Take Away Right to Remarry(22.12.2020)
Allahabad High Court has held that a husband’s appointment on compassionate ground will not take away his fundamental right to remarry.
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Right to Remarry
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NAA Orders Suncity Project to Pass on ITC Benefits Along with Interest to its Homebuyers(22.12.2020)
National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) has ordered the M/s Suncity Project to pass on Input Tax Credit (ITC) benefits along with interest to its h.....
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ITAT, Mumbai: Cess Paid Can be Deducted Under Head ‘Profits and Gains of Business or Profession’(22.12.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that the cess paid can be deducted while computing income chargeable under the head “profits and.....
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NAA Directs DGAP to Further Investigate Profiteering Against DRA Adithya Project(22.12.2020)
National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) has directed the Director-General of Anti-Profiteering (DGAP) to further investigate profiteering against D.....
Tags : National Anti-Profiteering Authority, DRA Adithya Project
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Calcutta HC: No Interference Can be Made Where Adult Woman Decides to Marry and Convert(22.12.2020)
Calcutta High Court has made it clear that if an adult woman marries as per her choice and decides to convert and not return to her paternal house, th.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Adult Woman, Right to Marry as Per Choice
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Orissa HC: Filing of Forged Document in Court Amounts to Criminal Contempt(22.12.2020)
Orissa High Court has held that that filing of a forged or fabricated document in the Court with a purpose of getting any relief amounts to criminal c.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Filing of Forged Document
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SC: Not Much Scope of Going Into Question of Territorial Jurisdiction in Transfer Petition(06.08.2021)
Supreme Court observed that there is not much scope of going into the question of 'territorial jurisdiction' of a court in a Transfer Petition under S.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Territorial Jurisdiction in Transfer Petition
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AAR, Tamil Nadu: Ready-to-Cook Powdered Mix Taxable at 18%(09.08.2021)
Authority for Advance Ruling, Tamil Nadu has stated that ready-to-cook dosa, idli, porridge mix, etc sold in powdered form are taxable at 18%, even th.....
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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.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation
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SC Issues Notice on Plea for Disclosure of Clinical Trial & Efficacy Data of COVID Vaccines(09.08.2021)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking public disclosure of clinical trial data and post vaccination efficacy d.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Disclosure of Clinical Trial & Efficacy Data of COVID Vaccines
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Karnataka HC: Right to Appeal Extends to Persons Other Than Senior Citizens(10.08.2021)
Karnataka High Court has declared that the right to appeal against an order passed by the Assistant Commissioner under the provisions of the Maintenan.....
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Madras HC: Airport Authority of India Liable to Pay Land Tax(10.08.2021)
Madras High Court has ruled that the Airport Authority of India (AAI) is liable to pay Land Tax as it is not the part of the Central Government.
Tags : Madras High Court, Airport Authority of India
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Delhi High Court: Material on Which Prosecution Bases its Case Cannot be Disclosed in Parts(27.05.2024)
Delhi HC has observed that prosecution cannot disclose the material on which it bases its case in parts as requirement of full disclosure is an extrem.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Full Disclosure, Fair Trial
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All. HC: Extension of Limitation Under A&C Act Can’t be Sought if Party Aware of Contents of Award(27.05.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that if a party seeking extension of limitation by application of Section 31(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, S. 31(5) of A&C Act, Limitation Period
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Delhi High Court: Victim Cannot Seek Right to be Impleaded in Criminal Revision(27.05.2024)
Delhi High Court has observed that the victim/complainant has a right to be heard in the revision proceedings, such right does not upscale itself to a.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Criminal Revision, Revision Proceedings
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Kar. HC: Service Charge Cap on App-Based Auto Rides Upheld(28.05.2024)
Karnataka High Court while dismissing petitions challenging the fixation of service charge collected by app-based cab aggregators for auto rickshaw ri.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Auto Rickshaw Rides, Service Charge
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Ker. HC: Baseless Apprehensions That Lawyer Will Act Illegally Should Not be Made by Courts(28.05.2024)
Ker. HC has observed that Court is not expected to form an apprehension without any foundation that lawyer may do illegal acts during course of his pr.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Baseless Apprehensions, Right to Practice
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Del HC: Nodal Authority Appointed for Drafting Procedure to Prevent Tree Felling in North Campus, DU(28.05.2024)
Delhi Government's Chief Secretary has been appointed by the Delhi High Court as the nodal officer to draft procedure for preventing the felling of tr.....
Tags : Chief Secretary, Drafting Procedure, Nodal Authority
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Gauhati HC Quashes Nagaon Tribunal’s 2018 Decision Declaring Assam Resident a ‘Foreigner’(18.01.2023)
Gauhati High Court while setting aside a 2018 order of Nagaon Trivunal declaring an Assam resident as a foreigner, has observing that the Foreigners T.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Foreigner, Foreigners Tribunal
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All. HC Denies Relief to Kejriwal in Case Over Alleged 'Khuda Believers’ Remark(18.01.2023)
Allahabad High Court has upheld Sultanpur Court's order rejecting Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's discharge plea filed in connection with 2014 case registe.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Arvind Kejriwal, BJP
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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 .....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Right to Information, Protest
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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.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, District Judiciary, Trial Courts, Subordinate Judiciary
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Delhi HC Issues Guidelines for Shielding of POCSO Victims During Bail Hearings(19.01.2023)
Delhi High Court has issued directions regarding the presence of POCSO victims during bail hearings, while observing that the same has an adverse impa.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, POCSO Victims, Bail, Virtual Hearing
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SC Forms Panel to Protect Heritage Sites in Rajasthan After State's Negligence(19.01.2023)
Supreme Court has constituted a five-member Supervisory Committee headed by Former Chief Justice of the Bombay and Rajasthan High Courts Pradeep Nandr.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Heritage Sites, Supervisory Committee
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Kar HC: No Interference in Settlement Commission's Order Accepting Expl. In the Spirit of Settlement(12.08.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that acceptance of explanation ‘in the spirit of settlement’ by the Settlement Commission, cannot put the commission at .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Settlement Commission, Limited Jurisdiction
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Liquor Policy Case: CM Arvind Kejriwal Approaches Supreme Court Against CBI Arrest(12.08.2024)
Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal has approached the Supreme Court challenging his arrest in the liquor policy case by the Central Bureau of In.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Arvind Kejriwal, Liquor Policy Case
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SC: Limitation Period for Specific Performance Suit's Runs from Date for Performance of Agreement(12.08.2024)
Supreme Court has held that period of limitation for specific performance of suit shall run from the date that has been fixed for its performance and .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Specific Performance, Period of Limitation
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TOI Article: SC Stays Defamation Proceedings Against Editorial Director of Bennet Coleman(13.08.2024)
Supreme Court has stayed defamation proceedings against Editorial Director of Bennett Coleman and Co Ltd, that were initiated over publication of an a.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Editorial Director, Bennet Coleman, Times of India
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, NCAHP Act, State Secretaries
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Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Whether S. 479 of BNSS Applies Retrospectively(14.08.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing a PIL on overcrowding of prisons in the country, has sought the response of Centre on whether Section 479 of Bharatiya Nag.....
Tags : Supreme Court, S. 479 of BNSS, Undertrial Prisoner
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SC: Public Sector Undertakings Can’t Appoint Arbitrators Unilaterally(11.11.2024)
SC has held that Public Sector Undertakings cannot, unilaterally appoint arbitrators for deciding disputes with private contractors. It was further he.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Private Contractors, Public Sector Undertakings
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Del. HC: Heavy Reliance on Sale Deed to Establish Agricultural Character of Land Would Be Misplaced(11.11.2024)
Del. HC has held that sale deed primarily reflects transaction between parties and terms of sale, but it does not, in itself, verify the land's classi.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Sale Deed, Agricultural Character
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SC: Right to Live in a Pollution-Free Atmosphere is a Fundamental Right of Every Citizen(12.11.2024)
SC has observed that right to live in a pollution-free atmosphere is a fundamental right of every citizen protected by Article 21 of COI. No religion .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Fundamental Right, Article 21
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Kar. HC: Order Authorising Waqf Board to Issue Marriage Certificate is Unheard of in Law(13.11.2024)
Karnataka High Court while hearing a petition seeking declaration of a Government order as ultra vires to the Waqf Act, 1995, has stated that a Govern.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Marriage Certificate, Waqf Board
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SC: Lady Judicial Officers Not Having Private Washrooms Requires Immediate Action(14.11.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing a petition of sanitized toilets in Court premise and tribunals all over the country, has stated that lady judicial officer.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Private Washroom, Lady Judicial Officers
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Bom. HC: Daughter Will Not Have Right to Inherit Father’s Property, if He Died Prior to 1956 Act(14.11.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that if the father has died before the enforcement of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 then the daughter will not have any ri.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Hindu Succession Act, Right of Inheritance
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J&K HC: Residents Facing Grievances in Violation of Human Rights May Approach NHRC(23.12.2020)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that the residents of Jammu and Kashmir, if having any grievance regarding violation of their human rights, may .....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Residents facing Violation of Human Rights
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CESTAT: Licence of Customs Broker Cannot be Revoked Without Cross-Examination(23.12.2020)
Customs, Excises, Service Taxes Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that the license of Customs Broker cannot be revoked without granting an opportunity .....
Tags : Customs, Excises, Service Taxes Appellate Tribunal, Licence of Customs Broker
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ITAT, Mumbai: No Tax on Compensation Received for Loss of Trees(23.12.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that no Tax is applicable on Compensation received for loss of Trees.
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Compensation for Loss of Trees
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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.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, V. Padamakumar v. Stressed Assets Stabilization Fund (SASF) & Anr.
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International Arbitration Tribunal Directs India to Pay Damages to Cairn in Tax Dispute(24.12.2020)
International Arbitration Tribunal has asked India to pay Rs 8,000 Crores as damages in a tax dispute to the UK oil major Cairn Energy Plc. to rever.....
Tags : International Arbitration Tribunal, Cairn Energy Plc
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NGT Asks Environment Ministry to Ensure Measures to Save Population of Great Indian Bustard(24.12.2020)
National Green Tribunal has asked the Union environment ministry to ensure two things — that bird diverters are installed on all solar power lines and.....
Tags : National Green Tribunal, Great Indian Bustard
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All. HC: Can’t Disrupt Valid Elec. Connection While Replacing Overhead Wires With Underground Cables(04.06.2024)
Allahabad High Court has observed that for undertaking the process of replacing overhead wires with underground cables, valid electricity connections .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Underground Cables, Electricity Connections
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Punjab and Haryana High Court: Can’t Base Rules for Recruitment on Political Agenda(05.06.2024)
P&H HC while setting aside rules for recruitment of Group C and D posts which provided for additional five percent marks under socio-economic criteria.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Political Agenda, Socio-Economic Criteria
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Kar HC: Can’t Cancel Gift Deed Executed in Favour of Son if No Condition for Maint. Father Mentioned(06.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that the Assistant Commissioner of Senior Citizen Tribunal cannot cancel a gift deed that has been executed by a senior .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Senior Citizen Tribunal, Gift Deed
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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.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, KEAM, Scribe, 12th Standard
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Del. HC: Himachal Pradesh Directed to Release Water to Delhi, Haryana Government to Not Interrupt(06.06.2024)
Delhi High Court in order to resolve the water crisis that has gripped the residents of the national capital, has directed the Himachal Pradesh Govern.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Himachal Pradesh Government, Water Crisis, 137 Cusecs
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Kar. HC: Life Convict Released on Parole on Wife’s Plea Claiming Deprivation of Her Right to Progeny(06.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court has allowed a life convict to be released on parole for a period of thirty days on the plea of the wife that she is being deprive.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Right to Progeny, Parole
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SC to HC Registrars’ & Law Secretaries: Provide Full Position About Judicial Vacancies to Amicus(20.01.2023)
Supreme Court has assigned States and High Courts to different amicus curiae and directed that within 1 week, Law Secretaries and Registrars shall int.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Amicus Curiae, Judicial Vacancies
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SC: Punishment by Disciplinary Authority Can be Interfered With Only if Grossly Disproportionate(20.01.2023)
Supreme Court has held that power of judicial review can be exercised by the Court against punishment imposed by disciplinary authority, only if it is.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Disciplinary Authority, Punishment, Disproportionate
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Bom. HC to State: Take Strict Action Against Doctors Not Joining Duty in Tribal Regions(20.01.2023)
Bombay High Court has directed State to take stern action against the doctors who do not join posts in tribal areas which have high number of child de.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Doctors, Tribal Regions
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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
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Gujarat Court: Problems On Earth Will Be Solved the Day Cow Slaughter Is Stopped(23.01.2023)
Gujarat Court while sentencing 22-year-old man to life imprisonment for illegally transporting cattle from the state of Maharashtra, has recently said.....
Tags : Gujarat Court, life imprisonment, cow
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ITAT: Hire Charges Received by Owner Under ‘Time Charter Agreement’ Not Taxable As Royalty(23.01.2023)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that hire charges received by the owner of a ship for chartering its vessel under a ‘Time Charter Agre.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Time Charter Agreement, taxable
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Delhi High Court: T-Series Restrained from Using ‘Ashiqui’ Title(04.09.2024)
Delhi High Court while granting interim injunction in favour of Mukesh Bhatt’s film company, has restrained T-Series from using titles “Tu Hi Aashiqui.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, T-Series, Ashiqui
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SC: NEERI Directed to Classify Non-Polluting Industries with Help of CPCB(09.09.2024)
Supreme Court has directed the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) to take assistance of the Central Pollution Control Board.....
Tags : Supreme Court, NEERI, CPCB
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SC: Process of Judicial Appointments to Superior Court is Not the Prerogative of a Single Individual(09.09.2024)
SC has observed that process of judicial appointments to a superior court is not the prerogative of a single individual. Instead, it is a collaborativ.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Judicial Appointments, Superior Court
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Evening Courts, Virtual Hearings, District Level
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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 .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Seat Matrix, St. Stephen's College
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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.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Parens Patriae, Vegetative State, Legal Guardian
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Supreme Court: There Should be Proactive Participation of Trial Court in Trials(16.07.2024)
SC has observed that the Trial Court is under an obligation not to act as a mere spectator and should proactively participate in the trial proceedings.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Trial Court, Proactive Participation
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SC: Imprisonment Till Rising of Court is a Very Lenient Punishment for Offence of Bigamy(16.07.2024)
Supreme Court while enhancing the punishment of a woman’s parents who abetted her to perform bigamy and were punished with imprisonment till rising of.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Bigamy, Rising of Court
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SC: Prosecution for Grim Offences Can’t be Withdrawn because Accused has Good Public Image(17.07.2024)
Supreme Court has opined that merely because an accused person is elected to the Legislative Assembly, cannot be a testament to their image among the .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Grim Offences, Withdrawal of Prosecution
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Tel. HC: Accreditation to Working Journalists to be Granted on Fair and Reasonable Criteria(17.07.2024)
Telangana High Court while addressing issues of media accreditation on language based criteria, has observed that if the State Government decides to a.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Media Accreditation, Language Based Criteria
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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.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, NDPS, Open Firing
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Ker. HC: 'Mridanga Vision' Proprietor to Surrender in Case Related to Accident of Thrikkakara MLA(02.01.2025)
Kerala High Court while disposing of an anticipatory bail plea in the matter related to accident caused to Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas, has directed th.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Anticipatory Bail, Mridanga Vision
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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
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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 .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Tariff-Based Bids, Waste-To-Energy
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, District Magistrate, Election Petition
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SC: Under Arbitr. Act, 1940 Period of Objection Starts from the Day Objector becomes Aware of Award(06.01.2025)
Supreme Court has held that under the Arbitration Act, 1940, the period for filing objection commences from the date the objector is aware of the exis.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Arbitration Act, Period of Objection
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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.....
Tags : Ministry of Electronics, Parental Consent, Data-Fiduciaries
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Delhi HC: ITAT Ought to Set Aside Ex-Parte Order(24.12.2020)
Delhi High Court has held that the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) is ought to set aside ex-parte order, irrespective of final order decided the .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ex-Parte Order
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Uttarakhand HC Suspends District Judge Who Used Audi Car of Accused for Official Travel(24.12.2020)
Uttarakhand High Court has suspended Prashant Joshi, District Judge, Dehradun who fixed the official board of District Judge, Dehradun on a private Au.....
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Suspension of District Court Judge
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Calcutta HC: Trespassers Entitled to Electricity Unless Evicted by Due Process of Law(28.12.2020)
Calcutta High Court has held that even a trespasser, unless evicted by due process of law, is entitled to electricity. The Court has further clarified.....
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P&H HC: Court Orders Not Required to Extend Period of Payment under OTS(28.12.2020)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that once the terms and conditions of the One Time Settlement (OTS) entered with the bank are violated by a bor.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Extension of Period of Payment
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NGT Refuses to Entertain Plea Seeking Stopping of Construction of RRTS(28.12.2020)
National Green Tribunal has refused to entertain a plea seeking to stop construction under the Regional Rapid Transit System to connect various Nation.....
Tags : National Green Tribunal Regional Rapid Transit System
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SC: Right of Being Represented Through Counsel is Part of Due Process Clause(28.12.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that the right of being represented through a counsel is part of due process clause and is referable to the right guarantee.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Right of Being Represented
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Delhi HC: Penalty Order, SCN Issued in the Previous Name of Company is Merely a Clerical Error(14.11.2024)
Delhi High Court has clarified that Show Cause Notice issued and the Penalty Order passed in the previous name of the company is merely a clerical err.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Show Cause Notice, Clerical Error
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HP High Court Nullifies Law Permitting State to Appoint MLAs as Parliamentary Secretaries(14.11.2024)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has nullified the Himachal Pradesh Parliamentary Secretaries (Appointment, Salaries, Allowances, Powers, Privileges and Am.....
Tags : HP High Court, MLAs, Parliamentary Secretaries
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P&H HC: In Criminal Cases, Courts are Required to Not Accept Piecemeal Settlements(14.11.2024)
P&H HC has stated that to ensure that the victim/complainant, does not become the driver of the criminal justice system, through makings of piecemeal .....
Tags : P&H High Court, Piecemeal Settlements, Criminal Cases
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P&H HC: Decision of Case on Merit After Plea is Rejected is "Gross Material Impropriety"(14.11.2024)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has stated that once a plea has been rejected as non-maintainable, deciding the case on merit is "gross material impropr.....
Tags : P&H High Court, Gross Material Impropriety, Non-Maintainable
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Ori. HC: Wife Staying with Paramour & Not Reporting About Missing Husband is Not Criminal Conspiracy(15.11.2024)
Orissa High Court has held that a wife not trying to trace her husband, not reporting his missing status and staying with paramour will not amount to.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Criminal Conspiracy, Section 120-B
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Madras High Court: Tendering Apology for Hate Speech Cannot be Entertained(15.11.2024)
Mad. HC has stated that whenever scurrilous and derogatory statements are made by any person bordering hate speech and thereafter the person is prosec.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Tendering Apology, Hate Speech
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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
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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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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
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Kerala Govt. Introduces Legal Internship Programme For ST Community Law Graduates(23.01.2023)
Kerala Government has introduced 'Unnathi', a Legal Internship Programme for 25 LLB graduates from the Scheduled Tribe community at an estimated cost .....
Tags : Kerala Government, Scheduled Tribe.
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Bombay HC: Reassessment Notice after 4 Years should have the Sanction Of PCIT(23.01.2023)
Bombay High Court has ruled that issuing a reassessment notice after four years is subject to the approval of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Inco.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, reassessment notice, Principal Chief Commissioner of Income-tax
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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.....
Tags : Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Cenvat Account
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SC Asks Union to Inform about Implementing 2020 Code on Rights of Gig Workers(24.02.2025)
SC has directed the Union to inform about the timeline in which the rules/scheme relevant to give effect to provisions of Chapter IX of the Code on So.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Gig Workers, Social Security
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SC: When Appointing Authority Accepts Equivalence of Qualification, Courts should Avoid Interference(24.02.2025)
SC has held that in circumstances where the appointing authority has not objected to the qualifications of the candidate and there is no apparent or g.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Appointing Authority, Qualifications
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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.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Waqf Tribunal, Masjid
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Kar. HC: Not Regularizing Wagers would Put Premium on State's Act of Exploiting Human Labour(24.02.2025)
Karnataka High Court while directing regularization of two workmen who served the State government for 39 years and 32 years respectively as daily wag.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Regularizing Wagers, Human Labour
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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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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
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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.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Fundamental Rights, Minimum Stipends
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Kar HC: No Need to Share Opinion Given by CVC to Discipl. Authority with Delinquent Bank Employee(07.06.2024)
Kar. HC has observed that the Court does not subscribe to the views that opinion of Central Vigilance Commission to disciplinary authority should alwa.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Central Vigilance Commission, Disciplinary Authority
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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
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Del. HC: Interim Relief Granted to Domino’s in Trademark Infringement Case Against Donito’s(07.06.2024)
Delhi High Court while granting relief to Domino’s in a trademark infringement case against Donito’s, has restrained Donito’s from using the infringin.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Trademark Infringement, Irreparable Harm, Domino’s
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SC: High Court’s interference in Arbitral Proceedings Permissible Only if Order Perverse(06.01.2025)
Supreme Court has stated that High Court’s interference in Arbitral Proceedings in exercise of its Writ Jurisdiction under Article 226 or 227 of Const.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Arbitral Proceedings, Writ Jurisdiction
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SC: Can’t Transfer Trial Outside State Merely Due to Involvement of Political Personality(06.01.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that transfer of a criminal case to another State cannot be allowed merely on the ground that a political personality is in.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Political Personality, Criminal Case
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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.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Limitation Period, Last Payment
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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.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Limitation Period, Last Payment
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Civil Authority, Registration Officer, Foreigners Act
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Maharashtra Authorities, Land Acquistion
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Sikkim HC: If Underlying Contract is Invalid, Arb. Agreement Allows Tribunal to Assume Jurisdiction(15.11.2024)
Sikkim HC has noted that the validity of an arbitration agreement, in the face of the invalidity of the underlying contract, allows the Arbitral Tribu.....
Tags : Sikkim High Court, Arbitration Agreement, Arbitral Tribunal
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MP HC: Using Beer Bottles Embossed With Brand Name of Another Company is Trademark Infringement(15.11.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that a company reusing beer battles embossed with the brand name/logo of another company will constitute tradem.....
Tags : MP High Court, Trademark Infringement, Brand Name
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Regular Hearing Matters, Listing of Cases
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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.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Admission Process, Merit
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Ker. HC: Only Reporters With ID Cards Issued by Devaswom Board Can Stay at Sabarimala Sannidhanam(18.11.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that persons holding identity cards issued by the Travancore Devaswom Board alone shall be permitted to remain at Sabarimal.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Devaswom Board, Sabarimala Sannidhanam
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Ker. HC: Children's Courts Were Specified for Purpose of Speedy Trial Only(18.11.2024)
Ker HC has observed that for speedy trial of offences against children, children's courts were specified and it cannot be said, as result of such an i.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Speedy Trial, Children's Courts
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Bom. HC: Sanction from Appropriate Govt. Required for Taking Cognizance & Not for Filing Chargesheet(17.07.2024)
Bombay High Court has observed that an extension of time for filing the chargesheet on the ground of lack of sanction from the appropriate government .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Chargesheet, Appropriate Government
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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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7 Member Committee Constituted by WB Government to Review Newly Implemented Criminal Laws(18.07.2024)
West Bengal Government has constituted a seven member committee to review the newly implemented criminal laws to determine whether there is a requirem.....
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SC: Once Leave is Granted in SLP, Doctrine of Merger Comes into Play(18.07.2024)
SC has held that once leave has been granted in a SLP, regardless of whether the appeal is subsequently dismissed with or without reasons, doctrine of.....
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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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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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Kerala HC Directs Taking Decision on Recommendation Regarding Appointment of Tribunal Chairman(03.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the Cabinet Appointment Committee to take a decision on the recommendation regarding the appointment of the Kerala Admi.....
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Kerala HC Directs State to Include Advocates and Clerks in Priority List for Vaccination(04.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has directed the State Government to include practicing advocates and their clerks in the priority list for COVID-19 vaccination in .....
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Kerala High Court Extends Interim Orders, Interim Bails, Orders u/s 138 NI Act(04.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has extended the interim orders granted on 19th May, 2021, till 15th June, 2021, including orders relating to Section 138 of the Neg.....
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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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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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Mad. HC: Juri. Akin to Revisional Juri. Must be Exercised by Adj. Authority to Assess Correctness(10.06.2024)
Mad. HC has observed that even though Adjudicating Authority may not sit in appeal over commercial wisdom of Committee of Creditors, still it is requi.....
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Delhi HC: Directions Issued to Ensure Speedy Trial in Excise Policy Case(10.06.2024)
Delhi HC in order to ensure speedy trial in Delhi excise policy case has issued directions that include no unnecessary delay in scrutiny of documents,.....
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All. HC: Right to Marry or Live With Person of Choice Protected Under Article 21 of COI(10.06.2024)
Allahabad High Court has observed that an individual’s right to marry or live with a person of choice is a right which flows from Article 21 of the Co.....
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Mad. HC: Co-operative Society Registered Under TN Co-operative Societies Act Not Public Authority(10.06.2024)
Mad. HC has observed that a co-operative society registered under Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Act is not bound by RTI Act to provide information.....
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Karnataka High Court: Writ Courts Cannot Transcend the Barriers of Law(11.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that no writ can be issued in derogation of law. Writ Courts in the guise of doing justice cannot transcend the barriers.....
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SC: Trial Court has Jurisdiction to Add Person Not Added as Accused to Face Trial(07.01.2025)
SC has stated that u/s 319 of CrPC it is clear that trial court has undoubted jurisdiction to add any person not being the accused before it to face t.....
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AP HC: Court Can’t Ignore Basic Principles of CPC while Deciding Petition u/s of Arbitration Act(07.01.2025)
Andhra Pradesh High Court has observed that in deciding a petition under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, the Court cannot ignore the basic principle.....
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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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Supreme Court: Can Compromise Grievous Hurt Offence in Exceptional Circumstances(08.01.2025)
SC has held that while the offence of grievous hurt under Section 326 of IPC is non-compoundable under CrPC, 1973, the exceptional circumstances of a .....
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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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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.....
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SC: No Indefeasible Right to Pay Parity Unless Competent Authority Equates Two Posts(18.07.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that pay parity cannot be claimed as an indefeasible enforceable right save and except where the Competent Authority has ta.....
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Supreme Court: Maintenance or Permanent Alimony Should Not be Penal(18.07.2024)
SC while passing an order of dissolution of marriage and ordering the husband to pay Rs. 2 Crore as permanent alimony, has observed that it is necessa.....
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Karnataka Govt. Proposes Bill to Provide 50-75% Kannadiga Quota in Private Jobs(18.07.2024)
Karnataka Government has proposed a bill to provide reservations of 50% to 75% for Kannadigas in private sector companies, industries, and enterprises.....
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J&K HC: Dispute Involving Elements of Criminality Not Automatically Excluded from Arbitration(18.07.2024)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that a dispute that is predominantly civil in nature but has certain elements of criminality, shall not automati.....
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J&K HC: Dispute Involving Elements of Criminality Not Automatically Excluded from Arbitration(18.07.2024)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that a dispute that is predominantly civil in nature but has certain elements of criminality, shall not automati.....
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SC: Drugs (Price Control) Order, 1995 Cannot be Subjected to Restricted or Hidebound Interpretation(19.07.2024)
SC: Drugs (Price Control) Order, 1995 Cannot be Subjected to Restricted or Hidebound Interpretation
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AAR: GST Not Payable On Reimbursement Of Tree Cut Compensation Paid To Farmers By Pure Agent(23.01.2023)
Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka has observed that a pure agent is not liable to pay Goods and Services Tax (GST) on reimbursement of com.....
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Guj. HC: Time Limit To File Appeal Is 90 Days in Matrimonial Dispute Under Hindu Marriage Act(24.01.2023)
Gujarat High Court has reiterated that the time limit for filing an appeal challenging a judgment or order of Family Court arising out of a matrimonia.....
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Delhi HC Refuses To Quash Money Laundering Case Against Raghav Bahl; Calls Plea 'Premature'(24.01.2023)
Delhi High Court has refused to quash a money laundering case against The Quint's founder, Raghav Bahl at this stage. The court at this stage also ref.....
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Ori. HC: Don't Release Salaries Of Collector Till Compensation is Released For Land Acquired In 1961(24.01.2023)
Orissa High Court has directed that the salaries of Collector and two other senior officers of the Angul district administration shall not be released.....
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Mad. HC: Pre-Institution Mediation Is Pre-Suit Legal Drill, Can’t Be Post Suit Exercise(24.01.2023)
Madras High Court has highlighted that “pre-institution mediation” mandated under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 is a pre-suit legal d.....
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AAAR: Administering Of COVID-19 Vaccine By Hospitals Attracts 5% GST(25.01.2023)
Andhra Pradesh Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR) has observed that hospitals must pay 5% Goods and Service Tax (GST) when administering th.....
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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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Kerala High Court: Schools Without Playgrounds Should be Closed by Government(15.04.2024)
Ker. HC has held that if there are no suitable playgrounds for games and sports in schools containing sufficient clear space for extra-curricular acti.....
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Allahabad High Court: Can’t Decide Jurisdiction of DRTs Solely on the Basis of Location of Asset(15.04.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that for entertaining application under Section 17 of the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enfo.....
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Madhya Pradesh HC: If Efficacious Remedy Available Before Arbitrator Writ Will Not be Maintainable(15.04.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that if an efficacious contractual remedy is available before the Arbitrator then the writ petition will not be ent.....
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Ker. HC: Assessment Order Quashed on Finding that Assessee Not Provided Effective Hearing(16.04.2024)
Ker. HC quashed an assessment order passed under the Income Tax Act, 1961, and held that since the assessee was not able to log in through link for vi.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Assessment Order, Income Tax Act, 1961, Principles of Natural Justice
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Supreme Court: Enable E-Filing & Virtual Appearance Facilities At UP District Courts(16.04.2024)
Supreme Court has asked the Registrar General of the Allahabad High Court that e-filing facility must be enabled at the e-Sewa Kendras of the District.....
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Supreme Court in Plea for 100% EVM-VVPAT Verification: Human Interference to Create Problems(17.04.2024)
SC while hearing petitions seeking complete verification of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) against Voter-Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) has sta.....
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SC: Can’t Allow State to Appropriate Private Property through Adverse Possession(20.11.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that allowing the State to appropriate private property through adverse possession would undermine the constitutional right.....
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SC: During Divorce Proceedings, Wife Entitled to Same Amenities as She Enjoyed in Matrimonial Home(20.11.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that during the pendency of the divorce petition, the wife is entitled to enjoy the same amenities of life as she would hav.....
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SC: Mere Breakup of Relationship Between Consenting Couple Can’t Result in Criminal Proceedings(21.11.2024)
SC has stated that a mere breakup of a relationship between a consenting couple cannot result in initiation of criminal proceedings. What was a consen.....
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Supreme Court: Revenue Entries are Admissible as Evidence of Possession(21.11.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that, while it is true that revenue entries do not by themselves confer title, they are admissible as evidence of possessio.....
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Kerala High Court: Giving Seniority on the Basis of Rules is a Policy Decision(21.11.2024)
Kerala HC has observed that giving seniority on the basis of the date of promotion to the feeder category is a policy decision. If there is any anomal.....
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SC: Special Efforts Should be Made to Identify Women Prisoners Eligible for Release u/s 479 of BNSS(22.11.2024)
SC has stated that although the provisions of Section 479 of the BNSS are gender neutral, it is also necessary for this Court to say that special effo.....
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Karnataka HC Refuses to Quash Communication Issued to Ola Electric in CCPA Investigation(08.01.2025)
Karnataka High Court while refusing to quash communication issued to OLA Electric as part of a Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) investigat.....
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Supreme Court to Hear Petition on Recognition of Queer Marriages on January 9(08.01.2025)
Supreme Court is set to hear the review petitions filed against the judgement refusing recognition of queer marriages on 9th January, 2025.
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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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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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SC Dismisses Review Petition Filed against Verdict Refusing Recognition of Queer Marriages(10.01.2025)
Supreme Court has dismissed review petitions filed against the judgement in which recognition of queer marriages was refused.
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Bom. HC: In Appeal against Award of Compensation Court Can’t Condone Delay Beyond 120-Day Period(10.01.2025)
Bombay High Court has observed that court cannot condone delay beyond a period of 120 days in filing an appeal against the award of compensation under.....
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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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Bom. HC: Promise of Marriage for Sexual Relations is Misconception of Fact Vitiating Girl’s Consent(25.02.2025)
Bombay HC has stated that where promise to marry is false and intention of maker at the time of making promise itself was not to abide by it but to de.....
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NCLAT: If Tribunal Closed on Last Day of Filing Appeal, it can be Filed on the Day Tribunal Reopens(25.02.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that, if on the last day of filing an appeal under section 61 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) the Tri.....
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SC: Restriction on Use of Land Can’t be Kept Open-Ended for Indefinite Period(27.02.2025)
SC has observed that while reserving land for any purpose, the landowner cannot be deprived of the use of the land for years together. Once an embargo.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Indefinite Period, Landowner
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SC Distinguishes between 'Legislative Decisions' and 'Proceedings in the Legislature'(27.02.2025)
SC while distinguishing between 'Legislative decisions' and 'proceedings in the Legislature', has observed that 'proceedings in the Legislature' are i.....
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J&K HC: Commuters Paying Toll for Deteriorated Roads is Unfair(27.02.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court while directing 80% reduction in toll fee at two toll plazas, has observed that if the highway is in a deteriorated condi.....
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Delhi HC Directs Centre to Release 14 Crores to Panacea Biotech for Manufacturing Vaccine(07.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to release an amount of Rs. 14 Crores along with the interest of 12% to Panacea Biotech for manufacturing Spu.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Panacea Biotech, Manufacturing of Sputnik V Vaccine
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Madras HC Directs Puducherry Govt to Release Payments Due to Private Medical Colleges(07.06.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Puducherry Government to release payments due to the private medical colleges on a priority basis so that the treat.....
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Delhi HC Grants Interim Relief to Singh & Singh Law Firm in Trademark Suit(07.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to the Singh & Singh law firm, restraining "Singh + Singh LLP" and its partners/promoters, associates, fam.....
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Madhya Pradesh High Court Declares Strike by Junior Doctors Association as Illegal(07.06.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has declared the strike by the Junior Doctors Association (JUDA) in the State as illegal while noting that they have chosen .....
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Tripura HC Orders SIT Probe in Alleged Public Humiliation and Suicide of Woman(07.06.2021)
Tripura High Court has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe into an incident where a young lady was allegedly subjected to public h.....
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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
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Delhi HC: Unfilled EWS or DG Vacancies Carried Forward in Subsequent Year Doesn’t Violate RTE Act(30.01.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that that carrying forward of unfilled Economically Weaker Section (EWS) or Disadvantaged Groups (DG) vacancies by a school .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Economically Weaker Section, Disadvantaged Groups, Right to Education
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Delhi HC: Anti-Profiteering Provisions Under CGST Act Upheld Since They Promote Consumer Welfare(30.01.2024)
Delhi HC while upholding the provisions concerning anti-profiteering measure & establishment of National Anti-Profiteering Authority under the Central.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Anti-Profiteering Provisions, Consumer Welfare, National Anti-Profiteering Authority
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Allahabad HC: Convicts or Persons Under Trial Have a Right to Get Adequate Medical Treatment(31.01.2024)
All. HC while granting bail to an accused held that health concern of person in custody has to be taken care of by State and is to be keenly watched a.....
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Supreme Court: Contempt Proceedings Should be Initiated Against Party Violating Status Quo Order(01.02.2024)
Supreme Court has held that where the status quo order was wilfully violated by any party then instead of vacating the stay of execution proceedings, .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Contempt Proceedings, Interim Order
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Ker. HC: ‘Functionality Assessment Test’ to be Done for NEET Aspirant With 50% Locomotor Disability(09.09.2024)
Kerala High Court has directed the Trivandrum Medical College to conduct a "functionality assessment" test in order to assess whether a medical aspira.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Trivandrum Medical College, Locomotor Disability
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SC: Medical Students to Deposit Fee Arrears for Obtaining Certificates from College(10.09.2024)
Supreme Court has directed medical students of Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences College to deposit arrears from pending fee .....
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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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Del. HC: ANI Files Copyright Infringement Suit Against Producers of Netflix Series 'IC 814(10.09.2024)
Delhi High Court has issued notice to the producers of the Netflix Series 'IC 814 in a copyright infringement suit filed by Asia News International (A.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Copyright Infringement, Netflix, Asia News International
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SC: Inordinate Delay in Conclusion of Trial Infringe Right of Accused Under Article 21(11.09.2024)
SC has observed that an accused has a right to a fair trial and while a hurried trial is frowned upon as it may not give sufficient time to prepare fo.....
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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.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Tourist Vehicle Operator, Stage Carriage
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Madras High Court Lauds TN Government for Its Gender and Sexual Minority Policy(11.06.2024)
Madras High Court has lauded the Tamil Nadu Government for its Gender and Sexual Minority Policy which is an effort to create safe space for persons o.....
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Karnataka High Court: Rape Case Filed by Woman Against Her Fiancé, Quashed(11.06.2024)
Karnataka High Court has quashed a rape case filed by a woman against her fiancé on the ground that talks of marriage between the members of the famil.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Rape Case, Promise of Marriage
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Bom. HC: Issue of Inadequate Burial Grounds to be Personally Addressed by Municipal Commissioner(11.06.2024)
Bom HC has directed Commissioner of Municipal Corporation to himself look into matter of inadequate burial grounds and issue directions like finding o.....
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Mad. HC: State Bound to Take Care of Adults With Mental Health Illness and No Family Support(12.06.2024)
Madras High Court while directing the State to provide lifelong accommodation and medicare to a 20 year old mentally disabled man, has observed that p.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Parens Patrie Jurisdiction, Mental Health Illness
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Mad. HC: State Bound to Take Care of Adults With Mental Health Illness and No Family Support(12.06.2024)
Madras High Court while directing the State to provide lifelong accommodation and medicare to a 20 year old mentally disabled man, has observed that p.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Parens Patrie Jurisdiction, Mental Health Illness
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Tripura HC: Disproportionate Distribution of Vaccines Needs to be Addressed by State(07.06.2021)
Tripura High Court has observed that disproportionate distribution of vaccines in the age group where there is a severe shortage needs to be addressed.....
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Delhi HC: Subsequent Forming of Unlawful Assembly Not to Implicate Members(07.06.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted bail to three accused in relation to the Delhi Riots case after observing that subsequent forming of an unlawful assembly.....
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Bombay HC Directs MUHS to Issue Advisories for Medical Students to Produce Negative Covid Report(07.06.2021)
Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra University of Health Science (MUHS) to issue advisories asking medical students to produce a negative R.....
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P&H HC: Court Not to Judge Couples Who Reside Together Without Marriage(07.06.2021)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has observed that in a case wherein a couple has taken a decision to reside together without the sanctity of marriage then.....
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CESTAT, Delhi: Levy of Penalty on Proprietor and Firm Would Amount to Double Jeopardy(08.06.2021)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has held that the levy of penalty on the sole proprietor of a firm along with the c.....
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Supreme Court: Third Party Can File SLP Against Quashing Of Criminal Proceedings(22.11.2024)
Supreme Court has reiterated that a third party having a bonafide connection with a matter can file a Special Leave Petition (SLP) under Article 136 o.....
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Cal HC: High Time that Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage be Read as Grounds of Desertion & Cruelty(22.11.2024)
Calcutta HC has observed that keeping in view the evolving needs of society and seen from a pragmatic perspective, probably it is high time that compo.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Irretrievable Breakdown, Desertion
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Del. HC: It is the Product and Not the Technology Used that Determines HSN Classification(22.11.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that it is not the technology that is used but the product that is created which decides the HSN classification under the Cu.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, HSN Classification, Customs Tariff Heading
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Del. HC: Merit Based Review of Arb. Award Involving Reappraisal of Factual Findings is Impermissible(22.11.2024)
Delhi HC has affirmed that jurisdiction under Sections 34 & 37 of A&C Act, 1996 is not similar to normal appellate jurisdiction and the legal position.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Appellate Jurisdiction, Arbitral Award
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Gauhati HC: DRT Has to Dispose of Application under Section 17 of SARFAESI Act as per RDB Act(22.11.2024)
Gau. HC has observed that Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) is required to dispose of an application filed u/s 17 of SARFAESI Act, 2002 as per provisions o.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, SARFAESI Act, Debt Recovery Tribunal
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SC: Higher Court Can Examine Existence of Jurisdi. Fact Even if Trial Court Fails to Frame Issue(25.11.2024)
SC has clarified that failure of trial court to frame issue on maintainability of suit touching jurisdictional fact by itself cannot trim powers of hi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Jurisdictional Fact, Trial Court
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Calc. HC: Writ Court Rejecting Claims Over Disputed Issues Doesn’t Bar Arbitration if Clause Exists(08.08.2025)
Cal. HC has held that when the claims of a party are not adjudicated by writ courts and subsequently adjudicated by SC in a SLP and the party is direc.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Writ Courts, Arbitration Clause
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SC Stays NGT’s Rs. 50 Cr Fine on DJB & MCD Over Yamuna Pollution(11.08.2025)
The Supreme Court has stayed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) Rs. 50.44 crore penalty on Delhi Jal Board and MCD for failing to curb sewage pollution.....
Tags : Supreme Court, NGT, Delhi Jal Board, MCD, Yamuna River Pollution
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SC Quashes Army’s Gender-Biased JAG Policy as ‘Against Equality’(11.08.2025)
Supreme Court struck down Army policy reserving more JAG posts for men, holding it discriminatory. The Court has ordered gender-neutral recruitment an.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Indian Army, JAG Recruitment, Gender Equality, Discrimination
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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.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Investigation Papers, IO Misconduct, Criminal Procedure, Anticipatory Bail
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Kerala HC Imposes Rs. 1 Lakh Cost for Filing Two Appeals Leading to Conflicting Verdicts(11.08.2025)
Kerala HC, while setting aside the acquittal of an accused, has imposed Rs. 1 lakh fine for filing two appeals in same case, one confirming conviction.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Multiple Appeals, Criminal Procedure, Abuse of Process, Conflicting Judgments
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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)
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IIAC (Conduct of Micro and Small Enterprises Arbitration) Regulations, 2024 Issued by IIAC(12.06.2024)
India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC) has issued IIAC (Conduct of Micro & Small Enterprises Arbitration) Regulations, 2024 that will inspire c.....
Tags : IIAC, Dispute Resolution, Micro & Small Enterprises
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Kerala High Court: E-Toilets to be Build for Flood Affected Tribal Families(12.06.2024)
Kerala High Court has directed the state authority to build e-toilets for around 300 families residing on the banks of Chaliyar and Punnapuzha rivers .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, E-Toilets, Tribal Families
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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.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Right to Information
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Report on Lack of AC, Drinking Water and WiFi at DU Law Faculty Sought by Delhi High Court(13.06.2024)
Delhi High Court has sought a report on the lack of air conditioning, purified drinking water and WiFi at Delhi University’s Faculty of Law. Justice A.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Air Conditioning, Purified Drinking Water
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Bombay High Court: Release of Film "Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar" Restrained(14.06.2024)
Bombay High Court has restrained the release of the film "Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar" on the ground that a strong prima facie case has been ma.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Prima Facie Case, Personality Rights
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Gau. HC: If Delay in Filing Matri. Appeal Not Satisfactorily Expl., Bar Against Remarriage Not Applic(14.06.2024)
Gauhati High Court while dismissing an application seeking condonation of delay in preferring a matrimonial appeal that challenged an ex-parte divorce.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Condonation of Delay, Matrimonial Appeal
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SC: Can’t Deny Pension to Employee for Break in Service if Absence Regularized as Leave(27.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that having once regularized an employee’s service during the period of absence by granting extraordinary leave, it cannot .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Absence Regularized, Pensionary Benefits
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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.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Skoda Auto Volkswagen, Customs Authority
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NCLAT: NCLT Empowered to Decide if SRA Liable to Pay Pre-CIRP Electricity Dues u/s 60(5) Of IBC(27.02.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that NCLT has the authority to decide whether Successful Resolution Applicant is liable to pay Pre-CIRP electricity due.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Successful Resolution Applicant, Electricity Dues
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NCLAT: Cannot Disconnect Electricity Supply During Moratorium Period as Per Section 14(2) of IBC(27.02.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that during moratorium period under section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code), electricity being an.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Electricity Supply, CIRP Period
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SC: Legal Heirs Can’t Claim Ownership of Partner’s Contribution in Firm(28.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that a partner’s contribution in the partnership firm becomes the firm’s property and legal heirs of the partner cannot cla.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Partnership Firm, Exclusive Right
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SC: Legal Heirs Can’t Claim Ownership of Partner’s Contribution in Firm(28.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that a partner’s contribution in the partnership firm becomes the firm’s property and legal heirs of the partner cannot cla.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Partnership Firm, Exclusive Right
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SC Stays Allahabad HC Order Mandating Court Approval For Setting Up Educational Tribunals in UP(01.02.2024)
SC while staying Allahabad HC order stipulating that the Uttar Pradesh Educational Service Tribunals should be established only after the permission o.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Educational Tribunals
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SC: Offence of Rape Made Out if Consent of Woman Based on False Promise of Marriage From Inception(01.02.2024)
Supreme Court has held that to sustain the offence of rape on the ground of false promise of marriage, it must be established that right from the ince.....
Tags : Supreme Court, False Promise of Marriage, Consent of Woman
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Bombay High Court: Penalty of Reduction in Pay Scale Not to Extend Beyond Period of Employment(02.02.2024)
Bombay High Court has observed that the effect of reduction in pay scale of a state government servant, as a form of penalty, does not extend beyond t.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Reduction in Pay Scale, Period of Employment
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All. HC: Interfaith Marriage Not Valid Without Compliance of Sections 8 and 9 of UP PUCR Act 2021(02.02.2024)
Allahabad High Court has held that sanctity could not be attached to an interfaith/inter-religious marriage which has been performed without the compl.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Interfaith Marriage, UP PUCR Act
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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
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NCLAT: Can Replace Authorised Representative by Following Procedure Provided under CIRP Regulations(20.01.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that an application before the Adjudicating Authority to replace the Authorised Representative cannot be entertained be.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Authorised Representative, Regulation 16(3A)
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NCLAT: Can Recall Admission Order of Application U/S 7 of IBC if Malicious Intent is Proved(20.01.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that the Adjudicating Authority has jurisdiction under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016(IBC) to recall admissio.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Adjudicating Authority, IBC
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RG Kar Rape-Murder Case: Convict Sentenced to Life Imprisonment(21.01.2025)
A Sessions Court in Kolkata has sentenced the accused in RG Kar rape and murder case to life imprisonment. The Court further held that the case did no.....
Tags : Life Imprisonment, Sessions Court, Death Sentence
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SC Expresses Concern Over Lack of Scope to Reduce Marks of Candidate for Designation as Sr. Advocate(21.01.2025)
Supreme Court has expressed concern over lack of scope to reduce marks of a candidate for designation as a Senior Advocate in case there are doubts ab.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Senior Advocate, Integrity
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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
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Supreme Court Explains Doctrine of Merger(21.01.2025)
Supreme Court while explaining the doctrine of merger has observed that more than one decree or operative order cannot govern the same subject matter .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Doctrine of Merger, Subject Matter
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Bom. HC: Right to Travel is Required to be Not Only Recognised but Should be Made More Meaningful(10.01.2025)
Bombay HC has observed that in the contemporary times traveling abroad cannot be considered to be a fanciful affair but has become an essential requir.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Right to Travel, Meaningful
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Fact-Finding Committee, Equestrian Sports
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Ker. HC: Create Website for Citizens to Report Construction of Unauthorized Boards/ Banners(10.01.2025)
Kerala High Court while hearing a plea concerning unauthorized boards/ banners in public places, has suggested creation of a website where citizens ca.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Unauthorized Boards, Website
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SC: All Statutes Should Stick to a Uniform Period of Limitation for Preferring Appeal(13.01.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that the statutes ought not to provide different period of limitation for instituting suit, preferring appeal and making an.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Uniform Period, Limitation
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SC: Employers Insisting on Experience Gained After Obtaining Qualification Can Have Exceptions(13.01.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that although, normally, experience gained after acquiring a particular qualification could justifiably be insisted upon by.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Experience, Qualification
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SC: Non-Compliance of Decree for Restitution of Conjugal Rights Won’t Determine Wife’s Maintenance(13.01.2025)
SC has observed that a decree for restitution of conjugal rights secured by a husband coupled with non-compliance therewith by the wife would not be d.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Conjugal Rights, Maintenance
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SC Upholds Conviction of Punjab Jail Official For Undertrial Escape Plot(12.08.2025)
The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a Punjab jail official for conspiring to help an undertrial escape, citing breach of trust and misuse o.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Criminal Conspiracy, Jail Official, Undertrial Escape, Section 120B IPC
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SC Upholds Madras HC Order to Remove Political Flagpoles From Public Land(12.08.2025)
The Supreme Court has upheld the Madras HC’s order directing removal of permanent political flagpoles from public and government land, stressing that .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Madras High Court, Flagpoles, Public Land, Political Parties, Article 226, JK Maheshwari, Vijay Bishnoi
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SC Refuses to Delete Remarks Against Senthil Balaji(12.08.2025)
The Supreme Court has declined to expunge remarks in past judgments against ex-TN minister, Senthil Balaji in the cash-for-jobs scam but clarified the.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Senthil Balaji, Cash-for-Jobs Scam, Expunction, Fair Trial, Surya Kant, Joymalya Bagchi
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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.....
Tags : Patna High Court, Disciplinary Proceedings, Natural Justice, Harish Kumar, Bihar Govt Officer
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Delhi HC: Income Tax Evasion Complaint Not Premature Despite Pending Reassessment(12.08.2025)
Delhi HC has held that pending reassessment does not bar prosecution under Sections 276-C/277 of the Income Tax Act. The complaint by an authorised of.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Income Tax Act, Tax Evasion, Criminal Prosecution, Neena Bansal Krishna
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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
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Pat. HC: After Commen. of Trial, Amen. of Pleadings Allowed if Required to Arrive at Just Conclusion(14.06.2024)
Patna High Court has observed that in sum and substance, if the amendment is necessary for deciding the real controversy between the parties and for a.....
Tags : Patna High Court, Commencement of Trial, Amendment
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Delhi High Court: U/S 9 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Scope of Inquiry is Limited(14.06.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that the scope of inquiry under Section 9 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is limited to prima facie examination of.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, S. 9 of A&C Act, Scope of Inquiry, Prima Facie
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Del. HC to Social Media Platforms: Remove Video Recording of Court Proceedings of Arvind Kejriwal(17.06.2024)
Delhi High Court has directed social media platforms to remove audio or video recording of court proceedings when Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addre.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Arvind Kejriwal, Liquor Policy Scam, Enforcement Directorate
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Bombay HC Permits Slaughtering of Animals For Bakri Eid in Protected Area Around Vishalgad Fort(17.06.2024)
Bombay High Court has permitted the slaughtering of animals for the festival of Bakri Eid on June 17, 2024, in the protected area around the Vishalgad.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, ishalgad Fort, Bakri Eid
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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.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Deceased Priest, Insurance Company
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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
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SC Proposes Appointment of Ad-Hoc Judges Due to High Pendency of Criminal Cases(22.01.2025)
Supreme Court has suggested appointment of ad-hoc judges in High Courts due to high pendency of criminal cases in several High Courts. The Court furth.....
Tags : Supreme Court, High Courts, Criminal Cases
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DDA Admits Contempt by Allowing Felling of Trees to Broaden Road(22.01.2025)
Delhi Development Authority has admitted committing contempt by permitting felling of trees in ridge area in South Delhi for the purpose of broadening.....
Tags : Delhi Development Authority, Contempt, Felling of Trees
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SC: Party Aggrieved by Order of MSEFC can File WP, Refers Question to Larger Bench for Consideration(23.01.2025)
SC has stated that a party that is aggrieved by an order passed by Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (MSEFC) under S. 18 of MSME Act ca.....
Tags : Supreme Court, MSME Act, Writ Petition
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Supreme Court Reserves Judgment in Delhi Ridge Tree Felling Contempt Case(23.01.2025)
Supreme Court has reserved its judgment in Delhi ridge tree felling contempt case filed against the Delhi Development Authority and has stated that a .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Delhi Ridge, Contempt Case
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Karnataka High Court: Accused can’t be Morally Convicted by Trial Court in Absence of Legal Proof(17.04.2024)
Karnataka High Court while setting aside the conviction of life sentence imposed on accused, has observed that since the prosecution failed to establi.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Trial Court, Legal Proof
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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.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Forensic Science Laboratories, Proper Infrastructure
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Mad. HC: Merely Smelling Alcohol in Breath Not Sufficient Ground to Attribute Contributory Negligence(18.04.2024)
Madras High Court has observed that to attract contributory negligence in motor vehicle accident cases, merely smelling alcohol in the breath of a per.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Contributory Negligence, Motor Vehicle Accident, Alcohol
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Supreme Court: Strict Penalties Required for Official Misconduct During Elections(19.04.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that the issue of official misconduct during elections is very serious and there should be strict penalties regarding the s.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Strict Penalties, Official Misconduct
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Additional Materials, Protest Petition, Private Complaint
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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.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, State Human Rights Commission, State Government
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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.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Written Statement, Pardanashin Woman, Illiterate
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SC: No Counselling to be Done to Influence Sexual Orientation of Person During HC Proceedings(12.03.2024)
Supreme Court has issued caution regarding counseling of detenue suggested by High Courts in Habeas Corpus (HC) Proceedings and has stated that no att.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Sexual Orientation, Habeas Corpus
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Karnataka High Court: In a Suit for Title, Party Should Clearly Disclose the Right to Sue(12.03.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that in a suit for declaration of title, if there is failure on the part of the party to disclose a clear right to sue, .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Right to Sue, Declaration of Title
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SC: No Counselling to be Done to Influence Sexual Orientation of Person During HC Proceedings(12.03.2024)
Supreme Court has issued caution regarding counseling of detenue, suggested by High Courts in Habeas Corpus (HC) Proceedings and has stated that no at.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Sexual Orientation, Habeas Corpus
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Supreme Court: Guns Should Not be Used for Celebratory Firing During Marriages(12.03.2024)
Supreme Court while calling out the exercise of using guns for celebratory firing during a marriage ceremony which caused the death of an individual, .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Celebratory Firing, Marriage Ceremonies
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, MSMED Act, Prior Registration
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Supreme Court: Can’t Cut Trees in Mumbai's Aarey Colony without Court’s Permission(13.01.2025)
Supreme Court has directed the Tree Authority of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation not to grant any permission for tree felling in Aarey colony area wi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Tree Authority, Aarey Colony
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MP HC: Once Selection Process Culminates into Doc. Verification It Shouldn’t Be Normally Cancelled(13.01.2025)
MP HC has observed that once a selection process has culminated into the process of document verification after selection of a candidate, it should no.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh HC, Document Verification, Technical Infirmities
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Written Statement, Commercial Courts Act
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Ker. HC: Can Extend Principle of Res Ipsa Loquitur to Criminal Cases Only for Assessment of Evidence(13.01.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that the principle of Res Ipsa Loquitur can only be extended to criminal cases for aid in assessment of evidence.
Tags : Kerala High Court, Res Ipsa Loquitur, Criminal Cases
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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.....
Tags : MP High Court, Termination of Employee, Clerical Mistake
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SC: Convict Completing Fixed-Term Life Sentence Can Be Freed Without Seeking Remission(13.08.2025)
The Supreme Court has held that convicts serving fixed-term life sentences without remission must be released once the term is over. The court, while .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Life Imprisonment, Fixed-Term Sentence, Remission, Article 21, Sukhdev Yadav
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NCLT: No Sale of Assets Below 25% Reserve Price Cut Under Liquidation Regulations(13.08.2025)
NCLT Bengaluru has held that corporate debtor assets can't be sold below a 25% cut in reserve price. It observed that permitting such sales breaches I.....
Tags : NCLT Bengaluru, IBC, Liquidation Regulations, Reserve Price, Corporate Debtor, Section 60(5)
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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
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Bar Council of India Imposes 3-Year Moratorium on New Legal Education Centers(14.08.2025)
The Bar Council of India has enforced a 3-year moratorium on new law colleges and courses. It aims to curb substandard institutions and academic malpr.....
Tags : Bar Council of India, legal education, moratorium, law colleges, Rules of Legal Education
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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 .....
Tags : Himachal Pradesh High Court, police remand, investigation, trial court, Manav Sharma
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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
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SC: High Courts Fixing Time Bound Schedule for Disposal of Case Affects Functioning of Trial Court(26.11.2024)
SC has observed that High Courts rejecting bail applications in routine manner and then fixing time bound schedule for the conclusion of trials affect.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Time Bound Schedule, Trial Court, High Courts
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HP HC: Can’t Entertain Petition u/s 34 Filed beyond Limitation Period Unless Sufficient Cause Shown(26.11.2024)
HP High Court has held that if a petition under Section 34 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act is filed beyond the limitation period of three months, .....
Tags : HP High Court, Limitation Period, Sufficient Cause
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Pat. HC: Division Bench Must Hear Together Criminal Appeals Arising From Same Judgment(26.11.2024)
Pat. HC has observed that in case the criminal appeals arising out of the same Trial Court judgment carrying a sentence of more than ten years are pre.....
Tags : Patna High Court, Criminal Appeals, Division Bench
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SC: Concerning that Criminal Law is Being Used Against Men Once Consensual Relationship Ends(27.11.2024)
SC has observed that it is evident from large number of cases decided by this Court that there is a worrying trend that consensual relationships going.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Criminal Law, Consensual Relationship
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SC: Not Necessary for Bribery Amount to be Substantial for Drawing Presumption u/s 20 of P&C Act(28.11.2024)
Supreme Court while convicting a government servant for taking bribery of Rs. 2000, has observed that, to draw presumption under Section 20 of the Pre.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Government Servant, Bribery
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Cal HC: Invalid DL on Date of Accident Constitutes Violation of T&C of Insurance Policy(28.11.2024)
Cal. HC has held that when the driving licence of driver is not valid on the date of accident, it constitutes a violation of the terms and conditions .....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Driving Licence, Insurance Policy
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Kar. HC: Revision Petition Against Order Passed u/s 148(3) of NI Act Not Maintainable Before HC(12.03.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that a revision petition filed for release of interim compensation against an order under Section 148 (3) of the Negotia.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Interim Compensation, Section 148(3) of NI Act
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Madras HC: Voluntary Surrender of Accused Can’t be Accepted by Magistrate Who Lacks Jurisdiction(13.03.2024)
Madras High Court has held that where the accused voluntarily surrenders before the Magistrate, such surrender should not be accepted by the Magistrat.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Voluntary Surrender, Jurisdiction
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SC: Criminal Proceedings Which Are of Civil Nature Should be Quashed by HC Without Hesitation(13.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that although the inherent powers of a High Court under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure should be exercised spari.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Criminal Proceedings, Civil Nature
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Bom HC: Special Authorization from State Not Required if ASP Wants to Raid Suspected Gambling Houses(13.03.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) does not have to seek the authorization of the State Government in order .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Authorization, Gambling Houses
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Supreme Court: Workers Performing Perennial/Permanent Nature of Work Not Contractual Workers(14.03.2024)
Supreme Court while granting regularization to workers, has held that workers involved in performing perennial/permanent nature of work cannot be cons.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Contractual Workers, Regularization
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SC: States to Inform About Steps Taken to Regularise Special Teachers Engaged on Contractual Basis(14.03.2024)
Supreme Court has asked all the States to disclose information regarding the steps taken in order to regularise the services of special teachers engag.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Contractual Basis, Regularise
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Supreme Court, Central Government, Environmental Clearance(28.02.2025)
Supreme Court has held that Procurement Order 2012 issued under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (MSME Act) is enforceabl.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Procurement Order, Statutory Authorities
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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.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Heritage Structures, Restoring
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SC: Can’t Presume Contributory Negligence Without Direct or Corroborative Evidence(03.03.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that, in motor vehicle accidents contributory negligence cannot be presumed in absence of direct or corroborative evidence.
Tags : Supreme Court, Corroborative Evidence, Contributory Negligence
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SC: While Exercising Bail Jurisdiction, Courts Cannot Grant Compensation of Accused(03.03.2025)
Supreme Court has held that the jurisdiction conferred upon a Court under Section 439 of CrPC is limited to grant or refusal of bail pending trial and.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Section 439, Pending Trial
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Prior Sanction, Investigation
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SC: Disputed Questions of Fact Won’t Affect Jurisdiction of Writ Court to Grant Relief(03.03.2025)
SC has observed that normally, disputed questions of fact are not investigated or adjudicated by a writ court while exercising powers u/a 226 of COI b.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Writ Court, Article 226
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Bombay HC: Marriage under SMA Not Illegal for Non-Compliance of Section 5 of the Act(03.03.2025)
Bombay HC has held that any irregularity in one of the parties to the marriage not residing for a continuous period of 30 days in the district where t.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, 30 days, Marriage
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Territorial Jurisdiction, Trial Magistrate
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SC: State Can Levy Royalty on Mining of Brick Earth as per Punjab Minor Mineral Concession Rules(23.01.2025)
Supreme Court while deciding an appeal by the State of Punjab against the High Court's judgment, has observed that the State Government is entitled to.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Brick Earth, Royalty
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Bom. HC: Cannot Breach Fundamental Rights of Residents Merely because they Feed Dogs(24.01.2025)
Bombay High Court has held that housing society cannot resort to and/or not respect and/or breach the fundamental rights guaranteed to the residents a.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Fundamental Rights, Housing Society
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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
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SC Quashes Workplace Harassment Case for Transforming it from Civil Dispute into Criminal Matter(27.01.2025)
Supreme Court while quashing workplace harassment case against a female employee, has noted that there was an attempt to reclassify the nature of the .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Workplace Harassment, Criminal Matter
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Kar HC: Right to Health Stands Enforced Only with State’s Obligation to Create Medical Facilities(27.01.2025)
Karnataka High Court has stated that when the right to health and right to medical-care is treated as fundamental right, it stands enforced only with .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Fundamental Right, Medical Facilities
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P&H HC: Default Bail Can Be Granted by Magistrate/Sessions Court Even If Bail Plea Pending Before HC(14.08.2025)
Punjab & Haryana HC has ruled that Magistrates/Sessions Courts can grant default bail under Sec 167(2) of Criminal Procedure Code, even if, regular ba.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, default bail, Section 167(2) CrPC, BNSS, Article 21, statutory right, fundamental rights
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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
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Supreme Court: Place of Exclusive Jurisdiction Deemed as 'Seat' of Arbitration(14.08.2025)
SC has held that in absence of designated seat, place of exclusive jurisdiction in contract is deemed arbitration seat.
Tags : Supreme Court, arbitration, exclusive jurisdiction, seat of arbitration, Bombay High Court
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SC Summarises Law on Appeals Against Grant of Bail; Sets Aside Bail of Olympian Sushil Kumar(18.08.2025)
SC has held that appeal against bail is distinct from bail cancellation. Bail can be overturned for illegality or non-consideration of key factors but.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Bail, Appeal, Cancellation, Criminal Procedure, Sushil Kumar
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SC Recommends Appellate Tribunal for Tariff Authority for Major Ports; Remits Dispute to TAMP(18.08.2025)
SC has set aside an arbitrator’s award and Orissa HC’s ruling on tariff fixation by Paradip Port Authority, holding that only Tariff Authority for Maj.....
Tags : Supreme Court, TAMP, Tribunal, Ports, Tariff, Arbitration, Major Port Trusts Act
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Madras HC Denies Interim Relief Against Actor Vijay’s Party Over Flag Design(18.08.2025)
Madras High Court refused to restrain actor Vijay’s party TamilagaVetrriKazhagam from using its flag, rejecting claims of trademark and copyright infr.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Actor Vijay, TamilagaVetrriKazhagam, Trademark Infringement
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Delhi HC: Any Person in India Has Right to Legally Import Goods from Abroad and Sell the Same(19.05.2025)
Delhi High Court while dealing with the case of Western Digital Technologies aggrieved by import of its hard disk drives, has held that any person in .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Import Goods, Hard Disk Drives
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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
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, District Judges, LDCE Quota
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Kerala High Court: Patient’s Death Due to Mere Error of Judgment Doesn’t Create Criminal Liability(21.05.2025)
Ker. HC has observed that in a case where a patient's death results merely from error of judgment or an accident, no criminal liability could be attac.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Patient’s Death, Criminal Liability
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SC Issues Directions for Reforming Appointment and Functioning of Consumer Commissions(22.05.2025)
SC has directed Centre to file an affidavit regarding feasibility of a permanent adjudicatory forum for consumer disputes, either in the form of a Con.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Central Government, Consumer Disputes, Consumer Tribunal
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Delhi HC: Trademark Rights Do Not Arise in Abstract but Through Tangible Trading(22.05.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that trademark rights do not arise in abstract or, the law does not confer proprietary rights in a vacuum rather, those .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Commercial Activities, Trademark Rights
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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.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Written Statement, Arbitration
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Terrorist Organisation, Networking
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Allahabad HC Stays Criminal Proceedings on Ground of Inordinate Delay Caused by State(14.01.2025)
Allahabad High Court has stayed criminal proceeding in a thirty four year old case after taking into account that inordinate delay was caused by the S.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Criminal Proceeding, Inordinate Delay
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NCLAT: Claims Subsequent to Cut-off Date to be Dealt as Per RP by Adjudicating Authority(14.01.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that claims that are filed subsequent to cut off date shall be dealt in accordance with the Resolution Plan approved by.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Adjudicating Authority, Cut-off Date
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NCLAT: While Dismissing Appeal for Non-Prosecu., Adj. Authority Can’t Direct Dismissal on Merits Too(14.01.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that when an adjudicating authority dismisses an appeal on ground of non- prosecution, it cannot add a direction that a.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Adjudicating Authority, Non-Prosecution
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NCLAT: Adjudicating Authority Can’t Decide Workers' Claims for Layoff Period Dues under ID Act(14.01.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that it is not within the domain of the Adjudicating Authority to decide whether the workers are entitled to claim thei.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Adjudicating Authority, Layoff Period
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SC: PMLA Accused to File Undertaking if Bail Granted on Ground of Delay in Trial(29.11.2024)
Supreme Court has stated that whenever it will pass the order of granting bail in money laundering cases on the ground that trial will take time it wi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Delay in Trial, PMLA Accused
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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.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Strict Proof, Husband & Wife
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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.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Pre-Existing Dispute, Adjudicating Authority
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Ker. HC: On Nature of Disability, AFT should Not Lightly Interfere with Opinion of Medical Board(02.12.2024)
Ker. HC has observed that Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) shall give due deference to opinion of the Medical Board and will not lightly interfere with or .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Armed Forces Tribunal, Medical Board Experts
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NCLAT: Can Admit Application u/s 7 of IBC if Interest on Principal Amount Crosses Threshold Limit(02.12.2024)
NCLAT Delhi bench has held that application under Section 7 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 can be admitted if interest on principle amount di.....
Tags : NCLAT Delhi, Principal Amount, Corporate Debtor
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SC Provides Interim Protection to Journalist Mamta Tripathi in UP Police FIR(03.12.2024)
The Supreme Court has granted interim protection against coercive action to journalist Mamta Tripathi who was booked over an alleged defamatory video .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Mamta Tripathi, Dainik Bhaskar
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SC: Witness Making Self-Incriminating Statements Can be Summoned as Additional Accused(13.09.2024)
Supreme Court has held that he qualified privilege under the proviso to Section 132 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 does not grant complete immunity .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Additional Accused, Self-Incriminating
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SC: Failure to Furnish Docs. Relied on by Detaining Authority is Violative of Article 22(5) of COI(16.09.2024)
Supreme Court has held that failure to furnish copies of such documents relied on by the Detaining Authority which would deprive the detenu to make an.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Detaining Authority, A. 22(5) of COI
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SC: Not Prudent for HC to Relegate Matter to Trial Court if there are Significant Delays(16.09.2024)
SC has stated that if there are significant delays in a matter in which accused approached the High Court directly without first seeking relief from t.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Trial Court, Bail
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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
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Customs Administration, Procedure for Verification
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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......
Tags : Supreme Court, Unauthorised Construction, Bulldozer Actions
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SC: App. Seeking Permission for Public Gatherings During Lok Sabha Elections to be Decided in 3 Days(22.04.2024)
Supreme Court has directed competent authorities to decide any application filed for holding any assembly, meeting, demonstration, etc during Lok Sabh.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Lok Sabha Elections, Public Gatherings
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All. HC: Court Can’t Mechanically Reject Application for Waiving Off Cooling Period u/s 13B of HMA(22.09.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that Family Court can’t reject the application for waiving off the cooling period for divorce prescribed under Section 1.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Cooling Period, Divorce
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MP HC: S.375 Marital Sex Exemption Also Provides Exemption Under Section 377 of IPC(22.09.2023)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that Section 375 IPC includes all possible parts of penetration by penis and when due to marital sex exemption, the.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Marital Sex Exemption, Consent, Section 377
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SC: Can’t Allow use of Barium Nitrate Merely Because it Would be 30 Per Cent Less Polluting(25.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that allowing the use of Barium Nitrate in firecrackers merely because it is indicated that the formulation as a whole would be.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Barium Nitrate, Polluting, Firecrackers
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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 .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Incriminating Circumstances, Prejudice
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SC: When Selected Candidate Resigns After Joining, Fresh Selection Must be Done to Fill Vacancy(25.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that if one of the selected candidates joins and then resigns, it gives rise to a fresh vacancy which should be filled up witho.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Selected Candidate, Fresh Vacancy, Merit List
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SC: Can File Complaint Under Repealed FERA Provisions During Sunset Period After Enforcement of FEMA(25.09.2023)
Supreme Court has held that Officer appointed under repealed provisions of FERA has competence to file complaint for the offences punishable under the.....
Tags : Supreme Court, FERA, FEMA, Sunset Period, Complaint
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J&K HC: In Bail Applications, No Necessity to Give Opportunity to State to File Written Objections(03.07.2024)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has observed that in a bail application, there is no necessity to give an opportunity to the State to file written object.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Bail Application, Written Objections
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SC: Right to Speedy Trial a Fundamental Right and Closely Tied to Right to Life and Personal Liberty(03.07.2024)
SC while criticizing HC for releasing accused merely on two months bail despite the fact that he has been in custody since 2022 and trial would take l.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Right to Life, Personal Liberty
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Pat. HC: Service Terminated Merely on Implication of Criminal Case, Unjustified(04.07.2024)
Patna High Court has observed that terminating the services of an employee merely on the basis of implication in a criminal case, without giving the w.....
Tags : Patna High Court, Terminating Services, Criminal Case
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Pat. HC: Can’t Treat Report of Inquiry Officer as Evidence When Improper Examination of Evidence Done(04.07.2024)
Patna High Court has held that in a disciplinary proceeding, the report of Inquiry Officer cannot be treated as evidence by disciplinary authority whe.....
Tags : Patna High Court, Inquiry Officer, Examination of Evidence, Disciplinary Authority
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Kerala HC: LGBT Persons Like Other Heterosexual Persons Are Entitled to Their Privacy(04.07.2024)
Ker. High Court, on a habeas corpus petition filed by the friend of a transwoman who was forced to undergo conversion therapy, has observed that LGBT .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Habeas Corpus, LGBT persons, Privacy
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Del. HC: Litigants Keeping Dispute Alive for Mala Fide Reasons Leads to Detriment of Other Litigants(04.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that the conduct of the litigants to keep the dispute alive for mala fide reasons has the tendency of keeping the docket of .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Mala Fide Reasons, Detriment
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P&H HC Seeks Explanation from Trial Judge Over 7-Week Delay in Prime Witness' Cross-Examination(18.08.2025)
Punjab & Haryana High Court criticized a trial court's deferment of cross-examination of a key eyewitness in a murder case for over seven weeks, calli.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Fair Trial, Witness Examination, Delay
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SC Orders Husband to Pay Rs. 1.25 Cr Permanent Alimony(19.08.2025)
Supreme Court has dissolved a marriage due to irretrievable breakdown under Article 142 of the Constitution of India and directed the husband to pay ?.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Permanent Alimony, Divorce, Irretrievable Breakdown, Article 142
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SC Stays Uttarakhand Govts Notification Restricting Blind Candidates from General Category(19.08.2025)
Supreme Court has stayed a 2018 notification by Uttarakhand Government barring blind and locomotor-disabled candidates from applying in general catego.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Disability Rights, Judicial Services, Rpwd Act, Scribe
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Madras HC Dismisses Sanitation Worker's Challenge, Upholds Minimum Wage Rights(21.08.2025)
Madras HC dismissed a sanitation worker's plea against outsourcing in Zones 5 & 6 of Greater Chennai Corporation, ruling that privatization is a polic.....
Tags : Madras HC, Labour Law, Employment, Privatization, Minimum Wages
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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
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SC Restores SBI Official’s Removal for Bribes; Limits Writ Interference in Disciplinary Cases(25.08.2025)
SC has restored SBI’s order removing an official accused of taking bribes for loan sanctions. It held that writ courts can interfere in disciplinary f.....
Tags : Supreme Court, SBI, Corruption, Writ Jurisdiction, Disciplinary Inquiry, Removal
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NCLAT: For Calculating Limitation Period, Period from 15.3.2020 to 28.2.2022 shall stand excluded(14.01.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that for the purpose of calculating the limitation period while filing an application under Section 9 of the IBC, perio.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Limitation Period, Supreme Court Judgement
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NCLAT: Can Seek Eviction of Tenant from Corporate Debtor's Property under Tenancy Law(14.01.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that eviction of tenant from corporate debtor’s property can be sought under Tenancy law and Adjudicating Authority can.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Corporate Debtor, Adjudicating Authority
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, District Judges, Suitable Candidates
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Delhi High Court: Can’t Consider Conducting CLAT in English as ‘Entry Barrier’(16.01.2025)
Delhi High Court has stated that it is necessary to emphasize that the language in which the entrance exam to national law universities (CLAT) is cond.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, CLAT, Entry Barrier
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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.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Fundamental Rights, First Information Reports
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Del. HC: Amounts Received by ERC under Filing Fee, Tariff Fee Not Exigible to Tax(17.01.2025)
Delhi High Court while allowing petitions filed by Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, has held that the amounts received by Electricity Regula.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Tariff Fee, Filing Fee
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CESTAT, Chandigarh: Benefit of Cenvat Cannot be Denied Due to Faulty Investigation(08.06.2021)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chandigarh has held that the benefit of Cenvat credit cannot be denied to the taxpayer on.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Cenvat Credit
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SC Pulls Up West Bengal Govt for Not Uploading Information of Children Orphaned During COVID(08.06.2021)
Supreme Court has asked the State of West Bengal to comply with the Court's previous orders, and gather and upload the information regarding children .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Information of Children Orphaned During COVID
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Supreme Court Directs Removal of Encroachments in Faridabad Khori Gaon Within 6 Weeks(08.06.2021)
Supreme Court has directed the removal of all encroachments on forest land within 6 weeks in a plea seeking a stay on the demolition of 10,000 houses .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Removal of Encroachments in Faridabad Khori Gaon
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NGT: Industrial Units Cannot Operate Without Prior Environment Clearance(08.06.2021)
National Green Tribunal has held that industrial units required to get an Environment Clearance (EC) under EIA notification cannot operate without pri.....
Tags : National Green Tribunal, Environment Clearance
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Madras HC: Prohibit Attempts to Medically Change Sexual Orientation of LGBTQIA+ People(08.06.2021)
Madras High Court has directed the Union and the State Government to take steps to prohibit attempts by physical and health professionals to medically.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Attempts to Medically Change Sexual Orientation of LGBTQIA+ People
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All. HC: Gravity of Misconduct and Past Conduct Relevant to be Considered by Disciplinary Authority(25.09.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that gravity of misconduct, past conduct, nature of duties, position in organisation, previous penalty, if any and requi.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Disciplinary Authority, Punishment
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Ker. HC: Not Granting Divorce Despite Mutual Consent Amounts to Cruelty(25.09.2023)
Kerala High Court while relying on the Apex Court’s decision in Samar Ghosh v. Jaya Ghosh (MANU/SC/1386/2007), observed that denial or withholding of .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Divorce, Mutual Consent, Failed Marriage, Cruelty
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Kar. HC: Apprehension of Not Getting a Fair Trial is Required to Seek Transfer of Case(25.09.2023)
Karnataka High Court has held that to seek transfer of case within State under Section 407 of CrPC, has held that the apprehension of not getting a fa.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Fair Trial, Transfer
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All. HC: Scheme of A&C Act Put no Limitation for Application of Doctrine of Severability to an Award(25.09.2023)
Allahabad High Court has held that scheme of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 does not put any limitation on power of the court to apply the.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Doctrine of Severability, Arbitral Award
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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.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Registration Authority, Compensation, Insured
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Ker. HC: Right to Bail is Not to be Denied Merely Because of the Sentiments of the Community(26.09.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that even in case of serious accusations, right to bail is not to be denied merely because of the sentiments of the communi.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Bail, Trial, Right
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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Referred to for the First Time by Delhi High Court(04.07.2024)
Delhi High Court while dealing with the issue of forgery and fabrication of documents by a party in a trademark infringement dispute, has referred to .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Fabrication, Forgery, BNSS
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Del. HC: Litigants Keeping Dispute Alive for Mala Fide Reasons Leads to Detriment of Other Litigants(04.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that the conduct of the litigants to keep the dispute alive for mala fide reasons has the tendency of keeping the docket of .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Mala Fide Reasons, Detriment
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SC: When Sentence Imposed is for Fixed Term, Court Should Consider Suspension of Sentence(05.07.2024)
SC has observed that law is well settled that if sentence imposed by trial court is for a fixed term, then ordinarily the appellate court should consi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Suspension of Sentence, Trial Court
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SC: Bail Shouldn’t be Opposed for Seriousness of Offence if Prosec. Agency Can’t Ensure Speedy Trial(05.07.2024)
SC has observed that if any prosecuting agency has no wherewithal to provide or protect the fundamental right of an accused to have a speedy trial as .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Speedy Trial, A. 21 of COI
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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.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Child’s Natural Right, Custody
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SC: Suspension of Sentence Can Only be Granted if it is Apparent that Conviction is Unsustainable(08.07.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that in the case of life imprisonment, suspension of such sentence can only be granted if it prima facie appears that the c.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Life Imprisonment, Suspension of Sentence
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Delhi. HC: Can’t Delegate Trial Court’s Obligation to Compute and Award Victim Compensation to DSLSA(27.01.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that the Trial Court’ obligation to compute and award quantum of victim compensation cannot be passed on to the Delhi State .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Victim Compensation, Trial Court
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Del. HC: Releasing Pleadings & Documents to Media before Consideration of Court is Not Acceptable(27.01.2025)
Delhi High Court while hearing a criminal contempt case, has observed that habit of releasing pleadings and documents to the media even before Courts .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Criminal Contempt
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Del. HC: Releasing Pleadings & Documents to Media before Consideration of Court is Not Acceptable(27.01.2025)
Delhi High Court while hearing a criminal contempt case, has observed that habit of releasing pleadings and documents to the media even before Courts .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Criminal Contempt, Releasing Pleadings
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NCLAT Grants Partial Relief to Whatsapp by Staying Ban on its Data-Sharing Policy(27.01.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has granted relief to Whatsapp by staying an order passed by Competition Commission of India banning Whatsapp from sharing user .....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Data-Sharing Policy, Whatsapp
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NCLAT: Cannot Extend Period of Moratorium u/s 101 of IBC beyond 180 Days(27.01.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that when statute provides a date for cessation of the Moratorium it cannot be extended by the Adjudicating Authority o.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Moratorium, 180 Days
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NCLAT: Can Recall Orders u/s 11 of NCLT Rules if Obtained through Fraud(27.01.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that an Adjudicating Authority can always exercise its inherent jurisdiction and recall orders obtained through fraud u.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Adjudicating Authority, Inherent Jurisdiction
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NCLAT: Can’t Question Order Approving RP When Application Seeking Approval Filed within Time(03.03.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that when an order approving the Resolution Plan (RP) is passed by the Adjudicating Authority after expiry of 330 days .....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Resolution Plan, Adjudicating Authority
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SC: ‘Manufacturing Process’ Includes Washing & Dry Cleaning of Clothes(04.03.2025)
SC has observed that ‘Manufacturing process’ means any process for washing or cleaning for its use, sale, transport, delivery or disposal. The linen d.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Manufacturing Process, Factories Act
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Contract Staff, Tribunals
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Interim Bail, Fair Investigation
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SC: Can’t Presume Corruption by Misusing Authority if Proof of Bribe Absent(04.03.2025)
Supreme Court has held that mere allegation of misuse of authority will not result in the presumption of bribery under Section 20 of the Prevention of.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Misusing Authority, Corruption
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Orissa HC Permits Termination of More than 24 Weeks Pregnancy(04.03.2025)
Ori HC has allowed a minor rape victim aged about 13-year-old to undergo medical termination of more than 24-week-old pregnancy & stated that forcing .....
Tags : Orissa High Court, 24 Weeks Pregnancy, Minor Rape Victim
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P&H HC: Can’t Deny Family Pension to Specially Abled Daughter Only because She Got Married(22.05.2025)
P&H HC has stated that if son or daughter of a government servant is suffering from any mental disorder or is disabled to the extent that he or she is.....
Tags : P&H High Court, Mental Disorder, Physically Crippled
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Del. HC: Speedy Trial, Firmly Entrenched in our Constitutional Jurispr. is Not an Abstract Safeguard(22.05.2025)
Del HC has observed that right to a speedy trial, firmly entrenched in our constitutional jurisprudence u/s 21 of COI, is not an abstract safeguard. I.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Speedy Trial, Personal Liberty
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Kerala State Information Commission: Under RTI Act Bar Associations are ‘Public Authorities’(23.05.2025)
Kerala State Information Commission has held that all Bar Associations functioning in Kerala fall under the ambit of 'public authority' as per section.....
Tags : State Information Commission, Bar Associations, Public Authorities
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NCLAT: When No Objections Raised by Stakeholders Adj. Authority Not Justified in Rejecting Plan(23.05.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that the Adjudicating Authority cannot reject the Resolution Plan under section 31 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Cod.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Adjudicating Authority, Corporate Debtor
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SC: Describing Any Court as “Lower Court” is Against the Ethos of Our Constitution(26.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that the record of the Trial Court should not be referred to as “Lower Court Record” and describing any Court as a “Lower C.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Trial Court, Lower Court
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SC: No Need for Written Agreement to Arbitrate Between Parties to Attract S. 11 of SARFAESI Act(26.05.2025)
SC has held that Section 11 of the SARFAESI Act, 2002 provides for a statutory arbitration for any dispute mentioned therein between any of the partie.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Written Agreement, Section 11
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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.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Notification Abolishing Odisha Administrative Tribunal
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Jharkhand HC Quashes Merit List of 6th Combined Civil Service Examination 2016(08.06.2021)
Jharkhand High Court has quashed the merit list of the 6th Combined Civil service Examination, 2016 which was conducted by the State Public Service Co.....
Tags : Jharkhand High Court, Merit List of 6th Combined Civil Service Examination 2016
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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.....
Tags : Andhra Pradesh High Court, Distribution of B. Anandaiah’s ‘K’ Type Herbal Preparation
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Madras HC: Judicial Notice to be Taken of People Driven to Poverty in Second Surge of Pandemic(09.06.2021)
Madras High Court has said that the Judicial notice has to be taken of several authentic reports indicating that a number of citizens have been driven.....
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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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Supreme Court Delivers Split Verdict in Matter of Burial of Dead Body(28.01.2025)
Supreme Court has delivered a split verdict in a matter regarding burial of a dead body. While Justice B.V. Nagarathna allowed the burial in the party.....
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P&H High Court Directs Video Recording of Proceedings in Mayor Election(28.01.2025)
P&H High Court while directing video recording of proceedings in the mayor election of Amritsar Municipal Corporation has observed that if practices o.....
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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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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Caste-Based Discrimination, Model Prison Manual
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Del. HC: Recommendations of Human Rights Commissions are Binding(29.01.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that recommendations of the State or National Human Rights Commissions are binding in nature and not merely recommendatory a.....
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Del. HC: No Unnecessary Reporting in Copyright Infringement Suit by ANI(29.01.2025)
Delhi High Court has stated that in the copyright infringement suit filed by news agency Asian News International (ANI) against OpenAI Inc no unnecess.....
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SC: Right to Get Legal Aid is a Fundamental Right of Accused, Guaranteed by Article 21 of COI(04.12.2024)
SC has stated that right to get legal aid is a fundamental right of accused, guaranteed by Article 21 of COI. When an accused has either not engaged a.....
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Del. HC: Collection of Funds to Commit Offence in Future Not Money Laundering Under PMLA(05.12.2024)
Delhi High Court has stated that the proceeds of crime has to be generated as a result of criminal activity. The collection of funds in an illegal way.....
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Ker. HC: Loss in Derivative Business Would be a Business Loss for Purposes of Section 72 of IT Act(05.12.2024)
Kerala High Court has observed that a loss in the derivative business would consequently be a business loss for the purposes of Section 72 of the Inco.....
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Ker. HC: Can’t Call Putting Up Boards of Temples, Mosques on Busy Roads as Religious Practice(06.12.2024)
Kerala High Court while hearing a plea on unauthorized boards/ banners in public places, has observed that it is not a religious practice to keep a bo.....
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Ori HC: State Can’t Question Maintain. of Suit for No Notice at Stage of Appeal if Not Done in WS(06.12.2024)
Orissa High Court has observed that if State does not raise any objection about maintainability of suit in their written statement on the ground of no.....
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SC: Police Verification Report of Selected Candidates Must be filed within 6 Months of Appointment(09.12.2024)
SC has directed that the police officials of all the States to complete the enquiry and file report as regards the character, antecedents, nationality.....
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Orissa HC Permits Termination of More than 24 Weeks Pregnancy(04.03.2025)
Ori HC has allowed a minor rape victim aged about 13-year-old to undergo medical termination of more than 24-week-old pregnancy & stated that forcing .....
Tags : Orissa High Court, 24 Weeks Pregnancy, Minor Rape Victim
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Del. HC: Joint Trials Not to be Held Between Child in Conflict With Law and an Adult Offender(04.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that as per plain reading of Section 23 of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 there can be no doub.....
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Ker. HC: Order of AG Declining Sanction for Criminal Proceedings is Not Justiciable(04.03.2025)
Kerala High Court has held that Advocate General refusal of granting sanction for initiation of criminal contempt proceedings under Section 15(1) of t.....
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Del. HC Issues Directions to Courts for Compliance of Order regarding Expeditious Trial Conclusion(04.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has issued directions to the trial courts regarding compliance of order passed by the High Court for expeditious conclusion of pendin.....
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Delhi HC: Yamuna River Has Surpassed Threshold and Any Interference for Restoration is Not Justified(04.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that the present condition of the Yamuna River has surpassed the threshold where any further interference in its rejuven.....
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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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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: Cannot Attach Contributory Negligence of Driver Vicariously to Passengers(20.09.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that the contributory negligence on the part of a driver of the vehicle involved in the accident cannot be vicariously atta.....
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SC: In Acquittal Appeal, HC to Record Clear Finding While Reversing Judgement(20.09.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that it is not permissible for the Appellate Courts to reverse a well reasoned judgement given by the Trial Court and if th.....
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Orissa HC: Permanent Committee Can’t Withhold Candidature Without Submitting Names to Full Court(20.09.2024)
Orissa High Court has held that the Permanent Committee constituted for designation of Senior Advocates does not have the authority to restrict submis.....
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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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Supreme Court: No Professional is Immune from Being Prosecuted for His/Her Criminal Misdeeds(23.09.2024)
SC has stated that every Advocate putting his signatures on Vakalatnamas & documents to be filed in Courts is presumed to have filed proceedings and p.....
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Ker. HC: Women Face Discrimination at Multiple Level Due to their Inter- Sectionality(17.01.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that women face discrimination at multiple level due to their inter- sectionality like a Dalit woman, she faces discrim.....
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Supreme Court: To Prove Sexual Assault, Bodily Injuries are Not Necessary(20.01.2025)
Supreme Court has restated that it is not necessary to have bodily injuries in order to prove sexual assault and a uniform reaction to trauma cannot b.....
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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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Delhi HC: Married Daughter Included Among Dependents of Their Parents(11.07.2023)
Delhi High Court while dealing with an eviction petition observed that law provides for eviction of a tenant on the need of dependents, and married da.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Married Daughter, Eviction
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SC Stays Direction of NGT That Appointed LG as Head of Committee for Yamuna River Pollution(11.07.2023)
Supreme Court has stayed the direction passed by National Green Tribunal (NGT) which had appointed the Lt. Governor of Delhi as the chairman of the Hi.....
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Del HC Grants Bail to Tahir Hussain in Cases Related to North-Delhi Riots(12.07.2023)
Delhi High Court has granted bail to Tahir Hussain in five different cases registered against him in connection with 2020 North-East Delhi riots.
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Del HC: Counter-Balancing Not Achieved Where Majority of Tribunal Members Appointed By One Party(12.07.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that where a party is required to appoint an arbitrator from a panel made by the other contracting parties, it is mandatory .....
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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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Bom HC to State: Submit Report on Appointment and Performance of Child Marriage Prohibition Officers(13.07.2023)
Bombay High Court while hearing a PIL seeking effective implementation of Prohibition of Child Marriages Act, 2006, has directed State Government to s.....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Plea to Quash Criminal Case Agasinst Nipun Cheriyan for Trespass(10.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed a petition filed by V4 leader Nipun Cheriyan seeking to quash a criminal case registered against him for trespassing i.....
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Orissa HC Dismisses Plea on Extension of Compassionate Appointment Benefits to Married Daughter(10.06.2021)
Orissa High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the married daughter of a deceased government employee seeking extension of compassionate appointm.....
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AAR, Karnataka: 18% GST Applicable on Selling and Manufacturing of Automatic Weighing Machines(10.06.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka has ruled that 18% Goods and Services Tax is payable on the selling and manufacturing of Automatic Weighi.....
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Madras HC: CIT Can’t Invoke Revisionary Jurisdiction If Conditions u/s 263 of IT Act Not Fulfilled(10.06.2021)
Madras High Court has ruled that the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) rightly set aside the order passed under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, .....
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Bombay High Court Asks Union to Consider Increasing Allocation of Amphotericin B(10.06.2021)
Bombay High Court has asked the Union Government to consider increasing the allocation of the Amphotericin B injection to Maharashtra in view of the s.....
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SC: Interim Moratorium Not Applicable to Penalty Proceedings under Consumer Protection Act(05.03.2025)
Supreme Court has held that interim moratorium under Section 96 of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) is not applicable on penalty proceedin.....
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Supreme Court: Must Treat Opinion of Handwriting Expert with Caution(06.03.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that the approach of a court while dealing with the opinion of a handwriting expert should be to proceed cautiously, probe .....
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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.....
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Delhi HC: Impermissible to Award Less Than Minimum Prescribed Sentence Under Wildlife Protection Act(06.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has stated that it is impermissible to award less than minimum prescribed sentence under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 as granting a .....
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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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SC: Party to Remain Liable for Prior Violation Even if Injunction Order Subsequently Set Aside(07.03.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that courts will not be precluded from holding a party guilty of disobedience of injunction order committed during the pend.....
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SC: Pendente Lite Transferee Has No Automatic Right of Impleadment in a Suit(30.01.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that there is no automatic right available to pendente lite transferee to be impleaded in a suit. Only in cases where such .....
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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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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: Union to Give Data on Cases Registered under Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act(30.01.2025)
Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to provide data on criminal cases registered against Muslim men under the Muslim Women (Protection o.....
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SC: Family Court Lacks Jurisdiction to Entertain Paternity Claim from Extra-Marital Affair(30.01.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that the jurisdiction conferred upon the Family Court is for the settlement of issues arising out of matrimonial causes and.....
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NCLAT: Withdrawal of Liquidation App. Permitted When CoC file App. for Extension of CIRP Time Period(30.01.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has observed that when the CoC has already taken decision to file an application for extension of CIRP time period and granted p.....
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Supreme Court: Maternity Benefits Are a Part of Reproductive Rights(26.05.2025)
Supreme Court while setting aside order of Madras High Court which denied maternity leave to a government teacher for the birth of her third child, ha.....
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J&K HC: Cannot Pass Interim Directions Under Order 39 Rule I & II of CPC against Non-Parties(26.05.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that it is not the scope of Order 39 Rule 1 and 2 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908 to pass interim d.....
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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.....
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SC Rejects Accused’s Plea of Reducing Sentence in POCSO Case(28.05.2025)
Supreme Court while dismissing petition seeking reduction of 20-year rigorous imprisonment granted to accused under POCSO Act, 2012 has stated that 20.....
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Del. HC: When Seeking Bail on Grounds of Delay, Applicant Must Produce Trial Court Order Sheets(28.05.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that while seeking bail on the ground of delay in trial, it is incumbent upon the applicant to place on record the order.....
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P&H HC: Time Line of 6 Months and 25 Days to be Adhered to in Disciplinary Inquiries(28.05.2025)
P&H High Court has asked the High Court to ensure that in all, ongoing and as well as disciplinary inquiries to be initiated in future, the time line .....
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Bombay HC: Age of Consent Must be Distinguished from Age of Marriage(14.07.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that age of consent necessarily has to be distinguished from the age of marriage as sexual acts do not happen only in the c.....
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SC to Centre: Have Any Schemes Been Formulated for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers?(14.07.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that age of consent necessarily has to be distinguished from the age of marriage as sexual acts do not happen only in the c.....
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SC to DDA: Take Action Against Vendors Encroaching Over Land Acquired for Public Use(14.07.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to take action against vendors who are encroaching on land that was acquired through comp.....
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Bombay HC: How News is Less Fake, False, or Misleading Merely Because it is in Print?(14.07.2023)
Bombay High Court while expressing concern over distinction in the IT Amendment Rules, between print and online media, has asked how news is less fake.....
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SC: WP Not Maintainable if Suit for Same Relief was Withdrawn Without Liberty to File Afresh(14.07.2023)
Supreme Court has held that a writ petition (WP) that is filed after suit seeking same relief was withdrawn without liberty to filed afresh, is not ma.....
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Delhi HC: Subscription Fees for E-Journal is Not Royalty(17.07.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that subscription amount received from subscribers of e-journals cannot be treated as royalty as all the assessee did was se.....
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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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NGT Pulls Up Haryana Government for Not Taking Requisite Action on Illegal Dumping of Garbage(11.06.2021)
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has pulled up the Haryana government for not taking requisite action on a plea seeking remedial action against illegal d.....
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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: 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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Kerala HC: Criminal Proceedings Cannot be Initiated Against Public Servant for Passing Wrong Order(11.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has ruled that criminal proceedings cannot be initiated against a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 merely.....
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Jharkhand HC Seeks Response on Controlling Price of Critical Medical Equipments(11.06.2021)
Jharkhand High Court has sought Centre's response on the action taken by its competent authority for controlling the price of critical medical equipme.....
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Delhi High Court: Tesla's Trademark Infringement Suit Against Tesla Power India Referred to Mediation(08.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has referred the trademark infringement suit by Tesla Inc that is owned by Elon Musk against Gurugram-based company, Tesla Power Indi.....
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Tripura HC: Bail Granted to HIV-Positive Accused in NDPS Case(08.07.2024)
Tripura HC has granted bail to an accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, who is HIV positive, on the ground that the .....
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Orissa High Court: Evidence Not Vitiated Merely Because Object is Openly Accessible to Public(08.07.2024)
Ori HC has observed that it is important to clarify that merely because an object is accessible to public, it would not vitiate evidence. The real tes.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, S. 27 of IEA, Openly Accessible
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SC: Non-Questioning on Incriminating Circum. Vitiate Trial if Omission Causes Miscarriage of Justice(09.07.2024)
SC has observed that when incriminating circumstances are not put to question before accused and he is not given an opportunity to explain such incrim.....
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SC: Final Deadline Given to States/UTs for Appointment of Specialised Adoption Agencies(10.07.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on simplifying adoption procedures in the country, has directed the Chief Secretaries o.....
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Del. HC: Time from Petition u/s 34 of A&C Act to 2015 Amendment Act Excluded from Limitation Period(10.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that, for enforcement of an arbitral award, time period beginning from the filing of petition under Section 34 of the Arbitr.....
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Del. HC: In Cases Covered Under S. 479 of BNSS, Courts Must Not Mechanically Adjourn Bail Pleas(31.01.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that in cases that are covered by Section 479 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Trial Courts should not mechanica.....
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SC: Trial Courts Repeatedly Committing Mistakes in Conviction under Section 304-B of IPC(03.02.2025)
SC has observed it has repeatedly laid down and explained the ingredients of the offence under Section 304-B of Indian Penal Code, 1860. But, the Tria.....
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SC Refuses to Entertain Petition Challenging VIP Darshan in Temples Across India(03.02.2025)
Supreme Court while refusing to entertain a petition challenging VIP Darshan facility across the country, has observed that such practice is completel.....
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Ker. HC: Can Register Marriage Under Foreign Marriage Act Only if One of the Parties is an Indian Cit(03.02.2025)
Ker. HC has observed that on comparison of the provisions of Special Marriage Act and Foreign Marriage Act, it is apparent that a marriage between par.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Special Marriage Act, Foreign Marriage Act
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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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SC: Denying the Facility of Scribe or Compensatory Time Constitutes Discrimination(04.02.2025)
SC while allowing a candidate suffering from a disability, has stated that the principle of reasonable accommodation is central to ensure equality for.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Discrimination, Compensatory Time
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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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Supreme Court: Can’t Delete Framed Charges by Invoking Section 216 of CrPC(18.04.2025)
Supreme Court has held that once charges have been framed by the Trial Court in exercise of the powers under Section 228 CrPC, the accused cannot ther.....
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SC: Consumer’s Right to Protest Peacefully Without Falling Foul is a Corresponding Right(18.04.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that a right to protest peacefully without falling foul of the law is a corresponding right, which the consumers ought to p.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Corresponding Right, Commercial Speech
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SC: In Matters of Matrimonial Disputes Courts Must be Circumspect in Taking Allegations at Face Value(21.04.2025)
SC has stated that in matters arising from matrimonial disputes, particularly where the allegations are levelled after many years of marriage and, tha.....
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SC: Arbitral Tribunal has Jurisdiction to Implead Party Not Served with Section 21 Notice(21.04.2025)
SC has observed that a notice invoking arbitration under Section 21 of the A&C Act is mandatory. However, merely because such a notice was not issued .....
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SC Seeks Bom. HC’s Explanation if Petition Filed against Demolition was Listed for Urgent Hearing(21.04.2025)
Supreme Court has sought explanation from Bombay High Court on an allegation that a petition that challenged the demolition notice against Hazrat Satp.....
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Bombay High Court Extends Life of All Interim Orders Till July 9(11.06.2021)
Bombay High Court has further extended the life of all interim orders passed in Maharashtra and Goa till 9th July, 2021 or until further orders in vie.....
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CESTAT, Delhi: Cenvat Credit Not Allowable on Capital Goods on Which Depreciation Availed(14.06.2021)
Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has held that the Cenvat credit is not allowable on the capital goods for which th.....
Tags : Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Cenvat Credit
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Uttarakhand HC Seeks Response on Priority Vaccination for Persons with Disability(14.06.2021)
Uttarakhand High Court has issued notice on a petition seeking priority Covid-19 vaccination for persons with Disabilities from the age of 18 and upwa.....
Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Priority Vaccination for Persons with Disability
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Kerala HC Permits Couple Residing Abroad to Register Marriage Through Video Conferencing(14.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has permitted a couple residing in Australia to register their marriage under the Kerala Registration of Marriages (Common) Rules, 2.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Registration of Marriage
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SC to Bihar Govt.: Ensure No Further Constructions Adjacent To Ganga River(04.12.2023)
Supreme Court has directed the Bihar Government to ensure that no further construction takes place adjacent to the Ganga River, particularly in and ar.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Bihar Government, Ganga River
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SC Dismisses Plea Against Eligibility Criteria of 75% Marks in Class 12 for IIT-JEE Aspirants(30.05.2023)
Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the rule requiring JEE Advanced candidates to have at least 75 per cent aggregate marks in Class XII (o.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Eligibility Criteria, IIT-JEE Aspirants
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Scholarship Scam: All. HC Grants Interim Anticipatory Bail to Hygia Educational Group's VP(31.05.2023)
Allahabad High Court has granted interim anticipatory bail to the accused Syed Ishrat Hussain Jafri, Vice President of the Hygia Educational Group on .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Hygia Educational Group, Syed Ishrat Hussain Jafri, Scholarship Scam
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P&H HC Grants Bail to Former AIG Ashish Kapoor In Bribery Case(01.06.2023)
Punjab and Haryana High Court while taking note of petitioners' "substantial period" of custody of more than seven months, has granted bail to former .....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Assistant Inspector General of Police, Ashish Kapoor, Bribery Case
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Del. HC: Schools May Not Insist On Following Neighbourhood Criteria For Admissions(01.06.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that it may not be possible for Directorate of Education to follow neighbourhood criteria while allotting seats has s.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Neighbourhood Criteria, EWS Category, DG Category
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Maserati Car Import Case: Mad. HC Restrains Tax Dept. from Demanding Penalty From Harris Jayaraj(02.06.2023)
Madras High Court has granted an interim injunction in favor of music composer Harris Jayaraj and restrained the State Tax Commissioner from demanding.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Harris Jayaraj, Maserati Granturismo
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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
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SC: Consensual Relationship Turning Sour Can’t be Ground for Invoking State’s Criminal Machinery(29.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that a consensual relationship turning sour or partners becoming distant cannot be a ground for invoking criminal machinery.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Consensual Relationship, Criminal Machinery
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SC Directs Assam Human Rights Commission to Conduct Enquiry in Alleged Fake Encounters(29.05.2025)
Supreme Court has asked the Assam Human Rights Commission to conduct an enquiry into the allegations of fake police encounters in the State of Assam.
Tags : Supreme Court, Human Rights Commission, Fake Encounters
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SC Raps DDA Officials for Felling Trees in Delhi Ridge Area Without Court's Permission(29.05.2025)
Supreme Court has rapped the Delhi Development Authority officials for felling trees in the Delhi Ridge area without the permission of the Court and s.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Delhi Development Authority, Court's Permission
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Delhi High Court: Sadhguru Seeks Protection against Infringement of his Personality Rights(30.05.2025)
Sadhguru has moved the Delhi High Court seeking protection against infringement of his personality rights by rogue websites and through use of Artific.....
Tags : Sadhguru, Delhi High Court, Personality Rights
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Karnataka HC: State Has Fundamental Duty to Supply Drinking Water Fit for Human Consumption(30.05.2025)
Kar. HC has stated that the State has a fundamental duty to supply drinking water fit for human consumption. Access to clean water is not charity, it .....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Fundamental Duty, Drinking Water
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SC: Wife Remaining Unmarried after Divorce Entitled to Maintenance Reflecting her Standard of Life(02.06.2025)
SC has observed that the wife who remains unmarried after divorce and is living independently is entitled to a level of maintenance that is reflective.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Standard of Life, Unmarried, Divorce
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SC: Order of Transfer of Trial is Not to be Passed as a Matter of Routine(07.03.2025)
SC has observed that an order of transfer of trial is not to be passed as a matter of routine & more particularly on the plea of lack of territorial j.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Territorial Jurisdiction, Section 138
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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.....
Tags : Meghalaya High Court, State Authorities, Life & Property
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SC: App. u/s 47 Raising Question of Right/Title to be Treated as Application Under Order 21 Rule 97(10.03.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that an application filed under Section 47 of CPC raising questions of right, title, or interest in the property would be d.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Section 47, Question of Right
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MP HC: Compelling the Wife to Discontinue Her Studies Amounts to Cruelty(10.03.2025)
MP HC has observed that compelling the wife to discontinue her studies is equivalent to destroying her dreams in the beginning of their marital life a.....
Tags : MP High Court, Cruelty, Hindu Marriage Act
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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.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Restorative Care, Tribal Woman
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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.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Minority, State Authorities
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Supreme Court: NGT Has No Power to Direct ED Probe Under PMLA(26.08.2025)
Supreme Court has held that National Green Tribunal cannot direct Enforcement Directorate to investigate under PMLA as it has been constituted to ensu.....
Tags : Supreme Court, National Green Tribunal, PMLA
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SC: Non-Discovery of Incriminating Material Not Equal to Non-Cooperation(26.08.2025)
Supreme Court while granting anticipatory bail to an accused, has stated that merely because nothing incriminating could be discovered would not mean .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Anticipatory Bail, Non-Cooperation, Incriminating Material
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SC: No UAPA Offence for Attending Meetings of Unbanned Organisation(26.08.2025)
Supreme Court has held that if a person attends meeting with an organisation which is not banned as per the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.....
Tags : Supreme Court, UAPA, Bail, Unbanned Organisation, Undertrial
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SC: Landowner's Preferential Right Must Be Extinguished Before Acquisition(26.08.2025)
Supreme Court has held that under Maharashtra Slum Areas Act, 1971 land cannot be acquired until the owner’s preferential right to submit a Slum Rehab.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Slums Act, Preferential Right, SRA, Land Acquisition
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Karnataka HC Orders ?15 Lakh Compensation to Student Denied MBBS Admission Despite Paying Fee(27.08.2025)
Karnataka HC has directed Sri Siddhartha Medical College to pay ?15 lakh to a student who was wrongfully denied MBBS admission in 2017-2018 despite ti.....
Tags : Karnataka HC, MBBS Admission, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Bank Guarantee
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Petition Challenges LG’s Notification Allowing Police Video Testimony from Police Stations(27.08.2025)
A plea in Delhi HC contests LG VK Saxena’s order permitting police officers to depose via video from police stations, calling it violative of Section .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Video Testimony, Fair Trial, Judicial Independence
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Supreme Court: Accused Should Challenge UAPA Sanction at the Earliest(24.09.2024)
Supreme Court has held that in ordinary circumstances challenge to sanction under UAPA should be raised at the earliest possible opportunity so as to .....
Tags : Supreme Court, UAPA Sanction, Trial Court
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Del. HC: Arbitral Tribunal Should Not Insist on Production of Document Classified as ‘Top Secret’(26.09.2024)
Del. HC has stated that if any information is stated to be protected and classified as ‘Top Secret’ under the Official Secrets Act, 1923 by Government.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Arbitral Tribunal, Top Secret
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Orissa HC: Counter Affidavit Should Not be Made Bulky and Lengthy by Quoting Decisions of this Court(26.09.2024)
Ori. HC has issued a standing order which states that there is a tendency to plead law in counter affidavits & to quote decisions of this Court. It is.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Counter Affidavit, Pleadings
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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 .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Retired Judges, State Tribunals
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Allahabad High Court: Accused Cannot be Kept Indefinitely in Jail(30.09.2024)
Allahabad High Court while expressing concern over Prosecution’s non-production of witnesses, has viewed that a person cannot be detained for indefini.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Trial Court, Indefinite Period
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Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Finance Ministry Treating DRT as its Subordinate(01.10.2024)
SC while expressing concern over a report revealing that DRT was being treated as subordinate dept. of Ministry of Finance, has observed that only bec.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Debts Recovery Tribunal, Subordinate Department
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Del HC to Delhi Police: Submit Fresh Status Report on Strengthening Security Arrangements in Courts(17.07.2023)
Delhi High Court has sought fresh status report from Delhi Police on the issue of strengthening and increasing the safety and security of court comple.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Police, Security, Court Complexes
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Cal HC to CBI & ED: Submit List of Beneficiaries in Teachers Recruitment Scam(17.07.2023)
Calcutta High Court has directed CBI and ED to place on record the details of the beneficiaries of the teachers recruitment scam particularly the teac.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Teachers Recruitment Scam, Beneficiaries
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Tel. HC Stay GO Which Regularized Notarized Documents of Non-Agricultural Urban Land Sales(26.09.2023)
Telangana High Court has stayed the Government Order (GO) in as much as it seeks to regularize the notarized documents in relation to non-agricultural.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Notarized Documents, Non-Agricultural Urban Land
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Bom. HC: Epilepsy Not a Ground to Seek Divorce(27.09.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that the condition of “epilepsy” is neither an incurable disease nor can it be considered a mental disorder or a psychopath.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Epilepsy, Divorce, Hindu Marriage Act
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Bom. HC: Magistrate Needn’t Provide Additional Reasons for Amount of Interim Compensation Awarded(29.09.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that as long as requirements provided in Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 are met, Magistrate is not ob.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Interim Compensation, Cheque Dishonour
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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 .....
Tags : Madras High Court, Private Vehicles, Stickers
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Del. HC: Accrual of Cause of Action at a Place is not a Consideration for Determining Jurisdiction(29.09.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that accrual of cause of action at a place for pursuing a substantive legal action is not a consideration for determining ju.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Jurisdiction, Location
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SC: Courts Should Restrain While Exercising Judicial Review in Contracts Involving Technical Issues(03.10.2023)
SC observed that in contracts involving complex technical issues, the Court should exercise restraint in exercising power of judicial review. Even if .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Writ Jurisdiction, Judicial Review
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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.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Gudugudupukarar Caste, Scheduled Tribes
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SC: Court’s Power to Grant Interim Compensation for Complaints u/s 143A of NI Act is Discretionary(18.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that it is at the discretion of the court to grant interim compensation in complaints filed under Section 143A of the Negotiabl.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Interim Compensation, Section 143A of NI Act
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MP HC: Offending Vehicle Owner Entitled to Compensation Even if Security Not Furnished(18.03.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the law does not allow the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal to withhold a claim on the ground that the owner of.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Offending Vehicle, Security
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Madhya Pradesh High Court: Throwing Out Wife from Matrimonial Home Amounts to Cruelty(18.03.2024)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that if a lady has been ousted from her matrimonial house, then certainly it will have an impact on her mind amount.....
Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Matrimonial Home, Cruelty
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Kar. HC: Order Passed by Appellate Authority Under Section 70 of Chit Funds Act is Final(19.03.2024)
Karnataka High Court has held that an order passed by the Appellate Authority under Section 70 of the Chit Funds Act, 1982 is final and no appeal agai.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Section 70 of Chit Funds Act, Appellate Authority
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Ker HC: If Accused Holds Joint Possession of Property Then No Offence of Criminal Trespass Attracted(19.03.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that in cases where there is a property in question which is held by the accused under joint possession then no offence of .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Section 449 of IPC, Joint Possession, Criminal Trespass
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SC: Greater Noida Authority to Cooperate With Homebuyers in Reviving Abandoned Housing Project(20.03.2025)
Supreme Court has directed the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority to cooperate in the entire exercise of reviving a dead project where the.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Greater Noida Authority, Homebuyers
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Del. HC: Misuse of Firecrackers has Potential Not Only to Cause Ocular Injuries but Also Other Injuri(20.03.2025)
Delhi High Court while hearing a PIL regarding the issue of ocular injuries caused due to usage of firecrackers, has observed that misuse of firecrack.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Misuse of Firecrackers, Ocular Injuries
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Del. HC: If Distributor Makes No Value Addition, Resale Price Method Appropriate to Determine ALP(20.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has clarified that where distributor of imported products makes no value addition to the products before sale then the most appropria.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Value Addition, Resale Price Method
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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.....
Tags : AP High Court, Daughter-In-Law, Substantial Right
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SC: Beneficiary Can’t Transfer Land Acquired By Govt. to Original Owner Through Private Agreement(21.03.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that if the Government acquires land through its sovereign power of eminent domain then the beneficiary cannot transfer the.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Original Owner, Private Agreement
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J&K HC: Provisions of S. 329 of CrPC Can be Invoked Only After Framing of Charges(21.03.2025)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that the provisions dealing with the procedure for trying a person of unsound mind given under Section .....
Tags : Jammu & Kashmir, Section 329, Criminal Trial
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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
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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
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SC: No Difference between Filing Suit against Proprietorship or Proprietor(28.08.2025)
Supreme Court observed that there is no difference between filing a suit against a proprietorship in its trade name or in the name of the proprietor, .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Proprietorship, Separate Legal Identity
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Delhi Court Acquits Six Men in Relation to the 2020 North-East Delhi Riots(28.08.2025)
A Delhi Court while acquitting six accused in case relating to the 2020 North-East Delhi Riots, has stated that there was “egregious padding of eviden.....
Tags : Delhi Court, Delhi Riots, Accused Persons
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Calcutta HC: Cannot Summon Accused to Produce Incriminating Evidence against Himself(29.08.2025)
Calcutta High Court has held that it was never the legislative intent while enacting Section 91 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 that court can.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Section 91, Incriminating Materials
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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.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Dairy Booth, Private Residence
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SC: Drugs (Price Control) Order, 1995 Cannot be Subjected to Restricted or Hidebound Interpretation(19.07.2024)
SC held that intent of Drugs (Price Control) Order is to control prices at which medicinal drug formulations are made available, by holding out threat.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Medicinal Drug Formulations, Higher Prices
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Kerala HC: BNSS to be Applicable in all Criminal Appeals after 1st July, 2024(19.07.2024)
Kerala High Court while issuing guidelines to determine the applicability of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), has observed that an app.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, BNSS, Criminal Appeals
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Del. HC: Court to Take up Matter Referred to Arbitral Tribunal if Urgency Occurs(19.07.2024)
Delhi HC has held that if party is able to convince the Court that by the time application is taken up by the Arbitral Tribunal, the prejudice that ma.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Arbitral Tribunal, Prejudice
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Ker. HC: To Proceed Against an Offence Committed Partly in India, Sanction of Centre Not Required(19.07.2024)
Ker. HC while directing Trial Court to proceed against an offence that was partly committed in India and partly abroad, has referred to Sartaj Khan vs.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Trial Court, Sanction
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Bom. HC: Govt’s Decision to Exempt Pvt. Schools From 25% RTE Quota 'Unconstitutional'(19.07.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that the decision of Maharashtra Government to exempt private unaided schools from providing 25% quota in Class I or Pre-sc.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, 25% Quota, Private School
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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
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Delhi High Court Declines to Limit Implementation of Project for Hybrid Hearing(14.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has declined to limit implementation of project for hybrid hearings in Courts in the capital and observed that if such direction is p.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Hybrid Hearing, Implementation
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SC: Past Tax Dues on Mineral Rights Can be Recovered but Not for Period Before 1st April, 2005(14.08.2024)
Supreme Court has rejected the argument that power of States to charge tax dues on mineral rights should only be applied prospectively and clarified t.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Mineral Rights, Tax Dues
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SC: General Category Seat of Horizontal Reservation Can be Claimed by Reserved Category Candidate(21.08.2024)
SC has held that a meritorious reserved category candidate who is entitled to the General category of the said horizontal reservation on his own merit.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Reserved Category, Horizontal Reservation
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Kerala HC: No Fundamental Right for Citizen to Have Title of Laws in Language that is Familiar(21.08.2024)
Ker. HC while dismissing a PIL that challenged the Hindi names of the three new criminal laws, has observed that there is no fundamental right for a c.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Fundamental Right, Criminal Laws
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Bom. HC Criticizes Maha. Police Over Deficiencies in Investigation in Serious Crimes Against Women(22.08.2024)
Bombay High Court while hearing a case related to rape of a minor girl, has expressed its anguish over deficient investigation done by Maharashtra Pol.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Maharashtra Police, Serious Crimes
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SC: Principal Secretary of UP Prisons Department Slammed for Making False Statements on Oath(22.08.2024)
Supreme Court has slammed the Principal Secretary of the Prison Administration and Reforms Department of Uttar Pradesh for making completely different.....
Tags : Supreme Court, UP Prisons Department, Criminal Contempt
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Ori. HC: Stay of Execution Proceedings Under Arbitration Act Governed by Provisions of CPC(19.07.2024)
Orissa HC has held that application before executing court to stay the operation of execution proceedings initiated under Section 36(1) of the Arbitra.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Execution Proceedings, Executing Court
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Bom. HC: Maharashtra Govt Criticized for Exhibiting Mindset to Curtail Liberty of Undertrials(19.07.2024)
Bom. HC while granting bail to an accused, has observed that despite the consistent view of Apex Court on subject of pre-trial bail, State exhibits a .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Pre-Trial Bail, Liberty
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Del. HC: Delhi Govt. Directed to Implement Hybrid Courts Project on Priority Basis(22.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to implement the project for having hybrid hearing in courts on a priority basis and further stated.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Cabinet Approval, Hybrid Hearing
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Development Authority, District Park
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Opposite Party, Written Statement
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Bom. HC: Issues Which Only Dispose of the Suit Partly, Cannot be Framed by Trial Court(23.07.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that an issue which only partly disposes of a suit cannot be framed by the Trial Court under Section 9 of the Code of Civil.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, S. 9 of CPC, Trial Court
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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, .....
Tags : J&K High Court, Anonymity of Victim, State Authorities
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SC: Bail Granted by Court on Conditions to be Examined by Detaining Authority(11.03.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that when bail is granted by the jurisdictional Court, that too on conditions, the detaining authority needs to examine whe.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Detaining Authority, Jurisdictional Court
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J&K HC: Failure of Trial Court to Frame Issue of Maintainability Doesn’t Limit Powers of Appellate Co(11.03.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has observed that if the Trial Court omits to frame an issue on the maintainability of the suit it does not limit the app.....
Tags : J&K High Court, Trial Court, Issue of Maintainability
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Gujarat High Court, Constitutional Validity, State Government(11.03.2025)
Gauhati High Court has observed that mere breach of contract cannot give rise to criminal prosecution for cheating unless fraudulent or dishonest inte.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Criminal Prosecution, Fraudulent Intention
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Delhi Court Orders FIR Against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal(12.03.2025)
A Delhi Court has directed registration of FIR against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a complaint under the Delhi Prevention of Defacement o.....
Tags : Delhi Court, Arvind Kejriwal, Defacement of Property
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SC: Assessment of Candidates Solely on basis of Interview Draws Presumption of Arbitrariness(12.03.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that assessment of candidates being based merely on the basis of marks at the interview, is reasonable for drawing a presum.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Favoritism, Assessment of Candidates
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Delhi High Court Passes John Doe Order in Favour of Sadhguru(02.06.2025)
Delhi High Court has passed a john doe order in favour of Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, founder of Isha Foundation protecting his personality rights against.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Personality Rights, Artificial Intelligence
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Kerala HC: Can’t Liberally Construe Benefit of S. 14 Limitation Act Just to Save a Lis(02.06.2025)
Kerala High Court has held that Section 14 of the Limitation Act,1963 permitting extension of limitation period for filing a suit cannot be construed .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Section 14, Limitation Period
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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.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Meat Shop Owners, Municipal Authorities
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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 .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Princely States, Article 363
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Delhi High Court: RITZ and RITZ CARLTON Marks Have Achieved Status of Well-Known Trademarks(03.06.2025)
Delhi High Court has declared the RITZ and RITZ CARLTON marks as well-known trademarks and stated that the long duration for which the marks have been.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Ritz Carlton, Well-Known Trademarks
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NCLAT: Suspended Management of CD is Prohibited from Deploying the Funds of Corporate Debtor(03.06.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that the Corporate Debtor’s suspended management is strictly prohibited from deploying the funds of the Corporate Debto.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Corporate Debtor, Interim Resolution Professional
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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.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, History-Sheet, Unbridled
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Allahabad HC: Can’t Call Hindu Marriage Invalid Only because it Isn’t Registered(29.08.2025)
Allahabad High Court has held that a Hindu marriage cannot be called invalid merely because it has not been registered. Court further added that Famil.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Hindu Marriage, Mutual Divorce Petition
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Allahabad HC: Can’t Call Hindu Marriage Invalid Only because it Isn’t Registered(29.08.2025)
Allahabad High Court has held that a Hindu marriage cannot be called invalid merely because it has not been registered. Court further added that Famil.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Hindu Marriage, Mutual Divorce Petition
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Calcutta HC: Employee Looking for Another Job with Rival Company Isn’t Contrary(29.08.2025)
Calcutta High Court has held that an employee looking for another job, even if with a rival company (though, not proved in this case) with better perk.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Rival Company, Better Perks
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Delhi HC: In Matrimonial Disputes Alleging Adultery, Stay at Hotels is a Relevant Circumstance(01.09.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that in matrimonial disputes where adultery is alleged, courts have consistently held that proof may often be circumstantial.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Matrimonial Disputes, Patterns of Communication
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Generating Company, Distribution Licensee
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Supreme Court: Principle of Res Judicata Applicable on Criminal Proceedings(21.04.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that principle of res judicata applies to criminal proceedings and the Court recording findings of fact would be binding on.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Criminal Proceedings, Res Judicata
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SC Expresses Disapproval of Foreign Court’s Order Imposing Travel Ban on Minor Child(21.04.2025)
Supreme Court while expressing strong disapproval of a foreign Court order imposing travel ban on a child whose parents were involved in a matrimonial.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Matrimonial Dispute, Minor Child
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Delhi HC: Delayed Procedures for Settling Claims doesn’t Tantamount to Criminal Offence(21.04.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that insurance company’s delayed procedures for settling claims may be a ground for seeking compensation for mental hara.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delayed Procedures, to Criminal Offence
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Delhi HC Issues Guidelines for Prompt and Appropriate Legal Guidance to Minor Rape Victims(21.04.2025)
Delhi High Court while observing that victims of sexual assault remain unaware of approaching appropriate legal forum, has issued a set of guidelines .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Minor Rape Victims, Appropriate Legal Guidance
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NCLAT: NCLT Can’t Carry Out Rectification Without Providing Hearing Opportunity to Parties(21.04.2025)
NCLAT Chennai bench has held that if an order has been uploaded on the website it is considered to be on public domain and NCLT cannot rectify or amen.....
Tags : NCLAT Chennai, Hearing Opportunity, Rectification
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NCLAT: In Absence of Express Agreement between Parties Authority Can’t Assume Appl. of Interest(21.04.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that unless there is a specific contract between the parties the Adjudicating Authority cannot presume the applicabilit.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Express Agreement, Adjudicating Authority
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Cal. HC: Can Make Non-Signatories Party to Dispute if their and Signatories Relief Align(21.03.2025)
Calcutta High Court has observed that non-signatories in an arbitration agreement can be made party to a dispute if relief sought against the signator.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Non-Signatories, Signatories
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Ori. HC: Although Limitation Act is Not Strictly Applicable to a Writ Petition, But the Principles Ap(21.03.2025)
Ori. High Court has observed that although the Limitation Act, 1963 is not strictly applicable to a writ petition, but the principles apply. Delay or .....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Limitation Act, Writ Petition
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Delhi HC: Clause of Exclusive Jurisdiction to Prevail if it Expressly Covers Arbitration Proceedings(21.03.2025)
Delhi HC has observed that if an agreement contains one clause designating the arbitral seat, and another conferring exclusive jurisdiction on courts .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Exclusive Jurisdiction, Arbitration Proceedings
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Ori. HC: It is the Duty of the Court to Decide or Deal with Grievance of Litigants(21.03.2025)
Orissa HC has observed that if the litigants approach the Court to get their grievance remedied, it should be the duty of the Court to decide or deal .....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Duty of Court, Grievance of Litigants
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NCLAT: Time Extension for Payment of Sale Consid. Beyond 90 Days Can Only be Done by Adj. Authority(21.03.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that only the adjudicating authority can extend the time for payment of sale consideration beyond 90 days under Schedul.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Adjudicating Authority, Sale Consideration
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NCLAT: Post-Submission, CoC Can’t Remit Approved Resolution Plan(21.03.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that Committee of Creditors (CoC) cannot remit Resolution Plan for fresh consideration once it has been approved by CoC.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Committee of Creditors, Adjudicating Authority
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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.....
Tags : Jharkhand High Court, Written Statements, 90 days
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Jh. HC: Unless Execution of Sale Deed is Proved, Exhibit on the Same Cannot be Marked(30.07.2024)
Jh. HC has observed that sale deed is private document though after registration in the office of Registrar it becomes public document. But unless and.....
Tags : Jharkhand High Court, Private Document, Sale Deed
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SC: Rigours of Section 45 of PMLA Can Be Relaxed in Peculiar Facts and Circumstances(31.07.2024)
SC while granting bail to an accused under PMLA, has held that taking into consideration the period spent by accused in custody and that there is no l.....
Tags : Supreme Court, S. 45 of PMLA, Conclusion of Trial
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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.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Seniority List, District Inspector
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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.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Seniority List, District Inspector
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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
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ITAT, Mumbai: Tata Trusts to Continue to be Exempt from Payment of Taxes(29.12.2020)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has quashed revisionary orders passed by the Commissioner (exemptions), which would have resulted in three Tata .....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Tata Trusts
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# GST Changes Applicable From 01.01.2021: Biometric Verification Required for Registration(29.12.2020)
Rule 8 and 9 of the Central Goods and Services Rules, 2017 has been amended to provide for the biometric verification, Aadhaar authentication and taki.....
Tags : GST Registration, Biometric Verification
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Centre to SC: Surrogate Mother Need Not be Genetically Related to Child(08.02.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Centre to give immediate effect to 3 important clarifications that Centre has issued regarding the extant regime on surroga.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Surrogate Mother, Clarification
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Gauhati HC Grants Relief to Assam Resident Whose Deceased Mother was Declared Foreigner(08.02.2023)
Gauhati High Court has granted relief to Assam Resident, aggrieved by an ex-parte opinion of Foreigner's Tribunal, declaring his dead mother a foreign.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Foreigner's Tribunal, Citizen
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Meghalaya HC: Heinous Crime of Rape Can’t be Taken Lightly Based on Victim's Change of Heart(08.02.2023)
Meghalaya High Court while dismissing plea to quash POCSO Case, has held that an allegation of a heinous crime such as rape being committed and perpet.....
Tags : Meghalaya High Court, Rape, Heinous Crime, Victim
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SC: PMLA Court Jurisdiction Not Limited to Place Where Proceeds Come Into Possession of Accused(08.02.2023)
Supreme Court has held that jurisdiction of PMLA court to try money laundering offence not limited to place where proceeds of crime come into possessi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, PMLA Court, Jurisdiction
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J&K&L HC: Petition U/A 226 Can be Filed Even When Fundamental Right is Threatened(08.02.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that a petition under Article 226 can be moved even when fundamental right of a citizen is threatened.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Fundamental Right, Threatened
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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
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CESTAT: Service Provider Not Liable to Pay Service Tax on Commission Paid to Overseas Agent(17.08.2021)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai has held that the service provider engaged Textile Processing is not liable to pa.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Service Tax on Commission Paid to Overseas Agent
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AAR, Andhra Pradesh: 18% GST Payable on Drinking Water Supply Through Mobile Tankers(17.08.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Andhra Pradesh has ruled that 18% Goods and Service Tax (GST) is payable on Drinking water supply through mobile ta.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Water Supply Through Mobile Tankers
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Delhi High Court Extends Life of Interim Orders Till September 24(17.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has extended the life of its interim orders till 24th September, 2021 in suo moto petition registered on the extension of interim ord.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Extension of Life of Interim Orders
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Bombay HC: Written Submissions in Dispute Immaterial if Counsel Doesn’t Rely on It(17.08.2021)
Bombay High Court has observed that written submissions in a dispute become immaterial if the litigant's counsel doesn't rely on them before the court.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Written Submissions in Dispute
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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.....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, National Company Law Tribunal Rules, 2016, restoration application
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Delhi HC: If Security Clearance Cancelled for National Security Court Can’t Second Guess it(08.07.2025)
Del HCwhile dismissing Celebi Airport Services Pvt Ltd's plea against revocation of its security clearance has observed that once national security co.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Celebi Airport Services, Security Clearance
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Delhi HC: Popular Restaurant Chain ‘Swagath’ Files Case Alleging Trademark Infringement(09.07.2025)
Delhi's popular restaurant chain ‘Swagath’ has moved the Delhi High Court alleging trademark infringement over the use of the name 'Swagath' by a Tela.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Swagath, Trademark Infringement
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Madras HC: IBBI Must Accept Proposal of CD Regarding Appointment of IRP(10.07.2025)
Madras HC while hearing a writ petition challenging the appointment of an Interim Resolution Professional (IRP), has observed that it is incumbent on .....
Tags : Madras High Court, Interim Resolution Professional, IBBI
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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.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Secured Creditor, Security Interest
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Patna HC: Maintenance may be Allowed in Disputed Marriages if Relationship Was Socially Accepted(11.07.2025)
Patna HC has observed that a person who has lived with another as spouse, and where the relationship is accepted socially and within the family, may b.....
Tags : Patna High Court, Disputed Marriages, Maintenance
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Madras High Court Directs State to Expedite Probe and Trials in Criminal Cases Against MP, MLAs(03.04.2024)
Madras High Court has directed the State to speed up the probe and trials in criminal cases against Members of Parliament (MP) and Members of Legislat.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Members of Legislative Assembly, Members of Parliament, Criminal Cases
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SC: Fine Imposed on HIMUDA for Colluding With Pvt. Company to Secure Tender by Deceiving Court(04.04.2024)
SC imposed a fine of Rs. 5 Lakh on Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA) for colluding with a private company and taking t.....
Tags : Supreme Court, HIMUDA, Tender, Private Company
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Delhi High Court: Prioritize Criminal Cases and Appeals Against MPs and MLAs(04.04.2024)
Delhi High Court has passed an order asking its Judges to prioritize criminal cases and appeals that have been filed against Members of Parliament (MP.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Criminal Cases, Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assembly
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Cal HC: Agreement’s Certified Copy Attested by Notary Enough to Meet Condition of S. 8(2) of A&C Act(04.04.2024)
Calcutta High Court has held that in order to entertain an application under Section 8(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 it would be su.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Certified Copy, Original Arbitration Agreement, Notary
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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
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Del. HC: Wife Leaving Matrimonial Home on Regular Basis Without Husband’s Fault is Cruelty(05.04.2024)
Delhi High Court while granting divorce to a husband, has observed that a wife leaving a matrimonial home from time to time without any fault on the h.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Matrimonial Home, Cruelty
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Delhi High Court Dismisses Bail Pleas of Umar Khalid and Other Accused in 2020 Delhi Riots Case(02.09.2025)
Delhi High Court has passed an order, denying bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and seven other accused persons in the 2020 Delhi riots case.
Tags : Delhi High Court, Bail Pleas, Umar Khalid, Delhi Riots Case
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Unreasonable Doubts, Criminal Justice System
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SC Criticizes NGT for Outsourcing its Responsibilities to External Committees(02.09.2025)
Supreme Court while criticizing National Green Tribunal (NGT) for functioning like a rubber stamp by outsourcing its responsibilities to external comm.....
Tags : Supreme Court, National Green Tribunal, Adjudicatory Functions
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Teachers' Eligibility Test, Minority Institutions
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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 .....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Settlement Terms, Debts Recovery Tribunal
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Supreme Court: Couple Seeks Criminal Action against Private Hospital for Alleged Baby Swapping(03.09.2025)
Supreme Court will hear a plea by parents seeking criminal action against a Raipur hospital for allegedly swapping their newborn boy with a girl. They.....
Tags : Supreme Court, FIR, Private Hospital, Baby Swapping
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SC to Centre: Ensure E-Filing of All Revenue Appeals Before HCs And Tribunals(09.02.2023)
Supreme Court has directed Centre to ensure that the entire filing of Revenue appeals before the High Courts and the Tribunals is carried out in the e.....
Tags : Supreme Court, E-Filing, Revenue Appeals, High Court, Tribunals
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Madras HC: Tribunals Have No Authority to Issue Instructions on Dress Code of Advocates(09.02.2023)
Madras High Court while quashing notification issued by Registrar of NCLT making it mandatory for advocates appearing before any bench of NCLT to wear.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Tribunals, Dress Code
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SC: Writ Jurisdiction Can be Applied When Contractual Terms Imposed by State are Arbitrary(09.02.2023)
Supreme Court while invalidating GAIL's Condition imposed on IPCL, has held that if the State in its contractual dealings fails to exercise a degree o.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Writ Jurisdiction, Contractual Terms, Arbitrary
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Del HC: Delay in Approaching Authority for Constitution of Tribunal Won’t Render Claims Time Barred(10.02.2023)
Delhi High Court has held that period within which party is required to approach court for constitution of arbitral tribunal, can’t be conflated with .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Limitation, Claims, Arbitral Tribunal
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Delhi HC to State: Ensure Strict Compliance of SOP on Accepting e-Copies of Driving Licenses(10.02.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Government to ensure strict compliance of a SOP issued by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on December 17, .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, SOP, Motor Vehicles, Driving Licenses
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Delhi HC to Trial Courts: Decide Cases Pending Against MPs/MLAs on Priority(10.02.2023)
Delhi High Court while hearing a suo motu case initiated by it in the year 2020 concerning expedited trial of cases against MPs and MLAs has directed .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, MPs, MLAs, Expedited Trial
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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
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Principal Employer, Employees' State Insurance
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SC: Hospital Vicariously Liable for Doctor’s Negligence(23.04.2025)
Supreme Court, while upholding NCDRC’s order imposing a compensation of Rs. 15 lakhs on the hospital on ground that hospital is vicariously liable for.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Vicarious Liability, Negligence, NCDRC
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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.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Custodial Violence, Senior Superintendent of Police
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SC: Once Pleadings are Complete but Defendant is Set Ex Parte Defendant's Rights Suffer Curtailment(24.04.2025)
SC has observed that once pleadings are complete but defendant is set ex parte, and such order has attained finality, defendant's rights suffer a curt.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Defendant's Rights, Ex Parte
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Delhi HC Asks to Seek Instructions on Plea Against Alleged Exorbitant Pricing of Covid-19 Vaccine(17.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has asked the Central Government counsel to seek instructions on a PIL seeking reduction in the price of COVID-19 vaccines in India.
Tags : Delhi High Court, Exorbitant Pricing of Covid-19 Vaccine
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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
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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
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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
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SC: Mere Over-ruling of Principles by Subsequent Judgment Will Not Dilute Binding Effect(18.08.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that mere over-ruling of the principles by a subsequent judgment will not dilute the binding effect of the decision on inte.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Over-ruling of Principles by Subsequent Judgment
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SC: Right of Equity of Redemption of Mortgage Is Subsidiary to Right of Ownership(18.08.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that the right of equity of redemption is subsidiary to the right of ownership. The Court has observed that the expression .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Right of Equity of Redemption of Mortgage
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Supreme Court: High Courts to Prioritise Criminal Appeals of Elderly Accused on Bail(24.03.2025)
Supreme Court has stated that the old age of the accused and the long lapse of time from the commission of the offence can always be a ground availabl.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Criminal Appeals, Elderly Accused
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SC: Party Having No Privity of Contract with Service Provider Can’t be Called ‘Consumer’ under CP Act(24.03.2025)
Supreme Court has held that a party cannot be called a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 if there is no privity of contract with servic.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Privity of Contract, Service Provider
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NCLAT: Can’t Terminate Lease Hold Rights in Favor of CD During Moratorium Period(24.03.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that there cannot be a termination of lease hold rights in favour of Corporate Debtor during the moratorium period unde.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Lease Hold Rights, Section 14
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, District Bar Associations, State of Karnataka
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AP HC: Appropriate if Government Establishes Register for Recording Disputes between Parties(25.03.2025)
AP HC has observed that it would be appropriate, if government establishes a statutory basis for creation of a dispute register with rules set out for.....
Tags : AP High Court, Dispute Register, Verification of Title
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Madras HC: Employer Cannot Seek Proof Beyond Doubt for Factum of Marriage Unless it is Disputed(25.03.2025)
Madras High Court has held that no doubt, maternity leave is granted to a married woman but a marriage need not be compulsorily registered and the emp.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Maternity Leave, Married Woman
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Kar. HC: Registry Directed to Engage Interpreter to Assist Lawyer With Speech & Hearing Impairment(05.04.2024)
Karnataka High Court has directed its registry to secure a certified interpreter to assist a lawyer who is suffering from hearing and speech impairmen.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Certified Interpreter, Hearing Impairment, Speech Impairment
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Del. HC: Initiation of S. 153C Assessment Proc. Falling Beyond Max. 10 Years Block Period, Quashed(05.04.2024)
Delhi High Court quashed the initiation of assessment proceedings under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 which was falling beyond the ten-year.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Assessment Proceedings, Section 153C of IT Act, Block Period
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Ker HC: Court Under Article 226 Can’t Intervene in Issues Related to Conducting Rituals in Church(05.04.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that on issues relating to the conduct of rituals in the Church, the Court cannot intervene while acting under Article 226 .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Church, Article 226 of COI, Conducting Rituals
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Mad HC: State Not to Insist on Certificate of Sexual Re-orientation Surgery for Publ. Change of Name(05.04.2024)
Madras High Court has held that the State Government should not ask for the production of medical examination reports and certificates of sexual re-or.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Sexual Re-orientation, Change of Name
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HP HC: Can’t Force Wife to Live With Husband in Matrimonial Home When he is Keeping Another Lady(07.06.2023)
Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that no wife can be forced to live in matrimonial home with husband keeping another lady with him and observed th.....
Tags : Himachal Pradesh High Court, Matrimonial Home, Wife
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Madras HC: Media Must be Enlightened With Regards to Limitations on Freedom of Speech & Expressions(08.06.2023)
Madras High Court while making observation about media trial in criminal cases stated that the real need of the hour is to educate and enlighten media.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Freedom of Speech & Expressions, Media Trial, Criminal Cases
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SC: Possessory Right of Prospective Purchaser Protected U/S 53A of TP Act(08.06.2023)
Supreme Court has held that even though sale agreement doesn’t confer proprietary rights in an immovable property but prospective purchaser having per.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Sale Agreement, Possessory Right, Prospective Purchaser
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Del. HC: Haj Pilgrimage is a Religious Practice(08.06.2023)
Delhi High Court while observing that Haj pilgrimage and the ceremonies involved therein falls within the ambit of religious practice, held that the s.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Haj Pilgrimage, Religious Practice
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Ker. HC: Printing Agencies Required to Remove Illegal Hoardings Within 7 Days of Notice(09.06.2023)
Kerala High Court has held that after designated authorities remove illegal hoardings to holding areas, printing agencies will be required to remove s.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Printing Agencies, Illegal Hoardings
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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.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Municipal Corporations, Unauthorized Waste Dumping
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SC: Parties Challenging Arbitral Award after Limitation Period Can’t Seek Benefit u/s 4 of Limitation(11.07.2024)
Supreme Court has restated that a party challenging an arbitral award beyond the limitation period of three months by using 30 day extension period gi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Limitation Period, Arbitral Award
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, PIL, Basic Structure, Secularism
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, BNSS, Transformative Era, Criminal Justice
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Bom. HC: While Granting Bail, Trial Court Cannot Direct Accused to Obtain Passport and Surrender it(11.07.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that while imposing the condition for grant of bail, the Trial Court does not have power to direct any person to apply for .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Trial Court, Passport
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Visitation Rights, Non-Custodial Parent
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Ker. HC: In a Live-in Relationship, Woman’s Partner Can’t be Prosecuted u/s 498A of IPC(11.07.2024)
Ker. HC has held that to attract an offence punishable u/s 498(A) of IPC, essential ingredient is to subject a woman to cruelty by her husband or rela.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, S. 498A of IPC, Live-in Relationship, Legal Marriage
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SC: Charitable Purpose Not Limited to Free Medical Relief(10.02.2023)
Supreme Court has overruled its Division bench judgement in SH Medical Centre Hospital vs State of Kerala & Ors (MANU/SC/0035/2014) to the extent it h.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Charitable Purpose, Free Medical Relief
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SC: Can’t Claim Regularisation if Appointment Was Not by Competent Authority(10.02.2023)
Supreme Court has held that to seek regularisation, a daily rated employee must have been initially appointed by a competent authority and there must .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Regularisation, Competent Authority
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Mad. HC Sets Aside Order Imposing Conditions on RSS' Route March(10.02.2023)
Madras High Court while setting aside single judge order imposing certain conditions on the route march sought to be carried out by the Rashtriya Sway.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Freedom of Speech
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Delhi HC Orders Status Quo on Demolition Drive in Mehrauli Against Slum Cluster(13.02.2023)
Delhi High Court has ordered status quo on Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) action of demolishing a slum cluster houses consisting of 400 jhuggis i.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Development Authority, Demolition, Mehrauli
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Kar. HC: Govt. Taking Private Land Without Compensation Violates Constitutional Guarantees(13.02.2023)
Karnataka High Court while expressing anguish over actions of Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board for failure to pay compensation to landowne.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Article 300A, Private Land, Compensation
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JKL HC: Accused Can't Choose Place of Prosecution Citing Unfounded Security Apprehensions(14.02.2023)
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while dismissing plea filed by social activist seeking transfer of a defamation complaint, has observed that a.....
Tags : Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Transfer, Security Apprehensions, Defamation
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SC: Anticipatory Bail Allowed under SC/ST Act Only if Prima Facie Offense isn't Established(04.09.2025)
SC has ruled that anticipatory bail under SC/ST Act can only be granted if no prima facie offense is established. It noted that if accusations u/s 3 o.....
Tags : Anticipatory Bail, Prima Facie, Offense
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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
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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
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SC Grants Interim Relief to YSRCP’s Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy in Double Murder Case of TDP Activists(05.09.2025)
Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to YSRCP leader Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy and his brother Venkatarami Reddy in the double murder.....
Tags : Interim Relief, Arrest, Double Murder Case
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SC Refuses Interim Bail to Shabir Ahmed Shah; Issues Notice on His Bail Petition(05.09.2025)
Supreme Court issued notice on Kashmiri Separatist Shabir Ahmed Shah’s bail plea in a terror funding case but denied interim bail, despite his lawyer .....
Tags : Interim bail, Bail petition, Terror funding
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NEET-UG 2025: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Claiming OMR Sheet Tampering by Candidate(05.09.2025)
Supreme Court dismissed a plea alleging OMR tampering in NEET(UG) 2025. The candidate claimed the answer sheet shown had only 11 correct answers inste.....
Tags : NEET-UG, Supreme Court, OMR Sheet, Tampering
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ITAT: 2% TDS Deductible On Common Area Maintenance Charges(25.01.2023)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has ruled that 2% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is deductible on common area maintenance charges. The court.....
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Tax Deducted at Source, maintenance, assessee
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NCLAT, Delhi: After Adoption Of Swiss Challenge Method, RA Not Allowed To Submit Revised Plan(27.01.2023)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal while adjudicating an appeal filed in Jindal Stainless Ltd. v Mr. Shailendra Ajmera & Anr., has observed that .....
Tags : National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Resolution, adoption
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NCLAT, Chennai: No Condonation Beyond 45 Days, IBC Overrides Limitation Act(27.01.2023)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Chennai ruled that Section 238 of Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 overrides Section 12 of the Limitation A.....
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Bombay HC: Court Not Powerless to Appoint Appropriate Arbitral Tribunal(30.01.2023)
Bombay High Court has held that even if party’s right to appoint its nominee in Arbitral Tribunal is forfeited because it failed to exercise its right.....
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Bombay HC: Liquor Ban for Long Period Violates Merchants' Right to Livelihood(30.01.2023)
Bombay High Court while reducing 4 day ban on liquor sale in various districts in Maharashtra due to MLC graduate constituencies elections to just the.....
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Kar HC: Disciplinary Authority Must Look Into Past Conduct of Workman While Passing Dismissal Order(29.05.2024)
Karnataka High Court has observed that the disciplinary authority, while taking into consideration the findings of the inquiry officer and passing the.....
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Guidelines Issued by Delhi High Court for Trial Court Judges to Decide Transfer Applications(29.05.2024)
Delhi High Court has issued guidelines required to be followed in the national capital by Principal District & Sessions Judges while dealing with tran.....
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Jh. HC: Can’t Cancel Bail Unless There is Violation of Bail Conditions or Accused Impedes Fair Trial(29.05.2024)
Jharkhand High Court has held that bail once granted to an accused person cannot be cancelled unless he violates the condition of the bail or does any.....
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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
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Karnataka High Court: Provisions of RTE Act Apply to Residential Schools(31.05.2024)
Kar. HC has held that under Section 18 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 read with Karnataka RTE Rules, it is mandat.....
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Delhi High Court: MCD, DDA Ordered to Frame Rules for Levying Fine on Encroachers(31.05.2024)
Delhi High Court has ordered the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to make encroachers liable for illegal enc.....
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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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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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All. HC: No Power to HC for Extension of Limitation Period in Filing Election Petition(03.10.2024)
Allahabad High Court has observed that under the Representation of the People Act, 1951 Courts do not have the power to extend the period of limitatio.....
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SC: Tendency to Treat Members of Denotified Tribes as Habitual to Crime Reinforces a Stereotype(04.10.2024)
SC has stated that the tendency to treat members of denotified tribes as habitual to crime reinforces a stereotype, which excludes them from meaningfu.....
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SC: Criminal Cases Having Civil Character Should be Quashed When Parties Resolved Disputes(04.10.2024)
SC has stated that criminal cases having overwhelmingly and predominantly civil character, particularly those arising out of commercial transactions o.....
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Mad. HC: Can Attach Properties Purchased Prior to Offence if Criminal Activity Held Outside Country(04.10.2024)
Madras High Court has observed that in respect of properties purchased prior to scheduled offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 s.....
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Supreme Court Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Cost on States for Not Filing Affidavit in Case for Judges' Security(18.08.2021)
Supreme Court has imposed costs of Rs. 1 lakh, to be deposited in Supreme Court Bar Association Advocates' Welfare Fund, on states which failed to int.....
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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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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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Kerala High Court Permits Minor Girl to Accompany Her Father to Sabarimala Temple(18.08.2021)
Kerala High Court has passed an interim order permitting a 9-yr-old girl to accompany her father to the Sabarimala temple for darshan. The Court has c.....
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SC Refuses to Stay Bombay HC Judgment Upholding Provisions of Tariff Orders by TRAI(19.08.2021)
Supreme Court has refused to stay the Bombay High Court's judgment which upheld most provisions of the Tariff Orders issued by the Telecom Regulatory .....
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Karnataka HC Directs State to Consider Issuing Directions/Advisory to Statutory Authorities(19.08.2021)
Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to consider issuing directions/advisory to all state-owned corporations and statutory authoriti.....
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Utt. HC: State to Come Up With Directions for Live-in/Married Couples to Approach SSP Directly(19.03.2024)
Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State Government to issue general instructions whereby Live-in/Married couples can approach the Senior Superin.....
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SC: Aam Aadmi Party Leader Satyendra Jain Prima Facie Guilty of Money Laundering(19.03.2024)
Supreme Court while denying bail to Aam Aadmi Party leader Satyendra Jain, has observed that there is sufficient material collected by the Enforcement.....
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Mad. HC: Aim of Criminal Jurisprudence Must be ‘Reforming Teenagers’ Not Labeling Them as Criminals(20.03.2024)
Madras High Court while dealing with rash and negligent driving among youngsters, has observed that criminal jurisprudence in this area must aim at re.....
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SC: Application to Modify/Clarify Judgment Post-Disposal Allowed Only in Exceptional Cases(20.03.2024)
SC has held that a post-disposal application for modification and clarification of the order of disposal shall lie only in rare cases, where an order .....
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SC: Factors Deciding Term of Sentence to be Undergone by Murder Convicts Before Remis., Summarised(21.03.2024)
Supreme Court has summarized the factors to determine term of sentence to be undergone before remission could be sought by accused of murder cases. Th.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Murder Convicts, Criminal Antecedents
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Ker. HC: Ordinary Quarrels in Marriage Lacking Instigation Don’t Constitute Abetment to Suicide(22.03.2024)
Kerala High Court has held that quarrels, fights, or disputes in a marital relationship cannot be reckoned as conduct amounting to abetment of suicide.....
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AAR, Karnataka: 18% GST Applicable on Manpower Services to City Corporation(10.08.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka has ruled that 18% Goods and Services Tax is payable on Manpower services like Data Entry Operator, to Ci.....
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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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SC Dismisses Appeal Against Order of Granting Marriage Certificate Through Video Conferencing(10.08.2021)
Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the State of Haryana challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order of granting marriage certifi.....
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SC Imposes Costs on Police Constable for Dragging Trial for 14 Years(10.08.2021)
Supreme Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 1 Lakh on a police constable who is accused of murdering his wife, for misusing the legal system and dragging .....
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SC Imposes Costs on Police Constable for Dragging Trial for 14 Years(10.08.2021)
Supreme Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 1 Lakh on a police constable who is accused of murdering his wife, for misusing the legal system and dragging .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Dragging Trial
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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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SC: Can’t Deny Suspension of Sentence to Accused Only Because Another Trial is Pending(07.10.2024)
Supreme Court has observed that mere pendency of the other trial where the appellant is an accused cannot be regarded as sufficient for denying him th.....
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SC: HCs Passing Orders Directing Disposal of Trials Within a Time Schedule is Contrary to Law(07.10.2024)
SC has held that while rejecting bail applications, the HCs are passing orders directing disposal of trials within a time schedule. Apart from the fac.....
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Bom. HC Criticizes Maharashtra Govt. for Opposing Termination of Pregnancy of Unmarried Woman(08.10.2024)
Bombay High Court has criticized the Maharashtra Government for opposing medical termination of pregnancy of an 'unmarried' woman on the ground that t.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Maharashtra Government, Termination of Pregnancy, Unmarried Woman
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Gau. HC Issues Guidelines Regarding Release of Seized Money in Cyber Frauds or Crimes(08.10.2024)
Gau. HC has issued guidelines directing Trial Courts not to insist on registration of FIRs in matters already registered on NCRP on cyber frauds / cri.....
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MP HC: Discretion of Appointing Authority to Appoint a Person Involved in Offence of Moral Turpitude(08.10.2024)
MP HC has stated that it is the entire discretion of the appointing authority to appoint or not to appoint a person who is involved in an offence invo.....
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Ori. HC: Fact-Finding Inquiry Makes it Permissible to Not Give Opportunity of Hearing to Employee(08.10.2024)
Ori. HC while differentiating between fact finding inquiry & disciplinary inquiry, has held that the very nature of fact-finding inquiry makes it perm.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Fact-Finding Inquiry, Opportunity of Hearing
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SC: Court not Sentencing Convict to Life Imprisonment, Can’t Impose Sentence Beyond 10 Years(23.07.2024)
Supreme Court has held that when the sentencing court does not impose punishment of life imprisonment on a convict, such court cannot grant punishment.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Life Imprisonment, Ten Years
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SC: NGT’s Order Allowing Construction of Tiracol Bridge in Goa's Querim Beach, Set Aside(24.07.2024)
Supreme Court has set aside the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) order allowing the construction of the Tiracol bridge on Querim beach in Goa.
Tags : Supreme Court, National Green Tribunal, Tiracol Bridge
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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.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Tourism Department, Constitutional Dignitaries
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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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Cal. HC: Arbitrator Relying on Unverified Evidence is Contrary to Fundamental Policy of Indian Law(24.07.2024)
Calcutta High Court has observed that evidence which is not verified cannot be equated with proof of a claim and if the arbitrator relies on such evid.....
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Supreme Court: Petitioner Allowed to Convert Writ Petition into Special Leave Petition(25.07.2024)
Supreme Court while allowing a petitioner to convert writ petition into special leave petition, has observed that it would be expedient for the ends o.....
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SC: Foreign Award Can be Binding Against Non-Signatories to Agreement(11.08.2021)
Supreme Court has held that a foreign award can be binding on non-signatories to the arbitration agreement and can be thus enforced against them.
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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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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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Supreme Court Imposes Fine on Political Parties for Not Disclosing Criminal Antecedents(11.08.2021)
Supreme Court has imposed fine on eight political parties for committing contempt of court by flouting the directions in its February 2020 judgment fo.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Disclosing Criminal Antecedents
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SC: NCLT/NCLAT Has No Residual Equity Jurisdiction While Dealing With Resolution Plan(11.08.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that there is no residual equity based jurisdiction in the Adjudicating Authority or the Appellate Authority while dealing .....
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on MJ Akbar's Plea Against Priya Ramani's Acquittal in Criminal Defamation Cas(11.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has issued notice on an appeal preferred by former Union Minister MJ Akbar, challenging the acquittal of journalist Priya Ramani in t.....
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Bombay HC Asks UOI to File Short Affidavit Stating Reasons to Refuse Interim Relief(11.08.2021)
Bombay High Court has asked the Union of India to file a short affidavit stating why interim relief shouldn't be granted in two petitions seeking a st.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Refusal of Interim Rules, IT Rules 2021
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J&K HC: Threats to Litigants Justifies Measure Like Virtual Hearing(25.03.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court while allowing virtual hearing for a party instead of transferring the appeal on grounds of security, has stated that leg.....
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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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Tel. HC: Can Challenge Order Rejecting Jurisdictional Objections under Section 34(26.03.2025)
Telangana High Court has observed that challenge to an order rejecting jurisdictional objections under Section 16 of the Arbitration and Conciliation .....
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Delhi HC: Tyres Manufacturer 'Bridgestone' Gets Damages Over Trademark Infringement By Indian Firm(26.03.2025)
Delhi High Court has awarded Rs. 34.41 lakh compensation to automobile tyres manufacturer Bridgestone Corporation for its trademark infringement by In.....
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MP HC Clarifies that Hindu Marriage Act Applies to Jain Community(26.03.2025)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified that Jain community would be governed by the provisions of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 even though it is recogniz.....
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SC: Can’t Presume Negligence on Part of Driver because he Had Learner’s Licence(27.03.2025)
SC while hearing a matter regarding contributory negligence of a scooter driver in a motor accident claim, has observed that the mere fact that the dr.....
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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 .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Delhi Development Authority, Illegal Construction
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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 .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Divorce Petition, Restitution of Conjugal Rights
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Supreme Court: Directions Issued to States/UTs for Prevention of Overcrowding of Prisons(12.07.2024)
SC has directed States of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil Nadu & West Bengal to file affidavits after considering suggestions made by Amicus .....
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SC: Before Initiating Trap Proceedings against Public Servants, Demand of Bribery to be Verified(15.07.2024)
Supreme Court has stated that in order to lay down the trap for catching a public servant for accepting bribe, the fact of demand of bribery must be v.....
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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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Bombay HC Rejects Plea For 'Eco-Friendly' Ganesh Idol Immersion, Upholds Citizens' Right to Clean Wat(05.09.2025)
Bombay HC denied Mumbai’s Malabar hill residents permission to immerse eco-friendly Ganesh idols in BangangaTalao, citing new MRCB guidelines banning .....
Tags : Eco-Friendly, Ganesh Idol, Right to Clean Water, Environmental Protections
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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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Writ Petition Can Be Converted to Appeal under Arbitration Act, S.37 if No Prejudice to Respondents:(08.09.2025)
Allahabad HC allowed conversion of a writ under Article 227 into an appeal under Section 37 of the ACA, holding that if a proceeding is not maintainab.....
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MP HC Upholds Detention of Man Who Fired Pistol in Residential Area Posted Video Online(08.09.2025)
MP High Court upheld detention of a man under National Security Agency for firing a pistol in a residential area and uploading the video. With multipl.....
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P&H HC Grants Bail to UAPA Accused After 5 Years, Citing State’s Failure to Set Trial End Date(08.09.2025)
Punjab & Haryana HC granted bail to Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967accused after 5 years in jail, citing trial delays. The court ordered ba.....
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Supreme Court Defers Surendra Gadling’s Bail Again; 17 Adjournments over Two Years(08.09.2025)
Supreme Court adjourned human rights lawyer Surendra Gadling’s bail plea for the 17th time since August 2023. The bench of Justices Maheshwari and Cha.....
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Ker. HC Refuses to Suspend Sentence of Man Accused of Attempting to Travel to Syria for Joining ISIS(14.02.2023)
Kerala High Court while dismissing applications seeking suspension of sentence of 3 persons, who were convicted for attempting to travel to Syria for .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Bail, Syria, Suspension
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Meg. HC: CBI’s Jurisdiction to Investigate Ceases if Chargesheet Doesn’t Involve Offence Under PCA(14.02.2023)
Meghalaya High Court has held that when the offences under the provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA) are dropped from chargesheet, CBI’s Ju.....
Tags : Meghalaya High Court, Prevention of Corruption, Jurisdiction, CBI
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Gauhati HC to State: Why POCSO Act Added in Child Marriage Act?(15.02.2023)
Gauhati High Court while granting anticipatory bail to certain accused in different matters booked under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, .....
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SC: Remand Order Prolongs And Delays Litigation(16.02.2023)
Supreme Court while setting aside a High Court order remanding case to trial court has observed that an order of remand prolongs and delays litigation.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Remand, Re-trial
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Cal. HC: Admitting Jurisdiction in Pleading Enough for Express Agreement(16.02.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that filing of pleadings before arbitral tribunal and agreeing to jurisdiction of the tribunal therein satisfies the requ.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Express Agreement, Jurisdiction, Arbitration
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Guj. HC: Communication B/W Govt. Pleader and State Regarding Proceeding Outside Scope of RTI(16.02.2023)
Gujarat High Court has observed that Professional correspondence between government advocate and various offices of the State regarding a matter in wh.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Right to Information, Professional correspondence
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P&H HC: It is Mortgagee’s Inherent Right to Put Property on Public Auction on Failure of Payment(12.03.2025)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has stated that there is an inherent right in the mortgagee, on the failure of liquidation of the relevant installments by.....
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Ker. HC: When Acts Constitute Offence, Shutting Doors of Criminal Court would be Travesty of Justice(12.03.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that it would amount to travesty of justice to shut out the doors of criminal court against a party for the sole reason.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Criminal Court, Travesty of Justice
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SC: Act of Money Laundering Extends so Long as the Proceeds of Crime are Concealed(18.03.2025)
SC has observed that it is well established that offences under the PMLA, 2002 are of a continuing nature, and the act of money laundering does not co.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Money Laundering, Untainted Property
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Supreme Court Extends Tenure of Justice Gita Mittal Committee(18.03.2025)
Supreme Court has extended the term of Justice Gita Mittal Committee till 31st July, 2025 which is constituted to handle several humanitarian aspects .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Gita Mittal Committee, Humanitarian Aspects
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Supreme Court Sets Aside Bar by NGT on Auroville Township Project(18.03.2025)
Supreme Court while setting aside National Green Tribunal’s order barring Auroville Foundation from developmental activities in their township, has st.....
Tags : Supreme Court, National Green Tribunal, Auroville Township Project
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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.....
Tags : J&K High Court, Right to Arbitration, Written Statement
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Madras HC: To Invoke PMLA, Mere Possession of Proceeds of Crime Sufficient(09.10.2024)
Mad HC has held that mere possession of proceeds of crime would be sufficient to invoke provisions of PMLA. Using proceeds of crime by itself is an of.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Proceeds of Crime, PMLA
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SC: Lawyer Covered Within Doctrine of Absolute Privilege While Responding During Proceedings(15.10.2024)
Supreme Court while dismissing a defamation suit against a lawyer, has observed that the lawyer was well within his right and within the framework of .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Absolute Privilege, Judicial Proceedings
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SC: Starting Point of Limitation Commences from the Date the Defendant's Possession Becomes Adverse(16.10.2024)
Supreme Court has held that in terms of Article 65 of the Limitation Act, 1963 the starting point of limitation would not commence from the date when .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Limitation Act, Right of Ownership
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MP HC: Can’t Presume Authorities Would Act Mala Fidely if State/Municipal Council are Party to Suit(16.10.2024)
MP High Court while addressing issue of denial of demarcation of land because State and Municipal Council were parties to the dispute, has observed th.....
Tags : MP High Court, Municipal Council, Revenue Authorities
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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 .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Unjust Enrichment, Authority of Law
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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea to Include Tribunals in National Judicial Data Grid(25.07.2024)
Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking inclusion of tribunals in national judicial data grid on the ground that national judicial data grid is a part .....
Tags : Supreme Court, NJDG, Tribunals, E-Courts Project
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Supreme Court: States Have Right to Levy Tax on Mineral Rights(25.07.2024)
Supreme Court by an 8:1 majority has held that royalty paid by mining operators is not in the nature of tax and the payments made to the government ca.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Mining Operators, Mineral Rights
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Unauthorized Constructions, Floodplains
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Delhi High Court: Can Include Non-Signatories in Arbitration Beyond Group Company Ties(25.07.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that in an arbitration proceeding, non-signatory can be included if there exists a contractual relationship that makes the n.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Non-Signatories, Arbitration Proceeding
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Supreme Court: NGT to Ensure Lawful Grant of Environmental Clearence(26.07.2024)
SC while setting aside NGT's order allowing establishment of a Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility, has observed that it is NGT’s duty to satis.....
Tags : Supreme Court, National Green Tribunal, Environment Clearance
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SC: Cannot Direct Company’s Authorized Signatory to Pay Interim Compensation(26.07.2024)
SC has stated that authorized signatories can bind company through their actions but they do not merge their legal status with that of the company. Th.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Authorized Signatories, S. 143A of NI Act
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Bom. HC: Findings in Criminal Proceedings Cannot Be Relied Upon While Adjudicating Civil Proceedings(11.07.2025)
Bom. HC has observed that findings in criminal proceedings are based on the proof 'beyond reasonable doubt' whereas in civil proceedings the extent of.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Criminal Proceedings, Civil Proceedings
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All. HC: With S. 111 of BNS Covering 'Organised Crime' It Appears Gangsters Act has become Redundant(11.07.2025)
All. HC has remarked that the provision of S. 111 BNS is regarding punishment for committing the offence of organized crime like the provisions of the.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Organized Crime, Section 111
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Allahabad HC: Absence of Activity at Principal Place Doesn’t Imply Invoice to Assessee is Fake(14.07.2025)
Allahabad HC has held that absence of any activity at the principal place of business of the assessee, by itself cannot result in a presumption that t.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Absence of Activity, Principal Place
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Bombay HC: Cannot Deny ‘Right to Life’ to Accused who is in Custody(14.07.2025)
Bombay HC has observed that the guarantee of 'life and liberty' as enshrined under Article 21 of COI available to citizen of this country cannot be de.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Article 21, Right to Life
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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: Company Suffering Loss due to Acts of Accused Can File Appeal under Section 372 of CrPC(15.07.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that a company suffering loss due to the acts of an accused can file an appeal as a ‘victim’ under Section 372 of CrPC. The.....
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Mad. HC: No Appeal Shall Lie Against Interim Maintenance Passed Under Section 24 of HM Act(22.03.2024)
Madras High Court has held that an order of interim maintenance passed under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HM Act) is only an interlocut.....
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SC: Restraining Politician From Political Activities As Bail Condition Violates Fundamental Rights(26.03.2024)
Supreme Court while overturning a bail condition imposed by the Orissa HC, which prohibited a politician from participating in political activities ha.....
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SC:Pre-Trial Injunction Against Media Platform Impact Freedom of Speech; Must Be Granted Cautiously(26.03.2024)
SC while urging trial courts to be cautious while granting pre-trial injunctions against publication of articles and journalistic pieces in defamation.....
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Delhi HC: Wife Openly Calling Husband Impotent Amounts To Mental Cruelty(26.03.2024)
Delhi High Court while granting divorce to a husband on the grounds of cruelty u/s 13 (1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act,1955 has said that being openl.....
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Telangana HC Grants Interim Relief to Former CM KCR and BRS Leader Harish Rao in Kaleshwaram Case(08.09.2025)
Telangana HC granted interim relief to former CM K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR)and Harish Rao, ordering no coercive action for now in the Kaleshwaram proje.....
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SC Defines 4-Step Test for High Courts to Quash Criminal Cases under S.482 CrPC & S.528 BNSS(09.09.2025)
Supreme Court outlined steps for High Courts to consider when hearing quashing petitions under Section 482 CrPC (now Section 528 BNSS). These steps he.....
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SC Dismisses Discom Appeals; All Electricity Buyers Must Equally Share Coal Shortage Costs(09.09.2025)
SC dismissed discoms' appeals, upholding APTEL's ruling that all electricity purchasers must share coal shortage costs fairly. Court ruled no discom h.....
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‘Seat’ Word Not Needed to Confer Court’s Jurisdiction If Arbitration Agreement Allows It: Delhi HC(10.09.2025)
Delhi HC held that absence of the word 'seat' in an arbitration agreement doesn’t deprive the court of jurisdiction to decide related disputes. The ru.....
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SC: No S. 420 of IPC is Cheating If Forged Document Didn’t Lead to Grant of Material Benefit(11.09.2025)
SC quashed a cheating case against an institute head accused of using a fake Fire Dept NOC for affiliation, ruling the NOC wasn't legally required and.....
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Supreme Court: Issue of Sanction under S.197 CrPC Can Be Raised At Any Stage before Trial Court(11.09.2025)
SC refused to interfere with charges against a public servant in a corruption case, holding that sanction under S.197 CrPC for IPC offences can be rai.....
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SC: Not Declaring Cut-Off Marks for PWDs Under Overall Horizontal Reservation Not Arbitrary(22.08.2024)
Supreme Court has held that if cut-off marks are not declared for candidates with benchmark disability who fall under the Overall Horizontal Reservati.....
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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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Delhi HC Restrains Restaurants from Using Marks ‘Dominic Pizza’ ‘Domindo Pizza’(18.03.2025)
Delhi High Court in a trademark infringement suit filed by Domino's, has restrained various restaurants from using the marks “Dominic Pizza” and “Domi.....
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Supreme Court Calls for CBI’s Proposal on Investigation in Builder-Banks Nexus(19.03.2025)
Supreme Court has asked the CBI to put up a proposal regarding the enquiry/investigation into a builder-banks nexus in the National Capital Region. Th.....
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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.....
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Delhi HC: Intention of Section 21 POCSO is to Prevent Suppression of Crimes(24.04.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that the intention behind Section 21 of the POCSO Act, 2012 is to prevent suppression of sexual offences and not to pena.....
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Supreme Court: High Courts Should Not Routinely Grant Interim Bail(25.04.2025)
SC has observed that though, it may be necessary in some cases to grant interim bail to take care of specific contingencies, but as a routine, interim.....
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SC: Can’t Uphold Disciplinary Action When Employee Acquitted in Criminal Case Over Same Evidence(25.04.2025)
SC has held that when charges, evidence, witnesses, and circumstances in both departmental inquiry and the criminal proceedings are identical or simil.....
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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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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: 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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Kar. HC: PIOs’ Not Supposed to Create Information(17.02.2023)
Karnataka High Court has held that under Right to Information Act only such information that is available and existing and held by the public authorit.....
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SC: If Marriage is Null And Void, Conviction Under Section 498A of IPC is Not Sustainable(17.02.2023)
Supreme Court has held that conviction under Section 498-A IPC would not be sustainable when the marriage was found to be null and void.
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SC: Court’s Judgment in Joseph Shine Doesn’t Approve of Adultery(20.02.2023)
Supreme Court has clarified that its 2018 judgment in Joseph Shine striking down Section 497 IPC will not impact court martial proceedings initiated a.....
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Del. HC: Prisoners Have Right to Compensation for Work Related Injuries Suffered in Jail(20.02.2023)
Delhi High Court while issuing guidelines for cases where an inmate or convict sustains work related injuries in prison has observed that justice for .....
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ITAT: IBC Has Overriding Effect on All Acts Including Income Tax Act(20.02.2023)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench has held that Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has an overriding effect on all acts, including t.....
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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.....
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Cal HC: Venue Won’t be Seat of Arbitration if Agreement Confers Jurisdiction on a Different Court(12.06.2023)
Calcutta High Court has held that presence of a clause which confers exclusive jurisdiction upon a Court in a place other than the venue of arbitratio.....
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Kerala HC Forms Committee for Addressing Grievances of Advocates(12.06.2023)
Kerala High Court has constituted a Grievance Redressal Committee headed by Chief Justice S. V. Bhatti to address the grievances of Advocates.
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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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Karnataka High Court: ‘Once a Forest, Always a Forest’ Should Operate as Thumb Rule(01.08.2024)
Kar. HC while setting aside Trial Court’s order declaring private persons to be owners of a land, has observed that ‘once a forest, always a forest’ s.....
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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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Ker. HC: Court Can Exercise Jurisdiction Over Courts & Tribunals Within its Territorial Jurisdiction(01.08.2024)
Ker. HC has held that this Court can exercise jurisdiction under Article 227 only over those courts and tribunals situated within its territorial limi.....
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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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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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All HC: It’s Known that Students in UP are Suffering Due to Non-Availability of Principal & Teachers(04.02.2025)
Allahabad High Court while hearing a petition over non-appointment of teaching staff, has remarked that it is well known fact throughout the State of .....
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“Tribhuvan” Sahkari University Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha(04.02.2025)
“Tribhuvan” Sahkari University Bill has been introduced in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing budget session of Parliament. The Bill aims to create a qu.....
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J&K HC: At Stage of Deciding Interim App., Trial Courts should Avoid Giving Observation on Merit of C(05.02.2025)
J&K High Court has observed that Trial Court should avoid giving observation on merit of a case while it is deciding an interim application.
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Rajasthan Govt. Introduces Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025(06.02.2025)
Government of Rajasthan has introduced the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025 that seeks to criminalise religious con.....
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Del. HC Bars Use of ‘Novitas’ after ‘Novartis’ Alleges Trademark Infringement(06.02.2025)
Delhi High Court while hearing a trademark infringement suit filed by global pharmaceutical giant, Novartis, has restrained selling, offering for sale.....
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SC: Public Servant Acquitted in Criminal Proceedings May Still Face Departmental Inquiry(07.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that if in a corruption case, a public servant is acquitted due to lack of evidence, such public servant may still face a d.....
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Del. HC: In TM Infringement Cases, Court has Jurisdiction if Goods Accessible in their Territory(07.02.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that in a trademark infringement suit, if a party is not physically selling goods in a particular territory but the good.....
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Del. HC: Provisions of Guardians and Wards Act Can’t Curtail Right of Appeal Under Family Courts Act(17.10.2024)
Delhi High Court has stated that the provisions of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 could not curtail the right of appeal available to an individual .....
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BCI Directs Pvt. Universities to Not Use Prefixes ‘Bharatiya’, ‘National’ for Conducting Competitions(17.10.2024)
BCI has issued a direction prohibiting private law universities from using names such as "India," "National," “Bharatiya” in competitions as it is mis.....
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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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Del. HC Explains the Time Period Surviving for Issuing Reassessment Notices(07.02.2025)
Delhi High Court while hearing petitions on reassessment action commenced in violation of the time frames listed under Section 149 of Income Tax Act, .....
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NCLAT: Can’t Condone Delay of 115 Days in Refiling Appeal on Frivolous Grounds(07.02.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench while refusing to condone delay of 115 days in refilling appeal, has observed that condoning delay on frivolous grounds would be.....
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SC: Not Paying Autho. Fee When Vehicle within Registered State Doesn’t Invalidate National Permit(10.02.2025)
Supreme Court has held that non-payment of authorization fee when the vehicle is within the registered state does not invalidate its national permit. .....
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SC: Courts Should be Cautious when Family Relations are brought Under Criminal Proceedings(10.02.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that when family relationships are sought to be brought within the ambit of criminal proceedings rupturing the family bond,.....
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Ker. HC: Agitations Don’t Give Licence to Put up Stages on Public Road(11.02.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that any person can have the agitations in an appropriate way, but that will not give a license to put up stages on the.....
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Madras HC: Nobody Other than the State Can Claim Ownership to Natham Lands(04.06.2025)
Madras High Court has held that there cannot be any land within the territory of Union of India without an owner and State as a sovereign authority, i.....
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J&K HC: Mere Registration of Criminal Case Doesn’t Constitute ‘Criminal Proc.’ for Impounding Passpor(05.06.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that mere registration of a criminal case does not amount to proceedings for impounding passports and for procee.....
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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.....
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SC Refuses Urgent Hearing of Petition Against Order Allowing Animal Sacrifice in Dargah on Bakri-Eid(06.06.2025)
Supreme Court has refused to urgent hearing for a petition filed against Bombay High Court’s order that allowed animal sacrifice to be carried out in .....
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Rajasthan HC: Can’t Label FIR as Frivolous if Case Diaries Establish Commission of Offence(06.06.2025)
Rajasthan HC has observed that FIRs cannot be labelled as false/frivolous FIRs which have been lodged with ulterior motives particularly when the case.....
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SC : Preventive Detention is Constitutional Exception, Not a Substitute to Criminal Process(09.06.2025)
Supreme Court while taking exceptions to States resorting to preventive detention to keep accused in jail even after they secure bail stated that Stat.....
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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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SC: Party Denying Compromise Decree Needs to go Back to the Trial Court to Challenge Validity(28.04.2025)
SC has observed that if a person is already a party to the suit, and denies that any lawful compromise ever took place, the CPC requires that person t.....
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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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Karnataka HC: State to Establish Cyber Command Centre to Combat Cyber Crimes(29.04.2025)
Karnataka High Court has stated that if a cyber command centre is established to combat cyber crimes and strengthen cyber security, it would usher a n.....
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Delhi HC Refuses to Grant Injunction in Favour of San Nutrition Private Limited(29.04.2025)
Delhi High Court while refusing to grant temporary injunction in favour of San Nutrition Private Limited in a defamation plea against some content cre.....
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SC: It is Constitutional to Fix Pecuniary Jurisdiction Based on Value of Consideration(30.04.2025)
SC while dismissing challenge to Sections 34, 47 and 58 of the CP Act, 2019 has stated that determination of jurisdiction of commissions on the basis .....
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MP HC: Accused Can’t be Compelled to Languish in Jail in Absence of Progression of Trial(26.07.2024)
MP High Court while allowing bail application of an accused, has held that if there is delay in progression of trial, then no one can be allowed to la.....
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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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Karnataka HC Issues Interim Directions to Ensure Proper Functioning of Forensic Science Laboratories(19.08.2021)
Karnataka High Court has issued several interim directions to ensure the proper functioning of the Forensic Science Laboratories in the state, observi.....
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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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Supreme Courts Orders Stay on Disbursement of Compensation in 2012 Sea-Firing Incident(19.08.2021)
Supreme Court has ordered a stay on the disbursement of the compensation of 2 crores to the owner of the boat named "St Antony" which was attacked by .....
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Delhi HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Development of Gautampuri Area in Delhi(19.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking development of the Gautampuri area in the national capital, upon observing that th.....
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NGT Directs Odisha Government to Notify Elephant Corridors Within Two Months(20.08.2021)
National Green Tribunal, Kolkata has directed the Odisha state government to notify the elephant corridors in terms of the elephant corridors as ident.....
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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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Kar. HC: If Source Report Makes Out Prima Facie Case, Preliminary Enquiry Isn’t Mandatory(31.05.2024)
Karnataka High Court has observed that if a source report makes a prima facie case against the accused then preliminary enquiry is not mandatory befor.....
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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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Del HC: Allow. Each Sadhu/Guru to Build Shrine/Samadhi on Public Land Will Lead to Disastrous Conse.(03.06.2024)
Del HC has held that if each Sadhu, Baba, fakir or Guru in different parts of landscape is allowed to build a shrine or samadhi on public land and the.....
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Supreme Court: Police Need Not Verify Genuineness of Information before FIR Registration(11.09.2025)
SC reiterated that police need not assess the genuineness or credibility of a complaint before registering an FIR. If a complaint prima facie shows a .....
Tags : FIR, Prima Facie, Cognizable Offence
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Karnataka HC: Possession Warrant of Secured Asset Not Affected By Third-Party Rights(11.09.2025)
Karnataka HC ruled that secured assets under SARFAESI Act are not subject to third-party rights. Claims by third parties cannot be raised before a mag.....
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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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Delhi HC: Unauthorised Use of Aishwarya Rai’s Persona Violates Right to Privacy(12.09.2025)
Delhi High Court upheld Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s personality rights, ruling that unauthorized use of her name, image, or likeness especially via AI vi.....
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Kerala HC Paves Way for Global Ayyappa Sangamam, Directs Steps to Uphold Sabarimala's Sanctity(12.09.2025)
Kerala HC issued detailed guidelines for the Global Ayyappa Sangamam at Sabarimala, amid claims the event masked political and commercial motives. The.....
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Delhi HC Restrains Unauthorized Use of Abhishek Bachchan’s Name, Image, & Voice(12.09.2025)
Delhi HC interim order protects Abhishek Bachchan’s personality rights restraining misuse of his name, image or voice without consent. Justice Tejas K.....
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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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AAR, Andhra Pradesh: Car Seat Covers Attract 28% GST(12.08.2021)
Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR), Andhra Pradesh has held that the car seat covers would attract a higher tax rate of 28% goods and services tax.
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SC: 'Clarificatory' Provision in Tax Laws Cannot Impose a New Condition Retrospectively(12.08.2021)
Supreme Court has observed while holding that Explanation 3C to Section 43B (d) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is 'clarificatory' and does not add a new .....
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Kerala HC Dismisses Anticipatory Bail Plea to Man Accused of Raping Olympian’s Friend(12.08.2021)
Kerala High Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of C.C Johnson, the man accused of raping Olympian Mayookha Johny's friend, and for capturi.....
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SC: Right to Shelter Does Not Mean Right to Government Accommodation(12.08.2021)
Supreme Court has observed while setting aside a Punjab and Haryana High Court order allowing a retired Intelligence Bureau Officer to retain Governme.....
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CCI Directs Grasim Industries to Cease and Desist from Unfair Business Practices(13.08.2021)
Competition Commission of India has directed Grasim Industries to cease and desist from indulging in unfair business practices after it found the comp.....
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SC: CBI to Conduct Preliminary Enquiries in ‘Builder-Banks’ Nexus(30.04.2025)
Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct preliminary enquiries into the National Capital Region’s nexus of builders a.....
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Bombay HC: Order of Granting or Refusing Temporary Injunction is 'Discretionary'(30.04.2025)
Bombay High Court has observed that an order of temporary injunction is an exercise of discretion by the court and not a prima facie adjudication on t.....
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NCLAT: Adjudica. Authority Can’t Ignore Sufficient Material to Show Dispute u/s 9(5)(ii)(d) of IBC(30.04.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that if there is sufficient material to show existence of a dispute under Section 9(5)(ii)(d) of the Insolvency and Ban.....
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Supreme Court: ‘Digital Access’ a Part of Fundamental Right to Life(30.04.2025)
SC has held that the right to digital access is a part of right to life and liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, which necessitates .....
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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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Allahabad HC: Department Cannot Change Stand Once Goods Are Verified in Report(01.05.2025)
Allahabad HC has observed that once on the verification report i.e. MOV-04, the items are fed by the officer concerned, after due verification, the au.....
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SC: Consumer Complaint Against Common Carrier Not Maintainable Without Serving Prior Notice(20.08.2021)
Supreme Court has observed that a consumer complaint against a common carrier is not maintainable if prior notice under Section 6 of Carriers Act, 186.....
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AAR, Gujarat: 18% GST Payable on Gota Flour, Idli Flour, Dosa Flour, Etc(23.08.2021)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Gujarat has ruled that 18% Goods and Service Tax payable on Gota Flour, Khaman Flour, Dalwada Flour, Dahiwada Flour.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Gota Flour, Idli Flour, Dosa Flour, Etc
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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 .....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Instant Mix Flour of Gota or Methi Gota
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Delhi HC Grants Ex-Parte Ad-Interim Injunction in Trademark Infringement Suit Filed By 'Amul'(23.08.2021)
Delhi High Court has granted ex-parte ad-interim injunction to Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd, popularly known as 'Amul', in a trad.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Trademark Infringement Suit Filed By 'Amul'
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Consumer Court, Bengaluru: Matrimonial Portal Can Only Facilitate and Not Guarantee Marriage(23.08.2021)
Consumer Court, Bengaluru, while dismissing a complaint filed by a 35-year-old man against an online matrimonial service provider, said that a matrimo.....
Tags : Consumer Court, Matrimonial Portal
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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......
Tags : Supreme Court, Fundamental Right, Reasonable Restrictions
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J&K HC: Civil Courts Can Hear Waqf Disputes if Waqf Tribunal Does Not Exist(15.07.2025)
Jammu & Kashmir High Court has observed that bar on civil court’s jurisdiction under Section 85 of the Waqf Act will not be applicable if there is no .....
Tags : J&K High Court, Waqf Tribunal, Section 85
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J&K HC: In Cases Involving Narco-Terror Links, Cannot Grant Bail Merely Due to Delay in Trial(15.07.2025)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has observed that in cases under the UA(P) Act, 1967 and NDPS Act, 1985 delay in trial or long incarceration alo.....
Tags : J&K High Court, Narco-Terror Links, Narco-Terrorism
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Ker. HC: 'Immediate Official Superior' under NDPS Act must be Interpreted in Relation to the Context(15.07.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that the term 'immediate official superior' under section 42(2) of the NDPS Act, 1985 is not to be interpreted in the e.....
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Electricity Regulatory Commission, Public Interest
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SC Issues Guidelines for Proper Collection, Preservation and Processing of DNA(16.07.2025)
Supreme Court while acquitting a man sentenced to death, after noting procedural lapses in the handling of DNA evidence, has issued guidelines for ens.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Procedural Lapses, Biological Materials
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Supreme Court Explains the Concept of Moulding of Relief(27.03.2025)
SC has observed that the concept of moulding of relief refers to the ability of a court to modify or shape a relief sought by a party in a legal proce.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Moulding of Relief, Full-Fledged Trial
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NCLAT: Fresh Limitation Period Commences from Date when CD Signs Balance Sheet(27.03.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that for the purpose of filing an application under section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 fresh period .....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Fresh Limitation Period, Corporate Debtor
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NCLAT: Can’t Recall Order Passed after Considering Materials Important for Determination of Issue(27.03.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that if an order has been passed by Adjudicating Authority after consideration of all the necessary materials that are .....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Adjudicating Authority, Determination of Issue
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SC: 'Moratorium' of 1 Year Cannot be Imposed by High Court to Apply for Bail Afresh(28.03.2025)
Supreme Court, while setting aside a condition imposed upon a bail applicant by the Patna HC stating that the accused can only seek bail afresh after .....
Tags : Bail, Moratorium, Fresh application
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NCLAT: In absence of privity of contract, application u/s 9 of IBC not maintainable(28.03.2025)
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has observed that where there is no privity of contract or any sort of Debtor-Creditor relationshi.....
Tags : Privity of contract, Maintainability of application, Debtor-Creditor relationship, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Appointing Authority, Constitution, Article 311
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Extended Period, GST Department
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Supreme Court Disposes of Contempt Petition against Chhattisgarh Tax Authorities(01.04.2025)
Supreme Court after giving the benefit of doubt has disposed of a contempt petition filed against Chhattisgarh tax authorities which raised demand not.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Contempt Petition, Chhattisgarh Tax Authorities
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SC Issues Notice in YouTuber’s Plea to Quash Criminal Proc. for Disclosing Identity of POCSO Victim(02.04.2025)
Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea filed by a YouTuber for quashing criminal proceedings initiated against him for disclosing victim’s identity.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Criminal Proceedings, YouTuber
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SC Directs UP Authority to Pay Compensation to Individuals Whose Houses Were Illegally Demolished(02.04.2025)
Supreme Court has directed Prayagraj Development Authority to pay compensation of 10 lakhs each to six individuals for illegal demolition of their hou.....
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Bom. HC: Citizens Don’t Have Fundamental Right to be Buried at a Specific Place(02.04.2025)
Bombay High Court while directing removal of a crematorium constructed nearby residential societies, has held that the citizens do not have a fundamen.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Fundamental Right, Crematorium
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, State Governments, Public Libraries
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SC: Delhi High Court Criticized for Rules on “Practice in the Trial of Criminal Cases”(02.08.2024)
Supreme Court has criticized Delhi High Court for rules on practice in the trial of criminal cases and observed that teaching judges, guiding them in .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Delhi High Court, Criminal Cases
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Guj. HC: Right of Institution to Administer Has to be Balanced With Basic Principles of Selection(02.08.2024)
Gujarat High Court has held that basic concept of public employment has to be balanced with the rights of minorities and there lies a requirement of r.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Public Employment, Minorities
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Guj. HC: Right of Institution to Administer Has to be Balanced With Basic Principles of Selection(02.08.2024)
Gujarat High Court has held that in matters of public employment in minority institutions, there should be a balance between right of the institution .....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, Public Employment, Minorities
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Del. HC: Arbitral Tribunal Awarding Damages for Loss of Profit is Illegal if it Contradicts Contract(02.08.2024)
Delhi High Court has held that if the Arbitral Tribunal decides to award damages for loss of profit, such decision shall be vitiated by patent illegal.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Arbitral Tribunal, Contract
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Supreme Court: Definition of ‘Purchase Price’ Doesn’t Include Value Added Tax(03.08.2024)
SC has held that purchase price would be the amount of valuable consideration paid or payable for any purchase which would include amount of duties. T.....
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Supreme Court: Definition of ‘Purchase Price’ Doesn’t Include Value Added Tax(03.08.2024)
SC has held that purchase price would be the amount of valuable consideration paid or payable for any purchase which would include amount of duties. T.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Purchase Price, Value Added Tax
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SC Lays Down Key Principles for Courts When Dealing with Challenges to Appointment(04.04.2025)
Supreme Court has laid down key principles to be considered by the Court when it is tasked with the issue of whether the entire selection procedure sh.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Key Principles, Selection Procedure
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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: 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.
Tags : Supreme Court, Bonus, Charitable Trust
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SC: Where Judgment Pronounced in Open Court, Limitation Period Starts Running from that Very Day(07.04.2025)
SC has observed that the incident which triggers limitation period to commence under IBC is the date of pronouncement of order and in case of non-pron.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Limitation Period, Open Court
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Bombay High Court: One Needs to be Mindful of the Object Behind the Consumer Protection Act(07.04.2025)
Bombay High Court has observed that one needs to be mindful of the object behind the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 that an untrained, unwary consumer .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Consumer Protection Act, Legal Rights
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J&K HC: Administrative Officers Can’t Claim Seniority on Basis of Unfilled Vacancies(07.04.2025)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that claim of seniority by administrative officers cannot be on the basis of unfilled vacancies from pr.....
Tags : J&K High Court, Seniority, Unfilled Vacancies
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NCLAT: Adjudicating Authority Must Conduct Independent Assessment under IBC(07.04.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that while considering the report of the Resolution Professional submitted under Section 99 of the Insolvency and Bankr.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Independent Assessment, Adjudicating Authority
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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’.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Ratan Tata Trust, Unauthorised Use
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Complaint in Bandra Court against BeerBiceps, Samay Raina and Others(11.02.2025)
A social activist has moved to the Bandra Magistrate Court and sought criminal action against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia (Beer Biceps), comedian Sama.....
Tags : Obscenity, Vulgarity, India’s Got Latent
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SC: ECI to Not Delete Data in EVMs while Carrying Out Verification(12.02.2025)
Supreme Court while seeking reply of Election Commission of India in an application seeking directions to the ECI to allow verification of the burnt m.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Election Commission, Verification
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SC: Directions on Lynching and Mob Violence Binding on All Authorities(12.02.2025)
Supreme Court while disposing of a PIL raising issue of cow vigilantism and mob attacks, has stated that directions already issued against lynching an.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Mob Violence, Authorities
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SC: Direction to Deploy Security Guards at All ATMs, Set Aside(12.02.2025)
Supreme Court has set aside direction issued by Gauhati High Court to deploy security guards at all ATMs round the clock after accepting argument rais.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Security Guards, ATMs
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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 .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Service Tax, Lottery Distributor
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SC Expresses Displeasure at Instances of UP Police Turning Civil Disputes Being into Criminal Dispute(08.04.2025)
Supreme Court has expressed displeasure at the act of UP Police turning civil disputes into criminal cases. The Court termed it as a 'complete breakdo.....
Tags : Supreme Court, UP Police, Criminal Disputes, Civil Disputes
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SC to Decide if Term 'Regulate' in Electricity Act Covers Trade Regulation in Electricity Industry(08.04.2025)
Supreme Court is set to decide whether the word "regulate" under Section 79(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 is limited to framing of regulations or su.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Electricity Act, Electricity Industry
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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.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Re-Evaluation Result, Original Declaration
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SC: No Bar on Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause in Contracts through Section 28 of Contract Act(09.04.2025)
Supreme Court has held that Section 28 of the Contract Act, 1872 does not bar exclusive jurisdiction clauses in employment contracts, which confer exc.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Section 28, Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause
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NCLAT: Can’t Entertain Petition u/s 7 on Basis of Guarantee Invoked During Prohibited Period(09.04.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that an application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 cannot be maintained if guarantee is in.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Guarantee, Prohibited Period
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SC: If ED Claims that it has Fundamental Rights, it Should Worry about Rights of Others too(10.04.2025)
Supreme Court while questioning Directorate of Enforcement (ED) for filing petition for transfer of corruption case, has stated that If ED claims that.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Directorate of Enforcement, Fundamental Rights
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J&K HC: Fact that Civil Remedy is Available for Breach of Contract No Ground to Quash Cr. Proceeding(11.04.2025)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has stated that the mere fact that complaint relates to a commercial transaction or breach of contract, for whic.....
Tags : Jammu & Kashmir HC, Breach of Contract, Criminal Proceedings
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Delhi HC: Can Dispense Personal Hearing Only if Assessee's Rectification Application Is Allowed(11.04.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that Courts can dispense with the personal hearing of the assessee only if rectification application filed by an assesse.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Rectification Application, Personal Hearing
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Pat. HC: Mental Disorder for Divorce Must be Such that Spouse Can’t be Expected to Live with Other(11.04.2025)
Patna HC has observed that Section 13(1)(iii) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 does not make mere existence of a mental disorder of any degree sufficie.....
Tags : Patna High Court, Mental Disorder, Dissolution of Marriage
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Delhi HC: Lawyers have Great Responsibility towards Resolving Matrimonial Disputes(11.04.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that parties in matrimonial disputes experience frustration and emotional trauma. In such cases, lawyers have a duty tow.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Matrimonial Disputes, Resolution Of Disputes
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AP HC: AP Prison Rules Do Not Limit Quantum of Life Sentence(14.04.2025)
AP HC while holding that life imprisonment means that prisoner shall be incarcerated for remaning natural life, has observed that S. 57 of IPC & Rule .....
Tags : AP High Court, Life Imprisonment, Natural Life
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Allahabad HC: Superior Courts Should Avoid Interfering Once Trial has Commenced(14.04.2025)
All. HC has observed that where investigation has already been completed and charge sheet has been filed, ordinarily superior courts should not reopen.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Superior Courts, Charge Sheet
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Allahabad High Court: Police are Carving Out a Larger than Life Image for Themselves(10.06.2025)
All. High Court has observed that police are carving out a larger than life image for themselves shielding themselves from receiving and attending to .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Personal Responsibility, Public Grievances
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Narcoanalysis Test, Appropriate Stage
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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
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Article 19(1)(g), Reasonable Restrictions
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SC Puts Stay on Madras HC Order Prohibiting Collection of Toll on Madurai-Tuticorin Highway(10.06.2025)
Supreme Court has put a stay on the order passed by Madras High Court prohibiting collection of toll on the Madurai-Tuticorin Highway till the road wa.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Madras High Court, Madurai-Tuticorin Highway
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Mad. HC: Funds Payable to States by Centre Towards Discharging RTE Obligations Not be Linked to NEP(11.06.2025)
Madras HC has observed that implementation of Samagra Siksha Scheme is aligned to NEP 2020 but obligation under Right to Education Act, 2009 is indepe.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Samagra Siksha Scheme, Right to Education
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SC: Article 21 does Not Extend to Luxurious Food Choices in Prisons(16.07.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India undoubtedly extends to all prisoners, including those .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Article 21, Luxurious Food Choices
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P&H HC: Authority Must Not Dismiss Appeal Merely because Accused did Not Sign the Petition(16.07.2025)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the Appellate Authority cannot dismiss an appeal under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) A.....
Tags : P&H High Court, Appellate Authority, NDPS
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Delhi HC: Any Self-Declared Information on Matrimonial Portal is Not Reliable Proof of Income(16.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that any self-declared information made on a matrimonial portal, without verification or corroborative evidence, cannot .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Matrimonial Portal, Proof of Income
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Domestic Violence Act, Subsequent Marriage
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Delhi HC: Prison Authorities Can Consider a Particular Case for Grant of Parole(16.07.2025)
Delhi HC has stated that the prison authorities can consider a particular case for grant of parole/furlough if the SLP or Appeal is pending in the Sup.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Prison Authorities, Parole
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Orissa HC: Once a Citizen is Duly Employed, He Cannot be Whimsically Removed(16.07.2025)
Orissa HC has observed that though right to public employment is not guaranteed, once a citizen is duly employed, he cannot be whimsically removed. Th.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Whimsically Removed, Public Employment
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Delhi HC Rules Employed Wife Deserves Maintenance Matching Marital Standard of Living(12.09.2025)
Delhi HC held that a highly qualified, employed wife is entitled to maintenance matching the standard of living during marriage. The court emphasized .....
Tags : Maintenance, Standard of Living, Marriage
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SC Backs Coal India’s Dual Pricing Policy, Justifies 20% Price Hike for Non-Core Sectors(15.09.2025)
SC upholds Coal India’s 2006 dual pricing policy, allowing 20% hike for non-core sectors. It said that core sectors like power and steel deserve prote.....
Tags : Coal India, Dual Pricing Policy, Non-Core Sectors
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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.....
Tags : New Housing Projects, Register, Local Authorities, RERA
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J&K&L HC: Name Change Is Fundamental Right; Boards Must Consider Legal Documents, Not Reject Request(15.09.2025)
J&K High Court ruled the right to change one’s name is a fundamental right under the Constitution. The Education Board cannot arbitrarily reject such .....
Tags : Fundamental Right, Legal Documents, Education Board
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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.....
Tags : Replication, Statutory Right, Civil Suit
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NCLAT: Plea under IBC Section 7 Can't Be Restored After Corporate Debtor Pays Principal & Interest(15.09.2025)
NCLAT held that once the corporate debtor pays the principal and interest under NCLT’s order in an IBC Section 7 case, the financial creditor cannot s.....
Tags : Corporate Debtor, Principal, Interest, Financial Creditor
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Delhi HC: Fights in Marriage or Family Do Not Amount to Offence of Abetment to Suicide(01.05.2025)
Delhi HC has held that fights in marriage or family do not amount to offence of abetment to suicide under Section 306 of IPC and it is for the Court t.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Fights in Marriage, Section 306
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Delhi HC: Champak Magazine File Trademark Infringement Suit against BCCI(01.05.2025)
Champak Magazine has filed a trademark infringement suit against Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in the Delhi High Court for naming India.....
Tags : Champak Magazine, Delhi High Court, Trademark Infringement
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Generic Medicines, Statutory Mandate
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Strict Approach, Illegal Construction
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Delhi High Court: Courts Must be Conscious of the Rights of an Accused(02.05.2025)
Delhi High Court while granting bail to a man in a cheating case, has observed that courts must be conscious of the rights of an accused to a speedy t.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Speedy Trial, Rights of Accused
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SC: Prior Service Must Not be the Basis of Seniority in Direct Recruitment through Exam(05.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that when recruitment has been done on the basis of an examination then seniority must be based on the performance of indiv.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Direct Recruitment, Seniority
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ITAT, Bangalore: Consideration for Sale of Software Not to be Treated as Royalty(13.08.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Bangalore has ruled that consideration for the sale of software cannot be treated like royalty.
Tags : Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Consideration for Sale of Software
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P&H HC Grants Interim Anticipatory Bail to Ex-Punjab DGP Sumedh Singh Saini in Corruption Case(13.08.2021)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted interim Anticipatory Bail to former Punjab Director-General of Police Sumedh Singh Saini in a corruption cas.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Interim Anticipatory Bail to Ex-Punjab DGP Sumedh Singh Saini
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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.....
Tags : Karnataka High Court, Interim Order Restraining Makers of Documentary ‘Wild Karnataka’
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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 .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Notice to Couple to Register Marriage
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Delhi Court Dismisses Plea Seeking NIA Probe into Origins of Covid 19 Pandemic(13.08.2021)
Delhi Court has dismissed the plea moved by Former Director General of Health Services and Padma Shree Awardee Dr. Jagdish Prasad seeking registration.....
Tags : Delhi Court, NIA Probe into Origins of Covid 19 Pandemic
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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.....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Substantive Order, Limitation Period
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NCLAT: Bank in Whose Favor Mortgage Rights Were Created Over Property of CD Can’t Seek Exclusion(14.04.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that a bank cannot seek exclusion of a property of the Corporate Debtor from the Resolution Plan where mortgage rights .....
Tags : NCLAT New Delhi, Resolution Plan, Mortgage Rights
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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.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Criminal Cases Against Archbishop George Alenchery
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MP HC Directs Govt to Ensure Timely Administration of Amphotericin B for Black Fungus Patients(13.08.2021)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to ensure timely administration of Amphotericin B and other medicines to Black fungus pati.....
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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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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.....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Police Protection to Married Lady in Live-in Relationship
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Calcutta HC Extends All Interim Orders Passed By It & Courts Subordinate To It Till September 15(16.08.2021)
Calcutta High Court has extended the life of all interim orders passed by the High Court and courts subordinate to it, including the Tribunals till 15.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Extension of Interim Orders
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Allahabad HC Directs Registrar General to Issue Circular on Use of “Printed Proforma” for Orders(16.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has directed the Registrar General to issue a circular/ memorandum to all the District Judges in the State of Uttar Pradesh intim.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Use of “Printed Proforma” for Orders
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Kerala High Court: High Courts Can Use Inherent Power to Allow Convicts to Withdraw Criminal Appeals(16.09.2025)
Kerala High Court allowed the withdrawal of two criminal appeals filed by convicts under Section 528 of BNSS, exercising its inherent power. Justice G.....
Tags : Inherent Power, Convicts, Criminal Appeals
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Madras HC Barred Resorts in Segur Plateau Elephant Corridor; Land Allowed Only For Eco-Friendly Use(16.09.2025)
Madras High Court upheld the Supreme Court-appointed committee’s findings, declaring the land bought by resort owners in the Segur Plateau, an Elephan.....
Tags : Segur Plateau Elephant Corridor, Eco-Friendly Use, Resorts
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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 .....
Tags : Written Statements, CPC, Justice
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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
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SC Grants Interim Bail to Mahesh Raut on Medical Grounds in Bhima Koregaon Case(16.09.2025)
SC granted interim bail for six weeks to Mahesh Raut, accused in the Bhima Koregaon case, on medical grounds due to his Rheumatoid Arthritis. Despite .....
Tags : Interim Bail, Bhima Koregaon Case, Medical Grounds
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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
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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.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Raw Material, Restaurant
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Cal. HC: Installation of CCTV Cameras in Residential Portion without Consent Violates Privacy Right(12.02.2025)
Calcutta High Court has held that installation and operation of CCTV cameras inside the residential portion of dwelling house without the consent of c.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, CCTV Cameras, Right to Privacy
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NCLT: No Establishment of Creditor-Debtor Relation from Arrangement Involving Joint Profit-Sharing(12.02.2025)
National Company Law Tribunal Delhi bench has held that if the business arrangement between the parties involves joint participation and profit-sharin.....
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SC: Can Grant Permanent Alimony Even if Marriage Void Under Hindu Marriage Act(13.02.2025)
SC has held that a spouse whose marriage has been declared void under Section 11 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955(HMA) is entitled to seek permanent al.....
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J&K HC: Can’t Deny Passport Merely for Criminal Antecedents of Family Members(13.02.2025)
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that a person cannot be denied passport merely on the ground of presence of criminal family background.
Tags : J&K High Court, Criminal Antecedents, Family Members
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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.....
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Delhi HC: Decision to Conduct NEET Exam Lies with Concerned Authorities(13.02.2025)
Del. HC while refusing to entertain PIL for conducting NEET UG exam twice a year, has observed that the decision whether any particular entrance exam .....
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NCLAT: CoC Can’t Consider Other Plan Once RP is Approved by CoC & Submitted to Authority(13.02.2025)
NCLAT New Delhi bench has held that Committee of Creditors (CoC) cannot consider any other plan once it has approved the Resolution Plan (RP) and subm.....
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SC: Courts Can’t Grant Bail in Money Laundering Cases without Considering Conditions(14.02.2025)
Supreme Court while setting aside bail of an accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, has observed that money laundering cases are .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Money Laundering, Section 45
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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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Del. HC: Arbitral Award Upheld against IRCTC in Issue Over Reimbursement For Catering Services(14.02.2025)
Delhi High Court while stating Court’s limited scope of interference in arbitral award under Section 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.....
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Del. HC: Arbitral Award Upheld against IRCTC in Issue Over Reimbursement For Catering Services(14.02.2025)
Delhi High Court while noting Court’s limited scope of interference in arbitral award under Section 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, IRCTC, Catering Services
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Allahabad HC: HC Can Nullify Order of Conviction in Criminal Revision in Cheque Bounce Case(16.08.2021)
Allahabad High Court has held that High Court can nullify an order of conviction passed by it in a Criminal Revision in a Cheque bouncing case, by usi.....
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Kerala HC Defers Implementation of Order Mandating Hindi as 3rd Language in Schools in Lakshadweep(11.06.2025)
Kerala High Court has deferred the implementation of an order mandating Hindi as the third language in the schools of Lakshadweep and stated that a la.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Third Language, Serious Ramifications
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SC: Woman ADJ Objects to Remarks in ACR after Petition for Child Care Leave(12.06.2025)
SC has issued notice to the State of Jharkhand and Jharkhand HC after a lady Additional District Judge alleged that some remarks suggesting performanc.....
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P&H HC Grants Interim Bail to Accused to Marry the Victim(12.06.2025)
Punjab & Haryana High Court has granted interim bail to an accused under Section 69 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, to marry the alleged victim.
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SC Stays Order of Calcutta HC Initiating Criminal Contempt Proceedings against Police Officers(17.06.2025)
Supreme Court has stayed Calcutta High Court’s order initiating suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against police officials involved in 2019 Howra.....
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Meghalaya HC Suspends Judgment Passed by Trial Court in POCSO Case(17.06.2025)
Meghalaya High Court has suspended a judgment and sentence passed by a Trial Court in a POCSO case and directed the Court to first determine the issue.....
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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.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, OBC List, Interim Stay
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Kerala HC Issues Directions Banning Use of Single-Use Plastic in the State(18.06.2025)
Kerala High Court has issued directions banning the use and sale of single use plastic in the State except 5L plastic water bottles and 2L plastic sof.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Single-Use Plastic, Soft Drink Bottles
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MP High Court Allows Production of Whatsapp Chat Obtained Without Consent as Evidence(18.06.2025)
MP HC while hearing a matrimonial dispute has allowed production of WhatsApp chat in evidence which was obtained by the husband without the consent of.....
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Gau. HC: If Arbitrator Not Appointed within 30 Days, Right to Appoint Doesn’t Forfeit Automatically(18.06.2025)
Gauhati High Court has observed that if there is no appointment of arbitrator within thirty days of demand then the right to appoint does not forfeit .....
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SC Grants Police Protection to Minor Girl Who Escaped from Forcible Marriage(19.06.2025)
Supreme Court has granted police protection to a minor girl who escaped from a forcible marriage to a 33-year-old contractor and stated that the minor.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Minor Girl, Forcible Marriage
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Delhi High Court Calls for Finalization of Foot-Over Bridge for Rajputana Rifles(19.06.2025)
Delhi High Court has called for finalization of plan regarding construction of a foot-over bridge for soldiers of the Rajputana Rifles who pass throug.....
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Mad HC: Under Tamil Nadu Government Servants' Conduct Rules, 1973, Matrimonial Dispute is Misconduct(20.06.2025)
Madras HC has observed that under the Tamil Nadu Government Servants' Conduct Rules, 1973, matrimonial dispute is also a misconduct and the Government.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Matrimonial Dispute, Misconduct
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Kerala HC Directs Appellate Authority to Consider Application for Restoration of Appeal(20.06.2025)
Kerala High Court has restored an application which was dismissed due to non-appearance of the counsel after noting that the counsel could not appear .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Restoration of Appeal, Appellate Authority
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Supreme Court Ruled That Barring Non-Muslims from Creating Waqfs Is Not Prima Facie Arbitrary(16.09.2025)
Supreme Court observed that barring non-Muslims from creating waqfs is not arbitrary, as they can donate property by forming charitable trusts. The be.....
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SC Dismissed MP Police Plea against Quashing FIR Alleging Marital Cruelty against MLA Umang Singhar(16.09.2025)
Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s order quashing the FIR against Congress MLA Umang Singhar for alleged domestic.....
Tags : FIR, Marital Cruelty, Quashing
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Supreme Court: Video Evidence Need Not be Played or Transcribed to be Admissible(17.09.2025)
Supreme Court held that a video recording of a contraband seizure is admissible without a transcript, provided a valid electronic certificate under Se.....
Tags : Evidence, Transcribed, Admissible, Evidence Act
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Ker. HC: Violating the Procedure for Sampling Contraband u/s 53A of Abkari Act Vitiates Prosecution(17.09.2025)
Kerala High Court acquitted a man sentenced to four years' rigorous imprisonment for alleged possession and manufacture of arrack, noting the prosecut.....
Tags : Contraband, Abkari Act, Rigorous Imprisonment
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Calcutta High Court: Unemployment Does Not Excuse Able-Bodied Husband from Maintaining His Wife(17.09.2025)
Calcutta High Court held that an able-bodied husband cannot refuse to maintain his wife due to unemployment. Justice Mukherjee stated that since the h.....
Tags : Unemployment, Matrimonial Home, Maintenance
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SC Grants 3 Months Extension to FSSAI Committee to Give Recommendations on Nutrition Warning Labels(17.07.2025)
Supreme Court has granted an additional period of three months to the expert committee under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India for givi.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Nutrition Warning Labels, FSSAI Committee
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SC: Cannot Quash Criminal Proceedings Only because of Pending Civil Cases on Same Subject Matter(17.07.2025)
Supreme Court has clarified that pendency of civil proceedings on the same subject matter, involving the same parties is no justification to quash the.....
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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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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 .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Electric Vehicles, Driving Test
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Bombay HC: Elephant’s ‘Right to Quality Life’ to Prevail Over Human’s Right to Use Animals(17.07.2025)
Bombay High Court has held that survival of the elephant and its right to quality life shall prevail over and above the rights of men to use the eleph.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Quality Life, Religious Rites
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SC Passes Order to Prevent Russian Mother’s Attempt to Flee with Child(18.07.2025)
Supreme Court has passed an order to trace the child who was last in custody of his Russian mother and handover the unconditional custody of the child.....
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Ker. HC Appoints Amicus Curiae for Guidelines of Committee Examining Medical Negligence Cases(20.06.2025)
Kerala High Court has appointed Amicus Curiae for assistance in formulation of guidelines for functioning of Expert Committees constituted for conside.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Amicus Curiae, Medical Negligence
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Chh. HC: It is Trite That Under Evidence Act, 1872 Facts Have to be Established by Primary Evidence(20.06.2025)
Chhattisgarh High Court has observed that it is trite that under the Evidence Act, 1872 facts have to be established by primary evidence and secondary.....
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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
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Supreme Court: Court’s Interim Order Only Applicable on Parties in the Suit(24.06.2025)
Supreme Court has clarified that the interim stay order passed on 21st April 2025 in the matter between Phonographic Performance Ltd. (PPL) and Azure .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Interim Order, Phonographic Performance
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Kerala HC: Police Doesn’t Have Authority to Barge into Homes of History Sheeters at Night(24.06.2025)
Kerala High Court has observed that a person's right to life encompasses the right to live with dignity and dignity is non-negotiable. Under the guise.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, History Sheeters, Right to Life
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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.....
Tags : Telangana High Court, Termination of Marriage, Judicial Stamp
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SC: Directors Can’t be Vicariously Liable for Offence of Company Unless their Involvement Shown(03.08.2024)
Supreme Court has held that directors of a company cannot be made vicariously liable for offence committed by the company under the National Housing B.....
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Bom. HC: Unpaid Compensation for 36 Years is Violative of Constitutional & Human Rights(03.08.2024)
Bombay High Court has held that failure of authorities to pay compensation to individual whose land was acquired, even after 36 years of acquisition c.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Human Rights, Compensation
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Supreme Court: Debt Recovery Tribunal to be Established in Jammu and Kashmir(05.08.2024)
Supreme Court while hearing a plea against the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court's decision to allow challenges to actions under the SARFAESI Ac.....
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SC: Rights of State as Lessor Can Only be Sold by Public Auction or Other Transparent Method(05.08.2024)
SC has held that rights of the State as lessor can only be sold by a public auction or by any other transparent method by which, apart from the lessee.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Public Auction, Nominal Price
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All. HC: Cheating in Government Exams Undermines Principles of Meritocracy and Equal Opportunities(05.08.2024)
All. HC has held that cheating in government exams undermines principles of meritocracy and equal opportunities, which are essential for ensuring fair.....
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Ker HC: Defamation Case Quashed Against Media Persons for Discussing Book about Mata Amritanandamayi(05.08.2024)
Ker HC has quashed defamation case against media persons for discussing a book about Mata Amritanandamayi and her Math in a show. The Court observed t.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Mata Amritanandamayi, Freedom of Speech
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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.....
Tags : AP High Court, Christianity, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe
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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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SC: To Seek Exemption from Limitation Period Plaintiff Must Demonstrate Fraud(06.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that for a plaintiff to seek exemption from limitation period under Section 17 of the Limitation Act, 1963, plaintiff must .....
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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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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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SC: Performance of Ritual of Religion Doesn’t Necessarily Mean that Person 'Professes' that Religion(07.05.2025)
SC has observed that mere performance of a ritual of religion does not ipso facto & necessarily mean that person 'professes' that religion. Adherence .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Performance of Ritual, Religion
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Delhi HC: Cannot Bypass Bar on Revision of Interlocutory Order by Invoking Inherent Jurisdiction(18.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that bar prescribed against revision of interlocutory orders under Section 438(2) of the Bhartiya Nyay Surakhsha Sanhita.....
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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.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Public Interest Litigation, Kolhapuri Chappal
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Del. HC Issues Summons to Campus Sutra in Trademark Infringement Suit Filed by Footwear Brand Campus(18.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has issued summons on a trademark infringement and passing off suit filed against online apparel wear brand Campus Sutra by footwear .....
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SC: No Restriction Imposed on Trial Court’s Power through Section 32 of NDPS Act(21.07.2025)
SC has clarified that Sec. 32B of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 which provides for factors to be taken into account for imposin.....
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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.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Marital Obligations, Lifestyle
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Delhi HC: For Offence of Criminal Intimidation, Intention to Cause Alarm is Necessary(21.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has stated that a bare perusal of Section 506 of IPC makes it clear that before an offence of criminal intimidation is made out, it m.....
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Himachal Pradesh High Court: Recovery of Money without Proof of Demand Is Not Bribery(17.09.2025)
Himachal Pradesh High Court upheld the acquittal of a Forest Officer accused of taking a Rs.3000 bribe, holding that mere recovery of tainted money do.....
Tags : Recovery of Money, Bribery, Gratification, Accused
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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.....
Tags : Religion, Constitutional Rights, Festivals
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Supreme Court Lays Down Principles Governing Joint Trials in Criminal Cases under CrPC and BNSS(17.09.2025)
Supreme Court held that under Section 223 CrPC (now Section 243 BNSS), joint trials are allowed when multiple accused face charges from the same trans.....
Tags : Criminal Cases, Accused, Joint Trials
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Calcutta HC Orders Fresh Trial in Cases Related to Murder & Possession of Illegal Weapons(14.02.2025)
Calcutta High Court while ordering fresh trial in cases related to murder & possession of illegal weapons, has stated that such matters should not be .....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Illegal Weapons, Fresh Trial
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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.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Minor Mineral Rules, State Authorities
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Ori. HC: In Maintenance Proceedings it is Mandatory to File Affidavit Disclosing Assets(14.02.2025)
Orissa High Court while directing fresh disposal of a maintenance case, has stated that it is mandatory to file affidavit disclosing assets while maki.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Maintenance Proceedings, Disclosing Assets
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SC: Supreme Court Summarises Principles Relating to Compassionate Appointment(17.02.2025)
The Supreme Court while setting aside Judgment of Division Bench has summarised principles relating to compassionate appointment stating that idea of .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Compassionate Appointment, Principles
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SC: Larger Public Interest Supersedes Promises made by Government(17.02.2025)
Supreme Court has upheld Goa Government’s order to recover previously granted electricity tariff rebates for several industrial companies. It observed.....
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Sikh Riots, State of Delhi
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, CBI Inquiry, Unauthorized Construction
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SC: Section 437(6) Application to be Treated Liberally When No Prejudice to Prosecution Shown(19.02.2025)
SC has observed that where there is absence of positive factors going against accused showing possibility of prejudice to prosecution or accused being.....
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SC: Under Order XVIII Rule 17 of CPC a Witness Cannot be Recalled at the Instance of a Party(07.05.2025)
SC has observed that under Order XVIII Rule 17 of CPC a witness cannot be recalled at the instance of a party for the purpose of examining, cross exam.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Order XVIII Rule, Clarification
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P&H HC: Judgment from Other HCs May be Persuasive but Don’t Operate as Binding(07.05.2025)
P&H HC has observed that while a pronouncement from a High court, particularly one rendered after detailed analysis and reasoned exposition, may comma.....
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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.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Arresting Authority, Constitutional Safeguards
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Delhi HC: Rights of Lawfully Residing Residents will Have Precedence Over Persons Who Have Enroached(07.05.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that the rights of lawfully residing residents of the area and adjoining colonies, who are entitled to habitable and flood-f.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Lawfully Residing Residents, Unauthorised Tenements
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SC Orders DDA and Delhi Govt. to Demolish Unauthorised Structures in Okhla Village(08.05.2025)
Supreme Court while hearing a contempt plea on unauthorised construction and encroachment on public lands in Delhi has directed the Delhi Development .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Delhi Development Authority, Delhi Government
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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.....
Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, Digitization Centres, District Courts
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Madras HC Delivers Split Verdict in Pleas Challenging Animal Sacrifice(26.06.2025)
Mad. HC has delivered a split verdict on pleas challenging performance of animal sacrifice in a Dargah at Thiruparakundram Hills. While Justice Nisha .....
Tags : Madras High Court, Animal Sacrifice, Split Verdict
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SC: Uniting Couples Not Necessarily the Aim of Mediation in Matrimonial Matters(27.06.2025)
Supreme Court while referring a matrimonial dispute to mediation, has observed that the aim of mediation in matrimonial disputes is not solely to reun.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Matrimonial Matters, Mediation
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Bombay HC: Can Consider Experience of Proprietor who Becomes Partner in LLP as LLP’s Experience(27.06.2025)
Bombay High Court has observed that for evaluating LLP's eligibility in a public tender, experience of a proprietor who becomes partner in a Limited L.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Proprietor, Limited Liability Partnership
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Delhi HC Stays Single Judge Rusling Asking Amazon to Pay ?339.25 Crore to 'Beverly Hills Polo Club'(01.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has stayed ruling passed by Single Judge asking Amazon Technologies Inc to pay Rs. 339.25 crore as damages to Beverly Hills Polo Club.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Single Judge, Trademark Infringement
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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.
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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.
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Chhattisgarh HC: Prolonged Detention Cannot Outweigh Concerns Relating to National Security(22.07.2025)
Chhattisgarh High Court while rejecting an appeal against rejection of bail, has observed that mere prolonged detention or socio-economic hardship can.....
Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, Prolonged Detention, National Security
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Bombay HC: While Exercising Parens Patriae Jurisdiction Wish of Minor Need to be Considered(22.07.2025)
Bombay High Court has held that while exercising parens patriae jurisdiction, the wish of the minor as well as attending circumstances need to be cons.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Parens Patriae Jurisdiction, Personal Law
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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.....
Tags : Calcutta High Court, Personal Development, Statutory Right
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Supreme Court: BCI to Suggest Periodical Inspection of Law Colleges(23.07.2025)
Supreme Court has called on the Bar Council of India to suggest an independent, impartial and transparent mechanism for annual/periodical inspection o.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Periodical Inspection, Law Colleges
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SC: Wife to Issue Public Apology to Husband and his Family(23.07.2025)
Supreme Court has directed a woman to tender an unconditional apology to the husband and his family members for the "physical and mental trauma" cause.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Public Apology, Criminal Cases
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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.....
Tags : Gujarat High Court, HC Stickers, Wrong Side Driving
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Delhi High Court: Mere Surmise & Conjectures Not Enough to Prosecute Person u/s 276D of IT Act(23.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that mere surmise and conjectures is not enough to prosecute a person alleging a criminal offence under Section 276D of .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Section 276D, Criminal Offence
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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 .....
Tags : Allahabad High Court, Ignoring Orders, State Government
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SC: Cannot Apply Doctrine of Merger to Orders Obtained by Fraud(24.07.2025)
Supreme Court has held that if a decision of the High Court was upheld by the Supreme Court but such decision was obtained through fraud then, the agg.....
Tags : Supreme Court, High Court, Doctrine of Merger
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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.....
Tags : Orissa High Court, Right to Protest, Fundamental Right
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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.....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Sale Certificate, Registering Authority
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Orissa HC Forms SOP for Judicial Officers to Conclude Trials Where Specific Time Limits are Imposed(25.07.2025)
Orissa HC while expressing dissatisfaction over delay in expeditious conclusions of trials, has formulated a SOP to be followed by Judicial Officers a.....
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Gauhati HC: Notice Issued to Centre on Plea Claiming Denial of ST Benefits to Yobin Community(08.05.2025)
Gauhati High Court has issued notice to the Central Government and Arunachal Pradesh Government on a PIL claiming that Scheduled Tribe benefits provid.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Scheduled Tribe, Central Government
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SC: States to Identify Laws Discriminating Against Persons Affected with Leprosy(09.05.2025)
Supreme Court has directed the States to form a Committee for identification of provisions in their laws, rules, regulations that are discriminatory a.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Leprosy, Discriminatory
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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.....
Tags : P&H High Court, Registrar General, District Courts
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Bombay HC: Wife to Provide Voice Samples to Prove Allegations by Husband of Extra Marital Affair(14.05.2025)
Bom. High Court has allowed a husband’s appeal seeking direction to his wife to provide her voice sample so as to prove her 'extra-marital' affair on .....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Voice Sample, Adequate Material
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Del. HC: Wife Leaving Work to Take Care of Child Cannot be Called as Voluntary Abandonment(14.05.2025)
Delhi High Court while directing payment of interim maintenance to wife has observed that the cessation of employment by wife to take care of the chil.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Interim Maintenance, Voluntary Abandonment
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Del HC Refers to Larger Bench the Issue if Suit for Infringement Lies Against Proprietors of TM(14.05.2025)
Del HC has referred to a larger bench the issue whether a suit for infringement can lie against proprietor of a registered trademark, with respect to .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Larger Bench, Suit for Infringement
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Distinct Right, Passing Off
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Delhi HC: Govt. to Take Steps for Involving Mental Health Professionals in Premature Release Process(02.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has recommended to the Government of Delhi and Prisons Department to take steps for involvement of mental health professionals in the.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Government of Delhi, Prisons Department
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Delhi HC: Can Grant Ad-Interim Maintenance without Filing Specific Application(02.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that ad-interim maintenance can be granted by the Court without filing of a specific application by the party and is payable.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Specific Application, Ad-Interim Maintenance
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Distinct Right, Passing Off
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Delhi HC: Disability Pension Ensures that a Soldier is Not Left Without Support(03.07.2025)
Del. HC has observed that disability pension ensures that a soldier who suffers disability due to service conditions is not left without support & is .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Disability Pension, Financial Security
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Delhi HC Upholds Rule Restricting Retention of GPRA by Central Armed Police Forces(03.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has upheld the restriction on retention of General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) by personnel of Central Armed Police Forces .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Disability Pension, Financial Security
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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.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Plaster of Paris, Artificial Ponds
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SC: Adj. Authority to Give Reasoned, Speaking Order When Taxpayer Submits Response to SCN(28.07.2025)
SC has observed that principles of natural justice mandate that when a taxpayer submits a response to a SCN, the adjudicating authority is required to.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Show Cause Notice, Adjudicating Authority
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Delhi HC: Appropriate to Hand Over Written Note to Convict at Time of Release on Parole(28.07.2025)
Delhi High Court has observed that it would be appropriate that a written note of date of surrender is handed over to the convict at the time of relea.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Written Note, Parole
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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 .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Criminal Procedural Law, Struck Off Company
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SC: High Court and Trial Courts to Decide Bail Plea on Merits of the Case(31.07.2025)
SC has stated that the High Courts and the Trial Courts shall decide the plea for regular bail or anticipatory bail strictly on the merits of the case.....
Tags : Supreme Court, High Court, Trial Courts, Bail Plea
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SC: Right to Have Unobstructed & Disabled-Friendly Footpaths an Essential Facet of Right to Life(15.05.2025)
Supreme Court while directing States and Union Territories to frame guidelines for ensuring proper footpaths for pedestrians, has held that Right to .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Disabled-Friendly Footpaths, Right to Life
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Supreme Court Upholds Bond Clause for Recovery of Rupees 2 Lakh in Employment Contract(15.05.2025)
SC while upholding a bond clause in an employment contract that allowed the employer to recover ?2 lakhs from an employee who resigned before the mand.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Employment Contract, Mandatory Service Period
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SC: Married Daughter Presumed to be Financially Supported by Husband(15.05.2025)
SC while dismissing plea of a married daughter claiming compensation for motor accident of her deceased mother, has observed that once a daughter is m.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Married Daughter, Compensation
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Delhi HC: Summons Issued to Nashville Fried Chicken' in Trademark Infringement Suit by KFC(15.05.2025)
Delhi High Court has issued summons to “Nashville Fried Chicken” in a trademark infringement suit by fast-food restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Nashville Fried Chicken, Kentucky Fried Chicken
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SC: Can’t Set Aside Arbitral Award for Lack of Jurisdiction if No Timely Objection Raised(16.05.2025)
Supreme Court has held that once an arbitral award is passed and no objection as to the jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal had been taken at the re.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Lack of Jurisdiction, Arbitral Award
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SC: Statutory Mandates Under MSMED Act Cannot be Overridden by Private Arbitration Clauses(16.05.2025)
SC has held that no party to a dispute covered under Section 17 of the MSMED Act, 2006 would be precluded from making a reference to the Facilitation .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Private Arbitration Clauses, MSMED Act
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SC Grants Relief to Professor who was Denied Retirement Age Extension(31.07.2025)
Supreme Court has granted relief to a professor who was denied retirement age extension from 60 to 65 due to West Bengal's misinterpretation of its po.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Age Extension, Teaching Experience
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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 .....
Tags : Rajasthan High Court, Article 21, Criminal Case
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P&H HC: Gratuity Can't Be Denied Due to Criminal Case Unrelated to Job(01.08.2025)
Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that criminal proceedings unrelated to government service cannot be used to withhold gratuity under the Punjab Civil.....
Tags : P&H High Court, PCS Rules, Pension Rights, Public Servants
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SC: Authority Imposing Minor Penalty Can Initiate Major Penalty Charges(01.08.2025)
Supreme Court clarified that under the Central Civil Services (CCS) Rules, 1965 an authority empowered to impose minor penalties can also issue charge.....
Tags : CCS Rules, Service law, Disciplinary authority, Chargesheet, Major penalty, Public servants
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Calcutta HC: Compromise Scheme Under Companies Act Overrides SARFAESI(01.08.2025)
Calcutta High Court ruled that once a scheme of compromise or arrangement is sanctioned by a company court, it cannot be frustrated by invoking the SA.....
Tags : Companies Act, SARFAESI Act, Compromise Scheme, Creditor Rights, Corporate Restructuring
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Bombay HC: Fresh Corruption Trial Allowed After Valid Sanction(01.08.2025)
Bombay High Court held that the discharge of a public servant in a corruption case due to invalid sanction does not bar a fresh trial once a proper sa.....
Tags : Corruption, Sanction, Fresh trial, Public servant, Discharge
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Madras HC: Can’t Tap Individual’s Phone to Uncover Suspected Crime(03.07.2025)
Madras High Court has observed that in a secret operation to detect the commission of a crime, an individual’s phone cannot be tapped as the same woul.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Suspected Crime, Individual’s Phone
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Delhi HC: Any Person in India Has the Right to Legally Import Goods from Abroad(03.07.2025)
Delhi HC has observed that any person in India has the right to legally import goods from abroad bearing the trademarks of an entity and sell the same.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Import Goods, Trademark Infringement
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Delhi HC: Maintenance is Intended to Safeguard Dependent Spouse & Child’s Right to Live With Dignity(03.07.2025)
Delhi HC has observed that maintenance is intended to safeguard the dependent spouse and child’s right to live with dignity and meet basic expenses su.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Dependent Spouse, Right to Live
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Supreme Court Quashes Bail Condition Forcing Conjugal Life With Wife(04.08.2025)
Supreme Court struck down a bail condition requiring a husband to resume conjugal relations and to maintain his wife with dignity, calling it a violat.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Bail Condition, Conjugal Rights, Marital Autonomy, Dignity, Personal Liberty
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SC: Employers Must Accommodate Workers Who Acquire Disability(04.08.2025)
Supreme Court has held that employees who acquire disabilities during service must not be abandoned or prematurely retired without being afforded a fa.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Disability Rights, Employment Law
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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.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Kolhapur District, August 18
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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.....
Tags : GUVNL, Commercial Interests, Private Business Entity
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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,.....
Tags : MP High Court, District Magistrate, Section 14
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Delhi High Court Passes Summary Judgment in Favour of Tata Power in Trademark Infringement Suit(05.08.2025)
Delhi High Court while passing a summary judgment in favour of Tata Power in a trademark infringement suit, has granted dynamic injunction and allowed.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Tata Power, Trademark Infringement Suit
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SC: IBC Moratorium doesn’t Prevent Voluntary Return of Property When Keeping it is Unviable(06.08.2025)
Supreme Court ruled that the moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 doesn’t prevent voluntary return of leased property by the corp.....
Tags : Supreme Court, IBC Moratorium, Return of Property
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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.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Known Substance, Hearing Notice
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Delhi High Court: No Entitlement of Registration in India if Trademark Registered in Other Countries(16.05.2025)
Delhi High Court has held that merely because a trademark is registered in other countries does not by itself entitle its registration in India.
Tags : Delhi High Court, Trademark, Other Countries
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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
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SC: Non-Compliance with Terms of Advertis. Bound to Trigger Consequence of Candidate’s Rejection(19.05.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that non-compliance with the terms of the advertisement/notification is bound to trigger adverse consequences of rejection .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Candidate’s Rejection, Appointing Authority
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SC: Arbitral Tribunal Has Discretion to Include in Sum Awarded, Interest at Rate as it Deems Reasonab(19.05.2025)
SC has observed that arbitral tribunal has discretion to include in the sum awarded, interest at such rate as it deems reasonable on the whole or any .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Arbitral Tribunal, Section 31(7)(a)
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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.....
Tags : Supreme Court, First Marriage, Second Marriage
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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 .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Testimony of Prosecutrix, Sole Evidence
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SC: Electricity’s Transmission, Generation is Regulated Statutorily(07.08.2025)
SC while issuing ten points relating to regulatory assets, determination of tariff and accountability of ERCs has stated that electricity is a public .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Electricity Regulatory Commissions, Public Good
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SC: Fact that Criminal Proceedings Can be Instituted in Respect of Dispute Doesn’t Bar Arbitration(07.08.2025)
Supreme Court has observed that the mere fact that criminal proceedings can or have been instituted in respect of the same incident(s) would not per s.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Criminal Proceedings, Arbitration
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SC: Permitting Hand-Pulled Rickshaws is against Basic Concept of Human Dignity(07.08.2025)
Supreme Court has banned the practice of permitting hand-pulled rickshaws in Matheran and has stated that permitting such a practice, which is against.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Hand-Pulled Rickshaws, Human Dignity
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SEBI Tightens Norms on P-Notes, Effective July 1(13.06.2016)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has tightened its Know-Your-Client (KYC) and disclosure rules on issue of Participatory Notes (P-notes),.....
Tags : Securities and Exchange Board of India , P-Notes
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