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SC terms cyber crime as digital dacoity, refuses consolidation of cases

Strongly condemning the organised cyber crime rackets targeting senior citizens through digital arrests, the CJI said those involved must face stringent action.

Non-Hindus must pledge reverence to enter Agamic temples: Madras HC

Ex gratia under Covid scheme can't be rejected merely for want of RT-PCR report: Allahabad HC

Allahabad HC to hear blue drum murder case convicts' appeal on Nov 30

Allahabad HC asks CBSE to suggest measures to improve traffic management around schools in Lucknow

Kerala HC quashes cheating case against actor Nivin Pauly

SC refuses to extend nomination deadline for local body polls in Andhra Pradesh

Foreign national can be granted bail under UAPA if his entry to India is legal: SC

HC asks ex-finance secretary to mute 'defamatory' remarks against BJP's Nishikant Dubey in podcast

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Mini Cooper accident: Court rejects bail pleas of four accused

The four accused approached the Sessions Court here after the Angamaly Magistrate Court had earlier rejected their bail pleas.

Oct 28

Thane man gets 20 years’ jail for sexually assaulting 5-year-old girl; court relies on her testimony

The prosecution has proved the charges against the accused, identified as Aakash Baburao Thorat, the special court judge G T Pawar noted in the judgment pronounced on Tuesday.

Oct 28

Important cases listed before Supreme Court on Wednesday October 28:

SC to hear pleas of the Uddhav Thackeray faction against the EC's decision to grant the Shiv Sena name and symbol to the Eknath Shinde group.

Oct 28

Minor girls' rape: Bhopal ex-newspaper owner Pyare Miyan gets 10 life terms, fined Rs 77.64 lakh

The sentences pronounced under various sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Indian Penal Code (IPC) include eight terms of imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life and two terms of life imprisonment. All the sentences will run concurrently.

Oct 28

Bhopal court sentences ex-newspaper owner Pyare Miyan to 10 life terms, slaps Rs 77.64 lakh fine

The sentences imposed under various sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) and IPC include eight terms of imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life and two terms of life imprisonment. All the sentences will run concurrently.

Oct 27

Guwahati hotel shooting: Accused remanded to 7-day police custody

Gogoi was arrested soon after the shooting at Hotel Bilas Inn on Monday night.

Oct 27

Complainant not an aggrieved person, cannot seek legal recourse: UP court on Shah defamation case

The court, in its 49-page judgement on Monday, held that Gandhi’s alleged statement was prima facie not "defamatory" in view of the specific legal and political background of the case.

Oct 27

SC too 'Chief Justice-centric', needs transparent collegium process: Justice A S Oka

Speaking at an event organised by the Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms (CJAR) here on the theme "Accountability of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts", Justice Oka said judicial accountability must be strengthened across all levels without compromising judicial independence.

Oct 27

Supreme Court

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SC terms cyber crime as digital dacoity, refuses consolidation of cases

Strongly condemning the organised cyber crime rackets targeting senior citizens through digital arrests, the CJI said those involved must face stringe...

SC refuses to extend nomination deadline for local body polls in Andhra Pradesh

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Ba...

Foreign national can be granted bail under UAPA if his entry to India is legal: SC

A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Vipul M Pancholi uphel...

'Guidelines have miserably failed': SC tells Centre to ensure acid sale ban

A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Jo...

SC lists Shiv Sena (UBT)'s plea against merger of 6 MPs with Shinde faction for final disposal

A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe fixed Dece...

High Courts

Non-Hindus must pledge reverence to enter Agamic temples: Madras HC

The court slammed the episode, pointing out the irony of a leader proclaiming that "Sanatana Dharma ought to be eradicated" while simultaneously climbing temple towers during a holy ceremony. It also called out other politicians entering sacred spaces wearing religious markers or skull caps despite local protests.

Ex gratia under Covid scheme can't be rejected merely for want of RT-PCR report: Allahabad HC

Allahabad HC to hear blue drum murder case convicts' appeal on Nov 30

Allahabad HC asks CBSE to suggest measures to improve traffic management around schools in Lucknow

Kerala HC quashes cheating case against actor Nivin Pauly

HC asks ex-finance secretary to mute 'defamatory' remarks against BJP's Nishikant Dubey in podcast

Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on plea to protect Race Course mosque from demolition

HC grants interim relief to actor Imran Khan, keeps FRRO 'leave India' notice in abeyance till Nov 2

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Custody of Minors in Recognized Child Care Institutions Pending Juvenile Justice Board Orders

Articles

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Service Versus Communication Under GST Law

Technology may facilitate service. It cannot replace communication. A tax order silently lying in an electronic repository cannot automatically prod...

From Presumption of Inclusion to Judicial Trend of Exclusion: Re-reading Section 29(2) of the Limitation Act in Fiscal and Digital-Era Statutes

Under the Limitation Act, 1908, the applicability of Section...

Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession: A Tool for Advocates, Not a Substitute for Judgment

The legal profession is standing at the threshold of a profo...

Women’s Safety in the Digital Age

FROM WOMEN’S SAFETY TO DIGITAL FREEDOM India has developed ...

When the Tenant Dies, Who Inherits the Tenancy?

The Court recognised the tenancy rights of the deceased tena...

Voyage From A Dominion State to Sovereign Democratic Republic

Driven by these continuous struggles and changing global dy...

Consumer Laws

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Homebuyer cannot wait indefinitely for possession of flat: Consumer court

In a ruling delivered earlier this month, the Additional District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (Mumbai Suburban) held Soundlines Eco Homes a...

Depression after husband's death sufficient to condone delay in complaint: Consumer court

The appeal was filed by Priya Mehrotra against an order dism...

Singapore Airlines Found Deficient in Service for Failing to Provide Proper Food on Long International Flight; Compensation Awarded Reduced by Punjab State Consumer Commission

Punjab State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission rules ai...

Gujarat Consumer Commission Recognizes Cricket Association Member as Consumer, Sets Aside Dismissal of Membership Dispute Case

Surat District Cricket Association's termination of lifetime...

Delhi consumer commission directs Niva Bupa to pay Rs 4.72 lakh to 76-year-old woman

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-VIII, co...

Taxation Laws

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GST Appellate Tribunal Orders Refund of Excess IGST Paid on Exports Despite Clerical Errors in Returns

Thiruvananthapuram Bench rules that inadvertent misreporting of export turnover in GSTR-3B cannot deny refund of excess IGST paid, upholding constitut...

ITAT Delhi Bench Upholds Taxation of Excess Share Premium on CCPS Issued by OYO to Holding Company; Rejects Disallowance of Management Fees

Tribunal rules tax authorities cannot revalue shares when va...

CESTAT Orders Remand in Elora Tobacco Case Over Cross-Examination Denial

Tribunal mandates strict adherence to Section 9D of Central ...

ITAT Delhi Bench Quashes Reassessment Proceedings Against Lalit Kumar Modi

Tribunal Rules Reassessment Invalid Due to Concurrent Scruti...

You want us to run entire country, asks SC; dismisses plea seeking sweeping directions

It is nearly impossible to issue directions which will be co...

Corporate Laws

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NCLAT Upholds Trustee's Right Over Bank Account Funds in Personal Guarantor Bankruptcy; Rejects Appeal to Retain Jewellery Sale Proceeds

Principal Bench of NCLAT rules that bank balance vests in bankruptcy trustee by operation of law, dismisses unauthorized withdrawals by bankrupt, and ...