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Mumbai court acquits 5 Haryana cops, two others for gangster's 2016 'encounter'

The "notorious" gangster was carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head and was wanted in more than 40 FIRs registered since 1999.

Mar 27

CJI writes to HCs for expeditious filling of vacant posts, prioritising elevation of women judges

According to sources, the CJI wrote to chief justices of 25 high courts last week and highlighted the vacancies of judges in higher judiciary and increase the representation of women in the benches.

Mar 27

Plea in SC against anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case

The plea by Ashutosh Brahmachari, complainant in the case, has challenged the March 25 order saying the high court failed to adequately consider the severity of the allegations against Swami.

Mar 27

UP: Rahul Gandhi defamation case hearing deferred to March 28

He said during the previous hearing, the complainant's side had filed an application seeking verification of audio and video evidence of the alleged statements made by Gandhi by matching them with his original voice.

Mar 27

UP: Five sentenced to life imprisonment for Dalit man's muder in 2001

Singh said that the complainant, Panchamlal, a resident of Mahajan Ka Purwa under Kunda Kotwali police station, had alleged in his complaint that his cousin Munesh was assaulted on December 26, 2001.

Mar 27

Coal scam: Delhi court acquits ex-MP Vijay Darda, his son and former coal secretary HC Gupta

Bringing an end to a high-profile legal battle that spanned over a decade, special CBI Judge Sunena Sharma also acquitted Manoj Kumar Jayaswal and M/s AMR Iron and Steel Private Limited.

Mar 27

Seven persons get life imprisonment for killing man in Odisha

The convicted persons are Rukmana Pradhan (52), Bhojraj Pradhan (55), Gajaraj Pradhan (50), Ashok Pradhan (52), Dushmanta Bhoi (50), Bhismjit Bhoi (50), and Bhismadeb Pradhan (41)

Mar 27

Tripura: Man gets life term for killing wife

Mithu, a daily wager, was married to Sabita for 13 years. She had often been subjected to harassment by her husband, according to the prosecution.

Mar 27

Supreme Court

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Supreme Court Upholds Right to Fair Inquiry for Sameer Dnyandev Wankhede

Supreme Court mandates two-week period for Wankhede to reply to chargesheet before appointing Inquiry Officer...

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Supreme Court Rejects Petition for Nationwide Holiday on Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Prakash Parv

Court Upholds Executive's Domain in Policy Decisions on Publ...

Supreme Court Cancels Bail in Dowry Death Case

High Court's Order Found Unsustainable; Accused Husband Dire...

Supreme Court Upholds Right for Re-determination of Compensation Based on Appellate Court Awards

Landmark ruling ensures equitable compensation for all lando...

Articles

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Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia under stringent safeguards

The judgment in the case of Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug v. Union of India (2011), passed by the Supreme Court of India, extensively addresses the comple...

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Voluntary Euthanasia and Non Voluntary Euthanasia

The Supreme Court of India’s landmark judgment in Aruna Ramc...

Money Laundering : When ED can not arrest and accused even need not apply for bail

Supreme Court of India in Tarsem Lal v. Directorate Of Enfor...

Legislature Cannot Ignore Supreme Court Verdicts - A Constitutional Imperative

The Madras Bar Association judgment is a clarion call for th...

Even for a cognizable offense, an arrest is not mandatory : Understanding Satender Antil's case

Supreme Court simplified and redefined law of arrest and bai...

Consumer Laws

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Competition Commission of India Clears BookMyShow of Dominance Abuse Allegations

No Evidence Found to Support Claims of Anti-Competitive Practices in Online Movie Ticketing Sector...

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Consumer panel orders Axis Bank to pay compensation over failed ATM transaction

The matter was heard ex parte by the president, Satish Sapre...

Bank's refusal to accept demonetised notes within the statutory timeframe constitutes deficiency

National Consumer Commission Orders Axis Bank to Compensate ...

Maharashtra Consumer Commission Orders Bank of India to Compensate Senior Citizen for ATM Fraud

Bank's Failure to Ensure Signature on ATM Card Results in Rs...

Taxation Laws

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ITAT Delhi Bench Quashes Reassessment Proceedings Against Lalit Kumar Modi

Tribunal Rules Reassessment Invalid Due to Concurrent Scrutiny and Failure to Address Assessee's Objections...

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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...

ITAT Rules Against PCIT's Revisionary Powers in Mukul Rohatgi Case

Tribunal Quashes Revision Order on Grounds of Insufficient E...

CESTAT Chennai Exempts Hotel Property Leasing from Service Tax

Tribunal Rules in Favor of Hotel Property Lease Exclusion un...

Corporate Laws

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NCLAT Rules Committee of Creditors Can Litigate Within IBC Framework

NCLAT affirms CoC's limited legal status to litigate under IBC while dismissing appeal for lack of necessity in specific proceedings....

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NCLAT Rejects Delay Condonation Plea in Insolvency Appeal

Tribunal Finds Insufficient Grounds for 105-Day Delay in Ref...

NCLT Directs Liquidator to Proceed with Distribution of Jet Airways' Liquidation Proceeds

Tribunal Emphasizes Timely Distribution Under Section 53 of ...

Environmental Laws

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NGT slaps notice to Assam govt over illegal water boring in Guwahati

The NGT's Eastern Zone Bench admitted an application, which highlighted serious concerns over alleged illegal groundwater extraction in the Barshapara...

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NGT forms panel to ascertain illegal mining in Yamuna riverbed in UP's Shamli district

The green body was hearing a plea alleging that a private en...

NGT directs MCD, irrigation dept to take action regarding cleaning of Palam drain

The green body was hearing a plea alleging discharge of untr...

NGT rejects plea against sewage treatment plant construction in Delhi’s Najafgarh

The green body was hearing a plea claiming that no public he...

Over Rs 60.7 lakh needed to conduct UV-disinfection study in STPs: IIT Delhi tells NGT

In an order dated March 17, a bench of NGT Chairperson Justi...