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Dismissal from service like death penalty for government servant: SC

A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Shree Chandrashekhar set aside the order of a division bench of the Madras High Court and upheld the decision of the single-judge bench restoring the services of R Saravanan.

Promotion cannot be withheld on the basis of a charge-sheet

Delhi High Court Sets Aside Income Tax Assessment Order for Violating Natural Justice; Orders Fresh Hearing with Cross-Examination

Eligibility, not personal identity, should determine selection: SC Judge Vikram Nath

Delhi High Court Grants Permanent Injunction Against Use of "CAREER POWER" Mark and "METIS EDUVANTURES" Trade Name in Passing Off and Copyright Suit

Delhi High Court Upholds Validity of Notice in Hotel License Fee Dispute Amid COVID-19 Force Majeure Claim

Delhi High Court Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of Domino's, Restrains Use of Deceptively Similar Pizza Brand Names

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Validity of Oral Agreements Between Companies Under Indian Contract Law

Bombay High Court Directs Timely Passing of Income Tax Refund Orders in Vodafone Idea Case, Upholds Interim Protection Against Recovery

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Delhi tribunal awards Rs 2.55 crore to woman who lost her leg in accident involving truck

Presiding Officer Gunjan Gupta was hearing a claim petition filed by Reena and directed National Insurance Company Limited, the insurer of the truck, to pay Rs 2.55 crore with 9 per cent annual interest from February 22, 2025, within 30 days.

Oct 19

Delhi court denies anticipatory bail to professor accused of rape, threatening student with videos

The court, which was hearing a plea moved by the professor, directed that the investigation be assigned to a named senior police officer to ensure a fair probe and preservation of electronic evidence.

Oct 19

Neha Bora moves Delhi HC against police notice to execute 'peace' bond

Bora, who has been at the forefront of recent protests against the alleged irregularities in the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, is likely to seek an urgent hearing in the High Court, which is shut this week for Dusshera vacations.

Oct 19

Delhi court grants bail to Nigerian national accused of possessing forged passports

Special Judge Dheeraj Mor directed that Nwachukwu Benjamin Odinaka be released on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 25,000 and two local sureties of the same amount.

Oct 19

Trial begins against prime accused in professor hand-chopping case

Ernakulam Special NIA Court judge P K Mohandas began the trial against prime accused Savad and his aide Shafeer C on October 12.

Oct 19

Ladakh Bench to function as fully IT-enabled, paperless court; CJI launches digital initiatives

The e-filing portal will enable advocates and litigants, particularly those residing in remote areas, to file cases electronically without having to travel to the court, according to the spokesperson.

Oct 18

CJI announces virtual access to Supreme Court for Leh, Kargil lawyers

All matters originating from Ladakh would be listed on a single day and heard through video-conferencing, sparing lawyers and litigants the time, cost and hardship of travelling to Delhi, Justice Kant said as he inaugurated the Ladakh Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh here.

Oct 18

Kolkata: 7 arrested over Durga Puja stampede produced before local court

Twenty-five people were also injured in the stampede at Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata, following a crowd surge amid rain on Saturday evening.

Oct 18

Supreme Court

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Dismissal from service like death penalty for government servant: SC

A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Shree Chandrashekhar set aside the order of a division bench of the Madras High Court and upheld the dec...

Promotion cannot be withheld on the basis of a charge-sheet

Court rules sealed cover principles under K.V. Jankiraman ca...

Eligibility, not personal identity, should determine selection: SC Judge Vikram Nath

Addressing a function after unveiling a statue of Swami Vive...

Supreme Court directs creation of a comprehensive framework for detection, removal and reporting of Child sexual exploitative and abuse material

Bench directs Centre to create hash and URL database for swi...

SC grants anticipatory bail to woman in cheating case

A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran gave ...

High Courts

Delhi High Court Sets Aside Income Tax Assessment Order for Violating Natural Justice; Orders Fresh Hearing with Cross-Examination

Assessment based on third-party statement and seized slip quashed as Assessing Officer failed to provide effective opportunity for cross-examination despite Court's prior directions

Delhi High Court Grants Permanent Injunction Against Use of "CAREER POWER" Mark and "METIS EDUVANTURES" Trade Name in Passing Off and Copyright Suit

Delhi High Court Upholds Validity of Notice in Hotel License Fee Dispute Amid COVID-19 Force Majeure Claim

Delhi High Court Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of Domino's, Restrains Use of Deceptively Similar Pizza Brand Names

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Validity of Oral Agreements Between Companies Under Indian Contract Law

Bombay High Court Directs Timely Passing of Income Tax Refund Orders in Vodafone Idea Case, Upholds Interim Protection Against Recovery

Bombay High Court Upholds Revenue Expenditure Claims of Tata Chemicals Ltd., Rejects Income Tax Department's Appeal

Delhi High Court Rules Execution Petition Maintainable Despite Decretal Amount Falling Below Pecuniary Jurisdiction Threshold

Bombay High Court Rebukes Kotak Mahindra Bank Advocate for Non-Cooperation in Cyber Fraud Probe, Refers Matter to Bar Council

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

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-VIII, comprising President Divya Jyoti Jaipuriar and Member Rashmi Bansal, directed the insurer to...

Movers and packers firm asked to pay compensation for damage to household goods

A transporter is under a legal obligation to exercise reason...

Delhi consumer panel holds Swiggy, restaurant liable for misleading price, orders Rs 1L payout

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench, l...

Keralam: Widow denied access to deposits, consumer commission directs bank to pay Rs 14L

The Thiruvananthapuram District Consumer Disputes Redressal ...

CCI Dismisses Allegations Against Mahindra & Mahindra for Anti-Competitive Warranty Practices

Competition Commission of India finds no violation of Sectio...

Taxation Laws

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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 valuation done by registered valuers per Rule 11UA; clarifies payments to joint venture for ...

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...

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

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

Corporate Laws

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NCLAT Upholds Admission of Insolvency Plea Against Corporate Debtor Despite Minor Invoice Address Discrepancy

Tribunal Rules Supply of Goods Proven via TDS Deduction, GST Credit Claims, and Ledger Entries; PIN Code Mismatch Insufficient to Deny Debt and Defaul...