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Supreme Court Upholds Clean Slate Principle in Tata Steel Insolvency Case

All Sub-Judice Claims Stand Extinguished After Resolution Plan Approval, Ensuring No Further Liabilities for Tata Steel

Nominated members of municipalities and local authorities do not have the right to vote in elections to the Legislative Council

Witness testimony recorded in absence of the accused can be used in a subsequent trial

Use of abusive or vulgar language, however distasteful or uncivil, does not amount to obscenity in law

Kerala HC permits pregnancy termination of 14-yr-old rape victim

SC to hear pleas seeking probe into Ram temple donations theft row on July 20

SC gives Assam 2 weeks to respond to pleas against foreigner declaration orders

Prioritise safety, crowd management measures during Sabarimala pilgrimage season: Kerala HC

Untoward incidents - Mere absence of ticket with the deceased does not negate the claim of being a bona fide passenger

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Delhi tribunal awards Rs 32.12 lakh to father of man killed in 2019 road accident

In an order dated July 10, the tribunal said, "In view of the aforesaid discussion and the evidence which has come on record, it is held that the petitioners have been able to prove on the basis of preponderance of probabilities that deceased Nepal Singh had sustained fatal injuries in road accident which took place due to rash and negligent driving of Suraj."

Jul 18

BCI asks state bar councils to enforce social media, digital ethics norms for lawyers

In a communication issued to the chairpersons and secretaries of all state bar councils on July 17, the BCI said the circular should be widely disseminated among advocates, law firms, bar associations and legal institutions to ensure strict compliance.

Jul 18

Thane court acquits man in 2014 sexual assault case, says accused likely framed

Special Judge G T Pawar acquitted Santosh Undaru Pandit, alias Undarya, accepting the defence's argument that the complainant's family had targeted him for reporting their illegal liquor trade to the police.

Jul 18

What happened in Supreme Court on Friday 17th July

5.19 PM In a significant verdict, the SC said the mere absence of a train ticket on the body of a deceased passenger cannot be a ground to deny compensation to the victim's family in a railway-accident case.

Jul 18

Seven years after attack on woman forest officer, court convicts ex-MLA's brother

The visuals of Forest Range Officer C Anitha coming under attack by the mob in 2019 in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district evoked widespread outrage.

Jul 17

Four sentenced to death in 2011 Muzaffarnagar farmer murder case

Government counsel Kuldeep Kumar said farmer Raj Singh of Bhokaheri village was travelling on a motorcycle with his friend Bijendra to his sister's house on August 20, 2011, when they were intercepted by unidentified assailants near Kudana village under the Shamli police station area.

Jul 17

Court grants 39-hour police remand of two accused in Ram temple donation 'theft' case

Tinnu, who was considered close to former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai, allegedly supervised the temple's donation boxes, while Manish was involved in counting the offerings.

Jul 17

Jammu court rejects bail of accused in assassination bid on NC leader Farooq Abdullah

Denying the bail to 65-year-old Jamwal, Principal Sessions Judge Jammu R N Watal cited the gravity of the allegations, the larger public interest and the possibility of the offence being repeated.

Jul 17

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Nominated members of municipalities and local authorities do not have the right to vote in elections to the Legislative Council

Supreme Court Upholds High Court's Decision: Nominated Members' Votes Declared Unconstitutional, Supreme Court affirms Karnataka High Court's ruling; ...

Witness testimony recorded in absence of the accused can be used in a subsequent trial

Supreme Court Revives Use of Deceased Victim's Deposition in...

Use of abusive or vulgar language, however distasteful or uncivil, does not amount to obscenity in law

Supreme Court Modifies Conviction in Criminal Appeal: Appell...

SC to hear pleas seeking probe into Ram temple donations theft row on July 20

On July 13, the top court agreed to hear these pleas and dir...

SC gives Assam 2 weeks to respond to pleas against foreigner declaration orders

On June 5, the top court had ordered status quo on the depor...

High Courts

Kerala HC permits pregnancy termination of 14-yr-old rape victim

It directed the state government to make arrangements to forthwith carry out the termination of the pregnancy once the victim and her father give a written undertaking indicating their willingness to undergo the procedure.

Prioritise safety, crowd management measures during Sabarimala pilgrimage season: Kerala HC

HC adjourns hearing in Krishna Janmabhumi-Shahi Idgah mosque dispute

Criminal justice delivery system cannot be identified with 'tareekh pe tareekh': Allahabad HC

HC transfers probe against ex-MLC Haji Iqbal from UP STF to SFIO

Signature forgery case: HC extends Abhishek’s interim protection from coercive action by a month

Delhi HC refuses interim bail to Al Falah university chairman Jawad Siddiqui in ED cases

Freedom of press cannot shield irresponsible journalism: Delhi HC

Victim has 'propensity to lie', defence tells HC in sexual assault case against Tarun Tejpal

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Hierarchy Of Revenue Officers Under Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887

Financial Commissioner shall control all revenue officers in his division. Thus, it can be safely said that financial commissioner is the head of the ...

Love or a Crime?

Thereafter, what followed was the pain disintegration of hum...

Glorification of Singham Style Police Encounters is a Vicious Attempt to Deviate From the Due Process of Law Exigency of Anti Torture Shield to Curb the Sin in the Cells

The argument of the government that the notification and imp...

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia under stringent safeguards

The judgment in the case of Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug v. Uni...

Money Laundering : A Magistrate taking cognizance of an offence must provide an opportunity of hearing before taking cognizance

Supreme Court sets aside cognizance in Money Laundering case...

Voluntary Euthanasia and Non Voluntary Euthanasia

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

Consumer Laws

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Supreme Court Upholds Clean Slate Principle in Tata Steel Insolvency Case

All Sub-Judice Claims Stand Extinguished After Resolution Plan Approval, Ensuring No Further Liabilities for Tata Steel...

No quality education as promised, so refund fees: Consumer panel to IIT coaching centre

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, in an o...

Consumer forum asks dealer to replace faulty car with E20-compliant model, orders Rs 1 lakh payout

During the hearing, the complainant's counsel said after the...

LPG fire: Court directs BPCL and insurance firm to pay Rs 7.60 lakh compensation to kin of deceased woman

The Additional District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissi...

NCLAT Allows Delayed Rectification of Defects in Insolvency Petition

Tribunal grants M/s. Raychem RPG Pvt Ltd seven days to recti...

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 ...