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The Supreme Court of India clarified the distinctions between gift deeds, settlement deeds, and wills, emphasizing the timing of property transfer as the key differentiator.
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The Bombay High Court ruled that the arbitral tribunal, not the court, should adjudicate substantive objections to the validity of an arbitration agreement under Section 16 of the Arbitration Act.
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The Supreme Court of India reversed a High Court decision granting bail to a police officer accused of custodial death, citing the grave nature of the alleged offense and adopting a stricter bail approach for such cases.
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The Supreme Court of India overturned a Calcutta High Court order mandating a CBI investigation into the creation of supernumerary posts by the West Bengal government to accommodate allegedly illegal appointees in the 2016 WB SSC recruitment scandal.
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The Supreme Court of India affirmed the power of Writ Courts to strike down subordinate legislation violating fundamental rights, even suo motu, but cautioned against its frequent use.
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The Supreme Court of India sternly warned police across the country to adhere to arrest guidelines, threatening strict action against violations.
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India's Draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to modernize arbitration practices but faces criticism over its potential impact on foreign investment and its unclear provisions on interim relief and time limits.
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that prosecution under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, is permissible even with a single FIR or charge sheet if the crime involves anti-social activities as defined in the Act.
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The Supreme Court of India established four key principles for determining when an entire selection process should be nullified due to irregularities, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation and considering the balance between upholding process integrity and avoiding undue hardship to unaffected candidates.
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Justice Nariman's revival of the doctrine of 'manifest arbitrariness' has significantly impacted Indian constitutional law, leading to the striking down of several legislative provisions deemed unreasonable or discriminatory.
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that a suit for specific performance of a cancelled sale agreement is not maintainable without a prior declaration challenging the cancellation's validity.
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that a wife's reputation can be harmed by defamation against her husband, acknowledging the concept of a shared 'family reputation'.
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The Supreme Court of India upheld the principle of using the highest sale exemplar for land acquisition compensation, increasing the award for land acquired in Haryana.
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that a Section 65B certificate for electronic evidence can be submitted at any stage of a trial, overturning a Karnataka High Court decision in the 2008 Bangalore Blasts case.
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Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna highlights the need for introspection within the legal field to understand why many women leave the profession, emphasizing the impact of gendered prejudices and systemic issues.
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that not being served a Section 21 notice or included in a Section 11 application doesn't prevent someone from being added to arbitration proceedings if they are party to the arbitration agreement.
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The Allahabad High Court ruled that a mother-in-law who experiences harassment or torture from her daughter-in-law can file a complaint under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.
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The Supreme Court of India clarified that courts can alter or add charges under Section 216 of the Code of Criminal Procedure even after reserving judgment, ensuring a fair trial without causing undue prejudice to the accused.
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The Delhi High Court's recent upholding of an arbitral award in the Airports Authority of India case reinforces the importance of minimal judicial intervention in arbitration, promoting confidence in India's arbitration process.
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The Foundation for Media Professionals (FMP) filed an intervention application with the Supreme Court of India supporting a petition challenging communication blockades and media restrictions in Kashmir.
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The Allahabad High Court ruled that freedom of expression on social media does not absolve individuals from responsibility for their words, upholding a case against a woman accused of online abuse.
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Safe harbor provisions, legal immunities for online platforms hosting user-generated content, are analyzed across various jurisdictions, highlighting the global debate on balancing innovation and accountability.
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This article analyzes the ambiguous use of the term "anti-national" in Indian law, highlighting its lack of clear definition and potential for arbitrary application.
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A film producer has petitioned the Indian Supreme Court to establish a Media Tribunal to regulate misinformation, hate speech, and breaches of privacy in media.
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that an application to recall a compromise decree due to fraud can be filed before the court that issued the decree.
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The Delhi High Court ruled that property seized by the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act must be returned if the investigation exceeds 365 days without resulting in any proceedings.
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The article analyzes the legal requirements and judicial interpretations of the 'reasons to believe' clause within India's Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, highlighting its role as a check on the Enforcement Directorate's powers.
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The Madras High Court delivered 525 significant judgments in 2022, covering diverse legal issues impacting various aspects of Indian society.
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld the Enforcement Directorate's seizure of assets from Vuenow Infotech Pvt. Ltd., rejecting the company's challenge to the investigation of its alleged involvement in a cloud particle investment scam.
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The Calcutta High Court clarified the Enforcement Directorate's powers under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, emphasizing the necessity of a 'quartet-test' involving search, seizure, proceeds of crime, and money-laundering for legal action.
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The Supreme Court of India questioned whether money laundering can be presumed without proving knowledge of proceeds of crime, leading to a discussion on the legal definition and implications of acquittals in money laundering cases.
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The Indian government's ban on Asianet News and Media One TV for their reporting on the Delhi riots is legally flawed due to vague reasoning and disproportionate penalties.
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The Supreme Court dismissed Amnesty International India's challenge to the Enforcement Directorate's freezing of its bank accounts, deferring the challenge to the provisional attachment order.
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The Gujarat and Karnataka High Courts have suspended the recruitment process for Civil Judges, awaiting the Supreme Court's decision on the minimum practice requirement for applicants.
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Asianet News filed a plea with the Kerala High Court alleging police harassment after reporting on child drug abuse.
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This legal article analyzes the legality of police obtaining specimen signatures and handwriting from accused persons during investigations in India, considering various laws, court precedents, and constitutional rights.
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Justice D.Y. Chandrachud highlights the systemic nature of casteist, ableist, and gendered discrimination in India, emphasizing the need for inclusive representation beyond mere legal interventions.
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The Kerala High Court ruled that a mother cannot be forced to choose between motherhood and employment, emphasizing the fundamental right to dignity as a mother and urging the state to enact legislation protecting employees from family responsibility-based discrimination.
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The Kerala High Court highlighted the need to address intersectional discrimination against women in a new workplace protection law, prompted by the Hema Committee Report's findings on the Malayalam film industry.
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition due to forum shopping, emphasizing that the dispute should be handled by the appropriate court in Tamil Nadu where the cause of action originated.
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The Supreme Court of India criticized excessively long submissions in arbitration proceedings under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, advocating for time limits to improve efficiency.
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The Orissa High Court ruled that individual practicing lawyers are exempt from GST and service tax levies, quashing notices issued to a lawyer demanding significant tax and penalties.
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An Indian woman received a one-week prison sentence and a fine for her derogatory remarks against the Bombay High Court judges.
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An Indian consumer court ruled that the burden of proof in consumer cases rests with the complainant, dismissing a case due to insufficient evidence.
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The Supreme Court of India reserved its judgment on whether providing written grounds for arrest is mandatory before or immediately after arrest in all cases, stemming from a hit-and-run case.
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The Rajasthan High Court overturned the punishment of a constable found allegedly intoxicated on duty, citing the disciplinary authority's failure to provide sufficient reasoning in their decision.
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The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that quasi-judicial authorities must provide reasoned orders, and the court can intervene if an order contains manifest errors.
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The Supreme Court of India overturned a Patna High Court ruling that ordered the relocation of a toll plaza on National Highway 30, citing fairness and adherence to Article 14 of the Indian Constitution.
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The Supreme Court of India has definitively ruled on the registration exemption for sale certificates issued under the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI).
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The Kerala High Court ruled that goods cannot be detained under the GST Act if a bona fide dispute exists regarding the tax rate.
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The Kerala High Court ruled that penalties under Section 129 of the CGST/SGST Act apply only to intentional tax evasion or repeated violations, not minor discrepancies.
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The Supreme Court of India overturned the conviction of a medical shop owner under the NDPS Act due to insufficient evidence linking him to a narcotics transportation conspiracy.
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The Supreme Court of India reserved its judgment on whether appellate courts can modify arbitral awards under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
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The Supreme Court of India clarified the limited circumstances under which courts can remand arbitral awards back to tribunals under sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, emphasizing a cautious approach and proportionality.
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This article summarizes significant rulings on insolvency law in India during November 2020, covering decisions from the Supreme Court, High Courts, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), and National Company Law Tribunals (NCLTs).
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The Kerala High Court dismissed a defamation case against media outlets for discussing a publicly available book critical of Mata Amritanandamayi, upholding the media's right to comment on matters in the public domain.
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India's Supreme Court will decide whether Goods and Services Tax (GST) or Service Tax applies to mining royalties, a decision impacting numerous pending legal cases.
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This article analyzes the applicability of the law of limitation to proceedings under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, examining relevant case laws and the recent Supreme Court ruling in Kamatchi vs. Laxmi Narayan.
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The Supreme Court of India issued contempt notices to the Chief Secretaries of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan for failing to fill vacancies in their respective Pollution Control Boards.
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The Allahabad High Court ruled that only the Pharmacy Council of India can revoke No Objection Certificates for pharmacy colleges, not state governments or boards, citing the Pharmacy Act's precedence and violation of natural justice principles.
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that an acting Station House Officer can conduct searches under the NDPS Act.
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that an unregistered agreement to sell can be used as evidence in a specific performance lawsuit, citing a proviso in the Registration Act of 1908.
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that consumers retain the right to approach consumer forums despite arbitration clauses in agreements, emphasizing consumer choice.
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The Bombay High Court ruled that a state government employee's gratuity can be withheld until the conclusion of a pending criminal appeal, clarifying the interpretation of relevant pension rules.
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The Supreme Court of India will decide if offering a bribe, even without a demand, constitutes abetment under the Prevention of Corruption Act before its 2018 amendment.
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The Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea challenging the constitutionality of certain provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, directing the petitioner to pursue the matter in the High Court.
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The Delhi High Court ruled that Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, cannot grant jurisdiction to courts lacking the authority to hear such applications.
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The Delhi High Court ruled that an arbitration clause in an original agreement becomes void if a subsequent settlement agreement, lacking such a clause, supersedes the original contract.
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The Baramulla District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ordered Maha Feeds Agrotech and Bhat Poultries to pay substantial compensation for selling sub-standard poultry feed without displaying nutritional charts.
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The Delhi High Court ruled that an arbitration clause specifying a seat of arbitration prevails over an exclusive jurisdiction clause if the latter is expressly made subject to the former.
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A retiring Indian High Court judge criticized the Supreme Court Collegium for his transfer, alleging ill-intentions and harassment.
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This article examines the complex interplay between India's Right to Information Act and Public-Private Partnership projects, analyzing legal interpretations and disputes regarding access to information in such collaborations.
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The Jammu and Kashmir government has significantly amended its judicial recruitment rules, updating the syllabus to include recently enacted criminal law codes and aligning the process with contemporary legal reforms.
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that an unregistered agreement of sale can be used as evidence for collateral purposes, overturning a High Court decision.
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The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court clarified that a court's observations during interim relief applications are tentative and don't represent a final opinion on the case's merits.
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The Supreme Court of India quashed a criminal case against Standard Chartered Bank and Starship Equity Holding Ltd, deeming the case a gross abuse of legal process stemming from a 2007 share escrow agreement dispute.
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The Supreme Court of India clarified that an appellate court's omission to frame points of determination under Order 41 Rule 31 CPC doesn't invalidate its judgment if there's substantial compliance and the appellant didn't raise specific issues.
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This article explains the legal distinctions between further investigation, reinvestigation, and retrial under Indian criminal procedure, highlighting relevant case laws and the powers of magistrates and courts.
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that there's no time limit for executing a preliminary decree for property partition, clarifying that the legal process continues until a final decree is issued.
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The Supreme Court of India clarified the application of Section 17 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding suits involving multiple properties in different jurisdictions.
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that courts cannot grant relief not requested in the initial pleadings, highlighting the importance of due process and preventing miscarriages of justice.
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The Calcutta High Court issued a writ of certiorari against a private entity for violating a petitioner's right to a fair hearing, reiterating that such writs can be issued even in disputes between private parties.
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The Supreme Court of India dismissed a suit for specific performance due to the non-joinder of necessary parties, highlighting the requirement of including all parties whose rights are affected by the decree.
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that land reservations under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act lapse if not acquired within the prescribed timeframe, protecting landowners from indefinite restrictions.
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The Bombay High Court banned the immersion of Plaster of Paris idols in natural water bodies, citing environmental concerns and referencing a Central Pollution Control Board expert committee's recommendations.
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The Kerala High Court granted bail to a petitioner accused of organized crime under Section 111(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, determining that the definition of 'continuing unlawful activity' requires more than one charge sheet filed within the preceding ten years.
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A 10-second video clip used in a longer video has sparked a copyright debate in India, highlighting the need for clearer guidelines on fair use within the country's copyright laws.
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The Supreme Court clarifies that when a plaint is returned for filing in the correct court, the case must start anew, overruling previous conflicting judgments.
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that there's no rigid rule requiring convicts to serve half their sentence before being granted bail during an appeal.
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The Madras High Court, while granting a lesbian woman freedom to be with her partner, highlighted the progressive stance of the late Justice Leila Seth, who openly supported her gay son, contrasting it with the conservative views of the woman's family.
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The Supreme Court of India ruled on the admissibility of bank-certified signature copies as evidence in cheque dishonor cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
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The Karnataka High Court affirmed that a criminal complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act remains viable even if a parallel civil suit for debt recovery is filed.
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The Supreme Court of India clarified the rights of homebuyers in cases of delayed flat delivery, outlining principles for compensation and interest refunds while emphasizing that developers are not liable for buyers' personal loan interest.
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The Karnataka High Court ruled that stamp duty on an arbitral award is determined by the rate applicable when the award was signed, not when the execution petition was filed.
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The Supreme Court of India delivered several key judgments and rulings during the week of June 16-22, 2025, addressing various legal matters including criminal cases, constitutional issues, and disputes related to film screenings and religious structures.
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Justice Surya Kant defends India's collegium system, emphasizing its role in safeguarding judicial independence despite its imperfections, while also highlighting the judiciary's dual role as a constitutional check and a catalyst for social change.
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The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that comparing a disputed signature on a photostat copy with an original is legally impermissible due to potential inaccuracies.
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The Delhi High Court granted interim relief to SMAS Auto Leasing, protecting its electric vehicles leased to Gensol and Blu-Smart pending arbitration due to lease payment defaults and concerns about asset dissipation.
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The Supreme Court of India urged the Union government to address the irregularities in the posting and transfer of members to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) benches across the country.
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The Supreme Court of India will hold an open court hearing on review petitions challenging the rejection of JSW's resolution plan for Bhushan Power & Steel.
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This monthly digest summarizes key rulings from the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) and the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in India during June 2025, focusing on insolvency and bankruptcy cases.
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure's inherent power can only be used when alternative legal remedies are unavailable.
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The Madras High Court clarifies the distinction between compensatory and restitutionary damages in breach of contract cases, emphasizing that compensatory damages are preferred unless exceptional circumstances warrant an account of profits.
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The Andhra Pradesh High Court upheld the maintainability of a writ petition in a contractual dispute where the state arbitrarily withheld payment.
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The Supreme Court of India imposed a fine on BSNL for a frivolous appeal against a compassionate appointment, highlighting the established legal precedent for such appointments.
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The Indian government appointed 14 advocates as additional judges to the Bombay High Court, increasing its judicial strength.
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The Supreme Court of India stayed a Kerala High Court ruling that declared Cochin International Airport a public authority under the Right to Information Act.
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The Supreme Court of India condemned the practice of 'bench hunting' or 'forum shopping' for successive bail applications, emphasizing the importance of judicial decorum and discouraging such practices.
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The Supreme Court of India overturned a Karnataka High Court decision that dismissed a domestic violence case, citing inconsistencies in rulings and emphasizing the importance of judicial consistency to maintain public trust.
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This article analyzes the conflict between the 'Yes Means Yes' consent standard and India's POCSO Act, highlighting the Act's strict liability for sexual activity with minors and its unintended criminalization of consensual teen relationships.
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This article examines the controversy surrounding the Telangana government's response to perceived media hostility, focusing on accusations of intolerance and the resulting actions against certain news channels.
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The Indian government's freezing of Amnesty International India's bank accounts has forced the organization to suspend operations, prompting accusations of silencing dissent.
livelaw.in • Politics • India
Justice A.P. Shah's M.N. Roy Memorial Lecture examines the complex interplay between free speech, nationalism, and sedition in India, highlighting concerns about the suppression of dissent and the misuse of sedition laws.
livelaw.in • Politics • India
India's government is increasingly regulating online news, raising concerns about press freedom and the potential chilling effect on independent journalism.
livelaw.in • Politics • India
A Delhi court will hold daily hearings from July 2nd to 8th in the ED's money laundering case against Rahul and Sonia Gandhi related to the National Herald newspaper.
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The Bombay High Court dismissed Shiv Sena MLA Ravindra Waikar's plea challenging the BMC's revocation of his hotel construction permission, citing suppression of material facts and violation of a 2004 agreement.
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The Supreme Court dismissed Teesta Setalvad's plea to unfreeze her bank accounts, upholding a Gujarat High Court order amidst an ongoing investigation into alleged misappropriation of funds.
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The Karnataka High Court upheld the Enforcement Directorate's freeze of Inditrade Fincorp's bank accounts due to suspected links to Chinese entities involved in a loan disbursement scheme under investigation for money laundering.
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The Supreme Court of India clarified the correct procedure for substituting legal heirs in ongoing litigation, emphasizing the distinction between abatement and setting aside abatement, and the timelines for filing relevant applications.
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The Supreme Court of India upheld the exclusive jurisdiction of the Madhya Pradesh Arbitration Tribunal to settle disputes arising from work contracts with state instrumentalities, overriding private arbitration agreements.
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The Telangana State Commission dismissed an appeal against Bajaj Finance, ruling that collecting penal charges as per the loan agreement does not constitute a deficiency in service.
livelaw.in • Taxation • India
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) in India issued several clarificatory circulars on GST, addressing ITC mismatches, transportation of goods outside India, taxability of 'No Claim Bonus', and statutory dues under IBC.