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CBI Arrests Jaipur Income Tax Appellate Tribunal's Judicial Member For Indulging In 'Corrupt Practices'
The CBI has arrested a lawyer as well as a judicial member of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Jaipur for allegedly indulging in corrupt practices. As per the agency's post on X, the agency has busted a "criminal network" stated to involve an advocate as well as a judicial member of ITAT, Jaipur, an assistant registrar of the tribunal, and other unknown public servants and private persons...
SEBI Penalises Reliance Securities ₹5 Lakh For Cyber Security Lapses Found During Investigation
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on Reliance Securities Limited after the regulator found several violations of cyber security and cyber resilience norms during an inspection covering April 01, 2023 to October 31, 2024. The order, passed by Adjudicating Officer Amit Kapoor, said the brokerage failed to comply with critical...
Supreme Court To Hear Pleas Relating To Validity Of West Bengal Door Step Ration Scheme In January
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned till January 2026 the hearing of the petitions relating to the validity of the 2021 West Bengal Duare Ration scheme, under which the State government delivers foodgrains through the public distribution system at the doorsteps of beneficiaries.A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta adjourned the matter till January 15 based on...
What Magic Wand Does Judiciary Have To Cure Delhi's Air Pollution Immediately? Supreme Court
While agreeing to list the Delhi air pollution matter (MC Mehta case) next Monday, the Supreme Court on Thursday remarked that the judiciary cannot be expected to pass any miraculous orders to solve the issue instantly."What magic wand can a judicial forum exercise? I know this is hazardous for Delhi NCR... Tell me, what can we direct so that there is clean air immediately?" CJI Surya Kant...
Union Files Curative Petition Against 9-Judge Bench Judgment Upholding States' Power To Levy Tax On Minerals
The Union Government has filed a curative petition in the Supreme Court against the 9-judge bench judgment which upheld the power of the States to levy tax on mining rights and mineral-bearing lands.In July 2024, a 9-judge bench of the Supreme Court, by 8:1 majority, in Mineral Area Development Authority v. M/S Steel Authority Of India, held that Royalty is not within the nature of a tax and...
'Time To Reinforce Predictability In Judicial Approach' : CJI Suggests National Judicial Policy To Avoid Divergence Across Benches
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Wednesday said predictability in judicial approach must be reinforced across courts in the country, and avoidable divergence that may arise because there are twenty-five High Courts and multiple benches of the Supreme Court, must be avoided.“It is high time we minimise unpredictability and avoidable divergence that may arise simply because there...
President Meets Supreme Court Judges On Constitution Day
President Droupadi Murmu graced the Constitution Day Celebrations, organised by the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi yesterday. The President said that the Constitution is the source of peaceful social, economic, and political revolution in the world's largest democracy. It is also the source of ensuring individual dignity and our national unity. She highlighted the need to make legal...
Chhattisgarh High Court Celebrates Constitution Day, Reaffirms Commitment To Democratic Ideals
The High Court of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday commemorated Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) with a solemn ceremony at Unity Hall, reiterating the judiciary's unwavering commitment to constitutional values, justice and democratic governance. The event was held under the theme “Constitution Day 2025: Reaffirming Our Democratic Ideals.”The programme began with the National Anthem, followed...
No Voter Came Forward To Challenge Exclusion Despite Apprehensions Of Mass Deletions After Bihar SIR : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard extensive arguments on the legality and process of the Electoral Roll Special Intensive Revision (SIR).A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, during the hearing, observed that despite the widespread apprehension voiced earlier about mass exclusions in Bihar, not a single voter had come forward to challenge a...
Haryana State Legal Services Authority Marks Constitution Day Through Public Awareness Walkathon
The Haryana State Legal Services Authority (HALSA) organized a Constitution Day Walkathon today to commemorate 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution of India and to promote awareness of constitutional values, legal literacy, and citizens' rights. The event was graced by the virtual presence of Mrs. Justice Lisa Gill, Judge, High Court of Punjab & Haryana and Executive Chairperson,...
Supreme Court To Hear Plea Seeking Women's Reservation In Upcoming State Bar Council Elections
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on December 1, the issue of adequate representation of women members in the State Bar Council elections across the country. The bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Baghchi issued notice in an interlocutory application seeking directions for ensuring that adequate women representation is there before the onset of State Bar Elections across...