Arbitration | Agreed Interest Rate Can't Be Later Challenged As Exorbitant; Arbitrator Cannot Overrride Contractual Rate : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed appeals filed by BPL Limited against an arbitral award, upholding the enforcement of a 36% annual interest rate on outstanding dues owed to Morgan Securities and Credits Private Limited. The Court ruled that corporate entities cannot claim contractual terms are "unconscionable" after voluntarily agreeing to them ..“Once the parties by mutual...

Senior Advocate Designations : Contempt Petition Filed In Supreme Court Against Delhi High Court

A contempt petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, alleging a delay in taking up applications for the designation as 'Senior Advocates' by the Delhi High Court. The petition claims non-compliance of the Supreme Court's April 15 order, passed by a bench comprising Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan which directed the Delhi High Court to consider afresh the applications for...

GST Exemption For Residential Lease Applies When Lessee Sub-Leases Building For Hostel/PG Use : Supreme Court

To avail the GST exemption, it is not necessary that the lessee should reside in the property.

Universities Must Follow University Grants Commission's Guidelines : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently observed that universities are obligated to follow the University Grants Commission guidelines.The Court made this observation while disposing of a case filed against the Banaras Hindu University(BHU).A bench comprising Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi was dealing with the case pertaining to 2013 appointments to the post of...

We Expect BCI To Ensure 30% Women's Reservation In Bar Councils : Supreme Court

The Court asked the BCI to come with a notification by next Monday.

Kerala Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To MLA Rahul Mamkootathil In Rape Case

The Principle District and Sessions Court, Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday (December 4) dismissed the anticipatory bail plea moved by Rahul Mamkootathil, Member of Legislative Assembly from Palakkad constituency, in a rape and miscarriage case.Smt. Nazeera S., Principal District and Sessions Judge, passed the order today in open court. The Court held the proceedings in-camera,...

Supreme Court Stays Delhi HC Judgment Barring NHAI From Selecting Legal Officers Based On CLAT-PG Score

The Supreme Court on Thursday (December 4) stayed the operation of a judgment of the Delhi High Court which quashed a notification issued by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to appoint law officers [Young Professional-Legal] based on CLAT-PG scores.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi passed the interim order while issuing notice to...

Supreme Court Seeks Details Of Govt Policies On Giving Gadgets To EWS Students To Access Virtual Classrooms

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Union Government to place on record its policies for providing gadgets to children from Economically Weaker Sections and Disadvantaged Groups to enable their access to virtual classes.A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi granted two weeks' time to the government to furnish the details and kept the matter on February...

Govt Staff Deputed To ECI Must Perform SIR Duties; Additional Staff Can Be Deployed If BLOs Face Hardships : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued certain directions which the State Governments can follow if the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) engaged in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) duty for the Election Commission of India are facing hardships.The bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that "the employees who have been deputed by the...

'We Can't Take Up Every Demolition Matter' : Supreme Court Asks UP Man To Approach High Court Against Demolition

"If we take up all matters before this Court, Article 226 will be made redundant", said J Vikram Nath.

'Shame On System' : Supreme Court On 16 Year Delay In Acid Attack Case; Seeks Data From High Courts On Pending Trials

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought data from all High Courts regarding the pending trials in acid attack cases.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed the Registrar Generals of all High Courts to submit the data regarding pending acid attack cases. The bench was hearing a plea concerning the condition of acid attack survivors. The petitioner,...

'Govt Already Addressing Misuse Of AI-Generated Content' : Supreme Court Disposes Of PIL Seeking Guidelines

The Supreme Court on Thursday disposed of a petition filed under Article 32 seeking directions to regulate the misuse of Artificial Intelligence, taking note of the fact the Government of India has already published draft rules on AI regulation for public consultation.Noting that the Government is already engaging with the issue, the bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and...