Supreme Court Directs NIC Officials To Interact With NCDRC President To Resolve E-Filing Issues

The President of the National Consumer Dispute Resolution Commission (NCDRC) Justice AP Sahi today (July 23) informed the Supreme Court that the obstacles in efficient e-filling at the consumer fora remained unresolved by National Informatics Centre (NIC). The bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was hearing a petition seeking efficient...

Is Entertainment Tax Applicable To Online Cinema Ticket Booking Charges? Supreme Court To Decide

The Supreme Court is set to examine whether online ticket booking charges can be subjected to Entertainment Tax. The genesis of this stems from the order passed by the Madras High Court observing that the Tamil Nadu Entertainment Tax Act, 1939 could not have provided for the levy of tax on the internet service provided by the cinema owner. While hearing an SLP filed against this by...

NEET UG 2024 | Over 4 Lakh Students To Lose 5 Marks As Supreme Court Asks NTA To Revise Results Based On IIT Delhi Report

While refusing to cancel the NEET-UG 2024 exam for paper leak, the Supreme Court today (July 23) directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to revise the results by treating the option identified by an expert team constituted by the IIT-Delhi as the correct answer to an ambiguous question.The NTA had treated two options as the correct answers to this question. Now, the Court has asked the...

Supreme Court Sets Aside NGT Orders Allowing Construction Of Tiracol Bridge In Goa's Querim Beach

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (July 23) set aside the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) orders dated January 22, 2020, and January 17, 2022, which had allowed the construction of the Tiracol bridge on Querim beach in Goa.The NGT had previously permitted the construction of the bridge, citing its public utility and the assertion that it could be built without causing environmental damage, based on...

Bihar Caste-Survey : Supreme Court To Consider To What Extent State Can Collect Citizen's Data

The Supreme Court today granted leave in a batch of petitions challenging the constitutionality of a caste-based survey conducted by the State of Bihar in 2023. The matter has been posted to September 4.The bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar was dealing with special leave petitions filed by non-governmental organizations Youth for Equality, Ek Soch Ek Prayas and others against...

Supreme Court Refuses To Cancel NEET-UG 2024, Says There's No Material To Show Systemic Breach

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (July 23) refused to cancel the NEET-UG 2024 exam on the ground of paper leak and malpractices. The Court stated that there was no material to indicate that the leak was systemic affecting the sanctity of the entire exam.The Court also stated that ordering a re-examination will lead to serious consequences affecting over 23 lakh students and will lead to disruption...

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Budget 2024-25: Major Announcements For Students & Youths

On July 23, the Union Budget for 2024-25 was presented in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Here are major announcements for the youths: EPFO registration The job situation in the nation will improve thanks to the three programs the administration has suggested for promoting employment for fresh applicants. Employers will be encouraged to hire new...

Income Tax Slabs Under New Regime Revised, Standard Deduction Increased: Finance Minister Lays Budget 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today revised the Direct Income tax rates under the new regime.The revised rates are as follows:0-3L income- nil tax3-7L income- 5% tax7-10L income- 10% tax10-12L income- 15% tax12-15L income- 20% taxAbove 15L income- 30% taxEarlier, the rates under the new regime were as follows:0-3L: nil3-6L: 5%6-9L: 10%9-12L: 15%12-15L: 20%Above 15L:...

Bengaluru Court Grants Bail To Suraj Revanna In Alleged Sexual Abuse Case Filed By Man

A city court in Bengaluru on Monday granted bail to Janata Dal (S) MLC Suraj Revanna, who was arrested in a case of alleged sexual abuse of a man. The 42 Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate granted bail to the accused upon him executing a personal bond of Rs 2 lakh and with two sureties to the satisfaction of the jurisdictional court. The court also granted him anticipatory bail in...

Supreme Court Delivers Split Verdict On Challenge To Approval For Genetically Modified Mustard Cultivation

In a crucial development, the Supreme Court today (July 23) delivered a split verdict on petitions challenging the approval given by the Union Government to release genetically modified mustard.While Justice BV Nagarathna quashed the approval given by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee and the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Justice Sanjay Karol upheld the same.In view of...

Bail Order Shouldn't Be Normally Stayed During Pendency Of Application To Cancel Bail : Supreme Court

In an important judgment, the Supreme Court on Tuesday (July 23) held that bail orders should not be normally stayed. Setting aside an order of the Delhi High Court which stayed the bail granted in a money laundering case, the Court stated that bail orders can be stayed only in exceptional circumstances.The Court's conclusions are :a. In an application made under Section 439(2) of the CrPC...