HCs & SC Should Refrain From Fixing Time-Bound Schedules For Case Disposal In Other Courts Ordinarily: Supreme Court

In a momentous ruling, a Supreme Court constitution bench on Thursday (February 29) reversed its 2018 Asian Resurfacing judgment, firmly stating that directives mandating automatic expiration of interim orders after a set period cannot be issued by the apex court under Article 142 of the Constitution.The latest ruling was handed down on Thursday by a five-judge bench led by Chief Justice...

Rtd District Judge Varanasi Who Permitted 'Puja' In Gyanvapi's 'Vyas Tehkhana' Appointed As Lokpal Of A State Govt University

Retired District Judge, Varanasi AK Vishvesha, who permitted 'Pooja' inside Vyas Tehkhana within the Gyanvapi Mosque premises on his last working day (January 31), has been appointed as the Lokpal of Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow, an Institution established by the State Govt).The university, set up primarily to serve the differently-abled segment...

TDS Under S.194-H Income Tax Act Won't Apply To Business Transactions Where Assessee Is Not Responsible For Paying Income : Supreme Court

In a significant development, the Supreme Court recently held that under Section 194-H of the Income Tax Act, 1961, cellular mobile service providers are not liable to deduct tax at source on income/profit component in payments received by their franchisees/distributors from third parties/customers. “…we hold that the assessees would not be under a legal obligation to deduct tax...

People Need To Be Educated That Granting Bail Doesn't Mean Acquittal; Trial Courts Under Social Pressure To Deny Bail : Justice AS Oka

Justice Oka said that around 30% of cases in the Supreme Court are bail matters.

AgustaWestland Case: Delhi Court Dismisses Christian Michel's Plea Seeking Release From Custody

A Delhi Court recently dismissed a plea moved by Christian James Michel seeking his release from custody in connection with Agusta Westland case. Special CBI judge Sanjeev Aggarwal of Rouse Avenue Courts observed that it was not clear under what provision of CrPC the application for release was moved by Michel, as an accused could only be released on bail as per Chapter XXXIII of CrPC....

'Teela Masjid' Dispute | Lucknow Court Dismisses Revision Plea Against Order Rejecting Objection To Hindu Worshippers' Suit

A court of Additional District Judge in Lucknow on Wednesday REJECTED a revision plea filed by Mosque's Imam Mutawalli challenging an order of a Civil Judge (of September 2023) rejecting objections to a civil suit filed by Hindus seeking the right of worship within the Teele Wali Mosque premises.The suit in question was filed by 8 devotees & worshipers of 'Lord Sheshnagesht Teeleshwar...

No Automatic Vacation Of Stay Orders Of HCs On Civil & Criminal Trials : Supreme Court Overturns 'Asian Resurfacing' Judgment

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Thursday (February 29) overturned its 2018 Asian Resurfacing judgment which mandated the interim orders passed by High Courts staying trials in civil and criminal cases will automatically expire after six months from the date of the order, unless expressly extended by the High Courts.The latest verdict, setting aside the earlier ruling, was handed...

Umar Khalid Moves Court Seeking Bail In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case

Former JNU scholar and activist Umar Khalid has moved a Delhi Court seeking regular bail in connection with the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts sought response of the prosecution on the bail plea and listed the matter for hearing on March 11. The fresh bail plea has...

Are States' Powers To Tax Mineral Rights Limited By MMDR Act? Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench Discusses [Day 2]

The Supreme Court's 9-judge Constitution Bench continued its hearing on the intricate taxation matter related to mineral-bearing lands, exploring key questions about the constitutional distribution of powers. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud raised a pivotal query during the session, questioning whether a tax on mineral-bearing land, while technically a land tax, could impact mineral...

'Lawyers Function In An Environment Beyond Their Control' : SCAORA Urges Supreme Court To Not Apply Consumer Protection Act To Advocates

Today (on February 28), before the Supreme Court, in an important matter regarding the inclusion of lawyer's services under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986, submissions were advanced to convince the Bench as to why Services would not fall under the mentioned Act. The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA), which has intervened in this matter, brought out four...

'Sikh Chamar' & 'Ravidaasiya Mochi' Synonymous? Supreme Court Reserves Judgment In MP Navneet Kaur Rana's Caste Certificate Case

In a plea over the cancellation of Amravati MP Navneet Kaur Rana's 'Mochi' caste certificate, the Supreme Court today reserved its judgment.The Bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and Sanjay Karol was hearing Rana's challenge to a Bombay High Court order of 2021, where it was observed that she fraudulently obtained 'Mochi' caste certificate, even though records indicated that she belonged to...

Why Range Of Rates For Hospital Services Not Specified? Supreme Court Slams Centre, Warns Court Might Apply CGHS Rates

The Supreme Court criticised the Central Government's failure to specify the range of rates within which private hospitals and clinical establishments can charge for their treatment services. Although a rule in this regard was framed twelve years ago, the Court noted that it has not been enforced yet.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta was hearing a public interest litigation...