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NCLT Mumbai Sanctions Vedanta Demerger Plan
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) at Mumbai on Tuesday sanctioned Vedanta Ltd's demerger, approving the restructuring scheme under which the metal and mining conglomerate will split its businesses into separate sector focused entities. The order was pronounced by a bench comprising Judicial Member Nilesh Sharma and Technical Member Charanjeet Singh. "From the material on record,...
Justice Yashwant Varma Moves Supreme Court Challenging Lok Sabha's Inquiry Committee In Impeachment Proceedings
The Supreme Court today(December 16) issued notice in a plea challenging the legality of the Parliamentary Committee under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, for inquiry against Justice Yashwant Varma in the impeachment proceedings over the discovery of unaccounted cash currencies at his official residence.Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, for Justice Yashwant Varma (who filed the petition...
Delhi Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Law Graduate In Fake LLB Degree Case, Cites 'Syndicate' Operating In Delhi Bar Council
A Delhi Court has denied anticipatory bail to a law graduate accused of obtaining enrolment with the Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) on the basis of a fake LLB degree and marksheet.Additional Sessions Judge Shunali Gupta of Saket Courts said that the allegations against J Vasanthan were serious in nature and that the suspension order issued by BCD said that verification of his LLB Degree...
Last National Lok Adalat Of 2025 In Gujarat Disposes Off Over 5 Lakh Cases, Awards ₹1379 Crore
The last National Lok Adalat of 2025 was organized on December 13 across Gujarat under the aegis of National Legal Service Authority (NALSA), which disposed off over 5 Lakh cases and passed awards amounting to Rs. 1379.6 Crores. Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal who is also the Patron-in-Chief of Gujarat State Legal Service Authority (GSLSA) and Senior Most High Court Judge...
National Herald Case: Delhi Court Refuses To Take Cognizance Of ED's Complaint Against Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi
A Delhi Court on Tuesday refused to take cognizance of Enforcement Directorate's money laundering complaint in the National Herald case allegedly involving Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. Special Judge Vishal Gogne of Rouse Avenue Courts pronounced the order.The court held that the prosecution complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against the Gandhis was...
'Union Cannot Have Its Own Limitation Period' : Supreme Court Flags Delay In Govt Appeals
The Supreme Court yesterday (December 15) dismissed three matters simultaneously and refused to condone the delay after orally remarking that the Union Government officers are not diligent enough to file within the permissible time.A bench comprising Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing the matters in which Additional Solicitor General Archana Dave Pathak appeared for...
Business Law Daily Round-Up: December 15, 2025
TAX Delhi High Court Quashes ₹45.36 Crore GST Demand Against NBCC After Finance Ministry ClarificationGST | CBIC Circulars Cannot Shield Dubious Transactions; Must Operate Within Statutory Framework: Calcutta High CourtCGST Act | Gujarat High Court Upholds Power To Confiscate Goods During Transit For Tax Evasion, Clarifies Scope Of S.129 & 130Bank Not 'Assessee In Default' For Not...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : December 15, 2025
Links to today's reports :Delhi Air Pollution : CJI Advises Lawyers To Avail Hybrid Hearings Due To Adverse Weather Conditions'This Trend Not Correct' : Kerala Governor Questions Supreme Court's Move To Select University VCsDelhi Schools Holding Sports Activities Amid Air Pollution Bypassing Court Order : Amicus Curiae Tells Supreme CourtSupreme Court Refuses To Entertain PIL On Indigo...
Man Attempts Suicide By Setting Himself On Fire Outside Bombay High Court, Sustains 55% Burn Injuries
A regular Monday afternoon outside the Gate No. 4 of the Bombay High Court witnessed chaotic scenes after suddenly 53-year-old man started sloganeering against an advocate and the Collector of Kankavli city and soon poured petrol on his person and set himself ablaze.The Police personnel stationed in the High Court, rushed to help the man identified as Prakash Sawant and somehow managed to...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Regulation Of Care Homes For Persons With Autism And Developmental Disabilities
The Supreme Court today issued notice on a public interest litigation highlighting abuse, neglect and commercial exploitation in residential and institutional care homes for persons with autism and other developmental and intellectual disabilities, and seeking regulation of such care homes.“multiple reports from across India have exposed shocking instances of mistreatment within...