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CBI Was Sufficiently Empowered To Investigate Cases In Erstwhile State of J&K In Terms Of General Consent: J&K&L High Court
The High Court of J&K and Ladakh on Thursday ruled that Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) enjoyed the requisite jurisdiction to investigate offences committed within the territorial jurisdiction of erstwhile State of J&K in terms of the general consent given on May 7, 1958 and December 8, 1963 by the government. The pronouncement came from a bench of Justice...
Bombay High Court Refuses To Direct State To Provide Compensation To All Snakebite Victims In Maharashtra, Says It Is For Govt To Consider
The Bombay High Court has refused to direct the state government to provide financial aid to all snake and scorpion bite victims in the state. observing that it is a policy decision, and such direction would encroach on the State Government’s jurisdiction.A division bench of acting Chief Justice S. V. Gangapurwala and Justice Sandeep V. Marne, while disposing of a PIL, said:“It is for...
Budgetary Support Under GST Regime Can’t Be Denied To An Eligible Unit: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has directed the revenue authorities to grant budgetary support to a manufacturing unit under the “Scheme of Budgetary Support under Goods and Services Tax (GST) Regime”, available to ‘eligible units’ located in specified States. The Court took note that the petitioner was eligible for exemption from Central Excise Duty prior to 01.07.2017, i.e., before...
Can’t Demand Degree Of AICTE-Approved Institute From A Candidate Who Graduated In Requisite Subject From Statutory University: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench, has said that a candidate, who possesses the requisite qualifications for holding the post of Assistant Loco Pilot, cannot be denied empanelment merely for the reason that the degree possessed by him is not from an institute approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).The division bench of Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice...
Delhi High Court Upholds Use Of Rule Of Contra Proferentem By Arbitrator While Interpreting Contract
The Delhi High Court has ruled that, if the arbitrator uses a contract executed between the parties to determine a dispute, the clauses of the contract should, in principle, be construed contra proferentem, i.e., the clauses should be interpreted against the party that drafted it. The bench of Justice Chandra Dhari Singh remarked that the rule of contra proferentem can be regarded as...
KHCAA President Saiby Jose Kidangoor Moves Kerala HC For Quashing FIR Against Him On Bribery Allegations
The Kerala High Court Advocates Association President, Advocate Saiby Jose Kidangoor, who is facing allegations of having taken money from clients in the name of bribing judges, has approached the Kerala High Court seeking to quash the FIR that had been registered against him, and to stay all further proceedings. The Ernakulam Central Police Station had registered the FIR against Advocate...
Deputy Commissioner Not Empowered To Reassess After The Goods Were Cleared For Home Consumption: CESTAT
The Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that the Deputy Commissioner had the power to reassess the goods under Section 17(5) of the Customs Act, 1962, after the goods had been cleared for home consumption.The two-member bench of Binu Tamta (Judicial Member) and P.V. Subba Rao (Technical Member) has observed that the customs EDI system does...
Defamation Suits To Get Cheaper In Kerala With Budget Proposal To Limit Court Fee
In a significant move, the Kerala State Government in its budget presented on 03-02-2023 proposed to limit the Court fees for filing Suit for compensation for defamation and Suit for compensation for negligent and tortious act to 1% of the claim instead of advalorem court fees. The budget proposal requires an amendment to the Kerala Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act 1959. The...
Recurring Defect In Car; Tamil Nadu State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Directs Refund Of Rs-60,08,000/ The Price Of Audi Q 7
The Tamil Nadu State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Bench comprising Justice R. Subbia, President and Mr. R. Venkatesaperumal , Member has allowed a consumer complaint against the car dealer, service provider, manufacturer for defect in the brake-mechanism of his car. The complainant had prayed to the Commission to direct car manufacturer ‘Audi’ to replace the...
AIBE-XVII| Bar Council Of India Allows Candidates To Carry Downloaded Copies Of Bare Acts With 'Least' Notes
In a significant decision, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has allowed the candidates appearing for All India Bar Examination XVII (AIBE-17) on February 5 to carry downloaded copies of Bare Acts without notes (or with least notes). A notification in this regard issued on Thursday reads thus:"Candidates will also be allowed to carry copies of Bare Acts and downloaded copies of Acts without...
Unitech Case | Supreme Court Directs Rs 13.19 Crore To Be Repaid To 548 FD Holders For Medical Emergencies
In the proceedings concerning investments made homebuyers of the Unitech project, which was abandoned after swindling by the promoters, an Action Taken Report was placed before the Supreme court by Mr N Venkataraman, Additional Solicitor General. The matter was heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice MR ShahThe report proposed layout plans for Noida based...
5% GST Payable On Pre-Packaged And Labelled Jaggery: Karnataka AAR
The Karnataka Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has held 5% GST on pre-packaged and labeled jaggery.The two-judge bench of M.P. Ravi Prasad and Kiran Reddy T. found that all types of jaggery, pre-packaged and labeled, are covered by S. No. 91A of Notification No. 1/2017 Central Tax (Rate) dated June 28, 2017.The applicant is a partnership firm and is engaged in the sale of jaggery.The...