SC Asks Haryana Govt. Not To Act Under The PLPA Amendment Which Permits Constructions In Forest Areas [Read Order]

Let State Government not to act without permission of the Court under the Amendment Act.

Secure, Foolproof Method Of Distribution Of Compensation To Motor Accident Victims Necessary: SC [Read Order]

"In any case, we find that it is necessary to find out a secured and foolproof method of distribution of this compensation that may be paid to the victims of hit and run motor accident cases.”

PIL In SC Seeks Framing Of Guidelines To Curb Fake News [Read Petition]

A Public Interest Litigation petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking framing of guidelines to curb the spread of fake news through print, electronic and social media.The petition filed by Anuja Kapur highlights that fake news and misinformation flooded media in the wake of recent India-Pakistan tension, with videos of previous air-shows and photos of crashing fighter jets were...

Seniority Should Not Be Ignored In Appointment Of Army Commanders: SC [Read Judgment]

“Seniority may be a relevant consideration: seniority brings with it experience of organisation, experience in handling situations and experience in perspective and planning. The post, however, remains a selection post.”

SC Might Hear Rafale Review Petitions On 6th March

The Three Judge Bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi is likely to hear the review petitions filed in Rafale case on Wednesday, 6th March 2019. This bench, also comprising of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and KM Joseph would sit after the proceedings of the CJI headed five judge constitution bench in Ayodhya case gets over. The Ayodhya case is...

HC Can Consider Review petition Though SC Dismissed SLP In Limine: SC [Read Judgment]

"It will not make any difference whether the review petition was filed before the filing of special leave petition or was filed after the dismissal of special leave petition"

Deduction Under Section 80HH Income Tax Act Should Be From 'Gross Profits & Gains' Instead Of 'Net Income' : SC [Read Judgment]

Deduction under Section 80HH has to be from gross profits and gains, i.e., before computing the income as specified in Sections 30 to 43D of the Ac

Finally! IAF WC Abhinandan Varthaman Returns To India [Updated Report]

Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by Pakistan on Tuesday after his Mig 21 Bison fighter jet crashed on the other side of LoC while on a combat mission, has been handed over to India at the Wagah-Atari border. Though he reached the border at evening, the Pakistan officials, citing some formalities, delayed the handing over by about five hours. On...

State Cannot Prohibit Transportation Of Legally Excavated Sand Beyond Its Borders: SC [Read Judgment]

Once the appellant State permits sand to be excavated, neither can it legally restrict its movement within the territory of India nor is the same constitutionally permissible

Subsequent Acquittal Won't Help: SC Dismisses Plea Of 'Lawyer' Whose Enrollment Was Cancelled For Suppressing Facts About Criminal Case

"The Appellant would be better advised not to indulge in pursuing the matter pertaining to his enrollment as Advocate."

Claim Under Section 70 Contract Act Cannot Be Raised When Parties Are Governed By Contract : SC [Read Judgment]

The Supreme Court bench of Justices R F Nariman and Vineet Saran has explained that claim of quantum meruit under Section 70 of the Indian Contract Act cannot be raised when parties are otherwise governed by contract.This is because Section 70 occurs in Chapter V of the Contract Act which deals with "certain relations resembling those created by contract". Section 70 deals with obligation of...

Decisions Taken By Parliament During Challenging Times To Be Respected: Islamabad HC Rejects Plea Against Release Of Abhinandan [Read Judgment]

"It is the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) alone which represents the will of the people of Pakistan and the other organs of the State are expected to respect and bow to its decisions. In the instant case the announcement made by the Prime Minister of Pakistan was affirmed by the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) in its joint session."