AoR Association moves SC alleging “unilateral withdrawal” of exemption from filing Verification Forms under BCI COP Rules [Read Petition]

The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association has demanded impleadment in the case concerning the challenge to the Bar Council of India Certificate and Place of Practice (Verification) Rules 2015. The Application, filed through SCAORA Secretary Nandini Gore, demands impleadment in the case titled Ajayinder Sangwan v. Bar Council of Delhi & Ors. The impleadment application challenges...

While Madras HC Chief Justice assures no action against advocates, BCI directs action against those responsible for rallies

The Chief Justice of Madras High Court has reportedly assured the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry that no action would be taken against advocates in furtherance of the Advocates Act, till a decision is taken on the recommendations put forth by the Bar Associations.As per a BCTP release, the High Court has invited suggestions from all Bar Associations, regarding the changes made to...

No reservation for disabled in promotional posts: Himachal Pradesh HC [Read Judgment]

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that reservation provided under Section 33 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995) is not available on promotion.Dismissing the appeal against the Single Bench judgment, the Division Bench comprising of Chief Justice Mansoor Ahmad Mir and Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, rejected the...

Breaking; Service of Senior Advocates to Individuals and Business Entities up to 10L turn over exempted from Service Tax [Read Notifications]

Ministry of Finance has issued a notification exempting services provided by a Senior Advocate by way of legal services to any person other than a business entity; or a business entity with a turnover up to rupees ten lakh in the preceding financial year. By way of another notification it is made it clear that tax is to be paid by the recipient of service and if the senior advocate is engaged...

Judges argue in Open Court; Calcutta HC Bar Association decides to boycott Justice Karnan’s Court

Two Judges of a Division Bench of Calcutta High Court on Tuesday reportedly argued with each other in open Court, over granting bail to some persons accused in the Vivekananda Road flyover collapse.The Bench comprising Justice Karnan and Justice Ashim Kumar Roy had earlier on May 20, refused bail to the ten accused persons. Justice Karnan however had a change of mind after 18 days of refusal...

Judiciary intervenes only when the executive fails in its constitutional duties: CJI Thakur

Defending the Judiciary from allegations of overreach, Chief Justice of India T.S. Thakur on Monday said that Judiciary intervenes only when the executive fails in its constitutional duties.In an interview to ETV News Network, the CJI was quoted as saying that if there is neglect and failure on part of government agencies, judiciary will “definitely” play its role.CJI Thakur advised...

SC reserves Judgment in Jayalalithaa Disproportionate Assets Case

Supreme Court of India Today has reserved its Judgment in Appeals filed against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s acquittal in the disproportionate assets Case,The Bench comprising of Justices P.C. Ghose and Amitava Roy has also directed the parties to submit their written arguments by Friday.The Karnataka government filed the Appeal on 23rd June, 2015 saying that the Karnataka...

Mathura Violence; SC rejects prayer for CBI Investigation

Supreme Court of India Today has refused to entertain a Petition seeking CBI investigation in to Mathura violence in which 29 people were killed. A Two Judge vacation Bench comprising of Justices P C Ghose and Amitava Roy has asked the Petitioner- BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay to approach the Allahabad High Court.The Court has reportedly said that the Petitioner has not made any representation...

UGC notifies India’s first Gender Neutral Regulations on Sexual Harassment

The University Grants Commission has notified India’s first gender-neutral Regulations relating to Sexual harassment. New UGC regulations on Sexual harassment prevention and prohibition which was notified last month, has made sexual harassment a gender neutral affair and now male students and students of the third gender in universities can also lodge complaints against sexual harassment...

Delhi HC dismisses Wrestler Sushil Kumar’s Plea for Selection Trials [Read Order]

Delhi High Court Today has dismissed a Writ Petition filed by Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar challenging the selection of Narsingh Pancham Yadav by Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for the 74 kg Men's Freestyle Wrestling event at the Rio Olympics Games 2016 commencing 5th August, 2016. The Court also dismissed Sushil’s prayer to direct WFI to conduct a selection trial,  holding that it...

Centre rejects collegium’s recommendation for High Court Chief Justice twice

The Government has reportedly rejected a recommendation of the Supreme Court collegium for appointment as the Chief Justice of a High Court for the second time.This is the second time that the Judge’s name was recommended for appointment by the Apex Court collegium, for the post of Chief Justice of the High Court of a “prominent opposition-governed state”. However, it has been asked...

No Service Tax for buying Flats but preferential location charges Taxable; Delhi HC [ Read Judgment]

Neither the Act nor the Rules framed therein provide for a machinery provision for excluding all components other than service components for ascertaining the measure of service tax, the Bench said.Delhi High Court in Suresh Kumar Bansal vs Union Of India, has held that no service tax under Section 66read with Section 65(105)(zzzh) of the Finance Act could be charged in respect of...