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UP Urban Rent Regulation Act - Landlord Need Not Be Unemployed To Seek Eviction On The Ground Of Bonafide Need : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that a landlord is not required to be "unemployed" to seek eviction on the ground of bona fide requirement under Section 21(1)(a) of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972.All that the provision contemplates is that the requirement so pleaded by the landlord must be bona fide, the bench comprising Justices UU Lalit and...
States Cannot Levy Excise Duty On Alcohol Which Is Not Fit For Human Consumption: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that States have power to levy excise duty only in respect of the alcoholic liquor for human consumption. Alcoholic liquors other than for human consumption have been left to the Central Legislature for levy of duty of excise, the bench comprising Justices L. Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai noted.The Orissa High Court, in this case, had set aside demand notice issued to ...
Delhi Govt vs Centre : Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging GNCTD (Amendment) Act 2021; 3 Judge Bench To Hear Issue Relating To Power Over Services
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice in Delhi Government's petition challenging the Constitutional validity of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021, which increased the powers of the Delhi Lieutenant Governor over the elected government.The law gives sweeping powers to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi by declaring him to be the "Government...
'Medical Services' Fall Within Ambit Of Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Kerala High Court
In a significant decision, the Kerala High Court has recently ruled that medical services fall within the purview of the term 'service' defined under Section 2(42) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.Observing so, Justice N. Nagaresh dismissed a plea filed by a group of doctors who prayed to declare that the consumer fora under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 do not have jurisdiction to...
Section 65 Contract Act - Principle Of Restitution Not Applicable When Party Claiming It Is Equally Or More Responsible For Illegality Of Contract: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that the principle of Restitution under Section 65 of the Indian Contract Act will not apply when the party claiming restitution was equally or more responsible for the illegality of the Contract.In adjudicating a claim of restitution, the court must determine the illegality which caused the contract to become void and the role the party claiming restitution has...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Directs State Govt To Complete Construction Of Amaravati-Capital Region In 6 Months
In a significant development, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the State government to construct and develop Amaravati capital city and capital region within six months as agreed in the terms and conditions under the provisions of APCRDA Act of 2014 [brought by the previous Telugu Desam Party's regime] and Land Pooling Rules, 2015. A Full Bench of Chief Justice Prashant...
BREAKING | Special Court Extends Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik's ED Remand Till March 7
A Special PMLA Court in Mumbai on Thursday extended till March 7 the remand of Maharashtra Cabinet Minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik to the custody of Enforcement Directorate.The Enforcement Directorate had arrested him on February 23 for alleged property deals with family members of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim. On that day, the Court had remanded him to ED's custody till March...
Appointments To Reserved Vacancies Meant Only For Members Of Reserved Community Alone: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that the appointments to the reserved vacancies are meant only for those who are deserving by being members of reserved community alone.If any person other than a member of the reserved community is appointed, it would clearly constitute an infringement of the rights of the genuinely deserving members of the said community, the bench comprising Justices KM Joseph...
Supreme Court Adjourns Vijay Mallya's Sentence Hearing In Contempt Case For Next Week
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned for next week sentence hearing in contempt case against fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya who was found guilty of contempt in 2017 for disobeying court's order for not disclosing full particulars of assets in case between SBI and Kingfisher Airlines.The matter was listed before the bench of Justices UU Lalit, SR Bhat and PS Narasimha.On February 10,...
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Re-Examination Of AILET 2020 For NLU-D Admission
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to interfere in Delhi High Court's order dismissing a petition by an OBC candidate who had secured AIR 182 seeking re-examination for All India Law Entrance Test, 2020 (AILET-20)."You got time for the exam, what is the grievance? Why do you raise the aspirations of these people? By filing the pleas you raise aspirations. These are competitive exams, some...
'Motivated Petition, Hidden Agenda' : Supreme Court Dismisses Hindu Sena VP's PIL Against Political Parties Offering Freebies During Elections
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a PIL filed by the Vice President of Hindu Sena seeking action against political parties promising "freebies" during election campaign as "motivated".A bench led by the Chief Justice of India observed that the petition seemed to have been filed with a "hidden agenda"."We feel it's motivated, selectively to do damage you're doing this. You have an...
Supreme Court Rejects Maharashtra Backward Classes Commission's Interim Report Recommending 27% OBC Quota In Local Bodies
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to accept the interim report filed by the Maharashtra State Backward Classes Commission which recommended the restoration of 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) in local body elections.Noting that the interim report was prepared without empirical study and research, the Court directed the State of Maharashtra and the State Election Commission...