'This Isn't The Way To Run Airlines': Supreme Court To SpiceJet While Staying Publication Of Madras HC's Winding Up Order

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the publication of the winding-up order passed by the Madras High Court against airline company SpiceJet Ltd. However, a bench led by the Chief Justice of India also made certain critical remarks against SpiceJet.Senior Advocate Harish Salve, appearing for SpiceJet, sought for three weeks time saying that they are working out things with the creditor...

Reservation in Promotions: Supreme Court Holds Cadre As Unit For Collecting Quantifiable Data On Adequacy Of Representation; Collection Of Data On Entire Service Meaningless [Updated With Judgment]

The Supreme Court on Friday delivered the judgment in the issue relating to reservation in promotions for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Centre and States had urged the Supreme Court to settle the confusion regarding the norms for reservation in promotions saying that several appointments have been stalled due to ambiguities.A Bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao, Sanjiv Khanna and...

'Suspension For One Year Worse Than Expulsion': Supreme Court Quashes Maharashtra Assembly's Resolution To Suspend 12 BJP MLAs

The Supreme Court on Friday quashed the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly's resolution of July 5, 2021, which suspended 12 BJP MLAs for a period of one year for alleged disorderly behaviour in the house.The Court held that the resolution to suspend the MLAs beyond the session is "unconstitutional", "illegal" and "beyond the powers of the assembly". It held that such suspension could be...

Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Ban On Streaming Of Movie "Why I killed Gandhi"

A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the steaming of the movie "Why I killed Gandhi" which is set to release on the OTT platform 'Limelight' on 30th January, Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary. The writ petition has been filed by Mr. Sikarndar Behl through Advocate Anuj Bhandari. According to the petitioner, if the release and exhibition of the said movie is...

PMLA Interpretation - Laundering Proceeds Of Crime Can't Have Severe Penal Consequences Than Generating Such Proceeds: Sibal To Supreme Court

"I believe it is these kinds of laws that have interfered with economic progress in India. People feel that tomorrow the ED will come after me, why should I do business here", Sibal said.

"Painful To See Sexual Harassment In Judiciary": Indira Jaising Seeks Reinstatement Of Resigned Woman Judge Who Complained Against HC Judge

Jaising argued before the Supreme Court that the judge had to resign due to compelling circumstances.

MACT Claims Against State-Owned Vehicles: Supreme Court Asks ASG To Examine States' Concerns About Additional Burden Due To Direction To Create Funds

In respect of MACT claims against state-owned vehicles which are not covered under insurance, the Supreme Court on Thursday called upon Additional Solicitor General Jayant K. Sud to examine if its earlier direction to the States to create funds (equivalent to the liability arisen in the last 3 financial years) to cover the requirement of disbursement of the compensation would create an...

MRTP Commission Can Grant Compensation Only When Loss Or Damage Is Due To Monopolistic, Restrictive Or Unfair Trade Practice: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that Section 12-B of the Monopolies And Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 Act empowers the MRTP Commission to grant compensation only when any loss or damage is caused to a consumer as a result of a monopolistic, restrictive or unfair trade practiceThe bench comprising Justices L. Nageswara Rao, BR Gavai and BV Nagarathna noted that there are five ingredients...

Courts This Week - A Weekly Round Of Important Legal Developments In The Country [Episode-99]

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Tihar Jail Security: Supreme Court Calls For Joint Meeting Between Centre & Delhi Govts To Avoid 'Passing The Buck'

The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that the "passing the buck" between the Central Government and the Delhi Government with respect to the security of the Tihar jail should be dealt with by "effective coordination and expeditious decision-making" by the authorities.Therefore, the Court directed that within a period of one week, a meeting shall be held between an officer at the level...

TDS On MACT Awards: Supreme Court Asks Centre To Look Into Unclaimed Refunds Of Claimants Who Are Not IT Assessees

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Central Government to look into the issue of money deduced from motor accident compensation awards as Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) lying as unclaimed refunds with respect to claimants who may not come within the bracket of Income Tax assesses. A bench comprising Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice MM Sundresh was hearing the case Bajaj Allianz...

Gravity And Nature Of Offences Are Relevant Considerations While Considering Bail Applications, Reiterates Supreme Court

The Supreme Court reiterated that the gravity and nature of the offences alleged against the accused are relevant considerations while considering his bail application.In this case, the accused persons allegedly attacked the deceased by sword, hockey, stick and rod and killed the son of the complainant. Taking note of this, the Sessions Court rejected their bail application....