Supreme Court Sets Aside CCI Order Revoking Approval For Amazon-Future Deal; Says Regulatory Fairness Vital To Boost Investments

Domestic institutions must not add to uncertainty which can deter foreign investments, the Court warned.

There Is Corruption In Judiciary, Judges Need Not Be Treated As Holy Cows: Madras High Court

While dismissing a plea seeking to ban the Tamil movie “Karuppu” for allegedly portraying the judiciary in a bad light, the Madras High Court has remarked that there is corruption in the judiciary and judges should not be treated as holy cows. In its order, which was published today (May 27), the bench of Justice GR Swaminathan and Justice V Lakshminarayanan noted that it had...

Supreme Court Allows Appointment Of Manipur DGP From Outside Manipur Cadre, Notes Peculiar Circumstance In State

In an application moved by the Manipur Government, the Supreme Court today allowed the appointment of the Director General of Police from outside the Manipur cadre, considering the peculiar situation in the State.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M Pancholi passed the order. The Manipur government has moved an application stating that they...

"Cow Slaughter Not Essential Sacrifice For Bakrid": Madras High Court Bans Slaughtering Of Cow And Calf In State

The Madras High Court on Wednesday (May 27) directed Tamil Nadu's Chief Secretary to ensure that no cow or calf is slaughtered on the eve of Bakrid. It my be noted that Bakrid or Eid-ul-Zuha will be celebrated tomorrow i.e. May 28. A division bench of Justice GR Swaminathan and Justice V Lakshminarayan passed the order in a plea seeking direction to the state authorities, including the...

Central Govt Must Engage With State's Views Before Rejecting All India Services Officer's VRS : Supreme Court

Though the Central Govt is not bound by the recommendation of the State Government, its opinion does carry weight and persuasive value, the Court held.

ECI Can Examine Citizenship For Limited Purpose Of Electoral Roll Inclusion, But Its Determination Not Final: Supreme Court

In a significant ruling on the scope of the Election Commission's powers, the Supreme Court held that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is empowered to undertake a limited inquiry into an individual's citizenship for the purpose of determining eligibility for inclusion in the electoral roll, but clarified that such a determination cannot be treated as conclusive on the question...

Supreme Court Upholds Levy Of GST On Online Gaming, Says Its Taxable As 'Betting & Gambling'

Online game operators are not intermediaries but suppliers of taxable actionable claims, the Court ruled.

Supreme Court Seeks Union, NCERT & CBSE Responses On Plea Challenging 3-Language Mandate In Class 9

The Supreme Court today sought a "comprehensive response" from the Union Government, Central Board of Secondary Education and the National Council of Educational Research and Training(NCERT) in a Public Interest Litigation challenging the decision of the CBSE to make a third language compulsory for Class 9 students from 2026-27 academic year.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya...

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Former NCLAT Member's Plea Challenging Bar On Practice Before NCLT/NCLAT

The bench orally observed that it was a reasonable restriction.

Can't Compel Lawyers To Attend Hearings Only Virtually, Can Only Appeal To Bar: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it cannot compel advocates to attend hearings only through video conferencing and can merely make an earnest appeal to members of the Bar to opt for virtual appearances amid the ongoing fuel crisis triggered by the conflict in West Asia.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi was hearing a...

'SIR Meets Proportionality Test' : Conclusions From Supreme Court Judgment

The Court observed that the Special Intensive Revision exercise has a rational nexus with the objective of ensuring free and fair elections.

Plea Seeking Time Stamp on VVPAT Slips In EVMs : Supreme Court Leaves Decision to Election Commission

The Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed of a public interest petition seeking inclusion of the exact time of vote recording on Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips to enhance electoral transparency, leaving the issue for consideration by the Election Commission of India (ECI) as a technical matter within its domain.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice...