[Consumer Protection Act] Mere Service Of Notice On Opposite Party Without Complaint Copy Cannot Be Commencing Point Of 30 Days Limitation To File Reply: SC [Read Judgment]

The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has held that the commencing point of limitation of 30 days under Section 13 of the Consumer Protection Act would be from the date of receipt of the notice accompanied with the complaint by the opposite party, and not mere receipt of the notice of the complaint.The Court clarified that the objection of not having received a copy of the complaint...

Cryptocurrencies Capable Of Performing Most Functions Of Real Money Though Not Legal Tender : SC [Read Judgment]

In the judgment quashing the Reserve Bank of India's ban on providing banking services to cryptocurrency dealers, the Supreme Court rejected the argument that Virtual Currencies(VCs) were just goods/commodities which cannot be regarded as real money.This argument was raised by the petitioners to state that virtual currencies fell outside the regulatory framework of Reserve Bank of India.It...

Delhi Riots: Instead Of Mocking Each Other in Court, Make Conscious Effort To Let Peace Prevail, CJI Bobde Says

After an intense exchange between Counsel appearing for Delhi Riot Victims, activist Harsh Mander & Delhi Police, the Supreme Court on Wednesday transferred the riots cases to Delhi High Court, and urged the HC to list the matter on March 6.The top court also urged the Court to explore the possibility of "peaceful resolution" in the matter.The bench comprising CJI SA Bobde, Surya Kant...

Copies Of Court Documents Can Be Obtained Only By Applying Under Court Rules And Not RTI : SC [Read Judgment]

"Under the guise of seeking information under the RTI Act, the process of the court is not to be abused and information not to be misused."

Delhi Riots : SC Seeks Harsh Mander's Response On Allegation That He Made Statements Against Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to hear activist Harsh Mander's petition which sought the registration of FIR's against BJP leaders Kapil Mishra, Anurag Thakur & Parvesh Verma for their alleged hate speeches in the wake of Delhi riots. On Wednesday, a bench comprising Chief justice SA Bobde, Justice Surya Kant & BR Gavai took up for hearing the petitions...

RBI Cannot Be Equated To Any Other Statutory Body That Merely Serves Its Master: SC [Read Judgment]

"It is a creature, created with a mandate to get liberated even from its creator."

1984 Anti-Sikh Riots : SC Asks Sajjan Kumar To Appear Before AIIMS Board For Medical Examination On Plea For Bail

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed Sajjan Kumar, convicted and serving a life sentence in a 1984 anti-sikh riots case, to appear before an AIIMS Board at 10.30 am on Thursday to determine whether or not he needs to be hospitalized. The Board will submit its report in a week and, based on its findings, a decision regarding his institutionalisation will be taken.The former Congress MP...

'Long Adjournment Unjustified', SC Requests Delhi High Court To List Riots Cases On March 6 [Read Order]

The Supreme Court on Wednesday requested the Delhi High Court to list on Friday (March 6) the petition seeking registration of FIRs against politicians for alleged hate speech in the wake of riots which gripped parts of North East Delhi last week. The SC further requested the HC to hear the matter expeditiously.The bench headed by CJI S A Bobde remarked that the long adjournment granted by...

[Live Updates] Delhi Riots Case Hearing In SC : Plea To Register FIR For Hate Speeches

Supreme Court bench, led by CJI, is hearing a petition relating to Delhi Violence praying, inter alia, praying for registration of FIRs against politicians for hate speeches in the wake of...

[Updated] SC Quashes RBI Ban On Banking Services To Cryptocurrency Dealers [Read Judgment]

(Updated with judgment)In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court on Wednesday lifted the curbs imposed by the Reserve Bank of India on regulated entities such as banks and NBFCs from dealing with virtual currencies and from providing services to crypto businesses.The Court held that the RBI's circular, which prevented regulated entities from providing banking services to those engaged in...

[Breaking] Consumer Forum Has No Power To Extend Time Beyond 45 Days For Opposite Party's Version : SC Constitution Bench [Read Judgment]

The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the time period for filing opposite party's version in Consumer case cannot be extended beyond the period of 45 days prescribed under the Consumer Protection Act.The Court held that Consumer Protection Act 1986 did not empower the Consumer Forum to extend the time beyond the period of 45 days. The time period prescribed under Section 13 of the...

Applicability Of SARFAESI Act To Co-operative Societies/Banks: SC Constitution Bench Begins Hearing

A Five Judge Constitution Bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra has commenced hearing on the question of applicability of The Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest Act, 2002 on Co-operative Societies/Banks.A three judge bench, referred this matter to constitution bench noticing the conflicting decisions in Greater Bombay Coop. Bank Ltd....