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If Courts Can Only Set Aside Awards & Can't Modify Them, Parties Will Be Forced To Undergo Fresh Round Of Arbitration : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently held that in order to ensure efficient dispute resolution and uphold the objectives of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, the Court should be allowed to modify awards when parties challenge the tribunal's decision. The decision was rendered by a Constitutional Bench led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna comprising Justices BR Gavai,Sanjay Kumar, AG Masih and KV...
Waqf Registration Requirement Not Harmless As Claimed By Centre; Effectively Derecognises Waqfs-by-User, AIMPLB Tells Supreme Court
All India Muslim Personal Board (AIMPLB) via the General Secretary, Mohammed Fazlurrahim, has filed a rejoinder countering the claims made by the Union Government in its counteraffidavit in the In Re: The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The affidavit has been filed in the petition challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which is listed on May 5 before a bench comprising CJI Sanjiv Khanna, Justice...
Mediation A Key Instrument To Realise The Vision Of Viksit Bharat By 2047 : President Droupadi Murmu
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, yesterday said that mediation not only speeds up the delivery of justice but also reduces the burden on courts. She also said that it fosters values essential to live harmoniously."Mediation fosters dialogue, understanding and collaboration. These values are essential for building a harmonious and progressive and it will lead to the emergence of...
Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam : After Sharp Exchange, Justice Oka's Bench Allows State To Seek Transfer Of Case To Another Bench
The Supreme Court bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan on Friday recused itself from hearing pleas by former IAS officer Anil Tuteja's and two others seeking quashing of corruption case against him related to the Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam.The bench took this decision, after a sharp exchange of words with Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, for the State of Chhattisgarh, who...
Caste System Alien To Christianity, Protection Of SC&ST Act Cannot Be Extended To Converts: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Andhra Pradesh High Court, on 30.04.2025, held that the caste system is alien to Christianity and an individual, who converted to Christianity and actively professes and practices the same, cannot continue to be a member of the Scheduled Caste community and is consequently barred from invoking the provisions of the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe (Prevention...
Law Students Should Be Trained With Soft Skills Essential For Effective Mediation : Justice BR Gavai
"It is important to equip the students with soft skills essential for effective mediation. Mediation is a human process that requires empathy, active listening, emotional intelligence and the ability to facilitate dialogue. These are skills that cannot be acquired solely through textbooks. It must be cultivated through experimental learning, role plays, and hands-on training," said Justice...
PC Act | Mere Recovery Of Tainted Currency Notes Not Enough To Convict Public Servant Without Proof Of Bribery Demand: Supreme Court
While holding that stamp vendors qualify as 'public servants' for invoking the Prevention of Corruption Act proceedings against them, the Supreme Court clarified that mere recovery of tainted money is not sufficient to establish guilt under the Act unless the demand for such money is also proven. The Court said that mere acceptance of illegal gratification without proof of offer by...
Byju's RP Withdraws From Supreme Court Plea Challenging Karnataka HC's Order On Aakash Shareholding
The Supreme Court on Friday (May 2) refused to entertain a petition filed by the Resolution Professional of Think and Learn Pvt Ltd (the company running the ed-tech platform Byju's) challenging the Karnataka High Court's order which set aside NCLT's direction to maintain status quo on the shareholding of Aakash Educational Services Ltd (a subsidiary of Byju's).Although the Supreme Court did...
Explained| Why Supreme Court Set Aside JSW's Resolution Plan For Bhushan Steel & Power Ltd
The Supreme Court in its recent decision to set aside the Resolution Plan submitted by JSW Steel for Bhushan Steel and Power Ltd, flagged the various procedural non-compliances done by the Resolution Professional and lack of commercial wisdom exercised by the Committee of Creditors (Coc)Holding that the Resolution Plan of JSW was illegal and contrary to the provisions of the Insolvency...
S.22 Specific Relief Act | Refund Of Advance Payment Cannot Be Granted Without Specific Prayer In Plaint : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court clarified that a relief of refund for an 'advance payment' as part of the sale consideration cannot be allowed unless a prayer seeking such a relief was included in the plaint. The Court said that it would be impermissible for the Court to suo moto grant such a relief if not included in the plaint. The Court asserted that by way of an amendment to the pleadings, which can...