Private Banks Not Amenable To Writ Jurisdiction: Kerala High Court Sets Aside ₹50K Cost Imposed On South Indian Bank

The Kerala High Court recently set aside a Single Bench's order that imposed a cost of ₹50,000 on South Indian Bank, a private commercial bank, which had not returned the original title deeds of its customers 9 years after the closure of their joint loan account.The Division Bench comprising Justice Arvind Sushrut Dharmadhikari and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. held that the writ petition was...

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Election Of DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran In 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed challenging the election of DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran from the Chennai Central constituency in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi dismissed a petition filed by ML Ravi, who approached the Supreme Court against the Madras High Court dismissing...

Legal Advisor Vacancy At Chief Medical Officer, Nainital [Walk-In-Interview; Apply Now]

The office of Chief Medical Officer, Nainital invites application for the post of Legal Advisor - Part time (NTL). Name of the Post: Legal Advisor - Part time (NTL) No. of Post: 01 (One) Remuneration: Rs. 17,000/- month Essential Qualification and Experience · Candidate should have a degree in LL.B. and 05 years of experience in law Practice. How to apply? · Interested candidates are required to submit in their application in the prescribed format and...

Income Tax Act | Mechanical Approval U/S 153D Vitiates Proceedings; Bombay High Court Dismisses Revenue's Appeal

The Bombay High Court has dismissed an income tax appeal filed by the Revenue, holding that an approval granted under Section 153D of the Act, which does not reflect even minimal application of mind, is vitiated in law and renders the consequential proceedings invalid. A Division Bench of Justice M.S. Sonak and Justice Advait M. Sethna, while deciding an appeal, answered...

Law Officer Grade – II Vacancy At Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited

Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited invites online application for the post of Law Officer Grade – II.Name of the Post: Law Officer Grade - II No. of Post: 02 (Two) Remuneration: Rs. 35,400/- month Essential Qualification and Experience • Full time graduation with minimum 60% marks and full-time regular graduation in Law with professional three-year course with minimum 60% marks. Or 5 years Integrated Degree Graduation in Law with professional course with minimum 60% marks. • With...

HR Manager Vacancy At Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority invites application for the post of HR Manager. Name of the Post: HR Manager Essential Qualification and Experience · MBA in HR from a recognized university. · LL.B./Legal background is desirable. · Minimum 5 years' experience in HR specialist at reputed company. How to apply? · Interested candidates are required to submit in their application in the prescribed format and shall submit it to Chief Executive...

Consultant Grade 2 (Legal) Vacancy At International Financial Services Centres Authority

International Financial Services Centres Authority invites application for the post of Consultant Grade 2 (Legal). Name of the Post: Consultant Grade 2 (Legal) No. of Post: 01 (One) Remuneration: Rs. 1,45,000 – 2,65,000/- Age Limit: 50 Years Essential Qualification and Experience · The Candidate must be a law graduate having a Bachelor Degree in law (three years professional course or five years, including Integrated Degree course in law) with a first class from any...

Supreme Court Asks Tamil Nadu Govt To Ascertain Land Needed To Establish Navodaya Vidyalayas, Directs Consultations With Centre

The Court said that Tamil Nadu can raise its two-language formula during its consultations with the Centre

Tax Weekly Round-Up: December 08 - December 14, 2025

SUPREME COURTIncome Tax | Statutory Corporation Can Claim Deduction Under S 36(1)(viii) Only For Income Directly Derived From Long-Term Finance : Supreme CourtCause Title: NATIONAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VERSUS ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAXThe Supreme Court on Wednesday (December 10) held that any income earned by a statutory corporation outside its core activity of...

'Not Expected From Appellate Court': MP High Court Sets Aside One-Line Acquittal Order, Remands Case For Fresh Decision

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has set aside a judgment of the Appellate Court, acquitting a man accused of voluntarily causing hurt, observing that the Appellate Court was expected to pass a well-reasoned order, but instead passed a one-line non-speaking order without assigning any reasons. The bench of Justice Rajendra Kumar Vani observed; "It is not expected from a Judicial Officer of...

Air Emergency – The Only Way Forward

It is winter of 2025 and still, like a B Grade movie, the same scenes are playing out. The AQI levels are alarming, doctors are sounding warning bells, parents are clamouring for schools to be closed or go virtual, our policy makers are continuing their blame game and yet we are nowhere near a solution anytime in the near future? Is it the lot of the present generation kids to grow up with health issues affecting their lungs, their brains and/or their lives? As a nation, we should frankly hang...

Migrant Status Cannot Dilute Career Progression Once Eligibility Is Met: J&K&L High Court Upholds Retrospective CAS Promotions

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has firmly held that migrant status cannot be used to dilute career progression once eligibility for promotion is established under statutory rules.Dismissing an appeal filed by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Kashmir, a Division Bench of Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal upheld...