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Jharkhand High Court Strikes Down Levy Of “Composition User Fee” On Vehicles Carrying Minerals Weighing Over 9 Tonnes
The Jharkhand High Court has struck down the levy of “Composition User Fee” (CUF) by the State Government on mechanical vehicles transporting minerals weighing more than 9 tons under the Jharkhand Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Amendment Rules, 2021 (2021 Rules) and its subsequent amendments, as unconstitutional and ultra vires the Indian Tolls Act, 1851...
S.138 NI Act - Cheque Bounce Case Maintainable Even For Cash Loan Above ₹20,000 : Supreme Court Sets Aside Kerala High Court Ruling
The Supreme Court on Thursday (September 25) set aside the judgment of the Kerala High Court which held that a debt created by a cash transaction above Rupees Twenty Thousand in violation of the Income Tax (IT) Act, 1961 cannot be considered as a "legally enforceable debt" under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.A bench comprising Justice Manmohan and Justice NV Anjaria,...
'7202 NDPS Cases Pending': Kerala High Court Seeks State Govt's Stand On Establishment Of Special NDPS Courts
The Kerala High Court on Thursday (September 25) sought the state government's stand regarding establishment of Special NDPS Courts in all the judicial districts in Kerala.The Special Bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Basant Balaji gave time to the government pleader to get instructions in this regard. The Bench was considering a batch of petitions addressing various issues,...
S.138 NI Act | Court Must Decide Appeal In 90 Days If Convict Can't Get Bail Due To Non-Payment Of Compensation: P&H High Court
In a significant observation, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has held that if an appellate court is convinced that a convict under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, is genuinely unable to deposit the 20% compensation amount under Section 148 and, as a result, cannot secure bail, then the appeal must be decided within a maximum period of 90 days.Section 148 of the NI...
'Interest Charged By Builder Can Be Granted To Buyer' : Supreme Court Enhances Interest Payable On Delayed Handover Of Plot
In an interesting order, the Supreme Court granted relief to homebuyers by enhancing interest from 9% to 18% for the delayed handover of a plot possession, observing that a builder who imposes 18% interest on buyers for delayed payments cannot evade the same liability when failing to deliver possession on time to the consumer. “there is no principle of law that interest in default charged...
'Vehicles Are Killing Machines, If Not Used Correctly': Kerala High Court Asks State To Ensure Scientific Management Of Zebra Crossings
The Kerala High Court on Thursday expressed deep exasperation over the recurring accidents involving pedestrians at zebra crossings, despite repeated assurances and directions from the authorities.Justice Devan Ramachandran was considering a matter concerning road safety and “Zebra crossing”. When the case was taken up, the Court was informed that a pedestrian was recently injured,...
Registrar Vacancy At Aryabhatta Research Institute Of Observational Sciences (ARIES)
Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital invites application for the posy of Registrar on deputation basis.Name of the Post: Registrar No. of Post: 01 (One) Pay Scale: Pay Level 12 in the VII CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 78800-209200) Age Limit: 50 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Officers working in the Central Government or Recognised Research Institutions or Autonomous Organizations in India: (a) holding analogous posts on a regular basis; or (b) 10...
Telangana High Court Suspends Govt Order Hiking Pawan Kalyan's 'OG' Film Ticket Prices
The Telangana High Court in an interim order suspended a memo issued by the state government department permitting cinema theatres to screen one benefit show of actor Pawan Kalyan starrer Telugu movie 'OG' and charge Rs. 800 for it as well as charge other enhanced rates for the movie till October 4. The plea questions an order passed by State's Department of Home permitting exhibition of...
Karnataka High Court Refuses To Halt State's Socio-Economic Survey; Directs Govt To Ensure Voluntary Participation, Data Confidentiality
The Karnataka High Court has declined pleas to interfere with the socio-economic survey conducted by the state government. The court further ordered the authorities not to disclose any data obtained from participants in the process and notify participation in the process as voluntary.A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Joshi stated:"In view of the above, we do not...
Will Not Make New Requests For Take Down Of Reports By Newslaundry: Adani Enterprises Tells Delhi High Court
Adani Enterprises told the Delhi High Court on Thursday (September 25) that it will not make any fresh take down request with respect to news reports by digital news platform Newslaundry regarding the company. The submission was made by Senior Advocate Anurag Ahluwalia representing Adani Enterprises Limited before Justice Sachin Datta.The court was hearing pleas by digital news...
