2025 LiveLaw (SC) 856 | M/s. KKK Hydro Power Limited versus Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited and others

S. 86 Electricity Act | Power Generators, Discoms Cannot Fix Tariffs Privately, Need Regulatory Commissions' Approval : Supreme...

S. 86 Electricity Act | Power Generators, Discoms Cannot Fix Tariffs Privately, Need Regulatory Commissions' Approval : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that a generating company and a distribution licensee cannot unilaterally fix tariffs through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), ruling that tariff determination requires the prior approval of the Electricity Regulatory Commission Citing Section 86 of the Electricity Act of 2003, the court observed: “...fixing of the price for the purchase of electricity is not a...

Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association Resolves To Resume Work From September 1

Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association has resolved to resume work from Monday–September 1, after its 6-member delegation met with Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice Suryakant regarding the Supreme Court collegium's recommendation to transfer Justice Sandeep N Bhatt to Madhya Pradesh High Court. Earlier this week, the GHCAA had unanimously resolved that the members of the bar...

Short Service Commission Officers Vacancy At Indian Naval Academy (INA)

The Indian Navy invites online application for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) for course commencing Jun 2026 onwards at Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala, Kerala from unmarried men and unmarried women candidates.Name of the Post: Short Service Commission Officers No. of Post: 02 (Two) Age Limit: Born between 02 Jul 1999 to 01 Jul 2004 (Inclusive) Essential Qualification and Experience • A degree in Law qualifying for enrolment as an advocate under Advocates Act,1961, with minimum...

Liquor Shop Allotment In Densely Populated Market Prima Facie Violates Articles 21 & 47 Of Constitution: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has said that allotment of liquor shops in densely populated market was "prima facie" against Articles 21 and 47 of the Constitution, and directed the State to furnish an explanation with respect to such allotment and submit its Temperance Policy.The high court was hearing a petition by a holder of a liquor shop license challenging State's order directing her to...

Young Professional (Legal) Vacancy At Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL)

Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) invites application for the post of Young Professional (Legal).Name of the Post: Young Professional (Legal) No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 32 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Candidate should have LL.B. or BA-LL.B. or equivalent. How to apply? • Interested candidates are required to submit in their application in the prescribed format and shall submit it to the office of Head (CC & Admin), Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL), 2nd...

Personal Assistant Vacancy At High Court Of Judicature Of Bombay, Principal Seat At Bombay

The High Court of Judicature of Bombay invites online application for the post of Personal Assistant to the Hon'ble Judge on the establishment of High Court of Judicature of Bombay, Principal Seat at Bombay.Name of the Post: Personal Assistant No. of Post: 36 (Thirty-Six) Pay Matrix: ₹67700– 208700/- Plus Allowances, admissible as per Rules Essential Qualification and Experience • Must possess a University Degree. However, this condition may be relaxed, if the candidate is working as a...

Lecturer (Law) Vacancy At Indian Institute Of Management, Rohtak

Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak invites application for the post of Lecturer (Law) on contractual basis.Name of the Post: Lecturer (Law) Essential Qualification and Experience • LL.B. and LLM from an academic institution of national repute. • Preference will be given to the candidates having Ph.D. and teaching experience in reputable institution. How to apply? • Interested candidates are required to submit in their CVs along with a cover letter to email id diroffice@iimrohtak.ac.in...

Manager – Data Privacy (Legal) Vacancy At Deloitte Shared Services India LLP [Apply Now]

Deloitte Shared Services India LLP invites application for the post of Manager – Data Privacy (Legal).Name of the Post: Manager – Data Privacy (Legal) Location: Mumbai Essential Qualification and Experience • A degree in law or membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India or Institute of Cost Accountants of India or the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. • Preferably, graduation or diploma in Science, IT or engineering. • Certifications such as IAPP, DCPP, ISO...

Jharkhand High Court Directs State's Home Secretary To File 'Personal Affidavit' On Number Of Custodial Deaths From 2018 Onwards

the Jharkhand High Court has directed the Secretary, Department of Home, Prison and Disaster Management, to file his personal affidavit regarding the number of cases of custodial deaths and whether the factum of death was brought to the notice of the concerned Magistrates for initiation of enquiry.Hearing a PIL seeking inquiry into the cases of custodial deaths from 2018, a division bench of...

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: August 25, 2025 to August 31, 2025

Reports/JudgmentsMaharashtra Slum Areas Act | Land Can't Be Acquired Without Extinguishing Owner's Preferential Right To Propose Rehabilitation Scheme : Supreme CourtCase Title: Tarabai Nagar Co-Op. Hog. Society (Proposed) v. The State Of Maharashtra And Others, SLP(C) No.19774/2018Citation: 2025 Livelaw (SC) 832While dealing with acquisition of a parcel of land in Mumbai's Kurla for...

Suspension Period Spent In Gainful Private Practice To Be Treated As Leave; Employee Not Entitled To Salary : J&K HC

A Division bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Sanjay Parihar held that suspension period during which the employee gainfully engaged in private practice should be treated as leave, and employee is not eligible for salary during such period. Background Facts The respondent was serving as a B-Grade Specialist in Surgery at...