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Supreme Court Weekly Digest: August 1 - 10, 2025
Citations 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 761 to 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 786Advocates Act, 1961 - Enrolment Fees - Contempt Petition - Bar Councils can't collect any amount as “optional fee” during enrolment - Supreme Court closed a contempt petition after the Bar Council of India (BCI) affirmed its commitment to ensuring State Bar Councils (SBCs) comply with judgment in Gaurav Kumar v. Union of India,...
Can Live-In Partner Seek Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC? Supreme Court Issues Notice On Man's Appeal
The Supreme Court on Friday (Aug. 29) issued a notice in a plea filed by a man against the maintainability of the Section 125 Cr.P.C. maintenance application filed by his live-in-partner before the family court. The bench comprising Justices Pankaj Mithal and Prasanna B. Varale heard the plea filed by the male partner against the Kerala High Court's decision that dismissed his plea...
Vehicles Plying Only Within Enclosed Premises Of Factory/Plant Not Liable To Pay Motor Vehicle Tax : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday (Aug. 29) ruled that the vehicles operating exclusively within the enclosed premises of a factory or plant are not liable to pay motor vehicle tax, as such areas do not constitute a "public place." “Motor vehicle tax is compensatory in nature. It has a direct nexus with the end use. The rationale for levy of motor vehicle tax is that a person who is using...
A Need For Quota For Women Judges In Supreme Court
With the recent elevations, three in May and two in August, the Supreme Court has reached its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India. Yet, the appointments have reignited concerns over the Court's composition, particularly the continued underrepresentation of women Judges, with Justice B.V. Nagarathna now the sole woman judge on the bench.The functioning of the Supreme Court Collegium has long been shrouded in doubt, with frequent criticism over its lack of...
Court Can Seek Mobile Location Of Spouse To Ascertain Adultery In Matrimonial Disputes: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that to ascertain the allegations of adultery, Courts can call for mobile location records of the spouse and alleged paramour.A division bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar observed,“In matrimonial disputes where adultery is alleged, courts have consistently held that proof may often be circumstantial, and that evidence of...
Assistant Manager (Generalists) Vacancy At Indian Banks' Association
Indian Banks' Association invites online application for the post of Asst. Manager (Generalists).Name of the Post: Asst. Manager (Generalists) No. of Post: 03 (Three) Age Limit: 25-50 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • A Degree (Graduation in any discipline from a university recognized by the Govt. Of India). • Candidate should have 3 to 5 years of experience in any of the field Banking / Financial industry / IT operations/ Legal. How to apply? • To apply online, click here ...
Income Tax | Interest On Fixed Deposits, TDS Refund Linked To Business Qualifies For S. 80IA Deduction: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court held that interest on fixed deposits, TDS refund linked to business qualifies for deduction under Section 80IA of the Income Tax Act. Section 80IA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 provides tax incentives for businesses operating in certain sectors such as infrastructure, power, and telecommunications. Justices B.P. Colabawalla and Firdosh P. Pooniwalla...
Karnataka High Court Calls For Centre's Response On Plea Challenging Online Gaming Bill 2025
The Karnataka High Court has called for the centre's response on a plea challenging the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, over allegations that the bill takes away the livelihood of thousands of people 'overnight'.Justice B M Shyam Prasad heard the matter and adjourned it, allowing the centre to file its response, and for the petitioners to file their points seeking an...
Madras High Court Reserves Orders On Pleas Challenging Detention of Lawyers & Law Students Who Took Part In Sanitation Workers Protest
The Madras High Court, on Friday, reserved orders on a habeas corpus petition challenging the detention of lawyers and law students who took part in the protest organised by the sanitation workers in Chennai, challenging the Greater Chennai Corporation's decision to privatise the sanitation work in some zones. The bench of Justice MS Ramesh and Justice V Lakshminarayanan also mulled...
On Reforming The District Judiciary In India : Justice Ravindra Bhat Writes
The Constitution of India arguably provides for a federal structure of government that treats the Union and the states as distinct. While the legislative and executive branches are separate for the Union and the states, the judiciary is a single pyramidical structure. The district judiciary constitutes the foundational rung, exercising jurisdiction at the district level or in a more localized manner; the High Courts (HCs) constitute the middle rung, exercising...
Acquittal In Criminal Case Does Not Bar Departmental Action Under CRPF Rules On Different Charges : J&K HC
A Division bench of the J&K High Court comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Judge Rajnesh Oswal held that Rule 27(ccc) of the CRPF Rules, 1955 does not apply since the departmental inquiry was based on misuse of arms, distinct from the criminal charge of murder, and acquittal in a criminal case does not bar disciplinary action. It further clarified that appointment of a...