Supreme Court To Hear PIL Seeking To Monitor If Hospitals Built On Govt Concessions Provide Free Aid To EWS/BPL Patients

The Supreme Court today (August 29) agreed to consider a PIL on the lack of free treatment for EWS and BPL patients in private hospitals built on government lands or with government concessions.The bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justices NV Anjaria and Alok Aradhe issued notice to the Union of India, all States and Union Territories in the matter. The petition is filed by a Magsaysay Awardee...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Bail To NDPS Accused In Commercial Quantity Case Over Non-Supply Of Grounds Of Arrest

The Himachal Pradesh High Court granted interim bail in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that the grounds of arrest were not supplied to the accused.Justice Rakesh Kainthla held that: “Prima facie, the plea taken by the accused that the grounds of arrest were not communicated to him appears to be correct and is supported by the memo of arrest. No contrary document was filed by the...

Supreme Court Seeks NALSA's Report On Two Shelter Homes For Urban Poor In Delhi

In the matter relating to relocation of temporary shelters for homeless person in Delhi's Anand Vihar and Sarai Kale Khan, the Supreme Court today (August 29) directed the NALSA to submit a report on capacity and quality of facilities provided by the State in the proposed new shelters. The bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justices NV Anjaria and Alok Aradhe was hearing a PIL on the issue of setting...

After Watching Movie, Madras High Court Asks Director Vetri Maaran To Make Certain Modifications In 'Manushi'

The Court also asked the CBFC to have a broad-minded approach.

Supreme Court Asks Union To Verify Allegations That Bengali Migrant Workers Were Detained As Foreigners Only Because Of Language

"India has inherited a legacy of common culture. Bengal and Punjab, language is same. Border divides us", observed J Bagchi.

Supreme Court Stays Rajasthan High Court's Strictures Against Sessions Judge

The Supreme Court today(August 29) granted a stay against the Rajasthan High Court's order wherein the High Court passed strictures and made adverse remarks against a judicial officer posted as Special Judge, POCSO Court. A bench comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Vijay Bishnoi passed the order on a special leave petition argued by Senior Advocate Siddharth Dave.As per the...

Angamaly Co-op Scam: Kerala High Court Grants Bail To 7th Accused VD Tomy

The Kerala High Court recently granted regular bail to V.D. Tomy, who is the 7th accused in the alleged case of misappropriation of ₹115.8 Crores by granting fake loans in Angamaly Co-operative Urban Society. He was arrested on 11th July and has been custody since then.Justice A. Badharudeen granted bail after noting that Tomy had no antecedents, and the investigation in the case had...

2025 LiveLaw (SC) 851 | VIJAY KRISHNASWAMI @ KRISHNASWAMI VIJAYAKUMAR vs THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF INCOME TAX (INVESTIGATION)

Supreme Court Pulls Up Income Tax Dept For Launching Prosecution For Tax Evasion Without ITAT Confirmation, Imposes Rs 2 Lakh...

Supreme Court,The Ultimate Arbiter Of Constitutional Disputes Involving Trade And Commerce: Justice Chandrachud

Former Chief Justice of India, Dr. Justice DY Chandrachud addressed the audience at the event to marks the eighth foundation day of the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), the think-tank of the Ministry of Commerce. The evening also saw the launch of the book 'Bespoke Treaties or Standard Models?', authored by Prof. James J Nedumpara, Ms. Sunanda Tewari and Mr. Puskhar Reddy and...

Supreme Court Pulls Up Income Tax Dept For Launching Prosecution For Tax Evasion Without ITAT Confirmation, Imposes Rs 2 Lakh Cost

The Supreme Court on Thursday (Aug. 28) imposed Rs. 2 Lakhs cost on Income Tax Department for 'grossly abusing its position' to continue a prosecution against an assessee alleging willful tax evasion.The bench comprising Justices JK Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi set aside the Madras High Court's decision, which refused to quash the prosecution case initiated by the department. The Court...

Absence Of Document Identification Number Only Renders GST Orders Invalid, Not Void: Andhra Pradesh High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has clarified that assessment orders issued without the mandatory Document Identification Number (DIN) can only be treated as invalid and not void, and such orders continue to remain in force until explicitly set aside by a competent court.Section 168(1) of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, which prescribes the power to issue instructions or...

Kerala High Court Underscores Head-Priest's Authority In Temple's 'Spiritual' Affairs, Seeks Expert Report On Sree Padmanabhaswamy Idol

In petitions concerning alleged defects in the Moolavigraha (principal idol) of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Kerala High Court underscored that matters relating to the temple's spiritual domain fall within the authority of the Thantri (head priest), who enjoys the status of “father of the deity”. A division bench comprising Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice M B Snehalatha recorded...