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'Delay In Filing Review Application Cannot Be Condoned Without Looking Into Its Maintainability': Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has held that unless the main proceedings are maintainable in law, there is no question of condoning delay in filing them. The Court ruled that the Labour Court erred in condoning a delay of 333 days in filing a review application without first examining whether such a review was maintainable, as the Industrial Disputes Act does not confer any power of review upon the...
Regulators Cannot Rewrite Power Purchase Agreements Under Guise Of Equity; Sanctity Of Contract Must Prevail : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that under the guise of equity fairness, the regulatory or adjudicatory fora cannot override the explicit terms of a commercial contract. It added that the Power Purchasing Agreements (“PPAs”) must be enforced strictly as written, without regulators superimposing obligations not contemplated by the parties. Holding thus, the bench comprising Justices Sanjay...
Will Soon Finalise Guidelines To Deal With Snake Bites, Chief Secretary To Hold Meeting Next Month: State Govt Informs Kerala High Court
The Kerala government has informed the High Court that the State Chief Secretary will convene a meeting on September 01, to finalise the guidelines for tackling snake bites and its treatment.The submissions were made before the division bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen which was hearing a petition on the issue of basic health care in relation to snake...
Officer Appointed Under State GST Act Is Authorised To Discharge Duties As Proper Officer For IGST & CGST: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has held that an officer appointed under the State Goods & Service Tax Act will be Proper Officer under the Integrated Goods & Service Tax Act as well as the Central Goods & Service Tax Act. Perusing Section 4 of the IGST Act read with rule 20 of the CGST Act, Justice Piyush Agrawal held that “The provision provides that the Officer...
Advocates Have Dual Responsibility Towards Clients & Towards Court: Allahabad High Court Deprecates Counsel Arguing After Order Dictation
The Allahabad High Court has recently observed that Advocates have a dual responsibility; one, towards the client, and second, towards the Court where they must assist the Court respectfully rather than causing disruptions in the proceedings.In a case where the counsel for the bail applicant kept on arguing even after the bail was rejected by the Court, Justice Krishan Pahal...
Kerala High Court Asks If State Obtained Sanction To Prosecute ADGP Ajithkumar In Illegal Assets Case
Additional Director General of Police MR Ajith Kumar has moved the High Court challenging a Special Court's decision to proceed with an illegal assets case against him, despite the Vigilance Enquiry report giving him a clean chit.When the matter was taken up today, Justice A. Badarudheen at the outset asked the State if it had obtained sanction to prosecute the public servant.Section 17A of...
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'[In] Complete Justice? The Supreme Court at 75' Book Launch On Aug 27
The book "[In] Complete Justice? The Supreme Court at 75" published by Juggernaut Books will be launched on August 27 at New Delhi.The book contains 24 essays written by various legal luminaries.The book was edited by Senior Advocate and former High Court Chief Justice S Muralidhar, assisted by Advocates Ninni Susan Thomas and Maitreya Subramanium. The book launch will be accompanied by...
Govt Notifications Imposing Restrictions On Usage In Contracts For Supply Of Gas Are Laws Under Article 12, Must Be Complied With: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court, while dismissing a Section 34 petition, observed that the five contracts entered into between the parties were subject to the restrictions imposed by the Government. By providing the gas at a subsidised price, the Government has the authority to regulate the use of such gas. The bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad held that the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural...
Allegations Of 'Bribing' Voters Prior To Being Nominated As A Candidate Cannot Be Termed 'Corrupt Practice' Under RP Act: Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court has said that any alleged corrupt act done by a candidate prior to being nominated for elections cannot be termed as a corrupt practice under the Representation of People Act. For context, Section 123 of the RP Act pertains to corrupt practices, which includes bribery. Bribery is explained as any gift, offer or promise by a candidate or his agent or by any other...
Property Transfer Between Spouses Without Actual Consideration Not Taxable As Capital Gains: ITAT
The New Delhi Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has stated that property transfer between spouses without actual consideration is not taxable as capital gains. S. Rifaur Rahman (Accountant Member) and Anubhav Sharma (Judicial Member) were dealing with the issue arises out of addition of Rs. 1,40,00,000/-, being consideration amount mentioned in conveyance deed, executed...
Social Worker Member Vacancy At Juvenile Justice Board, Namakkal District
The Director of Children Welfare and Special Services invites application for the post of Social Worker Member.Name of the Post: Social Worker Member Age Limit: 35-65 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • The applicants should have been actively involved in health, education or welfare activities pertaining to children for atleast seven years or a practicing professional with a degree in child psychology, psychiatry, sociology or law How to apply? • Interested candidates are...