'Remarkable Coincidence': Supreme Court On Data Regarding Public Contracts Awarded To Arunachal CM's Relatives

In a plea seeking CBI probe into work contracts awarded to Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu and/or his relatives' companies, the Supreme Court today expressed that the difference between the competing tenders for the works appeared to be miniscule and hinted at cartelization.The Court clarified that there was no inclination to order a CBI enquiry as on date and it would first like the State...

'Just & Fair Request': Supreme Court Asks ECI To Consider Further Extending Kerala SIR Deadline

The Supreme Court on Tuesday recommended to the Election Commission of India to further extend the deadline for the submission of enumeration forms in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of the electoral rolls in Kerala, in view of the ongoing process for local body elections.The bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was informed by the Election Commission of India that...

Extended Limitation Cannot Be Invoked Without Proof Of Intent To Evade: CESTAT Delhi Sets Aside Service Tax Demand On Car Parking Charges

The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Principal Bench, New Delhi has held that the extended period of limitation under the proviso to Section 73(1) of the Finance Act, 1994 cannot be invoked in the absence of clear evidence of suppression of facts with intent to evade service tax. A Division Bench comprising Justice Dilip Gupta (President) and P.V. Subba...

'Behind Every File Lies A Person': Consumer Commission Raps MEDISEP, Insurer For Wrongful Claim Repudiation, Orders Reimbursement

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Ernakulam recently directed the insurance company and Medisep to jointly compensate a man whose claim for reimbursement of hospital expenses was repudiated.The Bench comprising D.B. Binu (President), V. Ramachandran and Sreevidhia T.N. was considering a complaint preferred by a man covered under the MEDISEP Health Insurance Scheme introduced...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 24 - November 30, 2025

Nominal IndexMUNNI DEVI v. PARDEEP AND OTHERS 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 452Chandandeep Singh v. State of Punjab and others 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 453 SHAIK NOUSHAD AHAMMED v. STATE OF PUNJAB 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 454Ameen v. State of Haryana 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 455Ramji v. State of Haryana 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 456 CHANDER MOHAN v. STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 457Amritpal Singh v. Union of India...

Civil Court Jurisdiction Prevails Over Revenue Authorities In Property Disputes: J&K&L High Court Quashes Revenue Orders

Reaffirming the legal principle that civil courts exercise superior and overriding jurisdiction over revenue authorities in disputes involving title, possession, or civil rights over immovable property, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed three revenue orders passed against a landowner.Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal emphasised that when a civil suit is already pending on...

Centre Expands Collateral-Free MSME Financing To ₹10 Crore Under Revamped CGS; Clarifies Subsidy, Equity Support Figures

The Central Government in response to details of financial support and credit facilitation for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has clarified that effective April 01, 2025, the Ministry of MSME has expanded collateral-free financing by enhancing CGS coverage up to Rs. 10 crores with reduced guarantee fees. Under the credit-linked subsidy schemes, tabulated...

Public Appeals For Organ Donors 'Contrary' To Law: Kerala High Court Told As Advisory Committee Recommends Anonymous Online Donor Platform

The Transplantation Advisory Committee constituted under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act has recently informed the Kerala High Court that public appeals calling for Organ Donors are contrary to law under the Transplantation Act and has recommended the creation of an Anonymous Online Donor Platform. The submissions were made before the division bench comprising Chief...

Influencer Regulation, Aadhar Linked Digital IDs: Rajasthan High Court Issues Sweeping Directions For Cyber Safety Reforms

The Rajasthan High Court has issued a bunch of directions to different State departments to handle the issue of cyber crimes, artificial intelligence as well as deep fake, for ensuring digital safety and security of the residents.The bench of Justice Ravi Chirania was hearing bail applications of two young adults who were accused of impersonating themselves as Sub-Inspectors to an elderly...

Prosecutor Cannot Abandon Duty To Assist Court In Desire To Secure Conviction : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday (December 1), while overturning the convictions of three individuals in a murder case, raised concerns about the conduct of public prosecutors, observing that they are expected to act independently and not function merely as a defence lawyer each time to secure convictions at all costs. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N. Kotiswar Singh heard the matter, where...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Statutory Rules For Criminal Prosecution Of Doctors In Medical Negligence Cases

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a public interest litigation seeking statutory rules or executive instructions for criminal prosecution of medical practitioners in medical negligence cases.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order, after hearing Senior Advocate Shadan Farasat (for petitioner).The PIL, filed by Sameeksha Foundation, avers that in Jacob...

Legal Manager Vacancy At Kia India Private Limited [Gurugram; Apply Now]

Kia India Private Limited invites online application for the post of Legal Manager. Name of the Post: Legal Manager Location: Gurugram Essential Qualification and Experience · Candidate should have a relevant degree as per the roles & responsibilities along with 8-14 years of post-qualification experience. · Skills: Litigation Management; Contract Management. Roles & Responsibilities · Litigation – Consumer; Property; Recovery etc. · ...