Govt Examination Board Not Liable To Pay Service Tax On Examination Fees Collected From Candidates: CESTAT

The New Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has stated that the government examination board is not liable to service tax on examination fees collected from candidates. Binu Tamta (Judicial Member) and Sanjiv Srivastava (Technical Member) stated that the examination fees collected from the candidates appearing for the examination being...

Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2025: Service Law

Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985; Section 20 - Time-Barred Claims - A time-barred service dispute cannot be brought within the limitation period by filing a belated representation. When a government servant is aggrieved by a denial of a benefit, which is not based on a formal order, then a representation must be filed within a reasonable time. The cause of action to approach...

Research Associate Vacancy At Chanakya National Law University, Patna

Chanakya National Law University, Patna invites online application for the post of Research Associate.Name of the Post: Research Associate No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 50 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Master's degree in law/criminology/Sociology/ Social Work/ Political Science with minimum of 55% marks. • Ph.D. in above or related subjects. • Having adequate knowledge of Criminal Law, Constitution of India and having research experience in the field of Criminal...

Assistant Labour, Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Officer (Assistant LESO) Vacancy At Labour, Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Mizoram

Mizoram Public Service Commission invites online application for the post of Assistant Labour, Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Officer (Assistant LESO).Name of the Post: Assistant Labour, Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Officer (Assistant LESO) No. of Post: 03 (Three) Age Limit: 18-35 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Degree in Law from a recognized University or Institute. • Computer Proficiency as prescribed by the Mizoram Group 'A',...

'No Fetters On Using Upper Ground': Orissa High Court Allows Cuttack Administration To Hold Bali Jatra On Both Lower & Upper Grounds

The Orissa High Court on Thursday (October 09) made it clear that no judicial fetter has been put upon the District Administration of Cuttack for holding the historic 'Bali Jatra', set to commence next month, in the upper ground.The matter was mentioned before a Division Bench of Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo and Justice V. Narasingh, which was hearing a suo moto public interest litigation...

Identification Of Driver Beyond Reasonable Doubt Is Essential For Conviction In Road Accident Cases: HP High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that conviction in a road accident case cannot be sustained unless the prosecution establishes beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused was the driver of the vehicle.Justice Rakesh Kainthla observed that: “Both the learned Courts below failed to appreciate that the identity of the accused and the car were not established”.In December 2024,...

Moral Policing Women Violative Of Article 21, Contributes To Social Ostracisation And Even Suicide: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently highlighted that women, especially in rural areas, are often the worst victims of moral policing and such moral policing infringes their fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution. Justice L. Victorial Gowri added that the courts could not be oblivious to the dangers of moral policing, as these practices often lead to social...

Rajasthan High Court Slams State For 'Plight' Of Home Guards; Ends Rotational System, Mandates Minimum Monthly Engagement With Benefits

In a landmark ruling, Rajasthan High Court granted relief to the home guard personnel of the State of Rajasthan, in their long drawn battle against the rotational system of engagement that restricted their maximum deployment period to 6-8 months, and no employment benefits.The bench of Justice Farjand Ali observed that being a welfare State, it should work towards the betterment of the...

Another Uttarakhand High Court Judge Recuses From Hearing IFS Officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi's Contempt Plea Against CAT

Justice Alok Verma of the Uttarakhand High Court this week recused himself from hearing a contempt petition filed by Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi against members of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) and its registry. The development comes just days after Justice Ravindra Maithani also recused from hearing this particular case. Till date, a total of 4...

'Reverse Onus' Clauses In Tax Law Creating Fear Among Businesses, Criminalising Honest Errors: Former CJI Sanjiv Khanna

Former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has criticized the "reverse onus" clauses in tax statutes and the rising trend of prosecuting individuals and businesses for unintentional, technical lapses. Speaking at a legal conference organized by the Terapanth Professional Forum, the Ex-CJI stated that the legal system is increasingly failing to distinguish between deliberate fraud and...

When High Court Appoints, High Court Extends: Clarifying Jurisdictional Anomaly Under Section 29A Of Arbitration Act

When Parliament introduced Section 29A into the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“Arbitration Act”) it was hailed as a reform that would make arbitration faster and more disciplined.Section 29A of the Arbitration Act mandates that an arbitral award must be passed within twelve months from the date of completion of pleadings. This period may be further extended by mutual consent of the parties for an additional six months. Once this statutory period expires, the mandate of the arbitral...

Singer Kumar Sanu Moves Delhi High Court Seeking Protection Of His Personality Rights, Hearing On Monday

Indian playback singer, Kumar Sanu Bhattacharjee, has filed a suit before the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights.The matter will be heard on Monday by Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora. Sanu has sought protection of his personality or publicity rights, including his name, voice, vocal style and technique, vocal arrangements and interpretations, mannerism and manner...