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SC seeks Centre's reply on plea for guidelines governing interaction of police with media

The apex court was hearing a plea which claimed that several journalists, including women media professionals, were assaulted and treated badly by the police while covering the protests in Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Not taking cognisance of media reports on apologies in contempt case, SC to Centre

Nobody can browbeat judiciary, says CJI on plea concerning Oct 12 march to SC

Delhi HC refuses to stop CJP's October 16 protest at Connaught Place

SC issues notice to Delhi Police on plea against de-notification of Jantar Mantar as protest site

Kerala HC suspends sentence of ex-DGP Thachankary convicted in DA case

Actor Imran Khan to move HC against notice asking him to leave country for taking part in protest

SC seeks replies from CEC, others on plea filed by Rahul Gandhi, opposition leaders

Wrong furnishing of date of death in application for issuance of death certificate does not justify criminal prosecution

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Kolkata court restrains MP Mahua Moitra from making 'defamatory statements' against chief secy

The Civil Judge Senior Division, 1st Court, Alipore, on Wednesday also directed the Krishnanagar MP to delete her social media posts against Agarwal in relation to the special intensive revision of electoral rolls and the conduct of this year's West Bengal assembly elections within 24 hours of receiving the order.

Oct 15

Rationing inspector gets one year in jail in 2016 bribery case

Judge MS Lone of the additional sessions court convicted Vijaykumar Kacheshwar Waghwas (49) under Section 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act.

Oct 15

Former Legal Metrology deputy controller sentenced to three years RI in bribery case

According to the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB), the complainant, a native of Muttathara, had submitted an application in 2022 at the office of the Deputy Controller of Legal Metrology in Pattom for the annual stamping of equipment at his fuel station in Akkulam.

Oct 15

Thane court acquits man accused of raping woman on promise of marriage, says relationship consensual

Additional Sessions Judge G T Pawar, in an order passed on Tuesday, cited a Supreme Court ruling to hold that a consensual relationship sustained over a period of time does not amount to rape based on a false promise of marriage.

Oct 15

Justices Lingeswaran, Karthikeyan sworn in as HC judges

Chief Justice S A Dharmadhikari administered the oath of office to the two new judges at a simple function held on the premises of the Madras High Court.

Oct 15

Court grants 5-day police custody of accused in arson near synagogue in Kochi

Ernakulam Judicial First Class Magistrate Abhirami A sent Ebin Paul (32), a native of Puthencruz near here, to police custody for five days.

Oct 15

Delhi Bar Council condemns personal attacks on judges, asks people to exercise restraint

In a letter dated October 13, the Bar body said the judiciary is an indispensable pillar of our constitutional democracy and the rule of law survives and flourishes only when the nation has an independent and effective judicial system.

Oct 15

Man gets 20 years in jail for raping minor girl in UP's Shamli

Special Judge Ashok Kumar Bhartendu also imposed a fine of Rs 60,000 on the convict, Kapil Sharma, after finding him guilty under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on Wednesday, District Government Counsel Sanjay Kumar Chauhan told PTI.

Oct 15

Supreme Court

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SC seeks Centre's reply on plea for guidelines governing interaction of police with media

The apex court was hearing a plea which claimed that several journalists, including women media professionals, were assaulted and treated badly by the...

Not taking cognisance of media reports on apologies in contempt case, SC to Centre

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joym...

Nobody can browbeat judiciary, says CJI on plea concerning Oct 12 march to SC

A bench comprising the CJI and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issue...

SC issues notice to Delhi Police on plea against de-notification of Jantar Mantar as protest site

Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar's standing order date...

SC seeks replies from CEC, others on plea filed by Rahul Gandhi, opposition leaders

Hearing various petitions related to the Special Intensive R...

High Courts

Delhi HC refuses to stop CJP's October 16 protest at Connaught Place

The call came on a day Das and Ranka were sent to five-day judicial custody and were lodged in Tihar Jail for allegedly violating their peace bonds and trespassing into Jantar Mantar, which has been denotified as a protest area.

Kerala HC suspends sentence of ex-DGP Thachankary convicted in DA case

Actor Imran Khan to move HC against notice asking him to leave country for taking part in protest

CMRL 'bribery' case: Kerala HC dismisses Vijayan, others' pleas to file appeal against FIR order

HC dismisses plea challenging reservation of Alapur assembly seat after 20 years

Delhi HC refuses urgent hearing to journalist in 'casteist' remark case filed by ACP Vivek Bhagat

Delhi HC to hear plea to stop CJP's October 16 protest at Connaught Place

Hold panchayat polls in UP within 3 months HC to state poll body

Encroachments found over Dehradun drain, Uttarakhand HC orders action as per law

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Service Versus Communication Under GST Law

Technology may facilitate service. It cannot replace communication. A tax order silently lying in an electronic repository cannot automatically prod...

From Presumption of Inclusion to Judicial Trend of Exclusion: Re-reading Section 29(2) of the Limitation Act in Fiscal and Digital-Era Statutes

Under the Limitation Act, 1908, the applicability of Section...

Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession: A Tool for Advocates, Not a Substitute for Judgment

The legal profession is standing at the threshold of a profo...

Women’s Safety in the Digital Age

FROM WOMEN’S SAFETY TO DIGITAL FREEDOM India has developed ...

When the Tenant Dies, Who Inherits the Tenancy?

The Court recognised the tenancy rights of the deceased tena...

Voyage From A Dominion State to Sovereign Democratic Republic

Driven by these continuous struggles and changing global dy...

Consumer Laws

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Movers and packers firm asked to pay compensation for damage to household goods

A transporter is under a legal obligation to exercise reasonable care while packing, loading, transporting and unloading goods, District Consumer Disp...

Delhi consumer panel holds Swiggy, restaurant liable for misleading price, orders Rs 1L payout

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench, l...

Keralam: Widow denied access to deposits, consumer commission directs bank to pay Rs 14L

The Thiruvananthapuram District Consumer Disputes Redressal ...

CCI Dismisses Allegations Against Mahindra & Mahindra for Anti-Competitive Warranty Practices

Competition Commission of India finds no violation of Sectio...

CCI Dismisses Abuse of Dominant Position Allegations Against Kerala Government's Free Travel Scheme for Women and Transgenders

Competition Commission of India holds that Kerala's welfare ...

Taxation Laws

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ITAT Delhi Bench Upholds Taxation of Excess Share Premium on CCPS Issued by OYO to Holding Company; Rejects Disallowance of Management Fees

Tribunal rules tax authorities cannot revalue shares when valuation done by registered valuers per Rule 11UA; clarifies payments to joint venture for ...

CESTAT Orders Remand in Elora Tobacco Case Over Cross-Examination Denial

Tribunal mandates strict adherence to Section 9D of Central ...

ITAT Delhi Bench Quashes Reassessment Proceedings Against Lalit Kumar Modi

Tribunal Rules Reassessment Invalid Due to Concurrent Scruti...

You want us to run entire country, asks SC; dismisses plea seeking sweeping directions

It is nearly impossible to issue directions which will be co...

ITAT Rules Against PCIT's Revisionary Powers in Mukul Rohatgi Case

Tribunal Quashes Revision Order on Grounds of Insufficient E...

Corporate Laws

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NCLT Ahmedabad Bench Admits Section 9 Petition, Initiates CIRP Against Polycab India Limited for Operational Debt Dispute

Tribunal holds no legally sufficient pre-existing dispute in Rs. 2.78 crore claim by Asier Metals Private Limited for Aluminium Ingots supply; Interim...