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Gujarat HC lashes out at Vadodara collector over his remarks on ex-judicial officer

In its order, the court said the collector's "mechanical apology" does not convey a genuine sense of remorse or provide any assurance that such an act will not be repeated.

Bombay HC to hear actor Imran Khan's plea against 'Leave India' order on Oct 27

SC notice to ED on realty company promoter's bail plea in home buyers’ fraud case

SC notice to Centre, EC on plea challenging SIR in Maharashtra

SC refuses to entertain plea of Delhi riots accused to attend law classes in Ghaziabad

'Part of political process': SC junks plea against 6 AIADMK MLAs who defected to TVK

SC seeks Tripura's response to PIL challenging provision of customary law

SC says 14 states so far agree to raise retirement age of judicial officers from 60 to 62 yrs

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: SC allows Ashish Mishra to visit hometown on Diwali

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Rahul Gandhi acquitted in 2018 defamation case over remarks against Amit Shah

Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Raebareli MP, appeared before the court for the pronouncement of the verdict.

Oct 26

UP court acquits Rahul Gandhi in 2018 defamation case

He had made the remarks at a rally in Bengaluru ahead of the 2018 Karnataka Assembly elections.

Oct 26

Delhi court upholds cheating case against M3M, its promoters in Rs 450-crore land dispute

Principal District and Sessions Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna passed the order while hearing revision petitions filed by M3M India Pvt Ltd and its promoters, challenging the trial court's order taking cognisance of the offences.

Oct 25

Experts divided over Justice Kaul's criticism of ex-CJI Chandrachud's approach to judicial appointments

Senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, a constitutional law expert, described Chandrachud's tenure as a “glorious golden period” for the Indian judiciary and rejected the allegation that he was overly deferential to the government in matters relating to judicial appointments.

Oct 25

Collegium must resist pressure, ex-CJI Chandrachud too deferential to govt: Former SC judge SK Kaul

In his forthcoming memoir 'Without Fear or Favour', Justice Kaul, while recounting a collegium meeting to fill six Supreme Court vacancies, says five names had been agreed upon in advance when Justice Chandrachud proposed a sixth candidate and considered checking the government's view.

Oct 25

UP: MP-MLA court to pronounce verdict in defamation case against Rahul Gandhi on Monday

Additional Civil Judge, Shubham Verma, had fixed the date for pronouncement of the verdict on October 13.

Oct 25

Judge who gave 23 death sentences in 6 months transferred to family court in UP

Diwakar, who was presiding over a fast-track court, has been appointed Additional Principal Judge of the family court.

Oct 25

NIA court sentences Vagamon SIMI training camp accused to seven years in prison

Qureshi was sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment under Section 10(a) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), five years under Section 20 and another five years under Section 38 of the Act.

Oct 25

Supreme Court

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SC notice to ED on realty company promoter's bail plea in home buyers’ fraud case

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notice to the agency on a plea filed by Anil Mit...

SC notice to Centre, EC on plea challenging SIR in Maharashtra

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joy...

SC refuses to entertain plea of Delhi riots accused to attend law classes in Ghaziabad

A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Vipul M Pancholi refus...

'Part of political process': SC junks plea against 6 AIADMK MLAs who defected to TVK

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joy...

SC seeks Tripura's response to PIL challenging provision of customary law

The plea challenged the validity of Section 143 of the Jamat...

High Courts

Gujarat HC lashes out at Vadodara collector over his remarks on ex-judicial officer

In its order, the court said the collector's "mechanical apology" does not convey a genuine sense of remorse or provide any assurance that such an act will not be repeated.

Bombay HC to hear actor Imran Khan's plea against 'Leave India' order on Oct 27

Cheranalloor road accident: Kerala HC allows registration of case against judge

Allahabad HC tags plea challenging lawyer chamber demolition with related PIL

HC upholds Delhi govt's policy on cash to EWS students for private school uniform

Blue drum murder case: Convicts challenge death sentence before Allahabad HC

HC declares provision under UP Rani Lakshmi Bai Scheme unconstitutional

Allahabad HC to hear plea challenging Rajeev Shukla’s Rajya Sabha membership after 2 weeks

Meerut SSP told to stand throughout hearing for failure to comply with HC order

Articles

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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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Delhi consumer commission directs Niva Bupa to pay Rs 4.72 lakh to 76-year-old woman

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-VIII, comprising President Divya Jyoti Jaipuriar and Member Rashmi Bansal, directed the insurer to...

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

A transporter is under a legal obligation to exercise reason...

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...

Taxation Laws

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GST Appellate Tribunal Orders Refund of Excess IGST Paid on Exports Despite Clerical Errors in Returns

Thiruvananthapuram Bench rules that inadvertent misreporting of export turnover in GSTR-3B cannot deny refund of excess IGST paid, upholding constitut...