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Courts cannot be unmindful when precious water bodies remain unprotected: SC

A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Vipul M Pancholi said the water bodies, being a source of drinking water, are precious and would fall within the four corners of the right to life, as guaranteed under the Constitution.

Kerala High Court Declines to Decide on Sitting MLA's Disqualification, Directs Speaker to Act Promptly

Kerala High Court Upholds Trial Court's Discretion in Recording Evidence, Rejects Transfer Petition in High-Profile Criminal Case

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Orders State to Provide Alternate Land for Undelivered Portion in Land Acquisition Case

Calcutta High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Failed Commercial Lease Dispute, Citing Predominantly Civil Nature and Retaliatory FIR

NCLT Ahmedabad Orders Dissolution of Siddhi Vinayak Logistic Limited After Completing Liquidation Process

NCLT Ahmedabad Bench Orders Dissolution of Captivate Foods Pvt. Ltd. Amid Absence of Traceable Assets

Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Reinstatement of Ex-Head Constable Dinesh Kumar After Acquittal in NDPS Case

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Family Court's Rejection of Husband's Divorce Petition, Finding No Proof of Cruelty, Desertion, or Adultery

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Ker NIA court sentences 15 Sri Lankan nationals for attempted illegal migration

The Special Court for NIA Cases sentenced the accused after they pleaded guilty to charges under the Foreigners Act. Judge Hafees Mohammed pronounced the order.

Oct 24

Delhi court remands content creator Amir Shokeen in 5-day police custody in racial abuse case

Shokeen was produced before Additional Sessions Judge Shilpi Jain after his one-day judicial custody granted on Friday ended.

Oct 24

Delhi court orders trial of Yasin Malik, Engineer Rashid, 5 others in money laundering case

Special Judge Prashant Sharma ordered framing of charges against the seven accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after finding sufficient material on record to raise a strong suspicion of their involvement in the offence.

Oct 24

Man sentenced to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting 10-year-old boy

According to the prosecution, the convict, identified as Garibe, took the boy from his home in a village under Ranipur police station limits around 8 pm on April 29, 2024, and sodomised him in a nearby field.

Oct 24

Man gets 37 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor girl

The Aluva Fast Track Special Court convicted Deepak T P, a native of Perinad in Pathanamthitta district, under various provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the Information Technology Act and the Indian Penal Code.

Oct 23

Man gets 10-year jail for murdering UP cop in 2015

Anil Kumar, then station house officer of Kotwali police station, was shot dead at the Model Shop of Hotel Vaishnavi in Pratapgarh in 2015.

Oct 23

Lucknow cafe owner's death: Bail pleas of model, two others rejected

The court observed that the accused were not entitled to bail as the case was serious in nature and was triable by a sessions court.

Oct 23

Tiger Shroff attack: Three remanded in police custody till Oct 28; had role in recce, weapons supply

As per police, the three were involved in several aspects of the conspiracy, including logistics, money transfers and weapons procurement.

Oct 23

Supreme Court

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Courts cannot be unmindful when precious water bodies remain unprotected: SC

A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Vipul M Pancholi said the water bodies, being a source of drinking water, are precious and would fall within the...

PIL on 'Vande Mataram' song: SC to hear plea seeking transfer from Delhi HC

As per the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Just...

SC criticises Allahabad HC over 'misplaced sympathy' for releasing 2 convicts on probation

The apex court set aside the order of the High Court and dir...

SC to hear Lakhimpur Kheri violence case on Oct 26

The top court had on October 5 also asked the Allahabad High...

Instilling confidence in poll process vital for maintenance of constitutional democracy: SC directs Andhra SEC to consider YSRCP's complaints

A vacation bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana wa...

High Courts

Kerala High Court Declines to Decide on Sitting MLA's Disqualification, Directs Speaker to Act Promptly

Court emphasizes constitutional process under Article 192 and Representation of People Act, directs Speaker to consider disqualification representation without delay

Kerala High Court Upholds Trial Court's Discretion in Recording Evidence, Rejects Transfer Petition in High-Profile Criminal Case

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Orders State to Provide Alternate Land for Undelivered Portion in Land Acquisition Case

Calcutta High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Failed Commercial Lease Dispute, Citing Predominantly Civil Nature and Retaliatory FIR

Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Reinstatement of Ex-Head Constable Dinesh Kumar After Acquittal in NDPS Case

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Family Court's Rejection of Husband's Divorce Petition, Finding No Proof of Cruelty, Desertion, or Adultery

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Conviction in Dishonour of Cheque Case under Section 138 NI Act

Gujarat High Court Denies Relief to Petitioner for Quashing Non-Bailable Warrant Due to Suppression of Material Facts

Bombay High Court Refuses Interim Injunction in Phantom Studios' Suit Against `Queen Full Power' Film

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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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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 ...