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Mechanism developed by SC, HCs to deal with complaints against judges 'robust': CJI Surya Kant

Delivering the keynote address at the 6th Ram Jethmalani Memorial Lecture on "Justice Seen to Be Done: Transparency and Public Trust as Pillars of the Legal System" here, the CJI said reform must be the rule and no institution can survive or take pride in remaining static.

Sep 14

MCC violation: Kumar Vishwas, two former Delhi ministers skip court hearing; summons issued

Police had filed a chargesheet against Vishwas, Bharti and Jain on October 27, 2017, following which the court summoned them to appear in the case. However, the accused have not appeared before the court despite several hearings, according to case records.

Sep 14

28 judges transferred as part of Delhi Higher Judicial Service reshuffle

Special CBI Judge Sushant Changotra, who was hearing cases such as the money laundering case linked to a land deal in Haryana's Shikohpur involving businessman Robert Vadra, has been transferred to the southwest district courts in Dwarka.

Sep 14

Delhi court reserves order on bail plea of Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj

During the proceedings, Bhardwaj's advocate claimed that his client had been arrested after "some political developments" and that the complainant in the present case had in fact attacked Bhardwaj during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in June.

Sep 14

Palghar hospital violence: 22 accused, including MLA's son, remanded in police custody till Sep 16

On the intervening night of September 5 and 6, Sena workers barged into Relief Hospital at Palghar where a few injured 'Govindas' who had participated in the Dahi Handi celebrations had been admitted.

Sep 14

Delhi tribunal awards Rs 76.72 lakh to man who suffered 75 per cent disability in road accident

Presiding Officer Deepika Singh was hearing a claim petition filed by Dinesh Kumar, and he has been in a bed-ridden-like condition since the accident and required continuous nursing care and medical attention. It also held that his life expectancy has been shortened because of the grievous injuries.

Sep 14

2020 Delhi riots: Court convicts five for rioting, assault on police

However, the court acquitted them of the charge of setting the petrol pump on fire, holding that there were “very serious doubts” about the prosecution's claim that the mob had torched the fuel station.

Sep 14

SC announces launch of Hindi public information service ‘Jan Soochna Seva’

Under this service, simplified Hindi summaries of selected significant judgments and orders, along with Hindi audio and video bulletins lasting approximately 15 to 30 minutes, will be made available.

Sep 14

Supreme Court

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SC asks murder accused to be produced in court after 'victory procession' over bail

A bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta also recorded in its order that despite a non-bailable warrant being issued against the accused, he ...

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SC to hear on Sep 15 IAS officer's plea to quash cognisance order in money laundering case

Singhal, a former Jharkhand mines department secretary, was ...

Supreme Court Mandates Urgent Implementation of Nutritional Labelling on Packaged Foods

Front-of-Package Labelling to Combat Health Risks from High-...

CIDCO fined Rs 10k by NGT for delay in flamingo flight pattern report with regard to NMIA ops

The NGT Western Zonal Bench, comprising Justice Dinesh Kumar...

Articles

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When the Tenant Dies, Who Inherits the Tenancy?

The Court recognised the tenancy rights of the deceased tenant's maternal aunt's daughter (commonly referred to as Mausi-ki-Ladki), who had continuous...

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Voyage From A Dominion State to Sovereign Democratic Republic

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

Fair Trial

Section 314 Criminal Procedure Code provides that any party ...

Intervention Of Third Parties Including Defacto Complainant In Criminal Proceedings

The basic distinction drawn in the statute by introducing th...

Voice of Dissent under the Shadow of LATHI and Rule of Law

The true test of any democracy is not how it treats those wh...

Hierarchy Of Revenue Officers Under Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887

Financial Commissioner shall control all revenue officers in...

Consumer Laws

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

Competition Commission of India finds no violation of Sections 3(4) and 4 of the Competition Act in warranty dispute involving use of non-authorised e...

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Delhi consumer commission orders bank to pay Rs 49,600 over failed Rs 10,000 ATM transaction

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission also dir...

EPFO ordered to pay 6 Percent interest for 35-day delay in settling claim

The EPFO argued that he had not submitted the required joint...

CCI Dismisses Abuse of Dominant Position Allegations Against Vygon India Pvt. Ltd.

Competition Commission of India finds no prima facie case un...

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 ...

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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 Upholds Liquidator’s Rejection of Unsubstantiated EPF Claims in Torque Automotives Liquidation

Tribunal stresses requirement of legally enforceable proof for provident fund dues; dismisses EPFO’s appeal for admission of estimated and post-liquid...

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NCLAT Extends "Clean Slate" Immunity Under IBC Section 32A to Buyers in Liquidation Sales

Principal Bench Rules that Corporate Debtor Sold as Going Co...

Environmental Laws

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Encroachment of park in Nand Nagri: NGT issues notice to MCD, others

In an order dated September 9, a bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member Afroz Ahmad said that according to the applica...

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Clean air practical goal, not environmental aspiration: NGT chairperson

He was addressing the fifth 'Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards',...

NGT orders committee to examine 'unscientific' e-waste disposal in Bhopal

The tribunal's Central Zone Bench here issued the direction ...

NGT upholds Rs 10 lakh fine on illegal denim dyeing unit in Delhi

A National Green Tribunal (NGT) bench comprising its chairpe...

Demarcation of 700 km river Ganga floodplain complete: UP informs NGT

During an August 25 hearing, a bench comprising NGT Chairper...