Supreme Court to Decide Validity of GST Time Limit Extensions Under Section 168A Amid Legal Challenge
The Supreme Court is set to decide whether the time limit for adjudicating show cause notices and passing orders under Section 73 of the GST Act can be extended through notifications issued under Section 168A. This provision allows the government to extend time
Supreme Court to Review Gujarat HC’s Interim Order Allowing Law Graduates from Unrecognised Institutions to Appear for Judiciary Exams
The Supreme Court is set to hear a challenge to the Gujarat High Court’s interim order allowing two law graduates from unrecognised institutions to appear for civil judge examinations. The High Court, led by Justice Nirzar S Desai, directed the State Bar Council
State Cannot Cherry-Pick Premature Release Cases: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has determined that the state cannot selectively grant premature release concessions to a limited number of convicts, as this practice is “highly unfair.” Liberty is the most valuable asset for a prisoner receiving a life sentence, according
Water Quality in Prayagraj Fails Bathing Standards During Maha Kumbh: CPCB Report
The water quality of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj has failed to meet the primary bathing standards during the ongoing Maha Kumbh due to high faecal coliform levels, a report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) revealed. The findings were
No Exemption From Conversion Fee Upto 25 Cents Under Conservation of Paddy Land Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has decided that landholdings worth more than 25 cents will not be exempted from the conversion fee under Section 27A of the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetlands Act, 2008. The court set aside a Kerala High Court ruling
Supreme Court Declines Contempt Plea on Demolition, Directs Petitioner to High Court
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a contempt petition alleging violation of its judgment dated November 13, 2024, which restraining demolition actions across the country without prior notice and opportunity of hearing. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih passed
Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Return of Paper Ballot System and Electoral Reforms
The Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation petition requesting the reintroduction of the physical/paper ballot voting system in elections, along with several other electoral reforms. The court found little weight in the petitioner’s argument that even leaders like Chandrababu Naidu and
Supreme Court rejects caste based segregation of Prisoners
In a historic decision, the Madras High Court’s earlier order on caste-based prison segregation was overturned by the Supreme Court of India. Journalist Sukanya Shantha of The Wire filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), which prompted this ruling. In its ruling, the Supreme
Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Fine on Panjab University for Wrongfully Failing Law Student
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh on Panjab University for wrongfully failing a law student in his 6th semester BA LLB examination. Justice Jasgurpreet Singh Puri ordered the university’s Vice Chancellor to implement corrective measures within
Order XII Rule 6 CPC | Judgment Can’t Be Delivered Based On Unclear, Ambiguous & Conditional Admissions: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that judgments cannot be based on unclear or ambiguous admissions under Order XII Rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), particularly when they involve mixed questions of fact and law. The ruling was made in
