Stay Informed with the Latest Judicial Insights Welcome to the latest edition of the Supreme Court Weekly Review, your go-to source for insightful summaries of recent Supreme Court judgments. In this week’s issue, we delve into cases addressing issues ranging from the scrutiny of FIRs driven by personal vengeance to the taxation of interest income …
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Introduction In a recent ruling dated August 24, 2023, the Supreme Court addressed the significance of carefully examining cases where ulterior motives, specifically those driven by personal vengeance, are alleged to be behind the filing of First Information Reports (FIRs). The Court’s verdict highlights the responsibility of legal practitioners and courts to meticulously assess FIRs …
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Introduction In a recent judgment dated August 11, 2023, the Supreme Court reaffirmed the constraints imposed on courts when it comes to modifying arbitral awards under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. The Court emphasized the legislative intent behind the 1996 Act and the differences from its predecessor, highlighting the exclusion of the …
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Introduction In a recent judgment dated August 17, 2023, the Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether interest income earned by clubs on fixed deposits made in banks is liable to be taxed in the hands of the clubs. The case revolved around the principle of mutuality and its application to interest income generated by …
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Background The Supreme Court recently reversed the acquittal of former RJD MP Prabhunath Singh in a double murder case dating back to 1995. The case involved Singh opening fire on a group of people during an election, leading to the death of two individuals. Singh’s political power allegedly influenced the administration, investigating agency, and witnesses, …
Background and Issue The Supreme Court recently addressed the issue of the role of a ‘support person’ in child sexual abuse cases, particularly in the context of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) Rules, 2020. The Court noted that despite the progressive step of introducing the role of a support person, …
These decisions cover a wide range of topics related to arbitration, including the validity of arbitration agreements, challenges to arbitrator appointments, enforcement of arbitral awards, interpretation of arbitration clauses, and more. The following table highlights the important cases and their key takeaways: Section Case Key Takeaways Section 7 Tata Capital Finance Ltd. v. Shri Chand …
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Welcome to the monthly legal news roundup, where we summarize the most important and relevant developments in the US legal system. Here are some of the highlights from the past month: – The Supreme Court issued several landmark rulings, including upholding the Affordable Care Act, striking down a restrictive voting law in Arizona, and expanding …
Here is a rundown of some of the legal news from India from 13 June 2023 to 14 July 2023: – The Supreme Court got two more judges as the President notified the appointments of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and SV Bhatti, who were earlier the Chief Justices of Telangana and Kerala High Courts respectively. The …
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