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In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court emphasized the critical importance of adhering to stipulated payment timelines in sale agreements. The ruling, which overturned judgments from both the High Court and the First Appellate Court, clarifies that if a buyer fails to comply with the specified timeframe for payment in an agreement to sell, …

 Supreme Court Asserts Strict Adherence to Payment Timelines in Sale Agreements; Rejects Specific Performance Appeal Read More »

In a recent turn of events, the Supreme Court has authorized state governments to settle the outstanding payments for judges based on augmented pay structures recommended by the Second National Judicial Pay Commission (SNJPC). The Supreme Court has embraced a majority of these recommendations, setting a deadline for disbursements by February 29, 2024. Chief Justice …

Revamped Judicial Allowances Unveiled as Supreme Court Greenlights SNJPC Proposals: Unveiling the Transformations Read More »

In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court has definitively stated that the hiring of motor vehicles or cranes from a contractor should be classified as a service, not a sale of goods, and therefore is exempt from Sales Tax or Value Added Tax (VAT). The critical factor, as outlined by the court, is the …

Supreme Court Rules: No VAT on Motor Vehicle or Crane Hire When Contractor Retains Control Read More »

In a recent pronouncement, the Supreme Court delineated that the scope of ‘manufacture’ as defined in Section 2(e)(1) of the U.P. Trade Tax Act, 1948 does not encompass blending and packaging of tea. The bench, comprised of Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, distinguished their judgment from the precedent set by a three-judge bench …

Supreme Court Decides Blending and Packaging Not Within Manufacturing Scope under UP Trade Tax Act Read More »

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court dismissed the notion that judicial service should be equated with other government services, emphasizing the distinctive nature of the judiciary’s role. The judgment, rendered in the All India Judges Association case, firmly rejected arguments advocating equal pay and allowances for judicial officers and their counterparts in other government …

Supreme Court Advocates Uniform Judicial Service Conditions Across Nation Read More »

In a surprising move, the Biden administration has rolled out a new labor rule that mandates certain workers to be treated as employees rather than independent contractors. This decision, expected to stir legal challenges, is set to impact various sectors, including trucking, healthcare, and gig work. The rule, effective March 11, aims to increase labor …

New Labor Rule Sparks Controversy: Companies Face Shift in Worker Classification Read More »

In a strategic move, U.S. Circuit Judge James Wynn, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, has chosen to step away from active service on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. This decision, announced by the federal judiciary on Tuesday, opens up a coveted fourth seat for President Joe Biden to influence the Richmond, …

Fourth Circuit Shifts: Judge Wynn Embraces Senior Status, Paving the Way for Biden’s Judicial Move Read More »

In a bold move to shake off the echoes of a $1.8 billion federal jury decision, the National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams, and Berkshire Hathaway entities are pushing for a judicial reversal. This comes in response to Missouri-based home sellers’ claims of artificially inflated real estate commissions, a verdict that has sent shockwaves through …

Real Estate Giants Challenge $1.8 Billion Verdict Amidst Commission Controversy Read More »