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In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court has given its stamp of approval to summon orders issued under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, against implicated police officials facing corruption charges. This section empowers the court to take action against individuals who may appear guilty of an offense. The apex court, …

Supreme Court Validates Summon Orders in Corruption Case Against Police Officials Read More »

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 groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court not only overturned the remission of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case but also unveiled comprehensive guidelines for evaluating such applications. The court outlined crucial factors to be considered, providing a comprehensive framework under the Code of Criminal Procedure. Rendered by a bench of Justices BV Nagarathna …

 Landmark Ruling by Supreme Court Sets Rigorous Guidelines for Remission Applications Read More »

In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court has rejected the Rajasthan High Court’s directive to the Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd, ordering it to enter into a power purchasing agreement with a specific party. The Supreme Court, composed of Justices BR Gavai and PS Narasimha, criticized the High Court’s decision, emphasizing that such mandates …

Court Rules Against High Court’s Directive: State Instrumentality Retains Contract Decision Authority Read More »

In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court has mandated the implementation of recommendations from the Second National Judicial Pay Commission, underscoring the imperative for the State to ensure dignified working conditions for judicial officers. The judgment, delivered by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra in the All India Judges …

Revitalizing Judicial Service: A Call for Security and Dignity in Working Conditions Read More »

A landmark ruling emerged from the hallowed chambers of the Supreme Court, echoing through the corridors of legal discourse. Delving into the intricacies of Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the apex court declared that once a resolution materializes, and the complainant endorses an accord acknowledging the stipulated sum as complete and conclusive settlement, …

Supreme Court Decrees Termination of Cheque Dishonour Proceedings upon Complainant’s Accord to Full Settlement Read More »