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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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, …
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has bestowed upon the State Electricity Regulatory Commission the authority to refuse the adoption of tariffs not in sync with market prices. This ruling, overturning decisions by the High Court and the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, underscores the Commission’s obligation to prioritize consumer interests while considering tariff adoption. …
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court overturned the remission granted to convicts in the Bilkis Bano case, emphasizing the paramount importance of upholding the rule of law regardless of potential consequences. The court sternly asserted that compassion and sympathy hold no sway when it comes to enforcing the rule of law. The 11 …
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In a groundbreaking revelation, the Supreme Court dismantled the credibility of its own May 2022 judgment in the Bilkis Bano case, exposing a web of deception woven by one of the convicts, Radheshyam Shah. The court declared the earlier directive, which urged the Gujarat Government to consider remission applications, as null and void. The unraveling …
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