In a recent legal saga, the Supreme Court has firmly reiterated the constitutional guidelines concerning the appointment of District Judges. It made explicit that the Governor of a State is obligated to consult only the High Court on matters pertaining to these appointments, as outlined in Article 233 of the Constitution. Unwavering in its stance, …
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court has underscored a pivotal aspect of the Customs Act, emphasizing the necessity for fair valuation in subsequent imports. The court’s decision dictates that an importer’s bill of entry for subsequent imports may be invalidated if these goods are undervalued in comparison to previously imported identical or similar goods. …
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In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has firmly asserted the rights of job applicants by declaring any attempt to modify qualifications mid-selection process as impermissible. The verdict, delivered recently, emphasized that altering the eligibility criteria outlined in a recruitment advertisement midway through the selection procedure constitutes a denial of fair opportunity to deserving candidates …
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In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has affirmed the rights of tenants holding possession of Watan property under the Maharashtra Hereditary Offices Act, 1874, on the auspicious occasion of ‘Tiller’s Day’. This ruling, which carries significant implications, states that such tenants, exempted from paying land revenue to the State Government, are now entitled to …
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In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court delineated the parameters surrounding interim compensation in cases of cheque dishonour under the Negotiable Instruments Act. In a decision rendered on Friday, March 15, the Court emphasized that the mere initiation of a complaint under the Act does not ipso facto confer the right to seek interim compensation …
In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court rendered a significant interpretation regarding the legal implications of filing an anticipatory bail application by an accused individual. The apex court delineated that the mere act of filing such an application through legal representation cannot be equated with the appearance of the accused before the court, especially in …
In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court has rendered a crucial decision that sends ripples across the legal landscape. Deliberating on the intricate interplay of legal provisions, the apex court has emphatically stated that individuals facing the looming specter of a non-bailable warrant coupled with a proclamation under Section 82(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code …
In a groundbreaking verdict, the Supreme Court has pronounced that employees engaged in tasks of perennial or permanent nature cannot be unjustly classified as contractual workers. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, rebukes the practice of denying job regularization benefits to such workers under the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act of 1970. The esteemed Bench, …
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In a recent judicial decree, the highest echelon of legal authority, the Supreme Court, has underscored the legality of government employee transfers instigated by Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). This watershed ruling reverberates with profound implications for the governance landscape. Dissecting the intricate legal fabric, the court discerned that interventions into transfer orders, catalyzed …
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In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court made a significant declaration regarding anticipatory bail, highlighting that its denial cannot be justified solely on the state’s assertion of needing custody for interrogation. The court emphasized the fundamental principle that anticipatory bail shouldn’t be withheld merely due to the state’s desire for custodial interrogation. The decision underscores …
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