In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has reshaped the landscape of income tax deductions under Section 80-IA by introducing a novel criterion. According to the court, the market value of electricity should be determined based on the rate at which the State Board supplies power. This ruling marks a significant departure from conventional approaches …
In a recent pronouncement echoing the essence of fiscal rectitude, the Supreme Court has issued a resolute directive, compelling government officers to shoulder the financial repercussions of their illicit decisions. The venerable institution, cognizant of the profound impact such malfeasance can have on the exchequer, has underscored the imperative principle that the public coffers must …
In a landmark decision on November 29, a Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud upheld the Central Government’s authority to appoint the Chief Secretary of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The judgment, available on the Supreme Court’s website since yesterday, emphasizes the Chief Secretary’s responsibility to avoid actions or …
In a groundbreaking ruling, the Supreme Court has declared that a condition mandating a husband to resume conjugal life with his wife cannot be imposed while granting anticipatory bail under Section 498A of the IPC. The decision was handed down by a Division Bench consisting of Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma. The …
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In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court has breathed new life into the cheating case involving the elusive Mehul Choksi and his wife. The apex court asserts that the Gujarat High Court committed an error in prematurely dismissing the FIR, resurrecting the legal pursuit against the couple. The verdict, delivered on December 6, 2023, marks …
In a groundbreaking decision on November 30, the Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings related to the charge of cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, asserting that a solitary incident, unless notably severe and lacking clear evidence of interference in the complainant’s marital life, is inadequate to implicate an individual under this provision. …
In a recent legal pronouncement, the Supreme Court has underscored its power to bring an end to disciplinary proceedings when an individual has been acquitted in a related criminal case involving identical charges. The decision, issued on December 6, 2023, carries significant implications for the interplay between criminal and disciplinary actions. This development emerges from …
In a groundbreaking development in arbitration law, the Supreme Court has sanctioned the ‘group of companies’ doctrine, dispelling misconceptions that the principle of “alter ego” or “piercing the corporate veil” should form the bedrock for its application. The Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy, PS Narasimha, JB Pardiwala, …
In a recent legal upheaval, the Supreme Court has delivered a scathing critique against a flagrant case of preferential treatment within a specific cadre. The controversial decision granted an officer a significantly higher pay than counterparts in similar roles, prompting the apex court to denounce the apparent favoritism. The ruling emanates from a contentious incident …
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In a recent groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court declared that the grant of bail for a limited period, following the conclusion that an individual is entitled to bail, is a violation of constitutional rights. The court emphasized that such practices infringe upon the fundamental right to liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India …
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