In a landmark decision on December 14, the Supreme Court declared that, when faced with an offense falling under both the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (PFA), and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSSA), the provisions of the FSSA would take precedence over the PFA to the extent of any inconsistency. During …
In a groundbreaking development, the Supreme Court has wielded its influence, compelling the Delhi Government to swiftly initiate the construction of crucial judicial infrastructure and residences for judges. The directive, issued by a bench featuring Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra, mandates the Delhi Government to promptly release tenders for …
In a landmark decision on December 15, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of arbitration in a property dispute involving the cancellation of a deed. The Court rejected the argument that the dispute was not arbitrable since it involved an action in rem, asserting that the cancellation of a deed is, in fact, an action …
In a recent development, the Supreme Court, in a decision dated December 14, has emphasized the need for cautious examination of the testimony of a sole eyewitness who also happens to be the complainant. The court, consisting of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Pankaj Mithal, underscored this cautionary approach particularly when the appellant/complainant is the …
In a groundbreaking judgment on December 6, the Supreme Court shook the foundation of insolvency proceedings by asserting that properties auctioned off before the declaration of a moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 cannot be categorized as liquidation assets. Justices Aniruddha Bose and Vikram Nath, presiding over the case involving Amrit Hatcheries Pvt. …
A somber atmosphere enveloped the Great Hall of the U.S. Supreme Court as the nation bid farewell to Sandra Day O’Connor, the trailblazing first female justice of the Supreme Court, who passed away on December 1 at the age of 93. The flag-draped casket of Justice O’Connor took center stage during a private ceremony attended …
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In a groundbreaking development, Southwest Airlines has agreed to an unprecedented $140 million civil penalty over the tumultuous holiday season of 2022, during which 16,900 flights were canceled, leaving a staggering 2 million passengers stranded, as announced by the U.S. government on Monday. The extensive investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) culminated …
Amidst the legal tumult surrounding Donald Trump’s quest for immunity in the federal case challenging the legitimacy of the 2020 election results, House Democrats are fervently urging Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from the proceedings. The Democrats’ plea, conveyed in a letter dated December 15, underscores concerns about the involvement of Justice Thomas’s wife, …
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In the wake of legal threats from conservative organizations, a slew of major U.S. corporations, including JPMorgan Chase, have adjusted their diversity policies, according to a comprehensive review of corporate statements by Reuters. Approximately six out of 25 targeted companies, which received shareholder letters since 2021, have altered their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs …
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In a shocking turn of events, Hollywood sensation Jonathan Majors, renowned for his role as Kang the Conqueror in “Ant-Man,” faces a tumultuous future as Marvel severs ties following a New York jury’s verdict on Monday. The rising star, set to lead the 2026 release “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty,” was found guilty of assault against …
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