Cant differentiate between permanent and contractual employees on the issue of maternity benefits: Calcutta HC

Cant differentiate between permanent and contractual employees on the issue of maternity benefits: Calcutta HC

Feb 27, 2024

Issue: A plea was filed by the petitioner who had been appointed as the executive intern at the RBI. The period of the same was for 3 three years from 2011. She had challenged the failure on the part of the bank to

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The pension to retired district court judges of Rs.19k-20k is not just: Supreme Court

The pension to retired district court judges of Rs.19k-20k is not just: Supreme Court

Feb 27, 2024

The Supreme Court recently raised its concerns over the meagre pension of 19k-20k being paid to the retired district court judges and asked the Centre to find a “just solution.” As per the Liv Law report, A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud,

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The response of ED to AAP leader Sanjay Singh has been sought by the SC

The response of ED to AAP leader Sanjay Singh has been sought by the SC

Feb 26, 2024

On Monday, the SC had sought the response from the Enforcement Directorate’s response to Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh. The bench comprised of Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Dutta had issued notice in the special leave petition that was filed by Sanjay

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Tripura High Court Transfers Civil Judge Accused of Sexual Harassment, Launches Probe into Survivor’s Allegation

Feb 26, 2024

The Tripura High Court has transferred Biswatosh Dhar, a Kamalpur civil judge accused of sexually harassing a rape survivor, to his chambers. The accused judicial officer will be kept on compulsory waiting for future postings. A three-member panel, led by Dhalai District and

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Supreme Court’s Examination of Google PIN in Bail Orders: A Privacy Concern

Supreme Court’s Examination of Google PIN in Bail Orders: A Privacy Concern

Feb 26, 2024

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India has recently issued notice to Google India Private Limited concerning the utilization of Google PIN in the context of bail conditions requiring accused individuals to share their live mobile location with investigating officers. The Court’s inquiry stems

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Supreme Court Affirms Right to Property for Non-Citizens in Enemy Property Case

Supreme Court Affirms Right to Property for Non-Citizens in Enemy Property Case

Feb 26, 2024

Introduction: In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment regarding the right to property, specifically in the context of enemy properties under the Enemy Property Act, 1968. The bench, comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, made observations

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Right to property under article 300 A is also available to the non-citizens: SC

Right to property under article 300 A is also available to the non-citizens: SC

Feb 25, 2024

The bench comprised of Justice B V Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan had observed the same while they were deciding that the enemy property under the Enemy Property Act 1968 is not exempted from the municipal laws as the same is not vested

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Police Cannot Act as Debt Collectors, Upholds High Court’s Role in Preventing Harassment: SC

Police Cannot Act as Debt Collectors, Upholds High Court’s Role in Preventing Harassment: SC

Feb 25, 2024

The Supreme Court has ruled that police do not have the authority to recover money or act as a civil court for recovery of money, as their job is to investigate allegations that disclose a criminal act. The court has pointed out the

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Enemy Properties Not Government Assets; Municipal Taxes Applicable, Rules Bench

Enemy Properties Not Government Assets; Municipal Taxes Applicable, Rules Bench

Feb 25, 2024

The Supreme Court has ruled that enemy properties vested with government-appointed custodians are not assets of the central government and cannot be sought exemption from paying municipal cess, including house and water taxes. The ruling was delivered by a bench comprising Justices BV

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Supreme court: mere delay in complying with the court’s order doesn’t amount to contempt unless deliberate

Supreme court: mere delay in complying with the court’s order doesn’t amount to contempt unless deliberate

Feb 23, 2024

Supreme Court recently held that a mere delay in complying with the court’s order does not amount to contempt of court unless it is done deliberately. “We are of the view that mere delay in complying with the order, unless there is a

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