The Supreme Court has raised concerns regarding the Rajasthan High Court’s directive to the State DISCOM

The Supreme Court has raised concerns regarding the Rajasthan High Court’s directive to the State DISCOM

Jan 10, 2024

Issue: An appeal was made against the order of the Rajasthan HC whereby it directed the state-run electricity distribution company to purchase 200MW of power from a private company in a deal that would have increased tariffs for consumers. Analysis:- The bench of

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Supreme Court Notices Petitions by Gaming Companies Challenging 28% GST on Online Gaming

Supreme Court Notices Petitions by Gaming Companies Challenging 28% GST on Online Gaming

Jan 10, 2024

The Supreme Court has taken a significant step by issuing notices and seeking the Centre’s response on a series of petitions filed by major online gaming entities such as Dream 11, Games 24×7, and Head Digital Works. These petitions challenge the constitutional validity

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Supreme Court stays Bombay HC’s order directing ECI to hold Pune Lok Sabha bye-elections

Supreme Court stays Bombay HC’s order directing ECI to hold Pune Lok Sabha bye-elections

Jan 8, 2024

Recently, the supreme court stayed the order of the Bombay High Court directing the Election Commission of India (ECI) to immediately hold bye-elections for the Pune Lok Sabha seat which has been vacant since the death of MP Girish Bapat on March 29,

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No offence u/s 364A IPC if abduction is without ransom demand: Supreme Court

No offence u/s 364A IPC if abduction is without ransom demand: Supreme Court

Jan 6, 2024

The Supreme Court recently observed that if the abduction or kidnapping is done without the demand of ransom, it would not amount to an offence under section 364A IPC. The prosecution has to prove the act of kidnapping or abduction along with ransom

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Calcutta HC’s order asking adolescent girls to control their sexual urges sends wrong signals: SC

Calcutta HC’s order asking adolescent girls to control their sexual urges sends wrong signals: SC

Jan 5, 2024

Issue:- The suo moto case was initiated and being heard by the SC, in the wake of the ruling that was given by the Calcutta HC whereby it called for the adolescent girls to “control” their sexual urges instead of giving in two

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Parliament security lapse:- Plea filed in SC, sought probe monitored by retired judge

Parliament security lapse:- Plea filed in SC, sought probe monitored by retired judge

Dec 19, 2023

PIL was filed by a lawyer in the SC whereby he had sought the judicial investigation under the supervision of any retired SC judge in the matter of the Lok Sabha security breach which happened on December 13, 2023. The petitioner seeks an

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“Supreme Court Upholds PTI’s Status as a Teacher: Unraveling Definitions and Ensuring Rights”

“Supreme Court Upholds PTI’s Status as a Teacher: Unraveling Definitions and Ensuring Rights”

Dec 14, 2023

Introduction: The recent Supreme Court ruling on December 13 delved into the classification of a Physical Training Instructor (PTI) as a ‘teacher’ within the academic sphere. The case revolved around P.C. Modi, a sports officer/PTI at Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, challenging his

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Civil Judge’s Plea alleging sexual harassment by district judge was refused by the SC

Civil Judge’s Plea alleging sexual harassment by district judge was refused by the SC

Dec 14, 2023

On Wednesday, a refusal was registered by the SC, to entertain the writ petition that was filed by the Civil Judge from Uttar Pradesh, who had alleged that she was sexually harassed by a district judge. The bench which comprised justices Hrishikesh Roy

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Arbitration Clauses In Unstamped Agreements Are Enforceable: Supreme Court

Arbitration Clauses In Unstamped Agreements Are Enforceable: Supreme Court

Dec 13, 2023

The bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice B R Gavai, Justice Surya Kant, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra passed the judgment in the case In Re Interplay Between Arbitration Agreements Under

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Urgent listing of her plea sought by Mahua Moitra

Urgent listing of her plea sought by Mahua Moitra

Dec 13, 2023

The urgent listing of the petition that was filed, was sought by Mahua Moitra in the SC, whereby she had challenged her expulsion from the Lok Sabha. The mentioning of the petition was done by senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi before the CJI

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