Kapil Sibal, a senior advocate, addressed the issue of trial judges' reluctance to grant bail, pointing out that many judges fear that their decisions might be scrutinized or used…
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Kapil Sibal, a senior advocate, addressed the issue of trial judges' reluctance to grant bail, pointing out that many judges fear that their decisions might be scrutinized or used…
Chief Justice of India CJI DY Chandrachud highlighted the often-overlooked issue of mental health and well-being among district judicial officers. Speaking at a national…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a national conference focusing on the district judiciary, where he stressed the importance of delivering swift justice, particularly in…
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Senior advocate Kapil Sibal raised concerns over the challenging conditions faced by trial judges in India, including inadequate salaries, low pensions, and limited opportunities…
The Supreme Court ruled that the sale of lottery tickets by the state does not constitute a service under service tax regulations, thus wholesalers are not liable for service tax.…
The Supreme Court of India held that seniority cannot be retrospectively granted to employees from a date when they were not even part of the cadre. This ruling came in response…
The Supreme Court of India ruled that when the termination of a contractual appointment carries a stigmatic impact, it is essential to follow the principles of natural justice.…
The Calcutta High Court has directed the restoration of a taxpayer's canceled GST registration due to non-filing of returns, in the absence of any dubious act or fraudulent intent…
The Calcutta High Court ruled that applicants seeking pandemic-related relaxation for limitation under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act cannot simultaneously claim protection…
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ITAT has rejected a 25% addition made to an assessee's income for unverifiable purchases under Section 153A of the Income Tax Act. The tribunal…
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The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition challenging a GST demand of ₹37 lakh under Section 129 of the GST Act, where the value of the goods involved was ₹31.5 lakh. The…
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that proceedings under Section 130 of the Goods and Services Tax GST Act cannot be initiated solely based on excess stock found during a survey.…
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies DGTR has increased the anti-dumping duty on Polyethylene Terephthalate PET resin imported from Wankai New Materials Co., Ltd., a Chinese…
The Shipping Corporation of India SCI is facing a significant Goods and Services Tax GST demand of Rs 160 crore for the financial year 2019-2020. The demand arises from a mismatch…
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The Central Board of Direct Taxes CBDT has launched the e-Dispute Resolution Scheme e-DRS 2022 to minimize litigation and streamline the resolution of disputes. The scheme allows…
The Supreme Court of India reaffirmed that a High Court can quash a First Information Report FIR even after a charge sheet has been filed if the facts of the case justify such an…
The Calcutta High Court affirmed that interim measures under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act are justified if an applicant’s rights are not protected from third parties. The…
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The Delhi High Court found that correspondence indicating non-arbitrability of a dispute due to the Negotiable Instruments Act implies recognition of the arbitration clause. This…
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The Supreme Court ruled that seniority cannot be granted to employees retroactively if they were not part of the cadre at the time. The decision clarifies that promotions and…
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Kapil Sibal, a senior advocate, addressed the issue of trial judges' reluctance to grant bail, pointing out that many judges fear that their decisions might be scrutinized or used…
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