News & Judgements

IRDAI has upheld proposals for higher Special Surrender Values SSV for endowment policies despite insurers' concerns, as reported by Moneycontrol. SSVs are payouts for premature…

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, chaired by Dr. Sadhna Shekhar, dismissed an appeal against United India Insurance, ruling that the insurer bears no liability…

The Kerala High Court stayed income tax recovery proceedings during the pendency of an appeal, citing sufficient reasons in the delay condonation application by the petitioner, an…

Previously, exiting a life insurance policy within the first year yielded minimal refunds. The IRDAI now mandates a higher Special Surrender Value SSV for traditional endowment…

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, chaired by Mr. Subhash Chandra, dismissed a complaint against Oriental Insurance, emphasizing proper procedures in policy…

The Supreme Court raised concerns over an Advocate-on-Record AoR authorizing a non-AoR to argue on their behalf. The court emphasized adherence to procedural norms in legal…

The Bombay High Court ruled that issuing notices to non-existing entities post-merger is substantively illegal, rejecting the department's claim of a technical glitch.

The NCLT Hyderabad rejected an application under Section 9 of the IBC filed by Isthara Parks Private Limited, citing a pre-existing dispute. The tribunal emphasized the need for…

A Kolkata court lifted an injunction on the book "The Dirty Dozen" in a ₹50 crore defamation suit. The court allowed the publication to proceed, citing freedom of expression.

The Supreme Court ruled that acquittal in a criminal case does not bar departmental proceedings against a public servant. The court emphasized separate standards for criminal and…

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court ruled on employee misconduct under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court emphasized strict action against corrupt practices.

The Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Laly Vincent in a CSR funds misappropriation case. The court considered her health condition and lack of…

The Delhi High Court ruled that political parties must maintain proper accounts of election expenditures. The court emphasized transparency in political funding.

The Kerala High Court recalled an arrest warrant against Baba Ramdev in a case involving objectionable advertisements. The court granted him relief while the case proceeds.

The Allahabad High Court sought affidavits from officials regarding the assault on lawyers during the Prayagraj Mela. The court emphasized the need for accountability and justice.

The Supreme Court adjourned the bail pleas of Surendra Gadling and Jyoti Jagtap in the Bhima Koregaon case and the NIA's appeal against Mahesh Raut's bail. The court deferred the…

The CESTAT ruled that adjusting refunds against confirmed demands during the pendency of an appeal amounts to coercive recovery. The tribunal emphasized fair treatment of…

The Uttar Pradesh government sought the Supreme Court's permission to administer Mathura temples currently under the receivership of advocates. The court considered the proposal…

The Supreme Court observed that a governor cannot use a pocket veto to withhold bills without providing reasons, calling it anti-federal. The court stressed the need for…

The Supreme Court questioned Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for withholding bills, stating that he seemed to have adopted his own procedure. The court sought clarity on the…

The Supreme Court entrusted the management of the Kabaddi Federation to an elected body and directed the Centre to ensure India's participation in the Asian Championship. The…

The Supreme Court explained the doctrine of transmigration of motive, stating that if A intends to kill B but mistakenly kills C, the intention to kill C is attributed to A. The…

The Supreme Court granted interim police protection to Discovery Channel officials who received threats for airing a documentary on Asaram Bapu. The court emphasized the…

The Allahabad High Court ruled that not providing an advance copy of a PMLA application does not violate natural justice principles. The court upheld the procedural validity of…

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashed a preventive detention order against a habitual offender under the Public Safety Act. The court ruled that the detention lacked sufficient…

The Supreme Court dismissed a BRS plea against the delay in deciding disqualification petitions of MLAs who defected to Congress. The court emphasized timely resolution of such…

The Bombay High Court ruled that notices issued to non-existing entities post-merger are substantively illegal. The court rejected the department's claim of a technical glitch.

The Gujarat High Court stayed the state government's order on the Ambaji redevelopment project. The court sought clarity on environmental and land acquisition concerns before…

The Delhi High Court directed the Election Commission of India to supervise internal elections of political parties under Section 29A of the RP Act. The court emphasized…

The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of the Korean brand "Beauty of Joseon," ordering the cancellation of an identical trademark. The court upheld the brand's intellectual property…

The Allahabad High Court sought affidavits from the DM, DC, and CP regarding the alleged assault on lawyers by Prayagraj police. The court emphasized the need for accountability…

The Kerala High Court directed the state government to include women in the film policy drafting committee. The court emphasized gender equality and representation in policymaking.

The Kerala High Court dismissed an appeal seeking a CBI investigation into the death of Naveen Babu. The court found no merit in the plea, stating that the local police…

The Bombay High Court ordered an investigation into a fake encounter case involving a sexual assault accused. The court emphasized the need for a fair probe into police misconduct.

The Rajasthan High Court dismissed a challenge against the appointment of Padmesh Mishra as AAG. The court found no irregularities in the selection process.

The Kerala High Court ordered the eviction of illegal street vendors while allowing those with valid IDs to operate. The court aimed to balance public order and livelihoods.

The Karnataka High Court dismissed a PIL seeking a Lokayukta investigation into disproportionate assets of an MP and MLA. The court ruled that the petition lacked substantial…

The Kerala High Court suspended the sentence of Greeshma, convicted in a high-profile case, pending her appeal. The court considered her age and the nature of the crime, allowing…

The Gujarat High Court granted regular bail to journalist Mahesh Langa in an alleged GST fraud case. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to legal principles and…

The Delhi High Court directed the NIA to grant custody parole to Rashid Engineer, an accused in a terror funding case, to attend Parliament. The court emphasized his…

The Allahabad High Court ordered an FIR and departmental action against erring cops for assaulting lawyers. The court emphasized the importance of protecting the rights of lawyers…

The Gujarat High Court granted regular bail in an NDPS case involving commercial quantity. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to legal principles and ensuring fair…

Byju's resolution professional told the NCLAT that they were not given a fair hearing by the NCLT as their counsel was unavailable. The tribunal considered the plea for a…

The GSTN issued an advisory for taxpayers to manually verify e-invoice data auto-populated in GSTR. This advisory aims to ensure accuracy and prevent errors in GST filings.…

The MCA penalized a private company and its directors for a 30-day delay in filing the E-form BEN. This action highlights the importance of timely compliance with regulatory…

The MCA imposed a penalty on a private company and its directors for failing to declare beneficial ownership. This action highlights the importance of transparency in corporate…

The MCA Minister stated that government dues rank below secured creditors, workmen, employees, and unsecured financial creditors under Section 53 of the IBC. This clarification…

The ITAT upheld the CIT A 's decision on a bogus long-term capital gains LTCG addition of Rs. crore on penny stocks. The case involved allegations of tax evasion through…

The MCA imposed a penalty on a private company and its directors for non-declaration of beneficial ownership in the E-form BEN. This action highlights the importance of…

The MCA imposed a penalty on a company for not maintaining a registered office, as required under Section 12 of the Companies Act. The penalty emphasizes the importance of…