Supreme Court: Inconsistencies in the averments of the plaint are not a sufficient reason to reject the plaint – Order VII Rule 11 CPC 

Supreme Court: Inconsistencies in the averments of the plaint are not a sufficient reason to reject the plaint – Order VII Rule 11 CPC 

Apr 20, 2023

Issue The Supreme Court stated that a complaint can not be dismissed under Order VII Rule 11 CPC solely because it contains some contradictory averments. Only the claims presented in the plaint and the supporting documents must be reviewed in order to process

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‘Let governments and politics stay out of it,’ says the Supreme Court responding to a request for MNREGA workers’ pending wages

‘Let governments and politics stay out of it,’ says the Supreme Court responding to a request for MNREGA workers’ pending wages

Apr 20, 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the UOI to file its answer to the 2021 petition, which claims that delayed wages under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MNREGA) are piling up, coupled with negative balances in most states’ accounts.

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SC, In Case relating to Uphaar Fire Tragedy, Asks CBI To Respond To Theater Owners’ Plea For Property Return

SC, In Case relating to Uphaar Fire Tragedy, Asks CBI To Respond To Theater Owners’ Plea For Property Return

Apr 20, 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday requested an oral statement from the Central Bureau of Investigation about the 1997 Uphaar fire Tragedy in response to an appeal petition filed by the proprietors of Ansal Theatres asking for custody of the theatre and its grounds.

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GST On Lease/Rent Payments: SLP To Be Heard In Supreme Court After Matter Is Decided Before Constitutional Bench Of 9 Judges

GST On Lease/Rent Payments: SLP To Be Heard In Supreme Court After Matter Is Decided Before Constitutional Bench Of 9 Judges

Apr 20, 2023

Issue – The Supreme Court has deferred decision on the constitutionality of GST on lease/rent payments until after the subject now before the Constitution Bench of 9 judges is resolved. Facts of the case – In a Writ Petition submitted to the Bombay

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The Gujarat Sales Tax Act, 1969’s Section 45 Penalty is Mandatory and Binding; the Commissioner/AO Has No Discretion: Supreme Court

The Gujarat Sales Tax Act, 1969’s Section 45 Penalty is Mandatory and Binding; the Commissioner/AO Has No Discretion: Supreme Court

Apr 20, 2023

Issue According to the Supreme Court, no authority is granted to the Commissioner/Assessing Officer to levy or refuse to levy the penalty and interest other than as required by Sections 45(6) and 47(4A) of the Gujarat Sales Tax Act, 1969, respectively. Facts of

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Intellectual Property Rights: What You Need To Know

Intellectual Property Rights: What You Need To Know

Apr 19, 2023

What are Intellectual Property Rights? Intellectual Property refers to the creations of the human mind like inventions, literature, artistic work, symbols, etc.; over the last 500 years, we have seen unprecedented progress in such areas. It is intangible in nature and, thus, differs

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APEX COURT CONSTITUTES A FIVE-JUDGE CONSTITUTIONAL BENCH TO LOOK INTO THE MATTER OF THE LEGALITY OF SAME-SEX MARRIAGES IN INDIA

APEX COURT CONSTITUTES A FIVE-JUDGE CONSTITUTIONAL BENCH TO LOOK INTO THE MATTER OF THE LEGALITY OF SAME-SEX MARRIAGES IN INDIA

Apr 18, 2023

A number of petitions requesting legal recognition of same-sex marriages in India will be heard by the Supreme Court beginning on April 18. In the meantime, appropriate benches are still deliberating on several crucial constitutional bench matters, such as the repeal of Article

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ADR petitions the Supreme Court to overturn Arun Goel’s election commissioner appointment

ADR petitions the Supreme Court to overturn Arun Goel’s election commissioner appointment

Apr 18, 2023

Issue – Arun Goel’s appointment as Election Commissioner is being contested in court on the grounds that it is unjust, violates the organisation’s autonomy and organisational integrity, and is therefore in violation of Articles 14 and 324(2) of the Indian Constitution when read

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NJAC Dissent Never Proposed Delegating Judge Selection to the Executive; I Am Aware Of The Risks: Justice Chelameswar

NJAC Dissent Never Proposed Delegating Judge Selection to the Executive; I Am Aware Of The Risks: Justice Chelameswar

Apr 17, 2023

Former Supreme Court Justice J Chelameswar stated that in his dissenting opinion in the NJAC (National Judicial Appointments Commission) case, he never supported handing over the selection of judges to the executive. “I know the perils of it better than anyone else,” the

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SC upholds the Dismissal of the Civil Judge, just pronouncing the operative part is unbecoming of a judicial officer

SC upholds the Dismissal of the Civil Judge, just pronouncing the operative part is unbecoming of a judicial officer

Apr 13, 2023

The background of the case is that the respondent was a civil judge of the junior division in January 1995. However, in January 2005, the respondent was suspended as there were allegations against him of gross misconduct. After an inquiry was conducted, it

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