Shiv Sena Case: SC to Uddhav Thackeray’s Side, the Government Must Have the House’s Confidence in It
A Constitutional Bench comprising of CJI DY Chandrachud, J. Hima Kohli, J. MR Shah, J. Krishna Murari, and J. PS Narasimha heard the case and reserved its judgment in the batch of cases relating to a rift between the Shiv Sena party members.
Supreme Court: Doctors cannot be penalised for storing minimal quantities of medications under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act
Issue – The Supreme Court ruled that a doctor’s act of keeping minor amounts of medications would not constitute an offence of illegal stocking of medications under Section 18(c) of the Medicines and Cosmetics Act of 1940. Facts of the case – A
Supreme Court directed MP High Court to fill only 10% seats through departmental competitive examination
Supreme Court division bench, presided by J. MR Shah and J. CT Ravikumar, on Monday directed Madhya Pradesh High Court to follow the directions given by it in All India Judges’ Association And Ors. v. UoI And Ors. (2010) 15 SCC 170. In
Article 226(2) – Supreme Court Defines Criteria For Determining Whether Cause of Action Arose Under High Court Jurisdiction
Issue – The Supreme Court concluded that only those facts that are relevant to the provision of relief will give birth to a “cause of action” under Article 226(2) of the Indian Constitution in a significant decision clarifying the term. Facts of the
On Denying TDR Certificates To Landowners: ‘Reflects Mindset Of East India Company Era’: Karnataka High Court
The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) was recently slammed by the Karnataka High Court for failing to issue the Transferable Development Rights (TDR) that was promised to landowners when their properties were purchased for public use. Facts– The petitioners’ lands were purchased so that
If a mandatory retirement order is shown to be punitive and was made in order to avoid disciplinary action, it may be overturned: Supreme Court
Issue- The Supreme Court overturned a decision made by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, which communicated the President’s order to compulsorily retire a Gazetted Officer who was being considered for appointment as a
The signatory of the cheque, authorised by the company, is not directed to pay interim compensation: Bombay high court
Bombay high court recently held that, in case of dishonour of the cheque, the authorised signatory of the company will not be considered as the drawer of the cheque and therefore, will not be liable to pay the interim compensation under section 143A
Criminal proceedings based on Mere breach of contract cannot be considered as case of cheating : Supreme Court
ISSUE- The Supreme Court ruled that unless a fraudulent or dishonest intent existed from the very beginning of the transaction, a simple breach of contract does not warrant criminal prosecution for cheating. FACTS OF THE CASE- The third complaint the complainant-respondent filed against
Supreme Court sent notice regarding TMC Spokesman Saket Gokhale’s Bail to Gujarat Police
On Monday, Gujrat police received notice from the Supreme Court’s division consisting of J. BR Gavai and Vikram Nath regarding a petition challenging the bail of TMC spokesperson Saket Gokahle. An accusation has been made against him for misusing money he raised through
Gay, Transgender, Sex Workers are scientifically unfit to donate
blood: Centre contended in SC
A petition contesting the blood donor criteria in as much as they forbid transgender people, gay males, female sex workers, etc. from donating blood has been filed by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It has been reported that the National
