Supreme Court stayed the central government’s decision to omit Rule 170
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court stayed a Ministry of Ayush notification omitting Rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, which prohibits misleading advertisements of Ayurvedic, Siddha, and Unani drugs. A Bench of Justice Hima Kohli said the notification went against its
Supreme Court to Address Alimony Entitlement in Void Marriages Under Hindu Marriage Act
The question of whether alimony can be awarded in cases where a marriage is declared void under Sections 24 and 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 will be decided by the Supreme Court. The case was referred to a larger bench because
Supreme Court to Decide on Alimony in Cases of Void Marriages Under Hindu Marriage Act
The Supreme Court of India is set to resolve whether alimony under Sections 24 and 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA) can be granted in cases where a marriage has been declared void. This question arises from a series of conflicting
Supreme Court Directs PVR INOX to CESTAT in ₹17 Crore Service Tax Dispute
Supreme Court affirms jurisdiction of CESTAT on PVR INOX service tax case. The court also reminds the parties that appeals ought to be made upon exhaustion of the administrative regime with the court then pointing out the significance of specialized tribunals dealing with
Petition To Declare Caste System Unconstitutional Rejected By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court declined to consider a petition that aimed to declare the caste system Unconstitutional. The petition was submitted by the Petitioner-In-Person under Article 32 of the Constitution, alleging that the caste system violates fundamental rights.
Supreme Court Seeks BCI’s Response on Online Advertisements for Lawyers
The Supreme Court of India, on August 14, 2024, requested the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) response regarding the permissibility of online portals publishing advertisements for advocates. The request arose during a hearing of a petition by JustDial, an online directory service, challenging
Supreme Court Upholds Bail as Norm, Even in UAPA Cases
The Supreme Court, in a recent judgment, has reaffirmed the innate principle that the ‘right to be let off on bail’ is much more cherished than the ‘right to remain in custody’ especially under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The Court recently
Punjab and Haryana High Court Seeks Data on Crime Surge After Lawrence Bishnoi’s Jailhouse Interview
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has instructed the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) to submit detailed data on criminal cases registered after the broadcast of an interview with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi last year. The directive comes amid concerns about a possible
Supreme Court to Soon Decide on NCPCR’s Plea: WILL CHILD MARRIAGE LAW OVERRIDE MUSLIM PERSONAL LAW?
The Supreme Court has decided to fast-track a hearing on whether Muslim personal law permitting child marriages should take precedence over the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. This decision has come at a time when different Courts of Appeal have made diverse
Gujarat High Court Issues Notice- “TRP Game Zone Fire Case”
Surat-based gaming zone filed a plea against its closure and submitted it to Gujarat HC on Monday. A single judge bench of Justice Sangeeta K. Vishen issued notice to the respondent, which included the state government and Surat municipal corporation. Where authority follows
