INDIA
Are domicile reservations by states in public employment Constitutionally valid?
While many states have been pushing for domicile reservation in public employment, the constitution of India empowers only parliament to make such laws. States have a very narrow window to make such laws pass muster legally.
INDIA
Delhi HC upholds validity of Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in CBI case relating to excise policy
"It cannot be said that the arrest was without any justiciable reason. so far as bail application is concerned it is disposed of with liberty to approach the trial court.” Justice Neena Bansal Krishna said
BUSINESS
Byju Raveendran files caveat in SC expecting challenge to NCLAT order
The plea was filed on August 3, a day after the NCLAT accepted the settlement between Raveendran and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The US based lenders of Byju's had objected to the settlement alleging that it was 'tainted' and Raveendran was using money 'stolen' from them to settle with BCCI.
BUSINESS
Byju Raveendran back in control of Byju's as NCLAT accepts BCCI settlement
The appellate tribunal noted that the settlement is being arrived before the Committee of Creditors (CoC) could have been constituted and considering that the source of the money (for settlement) is not in dispute, it did not have any reason to keep the company in insolvency process.
INDIA
Sub-classification of SC, ST: What did the Supreme Court say about ‘creamy layer’?
The landmark judgment had a total of 6 opinions including a dissent by Justice Bela Trivedi. Four of the judges who agreed with sub-classification suggested that the government evolve a policy to identify the ‘creamy layer’ among the SCs and STs so that affirmative action (reservation) reaches the people who truly need it.
INDIA
SC junks plea seeking SIT probe into electoral bonds 'quid pro quo'
A five-judge Constitution bench had on February 15 scrapped the electoral bonds scheme of anonymous political funding introduced by the BJP government.
INDIA
NEET UG row: SC says no systemic failure, calls out NTA for 'flip flopping'
"This flip flopping does not really serve the purpose," Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud said while pronouncing the judgment.
BUSINESS
Byju's insolvency: NCLAT stays formation of lenders committee till August 2
The tribunal is expected to rule on the settlement between Raveendran and BCCI on August 2 and the stay is intended 'to protect the interest of all the parties' till an order is passed.
INDIA
Supreme Court clears the way for sub-classification of SCs, STs for job, college quotas
The court by a 6:1 majority reversed its 2004 order that said only Parliament and not state legislatures had the power to sub-classify SCs and STs for reservation. Today's order clears the way for quota-within-quota
INDIA
NCLAT defers settlement between Byju Raveendran and BCCI after lenders sound alarm
The US-based lenders of Byju's have requested NCLAT not to accept the settlement, saying it is 'tainted' and is being paid from 'stolen money'
BUSINESS
SC to decide applicability of its judgment upholding state's power to levy tax on mineral extraction
During the course of the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who appeared for the Union govt, told the court that making the judgement applicable retrospectively will have a big impact not only on private and public players involved in mineral extraction but on the economy as a whole.
INDIA
'Action against passerby but not MCD officials': Delhi HC pulls up authorities over coaching centre deaths
Reacting strongly to the coaching centre deaths in Delhi, the acting chief justice observed that there is an "underlying malice" on the part of the administration and all the departments are just "busy passing the buck"
BUSINESS
Why did SC's 9-judge bench hold that states have the power to levy tax on mineral extraction?
After the order was pronounced on July 24, the Centre urged the court to make the judgment applicable prospectively, while the states want it retrospectively. The issue is 60 years old
BUSINESS
Karnataka HC disposes of Byju Raveendran's plea after NCLAT begins hearing case
The HC said "Having regard to undisputed fact that appeal is filed before NCLAT and it has been taken up for consideration today and kept for hearing tomorrow. Petition is disposed off with liberty to revive the petition if occasion arises."
BUSINESS
Byju's in settlement talks with BCCI for repayment of dues
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requested an adjournment in NCLAT. The case will now come up for hearing tomorrow
INDIA
Misleading ads: Supreme Court asks Centre to set up dashboard to monitor consumer complaints
The court has also asked the Uttarakhand government to file an affidavit on the status of ban on 14 Patanjali medicines
INDIA
Delhi High Court reserves judgment on Kejriwal's bail plea in CBI case
Kejriwal is the 'suthradar' (mastermind) of the excise policy scam and his arrest led the CBI to several witnesses and also helped collect ample proof, the agency said
BUSINESS
Delhi HC asks Ramdev, Balakrishna, Patanjali Ayurved to take down tweets defaming allopath doctors
The court further restrained Ramdev, his associate Acharya Balkrishna and Patanjali Ayurveda from making such allegations. Justice Anup Jairam Bambani stated that if the tweets are not taken down, the social media intermediaries will take down the content.
INDIA
Relief for Hemant Soren as SC junks ED's appeal against HC's order granting him bail
A bench of justices Gavai and Viswanathan held that the HC's order was 'very well reasoned' however, the top court directed the trial court to decide the case without being influenced by the order of the high court.
BUSINESS
NCLAT judge recuses himself from hearing Byju Raveendran's plea challenging bankruptcy order
The case will now be placed before NCLAT chairperson Justice (retd) Ashok Bhushan who will take a call on the course of action
BUSINESS
No immediate relief for Byju Raveendran as Karnataka HC defers plea to July 30
Raveendran has sought the suspension of the NCLT order that initiated bankruptcy proceedings against Byju's on BCCI's plea over non-payment of Rs 158 crore
BUSINESS
SpiceJet gets relief as SC junks Kalanithi Maran's plea against order setting aside award in his favour
A bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said the division bench of the high court was justified in sending the case back for reconsideration as the single judge 'had not applied his mind at all.'
BUSINESS
Byju Raveendran moves fresh plea in HC against Byju's insolvency order, alleges prejudice by NCLAT
On July 16, NCLT admitted Byju’s parent Think and Learn to the insolvency resolution process on BCCI's plea over non-payment of Rs 158 crore.
BUSINESS
SC says states have right to impose taxes on mineral extraction
The Supreme Court held that royalty is a contractual consideration by a lessor for mineral rights.
