INDIA
Fali Sam Nariman, eminent Indian jurist and author, dies at 95
A prolific author, Nariman has written nearly 10 books, including his latest work titled You Must Know Your Constitution, which outlines how the Indian constitution has evolved over time
POLITICS
Chandigarh mayoral election: SC declares AAP candidate as mayor of the UT
The top Court on February 20 held that the presiding officer put his own mark on 8 ballot papers to invalidate the votes that were cast in favour of the AAP candidate
TRENDS
Explained | Modi Vs Pinarayi: The battle over borrowings
The Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government has approached the Supreme Court against the borrowing limits imposed on the state by the Narendra Modi-led regime at the Centre.
TRENDS
Kerala HC stays order summoning WhatsApp India representative over info on obscene video
The above transpired in a writ petition filed by WhatsApp challenging the order of a chief judicial magistrate in Thiruvananthapuram summoning the representative over WhatsApp refusing to provide details of a person who uploaded the obscene videos of a woman hailing from Kilimanoor on the app.
TRENDS
Centre and Kerala to battle funds allocation issue in SC as dialogue yields no result
The SC has agreed to hear the case at length on March 6.
POLITICS
SC agrees to consider Sharad Pawar's plea against EC decision on real NCP
The apex court further directed that Sharad Pawar's faction can continue using the name 'Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar' till further order
TRENDS
You've money to buy Go First but not to pay Credit Suisse: SC to SpiceJet's Ajay Singh
The court has directed SpiceJet to pay $1.25 million to Credit Suisse by March 15, in addition to the monthly instalments. Singh has been asked to be in the court on the next date of hearing
POLITICS
SC stays proceedings against Siddaramiah over 2022 protest march
A two-judge bench of the SC also stayed the Karanataka High Court order, which refused to quash the criminal case and directed the Siddaramiah and other Congress leaders to pay a fine of Rs. 10,000 each.
POLITICS
Sandeshkhali: SC stays action against top Bengal officials after BJP files complaint
A bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud further issued notice in the plea and decided to consider it again in four weeks
TRENDS
India’s regulatory environment pragmatic, no excuse for non-compliance: Percival Billimoria, Sr Advocate
However, Billimoria said that though India is no longer over-regulated, the investigation and trial process is antiquated, and needs to measure up to the regulations.
TRENDS
No freeze on Congress' bank accounts, only lien: IT department tells ITAT
The department has sought time from the ITAT to file a status report on Congress' bank accounts.
TRENDS
Delhi HC junks plea by startups ,broadcasting bodies against CCI over delayed hearing
The HC observed that since the CCI has already decided to hear the pleas against Google on February 21, the petitions have now become infructuous or invalid
TRENDS
Electoral bonds cannot be brought back in present form through ordinance: Former ASG Vikas Singh
Once a law is struck down, it can be brought back only if it conforms to the judgement, which, in this case, means the element of anonymity in the scheme has to be removed.
TRENDS
SC defers plea on re-opening Vedanta's Tamil Nadu copper smelter plant to Feb 20
During the course of the hearing, advocates appearing for Tamil Nadu and the state's pollution control board told the court that they would like to consult with the stake holders about SC's suggestion on formation of a committee o study the feasibility of restarting the shut Sterlite copper smelting plant
TRENDS
Supreme Court strikes down electoral bonds scheme as 'unconstitutional'
The SC has directed the State Bank of India (SBI), mandated to issue such bonds, to stop issuing them with immediate effect and asked the Election Commission to make public details of encashment of the bonds by political parties
POLITICS
SC to pronounce judgment in pleas challenging electoral bond scheme today
The apex court had reserved the case for judgment in November 2023. The SC had also directed the Election Commission to furnish all data on donations that political parties received through the scheme until September 2023
TRENDS
SpiceJet vs Lessor: Delhi HC wants an expert to examine engine
The two sides have been making opposing claims about the engine, which is still with SpiceJet. The lessor says the engine is unserviceable but the airline says the opposite
TRENDS
Review petition in Adani-Hindenburg case: Understanding review and curative petitions
Although it is rare for the SC to review or modify its judgements, the review and curative petitions are provided as a means for aggrieved parties to seek justice.
BUSINESS
Review filed against SC’s judgment on Adani-Hindenburg issue
The petition, a copy of which was reviewed by Moneycontrol, claims that there are errors in the judgment and states that Jaiswal's lawyer, Prashant Bhushan, has received new material that would satisfy the court to review its order
TRENDS
Kerala and Centre to engage in dialogue over funds allocation, SC defers case to Feb 19
The Kerala government has been blaming the Centre for the state's financial woes and in its Budget attacked the Union government stating that it was pushing the southern state towards the worst financial crisis in its history.
BUSINESS
GST Council may issue clarification on expat salary taxation amid controversy
The clarification will be presented to the GST Council for approval once the law committee reaches a consensus on the matter
TRENDS
Go First insolvency resolution gets 60-day extension from NCLT
Three parties have, so far, shown interest in taking over Go First and also deposited earnest, the resolution professional has told NCLT
TRENDS
MC Explains: Why the courts consider bulldozer demolitions controversial?
The Supreme Court and High Courts have repeatedly held that demolition of a property without prior notice or hearing the other side, will be deemed illegal.
TRENDS
Ashneer Grover seeks waiver of shareholding requirement to pursue case against BharatPe
The NCLT issued notice in the plea and sought for BharatPe's response to it. The case is now likely to come up for hearing in April 2024
