SC ruling on role of RP in personal guarantor cases paves path for adjudication of nearly 2,000 IBC cases
According to experts, the apex court’s decision has clarified the role of the Resolution Professional in the case of a personal guarantee to being a ‘facilitator’ and not an ‘adjudicator’.
NCLAT resumes virtual hearings following SC order, provides guidelines for lawyers
On October 6, the apex court passed an order setting November 15 as the deadline for courts and tribunals across the country to offer the virtual hearing option.
Of Gavel & Google: A rapid rundown of the tech tsar’s courtroom chronicles
Cases pertaining to the tech behemoth are pending in the Supreme Court, the Delhi High Court, Madras High Court, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal and before the Competition Commission of India.
SC refuses to entertain appeal against Madras HC order on steel cartelisation case
The CCI is investigating on whether Agni steels with other steel makers controlled the supply of steel thereby creating artificial scarcities, leading to an increase in the price of the commodity
Only wanted to understand feasibility of odd-even plan, not interfere with it: SC clarifies
Court noted that while vehicular pollution contributes to 17 percent of Delhi's air pollution woes, the odd-even scheme would reduce only 13 percent of the 17 percent, thereby making its impact negligible.
Delhi pollution: SC bats for use of technology to detect and douse farm fires
The court further clarified that it was not singling out Punjab as a contributor to farm fire but since the percentage of farm fires were more in Punjab, it had sought the state's response on the issue.
CJI Chandrachud administers oath to three new Supreme Court judges
The SC will now function with its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges. The calendar year has seen 14 judges appointed to the apex court in 11 months
Delhi HC issues notice in Nokia's IP infringement suit against Amazon Prime video
Noting that the dispute in hand appears to be "extremely complex and would require detailed examination," the Delhi HC permitted the case to be registered as a suit
SC upholds validity of various provisions of IBC, says no manifest arbitrariness
The court has rejected challenges by many prominent industrialists such as Anil Ambani to some provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) alleging that they were violative of fundamental rights.
Supreme Court asks high courts to speed up disposal of criminal cases against MPs, MLAs
The court is hearing a PIL that seeks to keep convicted MPs or MLAs away from elections. At present, a convicted lawmaker is barred from polls for six years after serving the jail term
Centre clears appointment of three judges to the Supreme Court
The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud is expected to administer oath to the newly appointed judges on November 9.
NCLAT defers hearing IDBI's appeal against Zee Entertainment to December 6
In May 2023, the NCLT's Mumbai bench refused to entertain IDBI's plea noting that it was barred under Section 10A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
Punjab seeks to phase out paddy cultivation to stop crop burning
The court has asked the Union government to consider cutting Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy grown in Punjab and granting the same to other traditional crops.
Go First case: RP says airline has 8000 operational creditors, seeks appointment of representative
The NCLT questioned the RP on whether such an order could be passed without giving notice to the operational creditors, and urged him to make them a party in the application. The RP however contended that such an order could be passed without giving notice to the operational creditors.
Collegium issue: SC raises concern over govt 'picking and choosing' candidates
The court further warned the government of unpalatable actions if they do not act on the pending collegium recommendations for appointment and transfers.
SC orders Delhi, Punjab and adjoining states to stop crop burning immediately
In this regard, the SC has asked the chief secretaries of these states to meet tomorrow and report back to SC on their decision by November 10 (Friday).
Supreme Court junks Bombay Bar Association's plea for an NCLAT bench
The plea was rejected on technical grounds and the court said the bar association could file a writ petition, if needed
SC asks PFI to challenge UAPA ban in HC, refuses to entertain plea
In March 2023, the UAPA tribunal confirmed centre's decision to declare the PFI as an unlawful association and imposed a five-year ban on it
'Governors should act before governments come to SC': CJI says while hearing Punjab government's plea
CJI also noted that the governors must understand that they are not elected representatives
Travel agent seeks to intervene in Go First case with Rs 5.7-crore demand
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is expected to hear the case on December 1.
SC permits Unitech's new management to commence construction activities
The apex court permitted the new management of Unitech to award 49 contracts and commence construction.
What orders has the SC passed to contain Delhi's air pollution?
Over decades, the apex court has had to step in several times to prod policymakers into taking action rather than engage in endless debate
Noida twin tower demolition: SC asks Supertech to pay Rs 75 lakh by January to homebuyers
On July 17, the SC asked Supertech to pay Rs 1.25 crore towards refunding 15 homebuyers of the demolished twin towers. The 15 homebuyers had to be paid a sum of Rs 7.04 crore, and currently, Rs 75 lakh remains to be paid
SC directs AAP MP Raghav Chadha to meet RS chair and offer unconditional apology
Lawyer Shadan Farasat who appeared for Chadha told the court that he is the youngest person in the House of Elders and he would not mind meeting the chairperson of Rajya Sabha and tendering an unconditional apology.
