Quota Judgement: Reforming reservation will not be an easy task
After the judgement, states have the ability to use empirical data to sub-divide quotas to reflect socio-economic disparities. The main implementation challenge lies in the political risks involved in undertaking such a redistribution exercise
SC allows sub-classification of classes; What's the case and what the CJI said?
The Supreme Court's ruling has cleared the way for quota-within-quota. In its 2024 judgment, the top court had held that only Parliament and not state legislatures had the power to sub-classify SCs and STs for reservation
Byju Raveendran moves Karnataka HC against insolvency order, withdraws it to pursue NCLAT appeal
Raveendran will now pursue the regular appeal before National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). The appellate tribunal is expected to hear the plea on July 22 (Monday).
Supreme Court adjourns to July 31 pleas against retrospective GST notices to RMG firms
Thirty petitions have been filed by real money gaming companies challenging retrospective GST notices that have collectively demanded more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore
Delhi HC warns SpiceJet of contempt if it doesn't return engines to lessor by July 8
The order was passed in an application filed by SpiceJet seeking extension of time to till July 8 return the engines to the lessor as the airline could not find alternatives. The airline was earlier directed by the court to return them by June 16.
Excise policy case: Delhi court sends Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till July 12 on CBI's plea
The CBI had sought five-day custody of the Delhi CM on June 26 after it arrested him on the same day in the liquor policy case
Lawyers, litigants brace for new criminal laws that take effect on July 1
Implementing the new laws will require additional training for law enforcement and administrative personnel, straining an already overburdened system.
NEET UG: The controversial examination’s roller coaster ride in the Supreme Court
NEET was introduced in 2013 to streamline and democratise admissions medical education in India. The validity of NEET itself was litigated upon in the Supreme Court for eight years between 2012 and 2020. The apex court upheld the examination’s validity in 2020.
MC Explains: The What, Why, When and How of National Litigation Policy
It's meant to unclog the strained wheels of justice. Modi 3.0 has made it a priority in its agenda of judicial reforms
Delhi Water Crisis: SC asks Upper Yamuna River Board to decide on supply of additional water
The court said "The court does not have the expertise to decide even on interim basis which would violate or tinker MoU between the parties. It’s appropriate that it be dealt by UYRB." Delhi has an MoU with Haryana , Uttar Pradesh and Himachal over water sharing.
Delhi water crisis: SC seeks AAP govt's response on measures to prevent water wastage
The apex court also came down heavily on Himachal Pradesh for stating that they have an excess water of 137 cusecs while it may not be the case in reality.
NCLAT refuses to stay Jaiprakash Associates' insolvency process
The Interim Resolution Professional has submitted that neither the 25,000 employees nor the ongoing projects will be affected, as IRP intends to run the company as a going concern, NCLAT said
Delhi HC asks MX Media to keep aside Rs 5 crore from assets sale for ALT dues
Earlier this month, it was reported that Amazon signed an agreement to acquire some assets from the Times Internet-owned streaming platform MX Player, signaling consolidation in India's increasingly competitive video streaming market.
Modi 3.0: Cease post-retirement appointments in tribunals, expand the judiciary — Former SG Ranjit Kumar
Tribunals have faced criticism over the years for pendency of cases and delay in the appointment of members.
Madhya Pradesh HC judgment on Hindu-Muslim marriage regressive, against law, say legal experts
A single judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on May 27 refused to protect an interfaith couple who wished to get their marriage registered under SMA. The judge reasoned that a marriage between a Muslim man and a Hindu woman is invalid even if it under SMA.
Investors Vs Byju's: NCLAT junks plea by investors over non-compliance with order
The investors filed an appeal against the order of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) from April 23, refusing to pass an effective/immediate order against Byju's over alleged violation of directives.
Swati Maliwal assault: Delhi HC reserves judgment on maintainability of Kejriwal aide's plea
While Kumar's lawyer senior advocate Hariharan urged the court to issue notice to the Delhi police in the case, Delhi police represented by senior advocate Sanjay Jain objected to the same as Kumar Could have moved the trial court seeking the same remedy.
NCLT replaces Subhash Chandra's resolution professional after he expresses lack of confidence
According to the order, Chandra was "unable to gain confidence in the RP and the impression what he gathered is that the RP could not aptly comprehend and understand the vastness and intricacies of the complicated affairs as businessman, a philanthropist and as a public servant.
Why did Arvind Kejriwal move Rouse Avenue court for bail?
Legal experts opined that moving the trial court was the best legal option available with Kejriwal to extend his stint outside of judicial custody.
US lenders urge NCLT to restrain Byju's from alienating shares
The lenders, who have filed their insolvency plea through US-based non-bank loan agency Glas Trust Company LLC, told the tribunal that Byju's was borrowing more money in exchange for its shares
Engine lessor moves insolvency plea against SpiceJet over $12 million dues
The case was heard briefly today by the NCLT, it has however been adjourned to May 30 as SpiceJet sought time to respond to the plea.
Jet Airways: NCLAT refuses to entertain Jalan Kalrock's plea to keep Rs 200 cr in escrow
JKC chose to withdraw the plea after the appellate tribunal opined that it was not inclined to entertain the plea. NCLAT opined that JKC could not have filed an application before it while an appeal against its order is pending in the Supreme Court.
Byju's looking to settle with 2 of its operational creditors
The the embattled edtech firm was exploring settlements with operational creditors Teleperformance and Surfer Technologies, Byju's lawyer told NCLT
Sony sues MX player over non-payment of dues of over Rs 31 crore
According to the plea reviewed by Moneycontrol, Sony and MX entered into a distribution agreement in December 2021 by which Sony had granted certain rights including integration of the Service API and making available the Service Thumbnails on the Designated Digital Platform
