LPG Dealership Lost Over Late Lease Deed: HC Refuses Relief!
The Rajasthan High Court, recently ruled on a case concerning the allotment of LPG distributorship, emphasizing that the retrospective effect of a registered document under Section 47 of the Registration Act cannot override procedural requirements. The Jaipur division bench, comprising Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Kuldeep Mathur made it clear that while a registered lease […]
Bombay HC Weighs Development Against Environmental Concerns in Law College Hill Case
The Bombay High Court, division bench comprising the Chief Justice and Justice Bharati Dangre, examined the conflict between urban development and environmental concerns. Nagrik Chetna Manch challenged Pune Municipal Corporation’s decision to construct a road through Law College Hill, citing its ecological significance and classification as a deemed forest requiring prior clearance under the Forest […]
Rs. 3,500 AIBE Fee Dispute: SC Asks Petitioner to Approach BCI
On 24th February, 2025, the Supreme Court bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and JusticeR. Mahadevan heard a petition challenging the fees and incidental charges imposed for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). The petition was filed by an Advocate appearing in person, who argued that the Bar Council of India (BCI) charges Rs.3,500 for the […]
SC Lays Down Principles on the Permissibility of Registering a Second FIR
The Supreme Court clarified that while a second FIR for the same offence is not maintainable, a subsequent FIR may be registered if it pertains to a distinct offence. The Court emphasized that the determination of whether a second FIR is legally permissible depends on the nature, scope, and ambit of the allegations in both […]
Abuse of Law: SC Dismisses Sukash Chandra Shekhar’s Plea for Jail Transfer
The Supreme Court on 18th February, 2025 dismissed a writ petition filed by an alleged conman Sukash Chandrashekhar, who is facing 27 cases, including extortion charges, seeking a transfer from Mandoli jail to Karnataka or any state where the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is not in power. A bench of Justice Bela M. Trivedi and […]
SC Raps CBI, Grants Bail to Christian Michel in Chopper Scam
On February 18, 2024, the Supreme Court of India granted bail to British arms consultant Christian James Michel, who was extradited in 2018 in connection with the AgustaWestland chopper scam. A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta passed the order while hearing Michel’s plea against the Delhi High Court's refusal to grant […]
SC Quashes Defamation Against TOI: Freedom of Speech is Paramount, But Media Must Publish Responsibly
Quashing a criminal defamation case of 2014 against the Editorial Director of Bennett Coleman And Co, publishers of ‘Times of India’ newspaper, the bench of Justice J.B Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan of the Supreme Court cautioned that those working in positions of prominence in media must exercise caution and responsibly publish statements, opinions or […]
Money Laundering Not an Ordinary Crime: SC Slams High Court’s ‘Casual’ Bail Order in PMLA Case
Critiquing the Patna High Court approach of granting bail as "casual and cavalier" the Supreme Court has set aside the bail granted to the individual accused of committing money laundering after observing that the High Court failed to satisfy the twin conditions stipulated under Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (“PMLA”). […]
Prioritise Justice Over Technical Violations: SC To Writ Courts
The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed that writ courts should not interfere in cases involving mere violations of statutory provisions or norms unless such violations result in injustice. The Division Bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan, emphasized that the High Court’s power under Article 226 is discretionary. Therefore, even if an order is […]
No More Power Rebates for Industries: SC Backs Goa Government
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court upheld the Goa Government’s decision to reclaim electricity tariff rebates previously granted to various industrial establishments. The Court’s verdict reaffirmed the government’s authority to retract or alter economic incentives if they impose a strain on public finances. A bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Sandeep Mehta concluded […]