The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal challenging the display of Urdu alongside Marathi on a Maharashtra municipal signboard, affirming linguistic inclusivity. The Court emphasized that Urdu, a Scheduled language under the Constitution, can coexist with Marathi for effective public communication. Citing historical and cultural significance, the bench highlighted India’s multilingual [...]
The Supreme Court overturned a High Court order, ruling that a suit challenging a Will and Codicil was barred by limitation. The plaintiff, Hitesh P. Sanghvi, filed the suit in 2017, claiming the documents were null and void. However, the Court noted he knew of the Will by November 2014, [...]
The Delhi High Court, in its judgment dated April 8, 2025, directed the release of Rahul alias Puneet Phillips, a life convict, on a three-week furlough, overturning the prison authorities’ rejection order. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma noted the petitioner’s clean jail conduct for three years, his acquittal in 8 out [...]
The Delhi High Court, in its judgment dated April 8, 2025, dismissed a petition filed by the Union of India (UOI) challenging an arbitral award of ₹23,09,504 in favor of Jasbir Singh, proprietor of M/s Kalsi Engineers. The dispute arose from delays in a 2005 electrical work contract at Faridabad’s [...]
The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Girish Kathpalia, granted anticipatory bail to Luvkesh Aggarwal in a scuffle case under Section 110 BNS Act. The dispute arose from a children’s quarrel, escalating to injuries on both sides. With no serious objection from the prosecution and the weapon (baseball bat) already [...]
The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Girish Kathpalia, granted bail to Aamin, a TSR driver accused in a 21 kg ganja case. The court noted discrepancies in the prosecution’s claim, observing that only 8.3 kg (non-commercial quantity) was linked to him. CDR evidence failed to establish conspiracy with the [...]
The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Prateek Jalan, upheld that MA degrees in Fine Arts meet the essential qualification for TGT (Art) roles in EMRS schools under NESTS. However, diploma holders were deemed ineligible. The judgment clarified that “Degree in Fine Arts” includes postgraduate qualifications under UGC norms. The [...]
The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Prateek Jalan, dismissed Dr. O.P. Singh’s petition challenging the appointment of Pramod Kumar Goyal as Campus Director of DSEU’s PUSA Campus. The court ruled that the Vice Chancellor’s interim powers under the DSEU Act justified the decision, emphasizing smooth administrative transition. Dr. Singh, [...]
The CESTAT ruled that tour operators cannot be taxed under reverse charge mechanism for taxi services used in inbound tourism. The tribunal held this would amount to double taxation, as taxi operators already paid service tax. Citing Notification No.30/2012-ST, it clarified that similar line of business exemptions apply. The decision sets aside a ₹5.4 lakh demand, offering relief to travel operators. M/s. Incredible Indian Moments P. [...]
The Supreme Court directed Uttarakhand to consider candidates with 18-month D.El.Ed diplomas from NIOS (under a one-time 2017 scheme for in-service teachers) for vacant primary teacher posts, provided they were employed as of August 10, 2017. The Court clarified this would not disrupt ongoing selections. The order aligns with its [...]
The Supreme Court dismissed Firoz Khan’s appeal against his life sentence for a 2005 murder under Section 302 IPC, affirming concurrent lower court rulings. The Court found eyewitness testimonies credible despite minor discrepancies. However, it directed Maharashtra to reconsider Khan’s premature release plea under applicable remission policies, noting his 14+ [...]