The Supreme Court of India has canceled bail for 13 accused involved in an interstate child trafficking racket, directing them to surrender immediately. The accused, linked to multiple FIRs in Uttar Pradesh, were allegedly part of a network kidnapping and selling minors, with victims recovered from their custody. The Court [...]
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 CESTAT ruled that PVR Cinemas’ sale of food and beverages does not qualify as a taxable service under the Finance Act, 1994. The tribunal upheld that transactions involve mere sale of goods, not services, as customers buy packaged/reheated items without added service elements. The decision aligns with earlier rulings, distinguishing it from Gold Class services (where waiters serve). Service tax demand was quashed, reinforcing industry relief. M/s. PVR Limited VERSUS [...]
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+ [...]