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Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Independent Audit Of EVM Source Codes

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking an independent audit of source codes of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra noted that ...

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Dividend Income From Indian Entity's Establishment In Oman Having ‘Permanent Establishment’ Status Under DTAA Not Taxable In India: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that if an Indian Entity’s Establishment is operating in Oman and has a ‘Permanent Establishment’ status under Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (“DTAA”), then the dividend income received by the Indian Entity from such Establishment would ...

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Won’t interfere with firecracker ban in Delhi: SC

Ahead of the festive season, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it would not interfere with a decision of a state government if it decides to impose a complete ban on firecrackers, including green crackers, to check pollution level ...

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In A First, Supreme Court Data Available On National Judicial Data Grid On Real Time Basis; Boost For Transparency, Says CJI DY Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud announced today that the Supreme Court is officially 'onboard' with the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) now. The CJI described the onboarding of the Supreme Court data on NJDG portal under the court's 'open ...

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DBS Bank Directors Can’t Be Prosecuted For Acts Of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Before Amalgamation : Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Case

The Supreme Court today ruled that DBS Bank and its directors, who were appointed after the amalgamation with Lakshmi Vilas Bank(LVB) and had their appointments approved by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), cannot be held criminally liable for actions ...

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EVMs Non-Tamperable, Demand For 100% VVPAT Verification Regressive: Election Commission Tells Supreme Court

Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has staunchly defended electronic voting machines (EVM) as ‘non-tamperable’, both owing to technological measures and strict administrative and security procedures designed by the commission. In a recent ...

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Cheque Bounce Case Can Be Quashed U/S 482 Only If Amount Is Patently Non-Recoverable; Whether Debt Time-Barred Or Not Is A Question Of Evidence : SC

The Supreme Court observed that the question whether a cheque was issued towards a time barred debt is to be decided on evidence. “It is only in cases wherein an amount which is out and out non-recoverable, towards which a ...

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Private Class 12 Student Eligible To Take NEET, Says NMC; Supreme Court Allows MBBS Admission

The Supreme Court recently allowed a candidate who passed Class 12 as a private student to take admission for MBBS course after NEET counselling. This was after the National Medical Commission informed the Court that as per the latest Graduate ...

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Motor Accident Claims – Social Status Of Deceased To Be Considered If There’s No Definite Proof Of Income: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has reinstated an award originally granted by the Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal (MACT). The apex court expressed disappointment over the approach taken by the High Court in evaluating the evidence and reinstated the MACT’s verdict. The Court ...

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Children Of Invalid Marriages Have Right In Their Parents’ Share In Hindu Joint Family Property : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday (September 1) pronounced a judgment recognizing the rights of children born out of invalid marriages in their parents’ share in Hindu joint family property. The Court held that children born out of void/voidable marriages are ...


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ADR in Real Estate & Construction Disputes | Fast-Track Legal Solutions

The real estate and construction sector in India is one of the fastest-growing industries, but it is also one of the most dispute-prone. Delays in possession, payment disputes, contractor disagreements, quality issues, and non-compliance with project timelines often lead to ...

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E-Courts: The Future of Judiciary in India

India’s judiciary is at a crossroads, with digitization and judicial reforms paving the way for increased efficiency, transparency, and accessibility. The e-Courts initiative, launched by the Indian judiciary under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP), is a transformative step toward modernizing ...

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Section 313 CrPC | 'Right To Remain Silent Not Be Used Against Accused' : Supreme Court Summarises 12 Principles

Recently, the Supreme Court, in a noteworthy judgment, while acquitting a woman accused of killing her own child and was convicted for murder and sentenced to life imprisonment, also decided the question of what may be required of the convict ...

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Legal Challenges in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: Exploring the Evolving Legal Landscape

The rise of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology has revolutionized the financial world, but it has also brought about a series of complex legal challenges. As more businesses and individuals adopt digital currencies and decentralized systems, governments and regulatory bodies are ...

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Who Should Appoint India’s Election Commissioners? The Constitutional Debate Before the Supreme Court

India’s Election Commission occupies a unique position in the constitutional structure. It is responsible for conducting elections to Parliament, State Legislatures and the offices of the President and Vice-President, making its institutional independence central to the functioning of representative democracy. ...

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Legal Challenges in Remote Work : Solicitors' Guide

Introduction: As remote work continues to redefine the modern workplace, it brings with it a host of legal considerations that businesses and employees must navigate. From data protection to employment law and contractual obligations, the shift to remote work presents ...

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