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SC stays West Bengal’s order imposing ban on screening of ‘The Kerala Story’; also directs Tamil Nadu Government to provide adequate security to cinema halls displaying the film

The Court said that the prohibition imposed on the film by West Bengal suffered from over breadth.

Supreme Court| Allopathy/ Ayurved Doctors not on a par with MBBS Doctors; Can’t claim equal pay

“The principle of equal pay for equal work cannot be invoked or applied invariably in every kind of service and certainly it cannot be invoked in the area of professional services when these are to be compensated”

Case Briefs Supreme Court

[Manipur Violence] Centre and State Government file status report; Supreme Court directs authorities to ensure peace and tranquility

The status report indicated the steps taken to bring normalcy to the law and order situation in the State, security measures taken for protecting religious places and details of relief camps.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court rejects plea of grave and sudden provocation of mother who administered poison to children in suicide attempt

“There is no valid reason ground for the state not accepting the recommendation of the State level Committee for premature release of the Appellant. Supreme Court is not oblivious to the crime but they are equally not oblivious to the fact that the Appellant has already suffered at the cruel hands of fate.“

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Electricity no longer a luxury’; Meghalaya HC directs State to ensure adequate availability of electricity in the State

The Court directed State and Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited to file affidavit indicating the plans for meeting the demands of electricity and actions during accidental shutdown of power plant.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

SC upholds NCLAT’s ‘project-wise-resolution’ process order in Supertech Insolvency; allows it to complete housing projects

The Court said that if Committee of Creditors would be constituted for all projects of Supertech, it will cause immense hardships to the home buyers and will throw ever project into uncertainty.

Case Briefs High Courts

Specimen Document and Signature must be admitted by parties before comparing with disputed handwriting under S. 73 of IEA: Orissa HC

In case one party refuses to admit the specimen document, it is incumbent on the Court to first satisfy that the signature or writing on the specimen document is proved to be of the person concerned.

Hot Off The Press News

SC Collegium recommends elevation of Prashant Kumar Mishra Chief Justice, Andhra Pradesh HC to Supreme Court

Supreme Court: On 16-05-2023, the Supreme Court Collegium headed by CJI Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, K.M. Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, Sanjiv

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SC Collegium recommends appointment of Senior Advocate KV Viswanathan as Supreme Court Judge

Supreme Court: On 16-05-2023, the Supreme Court Collegium headed by CJI Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, K.M. Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, Sanjiv

Case Briefs Supreme Court

SC upholds Calcutta High Court’s order directing the STC, Calcutta to release employee’s pension

The Court said that for any fault on the part of the employer, the employees cannot be made to suffer.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court issues notice in plea filed by Mohammed Shami’s wife seeking Uniform Laws for Divorce

Mohammed Shami’s wife Hasin Jahan filed plea before the Court to declare certain provisions of Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 as unconstitutional.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

SC expresses displeasure over petition filed by DRT, Chandigarh Presiding Officer M.M. Dhonchak; dismisses petition challenging P&H High Court Order

The Supreme Court said that it was unfortunate that Mr. Dhonchak had filed the petition against the order of Punjab and Haryana High Court.

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Jurisdictional Issues — Challenges before CESTAT

by Suvendu Kumar Pati†

High Court Round Up Legal RoundUp

High Courts Roundup [May]| Stories on screening of Kerala Story; Kerala Doctor’s killing; bail to Times Now Reporter Bhawana Kishore and more

A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.

Know thy Judge

Know Thy Judge| Supreme Court of India: Justice Sanjiv Khanna

Going by the seniority rule of the Supreme Court Judges, Justice Sanjiv Khanna is in line to become the next Chief Justice of India in November 2024.

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Was Demolition of Twins Environment Friendly | Supertech Ltd. v. Emerald Court Owner Resident Welfare Assn.: A case comment

by Digvijay Sahni†

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Entitlement of Dissenting Financial Creditors under IBC

by Vikas Mehta†

payment to operational creditors under ibc

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Operational Creditors must be paid equivalent amount as per Section 53 of the IBC in case of liquidation of Corporate Debtor: SC

The Court said that Vistra ITCL (India) Ltd. would be treated as a secured creditor in terms of Section 52 and 53 of the IBC, and would be entitled to retain the security interest in the pledged shares.

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Inclusive Judiciary: A Manifestation or Reality

by Akanksha†

Case Briefs Supreme Court

SC rejects Centre’s plea challenging maintainability of Meghalaya’s suit to declare provisions of Lotteries Regulation Act as ultra vires

The Court said that the grievances raised by the State of Meghalaya in the context of its right to do business in lotteries under Article 298(b), would constitute disputes, which fall squarely within the four corners of Article 131 of the Constitution.