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The Uttar Pradesh government has rebutted Rahul Gandhi’s plea in the Supreme Court to quash a summons issued for his remarks about Vinayak Savarkar, citing concerns of inciting hatred.
The Supreme Court has stayed criminal defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi regarding his comments about the Indian Army, questioning the relevance of social media commentary in judicial matters.
NALSAR University will consult its Executive Council on the BCI's demand for an inquiry into the objections raised about CJI attendance at their convocation, after previous BCI circulars.
The BCI chairman announced the closure of proceedings against NALSAR students regarding complaints against CJI attendance at their convocation, following backlash from senior advocates.
The Supreme Court of India refused to initiate suo motu proceedings concerning remarks made by MP Nagendra Ray about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The court directed interested parties to file a formal petition instead.
The article discusses whether a deed can be challenged under the writ jurisdiction of High Courts. This issue raises critical considerations in property law and constitutional jurisprudence.
The CBDT has granted income tax exemption for FY 2026-27 to the District Legal Services Authority on grants, donations, fees, and interest income. This exemption is conditional on adherence to restrictions concerning non-commercial activities and the requirement to file returns under Section 263(9)(c)(xiii).
The Calcutta High Court has denied Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's request to travel abroad for eye treatment, citing ongoing criminal cases against him. The court's decision emphasizes its role in ensuring justice in such matters.
The Rajasthan High Court has set aside an ex parte GST appellate order, citing a breach of natural justice. The court requires a fresh hearing, emphasizing the necessity for all parties to be heard.
The Telangana High Court has issued a stay on the recovery of a sanctioned GST refund and related penalties, due to the Revenue's failure to formally challenge the refund sanction order. This ruling emphasizes the need for due process in tax recovery actions.
The Calcutta High Court has provided interim protection to TMC MP Mahua Moitra against police action regarding a hate speech case, following her plea to quash criminal proceedings.
A Chandigarh court has refused bail to a Hyderabad man charged with sharing a scandalous tweet about Prime Minister Modi, citing potential for public disturbance. The court emphasized the seriousness of the allegations against the accused.
The SAFEMA Tribunal has set aside a PMLA attachment order involving a Director's wife due to insufficient reasoning in the initial findings, remanding the case for further investigation. This decision emphasizes the need for transparent reasoning in financial enforcement actions.