Editor, Author at SCC Times

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.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NGT forms Joint Committee to probe allegations of environmental norms violations in constructions at CM Kejriwal’s residence

It was alleged that during the construction activities at 6 Flag Staff Road, Delhi, 20 trees were cut illegally as permissions for tree cutting were sought manipulatively.

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Appointment of Arbitrator in Lender-Borrower Agreements

by Mohd. Suboor†

Case Briefs High Courts

Orissa HC upholds Odisha Administrative Tribunal’s order to regularise services of Junior clerks; directs State to implement order within 6 weeks

The Court said that there was scope for promotion to the post of Junior Clerk by virtue of the Odisha Ministerial Service (Method of Recruitment to the Posts of Junior Clerks in the District Offices) Amendment Rules, 2001.

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Treatment of Bona Fide Trades under SEBI Insider Trading Regulations

by Armaan Patkar*

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Maharashtra Political Crisis: SC Constitution Bench holds Governor justified in inviting Eknath Shinde to form Government; 7-judges bench to reconsider Nabam Rebia judgment

The Supreme Court refused to quash Udhav Thackeray's resignation as it was submitted voluntarily before the floor test.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Manipur Violence: SC directs State to ensure medical care, basic amenities, rehabilitation measures and protect places of worship

The Court expressed its concerns over the loss of human life and destruction of the homesteads and places of worship.

Hot Off The Press News

Donald Trump guilty of sexually abusing and defaming American Journalist E. Jean Carroll; US Jury directs him to pay $5 million damage

The verdict form of the US Jury mentioned that Trump's conduct was willfully reckless, and the statements made against Carroll were in malice and ill will.

Case Briefs High Courts

Meghalaya HC reprimands State for ‘nurturing’ illegal coal mining; directs State to expose the kingpin behind illegal coke plants

The Court said that despite repeated orders of the NGT and Supreme Court, rather than prohibiting the illegal coal mining, the State may have provided tacit support to such operations.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Honour Killing | Supreme Court commutes death sentence of man who killed newly married sister and her paramour

“It is well-settled law that awarding of life sentence is a rule and death is an exception. The application of the rarest of rare case principle is dependent upon and differs from case to case.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Gujarat HC suspends life sentence of 3 IAF Officers in 28 years old murder case; sets aside CBI Court order

The Court found that the conviction and life sentencing order suffered from patent infirmities and was based on presumptions.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NGT imposes 50 crores costs on Uttar Pradesh Aawas and Vikas Parishad and 3 other Housing Realtors for environment degradation

The Tribunal noted that while developing housing projects in Ghaziabad, the Project Proponents violated environmental norms for plantations and sewage treatment plan.