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Government of India moves a step closer to Nirav Modi’s extradition, as UK court rules that “extradition to India is compatible with his Convention rights within the meaning of Human Rights Act, 1998” || Detailed Report

Westminster Magistrates’ Court: Marking a significant development in the Punjab National Bank fraud case, District Judge Sam Goozée while deliberating upon request

Case Briefs High Courts

Megh HC | No disrobing, no penetration; will nudging and putting the victim to ground amount to attempt to rape? Read what constitutes an offence under Ss. 376/511 IPC

Meghalaya High Court: W. Diengdoh, J., has held that the ingredients that are to be seen existing in an allegation of attempt

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

SEBI grants an exemption to ‘Pantone’ from takeover norms with respect to acquisition of shares in Tata Communications Ltd.

Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI): S.K. Mohanty, (Whole Time Member) had granted exemptions to Pantone Finvest Ltd., from complying with

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PNB Scam | UK Court gives a green signal to Nirav Modi extradition; rules “he has a case to answer in India”

On January 29, 2018, Punjab National Bank reported a fraud to the tune of Rs. 281 crore against Nirav Modi: a fugitive

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

[Corporal Punishment] SL SC | Children entitled to their own sense of self & dignity. Fundamental Rights of student found violated: Court orders teacher to pay compensation for slapping student resulting in permanent hearing disability

Supreme Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka: A Full Bench of Sisira J. De Abrew, Murdu N.B. Fernando and

Case Briefs High Courts

Raj HC | State Govt. to consider whether persons with locomotive disabilities and hearing impairment can avail reservation for the purpose of employment under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

Rajasthan High Court: The Division Bench of Satish Kumar Sharma and Indrajit Mahanty, JJ., dismissed the petition remitting the matter to State

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

Kenya SC | “Where the landless establish homes on public land, they acquire a protectable right to housing over the same”; Court relies on International customary laws

Supreme Court of Kenya: The 5-Judge Bench of D. K. Maraga, CJ, P. M. Mwilu, DCJ, M. K. Ibrahim, S. C. Wanjala,

Case Briefs High Courts

[MV Act] Kar HC | Evidence is examined on the touchstone of ‘preponderance of probabilities’, Standard of proof of accident beyond reasonable doubt to not apply

Karnataka High Court: A Division Bench of Alok Aradhe and Nataraj Rangaswamy, JJ., disposed of the appeal after modifying the compensation. The

Case Briefs High Courts

J&K HC | “Even after completion of public auction the highest bidder has no indefeasible right till the confirmation letter is issued”; HC states

Jammu and Kashmir High Court: Javed Iqbal Wani, J., had heard the instant petition challenging inaction on the part of respondent regarding

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Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

Faceless Assessment (1st Amendment) Scheme, 2021

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has notified the ‘Faceless Assessment (1st Amendment) Scheme, 2021’ which seeks to amend Faceless Assessment Scheme,

Case Briefs High Courts

Ker HC | Gold Smuggling is not a terrorist activity, it does not qualify as ‘any other material’ under S. 15(1)(a)(iiia) of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act; HC grants bail

Kerala High Court: In an interesting case the Division Bench comprising of A. Hariprasad and M. R. Anitha, JJ., had granted bail

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

SCOTUS declines to review Republican Party’s petitions challenging Pennsylvania’s extended mail-in ballot policy

Supreme Court of The United States: In a significant decision, the Court by a ratio of 6:3, declined to review petitions challenging

Case Briefs High Courts

MP HC | Claim of share in the properties or right of succession are not pure questions of law instead they are mixed question of law and fact; Court dismisses revision warranting interference under S. 115 of CPC

Madhya Pradesh High Court: Rohit Arya, J., dismissed a revision petition which was filed after the dismissal of Petitioner’s application under Order

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

SL SC | No man is allowed to take advantage of his wrong; Court finds Fundamental Rights under Arts. 12(1), 12(2), and 14(1) (g) of the Constitution violated [legitimate expectation]

Supreme Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka: A Full Judge Bench of Sisira. J. de Abrew, Murdu Fernando and

Case Briefs Supreme Court

“Technical members of IPAB are legally trained and qualified”; Supreme Court says the Board can function without a judicial member

“These members had practical legal experience of ten to fifteen years. The fact that they were appointed as technical members cannot obfuscate the fact that they are legally trained and qualified.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Tri HC | Once material has come to Government notice prima facie indicating that there was some corrupt practice, Government is duty-bound to act on the same; Court maintains departmental inquiry

Tripura High Court: Akil Kureshi, CJ., disposed of a writ petition which was filed challenging a departmental inquiry and suspension pending such

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Government of India moves a step closer to Nirav Modi’s extradition, as UK court rules that “extradition to India is compatible with his Convention rights within the meaning of Human Rights Act, 1998” || Detailed Report

Megh HC | No disrobing, no penetration; will nudging and putting the victim to ground amount to attempt to rape? Read what constitutes an offence under Ss. 376/511 IPC

SEBI grants an exemption to ‘Pantone’ from takeover norms with respect to acquisition of shares in Tata Communications Ltd.

PNB Scam | UK Court gives a green signal to Nirav Modi extradition; rules “he has a case to answer in India”

[Corporal Punishment] SL SC | Children entitled to their own sense of self & dignity. Fundamental Rights of student found violated: Court orders teacher to pay compensation for slapping student resulting in permanent hearing disability

Raj HC | State Govt. to consider whether persons with locomotive disabilities and hearing impairment can avail reservation for the purpose of employment under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

Kenya SC | “Where the landless establish homes on public land, they acquire a protectable right to housing over the same”; Court relies on International customary laws

[MV Act] Kar HC | Evidence is examined on the touchstone of ‘preponderance of probabilities’, Standard of proof of accident beyond reasonable doubt to not apply

J&K HC | “Even after completion of public auction the highest bidder has no indefeasible right till the confirmation letter is issued”; HC states

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Faceless Assessment (1st Amendment) Scheme, 2021

Ker HC | Gold Smuggling is not a terrorist activity, it does not qualify as ‘any other material’ under S. 15(1)(a)(iiia) of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act; HC grants bail

SCOTUS declines to review Republican Party’s petitions challenging Pennsylvania’s extended mail-in ballot policy

MP HC | Claim of share in the properties or right of succession are not pure questions of law instead they are mixed question of law and fact; Court dismisses revision warranting interference under S. 115 of CPC

SL SC | No man is allowed to take advantage of his wrong; Court finds Fundamental Rights under Arts. 12(1), 12(2), and 14(1) (g) of the Constitution violated [legitimate expectation]

“Technical members of IPAB are legally trained and qualified”; Supreme Court says the Board can function without a judicial member

Pat HC | Application for voluntary retirement cannot be treated as resignation application; HC quashes impugned order

CESTAT | Calcite Sand (Calcite Powder) to be classified under CT 2503 9030, Tribunal allows appeal

P&H HC | Wife entitled to increase alimony after an increase in husband’s salary, HC upholds

Tri HC | Once material has come to Government notice prima facie indicating that there was some corrupt practice, Government is duty-bound to act on the same; Court maintains departmental inquiry