Order imposing stay of the Jallikattu Festival not to be vacated
Supreme Court: Refusing to vacate the stay on the Jallikattu, a festival involving bull race, the bench of Dipak Misra and N.V.
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Supreme Court stamps its approval on the new liquor policy of the Kerala Government
Supreme Court: Answering an appeal preferred against the judgement of the division bench of the High Court of Kerala, a bench of
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Florida’s capital sentencing scheme violates the Sixth Amendment
Supreme Court of United States- Holding the Florida’s capital sentencing scheme as unconstitutional, the Court with the ratio of 8:1 held that
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Company Judge has no say in the sale of secured assets made by secured creditors under the SARFAESI Act
Supreme Court: While answering the common question of law involved in the present appeal that whether a Company Court directly or through
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Distinction needs to be drawn between a girl child and a minor by fixing the upper limit at 10 for the girl child
Supreme Court: Considering the serious issue of sexual abuse of girl children raised by the women lawyers of the Supreme Court, the
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The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 received the assent of the President on 31st December, 2015 and was
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National Seminar on “Continuing Legal Education: An Agenda for Professional Development” and Foundation laying ceremony of M.K. Nambyar Academy for Continuing Legal Education
Bar Council of Kerala, Kochi in collaboration with the M.K. Nambyar Academy for Continuing Legal Education Trust is organising a National Seminar
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Railway authorities cannot lease out the luggage compartments without fixing the upper limit of charges levied by the contractors
Supreme Court: Answering an appeal preferred against the judgement of the division bench of the High Court of Karnataka, a bench of
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2016 SCC Vol. 1 January 7, 2016 Part 1
Central Excise Act, 1944 — S. 11-B (as amended in 1991) — Refund: Amended provisions of S. 11-B are not applicable to
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Short Case Analysis Competition, 2016
The Case Analysis Competition is the maiden endeavour to promote comprehension skills, research skills and writing skills through an incentivised competition. This
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National Insurance Co. Ltd. directed to pay 72.5 lakhs to a marine service provider company for loss of a ship
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC): NCDRC has dismissed an appeal filed by an insurance company challenging the order of Gujarat State
Continue readingRevision of Monetary limit for filing Departmental appeals in income tax matters
Central Board of Direct Taxes via a circular dated January 10th, 2015, as a measure for reducing litigation has revised the monetary
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10th S.P. Sathe National Moot Court Competition
Reported by Saranya Mishra
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Restrictions imposed on Court Room visits in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court via a Circular dated January 5th, 2016 notified that the entry of litigants, law students and public visiting Court
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Competition Commission of India (Procedure in regard to the transaction of business relating to combinations) Amendment Regulations, 2016
The Competition Commission of India makes the Competition Commission of India (Procedure in regard to the transaction of business relating to combinations)
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The Payment of Bonus (Amendment) Act, 2015
The Payment of Bonus (Amendment) Act, 2015 received the assent of the President on 31st December, 2015 and was passed to amend
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The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015
The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015 received the assent of the President on 31st December,
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Granting relief in a 40 year old case, Supreme Court directed High Court to not to interfere with the findings of fact recorded by first appellate court
Supreme Court: While setting aside the impugned judgment of the High Court with respect to eviction of tenant on the ground of
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