Justice KV Viswanathan
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On 19-05-2023, Justice K.V. Viswanathan became one of the few lawyers, who were elevated directly from the Bar to the Judgeship of the Supreme Court of India. With Justice Viswanathan’s elevation, the Collegium hopes to enhance the representation of the Bar in the Supreme Court.

Tribunal Roundup December 2023 to March 2024
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Demand of service tax u/s 73-A of Finance Act, 1994 incorrect when broadcaster’s service tax is collected and not retained: CESTAT reiterates

Ajit Pawar
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The Nationalist Congress Party split into two factions in July 2023, after a rebellion by the Ajit Pawar group, that supports the ruling Eknath Shinde Government in Maharashtra

Sharad Pawar
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Supreme Court asked Ajit Pawar to file an undertaking by 18-03-2024 and the matter will next be heard on 19-03-2024.

NCP Sharad Pawar
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Supreme Court kept the option open for Sharad Pawar to approach the Election Commission regarding allocation of symbol.

Election Commission NCP
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ECI raised concerns that “A majority of symbol disputes cases which come before the Commission under Paragraph 15 of the Symbols Order show that political parties are either not holding regular organizational elections, or not holding them as per Party Constitution.”