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Counsel cannot claim any share out of the fruits of litigation from their client as fee; Such an action amounts to professional misconduct: J&K and Ladakh HC

The High Court strictly noted that such a conduct is unbecoming for a person belonging to legal profession and also reprimanded the Tribunal for withholding the compensation from the petitioner due to a fee dispute between a layer and their client.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Aimed at ensuring that education is not commercialized’; Patna HC rejects petition challenging validity of provisions of Bihar Private Schools (Fee Regulation) Act, 2019

“The absence of guidelines cannot ipso facto result in invalidation of Bihar Private Schools (Fee Regulation) Act, 2019, especially one in the nature of regulation aimed at ensuring that education is not commercialized and reduced to mere means of profiteering.”

District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

“Unscrupulous coaching institutes should not have the right to retain fees of students who leave course midway due to dissatisfaction with the services”: DCDRC

VLCC failed to deliver on their promise by not conducting the courses as per the agreed terms. Furthermore, their suggestion to adjust the course fees against the enrolment of a relative was found to be unfair and contrary to consumer protection principles by DCDRC.

Case Briefs High Courts

Arbitrator’s fees to be treated as preferential payments even where CIRP proceedings are pending before NCLT: Madras High Court

Madras High Court said that if the Arbitrators are not paid their fees / costs on account of the moratorium order, the object of arbitration will get defeated, as competent Arbitrators will hesitate to become Arbitrators in a dispute involving Companies facing financial crisis.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court strikes down R. 14(2)(b) of Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Cess Rules, 1998 being ultra vires the provisions of S. 11 Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1996

Delhi High Court: In a petition filed challenging the vires of Rule 14 of Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Explained| Can GPU Charities involved in trade claim tax exemption? [Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act, 1961]

Supreme Court: Interpreting the proviso to Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (IT Act) introduced by amendment w.e.f. 01.04.2009, the

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Insolvency professional must not accept any fees or charges from any professional and/or support service provider vide IBBI (Insolvency Professionals) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2022

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has notified Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Professionals) (Second Amendment) Regulations,

Legislation Updates Notifications

Levy of GST on the fees payable to SEBI

On 18-07-2022, SEBI has issued a circular for all the Market Infrastructure Institutions, Companies who have listed / are intending list their

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Once insolvency proceedings are put on Stay, Can resolution professionals still be entitled to fees during Stay? NCLAT answers

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), New Delhi: In a matter with regard to fees of resolution professional, the Coram of Justice

Case Briefs Supreme Court

“In a taxing statute, it is the plain language of the provision that has to be preferred”. APMCs liable to pay service tax under the category of ‘renting of immovable property service’: SC

Supreme Court: In the instant appeals, the Market Committees located in Rajasthan raised their grievance over the decision of CESTAT that respective

Case Briefs Supreme Court

“Reduce Qualifying cut off percentile by 10% for NEET candidates”, SC directs Center; Asks private Dental Colleges to consider reducing exorbitantly high fees

Supreme Court: The Division Bench comprising of L. Nageswara Rao* and Krishna Murari, JJ., addressed the plight of NEET students. The Bench

Case Briefs Supreme Court

As Supreme Court allows Rajasthan Schools to collect fees for the academic years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021, read what’s in it for the students and parents

Supreme Court: In a major win for Private Schools in the State of Rajasthan, the bench of AM Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari,

Case Briefs High Courts

Exhaustive analysis of a 2-tier mechanism to provide concession in school fees: Unraveling various aspects of Cal HC’s ruling

Calcutta High Court: A Division Bench of Sanjib Banerjee and Moushumi Bhattacharya, JJ., while addressing the issues raised in the present petition observed

Case Briefs High Courts

Raj HC | Collection of 70% fees in three installments allowed for the schools; Court observes that a financial balance needs to be struck between school management and parents

Rajasthan High Court: Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, J., partly allowed a writ petition filed by the Society of Catholic Education Institutions in Rajasthan

Case Briefs High Courts

Madras HC | Schools violating Court Order of 40% only fees collection shall be subject to Contempt Proceedings

Madras High Court: N. Anand Venkatesh, J., stated that in case the Schools are violating the High Court’s earlier Order with regard to

Case Briefs High Courts

Cal HC | Private unaided schools not to debar students whose fees is outstanding, from availing online classes unconditionally till 15th August, 2020

Calcutta High Court: A Division Bench of Sanjib Banerjee and Moushumi Bhattacharya, JJ., while addressing the matter wherein private unaided schools have debarred

Case Briefs High Courts

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Counsel cannot claim any share out of the fruits of litigation from their client as fee; Such an action amounts to professional misconduct: J&K and Ladakh HC

‘Aimed at ensuring that education is not commercialized’; Patna HC rejects petition challenging validity of provisions of Bihar Private Schools (Fee Regulation) Act, 2019

“Unscrupulous coaching institutes should not have the right to retain fees of students who leave course midway due to dissatisfaction with the services”: DCDRC

Arbitrator’s fees to be treated as preferential payments even where CIRP proceedings are pending before NCLT: Madras High Court

Delhi High Court strikes down R. 14(2)(b) of Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Cess Rules, 1998 being ultra vires the provisions of S. 11 Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1996

Explained| Can GPU Charities involved in trade claim tax exemption? [Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act, 1961]

Insolvency professional must not accept any fees or charges from any professional and/or support service provider vide IBBI (Insolvency Professionals) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2022

Levy of GST on the fees payable to SEBI

Once insolvency proceedings are put on Stay, Can resolution professionals still be entitled to fees during Stay? NCLAT answers

“In a taxing statute, it is the plain language of the provision that has to be preferred”. APMCs liable to pay service tax under the category of ‘renting of immovable property service’: SC

“Reduce Qualifying cut off percentile by 10% for NEET candidates”, SC directs Center; Asks private Dental Colleges to consider reducing exorbitantly high fees

As Supreme Court allows Rajasthan Schools to collect fees for the academic years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021, read what’s in it for the students and parents

Exhaustive analysis of a 2-tier mechanism to provide concession in school fees: Unraveling various aspects of Cal HC’s ruling

Raj HC | Collection of 70% fees in three installments allowed for the schools; Court observes that a financial balance needs to be struck between school management and parents

Madras HC | Schools violating Court Order of 40% only fees collection shall be subject to Contempt Proceedings

Cal HC | Private unaided schools not to debar students whose fees is outstanding, from availing online classes unconditionally till 15th August, 2020

MP HC | University cannot grant affiliation with 50% affiliation fees until mandatory conditions are fulfilled

SAT | Appellant directed to pay simple interest on the amount withdrawn at relevant bank rate to SEBI

Gujarat HC upholds law regulating fees of private schools in the state