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Supreme Court Affirms Delhi Municipal Corporation's Authority to Invite Tariff-Based Bids for Waste-to-Energy Projects
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on January 2, 2025, upheld the power of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to issue tariff-based bids for its Waste-to-Energy (WTE) projects, under Section 63 of the Electricity Act 2003. This judgment comes after the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) had…
FIR Missing Crucial Facts Later Added via S.161 CrPC Statements Suggests Afterthought: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently quashed a criminal case that had been filed against an appellant under Section 186, Indian Penal Code (IPC), for obstructing a public servant, and Section 353, Indian Penal Code (IPC), for assaulting a public servant or using criminal force to deter the public servant from discharging his…
Victim Cannot Be Forced to Bear Rapist’s Child,Court Permits Termination of 24+ Week Pregnancy of Minor: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Chhattisgarh High Court on Thursday allowed a minor rape victim to terminate her pregnancy, which had reached 24 weeks and 6 days of gestation. The Court held that a rape victim, particularly a minor, has the right to decide whether or not to continue with a pregnancy resulting from rape,…
JAOs, FAOs Have Concurrent Jurisdiction To Issue Income Tax Notices Under Faceless Scheme: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has upheld the concurrent jurisdiction of both the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (JAO) and the Faceless Assessment Officer (FAO) in conducting assessments, re-assessments, and re-computations under the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Court, in its judgment dated December 20,…
Court Orders Medical Treatment for HIV-Positive Trans Woman Without Requiring ID Proof: Delhi High Court
In a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court issued an important order ensuring the protection of the rights of a transgender woman, underlining the vital provisions of Article 21 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees the right to life, dignity, and personal liberty. The petitioner, a transgender woman, faced…
Court Passes John Doe Order To Protect Trademark, Artistic Works Of Fashion Designer Rahul Mishra: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction to renowned Indian fashion designer Rahul Mishra, protecting his trademark and copyrighted designs from counterfeit activities. The Court directed that no counterfeit dresses or outfits that replicate Mishra’s original designs should be…
Supreme Court Explains Conditions To Invoke Section 53A Of The Transfer Of Property Act
In a significant ruling by the Supreme Court of India dated 20th December 2024, the Special Leave Petition (Civil) No.30804 of 2024 filed by Giriyappa and Another was dismissed. The petition arose from an order passed by the High Court of Karnataka on 23rd August 2024, which upheld the judgments and decrees of both…
Court Orders Immediate Repairs and Construction of Washrooms in District Courts, Emphasizes Uniform Hygiene Standards: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment from the Delhi High Court, Smita Kumari Rajgarhia raised concerns regarding the unhygienic and unsafe conditions of the female washrooms in the Lawyers’ Chambers Block at Saket Court. The petition brings to light issues that directly affect the dignity, safety, and well-being of women who frequent…
Major Couple Allowed to Reside Together,Court Expresses Concern Over Live-In Relationships at a 'Tender Age': Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, in Writ Petition No. 41033 of 2024, heard a case regarding the protection of life and liberty of the petitioners, Anjali Kushwah and Others, who sought judicial intervention in their personal matter. The petition was filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of…
Supreme Court Clarifies Powers of Trial Court in Investigations under Criminal Procedure Code
The Supreme Court of India has recently delivered a significant judgment regarding the authority of Trial Courts in directing the continuation of investigations under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.). The case arose from a dispute over a direction issued by the Metropolitan Magistrate of Cyberabad…
