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In a decisive move, the Supreme Court has reinstated a ban on construction activities in Uttarakhand’s Jilling Estate, near Nainital, reviving an interim order originally issued by the Uttarakhand High Court in 2022. A Bench composed of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan confirmed that the interim order from November 23, 2022, which halted … Read more
In a recent legal turn, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed its attention towards Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu following a defamation suit lodged by Bharatiya Janata Party members Davinder Kumar and Hoshyar Singh. The legal wrangling stems from the fallout of the Rajya Sabha elections in February, where six Congress MLAs crossed party … Read more
In a significant legal decision, a Delhi court on Friday found activist Medha Patkar guilty in a defamation case brought by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, dating back to 2001. The case stems from Saxena’s tenure as President of the National Council of Civil Liberties in 2000, when he published an advertisement criticizing Patkar’s … Read more
The Supreme Court has underscored that a dying declaration can be sufficient for conviction if it inspires confidence, without the need for corroboration. “The law regarding dying declarations is well-established. Once deemed authentic and confidence-inspiring, a dying declaration can solely underpin a conviction without corroboration. However, the court must ensure the declaration was given voluntarily, … Read more
In a landmark ruling on the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, the Supreme Court has declared that individuals claiming ownership of benami properties cannot pursue civil or criminal proceedings against the nominal owners. This decision was delivered by Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta. The Court emphasized that under Sections 4(1) and 4(2) of the Benami … Read more
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has affirmed that workers in Tamil Nadu industrial establishments cannot be denied permanent status if they have worked continuously for 480 days within a 24-month period. This ruling came after the TN Medical Services Corporation attempted to deny this status, arguing that their construction-related activities did not qualify … Read more
The Supreme Court has declined to consider the bail plea of Hemant Soren, the former Chief Minister of Jharkhand, who was apprehended by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on January 31, 2024. Soren stepped down from his position on the same day as his arrest. The vacation Bench, consisting of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish … Read more
In a case that has gripped Pune, a 17-year-old implicated in a fatal hit-and-run has seen his bail rescinded by the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB). This decision comes after the minor, who was allegedly intoxicated at the time, caused the deaths of two individuals with his speeding Porsche. Initially, the board granted bail with strict … Read more
In a significant move within the venture capital sphere, Khaitan & Co has provided legal counsel to SIDBI Venture Capital Limited regarding its lead investment in OTPLess Solutions Private Limited’s Pre-Series A funding round. Investment Overview: SIDBI Venture Capital Limited has strategically invested in Transformative Learning Solutions Private Limited, known commercially as The Ayurveda Experience. … Read more
In a significant decision, the Supreme Court has dismissed a petition requesting the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Anurag Thakur for alleged hate speeches during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaigns. The petition was filed by former IAS officer Emani Anantha Satyanarayana Sarma and … Read more
