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SC Upheld Clean Slate Principle Due to Binding Effect of Approved Resolution Plan

March 25, 2026 492 Views 0 comment Print

The Court examined whether claims not filed during CIRP can be pursued later. It held that such claims stand extinguished upon approval of the resolution plan. The key takeaway is that only claims included in the plan survive.

Election Process Set Aside for Denial of Party Symbol Without Justification: SC

March 24, 2026 363 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether authorities could refuse symbol allotment without legal grounds. The Court ruled that absence of prohibition required fair consideration and granted relief.

Acquisition of property with token amount of Rs. 1 compensation was arbitrary & unfair: SC

March 24, 2026 387 Views 0 comment Print

Deprivation of property must be based on law which is just, fair and reasonable, the Supreme Court struck down the Bihar law that allowed the State to take over a historic library for a token compensation of just one rupee, holding that such a provision was “confiscatory” and failed constitutional scrutiny.

Reopening Invalid Because No Failure to Disclose Material Facts: SC Upholds HC Ruling

March 23, 2026 630 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether reassessment beyond four years was valid without failure to disclose material facts. The courts held that all relevant details were already disclosed during original assessment, making reopening without jurisdiction. 

Denial of police recruitment to person acquitted in Heinous Crime justified on Benefit of Doubt: SC

March 23, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

An acquittal based on the benefit of doubt did not confer upon a candidate an automatic right to appointment in public service. Mere involvement of a person in an alleged offence or in the act of moral turpitude may become sufficient enough to apply it as debilitating factor for such candidate to be offered employment.

Insurance Society Is ‘State’ as Government Control Is Deep & Pervasive: SC

March 23, 2026 612 Views 0 comment Print

SC held that the Air Force insurance society qualifies as “State” under Article 12 because its administration, control, and functioning are closely linked with government authorities.

No Excise Exemption Allowed Due to Sale to Intermediary Instead of Direct Export: SC

March 21, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether indirect export through intermediaries qualifies for exemption. The Supreme Court upheld denial, ruling that direct export is required for excise benefit.

Interconnect Service Charges Not Royalty to Non-Resident Telecom Operators: SC

March 21, 2026 354 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether telecom interconnect charges qualify as royalty. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court view that such payments are not taxable as royalty.

Section 60(4) of Social Security Code putting age limit for adoptive mothers to avail maternity benefit is unconstitutional

March 20, 2026 435 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held that section 60(4) of the Social Security Code, 2020 putting an age limit of three months on the age of the adoptive child, for the adoptive mothers to avail maternity benefit is violative of Articles 14, and 21 of the Constitution respectively. Accordingly, the petition stands allowed.

Clerical Mistakes in GST Returns Not a Valid Reason to Deny Export Refunds: SC

March 20, 2026 3288 Views 0 comment Print

The SC declined to interfere with the High Courts order granting IGST refund despite return filing error. It upheld that refund cannot be denied when export and tax payment are undisputed.

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