Today, On 3rd October, the Supreme Court upheld the tax department’s position, confirming that updated Income Tax Act provisions from April 1, 2021, must be applied. This ruling affects approximately 90,000 reassessment notices issued during the pandemic, resolving conflicts between old and new laws and setting precedents for future tax disputes and limitations.
Today, On 30th September, the Chief Justice of India mandated IIT Dhanbad to admit a Dalit student who missed the fee payment deadline due to financial constraints. The student, from a daily wage worker family, had successfully cleared the entrance exam but couldn’t pay the Rs. 17,500 fee on time, despite efforts to raise the funds.
The Supreme Court has directed a fresh medical examination for a civil services candidate rejected in 2014 due to exceeding the prescribed Body Mass Index limit. The court used its special powers to order the rescheduling of the missed test but rejected the plea for direct appointment and seniority benefits, emphasizing the exceptional nature of the case.
Today, On 15th July, The Supreme Court requested a response from Payal Abdullah regarding Omar Abdullah’s divorce plea. Omar’s lawyer argued that the marriage was “dead” as they had been living separately for 15 years and requested the court to dissolve the marriage. The High Court had earlier denied the divorce, citing unsubstantiated cruelty allegations.
Today, On 9th July, The Supreme Court criticized the government for not implementing the Disability Act and addressing vacancies for disabled individuals. It mandated the appointment of a visually impaired candidate who passed the Civil Services Examination in 2009, and directed the consideration of 10 other visually impaired candidates for appointment to backlog vacancies. Appointments should be made within three months.
The Supreme Court expressed concern over the state of marriages, lamenting that couples are marrying only to end up filing cases shortly after. Justices remarked that the institution of marriage is under strain due to increasing marital disputes, highlighting societal shifts. The comments were made in response to a case where a couple faced difficulties consummating their marriage.
The Supreme Court of India, using Article 142, stopped criminal proceedings under IPC Section 498A, addressing mental cruelty by a wife against her ex-husband and relatives, filed six months post-divorce. The court highlighted the exhaustive consideration of the couple’s marital issues during divorce proceedings, deciding that perpetuating the legal battle through criminal proceedings would serve no constructive purpose.
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, has invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to remit the 20-year sentence of a Tamil Nadu man, Sankar, convicted of aggravated sexual assault against a 14-year-old girl, who he later married and fathered children with. This ruling, delivered by a […]