The Supreme Court has struck down Jharkhand’s 2009 order that forced cooperative societies to undergo additional verification for stamp-duty exemptions. The Court held the rule imposed “unnecessary, excessive requirements” and violated principles of simple and transparent governance.
Justice BR Gavai, born on November 24, 1960, became a Supreme Court judge on May 24, 2019. He authored 147 judgments, addressing issues like the validity of arbitration agreements, the abrogation of Article 370, and the constitutionality of the electoral bond scheme. Gavai is noted for his integrity and seniority in the judiciary.