NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that mobile chargers, when sold as part of a composite package with mobile phones, cannot be taxed separately under the Uttar Pradesh Value Added Tax Act, 2008 (UP VAT Act). A Bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma refused to interfere with the Allahabad High Court’s earlier decision, which had ruled in favor of tax assessees.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court recently held a hearing over a dispute concerning the burial of a Christian man from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) community in his family’s native village burial ground. The case sparked heated arguments between Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the State of Chhattisgarh, and Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves, who appeared for the petitioner, Ramesh Bhaghel.
The Supreme Court, while reviewing the dismissals of judicial officers Aditi Kumar Sharma and Sarita Chaudhary, stressed the need for judges to avoid social media to maintain judicial discipline and impartiality. The court acknowledged various factors affecting performance and is deliberating on the reinstatement of the dismissed officers.
Supreme Court declined to consider a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) requesting a CBI/SIT inquiry into the allegations of sexual assault against women in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. However, Justices BV Nagarathna and Augustine George Masih allowed the petitioner to seek recourse from the Calcutta High Court, which has already initiated suo motu proceedings regarding the Sandeshkhali […]
The Supreme Court’s bench, comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Justices Ujjal Bhuyan, highlighted the ‘usurpation of power’ and ‘abuse of discretion’ by the Gujarat government in its decision to release the convicts. Gujarat government seeks to have certain adverse comments expunged from the Supreme Court’s judgment, the legal community and the public await further developments. […]
Supreme Court Questions Fundamental Nature of Remission Rights in Bilkis Bano Case: A Detailed Look at the Legal Debate The Supreme Court of India has raised questions about the nature of a convict’s right to seek remission of their sentence, specifically whether it falls under any of the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution. The […]
The Supreme Court of India, in a recent hearing, delved into the matter of whether certain convicts receive preferential treatment in terms of remission. The bench, comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, raised concerns about potential disparities in the treatment of convicts. Justice Nagarathna posed the question, “Are some convicts being treated differently? Are […]
Supreme Court Directs Kerala High Court to Re-examine Suspension of Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal’s Conviction In a recent development, the Supreme Court has set aside the Kerala High Court’s order that suspended the conviction of Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal. The apex court has directed the Kerala High Court to reconsider the matter. The bench, comprising […]
Supreme Court Affirms Women’s Autonomy Over Reproductive Choices In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has emphasized that a woman alone holds the right over her body and is the ultimate decision-maker when it comes to abortion. The judgment was delivered by a bench comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, who were […]
Supreme Court Criticizes Gujarat High Court’s Handling of Rape Survivor’s Abortion Plea The Supreme Court has expressed its disapproval over the Gujarat High Court’s handling of a rape survivor’s plea for abortion. The apex court’s bench, comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, criticized the High Court for its “lackadaisical manner” in dealing with the […]
