The Supreme Court of India on Monday has initiated a crucial hearing to resolve the longstanding debate on whether the royalty paid on mineral extraction, as outlined in the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, constitutes a tax. This significant legal question, which has seen conflicting interpretations over the years, could have wide-reaching […]
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has clarified the scope of the “group of companies” doctrine in arbitration, significantly impacting how arbitration agreements are interpreted and enforced. The Court’s decision, delivered by a Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices Hrishikesh Roy, PS Narasimha, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra, establishes […]
Supreme Court Urges Central Government to Reevaluate Policy Permitting LMV License Holders to Operate Transport Vehicles Up to 7,500 KG In a recent development, the Supreme Court, led by a Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, Justices Hrishikesh Roy, PS Narasimha, Pankaj Mithal, and Manoj Misra, has called upon the Central […]