Misuse By Some Cannot Cast Doubt On All: Supreme Court On Plea Challenging Northeast SC/ST Tax Exemption

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking a creamy layer principle for income-tax exemption granted to Scheduled Tribes in the North Eastern Region. CJI Surya Kant-led Bench said the issue concerns legislation and allowed petitioner Ashwini Upadhyay to approach the parliamentary committee.

Rajasthan HC Orders Rs 2 Lakh Compensation, Inquiry Against Tehsildar Over Illegal Custody

The Rajasthan High Court ordered disciplinary inquiry against Tehsildar Tejpal Pareek for allegedly not releasing a detainee despite suspension of sentence. The Court directed him to pay Rs 2 lakh compensation and kept him attached to revenue headquarters until completion of the investigation.

We Are Not Scientists: Supreme Court Rejects PIL On Urban Growth Around Airports After Air India AI171 Crash

The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions on urban infrastructure growth around airports after the Air India AI171 crash near Ahmedabad. A Bench led by CJI Surya Kant said aviation safety and planning issues require policymakers and experts, remarking, “We are not scientists.”

Abuse Of Process Of Law, This Is Overreaching The Court: Karnataka HC Rejects Challenge To Compromise Decree

The Karnataka High Court dismissed a plea challenging a three-year-old compromise decree, ruling that a party cannot withdraw after accepting settlement benefits. Justice Suraj Govindaraj imposed Rs 25,000 costs on the petitioner, calling the delayed challenge an abuse of the legal process.