Today, On 24th January, The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL filed by Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay challenging the constitutionality of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) provisions. The petition argued that TDS imposes undue administrative and financial burdens on taxpayers. However, the court rejected these concerns, emphasizing the importance of TDS in ensuring tax compliance. This decision reinforces the legal validity of the current TDS framework.
NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, January 21, the Supreme Court dismissed petitions filed by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) seeking to cancel the bail granted to Chhagan Bhujbal, former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and current NCP MLA, and his nephew Sameer Bhujbal. The case is linked to allegations of money laundering in the Maharashtra Sadan scam.
The Delhi High Court will consider whether Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports can be disclosed publicly before being presented in the Assembly. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for a special Assembly session to table these reports ahead of the upcoming Delhi elections. The matter holds significance as it could influence public opinion during the election period. The court’s decision is awaited on this crucial issue.
Today, On 15th January, The Delhi High Court has dismissed a PIL challenging Deputy CM Manish Sisodia’s residence in a government bungalow. The court stated that if any rules are violated, the concerned authorities have the power to take appropriate action. It emphasized that there was no need for judicial intervention in this matter. The decision has put an end to the legal challenge against Sisodia’s accommodation.
In a directive issued on December 30, the ministry emphasized that there should be no caste-based discrimination or segregation in prisons, including in the assignment of duties or work. New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry updated the prison manual rules to prevent discrimination, classification, and segregation of inmates based on caste. In a directive issued […]
The Allahabad High Court granted interim protection to the 17th-century Shahi Hammam in Agra, responding to a Public Interest Litigation that emphasized its national importance. The Court directed the Archaeological Survey of India and local authorities to prevent demolition. Local residents face threats from developers, highlighting the urgency of preservation efforts.
Today, On 20th December, The Delhi High Court declined to consider a petition that sought to classify the Ram Janmbhoomi Trust as a public authority. The plea argued that the Trust should fall under the provisions of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. However, the court determined that the Trust did not fulfill the criteria required to be recognized as a public authority.
The Supreme Court today (20th Dec) upheld the Allahabad High Court’s 2016 ruling, barring the Noida Toll Bridge Company from collecting tolls on the DND flyway, citing sufficient recovery of costs. The delegation of toll collection was deemed unjust, with the Court criticizing financial practices and excessive toll collection since the road’s inception in 2001.
The December 14 Diljit Dosanjh concert in Chandigarh faced backlash for granting over 300 VIP passes solely to high court judges, alongside exclusive access to a “Judges Lounge.” This preferential treatment drew criticism, especially as previous concerts lacked similar accommodations. The court also imposed strict noise regulations for the event.
Today, On 17th December, the Calcutta High Court prohibited a tribal body from blocking highways and railways in their protest for reservation in government jobs and education. The court urged the government to consider their demands and emphasized the importance of maintaining public order while addressing the matter of policy and community inclusion.