The Supreme Court held that motor vehicle tax is compensatory in nature and cannot be charged if a vehicle is not used or kept for use in a public place. Vehicles confined to private premises like RINL’s yard are exempt from such tax.
The Supreme Court of India annulled an anticipatory bail granted by a High Court to four murder suspects, criticizing the High Court for its lack of reasoning. The case involved a fatal assault stemming from a pathway dispute. The Supreme Court emphasized the need for thorough judicial scrutiny in serious crime bail decisions.
The Supreme Court of India has closed long-standing cases related to human rights violations connected to the Salwa Judum movement in Chhattisgarh, emphasizing the joint responsibility of the state and Central Government to restore peace and rehabilitate victims of Naxal violence. It calls for a coordinated approach to address local communities’ needs.