The Supreme Court refused to entertain Tata Sponge Iron Limited’s challenge to constitutional validity of the Odisha Entry Tax Act, 1999, upholding Orissa High Court’s dismissal. A Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Prasanna B Varale found no infirmity.
The Supreme Court held that circumstantial evidence can justify a conviction only when it is completely inconsistent with the accused’s innocence. The Court ruled that conviction cannot be based solely on the “last seen together” theory without strong corroborative proof.
The Supreme Court held that while Article 21 rights are vital, they cannot be the only basis for bail in cases involving national security. The Court said individual liberty is secondary when the country’s sovereignty and integrity are at risk.
The Supreme Court has held that civic bodies cannot function or meet their legal duties without steady revenue, stressing that regular tax revisions are essential. The Court warned that without adequate funds, municipalities risk becoming defunct, causing chaos and harming public health.
The Supreme Court has struck down Jharkhand’s 2009 order that forced cooperative societies to undergo additional verification for stamp-duty exemptions. The Court held the rule imposed “unnecessary, excessive requirements” and violated principles of simple and transparent governance.
The Supreme Court overturned the Allahabad High Court’s order directing demolition of a Panchayat Bhawan in Pilibhit, saying public money must not go to waste. The Court asked the district collector to resolve the pathway dispute and keep the building intact.
The Supreme Court said the underuse of open correctional institutions is a “very serious issue” even as prisons across states remain overcrowded. The Court plans to issue a detaailed mandate after noting states’ poor response on utilising open prisons.
The Supreme Court set aside Patna HC’s anticipatory bail order in a murder case, stressing that liberty must be balanced with victims’ suffering. The bench directed the accused to surrender within four weeks and apply for regular bail.
The Supreme Court acquitted a woman convicted under Section 498-A IPC, observing that “word spreads faster than the wind” about dowry harassment. The bench set aside the Uttarakhand High Court’s order citing lack of reliable evidence.
The Supreme Court set-aside the Allahabad High Court’s decision granting bail to a murder accused, ruling that the justification of gathering evidence to prove innocence lacked valid grounds and did not warrant such extraordinary indulgence from the court. New Delhi: The Supreme Court has set-aside an Allahabad High Court order that granted bail to a […]
