The Employees Pension Scheme Coordination Committee has urged Chief Justice Bhushan Gavai to intervene after the Supreme Court dismissed a petition impacting pension benefits for retirees before September 1, 2014. They claim this ruling unjustly denies rights to elderly pensioners, expressing disappointment and frustration, and seeking restoration of their rightful benefits.
Today, On 3rd December, The Supreme Court ordered the Jacobite faction to surrender control of six Kerala churches to the Orthodox faction, emphasizing compliance with previous rulings. The court warned of contempt for non-compliance and demanded access to public amenities for all factions. Further hearings are scheduled for December 17, aiming for resolution before Christmas.
The NIA appealed to the Supreme Court against a Kerala High Court decision granting bail to 17 members of the PFI linked to the 2022 murder of RSS leader Srinivasan. The agency emphasizes concerns over investigations and seeks a consolidated hearing for its 17 Special Leave Petitions regarding the case.
The Supreme Court of India has issued practice directions to ensure litigants file certified copies of orders and judgments of lower courts challenged before the top court. The Court emphasized the need for substantial compliance with existing rules and directed that an application for exemption must include an acknowledgement receipt. The new directive will be effective from August 20, 2024.
Today, On 10th July, the Chief Justice criticized late income tax filings, citing support for Xerox and emphasizing trust in the courts for MNCs’ job and revenue creation. The Supreme Court rejected Xerox’s appeal due to a 290-day delay, highlighting the importance of timely tax submissions. The finance ministry faces over 1.5 lakh ongoing tax-related court cases as of July 2023.