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Supreme Court Bench Hearing PMLA Review Batch Reconstituted By Parties' Consent; Justices Bhuyan & NK Singh Replaced
The Supreme Court today reconstituted the bench hearing review petitions challenging the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary judgment, which upheld certain provisions of the PMLA.A bench comprising CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana will now be hearing the review petitions. Earlier, the bench comprised CJI Kant, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice N Kotiswar Singh. When the matter...
Tarun Tejpal Moves Supreme Court Against Conviction In 2013 Rape Case
Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal has moved the Supreme Court, challenging the Bombay High Court's order of conviction and sentence of 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in the 2013 rape case.This comes days after the Goa Government also approached the Supreme Court for enhancement of punishment to life imprisonment while not challenging the finding of conviction.The Bombay High Court's...
UGC Equity Regulations 2026 Being Reconsidered : Centre Tells Supreme Court
The Solicitor General on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the Union Government was reconsidering the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, which were formulated to address caste discrimination in colleges and universities.Noting this, the Court adjourned the batch of petitions challenging the 2026 regulations till four weeks....
Can Challenge To Testator's Title Be Raised In Probate Proceedings? Supreme Court To Decide
The Supreme Court appointed Rajasthan Additional Advocate General Padmesh Mishra as amicus curiae to assist it in determining whether revocation of probate can be sought on the ground that the title of properties bequeathed under a Will did not belong to the testator.A bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Augustine George Masih issued notice returnable on September 21, 2026, on a...
Mediation More Enduring Than Judicial Decision: Justice Narasimha On Supreme Court's 'Samadhan Samaroh' Program
Justice PS Narasimha recently spoke on the Supreme Court's Samadhan Samaroh initiative, a nationwide mediation-driven exercise aimed at amicable, consent-based resolution of cases pending before the Supreme Court. The initiative, which began on 21st April, will culminate in a Special Lok Adalat to be held from 21st to 23rd August.In an interview to Akashvani's News On AIR, Justice...
Referral Charges Received By Auto Dealers For Bank & Insurance Promotion Subject To Service Tax : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 19) held that the referral charges received by automobile dealers from banks and insurance companies for facilitating vehicle loans and insurance policies are taxable as “Business Auxiliary Service” under the Finance Act, 1994. “The assessee is promoting the business of the banks and the insurance company for which they receive an amount as...
Motor Accident Claim | Acquittal In Criminal Case Per Se Won't Prove Lack Of Negligence : Supreme Court Explains Principles
Acquittals in Criminal Court cannot control or dictate the outcome of MACT proceedings, the Supreme Court has held, reiterating that criminal proceedings and motor accident compensation claims operate in distinct legal spheres and are governed by different standards of proof."A subsequent acquittal in a criminal case does not affect the assessment of tortious liability under the MV Act......
LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 20 August 2026
LiveLaw is introducing a new feature —'Breaking News Alerts' — designed to keep our readers instantly updated on the most important judicial developments. With real-time coverage of urgent pronouncements and orders from the Supreme Court and High Courts, this feature ensures that critical updates reach you the moment they happen. Whether it's a landmark ruling or an urgent interim...
'Industry' Definition Judgment : Live Updates From Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench
The Supreme Court will pronounce its judgment on reconsideration of the expansive definition of "industry" given in Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board v. A. Rajappa (1978).A 9-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and comprising Justices BV Nagarathna, PS Narasimha, Dipankar Datta, Ujjal Bhuyan, Satish Chandra Sharma, Joymalya Bagchi, Alok Aradhe and Vipul M Pancholi...