States Can Recover Past Tax Dues On Mineral Rights, But Not For Period Before April 1, 2005 : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 14) rejected the argument that its judgment delivered on July 25 upholding the powers of the States to tax mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands should be given only a prospective effect from the date of the judgment. Read More>>

S. 193 IPC | When Can Perjury Proceedings Be Initiated Against A Litigant? Supreme Court Explains

While quashing a perjury proceeding against a litigant, the Supreme Court on Tuesday (Aug. 13) laid down the yardsticks which should be fulfilled for initiating proceedings for the offence of perjury under Section 193 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. Read More>>

Child Care Leave Should Be Given To Both Male And Female Govt Employees, Family Responsibilities Must Be Shared By Mother & Father: Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court has directed that the benefit of child care benefit must be extended to both male and female employees and family responsibilities must be shared by the mother and the father. Read More>>

Disclosing Govt Employee's University Name Does Not Serve Public Interest, Exempted Under Section 8(1)(j) RTI Act: Delhi High Court

A Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela were considering a letters patent appeal against the order of the Single Judge Bench, which upheld the decision of the Central Information Commissioner (CIC). Read More>>

Kerala High Court Refers Parties To Counselling In Pantheerankavu Domestic Violence Case

The Kerala High Court has directed Rahul P Gopal, accused of attempting to strangle his wife using cable wire after she failed to fulfil his dowry demands, to appear for counselling before the Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KeLSA). The wife has also been asked to appear before the authority. Read More>>