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Vijay's TVK moves SC challenging HC order for SIT probe into Karur stampede

Tamil actor Vijay's political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Court order constituting a SIT to probe the Karur stampede that killed 41 people. The apex court agreed to hear the plea on Friday. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran took note of the submissions of a lawyer that the plea, filed through TVK's secretary Aadhav Arjuna, be listed for hearing. On Tuesday, the bench agreed to hear on October 10 BJP leader Uma Anandan's plea challenging the high court order refusing a CBI probe into the September 27 stampede and seeking a CBI investigation. The CJI agreed to hear the instant plea on Friday along with the other petition. TVK has sought an independent investigation under the supervision of the Supreme Court, contending that a fair and impartial probe would not be possible if conducted solely by officers of the Tamil Nadu police. The stampede, which led to 41 deaths, injured more than 60

Ink used in printing lottery tickets liable to tax, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that ink and chemicals used to print lottery tickets qualify as goods under a works contract, upholding the Allahabad High Court order

SC upholds trade tax on ink, chemicals used in printing lottery tickets

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the levy of trade tax on ink and processing materials used by a firm in printing lottery tickets, while deciding an over 25-year-old matter. A bench comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan held that ink and processing materials used in printing lottery tickets form part of the goods transferred in the execution of a works contract under Section 3F of the Uttar Pradesh Trade Tax Act, 1948. The verdict came on an appeal of Ghaziabad-based printing company, M/s Aristo Printers Pvt Ltd, against a 2010 verdict of the Allahabad High Court which had allowed the revenue department's revision petitions and restored the tax demand. The firm undertook printing of lottery tickets using paper supplied by its clients and procured its own ink, processing chemicals and other materials for carrying out the printing work. The Trade Tax Officer, Ghaziabad, had in assessment orders dated October 28, 1999, levied trade tax on the value of ink, chemicals

SIR is the prerogative of ECI, our direction would be interference: SC

The apex court also asked the poll body to clarify whether the 2.1 million voters added to the final Bihar voter list after SIR were initially removed or are entirely new entries.

SC upholds HC order granting Amazon unconditional stay in ₹336 cr case

The Supreme Court said the Delhi High Court rightly found infirmities in the ₹336-crore trademark decree against Amazon, clarifying stay rules under Order XLI CPC

‘I have no regrets’: Lawyer who attacked CJI Gavai says it was ‘God's will’ | Supreme Court

The lawyer who threw a shoe at the Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, says he has no regrets for his actions.

SC issues notice to IndiGo on plea by customs department on IGST exemption

The case reached SC after customs department challenged a March ruling by the Delhi HC that struck down a portion of 2021 customs notification requiring payment of IGST on such re-imported goods

SC reserves verdict on Surendra Koli's plea in Nithari murder case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a curative petition filed by Surendra Koli, challenging his conviction and death sentence in one of the Nithari murder cases, observing that his plea "deserves to be allowed. The Nithari killings came to light with the discovery of skeletal remains of eight children from a drain behind businessman Moninder Singh's Pandher's house at Nithari in Noida on December 29, 2006. On Tuesday, a bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justices Surya Kant and Vikram Nath heard Koli's plea in open court. Observing that an anomalous situation had arisen following Koli's acquittal in all other related cases, the court remarked that the petition deserves to be allowed. This matter deserves to be allowed in a minute, CJI Gavai said while reserving the order. If the curative plea of Koli is allowed then he will be a free man as he is already acquitted in other Nithari cases. The bench noted that the conviction in the case was largely based o

Cough syrup deaths: PIL in SC seeks CBI probe, nationwide safety review

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking inquiry and systemic reform in drug safety mechanisms in the wake of deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan allegedly due to consumption of toxic cough syrups. The PIL, filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, seeks a court-monitored probe into the incidents and urges the constitution of a National Judicial Commission or Expert Committee headed by a retired Supreme Court judge. The PIL requests that all pending FIRs and investigations concerning the deaths of children caused by toxic cough syrups across states be transferred to the CBI. It seeks a probe under the supervision of a retired Supreme Court judge to ensure fairness and uniformity. The petition contends that separate state-level investigations have led to fragmented accountability, enabling repeated lapses that allow hazardous formulations to reach the market. The petition comes amid reports from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, where several children allegedly died afte

SC directs states, UTs to set rules for pedestrians, non-motorised vehicles

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all the states and Union Territories to frame road safety rules within six months by regulating the movement of non-motorised vehicles and pedestrians in public spaces. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan directed all the states and UTs to frame such rules under Sections 138 (1A) and 210D of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. "We direct all the states and UTs to formulate rules under Section 138(1A) of the Motor Vehicles Act within a period of six months, if not already framed, for the purpose of regulating activities and access of non-mechanical propelled vehicles and pedestrians to public places and national highways. "We direct all the states and UTs to formulate and notify rules under Section 210D of the Act within a period of six months, if not already framed, for design, construction and maintenance of standards for roads other than national highways," the bench said. The directions came on a petition filed by Coimbatore-base

'Have no regrets, God did it': Lawyer after throwing shoe at CJI Gavai

Gavai was involved in a controversy over comments he made about a Lord Vishnu idol while hearing a case related to the restoration of a 7-foot beheaded idol at Khajuraho

SC to hear plea seeking CBI probe into Karur stampede on October 10

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear on October 10 a plea challenging a Madras High Court order refusing a CBI probe into the September 27 stampede at Karur during a political rally of actor and TVK founder Vijay that killed 41 persons and injured over 60. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran took note of the appeal of BJP leader Uma Anandan seeking a CBI probe into the stampede. A plea for CBI probe has been dismissed whereas a single judge has observed that he is not satisfied with the probe conducted (into the stampede)," a lawyer told the bench. "List (it) on Friday, the CJI said. On October 3, the Madras High Court formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the September 27 stampede at the political rally of actor-politician Vijay. The principal bench of the high court also dismissed a BJP leader's plea seeking a CBI probe into the incident, and directed her to approach the Madurai bench. The high court formed the SIT under s

Delhi Police release lawyer who tried to attack CJI Gavai in Supreme Court

According to a Delhi police official, they released Kishore after the Supreme Court registry refused to press any charges against the septuagenarian

Lawyer tries to hurl shoe at CJI in courtroom; PM condemns incident

In its suspension notice, the BCI said that Kishore's conduct was "inconsistent" with the council's rules and the dignity of the court, and therefore he was being suspended immediately

Supreme Court questions Sonam Wangchuk's plea, assures wife access in jail

The Supreme Court asked why Sonam Wangchuk's team had not approached the High Court first in his NSA detention case and assured his wife access to him in Jodhpur jail

Supreme Court to hear plea challenging constitutional validity of STT

A Supreme Court bench led by Justice JB Pardiwala sought the Centre's response to a plea alleging the Securities Transaction Tax violates equality and trade rights

Man hurls shoe at CJI Gavai in Supreme Court over 'ask your deity' remark

A man dressed as a lawyer reportedly went near the dais and attempted to remove his shoe and throw it at the judge

SC defers Vodafone Idea plea on additional AGR demand to October 13

The Supreme Court on Monday deferred to October 13 the hearing on a plea of telecom major Vodafone Idea Ltd seeking quashing of the additional adjusted gross revenue (AGR) demands for the period until 2016-17. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, which was scheduled to hear the plea, was urged by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, that the hearing be deferred to next Monday. The submission was supported by senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL). They urged the bench that the plea be heard before Diwali vacation. The CJI allowed the submissions. Earlier, the top court, on September 26, had deferred the hearing to October 6. The VIL has filed a fresh plea against the Department of Telecommunication's (DoT) fresh demand of Rs 5,606 crore relating to the financial year 201617. Earlier, the Centre had said that efforts were underway to arrive at a resolution with the company. The law officer said

SC to hear Sonam Wangchuk's wife plea challenging his detention on Oct 6

The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea filed by Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali J Angmo challenging the climate activist's detention under the National Security Act, and seeking his immediate release. According to the apex court's cause list for October 6, the plea would come up for hearing before a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria. Wangchuk was detained under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) on September 26, two days after protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh left four people dead and 90 injured in the Union territory. Wangchuk is lodged in Jodhpur jail in Rajasthan. In her plea filed through senior lawyer Vivek Tankha and lawyer Sarvam Ritam Khare, Angmo has also questioned the decision to invoke the NSA against Wangchuk, which allows detention without a trial for up to 12 months. Filing the habeas corpus (bring the person) writ, the spouse of the detained activist sought urgent listing of the plea and a directio

'Will publish provisional answer key after prelim exam', UPSC tells SC

UPSC informed the Supreme Court that it will publish the provisional answer key only after Civil Services prelim exam; candidates can raise objections, which will be reviewed by experts