LIC grabs Rs. 21,740 Cr Refund from Income Tax Dept
India’s Life Insurance Corporation ( LIC ) recently disclosed receiving tax refund orders totaling ₹21,740.77 crore from the Income Tax Department. These refunds pertain to Assessment Years 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20, with the overall refund amounting to ₹25,464.46 crore. On February 15, 2024, the Income Tax Department disbursed ₹21,740.77 crore, while
Won’t Allow Proxy Litigation Against UAPA Provisions: SC
The Supreme Court said on February 14 it will not allow “proxy litigation” contesting the constitutional validity of the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and would hear challenge to the vires of the anti-terror law by only those who are personally aggrieved by it. Questioning how the petitioners are affected, a bench
Maintenance For Muslim Women Under Personal Law Or Crpc: SC Seeks Amicus Curiae Views
Would a Muslim woman be entitled to claim maintenance from her divorced husband under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 — as was affirmed in the Shah Bano case — or will The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 — enacted by the Rajiv Gandhi government to nullify the Shah Bano decision — prevail? The Supreme
Uttarakhand Becomes First State To Clear Uniform Civil Code Bill
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Uttarakhand, Bill 2024, which seeks to “govern and regulate the laws related to marriage and divorce, successions, live-in relationships, and matters related thereto” was passed in the Assembly on February 7 following a two-day discussion. The Bill will now be sent to President Droupadi Murmu for her assent after which it will become
India Halts Visa-Free Entry From Myanmar
Home minister Amit Shah on February 7 announced the decision to scrap the free movement regime (FMR) with Myanmar in the interest of internal security of the country and to maintain the demographic structure of the northeastern states bordering Myanmar. Pending the formal scrapping of FMR by the Union ministry of external affairs, the home ministry also recommended immediate
RBI Bars Paytm Payments Bank From Accepting Deposits In Any Customer Account From March
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on January 31 imposed restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL), following a system audit report and subsequent compliance validation report of external auditors. PPBL is barred from accepting deposits or top-ups in any customer account, wallets or FASTags after February 29 under section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
Supreme Court Refuses To Stay New Law On Appointment Of CEC, ECs
The Supreme Court on January 12, 2024, refused to stay the operation of the new law providing for appointment of chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (ECs) by a panel that does not include the Chief Justice of India (CJI). “We will not stay it… stay is not possible. It’s a statutory provision,” said
Allahabad HC Clubs 15 Suits Linked To Krishna Janmabhoomi, Shahi Idgah
On an application filed by the Hindu plaintiffs, the Allahabad High Court on January 11, 2024 consolidated 15 suits related to the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute in Mathura. On December 14, the High Court had allowed an application for the appointment of a commission to inspect the Shahi Idgah mosque complex. Before that in May 2023,
‘Basis Of 1967 Verdict On Aligarh Muslim University Minority Tag Holds’
Parliament could not overcome the 1967 Supreme Court judgment against Aligarh Muslim University’s (AMU) minority status by merely modifying a definition clause under the AMU Act to say that the university was established by the Muslims of India and not by the legislature, a seven-judge Constitution bench observed on January 10, 2024. According to a
Arbitrary Court Orders Summoning Govt Officials Against Constitution: SC
Arbitrary court orders summoning government officials in judicial proceedings run contrary to the scheme envisaged by the Constitution, the Supreme Court held on Wednesday and framed standard operating procedures on the issue. A bench comprising Chief justice D Y Chandrachud and justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said the standard operating procedures (SOP) for courts