SC: Parents Can Be Legally Compelled to Provide Education Money to Daughter
A daughter holds an indefeasible, legally enforceable, and legitimate right to seek financial support for her educational expenses from her
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Supreme Court Overturns 30% Interest Cap on Credit Cards
In a major relief for banks, the Supreme Court has nullified a 2008 NCDRC ruling that capped credit card interest
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SC: Unstamped arbitration agreements are enforceable
A seven-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court overruled the verdict of a five-judge bench and held that arbitration clauses
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In coming months, I-T may reopen many big old cases
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), guided by a Supreme Court (SC) order issued in April, has sent out
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Benami Act of 2016 cannot be used retrospectively: Supreme Court
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the Benami Transaction (Prohibition) Amendment Act of 2016 will apply prospectively,
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Supreme Court upholds law protecting new owners of bankrupt companies
The Supreme Court has upheld laws that protect new owners of insolvent companies from charges filed against the previous management.
Read moreSupreme Court upholds levy of GST on lottery, gambling
The Supreme Court upheld the levy of Goods and Service Tax (GST) on sale of lotteries and gambling across the
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Director absolved in cheque case
The director of a company who signs a cheque which bounces would not be liable if the company is not
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Attorney holder can pursue prosecution in a cheque bounce case
The Supreme Court recently reiterated that a power of attorney holder can continue prosecution in a cheque bounce case. Setting
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Advantage assessee in tax matters
A constitution Bench of the Supreme Court noted that there is an “unsatisfactory state of law” regarding the interpretation of
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