Supreme Court Dismisses Union’s Appeals, Rules Lottery Distributors Not Liable for Service Tax:

The Supreme Court of India upheld the Sikkim High Court’s judgment declaring clause (zzzzn) of Section 65(105) of the Finance Act, 1994, unconstitutional, as it levied a service tax on lottery distributors. The Union Government’s appeal was dismissed by the top court, which ruled that activities connected with the promotion and marketing of lotteries are…

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Trade Marks Registry Revokes ‘Chu****ram’ Trademark Approval Amid Controversy

-By Subhrodeep Maiti Trademarks Registry Revokes Approval of ‘Chuutiyaram’ Trademark Following Controversy. Rejection of the trademark application Chu****ram after license controversy. The Trademarks Registry has revoked its approval of the application for “Chu****ram”, a trademark intended to label biscuit and Namkeen food products, after pistol who reviews the liability of the word capsules. Prior to…

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MADRASAS EDUCATION SYSTEM IS NOT A THREAT TO CONSTITUTIONAL VALUES

India is very diverse particularly religious. Including Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism, to name just a few. Such religious diversity contributes quite immensely to India’s culture, festivals, and even its legal system. The Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, and it follows a secular model in which the state treats all religions equally….

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AN EXCAVATION ON: SUSTENANCE AND IMPLICATIONS OF THE UTTARAKHAND’S UNIFORM CIVIL CODE AND A BLUEPRINT FOR INDIA

Abstract:  India incorporating heterogeneous population with a diversity concerned with marriage, inheritance, divorce, religious practices among tremendous religious sects and a promulgation of a homologous law indeed, has been a set of exchange of views. The national anthem itself that is – “Punjab”, “Sindhu”, “Gujarat”, “Maratha”, “Dravida”, “Utkala”, “Banga” verbalises the cultural heterogeneity across India….

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Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing on Isha Foundation’s Environmental Clearance Issue for Vellangiri Hills Construction

Supreme Court on February 14 adjourned the matter concerning the Isha Foundation’s construction activities in Vellangiri Hills, Coimbatore. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) had challenged the Madras High Court’s 2022 ruling, which had quashed a show-cause notice issued to the foundation for not obtaining mandatory environmental clearance for its construction work. A show-cause…

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SUPREME COURT CRTICIZES NCLAT FOR LENGTHY ORDER INSPITE OF HAVING A LARGE NO. OF PENDENCIES

-By Subhrodeep Maiti and Ankit Supreme Court recently raises concern over the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) questitioing its excessive time and energy in drafting a 17-page order for a routine delay condonation application. The Court highlights broader issues of case pendency and judicial efficiency, mainly in  insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings. Bench comprising Justice…

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