States can sub-classify, based on inadequate representation of certain castes: Supreme Court Constitution Bench by a majority of 6:1 overrules E. Chinnaiah holding that sub classification within SC/ST is permissible for the purpose of reservation. Justice B R Gavai who concurred with the main judgment delivered by CJI Dr. DY Chandrachud and Justice Manoj Mishra took the view that “State must evolve a policy for identifying the creamy layer even from the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tri...

State Bar Councils cannot charge enrolment fees beyond what is specified in Advocates Act. Supreme Court clarifies that there is no provision under Advocates Act to charge miscellaneous fees. The Court concluded as follows: a. The SBCs (State Bar Councils) cannot charge “enrolment fees” beyond the express legal stipulation under Section 24(1)(f) as it currently stands; b. Section 24(1)(f) specifically lays down the fiscal pre-conditions subject to which an advocate can be enrolled...

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State legislature has power to levy tax on mines and minerals. SC Constitution Bench by 8:1 majority holds Royalty is not tax and rules that the observation in India Cement’s case that Royalty is tax is incorrect. The Supreme Court will continue to deliberate on the issue of prospective application of this Constitution Bench decision next Wednesday. Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Mr. Justice Dr. D.Y Chandrachud, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Hrishikesh Roy, Hon’ble Mr. Justice ...

Wherever there is an exclusionary Clause contained in a policy of insurance, it would be for the insurer to show that the case strictly falls within the purview of such Clause and in the case of any ambiguity, the Clause must be construed in favour of the insured. Kerala High Court reiterates 2024 KLT OnLine 1913 Hon’ble Mr. Justice Gopinath P. Lekha v. Manager, Life Insurance Corporation Decided on 4thJuly, 2024 For Petitioner : Advs. P.V. Kunhikrishnan & P.V. Anoop For Respondent...