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1. Ex-SC judge Subhash Reddy to lead probe into action on CJP Parliament march

Ex-SC judge Subhash Reddy to lead probe into action on CJP Parliament march

Ex-SC judge Subhash Reddy to lead probe into action on CJP Parliament march - Litigation - 4 min read Ex-SC judge Subhash Reddy to lead probe into action on CJP Parliament march NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Thursday appointed a five-member high-powered enquiry committee (HPEC) led by former SC judge R Subhash Reddy to probe alleged police excesses on students marching to Parliament on July 20 during the CJP-led protest against NEET leak, and counter-allegations of criminal elements sneaking in to indulge in violence and vandalism. Importantly, despite pendency of petitions challenging validity of the sedition provision under Sec 152 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, SC asked HPEC to examine "establishment of strict constitutional thresholds and safeguards to prevent Section 152 (similar to Section 124A of IPC) from being invoked as an instrument to stifle political dissent and peaceful protest" and "operate as a chilling restraint upon constitutionally protected speech and assembly". CJP stir police action: Panel to look at chain of command The bench said the HPEC will inquire into 12 issues but give its first interim report at the earliest on two aspects — the first being “alleged use of excessive force and violence against protesters by police authorities and other agencies, including the deployment of pellet guns, electric batons, lathicharge and tear gas without adequate warning or proportionality, resulting in severe bodily harm and injuries, some of which are alleged to be of a grievous and lasting nature”.SC said the panel would investigate the chain of command in police to identify those responsible for issuing the directions leading to the excessive use of force against the protesters and examine the grant of interim compensation to injured protesters and policemen. Police, in its affidavit, had said 248 of its personnel and 218 protesters were…

2. Supreme Court dismisses Reliance Communications, lenders' petitions against bank guarantee invocation

Supreme Court dismisses Reliance Communications, lenders' petitions against bank guarantee invocation

Supreme Court dismisses Reliance Communications, lenders' petitions against bank guarantee invocation - Litigation - 2 min read Supreme Court dismisses Reliance Communications, lenders' petitions against bank guarantee invocation New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a batch of petitions filed by Reliance Communications (RCom) and its four lenders challenging the department of telecommunications' invocation of about ₹800 crore bank guarantee (BG) furnished by them in a case related to Anil Ambani firm's insolvency proceedings. A bench comprising justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe, while refusing to stay the department's move said that the lenders-State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Canara Bank and Yes Bank-should have approached the high court rather than coming directly to the apex court. The DoT's invocation notices of August 14 seek to invoke bank guarantee of ₹249.29 crore by State Bank of India (SBI), ₹281.44 crore by Yes Bank, ₹157.07 crore by Canara Bank and ₹114.09 crore by Punjab National Bank (PNB). The lenders argued that the apex court's February judgment on transfer of spectrum as an asset of the debt-laden company couldn't be the basis of invocation of their BGs. "The judgement does not adjudicate upon liability of surety. The judgement is thus wholly irrelevant to the power sought to be exercised, and a decision founded upon an irrelevant consideration (by the DoT) is liable to be set aside," said the counsel for four lenders. The BGs were furnished specially in relation to the spectrum and the DoT, despite having already lodged its claim in the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) in the capacity of an operational creditor, has not sought to invoke it, said the petitions filed through counsel Angad Baxi. "DoT simultaneously cannot seek to jump the gun by invoking the BG for recovery of the very underlying pre-CIRP dues,…

3. NCLT admits Pen India's plea against Reliance Entertainment Studios

NCLT admits Pen India's plea against Reliance Entertainment Studios

NCLT admits Pen India's plea against Reliance Entertainment Studios - Litigation - 2 min read NCLT admits Pen India's plea against Reliance Entertainment Studios Mumbai: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai, has admitted a Section 7 insolvency petition filed by film company Pen India against Reliance Entertainment Studios, initiating the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP). The petition arose from a ₹20-crore security deposit agreement dated November 14, 2022, under which Pen India disbursed the amount to Reliance Entertainment Studios. The agreement provided for interest at 21% per annum, compounded monthly. Pen India claimed a default of ₹11.94 crore, with June 30, 2024 stated as the date of default. Under an additional agreement dated October 6, 2023, Friday Filmworks paid ₹15 crore to Pen India on behalf of Reliance, which was received on October 31, 2023. The tribunal noted that the entire amount advanced under the security deposit agreement was not repaid. Pen India argued that the transaction constituted a financial debt under Section 5(8) of the IBC, as the amount was advanced against consideration for the time value of money and carried interest and a repayment obligation. It also relied on Reliance's letters dated January 5, April 3 and August 14, 2024, which it said acknowledged the outstanding liability and proposed repayment timelines.

4. FIR Against Meesho As Gurugram Teen Dead After Consuming Chemical He Bought Online

FIR Against Meesho As Gurugram Teen Dead After Consuming Chemical He Bought Online Police allegedly found during the probe that the boy had ordered the poisonous substance on Meesho using the name of

5. Tehelka ex-editor Tarun Tejpal moves Supreme Court against conviction in 2013 sexual assault case

Tehelka ex-editor Tarun Tejpal moves Supreme Court against conviction in 2013 sexual assault case

Tarun Tejpal moves SC against Bombay HC conviction, 10-year jail term NEW DELHI: Tarun Tejpal on Thursday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay high court's August 6 order convicting him in a 2013 sexual assault case and sentencing him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment, as per a report by PTI news agency. Tejpal was convicted of raping a junior colleague inside a hotel elevator in Goa during an event organised by Tehelka magazine in 2013, after the high court overturned his acquittal by the trial court. The appeal has been filed through advocate Aditya Samaddar. Earlier, the Goa government has also moved the Supreme Court seeking a life sentence for Tejpal, arguing that the 10-year sentence is too lenient considering the nature and seriousness of the offences. What led to Tejpal's conviction?The case dates back to November 2013, when a junior journalist accused Tejpal of sexually assaulting her inside an elevator at a five-star hotel in Goa during an event organised by Tehelka magazine. Tejpal was arrested on November 30, 2013, and was later charged under various provisions of the IPC, including rape, sexual harassment and assault with intent to disrobe. He pleaded not guilty to the charges, according to a ANI report. In May 2021, a Goa sessions court acquitted Tejpal of all charges, holding that the prosecution had failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.

1. Mageba Bridge Products Private Limited vs. Trade Centre (12.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0867/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Mageba Bridge Products Private Limited and Trade Centre, focusing on whether the suit for recovery of money was barred by limitation and if the

2. Union of India (UOI) vs. Sunil Biyani (12.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0866/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the Bombay High Court could grant protection from arrest to Sunil Biyani after dismissing his pre-arrest bail application. The Union of India appealed agai

3. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Public School vs. M. Vimala and Ors. (06.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0865/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Public School and M. Vimala regarding the termination of Vimala's probationary teaching position due to her B. Ed. deg

4. Punjab National Bank vs. Shree Jyoti Education and Management Trust World and Ors. (12.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0864/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Punjab National Bank (PNB) and Shree Jyoti Education and Management Trust regarding the settlement of a loan account. The core issue was whethe

5. Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited vs. Rekha and Ors. (12.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0863/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the liability of Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) for compensation due to electrocution incidents involving Rekha and others. The court exa

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