The Kerala High Court on Thursday had held that provisions of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 would not overthrow those of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 with regards to recovery of secured assets. Specifications under the MSMED and SARFAESI Acts It then stated that in situations when any person is aggrieved by the course for recovery, adopted by the secured creditor under Section 13 of the SARFAESI Act, which provides for ‘Enforcement of Security Interest’, then they could approach the Tribunal constituted under the enactment, against the…
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Canada has issued a travel advisory for its citizens to exercise a high degree of caution in and around cities of Bengaluru, Chandigarh, and Mumbai. Canada Updates Travel Advisory for its Citizens Canada recently updated the travel advisory for its citizens in India urging them to “exercise a high degree of caution”. This advisory was issued just hours after the country withdrew 41 diplomats and proceeded to close most of its embassies and consulates in India. The move came amid the bitter row between the two countries over the alleged involvement of the Indian Intelligence in killing a Khalistani terrorist…
The Supreme Court has recently laid down the principles to be followed in cases where there are multiple dying declarations. The Court evaluated the circumstances where the extent of burn injuries was considered while evaluating the credibility of dying declarations. The Court also held that evidence given by interested witnesses should be accompanied by an independent witness. Background of the Case In Abhishek Sharma v. State (2023), the deceased was set on fire and passed away due to multiple burn injuries. The appellant was booked for murder under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. The Court pointed out that…
The Supreme Court expressed concerns about the conditions of disabilities falling within certain defined categories and the need for meeting the criteria of “benchmark disabilities” under the Right to Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act 2016. While hearing a case of a person with colour blindness who was denied appointment in the post of Assistant Electrical Engineer in the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), the Court stated that these conditions were creating barriers and thus, advocated the need to adopt a different yardstick while expressing concerns about the conditions of disabilities falling within certain defined categories and meeting the…
SM Entertainment has addressed reports of EXO’s Sehun and Chanyeol signing under a new agency in order to pursue solo activities. Reports suggested that Sehun and Chanyeol are pursuing independent careers under a new agency On 17th October, SBS Entertainment News released a report that according to some entertainment industry insiders, members of EXO, Sehun and Chanyeol have signed exclusive contracts with a new agency which has been founded by Jung Hoon Tak, the former CEO of the entertainment agency iHQ and also an advisor to the Korea Entertainment Management Association. It stated that up until recently, both Sehun and…
The Supreme Court, on 16th October, issued notice on a writ petition filed by AAP leader Raghav Chadha, challenging his suspension from the Rajya Sabha during the monsoon session on 11th August. Supreme Court Bench Issues Notice The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra, issued notice to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat regarding Raghav Chadha’s suspension from Rajya Sabha, and posted the matter to 30th October. The bench also requested the presence of the Attorney General to assist the Court. Chadha had moved a motion in the Rajya Sabha to refer the Delhi Services Bill…
The Patna High Court, at the of its inception, like any other judicial branch of the country, had a huge responsibility on its shoulders. This responsibility was certainly not limited to deciding disputes as a routine affair, but it had a great obligation to ensure better access to justice for the dwellers of one of the most downtrodden states of the country. In their quest to ensure access to justice for its people, the Patna High Court and the Bihar Judiciary as a whole, were supposed to be inclusive and representative of a diverse class of citizens so as to…
While hearing a writ petition filed by Sunil Prabhu (member of Uddhav Thackeray faction) where he was seeking an expeditious decision by the Speaker, the apex Court said that the Speaker should decide on the matter before the next Lok Sabha elections and should not render the issue unfruitful by delaying it. The Supreme Court on 13th October, Friday criticised the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly as he laid down a long schedule for hearing the disqualification petitions which were filed by the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde, representing opposite factions of Shiv Sena, against each other under the…
Epik High’s 20th anniversary posters create a laugh riot amongst fans showcasing the trio’s goofy personalities and the internet is loving it! 18th October, 2023, will mark the 20th debut anniversary of the Korean Hip Hop trio Epik High. To celebrate this milestone, the trio Tablo, Mithra Jin, and DJ Tukutz are set to perform two shows, on the 16th and 17th December at Seoul’s Olympic Park Handball Stadium. While Epik High are highly esteemed in the South Korean hip-hop field, throughout their 20 year illustrious career, Epik High has consistently surprised fans with their hilarious and witty concert posters,…
The Supreme Court on Tuesday stated that since the institution of marriage is considered to be a ‘pious’ union in Indian society, an easy formula for the grant of relief of divorce under Article 142 on the ground of ‘irretrievable breakdown of marriage’ may not always be desirable. The Supreme Court held that it can exercise its discretion under the powers granted to it under Article 142 of the Indian Constitution for dissolving a marriage on the ground of ‘irretrievable breakdown of marriage’, even when one of the involved parties opposes the dissolution. However, the Court also stated that such…