Author: Legal Parivar

On March 12, 2024, the Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, recommended Shri Manoj Pulamby Madhavan for appointment as a Judge of the Kerala High Court. The collegium thoroughly assessed all available records to determine Shri Manoj’s suitability for the position. The Department of Justice had noted that Shri Manoj had affiliations with the CPI(M) and served as a Government Pleader during the tenure of the LDF Government from 2010 to 2021. Regarding the observation about Shri Manoj’s CPI(M) sympathies, the collegium found it to be vague and lacking substantial grounds for rejection. It emphasized that a…

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court reiterated the authority of High Courts to dismiss criminal prosecutions stemming from civil transactions, citing the precedent set in the case of Paramjeet Batra v. State of Uttarakhand (2013) 11 SCC 673. Overturning the decision of the High Court, which had declined to quash a pending criminal case against the accused, Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and PB Varale emphasized the necessity for High Courts to intervene and quash proceedings arising from civil transactions to prevent the abuse of legal processes. They underscored that continuation of such proceedings would be unwarranted in the absence of…

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) petition on Tuesday (March 12) that sought the immediate removal of farmers from the borders of Delhi, amid the ongoing farmers’ protest demanding minimum price guarantees for their crops. The plea was brought by social worker and former Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Nand Kishore Garg, who aimed to clear the border areas. However, a bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan refused to hear the PIL and directed the petitioner to address the matter in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, where it was already under consideration. Dr…

As the largest shareholder in ITC, BAT sold approximately 43.7 crore shares at an average price of Rs 400, representing a 0.01 percent discount compared to the previous session’s closing price of Rs 404.45. Following the transaction, ITC shares surged by 6.3 percent to Rs 429.9 apiece on the NSE at 9:35 am. According to CNBC Awaaz, BAT aimed to sell up to 43.69 crore ITC shares through accelerated book building at Rs 384-400.25 per share. Sources suggest that Capital International or GIC Singapore may acquire a stake in ITC, with interest also shown by domestic funds such as ICICI…

India has authorized its central bank to import gold without incurring import levies, as stated in a notification issued late on Tuesday. Importers of gold in the world’s second-largest gold consumer are typically required to pay basic customs duty and Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC). As of September 2023, the Reserve Bank of India possessed 800.79 metric tonnes of gold, which includes gold deposits totaling 39.89 tonnes. Out of this, 388.06 tonnes are held overseas, while 372.84 tonnes are held domestically, according to the RBI’s most recent reserve management report.

Reports suggest that in the arrangement finalized among the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners in Maharashtra for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls 2024, the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is expected to contest on 13 seats, while the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will field candidates on four seats. According to sources cited by NDTV, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will nominate candidates for 31 out of the 48 seats in Maharashtra. Under the agreement, the party led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will contest from Baramati, Raigarh, Shirur, and Parbhani…

Sona Machinery witnessed a lackluster debut on the NSE SME platform today, as its share price opened at ₹125, marking a 12.59% decline from the issue price of ₹143. However, the stock managed to recover approximately 4% after the initial dip. The Sona Machinery IPO was open for subscription from Tuesday, March 5, to Thursday, March 7. Priced between ₹136 to ₹143 per share, the IPO lot size comprised 1,000 shares, with investors allowed to bid for a minimum of 1,000 shares and in multiples thereof. During the subscription period, the Sona Machinery IPO garnered significant interest, with an oversubscription…

The Union government has issued a notification unveiling the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP), aimed at promoting ethical conduct and curtailing unethical practices within the pharmaceutical sector. According to the code, pharmaceutical companies are barred from organizing overseas workshops for healthcare professionals or providing them with accommodations, extravagant meals, or financial incentives. Furthermore, the code prohibits the offering of gifts for personal benefit to healthcare professionals or their family members by pharmaceutical companies or their agents. This includes distributors, wholesalers, and retailers. In addition, companies are prohibited from providing travel facilities, such as rail, air, or cruise tickets,…

Investors were left disappointed as JG Chemicals made its stock market debut on March 13 at a discount of 5.4 percent compared to the issue price of Rs 221. This listing fell short of analysts’ expectations, who had anticipated a premium of 12 percent. The initial public offering (IPO) of JG Chemicals, valued at Rs 251 crore, garnered significant attention, with a subscription rate of 27.78 times. Non-institutional investors led the pack, subscribing 46.33 times their allotted quota of shares. Qualified institutional buyers followed suit, oversubscribing by 32.09 times, while retail investors subscribed 17.44 times their allocation. JG Chemicals holds…

The State Bank of India (SBI) has transmitted all Electoral Bonds data to the Election Commission in response to the Supreme Court of India’s directive. The Election Commission of India has been asked to upload all the data on its website by March 15,2024 for the public. The apex court had directed the bank to disclose details of the bonds encashed by political parties to the Election Commission by the close of the business hours on March 12, warning the country’s largest public sector lender that the court may proceed against it for “wilful disobedience” if it failed to comply…