Companies Act, 1956 – Ss 397 & 398 – Oppression and Mismanagement – On Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016, coming in force, the proceedings which are pending before the CLB, now stand transferred to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) – It would be appropriate for the parties to invoke the jurisdiction of NCLT for seeking such orders as deemed fit in the facts and circumstances in accordance with law.

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH RAMA NARANG — Appellant Vs. RAMESH NARANG AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : A.M. Khanwilkar and B. R. Gavai, JJ. ) Contempt Petition…

Service Matters

Qualifications and Mode of Recruitment – Rules were issued by the High Court in exercise of the power under the Constitution of Jammu & Kashmir – These Rules had the approval of the Governor also – Therefore, the contention of the respondents that the office order issued by the Chief Justice was ultra vires, is completely untenable.

1/8 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA FULL BENCH ASHOK KUMAR AND OTHERS ETC. ETC. — Appellant Vs. THE STATE OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : S.A.…

As per guidance note dated 11.11.2020 issued by Government of India, Ministry of Women and Child Development, all States/Union Territories who have not yet opened Anganwadi Centres shall take a decision to open Anganwadi Centres on or before 31.01.2021 situated outside the containment zone.

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA FULL BENCH DIPIKA JAGATRAM SAHANI — Appellant Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : Ashok Bhushan, R. Subhash Reddy and M.R. Shah,…

Illegal Gratification – Reduction in sentence – Accused is a senior citizen aged about 70 years and already dismissed from service – Sentence of two years rigorous imprisonment as imposed by the Special Court, confirmed by the High Court, is reduced to one year and one month rigorous imprisonment – Appeal partly allowed.

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA FULL BENCH S. SUNDARA KUMAR — Appellant Vs. STATE REPRESENTED BY THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, VIGILANCE AND ANTI-CORRUPTION, THOOTHUKUDI DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU — Respondent ( Before…