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SC/ST Sub-Classifications- Justice or Further Division?

SC/ST Sub-Classifications- Justice or Further Division? The Supreme Court has ruled that sub-classification within the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) is permissible. The 7-judge bench, with a 6:1 majority, stated that these reserved category groups can be subdivided legally. Justice Pankaj Mithal emphasized that reservation benefits should ideally be limited to the first…

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Name Disclosure Rule for Kanwar Yatra Eateries

Supreme Court Strikes Down Name Disclosure Rule for Kanwar Yatra Eateries Background and Court Decision The Supreme Court has intervened decisively in response to a contentious directive requiring eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display owners’ names. The mandate, issued by several state governments, faced a legal challenge initiated by the Association for Protection…

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Supreme Court Ruling: Banks’ Interest-Free Loans to Employees Taxed as Fringe Benefits

The Supreme Court, in a significant ruling, has declared that interest-free or concessional loans provided by banks to their employees are to be considered as ‘fringe benefits’ and are therefore subject to taxation. This ruling, while ensuring fairness in taxation, also aims to prevent unnecessary litigation and provide clarity in taxation regulations. In a report by…

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