New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a spouse whose marriage has been declared void under the Hindu Marriage Act is entitled to seek permanent alimony or maintenance from the other spouse. Even if a court comes to a prima facie conclusion that the marriage between the parties is void … Read more
Imphal, Feb 9 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Sunday cancelled the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly which was scheduled to begin on Monday. The Governor’s decision came hours after Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh submitted his resignation letter to Bhalla a day ahead of the crucial Assembly session. A Raj Bhavan … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking scrapping of the TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) system, envisaged under the Income Tax Act. “We will not entertain this (petition). Dismissed,” a bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar told the PIL litigant. … Read more