The long-preferred Mauritius route for foreign investments into India may no longer offer the certainty it once did. A recent Supreme Court ruling upholding a ₹14,500 crore tax demand against US-based investment firm Tiger Global has triggered widespread concern among venture capital and private equity investors operating through treaty jurisdictions….
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Supreme Court Sets Aravalli Mining Boundaries
The Supreme Court of India, in its order dated November–December 2025, has approved scientifically robust definitions for Aravalli Hills and Ranges to regulate mining activities and protect ecology. This decision comes after a comprehensive report by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), based on inputs from multiple…
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SC Questions Pilot Error Claim In Air India 171 Crash Probe
The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the preliminary findings in the Air India flight 171 crash probe, calling the “pilot error” narrative unfortunate. The bench has directed the Centre and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to respond to a petition seeking an independent inquiry into the June…
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Supreme Court Acts on Jojari River Pollution in Rajasthan
The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of severe industrial pollution in Rajasthan’s Jojari River, highlighting the grave threat to drinking water and the health of surrounding villages. Factories discharging untreated effluents into the river have made water unsafe for consumption, prompting urgent judicial intervention. A bench…
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Supreme Court Blocks Govt From Denotifying Waqf Lands
New Delhi, Sept 15: The Supreme Court has stayed crucial provisions of the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 that empowered the government to denotify Waqf properties alleged to be encroachments on government land. The Court ruled that disputes over ownership of such lands must be decided by judicial or quasi-judicial bodies,…
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Justice Surya Kant: Relationships Outlast Applause
Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant reminded young law graduates that while professional success brings recognition, it is personal relationships and compassion that provide lasting fulfilment. Speaking at the combined convocation of Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) in Visakhapatnam, he urged future lawyers to cherish bonds with family, friends, and…