Saga Legal, has been listed as a ‘Recognised Firm’ for the practice area of Dispute Resolution in the prestigious “Asialaw 2022-2023 Practice Area Rankings”. This is the second year in a row that the firm has received this honour.asialaw is the only legal directory featuring comprehensive analysis on Asia’s regional and domestic firms, and leading...Read More
COURTS THIS MONTH The Supreme Court in the case of Sanjeet Kumar Singh @ Munna Kumar Singh vs. State of Chhattisgarh (Criminal Appeal No. 871 Of 2021) has observed that as per Section 54 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (“NDPS Act”) it is presumed that the accused is required to explain how...Read More
COURTS THIS MONTH The Supreme Court in the case of Union of India vs. M/s Filco Trade Centre Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. (Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 32709- 32710/2018) has directed the Goods and Services Tax Network (“GSTN”) to allow a two month additional window i.e. from September 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022...Read More
COURTS THIS MONTH The Supreme Court in the case of Somakka (Dead) By Lrs. vs. K.P. Basavaraj (Dead) By Lrs. (Civil Appeal No. 1117 of 2009) has set aside the order passed by the Karnataka High Court and held that as per Section 96 read with Order 41 Rule 31 of the Civil Procedure Code,...Read More
COURTS THIS MONTH The Supreme Court in the case of Gurukanwarpal Kirpal Singh vs. Surya Prakasam & Ors (SLP.(Crl.)5485/2021) has ruled that Section 405 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (“IPC”) which deals with criminal breach of trust, would not be attracted if there is no entrustment of the property with the accused. In this matter,...Read More
COURTS THIS MONTH The Supreme Court in the case of Union of India and Ors. vs. M/s. Willowood Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. (CA 2997-2998 of 2022) held that in cases of delay in processing GST refund by the Tax Department, the interest payable shall not exceed 6% (Six Percent), especially when the delay is not inordinate....Read More
COURTS THIS MONTH The Supreme Court in the case of State of Orissa vs. Utkal Distilleries Ltd. (CA 5666-5668 of 2009) ruled that the State governments do not have power to levy excise duty in respect of an alcoholic liquor which is not for human consumption. In this case, the Supreme Court was dealing with...Read More
Saga Legal has been recognised as a TOP LAW FIRM (Below 10 years experience) by Forbes India in the ‘Forbes India Legal Powerlist 2021’, presented in association with Legitquest. The recognition has been bestowed upon the Firm in practice areas of Litigation as well as Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy. The distinguished jury for the said...Read More
COURTS THIS MONTH A Bench of the Supreme Court comprising of Justice K.M Joseph and Justice PS Narasimha in the case of Amar Nath vs. Gian Chand (Civil Appeal 5797 of 2009) held that if the document is presented for registration by the power of attorney holder who executed the said document in the...Read More
COURTS THIS MONTH The Supreme Court’s Bench comprising of Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice M.M. Sundresh in the case of Seethakathi Trust Madras vs. Krishnaveni (Civil Appeal No 5384-5385 of 2014), held that where a bona fide transaction has taken place prior to the institution of the suit for specific performance, then a decree...Read More
