Lok Sabha swiftly passes new Income Tax Bill replacing 63-year-old law; SC rejects challenge on PMLA Section provisions

The Lok Sabha passed a new Income Tax Bill in three minutes, replacing the 63-year-old income tax law for individuals and corporations without debate. The Supreme Court declined to hear a former state chief minister's challenge to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act provision allowing the Enforcement Directorate to file supplementary chargesheets, stating the issue lies in misuse rather than the law itself. The Court also refused to expunge remarks against a former state minister related to a cash-for-job case, affirming no impact on the ongoing trial. Meanwhile, Parliament approved eight bills after opposition disruptions, with the government proceeding despite opposition boycott. Additionally, the Supreme Court ordered permanent relocation of stray dogs from Delhi-NCR streets to shelters due to public health concerns.