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Notification about member shortage fake, NCLAT issues statement

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) New Delhi on August 9 issued a statement that the notification circulating on Whatsapp regarding member shortage was fake and should be ignored.

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Bombay HC deems that the wrongdoings of Government workers cannot go unpunished

While hearing an appeal by a former MSRTC bus conductor against an order directing for the termination of services of the appellant, the Bombay High Court observed, “The approach in this country of believing that when one works for government no action can ever be taken no matter how persistently one is found to be doing wrong is an approach that needs to now stop as fast as possible."

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The Department of Commerce announces new rules for Work from Home for SEZs

The Department of Commerce has notified the addition of a new rule viz., Rule 43A to the Work from Home in Special Economic Zones Rules, 2006, on 19 July 2022. The new rule has been appended in response to demands from the industry for a standardized country-wide provision for Work from Home (WFH) across all SEZs.

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Lawyers’ petition to the Supreme court claiming State Emblem installed atop Central Vista unconstitutional

Since its inauguration, the Emblem installed atop the Central Vista has equally caught vary sideways glances as well as uproars of appreciation. While many onlookers find the new roaring lions version of the emblem endearing and symbolic of India’s progressive march towards economic and social development, many others find it distasteful, impudent and insulting to the founding beliefs of the country. Two lawyers of the latter belief have moved to the Supreme Court claiming that the statue in question, is illegal and a gross insult to the National Symbol.

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Anti-Ragging Laws in India

Ragging or bullying is seen as a crime and is a punishable offence under various institutional and state laws India. Section 26(1)(g) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, provides the University Grants Commission (UGC) the authority to establish regulations for the maintenance of standards and the co-ordination of work or facilities in Universities. Firm directives have been provided by the UGC to Indian Institutes to establish strict anti-ragging policies.

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CCPA Guidelines for the prevention of false or misleading advertisements and making endorsements relating thereto

15 Companies withdrew ads in the effect of CCPA's new Guidelines for the prevention of false or misleading advertisements. The new guidelines are aimed at ensuring that consumers are not being fooled with unsubstantiated claims, exaggerated promises, misinformation, and false claims because, such advertisements violate various rights of consumers like the right to be informed, the right to choose, and the right to be safeguarded against potentially unsafe products and services.

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The Department of Commerce announces new rules for Work from Home for SEZs

The Department of Commerce has notified the addition of a new rule viz., Rule 43A to the Work from Home in Special Economic Zones Rules, 2006, on 19 July 2022. The new rule has been appended in response to demands from the industry for a standardized country-wide provision for Work from Home (WFH) across all SEZs.

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27/02/2026, 10 hours ago

Non Traceability Does Not Mean Forgery Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of False Document Under IPC Section 464

Introduction: In Vandana Jain & Ors. v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors., the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling on the interpretation of forgery under the Indian Penal Code and held that a document cannot be termed forged merely because it is not traceable in official records after several years of its […]

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27/02/2026, 10 hours ago

Supreme Court Cracks Down on Class 8 Textbook Over ‘Corruption in Judiciary’ Chapter; Issues Contempt Notice and Imposes Nationwide Ban

Introduction: In In Re: Social Science Textbook for Grade-8 (Part 2) Published by NCERT and Ancillary Issues | SMW (C) 1/2026, the Supreme Court of India initiated suo motu proceedings over the publication of a Class 8 Social Science textbook by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The Bench comprising Chief Justice […]

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26/02/2026, 1 day ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Registered on Second Complaint, Calls It Abuse of Process After Earlier NCR

Introduction: In Ramana Reddy G V v. State of Karnataka and Anr., Criminal Petition No. 6805 of 2022, the Karnataka High Court delivered a significant ruling reinforcing procedural safeguards under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). Justice M.G. Uma quashed an FIR registered against the petitioner for offences under Sections 341 (wrongful restraint), 427 (mischief […]

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“No Indulgence for Arrogance”: Madras High Court Upholds ₹5 Lakh Compensation Against Woman Sub-Inspector for Custodial Torture
“Experts Must Be Left to Experts”: Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Seeking ‘Reading Down’ of Air India Crash Preliminary Report
Habeas Corpus Not a Shortcut in Child Custody Wars: Orissa High Court Draws Clear Line on Writ Jurisdiction
Additional Evidence in Appeal Cannot Be Rejected on Assumptions, Telangana High Court Reaffirms Scope of Section 391 CrPC
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26/02/2026, 1 day ago

Life Convict’s Subsequent Sentence Must Run Concurrently, Rules Gujarat High Court; Orders Immediate Release

Introduction: In Ramjanbhai Hasambhai Khraj v. State of Gujarat & Ors., the Gujarat High Court delivered a significant ruling clarifying the mandatory operation of Section 427(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure in cases where a person already undergoing life imprisonment is subsequently convicted and sentenced. The petitioner had originally been convicted under Sections 302 […]

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26/02/2026, 1 day ago

Single Blow in Sudden Quarrel Not Murder, Rules Tripura High Court; Conviction Altered to Culpable Homicide

Introduction: In Sri Bir Manik Jamatia v. State of Tripura, the Tripura High Court revisited the fine but crucial distinction between murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code and culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC. The appeal arose from a judgment of the Sessions Judge, Gomati District, […]

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26/02/2026, 1 day ago

Right to Lifelong Learning Cannot Be Curtailed by Service Conditions, Rules Punjab and Haryana High Court

Introduction: In Naveen Kumar v. State of Haryana and Others, the Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered a significant ruling reinforcing that the right to pursue education is an inalienable human right flowing from Article 21 of the Constitution. The judgment was rendered by Justice Harpreet Singh Brar in a writ petition filed by Naveen […]

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Supreme Court Condemns ‘Consider Jurisprudence’, Directs High Courts to Decide Rights Instead of Perpetual Remands
Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Over NCERT Textbook’s Reference to “Corruption in Judiciary”
Retrospective Regularization Cannot Grant Retrospective Seniority Seniority As Graduate Teacher Begins Only Upon Acquiring Degree And Graduate Pay Rules Gauhati High Court
Doctors Are Not Workmen Hospitals Cannot Enforce Non Compete Clauses After Resignation Rules Madras High Court
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25/02/2026, 2 days ago

No Caste No Religion Certificate Cannot Be Claimed Without Renouncing Faith, Rules Madras High Court

Introduction: In Chellamanickam v. The Principal Secretary and Others, WP(MD). No.4303 of 2026, reported in 2026 LiveLaw Mad 86, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court presided over by Justice Krishnan Ramasamy dealt with a significant and sensitive question touching upon personal liberty, religious identity, and administrative law. The petitioner, Chellamanickam, approached the Court […]

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25/02/2026, 2 days ago

Edited WhatsApp Image Cannot Constitute Insult To National Flag In Absence Of Mens Rea Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against School Principal

Introduction: In Sri Venugopal B.C. v. The State of Karnataka and Another, Criminal Petition No. 11694 of 2024, the Karnataka High Court examined the scope and application of Section 2 of the Prevention of Insult to National Honour Act, 1971 while quashing an FIR registered against a Government High School Principal. The petitioner, who had […]

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25/02/2026, 2 days ago

Celebrity Status No Shield Against Hurting Religious Sentiments Karnataka High Court Warns Actor Ranveer Singh While Granting Interim Protection

Introduction: In Ranveer Singh v. State of Karnataka and Another, Criminal Petition No. 3024 of 2026, the Karnataka High Court considered a plea seeking quashing of an FIR registered against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during a public event. The matter was heard by Justice M Nagaprasanna, who orally observed that […]

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Supreme Court overrules the Delhi HC judgment: Allows woman to abort her 24-week foetus

Supreme Court overrules the Delhi HC judgment: Allows woman to abort her 24-week foetus

30/07/2022, 4 years ago

The Department of Commerce announces new rules for Work from Home for SEZs

The Department of Commerce announces new rules for Work from Home for SEZs

26/07/2022, 4 years ago

Bombay HC: CJ Dipankar Datta recuses hearing plea against CBI Director addressed to CJI NV Ramana

Bombay HC: CJ Dipankar Datta recuses hearing plea against CBI Director addressed to CJI NV Ramana

30/07/2022, 4 years ago

CCPA Guidelines for the prevention of false or misleading advertisements and making endorsements relating thereto

CCPA Guidelines for the prevention of false or misleading advertisements and making endorsements relating thereto

30/07/2022, 4 years ago

CCPA guidelines that prohibit the levying of Service Charges on food bills by hotels and restaurants stayed by the Delhi HC

CCPA guidelines that prohibit the levying of Service Charges on food bills by hotels and restaurants stayed by the Delhi HC

26/07/2022, 4 years ago
Technology
The Tussle between Google and Epic Games Continues: Violation of India’s Antitrust Regulations

15/02/2023, 3 years ago

The Tussle between Google and Epic Games Continues: Violation of India’s Antitrust Regulations

“While the law of competition may be sometimes hard for the individual, it is best for the race, because it ensures the survival of the fittest in every department.” – Andrew Carneige The tussle between Epic games and Google started way back in the U.S., wherein the biggest gaming giant on August 2020, approached the […]
Criminal
The Supreme Court issued notice on the plea by women wrestlers alleging sexual harassment

25/04/2023, 3 years ago

The Supreme Court issued notice on the plea by women wrestlers alleging sexual harassment

The Supreme Court today issued a notice on the petition filed by the top woman wrestlers of India seeking registration of FIR against a BJP MP as well as the wrestling federation of India’s president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment. Advocate Kapil Sibal appearing for the petitioners stated that the woman wrestlers […]
Property and Real Estate
Allahabad High Court Imposes Cost on Petitioners Objecting Hindu-Muslim Property Sale

14/02/2023, 3 years ago

Allahabad High Court Imposes Cost on Petitioners Objecting Hindu-Muslim Property Sale

“The sovereignty of scriptures of all religion must come to an end if we want to have a united integrated modern India.”– Dr. B.R Ambedkar  In the case of Farhan Tasaddukhussain Barodawala v. Onali Ezazuddin Dholkawal, Allahabad High Court imposed cost of rupees 25,000 on petitioners who were objecting on the fact that how a […]
Employment
Bar on entry of married men and women in JAG: Centre to Delhi High Court 

23/03/2023, 3 years ago

Bar on entry of married men and women in JAG: Centre to Delhi High Court 

Reported By: Ankita Bhardwaj The case of KUSH KALRA v. UOI & ANR has brought forward the interesting notion of barring the entry of married men and women in Judge Advocate General (JAG) claiming it in the benefit of public interest and national security.  A PIL is filed against the policy by Kush Kalra seeking the […]
Consumer Rights
All HC to establish Online RTI Portals Within 3 months: SC

20/03/2023, 3 years ago

All HC to establish Online RTI Portals Within 3 months: SC

“We direct all High Courts to establish online RTI portals within 3 months from today. High Courts can formulate adequate provisions to facilitate the supply of adequate information. Information is to be passed onto the secretary generals of High Courts for administrative directions from the Chief Justices (of High Courts). The same directions are to […]
Human Rights
Clerical Duties Define Workman Status Under Industrial Disputes Act, Rules Calcutta High Court

05/03/2025, 12 months ago

Clerical Duties Define Workman Status Under Industrial Disputes Act, Rules Calcutta High Court

Introduction: The Calcutta High Court recently upheld an industrial tribunal’s ruling that an accountant, Dulal Chatterjee, was a ‘workman’ under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, dismissing a writ petition filed by Swarnakshar Prakasani Pvt. Ltd. The case arose when Chatterjee was terminated from employment in July 2013, leading to a legal dispute over whether his […]
Art & Entertainment
Entertainment tax exemption for movie, cannot be claimed as a right: Madras High Court

18/03/2023, 3 years ago

Entertainment tax exemption for movie, cannot be claimed as a right: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court in the case of G Sundararajan v The Secretary held that the exemption from payment of entertainment tax is just a concession by the government and cannot be claimed as a right. The court thus refused relief to the producer and distributor of the 2015 Tamil film, “I” which was claimed […]
Business
“Vouchers” does not fall under the ambit of goods or services, will not attract ITC: AAAR

04/03/2023, 3 years ago

“Vouchers” does not fall under the ambit of goods or services, will not attract ITC: AAAR

The Karnataka Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), in the case of Myntra Designs Private Limited modified the decision of AAR, has observed, “input tax credit (ITC) is not available on the vouchers and subscription packages procured by Myntra from third-party vendors.” They relied on the judgement of the Karnataka High Court in the case […]

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