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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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22/05/2026, 14 hours ago

J&K and Ladakh High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in POCSO Case After Prosecutrix Affirms Consensual Relationship and Marriage

Introduction: The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, in a significant order concerning anticipatory bail under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act), granted pre-arrest bail to an Army personnel accused of sexual offences after the prosecutrix stated before the Magistrate that she had been in a consensual relationship with […]

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22/05/2026, 14 hours ago

Supreme Court Declares Pre-Cognizance Hearing Under BNSS Mandatory; Non-Compliance Renders Proceedings Void Ab Initio

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in Parvinder Singh v. Directorate of Enforcement, has delivered a significant ruling on the scope and effect of procedural safeguards introduced under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). The judgment, reported as 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 522, marks one of the earliest authoritative interpretations of the first proviso to […]

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21/05/2026, 1 day ago

Delhi High Court Reaffirms Need for Reasoned Judicial Orders in Social Media Harassment FIR Dispute

Introduction: The Delhi High Court recently reiterated the importance of reasoned judicial orders while setting aside a sessions court order that had stayed a magisterial direction to register an FIR against political commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra in a case involving alleged online harassment and abusive social media remarks directed at women journalists. The matter arose […]

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Calcutta High Court Upholds Muslim Woman’s Right to Maintenance Despite Dispute Over Conversion and Marriage Validity
Calcutta High Court Directs Husband to Take Home Accident Survivor, Balances Human Dignity, Medical Care and Financial Hardship
Punjab & Haryana High Court Steps In to Protect Lawyer After Gun Attack, Orders Swift Investigation
Madhya Pradesh High Court Rejects Bias Allegations, Says Omission of Certain Arguments in Order Does Not Establish Judicial Prejudice
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21/05/2026, 1 day ago

Calcutta High Court Upholds Disabled Wife’s Right to Matrimonial Home, Condemns Attempt to “Abandon” Her

Introduction: The Calcutta High Court recently delivered a deeply significant judgment reaffirming the moral, legal, and humanitarian obligations owed by spouses toward medically incapacitated family members. In Jaiprakash Gupta vs. The State of West Bengal & Ors., a Division Bench comprising Justice Shampa Sarkar and Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta refused to entertain an appeal filed […]

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21/05/2026, 1 day ago

Delhi High Court Holds Section 17B Wages Must Increase With Revised Minimum Wages During Pending Litigation

Introduction: The Delhi High Court has delivered an important ruling clarifying the scope and nature of payments made to workmen under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 during the pendency of litigation challenging reinstatement awards. In Moolchand Khairati Ram Hospital v. Vijender Singh & Ors, Justice Shail Jain held that minimum wages payable […]

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21/05/2026, 2 days ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Police Officer in Rape Case, Cites Risk of Influencing Victim and Investigation

Introduction: The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently delivered a significant ruling concerning the grant of anticipatory bail in serious offences involving public servants occupying positions of authority. In the case titled B China Mallaiah v. State of Andhra Pradesh, Justice Balaji Medamalli refused to grant pre-arrest bail to a Circle Inspector of Police accused of […]

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Supreme Court Reaffirms Principle of Parity, Quashes Prosecution Based on Vague Allegations in Corruption Case
Delhi High Court Refuses Plea Seeking Deregistration of Political Party Over Contempt Proceedings Against Its Leaders
Kerala High Court Upholds Bar Council’s Power To Deny Advocate Enrolment To Registered Medical Practitioners
Madras High Court Grants Divorce On Grounds Of Adultery, Says Direct Proof Of Sexual Intercourse Is Rarely Possible
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20/05/2026, 2 days ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court Says DNA Test Cannot Be Sought Routinely To Disprove Daughter’s Paternity In Partition Suit

Introduction: The Andhra Pradesh High Court, in a significant ruling concerning paternity disputes and the scope of DNA testing in civil proceedings, has held that a party cannot seek a DNA test merely to disprove the paternity of a daughter in a partition suit. The Court observed that a litigant disputing the legitimacy or paternity […]

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20/05/2026, 2 days ago

Rajasthan High Court Clarifies Magistrate Cannot Pass Separate Orders On Negative Final Report And Protest Petition

Introduction: The Rajasthan High Court, in Devesh Sharma v. State of Rajasthan & Anr., delivered an important ruling clarifying the procedure to be followed by Magistrates when dealing with a negative final report submitted by the police along with a protest petition filed by the complainant. The Court held that once a Magistrate passes an […]

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20/05/2026, 2 days ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Moved Over Alleged Forgery Of Birth Records To Criminalise Interfaith Marriage

Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court is presently dealing with a sensitive and constitutionally significant matter involving allegations of forged birth records, misuse of criminal law, and interference with an interfaith marriage. The petition has been filed by social media personality Monalisa Bhosle and her husband Farmaan, who have approached the Court seeking restoration of […]

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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, 1 year 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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