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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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01/04/2026, 10 hours ago

Account-Level Blocking Under Fire: Legal Battle Over Proportionality, Free Speech, and Due Process in Online Content Regulation

Introduction: The present controversy arises from a petition filed before the Delhi High Court involving Prateek Sharma, the operator of the parody account “Dr. Nimo Yadav”, and X Corp, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, challenging the blocking of multiple accounts pursuant to directions issued by the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information […]

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01/04/2026, 10 hours ago

Supreme Court Reinforces Finality of Foreign Arbitral Awards: Public Policy Cannot Reopen Settled Issues Under Transnational Issue Estoppel

Introduction: The present case, Nagaraj V. Mylandla versus PI Opportunities Fund-I and Others, marks a significant development in India’s arbitration jurisprudence, particularly in the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The dispute arose from a failed investment arrangement between foreign investors and an Indian digital payment services company, FSSPL, […]

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31/03/2026, 1 day ago

“No One Can Turn Love Into Honour”: Allahabad High Court Protects Consenting Couple from Threats and Coercion

Introduction: The case concerning a young couple seeking protection before the Allahabad High Court highlights a deeply rooted social conflict between individual autonomy and societal notions of “honour.” The matter was heard by a Division Bench comprising Justice J.J. Munir and Justice Tarun Saxena, who were called upon to address the urgent plea of two […]

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Encroachment Must Go, But Penalty Needs Proof: Allahabad High Court Balances Eviction and Liability in Gram Sabha Land Case
Husband Has No Claim Over Wife’s Parental Property: Andhra Pradesh High Court Reaffirms Section 15(2)(a) of Hindu Succession Act
No Relief for Registered Owner Without Possession: J&K High Court Rejects Vehicle Release Plea in Terror Case Over Misrepresentation
Beyond Strict Liability: Meghalaya High Court Recognises Reality of Consensual Adolescent Relationships in POCSO Cases
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31/03/2026, 1 day ago

No Passport Without Court’s Nod: Telangana High Court Clarifies NOC Requirement in Pending Criminal Cases

Introduction: The case of Dr. Raghavender Siva Vijaya Chivukula v. Union of India & Ors. (Writ Petition No. 25543 of 2025) before the Telangana High Court presents a significant intersection between individual liberty and statutory restrictions governing passport issuance. The petitioner, a research scientist employed in the United States, approached the High Court challenging the […]

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31/03/2026, 1 day ago

“Exploitation Cannot Be Policy”: Andhra Pradesh High Court Orders Regularisation of Long-Term Ad Hoc Workers, Slams State’s Unfair Employment Practices

Introduction: The case of K. Narayana Reddy v. The State of Andhra Pradesh and Ors. (Writ Petition Nos. 44902, 31806 & 45705 of 2018) before the Andhra Pradesh High Court brought into sharp focus the long-standing and controversial practice of the State engaging workers on an ad hoc, contractual, or daily wage basis for decades, […]

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31/03/2026, 1 day ago

No Second Chance on Same Evidence: J&K High Court Bars Magistrates from Summoning Accused Without Fresh Material After Section 202 Inquiry

Introduction: The case of Babu Ram & Ors. v. Kewal Krishan (2026 LiveLaw (JKL)) before the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh deals with a crucial procedural safeguard in criminal law—whether a Magistrate can summon an accused on the same material after previously finding it insufficient and ordering an inquiry under Section 202 […]

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Sub Judice Means Hands Off: Karnataka High Court Slams RTO for Illegal Seizure and Registration Cancellation of Luxury Vehicle
Fraud Vitiates All: Supreme Court Orders SIT Probe into Staged Fire, Rejects Insurance Claim in Toto
22-Year-Old Defamation Suit Ends with Apology: Calcutta High Court Imposes Token Damages for Inflammatory TV Broadcast
No Conviction Without Direct Instigation: Calcutta High Court Upholds Acquittal in Abetment of Suicide Case
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28/03/2026, 4 days ago

Gujarat High Court Facilitates Inter-Country Adoption Process, Directs Authorities to Issue Certificates for Twins Adopted Under HAMA

Introduction: The case of Akshay Pitamber Sarvakar & Anr. v. Central Adoption Resource Authority & Ors. came before the Gujarat High Court in a petition highlighting the complexities that arise in inter-country adoption processes, particularly when domestic adoptions under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 intersect with international legal requirements. The petitioners, an Indian […]

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28/03/2026, 4 days ago

No Quo Warranto Against University Teachers: Madhya Pradesh High Court Holds Professors Do Not Hold Public Office

Introduction: The case of Dr Kshamasheel Mishra v. State of Madhya Pradesh [W.P. No. 5927/2024] came before the Madhya Pradesh High Court raising an important constitutional question regarding the scope and applicability of the writ of quo warranto in the context of appointments within academic institutions. The petitioner, Dr Kshamasheel Mishra, approached the High Court […]

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28/03/2026, 4 days ago

Allahabad High Court Affirms Live-In Rights of Consenting Adults, Holds Morality Cannot Override Law Even if Man is Married

Introduction: The present case came before the Allahabad High Court in a writ petition filed by two individuals seeking protection from threats allegedly posed by the woman’s family due to their live in relationship. The petitioners included an adult woman aged 18 years and a man who was already married. The matter was heard by […]

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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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