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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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12/05/2026, 23 hours ago

Allahabad High Court Reinforces Constitutional Safeguards Against Illegal Arrests as Uttar Pradesh Assures Compliance With Supreme Court Guidelines

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court recently delivered an important ruling reaffirming the constitutional safeguards available to individuals against illegal arrests and unlawful detention. In Santosh Gupta Through Her Nephew Nitin Gupta vs. State of U.P. Through Principal Secretary Home Department and Others, reported as 2026 LiveLaw (AB) 268, a Division Bench comprising Justice Abdul Moin […]

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12/05/2026, 24 hours ago

Gujarat High Court Prioritises Personal Liberty While Condoning Delay in Appeal Against Extension of Custody Under UAPA and NDPS Act

Introduction: The Gujarat High Court recently delivered a significant judgment reaffirming the constitutional importance of personal liberty and the right to default bail while dealing with procedural delay in criminal appeals. In Ankush Kapoor v. NIA & Another, arising out of Criminal Miscellaneous Application (For Condonation of Delay) No. 1104 of 2026 in Criminal Appeal […]

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12/05/2026, 1 day ago

Kerala High Court Clarifies That Multiple Cheque Dishonour Cases Can Be Jointly Tried If Arising From the Same Transaction

Introduction: The Kerala High Court recently delivered a significant ruling concerning the joint trial of multiple cheque dishonour cases under criminal law and the procedural safeguards contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure. In Vijayan P. v. George and Company and Another, reported as 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 257, the Court clarified that dishonour of multiple […]

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Supreme Court Upholds Special Protection for Women Under Hindu Marriage Act While Rejecting Plea for Gender-Neutral Divorce Provision
Supreme Court Protects Advocate’s Reputation by Expunging Unwarranted Warning from Bar Council Order
Rajasthan High Court Clarifies Acquittal Removes Disqualification Under Rule 19, Authorities Cannot Examine Whether It Was Honourable
Delhi High Court Clarifies Second Wife Cannot Be Impleaded in First Wife’s Maintenance Proceedings Under Section 125 CrPC
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11/05/2026, 2 days ago

Telangana High Court Upholds Execution of UAE Money Decree in India, Clarifies Ex Parte Foreign Judgments Can Still Be ‘On Merits’

Introduction: In an important ruling concerning enforcement of foreign judgments in India, the Telangana High Court has held that a money decree passed by the Federal Court of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates is executable in India under Section 44A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. The Court clarified that an ex parte […]

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11/05/2026, 2 days ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Reservation in Promotion for Persons with Disabilities, Says State Cannot Defeat Statutory Rights Through Inaction

Introduction: In a significant judgment reaffirming the rights of persons with disabilities in public employment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court recently held that the State cannot deny reservation in promotion to a disabled employee merely because formal rules have not been framed. The Court strongly criticized the Haryana Government for failing to extend statutory […]

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11/05/2026, 2 days ago

Delhi High Court Recognises Personality Rights of Aman Gupta Against AI Deepfakes and Digital Misuse in Interim Protection Order

Introduction: In a significant development in India’s evolving jurisprudence on personality rights and digital identity protection, the Delhi High Court recently granted interim protection to entrepreneur and television personality Aman Gupta against the unauthorized commercial exploitation of his identity across online platforms. The Court restrained several unknown individuals and digital intermediaries from using his name, […]

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Bombay High Court Upholds State’s Power to Re-Verify Disability Certificates and Declares Fraudulent UDID Claims as Moral Turpitude
Kerala High Court Directs Strict Monitoring of Wild Elephant Amid Rising Human-Wildlife Conflict Concerns
Karnataka High Court Rules Agricultural Land Ownership Cannot Be Made a Condition for Firearm Licence Renewal
Supreme Court Clarifies That a Murder Accused Cannot Inherit Property Through Will Under Hindu Succession Law
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11/05/2026, 2 days ago

Supreme Court Reinforces Duty of Courts to Reject Cleverly Drafted Plaint Barred by Law

Introduction: In a significant judgment clarifying the scope and purpose of Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the Supreme Court of India in Manjula and Others v. D.A. Srinivas emphasized that trial courts are not expected to mechanically register suits merely because a plaint has been presented before them. Instead, […]

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09/05/2026, 4 days ago

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Clarifies Limited Evidentiary Use of Unregistered Agreement to Sell in Injunction Proceedings

Introduction: In an important judgment concerning the evidentiary value of unregistered agreements to sell and the scope of judicial scrutiny at the interim injunction stage, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently held that an unregistered agreement to sell, though inadmissible for proving title to immovable property, can nevertheless be relied upon for […]

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09/05/2026, 4 days ago

Delhi High Court Orders Perjury Proceedings Over Alleged Use of Fabricated NDAs in Corporate Dispute

Introduction: In a significant judgment reinforcing the sanctity of judicial proceedings and the obligation of litigants to approach courts with honesty and clean hands, the Delhi High Court recently directed initiation of perjury proceedings against a company after finding prima facie evidence that false averments had been made in a civil suit supported by allegedly […]

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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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