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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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14/10/2026, 9 hours ago

Supreme Court: Non-Signatories Can Be Joined in Arbitration When Their Rights Are Directly Affected

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India has clarified that a person or entity that has not signed an arbitration agreement may nevertheless be impleaded in arbitral proceedings where the circumstances establish that they are a genuine participant in the underlying contractual relationship and the outcome of the dispute would substantially affect their rights. The Court […]

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14/10/2026, 10 hours ago

Karnataka High Court Strikes Down 56% Reservation Policy, Reaffirms 50% Ceiling and Constitutional Equality

Introduction: The Karnataka High Court has struck down the provisions of the Karnataka Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutions and of Appointments or Posts in the Services under the State) Act, 2022, which increased reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) from 15% to 17% and for Scheduled Tribes (STs) from 3% […]

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13/10/2026, 1 day ago

Allahabad High Court: State Must Prove Actual Possession Of Surplus Land To Deny Benefit Of Urban Land Ceiling Repeal Act

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court has reiterated that the State cannot claim to have taken possession of surplus land under the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976, merely by relying on the declaration of excess vacant land or an unsubstantiated notice for surrendering possession. The State must establish that actual possession was taken in […]

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Gujarat High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Three Accused in Rape Case, Cites Victim’s Dignity and Threats Involving Recorded Video
Gujarat High Court Grants Bail to Muslim Cleric Accused of Religious Conversion and Solemnising Minor’s Marriage, Cites Personal Liberty Under Article 21
Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Bail to Police Officer in Custodial Death Case, Says Supervisory Position Alone Cannot Establish Criminal Liability
Allahabad High Court Flags Education System’s Failure After Minor Girl Cannot Read Hindi Newspaper, Seeks Law Commission Review of POCSO Act
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13/10/2026, 1 day ago

Adverse Possession Claims Not Contradictory Merely Because an Agreement to Sell Explains Initial Entry into Property: Jammu & Kashmir High Court

Introduction: The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has clarified that a plaintiff seeking a declaration of ownership on the basis of adverse possession does not necessarily take contradictory pleas merely by referring to an agreement to sell to explain how possession of the disputed property originally commenced. The Court held that where the […]

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13/10/2026, 1 day ago

Calcutta High Court Reaffirms That Partition Suits Require Proof of Ownership and Impleadment of All Necessary Parties

Introduction: The Calcutta High Court has dismissed an appeal challenging the rejection of a partition suit, reiterating that a person seeking partition of immovable property must first establish a legally recognisable right, title or interest in the property. The Court emphasised that partition is a remedy available to persons who possess a share or interest […]

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13/10/2026, 1 day ago

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Refuses to Remove Accused’s Name from OGW List While UAPA Trial and Security-Related Dismissal Remain Pending

Introduction: The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that a person facing criminal proceedings over alleged involvement in terrorist activities cannot seek removal of his name from a police-maintained list of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) while the criminal trial remains pending and his dismissal from government service on national security grounds continues […]

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Supreme Court Acquits Man in POCSO Case, Cites Unreliable Testimony, Denial of Cross-Examination and Failure to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt
Supreme Court Clarifies It Has Not Ruled on Validity of New Form 6, Says Issue Remains Open for Examination
Gujarat High Court: Income Tax Returns Cannot Be Dismissed as Fabricated Without Evidence; Future Prospects Extend Beyond Permanent Employment
Gauhati High Court Refuses to Interfere With CRPF Personnel’s Transfer Despite Wife’s Anxiety Disorder; Grants 15 Days for Relocation
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12/10/2026, 2 days ago

Lawyer’s Failure to Advise on Setting Aside Ex Parte Decree Cannot Automatically Defeat Litigant’s Rights: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a litigant who genuinely depends on a lawyer for legal advice should not automatically be made to suffer because of the lawyer’s failure to recommend an appropriate legal remedy against an ex parte judgment and decree. Emphasising that procedural rules and limitation periods should not be […]

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12/10/2026, 2 days ago

PMLA Charges Need Not Arithmetically Match Predicate Offence Amounts: Jharkhand High Court Rejects Challenge to Money-Laundering Charge

Introduction: The Jharkhand High Court has held that there need not be an exact numerical correspondence between the amount quantified in proceedings relating to a scheduled offence and the value of property alleged to constitute proceeds of crime under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). The Court clarified that the amount alleged to […]

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12/10/2026, 2 days ago

Gujarat High Court Holds Income Tax Returns Cannot Be Rejected as Fabricated Without Evidence; Upholds Future Prospects in Motor Accident Compensation

Introduction: The Gujarat High Court has reaffirmed that Income Tax Returns (ITRs) are relevant statutory documents for determining the income of an accident victim while calculating compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court held that such documents cannot be dismissed as fabricated merely because the claimant was pursuing his studies at the time […]

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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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 2 years 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, 4 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, 4 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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