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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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26/09/2026, 3 days ago

Supreme Court Sets Aside Fresh Trial In Section 138 NI Act Case, Holds Remand Requires Demonstrated Prejudice To Accused

Introduction: The Supreme Court has held that a completed trial in a cheque dishonour prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 cannot ordinarily be sent back for a fresh trial merely because a procedural requirement concerning the manner in which defence evidence was recorded was not followed. The Court emphasised that where […]

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26/09/2026, 3 days ago

Victim’s Appeal Against Magistrate’s Acquittal Lies Before Sessions Court, Not High Court: Supreme Court Clarifies BNSS Appellate Remedy

Introduction: The Supreme Court has clarified the proper appellate forum available to a victim who seeks to challenge an order of acquittal passed by a Magistrate, holding that such an appeal lies before the Court of Session and not before the High Court. The judgment assumes significance under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), […]

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25/09/2026, 3 days ago

Delhi High Court Says Right To Pursue Higher Education Cannot Be Curtailed Lightly, Permits Govt Doctor To Join DNB Super Speciality Course

Introduction: The Delhi High Court has observed that the right of an individual to pursue higher education, though not expressly recognised as a fundamental right, is a valuable right that cannot be curtailed lightly. The Court made the observation while permitting a doctor employed with the Delhi Government to pursue a three-year DNB Super Speciality […]

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Bombay High Court Upholds Purandar Airport Site Selection, Says Courts Cannot Substitute Expert Assessment With Their Own
Madras High Court Says Homemaking Need Not Be Gender-Specific, Dissolves Marriage After ₹2.5 Crore Settlement
Kerala High Court Reserves Verdict On Sentence Suspension Plea In Disproportionate Assets Case, Questions Whether Relief Should Follow Conviction As A Matter Of Course
Kerala High Court Accepts Vigilance Findings In Sabarimala Ghee Loss Case, Calls For Overhaul Of Financial Controls And Administrative Supervision
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25/09/2026, 3 days ago

Delhi High Court Upholds Youth Olympic Equestrian Selection, Stresses Need For Clear And Transparent Selection Criteria

Introduction: The Delhi High Court has upheld the selection of Sresht Raju Mantena to represent India in the Show Jumping event at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, while simultaneously stressing the need for greater clarity, precision and transparency in the selection procedures followed by the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI). A Division Bench comprising Chief […]

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25/09/2026, 3 days ago

Allahabad High Court Acquits Two In Murder Case, Holds Circumstantial Evidence Failed To Complete The Chain Of Guilt

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court has acquitted a woman and a man accused of murdering her husband, holding that the prosecution failed to establish a complete and unbroken chain of circumstantial evidence pointing towards their guilt. The Division Bench comprising Justice Siddhartha Varma and Justice Jai Krishna Upadhyay set aside the judgment of the trial […]

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25/09/2026, 4 days ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes Proceedings, Holds Mere Rudeness Does Not Constitute Intentional Insult Under BNS

Introduction: The Karnataka High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against a man booked by Athani Police after he allegedly made insulting remarks about the Prime Minister when questioned by a social worker over barricades placed outside his shop. The Court held that the allegations in the complaint did not disclose the essential ingredients of intentional […]

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Delhi High Court Holds Full Court Fee Refund Is A Statutory Right Upon Amicable Settlement
Supreme Court Lays Down Safeguards Against Misuse Of POCSO Act In Matrimonial And Child Custody Disputes
Karnataka High Court To Examine Whether Urdu, Linguistic Minority Teacher Recruitment Challenge Can Bypass KSAT
Gujarat High Court Reserves Verdict On Challenge To Non-Bailable Warrant In Defamation Case, Declines Interim Relief
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24/09/2026, 4 days ago

Kerala High Court Upholds Appointment of Investigating Officer as Prosecutor in Naval Court-Martial

Introduction: The Kerala High Court has held that an Investigating Officer can be appointed as the Prosecutor in a court-martial proceeding conducted under the Navy Act, 1957, and that such an appointment, by itself, does not violate the right to a fair trial guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. The judgment was delivered by […]

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24/09/2026, 4 days ago

Kerala High Court Grants Bail To Two Teachers In Vadakara MDMA Trafficking Case

Introduction: The Kerala High Court has granted bail to two teachers, Kavya K. and Keerthana K.C., who were arrested in connection with the Vadakara MDMA trafficking case, holding that their continued detention was not necessary when the investigation was almost complete, the alleged recovery had already been effected, and neither applicant had criminal antecedents. The […]

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24/09/2026, 4 days ago

MP High Court Holds Financier Cannot Claim Custody Of NDPS-Seized Vehicle On Loan Default

Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a financier cannot claim interim custody of a vehicle seized in connection with an offence under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 merely on the ground that the registered owner has defaulted on repayment of the vehicle loan. The Court clarified that contractual rights […]

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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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