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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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28/07/2026, 13 hours ago

Election Supervisory Committee Stays Bar Council Seat Expansion During Ongoing Elections, Cites Violation of Supreme Court Directions

Introduction: The High-Powered Election Supervisory Committee constituted by the Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of a Bar Council of India (BCI) resolution seeking to increase the strength of elected members in State Bar Councils during the ongoing Bar Council elections. The order was passed on July 23, 2026, by a three-member Committee headed by […]

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28/07/2026, 13 hours ago

Supreme Court Signals Need for Nationwide Protocol on Police Handling of Protests, Suggests Uniform Safety Measures

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, while hearing a batch of petitions concerning alleged police brutality during student protests over the NEET examination paper leak and other irregularities, indicated that it may examine whether States and Union Territories have adequate protocols in place to ensure the safety of police personnel deployed during large public demonstrations. […]

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27/07/2026, 1 day ago

Kerala High Court Calls for Urgent Overhaul of Mental Health Centre, Says Patient Care Must Reflect Modern Standards and Human Dignity

Introduction: In The High Court Legal Aid Committee v. The State of Kerala and Others [WP(C) No. 16603 of 2026], the Kerala High Court highlighted the urgent need to improve the functioning and infrastructure of the Government Mental Health Centre at Thiruvananthapuram. A Division Bench comprising Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice Basant Balaji, after personally […]

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Bombay High Court: Wakf Properties Cannot Be Declared Enemy Property Without Inquiry, Hearing, and Proof of Jurisdictional Facts
Revenue Appeals Against Decades-Old Mutations Must First Pass the Test of Limitation: J&K High Court
Gravity of POCSO Allegations Alone Cannot Justify Denial of Bail to a Juvenile: Uttarakhand High Court Reiterates Scope of Section 12 JJ Act
Meghalaya High Court: Licensed IMFL Shop Cannot Be Shut Down Solely on Moral Objections if Statutory Requirements Are Fulfilled
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27/07/2026, 1 day ago

Allahabad High Court: High Court Can Suo Motu Quash Criminal Proceedings Under Section 528 BNSS to Prevent Abuse of Process

Introduction: In X Complainant of Complaint Case No. 65/2026 v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Others [2026 LiveLaw (AB) 467], the Allahabad High Court delivered a significant ruling on the scope of its inherent jurisdiction under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure). Justice […]

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27/07/2026, 1 day ago

Allahabad High Court: Wife Cannot Be Forced to File Repeated Execution Petitions for Monthly Maintenance; Warns Judicial Officers of Disciplinary Action

Introduction: In Mala Kumari v. State of U.P. and Another [2026 LiveLaw (AB) 466], the Allahabad High Court delivered a significant judgment strengthening the enforcement of maintenance orders under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (now Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023). Justice Praveen Kumar Giri held that a wife […]

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27/07/2026, 2 days ago

Magistrate Can Rely on Section 202 CrPC Inquiry to Reject Complaints Giving Criminal Colour to Civil Disputes: J&K High Court

Introduction: In Abdul Wahab Qureshi v. Mohammad Showkat & Anr. [2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 315], the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh reaffirmed the scope of a Magistrate’s powers while considering whether to issue process on a private criminal complaint. Justice Sanjay Dhar held that a Magistrate is not confined to the allegations contained […]

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Supreme Court Directs Nationwide ‘Opt-Out’ Option in APAAR Scheme, Reinforces Consent and Data Privacy Safeguards
Supreme Court Quashes POCSO Case, Warns Against Misuse of Criminal Law in Matrimonial Disputes
Undertrial Prisoners Retain the Right to Sell Property Through a Registered Power of Attorney, Rules Rajasthan High Court
Income Tax Notice Issued to a Deceased Assessee Is Void Ab Initio and Cannot Be Cured Under Section 292B, Rules Allahabad High Court
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25/07/2026, 3 days ago

Delhi High Court Refuses Interim Injunction Against ChatGPT, Holds AI Training and Outputs Prima Facie Do Not Infringe Copyright

Introduction: In ANI Media Pvt. Ltd. v. OpenAI Inc. & Another, the Delhi High Court delivered a landmark interim ruling in India’s first copyright dispute involving a generative artificial intelligence platform. Justice Amit Bansal dismissed the interim injunction application filed by ANI Media Pvt. Ltd. against OpenAI Inc., the developer of ChatGPT, while holding that, […]

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25/07/2026, 3 days ago

Section 48 BNSS Does Not Require Written Arrest Intimation to Relatives; Phone Call or SMS Is Sufficient, Rules Madras High Court

Introduction: In Dhetchinamoorthy @ Dakshinamoorthy v. State [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 337], the Madras High Court clarified the scope of Section 48 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), holding that the provision does not require the police to give arrest intimation to the relatives of an accused in writing. Justice R. Vijayakumar ruled that […]

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25/07/2026, 3 days ago

State Can Revisit Public Contracts if Bidder’s Integrity Comes Under Doubt; Lowest Bidder Has No Vested Right, Rules J&K High Court

Introduction: In M/s SPBL Energy Pvt. Ltd. v. Jammu Power Development Corporation Ltd. & Another [2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 305], the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh reaffirmed the settled principles governing judicial review of public contracts, holding that merely emerging as the lowest (L-1) bidder does not confer an indefeasible or vested right […]

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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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