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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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07/03/2026, 2 days ago

Minor Girl Allowed to Stay in Children’s Home After Expressing Fear of Returning to Parents, Rajasthan High Court Prioritizes Child’s Safety and Welfare

Introduction: In Rameshwar v. State of Rajasthan & Ors. (2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 83), the Rajasthan High Court dealt with a sensitive habeas corpus petition concerning the welfare, safety, and autonomy of a minor girl who refused to return to her parental home. The matter came before a Division Bench comprising Justice Vinit Kumar Mathur and […]

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07/03/2026, 2 days ago

“Near-Zero or Negative Marks Cannot Reflect Minimum Competence”: Rajasthan High Court Questions Recruitment Standards in Class-IV Government Jobs

Introduction: In Vinod Kumar v. State of Rajasthan (2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 82), the Rajasthan High Court dealt with a matter that raised serious concerns regarding the standards maintained in public employment recruitment processes. The case came before the bench of Justice Anand Sharma when a candidate approached the court challenging the rejection of his candidature […]

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07/03/2026, 2 days ago

Criminal Investigation Cannot Continue on Mere Suspicion or Hope of Finding Accused, Bombay High Court Quashes CBI FIR

Introduction: In GTL Infrastructure Limited v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr. [Writ Petition No. 3632 of 2024], the Bombay High Court delivered a significant ruling clarifying the limits of criminal investigation and the role of preliminary enquiries in initiating criminal proceedings. The case arose from a writ petition filed by GTL Infrastructure Limited challenging […]

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Section 28-A of Land Acquisition Act Is Beneficial Provision; Compensation Cannot Be Narrowly Restricted to Foundational Award: Bombay High Court
Madras High Court Sets Aside POCSO Conviction, Highlights Risks of Criminalising Consensual Adolescent Relationships
Bengaluru Stampede Case: Karnataka High Court Seeks Proposed Chargesheet in Sealed Cover, Says Investigation Must Be Examined Before Filing Final Report
Prisoners’ Dignity Must Be Preserved But Special Treatment Cannot Be Granted Arbitrarily: Karnataka High Court Issues Guidelines On Home-Cooked Food For Undertrials
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06/03/2026, 3 days ago

Courts Cannot Expand Welfare Schemes Beyond Policy Limits: Madras High Court Sets Aside Direction Extending Marriage Assistance to Minimum Wage Earners

Introduction: The Madras High Court recently delivered an important judgment reaffirming the constitutional limits on judicial intervention in matters of executive policy. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan held that courts exercising jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution cannot expand the scope of a government welfare […]

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06/03/2026, 3 days ago

Allegations of Forcing Daughter Into Prostitution: Karnataka High Court Refuses Mother’s Custody Plea for Rescued Girl

Introduction: The Karnataka High Court recently delivered a significant ruling concerning the custody of a rescued girl who had been found during a police operation targeting a prostitution racket. The case raised critical questions regarding the welfare of rescued victims, the responsibilities of parents, and the legal framework governing custody of children rescued from trafficking […]

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06/03/2026, 3 days ago

“What Is State Without Justice But A Band of Robbers”: Orissa High Court Rebukes Authorities for Forcing SC Teacher Into Two Decades of Litigation Over Illegal Removal

Introduction: The Orissa High Court recently delivered a strongly worded judgment criticizing the arbitrary and unjust actions of State authorities that compelled a teacher belonging to a Scheduled Caste community to fight prolonged litigation for over two decades to secure his rightful employment. The Court lamented that despite earlier judicial intervention restoring the teacher to […]

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Bombay High Court: Divorce Cannot Be Granted Solely on the Basis of WhatsApp Chats Without Proper Proof Through Evidence
Litigant Cannot Pursue Two Parallel Remedies Against Same Order Rajasthan High Court Calls It Abuse Of Judicial Process
Child Can Bear Mother’s Surname Even If Father’s Name Remains On Birth Certificate Karnataka High Court Affirms Equality And Child’s Identity
Disability Certificate Cannot Be Rejected Merely Because Doctor Did Not Treat Injured Workman Bombay High Court Clarifies Scope Of Employees Compensation Act
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06/03/2026, 3 days ago

Guarantor Not Liable for Borrower’s Excess Withdrawals Beyond Sanctioned Loan Limit Without Consent: Supreme Court

Introduction: In a significant ruling clarifying the extent of a guarantor’s liability in loan transactions, the Supreme Court of India in Bhagyalaxmi Co-Operative Bank Ltd. v. Babaldas Amtharam Patel (D) Through Legal Representatives & Others, 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 210, held that a guarantor cannot be held responsible for loan amounts withdrawn by a borrower beyond […]

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05/03/2026, 4 days ago

Kerala High Court Seeks Full Financial Disclosure of Global Ayyappa Sangamam, Warns It Cannot Be a ‘Silent Spectator’ to Suspected Irregularities

Introduction: In a significant move underscoring judicial oversight over public religious institutions and financial accountability, the Kerala High Court has directed the production of all records relating to the Global Ayyappa Sangamam conducted on September 29, 2025. The matter arose in Suo Motu v. State of Kerala and Ors., initiated on the basis of a […]

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05/03/2026, 4 days ago

Madras High Court Pulls Up Minister for ‘Mischievous Political Spin’ on Sub-Judice Temple Issue, Warns Against Public Comments Contrary to Judicial Orders

Introduction: In a sharply worded order underscoring the sanctity of judicial proceedings and the doctrine of sub judice, the Madras High Court cautioned Tamil Nadu Minister for Minerals and Mines, S. Regupathy, for allegedly giving a “mischievous political spin” to the controversy surrounding the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at the Deepathoon in Thiruparankundram. The […]

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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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