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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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18/06/2026, 12 hours ago

Property Inherited from Father’s Self-Acquired Assets Remains Separate Property: Karnataka High Court Clarifies Coparcenary Rights

Introduction: The Karnataka High Court, in Smt. Usha N. Swamy v. Sri M. Venkataswamy & Others (RFA No. 1568/2018), delivered an important judgment concerning the distinction between ancestral property and self-acquired property under Hindu law. The Division Bench comprising Justice D.K. Singh and Justice T.M. Nadef reaffirmed the settled legal position that property inherited by […]

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18/06/2026, 12 hours ago

Custodial Violence Has No Shield of Official Duty: Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Sanction Under Section 197 CrPC Not Required in Custodial Death Cases

Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court, in Rajkumar Dwivedi v. State of Madhya Pradesh (CRR No. 258 of 2026), delivered a significant ruling concerning the scope of protection available to public servants under Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court held that police officials accused of custodial violence and custodial death […]

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17/06/2026, 1 day ago

Telangana High Court Orders Independent Probe into Alleged Illegal Detention, Reaffirms Constitutional Safeguards Against Abuse of Police Power

Introduction: The Telangana High Court, in Jogaram Lohar v. State of Telangana & Others (W.P. No. 13816 of 2018), delivered an important judgment emphasizing that allegations of illegal detention, custodial coercion, and abuse of police authority cannot be ignored merely because they arise in the backdrop of a criminal investigation. Justice N. Tukaramji directed the […]

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Karnataka High Court Rejects Frivolous Challenge to State Cabinet, Clarifies Scope of Article 164(1A) and Imposes Costs
Madras High Court Condemns Hostile Student Witnesses While Upholding Murder Conviction in College Campus Killing
Telangana High Court Holds Bank Accounts Cannot Be Frozen Indefinitely Without Legal Authority, Reasons, and Fair Procedure
Calcutta High Court Holds Fresh Disciplinary Proceedings Permissible After Defective Charge Memo, Clarifies Order 23 Rule 1 CPC Not a Bar
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17/06/2026, 1 day ago

Karnataka High Court Stays Extension of RTE Quota Benefits to Classes IX and X, Raises Questions on Statutory Limits of Educational Entitlements

Introduction: The Karnataka High Court recently passed an important interim order concerning the scope and applicability of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act). In Associated Management of Government Recognised English Medium Schools in Karnataka (KAMS) & Others v. State of Karnataka & Another (WP No. 17231/2026), the Court […]

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17/06/2026, 1 day ago

Allahabad High Court Clarifies That Death Due to Septicemia Following Intentional Fatal Injuries Still Constitutes Murder

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court, in Manish v. State of Uttar Pradesh (2026 LiveLaw (AB) 323), delivered a significant judgment on the law relating to murder under the Indian Penal Code. The Division Bench comprising Justice Rajesh Singh Chauhan and Justice Indrajeet Shukla examined an important legal question: whether an accused can avoid liability for […]

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17/06/2026, 2 days ago

Kerala High Court Clarifies Scope of Section 50 NDPS Act, Holds Safeguards Apply Only to Personal Searches

Introduction: The Kerala High Court, in Bichathu v. State of Kerala (Crl.A. No. 288 of 2007, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 327), delivered an important judgment clarifying the scope and application of Section 50 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). Justice A. Badharudeen, while deciding an appeal against conviction under the NDPS […]

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Supreme Court Strengthens Transparency Regime, Holds Anti-Corruption Agency Cannot Claim Blanket RTI Exemption
Supreme Court Reinforces Right to Dignity and Social Security for Differently Abled Citizens Living in Extreme Poverty
Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Ground Inspection Into Alleged Rave Party Network in Parvati Valley
Good Faith and Administrative Duty: Orissa High Court Quashes Disciplinary Penalty Against Senior Judicial Officer
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16/06/2026, 2 days ago

Courts Can Order Further Investigation Even Without a Formal Request: Orissa High Court Strengthens Judicial Oversight in Corruption Cases

Introduction: In a significant judgment reaffirming the judiciary’s role in ensuring a fair and complete criminal investigation, the Orissa High Court has held that a Magistrate or Special Judge possesses the authority to direct further investigation under Section 173(8) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, even in the absence of a formal request from […]

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16/06/2026, 2 days ago

Non-Bailable Warrants Against Accused on Bail Must Be a Last Resort: Orissa High Court Reinforces Personal Liberty Under BNSS

Introduction: In a significant judgment reaffirming the importance of personal liberty and procedural fairness in criminal proceedings, the Orissa High Court has held that a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) should not ordinarily be issued against an accused who is already on bail without first exhausting less coercive measures available under law. The Court emphasized that liberty […]

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16/06/2026, 2 days ago

Madras High Court Clears Path for Film Release While Safeguarding Creditors’ Interests Through Escrow Mechanism

Introduction: In a significant ruling at the intersection of commercial law, entertainment law, and creditor protection, the Madras High Court has upheld an order permitting the release of a long-delayed Tamil film while simultaneously ensuring that the interests of creditors remain protected through a court-monitored financial mechanism. The judgment represents a pragmatic judicial approach aimed […]

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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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