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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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13/03/2026, 8 hours ago

Supreme Court Grants Bail to Two Accused in Sidhu Moosewala Murder Case, Notes Prolonged Custody and Large Number of Witnesses

Introduction: In a significant development in the widely discussed murder case of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, the Supreme Court of India granted bail to two accused, Pawan Kumar Bishnoi and Jagtar Singh, who had been in custody for more than three and a half years. The order was passed by a bench comprising Justice Vikram […]

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12/03/2026, 1 day ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR in Live-In Relationship Case, Says Criminal Law Cannot Be Used to Punish Heartbreak

Introduction: The Karnataka High Court recently delivered a significant judgment emphasizing that the criminal justice system cannot be invoked to settle grievances arising out of failed romantic relationships. In the case arising from a complaint lodged at the Mangalore Women’s Police Station, the Court examined whether allegations stemming from a live-in relationship could justify the […]

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12/03/2026, 1 day ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Sets Aside Expulsion of MBBS Student in Exam Scam Case, Says Vice Chancellor Violated Principles of Natural Justice

Introduction: The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently delivered an important ruling emphasizing that disciplinary actions taken by educational institutions must strictly adhere to the principles of natural justice. In the case titled Munish v. State of Haryana and Others, the Court examined the legality of the expulsion of an MBBS student from Pt. B.D. […]

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Kerala High Court Sets Aside Appointment to Dual Law Officer Posts, Rules Single Notification Cannot Be Treated as Recruitment for Two Distinct Offices
Bombay High Court Says Railways Must Grant Compensation to Families of Employees Killed in Train Accidents Without Forcing Them to Approach Courts
Madras High Court Acquits Woman in Alleged Husband Murder Case, Says Identity of Deceased Must Be Proved Before Assessing Circumstantial Evidence
Kerala High Court Rules Republishing Defamatory Content Online Can Attract Criminal Liability Even If It Already Exists in Public Domain
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12/03/2026, 1 day ago

Madras High Court Warns Officials of Action if Colonial ‘Orderly System’ Continues Despite Government Abolition Policy

Introduction: The Madras High Court in A. Radhakrishnan v. The Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs and Others delivered a significant ruling addressing the continued existence of the colonial-era “orderly system” despite the Government’s policy decision abolishing the practice. The matter came before a Division Bench comprising Justice S. M. Subramaniam and Justice K. Surender during […]

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12/03/2026, 1 day ago

Kerala High Court Rules Suppression of Material Facts Bars Writ Relief but Allows Limited Payment for Work Already Executed

Introduction: The Kerala High Court in State Nodal Officer and Others v Manoj MS and Others delivered an important ruling on the principles governing the exercise of writ jurisdiction, reiterating that a party approaching a constitutional court must do so with complete candour and honesty. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice […]

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12/03/2026, 1 day ago

Supreme Court Rules Call Detail Records Inadmissible Without Mandatory Certificate Under Evidence Law, Acquits Man in Murder Case

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment reinforcing the strict evidentiary requirements governing electronic records while deciding the criminal appeal in Pooranmal versus The State of Rajasthan and Another. The case arose from the 2010 murder of a woman in Rajasthan, in which the prosecution alleged that the deceased woman’s husband had […]

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Supreme Court Applies Passive Euthanasia Guidelines for the First Time, Allows Withdrawal of Life Support for Man in 13-Year Vegetative State
Private Separation Agreement Cannot Dissolve Marriage but Can Bar Maintenance if Spouses Live Apart by Mutual Consent: J&K and Ladakh High Court
Bulk WhatsApp Messages to Government Employees Not a Privacy Violation if Used for Legitimate Governance Purpose: Kerala High Court
Death Due to Snake Bite Qualifies for Ex-Gratia Compensation Under Disaster Relief Scheme: Allahabad High Court Directs State to Grant Relief
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11/03/2026, 2 days ago

Karnataka High Court Halts Preliminary Activities in Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project Over Concerns of Wildlife Habitat Destruction

Introduction: The Karnataka High Court recently addressed significant environmental concerns in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) relating to the proposed Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project (Sharavathi PSP) and the construction of the Kalkatte Bridge in the ecologically sensitive region of the Sharawathi Wildlife Sanctuary. The case titled Akhilesh Chipli v. Union of India (WP No. 6090/2026) […]

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11/03/2026, 2 days ago

State Cannot Ignore Supreme Court Directions: Gujarat High Court Orders Duty Allowance of Home Guards to Match Minimum Pay of Police Personnel

Introduction: In Rajeshbhai Maheshbhai Jani & Others v. State of Gujarat & Another (R/Special Civil Application No. 9072 of 2020), the Gujarat High Court addressed an important issue concerning the remuneration and dignity of Home Guards who serve in support of law enforcement agencies. The petition was filed by several Home Guards working in the […]

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11/03/2026, 2 days ago

Supreme Court Directs Centre to Frame No-Fault Compensation Policy for Serious Adverse Events Following COVID-19 Vaccination

Introduction: In Rachana Gangu & Anr v. Union of India & Ors. – WP(C) No. 1220/2021 along with Union of India v. Sayeeda K.A. & Ors., SLP (C) No. 16452/2023, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment addressing the issue of compensation for individuals who allegedly suffered serious adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination. […]

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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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