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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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31/10/2026, 2 days ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court: Courts Cannot Reassess Highway Alignments Without Evidence of Illegality or Mala Fides

Introduction: The Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the location selected for a proposed interchange on the Chittoor-Thatchur Greenfield Highway, holding that the petitioners had failed to establish any legally sustainable reason to interfere with the alignment approved by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The Court emphasised […]

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31/10/2026, 2 days ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court: POCSO Offences Cannot Be Quashed Merely on the Basis of a Compromise Between Private Parties

Introduction: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has reiterated that criminal proceedings involving allegations of sexual offences against minor children cannot ordinarily be brought to an end merely because the complainant and the accused have entered into a compromise. Emphasising the protective purpose of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act), […]

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31/10/2026, 2 days ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court: Prior Sanction Cannot Replace Mandatory Superior Officer’s Report Before Taking Cognizance Against Public Servant Under BNSS

Introduction: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that obtaining sanction for prosecution against a public servant does not exempt a Special Court from complying with the independent procedural safeguards prescribed under Section 223(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). The Court clarified that before taking cognizance of a complaint filed by […]

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Bombay High Court Declares Activist’s Arrest Illegal, Orders Maharashtra Government To Pay ₹2 Lakh Compensation For Violation Of Arrest Safeguards
Supreme Court Examines Whether Ph.D. Pursuit Can Be Counted Towards Eight Years Of Teaching Experience For Associate Professor Appointment
Andhra Pradesh High Court: Unsubstantiated Environmental Concerns Cannot Halt an Industrial Project With Statutory Approvals
Madhya Pradesh High Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Costs on Municipal Officer for Relying on Omitted Legal Provisions
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30/10/2026, 3 days ago

Kerala High Court Clarifies Creamy-Layer Rules: Direct Recruitment to Group A Post Does Not Attract the 2004 Exception

Introduction: The Kerala High Court has set aside a Single Judge’s order directing the issuance of an Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate to a minor girl seeking reservation benefits for admission through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027. A Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice K. V. Jayakumar […]

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30/10/2026, 3 days ago

Allahabad High Court: Selected Candidate’s Appointment Claim Cannot Be Rejected Without Examining Vacancies and Earlier Court Directions

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court has held that the settled legal principle that inclusion in a select list does not confer an indefeasible right to appointment cannot be used as a blanket justification for rejecting the claim of a selected candidate without examining the relevant vacancies, applicable recruitment rules and previous judicial directions. The Court […]

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30/10/2026, 3 days ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court: Curable Affidavit Verification Defect Cannot Be Ground for Dismissing Insolvency Application

Introduction: The Andhra Pradesh High Court has reiterated that procedural requirements must serve the interests of justice rather than become obstacles to the adjudication of substantive rights. The Court held that the mere omission of a formal solemn verification in an affidavit, despite the presence of a solemn affirmation, does not automatically justify rejecting an […]

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Karnataka High Court Grants Bail in Ambedkar and Jagjivan Ram Photograph Desecration Case, Citing Completed Investigation and Six Months in Custody
Gujarat High Court: Writ Petition for FIR Registration Is Premature When Statutory Remedies Under BNSS Remain Unexhausted
Supreme Court Holds 120-Day Limit for Land Acquisition Appeals Is Absolute, Rules Delay Cannot Be Condoned Beyond Statutory Cap
Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Advocate, Holds Essential Ingredients of Assault and Outraging Modesty Offences Absent
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30/10/2026, 3 days ago

Supreme Court Clarifies: Reassessment Cannot Be Blocked by ‘Change of Opinion’ When Original Assessment Lacked Inquiry

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India has reiterated an important principle governing reassessment proceedings under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, 1961: the Revenue cannot be prevented from reopening an assessment on the ground of a mere ‘change of opinion’ when the Assessing Officer did not examine the relevant issue or form any opinion […]

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29/10/2026, 4 days ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Refuses to Quash FIR Under BNS Section 69, Says Financial Independence Does Not Rule Out Deception

Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a woman’s education, financial independence and professional position cannot, by themselves, determine whether her consent to sexual relations was allegedly obtained through deception or a false promise of marriage. The Court also observed that the fact that marriage negotiations took place between the parties does not […]

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29/10/2026, 4 days ago

Calcutta High Court Holds FERA Penalty Appeals Maintainable on Criminal Appellate Side, Emphasises Statutory Savings

Introduction: The Calcutta High Court has clarified an important procedural and jurisdictional question concerning appeals arising from penalties imposed under the repealed Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 (FERA). The Court held that appeals challenging penal adjudications originating under FERA can be entertained under its Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, even where the appellants have invoked Section 35 […]

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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, 4 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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