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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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04/06/2026, 12 hours ago

Mere Recovery of Medicines from a Different Storage Location Cannot Establish NDPS Liability Against a Licensed Dealer: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Introduction: In a significant judgment reinforcing the principle that criminal liability under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) cannot be presumed in the absence of conscious involvement or criminal intent, the Punjab and Haryana High Court set aside charges framed against a licensed medical dealer who had been implicated in an […]

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04/06/2026, 12 hours ago

Supreme Court Upholds State Power to Ban Online Gambling, Says Every Mobile Phone Has Become a “Virtual Common Gambling House”

Introduction: In a landmark judgment addressing the rapidly expanding online betting and gambling industry, the Supreme Court of India upheld the constitutional validity of legislative measures enacted by the States of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka regulating and prohibiting online betting and gambling activities, including those involving games traditionally claimed to be games of skill. The […]

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03/06/2026, 1 day ago

Delhi High Court Holds One-Year Waiting Period Under Special Marriage Act Can Be Waived in Exceptional Cases of Genuine Hardship

Introduction: In a significant judgment balancing the sanctity of marriage with the realities of human hardship, the Delhi High Court has held that the statutory one-year waiting period prescribed under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, for filing a divorce petition can be waived in exceptional circumstances where insisting on the continuation of a marriage would […]

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Clarifies Status of Sriharikota Evacuee Lands, Holds Assignees Cannot Claim Absolute Ownership Over Government-Assigned Property
Rajasthan High Court Steps In Against After-Hours Liquor Sales, Invokes Constitutional Duty to Protect Public Health and Public Order
LIC Employees Can Be Appointed as Census Enumerators and Supervisors: Allahabad High Court Upholds Government’s Power Under Census Law
Delhi High Court Reinforces Celebrity Personality Rights, Restrains AI Deepfakes, Pornographic Misuse and Unauthorized Commercial Exploitation
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03/06/2026, 1 day ago

J&K&L High Court Upholds Dismissal of Police Officer in National Security Case, Reaffirms Scope of Constitutional Exception to Departmental Inquiry

Introduction: In a significant judgment concerning national security, public service discipline, and the constitutional exceptions to procedural safeguards available to civil servants, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the dismissal of a police constable who was found to be involved in anti-national and subversive activities. The Court observed that during […]

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03/06/2026, 1 day ago

Property Attachment Under Gangsters Act Requires Proven Criminal Nexus, Mere Association with Gang Leader Insufficient: Uttarakhand High Court

Introduction: In a significant judgment reinforcing constitutional protections against arbitrary deprivation of property, the Uttarakhand High Court has held that mere association or acquaintance with an alleged gang leader cannot, by itself, justify attachment of property under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986. The Court emphasized that when the State seeks […]

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03/06/2026, 2 days ago

Recruitment Delay Does Not Create Right to Age Relaxation: CAT Upholds 28-Year Upper Age Limit for J&K Police Sub-Inspector Posts

Introduction: In a significant judgment concerning public employment and the limits of judicial intervention in recruitment policies, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jammu Bench, has reaffirmed that candidates cannot claim age relaxation as a matter of right merely because recruitment examinations were not conducted for several years. The Tribunal held that the fixation of age […]

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Supreme Court Holds Married Daughters Cannot Be Excluded from Compassionate Benefits Solely on Ground of Marriage
Supreme Court Reaffirms Compounding of Cheque Dishonour Cases After Settlement, Sets Aside Conviction Under Section 138 NI Act
Ad Hoc Promotion Beyond Prescribed Quota Cannot Confer Seniority Rights, Rules Himachal Pradesh High Court
Supreme Court Protects Dependent Mother’s Right to Compensation Despite Deduction of Compassionate Assistance Under Motor Vehicles Act
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02/06/2026, 2 days ago

Gujarat High Court Refuses Direct Plea for FIR in Alleged Custodial Death, Reaffirms Statutory Remedies Under BNSS

Introduction: In a significant ruling concerning the intersection of custodial death allegations, police accountability, and the procedural framework governing criminal investigations, the Gujarat High Court has held that even in cases involving serious allegations of custodial violence resulting in death, a petitioner cannot ordinarily bypass the statutory remedies available under criminal law and directly invoke […]

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02/06/2026, 2 days ago

Allahabad High Court Sets Aside Murder Conviction, Holds Pre-Summoning Evidence Cannot Be Basis for Conviction of Accused Added Under Section 319 CrPC

Introduction: In a significant ruling reaffirming the principles of fair trial and the rights of an accused person, the Allahabad High Court held that evidence recorded in the absence of an accused cannot subsequently be relied upon to convict him after he is summoned to face trial under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal […]

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02/06/2026, 2 days ago

Delhi High Court Recognises Right to Be Forgotten as a Constitutional Right and Establishes Landmark Framework for De-Indexing and Masking Judicial Records

Introduction: In a significant development in Indian privacy jurisprudence, the Delhi High Court, in Laksh Vir Singh Yadav v. Union of India & Others, delivered a landmark judgment recognizing the Right to Be Forgotten as a constitutionally protected facet of informational privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The judgment, authored by Justice […]

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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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