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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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16/05/2026, 19 hours ago

Supreme Court Rules Transferred Medical Students Cannot Claim Permanent Subsidised Fees After Collapse of Private Medical College

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant judgment concerning the financial liability of medical students who were transferred from a derecognised private medical college to other institutions after the collapse of the original college’s regulatory approval. In the case titled Soumya Ranjan Panda & Ors. v. Subhalaxmi Dash & Ors., a Bench […]

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16/05/2026, 19 hours ago

Bhojshala Verdict: Madhya Pradesh High Court Declares Historical Site a Saraswati Temple and Reshapes Worship Rights

Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court delivered a significant judgment concerning the long-standing Bhojshala dispute in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, holding that the religious character of the disputed site is that of a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, also referred to as Vagdevi. The decision was rendered by a Division Bench comprising Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla […]

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15/05/2026, 2 days ago

Patna High Court Holds Tender Challenges Become Infructuous After Expiry of Bid Validity Period

Introduction: In a significant ruling concerning judicial review in government tender matters, the Patna High Court has held that once the validity period of a tender bid expires, no effective or enforceable relief can ordinarily be granted to a bidder challenging technical disqualification, even where allegations of arbitrary rejection are raised. The Court observed that […]

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Bar Council of India Seeks Verification of Advocate Status After Former Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee Appears Before Calcutta High Court in Lawyer’s Attire
Madhya Pradesh High Court Reiterates That Purely Commercial Disputes Cannot Be Converted Into Criminal Prosecution
Karnataka High Court Questions Role of Convicted Police Officer in Murder Cover-Up, Says Duty of Police Is to Protect Victims, Not Shield Accused
Bombay High Court Declares Lack of Proper Bus Stops a Violation of Right to Dignity Under Article 21
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15/05/2026, 2 days ago

Telangana High Court Rules Arms Licence Renewal Cannot Be Denied on Mere Apprehensions and General Law-and-Order Concerns

Introduction: In a significant judgment reaffirming the limits of administrative discretion under the Arms Act, 1959, the Telangana High Court held that renewal of an arms licence cannot be denied merely on the basis of vague apprehensions, generalized law-and-order concerns, or unsupported allegations of misuse when there is no concrete adverse material against the licence-holder. […]

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15/05/2026, 2 days ago

Allahabad High Court Refuses Protection to Interfaith Live-In Couple, Holds Muslim Personal Law Does Not Recognise Such Relationships on Puberty

Introduction: In a significant ruling concerning the intersection of personal law, constitutional liberty, and statutory marriage regulations, the Allahabad High Court held that Muslim Personal Law does not recognize or permit live-in relationships merely upon attaining puberty. The judgment was delivered by Justice Garima Prashad in the case of Shajiya Parveen and Another v. State […]

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15/05/2026, 2 days ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Protects Elderly Parents’ Property Rights Against Casual Claims by Children

Introduction: In an important judgment balancing family property rights with the dignity and autonomy of senior citizens, the Madhya Pradesh High Court held that children cannot casually approach courts to restrain their aged parents from dealing with or enjoying their property without establishing a strong prima facie case regarding the existence of coparcenary rights. The […]

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Supreme Court Rules Hostile Witness Testimony Can Support Acquittal, Sets Aside Murder Conviction Under SC/ST Act
Calcutta High Court Steps In Against Alleged Post-Poll Violence, Orders Safe Return of Displaced Citizens
Delhi High Court Calls for Strict Accountability of Digital Platforms Over Obscene and Pornographic Mobile Applications
Kerala High Court Holds Disaster Management Authority Liable to Pay Full Rent for Entire Building Taken Over During COVID-19
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14/05/2026, 2 days ago

Allahabad High Court Reaffirms Mother’s Custodial Rights, Says Medical Prescription for Abdominal Pain Cannot Establish Alcoholism

Introduction: In a significant ruling concerning child custody and parental rights, the Allahabad High Court reaffirmed the settled legal principle that custody of a child below the age of five ordinarily rests with the mother unless compelling circumstances demonstrate otherwise. The Court observed that vague allegations regarding a mother’s alleged alcoholism or mental instability cannot […]

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14/05/2026, 2 days ago

Delhi High Court Reaffirms That Bank Accounts Cannot Be Frozen Without FIR, Judicial Order or Material Linking Account Holder to Crime

Introduction: In a significant judgment protecting individual financial liberty and procedural fairness, the Delhi High Court directed HDFC Bank to immediately defreeze the bank account of a man whose account had been frozen following a communication from the Cyber Police Station in Vadodara, Gujarat. The Court held that continued freezing of a citizen’s bank account […]

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14/05/2026, 2 days ago

Supreme Court Clarifies That Compensation for Acquired Industrial Land Cannot Be Based on Residential Sale Deeds

Introduction: In a significant judgment interpreting the compensation mechanism under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, the Supreme Court of India held that compensation for acquired industrial land cannot be determined by relying upon sale deeds relating to residential property situated in adjoining villages. The Court […]

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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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