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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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11/02/2026, 14 hours ago

Seriousness Alone Is Not Enough: Punjab and Haryana High Court High Court Reaffirms Strict Limits on Cancelling Anticipatory Bail

Introduction: The Punjab and Haryana High Court, in a reasoned and principled decision, has reiterated a long-settled but often misunderstood principle of criminal jurisprudence: the seriousness of an offence, by itself, cannot justify cancellation of bail or transfer of a criminal trial. The Court underscored that the power to cancel bail or interfere with an […]

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11/02/2026, 14 hours ago

Supreme Court Steps In to Save a Medical Aspirant’s Dream: Article 142 Used to Override Policy Vacuum on EWS Admissions”

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, invoking its extraordinary constitutional powers under Article 142, passed a humane and far-reaching interim order to protect the educational future of a young medical aspirant belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS). The case arose from a systemic vacuum in the implementation of EWS reservation in private medical colleges […]

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10/02/2026, 1 day ago

Civil Disputes Cannot Shield Alleged Forgery: Criminal Law Must Take Its Course Where Serious Offences Are Disclosed: Calcutta High Court

Introduction: In Pradip Agarwal & Anr. v. State of West Bengal & Anr. (CRR 339 of 2024), the Calcutta High Court delivered a significant ruling reinforcing the well-settled principle that criminal law cannot be thwarted merely because civil proceedings relating to the same property are pending or have been dismissed. Justice Dr. Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee, […]

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Mandates Public Hearing Before Finalising Urban Drainage Plan to Tackle Chronic Waterlogging
Supreme Court Intervenes in Patanjali Dispute Over Cancellation of Industrial Allotment Under National Edible Oils Mission
Unmarried Women Cannot Be Forced to Continue Unwanted Pregnancy: Bombay High Court Directs Wide Publicity of Supreme Court’s Landmark Abortion Ruling
Written Grounds of Arrest Apply Prospectively: Karnataka High Court Refuses Bail in Terror Conspiracy Case
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10/02/2026, 1 day ago

Allahabad High Court Quashes Criminal Case Arising from RWA Parking Dispute, Decries Misuse of Organisational Influence

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, in a strongly worded decision, quashed criminal proceedings initiated against the President, Secretary and Caretaker of a Resident Welfare Association (RWA) of a Lucknow-based housing society, holding that the criminal law had been set in motion to settle a purely personal parking dispute and that such invocation of […]

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10/02/2026, 1 day ago

Calcutta High Court Holds Tsunami Relief Cannot Be Denied to Farming Enterprises Merely for Being a Company

Introduction: In a significant ruling reinforcing the principles of equality, finality of judicial findings, and purposive interpretation of welfare schemes, the Calcutta High Court Circuit Bench at Port Blair set aside an order rejecting tsunami compensation to Andaman Plantations and Development Corporation Pvt. Ltd., holding that relief under the Tsunami Rehabilitation Package cannot be denied […]

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10/02/2026, 2 days ago

Calcutta High Court Reiterates That Suspicion Cannot Replace Proof in Circumstantial Murder Cases

Introduction: In a significant reaffirmation of foundational principles of criminal jurisprudence, the Calcutta High Court set aside the conviction of a man accused of murdering his wife, holding that the prosecution had failed to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt through a complete and reliable chain of circumstantial evidence. The decision was rendered by a Division […]

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Supreme Court Reins In Exorbitant Consumer Compensation and Reaffirms Proof-Based Damages
Supreme Court Declines to Enter Writ on Mandatory Registration of All Religious and Secular Educational Institutions for Children
Right to Sanitation Is a Fundamental Right: Bombay High Court Reaffirms Human Dignity Even in Slum Areas
Delhi High Court Draws a Firm Line Against AI Deepfakes and Digital Misuse of Celebrity Identity
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09/02/2026, 2 days ago

Managing Director Who Signs Dishonoured Cheques Is Personally Liable: Kerala High Court Reaffirms Vicarious Criminal Responsibility Under NI Act

Introduction: In V.J. Joseph v. The India Cements Limited and Others [Crl. Rev. Pet. No. 92 of 2019; 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 79], the Kerala High Court delivered a clear and authoritative pronouncement on the scope of vicarious liability of company officials under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Justice M.B. Snehalatha […]

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09/02/2026, 2 days ago

Cancelled FIR Need Not Be Disclosed: Punjab and Haryana High Court Restores Police Appointment and Reinforces Fairness in Public Employment

Introduction: In Ravinder v. State of Haryana and Others, the Punjab and Haryana High Court was confronted with an increasingly common but legally sensitive issue in public employment—whether a candidate can be denied appointment for not disclosing a criminal case that had already been cancelled and accepted by a competent court much prior to the […]

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09/02/2026, 2 days ago

Only the Registering Officer Can Impound Documents: Bombay High Court Draws Clear Jurisdictional Limits Under Maharashtra Stamp Law

Introduction: In Kolte Patil Developers Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors. [Writ Petition No. 11145 of 2014], the Bombay High Court was called upon to examine the scope and limits of the power to impound documents under Section 33A of the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958. The petition was heard and decided by Justice Amit […]

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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, 11 months 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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