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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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03/02/2026, 14 hours ago

Supreme Court Orders Constitution of Inter-State Water Tribunal to Resolve Long-Pending Between the State of Tamil Nadu and the State of Karnataka Pennaiyar River Dispute

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, exercising its original jurisdiction under Article 131 of the Constitution, delivered a significant judgment directing the Union Government to constitute a Water Disputes Tribunal within one month for adjudication of the long-standing inter-State dispute concerning the sharing of Pennaiyar river water resources between the State of Tamil Nadu and […]

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03/02/2026, 14 hours ago

Supreme Court Declines Article 32 Intervention in Alleged State-Wide Television Blackout, Defers to Statutory Tribunal

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, by an order passed by a Bench comprising Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe, declined to entertain a writ petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India by M/s Indira Television Limited, which operates the Telugu news channel “Sakshi TV”, along with another petitioner, against the […]

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02/02/2026, 1 day ago

Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Proclaimed Offender Declaration for Procedural Lapses, Praises Judicial Prudence in Paper Conservation

Introduction: In XXX v. XXX, decided by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice Neerja K. Kalson dealt with a petition filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, challenging an order passed by the Additional Sessions Judge (Fast Track Special Court), Ludhiana, whereby the petitioner had been declared a proclaimed offender […]

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Expired Bid Validity Bars Penal Action: Blacklisting and EMD Forfeiture Without Due Process Declared Illegal: Himachal Pradesh High Court
Adoption Creates Complete Legal Identity: Adopted Child Inherits Caste Status of Adoptive Parents, Rules Bombay High Court
Search Before a Gazetted Officer From the Raiding Team Is No Compliance With Section 50 NDPS Act Bombay High Court Reaffirms Mandatory Safeguards
Compassionate Appointment Cannot Be Claimed After Long Delay Gauhati High Court Says Relief Must Be Immediate Not Stale
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02/02/2026, 1 day ago

Executive Decisions Cannot Trump Recruitment Rules Delhi High Court Reaffirms Rule of Law in University Appointments

Introduction: The Delhi High Court, in Jamia Millia Islamia v Roshan Ara and Others, decided in LPA 476 of 2025, delivered an important judgment reinforcing the primacy of statutory Recruitment Rules over executive resolutions of universities. The Division Bench comprising Justice Subramonium Prasad and Justice Vimal Kumar Yadav dismissed the appeal filed by Jamia Millia […]

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02/02/2026, 1 day ago

Probation Not Available for Life Imprisonment Offences Delhi High Court Bars Relief in Dacoity Convictions

Introduction: The Delhi High Court in State v Sunil @ Pahalwan and Another, Criminal Appeal No 1290 of 2019, delivered a decisive ruling clarifying the scope and limits of the Probation of Offenders Act 1958 in relation to serious offences punishable with imprisonment for life. Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha, while allowing the appeal filed by the […]

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02/02/2026, 2 days ago

Desertion Must Be Without Reasonable Cause Under Divorce Law Kerala High Court Aligns Pre Constitutional Statute With Constitutional Values

Introduction: The Kerala High Court in Shaji Sebastian v Julie Joseph, decided in Matrimomial Appeal No 537 of 2014 and reported as 2026 LiveLaw Ker 60, delivered an important and constitutionally nuanced interpretation of the concept of desertion under Section 10 of the Divorce Act 1869, a colonial era legislation governing matrimonial reliefs among Christians […]

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Quasi Judicial Authorities Cannot Appeal Against Their Own Decisions Says Kerala High Court
Big Projects, Bigger Responsibility: Supreme Court Affirms Turnover as a Valid Yardstick for Environmental Compensation
Supreme Court Declares Stem Cell Therapy for Autism as Medical Malpractice Unless Conducted Under Approved Clinical Trials
Madras High Court Halts Renovation Of Ancient Temples Over Delay In Constituting Heritage Commission
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31/01/2026, 3 days ago

Bombay High Court Upholds Covid Duty Sacrifice, Rules Compensation Cannot Be Denied Due To Hospital Categorisation

Introduction: The Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, in Sunil Shankar Mohite vs Union of India (Writ Petition 7359 of 2023) delivered a significant judgment reinforcing the protective intent of welfare schemes framed during the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuring that frontline health workers are not denied benefits on technical or procedural grounds. The Division Bench […]

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31/01/2026, 3 days ago

Karnataka High Court Upholds Acquittal in False Promise of Marriage Rape Case, Holds Consensual Relationship Cannot Be Criminalised Without Proof of Misconception

Introduction: The Karnataka High Court, in The State v. Abu Salman Saifan Sab Thambe and Another (Criminal Appeal No. 812 of 2025), dealt with a crucial legal question concerning allegations of rape on the pretext of marriage arising out of a relationship that originated through an online matrimonial platform. The Division Bench comprising Justice H.P. […]

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31/01/2026, 3 days ago

Allahabad High Court Quashes 34-Year-Old Vidhan Sabha Ruckus Case, Calls Stale Criminal Trials a Drain on Judicial Resources

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, in Madhukar Sharma vs. State of U.P. through Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Home, Lucknow and Another, along with a connected matter (2026 LiveLaw (AB) 47), delivered a significant ruling concerning prolonged and stale criminal proceedings pending for over three decades. The case involved allegations dating back to […]

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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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