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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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15/10/2026, 14 hours ago

Supreme Court Reaffirms That Fresh Tax Claims Cannot Be Raised in Revision Without a Valid Revised Return

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed an important principle governing income tax assessments: an assessee cannot ordinarily use revisional proceedings to introduce a fresh claim for deductions that was not made through a revised return filed within the period prescribed by law. The ruling underscores the significance of complying with statutory requirements while […]

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15/10/2026, 14 hours ago

Supreme Court Directs Railways to Extend Insurance to Counter Tickets from October 27, Holds Railway Board Accountable for Non-Compliance

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India has directed the Indian Railways to extend insurance coverage to passengers purchasing railway tickets at reservation counters, bringing them at par with passengers booking their tickets online. The direction, which must be implemented within two weeks with effect from October 27, 2026, seeks to address the disparity in insurance […]

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14/10/2026, 1 day ago

Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Alleged Attempt to Smuggle Heroin Into Amritsar Central Jail

Introduction: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to a man accused of attempting to smuggle heroin into Central Jail, Amritsar, allegedly by concealing the contraband inside cold cream boxes intended for his brother, who was lodged in the prison as an undertrial prisoner. The Court held that the circumstances […]

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Gujarat High Court Quashes Section 354 IPC FIR, Finds Alleged Harassment Complaint Based on Unconvincing ‘Pre-Arranged Trap’ Story
Delhi High Court Examines Maintainability of Plea Seeking Independent Probe Into Alleged Assaults on Anti-CEC Protesters
Delhi High Court Reaffirms Limited Judicial Interference in Examination Answer Keys, Dismisses Challenge to Two DHJS Preliminary Questions
Bombay High Court Says It Will Not Permit Illegal Detentions During Anti-CEC Protests, Seeks Specific Instances From Petitioner
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14/10/2026, 1 day ago

Karnataka High Court Stays Probe Into Alleged Fake Form 7 Objections to Delete Muslim Voters’ Names, Cites Prematurity of Complaint

Introduction: The Karnataka High Court has stayed further investigation into a criminal case registered against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dr. Ravi Basalingappagowda Patil and others over allegations that approximately 198 fabricated Form No. 7 applications were submitted to fraudulently remove Muslim voters’ names from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. […]

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14/10/2026, 1 day ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Disposes of Habeas Corpus Pleas After Protest Detainees Reunite With Families; Grants Liberty to Raise Alleged Injuries Separately

Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has disposed of three habeas corpus petitions concerning individuals detained by the police at Itarsi Junction while travelling by train from Pune to Delhi to participate in protests against the Chief Election Commissioner. The petitions were disposed of after the State informed the Court that all the detainees had […]

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14/10/2026, 2 days ago

Supreme Court Says Drug Users at the Bottom of Narcotics Supply Chain Should Be Treated as Victims, Not Merely Offenders

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India has emphasised that persons found at the lowest level of the narcotics supply chain should not automatically be treated merely as criminals, particularly where the evidence does not establish their involvement in drug trafficking and they may themselves be victims of the larger drug distribution network. The Court observed […]

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Supreme Court: Non-Signatories Can Be Joined in Arbitration When Their Rights Are Directly Affected
Karnataka High Court Strikes Down 56% Reservation Policy, Reaffirms 50% Ceiling and Constitutional Equality
Allahabad High Court: State Must Prove Actual Possession Of Surplus Land To Deny Benefit Of Urban Land Ceiling Repeal Act
Gujarat High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Three Accused in Rape Case, Cites Victim’s Dignity and Threats Involving Recorded Video
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13/10/2026, 2 days ago

Gujarat High Court Grants Bail to Muslim Cleric Accused of Religious Conversion and Solemnising Minor’s Marriage, Cites Personal Liberty Under Article 21

Introduction: The Gujarat High Court has granted regular bail to a Muslim cleric, commonly known as a Maulana, accused of facilitating the religious conversion of a minor girl and solemnising her marriage without verifying her identity documents or proof of age. While considering the bail application, the Court took into account the nature of the […]

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13/10/2026, 2 days ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Bail to Police Officer in Custodial Death Case, Says Supervisory Position Alone Cannot Establish Criminal Liability

Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted regular bail to a police officer accused in a custodial death case, observing that the fact that an officer held a supervisory position at the relevant time cannot, by itself, establish individual criminal liability. The Court emphasised the distinction between responsibility arising from a police officer’s official […]

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13/10/2026, 2 days ago

Allahabad High Court Flags Education System’s Failure After Minor Girl Cannot Read Hindi Newspaper, Seeks Law Commission Review of POCSO Act

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court has raised serious concerns about the effectiveness of the State’s education system after a minor girl, who had reportedly studied up to Class V, told the Court that she could neither read a Hindi newspaper nor write anything in Hindi apart from her name. The Division Bench of Justice Atul […]

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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, 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, 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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