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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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15/07/2026, 18 hours ago

Allahabad High Court Reiterates That Proclaimed Offenders Are Ordinarily Not Entitled to Anticipatory Bail

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court, in Mashu @ Aman Joshi v. State of U.P. (2026 LiveLaw (AB) 409), reaffirmed the settled legal principle that an accused who deliberately evades investigation and court proceedings and is declared a proclaimed offender cannot ordinarily claim the extraordinary relief of anticipatory bail. Justice Vivek Kumar Singh observed that anticipatory […]

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15/07/2026, 18 hours ago

Supreme Court Upholds State’s Power to Revise Mining Royalty During Lease Period Despite Silence in Lease Deed

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in The State of Haryana & Ors. v. M/s Faridabad Gurgaon Minerals & Anr. (2026 LiveLaw (SC) 673), delivered an important judgment clarifying the nature of mining leases, the statutory character of royalty, and the extent of the State’s authority to revise royalty rates during the subsistence of a […]

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14/07/2026, 1 day ago

Section 354 IPC Requires Independent Sentencing and Is Not Barred by Section 42 of the POCSO Act: Delhi High Court

Introduction: The Delhi High Court, in Kanhaiya Lal v. State (NCT of Delhi), Criminal Appeal No. 880 of 2025, clarified the scope and application of Section 42 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act), holding that the provision does not extend to offences punishable under Section 354 of the Indian […]

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Complete Detention Records Are a Constitutional Necessity, Not a Mere Formality: J&K High Court Quashes Preventive Detention
People’s Mandate Cannot Be Defeated by Procedural Technicalities: Kerala High Court Permits Oath-Taking Inside Prison
Allahabad High Court Upholds Acquittal in Rape Case, Says Appellate Court Cannot Overturn a Plausible View Taken by Trial Court
Electrohomeopathy Certificate Does Not Authorize Practice of Allopathic Medicine: Allahabad High Court Reaffirms Public Health Safeguards
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14/07/2026, 1 day ago

Urban Land Ceiling Repeal Act Cannot Revive Rights Once Possession Has Been Taken: Allahabad High Court Reaffirms Law on Delay and Laches

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court, in Krishna Kumar Mishra and Others v. State of U.P. through Principal Secretary, Administration and Others, reported as 2026 LiveLaw (AB) 400, has reiterated that the benefit of the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Repeal Act, 1999 cannot be claimed by a landholder where possession of the surplus land had […]

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14/07/2026, 1 day ago

Sessions Judge Can Transfer a Part-Heard Criminal Trial to the Transferred Presiding Officer’s New Court in the Interest of Justice: Allahabad High Court

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court, in Satyendra Nath Shukla v. State of U.P. through Additional Chief Secretary, Home, U.P., Lucknow and Another, reported as 2026 LiveLaw (AB) 401, has clarified the scope of a Sessions Judge’s power under Section 408 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC). Justice Subhash Vidyarthi held that a Sessions […]

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14/07/2026, 2 days ago

Major Daughter Cannot Be Forced to Live with Parents Against Her Wishes: Madhya Pradesh High Court Reaffirms Personal Liberty

Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court, in UJ v. State of Madhya Pradesh (WP-25504-2026), reported as 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 267, reaffirmed the constitutional principle that an adult woman has the absolute right to decide where she wishes to live and with whom she chooses to reside. A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Vivek Rusia […]

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Supreme Court Reaffirms That Courts Cannot Direct Arrests While Monitoring Ongoing Investigations
Courts Cannot Rewrite Promotion Rules by Introducing New Evaluation Methods: Supreme Court Reaffirms Limits of Judicial Review
Secretly Recording a Spouse’s Phone Calls Violates the Right to Privacy and Is Inadmissible in Matrimonial Proceedings: Telangana High Court
Conviction for Rape Can Rest on Credible Testimony of the Prosecutrix Even Without Medical Corroboration: Allahabad High Court
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13/07/2026, 2 days ago

Complaints Against Advocates for Deficiency in Legal Services Are Not Maintainable Under the Consumer Protection Act: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Introduction: The Andhra Pradesh High Court, in A.S.S.K. Durga Prasad v. National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission & Others, 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 117, reaffirmed the settled legal position that complaints alleging deficiency in legal services rendered by advocates are not maintainable under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. A Division Bench comprising Justice Ravi Nath Tilhari and […]

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13/07/2026, 2 days ago

Schools Must Immediately Report Child Sexual Abuse; Institutional Silence Invites Criminal Liability Under POCSO: Karnataka High Court

Introduction: The Karnataka High Court, in Shivaprasad Bhat & Ors. v. State of Karnataka & Anr., 2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 248, delivered a significant judgment reaffirming the mandatory duty of educational institutions to report allegations of child sexual abuse under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). Justice M. Nagaprasanna dismissed petitions […]

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13/07/2026, 2 days ago

Minority Educational Institutions Cannot Be Compelled to Provide Free Education to Journalists’ Children Under the RTE Act: Telangana High Court

Introduction: The Telangana High Court, in Brothers of St. Gabriel Educational Society & Ors. v. State of Telangana & Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 103, reaffirmed the constitutional protection available to minority educational institutions under Article 30(1) of the Constitution by holding that they cannot be compelled to provide free education to the children of journalists […]

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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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