BREAKING | Lok Sabha Passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 After 12 Hours Of Debate

After an intensive debate lasting more than 12 hours, the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 was passed in the Lok Sabha at past midnight at about 2 AM. The Bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha yesterday (April 2) by Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju. The legislation was passed with 288 votes in...

BREAKING| Supreme Court To Deliver Its Judgment Tomorrow On West Bengal School Service Commission Recruitment Scam

No Universal Rule That Candidate With Qualification Higher Than Basic Eligibility For Post Must Be Preferred: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Sets Aside Punjab & Haryana High Court's Interim Stay on Chandigarh Liquor Vend Allotments

'Can't Mandate Public Libraries In Villages When They Lack Basic Amenities': Supreme Court Urges States to Explore Solutions

BRS MLAs' Defection | 'Should Court Tie Its Hands If Speaker Doesn't Decide Disqualification Petitions For Years?' : Supreme Court

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No Universal Rule That Candidate With Qualification Higher Than Basic Eligibility For Post Must Be Preferred: Supreme Court

Though over-qualification by itself is not a disqualification, there is no general rule that candidates with qualifications higher than the basic...

'Can't Mandate Public Libraries In Villages When They Lack Basic Amenities': Supreme Court Urges States to Explore Solutions

Libraries can take a back seat when pressing issues like food, sanitation and water need urgent attention, the Court said.

Supreme Court Clarifies Limitation Period for Specific Performance Suits

Quasi-Judicial Bodies Bound By Principles Of Res Judicata : Supreme Court Reiterates

S.34 CPC | In Commercial Transactions, Courts May Award Interest Higher Than 6% : Supreme Court

Disciplinary Proceedings Can't Be Initiated Against Quasi-Judicial Officer Merely On Ground Of Passing Wrong Order : Supreme Court

S.319 CrPC | Additional Accused Can Be Summoned Based On Witness's Statement Without Cross-Examination : Supreme Court

Can Assistant Professors In Engineering Colleges Be Re-designated As Associate Professors Without PhD? Supreme Court Clarifies

Supreme Court Upholds Piramal's Resolution Plan For DHFL, Sets Aside NCLAT Order

Customs Must Preserve CCTV Footage Upon Receiving Complaint Of Officials Illegally Seizing Foreign Currency From Travellers: Delhi HC

Court Can Decline To Refer Dispute To Arbitration When Time-Barred Claim Is Evident From Record: Calcutta High Court

Publishing Notice Only In English Newspaper Without Giving Mandatory Notice In Regional Language Vitiates Land Acquisition Proceedings: J&K HC

Father Being Addicted To Vices Is No Ground For Mother To Claim Right To Be Single Parent, Mask Child's Paternity In Birth Records: Bombay HC

'No Coercive Steps': Telangana HC Halts Till Thursday Tree Felling At Kancha Gachibowli Near Hyderabad Central University Campus

PIL Moved In Allahabad HC Against Administering Of Oath To Justice Yashwant Varma, Seeks Quashing Of His Transfer Order

Plastic Flowers Not Prohibited Item: Central Govt Tells Bombay High Court In Plea To Ban Plastic Flowers

Composite Reference Of Disputes From Distinct Purchase Orders To Arbitration Is Valid When Parties' Conduct Indicates Single Transaction: Calcutta HC

"Justice Hurried Is Justice Buried": Madras High Court Upholds Order Quashing Disciplinary Proceeding Conducted Within Two Weeks

Advocate Cannot Be Summoned As Witness And Be Compelled To Disclose Confidential Information Against Client : Kerala HC

Karnataka High Court Directs Bike Taxi Aggregators To Stop Operations In State

Petition U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act Cannot Be Decided Without Summoning Entire Record To Verify Service Of Notice: Karnataka HC

Karnataka HC Stays Disciplinary Proceedings Against Advocate Who Allegedly Abused Law Professor

Karnataka HC Refuses To Entertain Plea To Implement 2020 Govt Circular Asking All Departments To Avoid Using 'Dalit' To Address SC Members

No Finding That Drop In Marks Was Due To Him: Rajasthan HC Quashes Censure Against Chemistry Teacher For School's Poor 12th Board Result

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Delhi Court Upholds Medha Patkar's Conviction In Defamation Case Filed By LG VK Saxena

A Delhi Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea filed by Narmada Bachao Andolan leader and activist Medha Patkar challenging her conviction in the criminal defamation case lodged against her by Vinai Kumar Saxena in 2001.VK Saxena is presently Delhi's Lieutenant Governor. Additional Sessions Judge...

'CBI Fabricated Evidence': Reasons Why Chandigarh Court Acquitted Justice Nirmal Yadav In Corruption Case

Election Tribunal Stays Oath Taking Ceremony Of Rohini Court Bar Association

'Yeshu Yeshu' Fame Self-Styled Pastor Bajinder Singh Gets Life Imprisonment In 2018 Rape Case

Delhi Riots: Court Orders Further Investigation Against BJP Leader Kapil Mishra, Says Cognizable Offence Found

Delhi Riots: Court Grants Bail To Tahir Hussain In ED Case, Cites High Court Ruling Granting Relief To Sharjeel Imam

Legal Battles Faced By Punjab Government Under Former Advocate General Gurminder Singh's Tenure

Project 39A Moves From NLU Delhi To NALSAR; To Be Known As 'The Square Circle Clinic'

Justice Yashwant Varma Cash Recovery Row | Allahabad High Court Bar Association Suspends Strike Till Inquiry Report Comes

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Hidden Cost Of Algorithms: Addressing Supra-Competitive Prices In Non-Collusive Settings

2 April 2025 4:28 PM IST

Snehal Bajpeyee

Hidden Cost Of Algorithms: Addressing Supra-Competitive Prices In Non-Collusive Settings

2 April 2025 3:53 PM IST

Aiman J. Chishti

'CBI Fabricated Evidence': Reasons Why Chandigarh Court Acquitted Justice Nirmal Yadav In Corruption Case

Balancing Reform And Responsibility: Rethinking Land Conversion Policies

1 April 2025 1:30 PM IST

Aanya Shah

Balancing Reform And Responsibility: Rethinking Land Conversion Policies

Grabbing Breasts, Breaking Clothes And Dragging Into A Culvert Is Not Enough For Attempt To Rape?

1 April 2025 9:51 AM IST

Sarthak Gupta

Grabbing Breasts, Breaking Clothes And Dragging Into A Culvert Is Not Enough For Attempt To Rape?

A (Cautious) Case For AI In Legal Research

31 March 2025 6:13 PM IST

Devashish Bharuka, Senior Advocate

A (Cautious) Case For AI In Legal Research

31 March 2025 10:51 AM IST

Aiman J. Chishti

Legal Battles Faced By Punjab Government Under Former Advocate General Gurminder Singh's Tenure

30 March 2025 1:25 PM IST

V. Sudhish Pai

One Nation One Election

Preliminary Enquiry Under Section 173(3) Of The BNSS -- The Supreme Court Solves The Riddle

29 March 2025 5:09 PM IST

Justice Narayana Pisharadi

Preliminary Enquiry Under Section 173(3) Of The BNSS -- The Supreme Court Solves The Riddle

To Register Or Not To Register? - MSMEs And Arbitration Act

29 March 2025 1:30 PM IST

Anirudh Goyal & Jaspreet Singh

To Register Or Not To Register? - MSMEs And Arbitration Act

29 March 2025 9:06 AM IST

Kuber Mahajan

AI Weds E-commerce

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Gray Law, Advocates & Solicitors Launched, Bringing A New Legal Presence To New Delhi

Gray Law, Advocates & Solicitors, a new law firm based in New Delhi, has been launched.Established by Karan Chopra and Neeraj Malik, the firm has a solid legal background that blends in-depth knowledge with a client-focused methodology.The Managing Partner and Advocate-On-Record before the Supreme Court of India, Karan Chopra, has over a decade...

Beneath Tip Of The Iceberg: Defenses For Insider Trading

Lakshmikumaran And Sridharan Attorneys Advises LÄPPLE Group On Sale And Transfer Of Its Rotary Table Unit Business In India

Insertion Of Sub-Sections 18(1B) And (1C) And Its Impact On Provisional Assessment Timeline In Cases Of Verification Of Origin In Terms Of FTA

Can Warner & DC 'Superman' Over International Law? Decoding The Copyright Dispute

Cross Border Insolvency: Why Serious Contemplation Over UNCITRAL Framework Is A Better Approach Than A Hasty Decision

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2 April 2025 9:27 PM IST

WAKF Amendment Bill | Bihar Bridge Collapses | ANI Vs. Wikipedia | Walayar Rape-Death Case [VIDEO]

2 April 2025 10:34 AM IST

Places Of Worship Act | Empuraan | Sambhal Mosque | Sabarmati Ashram [VIDEO]

28 March 2025 10:56 PM IST

Freedom Of Speech | Asaram Bapu | Kunal Kamra | Justice Yashwant Varma And More [VIDEO]

27 March 2025 11:23 PM IST

Anti-CAA Protest Case | Somnath Bharti | Tribunal Vacancies | Death Penalty | Abetment To Rape And More [VIDEO]

25 March 2025 10:46 PM IST

Kunal Kamra | Justice Yashwant Varma | SAHYOG Portal | Male Acid Attack Survivor And More [VIDEO]

24 March 2025 10:27 PM IST

Justice Yashwant Varma | Farmers Protest | Lakhimpur Kheri Case | Gujarat Riots Case [VIDEO]

20 March 2025 10:14 PM IST

UP Anti-Conversion Law | Street Vendors | Delhi Riots | Anurag Thakur And More [VIDEO]

20 March 2025 12:10 AM IST

Advocate Appearance In SC | ED Arrest V. Conviction | Taj Trapezium Zone And More [VIDEO]

Tax

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Customs Must Preserve CCTV Footage Upon Receiving Complaint Of Officials Illegally Seizing Foreign Currency From Travellers: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has directed the Customs Department to ensure that relevant CCTV footage is preserved whenever it receives a complaint from any traveller coming to India from abroad, regarding illegal detention of his foreign currency by its officials.“...if a complaint was received in this manner, the CCTV footage ought to be preserved...

Cenvat Credit when CVD is paid through DEPB

Refund Claim For Service Tax Can't Be Made On Transactions Which Took Place Beyond Territorial Jurisdiction Of India: CESTAT

“Pendants” Described As Jewellery Are Not Distinguishable On Basis Of Purity Of Gold, No Exemption From Excise Duty: CESTAT

S. 194-I, Income Tax Act | TDS Can’t Be Deducted In Absence Of Payment Of Rent: Orissa High Court

Rajasthan HC Quashes Prosecution Sanction Against E-Commerce Company For Delay In Depositing TDS Due To Late Submission Of Bills By Amazon, E-Bay

Following Delhi HC Nudge, Customs Takes Measures To Prevent Harassment Of Genuine Air Travellers Carrying Gold Jewellery

Tax Monthly Digest: March 2025

Sections 43B & 40A Income Tax Act | Which Provision Prevails When Both Commence With Non-Obstante Clause? Madras High Court Clarifies

Inflating Contract Figures & Complaining That Tax Authorities Based Decision On Such Figures Amounts To Defrauding State In Two Ways: Karnataka HC

Delhi High Court Grants Relief To Lufthansa Airlines, Sets Aside Revenue's Order Denying 'Nil' TDS Certificate

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Difference Between FIR Registration Provisions Under S. 154 CrPC & S. 173 BNSS: Supreme Court Explains

Know The Law | Distinction Between Gift/Settlement Deed & Will : Supreme Court Explains

Explained | Can FIR Be Registered Against A Sitting Judge? What Is In-House Enquiry Procedure On Complaint Against Judge?

S.106 Evidence Act Must Be Applied With Care, Can't Be Used To Make Up Prosecution's Inability : Supreme Court Explains Principles

Difference Between 'Common Intention' (S.34 IPC) & 'Common Object' (S.149 IPC) : Supreme Court Explains With Illustrations

26 Principles Relating To Compassionate Appointment : Supreme Court Explains

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Failure To Pay Maturity Amount Under Monthly Income Scheme, Central Delhi District Commission Holds India Post Liable

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Central Delhi bench of Inder Jeet Singh (President) and Ashwani Kumar Mehta (Member) held 'India Post' liable for deficiency in service for failure to pay the maturity amounts and interest on 'Monthly Income Scheme' accounts despite multiple requests. Brief Facts: Mahesh Kumar Chawla ...

Burn Injuries, Property Damage In Fire Due To Cylinder Leakage: NCDRC Directs BPCL To Pay Compensation

Loss Of Title Deed Amounts To Deficiency In Service, District Commission Holds Federal Bank Liable

Pendency Of Criminal Complaint Can't Justify Delay In Filing Consumer Complaint: NCDRC Allows Eastern Railways' Revision Petition

Karnataka RERA Holds Mantri Developers Liable For Delay, Orders 2.56 Crores Refund To Homebuyer

Denial Of Insurance Claim Due To Suppression Of Bleeding Issue During Menstrual Period Prior To Policy , Malappuram District Commission Holds Star Health Insurance Company Liable

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Book Review: Unravelling the Kashmir Knot – Past, Present and Future By Dr. Aman Hingorani

Three decades ago, I read Freedom at Midnight by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre. The book's vivid portrayal of partition of the Indian subcontinent and its aftermath left a lasting impression, recounting events like the astrologically influenced timing of independence, the gruesome massacres during the partition, Mahatma Gandhi's...

'The Urban Elite V. Union Of India': Book Review

In October, last year, the Supreme Court constitution bench in Supriyo v. UOI unanimously held that there is no fundamental and unqualified right to marry. For most of us, the judgment was like any other judgment of the Supreme Court except for the possibility that it could have canvassed a set of fundamental rights. But members of the queer...

Book Review; Horizontal Rights - Institutional Approach

A Man Of Many Parts: Book Review Of Syed Mahmood: Colonial India's Dissenting Judge

Raju's Way - A Laughter Therapy: Book Review Of Tales Of Law And Laughter By Raju Z Moray

The Arc Of Memory: My Life And Times By Murlidhar C. Bhandare: A Delightful Read On Law, Politics, Love & Life

Book Review: These Seats Are Reserved: Caste, Quotas: Caste, Quotas And The Constitution Of India By Abhinav Chandrachud

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“This Century Will Define India's Ascent As A Global Arbitration Leader” Justice Hima Kohli At The India-MENA Arbitration Summit

21 Feb 2024 1:24 PM IST

Sama Presents 7th Indian Mediation Week: "Resolutionary Of The Year"

15 Feb 2024 11:01 AM IST

Justice Amanullah Emphasizes The Significance Of Ethics In Legal Practice At The 'Workshop For Young Advocates: Shaping Futuristic India'

13 Feb 2024 2:59 PM IST

Former SC Judge, Justice SK Kaul Advocates For Mediation Over Traditional Legal Process, Recommends Mediation Training for Judges

13 Feb 2024 11:01 AM IST

Navigating The Legal Landscape Of Access To Justice: Insights From Winter Internship 2023-24 Of Delhi State Legal Services Authority

30 Jan 2024 11:21 AM IST

Justice D B Chakarvarty Launches 'Curated Successful Mediation Stories' In E-Mediation Writings' January Edition - Volume 19

27 Jan 2024 1:18 PM IST

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BRS MLAs' Defection | 'स्पीकर अगर वर्षों तक अयोग्यता याचिकाओं पर निर्णय नहीं लेते तो क्या अदालत को अपने हाथ बांध लेने चाहिए?' : सुप्रीम कोर्ट

तेलंगाना में सत्तारूढ़ कांग्रेस पार्टी में बीआरएस विधायकों के दलबदल और उसके परिणामस्वरूप अयोग्यता याचिकाओं पर निर्णय लेने में विधानसभा अध्यक्ष द्वारा की गई देरी से संबंधित मामले में, सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने आज मौखिक रूप से टिप्पणी की कि हाईकोर्ट की डिवीजन बेंच के पास एकल पीठ के आदेश में हस्तक्षेप करने का...

अर्ध-न्यायिक निकाय रेस-ज्युडिकेटा के सिद्धांतों से बंधे हैं: सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने दोहराया

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने बिहार में पुल ढहने पर जनहित याचिका को पटना हाईकोर्ट में ट्रांसफर किया

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने तलाक पर मुस्लिम महिला के स्थायी गुजारा भत्ता के अधिकार से संबंधित मुद्दों पर एमिक्स क्यूरी नियुक्त किया

S.34 CPC | वाणिज्यिक लेन-देन में न्यायालय 6% से अधिक ब्याज दे सकते हैं : सुप्रीम कोर्ट

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने DHFL के लिए पीरामल की समाधान योजना को बरकरार रखा, NCLAT का आदेश खारिज किया

केवल गलत आदेश पारित करने के आधार पर अर्ध-न्यायिक अधिकारी के खिलाफ अनुशासनात्मक कार्यवाही शुरू नहीं की जा सकती: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

S.319 CrPC | अतिरिक्त अभियुक्त को बिना क्रॉस एक्जामिनेशन के गवाह के बयान के आधार पर बुलाया जा सकता है: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने POCSO पीड़िता की पहचान उजागर करने के मामले में YouTuber के खिलाफ ट्रायल स्थगित किया

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US Court Finds NSO Liable For Hacking Of WhatsApp Using Pegasus Malware

Gautam Adani Devised Bribery Scheme To Make Indian Govt Entity Buy Solar Power From His Company: US Dept Of Justice

India's Legislative Shield Against Infant Formula Risks And Lessons From The Abbott Case

Israel's Continued Presence In Occupied Palestinian Territory Unlawful: International Court Of Justice

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Assistant Superintendent Vacancy At Association Of State Road Transport Undertakings

Manav Malhotra

Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (an apex coordinating body working under the aegis of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Govt of India) invites application for the post of Assistant Superintendent.Name of the Post: Assistant Superintendent No. of Post: 06 (Six) Age Limit: 21-35 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Post code AS02- 1 Nos. Any Graduate in Law...

Assistant Manager (Vigilance) Vacancy At Pawan Hans Limited

Manav Malhotra

Pawan Hans Limited invites online application for the post of Assistant Manager (Vigilance).Name of the Post: Assistant Manager (Vigilance) No. of Post: 03 (Three) Pay Scale: E-1- Rs. 40,000 - 1,40,000 (IDA Scale of Pay) Age Limit: 30 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • B.E./ B.Tech/ LLB OR • MBA / PG Degree/ Two years Diploma in any discipline from a recognized University/...

Law Officer Vacancy At Valsad District, Gujarat [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

The Collector Office, Valsad invites application for the post Law Officer.Name of the Post: Law Officer No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience • A degree in law (Special) or law with five years course after Universities Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.) or any of the State Act incorporated by or under the Central or in India or any other educational institution...

Special Public Prosecutors (Retainer Counsels) Vacancy At Central Bureau Of Investigation, Patna Anti-Corruption Branch

Manav Malhotra

Central Bureau of Investigation, Anti-Corruption Branch, Patna invites online application for the post of Advocates as Special Public Prosecutors (Retainer Counsels) to conduct the Prosecution, Appeals, Revisions and other matters arising out of the cases investigated by CBI in Hon'ble High Court, Patna.Name of the Post: Special Public Prosecutors (Retainer Counsels) No. of Post: 03 (Three) ...

Assistant Registrar Vacancy At National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) [New Delhi And Chennai Bench; Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) invites online application for the post of Assistant Registrar on contractual basis in National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), New Delhi and Chennai Bench.Name of the Post: Assistant Registrar No. of Post: 02 (One) Age Limit: 25 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Degree in Law from a recognised university; or MBA (Full Time) from a recognised...

Law Research Associate Vacancy At Various Benches Of National Company Law Tribunal

Manav Malhotra

National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) invites online application for the post of Law Research Associate in NCLT purely on contractual assignment in Amravati (Andhra Pradesh), Ahmedabad and New Delhi Benches of NCLT.Name of the Post: Law Research Associate No. of Post: 03 (Three) Age Limit: 30 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Candidate should be a Graduate in Law (including an...