'Land A Precious Resource, State Must Be Transparent In Distribution': Supreme Court Quashes Maharashtra Govt's Land Allotment To Pvt Doctors

Citing arbitrariness in the allotment process, the Supreme Court (Dec.12) set aside the allotment of land made by the Maharashtra Government in favor of the Medinova Regal Co-operative Housing Society (“MRCHS”) to provide housing facilities to the doctors working at Tata Memorial Hospital. ...

Supreme Court | Firecracker Ban in Delhi

Year-Round Ban On Firecrackers Required Not Just To Curb Air Pollution But Also To Curb Noise Pollution: Supreme Court

Muzaffarnagar Student Slapping Case | UP Government Adopts TISS Counseling Recommendations After Supreme Courts Rebuke

Muzaffarnagar School Slapping | No Quality Education If Students Aren't Taught Values Of Equality, Secularism & Fraternity: Supreme Court

Hema Committee Report : How Can Witnesses Say They Won't Cooperate With Investigation? Supreme Court Asks

SC Questions MBBS Students on Rural Service Exemption

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'Land A Precious Resource, State Must Be Transparent In Distribution': Supreme Court Quashes Maharashtra Govt's Land Allotment To Pvt Doctors

Citing arbitrariness in the allotment process, the Supreme Court (Dec.12) set aside the allotment of land made by the Maharashtra Government in favor...

Supreme Court Clarifies Limitation Period for Specific Performance Suits

Mere Harassment Not Abetment Of Suicide : Supreme Court Discharges Husband In Wife's Suicide Case

Mere harassment is not sufficient to hold an accused guilty of abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code, held the Supreme Court...

Preventive Detention A Harsh Measure, Permissible Only When 'Public Order' Disturbed : Supreme Court

Disputes Falling Exclusively Within Jurisdiction Of Statutory Authorities Aren't Arbitrable : Supreme Court Reiterates

Gift Deed Condition Requiring Donee To Give Perpetual Services Without Remuneration Is Forced Labour & Unconstitutional : Supreme Court

S.498A IPC:Supreme Court Removes Bail Condition for Husband to Meet All Wifes Needs

Merely Because Wife Didn't File Complaint Under S.498A IPC For Many Years Doesn't Mean There Was No Cruelty By Husband : Supreme Court

Supreme Court to Examine Deposit Requirement for Motor Accident Appeals

Motor Accident Leaves 7-Year-Old Girl Mentally Disabled: Supreme Court Enhances Compensation To Rs 50.8 Lakhs

Maintenance Right Of Wife & Children Overrides Creditors' Claims Under SARFAESI/IBC On Husband's Assets : Supreme Court

"If You Cannot Enforce Laws To Remove Hawkers, Let People Take Law In Their Hands": Bombay High Court Slams Maha Govt

Advocate Casting Aspersions On Woman's Character Upon Instructions From Client Is Discharging His Duty, Not Insulting Her Modesty: Bombay HC

Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs Videography Of Nomination Paper Filing In Municipal Corporation Elections

Days After Controversy Over VHP Event Speech, Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Changes Justice Shekhar Yadav's Roster

Delhi HC Grants Statutory Bail to Sharjeel Imam in Sedition Case

[Delhi Riots] No Call For Violence In Speeches, No Connection With Co-Conspirators: Sharjeel Imam To High Court

"Can't Wait Endlessly" For Executive Decision On Using Regional Language In Court: Karnataka HC Pens Verdict In Both English And Kannada

Cannot Apply 1989 Amendment Retrospectively And Issue Demand Notices Under ESI Act: P&H HC

Madhya Pradesh HC Questions State For Delaying Retired Lokayukta Member's Family Pension Inspite Of Amendment Made In Rules

Kerala HC Reserves Verdict In Appeal Against Donation Of CPI(M) Veteran MM Lawrence's Body To Medical College, Order Likely Next Week

No Fixed Parameters For Cruelty In Matrimonial Case, Rude Language And Ill-Treatment Wouldn't Per Se Constitute Legal Cruelty: Madras HC

ADM Naveen Babu Death: Kerala High Court Reserves Order On Wife's Plea Seeking CBI Probe

Cat-Fight? Karnataka High Court Stays Probe In Cruelty Case Lodged Against Husband 'For Caring More For Pet Cat Than Wife'

State Not Entitled To Recover Excess Amount Paid To Retired Officer Due To Mistake On State's Part : Calcutta High Court

An Independent Judiciary Is Responsible For Rule Of Law, Extremely Important To Meet Its Needs And Requirements: Justice Surya Kant

Gurugram Marketed As 'Millennium City', Govt Must Ensure Cleanliness: High Court Slaps ₹50K Cost On Municipal Corp For Filling Irrelevant Data

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Delhi Court Acquits Former Coal Secretary, 4 Others In 2012 Coal Block Allocation Corruption Case

A Delhi Court on Wednesday (December 11) acquitted former Coal Secretary Harish Chandra Gupta along with two other former officials of the Union Ministry of Coal (MoC)–KS Kropha and KC Samria of all charges in connection with the 2012 coal block allocation corruption case. The Court also...

Our Ancestors Made Sacrifices To Free Ram Lalla, Witness Temple Being Built; Don't Consider Hindus As Cowards: Justice Shekhar Yadav

Practice Of Having Multiple Wives Unacceptable; How Your Kids Would Be Kind When You Slaughter Animals In Front Of Them? : Justice Shekhar K. Yadav

BCI Suspends Bar Council Of Delhi Vice Chairman Over Alleged Fake LL.B. Degree, Resolves To Refer Probe To CBI

1997 Custodial Torture Case | Gujarat Court Acquits Ex-IPS Officer Sanjiv Bhatt

Lucknow Court Directs FIR Registration On Ex-IPS Officer Amitabh Thakur's Plea Against 'Hateful' Social Media Posts

Muzaffarnagar POCSO Court Grants Regular Bail To Teacher Accused Of Instructing Students To Slap Muslim Classmate

Jaynagar Rape Case: Bengal Court Sentences POCSO Accused To Death For Rape & Murder Of Minor

'Constitution Does Not Mention Cooling-Off Period For Judges Before Post-Retirement Appointments': Union Law And Justice Minister In Rajya Sabha

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Thirty Seven Horses Under PMLA: A Peculiar Intersection Of Law, Luxury, And Financial Crimes

10 Dec 2024 1:25 PM IST

Rushda Khan

Thirty Seven Horses Under PMLA: A Peculiar Intersection Of Law, Luxury, And Financial Crimes

Criminal Liability Of Panel Advocates In Bank Fraud Cases

9 Dec 2024 10:00 PM IST

Ram Kumar

Criminal Liability Of Panel Advocates In Bank Fraud Cases

Navigating Intersection Of Anti-Money Laundering And Recovery Laws: The Imperative For Collaboration And Cooperation

9 Dec 2024 7:00 PM IST

V.Satya Venkata Rao

Navigating Intersection Of Anti-Money Laundering And Recovery Laws: The Imperative For Collaboration And Cooperation

Disclosure Of Trade Secret On The Path To A Patent: Lacunae In The Law

9 Dec 2024 4:00 PM IST

Suhasini B Chowdhury

Disclosure Of Trade Secret On The Path To A Patent: Lacunae In The Law

Impact Over Intention – Abuse By Caste Name

9 Dec 2024 2:00 PM IST

Saif Ali & Maimuna Siddiqui

Impact Over Intention – Abuse By Caste Name

Section 29A Of Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996: Complications More Than Cure

9 Dec 2024 11:48 AM IST

Munjaal M. Bhatt, Mayur Kishanchandani & Khushi Mehta

Section 29A Of Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996: Complications More Than Cure

The Babri Demolition and the Judiciary: Ineptitude or Incompetence?

7 Dec 2024 11:23 AM IST

Raju Ramachandran

The Babri Demolition and the Judiciary: Ineptitude or Incompetence?

Regulating Puffery:The No.1 Solution To Covert Disparagement

3 Dec 2024 11:58 AM IST

Pranav Aggarwal & Satyam Mehta

Regulating Puffery:The No.1 Solution To Covert Disparagement

A Legal Intro To Redevelopment In Mumbai

2 Dec 2024 5:34 PM IST

Anurag Katarki

A Legal Intro To Redevelopment In Mumbai

Sanganer Open-Air Camp: Prison Where Prisoners Live With Their Families

1 Dec 2024 10:30 AM IST

Gursimran Kaur Bakshi

Sanganer Open-Air Camp: Prison Where Prisoners Live With Their Families

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Former DSK Legal Partner Mohit Bakshi Joins White & Brief As Head Of Litigation And Dispute Resolution (North India Region)

White & Brief Advocates & Solicitors, India's fast-growing law firm, welcomed Mohit Bakshi, former Partner at DSK Legal, as Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution for the North India Region. Based out of the firm's Delhi office, Mohit's appointment reflects White & Brief's commitment to acquiring the finest legal talent from...

Dua Associates Advises BLS E-Services Limited In Its Acquisition Of Controlling Stake In Aadifidelis Solutions Private Limited

CR Dua, Chairman, Dua Associates Honored With Lawyers Of India Day Award 2024 For Exemplary Dedication To Upholding The Rule Of Law

Supreme Court Mulls Conducting Census Of Existing Trees To Prevent Illicit Felling In Taj Trapezium Zone

White & Brief Announces Launch Of New Venture "White & Brief's Sidebar" To Serve Key Growth Sectors

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys Wins The 16th SILF Cricket Tournament 2024

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12 Dec 2024 10:36 AM IST

Permanent Alimony| Manish Sisodia Bail Condition Relaxed| POSH Act| Custodial Torture| And more [VIDEO]

11 Dec 2024 12:52 PM IST

RG Kar Case| Justice Shekhar Yadav's Controversial Speech|Places Of Worship Act| Waqf Act [VIDEO]

9 Dec 2024 9:08 PM IST

Manipur Crisis| Chitra Tripathi| Dowry Death Case| Fake Law Degree And more [VIDEO]

6 Dec 2024 7:28 PM IST

Places of Worship Act| Gyanvapi Mosque|hashimpura Massacre| Wayanad Landslides| Hashimpura Massacre [VIDEO]

5 Dec 2024 8:25 PM IST

Kuldeep Sengar Bail| GRAP -IV Relaxed| False Cow Slaughter Case| CLAT PG 2025| Defamation And More [VIDEO]

4 Dec 2024 7:22 PM IST

Sambhal Violence| 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots| Money Laundering|Minister Partha Chatterjee's Bail Plea [VIDEO]

3 Dec 2024 7:55 PM IST

Sanjauli Mosque Row| Justice Manmohan Elevated| Movie Reviews| Kerala Church Feud [VIDEO]

2 Dec 2024 9:32 PM IST

Delhi Air Pollution| Sambhal| CCTV Cameraa|Manish Sisodia| Delhi HC Senior Designations [VIDEO]

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[IT Act] Section 80IB Doesn't Mandate Setting Off Losses Of One Eligible Unit Against Profits Of Another Eligible Unit: Mumbai ITAT

The Mumbai ITAT recently clarified that an industrial undertaking was not required to set off the losses incurred by it in one eligible unit against the profits earned from another eligible unit for the purpose of calculating deduction u/s 80-IB.As per Section 80-I of Income tax Act, 1961, where the gross total income of an assessee includes any...

Genuine Short-Term Capital Loss From Sale Of Shares Can't Be Prevented From Being Set Off Against Long-Term Capital Gain: Mumbai ITAT

[GST] Assesee Cannot File For Requisite Documents Once Plea Is Accepted And Notice Is Issued: Allahabad High Court

CGST Rules Prescribing Time-Bound Submission Of Declaration Under TRAN-1 To Claim Transitional Credit Not Directory But Mandatory: Rajasthan HC

Tax Weekly Round-Up: December 02 - December 08, 2024

Summary Of SCN In GST DRC-01 Cannot Substitute Requirement For Issuance Of SCN U/S 73(1) Of CSGT Act: Gauhati High Court

Appeal Cannot Be Dismissed As Not Maintainable On Account Of Non-Payment Of Requisite Fee: Punjab and Haryana High Court

[Income Tax Act] Placing Funds In One Account Before Transferring It To Another Does Not Attract S. 69A: Allahabad High Court

[Income Tax] No Substantial Question Of Law Arises If Perversity Cannot Be Shown In Order Passed By Tribunal: Allahabad High Court

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Navigating Intersection Of Anti-Money Laundering And Recovery Laws: The Imperative For Collaboration And Cooperation

Know The Law | When Can Sex On Promise To Marry Amount To Offence Of Rape?

Principles Relating To Section 195 CrPC : Supreme Court Summarises

“Corroboration” Under Section 157 Of The Evidence Act (Section 160 Of The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam [BSA] 2023

Contradiction” Under Section 145 Of The Evidence Act (Section 148 Of BSA) And Under The Proviso To Section 162 (1) Cr.P.C. (Section 181 (1) Of BNSS)

Order VI Rule 17 CPC | Principles On Amendment Of Plaint : Supreme Court Explains

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Delhi District Commission Imposes Punitive Damages Worth Rs. 15 Lakhs On Emami For Unfair Trade Practices And Misleading Advertisements

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Central Delhi bench of Shri Inder Jeet Singh (President) and Ms Rashmi Bansal (Member) held Emami Ltd. liable for unfair trade practices and misleading advertisement claiming to give fairer skin within three weeks. Brief facts: The complainant purchased 'Fair and Handsome Cream' of...

Haryana RERA Directs Ansal Builders To Refund Booking Amount Paid By Complainant For Purchasing Shop

Doctors Cannot Be Held Liable Without Reliable Evidence Of Medical Negligence: Delhi District Commission

Chandigarh State Commission Holds New India Assurance Company Liable For Rejecting Insurance Policy Due To Unreliable Evidence

Zero Liability For Customers If Unauthorized Transactions Occur Without Their Fault: NCDRC Holds Union Bank Of India Liable For Deficiency In Service

Raising Demand For Undisputed Consumption Of Electricity Not Deficiency In Service: NCDRC

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'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

The book "Horizontal Rights - Institutional Approach" by Gautam Bhatia (Hart Publishing (24 August 2023)) is thoroughly reviewed in this article. The book begins by contextualizing the shift from traditional vertical approaches in constitutional law, emphasizing how various jurisdictions are broadening the scope of bills of rights to include...

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

"AI For Good: India And Beyond" - A Book Navigating The Legal Landscape Of AI

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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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S. 197 CrPC | अभियोजन के लिए अनुमति तब आवश्यक है, जब कथित अपराध आधिकारिक कर्तव्यों के निर्वहन से जुड़ा हो: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने जिला नगर योजनाकार के खिलाफ आपराधिक मामले और समन आदेश रद्द कर दिया, जिसमें कहा गया कि उसके विध्वंस कार्यों के लिए CrPC की धारा 197 के तहत कोई पूर्व अनुमति नहीं ली गई थी, जो सीनियर के निर्देशों के तहत किए गए उसके आधिकारिक कर्तव्यों का हिस्सा थे।अदालत ने कहा,“हम देखते हैं कि इस मामले...

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मोटर दुर्घटना में 7 वर्षीय बच्ची मानसिक रूप से दिव्यांग हो गई: सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने मुआवज़ा बढ़ाकर 50.8 लाख रुपये किया

'आपके पास बहुत से पैनल वकील हैं, फिर भी कई मौकों पर कोई पेश नहीं होता': सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने केंद्र सरकार से कहा

AI द्वारा निर्मित जेनरेटेड आर्ट्स में कॉपीराइट का स्वामित्व किसका ? जस्टिस गौतम पटेल ने नई कानूनी चुनौतियों पर प्रकाश डाला

पत्नी और बच्चों के भरण-पोषण का अधिकार पति की संपत्ति पर SARFAESI/IBC के तहत लेनदारों के दावों पर हावी: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

राज्यों के मुख्य सचिवों को इंटरनेट शटडाउन के लिए 'अनुराधा भसीन' के फैसले का पालन करने की सलाह दी गई : केंद्र सरकरा ने सुप्रीम कोर्ट से कहा

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने मां की हत्या के दोषी व्यक्ति की मौत की सजा पर रोक लगाई

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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

ICJ Directs Israel To Immediately Halt Military Operations In Rafah; Affirms Directions To Protect Palestinians

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Junior Consultant (Legal) Vacancy At Department For Promotion Of Industry & Internal Trade

Manav Malhotra

Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade invites application for the post of Junior Consultant (Legal) in Salt Section.Name of the Post: Junior Consultant (Legal) No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: Below 35 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Master's degree in LL.M from a reputed and recognized University or Institution. • Candidate should have 3-5 years of relevant...

Law Officer (Scale – II) Recruitment: Institute Of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

Protection Officer Vacancy At District Child Protection Unit, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu

Manav Malhotra

District Child Protection Unit, Ariyalur District invites application for the post of Protection Officer.Name of the Post: Protection Officer Age Limit: 42 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Master's degree from a recognized university in Social Work / Sociology / Child Development / Human Rights Public Administration/ Psychology /Psychiatry/ Law/ Public Health /Community Resource...

Empanelment Of Advocates At Rajendra Institute Of Medical Science, Ranchi

Director (Law), Joint Director (Law), And Deputy Director (Law) Vacancy At Competition Commission Of India

Manav Malhotra

Competition Commission of India invites application for the post of Director (Law), Joint Director (Law), and Deputy Director (Law) on deputation basis.Name of the Post: Director (Law), Joint Director (Law), and Deputy Director (Law) No. of Post: Director (Law) and Joint Director (Law): 01 (One) each Deputy Director (Law): 02 (Two) Essential Qualification and Experience Director (Law) ...

Deputy General Manager (Legal) Vacancy At NLC India Limited

Manav Malhotra

NLC India Limited ('Navratna' - Government of India Enterprise) invites online application for the post of Deputy General Manager (Legal).Name of the Post: Deputy General Manager (Legal) No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience • Bachelor of Law Degree (3-Years or 5- years) and should have enrolled as an Advocate with any State Bar Council in India. • Candidate should have...

Legal Associate And Trainee Associate Vacancy At ANG Partners (Advocates & Solicitors) [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

ANG Partners (Advocates & Solicitors) a litigation Law firm invites applications for the post of Legal Associate and Trainee Associate for their Litigation Team who can handle Matrimonial, Civil and Criminal matters at District Courts, High Court and Supreme Court and who should be Permanent Residents of Delhi.Name of the Post: Legal Associate and Trainee Associate No. of Post: 01 (One) each ...

Legal Consultant Vacancy At Press Registrar General Of India (PRGI)

Manav Malhotra

Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited invites application for the post of Legal Consultant for Press Registrar General of India (PRGI) at Soochna Bhawan, Lodhi Road, CGO Complex, New Delhi.Name of the Post: Legal Consultant No. of Post: 01 (One) Remuneration: Rs. 65,000/- month Essential Qualification and Experience • LL.B./ LLM with minimum 5 years' experience in legal practice and...