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Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking E-Passes For Lord Murugan Conference At Madurai; Allows To Approach HC

'No End To Hurt Sentiments In India; Where Are We Heading?' : Supreme Court On 'Thug Life' Film Row

Supreme Court Sets Aside Madras HC Order For Arrest Of TN ADGP In Abduction Case; Transfers Investigation To CB-CID

Stringent Penal Laws Like UP Gangsters Act Can't Be Used As Tool Of Harassment : Supreme Court

Constitution Not Just A Governance Document, A Revolutionary Statement; Tool For Social Change: CJI BR Gavai

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Stringent Penal Laws Like UP Gangsters Act Can't Be Used As Tool Of Harassment : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court cautioned against the routine invocation of stringent extraordinary legislation like the UP Gangsters Act (“Act”), stating that such...

Mere Involvement In Communal Clash Not Enough To Attract UP Gangsters Act Without Proof Of Habitual Criminality : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently held that stringent state laws such as the U.P. Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 (“Gangsters...

Agreement To Sell Not Conveyance, Can't Give Any Right In Property Without Suit For Specific Performance : Supreme Court

Mere Absconding Not Proof Of Guilt, But Relevant Conduct Under S.8 Evidence Act : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: June 9, 2025 To June 15, 2025

Res Judicata Principle Applies To Different Stages Of Same Proceedings As Well : Supreme Court

Legal Heir Impleaded After Order 22 Rule 4 Enquiry Can't Be Deleted Later Invoking Order 1 Rule 10 CPC : Supreme Court

Killing Civilian With Official Guns In Plain Clothes Not Part Of Police Duty; S.197 CrPC Sanction Not Needed To Prosecute : Supreme Court

Punjab & Haryana High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognisance Of Shortage Of Hospital Staff In Chandigarh's PGIMER Hospital

Matrimonial Dispute Is Misconduct Under TN Service Rules, Govt Dept Can Initiate Action Against Employee: Madras High Court

"Slum Dwellers Cannot Be Pushed To The Outskirts Of Mumbai": High Court Upholds Scheme For Rehab Of Slums Built On 'Reserved' Open Spaces

Punjab & Haryana High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognisance Of Felling Of Trees In Gurugram For DLF's Real Estate Project

AO Cannot Alter Net Profit In Profit & Loss Account Except Under Explanation To S.115J Of Income Tax Act: Bombay High Court

Article 285 of Constitution | Railway Property Will Be Exempt From All Taxes Imposed By State Even If Used For Commercial Purpose: Madras High Court

'File Movement' & 'Change In Counsel' Not Sufficient Cause For Condonation Of Delay In Filing S.37 Arbitral Appeals: Delhi High Court

GST | Separate Demands For Reversal Of Availed ITC & Utilisation Of ITC Is Prima Facie Duplication Of Demand: Delhi High Court

[Income Tax] Breach Of Article 265 Cannot Be Alleged Based On Inconclusive Opinion By Assessing Officer: Bombay High Court

Standing In 'Pranam Mudra' With A Smiling Face Not Insult To National Anthem: Patna HC Quashes Complaint Against CM Nitish Kumar

Karnataka High Court Stays Govt Order Forming SIT To Probe Allegations Of Land Grabbing Against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy

Employees Can't Be Denied Right To Regularisation Of Service Merely Because They Were Working As Daily Wagers: P&H High Court

MSC Elsa 3 Shipwreck | Kerala High Court Stays State's Negotiation With MSC Company, Cites Transparency Issues

Secondary Evidence Of Document Can't Be Accepted During Cross-Examination If Suppressed At Earlier Stages: Chhattisgarh High Court

Award-Holder Can't Be Denied Withdrawal Of Amount Deposited Pursuant To Stay Merely Because Award Debtor May Succeed In Appeal: Telangana HC

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No Rehearing In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case As Judge Brought Back After Judicial Transfer

Arguments on charge in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case will not be heard afresh as the judge hearing the case was brought back to the Court— after his transfer was notified a month ago. Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai extensively heard arguments on charge in the case which began in...

False Gangrape Case: UP Court Awards 7.5 Yr Jail Term To Woman, Describes Accused As 'Most Lucky Survivors'

CAT Quashes Discharge Order Against Retd J&K Govt Employee Over Alleged Misconduct For Multiple Marriages, Grants 50% Back Wages

Plea Before Lucknow Court Seeks FIR Against Robert Vadra Over Remarks On Pahalgam Terror Attack

Madras Bar Association Condemns ED Summons To Arvind Datar, Says Such Action Would Paralyse Legal System

J&K Govt Amends Judicial Recruitment Rules; New Syllabus Includes Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita & Other Reformed Laws

Savarkar Defamation Case : Plaintiff Seeks Copy Of Book Relied Upon By Rahul Gandhi While Delivering Speech

Meghalaya Murder Case | Shillong Court Sends 5 Accused Including Sonam Raghuvanshi To 8-Day Police Custody

Magistrate Orders FIR Into Death Of Man In Delhi Police Custody

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use of ChatGPT by lawyers, personal informartion, data breach, client details, privacy policy

19 Jun 2025 2:00 PM IST

Anamika Shukla & Tarun

Human Rights In The Age Of Algorithms: Rethinking AI As A Global Public Good

Registration Bill 2025 And Its Digital Future

19 Jun 2025 9:00 AM IST

Deeksha S

Registration Bill 2025 And Its Digital Future

Toward Equality: A Legal Case For Same-Sex Marriage In India

18 Jun 2025 3:29 PM IST

K.Kannan, Senior Advocate

Toward Equality: A Legal Case For Same-Sex Marriage In India

Right Of Accused To Get Not Relied Upon Evidence By Prosecution

18 Jun 2025 11:54 AM IST

Shaffi Mather

Right Of Accused To Get 'Not Relied Upon Evidence' By Prosecution

Harvard University And American Dream – A Legal Examination

18 Jun 2025 9:55 AM IST

Anna Anu Priya

Harvard University And American Dream – A Legal Examination

Bars Veto: Why Judicial Reforms In India Fail To Take Root

17 Jun 2025 10:18 AM IST

Alind Gupta

Bar's Veto: Why Judicial Reforms In India Fail To Take Root

Assignment Of Arbitration Clauses In India – Discovering Consent To Arbitrate

16 Jun 2025 10:57 AM IST

Aditya Chatterjee & Tvishi Pant

Assignment Of Arbitration Clauses In India – Discovering Consent To Arbitrate

Stalled Seas: Contemporary Shipping Accidents And Indias Unratified Maritime Laws

15 Jun 2025 8:40 PM IST

Dr. Sachin Menon

Stalled Seas: Contemporary Shipping Accidents And India's Unratified Maritime Laws

Indias Abortion Law: Progressive On Paper, Hesitant In Practice

15 Jun 2025 12:24 PM IST

K.Kannan, Senior Advocate

India's Abortion Law: Progressive On Paper, Hesitant In Practice

Stifling Competition: Why CCIs Table Tennis Verdict Is A Game-Changer For Sports Regulation

15 Jun 2025 9:30 AM IST

Shabbir Ahmed

Stifling Competition: Why CCI's Table Tennis Verdict Is A Game-Changer For Sports Regulation

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Delhi High Court Stays Decision Restoring Self-Contributory Superannuation Benefit Scheme For IOCL Employees

The Delhi High Court has stayed a single bench decision which restored a self-contributory superannuation benefit scheme (“SBF-1”) that had been initiated by employees of the India Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) in 1987 for their retirement in the form of a Trust.While doing so, the division bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Renu Bhatnagar also...

Premium Vs Rent: A Principled Approach To RERA's Jurisdiction Over Lease Transactions

Employment Bond: Supreme Court Balances Contractual Freedoms And Constitutional Safeguards

Medical Negligence: A Jurisprudence Which Ought To Go Through A Paradigm Shift

Fortune India Legal Excellence Awards 2025 (LEXA)

Tatva Legal Hyderabad Rebrands As TLH, Advocates & Solicitors

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19 Jun 2025 12:28 PM IST

SC Protects Minor In Forced Marriage | Anticipatory Bail To Journalist | HC Commutes Death Sentence [VIDEO]

18 Jun 2025 12:02 AM IST

Top Court Halts Dargah Demolition | HC Slams Jail Authorities | FIR Sought Against Robert Vadra [VIDEO]

16 Jun 2025 11:09 PM IST

SC's 3-Year Practice Rule Challenged | Amtek Group Promoter's PMLA Case | S.107 BNSS [VIDEO]

14 Jun 2025 11:34 PM IST

'Thug Life' Film Ban | MLA Vinay Kulkarni | Bike Taxi Ban | Ambani's Security [VIDEO]

13 Jun 2025 3:51 PM IST

Meghalaya Murder Case | No Caste, No Religion Certificates | Bengaluru Stampede Case [VIDEO]

12 Jun 2025 12:19 PM IST

SC Grants Bail In Interfaith Marriage | Shahabas Murder Case | Property Law | Obulapuram Mining Scam [VIDEO]

11 Jun 2025 9:19 AM IST

Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder | CJI Gavai on AI | Lawyer Abused Woman Judge | Rape With Minor Daughter [VIDEO]

10 Jun 2025 11:09 AM IST

RGNUL OBC Quota | Kamal Haasan's Thug Life | Madurai–Tuticorin Highway | Arrest Of 2 Journalists In MP [VIDEO]

Tax

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AO Cannot Alter Net Profit In Profit & Loss Account Except Under Explanation To S.115J Of Income Tax Act: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court stated that assessing officer do not have the jurisdiction to go behind net profit in profit and loss account except as per explanation to Section 115J Of Income Tax Act. The Division Bench consists of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice M.S. Karnik observed that “Section 115J of the 1961 Act mandates that in case...

GST | Separate Demands For Reversal Of Availed ITC & Utilisation Of ITC Is Prima Facie Duplication Of Demand: Delhi High Court

[Income Tax] Breach Of Article 265 Cannot Be Alleged Based On Inconclusive Opinion By Assessing Officer: Bombay High Court

Does Payment For Transponder Services Constitute 'Royalty' U/S 9(1)(vi) Of Income Tax Act? Bombay High Court Asks CIT To Decide

State Tax Authorities Not Mandated To Issue DIN With Orders Or Summons: Gujarat High Court

Omission Of Rule 96(10) Of CGST Rules Operates Prospectively But Applies To All Pending Proceedings: Gujarat High Court

Transferor Not Liable U/S 56(2) Of Income Tax Act For Undervalued Property Sale To Spouse: ITAT

Treaty Provisions Don't Override Customs Law: Bombay High Court Upholds SCN Issued For Alleged Misuse Of Import Exemptions

Cash Credit Account Cannot Be Treated As Property Of Account Holder Which Can Be Considered U/S 83 Of GST Act: Bombay High Court

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Air India Flight Crash At Ahmedabad : Law On Victim Compensation Explained

Homebuyer's Right To Compensation For Delayed Flat Delivery : Supreme Court Explains Principles

Can Supreme Court's Judgment Be Altered In Presidential Reference? Article 143 & Advisory Jurisdiction Explained

The Feasibility Of A Police Officer Independently Obtaining The Specimen Signatures And Handwritings Of An Accused Person During The Stage Of Investigation

IBC | Difference Between 'Avoidance Transactions' & 'Fraudulent Or Wrongful Trading' : Supreme Court Explains

When Can Entire Selection Process Be Set Aside For Irregularities? Supreme Court Lays Down 4 Key Principles

Consumer Cases

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Surveyor's Report To Be Given Importance In Insurance Claim Cases: NCDRC Modifies State Commission's Order Against New India Insurance Company

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided over by Mr. Subhash Chandra and AVM J. Rajendra, held New India Insurance Company liable for deficiency in service. The Commission, however, modified the state commission's order against the insurance company, calling it excessive, while complying with the amount mentioned in the...

Trading In Shares Profit-Making Activity, Falls Outside Consumer Act's Scope: NCDRC Dismisses Complaint Against M/S Unique Brokers

Disputes Involving Fraud, Other Complex Matters Can't Be Discussed By Consumer Fora: NCDRC

Delhi State Commission Holds Air Force Naval Housing Board Liable For Delay In Delivery Of Flat To Indian Air Force Officer

Overloading Can't Be Fundamental Breach Of Insurance Policy, NCDRC Directs Bharti Axa To Pay Partial Amount

Burden To Establish Breach Of Duty, Injury, Causation Lies On Claimant In Medical Negligence Cases, NCDRC Allows Fortis Hospital's Appeal

Book Review

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Book Review: Practitioner's Guide to International Family Law By Anil Malhotra & Ankit Malhotra

The Practitioner's Guide to International Family Law: An Indian Perspective by Anil Malhotra and Ankit Malhotra is a landmark contribution to the evolving landscape of Indian family law in a globalized world. The authors have crafted a work that is as indispensable as it is innovative, serving as a guiding light for practitioners, scholars, and...

Book Review: The Foresighted Ambedkar Idea That Shaped Indian Constitutional Discourse”, Written By 'Anurag Bhaskar'

When we think of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar as historical personality, it appears as ever evolving like evolution. This book “The Foresighted Ambedkar Idea That Shaped Indian Constitutional Discourse”, written by 'Anurag Bhaskar' is, just an another attempt which furthers the same cause of evolutionary mechanism present in Ambedkar and makes his picture...

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

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

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

Events

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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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'भारत में भावनाओं को ठेस पहुंचाने का सिलसिला खत्म नहीं हुआ, हम कहां जा रहे हैं?' : 'Thug Life' फिल्म विवाद पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट

'सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने गुरुवार (19 जून) को कर्नाटक में तमिल फीचर फिल्म ठग लाइफ की स्क्रीनिंग पर अनौपचारिक प्रतिबंध को चुनौती देने वाली जनहित याचिका को बंद कर दिया। राज्य सरकार ने बयान दिया कि उसने फिल्म पर कोई प्रतिबंध नहीं लगाया है और अगर निर्माता राज्य में इसे रिलीज करने का फैसला करते हैं तो वह फिल्म...

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने अपहरण मामले में ADGP की गिरफ्तारी वाला हाईकोर्ट का आदेश खारिज किया, जांच CB-CID को सौंपी

UP Gangsters Act जैसे कठोर दंडात्मक कानूनों का इस्तेमाल उत्पीड़न के साधन के रूप में नहीं किया जा सकता : सुप्रीम कोर्ट

संविधान केवल शासन संबंधी दस्तावेज नहीं, क्रांतिकारी वक्तव्य और सामाजिक परिवर्तन का साधन है: सीजेआई बीआर गवई

सिर्फ सांप्रदायिक झड़प में शामिल होना यूपी गैंगस्टर एक्ट लगाने के लिए काफी नहीं, आदतन अपराधी होने के सबूत जरूरी : सुप्रीम कोर्ट

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने कर्ज चुकाने के लिए बाल विवाह के लिए मजबूर नाबालिग लड़की को दी सुरक्षा

सहानुभूति के आधार पर नियुक्ति को अतार्किक स्तर तक नहीं खींचा जा सकता : सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने 33 एकड़ ज़मीन और HIG हाउस वाले व्यक्ति की याचिका खारिज की

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने महिला राजनेता पर वीडियो मामले में पत्रकार को दी अंतरिम अग्रिम जमानत

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने सेल डीड तैयार करने के मामले में यूपी गैंगस्टर एक्ट के तहत वकील की गिरफ्तारी पर लगाई रोक

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Hungary's Open Defiance And International Criminal Court's Uncertain Future

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

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Center Administrator And Senior Counselor Vacancy At One Stop Center, District Mayiladuthurair, Tamil Nadu

Manav Malhotra

The Department of Social Welfare and Women's Rights, District Mayiladuthurair invites application for the post of Center Administrator and Senior Counselor in One Stop Center.Name of the Post: Center Administrator and Senior Counselor Essential Qualification and Experience Center Administrator • Candidate should have degree in MSW, M.SC (Psychology) or M.A. (Sociology) or Law degree with 4...

Research Officer/Consultant (Law) Vacancy At Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC)

Manav Malhotra

Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) invites application for the post of Research Officer/Consultant (Law) on contractual basis.Name of the Post: Research Officer/Consultant (Law) No. of Post: 01 (One) Remuneration: Rs.55,000-90,000/- p.m consolidate fee Essential Qualification and Experience • Bachelor's degree in law from a reputed institution/ University or equivalent. • Three to...

LLB Internship Programme At Ministry Of Law And Justice Under The Department Of Justice

Manav Malhotra

Ministry of Law and Justice under the Department of Justice invites application for its LLB Internship Programme.Name of the Post: Intern Duration: Second Slot - 02.07.2025 to 01.08.2025, Third Slot - 04.08.2025 to 03.09.2025No. of Post: 10 (Ten) Honorarium: The interns may be given an honorarium of ₹ 5,000/- on completion of their internship. Essential Qualification and Experience • Indian...

Secretary Vacancy At Cochin Port Authority

Manav Malhotra

Cochin Port Authority invites application for the post of Secretary in Cochin Port Authority by absorption through composite method from Officers holding posts in the scale of pay of Rs.80000- 2200001- with three years regular service in the grade in the General Administration Department or Human Resources Development Department of a Major Port Trust.Name of the Post: Secretary No. of Post: 01...

Multiple Vacancies At Competition Commission Of India (CCI)

Manav Malhotra

Competition Commission of India (CCI) invites application for the post of Additional Director General, Joint Director General, and Deputy Director General on deputation basis.Name of the Post: Additional Director General, Joint Director General, and Deputy Director General Essential Qualification and Experience Additional Director General • Officers of the All India Services or Central Civil...

Company Secretary Vacancy At OIDC Limited

Manav Malhotra

OIDC Limited invites application for the post of Company Secretary on Short term contract basis.Name of the Post: Company Secretary No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 35 Years Remuneration: Rs. 75,000/- month Essential Qualification and Experience • Degree from a recognized University or equivalent. • Qualified Company Secretary from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. • Five years...