Master Course On BNSS And BNS By Justice Abraham Mathew And Vishalakshi With Upto 60% Discount Now

Now Judicial Aspirants, Lawyers And Law Students And Others Can Enrol For Individual And Combo Subjects From LiveLaw Academy's 'Judicial Service Examination Preparation Course'Introduction:In 2020, the Government of India embarked on an ambitious exercise of reforming the Criminal Justice System. On...

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice K Vinod Chandran As Supreme Court Judge

Supreme Court Says Its Judgments Must Clarify Their Binding Nature So That HCs & Trial Courts Don't Get Confused

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: January 6, 2025 To January 12, 2025

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Transfer Cyber-Complaints Against Alleged Victim Of Fake Stock Market Investment Scheme

PC Act | Whether Sanction Granted By Competent Authority Matter Of Evidence : Supreme Court Sets Aside HC Order Which Invoked S.482 CrPC To Quash Trial

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Supreme Court Says Its Judgments Must Clarify Their Binding Nature So That HCs & Trial Courts Don't Get Confused

The Supreme Court recently highlighted the need to clearly state the intent behind a judgment within the judgment itself. The Court clarified that not...

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: January 6, 2025 To January 12, 2025

Nominal IndexCitationM/S Naresh Potteries v. M/S Aarti Industries and Anr., SLP(Crl) No. 8659-2023 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 1Bernard Francis Joseph Vaz and...

PC Act | Whether Sanction Granted By Competent Authority Matter Of Evidence : Supreme Court Sets Aside HC Order Which Invoked S.482 CrPC To Quash Trial

Maintenance Proceedings Under S.125 CrPC Are Civil Proceedings Though Breach May Result In Penal Consequences: Supreme Court

Specific Relief Act | Relinquishment Of Claims Under S.12(3) For Part Performance Can Be Made At Any Stage Of Litigation : Supreme Court

Principles To Evaluate Circumstantial Evidence In Criminal Cases : Supreme Court Explains

'Prosecutrix's Testimony Doesn't Inspire Confidence' : Supreme Court Affirms Acquittal In Rape Case

Know The Law | When Can Part Performance Of Contract Be Allowed As Per Section 12(3) Specific Relief Act?

Alimony Must Be Commensurate With Status Of Spouses, Wife's Meagre Financial Requirements No Grounds To Restrict Amount: Calcutta High Court

'Biased Investigation, Innocent People Arrested': Dr S Muralidhar Argues For 7/11 Mumbai Train Serial Blast Convicts Before Bombay HC

Centre Appoints Justice Ashutosh Kumar As Acting Chief Justice Of Patna High Court

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 06 To January 12, 2025

Patna High court, Minor Girl, marriage, Parents Custody, Shelter Home, Adulthood, husband, Right To Claim Custody, Justice PB Bajanthri and Justice Ramesh Chand Malviya, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015,

Individuals Not Charge-Sheeted Can Be Summoned To Face Trial If Evidence Establishes Their Involvement In Offence: Patna High Court

Punjab & Haryana HC:No Need for Accused to Sign Bail Bond in Presence of Police or Court

Under What Terms Was High Court Building Declared UNESCO World Heritage Site?: Punjab & Haryana HC Asks Chandigarh

NDPS Act | Grant Of Bail In Commercial Quantity Case Due To Undue Delay In Trial, Not Fettered By Bar Of S.37: Punjab & Haryana HC

Bombay High Court Appoints 13 New Senior Advocates Including Two Women

Kerala High Court Directs Completion Of Census Of Captive Elephants Within One Month

Matter Relating To Partnership Act & Partnership Deed Where Third-Party Rights Are Involved Cannot Be Referred To Arbitration: Madhya Pradesh HC

[PM Modi Degree Row] 'RTI Act's Purpose Not To Satisfy Someone's Curiosity': DU Tells Delhi High Court

'Punishment Is Not Disproportionate When Officer Displays Negligent And Irresponsible Conduct', Delhi High Court

Karnataka High Court Weekly Roundup: January 1 To January 12, 2025

[NEET PG 2024] MP HC Directs Authorities To Not Compel Candidates To Resign From Counselling Or Forfeit Deposit Till 2nd Round Result Is Declared

Court Cannot Consider Any Documents Beyond Prosecution Records While Considering Discharge Plea: Kerala High Court

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Karnataka High Court Dismisses Plea Of Jayalalithaa's Legal Heirs Seeking Return Of Her Properties Confiscated In DA Case

The Karnataka High Court on Monday dismissed an appeal challenging a trial court filed by the legal heirs of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, seeking to release her property/assets seized by the authorities in the disproportionate assets case registered against her in 2004, in...

NUJS Kolkata Hosts AmiQuiz Curiae Legal Quiz Eastern Regional Rounds

Medical Evidence Cannot Fix The Guilt Of The Appellant In Case Of Suicide: Tripura High Court Sets Aside Conviction Order Against A Husband Accused Under Section 498-A Of The Indian Penal Code

Tripura High Court Seeks Updated Statistics Of HIV/ AIDS Patients In State

Law Schools Must Help Students Identify Injustice, Encourage Inclusivity: Dr S Muralidhar

Centre For Judicial Archives At High Court Of Orissa Inaugurated

Former ASG M Chandrasekharan Passed Away

Delhi Court Directs CBI To Give Three Days Prior Notice To Karti Chidambaram In Case Of His Arrest In Fresh Corruption FIR

Last Accused In Custody For Journalist Gauri Lankesh's Murder Gets Bail, 17 Accused Out On Bail While One Absconds

Madhya Pradesh HC Administration Refutes Claims Regarding Removal Of A Temple From Chief Justice's Residence

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Abolition Of The Post Of “Assistant Sessions Judge” By The “BNSS”, Whether Justifiable.

9 Jan 2025 9:10 PM IST

Justice V. Ram Kumar

Abolition Of The Post Of “Assistant Sessions Judge” By The “BNSS”, Whether Justifiable.

The Satanic Verses – A 36 Year Ban In India Based On A Notification Nowhere To Be Found

8 Jan 2025 4:34 PM IST

Katyayani Suhrud

The Satanic Verses – A 36 Year Ban In India Based On A Notification Nowhere To Be Found

Perversity Requiring Correction: P&H HC Sets Aside Trial Courts Order Denying Children Custody To Mother Relying On Infidelity Allegations

6 Jan 2025 6:28 PM IST

Ankit Malhotra

Balancing Acts: Navigating International Custody Disputes In Indian Courts - Insights From The Bombay Judgement And Comparative Legal Perspectives

Plant & Machinery: The Dilemma Continues

3 Jan 2025 4:22 PM IST

Sanya Khurana

Plant & Machinery: The Dilemma Continues

A Childs Voice In Corridors Of Indian Justice In Child Custody Cases

2 Jan 2025 11:30 AM IST

Anil Malhotra & Ankit Malhotra

A Child's Voice In Corridors Of Indian Justice In Child Custody Cases

Fresh Enrolments With UP State Bar Council: Delayed Process, Anxious Candidates & Dreams On Back-Burner

30 Dec 2024 12:17 PM IST

Sparsh Upadhyay

Fresh Enrolments With UP State Bar Council: Delayed Process, Anxious Candidates & Dreams On Back-Burner

Delivery Boy To Civil Judge – A Story That Inspires

29 Dec 2024 5:05 PM IST

Tellmy Jolly & Manju Elsa Isac

Delivery Boy To Civil Judge – A Story That Inspires

Whether A “Prosecution Witness” Can Be Cross-Examined By Resort To Both The Limbs Of Section 145 Evidence Act (S.148 BSA) With Regard To His161 (3) Cr.P.C. (S.180 (3) Of BNSS) Statement

29 Dec 2024 11:05 AM IST

Justice V Ramkumar

Whether A “Prosecution Witness” Can Be Cross-Examined By Resort To Both The Limbs Of Section 145 Evidence Act (S.148 BSA) With Regard To His161 (3) Cr.P.C. (S.180 (3) Of BNSS) Statement

Laws Governing Gold Savings Schemes By Jewellery Brands

28 Dec 2024 3:53 PM IST

Kuber Mahajan

Laws Governing Gold Savings Schemes By Jewellery Brands

Emerging Threat For “Original” Lists Of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Published Under Article 341 Of Constitution

22 Dec 2024 8:06 PM IST

Raja Choudhary

Emerging Threat For “Original” Lists Of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Published Under Article 341 Of Constitution

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Solicis Lex Advisory' (Mumbai) Acquires 'Law Intellect' (Delhi)

Mumbai's leading law firm 'Solicis Lex Advisory' acquired Delhi based law firm, 'Law Intellect', post which it has been rechristened as “Solicis Capital” based out of NCR region.Adv. Ameet Mehta, Managing Partner of Solicis Lex Advisory stated that after the stupendous spread in New Zealand, Israel, USA, Canada, Bahrain, UK and UAE, Solicis Lex...

SAT's Achilles' Heel: The Urgent Case For Contempt Powers

Claim For Loss Of Profit Vis-À-Vis Railway Contracts And Public Works Department Contracts

Kochhar & Co. Advises Adani Defence On Acquisition Of Air Works, India's Largest Private MRO Company

Singhania & Co. Successfully Represents Vishnu Manchu In Securing Defamation Injunction In A Family Dispute

Half-Full: Post IBC, How Do We Encourage A Healthy Real Estate Participation?

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11 Jan 2025 11:21 AM IST

Sambhal Masjid Row| 'BH series' Vehicles| Shahi Idgah Dispute| JEE(Advanced) Attempts Reduced [VIDEO]

9 Jan 2025 7:43 PM IST

RGNUL Registrar Suspended| Abbas Ansari Gets Relief| Virtual Hearing Facilities At Tribunals [VIDEO]

9 Jan 2025 10:31 AM IST

Sambhal Mosque Row| CEC Act| NDPS And More [VIDEO]

8 Jan 2025 10:28 AM IST

Asaram Bapu Gets Bail| Women Lawyers Reservation|POCSO| Formula-E Race Scam [VIDEO]

7 Jan 2025 11:11 AM IST

Atul Subhash Suicide|Farmer Protest|Mohammed Zubair| Bhopal Gas Tragedy [VIDEO]

6 Jan 2025 10:37 AM IST

Farmers' Protest | Mandir-Masjid Disputes | Nepotism Allegations in Senior Designation| Ep 222 [VIDEO]

3 Jan 2025 10:22 AM IST

Farmers Protest| BCI Enrollment Fees| Places Of Worship Act| Love Jihad|Pansare Murder Case [VIDEO]

27 Dec 2024 11:20 AM IST

Minor Boy Sexual Assault Case| ISCKON Temple| NHRC And Child Custody And More [VIDEO]

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Tax Weekly Round-Up: 6th January - 12th January 2025

SUPREME COURT Reduction In Share Capital Amounts To Transfer Of Capital Asset Under Income Tax Act : Supreme Court Case Name: PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-4 & ANR v. M/S. JUPITER CAPITAL PVT. LTD. Case no.: SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION NO. 63 OF 2025 The Supreme Court (recently on January 02) reiterated that reduction in share...

Excise Duty Not Payable On 'Bagasse' Which Emerges As A Waste Product During Sugar Crushing: CESTAT

Justice Sibo Sankar Mishra, Orissa High Court

Compounding Of Offences Allowed Under IT Act, HC's Inherent Jurisdiction U/S 482 CrPC Cannot Be Invoked For Quashing: Orissa HC

Income Tax Act | Reassessment Notice To Merged Entity U/S 148A(d) Not Invalid Merely Because SCN Was Issued In Name Of Ceased Entity: Delhi HC

AO Bound To Ascertain 'Correctness' Of Information Available Against Assessee, 'Decide' Whether It Is Sufficient To Reopen Assessment: Delhi HC

Delay In Issuing Requisition U/S 132A Of Income Tax Act Due To Investigation By Department Can Be Condoned: Delhi HC

Customs Dept Cannot Encash Bank Guarantee Furnished By Trader During Pendency Of Appeal If Pre-Deposit Is Made: Delhi HC Affirms

[GST] Decision-Making Procedure Adopted By Authority De Hors Provisions Of Act/Rules, Is Liable To Be Rendered As Flawed: Allahabad High Court

Income Tax Dept Can Invoke S.159 When Reassessment Notice Was Issued During Lifetime Of Deceased Assessee: Delhi HC

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Know The Law | When Can Part Performance Of Contract Be Allowed As Per Section 12(3) Specific Relief Act?

Know The Law | Why Supreme Court Frowned Upon Preferential Allotment Of Public Lands To Legislators, Civil Servants, Judges, Professionals Etc

Right Of The Victim To Get Free Copy Of The FIR Under BNSS

Whether Local Commissioner Appointed By Court Is Witness Of Any Party? Punjab & Haryana High Court Explains

NDPS Act| When Can Owner Of Vehicle Used To Carry Contraband Be Arrayed As Accused? Supreme Court Explains

Know The Law | Supreme Court Explains Doctrine of Relation Back In Hindu Succession & Adoption Laws

Consumer Cases

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WBREAT Directs Builder To Hand Over Possession Of Flat To Homebuyer And Pay Interest For Delay

West Bengal Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (Tribunal), comprising Justice Rabindranath Samanta (Chairperson), Gour Sunder Banerjee (Judicial Member) and Dr. Subrat Mukherjee (Administrative Member) has directed the builder to hand over possession of the flat after obtaining the completion certificate from the relevant authority and pay...

No Principal-Agent Relationship: Delhi State Commission Says No Deficiency By Canara Bank

Homebuyer Forced To Vacate Flat After Taking Possession Due To Unsafe Construction, Haryana RERA Directs NBCC To Pay Compensation

False Assurances For Completing Construction Of Flats : Delhi State Commission Holds VSR Infrastructure Liable

Haryana RERA Directs Emaar India To Pay Interest To Homebuyer Of Emerald Hills Floors Project

Consumer Cases Weekly Round Up: 30th December 2024 – 5th January 2025

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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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निर्णयों में उनकी बाध्यकारी प्रकृति को स्पष्ट किया जाना चाहिए, जिससे हाईकोर्ट और निचली अदालतें भ्रमित न हों: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने निर्णय के पीछे के उद्देश्य को स्पष्ट रूप से बताने की आवश्यकता पर प्रकाश डाला। न्यायालय ने स्पष्ट किया कि प्रत्येक निर्णय संविधान के अनुच्छेद 141 के तहत बाध्यकारी मिसाल नहीं होता। इसलिए निर्णय में यह स्पष्ट किया जाना चाहिए कि क्या निर्णय का उद्देश्य पक्षों के बीच किसी विशिष्ट विवाद...

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने फर्जी शेयर बाजार निवेश योजना के कथित पीड़ित के खिलाफ साइबर-शिकायतों को स्थानांतरित करने की याचिका खारिज की

PC Act | क्या सक्षम प्राधिकारी द्वारा दी गई मंजूरी साक्ष्य का विषय है: सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने हाईकोर्ट का आदेश खारिज किया

CrPC की धारा 125 के तहत भरण-पोषण की कार्यवाही सिविल कार्यवाही, उल्लंघन के परिणामस्वरूप दंडात्मक परिणाम हो सकते हैं: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

Specific Relief Act | धारा 12(3) के तहत आंशिक निष्पादन के लिए दावों का त्याग मुकदमेबाजी के किसी भी चरण में किया जा सकता है: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने बलात्कार मामले में बरी होने की पुष्टि की, कहा- अभियोक्ता की गवाही भरोसा पैदा नहीं करती

Know The Law | Specific Relief Act की धारा 12(3) के अनुसार अनुबंध के आंशिक निष्पादन की अनुमति कब दी जा सकती है?

Motor Accident Claim | थर्ड पार्टी बीमा पॉलिसी पॉलिसी दस्तावेज में निर्दिष्ट तिथि और समय से प्रभावी होगी: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

आपराधिक मामले में 'उचित संदेह' केवल संभावित संदेह नहीं, सामान्य ज्ञान और कारण पर आधारित उचित संदेह है: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

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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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Additional General Manager / Joint General Manager (Legal) Vacancy At Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)

Manav Malhotra

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) invites online application for the post of Additional General Manager / Joint General Manager (Legal).Name of the Post: Additional General Manager / Joint General Manager (Legal) No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience • Must be a graduate in Law (B.L / LL.B.) from a recognized Institution / University with a minimum of 50% marks or...

Bench Officer (Legal) Vacancy At Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA), New Delhi

Manav Malhotra

Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA), New Delhi invites application for the post of Bench Officer (Legal).Name of the Post: Bench Officer (Legal) No. of Post: 01 (One) Pay Scale: Level-11 (Rs.67700 - 208700) Pre-revised PB3 (₹ 15,600- 39,100; with Grade Pay ₹ 6,600) Essential Qualification and Experience • Deputation - Officer under Central Government or State Government or...

Call For Applications | Elective Faculty (March 2025 Trimester) At National Law School Of India University (NLSIU)

Manav Malhotra

National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites online application for the post of Elective Faculty to offer Elective Courses at the University in the third trimester (March 4, 2025, to May 23, 2025) of the Academic Year 2024-25.Name of the Post: Elective Faculty Essential Qualification and Experience • Graduate and post-graduate degree in law or the Social Sciences. ...

Law Researcher Vacancy At Armed Forces Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi

Manav Malhotra

Armed Forces Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi invites application for the post of Law Researcher.Name of the Post: Law Researcher No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 23-35 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Law graduate with a bachelor's degree in law (including Integrated Law Degree) securing a minimum of 50% marks from a college /university established by law in India and...

Law Clerks Vacancy At The High Court Of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati invites application for the post of Law Clerks on contract basis, to assist the Hon'ble Judges, High Court of Andhra Pradesh.Name of the Post: Law Clerks No. of Post: 05 (Five) Age Limit: 30 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • The Candidate should have acquired a Degree in Law from a recognized University, having studied a 5-year regular...

Associate (Lawyer - Litigation) Vacancy At Singhania & Partners LLP [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

Singhania & Partners LLP invites application for the post of Associate (Lawyers-Litigation) on secondment at location of a PSU/Government body on full time basis.Name of the Post: Associate (Lawyers-Litigation) Locations: • New Delhi (Delhi) • Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) • Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) • Nagpur (Maharashtra) Essential Qualification and Experience • Law graduate preferably...