Where Language Is Clear And Unambiguous, Document Should Be Interpreted Literally : Supreme Court

Dealing with a property dispute, the Supreme Court recently held that where the language used in an instrument/document is clear and unambiguous, only that clear expression of words is to be considered for the interpretation of the instrument, not the surrounding circumstances."It is a cardinal...

Supreme Court Halts Merger of Malappuram Bank with Kerala Bank

Contempt Plea In Supreme Court Against RBI Over Banks Allegedly Charging Interest-on-Interest For COVID Moratorium Period

BJP Leader Maneka Gandhi Moves Supreme Court Against Election Of Samajwadi Party's Ram Bhuwal Nishad From Sultanpur Lok Sabha Constituency

Supreme Court to Examine Deposit Requirement for Motor Accident Appeals

Motor Accident Claims - Contributory Negligence Of Driver Can't Be Vicariously Attached To Passengers Of Vehicle: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Directs Centre To Pay Interest On Arrears Of Disability Pension To 1971 Indo-Pak War Veteran Who Lost His Right Leg

Mandate To Scrap Vehicles In Delhi-NCR After 10/15 Years Despite Their Fitness Arbitrary : Plea In Supreme Court

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Motor Accident Claims - Contributory Negligence Of Driver Can't Be Vicariously Attached To Passengers Of Vehicle: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that the legal heirs of the deceased who died in the road accident can't be denied their rightful compensation on the...

Supreme Court Directs Centre To Pay Interest On Arrears Of Disability Pension To 1971 Indo-Pak War Veteran Who Lost His Right Leg

The Supreme Court today (September 19) directed the Union of India to pay interest on the arrears of disability pension to a retired army officer who...

Brusque Approach Of High Court In Reversing Acquittal Can't Be Sustained: Supreme Court Sets Aside Murder Conviction

S.195 CrPC Bar Not Applicable When Forgery Was Committed On Document Before It Was Given As Evidence In Court : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Overturns Murder Conviction After Nine Years | Justice Oka Criticizes Judicial Delays

'Unbelievable That Eyewitness Identified Attackers Despite Power Outage' : Supreme Court Sets Aside Murder Conviction In 2006 Case

Travesty Of Justice If Prisoner Can't Get Benefit Of Bail Order Due To Inability To Furnish Local Surety: Supreme Court

Motor Accident Claims| Guidelines Of State Legal Services Authority On Disability Compensation Not Binding On HC/MACT : Supreme Court

No Documentary Evidence From Department To Support Allegations; Supreme Court Grants Bail To Assessee Arrested Under Section 69 of CGST Act

Right To Protest Peacefully | Madras High Court | Proceedings Against Teachers

Madras High Court Reserves Orders On Pleas Seeking CBI Probe Into Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy

Most Videos Of Mahant Ramgiri Maharaj's Objectionable Remark On Prophet Mohammad Deleted: Maharashtra Police Tells High Court

Calcutta High Court Releases DYFI Leader Arrested For Allegedly Planning To Attack Govt Building Over Phone Call, Orders No Coercive Action

Media Glorifying Gangsters To Youth, Judiciary Must Send Strong Message: Punjab & Haryana HC Denies Bail To Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Member

Waiter Serving Food & Drinks In Bar Where Women Are Dancing Cannot Be Booked For Obscenity U/S 294 Of IPC: Bombay High Court

Bombay High Court Restrains Apollo Tyres From Airing Advertisement Ridiculing CEAT Tyres

Magistrate Writes "State Absconded" In Arrest Warrant, Punjab & Haryana HC Laments Non-Application Of Mind, Quashes Subsequent Proclamation Order

Sexual Assault Of Minor Girls At 'Fake' NCC Camp | Madras High Court Directs State To Make Ex-Gratia Payment To Victims

POCSO Act | Taking 6-Year-Old Child To A Secluded room, Placing Her On Ones Lap & Rubbing Her Thigh Signals Sexual Intention: MP High Court

IPC Provisions Can't Be Invoked Directly Without Applying Penal Provisions Of GST Act: Madhya Pradesh High Court

'Urban Planning Failure': Delhi High Court On Parking Issue In Residential Colonies, Calls For Policy Based Response From Municipal Authorities

S. 250 BNSS | Court Has Discretion To Consider Discharge Plea Even After Prescribed Limit Of 60 Days: Kerala High Court

People In Mainland Enjoying High Tech Facilities, Tribals In Kalvarayan Hills Deserve At Least Basic Amenities: Madras High Court Remarks

Gauhati High Court Calls For Equal Opportunity Of Promotion For Inspectors Of Armed And Unarmed Branch Of Mizoram Police

Since Seat Is Fixed, Only Court Having Territorial Jurisdiction Over Seat Has Jurisdiction Over Arbitral Proceedings: Delhi High Court

Senior Advocate Designation | Permanent Committee Not Empowered To Withhold/Defer Candidature Of Some Advocates From Full Court: Orissa HC

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Delhi Court Discharges CRPF Dealing Clerk In Corruption Case On Account Of Invalid Sanction For Prosecution

A Delhi Court discharged a man for offences under the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act on the ground that the sanction for prosecution against him was invalid.The court was dealing with a matter wherein the accused worked as a Dealing Clerk with the Central Reserved Police Force (CRPF). He was...

salman khan, Journalist Ashok Pandey, bombay high court, section 482 crpc, bodyguard, taking pictures

Salman Khan Demands Apology From ANI News, Lawyer Of Men Who Fired Outside His Bungalow For Linking Him To D-Company

Chandigarh Court Issues Notice To MP Kangana Ranaut, Others On Plea Seeking FIR For 'Maligning Image Of Sikhs' In 'Emergency' Movie

Varanasi Court, Gyanvapi masjid, Controversial Remarks, shiva linga, Issues Notice, Akhilesh Yadav, Asaduddin Owaisi, Revision Plea, Gyanvapi Mosque-Kashi Vishwanath Temple Dispute,

Gyanvapi 'Controversial' Remark Case | Varanasi Court Rejects Plea To Register Case Against Akhilesh Yadav, Asaduddin Owaisi

NCLAT: Section 37 Of The MVAT Act And Section 33 Of The MPVAT Act Not Pari Materia With Section 48 Of The GVAT Act

'Cheeselings' By Parle-G Classified As 'Namkeen', Exempt From Excise Duty: CESTAT

3rd National Lok Adalat Held  In 22 Districts & 34 Sub-Divisions Of Haryana

Failure To Provide Time To Cure Defect In Section 9 Application Violates Procedural Mandate: NCLAT

Service Charge Collected By Medical Store In Hospital Covered Under “Health Care Services”, Exempted From Service Tax: CESTAT

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Eligibility Of Suspended Director To Submit A Resolution Plan: Revisiting Hari Babu Thota

18 Sep 2024 11:24 AM GMT

Palash Taing & Mayank Kumar

Eligibility Of Suspended Director To Submit A Resolution Plan: Revisiting Hari Babu Thota

The Constitutionality Of West Bengals Anti- Rape Laws

18 Sep 2024 6:33 AM GMT

Mohd. Rehan Ali & Syeda Bintul Huda

The Constitutionality Of West Bengal's Anti- Rape Laws

Supreme Court Ruling: Insult Without Intent to Humiliate Caste Not an Offence Under SC/ST Act

15 Sep 2024 1:28 PM GMT

Prakruthi Jain

Shajan Skaria: A Judicial Excursion In Granting Anticipatory Bail Under Prevention Of Atrocities Act

The Welcome And Unwelcome Changes In Section 183 Of BNSS

13 Sep 2024 6:17 AM GMT

Justice V Ramkumar

The Welcome And Unwelcome Changes In Section 183 Of BNSS

Ahmedabad Serial Blast Case, Gujarat High Court, Issues Notice, 38 Convicts, Gujarat Government, Plea, Confirm, Death Sentence, Justice Sonia Gokani, Justice Mauna M. Bhatt, Sentence of death, Court of session, confirmation, 2008 Ahmedabad Serial Blasts,

11 Sep 2024 2:27 PM GMT

Jhuma Sen

The Aparajita Bill: Legislative Populism Unvanquished

Sub-Classification Within The SC & ST Categories Should Not Eventually Lead To De-Reservation

11 Sep 2024 4:49 AM GMT

Anurag Tiwary

Sub-Classification Within The SC & ST Categories Should Not Eventually Lead To De-Reservation

8 Sep 2024 4:00 AM GMT

Prof. Srikrishna Deva Rao & Sunishth Goyal

Cuffed But Unbroken: Understanding Arrest Rights And Due Process

To Perform Or Not To Perform? : How Delhis New Performance Licencing Regime Threatens The Fundamental Rights Of Artists

7 Sep 2024 3:30 AM GMT

Arvind Gaur & Anmol Kaur Bawa

To Perform Or Not To Perform? : How Delhi's New 'Performance' Licencing Regime Threatens The Fundamental Rights Of Artists

What Ministrys Advisory On Queer Partners Bank Accounts Fails To Address

5 Sep 2024 11:27 AM GMT

Pritha Srikumar Iyer & Mansi Binjrajka

What Ministry's Advisory On Queer Partners' Bank Accounts Fails To Address

Petrol And Diesel In The GST Conundrum: Unravelling The Test Of Cooperative Federalism

5 Sep 2024 4:14 AM GMT

Mokshith Bhyri. VS

Petrol And Diesel In The GST Conundrum: Unravelling The Test Of Cooperative Federalism

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NALSA Launches 40+ Hours Online Training Mediation Web-Portal

Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Chief Justice of India and Patron-in-Chief, National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) along with Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Judge, Supreme Court of India and Executive Chairman, NALSA, and Chairman, Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee, Supreme Court of India (MCPC) in the presence of the Judges of the Supreme Court,...

SC Issues Notice On A Petition By A Supermarket Owner Raising Questions About The Responsibility Of Retailers And Manufacturers In Ensuring Food Safety

Luthra and Luthra Advises Azure Power on INR 2400 Crore Loan Refinancing, Prepaying USD 310 Million Green Bonds

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Advises Pacific Avenue Capital on Indian Aspect of Kidde-Fenwal Acquisition Of Fire Suppression Systems And Safety Controls Business

Luthra and Luthra Law Offices On-Boards 3 Partners And Teams To Bolster Its Practices Across 3 Locations

Hidden Hatchery: The Birth Of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information

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Courts Today 18.09.24:One Nation One Election|Lawyers' Strikes|Gyanvapi 'Controversial' Remark Case [VIDEO]

18 Sep 2024 5:15 AM GMT

Courts Today 17.09.24:RG Kar Hospital Case|Bulldozer Actions|Liquor Policy Case|Siddique Kappan Bail

16 Sep 2024 7:06 PM GMT

Courts Today 16.09.24:'Cool Lip' Tobacco|Saumya Chaurasia's Bail Plea|NDPS|Illegal Demolition [VIDEO]

16 Sep 2024 6:59 PM GMT

Courts This Week | Ep 213 | Arvind Kejriwal Bail | RG Kar Rape-Murder | Haldwani Evictions [ VIDEO]

14 Sep 2024 5:12 AM GMT

Courts Today 13.09.24: CM Kejriwal Bail | Mahua Moitra V. SEBI Chief | Rau's Coaching Centre & More [VIDEO]

13 Sep 2024 4:52 AM GMT

Courts Today 12.09.24:Ganpati Visarjan|Illegal Mass Religious Conversion|Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship [VIDEO]

12 Sep 2024 4:07 AM GMT

Courts Today 10.09.24:Justice Hema Committee Report|RenukaSwamy Murder|DHFL Bank Fraud Case And More [VIDEO]

11 Sep 2024 5:09 AM GMT

Courts Today 10.09.24:Justice Hema Committee Report|RenukaSwamy Murder|DHFL Bank Fraud Case And More [VIDEO]

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IPC Provisions Can't Be Invoked Directly Without Applying Penal Provisions Of GST Act: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court stated that GST authorities cannot bypass the procedural safeguards under the GST Act by directly invoking IPC provisions without first applying the penal provisions of the GST Act. The Division Bench of Justices Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Duppala Venkata Ramana observed that “GST Act, 2017 is a special...

Appeal Can't Be Rejected For Failure To Upload Documents On GST Portal Due To Technical Errors: Madras High Court

Interest Can Be Waived In Situations Beyond Assessee's Control In Timely Filing Of Returns: Punjab And Haryana High Court

S. 2(h) Orissa Entry Tax Act | Tractor Trolley Not 'Motor Vehicle' & Not Amenable To Entry Tax: High Court

No Documentary Evidence From Department To Support Allegations; Supreme Court Grants Bail To Assessee Arrested Under Section 69 of CGST Act

NCLT Order Prevails Over GST Demand, Even If State Is Not Notified About Pending NCLT Proceedings: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Treaty Provisions Prevails Over Income Tax Act – Receipts From Aircraft Leasing Is Not Taxable As Royalty: Delhi High Court

'Cheeselings' By Parle-G Classified As 'Namkeen', Exempt From Excise Duty: CESTAT

Second Provisional Attachment Notice Lacking Fresh Reasons Is Arbitrary: Allahabad High Court

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"Vertical Reservation" & "Horizontal Reservation" Explained Based On Supreme Court Judgments

"Navigating The Public Premises Eviction Maze: A Comprehensive Guide To The 1971 Act"

'What Is The Main Purpose Of Section 27 Of The Evidence Act? '

Understanding Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board Act, 2010 (Delhi Act 07 Of 2010)

Understanding E-Evidence Under Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023: Key Provisions And Implications

Explained | Scope Of Article 131 Of Indian Constitution As Interpreted By Supreme Court In West Bengal's Suit Against Centre

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Appeal Can't Be Rejected For Failure To Upload Documents On GST Portal Due To Technical Errors: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court stated that an appeal cannot be rejected solely due to the failure to upload documents on the GST portal if the delay or failure is due to technical errors on the portal. The Bench of Justice Krishnan Ramasamy observed that “….an appeal should not be rejected without affording the parties an opportunity to be heard,...

Complainant No Longer Remains 'Consumer' If Product In Dispute Is Sold Off: West Delhi District Commission

Unjustified Repudiation Of Valid Claim, Bihar State Commission Holds Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Liable

RERA Cases Weekly Round Up: September 9 to September 15

Gujarat State Commission Holds Oriental Insurance Co. Liable For Wrongful Settlement Of Claim

Haryana RERA Directs Parsvnath Developers To Pay Delay Interest And Execute Conveyance Deed In Favour Of Homebuyer

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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

In the late 19th-century Colonial India, a district judge, in Raebareli, ordinarily delivered a judgment in the case of Deputy Commissioner Rae Bareli v. Rampal (1884). The judgment involved the interpretation of an issue relating to the law of Mortgages. The judgment was brimming with erudition and was so reasonably constructed that the...

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

Book Review: Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

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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 7:54 AM GMT

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

15 Feb 2024 5:31 AM GMT

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

13 Feb 2024 9:29 AM GMT

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

13 Feb 2024 5:31 AM GMT

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

30 Jan 2024 5:51 AM GMT

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

27 Jan 2024 7:48 AM GMT

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CJI ने वकीलों से SCR का इस्तेमाल करने का आग्रह किया

चीफ़ जस्टिस डी वाई चंद्रचूड़ ने आज वकीलों से मामले के उद्धरणों और निर्णयों के संदर्भ के लिए संशोधित डिजिटल सुप्रीम कोर्ट रिपोर्टर (SCR) का उल्लेख करने का आग्रह किया।CJI ने हवाई अड्डे के टैरिफ से संबंधित एक मामले की सुनवाई के दौरान, अधिवक्ताओं को अद्यतन ऑनलाइन SCR पोर्टल का उपयोग करने के लिए...

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने पश्चिम बंगाल को 2 सप्ताह के भीतर नगर भवन न्यायाधिकरण बनाने का निर्देश दिया

बरी करने का फैसला पलटने में हाईकोर्ट का कठोर दृष्टिकोण कायम नहीं रह सकता: सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने हत्या के मामले में दोषसिद्धि खारिज की

क्या DRI अधिकारी कस्टम एक्ट के तहत शक्तियों का प्रयोग कर सकते हैं? सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने कस्टम विभाग की पुनर्विचार याचिका पर फैसला सुरक्षित रखा

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने AGR बकाया पर फैसले के खिलाफ दूरसंचार कंपनियों की क्यूरेटिव याचिकाएं खारिज की

NDPS मामले में अग्रिम जमानत दिए जाने से सुप्रीम कोर्ट हैरान

झारखंड सरकार ने चीफ जस्टिस की नियुक्ति न करने के लिए केंद्र के खिलाफ अवमानना याचिका दायर की: सीजेआई ने अटॉर्नी जनरल से कहा

MBBS : सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने वाणी एवं भाषा संबंधी दिव्यांगता वाले उम्मीदवार को मेडिकल एजुकेशन प्राप्त करने की अनुमति दी

दस्तावेज़ को अदालत में साक्ष्य के रूप में प्रस्तुत किए जाने से पहले जालसाजी की गई हो तो CrPC की धारा 195 लागू नहीं होती: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

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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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Legal Head Vacancy At Shipping Corporation Of India Land And Assets Limited

Manav Malhotra

Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets Limited invites online application for the post of Legal Head.Name of the Post: Legal Head No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience • Degree in Law (LLB) (3 years / 5 years). • Candidates working in Central/ State Govt./ PSU/ autonomous organizations etc. should have a total experience of 12 years and should be working in the...

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

Assistant Legal Officer Vacancy At Indian Institute Of Technology, Bhubaneswar [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar invites online application for the post of Assistant Legal Officer on direct recruitment basis.Name of the Post: Assistant Legal Officer No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience • Master's Degree of Law from a recognized University /Institute of repute with 5 years' relevant experience OR Bachelors Degree of Law from a recognized...

Assam Judicial Service (Grade-I) Examination 2021

Consultant Legal Advisor Vacancy At Central University Of Jharkhand [Walk-In-Interview]

Manav Malhotra

The Central University of Jharkhand invites application for the post of Consultant Legal Advisor on contract full time basis.Name of the Post: Consultant Legal Advisor Essential Qualification and Experience • The applicant should have a degree in Law from a recognized university in India with minimum six years of practicing experience at Bar/ have been a legal consultant to Government/Higher...

Tripura Judicial Service (Grade – I) Recruitment 2024 [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

The High Court of Tripura, Agartala invites online application for the post of Grade-I of Tripura Judicial Service from practising Advocates of reserved category (Scheduled Tribes & Scheduled Castes) who are Indian Citizens.Name of the Post: Grade-I of Tripura Judicial Service No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience • Practising Advocates having at least seven years...

Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel And Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel Vacancy At Delhi State Legal Services Authority

Manav Malhotra

Delhi State Legal Services Authority invites applications for the post of Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel in Central District and Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel Vacancy in South District.Name of the Post: Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel and Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel No. of Post: Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel: 01 (One) Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel:...

Assistant Professor Vacancy At National Law School Of India University (NLSIU)

Manav Malhotra

National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites application for the post of Assistant Professor from well-qualified individuals, dedicated to academic teaching, scholarship and institutional service for the position of Assistant Professor on contractual basis.Name of the Post: Assistant ProfessorSubjects: Contracts, Public International Law, Family Law, Law and Development, Human Rights...