Arbitration Agreement Can Bind Non-Signatories: Supreme Court Upholds 'Group Of Companies' Doctrine

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday (December 6) held that an arbitration agreement can bind non-signatories as per the "group of companies" doctrine. "The 'group of companies' doctrine must be retained in the Indian arbitration jurisprudence considering its utility in...

Dushyant Dave Writes To CJI DY Chandrachud About Change Of Benches In 'Sensitive Matters'; Says Listing Rules Are Disregarded

Lok Sabha Passes Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Bill, J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill

Supreme Court Restores Cheating Case Against Fugitive Mehul Choksi & Wife; Says Gujarat HC Erred In Quashing FIR

Denial Of Permanent Commission For Women Army Officers: Supreme Court Asks Centre To Tender Reasons For Rejection In Tabulated Forms With Affidavit

Supreme Court Asks Army To Frame Policy On Women Officers' Promotion

Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Alleging Adulteration Of Honey With Sugar Syrup By Major Indian Brands

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Supreme Court Restores Cheating Case Against Fugitive Mehul Choksi & Wife; Says Gujarat HC Erred In Quashing FIR

The Supreme Court recently set aside a 2017 judgment of the Gujarat High Court which quashed an FIR registered by the Gujarat Police in 2015 against...

Arbitration Agreement Can Bind Non-Signatories: Supreme Court Upholds 'Group Of Companies' Doctrine

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday (December 6) held that an arbitration agreement can bind non-signatories as per the "group of...

Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2023 [Indian Penal Code 1860]

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up November 2023

Court Not Obligated To Frame Charges If Offences Are Not Made Out From Admitted Evidence Of Prosecution: Supreme Court

S. 34 IPC | Common Intention Doesn't Mean Prior Agreement, It Can Be Formed Even A Minute Before The Incident: Supreme Court

Abetment Of Suicide | Instigation Must Be In Close Proximity To Suicide : Supreme Court Quashes Case Under S.306 IPC

Kerala Lok Ayukta Only Has Recommendatory Jurisdiction, Cannot Issue Positive Directions: Supreme Court

'Follow Journalistic Norms': MP High Court Directs Print, Social Media Platforms To Delete Objectionable Posts' Links Against Acharya Dhirendra Shastri

Karnataka High Court | Perjury Prosecution | Prima Facie Deliberate Intention

No Fundamental Right To Do Business With State: High Court Dismisses Contractors' Plea Against Karnataka Govt's Call For Tenders Above ₹1 Crore

Allahabad High Allahabad high court, section 82 crcp, declared proclaimed offender, proclamation, publish, Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, Khalid Anwar Alias Anwar Khalid vs. Central Bureau Of Investigation Thru. Branch Hear New Delhi 2023 LiveLaw (AB) 312 [CRIMINAL MISC ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION U/S 438 CR.P.C. No. - 1981 of 2023], non payment of money, Contract, breach of contract, No Ground To Deny Anticipatory Bail, section 482 crpc application, Justice Subhash Vidyarthi,

Mere Adoption Of Govt Service Rules By Autonomous Bodies Doesn't Grant Their Staff Same Benefits As Govt Employees: Allahabad HC

Social Media News | Pleadings In PIL | Protection From Unsafe Water Bodies

Nothing More Tragic Than This: Bombay High Court On Fire Outbreak In Mumbai's Girgaon, Pulls Up State Over Delay In Notifying Safety Rules

Hindu Marriage Act | Trial Court Must Wait 18 Months Before Dismissing Plea U/S 13B Even If Parties Trying To Reunite: Karnataka High Court

Delhi High Court Orders Status Quo On Translocation Of Deer From Deer Park At Hauz Khas

UAPA | Bail Petition | Judicial Schematics | J&K High Court

Mechanically Including UAPA Offences Against Accused Causes 'Deep Trauma': P&H High Court Issues Guidelines To Check Misuse Of UAPA

Invalidity Of Trademark Registration Not A Defense To Infringement, But May Be Relevant When Deciding The Question Of Relief: Delhi HC

Andhra Pradesh High Court | Section 27 Of Special Marriage Act | Judistriction of Additional District Judge

Suit Property May Be Identified Based On Prevailing Boundaries, Survey Of All Adjacent Lands Not Required: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Ambiguity May Lead To Denial Of Basic Rights: Madras High Court Calls For Increased Caution In Granting/Cancelling Community Certificates

S. 304 IPC | Andhra Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Conviction Upon Finding 'Glaring Inconsistencies' Between Ocular And Medical Evidence

Delhi High Court Orders Fresh Valuation Of Salman Rushdie's Ancestral Property, Requests Single Judge To Conclude Proceedings Expeditiously

Striking Off Opposite Party's Defence For Failure To Pay Interim Maintenance An Extreme Step, To Be Availed As Last Resort: Kerala High Court

Telangana High Court Sets Aside Rape Conviction Due To 'Suspicious & Vengeful Evidence With Improvements & Embellishments'

Territorial Challenges Do Not Undermine Core Jurisdiction: J&K High Court Says Untimely Jurisdictional Objections Cannot Invalidate Decrees

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Delhi Riots: Court Summons ED Special Director Over Non-Appearance Of Prosecution In PMLA Case Against Tahir Hussain

A Delhi Court yesterday summoned the Special Director of the Enforcement Directorate over non-appearance of the prosecution in a money laundering case registered against Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain in connection with the North-East Delhi riots of 2020.Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh...

CCI Closes Complaint Against Indian Bank: No Dominant Act In The Fixed Deposit Market In India

Companies Act | NCLT Permits 'Change' In Utilization Of Share Capital Reduction Amount By Invoking Powers Under Rule 11 Of NCLT Rules

SAT Criticizes SEBI For Negligence in Unfreezing Kirloskar Family Demat Accounts Despite Orders; Imposes ₹5 Lakh Costs

Lok Sabha Passes Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2023

Kerala Consumer Forum | Unfair Trade Practices | Spare Parts Of Products

Issuance Of Poorly Printed Bills On Low-Quality Paper With Inferior Ink Is 'Unfair Trade Practice': Ernakulam District Commission

President, Appoints, Justice Ranjit Vasantrao More, Chairman, Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT),

Nobody Above Law: CAT Srinagar Summons Addl. Secretary to Govt. Home, Takes Exception To Non-Compliance With Its Orders, 'Casual Approach'

Never Try To Mislead Judges, Better To Be Frank : Supreme Court Judge Justice AG Masih Advises Lawyers

Sandra Day O’Connor, First Female Judge Of US Supreme Court, Passes Away At 93

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6 Dec 2023 4:05 AM GMT

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Judicial Review Of Film Reviews

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

5 Dec 2023 9:05 AM GMT

Mahak Jain & Arshita Sharma

Untangling The Mysteries Of AI-Generated Content And Copyright

5 Dec 2023 7:13 AM GMT

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Our Delusional Denial Of Tailpipe Emissions

2 Dec 2023 8:28 AM GMT

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An Assessment Of Foreign Companies’ Right To Exclude The Jurisdiction Of Indian Courts For Disputes Against Indian Individuals And Entities

1 Dec 2023 6:10 AM GMT

Vishesh Sharma & Ramayni Sood

An Assessment Of Foreign Companies’ Right To Exclude The Jurisdiction Of Indian Courts For Disputes Against Indian Individuals And Entities

Deceptive Marketing Practices: Exploring Legal Dimensions Of Surrogate Advertisements And Consumer Misleading

1 Dec 2023 3:39 AM GMT

Aabhas Soni

Deceptive Marketing Practices: Exploring Legal Dimensions Of Surrogate Advertisements And Consumer Misleading

Sir Benegal Narsing Rau- An Anniversary Tribute

30 Nov 2023 5:57 AM GMT

V. Sudhish Pai

Sir Benegal Narsing Rau- An Anniversary Tribute

International Perspectives: Jurisdictional Considerations In Penalty Guidelines – US, EU, & UK

30 Nov 2023 5:23 AM GMT

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International Perspectives: Jurisdictional Considerations In Penalty Guidelines – US, EU, & UK

The Need For A Comprehensive Blood Law For India: Thalassemia In Focus

28 Nov 2023 8:45 AM GMT

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The Need For A Comprehensive Blood Law For India: Thalassemia In Focus

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Decoding ESG For Start-ups

What is ESG? ESG are a set of standards that are used to evaluate an organization’s non-financial performance. The standards rest on three pillars, ‘E’ for Environmental, ‘S’ for Social and ‘G’ for Governance. According to the 2021-22 Economic Survey, India has the third largest startup ecosystem (over 100,000 startups) in the world...

Book Launch Of ‘The Indian Makeover: From Being Ruled To Being Governed’ By Dr. Justice G.C. Bharuka And Devashish Bharuka [8th December]

S&A Law Offices Awarded As Top Law Firm In The Insolvency And Bankruptcy At Economic Times Global Legal Convention & Awards

1st Regional Conference On Access To Legal Aid: Strengthening Access To Justice In The Global South

Concurrent Tax Investigations: A Legal Analysis Of Parallel Proceedings In GST Framework

Saraf And Partners Acts For Fortis Healthcare In Sale Of Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai To MGM Healthcare

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1 Dec 2023 5:06 PM GMT

Courts Today 01.12.23: Bolla Kali Puja|Uniform Civil Code|BSF Jurisdiction|Mobile Internet Ban

1 Dec 2023 12:35 PM GMT

WATCH LIVE NOW-14th TARKUNDE Memorial Lecture By Chief Justice DY CHANDRACHUD

29 Nov 2023 6:13 AM GMT

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20 Nov 2023 9:04 AM GMT

Courts Today 15.11.23: Live-in Relationship|Surrogacy Rules Amendment|SITARA Scheme|UAPA And More

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Supreme Court Collegium, Recommends, Make, 4 Additional Judges, Kerala High Court, Permanent,

Provisions For Self-Assessment Are More Onerous Than Regular Assessment Regime: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that filing an untrue or incorrect return assumes more rigour in the teeth of the onerous obligation, resulting in the imposition of a penalty.The bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh has observed that provisions for self-assessment create an obligation on the assessee to file a correct return, which is more onerous...

Tax Cases Monthly Round Up: November 2023

SAT Criticizes SEBI For Negligence in Unfreezing Kirloskar Family Demat Accounts Despite Orders; Imposes ₹5 Lakh Costs

Seal the Shops Selling Banned Plastic Items : Madras High Court Directs Nilgiri District Collector

ITAT Allows Section 80G Registration To Trust Recycling Post-Consumer Plastic Waste

CESTAT ruling on exclusion of freight and handling charges from assessable value of excisable goods

Value Of Scrap Need Not Be Included In The Assessable Value: CESTAT

Supply Of Software Amounts To Sale Of Goods, Service Tax Demand Not Sustainable: CESTAT

Assessee Being A Debt Free Company, No Need To Impute Notional Interest On Outstanding Receivables: Delhi High Court

Bombay High Court Set Aside Reassessment Proceedings Alleging Escapement Of Income On Transfer Of Leasehold Rights

Tax Cases Weekly Round-Up: 26 November To 2 December, 2023

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“Recovery Evidence” Under Section 27 Of The Evidence Act- Questions & Answers By Justice V Ramkumar [Part-III]

“Recovery Evidence” Under Section 27 Of The Evidence Act- Questions & Answers By Justice V Ramkumar [Part-II]

“Recovery Evidence” Under Section 27 Of The Evidence Act- Questions & Answers By Justice V Ramkumar [Part-I]

Section 313 CrPC | 'Right To Remain Silent Not Be Used Against Accused' : Supreme Court Summarises 12 Principles

Supreme Court | Legal Doctrines | Alibi | Delay in Filing an FIR

Principles Relating To Plea & Alibi & Delaying In Registering FIR : Supreme Court Explains

Criminal Liability Of Transferee Company For Acts Of Transferor Company After Amalgamation : Supreme Court Explains

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Coaching Institutes Should Not Have Right To Retain Fees Of Students Who Leave Course Midway: Kerala Consumer Commission

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission at Ernakulam recently ordered a refund of fees to a student who had enrolled in courses offered by VLCC Institute, Kochi, but subsequently got cancelled due to failure on the part of the institute to offer timely classes, even through online mode. The Bench comprising President D.B....

Consumer Cases Monthly Round-up: November 2023

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-up: 27th November to 3rd December 2023

Bank Allowing Unauthorized Transaction Exceeding Account Holder's Credit Limit Constitutes Deficiency In Service: Kerala Consumer Commission

Installation Of Inferior Quality Football Turf Despite Paying Full Amount For Superior Turf An Unfair Trade Practice: Kerala Consumer Commission

District Commission Proceedings Mandatorily Require Presence Of President, Uttarakhand State Commission Nullifies Order

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Book Review - Unsealed Covers - A Decade Of The Constitution,The Courts And The State By Gautam Bhatia

In the realm of Constitutional Jurisprudence, there are moments when a new book emerges, promising to quench the thirst of eager aspirants and enthusiasts alike. One such moment has arrived with the release of Gautam Bhatia's eagerly awaited masterpiece, "Unsealed Covers." So, without further ado, let us embark on a journey into the heart of...

Book Review: 1947-1957, INDIA By Chandrachur Ghose- Interrogating The Morality Of The Idea Of India.

A critical look at the mayhem of the contemporary events surrounding us points to the questions about their backward linkages, their ought to be consequences, till the questions regarding origin of their discourse. In the contemporary political scenario with Union parliamentary elections just around the corner, multiplicity of passions and ...

Book Review: Courting The People: Public Interest Litigation In Post-Emergency India By - Anuj Bhuwania

Book Review - The Everyday Makers of International Law: From Great Halls to Back Rooms

Lectures On Procedural Laws (2023) By Aishwarya Pratap Singh, Lexis Nexis [Book Review]

K G Kannabiran: The Practitioner of Insurgent Constitutionalism | Book Review Of 'The Speaking Constitution'

Book Review ;Technology And Democracy: Toward A Critical Theory Of Digital Technologies, Technopolitics, And Technocapitalism

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Book Launch Of ‘The Indian Makeover: From Being Ruled To Being Governed’ By Dr. Justice G.C. Bharuka And Devashish Bharuka [8th December]

4 Dec 2023 8:10 AM GMT

36th LAWASIA Conference 2023 Kicks Off, Uniting Legal Minds For Insightful Discussions And Collaborative Progress

27 Nov 2023 8:20 AM GMT

Survey Across High Courts And The Supreme Court On Causelists By Daksh

25 Nov 2023 5:48 AM GMT

ICA: Conference On "Arbitration As A Catalyst For Economic Development" [16th December]

23 Nov 2023 6:36 AM GMT

36th LAWASIA Conference 2023 On ‘Everything, Everywhere, All At Once: Lawyering In The Digital Age’ [24th -27th Nov]

23 Nov 2023 6:11 AM GMT

IAMC Hyderabad Signs MOU With The Russian Arbitration Center In Dubai

21 Nov 2023 7:05 PM GMT

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सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने सेना से महिला अधिकारियों की पदोन्नति पर नीति बनाने को कहा

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सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने प्रमुख भारतीय ब्रांडों द्वारा शहद में चीनी सिरप की मिलावट का आरोप लगाने वाली जनहित याचिका खारिज की

'वकीलों पर अनुचित बोझ': SCAORA ने 15 दिसंबर तक स्थगन पत्र पर प्रतिबंध लगाने के फैसले का विरोध किया

'संवेदनशील मामलों' में बेंचों के बदलाव के बारे में दुष्यंत दवे ने सीजेआई डीवाई चंद्रचूड़ को लिखा पत्र; कहा- लिस्टिंग नियमों की अनदेखी की गई

असम समझौता | सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने नागरिकता अधिनियम की धारा 6ए से लाभान्वित लोगों की संख्या पर आधिकारिक डेटा मांगा

असम समझौता | नागरिकता अधिनियम धार 6 ए को बांग्लादेश मुक्ति के बाद मानवतावादी पहलू पर विचार के तहत लागू किया गया, सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने सुनवाई के दौरान कहा

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने Single Unmarried women के लिए सरोगेसी की अनुमति देने की याचिका पर केंद्र से जवाब मांगा

जजों की नियुक्ति में केंद्र की देरी के खिलाफ दायर याचिकाओं को कॉज़ लिस्ट हटाया, जस्टिस एसके कौल ने कहा- मुझे यकीन है कि चीफ जस्टिस को इसकी जानकारी है

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Israel Can't Claim Right To Self Defence Under UN Charter Against Threat From A Territory Under Its Belligerent Occupation: UN Expert

Hong Kong Court Refuses To Enforce A Mainland Arbitration Award For Failure Of Arbitrator To Meaningfully Engage With Arbitral Proceedings

Race-Based Affirmative Action In College Admissions Unconstitutional : US Supreme Court

Pakistan Supreme Court Declares Arrest of Former PM Imran Khan Unlawful

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Deputy Director (Law) Vacancy At Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission

Manav Malhotra

Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission invites applications for the post of Deputy Director (Law) on a deputation basis. Name of the Post: Deputy Director (Law)No. of Post: 01 (One)Essential Qualification and Experience• Law degree from a recognized university /Law school. • Officers holding analogous Posts on a regular basis OR With 3 year regular service in the Pay Matrix Level - 10 (7th CPC)...

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

Legal Cum Probation Officer Vacancy At District Child Protection Office, Nagapattinam District, Andhra Pradesh [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

The office of District Child Protection Office, Nagapattinam District invites application for the post of Legal Cum Probation Officer. Name of the Post: Legal Cum Probation OfficerEssential Qualification and Experience• A degree in B.L. or LL.B. from a recognized university with minimum of 2 years working experience in Government/ NGO/ Legal affairs sector. How to apply?• Interested candidates...

Multiple Vacancies At Women Development And Child Welfare Department Office, Andhra Pradesh [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

Women Development and Child Welfare Department Office invites application for the post of District Child Protection Officer, Protection Officer (Institutional Care), Protection Officer (Non-Institutional Care), and Legal cum Probation Officer on contractual basis. Name of the Post: District Child Protection Officer, Protection Officer (Institutional Care), Protection Officer (Non-Institutional...

Young Professional (Legal) Vacancy At Salt Commissioner Organization

Manav Malhotra

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry invites online application for the post of Young Professional (Legal) in Salt Commissioner’s Organization Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. Name of the Post: Young Professional (Legal)Essential Qualification and Experience• A degree in Law (LLM-Post Graduate) with one Year post qualification experience.How to apply?• To apply online,...

Assistant General Manager (AGM) Vacancy At National Financial Reporting Authority, New Delhi

Manav Malhotra

National Financial Reporting Authority invites application for the post of Assistant General Manager (AGM) via Deputation / Short term contract basis. Name of the Post: Assistant General Manager (AGM)No. of Post: 01 (One)Essential Qualification and Experience• Group A Officers from All India or Central Civil Services: (i) with three years of regular service in the grade rendered after appointment...

Legal Cum Probation Officer Vacancy At District Child Protection Unit, Bapatla District, Andhra Pradesh

Manav Malhotra

The District Child Protection Unit, Bapatla District invites application for the post of Legal Cum Probation Officer. Name of the Post: Legal Cum Probation OfficerNo. of Post: 01 (One)Essential Qualification and Experience• LL.B. from recognized university• Experience of at least 2 years of working with Govt./NGO/ Legal Matters preferably in the field of Women & Child Rights. • Good...