Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Plea Filed By Transwoman Alleging Discrimination In Employment Due To Gender Identity

The Supreme Court today (December 10) reserved judgment on a plea filed by a transwoman teacher whose appointment was allegedly terminated in two different schools in both Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh upon the revelation of her gender identity.A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan was...

Supreme Court Directs All States/UTs To Furnish Data On Vacancies In Prison Staff Posts

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Plea Seeking Policy For Free Sanitary Pad Distribution To School-Going Girls

Issue Of Court Boycotts/ Strikes By Lawyers: Supreme Court Decides To Pass A Comprehensive Order

BCI's Draft Rules Inadequate In Preventing Advocates' Strikes : Common Cause Tells Supreme Court

“Black Coat Syndrome” : On Human Rights Day, CJI Sanjiv Khanna Highlights Deep-Seated Fear Of Legal System In Marginalized Communities

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S.498A IPC Often Used Against Husband & His Family To Meet Wife's Unreasonable Demands, Growing Tendency Of Misuse: Supreme Court

While quashing a Section 498-A IPC (cruelty) case against a husband and in-laws of the wife, the Supreme Court today (Dec.10) again cautioned about...

Supreme Court Clarifies Limitation Period for Specific Performance Suits

S. 58(c) TPA | Mere Possession Of Property By Mortgagor Wouldn't Make 'Mortgage By Conditional Sale' A 'Simple Mortgage' : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that allowing a mortgagor to stay in possession does not make the transaction a 'simple mortgage' if the deed specifies...

Individuals Need Not File Separate Cases For Relief Granted To Others In Similar Cases Against Govt: Supreme Court

Article 21 | Death Penalty Must Be Commuted If Inordinate Delay In Execution Is Caused By Circumstances Beyond Convict's Control: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rejects Claim For Promotion In NHAI Based On Service Rendered On Deputation

S. 300 IPC | Lacking Intention To Commit Murder Irrelevant If Bodily Injury Is Caused With Lethal Weapon, Likely To Cause Death : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Issues Guidelines On Death Penalty Execution & Mercy Petitions To Avoid Delay In Process

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024

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

"Cannot Force Citizens To Run From Pillar To Post": Bombay HC Slaps ₹1 Lakh Cost On Insurance Company For Circumventing Ombudsman's Order

Ineligibility To Pursue 3-Yr LLB Course Was Raised After Graduation: Plea In Bombay HC Challenges State Bar Council's Denial Of Enrolment

Daughter Who Became Widowed/ Divorced After Death Of Govt Employee Parent Falls Outside “Family” Under Pension Rules: Rajasthan HC

Chhattisgarh High Court, Expunges, Trial Court, Adverse, Remark, Against Probe Officer, without Affording, Opportunity Of Hearing, Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal and Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandey,

Entire Service Record, Character Rolls & Confidential Reports Of Employee Need To Be Considered Before Passing Order Of Premature Retirement : Chhattisgarh High Court

DNA Sample Collection in Rape Cases:Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs Strict Compliance on the Matter

'Sheer Incompetence', Punjab & Haryana High Court Attaches Salaries Of SHO, DSP Over Failure To Track Proclaimed Offender For Almost 2 Yrs

Courts As An Instrument Of Justice Should Remain Effective: Supreme Court In Mehmood Pracha’s Appeal Plea Challenging CAT Contempt Order Against Him

Provide Documents Relating To Haryana Assembly Election To Mehmood Pracha: Punjab and Haryana High Court Directs ECI

Complainant Was A 'Notorious Lady', In The Habit Of Filing Complaints: Ex-CM Yediyurappa To Karnataka HC In POCSO Case Filed Against Him

Centre, Appoints, Judicial Officer VK Vyas, Judge, Gujarat High Court,

Gujarat High Court Declines Bail To Husband Booked For Wife's Murder After Noting That He Tried To Mislead The Probe

Complainant Cannot Be Permitted To Back Out Of Mutual Compromise, Would Act As “Premium” For Dishonest Litigation: Punjab & Haryana HC

Lodging FIR After Advocate Is Threatened Upon Appearing For Client Is Not Misuse Of Advocacy: Madhya Pradesh HC

Death Of Unnao Rape Victim's Father: Delhi High Court Grants Interim Bail To Kuldeep Sengar On Medical Grounds

Rent Control Act | Pleadings Regarding Denial Of Title Or Claim For Permanent Tenancy Must Be Clear & Specific: Kerala High Court

Executing Court Cannot Go Behind Award To Modify Or Declare It Void: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Gauhati High Court Asks Its Registry To List All 20 Criminal Pleas Involving MPs, MLAs Before Special Bench For Expeditious Disposal

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

Speaking at an event organized by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) legal cell in Prayagraj, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting Judge of the Allahabad High Court, said that many of our ancestors made sacrifices to see Ram Lalla freed and witness the construction of a grand temple. “Did you ...

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

Common People Shouldn't Be Frightened By Complex Court Procedures, No Place For Fear In Independent India: President Droupadi Murmu

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

BLS E- Services Limited (BLS) acquired 57 per cent controlling interest of Aadifidelis Solutions Pvt Ltd (ASPL) and its affiliates. This acquisition was completed for Rs 123 crore of which Rs 78 crore has been invested upfront including a Rs 25 crore primary infusion into ASPL. Additional payments are planned based on achievement of specific...

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

Establishing “Pre-Existence Disputes” Under The IBC Regime

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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]

2 Dec 2024 9:25 PM IST

Sambhal Mosque Survey | Preamble Row | RG Kar Tragedy | Delhi Air Pollution Courts This Week Ep 220 [VIDEO]

30 Nov 2024 10:46 AM IST

Sambhal Violence|Passport|Delivery In Jail|Fake SLP Case|Kuntal Ghosh Bail And More [VIDEO]

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

The Rajasthan High Court has held that Rules prescribing the 'time and manner' for claiming transitional credit, in addition to the statutory procedure provided under Section 140 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act 2017, are mandatory in nature. A division bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice Munnuri Laxman...

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

Allegation of Manufacturer 'Clandestinely' Clearing Goods To Escape Tax Must Be Based On 'Tangible Evidence': Delhi HC

Laying Down Optical Fibre Cables To Enhance Communication Network For Defence Forces Is Exempt From Service Tax: Delhi High Court

Notice U/S 148A(b) Flagging Bogus Transactions Cannot Be Faulted For Merely Mentioning Sale Entry As That Of Purchase: Gauhati HC

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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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Telangana State Commission Holds Hinduja Leyland Finance Liable For Deficiency In Service And Unfair Trade Practices

The Telangana State Commission, presided by Smt. Meena Ramanathan and Sri. V. V. Seshubabu dismissed an appeal by Hinduja Leyland Finance and held them liable for deficiency in service and unfair trade practices for making claims against the complainant without any concrete evidence. Brief Facts of the Case The complainant had obtained...

Idukki District Commission Holds Star Health And Allied Insurance Company Liable For Rejection Of Insurance Claims

Haryana RERA - No Additional Compensation To Homebuyer When Interest For Delayed Possession Already Granted

Uttarakhand State Commission Holds United India Insurance Company Liable For Rejecting Insurance Claim Suffered Due To Heavy Rains

Karnataka RERA Holds Shrivision Homes Liable For Delayed Possession, Orders 30.2 Lakhs Interest To Homebuyer

Collection Of Penal Charges For Delay As Per Agreement Does Not Amount To Deficiency In Service: Telangana State Commission Dismisses Appeal Against Bajaj Finance

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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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पत्नी की अनुचित मांगों को पूरा करने के लिए पति और उसके परिवार के खिलाफ अक्सर धारा 498 ए IPC का इस्तेमाल किया जाता है, दुरुपयोग की प्रवृत्ति बढ़ रही है: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

पति और पत्नी के ससुराल वालों के खिलाफ धारा 498-ए IPC का मामला खारिज करते हुए सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने फिर से वैवाहिक कलह से उत्पन्न घरेलू विवादों में पति के परिवार के सभी सदस्यों को फंसाने की प्रवृत्ति के बारे में आगाह किया।साथ ही कोर्ट ने पति और उसके परिवार के खिलाफ व्यक्तिगत प्रतिशोध को बढ़ावा देने के लिए...

IT विभाग ने कर चोरी मामले में कहा, 'डीके शिवकुमार ने जिस सर्कुलर पर भरोसा किया गया, वह लागू नहीं'; सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने औपचारिक हलफनामा मांगा

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने यूपी के कई मंदिरों के वकीलों के नियंत्रण में आने पर चिंता जताई, मथुरा जिला कोर्ट से रिपोर्ट मांगी

BREAKING | सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने जस्टिस शेखर यादव के विवादित भाषण पर संज्ञान लिया, इलाहाबाद हाईकोर्ट से विवरण मांगा

Hindu Succession Act | सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने धारा 14 के तहत हिंदू महिलाओं के अधिकारों पर परस्पर विरोधी राय को बड़ी बेंच को भेजा

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने छत्तीसगढ़ के आईपीएस अधिकारी गुरजिंदर पाल सिंह की अनिवार्य रिटायरमेंटरद्द करने के खिलाफ संघ की याचिका खारिज की

उपभोक्ता संरक्षण अधिनियम के तहत डॉक्टरों की जिम्मेदारी पर फैसले पर पुनर्विचार करने से इनकार करने के खिलाफ सुप्रीम कोर्ट में पुनर्विचार याचिका

नोटिस के बाद लंबित मामलों की संख्या बहुत अधिक है; नियमित मामले जनवरी में सूचीबद्ध किए जाएंगे: सीजेआई संजीव खन्ना

पूजा स्थल अधिनियम के समर्थन में सुप्रीम कोर्ट पहुंचे MLA जितेन्द्र आव्हाड

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

Teaching & Research Associate (Law) Vacancy At Gujarat Maritime University [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

Gujarat Maritime University invites application for the post of Teaching & Research Associate (Law) under the School of Maritime Law, Policy & Administration (SMLPA).Name of the Post: Teaching & Research Associate (Law) No. of Post: 03 (Three) Remuneration: Rs. 45,000/- month Essential Qualification and Experience • Master's degree in International Law with atleast 55% marks (or an...

Winter Internship Program-2024-25 At Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA)

Manav Malhotra

Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) invites online application for Winter internship program-2024-25 from law students of various Law Universities/Colleges of India.Name of the Post: Intern No. of Post: 200 (Two Hundred) Internship Duration: 10th to 30th January, 2025 Essential Qualification and Experience • Law students either of Five years or Three years degree course are eligible...

Deputy General Manager Vacancy At National Health Mission (NHM), Uttar Pradesh

Manav Malhotra

National Health Mission (NHM), Uttar Pradesh invites online application for the post of Deputy General Manager.Name of the Post: Deputy General Manager Remuneration: Rs. 80,000/- month Age Limit: 50 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Full time LLM or MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM with specialization in IR/Human Resource/ Production / Material Management/Operations (Optional -Supply Chain...

Company Secretary Vacancy At National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited

Manav Malhotra

National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited invites online application for the post of Company Secretary.Name of the Post: Company Secretary No. of Post: 01 (One) Remuneration: Rs. 1,50,000/- month Age Limit: 62 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Degree of a recognized University/Institute, and • Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of...

Deputy Registrar Vacancy At Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT), New Delhi

Manav Malhotra

Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT), New Delhi invites application for the post of Deputy Registrar on deputation/contract.Name of the Post: Deputy Registrar No. of Post: 01 (One) Pay Scale: Level - 12 as per Pay Matrix of 7th CPC (Rs.78,800-2,09,200) Essential Qualification and Experience • Officers of Central or State Government or Union Territories or autonomous or...

Legal Consultant At The National Council For Teacher Education (NCTE) [Walk-In Interview on 21st August]

Multiple Vacancies At Dhir & Dhir Advocates & Solicitors [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

The chamber of Dhir & Dhir Advocates & Solicitors invites application for the post of Associate (Contract Lifecycle Management), DRT/DRAT Lawyers, Associate / Senior Associate / Principal Associate (Banking & Finance/Real Estate), Associate (Regulatory & Statutory Compliance), and Assistant Manager / Manager (Markets & Strategy).Name of the Post: Associate - Contract Lifecycle...