Centre Publishes Draft Rules On Temporary Suspension Of Telecommunication Services

The Central Government on August 28 published the draft Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Services Rules, 2024 under the Telecommunication Act, 2023. These rules shall be in supersession of the Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017 and Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Amendment) Rules, 2020 under the Indian Telegraph...

Dowry & Traditional Presents Given At Time Of Marriage Aren't Presumed To Be Entrusted To Bride's Parents-In-Law: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently reiterated that it cannot be assumed that dowry and traditional presents given at the time of marriage are entrusted to the parents-in-law of the bride and would attract the ingredients of Section 6 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.Section 6 of the Dowry Prohibition Act provides that any dowry received by a person other than the woman in connection with her...

Centre Publishes Draft Rules On Interception Of Phone Communication

Today, the Ministry of Communications (Department of Telecommunications) published the draft Telecommunications (Procedures and Safeguards for Lawful Interception of Messages) Rules, 2024 (Draft Rules) under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. Objections or suggestions, if any, may be addressed to the Joint Secretary (Telecom), Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of...

Can PSUs Appoint Arbitrators From Their Self-Curated Panels? Supreme Court CB Hears Arguments [Day 2]

The Supreme Court today (August 29) continued its arguments on the reference issue of whether a person, who is ineligible to be appointed as an arbitrator, can appoint an arbitrator.The Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Hrishikesh Roy, Justice PS Narasimha, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra was considering the validity of an...

Woman Absolute Owner Of Stridhan, Father Cannot Seek Its Recovery From In-Laws Without Her Authorization: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held recently that Stridhan is the exclusive property of the woman, and her father cannot claim recovery of Stridhan from in-laws without explicit authorisation from her."...the jurisprudence as has been developed by this Court is unequivocal with respect to the singular right of the female (wife or former wife) as the case may be, being the sole owner of 'stridhan'. It has...

Renowned Constitutional Expert AG Noorani Passes Away

Eminent constitutional scholar and legal commentator Abdul Ghafoor Majeed Noorani, popularly known as A.G. Noorani, passed away today in Mumbai. He was aged 94 years.Noorani, born in Mumbai in 1930, obtained his law degree from Government Law College, Mumbai. He has practised in the Supreme Court and the Bombay High Court.He is known for his columns on legal and political developments...

BREAKING| Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Adv Tejas Karia As Delhi HC Judge

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the name of Tejas Dhirenbhai Karia, Advocate, for appointment as a Judge of the High Court of Delhi.The Collegium noted that Karia is a domain expert in the law of arbitration. Since the volume of cases on arbitration law requires specialized handling, particularly, in the High Court of Delhi, Tejas Dhirenbhai Karia will prove to be a value addition...

MLA And Film Actor Mukesh Gets Interim Protection From Arrest In Rape Case

Ernakulam Sessions Court granted interim protection from arrest to MLA Mukesh in a rape case. The complainant had alleged that the petitioner sexually abused her when she approached him to take a membership to the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists. An FIR was filed against the cine-actor in the Maradu Police Station.In the wake of publication of Hema Committee Report, many film artists...

Supreme Court Rebukes Telangana CM Revanth Reddy For Adverse Comments On Order Granting Bail To K Kavitha

The Court observed that such comments were not expected from a person holding a responsible position of Chief Minister.

'Fake' SLP Case : Supreme Court Asks Explanation From Notary Who Attested Petitioner's Affidavit In His Absence

In a case where a petitioner denied filing any Special Leave Petition and claimed ignorance of advocates who represented him, the Supreme Court has sought an explanation from the Notary, who attested the affidavit of the petitioner.The Court has asked the Notary to explain by filing an affidavit as to how he attested the petitioner's affidavit in his absence.Previously, the Court had...

Zee And Sony Reach Amicable Settlement, Agree To Withdraw All Cases At Singapore Arbitration Centre And NCLT

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEE) and Culver Max Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (CMEPL), operating as Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), along with Bangla Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (BEPL), have settled their dispute over the failed merger agreement. The settlement resolves all ongoing disputes between the parties. Under the terms of this non-cash settlement, both Zee and Sony,...

RoC Pune Imposes ₹5.03 Lakh Penalty On Clairvoyant India Pvt. Ltd. For Failing To Constitute CSR Committee

The Registrar of Companies, Pune has imposed a penalty of ₹5.03 lakh on Clairvoyant India Private Limited and its directors for failing to constitute a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee, despite the company's net profit exceeding the threshold specified under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. According to Section 135, companies with a net profit exceeding ₹5...