Confirmation Of Attachment Under PMLA Does Not Authorize Property Retention, Valid Order Must: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that the confirmation of attachment of property involved in money laundering under Section 8(3) of PMLA does not authorize retention of such a property, as the process requires a valid order to be passed under Section 20. A division bench comprising Justice Subramonium Prasad and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar said that the procedural safeguards...

Delhi High Court Grants Relief To 'Crocs', Cancels Registration Of Deceptively Similar "Croose" Trademark

Granting relief to multinational footwear manufacturer Crocs, the Delhi High Court has ordered cancellation of trademark registration granted to mark 'CROOSE' in Class 25 which includes footwear for human use.Justice Tejas Karia found the CROOSE mark to be “deceptively similar” to the US-based footwear brand's Crocs.The bench observed, “the placement of the Impugned Mark is identical...

Allahabad High Court Quashes FIR Against Shaadi.com, CEO Anupam Mittal In Alleged Cheating Case

On Friday, the Allahabad High Court quashed the FIR lodged by a customer against Shaadi.com CEO, Anupam Mittal in an alleged cheating case on grounds that he did not commit any offence in his personal capacity.The informant, a lawyer, had paid for services on shaadi.com. It is his case that he was being harassed and blackmailed by one Monika Gupta, who had allegedly recorded the...

Call For Submissions For NLUA Law Review Vol.– IX By NLUA, Assam [Submit By 21st December]

The NLUA Law Review is one of the flagship journals of the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam. The Law Review was established with the objective of becoming a instrument in elevating the standard of legal research in the country. The Law Review is an annual double-blind peer-reviewed journal focusing on inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary approaches towards legal study. The Journal is run by a Student Editorial Board and assisted by a Faculty Editorial Board. The...

Individual Flat Owners Forming Cooperative Society Are Bound By Arbitration Clause Contained In Sale Agreement: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court bench of Justice N.J. Jamadar has observed that when individual flat owners form a cooperative society to enforce rights created in favour of the individual members under the Agreements for Sale, the society cannot claim that it is not bound by the arbitration clause contained in those Agreements. The argument that it is not a signatory to the Agreements for...

Apprenticeship (Law Executive) Vacancy At Power Grid Corporation Of India Limited [Southern Region-II; Apply Now]

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India invites online application under Apprenticeship Trade – Law Executive for Southern Region-II Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala.Name of the Post: Apprenticeship Trade – Law Executive No. of Post: 01 (One) Remuneration: Rs. 17,500/- month Essential Qualification and Experience • Graduate Degree in any discipline and bachelor's degree in law (LL.B.) (minimum 03 years...

Delhi High Court Restrains Princeton Schools & Colleges From Opening New Institutions In Plea By US-Based Princeton University

The Delhi High Court has granted partial relief to prestigious Princeton University in the United States, by restraining Hyderabad based educational institutions using the name 'Princeton' from opening any new institutions with the said name.A division bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Renu Bhatnagar passed the order while hearing the US varsity's appeal against a single bench order...

Court Must Conduct Independent Inquiry Under Order 33 CPC To Determine Indigency Of Person: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently observed that for determining the indigency of a person under Order 33 of Civil Procedure Code, the court has to conduct an independent inquiry by itself or by appointing an officer of the court. The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice Mohammed Shaffiq said that the certificate obtained from the Government Authorities showing that a person...

10 Lawyers, 14 Judicial Officers Take Oath As Judges Of Allahabad High Court, Total Strength Rises To 110

On Saturday, 10 lawyers, 14 Judicial Officers took oath as judges of the Allahabad High Court raising its strength to 110, including the Chief Justice. The sanctioned strength of the Allahabad High Court is 160 judges.The Central Government, on Friday, 26th September 2025, notified the appointment of 10 lawyers and 14 judicial officers as judges of the Allahabad High Court. 1. Vivek...

Resolution Professional Not Entitled To Fees Or Expenses During Stay Of CIRP Proceedings: NCLT Bengaluru

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Bengaluru Bench, comprising Sunil Kumar Aggarwal (Member-Judicial) and Radhakrishna Sreepada (Member-Technical), has held that an IRP/RP is not entitled to fees or expenses incurred during the stay of CIRP proceedings granted by NCLAT or Judicial Forum. The CIRP of the corporate debtor was initiated in furtherance of a section 7 petition, and...

Deputy Director (Law) Vacancy At Narcotics Control Bureau; Ministry Of Home Affairs

The Ministry of Home Affairs invites application for the post of Deputy Director (Law) in the Narcotics Control Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs on deputation basis, including short-term contractName of the Post: Deputy Director (Law) No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience • Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or with 5 (five) years' regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in the posts in...

Assignment Of Tax Dues By GST Dept Doesn't Violate Article 265 Or GST Act If CIRP Has Been Initiated: NCLAT New Delhi

The NCLAT, Principal Bench, New Delhi, comprising Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain (Member-Judicial) and Mr. Naresh Salecha (Member-Technical), has held that the assignment of tax dues by the GST Department doesn't violate Article 265 or the GST Act if CIRP has been initiated. The corporate debtor was admitted into CIRP, and Ms. Dilip Mehta was appointed as the interim...