Creating 'Hostile Environment' For Employee At Work Does Not Fall Under Scope of PoSH Act: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has ruled that allegations of creating a hostile work environment, without any element of sexual conduct or advances, do not amount to “sexual harassment” under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act).A Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice K.V. Jayakumar made the...

Instances Of Delay In Bills Assent Can't Justify Imposing Fixed Timelines For Governors & President : Supreme Court During Hearing

On the 6th day of the hearing of the Presidential Reference, the Supreme Court orally observed that certain instances of delay in granting assent to Bills cannot justify the laying down of a blanket timeline for the Governors and President to act as per Articles 200 and 201of the Constitution respectively.If there are individual cases of delay, the aggrieved parties can approach the Court to...

General Manager (Legal) Vacancy At National Highways Authority Of India (NHAI)

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) invites online application for the post of General Manager (Legal) via deputation basis.Name of the Post: General Manager (Legal) No. of Post: 02 (Two) Age Limit: 56 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Bachelor's degree in law from a recognized University or Institute with 14 years post qualification experience, out of which at least 06 years' experience in the field of Law related to contractual matters or arbitration or legislative...

Service Tax Not Leviable On Deposits Made Under Interim Orders: CESTAT

The New Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has stated that service tax can't be levied on deposits made pursuant to interim orders. Binu Tamta (Judicial Member) and P.V. Subba Rao (Technical Member) were dealing with the issue of whether service tax can be levied on the amounts paid or deposited during the pendency of the proceedings...

JAG Entry Scheme 123rd Course (APR 2026) [Apply Now]

Indian Army invites online applications from unmarried male and unmarried female Law Graduates for grant of Short Service Commission in the Indian Army for Judge Advocate General Branch.Name of the Post: Judge Advocate General No. of Post: 05 (Five) each Age Limit: 21 to 27 Years as on 01 Jan 2026 Essential Qualification and Experience • Minimum 55% aggregate marks in their LL.B. Degree (three years professional after graduation or five years after 10 plus 2) examination. In addition, CLAT...

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Conviction Under S.138 NI Act Can't Be Sustained After Complainant & Accused Enter Into Settlement : Supreme...

Conviction Under S.138 NI Act Can't Be Sustained After Complainant & Accused Enter Into Settlement : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held once a complainant signs a compromise deed acknowledging receipt of the full settlement amount, the conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act cannot be sustained.The Court set aside an order of the High Court which dismissed an application filed by the accused seeking alteration of his conviction based on the settlement arrived at with...

NLUO Holds One-Day Consultation Program On 'Addressing Domestic Violence Through One Stop Centres'

The National Law University Odisha, Cuttack recently organised a one-day consultation meeting with One Stop Centres (OSCs) from 15 districts of Odisha and selected Civil Society Organisations under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Rangin Pallav Tripathy, Registrar, NLUO and Dr. Suman Dash Bhattamishra, Associate Professor, NLUO.The event brought together Staff of OSCs from 15 districts of...

Simultaneous Legal Proceedings In Consumer Forum And RERA Not Sustainable: West Bengal Real Estate Appellate Tribunal

The West Bengal Real Estate Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata bench comprising Rabindranath Samantha, Chairperson and Subrat Mukherjee, Administrative member has held that simultaneous legal proceedings in the consumer forum and before the Real Estate Regulatory Authority in respect of the same cause of action cannot be pursued. Brief facts: M/s M.S Enterprise is a...

'Written Complaint Essential For Adjudicating PoSH Cases, Labour Disputes Not Covered Under Act': Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has reiterated that proceedings under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) cannot be initiated without a written complaint and that disputes of a purely labour nature do not fall under the Act's framework.A division bench of Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice K V Jayakumar dismissed a writ...

Fit & Major Unmarried Daughter Can't Claim Maintenance U/S 125 CrPC; If Plea Filed As Major, It Can Be Converted To Suit U/S 20(3) HAMA: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has observed that a mentally and physically fit major unmarried daughter can't claim maintenance by filing an application under Section 125 CrPC and that such a claim has to be pursued u/s 20(3) Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act,1956. The Court, however, clarified that if a daughter becomes major during the pendency of the application under S. 125...

DMD Wins Inaugural Season Of M3M LawStrings Pickleball Cup

DMD Advocates finished as champions of the inaugural season of the M3M LawStrings Pickleball Cup, defeating J. Sagar Associates 3–2 in the final. The match marked the culmination of the two-day, 12-team tournament that brought together some of India's law firms in a sporting showdown. AZB & Partners secured third place, adding to the competitive spirit of the tournament that blended the worlds of law and sport. The Opening Ceremony was attended by dignitaries, including:Justice ...