KAAPA | Minimal Delay In Passing Externment Order Not Fatal When Procedural Safeguards Followed: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that a reasonable delay in initiating proceedings under Section 15(1)(a) of the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007 (KAAPA) does not snap the statutory “live link” required for externment. A Division Bench comprising Dr. Justice A K Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Jobin Sebastian made the observation while dismissing a writ petition...

Analyst (Credit Risk) Vacancy At Reserve Bank Of India Services Board

Reserve Bank of India Services Board invites online application for the post of Analyst (Credit Risk) Name of the Post: Young Professional No. of Post: 02 (Two) Age Limit: 30-40 Years Location: Mumbai Essential Qualification and Experience Post Graduate Degree in Statistics / Econometrics / Mathematics / Mathematical Statistics / Finance / Economics.Desirable: MBA (finance) / CFA (USA) / CA / ICWA / LLB / LLM / IFRS CertificateMinimum 5 years of experience as a Credit...

LiveLawBiz: Business Law Daily Round-Up: December 31, 2025

TAX Kerala High Court Grants Bail To Accused Caught In ₹5,000 Land Tax Bribery Trap By VigilanceCustoms | I-STAT Blood Gas Cartridges Are Accessories Of Analyser And Not Diagnostic Reagents; No Differential Duty Payable: CESTAT MumbaiNo Interest On Excise Duty Payable In Revenue-Neutral Situation Even Though Duty Demand Attained Finality: Calcutta High CourtCustoms | Barcode Scanners...

IPR Chair Professor Vacancy At NALSAR University Of Law, Hyderabad

NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad invites application for the post IPR Chair Professor for Intellectual Property Rights Chair, NALSAR. Name of the Post: IPR Chair Professor Remuneration: Consolidated Rs.1,50,000/- per month with an annual increment of 3% upon the completion of each 12-month period. Age Limit: 70 Years Essential Qualification and Experience · An individual would be eligible to be appointed as an IPR Chair if he: i. has served as, or meets the...

"Health Security Se National Security" Cess On Pan Masala, Tobacco Manufacturing Enforceable From Feb 01

The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue has notified February 01, 2026, as the date for enforcement of the Health Security Se National Security Cess Act, 2025 levying a Health Security se National Security Cess on machines used in manufacture of pan masala and similar items. The Health Security Se National Security Cess Act, 2025 (the Act) requires a manufacturer to...

Clerk Vacancy At High Court Of Judicature At Bombay, Principal Seat And Its Benches At Nagpur And Aurangabad

The High Court of Judicature at Bombay invites online application for the post of Clerk in High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Principal Seat at Bombay and its Benches at Nagpur and Aurangabad. Name of the Post: Clerk No. of Post: High Court, Bombay: 830 (Eight Hundred and Thirty) Bench at Nagpur: 166 (One Hundred and Sixty-Six) Bench at Aurangabad: 336 (Three hundred and thirty-six) Essential Qualification and Experience · Must possess University Degree of any...

Stenographer (Higher Grade) Vacancy At High Court Of Judicature At Bombay, Principal Seat And Its Benches At Nagpur And Aurangabad

The High Court of Judicature at Bombay invites online application for the post of Stenographer (Higher Grade), on the establishment of High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Principal Seat at Bombay and its Benches at Nagpur and Aurangabad. Name of the Post: Stenographer (Higher Grade) No. of Post: High Court, Bombay: 09 (Nine) Bench at Nagpur: 02 (Two) Bench at Aurangabad: 08 (Eight) Essential Qualification and Experience · Must possess a University Degree....

Patna High Court Annual Digest 2025

Citation 2025 LiveLaw (Pat) 1 to 2025 LiveLaw (Pat) 104Termination Of Services Of Anganwadi Supervisor Without Following Procedure, Patna HC RevokesCase Title: Kiran Devi vs The State of Bihar and OrsCitation: 2025 LiveLaw (Pat) 1A single judge bench of the Patna High Court comprising of Justice Bibek Chaudhuri held that termination of Anganwadi Supervisor from the service without following...

2025-Unprecedented Year For Judiciary

To borrow Charles Dickens' words, 2025 was the “best of times, it was the worst of times” for the judiciary.The year began with an extraordinary incident which sent shockwaves not just to the judiciary but also to the legal fraternity after a fire incident led to the accidental discovery of piles of burnt currency at a judge's official residence.It went on to witness some rare...

Income Tax Act | Long Term Capital Gains Exemption Available Even If Residential House Was Demolished Before Sale: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court held that the Long-Term Capital Gains exemption under Section 54 of the Income Tax Act cannot be denied merely because the residential house was demolished before its sale. The bench stated that since the sale took place later and the assessee reinvested the capital gains in another house within the prescribed time, the exemption is allowable. Section 54 of...

Indore Water Contamination: MP High Court Directs Municipal Corporation To Ensure Pure Water Supply, State To Provide Treatment To Affected

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday (December 31) directed the Indore Municipal Corporation to ensure the supply of clean drinking water to the residents of Bhagirathpura locality in Indore city. These observations were passed by the division bench of Justice Rajesh Kumar Gupta and Justice BP Sharma in a petition highlighting the serious public health emergency related to the supply...

MCA Extends Deadline For Filing Financial Statements, Annual Returns Under Companies Act Till January 31, 2026

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, on 30th December, 2025, extended the deadline for filing Financial Statements and Annual Returns under the Companies Act, 2013, up to 31st January, 2026. Initially, the due date for filing financial statements and annual returns for F.Y. 2024-25 was till 31st December, 2025. The decision was taken after representations were received from...