Extraordinary Powers, Ordinary Rights: ED–Mamata Banerjee Tussle and the Deeper Crisis in PMLA Law

The ongoing confrontation between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), now playing out before the Supreme Court, is not merely a political flashpoint. At its core, it exposes a deeper constitutional unease surrounding the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) and the extraordinary powers it confers upon the ED. While the immediate controversy revolves around ED searches, seizures, and alleged overreach in West Bengal, the legal questions...

Poverty Can't Defeat Liberty: Rajasthan High Court Recalls ₹1 Lakh Deposit Condition, Orders Release Of NDPS Convict

The Rajasthan High Court has recalled the monetary condition imposed on the release of the applicant, an NDPS convict, owing to which he was not able to get out of jail, despite being released from prison on bail after around 8 years, and directed the trial court to release him. The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand held that poverty and penalty should not hinder the right to life and...

Process Expert (Regulatory Compliance) Vacancy At Tata Consultancy Services Limited [Apply Now]

Tata Consultancy Services invites online application for the post of Process Expert (Regulatory Compliance). Name of the Post: Process Expert (Regulatory Compliance) Essential Qualification and Experience · Law graduate with experience in providing legal advice in regulatory matters, with relevant years of experience either as a law practitioner in reputed companies or companies in financial services/ insurance sector/ Big four consulting firms. · Strong...

Non-Disclosure Of Prior Live-In Relationship Amounts To 'Fraud' U/S 12(1)(c) Of Hindu Marriage Act: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court has held that the non-disclosure of a prior live-in relationship before marriage constitutes fraud as to a material fact under Section 12(1)(c) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The Court emphasised that while Hindu marriage is a sacrament and not a contract, the concealment of such a relationship to obtain consent renders the marriage voidable and liable to be annulled...

Probationers Are 'Workmen' Under Industrial Disputes Act; S. 17B Wages Non-Recoverable Even If Termination Upheld: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that while a probationary employee falls within the definition of a 'workman' under Section 2(s) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, the termination of a probationer without a full-scale formal departmental inquiry is legally valid if the order is one of termination simpliciter and non-stigmatic.A Bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia...

High Courts Shouldn't Issue Routine Directions For Early Disposal Of Cases, Must Consider Urgency Involved: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently observed that higher courts should not mechanically issue directions to the authorities for early disposal of petitions and should consider the urgency required in each cases. “Therefore, the High Court, while issuing a direction to dispose of the cases by the District Courts, statutory Authorities, etc. has to take into consideration the...

Senior Consultant Vacancy At Indian Institute Of Corporate Affairs, Gurgaon

Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Gurgaon invites application for the post of Senior Consultant. Name of the Post: Senior Consultant No. of Post: 01 (One) Remuneration: Rs. 75,000/- month Essential Qualification and Experience · Candidate should be a Graduate / Post-Graduate in law preferably specialized in Corporate or allied laws with experience of working in educational institution, think tanks etc. · Should have minimum of 3 years of experience in...

Legal Assistant Vacancy At The High Court Legal services Committee, Ranchi

The High Court Legal services Committee, Ranchi invites application for the post of Legal Assistant on contractual basis. Name of the Post: Legal Assistant Age Limit: 21-35 Years Remuneration: Rs. 40,000/- month Essential Qualification and Experience Any Law Graduate/ Post-Graduate from a University/ College recognised by the Bar Council of India shall be eligible to apply.Students studying in the 5th year of a 5 year Law course or Final Year of a 3 year Law course will...

Para Legal Volunteers Vacancy At District Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh

District Legal Services Authority, Maharajganj invites application for the post of Para Legal Volunteers. Name of the Post: Para Legal Volunteers No. of Post: 07 (Seven) Essential Qualification and Experience Minimum Class 10 pass. Preference will be given to persons proficient in computer operation and having personal mobile/smartphone facility.Experience: Not specified, but applicants can apply under specific categories (Retired teachers, Anganwadi/ASHA workers, Govt...

Relationship No License To Exploit Partner's Dignity: Jharkhand HC Denies Anticipatory Bail To Man Accused Of Sending Obscene Content To Employer

The Jharkhand High Court has rejected an anticipatory bail application filed by a man accused of creating fake email and social media accounts to circulate defamatory and obscene content of a woman with whom he was allegedly in a consensual extra-marital relationship.The Court observed that even if a relationship exists, it cannot be termed as a "friendship simpliciter" if one party exploits...

Age Bar Under Assisted Reproductive Technology Act Applies To Individuals, Not Couples: P&H High Court Allows IVF To Bereaved Parents

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside an order denying Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) services to a married couple who lost their only son in 2024, holding that the ART Act, 2021 does not prescribe an age limit for a commissioning couple and expressly permits the use of donor oocytes.Allowing the writ petition, the Court quashed the order dated 06 February 2025 passed by...

Freedom Of Speech No Licence To Defame Or Run Malicious Campaigns On Social Media: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that while freedom of speech is a cherished constitutional right, it does not extend to publishing defamatory, abusive or malicious content on social media platforms under the guise of free expression.Justice Jyoti Singh said that the right to free expression cannot be exercised to trample upon rights of others, particularly, right to reputation, which is also...