Children Used For Begging: Madras High Court Issues Notice On Plea Alleging Possible Trafficking, Drugging Of Infants

The Madras High Court, on Friday (December 5) issued notice on a plea seeking an enquiry into children being used for begging. The bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan admitted a plea by an advocate and issued notice to the Secretary (Department of Public Health), Corporation Commissioner, Commissioner of Police (Vepery), Child Welfare Board,...

Delhi High Court Awards ₹1.5 Lakh To Tommy Hilfiger Against Kolkata Trader Who Sold Fake Products

The Delhi High Court has recently held that a clear case of trademark infringement and passing off has been established against a Kolkata trader who was found supplying counterfeit Tommy Hilfiger products. A bench of Justice Tejas Karia delivered the judgment on November 28, 2025, holding that the use of Hilfiger's registered marks on fake goods had deceived consumers into believing there was...

Delhi High Court Grants Bail To NDPS Accused After Mismatch In Drug Identification During Field Test

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to a man booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 following mismatch in identification of seized drug field testing and in forensic testing.Justice Amit Mahajan also took into account that the Petitioner had been incarcerated for over two years but trial had not commenced and only charges have been framed.Prosecution...

Chairperson Vacancy At Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal

Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal invites application for the post of Chairperson.Name of the Post: Chairperson Essential Qualification and Experience • As per Rule 3 (9) of the Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021, a person shall not be qualified for appointment as Chairperson of Debts Recovery Tribunal unless he, (a) is, or has been, a Judge of a High Court; or (b) has been a member of the Indian Legal Service with ten years of experience in litigation and has held a post of...

CLD–NUALS Announces IInd National Trial Advocacy Competition 2026

The Centre for Law and Development (CLD) at the National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi, has announced the IInd Edition of the NUALS National Trial Advocacy Competition, 2026 — a premier national event aimed at fostering excellence in courtroom advocacy and equipping law students with practical, real-world trial skills.ABOUT CLD:The Centre for Law and Development at the National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi, is dedicated to advancing legal developments in our...

Kerala High Court Asks Inspector General Of Police To Consider Film Producer's Complaint Alleging Improper Behaviour By DySP

The Kerala High Court on Friday (December 5) directed the Inspector General of Police, Ernakulam range to consider the representation made by film producer Sheela Kurian seeking action against Deputy Superintendent of Police, Madhu Babu, alleging improper behaviour by him when she visited his office in connection with a criminal complaint.When the matter came up for consideration before...

Magistrate Cannot Direct Economic Offences Wing To Investigate Custodial Torture Allegations: J&K&L High Court

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that the Economic Offences Wing, Srinagar, has no authority under the applicable notification to investigate allegations relating to custodial torture and killing.The Court observed that a Magistrate is empowered to direct an investigation only by an agency having jurisdiction over the offence alleged.The Court was hearing a petition...

Arbitration Is Only Between Parties To Agreement; Non-Parties Can Be Added Only In Exceptional Circumstances: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has held that arbitration could be only between parties to the Arbitration Agreement; non-parties cannot be made parties to arbitration unless exceptional circumstances exist.Justice Suraj Govindaraj held thus while allowing a petition filed by Lubna Shah. Shah and Varun Infra Projects (respondent No 3) had entered into a Joint Development Agreement on 27.06.2016,...

Kerala High Court Calls For SIT Probe Into Alleged Illegal Surrogacy Practices By ART Bank

The Kerala High Court on Friday (5 December) suggested setting up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for investigation into the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Bank case.The division bench comprising Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice M B Snehalatha was considering a writ petition filed by ART Bank against the State Police Chief, Health Department officials, and others alleging...

Bombay Sales Tax Act | High Court Says Canned Pineapple Slices Cannot Be Classified As 'Fresh Fruits', Denies Tax Exemption

In a significant ruling on product classification under the Bombay Sales Tax Act, 1959, the Bombay High Court has held that canned pineapple slices, pineapple tidbits and fruit cocktail preserved in sugar syrup cannot be treated as “fresh fruits” for the purpose of Entry A-23 of the Schedule to the Act. A Division Bench of Justice M.S. Sonak and Justice Advait M. Sethna answered...

GSTR-3B To Become Non-Editable November Onwards: GSTN Issues FAQs On Return Filing, Advisory On Automatic Suspension Of GST Registration

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has informed that from November-2025 tax period onwards, value of supplies auto-populated in Table 3.2 of GSTR-3B from the returns/forms mentioned above, shall be made non-editable. In an advisory dated December 05, 2025, GSTN stated that in case any modification/amendment is required in the auto-populated values of Table 3.2 of GSTR-3B, then...

Centre For Training And Research In Commercial Regulations, MNLU Mumbai, Invites Registrations For 3rd National Article Writing Competition And Workshop On Capital Markets, 2026

The Centre for Training & Research in Commercial Regulations invites registrations from law students across the country for the 3rd National Article Writing Competition on Capital Markets, 2026, to be held on 15th February, 2026.About the Centre for Training and Research in Commercial Regulations, MNLU MumbaiThe Centre for Training and Research in Commercial Regulations (CTRCR) was established at MNLU Mumbai with the vision to encourage and promote discussion, training, and research in the...