Assessee Ineligible For Excise Duty Refund On Ambulances, Neither Manufacturer Nor Buyer U/S 11B(2)(e) Central Excise Act: CESTAT

The Chandigarh Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has stated that the assessee is ineligible for excise duty refund on ambulances, as it is neither a manufacturer nor a buyer under Section 11B(2)(e) Central Excise Act. The bench further noted that the assessee was merely operating the ambulances under a government agreement, which does not make him...

Red Fort Blast: Delhi High Court Declines Accused Jasir Bilal's Request To Meet His Lawyer

The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to pass urgent order permitting Jasir Bilal Wali, co-accused in the case concerning the recent Red Fort blast, to meet with his lawyer in the NIA headquarters.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said that Wali failed to show any order passed by the trial court refusing him such relief and thus, a new procedure cannot be made by the Court. “This (case) is not...

Centre Brings Four Labour Codes Into Operation With Effect From November 21

The Government of India has announced that the four Labour Codes - the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020- are being made effective from 21st November 2025. Official gazette notifications were issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment to this effect.The...

Kerala High Court Views Viral Videos Showing Unauthorized LED Lights, Cabin Videography In Buses; Orders Enforcement Drive

The Kerala High Court on Friday, viewed in open court a few videos posted by vloggers on YouTube that showed unauthorized fixing of multiple strips of LED lights, flashing name boards and flickering DJ lights on heavy vehicles carrying passengers and goods.The Division Bench comprising Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S. cautioned against the dangers that these...

'Based On Speculation, Guess Work': Priya Kapur's Son Opposes Partition Suit By Karisma Kapoor's Children Before Delhi High Court

Son of Priya Kapur, wife of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, on Friday opposed before the Delhi High Court the suit filed by Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor's children- Samaira Kapur and her brother, seeking a share in their late father's personal assets.Senior Advocate Akhil Sibal appearing for the minor, Azarius S. Kapur, told Justice Jyoti Singh that the entire case was based...

CCLG, DNLU Jabalpur Organised Corporate Law Summit 2025

The Centre for Corporate Laws and Governance (CCLG), Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, organised the 1st Corporate Law Summit 2025 on 15 and 16 November 2025. The Summit was conducted in virtual mode to enable wider participation from students, researchers, and professionals across India. The theme of the Summit revolved around Corporate Governance, ESG, Sustainability, Accountability, and Emerging Challenges in Corporate Law. The event brought together academicians, legal...

S. 216 CrPC | Neither Complainant Nor Accused Has Right To Seek Alteration Of Charges; Power Exclusively Confined To Court: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has observed that the power to alter or add a charge under Section 216 CrPC is 'exclusively confined' to the Court and that no party, neither the complainant nor the accused has any 'vested' right to seek any such addition or alteration of charge A bench of Justice Abdul Shahid thus set aside an order by the Additional District Judge/FTC-II, Varanasi,...

GSTN Issues Advisory On How To Add Valid Bank Account Details On GST Portal

The Goods and Services Network (GSTN) has issued advisory on furnishing bank account details to avoid suspension of their GST Registration and disruption of business activities. As changes with respect to Rule 10A will be implemented on the GST Portal soon, GSTN clarified that taxpayers who have not yet furnished the bank account details till date to do so at the earliest. As per Rule...

Panel Discussion On Strengthening Access To Justice For Marginalized Adivasis And Denotified / Nomadic Tribes Under NALSA's SAMVAD Scheme

A panel discussion titled “Strengthening Access to Justice for Marginalized, Vulnerable Adivasis and Denotified/Nomadic Tribes under the NALSA (SAMVAD) Scheme, 2025” was organised on 20th November 2025, bringing together legal experts, constitutional scholars, social practitioners, and community workers to deliberate on the systemic challenges faced by some of India's most historically excluded communities. The discussion was graced by Ms. Amandeep Kaur, CJM and Secretary, DLSA, Prof. (Dr.)...

Kerala High Court Directs FSSAI To Consider Representation On Microplastic Contamination In Bottled Drinking Water

The Kerala High Court on Friday (21 November) directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to examine a representation alleging microplastic contamination in packaged drinking water.The division bench comprising Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Syam Kumar V M thus disposed of a PIL seeking judicial intervention on the issue.The petitioner had approached the...

J&K&L High Court Upholds Land Proprietary Rights For Persons Recorded As 'Assamis' Under Command Order Issued By Maharaja In 1933

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has clarified that persons recorded as “Assamis” in the relevant revenue record are to be treated as having been conferred proprietary and ownership rights under the Command Order promulgated by the then Maharaja in the year 1933.The High Court held that such conferment is complete in itself and cannot be defeated by subsequent actions...

Delhi Riots UAPA Case | Trial Can Be Completed In 2 Years If Accused Cooperate : Police Tell Supreme Court

The Delhi police on Friday (November 21) told the Supreme Court that the trial in the riots larger conspiracy case - in which Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima etc., are booked under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act -can be completed within two years if the accused cooperate."I can finish the trial in 2 years, provided they cooperate," Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, for...