Executive (Data Privacy & Ethics) Vacancy At KPMG India [Gurgaon; Apply Now]

KPMG India invites online application for Executive (Data Privacy & Ethics). Name of the Post: Executive (Data Privacy & Ethics) Location: Gurgaon Essential Qualification and Experience Candidates should be a degree in B.Tech / LL.B. with relevant experience. How to apply? To apply online, click here To Access Official Notification, click here

Consultant (Data Privacy) Vacancy At Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP invites online application for the post if Consultant (Data Privacy). Name of the Post: Consultant (Data Privacy) Location: Bengaluru Essential Qualification and Experience Minimum of 2+ years of experience in data protection or privacy compliance.CIPT/CIPM/CIPPE or any other related certifications preferred.In-depth knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, particularly the Personal Data Protection Bill in India.Strong analytical and...

Graduate Law Trainee At Ernst & Young [Mumbai; Apply Now]

Ernst & Young invites online application for Graduate Law Trainee. Name of the Post: Graduate Law Trainee Location: Mumbai Essential Qualification and Experience Candidates should be a CA and Lawyers with 1 years of experience.Candidate should be in the 5th year of law college.In-depth understanding of indirect tax regulations and compliance requirements applicable to various industries. Proven ability to analyze and interpret tax legislation to provide...

'Criminal Law Can't Be Invoked Against Every Relative Of Husband Due To Matrimonial Discord': Madras HC Quashes S.498A IPC Case Against In-Laws

The Madras High Court recently quashed criminal cases against a husband's relatives under Section 498A of the IPC after noting that the allegations against the relatives were vague and unsupported by documents. Justice Victoria Gowri underlined that criminal prosecution cannot be launched against a husband's relative merely because there is matrimonial discord among...

No 'Honour' In 'Honour Killing', It's A Shameful Act And Extreme Reflection Of Casteism: Madras High Court

While dealing with the bail application of an accused cop in the honour killing of 27-year-old Kavin in Thirunelveli last year, the Madras High Court lamented the increasing instances of caste-based violence. Justice B Pugalendhi observed that there were 59 honour killings in the State of Tamil Nadu over the past 10 years. The judge remarked that deep-rooted casteism in the minds of...

'Serious Allegations': MP High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Husband Accused Of Trying To Commit Unnatural Sexual Acts With Wife

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has denied anticipatory bail to a husband who is accused of causing injuries to his wife in order to raise the demand of Rs. 5 lakh and attempting to commit unnatural sexual acts with her, noting that the allegations were serious in nature. The bench of Justice Rajendra Kumar Vani noted:"Having heard learned counsel for the parties and upon perusal of the case...

Quantity Determination Under NDPS Act: Mixture Theory, Procedural Safeguards, And Scientific Challenges

NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act, 1985, is one of the stricter laws of India. It has the strictest punishment where the sentence of an accused is determined on the quantity of the contraband recovered from the accused during investigation, and also has the strictest conditions for bail under sec 37 of the Act. Chapter IV of the Act deals with offenses and penalties. When looking at the section dealing with the sentences for the offense, one would notice that the sentence...

HP High Court Affirms 2-Year Service Extension For Indira Gandhi NSS National Awardee Teachers In Himachal Pradesh

A Division Bench of the Himachal Pradesh High Court comprising Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Bipin Chander Negi held that a teacher who received a national award (Indira Gandhi NSS Award) from the President of India is entitled to the benefit of two years' extended service/salary increment, and the State cannot deny it based on the award being under a...

Are TMC Rebel MPs Liable To Be Disqualified Under Anti-Defection Law?

Can the rebel MPs be deemed to have "given up party membership" by announcing their intention to form a separate faction?

LiveLaw Celebrates 13 Years With Special Anniversary Subscription Offers

As LiveLaw marks its 13th anniversary, readers can avail special subscription offers with discounts of up to 60% across select plans. Thirteen years ago, LiveLaw was founded with the simple mission to make legal reporting more accessible, timely and reliable for the legal community. Over the years, LiveLaw has grown into one of India's most widely read legal news platforms, covering landmark judgments, important court proceedings, legislative developments and issues shaping the legal...

Right To Liberty Not Absolute, Bail Cannot Be Granted If Accused Has Serious Criminal Antecedents: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that the fundamental right to liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India is not an absolute right and a person having serious criminal antecedents cannot be granted bail solely on the ground of long incarceration. Sitting at the Nagpur bench, Justice Mahendra Nerlikar denied bail to one Swapnil Kashikar, booked for murdering a former...

'Deprived Of Legitimate Right To Maintenance': MP High Court Grants ₹10 Lakh Compensation To Woman In Domestic Violence Case

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has substantially enhanced the compensation awarded to a woman and her daughter from ₹10,00 to ₹10 Lakh in a domestic violence case, noting that her husband's family filed a civil suit and obtained a decree, thereby depriving the woman benefit of maintenance which was already settled in her favour.The bench of Justice Gajendra Singh observed:"The course...