Allahabad High Court, Action, Rape Victims, Hostile, Compensation, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, false rape FIR, SC ST ACT, POCSO Act,

'Direct CBI To Lodge FIR Against Justice Shekhar Yadav': 13 Senior Advocates Write To CJI Sanjiv Khanna

In the evening today, 13 senior advocates of the Supreme Court have written to the Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court. The letter requests the CJI to take suo motu notice of the aforesaid speech and in view of the seriousness of the...

Centre Must Provide Additional Staff When It Seeks Data From DRTs To Avoid Disruption Of Tribunal Work Due To Staff Diversion: Supreme Court

Ban On Barium-Based Chemicals in Fire Crackers | Supreme Court Rejects Firecracker Makers Plea

Delhi Air Pollution | Supreme Court Extends Complete Firecracker Ban In NCR Districts Of Uttar Pradesh And Haryana Until Further Orders

Arbitration Is 'Arbitrator-Centric', Making The Right Choice Of Arbitrator Can Ease Problems For Parties: CJI Sanjiv Khanna

Supreme Court Slams Centre, MCD Over Lack Of Efforts To Manage Untreated Solid Waste In Delhi, Warns Stoppage Of New Constructions

Karnataka High Court Stays Trial Against Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi In Defamation Case Lodged By State BJP

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S. 54 TPA | Possession Of Property Under Agreement To Sell Doesn't Grant Ownership; Registration Required: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that mere possession of a property under an agreement to sell does not confer ownership unless a sale deed is duly...

[S.34 IPC] Common Intention And Pre-Meeting Of Minds Can Take Place At The Spur Of Moment: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court (on January 09) observed that common intention and pre-meeting of minds can occur at the spur of the moment during an incident, thus...

Supreme Court Directs Jharkhand Govt To Bring Out Prison Manual In Accordance With 2016 Model Prison Manual

'Abetment Of Suicide' Offence Can't Be Invoked Only To Assuage Feelings Of Family; High Time To Sensitise Police : Supreme Court

S. 141 NI Act | Resigned Director Not Liable For Cheque Issued By Company After His Resignation : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Case Against Ex-Bharti Airtel CEO Over Obscene SMSes Received By Airtel Subscriber

Order II Rule 2 CPC Doesn't Mean Different Causes Of Action From Same Transaction Must Be Included In Single Suit : Supreme Court

Private Defence Must Be Strictly Preventive, Not Punitive Or Retributive In Nature: Supreme Court

Can’t Use Article 226 As An Arm Twisting Technique, It Is Abuse Of The Process Of Law: Tripura High Court

[S.354 IPC] Tripura High Court Sets Aside Conviction Citing Lack Of Evidence, Says IO Didn't Collect Injury Report

Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs Reinstatement Of Judge Who Was Expelled Over Alleged Misconduct Committed As A Lawyer

Whether Entity Is 'Permanent Establishment' Is A Fact-Specific Issue, Must Be Examined Separately For Different Tax Periods: Delhi High Court

Reporter TV's Consulting Editor Arun Kumar K, Sub-Editor Approach Kerala High Court Seeking Anticipatory Bail In POCSO Case

Orissa High Court Bids 'Teary Farewell' To Its 34th Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh

Justice Sujoy Paul Appointed As Acting Chief Justice Of Telangana High Court

Justice Arindam Sinha Appointed As Acting Chief Justice Of Orissa High Court

Madras High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Probe Into Death Of LKG Student By Allegedly Falling Into School's Septic Tank

Delhi High Court Distinguishes From SC's Sky Light Judgment, Declines Assessment Issued In Wrong Name After Entity's Merger

Delhi HC Rejects Argument That Wife's Hospitalization Is Essential For Invoking S.498A, Says 'Narrow Interpretation' Will Silence Many Victims

Availability Of Suitable Alternative Accommodation Must Be Ascertained For Just Decision In Eviction Suits: Calcutta High Court

Delhi High Court Rejects Janta Party's Plea Against Rule To Reserve Election Symbol Only For Recognised Political Parties

Arvind Kejriwal Objects To ED Seeking Adjournment In Plea Against His Bail, Calls It 'Propaganda' Amid Impending Elections

Gauhati High Court Notifies Directions To Mandate Production Of Child Abuse Victim Before Child Welfare Committee U/S 19(6) Of POCSO Act

Failure To Disclose Information About Accomplices Can't Be Construed As 'Non-Cooperation With Investigation': Punjab & Haryana HC

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Kolkata Court To Deliver Verdict On RG Kar Rape-Murder Case On January 18

A sessions court in Kolkata's Sealdah area will deliver its verdict on the gruesome RG Kar rape and murder case where a trainee doctor was raped and killed after completing her night shift at the city's RG Kar medical college and hospital.The incident, which occurred in August 2024, caused great...

Jurist Dr KN Chandrasekharan Pillai Passes Away

Sharon Murder Case: Kerala Court Finds Greeshma, Her Uncle Guilty; Mother Acquitted

Maha Kumbh 2025: Plea Filed In NGT To Comply With Directions Pertaining To Maintaining Purity Of River Water

NCLT Mumbai's Contractual & Outsourced Staff Go On Strike Over Delay In Payment Of Salary

Delhi Riots: Court Raps Police Over Clubbing FIRs And Implicating Accused Based On 'Manipulated Video', Asks Commissioner To Take Action

Karnataka High Court Dismisses Plea Of Jayalalithaa's Legal Heirs Seeking Return Of Her Properties Confiscated In DA Case

NUJS Kolkata Hosts AmiQuiz Curiae Legal Quiz Eastern Regional Rounds

Tripura High Court Seeks Updated Statistics Of HIV/ AIDS Patients In State

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Handcuffing: Necessity Or Violation Of Rights?

15 Jan 2025 6:00 PM IST

Arushi Bajpai & Shaurya Mahajan

Handcuffing: Necessity Or Violation Of Rights?

Fake Cops, Real Crimes: The Rise Of Impersonation In Law Enforcement

15 Jan 2025 12:58 PM IST

Raja Choudhary

Fake Cops, Real Crimes: The Rise Of Impersonation In Law Enforcement

Current Scenario On Death Penalty In Light Of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

14 Jan 2025 5:29 PM IST

Ajay Wilson B

Current Scenario On Death Penalty In Light Of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Abolition Of The Post Of “Assistant Sessions Judge” By The “BNSS”, Whether Justifiable.

9 Jan 2025 9:10 PM IST

Justice V. Ram Kumar

Abolition Of The Post Of “Assistant Sessions Judge” By The “BNSS”, Whether Justifiable.

The Satanic Verses – A 36 Year Ban In India Based On A Notification Nowhere To Be Found

8 Jan 2025 4:34 PM IST

Katyayani Suhrud

The Satanic Verses – A 36 Year Ban In India Based On A Notification Nowhere To Be Found

Perversity Requiring Correction: P&H HC Sets Aside Trial Courts Order Denying Children Custody To Mother Relying On Infidelity Allegations

6 Jan 2025 6:28 PM IST

Ankit Malhotra

Balancing Acts: Navigating International Custody Disputes In Indian Courts - Insights From The Bombay Judgement And Comparative Legal Perspectives

Plant & Machinery: The Dilemma Continues

3 Jan 2025 4:22 PM IST

Sanya Khurana

Plant & Machinery: The Dilemma Continues

A Childs Voice In Corridors Of Indian Justice In Child Custody Cases

2 Jan 2025 11:30 AM IST

Anil Malhotra & Ankit Malhotra

A Child's Voice In Corridors Of Indian Justice In Child Custody Cases

Fresh Enrolments With UP State Bar Council: Delayed Process, Anxious Candidates & Dreams On Back-Burner

30 Dec 2024 12:17 PM IST

Sparsh Upadhyay

Fresh Enrolments With UP State Bar Council: Delayed Process, Anxious Candidates & Dreams On Back-Burner

Delivery Boy To Civil Judge – A Story That Inspires

29 Dec 2024 5:05 PM IST

Tellmy Jolly & Manju Elsa Isac

Delivery Boy To Civil Judge – A Story That Inspires

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys Advised IndiaMART InterMESH Limited On Secondary Acquisition Of Shares Of Mobisy Technologies Private Limited

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys (LKS) acted as legal counsel for IndiaMART InterMESH Limited (“IndiaMART”), India's largest B2B marketplace, in secondary acquisition of securities of Mobisy Technologies Private Limited (“Mobisy”).Mobisy operates Bizom, a SaaS based end-to-end retail intelligence platform for brands and B2B retailers. The...

Solicis Lex Advisory' (Mumbai) Acquires 'Law Intellect' (Delhi)

SAT's Achilles' Heel: The Urgent Case For Contempt Powers

Claim For Loss Of Profit Vis-À-Vis Railway Contracts And Public Works Department Contracts

Kochhar & Co. Advises Adani Defence On Acquisition Of Air Works, India's Largest Private MRO Company

Singhania & Co. Successfully Represents Vishnu Manchu In Securing Defamation Injunction In A Family Dispute

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15 Jan 2025 7:18 PM IST

Puja Khedkar Gets Interim Protection|Farmers Protest|CLAT 2025|MUDA Scam Case [VIDEO]

14 Jan 2025 10:19 PM IST

Anti-Cow Slaughter Law|Tahir Hussain Bail|Delhi Riots|CLAT 2025 [VIDEO]

14 Jan 2025 9:35 PM IST

Hathras Rape| Jayalalithaa's Property|Circumstantial Evidence| Stock Market Fraud [VIDEO]

11 Jan 2025 11:21 AM IST

Sambhal Masjid Row| 'BH series' Vehicles| Shahi Idgah Dispute| JEE(Advanced) Attempts Reduced [VIDEO]

9 Jan 2025 7:43 PM IST

RGNUL Registrar Suspended| Abbas Ansari Gets Relief| Virtual Hearing Facilities At Tribunals [VIDEO]

9 Jan 2025 10:31 AM IST

Sambhal Mosque Row| CEC Act| NDPS And More [VIDEO]

8 Jan 2025 10:28 AM IST

Asaram Bapu Gets Bail| Women Lawyers Reservation|POCSO| Formula-E Race Scam [VIDEO]

Tax

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Whether Entity Is 'Permanent Establishment' Is A Fact-Specific Issue, Must Be Examined Separately For Different Tax Periods: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that whether an entity is a Permanent Establishment (PE) of a foreign company or not is a “fact-specific” issue which must be examined separately for different tax periods.A division bench of Justices Yashwant Varma and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar observed,“The position of a PE being a facts-specific issue and thus...

Delhi High Court Distinguishes From SC's Sky Light Judgment, Declines Assessment Issued In Wrong Name After Entity's Merger

[S.151 IT Act] SC Judgment In Rajeev Bansal Doesn't Affirm Authority Of Joint Commissioner To Accord Approvals For Reassessment: Delhi HC

[S.115JB Income Tax Act] Delhi HC Rejects Dept's Appeals Against Tata Power's Joint Venture With Delhi Govt For Supply Of Electricity

ITAT Cannot Decide On Grounds Not Addressed By Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals): Delhi High Court

Baggage Rules Should Be Reviewed To Prevent Harassment Of Genuine Air Travellers Carrying Gold Jewellery To Attend Weddings: Delhi HC

Samsung India Electronics Not A 'Permanent Establishment' Of Samsung Korea, Cannot Be Taxed In India: Delhi High Court

S.149 IT Act | Additions Made During Reassessment Don't Validate Proceedings Initiated For Income Escapement Below ₹50 Lakh Threshold: Delhi HC

Tariff, License Fee Received By Electricity Regulatory Commissions Not Exigible To Tax: Delhi High Court

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Know The Law | When Can Part Performance Of Contract Be Allowed As Per Section 12(3) Specific Relief Act?

Know The Law | Why Supreme Court Frowned Upon Preferential Allotment Of Public Lands To Legislators, Civil Servants, Judges, Professionals Etc

Right Of The Victim To Get Free Copy Of The FIR Under BNSS

Whether Local Commissioner Appointed By Court Is Witness Of Any Party? Punjab & Haryana High Court Explains

NDPS Act| When Can Owner Of Vehicle Used To Carry Contraband Be Arrayed As Accused? Supreme Court Explains

Know The Law | Supreme Court Explains Doctrine of Relation Back In Hindu Succession & Adoption Laws

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WBREAT Directs Builder To Pay Interest To Homebuyer For Delayed Possession And Hand Over Flat With Car Parking Space

West Bengal Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (Tribunal), comprising Justice Rabindranath Samanta (Chairperson), Gour Sunder Banerjee (Judicial Member) and Dr. Subrat Mukherjee (Administrative Member) has provided relief to a homebuyer who purchased a 1,219 sq. ft. flat with a car parking space in the builder project. The Tribunal directed the ...

Telangana RERA Orders Refund To Homebuyer And Imposes Rs 9.96 Lakh Penalty On Hyderabad-Based Builder For Selling Unregistered Project

Punjab RERA Holds ATS Estate Liable For Delayed Possession, Orders Refund With Interest To Homebuyer

WBREAT Directs Builder To Hand Over Possession Of Flat To Homebuyer And Pay Interest For Delay

No Principal-Agent Relationship: Delhi State Commission Says No Deficiency By Canara Bank

Homebuyer Forced To Vacate Flat After Taking Possession Due To Unsafe Construction, Haryana RERA Directs NBCC To Pay Compensation

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Book Review: Unravelling the Kashmir Knot – Past, Present and Future By Dr. Aman Hingorani

Three decades ago, I read Freedom at Midnight by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre. The book's vivid portrayal of partition of the Indian subcontinent and its aftermath left a lasting impression, recounting events like the astrologically influenced timing of independence, the gruesome massacres during the partition, Mahatma Gandhi's...

'The Urban Elite V. Union Of India': Book Review

In October, last year, the Supreme Court constitution bench in Supriyo v. UOI unanimously held that there is no fundamental and unqualified right to marry. For most of us, the judgment was like any other judgment of the Supreme Court except for the possibility that it could have canvassed a set of fundamental rights. But members of the queer...

Book Review; Horizontal Rights - Institutional Approach

A Man Of Many Parts: Book Review Of Syed Mahmood: Colonial India's Dissenting Judge

Raju's Way - A Laughter Therapy: Book Review Of Tales Of Law And Laughter By Raju Z Moray

The Arc Of Memory: My Life And Times By Murlidhar C. Bhandare: A Delightful Read On Law, Politics, Love & Life

Book Review: These Seats Are Reserved: Caste, Quotas: Caste, Quotas And The Constitution Of India By Abhinav Chandrachud

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“This Century Will Define India's Ascent As A Global Arbitration Leader” Justice Hima Kohli At The India-MENA Arbitration Summit

21 Feb 2024 1:24 PM IST

Sama Presents 7th Indian Mediation Week: "Resolutionary Of The Year"

15 Feb 2024 11:01 AM IST

Justice Amanullah Emphasizes The Significance Of Ethics In Legal Practice At The 'Workshop For Young Advocates: Shaping Futuristic India'

13 Feb 2024 2:59 PM IST

Former SC Judge, Justice SK Kaul Advocates For Mediation Over Traditional Legal Process, Recommends Mediation Training for Judges

13 Feb 2024 11:01 AM IST

Navigating The Legal Landscape Of Access To Justice: Insights From Winter Internship 2023-24 Of Delhi State Legal Services Authority

30 Jan 2024 11:21 AM IST

Justice D B Chakarvarty Launches 'Curated Successful Mediation Stories' In E-Mediation Writings' January Edition - Volume 19

27 Jan 2024 1:18 PM IST

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सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने दिल्ली सरकार को PM-ABHIM Scheme के क्रियान्वयन के लिए केंद्र के साथ MoU पर हस्ताक्षर करने के आदेश पर रोक लगाई

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने दिल्ली हाईकोर्ट के उस आदेश पर रोक लगाई, जिसमें दिल्ली सरकार को राष्ट्रीय राजधानी में पीएम-आयुष्मान भारत स्वास्थ्य अवसंरचना मिशन (PM-ABHIM) योजना के क्रियान्वयन के लिए 5 जनवरी तक केंद्र के साथ समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर करने का निर्देश दिया गया था।जस्टिस बीआर गवई और जस्टिस एजी मसीह...

अभियुक्त ने समान इरादे से काम किया हो तो केवल इसलिए सज़ा कम नहीं की जा सकती, क्योंकि व्यक्तिगत रूप से लगी चोट गंभीर नहीं थी: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

'अगर अगले सप्ताह तक समाधान नहीं हुआ तो हम समाधान करेंगे' : तमिलनाडु यूनिवर्सिटी कुलपति नियुक्तियों के गतिरोध पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट

लोकपाल दिवस पर सीजेआई खन्ना ने कहा, भ्रष्टाचार 'कई सिरों वाला राक्षस'

'ED में कुछ गड़बड़ है': ASG एसवी राजू ने हलफनामे पर कहा, सुप्रीम कोर्ट बोला- गंभीर मामला

बॉम्बे हाईकोर्ट के नए भवन के लिए 5.25 एकड़ भूमि जनवरी के अंत तक सौंप दी जाएगी: महाराष्ट्र सरकार ने सुप्रीम कोर्ट में बताया

S. 141 NI Act | इस्तीफा देने वाले निदेशक अपने इस्तीफे के बाद कंपनी द्वारा जारी किए गए चेक के लिए उत्तरदायी नहीं : सुप्रीम कोर्ट

वकीलों को पेशे की गरिमा के साथ व्यवहार करना चाहिए: सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने वकील द्वारा कार से कोर्ट को संबोधित करने पर आपत्ति जताई

UP Govt की ओर से पेश हुए वकील के 'अनजान' दिखने और गलत ब्रीफ से दलीलें पेश करने के बाद सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने जमानत मामले की सुनवाई स्थगित की

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US Court Finds NSO Liable For Hacking Of WhatsApp Using Pegasus Malware

Gautam Adani Devised Bribery Scheme To Make Indian Govt Entity Buy Solar Power From His Company: US Dept Of Justice

India's Legislative Shield Against Infant Formula Risks And Lessons From The Abbott Case

Israel's Continued Presence In Occupied Palestinian Territory Unlawful: International Court Of Justice

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Research Associate Vacancy At National Law University Of Delhi

Manav Malhotra

National Law University of Delhi, the Centre for Regulatory Studies invites online application for the post of Research Associate.Name of the Post: Research Associate No. of Post: 02 (Two) Remuneration: Rs. 50,000/- month Essential Qualification and Experience • A bachelor's degree in law with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade. • Prior research experience in legal and regulatory...

Additional General Manager / Joint General Manager (Legal) Vacancy At Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)

Manav Malhotra

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) invites online application for the post of Additional General Manager / Joint General Manager (Legal).Name of the Post: Additional General Manager / Joint General Manager (Legal) No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience • Must be a graduate in Law (B.L / LL.B.) from a recognized Institution / University with a minimum of 50% marks or...

Bench Officer (Legal) Vacancy At Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA), New Delhi

Manav Malhotra

Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA), New Delhi invites application for the post of Bench Officer (Legal).Name of the Post: Bench Officer (Legal) No. of Post: 01 (One) Pay Scale: Level-11 (Rs.67700 - 208700) Pre-revised PB3 (₹ 15,600- 39,100; with Grade Pay ₹ 6,600) Essential Qualification and Experience • Deputation - Officer under Central Government or State Government or...

Call For Applications | Elective Faculty (March 2025 Trimester) At National Law School Of India University (NLSIU)

Manav Malhotra

National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites online application for the post of Elective Faculty to offer Elective Courses at the University in the third trimester (March 4, 2025, to May 23, 2025) of the Academic Year 2024-25.Name of the Post: Elective Faculty Essential Qualification and Experience • Graduate and post-graduate degree in law or the Social Sciences. ...

Law Researcher Vacancy At Armed Forces Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi

Manav Malhotra

Armed Forces Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi invites application for the post of Law Researcher.Name of the Post: Law Researcher No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 23-35 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Law graduate with a bachelor's degree in law (including Integrated Law Degree) securing a minimum of 50% marks from a college /university established by law in India and...

Law Clerks Vacancy At The High Court Of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati invites application for the post of Law Clerks on contract basis, to assist the Hon'ble Judges, High Court of Andhra Pradesh.Name of the Post: Law Clerks No. of Post: 05 (Five) Age Limit: 30 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • The Candidate should have acquired a Degree in Law from a recognized University, having studied a 5-year regular...