High Court Can Quash FIR Even After Charge-Sheet Is Filed : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 28) recently reiterated that the high court is empowered under section 482 CrPC to quash an FIR even after charge sheet is filed if the court is satisfied that continuing the proceedings would be an abuse of the process of law.“law seems to be well-settled that...

Kapil Sibal Highlights Issues Plaguing Trial Judges: Meagre Salary, Low Pension, Limited Promotional Avenues Etc

Seniority Can't Be Granted To Promoted Employees From Past Date When They Weren't Born In Cadre : Supreme Court

PM Modi Inaugurates National Conference Of District Judiciary, Says Speedy Justice Necessary In Crimes Against Women

Supreme Court Seeks SFIO's Response On SRS Group Chairman Anil Jindal's Plea For Interim Bail In Financial Fraud Case

Trial Judges Reluctant To Grant Bail, They Should Be Assured That Their Judgments Won't Be Held Against Them : Kapil Sibal

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High Court Can Quash FIR Even After Charge-Sheet Is Filed : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 28) recently reiterated that the high court is empowered under section 482 CrPC to quash an FIR even after...

Seniority Can't Be Granted To Promoted Employees From Past Date When They Weren't Born In Cadre : Supreme Court

In a recent case, the Supreme Court observed that employees promoted to a particular cadre cannot claim the benefits of promotion when they were not...

Supreme Court Asks CBI To Enquire Why ASI & Centre Backtracked On Protection For Shaikh Ali Gumti In Delhi's Defence Colony

S. 58(f) TPA | Production Of Title Deeds As Security Towards Debt Amounts To Creation Of 'Equitable Mortgage' : Supreme Court

Consumer Cases | Applications To Condone Delay In Filing Written Statements Filed Before 'New India Assurance 2' Decision Can't Be Summarily Rejected : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Deplores Practice Of Filing Applications U/S 216 CrPC For Alteration Of Charge After Refusal Of Discharge

Courts Must Exercise More Care When Inconsistencies In Oral Evidence Lean Towards Falsely Implicating Innocent Persons: Supreme Court

Dowry & Traditional Presents Given At Time Of Marriage Aren't Presumed To Be Entrusted To Bride's Parents-In-Law: Supreme Court

Missing Of Judicial Record For Over 20 Years

File Could Not Travel From Ludhiana To Samrala For 49-Yrs, Average Speed Slower Than A Sloth: P&H HC Quashes Case Adjourned By Trial Court In 1977

Plea In Karnataka High Court Challenges CM Siddaramaiah's Election, Alleges Electoral Malpractices

'Cruelty' Element Missing: Punjab & Haryana High Court Sets Aside Dowry Death Conviction Of Husband, Mother-In-Law After 20 Yrs

Allahabad High Court | Section 47 CPC | Arbitral Awards

77-Yr-Old Makes Serious Allegations Against Lawyers, Judges: Allahabad HC Imposes Rs. 1 Lakh Cost But Refrains From Initiating Criminal Contempt

"Primitive Tribes Have All Rights Like Others": Jharkhand HC Acting CJ Sujit Narayan In Legal Camp For 'Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups'

Complete Lack Of Clarity In Govt Regulations Concerning Arms And Ammunition Industry: Delhi High Court

No Organisation/ Association Can Register In Address Of High Court Without Consent: Kerala High Court

Sanction For Prosecuting CM Siddaramaiah In MUDA Case Had "Elaborate Application Of Mind": Governor's Office To Karnataka High Court

POSCO Act | Gender Neutral | Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court Orders Grant Of Scholarship For Oxford To Student Hailing From Traditional Artisans Family

NGO Approved By State Functionaries And Receiving Subsidy Under Govt Policy Cannot Be Considered “State”: Rajasthan High Court

[Industrial Discharge] When Remedy Against Order Passed Under Water Act Available Before NGT, HC Can't Interfere: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Application For Certification Of 'Emergency' Movie Is Pending, Will Ensure No Offensive Content Is Certified: CBFC To Punjab & Haryana High Court

Wife Declining To Cohabit With Husband By Forcing Him To Live In Separate Room Amounts To Cruelty: Allahabad High Court

Every Offence Is Seriously Investigated, Especially Crimes Against Women: Mumbai Police Tells High Court

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Claiming Non-Vegetarian Ingredient In Patanjali's Divya Manjan Product

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Supreme Court Collegium Proposes Transfer Of Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Shamim Ahmed To Madras HC

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended that Justice Shamim Ahmed be transferred from the Allahabad High Court to the Madras High Court. The Collegium comprising the Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, along with Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice BR Gavai, Justice Surya Kant and Justice...

Centre Publishes Draft Rules On Temporary Suspension Of Telecommunication Services

Centre Publishes Draft Rules On Interception Of Phone Communication

MLA And Film Actor Mukesh Gets Interim Protection From Arrest In Rape Case

Zee And Sony Reach Amicable Settlement, Agree To Withdraw All Cases At Singapore Arbitration Centre And NCLT

RoC Pune Imposes ₹5.03 Lakh Penalty On Clairvoyant India Pvt. Ltd. For Failing To Constitute CSR Committee

Bengaluru Court Restrains 'X' User From Making Defamatory Statements Against Ex-CM Basavaraj Bommai, Orders Removal Of Posts

Bank Cannot Proceed Under SARFAESI Act Against Personal Guarantor During Interim Moratorium Under IBC, 2016: NCLAT Principal Bench

SEBI Bars Rana Sugars And Top Promoters For 2 Years, Imposes ₹63 Crore Fine For Fund Diversion And Fraudulent Activities

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Indias Green Trade Revolution; Navigating Challenges And Seizing Opportunities For Sustainable Growth

31 Aug 2024 12:08 PM GMT

Harsh D

India's Green Trade Revolution; Navigating Challenges And Seizing Opportunities For Sustainable Growth

Supreme Court: ED Must Consider Exonerating Evidence Before Deciding to Arrest, Cannot Selectively Choose Evidence

31 Aug 2024 7:57 AM GMT

Akhilesh Dubey

Shifting Paradigms: Understanding The Supreme Court's Evolving Stance On Bail Under The PMLA

Mandating Dashboard Cameras: Enhancing Accountability And Safety In Vehicles

31 Aug 2024 6:38 AM GMT

Kritin Sardana

Mandating Dashboard Cameras: Enhancing Accountability And Safety In Vehicles

Defending The Defenders: The Imperative Of Fair Representation In Law

28 Aug 2024 2:24 PM GMT

Talha Abdul Rahman

Defending The Defenders: The Imperative Of Fair Representation In Law

The Forgotten Creditors: IBCs Dual Approach For Homebuyers And Other Consumers

28 Aug 2024 4:48 AM GMT

Pratham Kapoor

The Forgotten Creditors: IBC's Dual Approach For Homebuyers And Other Consumers

Set-Off Conundrum Under Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code, 2016

27 Aug 2024 4:17 AM GMT

Shubham Saini & Suyash Goverdhan

Set-Off Conundrum Under Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code, 2016

High Time Supreme Court Acts To Stop Bulldozer Justice

26 Aug 2024 12:07 PM GMT

Manu Sebastian

High Time Supreme Court Acts To Stop 'Bulldozer Justice'

The Temporal Scope Of The BNSS: A Legal Analysis Of Section 531(2)(a)

25 Aug 2024 5:11 AM GMT

Nehanshu Rao

The Temporal Scope Of The BNSS: A Legal Analysis Of Section 531(2)(a)

7th Anniversary Of Puttaswamy Judgment : Analysing Impact Of Privacy Right Declaration

24 Aug 2024 5:05 AM GMT

Dr.S Muralidhar, Senior Advocate

7th Anniversary Of Puttaswamy Judgment : Analysing Impact Of Privacy Right Declaration

Economic Reservation In India: Sub Classification Of SC ST

24 Aug 2024 3:45 AM GMT

Amit Pandey and Shubham Singh Sengar

Economic Reservation In India: Sub Classification Of SC ST

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Kochhar & Co. Strengthens Presence With A New State-Of-The-Art Office In Hyderabad

Kochhar & Co. has announced the strategic expansion and relocation of its Hyderabad office. Located at Dwaraka Square, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, this move aligns with the firm's vision to enhance service delivery in one of India's fastest-growing legal markets. Rohit Kochhar, Founding Member and Managing Partner of Kochhar & Co. recently...

AMS Legal Expands With New Office In Chennai

Approver Under Benami Law: To Be, Or Not To Be?

Term Sheet: The Whys And Wherefores Answered

Luthra & Luthra Advises One97 Communications Ltd In Ticketing Business Sale To Zomato

Kochhar & Co. Strengthens Dispute Resolution And Litigation Practice In Delhi/NCR Office

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Courts Today 30.08.24: Bulldozer Action|Lawrence Bishnoi|Joint Bank Accounts For Queer Partners [VIDEO]

30 Aug 2024 5:13 AM GMT

Courts Today 29.08.24:DK Shivakumar|IPL|'Diary Of West Bengal'|Transgender Persons Act And More [VIDEO]

29 Aug 2024 5:01 AM GMT

Courts Today 28.08.24: PMLA|DDA Tree Felling Contempt Case|HD Revanna|The News Minute|LGBT Persons [VIDEO]

28 Aug 2024 4:53 AM GMT

Courts Today 27.08.24: Liquor Policy Case| Sanjiv Bhatt|Actress Sexual Assault Case|Emergency Movie [VIDEO]

27 Aug 2024 4:58 AM GMT

Courts Today 26.08.24: Open Prisons|Dowry Death|Fair Price Shops| Right To Life And More [VIDEO]

26 Aug 2024 6:19 AM GMT

Courts This Week | Ep 210 | Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder | Badlapur School Crime | Byju's Insolvency [VIDEO]

24 Aug 2024 5:00 AM GMT

Courts Today 23.08.24:Anil Ambani|Kejriwal Bail Plea| Delhi Coaching Centre Deaths|Wayanad Landslide [VIDEO]

23 Aug 2024 5:19 AM GMT

Courts Today 22.08.24: RG Kar Case|Shambhu Border|Badlapur School Sexual Assault|Byju's Insolvency [VIDEO]

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Acquisition Of Flipcart Singapore Shares, Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty,No Invention To Evade Tax: Delhi High Court

While overturning the AAR ruling in the case of Tiger Global - Flipkart transaction, the Delhi High Court allowed India Mauritius DTAA (Double taxation avoidance agreement) benefit to petitioner/ assessee on ground that the transaction stands grandfathered by Article 13(3A) of India-Mauritius Treaty. Simultaneously, the High Court held that...

Failure TO Disclose All Material Facts Fully & Truly During Original Assessment Is Vital For Invoking Jurisdiction U/s 147: Bombay HC

Department Can Centralize Assessment At One Place If There Are Sufficient Reasons: Bombay High Court Upholds Transfer Order U/s 127

Reopening Proceedings In Defiance Of Mandatory Procedure U/s 151A To Be Quashed: Bombay High Court

ITAT Weekly Round-Up: 18 To 24 August 2024

CESTAT Weekly Round-Up: 18 To 24 August 2024

Incorrect Address Mentioned In Invoices Can't Be A Reason To Deny Cenvat Credit: CESTAT

Indirect Tax Weekly Round-Up: 18 To 24 August 2024

Direct Tax Weekly Round-Up: 18 To 24 August 2024

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"Vertical Reservation" & "Horizontal Reservation" Explained Based On Supreme Court Judgments

"Navigating The Public Premises Eviction Maze: A Comprehensive Guide To The 1971 Act"

'What Is The Main Purpose Of Section 27 Of The Evidence Act? '

Understanding Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board Act, 2010 (Delhi Act 07 Of 2010)

Understanding E-Evidence Under Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023: Key Provisions And Implications

Explained | Scope Of Article 131 Of Indian Constitution As Interpreted By Supreme Court In West Bengal's Suit Against Centre

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MahaREAT Criticizes MahaRERA's Casual Approach, Directs Spenta Builders to Pay Interest from Default Date Until Possession Handed Over

While directing M/s. Spenta Builders Pvt. Ltd , the builder to pay interest from the due date of possession until the date possession was handed over to the homebuyer, Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (Tribunal) bench, comprising Shriram R. Jagtap (Judicial Member) and Shrikant M. Deshpande (Technical Member), criticized the casual...

Karnataka RERA Orders Maars Infra Developers To Pay 7.12 Lakh Rupees To Homebuyer As Interest For Delay In Handing Over Possession

Service Of Legal Notice Through WhatsApp, Other Electronic Means Recognized Under Consumer Protection Act: Ernakulam District Commission

Consumer Protection Act - Dominant Purpose To Be Looked Into To Ascertain Whether Transaction Was Commercial: Supreme Court

Panchkula District Commission Holds '24 Seven' Liable For Selling Expired Food Product

NCDRC Holds SBT Liable for Losing Original Title Deed Secured for Loan

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Book Review; Horizontal Rights - Institutional Approach

The book "Horizontal Rights - Institutional Approach" by Gautam Bhatia (Hart Publishing (24 August 2023)) is thoroughly reviewed in this article. The book begins by contextualizing the shift from traditional vertical approaches in constitutional law, emphasizing how various jurisdictions are broadening the scope of bills of rights to include...

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

In the late 19th-century Colonial India, a district judge, in Raebareli, ordinarily delivered a judgment in the case of Deputy Commissioner Rae Bareli v. Rampal (1884). The judgment involved the interpretation of an issue relating to the law of Mortgages. The judgment was brimming with erudition and was so reasonably constructed that the...

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

"AI For Good: India And Beyond" - A Book Navigating The Legal Landscape Of AI

Book Review: Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

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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 7:54 AM GMT

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

15 Feb 2024 5:31 AM GMT

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

13 Feb 2024 9:29 AM GMT

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

13 Feb 2024 5:31 AM GMT

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

30 Jan 2024 5:51 AM GMT

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

27 Jan 2024 7:48 AM GMT

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पीएम मोदी ने किया जिला न्यायपालिका के राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन का उद्घाटन, कहा- महिलाओं के खिलाफ अपराधों में त्वरित न्याय जरूरी

प्रधान मंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने सुप्रीम कोर्ट द्वारा आयोजित जिला न्यायपालिका के दो दिवसीय राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन का उद्घाटन किया। सम्मेलन में सभी न्यायपालिका के 800 से अधिक न्यायाधीश भाग लेते हैं।पीएम मोदी ने सुप्रीम कोर्ट की स्थापना के 75 साल पूरे होने के उपलक्ष्य में एक सिक्का और एक डाक टिकट भी जारी...

पदोन्नत कर्मचारियों को पिछली तिथि से सीनियरिटी नहीं दी जा सकती, जब वे कैडर में पैदा ही नहीं हुए हों: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

ट्रायल जज जमानत देने में अनिच्छुक, उन्हें आश्वस्त किया जाना चाहिए कि उनके फैसले उनके खिलाफ नहीं होंगे: कपिल सिब्बल

मध्यस्थ बनने के लिए अयोग्य व्यक्ति मध्यस्थ को नामित कर सकता है? सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने फैसला सुरक्षित रखा

जिला न्यायिक अधिकारियों के मानसिक स्वास्थ्य और कल्याण पर खुलकर चर्चा की जानी चाहिए: सीजेआई डीवाई चंद्रचूड़

संविदा नियुक्ति की समाप्ति कलंकपूर्ण हो तो प्राकृतिक न्याय के सिद्धांतों का पालन किया जाना चाहिए: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

डिफेंस कॉलोनी में शेख अली गुमटी के संरक्षण पर ASI और केंद्र सरकार ने क्यों कदम पीछे खींच लिएः सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने CBI से पूछा

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने एल्युमीनियम आयात पर एंटी-डंपिंग ड्यूटी लगाने की याचिका को अनुमति देने वाले CESTAT के आदेश के खिलाफ केंद्र की अपील पर नोटिस जारी किया

कोई भी मामला इतना महत्वहीन नहीं होता कि उस पर विचार न किया जा सके: जस्टिस हिमा कोहली

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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

ICJ Directs Israel To Immediately Halt Military Operations In Rafah; Affirms Directions To Protect Palestinians

Explainer: Former US President Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial

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Research Assistants (DPIIT-IPR Chair) Vacancy At Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur

Manav Malhotra

Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur invites application for the post of Research Assistants (DOIIT-IPR Chair) u/d the IPR Chair of SPRIHA Scheme of DPIIT on contractual basis.Name of the Post: Research Assistants (DPIIT-IPR Chair) No. of Post: 02 (Two) Essential Qualification and Experience • LL.M. in IPR Specialization with at least 60% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale...

Deputy Company Secretary Vacancy At Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited

Manav Malhotra

Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited invites application for the post of Deputy Company Secretary.Name of the Post: Deputy Company Secretary No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience • Degree in Arts/Science/Com with Membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. • Minimum 3 years' experience in the relevant field of which 1 yrs in the Assistant...

Legal Consultant Vacancy At Ministry Of Earth Sciences (MoES)

Manav Malhotra

Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) invites application for the post of Legal Consultant on contractual basis.Name of the Post: Legal Consultant No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualifications and Experience • The candidate should have retired from Central Government from the posts equivalent to Under Secretary (Pay Level-11 as per 7th CPC) or above with at least three years' experience in dealing...

Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel And Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel Vacancy At District Legal Services Authority, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil...

Manav Malhotra

District Legal Services Authority, Tiruchirappalli invites application for the post of Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel.Name of the Post: Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel No. of Post: Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: 02 (Two) Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel: 03 (Three) Essential...

Law Officer Vacancy At Education Department, Government Of NCT Of Delhi

Manav Malhotra

Education Department, Secretariat Recruitment and Promotion Unit invites application for the post of Law Officer on deputation/short term contract basis in the Education Department, Govt. of NCT of Delhi.Name of the Post: Law Officer No. of Post: 12 (Twelve) Essential Qualification and Experience • Degree in Law from a recognized Institute. • Three years' experience in legal work from a...

Programme Coordinator Vacancy At National Law University, Delhi

Manav Malhotra

National Law University, Delhi invites online application for the post of Programme Coordinator for the Fair Trial Fellowship programme of Project 39A supported by a grant from the Azim Premji Foundation on contractual basis.Name of the Post: Programme Coordinator No. of Post: 01 (One) Essential Qualification and Experience • Graduate with an LL.B. degree. • Proficiency in English and Hindi...