Jail Superintendents Should Make Special Efforts To Identify Women Prisoners Eligible For Release U/s. 479 Of BNSS: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 19) directed Jail Superintendents to make special efforts to identify women prisoners who may qualify for release under Section 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.“Although the provisions of Section 479 of the BNSS are gender neutral, it...

Supreme Court Forms SIT To Probe Allegations That TN Police Officials Violated POCSO Victim's Rights & Assaulted Parents

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges Validity Of BNS & BNSS Provisions, Says 'Sedition' Reintroduced & Police Custody Powers Enhanced

Former Supreme Court Judge Justice HS Bedi Passes Away

Bhagavad Gita's Teachings Fundamentally Moral, Not Religious: Gujarat HC Remarks Orally In PIL Against Inclusion Of Teachings In Schools

Absence Of Specific Provisions No Reason To Forego Fundamental Requirements Of Election Of Any Society: Supreme Court

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Jail Superintendents Should Make Special Efforts To Identify Women Prisoners Eligible For Release U/s. 479 Of BNSS: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 19) directed Jail Superintendents to make special efforts to identify women prisoners who may qualify for...

'Sensitise Airport Staff': Supreme Court Endorses Centre's Guidelines On Airport Assistance For Persons With Disabilities

The Supreme Court on November 12 disposed of a writ petition filed by Arushi Singh, a person with benchmark disability, who had approached the Court...

Third-Party Can File SLP Under Article 136 Against Quashing Of Criminal Proceedings : Supreme Court

Principles Relating To Section 195 CrPC : Supreme Court Summarises

Bar Under Sec. 195 CrPC Not Attracted When High Court Has Directed Investigation Into Alleged Tampering : Supreme Court

Mere Breakup Of Relationship Between Consenting Couple Cannot Result In Criminal Proceedings : Supreme Court

Prima Facie Case Alone Insufficient to Appoint Court Receiver; Compelling Reasons Required : Supreme Court

Revenue Entries Don't Confer Title But Are Admissible As Evidence Of Possession: Supreme Court

There Is A 'Built-In' Assurance In Rape Cases That Charge Levelled Is Genuine & Not Fabricated: Bombay High Court

Contempt Notice Issued to DRT Chandigarh Presiding Officer for False Remarks Regarding CCTV Camera Status in Tribunal Premises

P&H HC Declares Provisions Of Ex-Servicemen Rules Limiting Benefits To Those Appointed To Civil Posts After January 2012 As Unconstitutional

Bhagavad Gita's Teachings Fundamentally Moral, Not Religious: Gujarat HC Remarks Orally In PIL Against Inclusion Of Teachings In Schools

Allahabad HC Grants Interim Bail To Rape Accused To Marry 'Victim' From Different Religion Under Special Marriage Act

Amount Received By Assessee Under Agreement To Not Carry On Competitive Business Is In Nature Of 'Capital Receipt', Not Exigible To Tax: Telangana HC

'Follow Rule Of Law', High Court Directs Rohtak Municipal Corporation To Remove Statue Of Former Minister From Public Land

Can't Fault AO's Estimation Of Undisclosed Deposits In Foreign Bank When Assessee Fails To Produce Account Statement: Delhi HC

Justice Subramonium Prasad Recuses from Plea on Women Advocates Nomination in SC Bar Association

Arbitration Clause From Another Contract Can Be Incorporated Into Contract Only By Specific Reference: Delhi High Court

Judges Of PMLA Courts Not Supposed To Act Like "Extended Arm Of ED": Punjab & Haryana HC Quashes Unreasoned Custodial Interrogation Order

Court's Supervisory Role Over Arbitral Proceedings Would Be Determined As Per CPC If No Neutral Location Is Specified: Delhi High Court

No Public Interest In Keeping Information Alive On Internet After Quashing Of FIR: Delhi High Court On Right To Be Forgotten

Victim Has Right To Participate In Trial But Can't Override Public Prosecutor: Delhi High Court

'Sorry State Of Affairs': Delhi HC Summons Tihar Jail Superintendent Over Failure To Provide Medical Assistance To PMLA Accused

Recent Attacks On Lawyers | Madras High Court Asks Public Prosecutor To Facilitate Meeting Between Bar Bodies & DGP

Karnataka High Court Stays Till January 7 GO Authorizing State Waqf Board, Officers To Issue Marriage Certificates To Muslim Couples

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UP Court Orders Survey Of Sambhal's Mosque By Advocate Commissioner On Plea Claiming It Was Built Over Demolished Temple

On Tuesday, a Court in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district ordered an advocate commissioner to survey the Shahi Jama Masjid at Chandausi. The survey reportedly began in the evening, just hours after the court's order. The order was passed by Civil Judge (Senior Division) Aditya Singh on a suit...

India's First 24x7 Online Court Opens In Kerala's Kollam

Savarkar Defamation Case | Pune Court Orders Personal Appearance Of Rahul Gandhi On December 2

Delhi Court Orders Release Of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan In Waqf Board PMLA Case

2008 Malegaon Blast | Special Court Issues Fresh Bailable Warrant Against Pragya Thakur For 'Continuous' Non-Appearance In Court

Appointment, 7 Additional Judges, Permanent Judges, Calcutta high court, Punjab and haryana high court, Kerala high court, Jharkhand High Court,

Ministry Of Law & Justice Issues Guidelines For Fair Allocation Of Cases Among Panel Counsels Of Union Govt

Telangana High Court Judges Emphasise Role Of Community Mediation Centres At Legal Services Day Event

Kerala Court Grants Bail To CPM Leader Accused Of Abetting ADM's Suicide

Former SC Judge, Justice Rohinton Nariman To Deliver 10th Justice V R Krishna Iyer Memorial Law Lecture At Kochi [December 07]

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Is Not The Magistrate A Prisoner Of Section 175 (3) Read With Section 173 (4) Of BNSS?

21 Nov 2024 9:38 PM IST

Justice V Ramkumar

Is Not The Magistrate A Prisoner Of Section 175 (3) Read With Section 173 (4) Of BNSS?

Understanding Crime & Youth Delinquency By Revisiting The Movie Dev.D

17 Nov 2024 1:21 PM IST

Sunishth Goyal

Understanding Crime & Youth Delinquency By Revisiting The Movie 'Dev.D'

Exploring AMU Minority Judgment: A Legal Analysis Of Issues And Implications

17 Nov 2024 1:04 PM IST

Syed Kaif Hasan

Exploring AMU Minority Judgment: A Legal Analysis Of Issues And Implications

The Unintended Victims: How POCSO Affects Adolescents Autonomy And Access To Health

14 Nov 2024 11:05 AM IST

Medha Shukla & Biraj Swain

The Unintended Victims: How POCSO Affects Adolescents' Autonomy And Access To Health

13 Nov 2024 10:40 AM IST

Justice V Ramkumar

Zero FIR

Delhi High Court Verdict In Airports Authority Of India Case Is A Renewed Call To Uphold The Spirit Of The Arbitration Act

12 Nov 2024 2:57 PM IST

Harshit Anand

Delhi High Court Verdict In Airports Authority Of India Case Is A Renewed Call To Uphold The Spirit Of The Arbitration Act

Article 227 In Arbitration-Related Commercial Disputes: Scope And Judicial Boundaries

11 Nov 2024 2:00 PM IST

Chetna Alagh

Article 227 In Arbitration-Related Commercial Disputes: Scope And Judicial Boundaries

9 Nov 2024 10:05 AM IST

Manu Sebastian

The Mixed Legacy Of CJI DY Chandrachud

Thanjavur Girls Suicide: Madras High Court Orders Forensic Analysis Of Original Mobile Phone Containing Recorded Video About Attempt To Convert Her

3 Nov 2024 3:18 PM IST

Sanjeet Ranjan

Abetment Of Suicide – Applicability Of Law In Suicide Cases At Workplaces

‘Indian Courts Are Known For Their Pro-Arbitration Stance’ : CJI At The 4th Edition Of The International Conference On ‘Arbitration In The Era Of Globalisation’ In Dubai

2 Nov 2024 5:35 PM IST

Malik Chauhan & Tazeen Ahmed

Understanding Arbitration And Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015: Whether Retrospective Or Prospective In Nature

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Luthra And Luthra Advises First Coffee On $1.2 Million Fundraise Led By Beenext

Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India acted for Savage Coffee Private Limited (First Coffee), a specialty premium coffee brand, in its fundraise of USD 1.2 Million. The investment was led by Beenext with participation from other investors such as Ashish Gupta (Helion Venture Partners), AngelList India, Ritesh Malik (founder, Innov8), Sahil Malik...

Cyber-Bullying: How Should India Legally Equip Itself?

Arbitrability Of Allegations Of Oppression And Mismanagement Under The Companies Act, 2013

Luthra And Luthra Law Offices India Advises SBI-Led Consortium In Financing For Adani's Renewable Energy Hybrid Project

First Sale Doctrine: Addressing Infringement By Tampering of Trademarks

Interim Relief By Arbitral Tribunal – Still An Unresolved Mystery?

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Courts Today 20.11.24: Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy| Aircel Maxis Case|24x7 Online Court And More [VIDEO]

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Courts Today 19.11.24:Penalty On Meta| Delhi Air Pollution| Savarkar Defamation Case| ANI V. ChatGPT [VIDEO]

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Courts Today 18.11.24:Delhi Air Pollution|Rajoana Mercy Plea| Newsclick| Senior Designation And More [VIDEO]

16 Nov 2024 9:42 AM IST

Courts Today 15.11.24:AIBE XIX Fee Challenged |Bihar Alcohol Ban| Animal Cruelty And More [VIDEO]

15 Nov 2024 10:36 AM IST

Courts Today 14.11.24:Ban WhatsApp|Stubble Burning| Amanatullah Khan Bail| Hate Speech And More [VIDEO]

14 Nov 2024 11:07 AM IST

Courts Today 13.11.24:Bulldozer Demolition|NCP Dispute|Post-Partum Depression|Delhi Land Pooling [VIDEO]

13 Nov 2024 10:16 AM IST

Courts Today 12.11.24: Somnath Demolition| Heera Gold Scam| Delhi Liquor Policy|RG Kar And More [VIDEO]

11 Nov 2024 11:38 PM IST

Courts Today 11.11.24:Firecracker Ban|CJI Sanjiv Khanna| Delhi Riots Conspiracy| DUSU Elections [VIDEO]

Tax

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Amount Received By Assessee Under Agreement To Not Carry On Competitive Business Is In Nature Of 'Capital Receipt', Not Exigible To Tax: Telangana HC

The Telangana High Court has held that the amount received by the developer of Hepatitis-B vaccine, under a co-marketing agreement with PFIZER Company, is a capital receipt not liable to tax. A division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J. Sreenivas Rao reasoned that the developer-assessee's right to promote, market, distribute...

Can't Fault AO's Estimation Of Undisclosed Deposits In Foreign Bank When Assessee Fails To Produce Account Statement: Delhi HC

Purpose & Function Of Product Is Relevant For Classification Under 'Customs Tariff' Heading, Not Tech Used In Such Product: Delhi High Court

Department Can't Deny Grant For Waiver Of Interest U/S 234C Of IT Act Without Disposing Of Issues Flagged By Taxpayer: Bombay High Court

Delhi HC Upholds Denial Of Capital Gain Exemption For Property Described In Sale Deed As “Makaan” But Having Brick-Kiln Construction

Adjudicating Authority's Inaction To Dispose Of Proceedings Can't Be Attributed To Taxpayer In Absence Of Any Malice On His Part: Bombay HC

Allahabad HC Decines Plea Claiming Road Tax Exemption Should Be Allowed For Registration And Not Purchase Of Electric Vehicles In UP

Income From Sale Of Immovable Properties To Be Treated As 'Capital Gains,' Not 'Business Income': Kerala High Court

Appeal Can't Be Dismissed Due To Non-Payment Of Pre-Deposit If Department's Portal Acknowledges Compliance: Bombay High Court

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Principles Relating To Section 195 CrPC : Supreme Court Summarises

“Corroboration” Under Section 157 Of The Evidence Act (Section 160 Of The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam [BSA] 2023

Contradiction” Under Section 145 Of The Evidence Act (Section 148 Of BSA) And Under The Proviso To Section 162 (1) Cr.P.C. (Section 181 (1) Of BNSS)

Order VI Rule 17 CPC | Principles On Amendment Of Plaint : Supreme Court Explains

When Can Ignorance Of Law Be Taken As Defence?Supreme Court Explains

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

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Telangana RERA Imposes Penalty Of Rs. 17.88 Lakhs On Sterling Homes For Delays & Deviations From Sanctioned Plan

While hearing the complaints of 15 homebuyers, Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Authority) bench comprising Justice Dr. N. Satyanarayana (Chairperson), K. Srinivasa Rao (Member) and Laxmi Narayana Jannu (Member) imposed a penalty of ₹17.88 lakhs on M/s Sterling Homes Private Ltd for delays and deviations from the original...

Haryana RERA Orders Raheja Developers To Refund Three Homebuyers Of Raheja Revanta Project

Failure To Provide Adequate Safety Measures, Chandigarh State Commission Holds Olive Greens Institute Liable

WBREAT Upholds Decision To Refund Complainant Who Booked Two Plots In Mini Township Project By Advance Payment In 2014

WBREAT Upholds Order Directing Builder To Pay Over ₹56 Lakh Over Failure To Provide Possession Of Four Plots By November 2016

Ernakulam District Commission - Internal Dispute Mechanism Under MEDISEP Scheme Doesn't Bar Aggrieved Persons From Approaching Commission

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'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

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

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

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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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सिख महिलाओं को उनके पहनावे के लिए निशाना बनाया जाता है, स्कूलों में बच्चों को धमकाया जाता है: सिख समुदाय पर चुटकुलों पर प्रतिबंध लगाने की याचिका में वकील ने कहा

'सरदार' समुदाय को "कम बुद्धि, मूर्ख और बेवकूफ" के रूप में चित्रित करने वाले चुटकुले फैलाने वाली वेबसाइटों पर प्रतिबंध लगाने की मांग करने वाली एक जनहित याचिका में याचिकाकर्ता(ओं) ने सिख समुदाय में महिलाओं और बच्चों की शिकायतों को सुप्रीम कोर्ट के संज्ञान में लाया, जिसमें कहा गया कि उनका उपहास और...

Hindu Succession Act | धारा 14 के अनुसार महिला को दिया गया आजीवन हित पूर्ण स्वामित्व में नहीं बदलेगा : सुप्रीम कोर्ट

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने PMLA के तहत मनी लॉन्ड्रिंग मामले में जगन्नाथ मंदिर के पुजारी को अग्रिम जमानत दी

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने केंद्र सरकार से अंतरराज्यीय मानव तस्करी और बाल श्रम के मुद्दों पर राज्यों और NHRC के साथ बैठक करने को कहा

तीसरा पक्ष आपराधिक कार्यवाही रद्द करने के खिलाफ अनुच्छेद 136 के तहत विशेष अनुमति याचिका दायर कर सकता है: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

क्या CBI और SFIO एक ही FIR से उत्पन्न अपराधों की एक साथ जांच कर सकते हैं? सुप्रीम कोर्ट विचार करेगा

हाईकोर्ट ने कथित छेड़छाड़ की जांच का निर्देश दिया तो धारा 195 CrPC के तहत रोक लागू नहीं होती : सुप्रीम कोर्ट

सहमति से बने जोड़े के बीच रिश्ता टूटने पर आपराधिक कार्यवाही नहीं हो सकती : सुप्रीम कोर्ट

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने साक्ष्यों से छेड़छाड़ मामले में केरल MLA एंटनी राजू के खिलाफ आपराधिक कार्यवाही बहाल की

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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

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

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Court Officer And Senior Legal Assistant Vacancy At National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)

Manav Malhotra

National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) invites application for the post of Court Officer and Senior Legal Assistant at various benches on deputation basis.Name of the Post: Court Officer and Senior Legal Assistant No. of Post: Court Officer: 17 (Seventeen) Senior Legal Assistant: 23 (Twenty-Three) Essential Qualification and Experience Court Officer • Officers working under Central or State...

Assistant Manager (Legal) Vacancy At Security Printing & Minting Corporation Of India Limited

Manav Malhotra

Security Printing & Minting Corporation of India Limited invites online application for the post of Assistant Manager (Legal).Name of the Post: Assistant Manager (Legal) No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 30 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Candidate should have 1st Class degree in Law (Regular Course) from Govt. recognized University/Institute. • Desirable: Law degree from a...

Legal Consultant At The National Council For Teacher Education (NCTE) [Walk-In Interview on 21st August]

Social Worker Members Vacancy At Juvenile Justice Board, Tirupathar District; Tamil Nadu [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

The Department of child welfare & special services invites application for the post of Social Worker Member.Name of the Post: Social Worker Member No. of Post: 02 (Two) Age Limit: 35-65 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Candidates should have been actively involved in health, education or welfare activities pertaining to children for atleast seven years or a practicing...

Chairperson And Member Vacancy At Child Welfare Committees; Tamil Nadu [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

Department Of Children Welfare and Special Services invites application for the post of Chairperson and Member.Name of the Post: Chairperson and Member No. of Post: Chairperson: 01 (One) Member: 04 (Four) Age Limit: 35-65 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • The applicants should have a degree in child psychology or psychiatry or law or social work or sociology or human health or...

Law Officer (Scale – II) Recruitment: Institute Of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

Project Fellow (Law), Project Fellows (Social Work), And Office Manager Vacancy At National Law University Odisha [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

National Law University Odisha invites application for the post of Project Fellow (Law), Project Fellows (Social Work), and Office Manager on contractual basis for its Prison Advocacy Project supported by a grant from the Azim Premji Foundation for providing Quality Legal Aid to undertrials for timely bail and release in four chosen prisons of Odisha namely Choudwar Circle Jail, Bhubaneswar...

Law Clerks Vacancy At High Court For The State Of Telangana

Manav Malhotra

The High Court for the State of Telangana invites application for the post of Law Clerks to assist the Hon'ble Judges of the High Court for the State of Telangana and also to work in the Telangana State Judicial Academy, Secunderabad on contract basis.Name of the Post: Law Clerk No. of Post: 33 (Thirty-Three) Age Limit: 30 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • The candidate should...