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Mere Recovery Of Weapon With Victim's Blood Group Not Enough For Murder Conviction: Supreme Court

If 'Pankaj Bansal' Can't Apply Retrospectively, How Arrest Was Quashed In That Case? Asks Supreme Court In Karnataka's Plea

'Mediation For Nation' Campaign To Start From July 1 To Settle Pending Cases Across Nation

Supreme Court Notifies Guidelines For Retention And Destruction Of Administrative Records

Courts Should Refrain From Staying Conviction Of Public Servants In Corruption Cases : Supreme Court Reiterates

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Mere Recovery Of Weapon With Victim's Blood Group Not Enough For Murder Conviction: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently dismissed an appeal filed by the State of Rajasthan challenging the acquittal of a murder accused, observing that mere...

Courts Should Refrain From Staying Conviction Of Public Servants In Corruption Cases : Supreme Court Reiterates

The Supreme Court recently refused to stay conviction of a public servant convicted under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, noting that courts...

Supreme Court Asks UP Govt To Pay Rs 5 Lakh Interim Compensation To Prisoner Not Released Over Clerical Omission In Bail Order

'Unfortunate Scenario' : Supreme Court Summons UP Jailer For Not Releasing Prisoner Despite Bail Order

Supreme Court Decries Tactic Of Obtaining Bail By Offering Money Deposit & Later Challenging Condition As Onerous

Stringent Penal Laws Like UP Gangsters Act Can't Be Used As Tool Of Harassment : Supreme Court

Mere Involvement In Communal Clash Not Enough To Attract UP Gangsters Act Without Proof Of Habitual Criminality : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Monthly Round-up: May 2025

'Want To Decriminalize Politics', State Tells Madras High Court While Opposing MLA's Pre-Arrest Bail In Abduction Case; Verdict Reserved

Ahmedabad Serial Blast Case, Gujarat High Court, Issues Notice, 38 Convicts, Gujarat Government, Plea, Confirm, Death Sentence, Justice Sonia Gokani, Justice Mauna M. Bhatt, Sentence of death, Court of session, confirmation, 2008 Ahmedabad Serial Blasts,

Madhya Pradesh High Court Commutes Death Penalty Imposed On Man For Committing Rape Of Minor Relative

When Both Parties Are Equally At Fault, Law Will Leave Them Alone: J&K High Court Dismisses Appeal In Land Compensation Case

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIRs Against Ex-CM Basavaraj Bommai For Comment On Waqf Properties

Delhi High Court Seeks Facebook, Instagram Reply On Plea Against Abusive Posts On Hindu Goddesses

Delhi High Court Directs Meta To Pull Down Fake Instagram Accounts Posting Obscene Photos Of Minor

Supreme Court Collegium, Recommends, Transfer, 3 Calcutta High Court Judges, Justice Lapita Banerji, Justice Bibek Chaudhuri, Justice Shekhar B. Saraf,

[IPC 304B] Wife Was At Parents' Home Days Before Death, No Link Between Harassment & Death: Calcutta High Court Sets Aside Conviction

Rajasthan high court, asaram seeking 20-day parole, parole, jail committee, reconsider asaram parole plea, Rajasthan Prisoners Release on Parole Rules, 2021, 1958 rules, Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice Yogendra Kumar Purohit,

Gujarat High Court Extends Asaram Bapu's Temporary Bail In Rape Case Till July 07

Supreme Court Calls Out Substandard Implementation of Disability Rights Act | Directs State Action

MP High Court Issues Notice On PIL For Appointment Of Special Needs Teachers In Private Schools Across Jabalpur

MSME Council's Order Declaring Jurisdiction To Decide Dispute Between Parties Can Be Challenged Only U/S 34 Of A&C Act: Orissa High Court

Assessee Can Seek Refund Of Unutilised ITC In Personal Bank Account If Business Is Shut Down: Calcutta High Court

Pension Is Not Charity, Dependents Of Mentally Disabled Govt Servants Can Be Given Pension Without Income Certificate: Madras High Court

Karnataka High Court Grants Relief To BJP Leader Ananth Kumar Hegde Booked For Assault In Alleged Road Rage Case

Taxpayers Must Be Vigilant About Communications On GST Portal, Department Can't Be Blamed: Delhi High Court

Assessee Cannot Be Penalised U/S 271(1)(c) Of Income Tax Act For Merely Raising A Plausible Claim: Bombay High Court

Three Bombay High Court Judges Recuse From Hearing HDFC CEO's Plea For Quashing FIR Lodged By Lilavati Hospital

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Karnataka Govt Proposes Crowd Control Bill To Manage Mass Gatherings In Aftermath Of Chinnaswamy Stadium Stampede

The Karnataka Government has proposed the Karnataka Crowd Control (Managing Crowd At Events And Venues Of Mass Gathering) Bill, 2025, to effectively manage and control crowds at sponsored events and venues of mass gathering pertaining to political rally, jatra, conference, etc, in the State. .The...

Special NIA Court Dismisses Gautam Navlakha's Plea To Reside In Delhi

Delhi State Commission Holds Dr Lal Path Labs Liable For Erroneous Test Reports; Confirms Compensation Of Rs. 3.5 Lakhs

Kerala Court Awards ₹1 Crore Compensation To 'MILMA' In Trademark Dispute Against 'MILNNA'

Odisha High Court Bar Association Condemns Police Action Against 70-Yr-Old Lawyer At Behest Of Lady IAS Probationer

No Rehearing In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case As Judge Brought Back After Judicial Transfer

False Gangrape Case: UP Court Awards 7.5 Yr Jail Term To Woman, Describes Accused As 'Most Lucky Survivors'

CAT Quashes Discharge Order Against Retd J&K Govt Employee Over Alleged Misconduct For Multiple Marriages, Grants 50% Back Wages

Plea Before Lucknow Court Seeks FIR Against Robert Vadra Over Remarks On Pahalgam Terror Attack

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Summoning Advocates By Enforcement Directorate

26 Jun 2025 8:28 PM IST

Shaffi Mather

Summoning Advocates By Enforcement Directorate

Yamaha V. Registrar Of Trade Marks: Revisiting Forgotten Proviso To Section 20(1) Of Trade Marks Act, 1999

26 Jun 2025 12:14 PM IST

Sunil Jose

Yamaha V. Registrar Of Trade Marks: Revisiting Forgotten Proviso To Section 20(1) Of Trade Marks Act, 1999

Tobacco Laws In India- Need For New Legislation

25 Jun 2025 9:47 AM IST

Archit Singhvi and Arav Singhvi

Tobacco Laws In India- Need For New Legislation

Redefining Sexual Autonomy: Moving Beyond No Means No To Yes Means Yes

24 Jun 2025 7:19 PM IST

Rajiv Ranjan & Arvind Singh

Redefining Sexual Autonomy: Moving Beyond 'No Means No' To 'Yes Means Yes'

The Price Of Redemption: When Compliance Comes At A Cost

24 Jun 2025 2:33 PM IST

Adwait Sunil Shikhare

The Price Of Redemption: When Compliance Comes At A Cost

COVID-19 And Evolution Of Global Health Governance: Lessons In Law, State Responsibility, And Preparedness

23 Jun 2025 11:44 AM IST

K.Kannan, Senior Advocate

COVID-19 And Evolution Of Global Health Governance: Lessons In Law, State Responsibility, And Preparedness

Cadila v. Roche —Mere Apprehension Of Litigation Not A Sufficient Cause Of Action For Suit

22 Jun 2025 4:18 PM IST

Eshanya Mishra

Cadila v. Roche —Mere Apprehension Of Litigation Not A Sufficient Cause Of Action For Suit

Maintenance Under BNSS, Omission Of Word Minor, A Major Change

22 Jun 2025 9:30 AM IST

Sumeet Tahilramani

Maintenance Under BNSS, Omission Of Word 'Minor', A Major Change

Part Payment Of Cheque Amount, Scope Of Complaint For Balance Amount

21 Jun 2025 1:43 PM IST

Shajal S. Sarda

Part Payment Of Cheque Amount, Scope Of Complaint For Balance Amount

Offending Sentiments, A Developing Ground Limiting Free Speech

20 Jun 2025 12:11 PM IST

Gurjot Singh

'Offending Sentiments', A Developing Ground Limiting Free Speech

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The DRHP Rulebook: Volume II – Our Business And Industry Overview

When the story of an IPO begins, it sprouts from context and credibility. Volume I of The DRHP Rulebook, explored the Risk Factors chapter - the issuer's structured confession of vulnerabilities and regulatory red flags. This second installment advances that journey, shifting from disclosures of risk to disclosures of reality: the Industry Overview...

“More Likely Than Not”: Preponderance Of Probabilities In Indian Securities Law

Singhania & Co. Acted As Legal Counsel For SenseAI Ventures For Their Investment In ContineuAI

Delhi High Court Stays Decision Restoring Self-Contributory Superannuation Benefit Scheme For IOCL Employees

Premium Vs Rent: A Principled Approach To RERA's Jurisdiction Over Lease Transactions

Employment Bond: Supreme Court Balances Contractual Freedoms And Constitutional Safeguards

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27 Jun 2025 11:52 AM IST

Maratha Quota Dispute | NEET-PG | HDFC Bank Fraud [VIDEO]

26 Jun 2025 11:00 AM IST

Anjana Om Kashyap | Pankaj Bansal Judgment Retrospective? | Stipend For Young Lawyers | Death Penalty [VIDEO]

25 Jun 2025 11:59 AM IST

Ahmedabad Plane Crash | Bring Back Woman Deported To Pakistan |Excessive Counselling Fee For CLAT-PG [VIDEO]

23 Jun 2025 9:19 PM IST

Surat Rape Case | Fasting Unto Death | Hany Babu Bail And More [VIDEO]

21 Jun 2025 5:28 PM IST

Justice Yashwant Varma Inquiry Report | SC Stays Temple Demolition | HC Flags Mumbai Train Deaths [VIDEO]

20 Jun 2025 12:31 PM IST

SC On UP Gangsters Act Misuse | No E-Pass For Murugan Event | Karnataka HC Seeks STP Regulation [VIDEO]

19 Jun 2025 12:28 PM IST

SC Protects Minor In Forced Marriage | Anticipatory Bail To Journalist | HC Commutes Death Sentence [VIDEO]

18 Jun 2025 12:02 AM IST

Top Court Halts Dargah Demolition | HC Slams Jail Authorities | FIR Sought Against Robert Vadra [VIDEO]

Tax

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Assessee Can Seek Refund Of Unutilised ITC In Personal Bank Account If Business Is Shut Down: Calcutta High Court

Calcutta High Court recently directed the proper officer under the GST Act to consider ordering refund of the unutilised ITC of an Assessee to his personal bank account, as his business was closed and its GST registration stood cancelled.The Petitioner was aggrieved by a direction of the proper officer, though allowing the refund sanction to the...

Taxpayers Must Be Vigilant About Communications On GST Portal, Department Can't Be Blamed: Delhi High Court

Assessee Cannot Be Penalised U/S 271(1)(c) Of Income Tax Act For Merely Raising A Plausible Claim: Bombay High Court

Restoration Of Cancelled GST Registration Permissible If Taxpayer Clears Dues And Files Returns: Gauhati High Court

If SCN Is Issued Without GST Authority's Signature, Demand Order Can't Be Saved Even If It Is Signed: Jharkhand High Court

Benefit Of Cash Compensatory Scheme Cannot Be Denied On Castor Oil Exports Based On Subsequent Test Change: Bombay High Court

Two Contradictory GST Orders On Same Allegations Not Sustainable: Kerala High Court

Profit Earned In GTA Service Through Sub-Contractor Not Taxable As Business Auxiliary Service: CESTAT

Service Tax Not Leviable On License Fee Or Spectrum Charges Payable For Period Before 1st April 2016: CESTAT

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Air India Flight Crash At Ahmedabad : Law On Victim Compensation Explained

Homebuyer's Right To Compensation For Delayed Flat Delivery : Supreme Court Explains Principles

Can Supreme Court's Judgment Be Altered In Presidential Reference? Article 143 & Advisory Jurisdiction Explained

The Feasibility Of A Police Officer Independently Obtaining The Specimen Signatures And Handwritings Of An Accused Person During The Stage Of Investigation

IBC | Difference Between 'Avoidance Transactions' & 'Fraudulent Or Wrongful Trading' : Supreme Court Explains

When Can Entire Selection Process Be Set Aside For Irregularities? Supreme Court Lays Down 4 Key Principles

Consumer Cases

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Improper Installation And Failure To Address Grievances; Ernakulam District Commission Holds Eureka Forbes & Service Provider Liable

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Ernakulam presided by Shri.D.B.Binu (President) , Shri. V.Ramachandran (member) and Smt.Sreevidhia.T.N ( member ) held Eureka Forbes & service provider liable for faulty installation of the Aquaguard water purifier and non-functioning of the same.Facts of the Case:The complainant, an aged...

NCDRC Holds Doctor Liable For Medical Negligence But Reduces Compensation From Rs. 30 lakhs to Rs. 10 lakhs

Delhi State Commission Holds Mobile App Developer Liable For Failure To Create And Deliver Mobile Application Projects Despite Receiving Hefty Payments

NCDRC Holds Barnala Builder Liable For Deficiency In Service

Delhi State Commission Holds Dr Lal Path Labs Liable For Erroneous Test Reports; Confirms Compensation Of Rs. 3.5 Lakhs

Surveyor's Report To Be Given Importance In Insurance Claim Cases: NCDRC Modifies State Commission's Order Against New India Insurance Company

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Book Review: Practitioner's Guide to International Family Law By Anil Malhotra & Ankit Malhotra

The Practitioner's Guide to International Family Law: An Indian Perspective by Anil Malhotra and Ankit Malhotra is a landmark contribution to the evolving landscape of Indian family law in a globalized world. The authors have crafted a work that is as indispensable as it is innovative, serving as a guiding light for practitioners, scholars, and...

Book Review: The Foresighted Ambedkar Idea That Shaped Indian Constitutional Discourse”, Written By 'Anurag Bhaskar'

When we think of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar as historical personality, it appears as ever evolving like evolution. This book “The Foresighted Ambedkar Idea That Shaped Indian Constitutional Discourse”, written by 'Anurag Bhaskar' is, just an another attempt which furthers the same cause of evolutionary mechanism present in Ambedkar and makes his picture...

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

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

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

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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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पीड़ित के ब्लड ग्रुप से मिलते-जुलते हथियार की बरामदगी ही हत्या के लिए पर्याप्त नहीं: सुप्रीम कोर्ट

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने राजस्थान राज्य द्वारा दायर अपील खारिज की, जिसमें हत्या के एक आरोपी को बरी किए जाने को चुनौती दी गई। कोर्ट ने कहा कि पीड़ित के रक्त समूह से मिलते-जुलते खून से सने हथियार की बरामदगी ही हत्या के लिए पर्याप्त नहीं है।जस्टिस संदीप मेहता और जस्टिस प्रसन्ना बी. वराले की खंडपीठ ने 15 मई,...

'पंकज बंसल' पूर्वव्यापी रूप से लागू नहीं हो सकता तो उस मामले में गिरफ्तारी कैसे रद्द की गई? कर्नाटक की याचिका पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने पूछा

देशभर में लंबित मामलों के निपटारे के लिए 1 जुलाई से शुरू होगा 'Mediation For Nation' अभियान

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने प्रशासनिक अभिलेखों के रखरखाव और नष्ट करने के दिशा-निर्देश अधिसूचित किए

भ्रष्टाचार के मामलों में लोक सेवकों की दोषसिद्धि पर रोक लगाने से न्यायालयों को बचना चाहिए : सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने दोहराया

क्या क्रशर यूनिट्स ESZ क्षेत्रों में काम कर सकती हैं? सुप्रीम कोर्ट करेगा विचार

NEET-UG 2025: सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने परीक्षा संचालन को लेकर याचिका ट्रांसफर करने से किया इनकार

वैवाहिक मामलों में मध्यस्थता केवल जोड़ों को जोड़ने के लिए नहीं, सौहार्दपूर्ण अलगाव भी समाधान है: जस्टिस केवी विश्वनाथन

NEET-PG : चंडीगढ़ यूटी कोटा को अखिल भारतीय कोटा में बदलने के खिलाफ सुप्रीम कोर्ट में याचिका

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Hungary's Open Defiance And International Criminal Court's Uncertain Future

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

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Legal Adviser Vacancy At Council Of Scientific & Industrial Research [CSIR]

Manav Malhotra

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research [CSIR] invites online application for the post of Legal Adviser.Name of the Post: Legal Adviser No. of Post: 01 (One) Pay Scale: Pay Matrix Level- 12 (Rs.78800 - 209200/-) Age Limit: 32-50 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • LLM with 5 years' experience of handling service matters; OR 5 years integrated LLB / LL.B. with 8 years'...

Junior Associate (Patent) Vacancy At United World Law Firm [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

United World Law Firm invites application for the post of Junior Associate (Patents).Name of the Post: Junior Associate (Patent) Remuneration: Competitive and as per industry standards. Essential Qualification and Experience • Candidates should be a registered Patent Agent with master's degree in science with technical qualification and atleast 5 years of post-qualification experience of...

Consultant (Research) And Research Assistants Vacancy At Supreme Court Of India [Apply Now]

Manav Malhotra

Supreme Court of India invites application for the post of Consultant (Research) and Research Assistants on contractual basis.Name of the Post: Consultant (Research) and Research Assistants No. of Post: Consultant (Research): 03 (Three) Research Assistants: 06 (Six) Age Limit: 35 Years Essential Qualification and Experience Consultant (Research) • LL.B. Degree from a recognized University;...

Senior Associate (Office Support)-Law Vacancy At NPCC Limited

Manav Malhotra

NPCC Limited invites application for the post of Senior Associate (Office Support)-Law.Name of the Post: Senior Associate (Office Support)-Law No. of Post: 03 (Three) Remuneration: Rs. 33,750/- month Essential Qualification and Experience • Full-time Three years LL.B. or Five years integrated Law course from Recognized University/ Institute (Regular Course) Recognized by UGC/ AICTE. How to...

Deputy Director, Prosecution Vacancy At Jharkhand Administration

Manav Malhotra

Jharkhand Public Service Commission invites application for the post of Deputy Director, Prosecution.Name of the Post: Deputy Director, Prosecution No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 40-55 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Bachelors of Laws and shall have at least ten years of experience in practice as an Advocate, particularly the field of prosecution, continuously working as...

Assistant Professor – Guest Faculty (Law) Vacancy At DR. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonipat

Manav Malhotra

B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonipat invites application for the post of Assistant Professor – Guest Faculty (Law).Name of the Post: Assistant Professor - Guest Faculty (Law) No. of Post: 06 (Six) Remuneration: Rs. 1,500/- per lecture subjected to maximum of Rs. 50,000/- per month Essential Qualification and Experience • The qualification for Guest Faculty shall be the same as those...