Extension of ESI provisions in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Central Government extends the provisions of the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 to the classes of establishments specified in column (1)
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Junior of a practicing advocate alleges to have been subjected to sexual assault: Will All HC grant him bail? Read the report
Allahabad High Court: In an alleged sexual assault case, Samit Gopal, J., noted that allegations of sexual assault were against a practicing
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[Public Employments] Can appointments be claimed as a matter of absolute right? Madras HC unfolds
Madras High Court: S.M. Subramaniam, J., observed that, equal opportunities in public employment is the Constitutional mandate. Several petitions were instituted for
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Whether right to claim maintenance under Domestic Violence Act and S. 125 CrPC are mutually exclusive? Del HC elaborates
Delhi High Court: Asha Menon, J., observed that, the right to claim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act and those under Section
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MCA grants relaxation to LLPs in additional fees for delay in filing form 11 upto June 30, 2022
On May 27, 2022, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in view of transition from version-2 of MCA-21 to version-3 and to promote
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Can organisers of political rallies be responsible for provocative slogans raised by any of the participants during such rallies? Ker HC answers
Kerala High Court: P.V. Kunhikrishnan, J., observed that, if a member of a rally raises provocative slogans, the persons who organize the
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1st MNLU Nagpur National Moot Court Competition, 2022
About Organisation: Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur was established by the Government of Maharashtra by way of enactment known as the Maharashtra
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Ministry approves new guidelines of Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme
On May 27, 2022, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has approved new Guidelines of Micro & Small Enterprises
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Titles of films are capable of being recognised under trademark law? Read Del HC’s decision in light of film ‘SHOLAY’
Delhi High Court: Prathiba M. Singh, J., expressed that, the word ‘SHOLAY’, is the title of an iconic film, and consequently, as
Continue readingWhether promise to marry made to married women is legally enforceable? Ker HC deliberates in light of settled position of law
Kerala High Court: In a bail matter, P.V. Kunhikrishnan, J., noted the position of law that, a promise to marry made to
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MeitY’s press release cautioning citizens on sharing photocopy of Aadhaar card with unlicensed private entities withdrawn
The press release issued on May 27, 2022 by UIDAI, Bengaluru Regional Office has been withdrawn with immediate effect on May 29,
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SC Collegium recommends transfer/repatriation of 6 High Court Judges
Supreme Court Collegium has recommended transfer/repatriation of Judges of High Courts, as mentioned below: S. No. Name of the Judge S/Shri
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No death penalty, but life imprisonment for Yasin Malik: Patiala House Courts stresses on why ‘Terror Funding’ should be recognized as one of the gravest offences
Patiala House Courts: Stating that the crimes for which the convict had been convicted were intended to strike at the heart of
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New timelines notified for replacement of existing meters with smart meters
On August 17, 2021, the Central Government has notified the timelines for replacement of existing meters with smart meters with prepayment feature,
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RBI reduces net-worth requirement for non-bank Bharat Bill Payment Units to ₹25 crore
On April 08, 2022, the Reserve Bank of India has announced in the Statement on Development and Regulatory Policies regarding reduction of
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Import without custom duty, lower Court issued summons order, but Delhi HC sets aside: Read 5 reasons why impugned order was bad in law
Delhi High Court: Chandra Dhari Singh, J., while setting aside the order of lower Court in a case concerning Customs Act, laid
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RGNUL | Pro Bono Club Transgender Colloquium [May 28, 2022]
Pro-Bono Club, RGNUL cordially invites you to a Colloquium on “’Right of Identity of LGBTQ+ & Gender Fluidity’ under Pro Bono Club
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If a passenger carries a season ticket on local train but fails to provide an identity card, would he be not covered under ‘Bonafide Passenger’? Bom HC resolves
Bombay High Court: While partly allowing the appeal wherein a passenger sustained injuries in an untoward incident, Sandeep K. Shinde, J., expressed
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Once tenant starts paying rent, can he/she turn around and challenge title of landlord? Del HC examines
Delhi High Court: In a matter with regard to the grant of leave to defend, Subramonium Prasad, J., expressed that, the tenant
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