Prachi Bhardwaj, Author at SCC Times

Provisions for adjustment of tariff in cases where there is a change in law notified vide the Electricity (Timely Recovery of Costs due to Change in Law) Rules, 2021

The Ministry of Power has notified the Electricity (Timely Recovery of Costs due to Change in Law) Rules, 2021 vide notification dated

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Explained| Can proceeding under SC/ST Act be quashed on the basis of compromise between accused and victim?

The Courts ought to be vigilant to ensure that the complainant-victim has entered into the compromise on the volition of his/her free will and not on account of any duress. If the Courts find even a hint of compulsion or force, no relief can be given to the accused party.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

What amounts to attempt to rape? Supreme Court explains in a 2005 attempted rape of minor girls

Supreme Court: In a case where the accused had lured minor girls aged 8 and 9, took them inside the room, closed

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Nomenclature of a Tax does not determine the nature of the levy or its true character: Supreme Court

Supreme Court: The 3-judg bench of Dr. DY Chandrachud*, Vikram Nath and BV Nagarathna, JJ has upheld the validity of Sections 52

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Anticipatory bail to an absconder? Supreme Court says no!

Supreme Court: In a case where the Patna High Court had granted anticipatory bail to an absconder, the bench of MR Shah*

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

International Financial Services Centres Authority (Insurance Intermediary) Regulations, 2021

The International Financial Services Centres Authority has notified the IFSCA (Insurance Intermediary) Regulations, 2021, vide notification dated October 18, 2021. The Regulation

Case Briefs Supreme Court

IBC and Limitation| Words “order is made available to the aggrieved party” consciously omitted from Section 61(1)&(2): SC. Read why

“The IBC, as a prescriptive mechanism, affecting rights of stakeholders who are not necessarily parties to the proceedings, mandates diligence on the part of applicants who are aggrieved by the outcome of their litigation.”

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

USA- California| New Law Regulating Charitable Fundraising Platforms

The Government of California has notified Assembly Bill 488 on October 7, 2021. The law amends The Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes

Legislation Updates Notifications

PLI scheme for Promoting Telecom and Networking Products Manufacturing launched in India

The Ministry of Communication has launched the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products on October 14, 2021. The Scheme will be effective from

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Gauri Lankesh murder| Direct role in commission of an organized crime not necessary. HC “manifestly wrong” in quashing charges against Mohan Nayak N: SC

Supreme Court: In a major development in the Gauri Lankesh murder case, the bench of AM Khanwilkar*, Dinesh Maheshwari and CT Ravikumar,

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

New York | NYC Council passes Food Delivery App Laws, offering protection to delivery persons; awaiting assent

The New York City Council has passed various bills on September 23, 2021, offering protection to delivery workers in New York. The bills are awaiting Mayor’s assent. The key

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘Furlough not a legal right’: Supreme Court explains difference between Parole and furlough

“Although furlough can be claimed without a reason, the prisoner does not have an absolute legal right to claim furlough.”

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Delhi Prevention and Control of Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya or any Vector Borne Disease Regulations, 2021, notified

The Delhi Government has notified the Delhi Prevention and Control of Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya or any Vector Borne Disease Regulations, 2021 vide

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Aadhaar (Pricing of Aadhaar Authentication Services) Regulations, 2021

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has issued the Aadhaar (Pricing of Aadhaar Authentication Services) Regulations, 2021 vide notification dated October

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Creation and/or sanction of the posts is the sole prerogative of Government; Courts cannot interfere: Supreme Court

Framing of any scheme is no function of the Court and is the sole prerogative of the Government.

Cases Reported SCC Archives

SCC Snippets| Five golden principles governing cases based only on circumstantial evidence

In Sharad Birdhichand Sarda v. State of Maharashtra, (1984) 4 SCC 116, the bench of S. Murtaza Fazal Ali, A. Varadarajan and Sabyasachi

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Relaxation of Validation (section 119 of the Finance Act, 2012) Rules, 2021

The Ministry of Finance has notified Relaxation of Validation (section 119 of the Finance Act, 2012) Rules, 2021 vide notification dated October

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods) First Amendment Regulations, 2021

Ministry of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued the Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods) First Amendment Regulations, 2021

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Registration of Assignment of Receivables (Amendment) Rules, 2021

The Ministry of Finance has notified Registration of Assignment of Receivables (Amendment) Rules, 2021 vide notification dated October 11, 2021. It amends

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Explained| Sections 138 and 141 of NI Act: Vicarious liability of directors of a company for dishonour of cheques

Supreme Court: Explaining the law relating to vicarious liability of the Directors of a company under Sections 138 and 141 of the