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“Everything that is vulgar is not always obscene”: Justice Rajiv Shakdher at the book release of “OBSCENITY: Prevention, Law & Practice” by Saurabh Bindal

EBC brings Saurabh Bindal’s book on “OBSCENITY: Prevention, Law & Practice

Orissa HC upholds Brother’s conviction for impregnating minor sister

“A brother for a sister is a protector, confidant and a lifelong friend. They share a unique bond that nothing can replace. A sister is a treasure beyond measure for the brother whereas a brother is a hero in disguise and a role model for the sister”.

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Punjab and Haryana High Court stays arrest of Deepak Chaurasia; directs him to appear before Trial Court

Punjab and Haryana High Court: While deciding the instant petition preferred by Deepak Chaurasia, against the order dated 28-10-2022 whereby his bail

Legislation Updates Notifications

SEBI modifies circular on Handling of Clients’ Securities by Trading Members/ Clearing Members

On 11-11-2022, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (‘SEBI’) has issued circular revising the Handling of Clients’ Securities by

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‘Juvenile’ in Kathua rape-murder case an adult; JJ Act needs review: SC

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Interim moratorium under S. 96 IBC in respect of one of the guarantors would not ipso facto apply against a co-guarantor; Delhi HC stays suit in view of bar under S.96 IBC

Delhi High Court: In two separate suits filed seeking recovery of amount from the defendants, being ex- promoters and personal guarantors of

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J&K and Ladakh HC | Petition challenging 4% reservation for Pahari Speaking People in State/UT Services dismissed as petitioners failed to qualify as ‘aggrieved persons’ for the purposes of Art 226

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court: While deliberating over the instant writ petition concerning reservation provided to Pahari Speaking People, the

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Supreme Court upholds the Constitutional Validity of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara (Management) Act 2014

The division bench of Hemant Gupta and Vikram Nath, JJ. has upheld the constitutional validity of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara (Management) Act 2014

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[STAR SPORT v EUROSPORT] Delhi High Court restrains EUROSPORT from using STAR device being deceptively similar to STAR TV

There cannot be a surgical separation of the word and it would be an overall impression of the mark that would be considered.

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High Court Roundup: August 2022| Revisiting the top stories on Bigamy, POCSO, Cruelty, Deceased’s Right to dignity, Non-payment of GST, & more

The High Court Roundup brings a curated list of the top stories of the month to ensure readers do not miss any

Legal RoundUp Tribunals/Regulatory Bodies/Commissions Monthly Roundup

Top 18 Rulings from Tribunals, Commissions, Regulatory Authorities: Jobs for Transgender Persons; Kulda Coal Mine hazard; Fine on person pretending to be Advocate; and more I August 2022 roundup

This roundup contains rulings on Karnataka Textbook Society, Penalty on Umed Bhawan Palace, Kulda Coal Mine, Transgender Candidate, Illegal Beach Sand Mining and Shrimp Farming, Bogus Parties and Dubious Transactions, Director’s Breach of Duty, Late Payment of TDS, National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories, Reduction of the Share Capital, Corporate Insolvency Resolution Proceedings.

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Commodities like garment or hosiery included in the exemption list vide Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2022

On 22-08-2022 , the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution notified the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2022 in

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Whether the interest paid on late payment of TDS after deduction can be claimed as expenditure for determining the taxable income? ITAT examines and elucidates

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT): While deciding the instant appeal wherein the relevant question arose that whether the interest paid on late

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[POCSO]Pulling down pants of kid forcefully as a punishment measure; Karnataka High Court denies relief u/s 482 CrPC to the female teacher

“Spare the rod and spoil the child” has metamorphosed into “spare the rod and teach the child”

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Madras High Court quashes Family Court’s direction for medical examination to ascertain female impotency due to hormonal imbalance and irregular periods; says, it damages self esteem

Madras High Court: In a case where husband (‘respondent’) filed for annulment of marriage alleging suppression by wife regarding her hormonal imbalance

Legislation Updates Notifications

SEBI issues Circular on enhanced guidelines for debenture trustees and listed issuer companies on security creation and initial due diligence

On 04-08-2022, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (‘SEBI’) issued enhanced guidelines for debenture trustees and listed issuer companies on security