Authorities can’t have control over any amount paid as deposit or pre-deposit during investigation: CESTAT
CESTAT further held that amount deposited by assessee during investigation could not be retained after demand of excise was set aside.
Constitution of India
Statutory finality of Lok Adalat award excludes appellate/penal civil remedy; only remedy is High Court’s supervisory jurisdiction: Supreme Court
The Executing Court’s role in enforcing a decree based on a Lok Adalat award under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 is limited to execution alone. It cannot annul, set aside, or question the validity of the award, and objections in execution cannot serve as an alternative remedy to challenge the award.
Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 tabled in Lok Sabha: Will India move towards better Work-Life Balance?
Read about the Right to Disconnect Bill 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha, safeguarding dignity, mental health, and work life balance.
Constitution Day 2025: Tribute to a Living Document empowering the Citizen
This Constitution Day, it’s time to reflect on how the Constitution has laid the groundwork for citizen empowerment through rights, judicial activism, digital governance, social justice, and participatory democracy.
Call for Registration | Tantia University International Conference 2025 | Reimagining Fundamental Rights through Human Rights Lens
The Faculty of Law, Tantia University, Sri Ganganagar, will host an International Conference on “The Constitution of India: Reimagining Fundamental Rights in a Dynamic World through Human Rights Lens” on 22—23 November 2025. The event aims to re-examine India’s constitutional values amid evolving social, digital, and human-rights challenges.
Justice Sanjeev Khanna delivers 4th HPNLU Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer Annual Law Lecture on “The Preamble and the Basic Structure Doctrine” at HPNLU, Shimla
Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, hosted the 4th Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer Annual Law Lecture, where Justice Sanjeev Khanna delivered a thought-provoking address on “The Preamble and the Basic Structure Doctrine.” The event also marked the inauguration of HPNLU’s new Digitized Library, reinforcing the University’s commitment to constitutional learning and digital academic innovation.
Justice Gavai illuminates the Constitutional journey of human dignity at 11th Dr. L.M. Singhvi Memorial Lecture
CJI BR Gavai’s lecture eloquently reaffirmed that human dignity lies at the heart of India’s constitutional vision. Through an insightful examination of historical foundations and contemporary judicial interpretations, he demonstrated how dignity continues to guide legal reasoning and public policy in the 21st century.
CALL FOR PAPERS | Seventy-Five Years of the Constitution of India: A Comparison with Major Constitutions of the World
The International Conference on “Seventy-Five Years of the Constitution of India: A Comparison with Major Constitutions of the World” shall be held on 30th-31st August 2025, at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala, Punjab. The Conference will follow a hybrid format.
When Soft Enforcement Stings: Rethinking SEBI’s Warning Letters
by Saurav Rajurkar*
‘Constitution of India is not just a legal text, but a living document’, CJI BR Gavai speaks on 75 Years of the Constitution, and the Enduring Relevance of Dr. Ambedkar
The event powerfully reaffirmed Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision of an inclusive, just, and equitable India. Through thought-provoking addresses and reflective tributes, the gathering underscored a shared national commitment to upholding the constitutional values of liberty, equality, and fraternity, ensuring that the spirit of democracy continues to thrive in the heart of every citizen.
Jharkhand HC declares S. 22-A of Registration Act introduced by 1991 Bihar Amendment Act, as unconstitutional
The Court relied upon the decision of the Supreme Court in a case where a similar amendment of by State of Rajasthan was held ultra vires Article 14 and Article 246 of the Constitution due to the doctrine of public policy being vague and uncertain.
The Legal Journey of Living Wills in India
by O.P. Harsh Singh Munday*
Article 143 of the Constitution of India: Supreme Court’s Advisory Jurisdiction Explained
Explore Article 143 of the Constitution of India, detailing Supreme Court’s advisory jurisdiction. Learn about the recent concerns raised by President Droupadi Murmu regarding the Supreme Court’s directive in State of T.N. v. Governor of T.N., 2025 SCC OnLine SC 770.
Compelling witness attendance: Balancing the Needs of Justice and the Rights of Witnesses
by Vishno Sudheendra* and Kevin Preji**
High Courts’ Territorial Jurisdiction under Articles 226 and 227 Over Orders Passed by Appellate Tribunals: A Need for Course Correction
by Hiresh Choudhary* and Surbhi Sharma**
2025 SCC Vol. 3 Part 2
Bombay City Improvement Trust Transfer Act, 1925 (16 of 1925) — Ss. 48(a) and 51(2) — Poorer Classes Accommodation Scheme
The Right to Sit: Rethinking Workplace Conditions in India
by Akshaya Ganpath* and Saumya Tiwari**
Forfeiture Clauses in Agreements Must Be Reasonable — Supreme Court reaffirms
by Saloni Kapadia* and Karan Gandhi**