POCSO Act: “Penetration to any extent” is sufficient, even without physical injury | SCC Times
The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in Shyam Veer v. State of H.P., 2026 SCC OnLine HP 5948, reiterated that penetration “to any
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Rajasthan HC on Cyber Fraud Investigations: Entire Bank Accounts Cannot Be Frozen Without Justification
The Rajasthan High Court, in Shree Balaji Enterprises v. RBI, has laid down important safeguards against arbitrary bank account freezes during cyber
Three New Supreme Court Judges Take Oath | Sunita Agarwal, Devendra Upadhyaya & Aparesh Singh
Watch three new judges join the Supreme Court of India. Justice Sunita Agarwal, Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh
Passport Rules Amended; New Validity Rules for Children Below 15
The Ministry of External Affairs has notified the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending the Passports Rules, 1980. The amended Rule 12(1A) provides
Rapido Fined ₹10 Lakh: Why CCPA Objected to Pre-Ride Tipping Prompts
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on Rapido for displaying pre-ride tipping prompts that suggested consumers
UPI MDR Explained: Will Customers Pay More for Digital Transactions?
Reports of “UPI charges” have sparked concern among users, but the latest notification makes one thing clear: UPI stays free for users.
SC Directs 7 States to Raise District Judges’ Retirement Age from 60 to 62 Years
The Supreme Court in All India Judges Association v. Union of India has directed Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu
10 people file 1 petition. Do they pay 1 court fee or 10? Bombay HC Explains Rule for Joint Writ Petitions
The Bombay High Court has ruled that court fees in joint writ petitions are payable per petitioner where individual causes of action or personal benefits are involved. A single court fee is sufficient only when multiple petitioners pursue a common cause of action.
SC on Advocate-Client Confidentiality: Duty Continues Even After Relationship Ends
The Supreme Court in Rehana Khan v. Rizwan Siddiquee has reiterated that an advocate’s duty of confidentiality continues even after the professional
Annual Increment Cannot Be Denied to Employees Retiring Before July 1 After 6 Months’ Service: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has reiterated that annual increment is an earned benefit accruing from service already rendered. The Court held that
Bombay HC: No Double Standards in Food Safety; Same Rules for Government Canteens and Private Hotels
In Sanjay Baburao Nirbhavne v. State of Maharashtra, the Bombay High Court restored the food licence of a four-star hotel after a
MP HC: Marriage or Divorce Cannot Be Performed Through a Notarised Agreement
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified that neither marriage nor divorce can be legally effected through a notarised agreement under Hindu
Key Reflections on Justice HR Khanna
Justice A.G. Masih shares thought-provoking insights on judicial independence, constitutional values, technology, and the evolving justice system at the 5th Justice H.R.
Grabbing Child’s Chest with Sexual Intent Amounts to Sexual Assault Under POCSO: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court has ruled that the distinction between the terms “chest” and “breast” is immaterial while assessing allegations of sexual
Auction Purchaser Cannot Claim Society Membership Without Clearing Previous Owner’s Maintenance Dues: Bombay High Court
Buying a flat through a bank auction? Don’t overlook pending maintenance dues. Bombay High Court held that an auction purchaser cannot claim
BCI Directs Universities to Inspect Law Colleges; Orders End to Impermissible Weekend & Evening Courses
The Bar Council of India has directed universities to physically inspect all affiliated and constituent law colleges within six weeks following the
BCI Issues Digital Ethics Guidelines: No Courtroom Reels, Client Testimonials or Legal Influencing
The Bar Council of India has issued strict Digital Ethics Guidelines for advocates, law students and interns. The rules prohibit courtroom reels,
Delhi HC Recommends Increasing District Courts’ Pecuniary Jurisdiction from ₹2 Crore to ₹10 Crore
The Full Court of the Delhi High Court has recommended enhancing the pecuniary jurisdiction of District Courts from ₹2 crore to ₹10
Does Office Commute Come Under POSH Act? Bombay High Court Clarifies Workplace Scope
In Siddhesh Pradeep Satpute v. SBI, 2026 SCC OnLine Bom 3824, the Bombay High Court held that a shared autorickshaw commute does